Page 3 Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Infor- mation contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the man- ufacturer or any subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility 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 4: Fcc Statement
Preface FCC Statement (Federal Communications Commission) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow basic safety precautions, including those listed below, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons when using any electrical equipment: 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: Instructions For Care And Operation
Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions: Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be dam- aged.
Page 7 Preface Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields. These can hinder proper performance and damage your data. Follow the proper working procedures for the computer. Shut the computer down properly and don’t forget to save your work.
Page 8: Power Safety
Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements: • Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer. • Your AC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a Power Safety steady, uninterrupted power supply. If you are unsure of your local power specifi- Warning cations, consult your service representative or local power company.
Page 9: Battery Precautions
Preface Battery Precautions • Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the com- puter. • Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way.
Page 10: Cleaning
Preface Cleaning Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer; use a soft clean cloth. Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer. Servicing Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock.
Page 11: Travel Considerations
Preface Travel Considerations Packing As you get ready for your trip, run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go: Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged. Power off the computer and peripherals. Close the display panel and make sure it’s latched.
Page 12 Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface, and Chapter 8: Troubleshoot- ing, 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 13 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 14 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 lighting or outside sources of light. • Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly.
Page 15: Table Of Contents
Preface Contents Notice ................I System Map: Right View ........1-11 FCC Statement ...........II System Map: Bottom View ........1-12 Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel .... 1-13 Instructions for Care and Operation ....IV Video Features ............1-14 Power Safety ............. VI Video Driver Controls ........
Page 16 Preface Audio "DJ" CD Player ...........2-12 Battery FAQ ............3-12 Adding a Printer .............2-14 Drivers & Utilities USB Printer ............2-14 Install Instructions: ..........2-14 System Software Installation ........4-1 Parallel Printer ............2-14 ATA Mode Configuration ........4-2 ATA Mode Setup ........... 4-3 Power Management RAID Mode Configuration ........
Page 17 Preface Module Drivers ............4-24 Card Reader: (Advanced Menu) ......5-10 Wireless LAN (WinXP) ........4-24 RAID/ATA Mode Select: (Advanced Menu) ..5-10 WLAN & Bluetooth Combo (WinXP) ....4-24 Display Time on LED (Advanced Menu) ....5-10 TV Tuner (WinXP) ..........4-24 Security Menu ............5-11 PC Camera (WinXP) ...........4-24 Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu) ....
Page 18 Preface Driver Installation ..........7-5 Boot Password ............8-10 Bluetooth/WLAN Combo Module ......7-6 Audio & CD Device ..........8-11 Combo Module Bluetooth Driver Installation ..7-7 Keyboard ..............8-12 Combo Module WLAN Driver Installation ..7-8 Operation ............... 8-13 TV Tuner Module Options ........7-9 Modules ..............
Page 19 Preface Headphone-Out Jack ..........A-5 Security ..............D-2 Security Lock Slot ...........A-5 Memory ..............D-2 BIOS ............... D-2 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls LCD ................ D-2 Video Card Options ..........D-3 NVIDIA Video Driver Installation ......B-1 Storage Options ............D-4 NVIDIA Display Properties ........B-2 Audio ..............
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Page 21: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide Overview This Quick Start Guide is a brief introduction to the basic features of your computer, to navigating around the computer and to getting your system started. The remainder of the manual covers the following: •...
Page 22: Advanced Users
Quick Start Guide Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide. However you may find it useful to refer to “Drivers & Utilities” on page 4 - “BIOS Utilities” on page 5 - 1 “Upgrading The Computer”...
Page 23: System Software
Quick Start Guide System Software Your computer may already come with system software pre-installed. Where this is not the case, or where you are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will find this manual refers to the following oper- ating systems: •...
Page 24: System Startup
Quick Start Guide System Startup Remove all packing materials. Place the computer on a stable surface. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports. Attach the AC adapter to the DC-In jack at the rear of the computer, then plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.
Page 25: System Map: Top View With Lcd Panel Open
Quick Start Guide System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open Optional Built-In PC Camera Wireless Device Operation Aboard LED Power & Aircraft Communication Indicators The use of any portable Speakers electronic transmission LED Status Indicators devices aboard aircraft usually prohibited.
Page 26: Led Indicators
Quick Start Guide LED Indicators Table 1 - 2 - LED Power & Communication Indicators The two sets of LED indicators (LED Status Indica- Icon Color Description tors and LED Power & Communication Indicators) on the computer display helpful information about the Orange DC Power is Plugged In current status of the computer.
Page 27: Ap-Key Buttons
Quick Start Guide AP-Key Buttons Function Keys & Numeric Keypad These buttons access the internet, e-mail or a user-de- The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for fined application with one quick button press. Make easy numeric data input (see Figure 1 - sure you install the driver to enable the AP-Key Button functions (refer to...
Page 28 Quick Start Guide Table 1 - 4 - Function Keys Figure 1 - 3 - Keyboard Keys Description Function Key Fan Automatic Control / Fn + F2 Function Keys Full Power Fn + F3 Mute Toggle Num Lk & Scr Lk Keys Fn + F4 Sleep Toggle Numeric Keypad...
Page 29: System Map: Front & Rear Views
Quick Start Guide System Map: Front & Rear Views Figure 1 - 4 Front & Rear Views LCD Latches Audio "DJ" Player Controls Consumer Infrared Transceiver Audio "DJ" Player Speakers The built-in standalone audio CD player gives you direct hardware control for audio CDs (MP3 Vent/Fan Intake compatible) when the computer is shut down, but has a working power source.
Page 30: System Map: Left View
Quick Start Guide System Map: Left View Figure 1 - 5 Left View S-Video-Out Jack 4 * USB 2.0 Ports 2 * Mini-IEEE 1394a Port Line-In Jack S/PDIF-Out Jack Microphone-In Jack 10-in-1 Card Reader Formats Headphone-Out Jack The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats: 10-in-1 Card Reader PC Card Slot •...
