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Page 3 Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor. They assume no 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) You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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.
Page 5: Fcc Rf Radiation Exposure Statement
Preface FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
Page 6: 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 7: 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 damaged. Do not expose the computer Do not place it on an unstable Do not place anything heavy...
Page 8 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 9: Power Safety
Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements: • Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer. • Your AC/DC 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 specifications, Warning consult your service representative or local power company.
Page 10: Battery Precautions
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.
Page 11: Cleaning
Preface Cleaning Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer; use a soft clean cloth. Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer. Servicing Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock.
Page 12: Travel Considerations
Preface Travel Considerations Packing As you get ready for your trip, run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go: 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 13 Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface, and Chapter 8: Troubleshooting, keep these points in mind: Hand-carry the notebook - For security, don’t let it out of your sight. In some areas, computer theft is very common.
Page 14 Preface 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 15: Lcd Screen Care
Preface Lighting Proper lighting and a comfortable viewing angle can reduce eye strain and shoulder and neck muscle fatigue. • 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. •...
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Page 17: Table Of Contents
Preface Contents Notice .................I Keyboard ................1-9 FCC Statement .............II Function Keys & Visual Indicators ......1-10 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: ....III System Map: Front & Rear Views .......1-11 Instructions for Care and Operation ......V System Map: Right View ..........1-12 Power Safety .............VII System Map: Left View ..........1-13 Battery Precautions ..........
Page 18 Preface Audio Features .............2-10 Battery Life ..............3-12 Setup for Audio Recording ........2-11 New Battery ..............3-12 Setup for 5.1 Surround Sound ........2-12 Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter ..3-12 Sound Effects Equalizer ...........2-14 Proper handling of the Battery Pack ......3-13 Adding a Printer ............2-15 Battery FAQ ..............3-14 USB Printer ...............2-15...
Page 19 Preface Hot Key ..............4-7 Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: (Advanced Menu) ..5-9 IEEE 1394 Filter Driver ..........4-7 Power On Boot Beep (Advanced Menu) .......5-9 Optional Drivers ............4-8 Battery Low Alarm Beep: (Advanced Menu) ....5-9 Wireless LAN .............4-9 Security Menu ..............5-10 PC Camera ..............4-9 Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu) ....5-10 Consumer Infrared (for TV Tuner Remote) ....4-9 Set User Password (Security Menu) ......5-11...
Page 20 Preface RAID Mode Setup ............7-5 Troubleshooting The NVIDIA Storage Control Panel ......7-12 Overview ................8-1 Bluetooth Module ............7-16 Basic Hints and Tips ............8-2 Bluetooth Configuration in Windows Vista .....7-17 Backup and General Maintenance .........8-3 Wireless LAN Module ..........7-20 Viruses ................8-4 Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5100/5300 Series (802.11 a/g/n) Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software ..8-5 Driver Installation .............7-21 Problems &...
Page 21 Preface S/PDIF-Out Jack ............A-4 Interface ................ C-3 Security Lock Slot ............A-5 Slots ................C-3 USB 2.0/1.1 Ports ............A-5 Audio ................C-3 Security ................. C-3 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Communication ............. C-4 Operating System ............C-4 NVIDIA Video Driver Installation .......B-1 Power Management ............
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Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: Not Included
Quick Start Guide Not Included Operating Systems (e.g. Windows Vista etc.) and applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet and database programs) have their own manuals, so please consult the appropriate manuals. Drivers If you are installing new system software, or are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will need to install the appropriate drivers.
Page 26: 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, TV Tuner Module you will find the Windows Vista (with Service Pack 1) operating system is support- Support Note that the TV Tuner module (factory) option...
Page 27: System Startup
Quick Start Guide System Startup 1. Remove all packing materials, and place the computer on a stable surface. 2. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports. 3. Attach the AC/DC 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/DC adapter.
Page 28: System Map: Lcd Panel Open & Top View
Quick Start Guide System Map: LCD Panel Open & Top View Figure 1 - 2 LCD Panel Open & Top View 1. Optional Built-In PC Wireless Device Camera Operation Aboard Aircraft 2. LCD The use of any portable electronic 3. LED Status Indicators transmission devices (e.g.
Page 29: Led Indicators
Quick Start Guide LED Indicators Game Keys The two sets of LED indicators (LED Status Indica- The eight Game Keys on the left of the computer al- tors and LED Power Indicators) display helpful in- low macros to be configured for common keystrokes formation about the current status of the computer.
Page 30: Touch Sensor Instant Keys
Quick Start Guide Touch Sensor Instant Keys Press the Touch Sensor Instant Keys on the computer to toggle the appropriate function on/off. When a module is powered on the appropriate icon will be highlighted. Icon Description Icon Description LED Color Toggle (press to toggle Wireless LAN Module Power Toggle flashing colors or single color) PC Camera Module Power Toggle...
Page 31: Keyboard
Quick Start Guide Keyboard The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input, and Other Keyboards features function keys to allow you to change operational features instantly. See Table 1 - 3, on page 1 - 10 for full function key combination details.
Page 32: Function Keys & Visual Indicators
Quick Start Guide Function Keys & Visual Indicators The function keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down. In addition to the basic function key combinations; visual indicators (see the table below) are available when the Hot Key driver is in- 7).
Page 33: System Map: Front & Rear Views
Quick Start Guide System Map: Front & Rear Views Figure 1 - 5 Front View 1. Color LEDs 2. Speakers 3. LED Power Indicators 4. Consumer Infrared Transceiver (enabled with optional TV Tuner only) 5. DC-In Jack Appendix A for a more TV Tuner Module Support detailed description of the ports &...
Page 34: System Map: Right View
Quick Start Guide System Map: Right View Figure 1 - 6 Right View 1. Headphone-In Jack 2. Microphone-In Jack 3. Line-In Jack 4. S/PDIF-Out Jack 5. Cable (CATV) Antenna Jack 6. Combined eSATA/ USB Port TV Tuner Module Support 7. USB 2.0 Port 8.
Page 35: System Map: Left View
Quick Start Guide System Map: Left View Figure 1 - 7 Left View 1. DVI-Out Port 2. 2 * USB 2.0 Ports 3. RJ-45 LAN Jack 4. HDMI-Out Port 5. 7-in-1 Card Reader 6. ExpressCard Slot 7. Mini-IEEE 1394 Port 8.
