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  • Page 2: Notice

    Preface Notice 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 manufacturer or any subsequent ven- dor.

  • Page 3: Trademarks

    Preface Trademarks This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copy- right protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home or other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise author- ized by Macrovision Corporation.

  • Page 4: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Statement

    Preface Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Warning Notes 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- Use only shielded cables stallation.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, includ- ing the following: Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

  • Page 6: Importantes Mesures De Sécurité

    Preface IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pendant l’utilisation de matérial téléphonique afin de réduire les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique et de bles- sures. En voici quelquesunes: Ne pas utiliser l’appareil près de l’eau,, p.ex., près d’une baignoire, d’un lavabo, d’un évier de cuisine, d’un bac à...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    Preface Important Safety Instructions The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To ensure that does not happen, follow these suggestions: 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 8: Battery Precautions

    Preface Battery Precautions Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may Warning explode, leak or damage the computer. The product that you have purchased con- Recharge the batteries using the notebook’s system. Incorrect recharging may tains rechargeable make the battery explode.

  • Page 9: Cleaning

    Preface 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 war- ranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock.

  • Page 10: Travel Considerations

    Preface Travel Considerations Packing As you get ready for your trip, run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go: Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged. Power off the computer and peripherals. Close the display panel and make sure it’s latched.
  • Page 11 Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface, and Appendix B: Troubleshooting, keep these points in mind: Hand-carry the notebook. For security, don’t let it out of your sight. In some areas, computer theft is very common.
  • Page 12 Preface Fly safely. Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight. These restrictions are for your safety, follow them. If you stow the notebook in an overhead compartment, make sure it’s secure. Contents may shift and/or fall out when the compartment is opened. Get power where you can.

  • Page 13: Instructions For Care And Operation

    Preface Instructions for Care and Operation As with any other piece of precision electronic equipment, proper care and oper- ation of your notebook will prolong its use. Help your notebook computer last longer by following the advice in this section: Handling the Computer Do not expose your notebook computer Do not expose it to any shock or vibra-...
  • Page 14 Preface Do not expose it to strong magnetic Do not leave it in a place where foreign fields. matter or moisture may affect the sys- tem. Do not turn off any peripheral devices Do not turn off the power until you when the computer is on properly shutdown all programs.
  • Page 15 Preface Do not place the computer on an unsta- Do not place the computer on any sur- ble surface. face which will block the vents. Don’t use or store the computer in a Do not disassemble the computer by humid environment. yourself.
  • Page 16 Preface Do not place anything heavy on the When traveling by air, follow the air- computer. line’s instructions for in-flight use. If there is an unusual odor, heat or Perform routine maintenance on your smoke coming from your computer, computer. unplug the cord.
  • Page 17 Preface Handling of the Power Cord & Battery Do not plug in the power cord if you Do not use the power cord if it is bro- are wet. ken. Do not place heavy objects on the pow- Do not touch the battery contacts with er cord.
  • Page 18 Preface Keep the battery away from metal ap- Affix tape to the battery contacts before pliances. disposing of the battery. Handling Peripheral Devices Use only approved brands of peripher- Unplug the power cord before attach- al devices. ing any peripheral devices. XVII...

  • Page 19: Other Reminders

    Preface Other Reminders Do not throw the computer or accesso- Do not touch the poisonous liquid if the ries into a fire. LCD panel breaks. Remember to periodically save your Take periodic breaks if you are using data. Data may be lost if the battery is the computer for long periods of time.
  • Page 20 Preface Developing Good Work Habits Developing good work habits is 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. The following are some tips to reduce the strain: •...
  • Page 21 Preface Remember to: • Alter your posture frequently. • Stretch and exercise your body several times a day. • Take periodic breaks when you work at the computer for long periods of time. Frequent and short breaks are better than fewer and longer breaks. Lighting Proper lighting and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue in your neck and shoulders.

  • Page 22: Table Of Contents

    Preface Contents Notice........................I Trademarks ......................II Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement........ III IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............ IV IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ ..........V Important Safety Instructions ................VI Battery Precautions ..................VII Cleaning ......................VIII Servicing ....................... VIII Travel Considerations..................IX Instructions for Care and Operation ...............
  • Page 23 Preface Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users ............ 1-3 Warning Boxes................... 1-3 Not Included....................1-3 Quick Start Guide.................... 1-4 System Map..................... 1-5 Getting To Know Your Computer ............. 1-5 Top View With LCD Display Closed............1-6 Top View With LCD Display Open ............1-7 LCD Display ..................
  • Page 24 Preface S/PDIF Port ..................1-13 Secure Digital (SD) Port..............1-13 Sony Memory Stick Port ..............1-13 3.5” FDD (Floppy Disk Drive)............1-13 PC Card Slot ..................1-14 Mini - IEEE 1394 Port................. 1-14 Dual USB Ports ................... 1-14 Vent ..................... 1-14 Rear View....................
  • Page 25 Preface Chapter 2: Using The Computer Overview ......................2-1 The Power Sources..................2-2 AC Adapter ....................2-2 Battery......................2-3 Recharging Battery with the AC Adapter..........2-4 Proper handling of the Battery Pack ............2-4 Turning On The Computer................2-5 LED Indicators................... 2-6 LED Power Indicators................
  • Page 26 Preface Three Hot-Key Buttons ................2-19 Programming the Hot-Keys..............2-20 Function Keys ....................2-22 The Numeric Keypad ................... 2-23 TouchPad and Buttons.................. 2-25 Configuring The TouchPad And Buttons..........2-26 Mouse ...................... 2-27 Memory Stick Port..................2-28 Secure Digital Port (SD)................2-29 Adding a Printer....................
  • Page 27 Preface Video Driver Controls................3-6 Screen Resolution And Color Output ............ 3-8 Extra Property Tabs from ATI ............... 3-8 Enabling Other Displays ..............3-10 Multiple Displays with Extended Desktop View......... 3-11 Enabling TV Display ................3-12 Power Management..................3-13 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) ......3-13 Advanced Power Management (APM 1.2)..........
  • Page 28 Preface Removing And Replacing The Battery ........... 3-25 Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities Overview......................4-1 What To Install ....................4-2 Authorized Driver Message............... 4-3 Windows 98 Second Edition ................4-5 Chipset (Win98SE)..................4-5 Audio (Win98SE)..................4-6 Modem (Win98SE) ................... 4-7 Video (Win98SE) ..................
  • Page 29 Preface Windows ME ....................4-20 Chipset (WinME)..................4-20 Audio (WinME) ..................4-21 Modem (WinME)..................4-22 Video (WinME) ..................4-23 LAN (WinME)..................4-24 Hotkey (WinME) ..................4-25 TouchPad (WinME)................. 4-26 AutoMail (WinME) ................. 4-26 SD (WinME).................... 4-27 Infrared (FIR) (WinME) ................4-28 Infrared (FIR) - BIOS Setup ..............
  • Page 30 Preface AutoMail (Win2000) ................4-38 SD (Win2000) ..................4-39 Infrared (FIR) (Win2000)................ 4-40 Infrared (FIR) - BIOS Setup..............4-40 Infrared (FIR) - Win2000 ..............4-41 Intel SpeedStep (Win2000) ..............4-42 Wireless LAN(Win2000) ................ 4-43 Memory Stick (Win2000)................ 4-44 Windows NT 4.0 (With Service Pack 6) ............4-45 Audio (WinNT4) ..................
  • Page 31 Preface AutoMail (WinXP) .................. 4-58 SD (WinXP)..................... 4-59 Infrared (FIR) (WinXP) ................4-60 Infrared (FIR) - BIOS Setup ..............4-60 Infrared (FIR) (WinXP) ............... 4-61 Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities Overview ......................5-1 Important BIOS Settings ................. 5-2 The Power-On Self Test (POST) ..............5-3 POST Screen ....................
  • Page 32 Preface Exit Menu ..................... 5-25 Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer Overview......................6-1 Hard Disk Drive Upgrade................6-2 Removing The Hard Disk................6-2 Some Things To Watch Out For ............... 6-8 Software....................6-8 Setting Up A New HDD................ 6-8 Upgrading The System Memory ..............6-9 Removing The Keyboard ................
  • Page 33 Preface Hard Disk Drive (HDD)................7-17 Boot Password....................7-17 Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) ................7-18 Audio......................7-19 CD Device..................... 7-20 PC Card ......................7-22 The PC Card Problem in Windows 98............. 7-23 Keyboard and Mouse ..................7-24 Printer......................7-25 Operation....................... 7-27 Warning Messages ..................
  • Page 34 Preface Figure 2 - 3 - Power Button ................2-5 Figure 2 - 4 - LED Indicators ................. 2-6 Figure 2 - 5 - LED Indicators with LCD Closed ..........2-6 Figure 2 - 6 - Auto Mail Checker Account Setup ........... 2-9 Figure 2 - 7 - Auto Mail Options ..............
  • Page 35 Preface Figure 3 - 9 - Power Schemes ...............3-16 Figure 3 - 10 - Advanced Power (tab) Win98SE (left) Win Me (right) ..3-18 Figure 3 - 11 - Palm Rest Removal ...............3-25 Figure 3 - 12 - Battery Release..............3-26 Figure 3 - 13 - Palm Rest Replacement ............3-27 Figure 5 - 1 - Post Screen ................5-3 Figure 5 - 2 - Boot Configuration Menu ............5-7...
  • Page 36 Preface Figure 6 - 10 - Memory Insertion ..............6-13 Figure 6 - 11 - Keyboard Tabs ..............6-14 Figure 6 - 12 - CD-Device Location ............. 6-16 Figure 6 - 13 - Removing the CD-Device ............ 6-17 List of Tables Table 2 - 1 - LED Power Indicators..............
  • Page 37 Preface Overheating ....................1-19 Warrantee ......................1-19 Power Safety ....................2-12 Media Warning ....................2-13 Media Warning ....................2-16 SD Copy Error....................2-29 Protecting the LCD ..................3-4 CAUTION .....................3-22 Hot Swapping The Battery ................3-26 File System ....................4-18 LBA Warning ....................5-14 Warning ......................5-20 Warrantee Warning ..................6-1 HDD System Warning ..................6-3 Contact Warning ...................6-12 Warrantee ......................7-6 Overheating ....................7-10...