Page 31: System Map: Right View
Quick Start Guide System Map: Right View Figure 1 - 6 - Right View Primary Optical Device Drive Bay (for CD/DVD Device) Secondary Optical Device Drive Bay (for CD/DVD Device) Security Lock Slot Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double-click System > Hardware (tab), click Device Manager, then click the + next to DVD/CD-ROM drives.
Page 32: System Map: Bottom View
Quick Start Guide System Map: Bottom View Figure 1 - 7 - Bottom View Battery Vent/Fan Intake Memory (RAM) Cover The CPU is not a user Hard Disk Cover serviceable part. Sub Woofer Opening this compart- Video Card Cover ment, or accessing the CPU Cover CPU in any way, may violate your warranty.
Page 33: Windows Xp Start Menu & Control Panel
Quick Start Guide Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel Most of the control panels, utilities and programs within Windows XP are accessed from the Start menu. When you install programs and utilities they will be installed on your hard disk drive, and a shortcut will usually be placed in the Start menu and/or the desktop.
Page 34: Video Features
Quick Start Guide Video Features Video Driver Controls This computer features different (NVIDIA or ATI) PCI Express video card options (see “Video Card Options” on page D - You can switch display devices, and configure display options, from the Display Properties control panel in Windows as long as the appropriate video driver is installed.
Page 35 Quick Start Guide NVIDIA Display Properties ATI Display Properties Figure 1 - 9 - Display Properties Desktop Video Features 1 - 15...
Page 36: Display Devices & Options
Quick Start Guide Display Devices & Options Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external VGA monitor (CRT)/external Flat Panel Display or TV as your display device. A VGA monitor/Flat Panel Display connects to the DVI-Out port, a TV to the S- Video-Out jack.
Page 37: Power Management Features
Quick Start Guide Power Management Features The Power Options control panel in Windows (see page 13) allows you to configure power management features for your computer. You may conserve power through individual components such as the monitor or hard disk (by means of Power Schemes), or you may use either Standby or Hibernate mode to conserve power throughout the system (enable Hibernate support from the control panel as pictured in Figure 1 - 10).
Page 38 Concise User’s Guide 1 - 18...
Page 39: Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and compo- nents of the computer: • The Hard Disk Drive • The Optical (CD/DVD) Device •...
Page 40: Hard Disk Drive
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is used to store your data in the computer. The hard disk Power Safety can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" hard disk drives with a height of 9.5 mm.
Page 41: Optical Device
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Optical Device There is a bay for a 5.25" optical (CD/DVD) device (12.7mm height). The ac- Sound Volume tual device will depend on the model you purchased (see “Storage Options” Adjustment on page D - 4).
Page 42: Handling Cds Or Dvds
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Handling CDs or DVDs Proper handling of your CDs/DVDs will prevent them from being damaged. Please follow the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your CDs/ CD Emergency Eject DVDs can be accessed. If you need to manually eject a CD (e.g.
Page 43: Dvd Regional Codes
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer DVD Regional Codes To change the DVD regional codes see “Changing DVD Regional Codes” on page 1 - DVD Regional Coding Table 2 - 1 Geographical Location Region DVD Regional Coding USA, Canada Western Europe, Japan, South Africa, Middle East &...
Page 44: 10-In-1 Card Reader
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer 10-in-1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards. Push Operating System the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device. Installation Warning •...
Page 45: Pc Card Slot
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer PC Card Slot The computer is equipped with a PCMCIA 3.3V/5V slot for one type II PC Card. Inserting and Removing PC Cards • Align the PC Card with the slot and push it in until it locks into place. •...
Page 46: Touchpad And Buttons/Mouse
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse The TouchPad is an alternative to the mouse; however, you can also add a mouse to your computer through one of the USB ports. The TouchPad buttons Mouse Driver function in much the same way as a two-button mouse. The central button may If you are using an ex- be configured to function as you require.
Page 47: Configuring The Infrared Settings For Fir
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR To configure your computer for Fast Infrared (FIR) communication follow these steps: Infrared Communication Click Start, point to Settings and click Control Panel (or just click Start > The infrared transceiv- Control Panel).
Page 48: Audio Features
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Audio Features You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sounds and Sound Volume Audio Devices Windows control panel (see Figure 1 - 8 on page 1 - 13), Adjustment or from the Sound Effect Manager icon in the taskbar/control panel (this will bring up the Realtek Audio Configuration menus).
Page 49: Channel Sound Support
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer 8 Channel Sound Support If you wish to configure your system for 8 channel sound support, then the fol- lowing ports should be used as outputs. • Side Speaker Out - Connect to S/PDIF Out •...
Page 50: Audio "Dj" Cd Player
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Audio "DJ" CD Player The built-in standalone audio CD player gives you direct hardware control for Disk Eject Warning audio CDs/DVDs when the computer is shut down, but has a working power source. Don’t try to eject a CD/ DVD while the system Make sure that the computer is shut down (i.e.
Page 51 Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer TV Tuner Option If you have included the optional TV Tuner in your purchase con- figuration, you can use Audio "DJ" Power Button the supplied remote Previous Track control unit to control Next Track the Audio "DJ".
Page 52: Adding A Printer
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Adding a Printer The most commonly used peripheral is a printer. The following conventions Parallel Printer will help you to add a printer, however it is always best to refer to the printer manual for specific instructions and configuration options. After setting up the printer attach the paral- USB Printer...
Page 53: Power Management
Power Management Chapter 3: Power Management Overview OS Note Power management To conserve power, especially when using the battery, your computer uses the functions will vary ACPI power management system. Power management conserves power by slightly depending on controlling individual components of the computer (the monitor and hard disk your operating system.
