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  • Page 2 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 vendor. They assume no re- sponsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this publication.

  • Page 3: Trademarks

    Preface Trademarks This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intel- lectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home or other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Mac- rovision 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 Warning for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Use only shielded ca- These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against bles to connect I/O de- harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • 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, including the following: 1. 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 Preface IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pendant l’utilisa- tion de matérial téléphonique afin de réduire les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique et de blessures. 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: Instructions For Care And Operation

    Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To ensure that does not happen, follow these suggestions: 1. Don’t drop it. Make sure it’s on a stable surface. If the compu- ter falls, the case and other components could be damaged.
  • Page 8 Preface 5. Follow the proper working procedures for the computer. Shutdown the computer properly, and close all programs (don’t forget to save your work). Do not turn off any peripheral devices when the computer is on. Do not disassemble the computer by yourself.

  • Page 9: Power Safety

    Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements: Power Safety Warning • Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer. Before you undertake • Your AC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still any upgrade proce- requires a steady, uninterrupted power supply.

  • Page 10: Battery Precautions

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

  • Page 11: 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 vio- late your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock.

  • Page 12: 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: 1. Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged. 2. Power off the computer and peripherals. 3.
  • Page 13 Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface, and Chapter 8: 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 14 Preface Fly safely. Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight. These restrictions are for your safety, fol- low 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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 Preface Lighting Proper lighting and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue in your neck and shoulders. • Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead light- ing or outside sources of light. • Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly.

  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    Preface Contents Notice ....................I Trademarks ..................II Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement .....III Instructions for Care and Operation ..........VI Power Safety ................VIII Battery Precautions ...............IX Cleaning ..................X Servicing ..................X Travel Considerations ..............XI Introduction ........... 1-1 Overview ..................1-1 The Manual ..................1-2 Advanced Users ................1-2 Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users ........1-2 Warning Boxes ................1-3...
  • Page 19 Preface Getting to Know Your Computer ..........1-6 Top View with LCD Panel Closed ..........1-7 Top View with LCD Panel Open ..........1-8 LCD Panel ................... 1-9 LED Power, Battery & E-Mail Status Indicators ......1-9 Microphone ................. 1-9 Hot-Key Buttons .................
  • Page 20 Preface Device Bays ................1-17 CD Device ..................1-18 Hard Disk Drive .................1-19 IP Sharing Module ..............1-19 Right Side View .................1-20 Vent ....................1-21 Security Lock ................1-21 Rear View ...................1-22 DC-In Jack ..................1-22 Four USB Ports .................1-23 S-Video-In Port (Optional with TV Tuner installed) ....1-23 S-Video-Out Port ................1-23 External Monitor (CRT) Port .............1-24 Coaxial TV Antenna Input ............1-24...
  • Page 21 Preface Battery ..................1-28 Wireless Network Card .............. 1-28 Using The Computer ......2-1 Overview ..................2-1 The Power Sources ..............2-2 AC Adapter .................. 2-2 Battery ..................2-3 Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter ......2-4 Proper handling of the Battery Pack ..........2-4 Turning on the Computer .............
  • Page 22 Preface Changing DVD Regional Codes ..........2-17 The PC Card Slot ................2-18 Inserting And Removing PC Cards ..........2-18 Hot-Keys ..................2-19 Hot-Key Buttons ................2-19 Programming the Hot-Keys ............2-20 Function Keys ................2-22 The Numeric Keypad ..............2-23 Function Keys and Numeric Keypad .........2-24 TouchPad and Buttons ...............2-25 Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons ........2-26 Mouse ..................2-27 Adding a Printer .................2-28...
  • Page 23 Preface Video Driver Controls ..............3-3 Making Adjustments for the Display ........... 3-4 Display Devices ................3-7 Attaching a Monitor (CRT) ............3-8 Display Options ................3-9 Enabling Other Displays ............3-10 Clone Mode ................3-11 Extended Desktop Mode ............3-12 Enabling TV Display ..............
  • Page 24 Preface Battery Information ..............3-22 New Battery ................3-22 Battery Life ................3-22 Battery FAQ ................3-23 Conserving Battery Power ............3-24 Display Brightness ..............3-24 Applications and External Devices ..........3-24 Removing and Replacing the Battery .........3-25 Audio “DJ” CD Player ...............3-26 Audio “DJ” CD Player Controls (Power On) ......3-28 Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR ........3-32 Drivers &...
  • Page 25 Preface Video (Win2000) ................. 4-8 TouchPad (Win2000) ..............4-8 PC Card/PCMCIA (Win2000) ............. 4-9 Memory Stick (Win2000) ............4-10 Hot-Key (Win2000) ..............4-11 Wireless LAN (Win2000) ............4-11 IP Sharing Module (Win2000) ..........4-11 Check Mail (Win2000) .............. 4-12 Windows XP ................4-13 Chipset (WinXP) ...............
  • Page 26 Preface Overview ..................5-1 The Power-On Self Test (POST) ..........5-3 POST Screen ................5-4 Failing the POST ................5-5 Fatal Errors ...................5-5 Non-Fatal Errors ................5-5 The System Configuration Utility ..........5-6 Entering Setup ................5-6 SCU Menu ..................5-7 Working with the Menu Bar ............5-8 Working with the Pull-Down Menu ..........5-9 Working with Sub-Menus ............5-10 Startup Menu ................5-12 Fast Boot (Startup Menu) ............5-13...
  • Page 27 Preface Exit Menu .................. 5-18 Options ............6-1 Overview ..................6-1 The MP3 Player ................6-2 Inserting the MP3 Player ............. 6-3 Secure Digital Cards/MultiMedia Cards ........6-4 MP3 Player Controls ..............6-5 TV Tuner ..................6-7 Installing the TV Tuner ............... 6-8 IP Sharing Module ..............
  • Page 28 Preface Upgrading the Primary Hard Disk ..........7-7 Removing the Battery ..............7-8 Removing the Hard Disk Assembly ..........7-9 Upgrading the Hard Disk in Bay Two ........7-11 Upgrading the Hard Disk in Bay Three ........7-13 Some Things to Watch Out For ..........7-16 Software ..................7-16 Setting Up a New HDD ..............7-16 Upgrading the System Memory ..........7-17...
  • Page 29 Preface Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) ............8-20 Audio ..................8-21 CD Device ................. 8-23 PC Card ..................8-26 Keyboard and Mouse ..............8-27 Printer ..................8-28 Operation ................... 8-31 Glossary ..........G-1 Appendix A. Specifications ....A-1 Processor ..................A-1 Core Logic .................. A-1 Structure ..................
  • Page 30 Preface Interface ..................A-5 Communication ................A-6 Power Management ..............A-6 Power ...................A-6 Indicators ..................A-7 Environmental Spec ..............A-7 Physical Dimensions ..............A-7 Weight ..................A-7 Optional ..................A-8 XXIX...
  • Page 31 Preface...

  • Page 32: Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Overview What this chapter covers: • The Manual — how to use it • Quick Start Guide — the minimum you need to know • System Map — navigating around your computer Overview 1 - 1...

  • Page 33: The Manual

    Introduction The Manual This manual refers to the hardware and essential software required to Advanced Notes run your notebook computer. Depending on how your system is con- figured, some or all of the features described may already be set up. Advanced users should check the light...

  • Page 34: Warning Boxes

    Introduction Warning Boxes No matter what your level please pay careful attention to the warning and safety information indicated by the symbol. Also please note the safety and handling instructions as indicated in the Preface. The Manual 1 - 3...

  • Page 35: Not Included

    Introduction Not Included Operating Systems (e.g. Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP etc.) have their own manuals, as do applications (e.g. word process- ing, spreadsheet and database programs). If you have questions about the operating systems or programs then please consult the ap- propriate manuals.

  • Page 36: Quick Start Guide

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

  • Page 37: System Map

    Introduction System Map Your notebook PC has a lot of built-in features. Most of these are en- abled by your operating system. Further explanations of the various subsystems are covered in the chapter or pages indicated. Getting to Know Your Computer The following graphics will help you to become familiar with the ba- sic functions, and to learn the location of the various ports and com- ponents of your computer.

