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otebook User Guide
Copyright © 2003
All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan
Notebook Computer User Guide
Original Issue: 2003/9
This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer.
Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject
to change without notice.
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  • Page 1 otebook User Guide Copyright © 2003 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2003/9 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 2: Radio And Television Interference

    otebook User Guide FCC Information to User Safety and Care Instructions No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure you read the safety and care instructions. This information can help protect you and your computer from possible harm. Radio and television interference Warning: Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal cables with this computer, so as not to interfere with radio and television reception.
  • Page 3 otebook User Guide 00345-4). This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC20402 Warning: The user must not modify or change this computer without approval. Modification could void authority to this equipment. Cordless Phone FCC RF Exposure FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This Transmitter must not be co -located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 4: Optical Disk Drive Notice

    otebook User Guide Shielded Cables Notice All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Peripheral Devices Notice Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

  • Page 5: About Your Notebook Computer

    otebook User Guide About Your Notebook Computer ongratulation for having purchased your new Professional Multimedia Notebook. This notebook incorporates the strongest features, which integrate the latest technologies available in the notebook industry. Your new notebook computer not only drives today? multimedia applications but also be ready for tomorrow? exciting new software.

  • Page 6: About Your User Guide

    otebook User Guide About Your User Guide elcome to your Professional Multimedia Notebook User Guide. This manual covers everything you need to know in learning how to use your computer. This manual also assumes that you know the basic concepts of Windows and the PC. You will start doing a lot of great and fun things with your computer.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    otebook User Guide Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER ............. 5 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE ................... 6 INTRODUCTION ........................13 ....................14 EATURE IGHLIGHT ..................16 NPACKING THE OMPUTER ..................17 NSIDE OF THE OTEBOOK Power/Wireless LAN/Mail Status Icons................19 Status LED Icons........................20 ................22 RONT IDE OF THE OTEBOOK...
  • Page 8 otebook User Guide Installing the VGA Device Driver ..................40 Installing the LAN Device Driver..................41 Installing the Audio Device Driver..................41 Installing ENE KBC Driver....................42 Installing Easy Mail Light Driver..................43 Installing Synaptics - Touch Pad driver................43 Installing the FIR (Fast IR) Device Driver................43 Installing the IDE Device Driver..................44 Installing the Card Reader Device Driver ................45 Installing the Wireless LAN Device Driver................45...
  • Page 9 otebook User Guide What is PCMCIA?........................68 What is CardBus? ........................70 Inserting and Removing a PCMCIA Card ................70 Making PC Cards Work .......................72 Hot Swapping PC Cards......................73 ..................73 SING LASH EMORY ARDS What is Flash Memory Card?....................73 FUN WITH MULTIMEDIA ....................77 ................78 OTEBOOK ULTIMEDIA...
  • Page 10 otebook User Guide 5.10 .................... 98 SING THE ODEM CUSTOMIZING YOUR NOTEBOOK..................101 BIOS S ..............102 UNNING THE ETUP ROGRAM ................104 SING THE ETUP 6.2.1 Internal HDD Sub-Menu .................. 106 CMOS S ..............107 SING THE DVANCED ETUP 6.3.1 I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu ..............
  • Page 11 otebook User Guide System Memory........................132 LCD Display .........................132 VGA System...........................132 Disk Drives..........................133 Audio System ........................133 PCMCIA ..........................134 Glide Pad ..........................134 Keyboard..........................134 Flash BIOS ..........................134 I/O Ports ..........................134 Infrared Port.........................135 AC/DC Power Supply Adapter..................135 Battery ...........................135 Weight and Dimension......................135...
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  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction 1 Introduction our Notebook PC is a fully Windows compatible portable personal computer. With the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology, this notebook makes a natural entertainment companion. With leap of technology and compact, your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business, personal productivity, entertainment, and professional applications.

  • Page 14: Feature Highlight

    otebook User Guide Feature Highlight Before we go to identify each part of your Notebook PC, we will first introduce you to other notable features of your computer. Processing Unit Your notebook runs on Intel Pentium 4/Intel Mobile Pentium 4 microprocessor.
  • Page 15 Introduction USB 2.0 Provides two USB 2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission AGP Local Bus Architecture Provides blazing graphics controller with nVidia chipset. AGP video local bus and 3D Graphic Engine with maximum 64/128MB video memory PCI Local Bus Architecture 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and hard disk drives.

  • Page 16: Unpacking The Computer

    otebook User Guide System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SETUP Program to protect unauthorized use of your computer. Unpacking the Computer Your computer comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your computer, open the carton and carefully remove the contents.