Page 36 Quick Start Guide Changing DVD Regional Codes Disk Eject Warning Go to the Control Panel and double-click Device Don’t try to eject a CD/DVD while the system is ac- Manager (Hardware and Sound), then click the + cessing it. This may cause the system to “crash”. Stop next to DVD/CD-ROM drives.
Page 37: System Map: Bottom View
Quick Start Guide System Map: Bottom View Figure 1 - 8 Bottom View 1. Sub Woofer 2. Fan Outlet/Intake 3. Component Bay Cover 4. Battery (Secondary HDD Bay - HDD3) 5. Primary HDD Bay (HDD1 & 2) Appendix A for a more detailed description of the ports &...
Page 38: Windows Vista Start Menu & Control Panel
Quick Start Guide Windows Vista Start Menu & Control Panel Most of the control panels, utilities and programs within Windows Vista (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.
Page 39: Video Features
Quick Start Guide Video Features You can configure display options, from the Display Settings control panel in Windows as long as the appro- priate video driver is installed. For more detailed video information see “NVIDIA Video Driver Controls” on page B - 1.To access Display Settings in Windows: 1.
Page 40: 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 (connected to the DVI-Out port/HDMI-Out port) as your display device. Figure 1 - 10 - Display Settings & NVIDIA Control Panel NVIDIA Display Mode Description Note...
Page 41: Power Options
Quick Start Guide Power Options The Power Options (Hardware and Sound menu) control panel icon in Windows (see page 16) allows you to configure power management features for your computer. You can conserve power by means of power plans and configure the options for the power button, sleep button, computer lid (when closed), display and sleep mode from the left menu.
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Page 43: 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 components of the computer: • Hard Disk Drive • Optical Device • 7-in-1 Card Reader •...
Page 44: Hard Disk Drive
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive(s) is(are) used to store your data in the computer. The hard Power Safety disk(s) can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA) hard disk drives with a height of 9.5 mm.
Page 45: 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 actual de- Sound Volume vice will depend on the model you purchased (see “Storage” on page C - 3). The Adjustment optical device is usually labeled “Drive D:”...
Page 46: 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/DVDs can be CD Emergency Eject accessed.
Page 47: 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 Region Geographical Location DVD Regional Coding USA, Canada Western Europe, Japan, South Africa, Middle East &...
Page 48: 7-In-1 Card Reader
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer 7-in-1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards. Push the Card Reader Cover card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device, and can be accessed in the same way as your hard disk (s).
Page 49: Expresscard Slot
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer ExpressCard Slot The computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34/54 slot that reads Express Card/ ExpressCard 34 and ExpressCard/54 formats. ExpressCards are the successors to PCMCIA (PC Slot Cover Cards). Make sure you keep the ExpressCard/54 is used for applications which require a larger interface slot, e.g.
Page 50: Game Keys
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Game Keys The eight game hot keys on the left of the computer allow macros to be configured for common keystrokes used in applications (the keys can assigned macros for any program, not only games). To configure the keys follow the instructions below (make sure you have installed the GameKey Utility driver - see “GameKey Utility”...
Page 51: 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 Mouse Driver your computer through one of the USB ports. The TouchPad buttons function in much the same way as a two-button mouse.
Page 52: Audio Features
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Audio Features You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sound control Sound Volume panel in Windows, or from the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the taskbar/ Adjustment control panel (right-click the taskbar icon to bring up an audio menu).
Page 53: Setup For Audio Recording
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Setup for Audio Recording To record audio sources on your computer at optimum quality follow the instruc- tions below: Beam Forming Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Panel) If your stereo micro- and make sure you are in Classic View.
Page 54: Setup For 5.1 Surround Sound
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Setup for 5.1 Surround Sound To setup your system for 5.1 surround sound you will need to connect the audio ca- bles to the Line-In and Microphone-In jacks. Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Panel) and make sure you are in Classic View.
Page 55 Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Plug the front speaker cables into the Headphone-Out Jack. Plug in the other cables (you may require an adapter to connect each cable to the appropriate jack e.g a stereo mini to dual RCA adapter) from your speakers as follows: •...
Page 56: Sound Effects Equalizer
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Sound Effects Equalizer Press the Sound Effects Equalizer Mode Toggle button to toggle through some of the equalizer options (an on-screen icon will appear to show the selected mode). A more comprehensive list of options is available from the Equalizer drop- down list.
Page 57: Adding A Printer
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Adding a Printer The most commonly used peripheral is a printer. The following conventions will Parallel Printer help you to add a printer; however it is always best to refer to the printer manual for specific instructions and configuration options.
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Page 59: Power Management
Power Management Chapter 3: Power Management Overview OS Note Power management To conserve power, especially when using the battery, your computer power man- functions will vary slight- agement conserves power by controlling individual components of the computer ly depending on your (the monitor and hard disk drive) or the whole system.
Page 60: The Power Sources
Power Management The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC/DC adapter or a battery pack. AC/DC Adapter Use only the AC/DC adapter that comes with your computer. The wrong type of AC/ DC adapter will damage the computer and its components (see page Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack at the rear of the computer.
Page 61: 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 pow- Shut Down er button on the front panel. Note that you should al- When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a Sleep/Hibernate hot- ways shut your comput- er down by choosing the key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds (pressing and holding the power...
Page 62: Power Plans
Power Management Power Plans The computer can be configured to conserve power by means of power plans. You Resuming can use (or modify) an existing power plan, or create a new one. Operation The settings may be adjusted to set the display to turn off after a specified time, and Table 3 - 1, on to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivity.
Page 63 Power Management Each Windows Power Plan will also adjust the processor performance of your ma- chine in order to save power. This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance (especially under DC/battery power). Choose High performance for maximum performance when the computer is pow- ered from an AC power source.
Page 64: Power-Saving States
Power Management Power-Saving States You can use power-saving states to stop the computer’s operation and restart where Power Button you left off. Sleep is the default power-saving state in Windows Vista. The Power Button Earlier versions of Windows used Stand By and Hibernate as system power-saving in the Start Menu (in Classic View use the states.
