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  • Page 1 72-11P00-014 Printed in Taiwan...
  • Page 2 Notice The manufacturer reserves the right to make any updates, revisions or changes to the information contained herein as and when deemed necessary. The manufacturer is under no obligation to notify any purchaser or end-user of such actions in advance or afterwards. 1998...
  • Page 3 Trademarks IBM PC, PS/2, EGA, and VGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Intel, Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Windows NT and Microsoft Mouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Sound Blaster Pro is a trademark of Creative Labs, Inc. SystemSoft is a registered trademark of SystemSoft Corp.
  • Page 4 Warranty Provisions (Revision) Keep the product’s bar code legible to protect your right for warranty services. Warranty service will be furnished on an exchange basis. The manufacturer may repair or replace your product with a new or reconditioned one. Any replaced components or parts become the property of the manufacturer.
  • Page 5 Safety Notice The notebook computer is a delicate device that requires careful handling. Negligence or mistaken use may cause serious damage. Before you learn to operate or use this computer, you need to understand the instruction regarding safety handling. The following mentions the incorrect handling that is seriously inhibited. To keep the computer from being damaged, please keep these precautions in your mind.
  • Page 6 Do not disassemble the computer Do not place anything heavy on the yourself. computer. Do not touch power cord by wet Do not use broken power cord. hand. Keep the computer away from any Do not throw the computer or metal appliance.
  • Page 7 The following mentions the actions that are important for your computer. To keep your computer in the most excellent condition, please follow the instruction as much as possible. Plug out the power cord in If there is unusual odor, heat or smoke, plug out the power cord attaching peripheral devices.
  • Page 8 Maintain your computer regularly. Do not place heavy thing on the power cord. Take a rest after a long term of Affix tape to the contact plate while work. putting the battery into keeping box. The data is easy to lose in low power Please keep the computer away status.

  • Page 9: Text Conventions

    Conventions This manual uses the following conventions to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures. Text Conventions Text in boldface contains messages that are important for safe operation. Please read. Characters in boldface represent specific items or keys, e.g. CardBus, Fn key. File names are presented in bold capitals, e.g.
  • Page 10 Ergonomics Developing good work habits are important if you need to work in front of the computer for long periods of time. Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or other joints.
  • Page 11 Lighting Proper lighting and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue in your neck and shoulders. ¦ Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light. ¦ Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started Unpacking ---------------------------------------------------------------------------1-2 Operating Environment-----------------------------------------------------------1-3 Quick Start-up ----------------------------------------------------------------------1-4 Powering the System-----------------------------------------------------1-4 AC Power Adapter ----------------------------------------------1-4 Battery Pack-------------------------------------------------------1-5 Inserting---------------------------------------------------1-5 Removing -------------------------------------------------1-5 Recharging by AC Power-----------------------------1-6 Proper Handling of the Battery Pack---------------1-6 Opening the LCD Cover-------------------------------------------------1-7 LED Indicators on the LCD Cover------------------------------------1-8 Top-Front View---------------------------------------------------------------------1-9 LCD Panel-------------------------------------------------------------------1-9...
  • Page 13 Ventilation ------------------------------------------------------------------1-16 Left-side Stands -----------------------------------------------------------1-16 Bottom View-------------------------------------------------------------------------1-17 2.5” Hard Dis k Drive -----------------------------------------------------1-17 CPU Cover------------------------------------------------------------------1-17 Battery Pack----------------------------------------------------------------1-17 CD-ROM Cover -----------------------------------------------------------1-17 Chapter 2: Operation Upgrading Processor Module --------------------------------------------------2-2 Replacing Processor Module ------------------------------------------2-3 Reinstalling Heat Sink -------------------------------------------------------2-5 Setting DIP Switch-----------------------------------------------------------------2-6 Accessing the 2-Pole DIP Switch-------------------------------------2-6 Expanding Memory----------------------------------------------------------------2-7 Accessing the Memory Sockets --------------------------------------2-8 Installing Memory Module ------------------------------------2-9...
  • Page 14 Global Standby ------------------------------------------------------------2-28 Suspend and Resume ----------------------------------------------------2-28 Powered On Suspend (POS) ----------------------------------2-29 Resume from POS Mode----------------------------2-29 Suspend To RAM (STR)---------------------------------------2-29 Resume from STR Mode ---------------------------2-29 Suspend To Disk (STD)----------------------------------------2-30 Resume from STD Mode ---------------------------2-30 Attaching Peripheral Devices---------------------------------------------------2-31 Attaching a Phone Line -------------------------------------------------2-31 Attaching a PS/2 Keyboard or Mouse ------------------------------2-32 Attaching a Serial Mouse-----------------------------------------------2-33 Attaching a Parallel Printer---------------------------------------------2-34...
  • Page 15 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Battery --------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-2 Power ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-3 Hard Disk Drive --------------------------------------------------------------------4-3 Floppy Disk Drive -----------------------------------------------------------------4-4 Hardware Installation -------------------------------------------------------------4-4 LCD Panel----------------------------------------------------------------------------4-5 Memory Module -------------------------------------------------------------------4-6 PC Card -------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-6 Boot Password ---------------------------------------------------------------------4-7 Audio ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-7 CD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-8 Printer---------------------------------------------------------------------------------4-9 Chapter 5: Installing Drivers Preparation --------------------------------------------------------------------------5-2 Installing Windows ---------------------------------------------------------------5-4 Drivers for Win95------------------------------------------------------------------5-5 Drivers for Win98------------------------------------------------------------------5-7...

