Introduction (English) Introducción (Español) This Concise User’s Guide introduces the main features Esta Guía del usuario concisa le presenta las característi- of your computer. The English version of this guide be- cas principales de su ordenador. La versión española de gins on page 1.
Contents Systemübersicht: Ansicht von oben mit geöffnetem LCD-Bildschirm ................46 Systemübersicht: Ansicht von vorne ..........49 Notice ....................1 Systemübersicht: Ansicht von links ..........50 About this Concise User Guide ............2 Systemübersicht: Ansicht von rechts und Rückansicht ....51 Instructions for Care and Operation ..........3 Systemübersicht: Ansicht von unten ..........52 Quick Start Guide ................8 Optionale Module ................53...
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Sommario Caractéristiques de Gestion de l’Alimentation .......94 Installation du Pilote ...............95 Dépannage ..................102 Avviso ...................145 Hyper-Threading ................104 Informazioni sulla Guida rapida per l'utente .........146 Spécifications ................105 Istruzioni per la custodia e il funzionamento ........147 Guida rapida ..................152 Elementi non inclusi ..............153 Contenidos Mappa del sistema: vista superiore con schermo LCD aperto ..154 Mappa del sistema: Vista anteriore ..........157...
Concise User’s Guide Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information con- tained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any sub- sequent vendor.
Concise User’s Guide About this Concise User Guide This quick guide is a brief introduction to getting your system started. This is a supplement, and not a substitute for the expanded User’s Manual supplied with your computer. The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD- ROM contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the notebook, and also contains the User’s Manual in Adobe Acrobat format.
Concise User’s Guide Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions: 1. Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be damaged. Do not expose the computer Do not place it on an unstable Do not place anything heavy...
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Concise User’s Guide 3. Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields. These can hinder proper performance and damage your data. 4. Follow the proper working procedures for the computer. Shut the computer down properly and don’t forget to save your work.
Concise User’s Guide Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements: • Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer. • Your AC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a steady, uninterrupted power supply. If you are unsure of your local power specifications, con- Power Safety Warning sult your service representative or local power company.
Concise User’s Guide Battery Precautions • Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the computer. • Recharge the batteries using the notebook’s system. Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode. • Do not try to repair a battery pack.
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Concise User’s Guide Cleaning • Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer, use a soft clean cloth. • Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer. Servicing Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and the com- puter to electric shock.
Concise User’s Guide Quick Start Guide This guide assumes that you are already familiar with computers and can tell at a glance what and where all the key components are. If you are not that comfortable with this type of device, then please refer to the following pages, which give an overview of the system.
Concise User’s Guide Not Included Operating Systems (e.g. Windows XP) have their own manuals as do applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet and database programs). If you have questions about the operating systems or programs then please consult the ap- propriate manuals. System Software Your computer may already come with system software pre-installed.
Concise User’s Guide System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open The following pages are a general map of the system’s features. Detailed descriptions of the functions, setup and sys- tem controls are covered in the expanded User’s Manual. Figure 1 Top View with LCD Panel Open Optional PC Camera...
Concise User’s Guide LED Power & Communication LED Status Indicators Indicators Icon Color Description Icon Color Description Green The computer is on. The floppy/hard disk/CD device is in Green use. The computer is in Standby Blinking Green mode. Green The numeric keypad is enabled. Orange The battery is being charged.
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Concise User’s Guide Function Keys & Numeric Keypad Keys Description Function Keys Function Key On the bottom-left of the keyboard is the Fn key or Fn + F3 Mute Toggle Function key. The Fn key allows you to change oper- Fn + F4 Sleep/Resume Toggle ational features instantly.
Concise User’s Guide System Map: Front View Figure 3 Front View LCD Latches Consumer Infrared Transceiver (functions with the optional TV Tuner) Mini- IEEE 1394 Port S/PDIF Out Port Microphone-In Jack Headphone-Out Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft Infrared Communication Jack The use of any portable electronic transmis- The Infrared transceiver operates on a Infrared Transceiver...
Concise User’s Guide System Map: Left View Figure 4 Left View CD Device Bay Emergency Eject Hole USB 2.0/1.1 Port Floppy Disk Drive PC Card Slot PC Card Slot Eject Button CD Emergency Eject If you need to manually eject a CD/DVD (e.g. due to an unexpected power interruption) you may push the end of a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole.
Concise User’s Guide System Map: Right & Rear Views Figure 5 Right View Security Lock Slot Figure 6 Rear View Vent 7 8 9 DC-In Jack 2 * USB 2.0/1.1 Ports External Monitor (CRT) Port Parallel Port Overheating Serial Port To prevent your comput- S-Video-Out Port from...
Concise User’s Guide System Map: Bottom View Figure 7 Bottom View Vent/Fan Outlets Battery Cover Hard Disk Cover Bluetooth Module The CPU is not a user Cover serviceable part. Open- ing this compartment, or CPU & Memory accessing the CPU in Socket Cover any way, may violate Optional Module...