  • Page 17: The Inside Of The Notebook

    Introduction The Inside of the Notebook The notebook computer is compact with features on every side. First, look at the inside of the system. The following sections describe inside features. 1. Color LCD Display 2. Power On/Resume Button 3. 8. Built-in Stereo Speakers 4.
  • Page 18 otebook User Guide LCD display control hot-keys allows you to adjust the brightness of ß the LCD. Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop ß computer monitor. Power On/Resume Button Switches the computer power on and off, or resumes whenever it is in Suspend mode.

  • Page 19: Power/Wireless Lan/Mail Status Icons

    Introduction Touchpad Pointing Device Microsoft PS/2 mouse compatible with three select buttons as one Scroll button and two Touchpad click buttons. These three buttons array below the Glide pad. The middle one is located with the Scroll button that lets you execute the scroll page function.

  • Page 20: Status Led Icons

    otebook User Guide Battery Charging LED Lights to indicate battery in charging status. Lights blue to indicate that the battery is in charging. ß Lights off to indicate the battery is fully charged or no battery installed. ß Mail LED Lights blinking blue to indicate that a new mail is arrived.
  • Page 21 Introduction Status LED Icons Caps Lock When LED in blue light indicates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is activated. When activated, all alphabet keys typed in will be in uppercase or capital letters. Scroll Lock When LED in blue indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the keyboard is activated.

  • Page 22: The Front Side Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide The Front Side of the Notebook 1. Cover Switch 2. Battery Cover Switch The cover (LCD panel) is locked when it is closed. Slide the button right aside to release the latch for opening the cover of the computer. Battery The battery provides the power for the N/B when there is no AC power available.

  • Page 23: The Left Side Of The Notebook

    Introduction 1. Air-Outlet Vent 2. Air Inhalant 3. TV Port 4. Monitor Port 5. COM Port 6. DC Power Port Air-Outlet Vent Emits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operating temperature. Air Inhalant Inhale the air into your computer to keep it within operating temperature. TV Port Lets you connect to a S-Video TV connector for presentation or VCD, DVD watching.
  • Page 24 otebook User Guide 1. LAN port 2. 4 in 1 card slot 3. IEEE 1394 4. Stereo line in jack 5. Microphone jack 6. Headphone jack 7. USB port 8. PC Card slot 9. IR port Left Side Features LAN Port An internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module connects your computer to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN).

  • Page 25: The Right Side Of The Notebook

    Introduction Stereo Line-In Jack Lets you connect an external audio device such as CD player, a tape deck, or a synthesizer as an input source. Use a cable to connect to the Line-Out port on the other audio system to record or play on this N/B. Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your notebook computer.

  • Page 26: The Underside Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide 1. Optical Disk Drive 2. Air Inhalant 3. Modem Port Right Side Features Optical Disk Drive Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD) or a digital video disc (DVD) and play conventional audio CDs. It also can make CD by using CD-R or CD-RW.
  • Page 27 Introduction 1. Air Inhalant 2. Battery Lock Latch 3. Battery Release Latch 4. Memory Compartment 5. Wireless LAN/Modem Module Compartment 6. Battery Bay Bottom of the System Air Inhalant Inhale the air into your computer to keep it within operating temperature. Battery Lock Latch Push the latch to the bottom to lock the battery bay.

  • Page 28: Notebook Accessories

    otebook User Guide Wireless LAN/Modem Module Compartment This compartment is for installing Wireless LAN/Modem combo module to enable the Wireless LAN/Modem function. It is BTO option and can be installed only by certified dealer. Battery Bay Equipped with a choice of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. Notebook Accessories AC Adapter The AC Adapter supplies external power to your notebook computer and...

  • Page 29: 1.10 Notebook Options

    Introduction 1.10 Notebook Options DVD+RW Device Pack This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW and DVD+R or DVD+RW media for you to backup the data and also can read DVD/CD title. CD-RW/DVD Combo Device Pack This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW CD for you to backup the data and also can read DVD/CD title.
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  • Page 31: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started our Notebook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible. Contact your dealer if they have pre-installed all the needed drivers to fully operate your computer or if there is an update on the driver installation of the notebook.

  • Page 32: Installing The Hard Disk

    otebook User Guide Installing the Hard Disk For safety and delivery purpose, the HDD might be separately packed from the notebook. If it had installed by the dealer, please skip this section and refer the next section continuously. If the HDD is packed individually, you should install it with following procedures before using the notebook.

  • Page 33: Using The Battery Pack

    Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: With AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet. With a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible, relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable.