  • Page 16: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    Chapter 1: Getting Started This chapter provides a short introduction and tutorial that will familiarize you with the Notebook system and get you up and running quickly. This Chapter will discuss: : Unpacking : Operating Environment : Quick Start-up : Top-Front View : Rear View : Right-side View : Left-side View...

  • Page 17: Unpacking

    Unpacking Carefully unpack the Notebook Computer and the included accessories (Figure 1-1). If there is any discrepancy or problem, contact your dealer immediately. Be sure to save the packing materials in the event that the notebook needs to be shipped at some point in the future. Notebook Computer.

  • Page 18: Operating Environment

    Operating Environment As with any other precision electronic equipment, proper care and operation of your Notebook will provide long and reliable service. Be sure the computer system is not: Exposed to excessively heat or directly sunlight. Subjected to shock or vibration. Exposed to strong magnetic fields.

  • Page 19: Quick Start-Up

    Quick Start-up Powering the System AC Power Adapter Use only the power adapter that comes with your Notebook Computer. System operation with an incorrect power adapter will cause damage to the Notebook and its components. Plug the power adapter to the DC-in socket on the left panel of the Notebook.

  • Page 20: Battery Pack

    Battery Pack Power for continuous portable operation of the Notebook is provided by a battery pack. When using the battery no external power source is required. However, the actual operating time will be determined by the application used and the configuration set. Inserting Turn the Notebook over.

  • Page 21: Recharging By Ac Power

    Recharging by AC Power The system’s battery pack will recharge whenever the system is plugged into the AC power supply, regardless of whether the system is being operated or not. Please refer to Chapter 1, System Status LED Indicators for more information concerning battery charge status.

  • Page 22: Opening The Lcd Cover

    Opening the LCD Cover To release the top cover slide the latch to the right (Figure 1-6). Lift the top cover to reveal the LCD panel and keyboard (Figure 1-7). Adjust the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle. Press the power button to turn the system on or off (refer to Chapter 1, Top-Front View for the information of the power button).

  • Page 23: Led Indicators On The Lcd Cover

    LED Indicators on the LCD Cover Icon Color Description Green Battery power is used with system turned on. AC power is used with system turned on or AC and Battery are used with system turned on. Green Battery is fully charged. Battery is being charged.

  • Page 24: Top-Front View

    Top-Front View LCD Panel The Notebook provides you with a large LCD panel. Depending upon the model you have purchased, it can either be a 14.1”/13.3” XGA (1024x768 pixels) compatible, using TFT technology, or a 12.1” SVGA (800x600 pixels) compatible, using DSTN technology. The LCD panel is driven by a AGP local bus video controller with 4MB video memory.

  • Page 25: System Status Led Indicators

    1-10 System Status LED Indicators The LED indicators display the system’s operation status. Icon Color Description Green Battery power is used with system turned on. AC power is used with system turned on or AC and Battery are used with system turn on. Green Battery is fully charged.
  • Page 26 1-11 LCD Panel Stereo Speakers Power Button Keyboard Microphone Trackpad & Buttons Figure 1-9 Figure 1-10 Chapter 1: Getting Started...

  • Page 27: Rear View

    1-12 Rear View Microphone-in Jack Use this jack to connect a microphone to the system for audio input. Headphone Jack Headphone can be attached to the system through this jack for audio output, so can external speakers that have built-in output power amplifier. Phone Jack The phone jack is used to support the built-in modem.

  • Page 28: Rca Jack

    1-13 RCA Jack This jack accepts analog composite signals from external video devices, e.g. camera, CCD. S-video Jack Use this jack to transmit video signal to a TV set. You may need to select the video standard (NTSC/PAL) for video display (please refer to Chapter 3, Components Menu for more information).

