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XP5 Pro Manual
XP5 Pro Chapter One:
Getting Started
XP5 Pro Chapter Two:
Basic Computing
XP 5 Pro Chapter Three: Mobile computing
XP5 Pro Chapter Four:
Desktop Operation
XP5 Pro Chapter Five:
Upgrading
XP5 Pro Chapter Six:
Configuring & Maintaining Your System
XP5 Pro Chapter Seven:
Troubleshooting

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  • Page 1 XP5 Pro Manual XP5 Pro Chapter One: Getting Started XP5 Pro Chapter Two: Basic Computing XP 5 Pro Chapter Three: Mobile computing XP5 Pro Chapter Four: Desktop Operation XP5 Pro Chapter Five: Upgrading XP5 Pro Chapter Six: Configuring & Maintaining Your System...

  • Page 2: Chapter One: Getting Started

    Chapter One: Getting Started Your Winbook XP5 Pro has all the power and can perform all of the functions of a desktop computer, but provides you with portability that can free you to use the computer almost anywhere you go. The battery power of your computer allows you to use the computer even where there are no electrical outlets.

  • Page 3: The Right Side

    The primary battery can be removed by use of a release located on the bottom of the case (see section below on THE BOTTOM for directions on [XP5 Pro 1.4] its use). Although you can operate the system with the primary battery in either bay, it is recommended that you use the primary battery in the battery-only bay, reserving the media bay for use with a secondary battery, floppy drive or CD- ROM drive.
  • Page 4 The IR port allows you to connect to another system using IR technology. You must place the port within two feet of the other IR port for proper communication.[XP5 Pro 1.5] The PS/2 port allows you to connect an external PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to your WinBook XP5 Pro.

  • Page 5: The Left Side

    XP5 Pro Chapter One Pag e 4 of 16 THE LEFT SIDE PCMCIA slots accept Type I, II, or III PCMCIA cards in the following combinations: Two Type I Two Type II One Type I and One Type II One Type III and One Type I or Type II The removable hard drive can be swapped for a larger drive if your future needs change.

  • Page 6: Indicators And Microphone

    The Hard Drive indicator (LED) will be lit when the computer is reading from or writing to the hard drive. The built-in microphone allows you to use speech or recording functions of your software applications.[XP5 Pro 1.9] Power On The first time you use your Winbook XP5 Pro, use your AC power adapter. This will allow your...
  • Page 7 (which is discussed below). To run the preloaded software in Window 95 (which includes applets such as Wordpad and Paint), you can use the Start option on the [XP5 Pro 1.10] Windows 95 taskbar. Select PROGRAMS from the Start menu, then find the program menu for the software that you wish to run.
  • Page 8 Dn]) keys, which are all located in the lower right corner of your keyboard, allow you move the active cursor of the computer to various locations on the screen or within the document. The [Ins] [XP5 Pro 1.12] and [Del] keys at the upper right corner of your keyboard allow you to insert and delete characters.
  • Page 9 Increases screen brightness Mouse Buttons & Pointing Devices Your WinBook XP5 Pro comes with a TrackPoint pointing device, can be configured for an optional TouchPad pointing device and can support an external mouse via the PS/2 or serial port. All of these pointing devices can be used simultaneously.
  • Page 10 Setup program (see Chapter Six). Your WinBook XP5 Pro comes set to run in 800 x 600 pixel mode and at 256 colors. You can quickly adjust the resolution and number of color [XP5 Pro 1.15] settings through Windows 95' Display icon on the taskbar.
  • Page 11 Battery & Power Saving When the AC Adapter is connected to your WinBook XP5 Pro, 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 12: Power Management