  • Page 38: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Overview What this chapter covers: • In the Box — the parts and pieces provided • The Manual — how to use it • Quick Start Guide — the minimum you need to know • System Map —...

  • Page 39: The Manual

    Introduction The Manual This manual refers to the hardware and essential software required to run your computer. Depending on how your system is configured, some or all of the fea- tures described may already be set up. Advanced Note Advanced users should System Software check the light colored Your computer may already come with system software pre-installed.

  • Page 40: Beginners And Not-So-Advanced Users

    Introduction Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users If you are new to computers, or do not have an advanced knowledge of them, then you should try to look through all the documentation. Do not worry if you do not understand everything the first time. Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go.

  • Page 41: Quick Start Guide

    Introduction Quick Start Guide This guide assumes that you are already familiar with notebook PC’s and can tell at a glance what and where all the key components are. If you are not that com- fortable with this type of device, then please refer to the following pages, which Peripheral Devices give an overview of the system.

  • Page 42: System Map

    Introduction System Map Your notebook PC has a lot of built-in features. Most of these are enabled by your operating system. Further explanations of the various subsystems are cov- ered in the chapter or pages indicated. Getting To Know Your Computer The following will help you to become familiar with the basic functions, and to learn the location of the various ports and components of your computer.

  • Page 43: Top View With Lcd Display Closed

    Introduction Top View With LCD Display Closed To open the LCD display: Place the computer on a stable surface Move the cover latch to the right to release the top cover Lift the top cover to reveal the LCD panel and keyboard Adjust the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle The LED Power indicators show the power source and power status of...

  • Page 44: Top View With Lcd Display Open

    Introduction Top View With LCD Display Open LCD display LED Power Indicators Speakers Three hot-key buttons LED status indicators Power button Keyboard TouchPad and buttons Palm Rest (changeable) Microphone (built-in) Figure 1 - 2 - Top View with LCD Display Open System Map 1 - 7...

  • Page 45: Lcd Display

    Introduction LCD Display The notebook comes with a TFT LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen. LED Power Indicators These indicators display the current power source and power source status of the computer. The third indicator may be configured to give a visual confirmation when e-mail is received in the default e-mail program (see “Auto Mail Check- er”...

  • Page 46: Power Button

    Introduction Power Button Press this button to turn your notebook computer on or off (see “Turning On The Computer” on page 2 - 5). This button may also be used as a suspend/ resume key, once configured as such, in the power management control panel of your operating system (see “Conserving Power Throughout The Whole Sys- tem”...

  • Page 47: Touchpad And Buttons

    Introduction TouchPad and Buttons The pointing device features a sensitive glide pad for precise movements. It func- tions the same way as a two-button mouse (the central Rocker Switch may be configured to function as a three-button mouse if you prefer). The right Touch- Pad button is the same as the right mouse button;...

  • Page 48: Left Side View

    Introduction Left Side View Figure 1 - 3 - Left Side View CD Emergency Eject If you need to manually eject a CD (e.g. due to an unexpected power interruption) you may push the end of a straightened paper clip into Emergency eject hole.

  • Page 49: Right Side View

    Introduction Right Side View Figure 1 - 4 - Right Side View Microphone-in jack Speaker-out jack S/PDIF port SD port Sony Memory Stick port Overheating Floppy disk drive Floppy disk eject switch To prevent your compu- Dual PC card slots from overheating PC card socket eject buttons...

  • Page 50: Microphone-In Jack

    Introduction Microphone-In Jack A microphone can be connected to your notebook via this jack. Speaker-Out Jack Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack. S/PDIF Port You can use this port for S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format) output, which allows you to connect your DVD-capable PC to a Dolby AC-3 compatible receiver for “5.1”...

  • Page 51: Pc Card Slot

    Introduction PC Card Slot This is a Type-II PC card slot (also previously referred to as PCMCIA). Refer to “The PC Card Slot” on page 2 - 18 for more information on the PC Card slot. Mini - IEEE 1394 Port This allows high speed connection to various peripheral devices, such as external disk drives and digital cameras (see sidebar note).

  • Page 52: Rear View

    Introduction Rear View Figure 1 - 5 - Rear View Parallel port Infrared port Overheating Vent Security lock To prevent your compu- Dual USB ports from overheating S-Video Connector make sure nothing External Monitor (CRT) Port blocks the vent while the computer is in use.

  • Page 53: Parallel Port

    Introduction Parallel Port This port supports ECP (extended Capabilities Port) and EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) 1.7/1.9 modes. Infrared Port This port allows wireless communications with an infrared-compatible device. The infrared port supports Infrared transfer up to 1M operating distance, and is FIR, IrDA 1.1 compliant .

  • Page 54: S-Video Connector

    Introduction S-Video Connector Connect your television to your computer and view DVD’s, VCD’s or anything else your computer can display. You will need an S-Video cable to make the con- nection. Enable this port from the video driver controls (see “Enabling TV Dis- play”...

  • Page 55: Phone Jack

    Introduction Phone Jack This port connects to the built-in modem. You may plug the telephone line di- rectly into this RJ-11 telephone connection. Note: Broadband (e.g. ADSL) modems usually connect to the LAN port. DC-In Jack Plug the supplied AC adapter into this jack to power your notebook. 1 - 18 System Map...

  • Page 56: Bottom View

    Introduction Bottom View CPU cover Overheating Fan outlet CD Device release latch To prevent your compu- Cover for HDD (Hard Disk Drive) from overheating Battery release latches make sure nothing Battery blocks the vent while the computer is in use. Figure 1 - 6 - Bottom View Warrantee The CPU is not a user...

  • Page 57: Wireless Network Card

    Introduction Wireless Network Card Your notebook computer may have an optional 802.11b Wireless Networking solution. If included, the antennae and other components are not externally visi- ble. Should you need to install a driver for this card then please refer to “Drivers &...

  • Page 58: Peripheral Devices

    Introduction Peripheral Devices Peripheral devices can be added to the notebook through the ports, jacks and slots on the right side and rear of the computer. Peripheral devices include: • Audio input - microphone. • Audio output - S/PDIF, Speakers, Headphones. •...
  • Page 59 Introduction 1 - 22...

  • Page 60: Chapter 2: Using The Computer

    Using The Computer Chapter 2: Using The Computer Overview Your notebook computer can be used almost anywhere, in the home, office, or on the road. To learn more about your computer, please read this chapter. This chapter includes: • The Power Sources •...

  • Page 61: The Power Sources

    Using The Computer The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC adapter or a battery pack. AC Adapter Power Button as Standby or Hiber- Use only the AC adapter that comes with your computer. The wrong type of AC nate Button adapter will damage the computer and its components.

  • Page 62: Battery

    Using The Computer Battery The battery allows you to use your notebook computer while you are on the road or an electrical outlet is unavailable. Battery life varies depending on the appli- cations and the configuration you're using. To increase battery life, let the battery discharge completely before recharging.

  • Page 63: Recharging Battery With The Ac Adapter

    Using The Computer Recharging Battery with the AC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC adapter is attached and plugged into an electrical outlet. If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery. When the computer is turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet, battery charge time is less.

  • Page 64: Turning On The Computer

    Using The Computer Turning On The Computer Now you are ready to begin using your new notebook computer. To turn it on Forced Off simply press the power button on the top right of the front panel. If the Ctrl + Alt + Del When the computer is turned on, the Power Button can also be used as a Standby/ key combination doesn’t Hibernate/Shutdown hot-key button if pressed less than 4 seconds (pressing and...

  • Page 65: Led Indicators

    Using The Computer LED Indicators There are two sets of LED indicators (LED Power Indicators and LED Status Indicators) on your computer that will display helpful information about the current status of the computer. Figure 2 - 4 - LED Indicators The LED Power Indicators are also visible when the top of your computer is closed.

  • Page 66: Led Power Indicators

    Using The Computer LED Power Indicators Table 2 - 1 - LED Power Indicators Note When the battery is crit- Icon Color Description ically low, immediately connect the AC adapter Yellow AC Power is plugged in to the computer or save your work, otherwise, Green The computer is turned on...

  • Page 67: Auto Mail Checker

    Using The Computer Auto Mail Checker After you have installed the driver for the Auto Mail program (see “What To In- stall” on page 4 - 2) you may then configure it to give you notification when you receive new mail. You must be online to receive this notification (note that this program only supports the POP3 protocol), and your default mail program does not need to be open.

  • Page 68: Figure 2 - 6 - Auto Mail Checker Account Setup

    Using The Computer Figure 2 - 6 - Auto Mail Checker Account Setup Figure 2 - 7 - Auto Mail Options Turning On The Computer 2 - 9...
  • Page 69 Using The Computer Figure 2 - 8 - Special Group Setup You may add the e-mail addresses of those you wish to assign to your special group here. The LED will then blink fast when mail is received from members of this group (if LED notification is enabled in the control panel in Figure 2 - 7).

  • Page 70: Led Status Indicators

    Using The Computer LED Status Indicators Once your computer is on and in use, the LED status indicators will display the system's operational status. Scroll Lock Table 2 - 2 - LED Status Indicators To enable and disable the Scroll Lock feature, Icon Color Description...

  • Page 71: The Hard Disk Drive

    Using The Computer The Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is used to store your data in the notebook computer. It is mounted in a removable case and can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5” IDE hard disk drives with a height of 9.5 mm. The system supports PIO mode 4 /ATA-33/66/100 (Ultra DMA) Power Safety Before attempting to...

  • Page 72: The Floppy Disk Drive (Fdd)

    Using The Computer The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) The computer is equipped with a fixed 1.44 MB, 3.5” floppy disk drive module. Media Warning By default it is drive “A:” and can be used as a boot device if properly set in the Don’t try to remove a BIOS (please refer to “Choosing The Boot Device Before OS Startup”...