  • Page 29: Right-Side View

    1-14 Right-side View 3.5” Floppy Diskette Drive The Notebook comes standard with a 1.44MB floppy drive installed. Press the button on its top-right side to eject the diskette. 5.25” CD-ROM Drive The 5.25” IDE CD-ROM module is designed to be changeable installing or removing the two screws that fasten the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 30 1-15 Infrared 3.5” Floppy Disk Drive 5.25” CD-ROM PC Card Sockets Right-side Stands Figure 1-12 Chapter 1: Getting Started...

  • Page 31: Left-Side View

    1-16 Left-side View DC-in Socket Plug the AC adapter into this socket for power supply. To disconnect, pull the plug (not the cord) directly back. Ventilation The Notebook provides ventilation to dissipate the system’s operating heat. Do not block or obstruct it during operation. Left-side Stands When a high speed CPU is installed, the erecting stands on both sides will help heat dissipation during operation.

  • Page 32: Bottom View

    1-17 Bottom View 2.5” Hard Disk Drive The 2.5” hard disk drive accepts any 2.5” IDE hard disk drive with a height of 12.7mm or less. Accessing the corresponding screws will allow you to install or to remove this hard disk drive. Refer to Chapter 2: Operation, for more information.
  • Page 33 1-18 2.5” Hard Disk Drive CPU Cover CD-ROM Cover Battery Pack Figure 1-14 User’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Chapter 2: Operation

    Chapter 2: Operation The Notebook has many advanced features to help you with your computing work. This chapter describes each of the Notebook’s hardware features and shows you how to use them. Before you begin working with any internal components of the Notebook, remove the battery and disconnect the AC power adapter.

  • Page 35: Upgrading Processor Module

    Upgrading Processor Module The Notebook Computer features the structure of Intel’s Mobile Module (MMC2). The Processor Module incorporates an Intel Pentium Mobile processor, secondary cache, and the Intel PCIset “Northbridge” system controller, voltage regulator, and thermal sensor on a single printed circuit board.

  • Page 36: Replacing Processor Module

    Replacing Processor Module Remove all power sources (AC power and battery). Turn the Notebook over. Remove the CPU cover. Remove the screws that fasten the heat sink mounted on the Processor Module. Carefully detach the Processor Module from the mainboard (Figure 2- Figure 2-2 Chapter 2: O peration...
  • Page 37 Note: To insert or extract your processor mobile module, please contact your service dealer for correct operation. Processor Mobil Module Figure 2-4 Figure 2-4 User’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Reinstalling Heat Sink

    Reinstalling Heat Sink Reinstall the CPU in the reverse order of removal. Make sure that the heat sink cable is properly installed. (Figure 2-5.1 / 2-5.2) Figure 2-5.1 Figure 2-5.2 Chapter 2: O peration...

  • Page 39: Setting Dip Switch

    Setting DIP Switch In order to keep up with the latest system BIOS, your Notebook may be upgraded. Consult your dealer for further information. The DIP Switch needed to be set in the On position when updating the existing system BIOS. The DIP Switches should be reset to the Off position after BIOS updating is complete.

  • Page 40: Expanding Memory

    Expanding Memory The system has two memory sockets for different RAM modules to expand the memory up to 256MB. These RAM modules are of a 144-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module) type. The Notebook supports Fast Page Mode, EDO (Extended Data Out), and SDRAM operation. With the following memory configurations the total memory size will be automatically detected by the POST routines: Bank 0...

  • Page 41: Accessing The Memory Sockets

    Accessing the Memory Sockets Turn the system power off. Press the two keyboard latches so that the keyboard can be elevated from its normal position (Figure 2-6.1). Carefully lift the keyboard assembly out so that the mainboard is exposed. Locate the memory sockets (Figure 2-7). Figure 2-7 Note: Please insert the Memory Module in the order of Bank 0 Bank 1.

  • Page 42: Installing Memory Module

    Installing Memory Module Follow the steps below to install the memory module: Turn the system power off. Press the two keyboard latches so that the keyboard can be elevated from its normal position (Figure 2-6.1). Carefully lift the keyboard assembly out so that the ma inboard is exposed.

  • Page 43: Removing Memory Module

    2-10 Removing Memory Module Turn the system power off. Press the two keyboard latches so that the keyboard can be elevated from its normal position (Figure 2-6.1). Carefully lift the keyboard assembly out to expose the mainboard. Locate the memory sockets (Figure 2-7). Gently pull the two latches on both ends of the module outward.

  • Page 44: Using Hard Disk Drive

    2-11 Using Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is mounted in a removable case and may therefore be taken out to accommodate other 2.5” IDE hard disk drives with a height of 12.7mm. The system supports drives with capacities greater than 528MB through the Logical Block Addressing (LBA) mode.