  • Page 38: Top View With Lcd Panel Closed

    Introduction Top View with LCD Panel Closed Figure 1 - 2 Top View with LCD Panel Closed LCD Latch LED Power, Battery & E-Mail Status Indicators To open the LCD display: Place the computer on a stable surface. Move the cover latch “1” to the right to release the top cover. Lift the top cover to reveal the LCD panel and keyboard.

  • Page 39: Top View With Lcd Panel Open

    Introduction Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 - 3 Top View with LCD Panel Open LED Power, Battery & E-Mail Status Indi- cators Built-In Microphone Hot-Key buttons LED Status Indicators Power Button Close Cover Switch Keyboard TouchPad and Buttons 1 - 8 System Map...

  • Page 40: Lcd Panel

    Introduction LCD Panel The notebook PC comes with a 15.0" OR 15.7” 1280 x 1024 SXGA TFT (Liquid Crystal Display), OR a 15.0" 1600 x1200 UXGA TFT screen depending upon the configuration purchased. LED Power, Battery & E-Mail Status Indicators These indicators display the system power status, and battery status of the computer.

  • Page 41: Led Status Indicators

    Introduction LED Status Indicators These display the system’s operational status. Refer to “LED Status Indicators” on page 2 - 8 for more information on what the lights mean. Power Button Press this button to turn your computer on or off (see “ Turning on the Computer”...

  • Page 42: Close Cover Switch

    Introduction Close Cover Switch This switch acts as a sensor to tell when the LCD Panel is closed. When this LCD cover sensor is activated the default setting of your operating system’s power scheme sends the computer into a power saving state (see Figure 3 - 12 on page 3 - 21).

  • Page 43: Front View

    Introduction Front View Figure 1 - 4 Front View LCD Latch Audio “DJ” CD Player Control Panel On/Off Switch Previous Track Next Track Play/Pause Stop Volume Down Volume Up 10. Speakers Audio “DJ” CD Player The built-in standalone audio CD player gives you direct hardware control for audio CD’s when the computer is shut down, but has a working power source.

  • Page 44: Stereo Speakers

    Introduction Note: If you are playing a CD in the audio player you will not be able to use the power button to switch the computer on. Switch the CD audio player off first, then press the power button to turn on the computer.

  • Page 45: Left Side View

    Introduction Left Side View Figure 1 - 5 Left Side View S/PDIF Out Port 2 3 4 Microphone-In Jack Line-In Jack Infrared Transceiver Sony Memory Stick™ Port PC Card Slot Eject Buttons PC Card Slot Floppy Disk Drive Primary Drive Bay (1) 10.

  • Page 46: Microphone-In Jack

    Introduction Microphone-In Jack Record on your notebook computer with an external microphone. Line-In Jack Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack (see note below). Note: Set your system’s volume to a reduced level before connecting to this jack. Infrared Transceiver Infrared The infrared transceiver enables communication between the com-...

  • Page 47: Sony Memory Stick Port

    Introduction Sony Memory Stick Port This port accepts Sony’s Memory Stick™ cards which allow for the exchange of data between various types of AV/IT appliances. Dual PC Card Slots There are two Type-II PC card slots, or the slot may be used for one Type III PC card (PC cards were also previously referred to as PC- MCIA).

  • Page 48: Device Bays

    Introduction Device Bays There are two device bays on the left side of your notebook compu- ter: Overheating The primary drive bay (Bay One) will have ONE of the following To prevent your com- interchangeable devices, depending on the configuration purchased: puter from overheating make sure...

  • Page 49: Cd Device

    Introduction CD Device A CD-ROM drive, or DVD-ROM drive, or CD-RW, or Combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM Drive (12.7mm height) is standard in the CD Emergency Eject primary drive bay (Bay One) depending on the model you pur- If you need to manually chased.

  • Page 50: Hard Disk Drive

    Introduction Hard Disk Drive The internal hard disk drive is used to store your data. You can have up to three hard disks in your computer depending on the configura- Drive Warning tion options purchased. You may have one main HDD, one optional HDD in the modular drive bay (Bay Two), and one optional HDD in Don’t try to remove the hard disk (HDD) while...

  • Page 51: Right Side View

    Introduction Right Side View Figure 1 - 6 Right Side View MP3 Player (Optional) MP3 Player SD/ MMC Slot MP3 Player Release Switch Right Side - MP3 Player In Vent Kensington Lock MP3 Player Slot (no MP3 Player installed) Right Side - MP3 Player Out MP3 Player Software Installation The optional, portable, MP3 player allows you to play MP3 music...

  • Page 52: Vent

    Introduction Vent This enables airflow to prevent the notebook from overheating. Security Lock To prevent possible theft, a Kensington-type lock can be attached to this slot. Locks can be purchased at any computer store. System Map 1 - 21...

  • Page 53: Rear View

    Introduction Rear View Figure 1 - 7 Rear View DC-In Jack 4 * USB Ports S-Video-In Port 10 11 12 (Optional) S-Video-Out Port External Monitor (CRT) Port Coaxial TV Antenna Input (Optional) Serial Port IEEE 1394 Port Parallel Port IEEE 1394 10.

  • Page 54: Four Usb Ports

    Introduction Four USB Ports These ports are hardware interfaces for low-speed peripherals such as a keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer or telephony devic- es. Devices may be plugged into the computer, and unplugged from the computer, without the need to turn the system off. S-Video-In Port (Optional with TV Tuner installed) If you have the optional TV Tuner installed, you may plug in ex- ternal video sources to this port.

  • Page 55: External Monitor (Crt) Port

    Introduction External Monitor (CRT) Port Connect an external CRT monitor to this port to allow dual video or simultaneous display on the LCD and external CRT monitor (see “Attaching a Monitor (CRT)” on page 3 - 8). Coaxial TV Antenna Input If you have purchased the optional TV Tuner module with your note- book computer, the 75 Ohm Coaxial TV Antenna Input will allow you to connect your cable TV/TV antenna to watch television, and...

  • Page 56: Ieee 1394 Port

    Introduction IEEE 1394 Port This allows high speed connection to various peripheral devices, e.g. external disk drives and digital cameras (see note below). IEEE 1394 The IEEE 1394 port only supports SELF POWERED IEEE 1394 devices. Printer/Parallel Port This port supports ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) and EPP (En- hanced Parallel Port) 1.7/1.9 modes.

  • Page 57: Rj-45 Lan Jack

    Introduction RJ-45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN (Network) functions. Note: Broadband (e.g. ADSL) modems usually connect to the LAN port. RJ-11 Phone Jack This port connects to the built-in modem. You may plug the tele- phone line directly into this RJ-11 telephone connection. Note: Broadband (e.g.

  • Page 58: Bottom View

    Introduction Bottom View Figure 1 - 8 Bottom View Vent/Fan Outlets CPU Cover Battery (the primary HDD is located under the battery) Primary Hard Disk Changeable Drive Bay 3 (for TV Tuner or HDD) Modular Drive - Bay 2 Primary Drive - Bay 1 The CPU is not a user serviceable...

  • Page 59: Vent

    Introduction Vent This enables airflow to prevent the notebook from overheating. Overheating Battery To prevent your com- See “Battery” on page 2 - 3 for instructions on battery use and care. puter from overheating make sure nothing blocks vent/fan Wireless Network Card outlet while the compu- Your notebook computer may have an optional Mini PCI Wireless ter is in use.

  • Page 60: Using The Computer

    Using The Computer Chapter 2: Using The Computer Overview To learn more about using your computer, please read this chapter. This chapter includes: • The Power Sources • Turning on the Computer • LED Indicators • The Hard Disk Drive •...

  • Page 61: The Power Sources

    Using The Computer The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC adapter or a battery Shutdown pack. Please note that you should always shut AC Adapter your computer down Use only the AC adapter that comes with your computer. The wrong by choosing the Shut type of AC 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 Battery Release depending on the applications and the configuration you're using. To Remove screws "1 - 4"...

  • Page 63: Recharging The Battery With The Ac Adapter

    Using The Computer Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC adapter is at- tached and plugged into an electrical outlet. If the computer is pow- ered on, and in use, it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery.

  • Page 64: Turning On The Computer

    Using The Computer Turning on the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your computer. To turn it on sim- ply press the power button on the front panel. Power Button as Standby or Hibernate Button When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a hot-key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds.