  • Page 34: Installing The Battery Pack

    otebook User Guide If you do not discharge the battery completely, it fails to accept a full recharge. Li-Ion battery is vulnerable, do not charge it with other power adapter, or it may cause fire or explosion. Installing the Battery Pack This notebook provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your computer.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Getting Started Replacing the Battery Pack When your notebook estimates that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes, it will alert you with a battery low warning beep. If you are consuming a lot of power by using the audio system, the PCMCIA slots, the hard drives, and optical disk drive, your notebook might run out of charge much sooner than you expect.

  • Page 36: Extending Battery Life

    otebook User Guide XTENDING ATTERY It is important to be aware of the simple things for extending the life of the system main battery while you are on the road. You should find a working place where the external lighting is not too bright and turn down the screen brightness. Also, you can choose the available mode on the Power Management item of the Control Panel in Windows.

  • Page 37: Starting Your Computer

    Getting Started Whenever possible, it is advisable to always have the AC adapter connected to the notebook and the battery pack installed. This ensures continuous power supply and prevents any data loss incurring from sudden power breakdown. Ÿ For the power supply of this equipment, an approved power cord has to be used.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Display Controls

    otebook User Guide After a few seconds, the computer’s display will turn on and your computer will begin to execute the Power On Self Test or POST to check if all system components are running properly. Any error found during the test will be displayed on the screen and may generate short beep sound as well.

  • Page 39: Installing The Notebook Device Drivers

    Getting Started Installing the Notebook Device Drivers If you already have an operating system installed into your notebook computer, it is best to install the needed device drivers for using the built-in devices of your computer. Before installing the drivers, check with your dealer first if they have already installed all the drivers along with the operating system.

  • Page 40: Installing The Agp Driver

    otebook User Guide 2. Select and double click IDE ATA/ATAPI Controller, you will find Primary IDE Channel and Secondary IDE channel. Please click double Primary IDE Channel first. 3. Click Advanced setting Tab. Please change the selection of Transfer Mode to DMA if available on both Device 0 and Device 1.

  • Page 41: Installing The Lan Device Driver

    Getting Started Installing VGA device driver for Windows XP Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as. "E:\Drivers\WinXP\VGA\Setup.exe". Implement the setup program to install this driver. The Welcome dialog box appears.

  • Page 42: Installing Ene Kbc Driver

    otebook User Guide 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as. "E:\Drivers\WinXP\Audio\Setup.exe" where the audio driver is located. 3. Implement the setup program to install this driver. The Welcome dialog box appears.

  • Page 43: Installing Easy Mail Light Driver

    Getting Started NSTALLING IGHT RIVER Installing Easy Mail Light for Outlook 98/2000/2002 driver on Windows 1. Boot Windows from your hard disk and insert the disc containing the Ez Mail Light driver. 2. Click the Start button, then click Run. In the Run dialog box, click Browse button and navigate to the directory as "E:\Drivers\WinXP\EzMail\EzMail.exe".

  • Page 44: Installing The Ide Device Driver

    otebook User Guide Installing Audio device driver for Windows XP Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as. "E:\Drivers\WinXP\FIR\Setup.exe". Implement the setup program to install this driver. The Welcome dialog box appears.

  • Page 45: Installing The Card Reader Device Driver

    Getting Started NSTALLING THE EADER EVICE RIVER Your notebook computer uses the advanced card reader controller. Installing the driver will enhance the stability and performance Installing Card Reader device driver for Windows XP Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as.

  • Page 46: Installing The Wireless Lan Device Utility

    otebook User Guide Double-click on the System icon, change to Hardware tag then click on the Device Manager folder tab. You will find the Other devices. Double-click Network Controller to show the Network Controller Properties box, then click the Reinstall Driver. Tick Install from a list of specific location (Advanced) and then click Next.

  • Page 47: Installing The Modem Device Driver

    Getting Started Press Finish to finalize the Wireless LAN Utility installation. NSTALLING THE ODEM EVICE RIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Modem driver: Installing Modem driver for Windows XP Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. Click Browse button and navigate to the directory as "E:\Drivers\WinXP\MDC modem\setup.exe"...

  • Page 48: Turning Off Your Computer

    otebook User Guide Turning off Your Computer If you are not going to use the computer for a while, it is best to turn off the power of the computer for longer use. Before turning off the power, you need to close first all application programs and shutdown the operating system.
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  • Page 51: Using Your Notebook

    Using Your Notebook Using Your Notebook his chapter describes how to operate the standard built- in features of the notebook that you normally would use in your day-to-day computer work. If you are new to computers and to your operating system, you also need to read the manual for the operating system on how to work with your computer.

