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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Preface Battery Precautions • Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the computer. • Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it is powered on. • Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it may cause circuit damage, which may possibly result in fire.
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.
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.
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Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface, and “Troubleshooting” on page 8 - 1, 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.
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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.
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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.
Preface Contents Notice ................I AP-key Buttons ............1-9 FCC Statement ...........II Function Keys & Numeric Keypad ....... 1-9 System Map: Front & Rear Views ......1-11 Instructions for Care and Operation ....IV System Map: Left View ......... 1-12 Power Safety ............. VI System Map: Right View ........
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Preface Inserting and Removing PC Cards ......2-8 Battery Information ..........3-9 Auto Mail Checker ...........2-9 New Battery ............3-9 TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse .......2-11 Battery Life ............3-9 Audio Features ............2-12 Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter ..3-10 Audio "DJ" CD Player ...........2-13 Proper Handling of the Battery Pack ....
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Preface Auto Mail Checker (WinXP) ......4-11 Reset Configuration Data: ........5-10 LCDAP (WinXP) ..........4-12 Hyper-Threading Technology ........ 5-10 Module Drivers ............4-12 Power On Beep ............5-10 Wireless LAN (WinXP) ........4-12 Boot Logo Screen: ..........5-10 Bluetooth (WinXP) ..........4-12 Security Menu ............5-11 TV Tuner (WinXP) ..........4-12 Set Supervisor Password ........
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Preface ZCOM (802.11a/b/g) WLAN Module Driver Installa- Audio & CD Device ..........8-11 tion ................7-4 Keyboard ..............8-12 The Bluetooth Module ..........7-5 Operation ............... 8-13 Bluetooth Module Driver Installation ....7-5 Modules ..............8-14 The 7-in-1 Card Reader Module ......7-7 Interface (Ports & Jacks) The TV Tuner Module ..........7-8 Installing the AverTV Utility Software ....7-9 Overview ..............
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Preface NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Specifications NVIDIA Video Driver Installation ......B-1 Processor Types ............E-2 NVIDIA Display Properties ........B-2 Core Logic ...............E-2 Display Devices ............B-6 Security ..............E-2 Attaching Other Displays ........B-7 Memory ..............E-2 Display Modes ............B-9 BIOS ................E-2 Enabling TV Display ..........B-10 LCD .................E-2 Top Cover LCD ............E-2 ATI Video Driver Controls...
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: •...
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 “What to Install” on page 4 - “BIOS Utilities” on page 5 - 1 “Upgrading The Computer”...
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: •...
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 on the right of the computer, then plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.
Quick Start Guide Getting to Know Your Computer The graphics on the following pages will help you to become familiar with the basic functions, and to learn the location of the various ports and components of your computer. Model Differences Model A Model B This manual refers to...
Quick Start Guide 1.8" LCD The 1.8" TFT Top Case LCD can be used to display company logos, personal photos, animated files etc. (see below). Details on how to program the logos and pictures for the 1.8" LCD are available in Appendix D on page D - 1.8"...
Quick Start Guide System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open Optional Built-In PC Camera Wireless Device Operation Aboard Speakers (Model A -See Aircraft Figure 1 - The use of any portable LED Indicators electronic transmission AP-key Buttons devices aboard aircraft is Power Button usually prohibited.
Quick Start Guide LED Indicators Table 1 - 2 - Audio "DJ" LED Indicators The two sets of indicators on the computer display Icon Color Description helpful information about the current status of the computer. There are also indicators located on the dis- Green DC Power is Plugged In play panel of the Audio "DJ".
Quick Start Guide AP-key Buttons Function Keys & Numeric Keypad These buttons access the internet, e-mail and toggle The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for power to the optional PC Camera, Wireless LAN and/ easy numeric data input (see Figure 1 - or Bluetooth modules.
