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  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface: legalaties OTICE The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufac- turer or any subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liabil- ity for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this publication.
  • Page 3 Preface: FCC statement EDERAL OMMUNICATIONS OMMISSION (FCC) S TATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential in- stallation.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Preface: safety MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To en- sure that does not happen, follow these suggestions: 1. Don’t drop it. Make sure it’s on a stable surface. If the computer falls, the case and other components could be damaged.

  • Page 5: Battery Precautions

    Preface: battery precautions ATTERY RECAUTIONS Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery Warning type may explode, leak or dam- The product that you have pur- age the computer. chased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At Recharge the batteries using the end of its useful life, under vari- the notebook’s system.

  • Page 6: Cleaning

    Preface: cleaning & servicing LEANING ERVICING Do not attempt to service the Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer yourself. Doing so computer, use a soft clean cloth. may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to Do not use volatile (petroleum dis- electric shock.

  • Page 7: Travel Considerations

    Preface: traveler’s tips RAVEL ONSIDERATIONS ACKING As you get ready for your trip, run 5. Put the notebook in its carrying through this list to make sure the bag and secure it with the bag’s straps. system is ready to go: 6.

  • Page 8: On The Road

    Preface: traveler’s tips N THE Fly safely. In addition to the general safety and • Most airlines have regulations maintenance suggestions in this about the use of computers and preface, and Appendix B: Trouble- other electronic devices in flight. shooting, keep these points in mind: These restrictions are for your safety, follow them.

  • Page 9: Conventions

    Preface: conventions ONVENTIONS This manual uses the following typesetting conventions: Example commonly used terms (capitals): FDD, HDD, AC, DC features on the notebook (icons): keyboard keys (bold, as printed): Y, N, Enter programs, operating systems (italics): Setup, Windows 95 files (all capitals): AUTOEXEC.BAT program groups (bold): Control Panel...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Preface: table of contents ABLE OF ONTENTS Preface Notice ..........................ii Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ..........iii Important Safety Instructions ..................iv Battery Precautions ....................v Cleaning ........................vi Servicing ........................vi Travel Considerations ....................vii Packing ........................vii On the Road ......................viii Conventions ........................
  • Page 11 Preface: table of contents Right View ......................1-10 Media Care & Handling ................. 1-11 Rear View ......................1-12 Bottom View ......................1-14 Chapter 2: System Software Notes ......................2-1 Assumptions ......................... 2-1 Keyboards ........................2-2 External Keyboards ....................2-3 TouchPad ........................2-4 TouchPad &...
  • Page 12 Preface: table of contents Chapter 3: Device Bay Software Notes ......................3-1 Assumptions ......................... 3-1 Device Bay Modules ....................3-2 Connection ......................3-2 Swapping ....................... 3-4 Windows 9x and BaySwap ................3-4 Windows NT 4.0 ....................3-4 Windows 2000 ....................3-4 CD Devices (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM &...
  • Page 13 Preface: table of contents The Setup Program ..................... 4-4 Entering Setup ....................... 4-4 Setup Screens ......................4-4 More on Setup ....................... 4-6 System Time & Date (Main Menu) ........................... Floppy Disk Controller (Main Menu) ........................Primary Master (Main Menu) ............................Secondary Master (Main Menu) ..........................
  • Page 14 Preface: table of contents Battery Power ......................5-4 First-Time Use & Storage ................5-4 Installing & Removing a Battery Pack ............5-6 Using & Charging the Battery Pack ............... 5-7 Power Management ....................5-8 Hardware (Battery Status & Warnings) ............... 5-8 Low Battery &...

  • Page 15: Advanced User Guides

    Preface: advanced guides Appendix A: Specifications Appendix B: Troubleshooting Glossary DVANCED UIDES Advanced Notes ............................... 1-1 Battery Charging ............................... 1-3 Save to Disk Considerations ..........................1-3 Key Combinations ............................1-7 Contrast Controls .............................. 1-7 Parallel to USB Adapters ..........................1-8 IrDA Setup ................................
  • Page 16 Preface: advanced guides Fax/Modem Setup ............................2-17 Windows Setup ............................2-17 Internet Access ............................2-17 International Notice ..........................2-17 Security Notice ............................2-17 USB & Related Chipset Setup ........................2-18 Stage 1 USB setup: ........................... 2-18 Stage 2 Chipset setup ........................2-18 Windows 9x &...

  • Page 17: Warnings

    Preface: warnings Packaging Note ............................... 5-6 Save to Disk ..............................5-10 DOS Save to Disk Setup ........................... 5-10 Space ................................ 5-10 The File Method (for FAT16/FAT32 file system only) ................5-10 The Partition Method ..........................5-11 Other Controls ............................5-11 Reformatting (partition only) ......................
  • Page 18 Preface: warnings Protect the LCD ..............................2-6 Power Warning ..............................2-8 TV Type ................................2-8 Volume Safety ..............................2-11 PC Card Changes ............................2-14 I/O PC Cards ..............................2-14 Bay Warning ..............................3-2 FDD Removal Warning ..........................3-10 Cable Warning ..............................3-11 Removal Warning ............................

  • Page 19: List Of Figures

    Preface: figures IST OF IGURES . 1 –1 ......................... 1-2 ANUAL AYOUT . 1– 2 ..........................1-5 RONT . 1– 3 ..........................1-9 . 1– 4 ..........................1-10 IGHT . 1– 5 ..........................1-13 . 1–6 ......................... 1-14 OTTOM . 2 – 1 ..........................

  • Page 20: List Of Tables

    Preface: tables . 4 – 5 ........................4-11 ECURITY . 4 – 6 ........................4-13 OWER . 5 – 1 AC A ......................5-3 ONNECTING DAPTER . 5 – 2 ....................5-6 ULL THE ATTERY UT BY THE . 6 – 1 HDD ........................