  • Page 52: Starting Your Operating System

    otebook User Guide Starting Your Operating System The operating system is a must ingredient in using your computer. Without an operating system, it is like playing chess without the chessboard. It is the platform for all your software application programs to run on. The most popular operating system today is Microsoft Windows.
  • Page 53 Using Your Notebook 1. Function Keys 2. Control Keys 3. Windows Start Menu Key 4. Control Keys 5. Windows Shortcut Key 6. Cursor Control Keys Keyboard Key features and operations are described below: Function Keys Function keys are application-driven, like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard.
  • Page 54 otebook User Guide Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work: Start Menu key ß Displays the Start menu. Shortcut/Application key ß Provides quick access to shortcut menus. This key acts like a right mouse button. Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want.

  • Page 55: Basic Keyboard Functions

    Using Your Notebook ASIC EYBOARD UNCTIONS Keypad Function Description <Enter> key. Execute a command. Within many text editing application programs, Enter the <Enter> key inserts a hard carriage return, just like what ordinary typewriter does. <Esc> key. Press this key to cancel or escape from a command or function.

  • Page 56: Cursor Control Keys

    otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description <Shift> key. Press this key in combination Shift with alphabet letters to produce uppercase letters in typing. Use this key in combination with those two-character keys (found on the second row of the keyboard) to produce the upper marked keys.
  • Page 57 Using Your Notebook Keypad Function Description Up arrow key. Moves the cursor up one line at a time. Down arrow key. Moves the cursor down one line at a time. Left arrow key. Moves the cursor to the left one space at a time.

  • Page 58: Screen Control Keys

    otebook User Guide CREEN ONTROL Keypad Function Description <Home> key. Moves the cursor to the beginning Home of a screen or line. <PgUp> key. Moves the cursor up one screen at a PgUp time <PgDn> key. Moves the cursor down one screen at PgDn a time <End>...

  • Page 59: Special Function Keys

    Using Your Notebook PECIAL UNCTION The notebook has special system function keys that activate key serving dual functions. When pressed in conjunction with the <Fn> key, these keys set specific system parameters and are sometimes referred to as "hot keys". Keypad Function Description Enable or Disables the built-in wireless...

  • Page 60: Using The Glide Pad Pointing Device

    otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description Increases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. Activate the Internet connection. Activate the Mail connection. Using the Glide Pad Pointing Device Your computer comes with a built-in Glide Pad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm-rest surface.
  • Page 61 Using Your Notebook that is compatible with the Glide Pad device and is normally used under Windows-based operating system. However, if you want to utilize the added features of the Glide Pad, you may want to try installing its own device driver that comes with added utilities for enhancing the function of the device.

  • Page 62: Configuring Your Screen Display

    otebook User Guide execute an item, click the left button twice or do a quick double tap on the surface. To simulate holding the mouse button down (dragging an icon or selection), use the tap-and-drag gesture. This feels much like a double-click, except that the finger remains on the pad after the second tap: Tap, lift, tap, hold and move.

  • Page 63: Possible Display Configurations

    Using Your Notebook OSSIBLE ISPLAY ONFIGURATIONS The table below shows you the possible display resolution you can set when using either the LCD display or the external monitor (CRT): Display Possible Resolution Maximum Colors 1024x768 640x480 16 million colors XGA LCD 800x600 16 million colors 1024x768...

  • Page 64: Knowing The Power Saving Features

    otebook User Guide If you cannot configure the display properties, change the display driver first as mentioned on Section 6 "Installing the Notebook Device Drivers" of Chapter 2 in this manual. Consult your dealer for the latest Windows AGP VGA driver. Knowing the Power Saving Features One of the great features in your notebook computer aside from its superior performance is the ability to save energy power.

  • Page 65: Working With The Built-In Hdd

    Using Your Notebook function of the Control Panel in Windows. To resume full-on state, press the power button. Suspend to Disk mode When this mode is activated, the context of the entire system is saved to disk and all components and devices are powered off, while all clocks are also stopped (except Real Time Clock or RTC).

  • Page 66: How To Access The Optical Disk Drive

    otebook User Guide You can increase the system’s storage capacity by replacing the standard hard disk drive with a drive of greater storage capacity. If you wish to replace your hard disk, contact your local dealer for more information about this dealer-installable device. Always turn off your computer first before removing the hard disk drive.

  • Page 67: How To Care The Cd

    Using Your Notebook To remove the disc, press on the center spindle and pull up the disc from the side until the disc snaps out of the spindle lock. If the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs, the Emergency Eject Hole allows you to manually remove a CD from the drive.