    It is a good idea when using battery power to place the unit in the suspend mode if you think you will be leaving the unit for any substantial length of time.[XP5 Pro 1.17]...
  • Page 13 Your WinBook XP5 Pro comes with built-in audio hardware that plays sounds through the speakers built into the cabinet of your system. You can adjust the audio volume by clicking once on the speaker icon on the taskbar and moving the volume slide, [XP5 Pro 1.19] or by using the keyboard controls listed below.
  • Page 14 Multimedia icon in th e Control Pane l .] Built-in Microphone The microphone built into the display panel of your WinBook XP5 Pro provides you with an integrated source for adding sound to your applications or for using the speech functions of your applications.
  • Page 15 The high-speed access rate of your CD-ROM enables it to search that data and retrieve the specific data that [XP5 Pro 1.21] you want very quickly. Data CDs are ROM (Read Only Memory) disks and cannot be written to with your CD-ROM drive. Their high capacity and fast speed makes them very useful for programs such as encyclopedias and other reference works that require a lot of space and a fast search mechanism, and to which you do not need to add data.
  • Page 16 If you purchased the optional PCMCIA (PC Card) modem, you will be able to use the communications functions of your WinBook XP5 Pro when the modem is present in the PCMCIA slot. [Sidebar: Pencil icon: For more information about the use of PC Cards in your WinBook XP5 Pro, see Chapter Three.] Software Preloaded Software Your Winbook XP5 Pro comes preloaded with Windows 95 as its operating system.
  • Page 17 XP5 Pro Chapter One Pag e 16 of 16 your new WinBook XP5 Pro system, or if you buy software at a later date, you will need to know how to install that software on the WinBook XP5 Pro system. [XP5 Pro 1.24]...

  • Page 18: Chapter Two: Basic Computing

    Chapter Two: Basic Computing The WinBook XP5 Pro is designed to be run straight out of the box, so, if you are an experienced computer user, then you should be ready to go. You can find additional information about specific features of your system in the chapters that follow.
  • Page 19 XP5 Pro Chapter Two Pag e 2 of 11 other computers. See the networking documentation in Windows 95 to see how to access such drives.] Your hard drive is usually the C: drive in your system. You can find out what is stored on this drive by double-clicking on the My Computer icon and then double-clicking on the C: drive icon.
  • Page 20 This can slow access time to the disk. Keep in mind that even a very fast hard drive is [XP5 Pro 2.4] 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. You can check fragmentation level and defragment the disk by using defragmentation software.
  • Page 21 WinBook XP5 Pro. Device Manager [XP5 Pro 2.5] is the place where you can learn this information about your system. If you want to know more information about these pieces of the computer, you can right click on the particular device in the Device Manager and then click on Properties.
  • Page 22 This single document would be edited by using the programs to edit the individual components without you having to move from program to [XP5 Pro 2.7] program (OLE keeps track of what program needs to be used for editing a certain part of a document).
  • Page 23 Data is stored on diskettes as magnetic fields. Your WinBook XP5 Pro system came equipped with a 3.5" drive that installs in the media bay. To read data from or write data to your diskette, insert your diskette into the drive. You will need to tell your software which drive to read from and write to (A:, unless you have changed the designation).
  • Page 24 XP5 Pro Chapter Two Pag e 7 of 11 programs install some of their parts on the hard drive. When buying software on CD, you might want to check to see how much hard drive space will be required. If you have a choice of minimal installation, you should consider how much the program might be slowed by making lots of calls to the disk.
  • Page 25 Windows 3.x software, but neither of these will take advantage of all of the features of your WinBook XP5 Pro system. If those programs are adequate to your purposes, then they will run just fine, but, if you can buy Windows 95 compatible software for your system, it will run most effectively.

  • Page 26: Modem Communications

    If you purchase a PCMCIA fax/modem for your WinBook XP5 Pro, you will be able 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 [XP5 Pro 2.12] and as a modem (which can be connected to other computers via their modems).
  • Page 27 Such software can also be used to track investments by logging into providers who transmit market data. In addition, you can use commercial tax preparation programs [XP5 Pro 2.14] to send your tax forms to the IRS electronically. Your state and local tax offices might also offer such services.
  • Page 28 Internet. Most major commercial providers also have connections to the Internet. You might also have access to the Internet by dialing into a network at [XP5 Pro 2.15] home or school. Some communities have local "freenets" which can be used to provide a connection to the Internet.