  • Page 65: Led Indicators

    Using The Computer LED Indicators There are two sets of LED indicators (LED Power, Battery & E- Mail Status Indicators and LED Status Indicators) on your com- puter that will display helpful information about the current status of the computer. Figure 2 - 3 LED Power, Battery &...

  • Page 66: Led Power, Battery & E-Mail Status Indicators

    Using The Computer LED Power, Battery & E-Mail Status Indicators Icon Color Description Low Battery Warning Green The computer is on When the battery is critically low, immedi- Blinking Green The computer is in suspend mode ately connect the AC adapter to the compu- Green The battery is being charged...

  • Page 67: Led Status Indicators

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

  • Page 68: Check Mail Program

    Using The Computer Check Mail Program After you have installed the driver for the Auto Mail program (see “What to Install” on page 4 - 2) you may then configure it to give notification when new mail is received. You must be online to re- ceive this notification (note that this program only supports the POP3 protocol), and your default mail program does not need to be open.
  • Page 69 Using The Computer Clicking on Check Mail will bring up the following options menu. Note Check with your Inter- net Service Provider, network administrator or Mail Service provid- er for details on what to put on these pages. You may then configure the options for your mail server, user name, Figure 2 - 6 password.
  • Page 70 Using The Computer Figure 2 - 7 Check Mail Enabled You may also enable an audible warning for received mail by click- ing on Set Mail Wave, and browsing to a .WAV sound file to use for mail notification. Click Enable play wave for mail arrival, and SAVE to save the settings.

  • 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 com- Power Safety puter. The primary hard disk is mounted in a removable case and can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" IDE hard disk drives with a Before attempting to height of 9.5 mm.

  • 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. By default it is drive “A:” and can be used as a boot Media Warning device if properly set in the BIOS (refer to “Boot Device (Startup Don’t try to remove a Menu)”...

  • Page 73: The Cd/Dvd Device

    Using The Computer The CD/DVD Device There are two bays for a combination of a CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM, Sound Volume or CD-RW, or Combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM drive depend- Adjustment ing on the model you purchased. You may alternatively have a hard disk or IP sharing module in the modular drive bay (Bay Two).

  • Page 74: Handling Cd's Or Dvd's

    Using The Computer Handling CD’s or DVD’s Proper handling of your CD’s/DVD’s will prevent them from being damaged. Please follow the advice below to make sure that the data Media Warning stored on your CD-ROM / DVD-ROM discs can be accessed. When manually eject- Remember to: ing a CD/DVD disc,...

  • Page 75: 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 be altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another computer. Figure 2 - 11 DVD Regional Codes...

  • Page 76: Changing Dvd Regional Codes

    Using The Computer Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel in WindowsXP/Windows 2000 and double- click System > Hardware (tab), click Device Manager, then click the + next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. Double-click on the DVD- ROM device to bring up the Properties menu, and select the DVD Region (tab) to bring up the control panel as seen in “DVD Regional Codes (Windows XP)”...

  • Page 77: The Pc Card Slot

    Using The Computer The PC Card Slot The computer is equipped with a PCMCIA 3.3V/5V slot for two type II PC cards, or one type III PC card. 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. Hot-Key Buttons Figure 2 - 13 Hot-Keys These keys access the internet, e-mail or a user-defined application with one quick button press.

  • Page 79: Programming The Hot-Keys

    Using The Computer Programming the Hot-Keys Non-Default E-Mail and Browser Hot-Key Function Programs It is possible to config- Activate the default e-mail program ure both the email and browser Hot-Keys to open non-default mail browser pro- Activate the default Internet browser grams.
  • Page 80 Using The Computer 1. Right click the Hot-Key driver icon on the taskbar and the following menu will appear. Application.exe You will need to locate the actual application executable (.exe) file, 2. Select Setup from the menu and scroll to Application 1 and 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. Other Keyboards The Fn key allows you to change operational features instantly. To use the following functions press and hold the Fn key, then press the If your keyboard is appropriate function key (Esc, F6, F10 etc.) located on your key- damaged or you just...

  • Page 82: The Numeric Keypad

    Using The Computer The Numeric Keypad The keyboard has a numerical keypad for easy numeric data input Special Characters (see “Function Keys and Numeric Keypad” on page 2 - 24). Some software appli- To use the keypad simply: cations allow number-keys used with Alt to pro- Activate the Number Lock feature by pressing the NumLk key at...

  • Page 83: Function Keys And Numeric Keypad

    Using The Computer Function Keys and Numeric Keypad Figure 2 - 14 Function Keys & Numeric Keypad 1. Fn Key 2. Audio ON/OFF Toggle 3. Suspend/Resume state Toggle 4. CRT/LCD/LCD and CRT Toggle 5. LCD Brightness Decrease 6. LCD Brightness Increase 7.

  • Page 84: Touchpad And Buttons

    Using The Computer TouchPad and Buttons The pointing device features a sensitive glide pad for precise move- ments. It functions the same way as a two-button mouse (the central Rocker Switch may be configured to function as a “third” button if you prefer).

  • 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 In- stall” on page 4 - 2) you can configure the functions from the TouchPad driver icon on the taskbar. 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 computer. You can use a mouse Mouse Driver either through the PS/2 interface or the USB ports (at the rear of the computer). If you are using an ex- ternal mouse your op- erating system may be able to auto-configure...

  • Page 87: Adding A Printer

    Using The Computer Adding a Printer The most commonly used peripheral is a printer. The following con- ventions will help you to add a printer, however it is always best to refer to the printer manual for specific instructions and configuration options.

  • Page 88: Parallel Printer

    Using The Computer Parallel Printer This is still the most common type of printer. Install Instructions: 1. Set up the printer according to its instructions (unpacking, paper tray, toner/ink cartridge etc.). 2. Attach the parallel cable to the printer. 3. Connect the printer’s parallel cable to the parallel port at the rear of the computer (see “Rear View”...
  • Page 89 Using The Computer 2 - 30...

  • Page 90: 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- • The Audio "DJ" CD player trols until the neces- sary drivers utilities are properly in- stalled (your service...

  • Page 91: Advanced Video Controls

    Advanced Controls Advanced Video Controls This section is about making adjustments for the LCD, switching dis- Protecting the LCD play devices. Do not allow any for- Opening the LCD eign objects (i.e. paper or plastic) to get be- As you open the lid, adjust it so you can look at the screen straight tween the lid/LCD and on, without any glare.

  • Page 92: Video Driver Controls

    Advanced Controls Video Driver Controls The video interface lets you change the screen resolution and color Screen Resolution/ output to whatever is most comfortable/efficient for you. This is a Area Note matter of hardware, video memory and the driver for your operating system.

  • Page 93: Making Adjustments For The Display

    Advanced Controls Making Adjustments for the Display The higher the resolution you set the LCD for, the more information the LCD can display on screen. To change the LCD’s resolution and color depth go to the Display Properties control panel: 1.
  • Page 94 Advanced Controls Figure 3 - 3 Advanced Display Properties When the Display Properties control panel is open, click the Ad- vanced (button) to bring up the options tabs. Clicking through these tabs allows you to make any video adjustments you require. Video Driver Controls 3 - 5...
  • Page 95 Advanced Controls Access the menus from ATI taskbar to get further help on display op- tions, TV options etc. Right-click the ATI icon in the taskbar and point to Help or Troubleshooting (Figure 3 - 4). Figure 3 - 4 ATI Help &...

  • Page 96: Display Devices

    Advanced Controls Display Devices Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external CRT connect- Drivers ed to the external monitor (CRT) port as your display device. You may also connect a TV. The following are the display options: You are unable to use most advanced con- 1.

  • Page 97: Attaching A Monitor (Crt)

    Advanced Controls Attaching a Monitor (CRT) If you prefer to use a monitor (CRT), connect it to the External Mon- itor (CRT) port on the rear panel (see “Rear View” on page 1 - 22). Vertical Refresh Rate The vertical refresh rate of your CRT is impor- tant.

  • Page 98: Display Options

    Advanced Controls Display Options TV Support Display Mode Windows XP Windows 2000 You cannot set your flat panel display and Single TV to the same display mode. Multiple - Clone Mode Multiple - Extended Not Available Desktop Mode Single - Either the LCD, CRT or TV as a display device. Table 3 - 1 Multiple (Clone) - The LCD, CRT or TV outputting the same view (you can apply different display modes with different resolutions and refresh...