  • Page 68: Using Pcmcia Cards

    otebook User Guide The optical disk drive is a Class 1 Laser Product. Using PCMCIA Cards PCMCIA? HAT IS PCMCIA or Personal Computer Memory Card International Association is a non-profit trade association that defines the industry standard for the PC Card technology.
  • Page 69 Using Your Notebook Type II Extended Cards Many PC cards are Type II extended cards. The extended card has an additional physical component that protrudes beyond the traditional card size. The extension can be as large as 40 mm deep by 9.65 mm high. This extension provides room for additional electronics as well as a location for external connectors.

  • Page 70: What Is Cardbus

    otebook User Guide HAT IS CardBus is the high-performance 32-bit PCI bus master interface from PCMCIA. It runs up to 33MHz clock speed and operates at only 3.3V. Your notebook computer incorporates the CardBus inside the PC card slot. Aside from 3.3V CardBus PC cards, you can also insert 5V 16-bit PC cards that can also be detected and used by your computer.

  • Page 71: Removing Pc Cards

    Using Your Notebook Removing PC Cards To remove a PC card from the PCMCIA slot, you should first disable the PCMCIA card setting in the system as described followings: Double click the PC card icon on the right bottom side of the task bar. Select the socket from the list that you want to remove, and click Stop button.

  • Page 72: Making Pc Cards Work

    otebook User Guide PC C AKING ARDS Since PC cards come in different types and brands, making every card work on your computer may not that be easy. PC cards like network, SCSI or multifunction cards (MFC) need additional driver installation and configuration in making the card work.

  • Page 73: Hot Swapping Pc Cards

    Using Your Notebook PC C WAPPING ARDS Just like floppy disk drive, your PCMCIA slots allow you to replace one PC card with another even while your computer is on. However, you need to remember the rule that if the PC card is in use, you must not remove it. PC cards draw power even when not in use.
  • Page 74 otebook User Guide Slot Card type Copper connector 4 in 1 SD (Secure Digital) Bottom side MMC (MultiMedia Card) Bottom side SmartMedia Bottom side Memory Stick Top side Only one correct side can be accepted for the 4 in 1 card slots. If you cannot insert the card into the 4 in 1 slot or you had inserted the card but it is not recognized by the computer, please remove the card and turn the card upside down and insert it again.
  • Page 75 Using Your Notebook Removing Flash Memory Card It is similar to PCMCIA card for removing a flash memory card from the slot, you should first disable the card setting in the system as described in the PCMCIA chapter. To remove the flash memory card, you should only pull out the card by finger, there is no release button for flash memory slot.
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  • Page 77: Fun With Multimedia

    Fun with Multimedia Fun with Multimedia his chapter lets you make full use of all the multimedia features of your computer in having fun and excitement during work or leisure. You will learn how to mix and match the built-in sound system, use optical disk drive in creating an exciting full multimedia presentation.

  • Page 78: Notebook Multimedia Features

    otebook User Guide Notebook Multimedia Features Your notebook computer is rich in multimedia features that make your computing fun, comfortable, exciting and easy. Your computer is well able to perform all multimedia tasks through the following: Intel Pentium 4/Intel Mobile Pentium 4 microprocessor. 128/256/512/1024/2048 MB RAM.

  • Page 79: Setting Up The Audio Driver Properties

    Fun with Multimedia Earphone or headphone jack with SPDIF for personal listening. Built-in two hotkeys for Volume Control Setting Up the Audio Driver Properties Before you can start using the audio capabilities of your computer, you need first to setup properly the audio driver after installing Windows. If you bought your computer with Windows pre-installed, it is most likely that your dealer have configured the sound driver for you.

  • Page 80: Recording Sounds

    otebook User Guide Figure 4-1 Entertainment Programs Group The standard multimedia components are as follows: Windows Media Player - for playing sound, video and animation files Sound Recorder - for recording sounds and playback Volume Control - for adjusting the volume of mixer For more information on how to operate these multimedia components, run the program and click on the Help menu.
  • Page 81 Fun with Multimedia played back through the internal speaker or earphone jack using an external speaker, headphone, or earphone set. You can also use the files as voice annotations on many applications for more real presentation. This section will describe briefly how you can record sounds under Windows operating system. To record sounds, you need to run the Sound Recorder program from the Multimedia program groups.
  • Page 82 otebook User Guide Click Properties in the Options main menu. Click the round button for Recording and tick off each component that list in the "Shows the following Volume Controls" box. Figure 4-3 Audio Properties Click OK and the Recording Control dialog box will appear. Here, you will select the input device for the recording source.

  • Page 83: Using An External Microphone

    Fun with Multimedia Figure 4-4 Recording Volume Control SING AN XTERNAL ICROPHONE Your computer allows you to connect an external microphone for high quality recording. The external microphone jack is found on the left side of your computer. Use only microphone with 1/8-inch mini-jack connector. Follow the same procedure for recording voice.