Quick Start Guide System Map: Front & Rear Views Figure 1 - 6 Front & Rear Views LCD Latches Audio "DJ" Player Controls Audio "DJ" LED Speakers Audio "DJ" Player Consumer Infrared The built-in standalone audio CD player gives you direct hardware control for audio CDs (MP3 Transceiver (Works compatible) when the computer is shut down, but has a working power source.
Quick Start Guide System Map: Left View Figure 1 - 7 Left View 3-in-1 Card Reader Infrared Transceiver (see page Speaker Secondary Device Bay Release Latch 3-in-1 Card Reader Formats Secondary (Optional) Device Bay The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats (see be- RJ-45 LAN Jack low).
Quick Start Guide System Map: Right View Figure 1 - 8 - Right View Primary Optical Device Bay (for CD/DVD Type Device) Headphone-Out Jack Microphone-In Jack 3 4 5 S/PDIF-Out Jack Line-In Jack Mini-IEEE 1394a Port RJ-11 Phone Jack 2 * USB 2.0 Ports Changing DVD Regional Codes Speaker 10.
Quick Start Guide System Map: Bottom View Figure 1 - 9 Bottom View Battery Speakers The CPU is not a user Hard Disk Bay/TV Tuner serviceable part. Cover Opening this compart- Video Card Cover ment, or accessing the CPU Cover CPU in any way, may Vent/Fan Intake violate your warranty.
Quick Start Guide Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel Most of the control panels, utilities and programs within Windows XP (and most other Windows versions) 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.
Quick Start Guide Video Features Video Driver Controls This computer features two different (NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or ATI M28) PCI Express video card options (see “Video Card Options” on page D - 3). If you are unsure which video card your model features, then go to the BIOS and check “VGA Card:”...
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Quick Start Guide NVIDIA Display Properties ATI Display Properties Figure 1 - 11 - Display Properties Desktop Video Features 1 - 17...
Quick Start Guide Display Devices & Options Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external VGA monitor/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 Port.
Quick Start Guide Power Management Features The Power Options control panel in Windows (see page 14) 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 - 12).
Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse, Audio & Printer Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse, Audio & Printer Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and compo- nents of the computer: • Hard Disk Drive •...
Storage Devices, Mail Program, 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" serial (SATA) or parallel (PATA) hard disk drives with a height of 9.5 mm (see “Storage Options”...
Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse, Audio & Printer Optical Device There is a bay for a 5.25" optical (Combo or DVD-Dual) device (12.7mm Sound Volume height). The actual device will depend on the model you purchased. The opti- Adjustment cal device is usually labeled “Drive D:” and may be used as a boot device if properly set in the BIOS (see “Boot Menu”...
Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse, Audio & Printer Handling CDs or DVDs Proper handling of your CDs/DVDs will prevent them from being damaged. CD Emergency Please follow the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your CDs/ Eject DVDs can be accessed.
Storage Devices, Mail Program, 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 Region Geographical Location DVD Regional Coding USA, Canada Western Europe, Japan, South Africa, Middle East &...
Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse, Audio & Printer 3-in-1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards. Push the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device. The following Card Reader Cover formats can be read by the card reader (see over for instructions on removing Make sure you keep...
Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse, Audio & Printer Removing Cards from the Card Reader To remove any inserted cards, click the Safely Remove Hardware icon the Windows taskbar and follow the instructions below in order to prevent sys- tem errors (DO NOT PULL THE CARD OUT OF THE SLOT). Click the icon in the taskbar, and click to select the card from the pop-up list.
Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse, Audio & Printer PC Card Slot The computer is equipped with a PCMCIA 3.3V/5V slot for one type II PC Card. Make sure you install the driver for the PC Card (see “What to Install” on page 4 - Inserting and Removing PC Cards •...
Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse, Audio & Printer Auto Mail Checker After you have installed the driver for the Auto Mail Checker program (see “What to Install” on page 4 - 1) you may then configure it to give you noti- fication when you receive new mail.