  • Page 21: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Introduction This manual explains the hardware and essential software you need to operate your notebook computer. Information about “non-essential” or “enhancement” software is also included, but in a separate section. Depending on how your system is configured, some or all of the fea- Advanced Notes tures described may already be set up.

  • Page 22: Not Here

    Introduction: manual contents Operating systems (i.e. Windows 9x, Windows 2000 , OS/2 Warp, UNIX, etc.) have their own manuals as do application software (e.g. word pro- cessing and database programs). If you have questions about those pro- grams, you should consult those manuals. ANUAL AYOUT .

  • Page 23: Battery Charging

    Introduction: manual contents UICK TART UIDE 1. Follow the safety instructions on This quick start guide assumes Battery Charging page iv , especially the instructions that you’re already familiar with When you get your system, the on placement. notebook computers and can tell battery(ies) may not be fully 2.
  • Page 24 Introduction: front view YSTEM The notebook has a lot of built-in features. The operating system auto- matically enables most of them. Further explanations (if necessary) of the various subsystems are covered in the chapters or pages indicated. Graphics Note: The illustrations in this manual are generalized representations. Your notebook’s features may be shaped differently, but the functions we’ve described are identical.
  • Page 25 Introduction: front view RONT . 1– 2 vent 2. drive status LEDs 3. microphone (2– 11) 4. keyboard Function LEDs 5. ON/OFF & Suspend/Resume button 6. Keyboard (2– 2) 7. AC-in LED 8. power status: Power ON/Suspend 9. power status: Battery 10.

  • Page 26: Led Indicators

    Introduction: LED definitions The system uses 8 LEDs to tell you about itself: ARIABLE EANING OTES ON: H OLD FOR ABOUT SECOND OFF ( (APM) FORCED ECOMMENDED : HOLD FOR SECONDS USPEND ESUME (ACPI) HOLD FOR SECONDS SE START MENU SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES INSTEAD FLASHING USPEND...

  • Page 27: Hot Key Controls

    Introduction: hot key controls ONTROLS Some of the system’s features are managed by + Key combinations: Key Combinations Keys Control Comment Whenever you use a key combi- enter Setup If pressed immediately after boot-up, nation, start pressing them in the this starts the Setup utility order they are listed.

  • Page 28: Parallel To Usb Adapters

    Introduction: left view [PC Card] Your computer [PS/2] Use this with any uses newer technologies standard PS/2 external key- than the drivers included in Fan Warning board or mouse. For details, Windows 95. Refer to the Do not block the fan. Overheat- refer to Chapter 2: System, setup procedure detailed in ing may cause the system to be-...

  • Page 29: Fig

    Introduction: left view Drive Warning Don’t try to remove the hard disk (HDD) while the system is on. This could result in data loss or dam- age. Note: Unauthorized removal or tampering with the HDD may violate your warranty. If you are in doubt, consult your dealer or service representative .

  • Page 30: Right View

    Introduction: right view IGHT [CD-ROM/DVD] Refer to [FDD/LS-120] If your con- Chapter 3: Device Bay for Swap Warning figuration comes with an LS- more on how to setup these 120 Super Drive, refer to Do not swap drive modules while drives.

  • Page 31: Media Care & Handling

    Introduction: right view & H EDIA ANDLING CD/DVD D ISKS • If a disk label is already on Gently insert the disk (with its la- the disk, use a soft-tipped pen bel side up) into the drive until the to write on the label. This disk “clicks”...

  • Page 32: Rear View

    Introduction: rear view The principal peripherals plug in on this panel. To be safe, turn off both the system and peripherals before connecting them. Turn the pe- IrDA Setup ripherals on first, before you turn on the system. Newer versions of Windows 9x have an IrDA driver built-in.

  • Page 33: Fig

    Introduction: rear view [COM1 (serial)]This port this port with any standard works with any 9-pin serial color VGA monitor. For de- device (e.g. a mouse, serial tails, refer to Chapter 2: Sys- printer or modem). tem. For pointing devices, refer [adapter] Refer to Chapter 2: System.

  • Page 34: Upgrade Warning

    Introduction: bottom view OTTOM There are three compartments on the notebook’s bottom none of which you should have to use frequently: [Device bay] This contains [Battery] This is part of the one of five modules: FDD, power system, covered in Upgrade Warning LS-120, CD-ROM, CD-RW Chapter 5: Power.

  • Page 35: Chapter 2: System

    System Service Packs, Versions & Updates Our descriptions are based on: This chapter is about computer’s main built-in subsystems Windows 98 (ver. 4.10.1998*) Windows 98 Second Edition Onboard Systems: Keyboard, TouchPad, Video and Audio (ver.4.10.2222A*) Communications: PC Card, Fax/Modem and USB Windows NT4 (Service Pack 4) †...

  • Page 36: Keyboards

    System: keyboard EYBOARDS Your computer’s Keyboard has all the functions of a full-sized AT-com- patible Keyboard plus a few extras: Type These keys are like those on a typewriter. Special Characters Some software applications allow Function Many operating systems (and applications) use these keys to the number-keys to be used with access special features, so you should consult those manuals.

  • Page 37: External Keyboards

    System: keyboard XTERNAL EYBOARDS This port can only accept one type You can attach an external Key- of device configuration per system board to the (PS/2) port. If you session. For example, if you connect don’t have a 6-pin Keyboard con- a PS/2 mouse to this port, you can- nector, use a 5-to-6 pin adapter not connect a Keyboard to the port...

  • Page 38: Touchpad

    System: TouchPad OUCH The system automatically enables the built-in TouchPad. So, if you’re using any version of Windows, you don’t have to install any other drivers Configuring the for it. TouchPad The TouchPad is a factory enabled PS/2 device. It can use the “Micro- soft, or IBM PS/2”...