  • Page 84: Playing Audio And Sound

    otebook User Guide Figure 4-5 Play Audio CD by Windows Media Player Select the starting point where you want to start recording. Switch to the Sound Recorder and press the Record button. Switch immediately to the Windows Media Player and press the Play button.

  • Page 85: Using The Windows Media Player

    Fun with Multimedia For more quality sound output, you can choose to connect an external amplified speaker or earphone from headphone jack. Always minimize the volume first before placing the phone set to your ear. SING THE INDOWS EDIA LAYER The easiest way to playback multimedia media files is to run the Windows Media Player.

  • Page 86: Using Dvd

    otebook User Guide Figure 4-6 Windows Media Player Using DVD DVD is the breakthrough in superb full-motion picture playback. One disc can contain at least 4.7GB of information, capable of holding one full-length movie with soundtracks, subtitles, and different languages. Much more, the DVD-ROM drive of your computer is backward compatible with CD-ROM drive so it allows you to use any CD as well.
  • Page 87 Fun with Multimedia For best DVD playback, please enable the DMA function of this notebook, for how to enable the DMA channel on both optical disk drive and Hard Disk, please refer to driver installation on section 6 of chapter 2.
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  • Page 89: Connecting To Peripherals

    Connecting to Peripherals Connecting to Peripherals his chapter describes how you attach peripheral devices to your notebook. You can attach a printer or mouse; connect an external monitor and keyboard, or any other peripheral device. You will learn how to use these peripheral devices with the step-by-step instructions depicted in this chapter.

  • Page 90: Using A Serial Port

    otebook User Guide Using a Serial Port Your computer has one 9-pin male serial port for connecting an external serial GPS or PDA. The serial (RS232) port of your computer is normally referred to as COM1. For advanced system like Windows XP, the system can detect and install suitable driver for the serial mouse automatically when you plug the mouse connector to the computer.

  • Page 91: Using The Usb Port

    When system has rebooted, Windows will automatically detect the serial mouse. Using the USB Port USB or Universal Serial Port is a peripheral bus standard developed by Compaq, DEC, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NEC and Northern Telecom. Personal computers equipped with USB will allow computer peripherals to automatically configure as soon as they are physically attached - without the need to reboot or run setup.
  • Page 92 otebook User Guide To connect an external monitor: Turn off your computer and make sure the monitor power switch is turned off. The notebook computer must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected. Although you can connect the external Monitor without power off the computer and the external monitor, however, it is harmful to both devices and it shortens the life of these devices.

  • Page 93: Using The Ir Port

    Connecting to Peripherals Refer to Chapter 3 regarding the possible External CRT resolutions and how to change the display properties. Using the IR Port Your computer can equip with an industry standard IR port that allows enhanced wireless connection with infrared built-in devices like PDAs, printers, and portable computers.

  • Page 94: Using The Tv Port

    otebook User Guide Using the TV Port Also found at the back of your computer is one S-Video port. To display your computer screen on the TV: Turn off your computer and plug one end of the S-Video jack cable to the end to the input video jack of your television set.

  • Page 95: Using The Ieee 1394 Port

    Connecting to Peripherals Using the IEEE 1394 Port IEEE 1394 is a new I/O standard that is supported by Win98 (second edition) or later Windows version. With supporting high-speed transmission and delivering data at a guaranteed rate, you can record digital video clips and download them directly via a super-speed IEEE 1394 port at the left side of the notebook.

  • Page 96: Using The External Audio System

    otebook User Guide Using the External Audio System At the left side of your computer, you will find the built-in audio ports. You can connect audio line-in jack, Microphone jacks, earphone or powered speaker. To connect to a audio jack: Locate the audio port (Line-in, Microphone, Headphone) that you want to use to the target device.

  • Page 97: Using The Wireless Lan (Bto)

    Connecting to Peripherals Connect the other end of the cable into the computer RJ-45 LAN port. Using the Wireless LAN (BTO) Wireless LAN is the major breakthrough in computer communication technology. It lets user connect to the LAN environment without using any wire to traditional RJ-45 jack.

  • Page 98: 5.10 Using The Modem Port

    otebook User Guide 5.10 Using the Modem Port This notebook comes equipped with a 56K internal fax/data modem that allows you to communicate with others via fax, email, or to connect to an online service or bulletin board. The built-in fax/data modem provides on standard phone connector. To connect the analog phone cable to your modem: Locate the analog phone cable in the accessories box in notebook shipping carton.
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  • Page 101: Customizing Your Notebook

    Customizing Your Notebook Customizing Your Notebook our computer uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program that allows you to set several system configuration in changing the way your computer performs. This includes your system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. This information is then stored in the CMOS RAM and will remain permanent unless you change it again.

