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  • Page 1 User Manual User Manual User Manual User Manual User Manual Notebook...
  • Page 2 Notice Notice Notice Notice Notice The information in this user`s manual is subject to change without notice. THE MANUFACTURER OR RESELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSE- QUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MANUAL.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PREF PREFACE PREF PREF Symbols and Conventions Protecting Your Notebook - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment Section Summaries 1 . 1 . 1 . 1 . 1 . GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS...
  • Page 4 Windows 95/98 Power Management Feature (3-10) (3-10) (3-10) (3-10) (3-10) 4 . 4 . 4 . 4 . 4 . UPGRADING YOUR NOTEBOOK UPGRADING YOUR NOTEBOOK UPGRADING YOUR NOTEBOOK UPGRADING YOUR NOTEBOOK UPGRADING YOUR NOTEBOOK Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive (4-2)
  • Page 5 Using This Manual Using This Manual Using This Manual Using This Manual Using This Manual This User`s Manual contains general information about your notebook, hardware and software setup information, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions...
  • Page 6 When cleaning the notebook, observe these steps: 1 . 1 . 1 . 1 . 1 . Power off the notebook and remove the battery pack. 2 . 2 . 2 . 2 . 2 . Disconnect the AC adapter.

  • Page 7: Getting To Know The Basics

    GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS...

  • Page 8: Performance Features

    Performance Features High Performance Processor AGP Graphics Advanced 3D Graphics and Hardware Accelerated MPEG2/DVD Playback Mass Storage Capability High Flexibility Design Large LCD Display...
  • Page 9 Keyboard and Touch Pad Advanced Battery Pack A Variety of Communications Audio Features Integrated I/O Ports...

  • Page 10: System At A Glance

    System at a Glance Top View Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook when the latches are on. That may damage the LCD Latches display. LCD Display Panel...
  • Page 11 Internet Hot Key Note: LED Status Indicators To use the Internet Hot Key feature, you must 1. install the Windows network dialer with a valid Power/Suspend Button Internet access account (from an ISP), 2. install the special Internet Hot Key applica- tion contained in the factory CD- ROM (d:\Driver \...

  • Page 12: Rear View

    LED System Indicators Built-in Microphone Rear View Note: For the system Kensington Security Anchor running the Windows NT platform,USB function was not supported. USB Port Warning: Do not open the CPU heatsink/fan cover. Doing so may result in permanent system electrical damage, Modem Port...
  • Page 13 PS/2 Port Mono Microphone Jack Stereo Headphone Jack External VGA Port Serial Port Parallel Port LAN Port...

  • Page 14: (1-6,7) Right-Side View

    Right-side View Battery Pack Floppy Drive Note: For the system running the Floppy Eject Button Windows NT platform,USB function was not supported. Fan Grill Infrared Port Power Jack ( DC-in )
  • Page 15 Left-side View CD-ROM CD-ROM Eject Button PC Card Slot PC Card Eject Button Note: There are two kind of types of CD-ROM might be installed as shipped. One is electrical and the other is mechnical. Basically, the mobile computor is equipped to the electrical CD-ROM.

  • Page 16: Bottom View

    Bottom View Warning: Do not open the CPU heatsink/fan cover and Fixing Screw do not block this airway completely. Otherwise it may result in permanent system electrical damage or Hard Disk Drive Bay cause thermal issue which is not covered by the manufacturer`s warranty.

  • Page 17: Led Status Indicators

    CPU Heatsink/Fan Bay Battery Latches Battery Pack LED Status Indicators...
  • Page 18 LED Graphic Indication Symbol Green light indicates the floppy drive is being accessed. Green light indicates the hard drive is being accessed. Green light indicates the CD-ROM drive is being accessed Green light indicates the numeric keypad is activated. Green light indicates the cap-lock is activated.

  • Page 19: Led System Indicators

    LED System Indicators Symbol Indication Yellow light indicates the notebook is in suspend mode. As LED is in flash, it means the notebook is in POS mode. LED would be off when it is in the STD mode. Blinking red light indicates the battery is being charged (the system is OFF.)

  • Page 20: Keyboard

    KeyBoard Start Key Application Menu Key...

  • Page 21: Function (Hot) Keys

    Function (Hot) Keys Graphic Action System Control Symbol Fn + F1 Enters Suspend Mode. Mute Fn + F2 Toggles between Battery Warning Beep on Fn + F3 and off. Fn + F4 Switches Display Mode: LCD-only, CRT- only and dual-display. Fn + F5 Turns Speaker Volume up.
  • Page 22 1-16...
  • Page 23 SECTION 2 BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY...

  • Page 25: Entering The Bios Setup Screen

    F2/F3 Change Color Changes the background color of the BIOS Setting Utility. Save and Exit Saves changes and reboots the notebook. <Tab> Select a field Selects the next field. <Enter> Select Enters the value or selects the sub-menu.