  • Page 39: Touchpad & Serial Device

    System: TouchPad OUCH OUCH & S & PS/2 D ERIAL EVICE EVICE TouchPad If you want to use a serial device You can also use a mouse connected & Serial Device as well as the TouchPad, you must to the (PS/2) port.

  • Page 40: Video

    System: video IDEO There are three display options: Protect the LCD • the notebook’s LCD Do not allow any foreign objects • an external monitor (VGA) (i.e. paper or plastic) to get be- • a TV (through the optional port replicator) tween the lid/LCD and the work panel.

  • Page 41: Video Driver Controls

    System: video IDEO RIVER ONTROLS The video driver adds three additional pages to the “Advanced” button of the “Setting” tab of Display Properties to support the new enhanced display features. The added pages allow you to select output devices (Display page), to adjust the position and size of your screen (Adjust- ment page), as well as to correct color tone differences between real color values and the way your monitor or flat panel displays them (Color page).

  • Page 42: Attaching A Monitor

    System: video TTACHING A ONITOR If you prefer to use an external monitor, connect it to the VGA port on the rear panel. Power Warning Note: The vertical refresh rate of your monitor is very important. If it’s too low and/or you’re using fluorescent lighting, the screen will appear to flicker.

  • Page 43: Sequence

    System: video Dual View & Different Display To get this effect, you must select the “ Secondary” display and check the “Extend my Windows desktop into this monitor” switch. INDOWS ISPLAY ANEL ETTINGS . 2 – 7 Monitor Toggle Sequence Comment Standard Resolution...
  • Page 44 System: video Windows 5. When the installation is complete, Windows installs a basic all-purpose click on Finish to return to the Video Setup video driver. To have full use of your Adapter page (if asked). Before you Begin ATI Rage LT Pro AGP video chip, in- (in Windows 9x ) Click on Moni- If you are using Windows 9x, stall its driver:...

  • Page 45: Audio

    System: audio UDIO The audio subsystem, in combination with the CD device, gives the Volume Safety computer multimedia capabilities. To use it, you first have to install the Protect your hearing! Turn down correct drivers. These are included in the software package which comes the volume before you plug-in with the system.

  • Page 46: Audio Setup

    System: audio 6. Check the “Optional Search Loca- tory for your operating system on the Device Drivers & Tools CD-ROM. Use tion” box, then choose “specify a “audioMDC” if your system includes an Audio Setup location”. † on-board modem. Use “audio” if it doesn’t. 7.

  • Page 47: Communications

    System: PC Card OMMUNICATIONS PC C ARDS The notebook has one Type II PC Card expansion socket. It can also handle a Type I card. The socket supports several standards: • PCMCIA (rev. 2) Both Type I and Type II. •...

  • Page 48: Removing Apc Card

    System: pc cards PC C Plug ‘n play operating systems EMOVING A (e.g. Windows 9x) can recognize In general, you should always most PC Cards and automatically “mount” and “dismount” the PC PC Card Changes install the right driver(s). If it Card using the PC Card socket util- Do not add, remove or change doesn’t have the driver, it will ask...
  • Page 49 System: pc cards PC Card Setup Windows 95 Windows NT 4.0 The PC Card socket uses technolo- The operating system automatically gies which are newer than Windows installs the PC Card socket drivers. 95 . Before installing these newer However, it is only PCMCIA (rev. 2) drivers for Windows 95 , you should compliant, so you can install or re- install the USB &...

  • Page 50: Fax/Modem (Option)

    System: fax/modem ODEM OPTION If your system includes the fax/modem module, both Windows 9x, Win- dows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 will detect it during setup. However, our module takes advantage of newer technologies so you will have to install our updated drivers to take advantage of its full speed. ODEM .
  • Page 51 System: fax/modem 1. Press + Break* > Device Man- Fax/Modem Setup ager. Highlight the modem and click on the Properties button. Windows Setup 2. Choose your country on the Coun- The on-board fax/modem option is integrated into the audio system. try Select tab.
  • Page 52 System: Windows 98x USB support is fully integrated. USB & Related Chipset Windows NT 4.0 Setup USB support is not available. The USB socket drivers were not available with the initial release of Windows 95 . This installation will cor- rect that defect.

  • Page 53: Chapter 3: Device Bay

    Device Bay Setup Note This chapter is about setting up and using modules in the device bay: If you’re setting up your system for the first time, you should have al- CD-ROM DVD-ROM CD-RW ready installed these critical driv- LS-120 ers in the correct sequence –...

  • Page 54: Connection

    Device Bay: connections EVICE ODULES There are five module options for the device bay, but the most practi- cal configuration is to keep the CD device in the device bay. When necessary, attach the FDD+adapter cable to the port, or follow the swapping instructions to install the LS-120 module.
  • Page 55 Device Bay: switching WITCHING A ODULE . 3 – 1 1. To unlock, slide the locking latch down. 2. Pull on the module’s grooved edge to remove it. 3. Push in the module until it “clicks” into place and its outer edge is flush with the case.

  • Page 56: Swapping

    Device Bay: swaping WAPPING The safest way to swap modules is INDOWS X AND to shut down the system first. If you’re using Windows 9x, this When you reboot, the plug n’ play utility makes it possible to switch operating system automatically re- modules without shutting down.

  • Page 57: Before You Begin

    Device Bay: swaping Usage: Windows 2000 Right-(mouse) button click on the This operating system has its own icon for an options menu. “swapping system”: BaySwap Utility Left-(mouse) button click on the 1. Press +Break*> Hardware Win 9x & BaySwap icon for an activity menu. (tab) >...