  • Page 73: The Cd Device

    Using The Computer The CD Device There is one bay for your optional 12.7mmH CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM or CD- RW. The CD Device is usually labeled drive D and may be used as a boot device Sound Volume Ad- justment if properly set in the BIOS (please refer to “Choosing The Boot Device Before OS Startup”...

  • Page 74: Loading Compact Discs

    Using The Computer Loading Compact Discs To insert a CD disc, press the Open Button and carefully place a CD disc onto the disc tray with label-side facing up (see below). Gently push the CD tray in until its lock “clicks” and you are ready to start. The Busy Indicator will light up while data is being accessed or while an audio CD is playing.

  • Page 75: Handling Cds Or Dvds

    Using The Computer Handling CDs or DVDs Proper handling of your CDs will prevent them from being damaged. Please fol- low the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your CD-ROM / DVD- Media Warning ROM discs can be accessed. When manually ejecting a CD/DVD disc, DO NOT Remember to:...

  • Page 76: Dvd Regional Codes

    Using The Computer DVD Regional Codes DVD region detection is device dependent, not OS-dependent. You can select your module’s region code 5 times. The fifth selection is permanent. This cannot NTSC or PAL be altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in You may choose PAL another notebook.

  • Page 77: The Pc Card Slot

    Using The Computer The PC Card Slot The computer is equipped with two PC card slots. These are PCMCIA 3.3V/5V/ 12V sockets, type II x2 or type III x1.Type III PC cards only fit into the lower socket. Inserting And Removing PC Cards •...

  • Page 78: Hot-Keys

    Using The Computer Hot-Keys The computer has two sets of hot keys: three hot-key buttons on the computer, and the function key combinations on the keyboard Figure 2 - 13 - Hot-Keys Three Hot-Key Buttons The computer has three hot-key buttons for quick one button access to the Inter- net, e-mail or a user-defined application.

  • Page 79: Programming The Hot-Keys

    Using The Computer Programming the Hot-Keys Table 2 - 4 - Hot-Key Functions Hot-Key Function Activate the e-mail box. Activate the default Internet browser. Activate the user specified application e.g Microsoft Word or Excel. After installing the hot-key driver (see “What To Install” on page 4 - 2), you may have to configure or change the driver settings.

  • Page 80: Using The Computer

    Using The Computer To program the user-defined hot-key, you must configure “Application 1” (the default hot-key setting is for the CD Player application) Application.exe You will need to locate the actual applica- tion executable To configure and specify an application for Application 1, you must: (.exe) file, not just the shortcut.

  • Page 81: Function Keys

    Using The Computer Function Keys On the bottom-left of the keyboard is the Fn key or Function key. The Fn key allows you to change operational features instantly. To use the following func- Other Keyboards tions, press and hold the Fn key; then press the appropriate function key (Esc, If your keyboard is F3, F5, etc.) located at the top of your keyboard (see Figure 2 - 14.).

  • Page 82: The Numeric Keypad

    Using The Computer The Numeric Keypad The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input. The keypad has a yellow type face. Special Characters To use the keypad simply: Some software appli- cations allow number-keys to be Activate the Num Lock feature by pressing the Num Lock key to the right of the used with Alt to pro- F12 key (there is no need to use the Fn key.) You may check if Num Lock is...
  • Page 83 Using The Computer Figure 2 - 15 - The Numeric Keypad Number Keys 2 - 24 The Numeric Keypad...

  • Page 84: Touchpad And Buttons

    Using The Computer TouchPad and Buttons The pointing device features a sensitive glide pad for precise movements. It func- tions the same way as a two-button mouse (the central Rocker Switch may be configured to function as a “third” button if you prefer). The right TouchPad but- ton is the same as the right mouse button;...

  • Page 85: Configuring The Touchpad And Buttons

    Using The Computer Configuring The TouchPad And Buttons Once you have installed the TouchPad drivers (see “What To Install” on page 4 - 2) you can configure the functions from the TouchPad driver icon on the Task Bar. You may then configure the TouchPad tracking, buttons and Rocker Switch etc.

  • Page 86: Mouse

    Using The Computer Mouse You can also add a mouse to your notebook computer. You can use a mouse through either the PS/2 interface or through one of the USB ports. Mouse Driver If you are using an ex- ternal mouse your op- erating system may be able to auto-configure your mouse during its...

  • Page 87: Memory Stick Port

    Using The Computer Memory Stick Port After you have installed the appropriate driver (see “What To Install” on page 4 - 2) you may insert a Sony Memory Stick into the port indicated below. The Memory Stick will appear as a Removable Disk when you double-click the My Computer (icon) on your desktop in Windows.

  • Page 88: Secure Digital Port (Sd)

    Using The Computer Secure Digital Port (SD) After you have installed the appropriate driver (see “What To Install” on SD Copy Error page 4 - 2) you may insert a Secure Digital Media (memory card only) into the Message port indicated below. It is possible that you may get an error mes- Figure 2 - 18 - Secure Digital Port...

  • Page 89: Adding A Printer

    Using The Computer Adding a Printer The most commonly used peripheral is a printer. The following conventions will help you to add a printer, however it is always best to refer to the printer manual for specific instructions and configuration options. USB Printer Most new printers have a USB interface connection.

  • Page 90: Parallel Printer

    Using The Computer Parallel Printer This is still the most common type of printer. Install Instructions: Set up the printer according to its instructions (unpacking, paper tray, toner/ink cartridge etc.) Attach the parallel cable to the printer. Connect the printer’s parallel cable to one of the parallel port at the rear of the computer (“Rear View”...
  • Page 91 Using The Computer 2 - 32...

  • Page 92: Chapter 3: Advanced Controls

    Advanced Controls Chapter 3: Advanced Controls Overview This chapter covers: Drivers • Advanced video controls You are unable to use • Power and battery management features most advanced con- trols until the neces- sary drivers and utilities are properly installed. If your system hasn’t been properly config- ured (your service rep-...

  • Page 93: Advanced Video Controls

    Advanced Controls Advanced Video Controls This section is about making adjustments for the LCD, switching display devic- Making Adjustments For The LCD: Resolution & Color With the video driver installed, the LCD is capable of supporting a resolution of 1024x768 at 256K colors. The higher the resolution, the more information the LCD can display on screen.

  • Page 94: Switching Display Devices

    Advanced Controls Switching Display Devices Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external CRT connected to the VGA port as your display device. You may also connect a TV. The following are the display options: The built-in LCD A CRT connected to the VGA port A TV connected to the S-Video connector Table 3 - 1 - Display Options...

  • Page 95: Lcd

    Advanced Controls you open the lid, adjust it so you can look at the screen straight on, without any glare. If necessary, adjust the brightness controls (Fn + F8/F9) as in Figure Protecting the LCD 3 - 1. F8 F9 Do not allow any foreign objects (i.e.

  • Page 96: Attaching A Monitor (Crt)

    Advanced Controls Attaching a Monitor (CRT) If you prefer to use a monitor (CRT), connect it to the CRT port on the rear panel. Note: The vertical refresh rate of your CRT is very important. If it’s too low and/ or you’re using fluorescent lighting, the screen will appear to flicker.

  • Page 97: Video Driver Controls

    Advanced Controls Video Driver Controls In Display Properties, the ATI driver adds three additional tabs. Video Controls - Which System Displays: selects output devices. Color: corrects color tone differences between real color values and the Windows NT4.0 way your monitor or flat panel displays them. additional control tabs available as soon as...

  • Page 98: Figure 3 - 2 - Ati Settings

    Advanced Controls To access Display Properties you may either use the method outlined in “Mak- ing Adjustments For The LCD: Resolution & Color” on page 3-2, or right- click your desktop and scroll down to Properties. When you have installed the video driver (see “What To Install” on page 4 - 2) you will have the following icon in your Task Bar to allow you to access the Dis- play Properties Right-clicking on the ATI icon in the Task Bar will allow you to access the fol-...

  • Page 99: Screen Resolution And Color Output

    Advanced Controls Screen Resolution And Color Output The video interface also lets you change the screen resolution and color output to whatever is most comfortable/efficient for you. This is a matter of hardware, video memory and the driver for your operating system. The driver interface shows the available options.

  • Page 100: Figure 3 - 3 - Ati Properties

    Advanced Controls Figure 3 - 3 - ATI Properties Advanced Video Controls 3 - 9...

  • Page 101: Enabling Other Displays

    Advanced Controls Enabling Other Displays In the ATI Mobility Radeon Properties you can click on Display to get your other display options including those for TV (different OS’s will appear with different options). Figure 3 - 4 - ATI Display 3 - 10 Advanced Video Controls...

  • Page 102: Multiple Displays With Extended Desktop View

    Advanced Controls Multiple Displays with Extended Desktop View The system also supports dual view in Windows 98SE and WindowsMe (both the LCD and a CRT showing different views). To get this effect: At the Settings tab select “2. Default Monitor on ATI Mobility Radeon”...

  • Page 103: Enabling Tv Display

    Advanced Controls Enabling TV Display You may connect a TV Display to your notebook by connecting an S-Video ca- ble to the connector at the rear of the computer (“Figure 1 - 5 - Rear View” on page 1 - 22). You will need to enable the TV display from the control panel in “Figure 3 - 4 - ATI Display”...

  • Page 104: Power Management

    Advanced Controls Power Management To conserve power, especially when using the battery, your notebook computer has two types of power management available, ACPI and APM. Power manage- Note ment conserves power by controlling individual components of the computer Power management (the monitor and hard disk drive) or the whole system.

  • Page 105: Intel Speedstep Technology Applet

    Advanced Controls Intel SpeedStep Technology Applet This applet helps your system take advantage of a SpeedStep-enhanced CPU’s capabilities, such as that as found in your notebook. Once activated, the system can dynamically monitor and adjust the CPU’s speed, without the need to shutdown, reboot, or go into Suspend mode. Instructions on installing SpeedStep are in “...

  • Page 106: Conserving Power Through Individual Components

    Advanced Controls Conserving Power Through Individual Components Your power management options are set through the Power Management (Windows 98SE), or Power Options (Windows 2000/Windows Me) Control BIOS V’s OS Panel in Windows. In Windows 98 you will only have the Hibernate tab availa- Any settings made in ble to you if you have created a Save to Disk file.