  • Page 99: Enabling Other Displays

    Advanced Controls Enabling Other Displays In the Advanced ATI Mobility Radeon Properties (Figure 3 - 3 on page 3-5) click on Display to get the other display options, including those for TV (different OS’s will appear with different options). Click the enable/disable button for the display device you wish to use.

  • Page 100: Clone Mode

    Advanced Controls Clone Mode Clone Mode simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on the other display(s). This mode will drive multiple dis- plays with the same content. Use this feature to display the screen through a projector for a presentation. Each display device can be configured independently as this allows you to set the options for overhead projectors etc., which require specific resolutions and re- fresh rates.

  • Page 101: Extended Desktop Mode

    Advanced Controls Extended Desktop Mode The system supports Extended Desktop (The LCD and a CRT showing different views) in multiple display environments in Win- dowsXP, but this mode is NOT supported in Win2000. An Extended Desktop creates a desktop spanning multiple displays and acts as a large workspace.
  • Page 102 Advanced Controls Figure 3 - 7 Extended Desktop Monitor Arrangement Help Further help is availa- Use the Display Properties control panel to drag the monitors to ble through the menus match the physical arrangement you wish to use. In the example accessed from shown in Figure 3 - 7 the primary monitor "1"...

  • Page 103: Enabling Tv Display

    Advanced Controls Enabling TV Display To display desktop images on a TV display, connect the TV to your TV Format LCD PC by using an S-Video cable from the TV to the connector at the rear of the computer (see “Rear View” on page 1 - 22). You will If you need to change need to enable the TV display from the control panel in (see “Figure format...

  • Page 104: Power Management Features

    Advanced Controls Power Management Features To conserve power, especially when using the battery, your note- OS Note book computer has two types of power management available, ACPI and APM. Power management conserves power by controlling indi- Power management vidual components of the computer (the monitor and hard disk drive) functions will vary...

  • Page 105: Enabling Power Options

    Advanced Controls Enabling Power Options Power Options are enabled through the Control Panel in your Win- BIOS Settings dows system (Power Options). With other operating systems you may have power management available, so check your documenta- You may use the Pow- er Savings settings to tion.

  • Page 106: Conserving Power Through Individual Components

    Advanced Controls Conserving Power Through Individual Components Resuming Operation Monitor Standby system To conserve power, you can set the monitor to turn off after a speci- resume from Monitor fied time. or Hard Disk Standby by pressing a key on Hard Disk Standby the keyboard.

  • Page 107: Conserving Power Throughout The System

    Advanced Controls Conserving Power Throughout the 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 (Hibernate mode will need to be enabled by clicking the option in the Hibernate tab in the Power Options con- trol panel - Figure 3 - 11 on page 3-20).

  • Page 108: 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 applica- tions are retained in memory.

  • Page 109: Hibernate

    Advanced Controls Hibernate Hibernate uses no power and saves all of your information on a part of the HDD before it turns the system off. Although it saves the most power it takes the longest time to return to full operation. You can set your notebook to automatically enter Hibernate mode when the bat- tery power is almost depleted.

  • Page 110: Configuring The Power Button

    Advanced Controls Configuring the Power Button The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Stand- by or Hibernate modes (Figure 3 - 12). If you are running on battery Suspend/Resume power, in Standby mode the LED will flash green, in Hiber- Button nate mode the LED will be off.

  • Page 111: Battery Information

    Advanced Controls Battery Information Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your CAUTION battery. Danger of explosion if New Battery battery is incorrectly replaced. Always charge a new battery before using it. Replace only with the Battery Life same equivalent...

  • Page 112: 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 indicates the battery is critically low, just let the com- puter use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own (it is best to disable the Power Options functions in the Control Panel).

  • Page 113: Conserving Battery Power

    Advanced Controls Conserving Battery Power Display Brightness The LCD display consumes a lot of power, so lowering the bright- ness level 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 114: 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 remove, swap or replace the battery.

  • Page 115: Audio "Dj" Cd Player

    Advanced Controls Audio “DJ” CD Player The built-in standalone audio CD player gives you direct hardware Turning the control for audio CD’s when the computer is shut down, but has a Computer On working power source. Note: If you are play- ing a CD in the audio 1.
  • Page 116 Advanced Controls 9. You can control the CD tracking and audio volume from the control panel. 10. The player can be turned off by toggling the ON/OFF switch Sound Volume again. Adjustment How high the sound volume can be set de- pends on the setting of volume control...

  • Page 117: Audio "Dj" Cd Player Controls (Power On)

    Advanced Controls Audio “DJ” CD Player Controls (Power On) When the computer is powered-on the Audio “DJ” Player controls will allow you to control over various media players in Windows . The actual functions available will depend on the application used. Table 3 - 2 Function Key Win 2000 Built-In CD Player...
  • Page 118 Advanced Controls Table 3 - 3 Function Key WinXP Built-In Media Player Audio “DJ” Function Keys Windows System Volume Up (WinXP) Windows System Volume Down Play/Pause Stop Next Track Previous Track Audio “DJ” CD Player 3 - 29...
  • Page 119 Advanced Controls Table 3 - 4 Function Key InterVideo WinDVD Audio “DJ” Function Keys Windows System Volume Up (InterVideo Windows System Volume Down WinDVD) Play/Pause Stop Next Track Previous Track 3 - 30 Audio “DJ” CD Player...
  • Page 120 Advanced Controls Function Key Power DVD Player Windows System Volume Up Table 3 - 5 Audio “DJ” Windows System Volume Down Function Keys (Power DVD) Play/Pause Stop Next Track Previous Track Audio “DJ” CD Player 3 - 31...

  • Page 121: Configuring The Infrared Settings For Fir

    Advanced Controls Configuring the Infrared Settings for Infrared To configure your computer for Fast Infrared (FIR) communication Communication follow these steps: The Infrared transceiv- er operates on a “Line 1. Click Start, point to Settings and click Control Panel. of Sight”. 2.

  • Page 122: Drivers & Utilities

    Drivers & Utilities Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities Overview • Windows 2000 Professional • Windows XP This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or im- provement of some of the notebook PC’s sub- systems. The system takes advantage of some newer hardware components for which the lat- est versions of most available operating sys- tems haven’t built in drivers and utilities.

  • Page 123: What To Install

    Drivers & Utilities What to Install The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Man- ual CD-ROM contains the drivers and utilities Navigate (Browse..) to D: necessary for the proper operation of the note- You will notice that many of the instructions for book PC.

  • Page 124: Authorized Driver Message

    Drivers & Utilities Authorized Driver Message Version Conflict Message If you receive a message telling you that the During driver installation if you encounter any driver you are installing is not authorized “file version conflict” message, please click ( Digital Signature Not Found) , just click Yes to choose to keep the existing (newer) Yes or Continue Anyway to ignore the mes- version.
  • Page 125 Drivers & Utilities Table 4 - 1 - Windows 2000 Driver Installation Feature Win 2000 Chipset page 4-6 Audio page 4-6 Modem page 4-7 page 4-8 Video page 4-8 TouchPad page 4-8 PCMCIA page 4-9 Memory Stick page 4-10 Hot-Key page 4-11 Wireless LAN page 4-11...
  • Page 126 Drivers & Utilities Table 4 - 2 - Windows XP Driver Installation Feature Win XP Chipset page 4-13 Audio page 4-13 Modem page 4-14 page 4-15 Video page 4-15 TouchPad page 4-15 Memory Stick page 4-16 Hot-Key page 4-17 Wireless LAN page 4-17 IP Sharing Module page 4-17...

  • Page 127: Windows 2000 Professional

    Drivers & Utilities Windows 2000 Professional This section covers driver and utility installa- Audio (Win2000) tion instructions for Windows 2000 Profes- 1. Click Start (menu) > Run... sional. 2. Navigate ( Browse.. ) to D:\Driv- ers\Audio\Setup.exe and click OK . 3.

  • Page 128: Modem (Win2000)

    Drivers & Utilities Modem (Win2000) 9. Close the Smart Link 56K Voice Modem Properties and System Proper- 1. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and ties (dialog box) . The modem is ready click Control Panel . Double-click Sys- for dial-up configuration. tem (icon) and then click Hardware (tab) >...