  • Page 45: Replacing Hard Disk Drive

    2-12 Replacing Hard Disk Drive To put the hard disk into the hard disk bay, firstly remove the piece of steel in the bay and assemble the hard disk as illustrated below. To remove the hard disk, two screws on each side of the case need to be removed so that the hard disk drive can be taken out of the case to replace with another one (Figure 2-11).

  • Page 46: Using Floppy Disk Drive

    2-13 Using Floppy Disk Drive The Notebook comes standard with a 1.44MB, 3.5” floppy disk drive. It is labeled drive A: and may be used as a boot device if properly set. Inserting/Removing Diskettes When using the floppy drive, always insert your floppy diskette label-side up (Figure 2-12).

  • Page 47: Write-Protecting Diskettes

    2-14 Write-Protecting Diskettes Diskettes can be write-protected to prevent files from being accidentally erased or destroyed. To write-protect a 3.5” floppy diskette, move the built-in write- protect tab to the write-protect position, (“up” so that you can see through the “hole”...

  • Page 48: Using Cd-Rom

    2-15 Using CD-ROM The Notebook comes standard with a removable 5.25” CD-ROM module. It is labeled drive D: and may be used as a boot device if properly set. Do not disassemble the CD-ROM module. Only certified technicians should perform repairs to the CD-ROM module. To insert a CD, press the Eject Button and place the CD on the Disc Tray label-side facing up.

  • Page 49: Removing Cd-Rom Module

    2-16 Removing CD-ROM Module Turn the system power off. Turn the Notebook over. Remove the CD-ROM cover (Step 1 in Figure 2-14). Remove the securing screw to release the CD-ROM module. (Step 2 in Figure 2-14). Slide the CD-ROM module slightly out to disconnect the cable (Step 3 and Step 4 in Figure 2-14).

  • Page 50: Loading Compact Discs

    2-17 Loading Compact Discs Turn on the power. Press the CD-ROM eject button; the disc tray will pop out partially. Pull the disc tray out. Carefully load the CD on the disc tray with label-side facing up. Press it gently to ensure it fits into place (Figure 2-15). Push the tray into the computer to close it.

  • Page 51: Handling Of Compact Discs

    2-18 Handling of Compact Discs Proper handling of your CDs will prevent them from being damaged and ensure the accessibility of data stored on them. Hold the CD by the edges; do not touch the surface of the disc. Use clean, soft, dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints. Do not write on the surface using pen.

  • Page 52: Using Pc Card Sockets

    2-19 Using PC Card Sockets The Notebook provides system expansion capabilities with two PC card sockets (previously referred to as PCMCIA). PC cards to be inserted can be LAN, fax/modem, communication devices, or expanded memory. Both sockets support 3.3V 32-bit PC cards, referred to as CardBus. The CardBus sockets are backward compatible with 5V 16-bit PC cards.

  • Page 53: Removing Pc Cards

    2-20 Removing PC Cards To remove a PC card, press the appropriate eject button and the card will be ejected from its slot (please refer to Figure 2-17). Eject button for socket B Socket B Socket A Eject button for socket A Figure 2-17 User’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Using Hot Keys

    2-21 Using Hot Keys Located on the bottom-left edge of the keyboard layout is a colored Fn key. It is a special feature found only on the Notebook that provides for key combinations with other keys for easy access to system features. Hold down the Fn key while pressing other key as below: Hot Keys System Features...
  • Page 55 2-22 Figure 2-18 User’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Using Numeric Keypad

    2-23 Using Numeric Keypad The colored keys in the middle section of the keyboard will function as a Numeric Keypad (Figure 2 -19). The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input. Follow these steps to access the Numeric Keypad: Press the NumLock key to lock the Numeric Keypad.

  • Page 57: Tv Out

    2-24 TV Output The Notebook is equipped to send video signals to a TV set through the S-video jack. Different countries use different TV broadcast standards. A TV set must comply with the appropriate standard to properly receive broadcast signals. In the United States, TV sets are built to comply with the NTSC standard.

  • Page 58: Lcd Panel

    2-25 LCD Panel The Notebook Computer features the LCD panel display with the following: PCI local bus controller. 4MB video RAM (SGRAM type). Capability to support 1024x768 (XGA) resolution TFT display. Capability to support 800x600 (SVGA) resolution DSTN display. Ability to transmit video signals to a VGA monitor (CRT). Capable of simultaneous display on LCD and CRT.
  • Page 59 2-26 Figure 2-20 User’s Manual...

  • Page 60: Using Power Management

    2-27 Using Power Management The Notebook system provides you with various modes to manage its power consumption while maintaining system performance. Please refer to Chapter 3: BIOS Utilities, System Configuration Utility, Power Menu for more information. Advanced Power Management (APM 1.2) The Notebook provides built-in Advanced Power Management (APM 1.2) support to reduce power consumption.