  • Page 29: Chapter Three: Mobile Computing

    Suspend mode during the battery swap. Once the system is in the Suspend mode, turn the WinBook XP5 Pro over [XP5 Pro 3.2] and slide the battery bay release. Gently push the battery forward and out of the bay. Slide the replacement battery into the bay until it clicks securely into place.
  • Page 30 Power Management Your ability to make the most of the mobile computing capabilities of your WinBook XP5 Pro, you will need to be aware of how to manage the power consumption of your system. Aggressive power conservation can provide extended computer usage.
  • Page 31 RAM. Auto Dim One of the power saving settings of your WinBook XP5 Pro is the Auto Dim, which dims the LCD screen when you are using the battery. This cuts power use by the LCD screen by 50%. Your WinBook XP5 Pro ships with this function enabled.
  • Page 32 Remember which mode you have chosen when you shut down the computer. Hitting a key or moving the mouse will activate a WinBook XP5 Pro in Standby mode. The Suspend mode is exited by hitting the power key. [XP5 Pro 3.5]...
  • Page 33 WinBook XP5 Pro. If you want to use the card with an operating system other than Windows 95 (e.g. DOS), you can contact Technical Support for information on how to obtain the necessary drivers.
  • Page 34 When you insert your PCMCIA card, Windows 95 should recognize the card (if it is one you have used before) and beep twice. A card icon will appear on the taskbar. [XP5 Pro 3.8] If the card is new to your system, Windows 95 will attempt to recognize it and load the necessary drivers.

  • Page 35: Infrared Port

    Page 7 of 12 Modem In order to use the communications functions of your WinBook XP5 Pro, you will need to connect a PC Card modem to your system via the PCMCIA slots. Installation of the card is done as described above.
  • Page 36 XP 5 Pro Chapter Three Page 8 of 12 than 15 degrees is usually optimal). Click on the IR icon in the Control Panel (Start/Settings/Contol Panel/Infrared).[XP5 Pro 3.10] This will bring up the IR software built into Windows 95.
  • Page 37 IR ports.[XP5 Pro 3.11] You can adjust the options for your IR port by selecting the Options tab. Your WinBook XP5 Pro will have its IR port set to COM2. If this conflicts with another device you have added, you can set the port to COM3.

  • Page 38: Safety & Operation

    41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C). Running your WinBook XP5 Proin temperatures below 41° F or above 95° F will reduce the battery life. If a battery module is left in the sun and gets quite hot, [XP5 Pro 3.13] it...
  • Page 39 Travel can present considerable risks of system shock or theft. Complete a full system backup before traveling. Be familiar with your Setup settings, or print a copy of them, in case [XP5 Pro 3.14] there is damage to those settings while you travel.
  • Page 40 A spare floppy or two for easy file exchange Manuals for any critical software (printed or CD) Remember to: Charge your battery Change your power management settings to more aggressive settings, if appropriate Transfer the working files you will need [XP5 Pro 3.16] Page 12 of 12...

  • Page 41: Chapter Four: Desktop Operation

    Even if you have an existing desktop system, you will find it useful on occasion to be able to connect your Winbook XP5 Pro as if it were a desktop system. This chapter discusses those functions of your Winbook XP5 Pro that are typical of desktop systems.
  • Page 42 (remember to reboot the system so that the drivers for the drive). Place the audio CD in the drive (see Chapter One for instructions on installing the drive and inserted a disk). The CD Player [XP5 Pro 4.3] in Windows 95 will recognize the audio CD and launch the program to control the playback of the CD.
  • Page 43 Playing Sound Files In addition to playing music from audio CDs, your WinBook XP5 Pro can play audio files stored in MIDI or WAVE file formats, as well as sound stored in audio form and used in programs and games.