  • Page 129: Lan (Win2000)

    Drivers & Utilities LAN (Win2000) TouchPad (Win2000) 1. Click Start (menu) > Run... 1. Click Start (menu) > Run... 2. Navigate ( Browse.. ) to D:\Driv- 2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Driv- ers\LAN\Setup.exe and click OK . ers\TOUCHPAD\W2K_XP\Setup.exe 3. To continue click Next . and click OK .

  • Page 130: Pc Card/Pcmcia (Win2000)

    Drivers & Utilities PC Card/PCMCIA (Win2000) 10. Click Finish and close the open win- dows. 1. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and 11. Repeat the procedure for the other item. click Control Panel . Double-click Sys- tem (icon) and then click Device Man- ager (tab).

  • Page 131: Memory Stick (Win2000)

    Drivers & Utilities Memory Stick (Win2000) the My Computer (icon) on your desk- top. 1. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control Panel . Double-click Sys- tem (icon) and then click Hardware (tab) > Device Manager (button). 2. Click “ + ” next to Other devices (if its sub items are not shown).

  • Page 132: Hot-Key (Win2000)

    Drivers & Utilities Hot-Key (Win2000) IP Sharing Module (Win2000) 1. Click Start (menu) > Run... 1. Click Start (menu) > Run... 2. Navigate ( Browse.. ) to D:\Drivers\AP- 2. Navigate ( Browse.. ) to D:\Drivers\IP- KEY\CNK001.EXE and click OK . Share\AUTORUN.EXE and click OK .

  • Page 133: Check Mail (Win2000)

    Drivers & Utilities Check Mail (Win2000) 1. Click Start (menu) > Run... 2. Navigate ( Browse.. ) to D:\DRIVERS\E- mail LED\SETUP.EXE and click OK . 3. To continue click OK , then click the but- ton . 4. Click Continue > OK . 5.

  • Page 134: Windows Xp

    Drivers & Utilities Windows XP 5. Go to the Sounds & Audio Devices con- trol panel ( Start Menu and point to Set- tings and click Control Panel then This section covers driver and utility installa- double-click the Sounds & Audio tion instructions for Windows XP .

  • Page 135: Modem (Win Xp)

    Drivers & Utilities Modem (Win XP) cific location (Advanced)” then click Next . 1. If you can see the My Computer icon on 7. Select “Search for the best driver in your desktop (if you cannot see the My these locations.” and select ONLY Computer icon go to step 2 ) click on it “Include this location in the search:”...

  • Page 136: Lan (Win Xp)

    Drivers & Utilities LAN (Win XP) TouchPad (WinXP) Under Windows XP you have the option to use 1. Click Start (menu) > Run... the built-in network driver, or install the driver 2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\TOUCHPAD\W2K_XP\Set as per the following procedure. up.exe and click OK .

  • Page 137: Memory Stick (Winxp)

    Drivers & Utilities Memory Stick (WinXP) 7. Select “ Search for the best driver in these locations.” and select ONLY 1. If you can see the My Computer icon on “ Include this location in the search: ”. your desktop (if you cannot see the My 8.

  • Page 138: Hot-Key (Winxp)

    Drivers & Utilities Hot-Key (WinXP) IP Sharing Module (WinXP) 1. Click Start (menu) > Run... 1. Click Start (menu) > Run... 2. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\AP- 2. Navigate ( Browse.. ) to D:\Drivers\IP- KEY\CNK001.EXE and click OK . Share\AUTORUN.EXE and click OK . 3.

  • Page 139: Check Mail (Winxp)

    Drivers & Utilities Check Mail (WinXP) 1. Click Start (menu) > Run... 2. Navigate ( Browse.. ) to D:\Drivers\E- mail LED\SETUP.EXE and click OK . 3. To continue click OK , then click the install button . 4. Click Continue > OK . 5.

  • Page 140: Bios Utilities

    BIOS Utilities Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities Overview This chapter is about the notebook’s built-in software: Your computer comes with built-in BIOS ( Basic Input Output Sys- tem ) which is an essential set of software routines stored on a chip n tour computer.
  • Page 141 BIOS Utilities If your computer has never been set up, or you are making important changes to the system, then you should review this chapter first and note the original settings found in the SCU . Even if you are a begin- ner, keep a record of the settings you find and any changes you make.

  • Page 142: 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. As the POST proceeds, the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong.

  • Page 143: Post Screen

    BIOS Utilities POST Screen Startup Screen: The POST (Figure 5 - 1) SystemSoft MobilePRO BIOS Version 1.01 Copyright 1983 - 1996 SystemSoft Corp. All Rights Reserved If you choose the Fast Boot option in the H8 VERSION 01.15.10 SCU utility, you will 1500MHz Pentium 4 with MMX CPU only see an abbreviat- CPU Microcode Update Rev 003h Complete...

  • Page 144: 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 authorized service center as soon as possible.

  • Page 145: The System Configuration Utility

    BIOS Utilities The System Configuration Utility The SCU program tells the system how to configure itself and man- BIOS Settings V’s OS age basic features and subsystems (e.g. port configuration and power Settings management). The settings are stored in a nonvolatile battery and written to the CMOS RAM.

  • Page 146: Scu Menu

    BIOS Utilities SCU Menu The initial menu screen will appear as below: SCU Screens SystemSoft SCU For Intel 845MP chipset Apr 10, 2002 9:40:02 am Startup Disks Components Power Exit The screens which ap- pear on the following System Devices pages are intended as Floppy Drive A = 1.44MB...

  • Page 147: Working With The Menu Bar

    BIOS Utilities Working with the Menu Bar You can use the mouse to navigate around the various menus and submenus of the SCU , or alternatively, you can use the following key combinations: Table 5 - 1 SCU Menu Navigation Keys Keys Action Activates the menu bar...

  • Page 148: Working With The Pull-Down Menu

    BIOS Utilities Working with the Pull-Down Menu Once your desired menu bar item is highlighted, press Enter or left- click with the mouse to see the pull-down menu items. The follow- ing keys allow you to move about the pull-down menu: Table 5 - 2 Pull-Down Menu Keys...

  • Page 149: Working With Sub-Menus

    BIOS Utilities Working with Sub-Menus Some pull-down menu options have an arrow to the right of the entry which indicates a sub-menu is available. Choose these sub-menus by pressing Enter and the screen will be displayed. Navigate through Table 5 - 3 these screens by using the keys in the table below.
  • Page 150 BIOS Utilities The following pages will show some of the menu screens available and will outline some of the main functions which may be set in the SCU . However please remember that most of your settings will be overridden by those of your operating system ( see “ BIOS Settings V’s OS Settings”...

  • Page 151: Startup Menu

    BIOS Utilities Startup Menu SystemSoft SCU For Intel 845MP chipset Apr, 10 2002 9:40:02 am Startup Disks Components Power Exit Figure 5 - 3 Date and Time Devices System Startup Menu √ Fast Boot Floppy Drive A = 1.44MB √ Boot Device Hard Drive C = 20005MB √...

  • Page 152: Fast Boot (Startup Menu)

    BIOS Utilities Fast Boot (Startup Menu) Enable this option to eliminate the memory test and other delays at power-up. Boot Device (Startup Menu) Specify which device your computer should look on for an operating system by priority. The most common setting is to look for the dis- kette “...

  • Page 153: Enable Pnp Os Support (Startup Menu)

    BIOS Utilities Enable PNP OS Support (Startup Menu) If you run a Windows OS other than Windows NT 4.0 (e.g. Windows 2000 or XP ) this should be enabled. The setting will be “ Enabled ” Password Warning by default. If you choose set a boot password, NEV- Boot and SCU Passwords (Startup Menu)

  • Page 154: Disks Menu

    BIOS Utilities Disks Menu Here you may enable or disable the different settings and functions for your floppy disk drive, hard disk drive, and CD-ROM/DVD ROM. Figure 5 - 4 The Disks Menu (IDE Settings) SystemSoft SCU For Intel 845MP chipset Apr 10, 2002 9:40:02 am Startup Disks...