  • Page 107: Hard Disk Standby

    Advanced Controls Hard Disk Standby The computer's hard disk drive motor will be turned off if the hard disk drive has not been accessed for a specified period of time. If the system reads or writes da- ta, the hard disk motor will be turned back on. You can set this in the control pan- el of your OS (Figure 3 - 9) or in the BIOS.

  • Page 108: Monitor Standby

    Advanced Controls Monitor Standby To conserve power, you can set the monitor to turn off after a specified time. This is done in the operating system (see Figure 3 - 9). Power Management 3 - 17...

  • Page 109: Conserving Power Throughout The Whole System

    Advanced Controls Conserving Power Throughout The Whole System With this function you can stop the notebook’s operation and restart where you left off. This system features Standby and Hibernate suspend mode levels: Figure 3 - 10 - Advanced Power (tab) Win98SE (left) Win Me (right) 3 - 18 Power Management...

  • Page 110: Standby

    Advanced Controls Standby Standby saves the least amount of power, but takes the shortest time to return to full operation. During Standby the hard disk is turned off, and the CPU is made to idle at its slowest speed. All open applications are retained in memory. When you are not using your computer for a certain length of time, which you specify in the operating system, it will enter Standby mode to save power.

  • Page 111: Hibernate

    Advanced Controls Hibernate Hibernate uses no power and saves all of your information on a part of the HDD and this turns the system off. It saves the maximum power but takes the longest time to return to full operation. You can set your notebook to automatically enter Hibernate mode when the battery power is almost depleted.

  • Page 112: Setting The Power Management Functions

    Advanced Controls Setting The Power Management Functions You can set the power management functions either in the BIOS (for APM and hard disk standby), or the operating system (for ACPI). To learn more about what power management settings are available and how to configure them it is best that you refer to your operating system’s user guide.

  • Page 113: Battery Information

    Advanced Controls Battery Information Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery. New Battery Always use a new battery before recharging it. Battery Life Your notebook computer has an average battery life of 4.5 to 5 hours. However this figure is totally dependent upon many factors including the programs you are running, peripheral devices being used, external displays attached etc.

  • Page 114: Battery Faq

    Advanced Controls Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery? Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery. Don’t turn off the computer by yourself even when you see a message that indi- cates the battery is critically low, just let the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own (it is best to disable the Power Management functions in the Control Panel).

  • Page 115: Conserving Battery Power

    Advanced Controls Conserving Battery Power Display brightness The LCD display consumes a lot of power, so setting the brightness level to low will save power. Applications and external devices Different applications and external devices consume battery power even when they are not being used. To conserve battery power we recommend: •...

  • Page 116: Removing And Replacing The Battery

    Advanced Controls Removing And Replacing The Battery For the most part you will not need to remove your battery. If you follow the tips given to manage and extend your battery life on the preceding pages your battery should last a long time. However there may be times when you are required to Palm Rest Removal remove, swap or replace the battery.

  • Page 117: Hot Swapping The Battery

    Advanced Controls Turn the computer over. Locate the battery release latches 1 - 2 in Figure 3 - 12. Hot Swapping The Battery Figure 3 - 12 - Battery Release. You can swap the battery while the system is in Hi- bernate mode.This is only possible if your com-...

  • Page 118: Figure 3 - 13 - Palm Rest Replacement

    Advanced Controls Slide the palm rest back in to place, applying a slight downward pressure to 1 and 2 (see Figure 3 - 13) in order to snap it gently back in to place. Figure 3 - 13 - Palm Rest Replacement Battery Information 3 - 27...
  • Page 119 Advanced Controls 3 - 28...

  • Page 120: Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities

    Drivers & Utilities Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities Overview Assumption We assume that you will install all drivers This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utilities essential to the opera- and utilities from the tion or improvement of some of the notebook PC’s subsystems. The system takes built-in CD device and advantage of some newer hardware components for which the latest versions of it is assigned to Drive...

  • Page 121: What To Install

    Drivers & Utilities What To Install The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the notebook PC. The follow- What To Have ing table lists what you need to install manually according to your choice of the Ready operating system.

  • Page 122: Authorized Driver Message

    Drivers & Utilities All other drivers may follow in any order you wish, however it is very impor- tant that these 4 drivers are installed in the order indicated above. In order to maximize your computer’s settings for any operating system you will need to go to the BIOS setup and enable the settings for your chosen OS.

  • Page 123: Table 4 - 1 - What To Install

    Drivers & Utilities Table 4 - 1 - What to Install Feature Win98SE WinME* Win 2000* Win NT 4.0 Win XP Chipset page 5 page 20 page 33 page 55 Audio page 6 page 21 page 33 page 45 Modem page 7 page 22 page 34...

  • Page 124: Windows 98 Second Edition

    Drivers & Utilities Windows 98 Second Edition This section covers driver and utility installation instructions for Windows 98 Second Edition. Chipset (Win98SE) Click Start (menu) > Run... Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\830M\Setup.exe. Follow the Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. To continue press Next >...

  • Page 125: Audio (Win98Se)

    Drivers & Utilities Audio (Win98SE) Click Start (menu) > Run... Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\Audio\Win98\Setup.exe Follow the Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. To continue press Next. Restart Windows when the InstallShield Wizard Complete box appears asking if you want to restart your computer. Windows will then tell you “New Hardware Found”...

  • Page 126: Modem (Win98Se)

    Drivers & Utilities Control Panel then double-click the Sounds icon) and select one of the sounds marked with a speaker to preview. You will see the Volume Con- trol appear in the Task Bar alongside the date. Modem (Win98SE) Modem Country Selection Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel.

  • Page 127: Video (Win98Se)

    Drivers & Utilities Video (Win98SE) Important Note: Please install Microsoft DirectX 8.0 from the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM before installing the video drivers. Click Start (menu) > Run... Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\Video\DirectX\dxsetup.exe Follow the Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. To con- tinue press Yes >...

  • Page 128: Lan (Win98Se)

    Drivers & Utilities LAN (Win98SE) Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double- click System (icon) and then click Device Manager (tab). Click “+” next to Other devices (if its sub items are not shown). Double-click PCI Ethernet Controller and click Reinstall Driver (but- ton).

  • Page 129: Hotkey (Win98Se)

    Drivers & Utilities Hotkey (Win98SE) Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double- click System (icon) and then click Device Manager (tab). Click “+” next to Keyboard (if its sub items are not shown). Double-click Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard and click the Driver (tab).

  • Page 130: Automail (Win98Se)

    Drivers & Utilities AutoMail (Win98SE) Click Start (menu) > Run... Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\AutoMail\Setup.exe Follow the Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. To continue press Next > Next. Click Finish when the Setup Complete box appears. You may run and configure the program from the Start (menu). Point to Programs and click Auto Mail Checker.

  • Page 131: Sd (Win98Se)

    Drivers & Utilities SD (Win98SE) Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double- click System (icon) and then click Device Manager (tab). Click “+” next to Other devices (if its sub items are not shown). Double-click PCI System Peripheral and click the Reinstall Driver (button).

  • Page 132: Infrared (Fir) (Win98Se)

    Drivers & Utilities Infrared (FIR) (Win98SE) Enabling the FIR mode for your Infrared connection is a two part process. Infrared (FIR) - B IOS Setup You will need to enable the FIR mode from the BIOS before you install the driver. Restart your computer and as it starts up press (you may need to hold for a few seconds) the F2 key in order to enter the Bios Setup screen.

  • Page 133: Infrared (Fir) - Win98Se Setup

    Drivers & Utilities Infrared (FIR) - Win98SE Setup Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double- click System (icon) and then click Device Manager (tab). Click “+” next to Other Devices (not infrared devices). Double-click Winbond Infrared Controller. Click the Reinstall Driver (button).

  • Page 134: Intel Speedstep (Win98Se)

    Drivers & Utilities On the left under Property select Infrared Transceiver, and under Value select HP HSDL-2300/3600. Check the documentation with your Infrared device for any further set- tings required. Intel SpeedStep (Win98SE) Insert the CD-ROM into the CD device drive. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\(your language)\setup.exe (For Example: D:\English\setup.exe for U.S.

  • Page 135: Wireless Lan(Win98Se)

    Drivers & Utilities Wireless LAN(Win98SE) Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double- click System (icon) and then click Device Manager (tab). Click “+” next to Other devices (if its sub items are not shown). Double-click PCI Network Controller and click Reinstall Driver (but- ton).

  • Page 136: Memory Stick (Win98Se)

    Drivers & Utilities Memory Stick (Win98SE) Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double- click System (icon) and then click Device Manager (tab). Click “+” next to Other devices (if its sub items are not shown). Double-click Unknown Device and click Reinstall Driver (button). When the Update Device Driver Wizard appears, click Next >...

  • Page 137: Ph (Save To Disk - Hibernate)

    Drivers & Utilities PH (Save To Disk - Hibernate) In order to get the Hibernate options to show in your Power Management con- trol Panel in Windows 98 Second Edition, you will need to create a Save to Disk File System (Hibernate) file for do the following, This is the most flexi- ble way to setup the...
  • Page 138 Drivers & Utilities you hit the key to reset the system do not forget to remove your floppy disk from the drive. When you go back into Windows you may go to the Start (menu), point to File Size Settings and click Control Panel. Double-click Power Management (icon) and then enable hibernation in the Hibernate (tab).

  • Page 139: Windows Me

    Drivers & Utilities Windows ME This section covers driver and utility installation instructions for Windows Me. Chipset (WinME) Click Start (menu) > Run... Navigate (Browse.) to D:\Drivers\830M\Setup.exe. Follow the Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. To continue press Next > Yes > Next. Restart Windows when the InstallShield Wizard Complete box appears asking if you want to restart your computer.

  • Page 140: Audio (Winme)

    Drivers & Utilities Audio (WinME) Click Start (menu) > Run... Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\Audio\WinME\Setup.exe Follow the Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. To continue press Next. Restart Windows when prompted by clicking Finish. Windows will then tell you “New Hardware Found” and begin to install the drivers for you.