  • Page 44: Connecting Peripherals

    When you first boot your Winbook XP5 Pro you will be offered the opportunity to set up your printer. If you did not set up your printer at that time, or if you have added a printer to your system, you can follow the steps below to prepare your printer for use in Windows 95.
  • Page 45 XP5 Pro Chapter Four Pag e 5 of 11 In the "Add Printer Wizard" click o Next.[XP5 Pro 4.7] Scroll through the list of manufacturers and printers to find yours.[XP5 Pro 4.8]...
  • Page 46 On the same screen you are also asked whether this will be your default printer. If most of your printing will be done on this printer, you should selec t Yes.[XP5 Pro 4.10]...
  • Page 47 You can select the fax board as a printer device for any Windows-based document in that you [XP5 Pro 4.11] are running in Windows 95. The document will be sent to the fax board just as it would be sent to the printer.
  • Page 48 A cathode ray tube (CRT) sends an image vertically down a screen one line [XP5 Pro 4.12] at a time. The whole screen is thus refreshed at a certain interval (as the CRT cycles down the screen and then returns to the top). This speed is usually measured in MHz (megahertz or millions of hertz), which is a unit of frequency.
  • Page 49 If you use a serial mouse, connect the mouse to the serial port located behind the small I/O door on the back side of the WinBook XP5 Pro. [XP5 Pro 4.13] The small I/O door is located on the right side of the WinBook XP5 Pro as you face the back side.
  • Page 50 The Communications Ports on your WinBook XP5 Pro allow you to connect external devices such as a mouse, a modem, a printer, a scanner or another computer to the WinBook XP5 Pro. The Serial Communications Port on your WinBook XP5 Pro is COM1. There is also a serial infrared port which is normally located on COM2 (see Chapter Three for information on using the infrared port).
  • Page 51 The port replicator is not a docking station and does not provide any additional types of ports or bays or devices. It simply replicates the ports on your WinBook XP5 Pro and allows you to have a ready base for your connections. The I/O (input/output) controller of the port replicator takes control of the I/O for the computer and directs input to the system as if connected to the native ports of the WinBook XP5 Pro.

  • Page 52: Chapter Five: Upgrading

    Chapter Five: Upgrading Memory Your Winbook XP5 Pro is made to allow for an easy upgrade in system memory with custom SIMMs (Single In-line Memory Modules) provided by Winbook Corporation. [Sidebar: Exclamation icon: Your Winbook XP5 Pro requires custom-sized SIMMs. You can contact the Sales department at the number provided on your "Read Me First Card"...
  • Page 53 [Sidebar: Exclamation icon: Be careful when inserting or removing a SIMM. Forcing a SIMM in or out of a socket can damage the socket and/or the SIMM.] To add RAM to your WinBook XP5 Pro: 1. Shut down the system completely and turn the case over.
  • Page 54 XP5 Pro Chapter Five 2. Using a phillips screwdriver, undo the screw holding the cover in place. 3. Carefully lift the cover and set and the screw aside. 4. If you are replacing an existing SIMM, carefully lift the existing module straight out of the socket.
  • Page 55 Pro. You will need to remove the old drive from these rails. Remove the screws which hold the hard drive in [XP5 Pro 5.5] rail unit. Gently lift the old drive up and out of the rail unit. Gently Pag e 4 of 7...
  • Page 56 When you are ready to boot, turn on your Winbook XP5 Pro. Skip to step 15 if your drive has an operating system already loaded. 10. Turn over your Winbook XP5 Pro. Insert your boot diskette into the floppy drive. NOTE: This is the boot diskette that came with your system, not a bootable diskette that you have made via Windows 95.
  • Page 57 XP5 Pro Chapter Five Pag e 6 of 7 [Sidebar: Exclamation icon: Whenever you handle memory components (hard drive, SIMMs) from your system, you should be careful of excess static. It is advisable to wear a grounding strap, if you have one available.
  • Page 58 XP5 Pro Chapter Five Pag e 7 of 7...