  • Page 155: Components Menu

    BIOS Utilities Components Menu Here you may setup your COM ports, enable/disable support for a PS/2 Mouse, startup the computer with Number Lock enabled. Figure 5 - 5 SystemSoft SCU For Intel 845MG chipset Apr 10, 2002 9:40:02 am Components COM Ports Startup Disks Components Power Exit Menu...

  • Page 156: Power Menu

    BIOS Utilities Power Menu Here you may set the various power options for your computer in- cluding suspend mode, wake up from modem ring (to answer incom- ing calls) etc. Most of these settings are overridden by those in the Figure 5 - 6 OS, and therefore are best set there.

  • Page 157: Exit Menu

    BIOS Utilities Exit Menu From here you may exit the SCU , and you have the option to save the changes you made, or not to do so. You may also choose to re- store the original default settings, or to the last set of custom settings Figure 5 - 7 (these are useful options in case of errors made due to incorrect set- Exit Menu...

  • Page 158: Options

    Options Chapter 6: Options Overview This chapter contains the information on the various optional items which may come with your computer, depending on the configura- tion purchased. If you are unsure please contact your service repra- sentative. The chapter includes information on the following: Warranty Warning •...

  • Page 159: The Mp3 Player

    Options The MP3 Player Figure 6 - 1 Right Side - MP3 The optional MP3 Mobile SD/MMC music player allows you to play Player In & Out and store MP3 music files, and store other data file types. The MP3 player (powered by two AAA batteries ) has a built-in port for SD MP3 Player Slot ( Secure Digital )/ MultiMedia Card (MMC) flash memory cards, a...

  • Page 160: Inserting The Mp3 Player

    Options Inserting the MP3 Player Push the MP3 player into the slot on the right side of the computer. The player should be inserted with the control panels facing upwards as indicated in Figure 6 - 2 . Windows will recognize the drive as a removable disk and assign it a letter according to the number of other drives you have in your computer.

  • Page 161: Secure Digital Cards/Multimedia Cards

    Options Secure Digital Cards/MultiMedia Cards SD cards and MMC’s are small, convenient, and durable stamp- sized flash memory cards. SD cards and MMC’s are designed to in- Other USB terface with an array of digital devices including PDA’s, cellular Supported Devices phones, digital video recorders and digital cameras.

  • Page 162: Mp3 Player Controls

    Options MP3 Player Controls When you have downloaded and copied your MP3 files to the SD card/MMC you may eject the player and use it as a standalone player running on battery power (the player does not need to be powered on when inserted into the slot in the notebook).
  • Page 163 Options Icon Description Headphone-Out Jack Mini USB Port Secure Digital/MMC Slot Power On/Off Table 6 - 1 Audio Volume Up/Down MP3 Player Controls Play/Pause Stop Previous Track Next Track Equalizer Toggle 6 - 6 The MP3 Player...

  • Page 164: Tv Tuner

    Options TV Tuner The optional TV Tuner allows you to watch TV, play music CD’s, TV Tuner Remote video conference and capture still images and video on your PC. The remote control unit The TV tuner comes with a remote control unit and accompanying provided with the op- quick start and software guide.

  • Page 165: Installing The Tv Tuner

    Options Installing the TV Tuner The TV Tuner is installed in the bay indicated below. Line-In Function with 1. Turn the computer OFF. TV Tuner 2. Place the computer on a clean, stable surface and turn it over. 3. Remove screws "1 - 3" (Figure 6 - 6). With the TV Tuner in- stalled, the line-in jack will only be functional...
  • Page 166 Options 5. Carefully insert the TV tuner module into the computer, aligning the rear of the TV tuner with the hole at point "1" (see sidebar). 6. The TV Tuner module should align with the connecting pins at Cover point "2" (push firmly down to make sure the module is secure). 7.

  • Page 167: Ip Sharing Module

    Options IP Sharing Module The optional IP sharing module allows you to share your xDSL or Installing the IP cable modem internet connection with up to 4 other computers. You Sharing Module can also share files and printer connections with other machines con- nected to the ports.

  • Page 168: Cable Connections

    Options Cable Connections Your existing cable modem or xDSL connection will connect to the RJ45 LAN jack at rear of your computer. Any other devices will con- nect to one of the four ports on the IP sharing module. When a device is connected the LED indicators will flash.

  • Page 169: Computer Setup

    Options Computer Setup In the following quick setup guide, instructions are grouped by oper- ating system. For full setup and configuration instructions refer to the he accompanying manual and quick start guides on the Device Driv- ers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM . The following operating systems are covered.

  • Page 170: Windows 2000 Setup

    Options Windows 2000 Setup 1. Go to My Computer > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connections . 2. Double-click Local Area Connection . Figure 6 - 9 Win 2000 Setup IP Sharing Module 6 - 13...

  • Page 171: Windows Xp Setup

    Options Windows XP Setup 1. Go to My Computer > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections . 2. Double-Click Local Area Connection . Figure 6 - 10 Win XP Setup 6 - 14 IP Sharing Module...

  • Page 172: Checking The Internet Connection

    Options Checking the Internet Connection Note : To configure this device, you must have Internet Explorer 4.01 or above installed. To see if the IP Sharing device is visible on the local network, go to Start > Run “PING 192.168.1.254” To check if this IP Sharing device is connected to the Internet, run “...
  • Page 173 Options 6 - 16...

  • Page 174: Upgrading The Computer

    Upgrading The Computer Chapter 7: 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.

  • Page 175: When Not To Upgrade

    Upgrading The Computer When Not to Upgrade These procedures involve opening the system’s case, adding and sometimes replacing parts. Power Safety Warning You should not perform any of these upgrades if: Before you undertake any upgrade proce- • your system is still under warranty or a service contract dures, make sure that •...

  • Page 176: Upgrading The Primary Drive Bay (Bay One) Cd Device

    Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Primary Drive Bay (Bay One) CD Device The interchangeable CD device installed in the primary drive bay (Bay One) on the right/front (as you look at the left side of the com- puter) will depend on what configuration you purchased. If you wish to change or upgrade this device follow this procedure.
  • Page 177 Upgrading The Computer 5. Remove screw "1". 6. Remove screws "2 - 5". 7. Apply gentle pressure at point "6" to push the battery up and out of the computer. Figure 7 - 2 Battery Removal and CD Device Screw Location 7 - 4 Upgrading the Primary Drive Bay (Bay One) CD Device...
  • Page 178 Upgrading The Computer 8. Gently push the device out of the bay (you may need to use a screwdriver to do this). 9. Slide the new device into the bay, then secure it with screw "1" (Figure 7 - 2). 10.

  • Page 179: Upgrading The Modular Drive Bay (Bay Two) Device

    Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Modular Drive Bay (Bay Two) Device What is installed in the modular bay (Bay Two) on the left/rear (as you look at the left side of the computer) will depend on what con- figuration you purchased. If you wish to change or upgrade this de- vice follow the same procedure as “Upgrading the Primary Drive Bay (Bay One) CD Device”...

  • Page 180: Upgrading The Primary Hard Disk

    Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Primary Hard Disk The hard disk drive is used to store your data internally in the com- puter. The primary hard disk is mounted in a removable case under battery bay, and can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5” IDE hard disk drives with a height of 9.5 mm.

  • Page 181: Removing The Battery

    Upgrading The Computer Removing the Battery 1. Shut the computer down and turn it over. 2. Remove screws "1- 4". 3. Apply gentle pressure at point "5" to push the battery up and out of the computer. Figure 7 - 5 Removing the Battery 7 - 8 Upgrading the Primary Hard Disk...

  • Page 182: Removing The Hard Disk Assembly

    Upgrading The Computer Removing the Hard Disk Assembly 1. Remove screws "1 - 2" from the HDD assembly. 2. Release the HDD connector cable "3". HDD Cables 3. Remove the HDD assembly from the bay. The illustrated HDD cable may differ from the one in your model depending on the con- figuration purchased.
  • Page 183 Upgrading The Computer 4. Remove screws "1- 4", and the HDD connector cable "5". 5. Take the HDD out of the case, and pay careful attention to the orientation of the disk in the case. HDD Orientation 6. Insert the new HDD into the case and replace screws "1- 4", then reconnect the HDD connector cable Note the orientation of 7.