Page 54: The Power Sources
Power Management The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC adapter or a battery pack. Power Button as Standby or Hibernate AC Adapter Button Use only the AC adapter that comes with your computer. The wrong type of If you are using a fully AC adapter will damage the computer and its components (see page ACPI-compliant...
Page 55: Turning On The Computer
Power Management Turning on the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your computer. To turn it on simply press the power button on the front panel. Shutdown Note that you should When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a Standby/Hiber- always shut your com- nate/Shutdown hot-key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds puter down by choos-...
Page 56: Power Schemes
Power Management Power Schemes You can set your computer to conserve power through individual components Resuming Operation by means of Power Schemes. You can also adjust the settings for each scheme to set the monitor to turn off after a specified time, and the computer's The system can re- hard disk motor to turn off if the hard disk drive has not been accessed for a sume from Monitor or...
Page 57 Power Management Each Windows Power Scheme will also adjust the processor performance of your machine in order to save power. This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance (especially under DC/battery power). Choose the Home/Office Desk scheme for maximum performance when the computer is powered from an AC power source.
Page 58: System Power Options
Power Management System Power Options You can use the system power options to stop the computer’s operation and restart where you left off. This system features Standby and Hibernate sleep mode levels (Hibernate mode will need to be enabled by clicking the option in the Hibernate tab in the Power Options control panel - Figure 3 - 2 on page 3 -...
Page 59: Standby
Power Management 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 System Resume made to idle at its slowest speed. All open applications are retained in memo- The system can resume ry.
Page 60: Configuring The Power Button
Power Management Configuring the Power Button The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Standby or Hi- bernate mode (Figure 3 - 3). In Standby mode, the LED will flash green. In Hibernate mode the LED will be off. If you are in a power saving mode set to save power through individual components (e.g.
Page 61: Battery Information
Power Management Battery Information Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery. Low Battery Warning New Battery When the battery is Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery (see “Battery critically low, immedi- FAQ”...
Page 62: Recharging The Battery With The Ac Adapter
Power Management Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance. To optimize the life and improve its performance, fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days. Conserving Battery Power We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself. If you do need to remove the battery for any reason see “Removing the Battery”...
Page 63: Proper Handling Of The Battery Pack
Power Management Proper handling of the Battery Pack • DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances • DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures, it may explode • DO NOT connect the metal terminals (+, -) to each other Damaged Battery Warning Should you notice any physical defects (e.g.
Page 64: Battery Faq
Power Management Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery? Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery. Caution Don’t turn off the computer by yourself even when you see a message that in- Danger of explosion if dicates the battery is critically low, just let the computer use up all of the bat- battery is incorrectly...
Page 65: Drivers & Utilities
Drivers & Utilities Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities System Software This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement Installation of some of the computer’s subsystems. The system takes advantage of some newer hardware compo- If you want to install a Windows XP operating sys- nents for which the latest versions of most available tem prepare the following before beginning to in-...
Page 66: Ata Mode Configuration
Drivers & Utilities ATA Mode Configuration If you wish to configure your hard disk(s) in ATA mode, then see the instructions on following next pages. You will need an external floppy drive attached to install the driver ATA driver when setting up Windows. Jumper Settings for Two Parallel ATA Hard Disks If you are using Parallel ATA (PATA) hard disk drives.
Page 67: Ata Mode Setup
Drivers & Utilities ATA Mode Setup Prepare a formatted blank 3.5" 1.44MB floppy diskette, and an external USB floppy disk drive. Create an ATA Driver Diskette by using an operable computer to copy the Drivers\RAID\ATA folder from the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM (Navigate/Browse.. to D:Drivers\RAID\ATA) to the blank floppy diskette.
Page 68 Drivers & Utilities Select the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM as the first device in the "Boot priority order" by pressing the <Shift> and <+> keys to move the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM to the top of the order. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Boot priority order: IDE 0:...
Page 69 Drivers & Utilities 13. Select the appropriate controller for your Windows XP operating system, and press Enter (see below). Figure 4 - 3 WinXP Promise SATA378 (tm) Controller ATA Controller OS Select Win2000 Promise SATA378(tm) Controller 14. The system will now read from the floppy disk drive and then return to the Windows Setup menu. 15.
Page 70: Raid Mode Configuration
Drivers & Utilities RAID Mode Configuration If you wish to configure your hard disk(s) in RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) mode, then see the instructions on the following pages. This will allow you to use your hard disks in combination with Striping (RAID 0) or Mirroring (RAID 1) for fault tolerance and performance.
Page 71: Raid Mode Setup
Drivers & Utilities RAID Mode Setup Install two identical hard disk drives (see the note below for Parallel ATA Hard Disks). Jumper Settings for Two Parallel ATA Hard Disks If you are using Parallel ATA (PATA) hard disk drives. then set the jumper on the Slave hard disk to the Cable Select option in order for the system to recognize the disks (see your hard disk manual or the information printed on the hard disk itself for details on the jumper settings).
Page 72 Drivers & Utilities Prepare a formatted blank 3.5" 1.44MB floppy diskette, and an external USB floppy disk drive. Create a RAID Driver Diskette by using an operable computer to copy the Drivers\RAID\FASTTRAK folder from the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM (Navigate/Browse.. to D:Drivers\RAID\FASTTRAK) to the blank floppy diskette.
Page 73 Drivers & Utilities Select the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM as the first device in the "Boot priority order" by pressing the <Shift> and <+> keys to move the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM to the top of the order. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Exit Figure 4 - 6 Boot Item Specific Help BIOS Boot Menu...
Page 74 Drivers & Utilities 11. If a disk array is defined the screen will appear as follows (press the Ctrl + F key combination to enter the utility). Figure 4 - 8 FastTrak 378(tm) BIOS Version 1.00.1.35 (C) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. FastTrak BIOS MODE SIZE...