  • Page 141: Modem (Winme)

    Drivers & Utilities Modem (WinME) Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double- click System (icon) and then click Device Manager (tab). Modem Country Click “+” next to Other devices (if its sub items are not shown). Selection Double-click PCI Card and click Reinstall Driver (button).

  • Page 142: Video (Winme)

    Drivers & Utilities Video (WinME) Important Note: Please install Microsoft DirectX 8.0 from the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM before installing the video drivers. Click Start (menu) > Run... Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\Video\DirectX\dxsetup.exe Follow the Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. To con- tinue press Yes >...

  • Page 143: Lan (Winme)

    Drivers & Utilities LAN (WinME) Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double- click System (icon) and then click Device Manager (tab). Click “+” next to Network Adapters (if its sub items are not shown). Double-click Realtek RTL8139(A)-based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter and click Driver (tab).

  • Page 144: Hotkey (Winme)

    Drivers & Utilities Hotkey (WinME) Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double- click System (icon) and then click Device Manager (tab). Click “+” next to Keyboard (if its sub items are not shown). Double-click Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard and click the Driver (tab).

  • Page 145: Touchpad (Winme)

    Drivers & Utilities TouchPad (WinME) Click Start (menu) > Run... Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\TouchPad\Win9x\Setup.exe Follow the Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. To con- tinue press Next > Next. Click Finish to restart Windows when the Setup Complete box appears asking if you want to restart your computer.

  • Page 146: Sd (Winme)

    Drivers & Utilities SD (WinME) Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double- click System (icon) and then click Device Manager (tab). Click “+” next to Other devices (if its sub items are not shown). Double-click PCI System Peripheral and click Reinstall Driver (but- ton).

  • Page 147: Infrared (Fir) (Winme)

    Drivers & Utilities Infrared (FIR) (WinME) Enabling the FIR mode for your Infrared connection is a two part process. Infrared (FIR) - B IOS Setup You will need to enable the FIR mode from the BIOS before you install the driver. Restart your computer and as it starts up press (you may need to hold for a few seconds) the F2 key in order to enter the Bios Setup screen.
  • Page 148 Drivers & Utilities Infrared (FIR) - WinME Setup Click Start (menu) > Run... Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\FIR\Setup.exe Follow the Setup on- screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. To continue press Next > Next.. Click Finish > Restart. Make sure you have the correct setting by going to Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel.

  • Page 149: Intel Speedstep (Winme)

    Drivers & Utilities Intel SpeedStep (WinME) Insert the CD-ROM into the CD device drive. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\(your language)\setup.exe (For Example: D:\English\setup.exe for U.S. English) and click OK. When the installation is finished, shutdown the system (use the Windows procedure) and restart. Start Windows and click on the Speed Step icon in the Task Bar OR click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel.

  • Page 150: Wireless Lan (Winme)

    Drivers & Utilities Wireless LAN (WinME) Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double- click System (icon) and then click Device Manager (tab). Click “+” next to Other devices (if its sub items are not shown). Double-click PCI Network Controller and click Reinstall Driver (but- ton).

  • Page 151: Memory Stick (Winme)

    Drivers & Utilities Memory Stick (WinME) Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double- click System (icon) and then click Device Manager (tab). Click “+” next to Other devices (if its sub items are not shown). Double-click Unknown Device and click Reinstall Driver (button). When the Update Device Driver Wizard appears, select Specify a loca- tion and click Next.

  • Page 152: Windows 2000 Professional

    Drivers & Utilities Windows 2000 Professional This section covers driver and utility installation instructions for Windows 2000 Professional. Chipset (Win2000) Click Start (menu) > Run... Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\830M\Setup.exe. Follow the Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. To continue press Next >...

  • Page 153: Modem (Win2000)

    Drivers & Utilities Modem (Win2000) Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double- click System (icon) and then click Hardware (tab) > Device Manager Modem Country (button). Selection Click “+” next to Other devices (if its sub items are not shown). Double-click PCI Device and click Reinstall Driver (button).

  • Page 154: Video (Win2000)

    Drivers & Utilities Video (Win2000) Important Note: Though not a requirement, it is recommended that you install Microsoft DirectX 8.0 from the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM before installing the video drivers. Click Start (menu) > Run... Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\Video\DirectX\dxsetup.exe Follow the Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities.

  • Page 155: Lan (Win2000)

    Drivers & Utilities LAN (Win2000) Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double- click System (icon) and then click Hardware (tab) > Device Manager (button). Click “+” next to Network Adapters (if its sub items are not shown). Double-click Realtek RTL8139(A)-based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter and click Driver (tab).

  • Page 156: Hotkey (Win2000)

    Drivers & Utilities Hotkey (Win2000) Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double- click System (icon) and then click Hardware (tab) > Device Manager (button). Click “+” next to Keyboards (if its sub items are not shown). Double-click Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Key- board and click the Driver (tab).

  • Page 157: Touchpad (Win2000)

    Drivers & Utilities TouchPad (Win2000) Click Start (menu) > Run... Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\TouchPad\Win2000\Setup.exe Fol- low the Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. To continue press Next > Next. Click Finish to restart Windows when the Setup Complete box appears asking if you want to restart your computer.

  • Page 158: Sd (Win2000)

    Drivers & Utilities SD (Win2000) Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double- click System (icon) and then click Hardware (tab) > Device Manager (button). Click “+” next to Other devices (if its sub items are not shown). Double-click Base System device and click Reinstall Driver (button).

  • Page 159: Infrared (Fir) (Win2000)

    Drivers & Utilities Infrared (FIR) (Win2000) Enabling the FIR mode for your Infrared connection is a two part process. Infrared (FIR) - B IOS Setup You will need to enable the FIR mode from the BIOS before you install the driver. Restart your computer and as it starts up press (you may need to hold for a few seconds) the F2 key in order to enter the Bios Setup screen.

  • Page 160: Infrared (Fir) - Win2000

    Drivers & Utilities Infrared (FIR) - Win2000 Click Start (menu) > Run... Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\FIR\Setup.exe Follow the Setup on- screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. To continue press Next > Next. Click Finish and Restart to restart Windows when the box appears asking if you want to restart your computer.

  • Page 161: Intel Speedstep (Win2000)

    Drivers & Utilities Intel SpeedStep (Win2000) Insert the CD-ROM into the CD device drive. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\(your language)\setup.exe (For Example: D:\English\setup.exe for U.S. English) and click OK. When the installation is finished, shutdown the system (use the Windows procedure) and restart. Start Windows and click on the Speed Step icon in the Task Bar OR click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel.

  • Page 162: Wireless Lan(Win2000)

    Drivers & Utilities Wireless LAN(Win2000) Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double- click System (icon) and then click Hardware (tab) > Device Manager (button). Click “+” next to Network Controller (if its sub items are not shown). Double-click Network Controller and click Driver (tab).

  • Page 163: Memory Stick (Win2000)

    Drivers & Utilities Memory Stick (Win2000) Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double- click System (icon) and then click Hardware (tab) > Device Manager (button). Click “+” next to Other devices (if its sub items are not shown). Double-click Unknown Device and click Reinstall Driver (button).

  • Page 164: Windows Nt 4.0 (With Service Pack 6)

    Drivers & Utilities Windows NT 4.0 (With Service Pack 6) This section covers driver and utility installation instructions for Windows NT Service Pack 6 Audio (WinNT4) After installing Win- dows NT 4.0 please in- Click Start (menu) > Run... stall Service pack 6 or Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\Audio\WinNT4\Setup.exe Follow above enhance...

  • Page 165: Modem (Winnt4)

    Drivers & Utilities Modem (WinNT4) Click Start (menu) > Run... Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\Modem\WinNT4\Setup.exe Follow Modem Country the Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. To con- Selection tinue press Next.. When the Ask Installation Options appears accept the default option or Be sure to check if choose COM3 and click Next.

  • Page 166: Video (Winnt4)

    Drivers & Utilities Video (WinNT4) Click Start (menu) > Run... Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\Video\WinNT4\Setup.exe Follow the Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. To continue press Next > Yes.. Click Finish to restart Windows when the Setup Complete box appears asking if you want to restart your computer.

  • Page 167: Lan (Winnt4)

    Drivers & Utilities LAN (WinNT4) The system will need some files from the Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM during the installation process. Get the CD-ROM ready for use. Click Start (menu), point to Settings, and click Control Panel. Double- click Network (icon). Click Yes when you are asked if you want to install Windows NT Net- working.
  • Page 168 Drivers & Utilities Remove the Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM, insert the Device Drivers & Util- ities + User’s Manual CD-ROM and then click Retry if Windows indi- cates it can not locate some files. Then, specify your network bindings and click OK. Click Next for Windows to install selected components.

  • Page 169: Hotkey (Winnt4)

    Drivers & Utilities Hotkey (WinNT4) The system will need some files from the Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM during the installation process. Get the CD-ROM ready for use. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel. Double- click Keyboard (icon). Click the General (tab).

  • Page 170: Touchpad (Winnt4)

    Drivers & Utilities TouchPad (WinNT4) Click Start (menu) > Run... Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\TouchPad\WinNT4\Setup.exe Fol- low the Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. To continue press Next > Next.) Click Next > Next.When asked to Insert disk for the Files Needed, click OK and navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\Touch- Pad\WinNT4\Data.tag and click Open (button).

  • Page 171: Automail (Winnt4)

    Drivers & Utilities AutoMail (WinNT4) Click Start (menu) > Run... Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\AutoMail\Setup.exe Follow the Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. To continue press Next > Next. Click Finish when the Setup Complete box appears. You may run and configure the program from the Start (menu). Point to Programs and click Auto Mail Checker.

  • Page 172: Wireless Lan (Winnt4)

    Drivers & Utilities Wireless LAN (WinNT4) The system will need some files from the Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM during the installation process. Get the CD-ROM ready for use. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. Double-click Network (icon). Click Yes if you are asked if you want to install Windows NT Networking.
  • Page 173 Drivers & Utilities If required to do so then remove the Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM, insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM and then click Retry if Windows indicates it can not locate some files. Then, specify your network settings and click OK. Click Next for Windows to install selected components.