Page 65: Hibernate
Power Management Hibernate Hibernate uses the least amount of power of all the power-saving states and saves all of your information on a part of the hard disk before it turns the system off. If a Silent Mode power failure occurs the system can restore your work from the hard disk; if a power You can use Silent failure occurs when work is saved only to memory, then the work will be lost.
Page 66: Configuring The Power Buttons
Power Management Configuring the Power Buttons The power/sleep button (Fn + F4 key combo) and closed lid may be set to send the Password computer in to a power-saving state. Protection It is recommended that you enable a password on wake up in order to protect your data.
Page 67: Resuming Operation
Power Management Resuming Operation You can resume operation from power-saving states by pressing the power button, or in some cases pressing the sleep button (Fn + F4 key combo). Closing the Lid If you have chosen to Power Status To Resume Icon Color send the computer to...
Page 68: Battery Information
Power Management Battery Information Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery. Low Battery Warning Battery Power When the battery is criti- Your computer’s battery power is dependent upon many factors, including the pro- cally low, immediately grams you are running, and peripheral devices attached.
Page 69: Conserving Battery Power
Power Management Conserving Battery Power • Use a power plan that conserves power (e.g Power saver), however note that Windows Mobility this may have an affect on computer performance. Center • Lower the brightness level of the LCD display. The system will decrease LCD The Windows Mobility brightness slightly to save power when it is not powered by the AC/DC adapter.
Page 70: Battery Life
Power Management Battery Life 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. We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself. If you do need to re- move the battery for any reason see “Removing the Battery”...
Page 71: 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. Caution • DO NOT connect the metal terminals (+, -) to each other. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly re- placed.
Page 72: 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. Don’t turn off the computer even if a message indicates the battery is critically low, just let the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own.
Page 73 Power Management Scroll down to Battery and click + to expand the battery options. Choose the options below (click Yes if a warning appears): Figure 3 - 8 Power Options Advanced Settings - Battery • Low battery levels = 0% •...
Page 74 Power Management How do I fully charge the battery? When charging the battery, don’t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes from orange to green. How do I maintain the battery? Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges.
Page 75: Drivers & Utilities
Drivers & Utilities Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities What to Install This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utili- ties essential to the operation or improvement of some The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc of the computer’s subsystems. The system takes ad- contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the vantage of some newer hardware components for proper operation of the computer.
Page 76: Driver Installation
Drivers & Utilities Driver Installation Check the driver installation order from Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 3 (the drivers must be installed in Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual this order) which is the same as that listed in the disc and click Install Drivers (button), or Option Driv- Drivers Installer menu below.
Page 77: Manual Driver Installation
Drivers & Utilities Manual Driver Installation Driver Page Click the Browse CD/DVD button in the Drivers In- staller application and browse to the executable file in Chipset Page 4 - 5 the appropriate driver folder. Video Page 4 - 5 Windows Update Audio (Drivers Installer Version) Page 4 - 6...
Page 78: Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers
Drivers & Utilities Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers User Account Control (Win Vista) If you wish to update/reinstall individual drivers it If a User Account Control prompt appears as part of may be necessary to uninstall the original driver.To do the driver installation procedure, click Continue/Al- this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and low, and follow the installation procedure as directed.
Page 79: Driver Installation Procedure
Drivers & Utilities Driver Installation Procedure Chipset Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual 1. Click 1.Install Chipset Driver > Yes. disc and click Install Drivers (button), or Option Driv- 2. Click Next > Next > Next. ers (button) to access the Optional driver menu. 3.
Page 80: Audio (Beta Version)
Drivers & Utilities Audio (Drivers Installer Version) 1. Click 3. Install Audio Driver > Yes. 2. Click Next. Audio Drivers 3. Click Finish to restart the computer. Note that two drivers are provided on the disc for the Audio system.The driver included in the Drivers In- TouchPad staller menu has already received certification for Windows.
Page 81: Hot Key (Beta Version)
Drivers & Utilities Hot Key 1. Click 7.Install Hotkey Driver > Yes. 2. Click Next > Install. Hot Key Drivers 3. Click Finish to restart your computer. Note that two drivers are provided on the disc for the Hot Key utility.The driver included in the Drivers In- IEEE 1394 Filter Driver staller menu has already received certification for Windows.
Page 82: Optional Drivers
Drivers & Utilities Optional Drivers See the pages indicated for the driver installation pro- cedures for any modules included in your purchase op- Windows Update tion. After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Win- dows Update in order to get all the latest security up- dates etc.
Page 83: Wireless Lan
Drivers & Utilities RAID Setup Consumer Infrared (for TV Tuner Remote) Note: Prior to setting up the RAID you will need to use See the install procedure in “TV Tuner Module” on an operable computer to copy the RAID driver to a page 7 - USB flash drive before installing the Windows Vista operating system.
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Page 85: 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 to Set- up and restore the Set- Configuration: The Setup utility up Defaults with <F9>.
Page 86: The Power-On Self Test (Post)
BIOS Utilities The Power-On Self Test (POST) Each time you turn on the computer, the system takes a few seconds to conduct a POST Screen 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. If there 2.CPU type is a problem that prevents the system from booting, it will display a system summary 3.Memory status...
Page 87: 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 88: The Setup Utility
BIOS Utilities The Setup Utility The Phoenix Setup utility tells the system how to configure itself and manage 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 on page 5 - 2 is usually present for a...
Page 89: 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 menu headings. When you select a Setup menus heading, a new screen appears. Scroll through the features listed on each screen to shown in this section are make changes to Setup.
Page 90: Main Menu
BIOS Utilities Main Menu Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Figure 5 - 2 M ai n Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Main Menu Item Specific Help System Time: [22:12:05] System Date: [04/30/2009] System Memory: 634 KB <Tab>, <Shift Tab>, or Extended Memory: 1022 MB <Enter>...
Page 91: System/Extended Memory: (Main Menu)
BIOS Utilities System/Extended Memory: (Main Menu) This item contains information on the system memory, and is not user configurable. The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed. BIOS Revision/VGA Card etc. (Main Menu) This item contains information on the BIOS version and video card etc., and is not user configurable.