  • Page 102: Running The Bios Setup Program

    otebook User Guide Running the BIOS Setup Program Your computer is likely to have been properly setup and configured by your dealer prior to delivery. However, you may find it necessary to use the computer’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program to change system configuration information, such as the current date and time, or your hard disk drive type.
  • Page 103 Customizing Your Notebook Item Specific Help The right side of the screen. This area describes each parameter and its available settings. Menu Bar The top line of the screen. Each of the five selections displays its own screen. Parameters The left side of the screen. This area lists the parameters and their current settings.

  • Page 104: Using The Main Menu Setup

    otebook User Guide Using the Main Menu Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific System Time: :00 :00] <Tab>, <Shift- System Date: [03/03/2003] or <Enter> selects Language: [English (US)] field. Prim ary Master [IC25N060ATMR04-0- (PM)] Secondary Master Installed CD/DVD System Memory:...
  • Page 105 Customizing Your Notebook System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format. Enter the current time for reach field and use the <Tab>, <Shift>+<Tab>, or <Enter> key to move from one field or back to another. You can also change the system time from your operating system.

  • Page 106: Internal Hdd Sub-Menu

    otebook User Guide BIOS Version This field is for information only as the BIOS displays the BIOS version during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Hyper Threading This field is for information only when the BIOS displays the Hyper Threading status during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Hyper Threading is a technology that is developed by Intel.

  • Page 107: Using The Advanced Cmos Setup

    Customizing Your Notebook Defaults ß --> Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub- Esc Exit F10 Save and Exit Menu Use the Type field to select the drive type installed. You can select different drive types as CD-ROM, User, Auto or None by pressing <Space> bar. Set this option to Auto so your computer will automatically detect the drive type during power on.
  • Page 108 otebook User Guide ß --> Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub- Esc Exit F10 Save and Exit Menu APIC interrupt routing This item is valid for Windows 2000 only. Set it to Enable will turn on the I/O APIC and also initialize the local APIC. Please set it to the default value as [Enable].

  • Page 109: I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu

    Customizing Your Notebook USB BIOS Legacy Support Enable or disable support for USB floppy drive. USB 2.0 Host Enable or disable the support of USB 2.0 I/O Device Configuration Lets you configure input/output device such as Serial Port, Parallel Port. 6.3.1 I/O D EVICE ONFIGURATION...

  • Page 110: Security Menu Setup

    otebook User Guide Serial port A You can select the Enabled, Disabled, or Auto option for enabled or disabled the port, or automatically sensed by BIOS or OS. Serial port B You can select the Enabled, Disabled, or Auto option for enabled or disabled the port, or automatically sensed by BIOS or OS.
  • Page 111 Customizing Your Notebook User Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by User Password or not. Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the setup utility. You also need to enter this password in system booting and resuming from suspend mode.

  • Page 112: Using The Boot Setup

    otebook User Guide Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Removable Devices Use <á>...

  • Page 113: How To Exit The Setup Program

    Customizing Your Notebook How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program. Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults changes to CMOS.

  • Page 114: How To Upgrade The Bios

    otebook User Guide Discard Changes Reverts to previously selected settings. Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS. Battery Refresh Conditions the battery so that the battery can be fully charged. How to Upgrade the BIOS Your computer uses EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program.
  • Page 115 Customizing Your Notebook It is necessary to prepare a USB Floppy Drive by yourself for BIOS upgrading. If you don't have MS-DOS startup disk, please make one. Insert one diskette into the floppy disk drive. Double click My Computer on the desktop. Click the right button on the icon of 3 1/2 Floppy (A:), and then select Format command.
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  • Page 117: System Upgrade

    System Upgrade System Upgrade his chapter describes how to upgrade your system. You can upgrade your memory size to your system for specific requirements. This section provides an easy step in doing system upgrade for your notebook computer. The upgrade procedures include the following.

  • Page 118: Memory Upgrade Procedures

    otebook User Guide This section provides an easy step in doing system upgrade for your notebook computer. The upgrade procedures include the following: EMORY PGRADE ROCEDURES Your notebook computer offers two memory slots using 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) at least 128MB DDR SDRAM. The memory compartment is located just under your computer.

  • Page 119: Installing Memory Module

    System Upgrade NSTALLING EMORY ODULE Your computer comes with standard 128MB, 256 MB, 512MB or 1024MB of synchronous DDR SDRAM. You can increase system memory to a maximum of 2048 MB in the system, by installing two small outline double inline memory modules (SO-DIMMs) with installed base memory in the system.