  • Page 174: Windows Xp

    Drivers & Utilities Windows XP This section covers driver and utility installation instructions for Windows XP. Windows XP Note: As of this manual’s publication, not all the latest drivers for Windows XP are included. However you should check with your service repre- sentative for the latest news.

  • Page 175: Video (Winxp)

    Drivers & Utilities Video (WinXP) Important Note: Though not a requirement, it is recommended that you install Microsoft DirectX 8.0 from the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM before installing the video drivers. Click Start (menu) > Run...Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv- ers\Video\DirectX\dxsetup.exe.

  • Page 176: Hotkey (Winxp)

    Drivers & Utilities Hotkey (WinXP) Click Start (menu), point to Control Panel. If in Category view choose Printers and Other Hardware, then click the Keyboard (icon). Click the Hardware (tab) > Properties (button). If in Classic View then click the keyboard (icon) then click the Hard- ware (tab) >...

  • Page 177: Touchpad (Winxp)

    Drivers & Utilities TouchPad (WinXP) Click Start (menu) > Run... Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\TouchPad\WinXP\Setup.exe Follow the Setup on-screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. To con- tinue press Next > Next. Click Finish to restart Windows when the Setup Complete box appears asking if you want to restart your computer.

  • Page 178: Sd (Winxp)

    Drivers & Utilities SD (WinXP) Click Start (menu), point to Control Panel. If in Category View choose Printers and Other Hardware, then click the System (icon) on the left. Click the Hardware (tab) > Device Man- ager (button). If in Classic View then click the System (icon) then click the Hardware (tab) >...

  • Page 179: Infrared (Fir) (Winxp)

    Drivers & Utilities Infrared (FIR) (WinXP) Enabling the FIR mode for your Infrared connection is a two part process. Infrared (FIR) - B IOS Setup You will need to enable the FIR mode from the BIOS before you install the driver. Restart your computer and as it starts up press (you may need to hold for a few seconds) the F2 key in order to enter the Bios Setup screen.

  • Page 180: Infrared (Fir) (Winxp)

    Drivers & Utilities Infrared (FIR) (WinXP) Click Start (menu) > Run... Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\FIR\Setup.exe Follow the Setup on- screen instructions to install the drivers and utilities. To continue press Next > Next.. Click Finish > Restart. Make sure you have the correct setting. If in Classic View go to Start (menu), click Control Panel.
  • Page 181 Drivers & Utilities 4 - 62 Windows XP...

  • Page 182: Chapter 5: Bios Utilities

    BIOS Utilities Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities Overview 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 chap- ter first and note the original settings found in Setup.

  • Page 183: Important Bios Settings

    BIOS Utilities Important BIOS Settings Generally speaking you should not have to adjust any of the BIOS settings as they will already be set for your computer. However the following is a quick ref- erence to the most important settings you may need to change at some point: Table 5 - 1 - Important Bios Settings Page Option...

  • Page 184: The Power-On Self Test (Post)

    BIOS Utilities The Power-On Self Test (POST) 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. Startup Screen: The POST (Figure 5 - 3) As the POST proceeds, the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong.

  • Page 185: Post Screen

    BIOS Utilities POST Screen Figure 5 - 1 - Post Screen Phoenix Bios 4.0 Release 6.0 MPG-PDO Kenoral BIOS - See version Below Copyright 1985 - 2000 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Phoenix BIOS Almador Version 1.0 [Security Enabled] KBC/EC Firmware Revision: 1.00.06 Intel (R) Pentium(R) III Mobile CPU 1000 MHz...

  • Page 186: Failing The Post

    BIOS Utilities Failing the POST Errors can be detected during the POST. There are two categories, “fatal” and “non-fatal”. Fatal Errors These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something seriously wrong with your system. Take the computer to your service representative or au- thorized service center as soon as possible.

  • Page 187: The Setup Program

    BIOS Utilities The Setup Program The Phoenix Setup program tells the system how to configure itself and manage basic features and subsystems (e.g. port configuration and power management). Entering Setup To enter Setup, turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST. The prompt seen in Figure 5 - 3 is usually present for a few seconds after you turn on the system.

  • Page 188: Choosing The Boot Device Before Os Startup

    BIOS Utilities Choosing The Boot Device Before OS Startup The system supports booting from FDD, HDD, CD or LAN. When there is a need, you can ignore the boot sequence preset in the Boot Device Priority option and choose to directly boot from the device you need by doing the following: Press and hold Shift F10 to enter the Boot Menu immediately after you start the system and see the message: “Realtek RTL8139(A/B/C)/ RTL8130 Boot Agent - Press Shift-F10 to Configure.....”.

  • Page 189: Bios Utilities

    BIOS Utilities Figure 5 - 2 - Boot Configuration Menu Realtek RTL8139(A/B/C)/RTL8130 Boot Agent Configuration Menu v2.11 Network Boot Protocol Boot Order ROM Disable Show Config Message Enable Show Message Time 3 Seconds Network boot disabled, boot local devices <Esc> <Space>...

  • Page 190: Setup Screens

    BIOS Utilities Setup Screens The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup. The Set- up interface looks like a “windows” screen: Setup Main Menu Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with five (5) menu headings. When you select a heading, a new screen appears.

  • Page 191: Main Menu

    BIOS Utilities Figure 5 - 3 - BIOS Example PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help Power Savings [Customized] Maximum Power Sav- ings conserves the greatest amount of [16 Sec] Standby Timeout: system power. Maxi- [Off] Auto Suspend Timeout: mum Performance con-...
  • Page 192 BIOS Utilities Figure 5 - 4 - Main Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Time [17:49:11] System Date [00/09/2001] <Tab>, <Shift Tab>, or <Enter> selects Legacy Diskette A: field. [1.44/1.25 MB 3 Primary Master [6007MB] Secondary Master...
  • Page 193 BIOS Utilities System Time & Date (Main Menu) The hour setting uses the 24-hour system (i.e., ØØ = midnight; 13 = 1 pm). If you can change the date and time settings in your operating system, you will also change these settings. Some applications may also alter data files to reflect these Switching Hard changes.
  • Page 194 BIOS Utilities bers for all these fields should be printed on the hard disk itself, or in its accompanying documentation. • CD-ROM drive. • ATAPI Removable disk drive. Note: For future use, and as a precaution, make a record the hard disk’s original configuration.

  • Page 195: Lba Warning

    BIOS Utilities LBA Mode Control (Main Menu >Primary Master) If your hard disk is larger than 528MB (unformatted capacity), enable this con- trol. The “Auto” Type setting enables this setting if the disk is large enough. LBA Warning enable mode for a particular When to Use LBA HDD, be sure to ena- ble it each time you...
  • Page 196 BIOS Utilities Transfer Mode & Ultra DMA Mode (Main Menu >Primary Master) These settings allow you to choose among various modes used for data transfers. “Auto” Type setting selects the best modes for your HDD. The Setup menu only lists those options supported by the drive and platform. Secondary Master (Main Menu) This line shows the second IDE device, either a CD device or nothing (if you’ve installed the storage tray in the Device Bay).

  • Page 197: Advanced Menu

    BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu Figure 5 - 5 - Advanced Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help Installed O/S: [Win2K] Select the operat- ing system installed on your Display: [LCD + CRT] system which you will use most com- Intel Developed Advanced Menu monly.
  • Page 198 BIOS Utilities Installed O/S (Advanced Menu) This setting tells the computer what kind operating system you’re using: Windows 98, WindowsME, Windows 2000/Windows XP and Windows NT /other. If you are installing a new OS then be sure you select the appropriate setting for your OS.
  • Page 199 BIOS Utilities Parallel Port (Advanced Menu >I/O Device Configuration) If you don’t plan to use this port, you can set this line to “Disabled” to save pow- er. If available, the “OS Setup” allows advanced users to control the port settings from within a Plug ‘n Play- capable operating system.

  • Page 200: Security Menu

    BIOS Utilities Security Menu Figure 5 - 6 - Security Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear Supervisor Pass- User Password Is: Clear word controls access Set Supervisor Password [Enter] to the setup Set User Password [Enter]...

  • Page 201: Warning

    BIOS Utilities Security Menu The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself, and also access to your machine as it boots up after you turn it on. These settings do not Warning affect your machine or networks passwords which will be set in your software If you choose set a boot password, NEVER for- Supervisor Password is: (Security Menu)

  • Page 202: Power Menu

    BIOS Utilities Power Menu Figure 5 - 7 - Power Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help Power Savings Maximum Power Sav- [Customized] ings conserves the greatest amount of Standby Timeout: system power. Maxi- Auto Suspend Timeout: [16 Sec] mum Performance con-...
  • Page 203 BIOS Utilities Power Menu Most of the settings in the Power Menu will be overridden by your O/S Power Management Control Panel Settings. However if you do need to run Power Savings under another O/S such as MS-DOS you can Customize the settings here.

  • Page 204: Boot

    BIOS Utilities Boot Figure 5 - 8 - BOOT Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices: +Removable Devices <Enter> expands or +Hard Drive collapses with a + or CD-ROM Drive Network Boot <Ctrl+Enter>...
  • Page 205 BIOS Utilities Boot Menu When you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system (e.g Win- dows 2000) from the device listed in this menu, and in this order. If it cannot find the operating system on that device, it will try to load it from one or more other devices in the order specified in the Boot Menu.

  • Page 206: Exit Menu

    BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Figure 5 - 9 - Exit menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit System Setup Exit Saving Changes and save your Exit Discarding Changes changes to CMOS. Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Help...
  • Page 207 BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Choosing to ‘Discard Changes” or “Exit Discarding Changes” will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup. You can also choose to restore the original “Setup Defaults” which will return the Setup to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session.

  • Page 208: Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer

    Upgrading The Computer Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer Overview This chapter contains the information on upgrading the computer. Follow the steps outlined to make the desired upgrades. If you have any trouble or problems you can contact your service representative for further help. Before you begin Warrantee Warning you will need: •...