  • Page 61: Hard Disk Standby

    2-28 Hard Disk Standby The system will turn off the Notebook’s hard disk drive motor if it has not been accessed after a specified period of time. The motor will be turned back on once the system attempts to read or write data to it. Global Standby In Global Standby mode, the CPU clock will be stopped and most controllable peripheral devices will be powered off.

  • Page 62: Powered On Suspend (Pos)

    2-29 Powered On Suspend (POS) Of the three suspend modes, Powered-On -Suspend saves the least amount of power. However, it takes the shortest time to return to full operation. Resume from POS Mode The system may be resumed from Powered-On-Suspend mode by: Alarm resume (month/day/hour/minute) Modem ring Any keyboard key pressed...

  • Page 63: Suspend To Disk (Std)

    2-30 Suspend To Disk (STD)/Soft Off (SOFF) Suspend to Disk is a 0-volt suspend mode for system power management. STD mode saves the maximum power but takes the longest time to return to full operation. Use your operating system’s FDISK program to delete all partitions of the hard disk if any already exist on the target drive.

  • Page 64: Attaching Peripheral Devices

    2-31 Attaching Peripheral Devices The herein mentioned shows you how to attach peripheral devices to the ports or jacks on the rear panel of the Notebook Computer. Attaching a Phone Line The notebook is equipped with a phone jack for connecting a phone line. To enable the function of a built-in modem, the users have to insert a modem card (Optional) into the socket on the mainboard and attach a phone cord to the jack.

  • Page 65: Attaching A Ps/2 Keyboard Or Mouse

    2-32 Attaching a PS/2 Keyboard or Mouse The Notebook can be operated with a PS/2 keyboard or mouse attached by means of the PS/2 transfer cable. Attach the external keyboard or mouse as shown below (Figure 2-22). Figure 2-22 User’s Manual...

  • Page 66: Attaching A Serial Mouse

    2-33 Attaching a Serial Mouse The serial port features a 9-pin connector. You can connect any serial device such as a mouse to this port. Turn the system power off. Connect the cable to the serial port on the rear of the Notebook Computer (Step 1 in Figure 2-23).

  • Page 67: Attaching A Parallel Printer

    2-34 Attaching a Parallel Printer You may connect any standard Centronics parallel printer to your Notebook using the parallel port. Turn the system power off. Connect the cable to the parallel port on the rear of the Notebook Computer (Step 1 in Figure 2-24). Tighten the screws that fasten the cable to the parallel port (Step 2 in Figure 2-24).

  • Page 68: Attaching An External Monitor (Crt)

    2-35 Attaching an External Monitor (CRT) The computer is capable of displaying information not only on the LCD, but also on SVGA compatible displays attached to the computer. Information can be displayed on both the LCD and the external monitor simultaneously. Enter the System Configuration Utility (SCU) to select the appropriate parameters or use the Fn + F6 keys (refer to Chapter 2, Using Hot Keys).

  • Page 69: Attaching A Proprietary Port Replicator

    2-36 Attaching a Proprietary Port Replicator The proprietary Port Replicator, providing interfaces for those found on the Notebook system, frees you from fumbling with multiple cables every time you leave the office. Please contact your dealer for detailed information. Figure 2-26 User’s Manual...

  • Page 70: Attaching A Video Input Device

    2-37 Attaching a Video Input Device The RCA jack on the rear panel of the Notebook allows analog composite signal input from external video devices. Attach the device as shown below (Figure 2- 27). Figure 2-27 Chapter 2: O peration...

  • Page 71: Attaching A Tv Set

    2-38 Attaching a TV Set The S-video jack on the rear panel of the Notebook is used for transmitting video signals to a TV set. You may need to select the video standard for video display. Enter the System Configuration Utility (SCU), Components Menu to specify the appropriate TV mode.

  • Page 72: Attaching A Usb-Compatible Device

    2-39 Attaching a USB-compatible Device The Notebook provides a USB port for connection of a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse or other devices. Attach the device as shown below (Figure 2- 29). Figure 2-29 Chapter 2: O peration...
  • Page 73 2-40 User’s Manual...

  • Page 74: Chapter 3: Bios Utilities

    Chapter 3: BIOS Utilities This chapter provides information regarding the Power On Self Test (POST) and shows you how to configure the system parameters using the System Configuration Utility (SCU). : Power On Self Test (POST) POST Message: Normal Operation POST Message: Error Detected : System Configuration Utility Information in the System Configuration Utility...

  • Page 75: Power On Self Test (Post)

    Power On Self Test (POST) The system BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) performs a series of Power On Self Test (POST) on system memory and key computer components every time the computer is turned on. If an error exists, the POST routine may halt execution (depending on the severity of the problem).