  • Page 184: Upgrading The Hard Disk In Bay Two

    Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Hard Disk in Bay Two If you wish to upgrade or replace the hard disk installed in the mod- ular bay (Bay Two) on the left/rear (as you look at the left side of the computer) follow the same procedure as “Upgrading the Pri- mary Drive Bay (Bay One) CD Device”...
  • Page 185 Upgrading The Computer Once you have removed the existing assembly you may then install the new hard disk in its place. 1. Remove screws "1 - 4", and disconnect cable "5". 2. Take the HDD assembly "6" out of the case. 3.

  • Page 186: Upgrading The Hard Disk In Bay Three

    Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Hard Disk in Bay Three The changeable drive bay under the computer can be used to house either the optional TV tuner, or an optional hard disk drive. To upgrade the hard disk in the changeable drive bay please perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 187 Upgrading The Computer 4. Lift the cover off the changeable drive bay and set it aside. 5. Remove screws "1 - 4". 6. Lift the HDD assembly out of the bay. Figure 7 - 11 HDD Assembly Removal 7 - 14 Upgrading the Hard Disk in Bay Three...
  • Page 188 Upgrading The Computer 7. Remove screws "1 - 4" and the connector "5" to release the HDD from the case. 8. Insert the new hard disk and reverse the procedures to install it. Figure 7 - 12 HDD Case Screws & Connector Cable Upgrading the Hard Disk in Bay Three 7 - 15...

  • Page 189: Some Things To Watch Out For

    Upgrading The Computer Some Things to Watch Out For Software HDD System Warning Allow the system to auto-detect the new HDD, or if necessary, run the SCU Utility in the BIOS to customize the system ( “Disks Menu” New HDD’s are blank. on page 5 - 15 ).

  • Page 190: Upgrading The System Memory

    Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the System Memory The computer has two memory sockets for 200-pin PC-266MHz or PC-200MHz DDR Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM). The main memory can be expanded up to 1024MB, and accepts 128/256/512MB modules. The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer.

  • Page 191: Removing The Keyboard

    Upgrading The Computer Removing the Keyboard 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Press the two keyboard latches at the top of the keyboard to elevate the keyboard from its normal position as in Figure 7 - 14 (you may need to use a small screwdriver to do this). Figure 7 - 14 Removing the Keyboard...
  • Page 192 Upgrading The Computer 4. Carefully loosen the locking collar on the keyboard cable by using a small flat-head screwdriver to gently pry the locking col- lar away from its base (when replacing the connection, make sure the connector is oriented in the same way). 5.
  • Page 193 Upgrading The Computer 7. Locate the Memory sockets "1" and "2". Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the module’s connecting edge Even the clean- est hands have oils which can attract parti- cles, and degrade the module’s perform- ance.
  • Page 194 Upgrading The Computer 11. Insert a new module holding it at about a 30° angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot. Figure 7 - 17 Memory Insertion 12. 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.
  • Page 195 Upgrading The Computer 15. Reconnect the keyboard ribbon cable and carefully tighten the locking collar, insuring that the cable will not come free. 16. Replace the keyboard by insuring the five tabs at the base of the keyboard fit into place (you will find these under the Fn, Spacebar (2), arrow and Enter keys - see Figure 7 - 18).

  • Page 196: Upgrading The Processor

    Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Processor If you want to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing pro- cessor with a faster/new one you will need to contact your customer service representative. We recommend that you do not do this your- self, since if it is done incorrectly you may damage the processor or mainboard.
  • Page 197 Upgrading The Computer 7 - 24...

  • Page 198: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Overview Should you have any problems with your computer, before consult- ing the service center, you may want to try to solve the problem your- self. This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions. This can’t anticipate every problem, but you should check here before you panic.

  • Page 199: Basic Hints And Tips

    Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the so- lution 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 actually working.
  • Page 200 Troubleshooting •Display Choice: Press Fn + F6 to make sure the system is not set to “external only” display ( see Chapter 3:“Attaching a Monitor (CRT)” on page 3-8 ). •Boot Drive: Make sure there are no floppy disks in the drive when you start up your machine (this is a com- mon cause of the message “...

  • Page 201: Backup And General Maintenance

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

  • Page 202: 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. Anti-Virus programs are commercially available and the definitions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet.

  • Page 203: Upgrading And Adding New Hardware/Software

    Troubleshooting Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/ Software Warranty The CPU is not a user • Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless serviceable part. you are very sure of what you are doing, otherwise you will risk Opening this compart- severely damaging your system.
  • Page 204 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 205: 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 indicator: up, then the battery may be missing or incor- rectly 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 206 Troubleshooting The suspend key combination Fn + Esc , or other possible cause: configured key combination, has been toggled. indicator: The various LED’s light up, but no picture Battery Charging appears. solution: Press Fn + Esc or other configured key combina- Make sure the battery is totally used up be- tion.
  • Page 207 Troubleshooting You are losing battery power too quickly. possible cause: The battery does not fully charge because of pro- longed inactivity. The battery life per charge is too short. indicator: solution: ( see Chapter 3:“Battery Information” on page 3-22 ) possible cause: The battery is too hot.
  • Page 208 Troubleshooting The notebook feels too hot. possible cause: The system is using too much power or is not properly ventilated. Overheating The computer feels uncomfortably warm. indicator: solution: Reduce the computer’s power consumption. To prevent your com- Make sure the notebook is properly ventilated puter from overheating make sure...
  • Page 209 Troubleshooting The battery pack will not charge and the charge indicator light is off. possible cause: The battery is already fully charged and the indi- cator light is broken. possible cause: The battery pack is exposed to an excessively hot or cold environment.
  • Page 210 Troubleshooting A beep isn’t heard when the low-battery indicator turns on, or the gauge indicates power is less than 10%. solution: The battery power is nearly used up and the vol- ume control may be turned down. Adjust the vol- ume control and connect the computer with the AC adapter.
  • Page 211 Troubleshooting A peripheral device or PC card is consuming a possible cause: lot of power. solution: Turn off the unused device to save power. possible cause: Previously the battery was given only a partial charge. solution: Always fully charge the battery after it has been totally used up.

  • Page 212: 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. Toggle the suspend key combination Fn + Esc solution: ( see Chapter 2:“Function Keys” on page 2- 22 ).
  • Page 213 Troubleshooting The computer is set for a different display. possible cause: solution: Toggle the screen display key combination, Fn + F6 ( see Chapter 3:“Attaching a Monitor (CRT)” on page 3-8 ). If an external monitor is connected, turn it on. possible cause: The screen saver is activated.
  • Page 214 Troubleshooting The screen images aren’t clear. possible cause: The screen controls need to be adjusted. solution: Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn + F9 and F10 ( see Chapter 3:“Opening the LCD” on page 3-2 ). possible cause: The viewing angle of the LCD is bad. indicator: The screen appears shiny or too dim.
  • Page 215 Troubleshooting The screen is suffering from burn-in . possible cause: indicator: The screen has ghost images, even when it’s off. solution: This problem is usually associated with external CRT monitors. Use power saving options ( see Chapter 3:“Monitor Standby” on page 3-17 ) to turn off the LCD.

  • Page 216: Hard Disk Drive (Hdd)

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

  • Page 217: 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. solution: Format the disk (you may do this by right-click- Don’t try to remove a ing the disk icon in My Computer in Windows floppy disk while the and choosing Format from the menu).

  • Page 218: Audio

    Troubleshooting “Invalid system disk - Replace the disk, and then The message press any key” appears. possible cause: The computer is trying to boot from an incorrect Sound Volume floppy disk. Adjustment solution: Remove the floppy and insert a correct one, or How high the sound boot from your hard disk or CD.
  • Page 219 Troubleshooting The sound cannot be heard or the volume is very low. possible cause: The volume might be set too low. solution: 1. Check the volume control in the Sound Con- trol Panel in the Windows Toolbar. 2. The headphone is plugged into the wrong jack. It should be plugged into the Line-In Jack ( “Line-In Jack”...

  • Page 220: Cd Device

    Troubleshooting CD Device The compact disc cannot be read. possible cause: The compact disc is dirty. Media Warning solution: Clean it with a CD-ROM cleaner kit. When manually eject- ing a CD/DVD disc, The compact disc tray will not open when there is a disc in the DO NOT use a sharp- ened pencil or similar tray.
  • Page 221 Troubleshooting A music compact disc can be read while a data disc can not. possible cause: There may be a problem with the disc hardware or software. Refer to your operating system manual for more solution: information on the software and make sure you have the correct software installed for running video compact discs/DVD’s.
  • Page 222 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 com- patible with other devices. solution: 1. Make sure you have the CD-ROM drive prop- erly installed and configured.