  • Page 58: Cd Devices (Cd-Rom, Dvd-Rom & Cd-Rw)

    Device Bay: CD, DVD & CD-RW CD D EVICES (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM & CD-RW) TORAGE ULTIMEDIA As a data storage device, the CD- If you’re using the CD-ROM (or ROM works like the other drives DVD/CD-RW) as a multimedia in the My Computer window (or playback device, you’ll need to use File Manager in older versions of various utilities.

  • Page 59: Inserting & Removing Cd/Dvd Media

    Device Bay: CD, DVD & CD-RW & R NSERTING EMOVING CD/DVD M EDIA Audio CD To insert a disk: If you want to use the CD-ROM to play an audio CD, make sure your To remove the disk, press the same but- With the notebook turned operating system has the neces- On, press the button on the...
  • Page 60 Device Bay: CD setup CD-ROM Drivers 5. Insert the floppy containing CD- Windows 9x These instructions assume you’ve ROM driver into the FDD. Windows NT4 & 2000 already installed some version of Switch to drive A:\ and open its Follow steps 2 to 5 of the DOS instal- DOS including the MSCDEX file.
  • Page 61 Device Bay: DVD & CD-RW setup DVD-ROM & CD-RW Setup (Windows 9x & 2000) 2. Insert the CD-ROM with the DVD * DVD Note: Windows 98 allows lim- ited region changes. So, be careful or CD-RW utility software. If you don’t install drivers and appli- when choosing your region code.

  • Page 62: Fdd (Floppy) Module

    Device Bay: FDD (F LOPPY ODULE The FDD can work equally well EVICE NSTALLATION in either the internal or external We recommend that you put the FDD Removal Warning position. It doesn’t need to be “set system into Suspend mode, Save Do not remove the FDD module up”...

  • Page 63: External Connection

    Device Bay: XTERNAL ONNECTION If the Device bay is occupied (e.g. with a CD-ROM), you can connect the FDD to the parallel port with its proprietary cable: Attach the cable to the FDD module first, then attach the other end of the cable to Cable Warning the port.

  • Page 64: Modules

    Device Bay: LS-120 LS-120 M ODULES Unlike a standard FDD, the LS-120 only works in the Device bay. In the My Computer window, the LS-120 drive appears as “Drive A:” (even if you don’t have a FDD attached). Highlight it and click on the right mouse button.
  • Page 65 Device Bay: LS-120 LS-120 SING AN Insert an LS-120 disk just like a floppy disk. Press the button on the LS-120 & Windows right of the LS-120 drive to eject the disk (while the system is ON). Windows 9x & 2000 If you remove the LS-120 module without using the BaySwap utility, the system will freeze and wait for...
  • Page 66 Device Bay: LS-120 OTES 3 – 14...

  • Page 67: Chapter 4: Firmware

    Firmware This chapter is about the notebook’s built-in software: Diagnostics: the POST (Power-On Self Test) Configuration: the Setup utility If your computer has never been set up, or you are making important changes to the system (e.g. power management features), then you should review this chapter first and note the original settings found in Setup.
  • Page 68 Firmware: POST (POST) OWER Each time you turn on the computer, the system takes a few seconds to conduct a POST, including a quick test of the on-board RAM. As the POST proceeds, the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong.

  • Page 69: Failing The Post

    Firmware: POST POST AILING THE Errors can be detected during the POST. There are two categories, “fa- tal” and “non-fatal”. ATAL RRORS ATAL RRORS These stop the boot process and This kind of error still allows you usually indicate there is something to boot.

  • Page 70: The Setup Program

    Firmware: setup ETUP ROGRAM The Phoenix Setup program tells the system how to configure itself and manage basic features and subsystems (e.g. port configuration and power management). NTERING ETUP ETUP CREENS To enter Setup, turn on the com- The Setup interface looks like a puter and press F2 during the “windows”...
  • Page 71 Firmware: setup – main menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Information [4327MB] System Time: [13:43:12] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or System Date: [06/07/1999] <Enter> selects field. ETUP Floppy Disk Controller [Enabled] Note:Use 24-hour time .

  • Page 72: More On Setup

    Firmware: setup – main menu ORE ON ETUP Following is additional advice on RIMARY ASTER portions of the Setup, not covered Pressing Enter opens the sub- Switching Hard Disks in the Item Specific Help. menu to configure the main IDE Every time you install a different which fits...
  • Page 73 Firmware: setup – main menu 32 B User This allows you to fill in the Cylinders, Heads and Sectors/ >P RIMARY ASTER Track fields. It automatically Most new hard disks can support LBA Warning calculates “size” based on this this higher rate. If yours can’t, the If you enable LBA mode for a information.

  • Page 74: Advanced Menu

    Firmware: setup – advanced menu DVANCED & P PS/2 M OUSE DVANCED ADVANCED This setting tells the computer what Do not change this setting, it is in- kind operating system you’re using: tended for service testing. Note: If the PS/2 device is disabled Yes for Windows 9x, Windows when the computer starts up, the op- 2000, and IBM’s OS/2 Warp.

  • Page 75: I/O Device Configuration

    Firmware: setup – advanced menu I/O D EVICE ONFIGURATION ADVANCED ERIAL PORT ERIAL PORT >I/O D >I/O D DVANCED EVICE ONFIGURATION DVANCED EVICE ONFIGURATION Serial Resources If you don’t plan to use this port, This assigns resources to the built- If you are not planning to use these you can set this line to “Disabled”...

  • Page 76: Parallel Modes

    Firmware: setup – advanced menu ARALLEL PORT > DVANCED >I/O D DVANCED EVICE ONFIGURATION I/O D > S EVICE ONFIGURATION ERIAL PORT If you don’t plan to use this port, There are several modes available you can set this line to “Disabled” if you set the serial port B to “En- to save power.