  • Page 209: Hard Disk Drive Upgrade

    Upgrading The Computer Hard Disk Drive Upgrade The hard disk drive is used to store your data internally in the notebook compu- ter. It is mounted in a removable case and can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5” IDE hard disk drives with a height of 9.5 mm. Removing The Hard Disk Turn off the computer.

  • Page 210: Figure 6 - 2 - Hard Disk Case Screws

    Upgrading The Computer Remove the HDD cover as in Figure 6 - 1 above. Remove the 4 screws holding the hard disk case inside the computer as marked 1 - 4 in Figure 6 - 2 below. HDD System Warning New HDD’s are blank.

  • Page 211: Figure 6 - 3 - Hard Disk Case Removal

    Upgrading The Computer Gently ease the hard disk case up from the computer and away from the computer as shown in Figure 6 - 3 below. Figure 6 - 3 - Hard Disk Case Removal 6 - 4 Hard Disk Drive Upgrade...

  • Page 212: Figure 6 - 4 - Hard Disk Case And Connector Board

    Upgrading The Computer Place the HDD on a flat surface and Remove the 4 screws 6 - 9 (2 on either side) which hold the hard disk case and connector board to the hard disk. The hard disk case and connector board will move as one unit, the hard disk as another.

  • Page 213: Figure 6 - 5 - Hard Disk Insertion

    Upgrading The Computer Align the pins from the rear of your new hard disk with the back of the connector board (there is only one way this will go into the con- nector board correctly so be careful not to bend the pins - the screw brackets 1 - 4 should be facing upward as in Figure 6 - 4 above).
  • Page 214 Upgrading The Computer Replace the screws 1 - 4 as per Figure 6 - 2 on page 6 - 3. Replace the cover and screw it on to the bottom of the computer. Hard Disk Drive Upgrade 6 - 7...

  • Page 215: Some Things To Watch Out For

    Upgrading The Computer Some Things To Watch Out For Software Allow the system to auto-detect the new HDD, or if necessary, run the Setup Util- ity in the BIOS to customize the system (“Main Menu” on page 5 - 10). Setting Up A New HDD Follow your operating system’s installation instructions and install all necessary drivers and utilities as outlined in “What To Install”...

  • Page 216: Upgrading The System Memory

    Upgrading The Computer Upgrading The System Memory The computer has two memory sockets for 144-pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) and supports PC-133 SDRAM. The main mem- ory can be expanded up to 1GB The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer.

  • Page 217: Removing The Keyboard

    Upgrading The Computer To upgrade the memory in your notebook please perform the following steps: • Remove the keyboard. • Remove a memory module (if present) where necessary. • Insert a new memory module. • Replace the keyboard. Removing The Keyboard Turn off the computer.

  • Page 218: Figure 6 - 7 - Memory Sockets

    Upgrading The Computer Carefully lift the keyboard up and out, being careful not to bend the key- board ribbon cable 1 as seen in Figure 6 - 7. Locate the memory sockets marked 2 in Figure 6 - 7. Figure 6 - 7 - Memory Sockets Upgrading The System Memory 6 - 11...

  • Page 219: Figure 6 - 8 - Memory Release

    Upgrading The Computer For each module you want to replace gently pull the two latches toward on the sides of the memory socket as indicated in Figure 6 - 8. Contact Warning Figure 6 - 8 - Memory Release Be careful not to touch the DIMM’s pins.
  • Page 220 Upgrading The Computer Insert a new module holding it at about a 30° angle and fit the connec- tors firmly into the memory slot. The module will only fit one way as defined by its pin alignment. Make sure the module is seated as far into the slot as it will go. DO NOT FORCE IT, it should fit without much pressure Figure 6 - 10.
  • Page 221 Upgrading The Computer Replace the keyboard by insuring the four tabs at the base of the key- board fit into place (you will find these under the Fn, Spacebar, Alt and arrow keys - see Figure 6 - 11). Figure 6 - 11- Keyboard Tabs Keyboard Tabs Carefully press the front of the keyboard down so that the four latches at the front of the keyboard lock down again.

  • Page 222: Replacing The Cd-Device

    Upgrading The Computer Replacing the CD-Device Your notebook computer comes with a bay for a 12.7mm high removable CD- Device installed. Depending on your configuration you may have a: • CD-ROM • DVD-ROM • CD-RW One of these devices should already be installed depending upon the model you had purchased.

  • Page 223: Removing The Cd Device

    Upgrading The Computer Removing The CD Device Turn off the computer. Turn the computer over. Remove the screw from the CD-Device release latch 1 (Figure 6 - 12). Figure 6 - 12 - CD-Device Location 6 - 16 Replacing the CD-Device...
  • Page 224 Upgrading The Computer Apply pressure to the sliding release latch 1 to slide the CD-Device 2 out of the bay Figure 6 - 13. Figure 6 - 13 - Removing the CD-Device You may then slide the new drive in to the bay until it is flush with the side of the computer (there is only one way for the drive to fit into the bay and the wording on the side of the drive should be the right way up).

  • Page 225: Upgrading The Processor

    Upgrading The Computer Upgrading The Processor If you want to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing processor with a faster new one you will need to contact your customer service representative. We recommend that you do not do this yourself, since if it is done incorrectly you may damage the processor or mainboard.

  • Page 226: Chapter 7: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Overview Should you have any problems with your computer, before consulting the service center, you may want to try to solve the problem yourself. This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions. This can’t anticipate every prob- lem, but you should check here before you panic.

  • Page 227: Basic Hints And Tips

    Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer appears not to be working. •Power: Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet? If plugged into a power strip , make sure it is actu- ally working.

  • Page 228: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn + F8 •Brightness: or F9 keys to adjust the brightness ( see Chapter 3:“LCD” on page 3-4 ). •Display Choice: Press Fn + F7 to make sure the system is not set to “exter- nal only”...

  • Page 229: Backup And General Maintenance

    Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance • Always backup your important data, and keep copies of your OS and pro- grams safe, but close to hand. Don’t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases e.g. in a CD wallet. •...

  • Page 230: Viruses

    Troubleshooting Viruses • Install an Anti-Virus program and keep the definitions file (the file which tells your program which viruses to look for) up to date. New computer viruses are discovered daily, and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data.

  • Page 231: Upgrading And Adding New Hardware/Software

    Troubleshooting Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/ Software Warrantee The CPU is not a user • Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are serviceable part. Open- very sure of what you are doing, otherwise you will risk severely damaging ing this compartment may violate your war- your system.
  • Page 232 Troubleshooting • Make sure you have installed the drivers for any new hardware you have installed (latest driver files are usually available to download from vendor’s websites). • Thoroughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or more system components, or software programs.

  • Page 233: Power

    Troubleshooting Power You turned on the power but it doesn’t work. possible cause: Battery missing / incorrectly installed. If the battery status LED , doesn’t light up, then the indicator: battery may be missing or incorrectly installed. solution: Check the battery bay, make sure the battery is present and seated properly (the design of the battery only allows it to go in one way).
  • Page 234 Troubleshooting You are losing battery power too quickly. possible cause: The battery does not fully charge because of prolonged inactivity. Battery Charging indicator: The battery life per charge is too short. Make sure the battery is solution: (see Chapter 3:“Battery Information” on page 3-22) totally used up before re- charging and make sure possible cause:...

  • Page 235: Overheating

    Troubleshooting The notebook feels too hot. possible cause: The system is using too much power or is not properly ven- Overheating tilated. indicator: The computer feels uncomfortably warm. To prevent your compu- solution: Reduce the computer’s power consumption (see Chapter from overheating 3:“Power Management”...
  • Page 236 Troubleshooting The battery pack will not charge and the charge indicator light is off. possible cause: The battery is already fully charged and the indicator light is broken. possible cause: The battery pack is exposed to an excessively hot or cold environment.
  • Page 237 Troubleshooting Actual battery operating time is shorter than expected. possible cause: The battery is exposed to excessively high or low tempera- ture. solution: Suitable operating conditions are between 32°F and 113°F (0°C and 45°C) while the ideal temperature for battery operation is between 50°F and 95°F (10°C and 35°C).

  • Page 238: Display

    Troubleshooting Display Nothing appears on screen. possible cause: The system is in a power saving mode. indicator: The LED power indicator, , is blinking green. solution: Toggle the suspend key combination, Fn + F4 Suspend ( see Chapter 2:“Function Keys” on page 2-22 ). possible cause: The screen controls need to be adjusted.
  • Page 239 Troubleshooting The screen is flickering. possible cause: The vertical refresh rate is insufficient on your external monitor. 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.
  • Page 240 Troubleshooting The screen is dirty. possible cause: indicator: The screen images are blurry. solution: Clean the screen using a soft, clean dry cloth. Many clean- ing solutions can damage the LCD surface so you should follow the precautions outlined in the Preface . Try to avoid touching the screen itself.
  • Page 241 Troubleshooting No image appears on the external monitor or TV I have plugged in and powered on. possible cause: You haven’t used the key combination to switch the display options. solution: Press the Fn + F7 keys to toggle through the options. possible cause: You haven’t installed the video driver and configured it appropriately from the Control Panel .

  • Page 242: Hard Disk Drive (Hdd)

    Troubleshooting Hard Disk Drive (HDD) The computer takes longer during Startup. Warning possible cause: Data saved on the hard disk drive may be lost or damaged. solution: Please operate the scan disk or disk defragmenter to check If you choose set a boot for any lost or damaged data.

  • Page 243: Floppy Disk Drive (Fdd)

    Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) The floppy disk drive will not write data to disk. Media Warning possible cause: The floppy disk is not formatted. Don’t try to remove a solution: Format the disk (you may do this by right-clicking the disk floppy disk while the sys- icon in My Computer in Windows and choosing Format tem is accessing it.

  • Page 244: Audio

    Troubleshooting The message “Invalid system disk - Replace the disk, and then press any key” appears. possible cause: The computer is trying to boot from an incorrect floppy disk. solution: Remove the floppy and insert a correct one, or boot from your hard disk or CD.