Page 75 Drivers & Utilities 13. Press <4> to enter the Delete Array Menu in order to delete existing arrays (press <Esc> to return to the Main Menu). 14. Press <1> to enter the Auto Setup Menu (recommended) as this is the easiest and fastest way to setup your first array.
Page 76 Drivers & Utilities FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.01 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc. [ Define Array Menu ] Figure 4 - 11 Array 1 Array 2 ---- ---- ---- ---- FastBuild Utility Array 3 ---- ---- ---- ---- Array 4 ---- ---- ---- ----...
Page 77 Drivers & Utilities Gigabyte Boundary The Gigabyte Boundary feature is designed for fault tolerant arrays RAID 1 (Mirror) in which a drive has failed, and the user cannot replace the drive with a drive of the same capacity or larger. This feature permits the installation of a replacement drive that is slightly smaller than any remaining working drive (e.g.
Page 78 Drivers & Utilities 19. Press a key when you see the message "Press any key to start up from the CD/Press any key to boot from CD". 20. Press the F6 key when you see the message “Press F6 if you need to install third party SCSI or RAID driver”.
Page 79: What To Install
Drivers & Utilities What to Install Module Driver Installation The procedures for installing drivers for the Wire- The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual less LAN, Bluetooth, TV Tuner, and PC Camera CD-ROM contains the drivers and utilities neces- modules are provided in “Modules”...
Page 80 Drivers & Utilities Navigate (Browse..) to D: You will notice that many of the instructions for driver installation require you to “Navigate (Browse) to D:”. We assume that you will install all drivers and utilities from the built-in CD device and it is assigned to “Drive D:”.
Page 81: Service Packs
Drivers & Utilities Service Packs Check the warnings on the following pages regard- ing installation of the appropriate Service Pack for Windows XP Service Pack 2 your Windows OS. If you are unsure of the Service Make sure you install Windows XP Service Pack 2 Pack currently installed see below.
Page 82: Authorized Driver Message
Drivers & Utilities Authorized Driver Message do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double-click the Add/Remove Programs If you receive a message telling you that the driver item. If you see the individual driver listed (if not you are installing is not authorized (Digital Signa- see below), uninstall it, following the on screen ture Not Found), just click Yes or Continue Any-...
Page 83: Driver Installation
Drivers & Utilities Driver Installation Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Man- ual CD-ROM and the Notebook Driver Installa- tion application will run automatically. If you want to install the driver manually see “Manual Driver Installation” on page 4 - Check the driver installation order from Table 4 - 2, on page 4 - 20...
Page 84: Manual Driver Installation
Drivers & Utilities Manual Driver Installation Windows XP (SP2) If you wish to install the drivers manually, click the Windows XP Media Feature Exit button to quit the Notebook Driver Installa- Center Edition tion application, and then follow the manual instal- (SP2) lation procedure for each driver.
Page 85: Windows Xp
Drivers & Utilities Windows XP This section covers driver and utility installation in- structions for Windows XP (Professional & Home) and Windows XP Media Center Edition. Windows XP Service Pack 2 New Hardware Found Make sure you install Windows XP Service Pack 2 (or a Windows XP version which includes Service If you see the message “New Hardware Found”...
Page 86: Audio (Winxp)
Drivers & Utilities Audio (WinXP) Modem (WinXP) 1. Double-click AUDIO from the Notebook 1. Double-click MODEM from the Notebook Driver Installation menu . Driver Installation menu . Click Start (menu) > Run ... and navigate Click Start (menu) > Run ... and navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\AUDIO\Setup.exe (Browse..) to D:\Driv- and click OK.
Page 87: Lan (Winxp)
Drivers & Utilities LAN (WinXP) AP-Key Buttons (WinXP) 1. Double-click LAN from the Notebook Driver 1. Double-click AP-KEY from the Notebook Installation menu . Driver Installation menu . Click Start (menu) > Run ... and navigate Click Start (menu) > Run ... and navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\LAN\Setup.exe and (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\AP-Key\SETUP.exe click OK.
Page 88: Module Drivers
Drivers & Utilities Module Drivers TV Tuner (WinXP) See the following pages for the driver installation See the install procedure in “Installing the AverTV procedures for any modules included in your pur- Utility Software” on page 7 - “Installing the chase option.
Page 89: Bios Utilities
BIOS Utilities Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities Overview BIOS Settings Warning This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer’s built-in software: Incorrect settings can cause your system to Diagnostics: The POST (Power-On Self Test) malfunction. To correct mistakes, return Setup and restore the Configuration: The Setup utility Setup Defaults with If your computer has never been set up, or you are making important changes...
Page 90: 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 con- POST Screen duct a POST, including a quick test of the on-board RAM (memory). 1.BIOS information As the POST proceeds, the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong. 2.CPU type If there is a problem that prevents the system from booting, it will display a 3.Memory status...
Page 91: 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 92: The Setup Program
BIOS Utilities The Setup Program The Phoenix Setup program tells the system how to configure itself and man- age basic features and subsystems (e.g. port configuration). Entering Setup To enter Setup, turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST. The prompt (Press F2 to Enter Setup) seen in Figure 5 - 1 is usually present for a...
Page 93: Setup Screens
BIOS Utilities Setup Screens The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup. Setup Menus Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with five (5) menu headings. When Setup menus you select a heading, a new screen appears. Scroll through the features listed shown in this section on each screen to make changes to Setup.
Page 94: Main Menu
BIOS Utilities Main Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Figure 5 - 2 Main Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Main Menu Item Specific Help System Time: [22:11:05] System Date: [09/22/2004] <Tab>, <Shift Tab>, or <Enter> selects field. IDE 0 Optical Device [None] IDE 1 Optical Device [CD-ROM] Installed memory...