  • Page 77: Security Menu

    Firmware: setup – security menu ECURITY & S UPERVISOR ASSWORD ASSWORD ECURITY Passwords can be up to eight (8) characters and/or numbers (but not symbols). When creating a password it must be entered twice, the second time for confirmation. If you forget or lose a password, consult your dealer or service center. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...
  • Page 78 Firmware:setup – security menu UPERVISOR ASSWORD ECURITY Supervisors have unrestricted access to the system and can assign a “User” password. Only a “Supervisor” can change a “Supervisor” password. If you leave the field empty, both the Supervisor and User passwords are disabled and erased.

  • Page 79: Power Menu

    Firmware: setup – power menu OWER In this menu, you can choose among three preset power saving schemes or customize your desired settings. Before you adjust the settings in this menu, we suggest a review of the power management system in Chapter 5: Power. Note: If you have prepared a “Save to Disk”...

  • Page 80: Power Savings

    Firmware: setup – other menus OWER AVINGS ESUME OWER & R This is the “master switch” for the ESUME OWER power savings system. Use these items to control how the system will be reactivated from NTEL PEED Suspend (to RAM) mode. This does TECHNOLOGY OWER not apply to Save to Disk mode.

  • Page 81: Chapter 5: Power

    Power This chapter is about the power system, both hardware and software: Hardware AC adapter, battery pack(s) Software Setup utility parameters, power & battery management utilities The first part covers the battery and the AC adapter. To see where these fit into the system, review the system layout in Chapter 1: Introduction.

  • Page 82: Icons & Indicators

    Power: icons & indicators & I CONS NDICATORS These LEDs describe the system’s Power status: ARIABLE EANING OTES FLASHING USPEND SOLID OWER N MODE SOLID ADAPTER IN USE 5 – 1 ABLE F RUNNING ON BATTERY POWER: ATTERY CHARGE IS IN "NORMAL" RANGE F RUNNING ON ADAPTER POWER: ATTERY IS NOT CHARGING OWER...

  • Page 83: Connecting Ac Adapter

    Power: AC power OWER ARDWARE You can operate the notebook on either AC or battery power. The next two sections are about how to use these power sources and other AC/ battery power related information. AC P OWER The notebook comes with an AC Plug the power adapter to the power cord and a universal, auto- socket...

  • Page 84: Battery Power

    Power: time battery use ATTERY OWER The notebook comes with a proprietary rechargeable battery. You can get a replacement battery from your dealer. & S IRST TORAGE If you don’t use battery packs for Install the battery in its com- a long time (about three weeks), partment (if it’s not already they should be discharged com-...
  • Page 85 Power: time battery use Allow the system to run When the system shuts down, ignoring any warning down, plug in the AC power tones. We suggest that you source to recharge the bat- allow it to run down over tery. Leave the system off night.

  • Page 86: Installing & Removing A Battery Pack

    Power: battery pack & R NSTALLING EMOVING A ATTERY First, use one of these methods to protect your work • Use Save to disk mode. • Save your work then shut down the system. NTO THE OWER Remove the used battery (if present).

  • Page 87: Using & Charging The Battery Pack

    Power: batterypack & C SING HARGING THE ATTERY Refer to Table 5-1 on page 5-2 of this chapter. If a low battery warning occurs, save your work immediately and do one or more of the following: • Plug in the AC adapter. •...

  • Page 88: Power Management

    Power: save to disk OWER ANAGEMENT & W ARDWARE ATTERY TATUS ARNINGS After the POST finishes, the battery status LED indicates the battery’s charge level. When the battery is low, this icon flashes. Save your work immediately and follow the suggestions on page 5-7. &...

  • Page 89: Firmware (Setup Controls)

    Power: firmware controls IRMWARE ETUP ONTROLS The Power menu in Setup controls how Suspend (to RAM) or Save to Disk is activated. Refer to Chapter 4: Firmware on how to setup these Partition Warning modes. If you haven’t set up the system AVE TO for Save to Disk, or if the space hard disk area (partition or file), the...
  • Page 90 Power: save to disk setup memory type KB size MB size However, it is not compatible with system 640KB ~.6MB all file systems (e.g. NTFS). To setup Save to Disk extended 64,512KB 63MB this file you should, DOS Save to Disk Setup video 4,096KB 1.
  • Page 91 Power: save to disk setup The Partition Method • to use the default setting, Deleting (partition or file) The Save to Disk partition has to be press Enter If you want to remove the parti- created before you install the oper- •...

  • Page 92: Suspend (To Ram)

    Power: suspend RAM) USPEND In this mode, the computer is powered down, but still supplies minimal power to the DRAM to preserve the system information stored there. Depending on the option you selected in Setup, Suspend can be acti- vated by: •...

  • Page 93: Software (Utilities)

    Power: APM, ACPI and other utilities OFTWARE TILITIES Your system is designed to work with both APM and the newer (and more effective) ACPI power management systems. If you are using an operating system which doesn’t have either of these, (e.g.

  • Page 94: Speedstep™ Technology

    Power: notes ARDWARE ARIATIONS ™ T PEED ECHNOLOGY If your system has a Pentium® III processor with SpeedStep™ technol- ogy, you can save additional power. Refer to Chapter 4: Firmware, Power Menu (page 4-13). UTOMATIC WITCHING If you’re going from AC power to Adjust the CPU speed to “auto- battery, or vice versa, put the sys- matic”...

  • Page 95: Chapter 6: Extras

    Extras This chapter is about add-ons and extra features available with your sys- tem: Hardware:Upgrading the HDD, memory (also refer to page A-3), and the optional port replicator Software: Enhanced TouchPad controls from Alps. If you plan on increasing your system memory, be sure to read the “Memory”...