  • Page 76: Post Message: Error Detected

    POST Message: Error Detected If an error is detected, a WARNING message will be displayed. You should either press F1 key to continue, or press the Ctrl-Alt-S keys simultaneously to enter the System Configuration Utility. SystemSoft MobilePRO BIOS Version 1.01 (2482-00) Copyright 1983-1996 SystemSoft Corp.

  • Page 77: System Configuration Utility

    System Configuration Utility The System Configuration Utility (SCU) is a ROM-based configuration utility that displays the system’s configuration status and provides users with a tool to set their system parameters. The settings are stored in non-volatile battery- backed CMOS RAM which saves the information even when the power is turned off, and retains it when the system is turned back on.

  • Page 78: Initiating The System Configuration Utility

    Initiating the System Configuration Utility The System Configuration Utility (SCU) will be accessed when simultaneously pressing the Ctrl, Alt, and S keys. <CTRL-ALT-S> to enter System Configuration Utility The above message only lasts seconds. If you miss it, the computer will initiate the boot process.
  • Page 79 Working with the Menu Bar of the System Configuration Utility Press Ctrl-Alt-S keys simultaneously to enter the menu bar of the System Configuration Utility. Action Keys Used Description Activate menus Activate the System Configuration Utility. Select menu bar item Move to a menu bar item on the Left arrow ( ) left.
  • Page 80 Working with Pull-down Menu System Configuration Utility When the desired menu bar item is highlighted, press the Enter key to enter the pull-down menu for values setting. Action Keys Used Description Select pull-down Move to the next pull-down Down arrow ( ) menu item menu item.

  • Page 81: Features Of The System Configuration Utility

    Features of the System Configuration Utility Startup Menu Item Setting/Option Function Date and Day/Month/Year Set the current date and time. Time Hour/Minute/Second Fast Boot Enable Initialize and quickly boot the system in a few seconds by skipping certain diagnostic tests. Disable Disable the above.
  • Page 82 Item Setting/Option Function Enable Enable Stretch the display to fill the entire viewing area of the LCD Expand panel. Mode Disable Disable the above. Enable Enable Enable the Beep sound while Power on starts the computer. Beep Disable Disable the above. Boot Enter old Power-On Password Set password for booting...

  • Page 83: Memory Menu

    3-10 Memory Menu Item Setting/Option Function Cache Disabled Disable the processor’s internal cache. Systems Cache Write Back Enable the write-back policy for L1 memory to access only when necessary to update the cache contents with changes for faster performance. Disabled Disable the L2 cache controller.

  • Page 84: Disks Menu

    3-11 Disks Menu Item Setting/Option Function Diskette Drive A None Specify the drive types for the Drives 1.44 MB diskette drive A. 2.88 MB Primary Drive Enabled Enable enhanced IDE settings. Settings PIO Mode CD-ROM Drive Enabled PIO Mode Figure 3-4 Disks Menu Chapter 3: BIOS Utilities...

  • Page 85: Components Menu

    3-12 Components Menu Item Setting/Option Function COM A I/O None Specify the COM A Ports Settings COM1, 3F8, IRQ4 configuration, support the settings for the COM2, 2F8, IRQ3 DOS system and COM3, 3E8, IRQ10 NON-PNP OS. COM4, 2E8, IRQ11 COM B I/O None Specify the COM B Settings...
  • Page 86 3-13 Item Setting/Option Function PS/2 Mouse Enable Enable the system’s trackpad or Port an external PS/2 mouse. Disable Disable the internal or external PS/2 mouse if IRQ resource is not enough. Microsoft Enable Support PS/2 mouse with the Intellimouse wheel button. Support Disable Do not support PS/2 mouse...
  • Page 87 3-14 Figure 3-5 Components Menu User’s Manual...

  • Page 88: Power Menu

    3-15 Power Menu Item Setting/Option Function Enable Power Enable Enable/Disable all power saving Saving Disable features. Low Power Enable Enable/Disable the power saving Saving to its lowest which results in Disable max. performance but shortest battery life. Medium Enable Enable/Disable the power saving Power Saving to its medium which results in Disable...
  • Page 89 3-16 Item Setting/Option Function Suspend Power Power On/Off The power button is switched to Controls Button turn the system on or off. Function Suspend/Resume The power button acts as a suspend/resume button for switching the system between a working state and the suspend mode.
  • Page 90 3-17 Item Setting/Option Function Enable Enable Resume the system from MODEM STR or POS mode when a Ring Resume modem ring is detected from the serial port. Disable Disable the above. Enable Enable Automatically suspend the Battery Low system upon a low battery Suspend condition.