  • Page 59: Chapter Six: Configuring & Maintaining Your System

    Setup Program Your WinBook XP5 Pro system should have arrived all ready to run, but you still should have some familiarity with your system and how it is set up. While you do not need to be a computer technician to use the Setup program, you should not make any changes to the Setup program until you have read this section and are familiar with the details of the Setup program.
  • Page 60 This menu allows you to make changes to the basic setup of your system (e.g. disk drives or memory). You will notice that at the bottom of the window are the commands for navigating the Setup program. These commands [XP5 Pro 5.2] are the same for all menus in the Setup program. [F1]...
  • Page 61 IDE Adapter 0 Master (C: XXX MB): There are three fields dealing with the IDE adapters and each will call up a submenu. The hard drive in your WinBook XP5 Pro is set as the master on this IDE adapter. The CD drive, if present, will be set to the slave on this adapter. If you install a new drive, you will want to enter this submenu so that the Setup program can autotype the configuration of your new drive.
  • Page 62 Extended Memory: This field shows the extended memory available. This is a display-only item and cannot be altered. If you add this number, [XP5 Pro 6.6] the number in system memory above and 384KB of upper memory reserved for certain computer functions, you should have the total RAM of your system.
  • Page 63 XP5 Pro Chapter Six Pag e 5 of 17 [Sidebar: Exclamation icon: Changes to this menu and its sub-menu can result in improper functioning of your system. Do not make changes here unless you are certain that they are correct. Make a note of the settings before you make any changes, so that you can return to them if difficulties arise.]...
  • Page 64 Output Only: This setting assumes that the communication is primarily from the computer to a peripheral (such as a printer). This setting is not [XP5 Pro 6.7] intended for a parallel connection between your WinBook XP5 Pro and another computer for file transfers.
  • Page 65 DMA channel low DMA channel high [Sidebar: Pencil icon: Check the WinBook XP5 Pro Help file in the WinBook folder in the Start menu for updated or revised default settings for your audio card.] Plug and Play O/S: This field allows an operating system which supports Plug and Play, such as Windows 95, to recognize hardware when it is installed.
  • Page 66 Backup Password option to provide a hidden copy of the password on a floppy disk. Your WinBook XP5 Pro allows you to set two levels of passwords: a supervisor password and a user password. These each provide a level of security that prevents access to your system by unauthorized users.
  • Page 67 If the boot password is enabled, a password will be required to use the floppy disk drive. You can set this to Supervisor (the supervisor [XP5 Pro 6.12] password is required to use the disk drive) or User (either password can be used). The default setting is...
  • Page 68 In all three periodic selections, the reminder will keep coming up at boot until you enter [Y]. Power Menu Your WinBook XP5 Pro has an array of elaborate power management features that will enable you to extend battery life. As you use your system, you should try various power management settings to find the balance of system response and power management that works best for you.
  • Page 69 Power Switch: When your power button is set in this mode, pressing the power button when the computer is off will turn the computer on. [XP5 Pro 6.14] Pressing the power button when the computer is on will turn computer off.
  • Page 70 XP5 Pro Chapter Six Pag e 12 of 17 Always: Power management is always on. Power management: This item allows you to set the level of power management. There are four options: Minimum battery life: Conserves battery life while allowing better system performance.
  • Page 71 Load default values: Restores all the values to the default settings that were in place when you received your WinBook XP5 Pro. You can now save these changes and exit or return to the other menus to make additional changes.
  • Page 72 In order to insure that you have such a disk, you should write protect the boot disk [XP5 Pro 6.18] that came with your WinBook XP5 Pro. You should consider carrying a write-protected boot disk with your computer, to allow for a clean boot wherever you might be using your system.
  • Page 73 It is a good idea to keep a backup copy of your data at a site other than your primary worksite for your WinBook XP5 Pro system. If your WinBook XP5 Pro system is in your office, you might consider taking your backup home with you.
  • Page 74 Vents: After shutting down and unplugging your system, use a hand-held vacuum to clean the vents on the case of your WinBook XP5 Pro. If you [XP5 Pro 6.21] work in a dusty environment, you should try to vacuum often to avoid accumulation of dust on internal components.
  • Page 75 If you frequently allow the battery to fully discharge and recharge, you do not need to perform a periodic power-cycling. If you do not allow such full discharge/recharge cycles, you should perform a power-cycling of the batteries about once every month.[XP5 Pro 6.22]...