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Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse, Audio & Printer You may then configure the options for your mailserver, name, password, pro- gram and method(s) of notification. Note Check with your Inter- net Service Provider, network administrator or Mail Service provid- er for details on what to put on these pages.
Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse, Audio & Printer TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse The TouchPad is an alternative to the mouse; however, you can also add a Mouse Driver mouse to your computer through one of the USB ports. The TouchPad buttons function in much the same way as a two-button mouse.
Storage Devices, Mail Program, 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 - 10 on page 1 - 15), Adjustment or from the Sound Effect Manager icon in the taskbar/control panel (this...
Storage Devices, Mail Program, 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.
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Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse, Audio & Printer TV Tuner Option If you have included the optional TV Tuner in your purchase con- figuration, you can use the supplied remote Audio "DJ" Power Switch control unit to control Mode Button (CD, MP3) the Audio "DJ".
Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse, Audio & Printer Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR To configure your computer for Fast Infrared (FIR) communication follow Infrared these steps: Communication Click Start, point to Settings and click Control Panel (or click Start > Con- The infrared transceiv- trol Panel).
Storage Devices, Mail Program, 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.
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.
Power Management The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC adapter or a battery pack. 2nd Battery AC Adapter If you have included the secondary battery Use only the AC adapter that comes with your computer. The wrong type of in your purchase con- AC adapter will damage the computer and its components.
Power Management Turning on the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your computer. To turn it on simply press Shutdown the power button on the front panel. Note that you should When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a Standby/Hiber- always shut your com- puter down by choos- nate/Shutdown hot-key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds...
Power Management Power Schemes You can set your computer to conserve power through individual components Resuming by means of Power Schemes. You can also adjust the settings for each Operation scheme to set the monitor to turn off after a specified time, and the computer's hard disk motor to turn off if the hard disk drive has not been accessed for a The system can re- sume from Monitor or...
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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.
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 -...
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.
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.
Power Management Battery Information Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery. Low Battery Warning New Battery Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery (see “Battery When the battery is critically low, immedi- FAQ”...
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 primary battery yourself. If you do need to remove the battery for any reason see “Removing the Primary Bat- To conserve battery pow-...
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.
Power Management Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery? Caution Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery. Don’t turn off the computer by yourself (save and close any critical files, and Danger of explosion if make sure you have closed all open applications in order to prevent any data battery is incorrectly...
Drivers & Utilities Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities What to Install This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual of some of the computer’s subsystems. The system CD-ROM contains the drivers and utilities neces- takes advantage of some newer hardware compo- sary for the proper operation of the computer.
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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:”.
Drivers & Utilities Service Packs Make sure you have installed the appropriate Ser- vice Pack before installing all the drivers. If you Windows XP Service Pack 2 are unsure of the Service Pack currently installed Make sure you install Windows XP Service Pack 2 see below.
Drivers & Utilities Authorized Driver Message Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers If you wish to update/reinstall individual drivers it If you receive a message telling you that the driver may be necessary to uninstall the original driver.To you are installing is not authorized (Digital Signa- do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS ture Not Found), just click Continue Anyway to and double-click the Add/Remove Programs...
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 - 1, on page 4 - 6...
Drivers & Utilities Manual Driver Installation If you wish to install the drivers manually, click the Exit button to quit the Notebook Driver Installation application, then follow the manual installation procedure for each driver. The manual installation proce- dure begins with instructions on how to browse to the executable file; “Click Start (menu) > Run ..”. Windows XP Driver (SP2) Page # Windows XP Driver (SP2)
Drivers & Utilities Windows XP Drivers This section covers driver and utility installation in- Windows XP Service Pack 2 structions for Windows XP (Professional & Home). Make sure you install Windows XP Service Pack 2 New Hardware Found (or a Windows XP version which includes Service Pack 2) before installing any drivers.