  • Page 120: Upgrade Hard Disk

    otebook User Guide Insert the connector of the memory module into the socket. Make sure the notch of the memory module fits the nose of the socket. Ÿ Hold the memory module at a 30-degree angle and push its connector into the memory socket of the notebook.
  • Page 121 System Upgrade Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully Remove the connector from the hard disk gently. Remove the crane screws located at each side of the hard disk. Rotate and tighten the crane screws to the new hard disk. Attach the connector to the new hard disk precisely.
  • Page 122 otebook User Guide Please contact dealer or certified technician for changing the hard disk drive. The damage of changing HDD resulting from users may not be under warranty...

  • Page 123: Caring For Your Notebook

    Caring for Your Notebook Caring for Your Notebook our Notebook PC is a fully Windows compatible portable personal computer with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology. Lightweight and compact, your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business, personal productivity, and professional applications, it is ideal for use in the office, at home, and on the road.

  • Page 124: Important Safety Instructions

    otebook User Guide Important Safety Instructions Portable computers take the most beating from end users. This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environment while using the notebook computer. You can maintain its condition and performance by following these guidelines.
  • Page 125 Caring for Your Notebook While unplugging the power cord, disconnect it by the plug head, not by its wire. Make sure the socket and any extension cords you may use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. Though your AC adapter is suitable for universal international voltage, it still requires a stable and continual power supply.

  • Page 126: Cleaning Your Computer

    otebook User Guide The notebook computer has obvious sign of breakage. ß Do not leave this notebook computer in an environment unconditioned. Storage temperature above 60ºC (140ºF) may damage the notebook computer. An approved power cord has to be used for the notebook computer’s power supply.

  • Page 127: Maintaining The Lcd Quality

    Caring for Your Notebook Maintaining the LCD Quality When it comes to screen problems, heat plays a big part. After a good working session, the typical routine is to shut the machine and close the cover. But the display surface - no matter what type it is - and the components inside the computer radiates heat;...

  • Page 128: Battery Care Guidelines

    otebook User Guide Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows. These reorganize your hard disk by eliminating fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time. Install a system password in your computer so others won't be able to use the hard disk.

  • Page 129: When You Travel

    Caring for Your Notebook You should always discharge your battery before recharging it on either of these two conditions: first, this is the first time you start to use your battery; second, you had not charge the battery for more than 2 months. To discharge the battery, please execute the "Battery Refresh"...

  • Page 131: Appendix Asystem Information

    System Information APPENDIX A System Information his appendix gives information on the technical and hardware specifications of your computer. Please note that the information mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your computer as specification is subject to change without notice or modifying this manual.

  • Page 132: System Specification

    otebook User Guide System Specification ROCESSOR Socket N (479 pin) for uFC-PGA (478-pins) CPU Above 2.4GHz Intel Mobile Pentium 4 or Desktop Pentium 4 CPU at 533/800MHz FSB speed with Hyper Threading technology. Support SpeedStep technology for Mobile Pentium 4 CPU 512KB integrated L2 cache for Pentium 4 YSTEM EMORY...

  • Page 133: Disk Drives

    System Information Integrated nVIDIA graphic engine with maximum 64/128MB video memory Simultaneous LCD and external monitor (CRT) display Maximum 16 million colors on LCD display at 1024x768 resolution for 15" RIVES 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE interface with LBA mode 9.5mm height Ultra DMA 100 HDD Enhanced IDE bootable CD-ROM drive module Optional DVD-ROM drive that can be replaced with CD-ROM Optional CD-RW/DVD combo drive that can be replaced with CD-ROM...

  • Page 134: Pcmcia

    otebook User Guide PCMCIA 32-bit CardBus PCI Local Bus PCMCIA controller Supports 1 x Type II PC card Supports 32-bit Cardbus Cards, and 16-bit PC Cards LIDE Integrated Glide Pad pointing device with left, right and scroll buttons. EYBOARD Full-sized 88-keys keyboard with Windows systems hot-keys, inverted T- cursor keys, 10 hot keys, 12 function keys, and embedded numeric keypad Provides international language keyboard BIOS...

  • Page 135: Infrared Port

    System Information NFRARED 1 x IR port 820.11b Wireless LAN (BTO) AC/DC P OWER UPPLY DAPTER Universal auto-switching 150W (100V~240V) adapter ATTERY Rechargeable 12 Cells Li-ion battery pack with Smart Battery function 1.5 hours of usage (when run ZD Battery Mark diagnostic program) 1 ~ 1.5 hours quick charge (computer turn off) EIGHT AND IMENSION...
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