Page 95: Ide 0/1 Optical Device (Main Menu)
BIOS Utilities IDE 0/1 Optical Device (Main Menu) Pressing Enter here opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of a CD/ DVD Device on the computer’s IDE Channels 0 or 1. Use the Auto (Type:) setting to have the items configured automatically for you. Installed memory (Main Menu) This item contains information on the system memory, and is not user config- urable.
Page 96: Advanced Menu
BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu Figure 5 - 3 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Menu Main Advanced Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help Setup Warning Setting items on this menu to incorrect values may cause your system to malfunction. System Information I/O Device Configuration Reset Configuration Data: [No]...
Page 97: I/O Device Configuration (Advanced Menu)
BIOS Utilities I/O Device Configuration (Advanced Menu) The sub-menus under this item include options to configure the Serial port A (Serial Mouse), Serial port B (Infrared) and Parallel (Printer) port. These can be left to the default settings; however you may wish to use certain devices that require settings to be adjusted accordingly.
Page 98: Power On Beep (Advanced Menu)
BIOS Utilities Power On Beep (Advanced Menu) Use this menu to enable/disable the single beep sound at the end of the POST. This item is “Disabled” by default. Card Reader: (Advanced Menu) This option allows you to enable/disable support for the 10-in-1 Card Read- er.
Page 99: Security Menu
BIOS Utilities Security Menu Figure 5 - 4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Menu Main Advanced Security Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear Set Supervisor Password [E E nter] Supervisor Password controls access to the Password on boot: [Disabled] setup utility.
Page 100: Password On Boot: (Security Menu)
BIOS Utilities Password on boot: (Security Menu) Specify whether or not a password (supervisor or user password) should be entered to boot the computer. If “Enabled” is selected, only users who enter a Password Warning correct password can boot the system (see the warning in the sidebar). The default setting is “Disabled”.
Page 101: Boot Menu
BIOS Utilities Boot Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Figure 5 - 5 Main Advanced Security Exit Boot Boot Menu Item Specific Help Boot priority order: USB FDC: Keys used to view or IDE 0: configure devices: Up and Down arrows PCI SCSI: FT TX Ary 1 select a device.
Page 102 BIOS Utilities Boot devices usually are hard drives, floppy drives, CD-ROM/DVD-ROMs and LANs (Local Area Networks). When you specify a device as a boot device on the Boot Menu, it requires the availability of an operating system on that device. Most home computers come with an operating system already installed on “Drive C:”.
Page 103: Exit Menu
BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Figure 5 - 6 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Exit Menu Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and Load Setup Defaults save your changes to CMOS. Discard Changes Save Changes Help...
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Page 105: Upgrading The Computer
Upgrading The Computer Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer Overview This chapter contains information on upgrading the computer. Follow the steps outlined to make the desired upgrades. If you have any trouble or prob- Warranty Warning lems you can contact your service representative for further help. Before you Please check with your begin you will need: service representative...
Page 106: 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 107: Removing The Battery
Upgrading The Computer Removing the Battery If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself, for safety reasons it is best to remove the battery. Warranty Warning Turn the computer off, and turn it over. Please check with your Loosen screws service representative before undertaking any Release the battery, and lift the battery...
Page 108: Upgrading The Hard Disk Drive(S)
Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(s) The hard disk drive(s) can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" IDE hard disk drives with a height of 9.5mm (h) (see “Storage Options” on page D - HDD System Warning 4).
Page 109 Upgrading The Computer Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery. Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws Remove the bay cover Figure 6 - 2 HDD Bay Cover Removal Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(s) 6 - 5...
Page 110 Upgrading The Computer Release the cable and lift the hard disk assembly up out off the computer. Remove screws in order to separate the bracket from the hard disk(s), and disconnect the cable Reverse the process to install a new hard disk(s). Figure 6 - 3 HDD Assembly Removal...
Page 111: Upgrading The System Memory (Ram)
Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) The computer has four memory sockets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In- line (SO-DIMM) - DDR-II (DDR2) - type memory modules (see “Memory” Contact Warning on page D - 2). The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST Be careful not to touch routine once you turn on your computer.
Page 112 Upgrading The Computer Gently pull the two release latches ( & on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the arrows in Figure 6 - Figure 6 - 5 RAM Module Removal The RAM module will pop-up, and you can remove it. Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary.
Page 113: Upgrading The Optical (Cd/Dvd) Device(S)
Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device(s) Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery. Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws , and remove the bay cover. Remove screw and use the screwdriver to push the optical device(s) out of the computer at point Figure 6 - 6 Removing the CD/...
Page 114: Upgrading The Processor
Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Processor If you want to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing processor with a faster/new one you will need to contact your customer service representa- Warranty tive. We recommend that you do not do this yourself, since if it is done incor- The CPU is not a user rectly you may damage the processor or mainboard.
Page 115: Modules
Modules Chapter 7: Modules Overview This chapter contains the information on the various modules (some of which are optional) which may come with your computer, depending on the config- uration purchased. If you are unsure please contact your service representa- tive.
Page 116: The Wireless Lan & Bluetooth Modules
Modules The Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Modules If your purchase option includes the any of the Wireless LAN modules and/or Wireless Device Bluetooth and Wireless LAN combination module, follow the information on Operation Aboard the following pages for instructions on installing the driver. Pay careful atten- Aircraft tion to the warnings concerning the use of wireless modules aboard aircraft, The use of any porta-...
Page 117: Mini-Pci Wireless Lan Module
Modules Mini-PCI Wireless LAN Module Before installing the Wireless LAN driver, make sure that the optional Wireless Device WLAN module is on (the LED will be green). Operation Aboard Aircraft Use the WLAN module key combination Fn + F11 to toggle power to the The use of any porta- WLAN module.