Page 92: Advanced Menu
BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main A A dvanced Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Figure 5 - 3 Advanced Menu Installed O/S: [Windows VISTA] SATA Mode Selection: [AHCI] Select Items To Enable/Disable Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] integrated devices Boot-time Diagnostic Screen:...
Page 93: Sata Mode Selection (Advanced Menu)
BIOS Utilities SATA Mode Selection (Advanced Menu) This menu is only available if you select the Vista O/S as your operating system. You may enable/disable SATA RAID or AHCI mode for your hard disks, however SATA Mode you should only enable/disable SATA RAID or AHCI BEFORE installing an Selection operating system, and after you have backed up all necessary files and data (see If you have installed the...
Page 94: Security Menu
BIOS Utilities Security Menu Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Security Menu Main Advanced Security S S e e c c u u r r i i t t y y Boot Exit Item Specific Help changes Supervisor Password Is: Clear make here affect the User Password Is: Clear Supervisor Password...
Page 95: Set User Password (Security Menu)
BIOS Utilities Set User Password (Security Menu) You can set a password for user mode access to the Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility. This will not affect access to the computer OS, (only the Setup utility) unless Password Warning you choose to set a Password on Boot (see below). Many menu items in the Phoenix If you set a boot pass- SecureCore Setup Utility cannot be modified in user mode.
Page 96: Boot Menu
BIOS Utilities Boot Menu Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Figure 5 - 5 Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot Menu Item Specific Help Boot priority order: USB HDD: Keys used to view or PCI BEV: P1-TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633 configure devices: PCI SCSI: P0-FUJITSU MHY2120BH Up and Down arrows PCI SCSI: P4-FUJITSU...
Page 97: Exit Menu
BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Figure 5 - 6 Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Menu 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 99: Upgrading The Computer
Upgrading The Computer Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer Overview This chapter contains information on upgrading the computer. Follow the steps out- Warranty Warning lined to make the desired upgrades. If you have any trouble or problems you can con- tact your service representative for further help. Before you begin you will need: Please check with your service representative...
Page 100: When Not To Upgrade
Upgrading The Computer When Not to Upgrade These procedures involve opening the system’s case, adding and sometimes replac- ing parts.You should not perform any of these upgrades if: Power Safety Warning Before you undertake • Your system is still under warranty or a service contract upgrade proce- •...
Page 101: Removing The Battery
Upgrading The Computer Removing the Battery If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself, for safety reasons Warranty Warning it is best to remove the battery. Please check with your Turn the computer off and turn it over. service representative Loosen screws and carefully lift the battery...
Page 102: Upgrading The Hard Disk Drive
Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive(s) can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA) HDD System Warning hard disk drives with a height of 9.5mm (h) (see “Storage” on page C - 3).
Page 103 Upgrading The Computer Remove the hard disk bay cover Remove screws from the hard disk assembly. Remove the hard disk assembly by pulling the tab to disconnect it from the connector Figure 6 - 3 Bay Cover Removal & Hard Disk Assembly Screws Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 6 - 5...
Page 104 Upgrading The Computer Remove screws (depending on how many hard disks you have installed in the assembly). Separate the hard disk board from the case Separate the hard disk(s) & from the case. Reverse the process to install any new hard disk(s). Figure 6 - 4 Hard Disk(s) Removal...
Page 105 Upgrading The Computer Removing the Hard Disk in the Secondary HDD Bay Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery. The secondary hard disk bay is located under the battery compartment. Remove screws Slide the hard disk assembly in the direction of the arrow Lift the hard disk assembly out of the compartment.
Page 106: Upgrading The System Memory (Ram)
Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) The computer has two memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line (SO- DIMM) DDR III (DDR3) type memory modules (see “Memory” on page C - The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer.
Page 107 Upgrading The Computer Remove screws & from the bottom of the computer. Figure 6 - 7 Bottom LED Cover Module Screws Turn the computer over, open the Lid/LCD, and carefully (a cable is connected to the underside of the LED cover module) lift up the LED cover module Figure 6 - 8 LED Cover Module Removal...
Page 108 Upgrading The Computer Remove screws from the keyboard. Figure 6 - 9 Keyboard Screws Carefully lift the keyboard up, being careful not to bend the keyboard ribbon cable. Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable from the locking collar socket Figure 6 - 10 Disconnect the Keyboard Locking Collar...
Page 109 Upgrading The Computer Remove the keyboard and keyboard shielding plate Figure 6 - 11 Bay Cover Removal Single Memory Module Installation If your computer has a sin- gle memory module, then in- Gently pull the two release latches ( & on the sides of the memory socket in sert the module into the the direction indicated below.
Page 110 Upgrading The Computer 10. The RAM module will pop-up, and you can remove it. Figure 6 - 13 RAM Module Removal Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the module’s connecting edge. Even the cleanest hands have oils which 11.
Page 111: Upgrading The Optical (Cd/Dvd) Device
Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws & Remove the hard disk bay cover Remove the screw at point , and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point Reverse the process to install any new optical device.
Page 112: Upgrading The Video Card
Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Video Card If you intend to upgrade or add another VGA card follow the procedures outlined Warranty Warning here. However please check with your service representative first to make sure your computer can support more than one video card, and that you are not going to void Please check with your your warranty.
Page 113 Upgrading The Computer Remove screws (two video cards are pictured here) from the video card fan(s) and disconnect the fan cable(s) (if two cards are present). Remove the RAM fan(s) Figure 6 - 16 Video Card Fan Screws Caution The heat sink, and video card area in general, contains parts which are subject to high tempera-...
Page 114 Upgrading The Computer Remove screws from the heatsink in the order indicated on the label (two video cards are pictured here). Grip the handle and carefully remove the heatsink Caution Remove screws from the video card. The heat sink, and video card area in general, contains parts which are subject to high tempera-...
Page 115 Upgrading The Computer 10. Carefully remove the video card Caution The heat sink, and video card area in general, contains parts which are subject to high tempera- tures. Allow the area time to cool before re- moving these parts. Figure 6 - 19 Video Card Removal Upgrading the Video Card 6 - 17...
Page 116 Upgrading The Computer Installing a New Video Card Prepare to fit the video card into the slot by holding it at about a 30° angle. Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the VGA card’s connecting edge.