Concise User’s Guide Optional Modules You may have one or more of the following optional modules included in your purchase. • Wireless LAN (network) module • Bluetooth module • PC Camera module • Sub woofer module • TV Tuner module •...
Concise User’s Guide Sub Woofer Module The sub woofer module enhances the audio output with a deep precise bass sound. 6-in-1 Flash Card Reader Module The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage cards. The formats which can be read include: •...
Concise User’s Guide Video Features Video Driver Controls The video interface lets you change the screen resolution and color output. You can switch display devices from the Display control panel in Windows as long as the video driver is installed. 1.
Concise User’s Guide Display Options Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external VGA monitor (CRT) or TV as your display device. A VGA monitor connects to the external monitor (CRT) port, a TV to the S-Video-Out port. The display options are below: Table 1 - Display Options Display Mode Windows XP...
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Concise User’s Guide Enabling Other Displays & Extended Desktop Mode Attach a monitor or TV to the appropriate port. In the Advanced ATI Mobility Radeon Properties (Figure 8 on page 19) click on Displays to get the other display options, including those for TV (different OS’s will appear with different options).
Concise User’s Guide Power Management Features The Power Options control panel in Windows allows you to configure power management features for your computer. You may conserve power through individual components such as the monitor or hard disk, or you may use either Standby or Hibernate mode to conserve power throughout the system (enable Hibernate support from the Control Panel as pictured in Figure...
Concise User’s Guide Driver Installation The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD- Feature Windows XP ROM contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the computer. Table 2 lists what you Audio page 24 need to install. It is very important that the drivers are Modem page 24 installed in the order indicated in the table.
Concise User’s Guide Audio (WinXP) 1. Click Start (menu) > Run 2. Navigate (Browse...) to D:\Drivers\Audio\Setup.exe and click OK > Next. Windows XP Service Pack 1 3. Click Finish to restart your computer. Make sure that you install Windows XP Service Pack 1 af- ter installing all the drivers (if your Windows XP version in- 4.
Concise User’s Guide LAN (WinXP) PC Card/PCMCIA (WinXP) 1. Click Start (menu) > Run 1. If you can see the My Computer icon on your desktop (if you cannot see the My Computer icon go to step 2) click 2. Navigate (Browse...) to D:\Drivers\lan\Setup.exe and on it once to select it, then right-click it to make the sub- click OK.
Concise User’s Guide 9. Navigate (Browse...) to D:\Drivers\PCMCIA\WinXp 10. Navigate (Browse...) to D:\Default setting_60Hz and and click OK > Next. click OK > Next > Finish click Continue Anyway if asked if you want to continue). 10. Click Finish and close the open windows. 11.
Concise User’s Guide TouchPad (WinXP) 10. Navigate (Browse...) to D:\Drivers\touchpad\winxp and click Open > OK > Next click Continue Anyway if 1. If you can see the My Computer icon on your desktop (if asked if you want to continue). you cannot see the My Computer icon go to step 2) click 11.
Concise User’s Guide Wireless LAN (WinXP) Bluetooth (WinXP) 1. Turn the Wireless Module ON/OFF switch ON. 1. Turn the Wireless Module ON/OFF switch ON. 2. If you only have the Wireless LAN module go straight to 2. If you only have the Bluetooth module go straight to step step 3.
Concise User’s Guide Auto Mail (WinXP) 11. Navigate (Browse...) to the top level of the CD D:\ and click OK > Next > Finish click Continue Anyway if 1. Click Start (menu) > Run asked if you want to continue), then restart the computer. 2.
Concise User’s Guide Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The Battery LED power Low Battery. Plug in the AC power source. If the computer doesn’t start up immediately, indicator , is blinking turn it off then on again. orange. The notebook feels too hot. Make sure the notebook is properly ventilated and the fan port is not blocked.
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Concise User’s Guide Problem Possible Cause - Solution Unwelcome numbers appear If the LED is lit, then Number Lock is turned ON. Press and release the Fn + NumLk when typing. key combination. I have installed a new external You have not installed the driver to enable any extra functions. Make sure you read the keyboard or mouse but cannot documentation which comes with any new external device, and make sure you install the use all of the listed functions.
Concise User’s Guide Hyper-Threading You can enable (the default setting is “Disabled”) Hyper-Threading from the Advanced Menu in the BIOS Setup Utility. Hyper-Threading is only supported in computers with 3.06GHz processors. If you do not have this Pro- cessor the menu option will not appear. Figure 11 - Advanced BIOS Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main...
Concise User’s Guide Interface Power Management • One-S-Video-In port with optional TV Tuner • Three USB 2.0 ports • Supports ACPI v1.0b • One Line-In jack for audio input • One Mini-IEEE 1394 port • Supports Hibernate mode with optional TV Tuner •...
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