  • Page 91: Exit Menu

    3-18 Exit Menu Item Function Save and Exit Save the current settings and reboot the system. Exit (No Save) Exit without saving any current changes. Default Settings Restore the default settings (the original ones found in ROM). Restore Settings Restore the current setup settings to the original custom ones.

  • Page 92: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Sometimes your computer has some problems. Before you consult the computer vendor, you can try to solve problems yourself. The following is a list of some commonly experienced problems and their possible solutions. : Battery : Power : Hard Disk Drive : Floppy Disk Drive : Hardware Installation...
  • Page 93 Battery Problem: The battery pack can not be charged. Solution 1: The battery pack is exposed to excessively hot or cold environment. Let it restore to normal temperature before you use it. Solution 2: The battery pack might be used up. Problem: The battery pack can not be charged and the charge indicator turns off.
  • Page 94 Power Problem: The computer can not boot when the battery pack is not inserted. Solution 1: The power cord is not correctly connected with AC adapter. Make sure the power cord is firmly plugged into grounded outlet and computer. Solution 2: The grounded outlet is not in normal operation.

  • Page 95: Floppy Disk Drive

    Floppy Disk Drive Problem: The floppy disk drive can not write data to disk. Solution 1: The floppy is not formatted. Solution 2: The floppy is write-protected. Please cancel the protection. Solution 3: The data is written to incorrect disk drive. Solution 4: The space left on disk is not enough.

  • Page 96: Lcd Panel

    LCD Panel Problem: The font is too dark. Solution: The brightness or contrast is not correctly set. Please press Fn+F7 or Fn+F8 key combination (only limited to DSTN panel) to adjust the contrast control, and use Fn+F9 or Fn+F10 to adjust the brightness control. Problem: The screen is blank.

  • Page 97: Memory Module

    Memory Module Problem: The computer can not boot. Solution: The incorrect type of memory module is installed. Problem: The memory capacity is not enough. Solution: The memory is not correctly configured for the application. Problem: The detected memory capacity is not correct. Solution: Some memory module is not correctly installed or not compatible with your computer.

  • Page 98: Boot Password

    Boot Password Problem: You forget the boot password. Solution: While forgetting the password, you must unpack the computer and delete the memory. Please ask the vendor for help. Audio Problem: The audio speaker can not be heard. Solution: The volume might be set too low. Please check your volume control.
  • Page 99 Problem: The compact disk can not be ejected. Solution: The compact disk is not correctly placed in the tray. Problem: The compact disk can not be read. Solution 1: The compact disk is not correctly placed in the tray. Solution 2: The compact disk is dirty.

  • Page 100: Printer

    Printer Problem: The printer is not ready. Solution: The printer power cord is not plugged into or the connector is not correctly connected. Problem: The printer can not print. Solution 1: The printer is not power on. Please turn on the printer. Solution 2: The printer is not in “connected”...
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  • Page 102: Chapter 5: Installing Drivers

    Chapter 5: Installing Drivers The chapter helps you starting to operate the Notebook Computer with the procedures of how to install software, device drivers and utilities step by step. This chapter is designed for notebook beginners as well as advanced users. Please follow the steps and suggestions below to start a new notebook computing work.
  • Page 103 Preparation Preparation for a new notebook: Use a DOS startup disk to start the Notebook Computer. Run FDISK utility from DOS to create a bootable partition. After A: prompt, type fdisk. (A: fdisk) Choose “1” to create hard disk as drive C: (See DOS manual for the operation detail.) Format hard dis k.
  • Page 104 9. Click “Next” to select the default of “C:\WINDOWS”, or enter a different directory. 10. On the screen of “Setup Options”, select “Portable” for Notebook Computers, then click “Next”. 11. On the screen of “Certificate of Authenticity”, enter the Product Identification Number, then click “Next”.
  • Page 105 Installing Windows 98 (For Reference) Start DOS. Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM. Search the directory including the “setup” file. Type “setup” after the directory, and then press [Enter]. Follow the instructions on the screen. Also choose the recommended ones showing on screen. The Windows 98 setup program will check the hard disk drive automatically.
  • Page 106 Installing Drivers for Windows 95 OSR2.1 Step I: Run USB supplement path update file After finishing Win95 ORS2.1 installation, go to Win95. Download the file <USB supplement path update file> from Microsoft Web Site to run the USB supplement path. Step II: Setup [TXPATCH] Under Win95, open the driver [TXPATCH] Intel 82371xb.inf TX chip from the path of CD-ROM Drive.
  • Page 107 Step V: PCMCIA Driver Installation Under Win95, click [Start]; open [Settings], [Control Panel], [System], [Device Manager], select [Other Devices] and remove [PCI CardBus Bridge]. Select [Ok] Under Control Panel, choose [Add New Hardware]; click [No] [Next] [Add PCMCIA Socket] [Next] [Have Disk] [Browse].