Page 117 Upgrading The Computer Fit the connectors firmly into the socket, straight and evenly. DO NOT attempt to push one end of the card in ahead of the other. Figure 6 - 21 Video Card Insertion Procedure The card’s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way. Make sure the module is seated as far into the socket as it will go (none of the gold colored contact should be showing).
Page 118 Upgrading The Computer Secure the card with screws (Figure 6 - 18 on page 6 - 16). Place the heatsink back on the card, and secure the screws in the order indicated Figure 6 - 18 on page 6 - Attach the video card fan and secure with the screws as indicated in Figure 6 - 16 on page 6 -...
Page 119: 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 configuration purchased. If you are unsure please contact your service representative. The chapter includes information on the following: •...
Page 120: Setting Up Sata Raid Or Ahci Modes
Modules Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes AHCI Mode SATA Mode Selection Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced serial ATA features such as Native Command If you have installed the Queuing (for maximum hard disk efficiency and performance).
Page 121: Raid Setup
Modules RAID Setup You may use your hard disks (if you have included more than one hard disk in your RAID Enable/Disable purchase option) in combination with Striping (RAID 0) or Mirroring (RAID 1) Warning or for either fault tolerance or performance (see Table 7 - 1, on page 7 - 4).
Page 122 Modules Table 7 - 1 RAID Level Description RAID Levels Identical drives reading and writing data in parallel to increase performance. RAID 0 RAID 0 implements a striped disk array and the data is broken into blocks and each block is written to a separate disk drive.
Page 123: Raid Mode Setup
Modules RAID Mode Setup Start-up your notebook computer and press <F2> to enter the BIOS. Go to the Advanced menu, select “SATA Mode Selection” and press Enter (see page Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main A A dvanced Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Integrated Devices...
Page 124 Modules As the computer boots up you will see the screen below if no disk array is defined (press F10 to enter the utility). MediaShield ROM BIOS 10.0.0.31 Copyright (C) 2008 NVIDIA Corp. Figure 7 - 2 MediaShield ROM Detecting storage devices... BIOS Startup TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633A Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility ...
Page 125 Modules Press Tab to navigate through the menu options, the up/down arrow keys to move up and down the drop-down menus, and Enter to select an option. 10. Any available free hard disks will appear in the menu on the left, and these may be moved into (and removed from) the array by means of the left/right arrow keys.
Page 126 Modules Figure 7 - 4 MediaShield BIOS Mar 31 2008 - Define a New Array - MediaShield BIOS RAID Mode : Striped Striping Block: Optimal Disks Assigned to Free Disks Array Disks Port Disk Model Capacity Port Disk Model Capacity Array FUJITSU MHY212 111.79GB [ ] Add...
Page 127 Modules 14. Press Y to clear all drive data, and the Y to clear MBR (Master Boot Record) if applicable (note that when you clear the MBR all data will be destroyed). Figure 7 - 6 MediaShield BIOS Mar 31 2008 - Define a New Array - MediaShield BIOS RAID Mode :...
Page 128 Modules 16. Press Enter to access the Array Detail window which displays information on the selected Array. Figure 7 - 8 Array 2 : NVIDIA STRIPE 223.58G MediaShield BIOS - Array Detail - RAID Mode : Striped Array Detail Stripe Width : Stripe Block: 64K Port Index...
Page 129 Modules 25. Select the NVIDIA nForce RAID Controller: • (C:\Raid\x64\nvrd64.inf) - for 64-bit Windows Vista • (C:\Raid\x86\nvrd32.inf) - for 32-bit Windows Vista Help 26. Click Next to continue the Windows Vista installation (see your Windows Select Help or press F1 documentation if you need help on installing the Windows OS).
Page 130: The Nvidia Storage Control Panel
Modules The NVIDIA Storage Control Panel The NVIDIA Storage control panel may be used to rebuild, migrate or synchro- nize the array. Rebuilding the Array Rebuilding the Array Run the Nvidia control panel from Start > Programs/All Programs > NVIDIA The wizard will help you Corporation >...
Page 131 Modules Select the member disk to rebuild and click Next. Figure 7 - 11 Disk Selection Click Finish and the rebuilding task will begin (this may take time but you can still work on the system as it is being rebuilt). A Rebuild In Progress pop-up balloon will appear in the taskbar as the rebuild progresses.
Page 132 Modules Synchronizing the Array Run the Nvidia control panel from Start > Programs/All Programs > NVIDIA Corporation > NVIDIA Control Panel > Storage (choose Advanced or Standard). Click Storage from the left window. Click on Synchronize Array and then click Next and a wizard will take you through the necessary steps.
Page 133 Modules Migrating the Array Run the Nvidia control panel from Start > Programs/All Programs > NVIDIA Corporation > NVIDIA Control Panel > Storage (choose Advanced or Standard). Migrating the Array Click Storage from the left window. Click on Migrate Array and then click Next and a wizard will take you through the Migrating an array in- necessary steps.
Page 134: Bluetooth Module
Modules Bluetooth Module The optional Bluetooth module allows you to connect your computer to Bluetooth Wireless Device enabled devices such as other computers, desktop computers, mobile phones, print- Operation Aboard ers, digital cameras, PDAs, headsets etc. using a short-range radio frequency. Aircraft The use of any portable Use the Fn + F12 key combination or Touch Sensor Instant Key to toggle power...
Page 135: Bluetooth Configuration In Windows Vista
Modules Bluetooth Configuration in Windows Vista Setup your Bluetooth Device so the Computer Can Find it Turn your Bluetooth device (e.g. PDA, mobile phone etc.) on. Bluetooth Taskbar Make the device discoverable (to do this check your device documentation). Icon If you cannot see the To Turn the Bluetooth Module On Bluetooth icon in the...
Page 136 Modules To Add a Bluetooth Device Access the Bluetooth Devices control panel. Click Options (tab), and make sure that Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer check box (Connections) has a tick inside it. Click Devices (tab), and then click Add. The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard will appear.
Page 137 Modules To Change Settings for the Bluetooth Device Access the Bluetooth Devices control panel. Click on the device you want to change and click Properties to: Bluetooth Help • Change the name of the device (click General, type a new name and click OK). •...