Drivers & Utilities Audio (WinXP) Modem (WinXP) 1. Run the Notebook Driver Installation appli- 1. Run the Notebook Driver Installation appli- cation and double-click Audio. cation and double-click Modem. Click Start (menu) > Run... and navigate Click Start (menu) > Run... and navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\ (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\ 02AUDIO\Setup.exe and click OK.
Drivers & Utilities LAN (WinXP) Video (WinXP) 1. Run the Notebook Driver Installation appli- The installation method for the video driver will de- cation and double-click Lan. pend on whether your purchase option includes ei- ther an NVIDIA or ATI PCI-Express Video Card. If you run the Notebook Driver Installation applica- Click Start (menu) >...
Drivers & Utilities AP-Key Buttons (WinXP) TouchPad (WinXP) 1. Run the Notebook Driver Installation appli- 1. Run the Notebook Driver Installation appli- cation and double-click AP-key. cation and double-click Touchpad. Click Start (menu) > Run... and navigate Click Start (menu) > Run... and navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\ (Browse...) to D:\Drivers\ 06APKey\Setup.exe and click OK.
Drivers & Utilities PCMCIA & Card Reader (WinXP) Auto Mail Checker (WinXP) 1. Run the Notebook Driver Installation appli- 1. Run the Notebook Driver Installation appli- cation and double-click PCMCIA. cation and double-click Automail. Click Start (menu) > Run... and navigate Click Start (menu) >...
Drivers & Utilities LCDAP (WinXP) Wireless LAN (WinXP) 1. Run the Notebook Driver Installation appli- See the install procedure in “MSI 6855A (802.11b/ cation and double-click LCDAP. g) Wireless LAN Driver Installation” on page 7 - “ZCOM (802.11a/b/g) WLAN Module Driver Installation”...
BIOS Utilities Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities BIOS Settings Overview 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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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 IDE Channel 0 Master [CD-ROM] <Enter> selects field. IDE Channel 0 Slave [None] SATA Port 1...
BIOS Utilities IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Pressing Enter here opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of either a CD/DVD type Device or HDD on the computer’s IDE Channel 0. Use the Auto (Type:) setting to have the items configured automatically for you. SATA Port 1/2 Pressing Enter here opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of any hard disks on the computer’s SATA Port 1 or 2.
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]...
BIOS Utilities I/O Device Configuration 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.
BIOS Utilities Reset Configuration Data: This item is set to No as default. You can change the setting to Yes if you have installed a new add-on which has reconfigured the system, resulting in such a serious system conflict that the operating system is unable to boot. Hyper-Threading Technology Enable Hyper-Threading (it is “Enabled”...
BIOS Utilities Security Menu Figure 5 - 5 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Menu Main Advanced Security Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear Set Supervisor Password [Enter] Supervisor Password controls access to the Password on boot: [Disabled] setup utility.
BIOS Utilities Password on boot: 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 If you set a boot pass- default setting is “Disabled”.
BIOS Utilities Boot Menu Figure 5 - 6 Boot Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Legacy Floppy Boot priority order: Drives USB FDC: Keys used to view or Legacy Floppy Drives configure devices: If you have a Legacy Up and Down arrows SATA_1: FUJITSU MHT2060AT-(S1)
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BIOS Utilities Boot devices usually are hard drives, floppy drives, and CD/DVD-ROMs and networks (LAN). 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:”.
BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Figure 5 - 7 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Exit Menu 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 Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults...
Upgrading The Computer Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer Overview This chapter contains information on upgrading the computer. Follow the Warranty Warning steps outlined to make the desired upgrades. If you have any trouble or prob- lems you can contact your service representative for further help. Before you Please check with your begin you will need: service representative...
Upgrading The Computer When Not to Upgrade These procedures involve opening the system’s case, adding and sometimes Power Safety replacing parts. Warning You should not perform any of these upgrades if: Before you undertake any upgrade proce- dures, make sure that •...