Page 118: Ipn2220 (802.11G) Wireless Lan Driver Installation
Modules IPN2220 (802.11g) Wireless LAN Driver Installation 1. Insert the Wireless LAN CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. 2. Click Start (menu) > Run ... Network Connection 3. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\setup.exe and click OK. 4. Click Next. Windows 5. Click the button to accept the license agreement, and then click Next. Network Connec- 6.
Page 119: Driver Installation
Modules MP54G3 (802.11g) WLAN Module Driver Installation 1. Insert the WLAN CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. 2. The program will run automatically. Network Connection 3. Click Install Software and click Next. 4. Click the button to accept the license agreement, and then click Next. Windows 5.
Page 120: Bluetooth/Wlan Combo Module
Modules Bluetooth/WLAN Combo Module Before installing the Bluetooth/WLAN driver, make sure that the optional Wireless Device Bluetooth module/WLAN is on. Use the Bluetooth module key combina- Operation Aboard tion Fn + F12 to toggle power to the Bluetooth module. Use the WLAN Aircraft module key combination Fn + F11 to toggle power to the WLAN module The use of any porta-...
Page 121: Combo Module Bluetooth Driver Installation
Modules Combo Module Bluetooth Driver Installation 1. Insert the Bluetooth/WLAN Combo CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. 2. The program will run automatically. 3. Click Install Bluetooth Driver and click Next. 4. Click the button to accept the license agreement, and then click Next. 5.
Page 122: Combo Module Wlan Driver Installation
Modules Combo Module WLAN Driver Installation 1. Insert the Bluetooth/WLAN Combo CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. 2. The program will run automatically. Network Connection 3. Click Install WLAN Driver and click Next. 4. Click the button to accept the license agreement, and then click Next. Windows 5.
Page 123: Tv Tuner Module Options
Modules TV Tuner Module Options You may have one of two possible optional Mini-PCI TV Tuner modules sup- CATV Cable Safety plied with your computer, depending on your purchase configuration. The op- Make sure that your tional TV Tuner allows you to watch TV, play music CDs, video conference CATV system installer and capture still images and video on your PC.
Page 124: Avermedia M102 Mini-Pci Tv Tuner Module
Modules AverMedia M102 Mini-PCI TV Tuner Module If your purchase includes the AverMedia M102 TV Tuner then you will need to install the driver and application software as per the instructions below. AverTV User Guide Insert the AverTV Util- Installing the AverTV Utility Software ity CD-ROM and click 1.
Page 125: Yuan Pvr Mini-Pci Mpc622-Mce Tv Tuner Module
Modules YUAN PVR Mini-PCI MPC622-MCE TV Tuner Module If your purchase includes the YUAN PVR MPC622 TV Tuner for Windows XP Media Center Edition, then you will need to install the driver as per the instructions below. In order to watch TV channels you will need to purchase a copy of Cyberlink Power DVD 5.0.
Page 126: Pc Camera
Modules PC Camera If your purchase includes the optional PC Camera you will need to install the PC Camera & TV device driver for it as indicated on the following pages (make sure you install Tuner the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 2, on page 4 - 20).
Page 127: Pc Camera Audio Setup
Modules PC Camera Audio Setup If you wish to capture video & audio with your camera, it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in Windows. Taking Still Pictures Go to the Start menu and point to Settings (or click Control Panel) and You may take still pic- click Control Panel, then double-click the Sounds &...
Page 128 Modules Figure 7 - 5 Audio Setup 7 - 14 PC Camera...
Page 129: Bisoncap
Modules BisonCap BisonCap is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and test- ing, and can capture video files to .avi format. Pre-Allocating File Space Run the BisonCap program from the Start > Programs/All Programs > You may pre-allocate Bs350u2 menu (it is recommended that you set the capture file before the the file size for the cap- capture process - see Set Capture File below).
Page 130 Modules Eliminating Screen Flicker If you find that the video screen in the BisonCap program is flickering, you can try to adjust the option from the Video Capture Filter options. Run the BisonCap program. Go to Options and scroll down to select “Video Capture Filter...”. Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Frequency in Property Page (tab).
Page 131: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Overview Should you have any problems with your computer, before consulting your service representative, you may want to try to solve the problem yourself. This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions. This can’t anticipate every problem, but you should check here before you panic. If you don’t find the answer in these pages, make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface.
Page 132: Basic Hints And Tips
Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer appears not to be working. • Power - Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet? If plugged into a power strip, make sure it is actually working.
Page 133: 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 numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases, e.g.
Page 134: 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 135: Upgrading And Adding New Hardware/Software
Troubleshooting Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software • Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing, otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system. • Don’t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if you are not comfortable with what you are doing.
Page 136 Troubleshooting • Thoroughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or more system components, or software programs. If possible, go back and undo the change you just made and see if the problem still occurs. •...
Page 137: Power
Troubleshooting Power Problem Possible Cause - Solution You turned on the power Battery missing / incorrectly installed. Check the battery bay, make sure the battery is but it doesn’t work. present and seated properly (the design of the battery only allows it to go in one way). Make sure there’s nothing interfering with the battery contacts.
Page 138 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The computer feels too Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the vents/fan intakes are not blocked. If hot. this doesn’t cool it down, put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour. Make sure the computer isn’t sitting on a thermal surface (see “Overheating”...
Page 139: Display
Troubleshooting Display Problem Possible Cause - Solution Nothing appears The system is in a power saving mode. Toggle the sleep/resume key combination, Fn + F4 screen. (see “Sleep Button” on page 3 - The screen controls need to be adjusted. Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn + F8/F9 (see “Opening the LCD”...
Page 140: Boot Password
Troubleshooting Boot Password Problem Possible Cause - Solution forget boot If you forget the password, you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS. Contact password. your service representative for help. Password Warning If you choose to set a boot password, NEVER forget your password. The consequences of this could be serious. If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk.