  • Page 223: 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.

  • Page 224: Keyboard And Mouse

    Troubleshooting Keyboard and Mouse Unwelcome numbers appear when typing. Other Keyboards possible cause: Number Lock is turned ON . If your keyboard is indicator: The LED is lit. damaged or you just solution: Press and release the NumLk key. want make change, you can use I have installed a new external keyboard or mouse but cannot...

  • Page 225: 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 cor- rectly connected to the computer. solution: Check all connections and cables and the try to reinstall the driver.
  • Page 226 Troubleshooting There is no paper in the printer, or the paper is possible cause: incorrect for the settings designated in your soft- ware. Put more paper in the printer (also fan the paper solution: to make sure it doesn’t stick together and cause a paper jam) and check the paper size matches your software’s “print”...
  • Page 227 Troubleshooting The operation mode for the parallel por t set in possible cause: the BIOS doesn’t correspond with the mode your printer can work with. Please check your printer manual to find out solution: which mode your printer uses. Check that the settings in the BIOS ( see “Components Menu”...

  • Page 228: Operation

    Troubleshooting Operation The system won’t start up when the power button is pressed. possible cause: The Audio “DJ” CD Player is ON . solution: Toggle the ON/OFF switch off the CD Player. The system freezes. possible cause: The system’s power saving features have timed- out.
  • Page 229 Troubleshooting The system “crashes” when installing OS or drivers. possible cause: The MP3 player is installed. solution: Make sure the MP3 player is not in the slot when installing operating systems, and any of the driv- ers listed in “What to Install” on page 4 - 2 . The system never goes into hibernate mode.
  • Page 230 Troubleshooting The Infrared device doesn’t work. possible cause: Drivers supplied with your device are not loaded. solution: Please read the documentation which comes with any new external device, and make sure you install the driver (if one is required) for it as this will allow you to access any extra functions which come with your device.
  • Page 231 Troubleshooting The control IR settings are not configured cor- possible cause: rectly. solution: See “Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR” on page 3 - 32. 8 - 34 Operation...

  • Page 232: Glossary

    Glossary AC ( A lternating C urrent) - The power from a standard household electrical outlet. adapter - A device that allows compatibility between different equipment. An AC adapter converts AC current to DC current which is needed to operate a computer. AGP ( A ccelerated G raphics P ort) - A high-speed graphics port that provides a direct connection between the display adapter and mem- application - A program such as a word processor, database or im-...
  • Page 233 boot - The loading of the operating system and other basic software which occurs when you start-up the computer. bus - A collection of wires through which data is transmitted from one part of a computer to another. byte ( b inar y te rm) - A unit of storage capable of holding a single character.
  • Page 234 DC ( D irect C urrent) - Power which a computer requires for opera- tion. DIP switch - A series of tiny switches built into circuit boards which enable you to configure a circuit board for a particular type of com- puter or application.
  • Page 235 flash ROM BIOS - see flash BIOS. function key - The keys F1, F2, … which have specific functions as- signed to them. By pressing one of the function keys you can execute certain commands depending on the computer and operating system you are using.
  • Page 236 change data or use a printer without a cable connection. jack - A connector used primarily to connect external devices to your computer such as a microphone, video source, phone line, etc. jumper - A metal bridge that closes an electrical circuit. They are sometimes used to configure expansion boards.
  • Page 237 puter are LEDs. load - To copy a program from some source, such as a disk or tape, into memory for execution. Lithium-Ion battery - A type of battery which is ideal for notebook computers because of its light weight and high energy density. Also, lithium-ion batteries do not use poisonous metals, such as lead, mer- cury or cadmium.
  • Page 238 when receiving a signal from the telephone line. module - Referring to hardware, a module is a self-contained com- ponent. mouse - The most popular pointing device. It was called a mouse be- cause it more or less resembled one, with the cord being the mouse’s tail.
  • Page 239 PCMCIA Card - A credit-card sized, removable module for porta- ble computers standardized by PCMCIA. Also known as PC Cards, they are 16-bit devices that are used to attach modems, network adapters, sound cards, radio transceivers, solid-state disks and hard disks to a portable computer.
  • Page 240 RAM ( R andom A ccess M emory) - The memory available to pro- grams, different programs will need more or less RAM depending on what they are doing. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computers. reboot - To restart a computer.
  • Page 241 break down. SDRAM ( S ynchronous DRAM ) - A type of DRAM that can run at much higher clock speeds than conventional memory. serial port - A socket on a computer used to connect a modem, mouse, scanner or other serial device to the computer. setup - (1) A utility program which modifies the BIOS.
  • Page 242 TFT ( T hin F ilm T ransistor) - The term typically refers to active ma- trix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle compared to pas- sive matrix. USB ( U niversal S erial B us) - Hardware interface for low-speed pe- ripherals such as the keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and telephony devices.
  • Page 243 Zoomed Video (ZV) Port - An extension to the PC Card (PCMCIA) standard that provides a high transfer rate for video applications on portable computers. The ZV Port is built into the notebook computer and activated by plugging in an MPEG PC Card that is ZV Port-com- pliant.

  • Page 244: Appendix A. Specifications

    Appendix A Appendix A. Specifications Processor • Intel Pentium 4 Processor - (478-pin) FC-PGA2 package 1.5/ 1.6 / 1.7/ 1.8/ 1.9/ 2.0/ 2.1/ 2.2/ 2.3/ 2.4 GHz Core Logic • Intel® 845 + ICH3 Structure • Fully PC99 Compliant • ACPI 1.0B Compliant •...

  • Page 245: Memory

    Appendix A Memory • 64 bit data bus system memory • Two 200-pin DDR SODIMM sockets, supporting DDR SDRAM SODIMM (2.5V) - DDR200 or DDR266 compliant • Expandable memory up to 1GB (128/256/512MB SODIMM Modules) BIOS • One 256KB Flash ROM •...

  • Page 246: Storage

    Appendix A Storage • One fixed FDD • One changeable 2.5" 9.5mm primary HDD • Changeable primary drive (Bay One) for one of the following: DVD-ROM (12.7mmH) 24 * CD-ROM 24 * CD-RW Combo Drive (DVD-ROM + CD-RW) • Built-in modular drive (Bay Two) for one of the following: DVD-ROM (12.7mmH) 24 * CD-ROM 24 * CD-RW...

  • Page 247: Audio

    Appendix A Audio • AC'97 2.2 compliant interface • Compatible with Sound-Blaster PRO™ 16 • S/PDIF Digital output (5.1 CH) for DVD content and Stereo Audio • Built-in microphone • Audio DJ • Advanced Wavetable Synthesizer • 2 built-in speakers •...

  • Page 248: Interface

    Appendix A Interface • Built-in TouchPad (PS/2) • Four USB ports • One IEEE 1394 port • One S-Video-Out jack for TV output • One S-Video-In jack • One parallel port (LPT1), supporting ECP / EPP 1.7 and 1.9 • One COM port •...

  • Page 249: Communication

    Appendix A Communication • Wireless Infrared transfer IrDA 1.1, 1cm~1M operating distance, 4Mbps FIR • 10/100Mb Ethernet LAN built-in • 802.11b Wireless LAN, Mini-PCI interface (optional) • 56K MDC modem V.90 compliant (V.92 software driver upgradeable) • IP sharing module for xDSL or Cable Modem (optional) Power Management •...

  • Page 250: Indicators

    Appendix A Indicators • LED indicator (HDD, power status, Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, AC-In, battery charging, e-mail) • Audio DJ control display (power, MP3, Audio, Play/Pause, FWD, RWD, Stop, Volume+, Volume-, EQ) Environmental Spec • Temperature Relative Humidity °...

  • Page 251: Optional

    Appendix A Optional • DVD-ROM Drive (12.7mmH) • CD-RW Drive (12.7mmH) • Combo Drive (DVD-ROM and CD-RW, 12.7mmH) • Portable MP3 player • Mini PCI Wireless LAN module • Software DVD player • IP sharing module • TV-Tuner module A - 8...

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