Page 138: Wireless Lan Module
Modules Wireless LAN Module If you have included an Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5100/5300 Series (802.11 a/g/n) WLAN Wireless Device module, or 3rd Party 802.11b/g WLAN module in your purchase option, make sure Operation Aboard that the Wireless LAN module is on before installing the driver. Aircraft The use of any portable Use the Fn + F11 key combination or Touch Sensor Instant Key to toggle power...
Page 139: Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5100/5300 Series (802.11 A/G/N) Driver Installation
Modules Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5100/5300 Series (802.11 a/g/n) Driver Installation If you see the message “Found New Hardware” click Cancel to close the window. Intel(R) PROSet/ 1. Make sure the module is powered on, then insert the Device Drivers & Util- Wireless ities + User’s Manual disc into the CD/DVD drive.
Page 140: Connecting To A Wireless Network
Modules Connecting to a Wireless Network Make sure the Wireless LAN module is turned on. Click the taskbar wireless icon , and then click Connect to a network (or right- click the icon , and then click Connect to a network). Figure 7 - 16 Taskbar Menus Click icon...
Page 141 Modules Click a network, and then click Connect. If you do not see a network you want to connect to, click Set up a connection or network (a list of options will appear allowing manual searching, and creating a new network). Figure 7 - 18 Connecting Move the cursor over the taskbar icon...
Page 142 Modules To disconnect from the wireless network you can click the taskbar wireless icon , and then select Connect or disconnect to access the network menu, and click Disconnect (or right-click the icon , and then click Disconnect from). Security Enabled Networks You should try to make sure that any network...
Page 143: Intel My Wifi Installation & Configuration
Modules Intel My WiFi Installation & Configuration ® Intel® My WiFi Technology uses your WLAN module to allow you to connect up to eight other WiFi enabled devices (e.g. digital cameras, other computers, cell Intel® My WiFi Help phones, handheld devices etc.) to your computer (similar to Bluetooth), while still To get help on Intel®...
Page 144: Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5100/5300 Series My Wifi Driver Installation
Modules Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5100/5300 Series My WiFi Driver Installation If you see the message “Found New Hardware” click Cancel to close the window. 1. Make sure the module is powered on, then insert the Device Drivers & Util- Intel(R) PROSet/ ities + User’s Manual disc into the CD/DVD drive.
Page 145 Modules Intel® My WiFi Configuration You can configure the My WiFi settings as follows. Access the Intel® My WiFi Utility from the Start menu (Start > Programs/All Programs > Intel PROSet Wireless > Intel My WiFi Technology), or by clicking the taskbar icon Click Enable (on the first run of the program there will be no connected...
Page 146 Modules Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Panel). Click Network and Sharing Center (Network and Internet). Click Manage Network Connections. Click Manage Network Connections Figure 7 - 23 Network and Sharing Center Right-click Intel My WiFi STA (Station) in Network Connections and select Properties.
Page 147 Modules Click Sharing (tab) and select “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection”. Select Intel My WiFi PAN under Home Networking Connection. Click OK. Click “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection”. Select Intel My WiFi PAN.
Page 148 Modules 10. A message will appear to inform you that the LAN adapter will be set to use the IP address 192.168.0.1. Figure 7 - 26 11. Click Yes to enable Internet Connection Sharing. IP Address Warning IP Addresses The Intel® My WiFi de- fault gateway IP ad- dress is 192.168.0.1.
Page 149 Modules 14. Click Profiles, click Intel Wireless PAN and click Edit. Figure 7 - 28 IP Address Warning 15. You can change the Profile Name and Network Name to your personal preferences in General (tab). Profile and Network Names The Profile Name is the name as Figure 7 - 29 displayed on your computer in the Intel®...
Page 150 Modules 16. Click Security (tab). 17. Change the Security Type to WEP and the Encryption Type to 64bit. 18. Enter a password (5 characters long) in the Passphrase box. 19. Click OK. Figure 7 - 30 Intel® My WiFi Profile Settings - Security 7 - 32 Wireless LAN Module...
Page 151 Modules 20. Click Sharing (tab). 21. Make sure Filter Network Traffic and DHCP and DNS Server are Disabled. 22. Click OK. Set Filter Network Traffic & DHCP and DNS Servers Figure 7 - 31 to Disabled. Intel® My WiFi Profile Settings - Sharing Wireless LAN Module 7 - 33...
Page 152 Modules 23. Click Advanced (tab). 24. Make sure the Default Channel is set to Channel 1, 6 or 11. 25. Click OK. Figure 7 - 32 Intel® My WiFi Profile Settings - Advanced 7 - 34 Wireless LAN Module...
Page 153 Modules 26. Double-click Intel My WiFi PAN (Personal Area Network) in Network Connections. 27. Click Details to display the Network Connection Details. Figure 7 - 33 Intel My WiFi PAN Network Connection Details (Network Connections) Wireless LAN Module 7 - 35...
Page 154 Modules 28. Access the Intel® My WiFi Utility from the Start menu (Start > Programs/All Programs > Intel PROSet Wireless > Intel My WiFi Technology), or by clicking the taskbar icon 29. To add a new device follow the instructions in the devices’ user guide for connecting to a WiFi network.
Page 155: Windows Mobility Center
Modules Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center control panel provides an easy point of access for information on battery status, power plans used and wireless device status etc. To access the Windows Mobility Center: Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Panel).
Page 156: Pc Camera Module
Modules PC Camera Module Before installing the driver, make sure the PC Camera is on. Use the Fn + F11 key Latest PC Camera combination or Touch Sensor Instant Key to toggle power to the to the PC Camera Driver Information module.
Page 157: 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. Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Panel). Click Sound (Hardware and Sound).
Page 158 Modules Figure 7 - 36 Audio Setup for PC Camera Right-click 7 - 40 PC Camera Module...
Page 159 Modules BisonCap BisonCap is a video viewer for general purpose video viewing and testing, and for capturing video files to .avi format. Pre-Allocating File Space Run the BisonCap program from the Start > Programs/All Programs > Bison- Cam menu (it is recommended that you set the capture file before the capture You may pre-allocate process - see Set Capture File below).
Page 160 Modules Reducing Video File Size Note that capturing high resolution video files requires a substantial amount of disk space for each file. After recording video, check the video file size (right-click the file and select Properties) and the remaining free space on your hard disk (go to My Computer, right-click the hard disk, and select Properties).