  • Page 245: Cd Device

    Troubleshooting CD Device The compact disc cannot be read. Media Warning possible cause: The compact disc is dirty. When manually ejecting solution: Clean it with a CD-ROM cleaner kit. a CD/DVD disk, DO NOT use a sharpened pencil The compact disc tray will not open when there is a disc in the tray. or similar object which may break and become possible cause:...
  • Page 246 Troubleshooting All compact discs cannot be read. possible cause: The Windows system does not recognize the CD-ROM drive, or the CD-ROM drive is not compatible with other devices. solution: 1. Make sure you have the CD-ROM drive properly installed and configured. 2.

  • Page 247: Pc Card

    Troubleshooting PC Card The system cannot recognize the PC card. possible cause: The PC card is not inserted into the socket or inserted incorrectly. solution: Remove the card and reinsert it aligning the PC card with the slot. Push the card in until it locks into place. possible cause: The PC card driver is not installed.

  • Page 248: The Pc Card Problem In Windows 98

    Troubleshooting The PC Card Problem in Windows 98 After installation of Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition , you may find that the PC cards are not working normally and you may also notice one or more of the following: •...

  • Page 249: Keyboard And Mouse

    Troubleshooting Keyboard and Mouse Unwelcome numbers appear when typing. possible cause: The NumLock is turned ON . Other Keyboards indicator: The LED is lit. If your keyboard is dam- solution: Press and release the NumLock key. aged or you just want to make a change, you can I have installed a new external Keyboard or mouse but cannot use all use any standard PS/2 or...

  • Page 250: Printer

    Troubleshooting Printer The printer cannot be added to the system or will not work. possible cause: The printer power is off or the printer is not correctly con- nected to the computer. solution: Check all connections and cables and the try to reinstall the driver.
  • Page 251 Troubleshooting The printer driver is not installed or is configured incor- possible cause: rectly. solution: Check that the printer is properly installed and configured (correct port etc.). Also check that you have installed the latest driver compatible with your OS (updated drivers are usually available for download from the printer manufac- turer’s website).

  • Page 252: Operation

    Troubleshooting Operation The system freezes. possible cause: The system’s power saving features have timed-out. indicator: The screen goes dark. solution: Use the AC adapter, press the Fn + F4 (Suspend) key combination, or press the Power Button if no LEDs are lit. possible cause: The system cannot access the Save to Disk partition.
  • Page 253 Troubleshooting A software conflict made the system “crash”. possible cause: solution: Consult your OS 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. The save-to-disk function does not work.
  • Page 254 Troubleshooting The system never goes into hibernate mode. possible cause: Power Management/Power Options features are not ena- bled. solution: Go to Setup’s Power menu and enable the features you pre- fer.( see Chapter 3:“Conserving Power Throughout The Whole System” on page 3-18 ). The system does not go into suspend or save to disk when the battery is low.
  • Page 255 Troubleshooting The Infrared device doesn’t work. possible cause: The drivers are not loaded. indicator: The system cannot access the card after it is installed. solution: Please read the documentation which comes with any new external device, and make sure you install the driver for it as this will allow you to access any extra functions which come with your device.

  • Page 256: Warning Messages

    Troubleshooting Warning Messages 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 display specifying the Faster Repairs error. You can press F1 to try to continue the boot process, or press F2 to run Please keep a record of Setup .
  • Page 257 Troubleshooting message: Failing Bits: nnnn description: The hex number, nnnn, is a map of the bits at the RAM address that failed the memory test. solution: 1. Make sure the expansion memory is seated properly in its socket(s) ( see Chapter 6:“- Memory Insertion” on page 6-13 ).
  • Page 258 Troubleshooting message: Incorrect Drive A: type - run Setup description: The FDD is incorrectly identified in Setup . solution: Run Setup and check that the FDD is correctly mounted ( see Chapter 5:“Legacy Diskette A: (Main Menu)” on page 5-12 ). message: Keyboard controller error description:...
  • Page 259 Troubleshooting message: Keyboard error nn description: The BIOS discovered a stuck key and lists its scan code. solution: 1. Press the keys on the keyboard to loosen the one with a problem. 2. If keys consistently fail to spring up, contact your service center.
  • Page 260 Troubleshooting 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 [ see Chapter 5:“Primary Master (Main Menu)”...
  • Page 261 Troubleshooting message: Parity check 1 nnnn or Parity check 2 nnnn description: The BIOS found a parity error in the system bus. solution: Reboot. If the problem persists, contact your service center. message: Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup description: The POST discovered a recoverable error.
  • Page 262 Troubleshooting message: Shadow RAM failed at offset: nnnn description: The shadow RAM in the 64K block failed at the “nnnn” address. solution: 1. Reboot. 2. Contact your service representative. message: System battery is dead - Replace and run Setup description: The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead.
  • Page 263 Troubleshooting message: System CMOS checksum bad - run Setup description: The system CMOS has been corrupted or modified incor- rectly. solution: Run Setup and reconfigure the system. Note: This may indicate the CMOS was targeted by a virus. Reboot from an anti-virus program on a write-protected floppy.

  • Page 264: Appendix A. Specifications

    Appendix A. Specifications Processor • Intel Pentium III-M 1.00/1.06/1.13/1.20/1.26 GHz • uFC-PGA Package Memory • Two SODIMM sockets • Supports PC-133 SDRAM • Expandable memory up to 1GB BIOS • Phoenix BIOS • One 512KB Flash ROM 14.1” TFT XGA 1024x768, or 15.0” TFT SXGA+ 1400x1050 (Factory Option) Core Logic •...
  • Page 265 Display • ATI M6-P Integrated AGP 4X • Integrated 128-bit 2D / 3D Graphics Accelerator • Advanced HW Acceleration for DVD Playback (Motion Compensation engine and IDCT) • Fully DirectX 8 Compliant Graphics Engine • External memory of either 32MB or 64MB of DDR SGRAM on board (not upgradeable) Keyboard •...

  • Page 266: Pc Card Sockets

    Audio • AC’97 Compliant Interface • 3D stereo enhanced sound system • Compatible Sound-Blaster PRO • S/PDIF Digital output (5.1 CH) • Built-in microphone • 2 Built-in speakers PC Card Sockets • Two PCMCIA 3.3V/5V/12V sockets, type II x2 or type III x1 A - 3...
  • Page 267 Interface • Built-in TouchPad (Scrolling Key functionality integrated) • Four USB ports • One IEEE 1394 port (Mini) • One S-Video connector • One parallel port (LPT1), supporting ECP / EPP • Infrared file transfer, IrDA/FIR/ASKIR • External CRT monitor port •...
  • Page 268 Communication • Infrared transfer: 1M operating distance - FIR, IrDA 1.1 compliant • 10/100Mb Ethernet LAN built-in • 802.11b Wireless LAN (Factory Option) • 56K MDC MODEM V.90 & V.92 compliant Power Management • Support ACPI v1.0b • Support APM v1.2 •...

  • Page 269: Environmental Spec

    Indicator • LED indicator (HDD, Power on/ AC-In/Suspend, Battery Charging/Battery full, E-mail, Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock) EMC & Safety • FCC Class B, CE, VCCI, C-TICK, BSMI, UL, CUL, TUV, CB S/W Certificate • MICROSOFT WHQL and WINKEY Logo, MACROVISION Environmental Spec •...
  • Page 270 Optional • Lithium-Ion smart battery pack (12cell) • DVD-ROM Drive Module 12.7mm (h) • CD-RW Drive Module 12.7mm (h) • Software DVD Player • Software RW • 802.11b Wireless LAN card • Car Adapter A - 7...
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  • Page 272: Glossary

    Glossary AC ( A lternating C urrent) - The power from a standard household electrical out- let. adapter - A device that allows compatibility between different equipment. An AC adapter converts AC current to DC current which is needed to operate a com- puter.
  • Page 273 computer to another. byte ( b inar y te rm) - A unit of storage capable of holding a single character. On almost all modern computers, a byte is equal to 8 bits. cache - When you cache something you improve the speed of access to it by moving it one stage closer to the CPU.
  • Page 274 DRAM - The most common type of computer RAM, called D-RAM or DRAM. driver - A program that controls a device. Every device, whether it is a printer, disk drive, or keyboard, must have a driver program. DVD - Originally called Digital Video Disc since it was used mostly for video, now called Digital Versatile Disc, similar to a CD only with greater storage ca- pacity.
  • Page 275 interface - Something that connects two separate things. Hardware interface connects the computer to attached hardware such as a printer. I/O ( I nput/ Output ) - Term used when your computer needs data entered (input) or has data to go to another source such as a printer or floppy disk (output). IrDA ( I nfra r ed D ata A ssociation) - IrDA ports allow a laptop to exchange data or use a printer without a cable connection.
  • Page 276 LCD ( L iquid C rystal D isplay) - A display technology that uses rod-shaped mol- ecules (liquid crystals) that flow like liquid and bend light. LED ( L ight E mitting D iode) - an electronic device that lights up when electric- ity is passed through it.
  • Page 277 module - Referring to hardware, a module is a self-contained component. mouse - The most popular pointing device. It was called a mouse because it more or less resembled one, with the cord being the mouse’s tail. NiMH battery - Batteries which are common in notebook computers and con- tain Nickel-Metal Hydride.
  • Page 278 ware PCMCIA is an acronym for P ersonal C omputer M emory C ard I nternational A s- sociation which is an international standards body and trade association that was founded to establish a standard for connecting peripherals to portable computers. peripheral - Any external device attached to a computer, such as a printer, disk drive, display monitor, etc.
  • Page 279 SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards - SD memory cards are one of a type of next generation memory devices that offer a combination of high storage capac- ity (currently 16, 32 and 64 MB), fast data transfer rates, flexibility and security in a memory card about the size of a postage stamp.
  • Page 280 at its slowest speed. This is done to save power when you are not using your com- puter for long periods of time. TFT ( T hin F ilm T ransistor) - The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers.
  • Page 281 The ZV Port is built into the notebook computer and activated by plugging in an MPEG PC Card that is ZV Port-compliant. G - 10...

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