  • Page 96: Cd-Rom Drivers

    Extras: other stuff THER TUFF The Device Drivers & Tools CD-ROM which comes with the system has a number of features for other operating systems which are not covered in this manual. If you have need of them, make sure to review any accompa- nying “README”...

  • Page 97: Hdd

    Extras: HDDs The HDD is in a removable metal frame. HDD M Warranty Warning EMOVING THE ODULE Removing the Hard Disk may If for some reason you must remove the HDD cartridge: violate your warranty. Check Make sure the computer is turned off. with your authorized service representative before attempt- Open the HDD bay door.

  • Page 98: Replacing/Upgrading The Cartridge

    Extras: HDDs HDD M NSTALLING THE ODULE To install the (new or upgraded) HDD module, carefully slide it back into the HDD bay. Be sure that the module mylar tab is folded back into place. EPLACING PGRADING THE ARTRIDGE You can replace your HDD with another 2.5”, 9.5mm high IDE HDD. If you’re too harried or a bit of a techno-phobe, or the system is still under warranty, contact your dealer to purchase or replace your current HDD Warranty Warning...

  • Page 99: Taking It Apart

    Extras: HDDs AKING IT PART After you’ve removed the HDD module, Contamination Warning Do not touch the HDD’s connec- 1. Remove the four (4) bracket screws (A~D), and set them tor pins or electronic compo- aside. nents. Even the cleanest hands 2.

  • Page 100: Hdd Module Assembly

    Extras: HDDs HDD M ODULE SSEMBLY ETTING When you’re ready to install a new IRST hard disk, Before you can use a new HDD for HDD JumperWarning Hold the HDD by its edges the first time, you have to do two Some (usually older) HDDs have and orient it so that the con- things:...

  • Page 101: Setting Up The Hdd

    Extras: HDDs Software A hard disk must be partitioned, and Setting Up the HDD formatted before use. Hardware After you replace or upgrade the Save to Disk Warning Partitioning HDD, turn the system on and con- Whenever you install a different To partition the HDD, use the utility figure it for the newly-installed HDD hard disk that has a Save to...

  • Page 102: Memory

    Extras: memory EMORY You can upgrade your notebook’s memory to as much as 256MB. This involves opening the memory compartment and installing one or two Warranty Warning DIMMs. Check with your dealer to make You can install these modules in either one socket or both sockets (in any sure installing RAM yourself order and any size combination).

  • Page 103: Installing Dimms

    Extras: memory 5. Gently push down on the module (3) until its lock-catches snap into Installing DIMMs place. DO NOT FORCE IT. The If you install additional memory by module should fit in without much yourself, Contamination Warning pressure. If there is a lot of resis- 1.

  • Page 104: Touchpad (Option)

    Extras: Touchpad OUCH OPTION If you want to take full advantage of the TouchPad’s capabilities, you can install the specialized driver which comes with your system. This is also on the Device Drivers &Tools CD-ROM. ESTURES The software adds the following enhanced features to Mouse Properties to allow you to define your TouchPad “gestures”...

  • Page 105: Customizing Gestures

    Extras: Touchpad USTOMIZING ESTURES To customize TouchPad gestures, use the Button Actions tab in the Con- trol Panel’s Mouse Properties: From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel. Double-click on the Mouse icon. When the Mouse Properties page appears, use the on-line help (click the help button) to get information about each feature.

  • Page 106: Windows 9X

    Extras: Touchpad Windows 2000 Windows NT4.0 1. Press +Break*> Hardware 1. Open Control Panel> Multime- TouchPad Driver (tab) > Device Manager (button) . dia > Devices (tab). Installation 2. Double-click on Mouse to open Windows 9x 2. Click on the “+” next to “Mice and Mouse Properties.

  • Page 107: Specifications

    Specifications The information listed in this section is for reference only. It is subject to change at the manufacturer’s discretion and without notice. Unless otherwise indicated, none of the components and/or subsystems can be modified or upgraded. A – 1...
  • Page 108 Specifications: CPUs & memory CPU & C HIPSET ® • Intel Celeron 450MHz~650MHz • Intel Pentium ® 450MHz~650MHz Upgrade Warning including CPUs with SpeedStep™ technology user- upgradable. Do not try to up- & P OLTAGE PEED OWER AVINGS grade the CPU yourself as do- ing so will violate the warranty.
  • Page 109 Specifications: video IDEO TANDARDS IDEO Depending on the OS, the ATI Mobil- ity-P Graphic Hardware Accelerator VGA Controller ATI Rage LT-Pro AGP supports these resolutions: TV & Monitor Output Graphic Hardware Accelerator The TV and Monitor outputs Supports 2X AGP; Built-in DVD mo- Pixels Output Standard...
  • Page 110 Specifications: audio & drives UDIO RIVES Controller Realtek ALS 300+ HDD Bay Module PCI 2.2, PnP, PC 99™ complient, 64- removable*, 2.5”, 9.5mm voice XG wavetable synthesizer with 3GB or larger reverb and variation, DirectSound & (Warranty restrictions may apply) DirectMusic acceleration, True full- duplex with different sample rate, Device Bay Modules*...
  • Page 111 Specifications: THER EATURES 12MB/s bandwidth, TouchPad Alps 5V PCI-to-USB built-in PS/2 pointing device complies with standard driver) Open HCI 1.0, USB 1.0 & PCI 2.1 Kensington Lock standard security interface Parallel 25-pin, ECP, EPP output-only bi-directional Serial 1 9-pin, 16C550 compatible Serial 2 IrDA v1.1 FIR, ASK...
  • Page 112 Specifications: power OWER MINIMUM EQUIREMENTS AC Adapter output: Battery Charging More on Battery Life 19 - 20.5VDC, 3A system off: approx. 3hrs AC Adapter input: system on: approx. 6hrs We can’t be more specific be- 90~260VAC, These numbers are based on a 53.2 Watt cause performance varies de- hour capacity battery.
  • Page 113 Specifications: power ECHARGE IMING The battery charges at different rates depending on the number and As the table on page A-6 shows, capacity of the cells in its configu- there are several cell types and con- ration. figurations which accept charges at different rates.
  • Page 114 Specifications: environment, dimensions, options & O NVIRONMENT CCESSORIES PTIONS Operating Temperature FDD module C to 35 C (41 F to 95 LS-120 module Storage Temperature CD-ROM module C to 65 C (14 F to 149 CD-RW module Operating Humidity DVD-ROM module 20% to 80% non-condensing 56K Fax/Data/Voice modem Storage Humidity...