Page 161 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).
Page 162 Modules Zoom The BisonCap program allows you to zoom the camera in and out. Run the BisonCap program. Go to Zoom and select Zoom Out/Zoom In. Figure 7 - 38 Zoom/Setting Snapshot Folder Taking Still Pictures The Snapshot folder’s default location is on the The BisonCap program allows you to take still pictures.
Page 163: Tv Tuner Module
Modules TV Tuner Module If your purchase configuration includes the optional Hybrid (Analog & Digital) TV Antenna USB Mini-Card TV Tuner module, you will be supplied with a remote control unit The TV antenna sup- and appropriate antenna and fittings for the module. Software support for the TV plied with any TV Tuner Tuner module is provided by Windows Media Center in Windows Vista (Home module is intended for...
Page 164: Consumer Infrared Driver
Modules Consumer Infrared Driver 1. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into the CD/ DVD drive. TV Tuner Module Support 2. Click Option Drivers (button). 3. Click 3.Install CIR Driver > Yes. Note that the TV Tuner 4.
Page 165: Digital Tv Broadcast Signal
Modules Digital TV Broadcast Signal The antenna is the most crucial factor in receiving a clear digital terrestrial TV broadcast signal. The passive antenna provided should provide a clear signal when CATV Cable Safety placed beside a window. If the signal is not clear then you can purchase an active Make sure that your antenna (it should also be placed beside a window) to improve the signal.
Page 166: Fingerprint Reader Module
Modules Fingerprint Reader Module The optional fingerprint reader Protector Suite Software provides a high level Password Warning of security for your computer. A further level of security and control is provided in the BIOS (see “Security Menu” on page 5 - 10).
Page 167: Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation
Modules Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation 1. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc into the CD/ DVD drive. Help & Manual 2. Click Option Drivers. Right-click the taskbar icon 3. Click 4.Install FingerPrint Driver > Yes. to bring up the menu to 4.
Page 168: User Enrollment
Modules User Enrollment Click Start > Programs/All Programs > Protector Suite QL > User Enrollment, or double click the taskbar icon (click Initialize). On the first run of the program you will be asked to click the button to accept the license, and then click OK.
Page 169 Modules Click Next > Next (if you have the “Run interactive tutorial” tickbox selected you will run through the Fingerprint Tutorial). 10. Click Next for each window of the tutorial (you can click the button to “skip Fingerprint tutorial” at any time). Enrollment 11.
Page 170 Modules 17. Right-click the taskbar icon to Start Control Center to allow you to Edit Fingerprints, register applications, manage Password Bank, File Safe and access the Help menu etc. You can also run the Control Center etc. from the Protector Suite QL item in the Programs/All Programs menu. Figure 7 - 42 Control Center &...
Page 171: Fingerprint Control Center Features
Modules Fingerprint Control Center Features Application Launcher The Application Launcher allows you to register applications to be launched when assigned to a particular finger. Simply copy the application icon on to one of the reg- istered fingers and ten click OK to close the application window. Once registered the application will launch when you swipe the appropriate finger across the sensor.
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Page 173: 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 174: 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 ap- pears 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 175: 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. in a CD wal- let.
Page 176: 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 defini- tions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet.
Page 177: 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 178 Troubleshooting • Don’t over complicate things. The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found; Example - if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports, and a number of programs running, then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem.
Page 179: Problems & Possible Solutions
Troubleshooting Problems & Possible Solutions Problem Possible Cause - Solution You turned the power on Battery missing / incorrectly installed. Check the battery bay, make sure the battery is present but it doesn’t work. 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 180 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 this hot. 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 181 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution forget boot If you forget the password, you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS. Contact your password. 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 182 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The TouchPad doesn’t The Touchpad has been disabled. Press the Touchpad toggle (Fn + F1) key combination (make work. sure you have installed the Touchpad driver. The system freezes or The system’s power saving features have timed-out. Use the AC/DC adapter, press a key on the the screen goes dark.
Page 183 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The Hibernate function You have a computer with 4GB of RAM and have installed Windows Vista Service Pack 1. This has disappeared. is a known issue if your computer has 4GB of RAM and is running Windows Vista Service Pack 1.
Page 184 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution Nothing appears on the You have selected an external display as the default display device. The PC Camera application screen when the PC software needs to be run while the default notebook LCD is the selected display device. Camera software is run.
Page 185 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The Hibernate function You have a computer with 4GB of RAM and have installed Windows Vista Service Pack 1. This has disappeared. is a known issue if your computer has 4GB of RAM and is running Windows Vista Service Pack 1.
Page 186 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution Special note If you are running the “Burn in test v5.3” program with system RAM over 2GB set the RAM test BurnInTest V5.3 program mode to Multi-Process Torture Test 0-4GB RAM as per the figure below (BurnInTest issue.
Page 187: Screen Resolution Error
Troubleshooting Screen Resolution Error If you are experiencing either screen resolution reduction, or screen flickering after resuming from Sleep in Windows Vista only then follow the instructions below to fix this problem. This error arises in compliance with Windows Vista policy, which triggers TMM (Transient Multi-Monitor Manager) when the notebook lid (S3) is closed.
Page 188 Troubleshooting Double-click Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows. Click MobilePC to open the control panel. Right-click TMM and select Disable. Figure 8 - 3 - TMM Disable Close all the control panels. 8 - 16 Screen Resolution Error...
Page 189: Interface (Ports & Jacks)
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 commu- nicate with external devices, connect to the internet etc. Interface (Ports & Jacks) A - 1...
Page 190: Ports And Jacks
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Ports and Jacks Item Description Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the following digital storage cards: MMC (MultiMedia Card) RS MMC (requires PC adapter) SD (Secure Digital) Mini SD (requires PC adapter) MS (Memory Stick) MS Duo (requires PC adapter) MS (Memory Stick Pro) Cable (CATV)
Page 191: E-Sata/Usb Port
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description e-SATA/USB Port This is a combined e-SATA (external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment)/ USB 2.0 compatible port. e-SATA / Plug external Serial ATA hard drives into this e-SATA (external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) port. See “USB 2.0/1.1 Ports”...