Upgrading The Computer Removing the Primary Battery If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself, for safety Warranty Warning reasons it is best to remove the battery (batteries). Please check with your Turn the computer off, and turn it over. service representative Move the battery release latches in the direction of the arrows before undertaking any...
Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(s) The hard disk drive(s) can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" parallel HDD System (PATA) or serial (SATA) hard disk drives with a height of 9.5mm (h) (see Warning “Storage Options” on page E - 3).
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Upgrading The Computer Push the parallel hard disk assembly in the direction of the arrow (serial HDD’s push in the opposite direction - see sidebar) and lift the assembly up out off the computer. Hard Disk Remove screws in order to separate the bracket from the hard disk. Connectors Reverse the process to install a new hard disk(s).
Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) The computer has two memory sockets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Contact Warning (SO-DIMM) DDR type memory modules (see “Memory” on page E - 2). The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the turn on your computer.
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Upgrading The Computer Set the keyboard aside. Remove screws & from the keyboard shielding plate, and lift off the shielding plate Figure 6 - 5 Keyboard & Shielding Plate Removal Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) 6 - 7...
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Upgrading The Computer Gently pull the two release latches ( & on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the arrows. Figure 6 - 6 RAM Removal The RAM module will pop-up, and you can remove it. Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary.
Upgrading The Computer Changing the Secondary Bay Device Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery. Secondary Bay Move and hold the secondary bay release latch (on the left side of the Hard Disk Option computer) in the direction of the arrow. Pull the device out of the bay while gripping it at point Note that the Second-...
Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Processor If you want to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing processor with Warranty a faster/new one you will need to contact your customer service representa- tive. We recommend that you do not do this yourself, since if it is done incor- The CPU is not a user serviceable part.
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.
Modules The Mini-PCI WLAN Module Options If your purchase option includes the any of the Wireless LAN module options, follow the information on the following pages for instructions on installing the driver. Pay careful attention to the warnings concerning the use of wireless modules aboard aircraft, and the instructions on enabling/disabling power to the modules.
Modules MSI 6855A (802.11b/g) Wireless LAN Driver Installation 1. Insert the WLAN CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. 2. The program will run automatically. Network 3. Click Install Software and click Next. Connection 4. Click the button to accept the license agreement, then click Next. Windows 5.
Modules ZCOM (802.11a/b/g) WLAN Module Driver Installation 1. Insert the WLAN CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. 2. Click Start (menu) > Run... and navigate (Browse..) to D:\Utility\ Network SETUP.exe and click OK. Connection 3. Click Next > Next > Finish to complete the installation. Windows 4.
Modules The Bluetooth Module Before installing the Bluetooth driver, make sure that the optional Bluetooth Wireless Device module is on. Use the Bluetooth AP-key button to toggle power to the Operation Aboard Bluetooth module. Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Aircraft Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - The use of any portable...
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Modules Figure 7 - 3 Bluetooth Control Panels/ Help (Windows XP) 7 - 6 The Bluetooth Module...
Modules The 7-in-1 Card Reader Module This optional card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage Removing Cards cards. Push the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device. The following formats can be read by the card reader: To remove any insert- ed cards, click the •...
Modules The TV Tuner Module The optional TV Tuner allows you to watch TV, play music CDs, video con- TV Tuner Remote ference and capture still images and video on your PC. The remote control unit The TV Tuner comes with a remote control unit, cable and a CD containing provided with the op- the utility software.
Modules Installing the AverTV Utility Software 1. Insert the AverTV Utility CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. 2. Click TV Utility Software. PC Camera & TV 3. Click Yes > Next > Next (click Cancel if asked a Found New Hard- Tuner ware Wizard appears).
Modules The PC Camera Module Options If your purchase includes one of the optional PC Cameras you will need to PC Camera & TV install the device driver for it as indicated on the following pages. Tuner If you have the optional TV Tuner included in Latest PC Camera Driver Information your purchase, make...