Page 141: Audio & Cd Device
Troubleshooting Audio & CD Device Problem Possible Cause - Solution The sound cannot be The volume might be set too low. Check the volume control in the Volume Control Panel heard or the volume is in the Windows taskbar, or use the key combination Fn + F5 and F6 (see “Audio very low.
Page 142: Keyboard
Troubleshooting Keyboard Problem Possible Cause - Solution Unwelcome numbers If the LED is lit, then Num Lock is turned ON (see “LED Indicators” on page 1 - appear when typing. Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change, you can use any standard USB keyboard. The system will detect and enable it automatically.
Page 143: Operation
Troubleshooting Operation Problem Possible Cause - Solution The system freezes or The system’s power saving features have timed-out. Use the AC adapter, press a key on the screen goes dark. the keyboard, or press the sleep (Fn + F4) key combination, or press the power button if no LEDs are lit.
Page 144: Modules
Troubleshooting Modules Problem Possible Cause - Solution Wireless LAN/ The modules are off. Check the LED indicator to see if the modules are on or off Bluetooth/ modules (see “LED Indicators” on page 1 - 6). If the LED indicator is off, then press the cannot be detected.
Page 145: Interface (Ports & Jacks) Overview
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks) Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the ports & jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices, connect to the internet etc. A - 1...
Page 146: Ports And Jacks
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Ports and Jacks Item Description Built-In Microphone The built-in microphone allows you to record on your computer DC-In Jack Plug the supplied AC adapter into this jack to power your computer. Serial Port Connect a serial type mouse to this port. Parallel Port Connect a parallel type printer to this port.
Page 147: Ps/2 Port
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description PS/2 Port Connect an external PS/2 type mouse or keyboard to this port. You can use a “Y” splitter if you want to attach both. RJ-11 Phone Jack This port connects to the built-in modem. You may plug the telephone line directly into this RJ-11 telephone connection.
Page 148: Usb 2.0/1.1 Ports
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description USB 2.0/1.1 Ports These USB 2.0 compatible ports (USB 2.0 is fully USB 1.1 compliant) are for low-speed peripherals such as keyboards, mice or scanners, and for high-speed peripherals such as external HDDs, digital video cameras or high-speed scanners etc. Devices can be plugged into the computer, and unplugged from the computer, without the need to turn the system off (if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above, make sure you use the power supply which comes with the device).
Page 149: Microphone-In Jack
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description Microphone-In Jack Plug an external microphone in to this jack to record on your computer. Headphone-Out Jack Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack. Note: Set your system’s volume to a reduced level before connecting to this jack. Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft, a Kensington-type lock can be attached to this slot.
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Page 151: Nvidia Video Driver Controls
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Appendix B: NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in “Video Features” on page 1 - Video Card NVIDIA Video Driver Installation Options Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 2, on This computer features page 4 -...
Page 152: B - 2 Nvidia Display Properties
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls NVIDIA Display Properties More advanced video configuration options are provided in the NVIDIA Dis- Taskbar Icon play Properties control panel tab. Click the NVIDIA task- bar icon then click Open the Display Properties > Settings (see “Video Features”...
Page 153: Additional Properties
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Additional Properties The items listed in the Additional Properties window allow you to configure your display(s). If the items do not display you can either click the Additional Screenshots Properties button, or click the icon . All screenshots in this chapter are from the GeForce...
Page 154 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls You may make changes to the Display Settings, Color Correction, Video Overlay, Resolutions, Refresh Rates and Screen Rotation by clicking the ap- propriate tab and adjusting the setting. Figure B - 3 Screen Examples Right-click on a control panel Help Menus item to bring up a Help menu (see sidebar).
Page 155: Nvidia Nview Desktop Manager
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager The nView Desktop Manager allows quick access to control panels for fea- tures such as Desktop Management, Profiles, Hot Keys etc. The Control panel nView Desktop may be accessed as follows. Manger from Additional Click Start, point to Settings and click Control Panel (or just click Control Properties...
Page 156: Display Devices
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Display Devices Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external monitor/flat panel dis- Display Wizard play or TV as your display device. The following are the display options: Use the Display Wiz- ard/TV Wizard in the The built-in LCD.
Page 157: Attaching Other Displays
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Attaching Other Displays If you prefer to use a monitor or flat panel display, connect it to the DVI-Out Function Key Port at the rear of the computer. Combination Attach your external monitor to the DVI-Out Port (or TV to the S-Video-Out You can use the Fn + jack), and turn it on.
Page 158 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Select the display option from the Primary Display/ Secondary Display dropbox. If you have a TV and external monitor/flat panel display attached you will have a number of available options (see sidebar). Select and Apply nView Display the appropriate option.
Page 159: Display Modes
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Display Modes Single Display Mode Display Wizard Only one of your displays is used. Use the Display Wiz- ard/TV Wizard in the Clone Mode Desktop Manage- Clone Mode simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on ment window to quick- the other display(s).
Page 160: Enabling Tv Display
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Enabling TV Display To display desktop images on a TV, connect the TV to your computer by using Detect Displays an S-Video cable from the TV to the S-Video-Out jack on the left side of the computer (see “System Map: Left View”...
Page 161 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Set the TV format from the Select TV Format menu. The Advanced option at the bottom of the Select TV Format menu allows you to select TV format by country if you are unsure of your TV format. Figure B - 4 TV Settings and Adjustments...
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Page 163: Ati Video Driver Controls
ATI Video Driver Controls Appendix C: ATI Video Driver Controls The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in “Video Features” on page 1 - ATI Video Driver Installation Video Card Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 2, on Options page 4 -...