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section is about what you should do if something goes wrong with your system. This can’t anticipate every possible problem, but you should check here before you panic. If you don’t find the answer in these pages, make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface.

  • Page 116: G Etting S Tarted

    Troubleshooting: power ETTING TARTED This first group of problems and solutions may seem obvious but you’d be surprised at how many “experienced” users have similar problems. OWER ’ OU TURNED THE POWER ON BUT IT DOESN T WORK possible cause: Battery missing / incorrectly installed indicator: If the power LED,...
  • Page 117 Troubleshooting: power OU ARE LOSING BATTERY POWER TOO QUICKLY possible cause: The battery does not fully charge because of prolonged inactivity. indicator: The battery life per charge is too short. solution: Refer to Chapter 5: Power , First-Time Use & Storage. possible cause: The battery’s charge capacity is diminished.
  • Page 118 Troubleshooting: power HE NOTEBOOK FEELS TOO HOT possible cause: The system is using too much power. indicator: The computer feels uncomfortably warm. solution: Reduce the computer’s power consumption (refer to Chapter 4: Firmware and Chapter 5: Power ). Make sure the notebook is properly ventilated and the fan port is not blocked.
  • Page 119 Troubleshooting: display ISPLAY OTHING APPEARS ON THE SCREEN possible cause: The system is in a power saving mode. indicator: The Suspend LED, , is flashing. solution: Press a key on the keyboard. Toggle the suspend key combination, Fn+ (see Chapter 1: Introduction , Hot Key Controls).
  • Page 120 Troubleshooting: display HE SCREEN IS FLICKERING possible cause: The vertical refresh rate is insufficient. solution: (1) Avoid using the Simultaneous display mode. Use LCD only or CRT only. (2) Switch to a lower resolution and/or fewer colors. (3) Adjust the refresh frequency in the display controls. ’...
  • Page 121 Troubleshooting: DVD & CD-RW possible cause: The screen is suffering from burn-in. indicator: The screen has ghost images, even when it’s off. solution: This problem is usually associated with monitors. Use power saving options (see Chapter 4: Firmware and Chap- ter 5: Power ) to turn off the LCD.
  • Page 122 Troubleshooting: LS-120, keyboard & PS/2 mouse LS-120 D RIVE ’ T DOESN T WORK possible cause: You don’t have one..ask your dealer for an upgrade. possible cause: The CMOS (Setup) configuration is wrong. When the system starts, press F2 to get into the Setup . solution: Scroll down and make sure the “Secondary Slave”...
  • Page 123 Troubleshooting: audio PS/2 M OUSE ’ “I ” “W ”. OUCH AD DOESN T WORK WHEN INSTALL AN NTELLIMOUSE HEEL OUSE cause: The TouchPad is automatically disabled when this type of mouse is detected on a PS/2 port. key doesn’t work either. indicator: solution: Disconnect the mouse and wait a few moments, until...
  • Page 124 Troubleshooting: operation PERATION HE SYSTEM GIVES YOU GARBAGE WHEN YOU TRY TO READ A HARD DISK FROM ANOTHER COMPUTER possible cause: The hard disk is not recognized. indicator: The system cannot boot from the hard disk. solution: The BIOS usually automatically detects the parameters of the hard disk.