Modules Kenmec PC Camera Driver Installation (WinXP) 1. Insert the PC Camera CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. 2. Click Start (menu) > Run... and navigate (Browse..) to D:\Setup.exe and click OK. 3. Choose the language you prefer and click OK > Next. 4.
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 just click Control Panel) and click Control Panel, then double-click the Sounds &...
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Modules Figure 7 - 6 Audio Setup (Windows XP) The PC Camera Module Options 7 - 13...
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).
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Modules Eliminating Screen Flicker If you find that the video screen in the BisonCap program is flickering, you can try to adjust the setting in 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).
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.
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.
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. in a CD wallet.
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.
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.
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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. •...
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.
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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”...
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Troubleshooting Modules Problem Possible Cause - Solution Wireless LAN/ The modules are off. Check the LED indicator to see if the wireless modules are on Bluetooth/PC Camera or off (see “LED Indicators” on page 1 - 8). If the LED indicator is off, then press the modules cannot appropriate AP-key button in order to enable the modules (see...
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks) Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the interface (ports & jacks) which allow your com- puter to communicate with external devices, connect to the internet etc. Interface (Ports &...
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Ports and Jacks Item Description Built-In Microphone The built-in microphone allows you to record on your computer CATV-In Jack Use this jack to connect a CATV cable if you have included the optional Mini-PCI TV Tuner in your purchase. DC-In Jack Plug the supplied AC adapter into this jack to power your computer.
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description Microphone-In Jack Plug an external microphone in to this jack to record on your computer. Mini-IEEE 1394a Port This allows high-speed connection to various peripheral devices, e.g. external disk drives and digital cameras (see note below). IEEE 1394 The Mini-IEEE 1394a ports only support SELF POWERED IEEE 1394 devices.
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description RJ-45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN (Network) functions. Note: Broadband (e.g. ADSL) modems usually connect to the LAN port. S/PDIF-Out Jack This S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format) Out Port allows you to connect your DVD-capable PC to a Dolby AC-3 compatible receiver for “5.1”...
Appendix B: NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in “Video Features” on page 1 - Video Card Options NVIDIA Video Driver Installation This computer features two different (NVIDIA Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 1, on GeForce 6800 or ATI page 4 -...
NVIDIA Display Properties More advanced video configuration options are provided in the NVIDIA Dis- NVIDIA Taskbar Icon play Properties control panel tab. NVIDIA GeForce 6800 video cards will display the title NVIDIA GeForce Go 6800 Properties: Click the NVIDIA icon in the taskbar to bring up troubleshooting Open the Display Properties (see...
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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 Properties button, or click the icon . Figure B - 1 Additional Properties Click pin icon to push pin in to keep the menu open.
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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 - 2 Screen Examples Right-click on a control panel item to bring up a Help menu Help Menus (see sidebar).
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 Properties Click Start, point to Settings and click Control Panel (or just click Control Panel).
Display Devices Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external monitor/flat panel dis- Display Wizard play or TV/HDTV as your display device. The following are the display op- tions: Use the Display Wiz- ard in the Desktop Management window The built-in LCD.
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 + F7 key combination to Video-Out Port), and turn it on.
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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 Mode the appropriate option. Options The display options listed under the Prima-...
Display Modes Single Display Mode Display Wizard Only one of your displays is used. Use the Display Wiz- Clone Mode ard in the Desktop Management window Clone Mode simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on to quickly setup and the other display(s).
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 Port at the rear of the com- puter (see “System Map: Front & Rear Views” on page 1 - 11).
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Set the TV format from the Select TV Format menu. The Advanced option (in Dualview mode) 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 - 7 TV Settings and Adjustments...
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 - Video Card Options ATI Video Driver Installation This computer features Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 1, on two different (NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or ATI...
ATI Video Driver Controls ATI Mobility Radeon X800 Properties More advanced video configuration options are provided in the ATI Mobility ATI Taskbar Icon Radeon X800 control panel tab: You can also access Open the Display Properties (see “Video Features” on page 1 - 16) con- ATI Mobility Radeon trol panel.