Page 164: Ati Mobility Radeon Properties
ATI Video Driver Controls ATI Mobility Radeon Properties More advanced video configuration options are provided in the ATI Mobility ATI Taskbar Icon Radeon control panel tab: You can also access Open the Display Properties (see “Video Features” on page 1 - 14) con- ATI Mobility Radeon trol panel.
Page 165 ATI Video Driver Controls Help Menus Right-click on almost any item in the tabs to bring up the “What’s This?” button. Click “What’s This?” button to bring up the help menu. Click to Configure Theater Mode Help Menu (Not Supported with TV Tuner) Theater Mode Theater Mode is not supported with the TV...
Page 166: Display Devices
ATI Video Driver Controls Display Devices Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external monitor/flat panel dis- play or TV/HDTV as your display device. The following are the display op- Theater Mode tions: Theater Mode can be enabled clicking The built-in LCD.
Page 167: Attaching Other Displays
ATI Video Driver Controls Attaching Other Displays If you prefer to use a monitor or flat panel display, connect it to the DVI-Out Function Key Port at the rear of the computer. Combination Attach your external monitor to the DVI-Out port (or TV/HDTV to the S- You can use the Fn + Video Out port), and turn it on.
Page 168: Display Modes
ATI Video Driver Controls Display Modes Single Primary & Clone Only one of your displays is used. Displays Multiple - Clone Mode The Primary display in an Extended Desktop Clone Mode simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on environment will be as- the other display(s).
Page 169: Clone Mode
ATI Video Driver 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 displays with the same con- Display Data Channel tent. Use this feature to display the screen through a projector for a presenta- Information tion.
Page 170: Extended Desktop Mode
ATI Video Driver Controls Extended Desktop Mode The system supports Extended Desktop in multiple display environments in Windows XP. An Extended Desktop creates a desktop spanning multiple dis- plays and acts as a large workspace. To get this effect: Attach your external monitor to the DVI-Out port (or TV/HDTV to the S- Video Out port), and turn it on.
Page 171 ATI Video Driver Controls 10. In the example shown in Figure C - 5 the primary monitor is on the left, the other display is on the right. Help Click either the Display Further help is avail- pop-up menu, or click able through the icon for the appro-...
Page 172 ATI Video Driver Controls 12. One display will be set to 1 (Primary). The displays may be switched as long as one as set to Primary. Figure C - 6 Displays Tab In this picture the notebook (Extended Desktop LCD panel is the primary dis- Mode) play, and the desktop may be extended to any attached dis-...
Page 173: Enabling Tv Display
ATI Video Driver Controls Enabling TV Display To display desktop images on a TV, connect the TV to your computer by using an S-Video cable from the TV to the S-Video-Out jack on the left side of the computer (see “System Map: Left View”...
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Page 175: Specifications
Specifications Appendix D: Specifications Latest Specification Information The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press. Certain items (particularly proces- sor types/speeds and CD/DVD device types) may be changed or updated due to the manufacturer's release sched- ule.
Page 176: Core Logic
Specifications Feature Specification Core Logic Intel 915P + ICH6 Security Security (Kensington® Type) Lock Slot BIOS Password Memory Two 64-bit wide DDR-II (DDR2) Data Channels Four 200 Pin DDR-II (DD2) SODIMM Sockets Expandable up to 4GB (Compatible with 1024MB, 512MB, 256MB DDR-II (DDR2) - 400/ 533 Modules) Memory Available Even if you have 4GB of RAM in the computer, the POST (at Startup) or System (Win-...
Page 177: Video Card Options
Specifications Feature Specification Video Card NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900-GTX High NVIDIA Quadro FX 2500M High Performance Options Performance Graphic Chip Graphic Chip 256MB GDDRIII (GDDR3) Video RAM On Board 512MB GDDRIII (GDDR3) Video RAM On Board 256 bit Memory Interface 256 bit Memory Interface PCI Express * 16 PCI Express * 16...
Page 178: Storage Options
Specifications Feature Specification Storage Options One External USB 1.44Mb Floppy Disk Drive One Changeable Primary 2.5" 9.5mm (h) Hard Disk Drive One Changeable Secondary 2.5" 9.5mm (h) Hard Disk Drive Option) Supports Serial/Parallel ATA HDDs RAID 0, RAID 1, HDD Fault Tolerance System One Changeable Primary Optical Device Bay - 12.7 mm (h) for Optical CD/DVD Device Drive Options (see “Optional”...
Page 179: I/O Ports
Specifications Feature Specification I/O Ports Four USB 2.0/1.1 Ports One S/PDIF Out Jack Two Mini-IEEE1394a Ports One RJ-11 Jack (Modem) One S-Video-Out Jack for TV & HDTV Output One RJ-45 Jack (Local Area Network) One Serial Port One DC-In Jack One Parallel Port (LPT1) Supporting ECP/EPP One Line-In Jack for Audio Input One Infrared Transceiver (IrDA 1.1/FIR/SIR/...
Page 180: Power Management
Specifications Feature Specification Power Supports ACPI 2.0 Supports Resume from Alarm Management Supports Hibernate/Standby Modes Supports Resume from Modem Ring Supports Battery Low Sleep Power Full Range 220W AC adapter – AC in 100~240V, 47~63Hz DC Output 20V, 11 A Easy Changeable 12-Cell Smart Lithium-Ion 6600mAH Main Battery Environmental Temperature...
Page 181: Optional
Specifications Feature Specification Optional Software DVD Player Mini-PCI TV Tuner Module Options: AverMedia M102 Mini-PCI TV Tuner DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Module DVD-Dual Drive Module YUAN PVR Mini-PCI MPC622-MCE TV Tuner (for Windows Media Center Edition) 300K Pixel Video Camera Module (Optional) 1.3M Pixel Video Camera Module (Optional) WLAN/Bluetooth Module Options: Mini-PCI 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN Module...
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