  • Page 76: Chapter Seven: Troubleshooting

    Problem: The external keyboard that I connected to my WinBook XP5 Pro is not working. Actions: • If you plugged the keyboard into the WinBook XP5 Pro after it was turned on, restart the WinBook XP5 Pro with the keyboard plugged in (see "Restart or Boot" under Fast Fixes). If restarting does ’t...
  • Page 77 • Your external pointing device may not work properly if it is not plugged in before you start your WinBook XP5 Pro. If you forgot to plug it in before starting the WinBook XP5 Pro, connect the pointing device to the WinBook XP5 Pro, then restart. (see "Restart or Boot" under Fast Fixes).
  • Page 78 COM1.[XP5 Pro 7.5] • Your cable may be broken or you may have the wrong kind of cable. If so, the WinBook XP5 Pro Pag e 3 of 15 ’s speed (see...
  • Page 79 -speed connection or attempt to improve the connection. Try realigning the IR devices so they point right at each other, [XP5 Pro 7.6] moving the devices closer together, or plugging in the AC power to boost power to the connection (in case of a weak battery).
  • Page 80 NOTE: If you do n ’t see your printer listed in the Windows 95 printer list, chances are that your printe r ’ s manufacturer can provide you [XP5 Pro 7.7] with a Windows 95 Driver disk. Many printers from the same vendor may have similar characteristics and will be able to work with one of the Windows 95 standard drivers.
  • Page 81 • Check that Mute is not enabled. Press [Fn]+[F2] to bring up the Pop Status window. The word "Mute" will appear if the system volume has been muted.[XP5 Pro 7.9] • Are the headphones connected? Make sure the cord is plugged into the external speaker jack. This is the jack furthest toward the rear of the system.
  • Page 82 XP5 Pro Chapter Seven Pag e 7 of 15 • If you have external speakers or head phones plugged into the WinBook XP5 Pro, the buil speakers are automatically disabled. Try unplugging external speakers or headphones to see if the audio is restored to the buil t -in speakers.
  • Page 83 Problem: My C D-ROM Drive door wo n ’ t open. Actions: • Is the C D -ROM Drive installed in the WinBook XP5 Pro? If it is, turn the WinBook XP5 Pro on. While the power is ON, press the button on the C -ROM Drive.
  • Page 84 • Have you formatted the disk? Some new disks are not formatted for use with your WinBook XP5 Pro. If your disk is not formatted, or if the disk is formatted for use with another type of computer, Windows 95 will notify you.
  • Page 85 WinBook XP5 Pro as the drive latch locks. • Have you formatted the disk? Some new disks are not formatted for use with your WinBook XP5 Pro. If your disk is not formatted, or if the disk is formatted for use with another type of computer, Windows 95 will notify you.
  • Page 86 • If you have forgotten your password and have not used the Backup Password option, there is no easy way to recover the password. You will need to return the computer to WinBook for service Problem: The computer provides a message indicating that the operating system is missing Actions: •...
  • Page 87 Problem: Computer does not come on when the power switch is turned on Actions: • Be sure that battery is properly seated in the battery bay • If you are not sure of the battery charge level, try connecting the AC adapter.[XP5 Pro 7.17 Problem: No video output to LCD . Actions: •...

  • Page 88: Pcmcia Modem

    XP5 Pro Chapter Seven Pag e 13 of 15 • If you are using a surge protector or power strip, be certain that it is not shut off • Check for damage to the cords or the adapter. If cords or adapter are damaged, replace them...

  • Page 89: Pcmcia Cards

    Actions: • Try switching the cards. The bay in the WinBook XP5 Pro is made to provide enough clearance for a Type III card and a Type I or Type II, but the Type III must be in the slot with the extra clearance.
  • Page 90 Page 15 of 15 • Check the cards to be certain that both cards are not Type III cards. The PCMCIA slot is not made to permit two Type III cards to be inserted at the same time.[XP5 Pro 7.20]...

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