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ATI Video Driver Controls Figure C - 2 ATI Mobility Radeon X800 Properties Tabs Help Menus Right-click on almost any item in the tabs to bring up the “What’s This?” button. Click to Configure Theater Mode Help Menu Click “What’s (Not Supported with TV Tuner) This?”...
ATI Video Driver Controls Display Devices Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external monitor/flat panel dis- Theater Mode play or TV/HDTV as your display device. The following are the display op- tions: Theater Mode can be enabled clicking Clone Mode Options The built-in LCD.
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.
ATI Video Driver Controls Display Modes Single Primary & Clone Only one of your displays is used. Displays The Primary display in Multiple - Clone Mode an Extended Desktop Clone Mode simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on environment will be as- the other display(s).
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.
ATI Video Driver Controls Extended Desktop Mode The system supports Extended Desktop in multiple display environments in WindowsXP. 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.
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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 pop- Further help is avail- up menu, or click the icon for able through the appropriate display.
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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 (Extended Desktop In this picture the notebook LCD panel is the primary display, and the Mode) desktop may be extended to any at-...
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 Port at the rear of the com- puter (see “System Map: Front &...
1.8" Top Case LCD Appendix D: 1.8" Top Case LCD 1.8" LCD Top Flash The 1.8" TFT Top Case LCD can be used to display company logos, personal Case & Battery photos, animated files etc. The following file formats are supported: Power •...
1.8" Top Case LCD BIOS Setting Before using the application (LCDAP.EXE) provided on the Device Drivers Flash Top Case Logo and Utilities CD-ROM to program the files displayed on the 1.8" LCD, you This BIOS item allows must enable the setting in the BIOS: you to enable the serial port for application pro- Restart the computer and press F2 at startup to enter the BIOS.
1.8" Top Case LCD Using the LCDAP Program Your computer may already come with LCDAP.EXE pre-installed on the hard disk (e.g. on the C: drive). Where this is not the case, or where you are re-con- figuring your computer the LCDAP.EXE is provided on the Device Drivers and Utilities CD-ROM: 1.
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1.8" Top Case LCD Browse to the LCDAP folder on the computer’s hard disk and double-click LCDAP (.EXE) to run the program. Figure D - 4 LCDAP Application D - 4 Using the LCDAP Program...
1.8" Top Case LCD LCDAP Files There are 12 slots available for user files in the LCADAP program, and one fixed slot display the manufacturer’s logo. Transition Type The Type box lists four Adding Files types of transiting for 1. To add a file click on any of the 12 slots to select it, and click Open File selected slides.
1.8" Top Case LCD Selecting & Configuring Files to Display 1. To select files to display double-click the file to highlight it (it will be outlined in blue). Update Program 2. You can select up to 12 files to display, however this is dependent upon the Warning file size (a maximum of 512 Kbytes of files may be selected).
Specifications Appendix E: 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.
Specifications Feature Specification Audio SRS WOW Surround Sound S/PDIF Digital Output (7.1 CH) Technology inside Built-In Microphone Intel Azalia High Definition Audio Interface 6 * Built-In Speakers 3D Stereo Enhanced Sound System Built-In Sub Woofer Virtual 7.1 - Channel Sound System Built-In Audio DJ Console for Music CD (MP3 Compatible with Sound-Blaster PRO™...
Specifications Feature Specification Communication Infrared Transceiver 802.11b/g OR 802.11a/b/g Mini-PCI Wireless Infrared Transfer 1cm ~ 1M Operating LAN Module (Optional) Distance 115.2K bps SIR Bluetooth™ 1.1 with Azalia Modem Combo 4M bps FIR Module (Optional) IrDA 1.1 Compliant 300K Pixel Video Camera Module (Optional) PCI-Express 10/100/1000 BASE-T Fast Ethernet LAN on board Consumer Infrared (CIR) for TV Remote...
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