Page 192: Line-In Jack
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description Line-In Jack The Line-In jack allows you to play audio sources through the computer’s speakers. Note that audio input through Line-in will default to the mute setting. To set up your audio sources to play through the Line-in jack go to the Sound control panel and make sure the Mute box is not ticked.
Page 193: Security Lock Slot
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft, a Kensington-type lock can be attached to this slot. Locks can be purchased at any computer store. USB 2.0/1.1 Ports These USB (Universal Serial Bus) 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.
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Page 195: 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 - Resolution Error NVIDIA Video Driver Installation If you are experiencing Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - screen resolution...
Page 196: Nvidia Control Panel
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls NVIDIA Control Panel More advanced video configuration options are provided in the NVIDIA Control NVIDIA Control Panel tab. Panel Open the Display Settings (see page 18) control panel. To access the Ge- Click Advanced Settings (button). Force..
Page 197 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The NVIDIA Control Panel provides additional video configuration controls and tools which allow quick access to features such as display configuration, 3D Settings and Help menus etc. Navigating the Control Panel Navigate through the control panels in much the same way as you would a web page.
Page 198 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The Help menus provide index and search features, and direct links to the NVIDIA website etc. Figure B - 3 Help Menus B - 4 NVIDIA Control Panel...
Page 199: Display Devices
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Display Devices Note that you can use a DVI cable connected to the DVI-Out port, or an HDMI Display Devices (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable connected to the HDMI-Out port to connect an external display (if you are using an older type of monitor you can use a Besides built-in converter to convert the signal from DVI to VGA).
Page 200: Attaching Other Displays
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Attaching Other Displays Configuring an External Display in Windows Vista Attach your external display to the DVI-Out Port or HDMI-Out port, and turn it on. If a New Display Detected window does not appear in Windows Vista, go to the Windows Mobility Center control panel (Mobile PC >...
Page 201 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Configuring an External Display using the NVIDIA Control Panel Alternatively you can use the NVIDIA control panel to configure any attached dis- plays. Attach your external display to the DVI-Out Port or HDMI-Out port, and turn it on. Go to NVIDIA Control Panel (see “NVIDIA Control Panel”...
Page 202: Hdmi Audio Configuration
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls HDMI Audio Configuration As HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) carries both audio and video sig- nals you will need to configure the audio output as per the instructions below. The Playback Options settings will depend upon the video card you have installed in your purchase option. If your video card has Windows Audio Setup for HDMI hardware support for...
Page 203 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls HDMI Notes • Connect a device with HDMI support to the HDMI-Out port BEFORE attempt- ing to play audio/video sources through the device. Other Applications • If you disconnect the HDMI cable the default audio playback device will not If you are using a third revert to speakers until the computer is restarted (if you do not wish to restart the party application to play...
Page 204: Display Modes
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Display Modes Single Display Mode SLI Configuration & Only one of your displays is used. Multiple Displays Note that if SLI configu- Clone Mode ration is enabled only a Clone Mode simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on the other Single display may be display(s).
Page 205 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Using New Display Detected to Enable Extended Mode Attach your external display to the DVI-Out Port or HDMI-Out port, and turn it on. If a New Display Detected window does not appear in Windows Vista, go to the Windows Mobility Center control panel (Mobile PC >...
Page 206 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Using Display Settings to Enable Extended Mode Attach your external display to the DVI-Out Port or HDMI-Out port, and turn it on. Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Display Settings Panel).
Page 207: Sli Multi Gpu Configuration
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls SLI Multi GPU Configuration This computer features an NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI) that improves SLI Configuration & graphic quality and performance by combining dual NVIDIA GPUs (two video Multiple Displays cards are required) in a single system. To enable/disable SLI Configuration: Note that if SLI configu- Go to NVIDIA Control Panel (see “NVIDIA Control Panel”...
Page 208: Sli Multi Gpu Configuration & Battery Power
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls SLI Multi GPU Configuration & Battery Power Note that due to the high power and system demands created by enabling SLI Con- figuration, you should not enable SLI configuration if your computer is powered by battery only. If you attempt to run an SLI configuration when the computer is powered by the battery only, then system problems may occur.
Page 209: 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 an Detect Displays HDMI cable/DVI cable from the TV to the HDMI-Out port/DVI-Out port (if sup- ported by your TV). To get a full range of dis- play options click “My dis- You will need to enable the TV display from the NVIDIA Control Panel as per the...
Page 210 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Changing the TV Signal Format (Dualview Mode Only) When the TV is enabled as a display device, and Dualview is the selected display mode, click the sub-menus under Video & Television. Click “Change the signal or HD format” Select the TV signal format (the menu allows you to select TV format by country if you are unsure of your TV format).
Page 211: Specifications
Specifications Appendix C: Specifications Latest Specification Information The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press. Certain items (particularly processor types/ speeds and CD/DVD device types) may be changed, updated or delayed due to the manufacturer's release schedule. Check with your service center for details.
Page 212: Processor
Specifications Processor Processor (Cont’d) Memory Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processor - (478- Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor - (478- Two 64-bit wide DDRIII (DDR3) data pin) Micro-FC-PGA Package, 45nm (45 pin) Micro-FC-PGA Package, 45nm (45 channels Nanometer) Process Technology: Nanometer) Process Technology: Two 204 Pin SO-DIMM Sockets QX93000 - 2.53 GHz, 12MB On-die L2 P9500 - 2.66 GHz, 6MB On-die L2 Cache...
Page 213: Storage
Specifications Storage Interface Audio Up to three (Option) Changeable 2.5" 9.5 Four USB 2.0 Ports High Definition Audio3D Stereo mm (h) SATA (Serial) Hard Disk Drives Enhanced Sound System One eSATA Port supporting RAID level 0/1 S/PDIF Digital Output One DVI-Out Port (with CRT out) One 12.7 mm Super Multi/Blu-Ray Built-In Microphone One HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia...
Page 214: Communication
Specifications Communication Power Management Optional Built-In Giga Base-TX Ethernet LAN Supports Wake on LAN Super Multi Drive Module Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Supports Wake on USB Blu-Ray Combo Drive Module Rate) Module (Factory Option) Intel® WiFi Link 5300/5100 Series (3*3/ Power Intel®...

EUROCOM Notebook V09.1.00 User Manual

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