  • Page 125: Save To Disk

    Troubleshooting: operation possible cause: A software conflict made the system “crash”. solution: Consult your operating system manual. As a last resort, since you will lose any unsaved data, try to reboot the system or if that doesn’t work, turn the computer off and on again.
  • Page 126 Troubleshooting: operation ISK FUNCTION DOES NOT WORK possible cause: The system can’t access the Save to Disk partition. indicator: When you press the key combination, normal Suspend is activated instead of Save to Disk. solution: (1) Make sure you have enabled Save to Disk in the Power menu in Setup .
  • Page 127 Troubleshooting: operation PC C ARD DOES NOT WORK possible cause: The drivers are not loaded. indicator: The system cannot access the card after it is installed. Load the proper drivers. solution: possible cause: There aren’t enough resources available. indicator: Your Fax/Modem PC Card has a resource conflict on IRQs 3, 4 or 5.
  • Page 128 Troubleshooting: warnings ARNING ESSAGES Each time you boot up, the computer performs a self-diagnostic check. If there is an error during the self-diagnosis, a short message will dis- play specifying the error. You can press F1 to try to continue the boot process, or press F2 to run Setup.
  • Page 129 Troubleshooting: warnings 6: Extras ). Restart the system. If the problem persists, contact your service center. If the problem disappears, replace the DIMMs one at a time to identify the defec- tive module. Replace any defective DIMMs. message: Fixed Disk x Failure or Fixed Disk Controller Failure description: The hard disk is not working or is not properly config- ured.
  • Page 130 Troubleshooting: warnings message: Keyboard error description: The POST doesn’t see the keyboard. solution: 1. Try restarting the system. 2. If you are using an external keyboard, remove it and make sure the onboard keyboard works correctly. If it does, you may have to replace the external keyboard. 3.
  • Page 131 Troubleshooting: warnings message: Operating system not found description: The operating system can’t be found on either drive A: or drive C:. solution: 1. Assuming there is an operating system to be found, enter Setup and make sure the FDD and/or Primary Master Drive are correctly identified (refer to Chapter 4: Firmware ).
  • Page 132 Troubleshooting: warnings message: Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used description: The last POST couldn’t be completed several times so the POST loaded the defaults and gave you a chance to run Setup . Run Setup and make sure all the settings are correct. solution: message: Real time clock error...
  • Page 133 Troubleshooting: warnings solution: 1. Reboot. 2. Continue without the cache, though system perfor- mance will be degraded. 3. Contact your service representative. message: System CMOS checksum bad - run Setup description: The system CMOS has been corrupted or modified in- correctly.
  • Page 134 Troubleshooting: warnings OTES B – 20...
  • Page 135 Glossary A - B ACPI to a peripheral I/O device (de- Advanced Configuration and vices) or adds specialized Power Interface. A power functions to the system. management specification Address developed by Intel, Toshiba An identification, such as a and Microsoft that makes label, number, or name that hardware status information designates a particular loca-...
  • Page 136 Glossary: – standard code adopted to fa- BIOS cilitate the interchange of Basic Input/Output System. data among various types of The program that customizes data processing and data com- a computer. munications equipment. Boot Derives from “bootstrap”. To Advanced Technology. IBM’s start or restart a computer first 286-based PC, intro- system by reading instruc-...
  • Page 137 Glossary: – CD-ROM Configuration Compact Disk Read Only An assembly of machines Memory. This refers to both that are interconnected and the disk type and the drive. are programmed to operate as The disk can hold over 600 a system. The layout or de- MB of data, text, graphics, sign of elements in a hard- sound and video informa-...
  • Page 138 Glossary: – so that it can be used by the are used to standardize the computer, and that writes format of data between them data from the computer’s and the central processor. memory onto a disk so that it can be stored. From “Digital VideoDisc”, later “Digital Versatile Disc”, From Disk Operating Sys-...
  • Page 139 Glossary: – E - F its operation. e.g. printer or mouse. FireWire (IEEE 1394) Enhanced Capabilities Port. A high-speed serial bus devel- A parallel standard. This oped by Apple and Texas In- mode is designed for print- struments that allows for the ers.
  • Page 140 Glossary: – erased and written in fixed bitmapped font – A set of blocks, typically ranging from pre-generated dot patterns 512 bytes up to 256KB. for each letter and digit in a particular typeface for speci- Flash chips are used for fied type size (10 points, 12 updatable BIOSs (like this points, etc.).
  • Page 141 Glossary: – G - H ics). Among IBM-compatible computers, this is the most common type of internally- (i.e. a socket/port is hot.) A mounted hard disk controller. port is always ready to accept External devices usually use a connection. SCSI controllers. Hot Swap Internal option Hot Swappable devices can...
  • Page 142 Glossary: – printer without a cable con- high visibility in high illumi- nection. IrDA requires line- nation levels but no visibil- of-sight transmission like a ity in low illumination lev- TV remote control. els. K - L Load In programming, enter data into storage or working reg- (Kilobyte) 1024 bytes.
  • Page 143 Glossary: – Mode on the display screen. A typi- A method or condition of cal mouse has one or more operation. buttons on the top of a small box that can be moved Modem around on a flat surface. The MOdulator-DEModulator.
  • Page 144 Glossary: – passes of 1/60 second each 1/50 second each (50 Hz). (60 Hz). This system is used These systems are used mostly in North America and mostly in Europe, Australia East Asia. and parts of Africa. Nonvolatile memory Parallel printer The contents of the memory A printer that receives infor- storage unit are not lost when...
  • Page 145 Glossary: – the Fdisk utility is used for board components such as this task. It can make one the CPU and devices such as partition, creating one drive hard disks and video adapt- letter for the entire disk, or ers. The other widely adopted it can make several partitions local-bus standard, the VL- sized to your requirements.
  • Page 146 Glossary: – iature hard disks. Windows the BIOS and in the device 95’s Plug and Play architec- itself, handles the IRQ set- ture provides PCMCIA sup- tings, I/O addresses, and port, which automatically other technical aspects of the recognizes when PCMCIA installation to ensure that devices are inserted and re- the device doesn’t conflict...
  • Page 147 Glossary: – ASCII text that are translated puter to connect to the into the printer’s machine Internet through a dial-in language by a PostScript in- connection and enjoy most of terpreter built into the the benefits of a direct con- printer.
  • Page 148 Glossary: – Q - R S - T SCSI Random Access Memory. An abbreviation for Small Memory into which the user Computer System Interface. can enter information and This is a standard for con- instructions (write), and necting external devices (e.g. from which the user can call scanners and storage de- up data (read).
  • Page 149 Glossary: – pin connectors have separate lines (PFB), and metrics channels for luminance (Y) (AFM), which includes char- and color information (C) as acter widths and heights and well as Red, Green and Blue. kerning values and are con- verted to PFM (Printer Font TCP/IP Metric) files on the hard disk.
  • Page 150 Glossary: – U - V V.90 An ITU standard for a mo- dem that communicates at (Universal Serial Bus) A 56 Kbps downstream and hardware interface for low- 33.6 Kbps upstream. speed peripherals such as the keyboard, mouse, joystick, Video Graphics Adapter. scanner, printer and tele- Video system that allows si- phony devices.
  • Page 151 Glossary: – W - Z Zoomed Video (ZV) Port The ZV Port is an enhanced PC Card port which has a di- rect connection between the PC Card and the notebook’s AV subsystems. It allows for a dedicated data path to handle multimedia features.
  • Page 152 Glossary: NOTES OTES G – 18...

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