  • Page 108: Drivers For Windows

    Step VII: ATI DVD Play Driver Installation (Optional) Note: Firstly make sure that it has already successfully installed the VGA drivers, Audio Driver and Direct X5 or DirectX6. Boot the system, press Ctrl+Alt+S to enter SCU system. Select [Power]. Enable [Low Power Saving], or Select [Advance CPU control] to set [Full Speed].
  • Page 109 delete [PCI Multimedia Audio Device]. Click [Ok] and restart the notebook. Enter into Win98. The program will automatically find out [Add New Hardware Wizard]; choose [PCI Multimedia Audio Device], [Next] and click [Browse] to enable the setting of [specify a location]. Open the path of [D:\audio\WIN95], click [Next] and [Finish] to set up the first audio driver.
  • Page 110 [Start] in the windows system. Select [Run]. Open the path [D:\Atiplay\setup.exe ]. Run [setup.exe] to finish the installation. Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 Preparation Install [Service Pack3] to the system or see Microsoft for the latest operation system update. Step I: VGA Drivers Choose [Start] [Settings] [Control Panel]...

  • Page 111: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications This appendix describes the features and specifications for the Notebook Computer. Processor Mobile Pentium II processors (AGP) at 300/266/233 MHz Intel Mobile Module Connector2 Structure (MMC2) 66 MHz CPU Bus Clock Memory 3.3V power supply 64 bit data bus system memory Supports EDO/SDRAM 8MB expandable up to 256MB Two 144-pin SODIMM package...
  • Page 112 Tri-View for a triple display solution, TV, CRT and LCD Support external Video Input Support VPM 1.10 Mass Storage 3.5” floppy diskette drive 2.5” hard disk drive (12.7mm high or less) 5.25” CD-ROM. Support Master mode IDE. Support PIO mode 4/ATA-33 (Ultra DMA) : Audio Sound Blaster Pro compatible Full duplex operation...
  • Page 113 Docking connector for Port Replicator (Optional) Phone jack for a 56K Modem Card (Optional) Infrared Wireless Communication IrDA ASKIR Keyboard Windows 95 Detachable for various language versions Power Management APM 1.2 Global standby Suspend and resume CPU over temperature protection Secondary cache power control Device power management for all devices Battery low suspend...

  • Page 115: Appendix B: I/O Port Pin Assignments

    Appendix B: I/O Port Pin Assignments Parallel Port Signal Signal Strobe# Auto Linefeed# Data 0 Error# Data 1 Initialize# Data 2 Select In Data 3 Ground Data 4 Ground Data 5 Ground Data 6 Ground Data 7 Ground ACK# Ground Busy Ground Paper Empty...

  • Page 116: Monitor Port

    Monitor Port Signal Signal Signal GREEN DDCDATA BLUE HSYNC VSYNC DDCCLK PS/2 Type Port Signal EKDA EMDA EKCLK EMCLK S-video Jack Signal XLUMA XCRMA USB Port Signal DATA DATA User’s Manual...
  • Page 117 PC Card Sockets Socket A: Signal Signal A_CD3 A_CD1# A_CD4 A_CD11 A_CD5 A_CD12 A_CD6 A_CD13 A_CD7 A_CD14 A_CE1# A_CD15 A_CA10 A_CE2# A_OE# A_VS1 A_CA11 A_IORD# A_CA9 A_IOWR# A_CA8 A_CA17 A_CA13 A_CA18 A_CA14 A_CA19 A_WE# A_CA20 A_RDYBY# A_CA21 A_VCC_C A_VCC_C A_VPP A_VPP A_CA16 A_CA22...
  • Page 118 Signal Signal A_CD0 A_CD8 A_CD1 A_CD9 A_CD2 A_CD10 A_WP# A_CD2# User’s Manual...
  • Page 119 Socket B: Signal Signal B_CD3 B_CD1# B_CD4 B_CD11 B_CD5 B_CD12 B_CD6 B_CD13 B_CD7 B_CD14 B_CE1# B_CD15 B_CA10 B_CE2# B_OE# B_VS1 B_CA11 B_IORD# B_CA9 B_IOWR# B_CA8 B_CA17 B_CA13 B_CA18 B_CA14 B_CA19 B_WE# B_CA20 B_RDYBY# B_CA21 B_VCC_C B_VCC_C B_VPP B_VPP B_CA16 B_CA22 B_CA15 B_CA23 B_CA12...
  • Page 120 Signal Signal B_CD9 B_CD2 B_CD10 B_WP# B_CD2# User’s Manual...

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