  • Page 26: Modifying The Bios Settings

    Modifying the BIOS Settings The Setup Main Menu AMIBIOS HIFLEX SETUP UTILITY VERSION x.xx (c) 2001 AMERICAN MEGATRENDS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED STANDARD CMOS SETUP ADVANCED CMOS SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PERIPHERAL SETUP AUTO-DETECT HARD DISKS CHANGE USER PASSWORD CHANGE SUPERVISOR PASSWORD DEFAULT SETTINGS SAVE SETTINGS AND EXIT EXIT WITHOUT SAVING...
  • Page 27 Item Selections / Description Sub-menu Date Type in the current date. It must be entered in MM/DD/YY format. Time Type in the current date. It must be entered in HH:MM:SS format. Floppy Not installed Choose one that fits your particular need. Drive A: 360 KB 5 inch...
  • Page 28 The Detailed Description of Hard Disk Drive Setting Note: AMIBIOS auto- matically sets IDE drive parameters. Set the setting as “USER” to enter the MFM, ESDI, or DLL drive parameters. Select “Not Installed” for SCSI Drive. Choose ”CDROM” option for ATAPI CD- ROM drive.
  • Page 29 50% of the total system memory size. This notebook employs Share Memory architecture, which means the graphic engine use a portion of the system memory as display memory. The more system memory is allocated for display use, the less memory is available for the system use.
  • Page 30 Please refer the table below to your arbitration for proper momery sharing size of VGA graphic display in BIOS. VESA Standard Graphic Modes Suggested Memory Sharing Resolution Color Depth Size 640 X 480 16/256/32K/64K/16M Colors 120Hz NI 800 X 600 16/256/32K/64K/16M Colors 120Hz NI 1024 X 768...

  • Page 31: The Menu Of Power Management Setup

    The Menu of Power Management Setup Item Selections / Description Sub-menu Power Disabled To disable or enable the system power Management Enabled management function. Power Switch On/Off [On/Off]: Set the power switch type to Type On/Off function. Suspend [Suspend]: Set the power switch type to Suspend function.
  • Page 32 Item Selections / Description Sub-menu RTC Alarm Disabled [Disabled]: Enabled The system ignores the RTC alarm and remains in suspend mode. [Enabled]: The system wakes up from the suspend mode at a time specified by the Date / Hour / Minute / Second fields. RTC Alarm Every Day Set the date of RTC alarm.
  • Page 33 Item Selections / Description Sub-menu Serial IrDA This option specifies the type of infrared function. Port2 [IrDA]: Standard serial IR communication. Mode [FIR]: Fast IR communication. IR Du- Half Duplex This option selects the infrared transmission plex method. Full Duplex Mode [Half Duplex]: The infrared transmission method as half duplex.

  • Page 34: The Security Issue By Using Password Protection

    The Security Issue by Using Password Protection Two Levels of Password Protection The Option of Auto-Detect Hard Disk The Option of Defualt Settings The Option of Save Settings And Exit...
  • Page 35 SECTION 3 BATTERY POWER AND POWER MANAGEMENT...

  • Page 36: The Battery Pack

    The Battery Pack Ni-MH / Lithium-Ion Battery Note: Make sure the battery is fully charged before using. Note: In the Save To Note: Do not touch Ram mode, a fully the metal ends of the charged battery battery connector to loses its power in avoid rusting.

  • Page 37: Actions To Battery Warning

    Actions to Battery Warning Warning: Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0 degree Celsius (32 degree F) or above 60 degree C (140F). This may adversely affect the battery pack. Warning: If the “Battery Warn- ing Beep” is disabled by the Fn + F3, the system won’t generate the beep...

  • Page 38: To Detach The Battery Pack

    Installing and Removing the Battery Pack To Detach the Battery Pack:...

  • Page 39: Charging The Battery And Charging Time

    To Install the Battery Pack: Charging the Battery and Charging Time Note: Be sure to reserve adequate time for charging before travel- ling.

  • Page 40: Checking The Battery Level

    Checking the Battery Level Prolonging the Battery’s Life and Usage Cycles Note: Read Section Protecting Your Notebook in the beginning of this manual for tips about how to maintain the battery pack.

  • Page 41: Using Power Management

    Using Power Management Note: When running on battery, try to refrain from opening too many applica- tions at once. Suspend Mode Suspend Save To Disk Note: To learn to adjust the parameters in the BIOS Power Manage- ment, go to Section 2 BIOS Setup.

  • Page 42: The Suspend Button

    The Suspend Button Note: If your Win- dows98 is operating on ACPI mode, you may define how the power/suspend button functions. Click on the Power Manage- ment icon in the Control Panel or consult Win- dows98 manual for more informa- tion.

  • Page 43: Creating Save To Disk Partition (Or File)

    Creating the Save To Disk Partition (or File) Note: Do not install or remove the memory module when the system is in the Save To Disk suspend mode. Restart the note- book and power down before To resize or create the Save To Disk partition, do the attempting to following: change the memory...
  • Page 44 About Windows 98 Power Management Feature Note: Consult Windows user guide for more information on how to use the power manage- ment functions. Note: The notebook`s BIOS supports Windows APM and ACPI modes. The illustration on the right shows the Windows legacy APM dialogue.

  • Page 45: Upgrading Your Notebook

    SECTION 4 UPGRADING YOUR NOTEBOOK...

  • Page 46: Upgrading The Hard Disk Drive

    Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Note: Certain models that come with the IBM-brand hard drive emit a clattering sound when it is being rattled. This is a normal condition.

  • Page 47: Expanding The Hard Disk Drive

    Expanding the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive, do the following:...
  • Page 49 BEFORE Creating Save To Disk Partition,...

  • Page 50: Upgrading The System Memory

    Upgrading the System Memory...

  • Page 51: Expanding The Dimm Module In The Original Socket

    Expanding The DIMM Module In The Original Socket To expand the DIMM, do the following: Warning: To avoid damaging the DIMM, do not touch its metal contact edge to avid the electro- static damage from static electricity. Ctrl Ctrl...
  • Page 52 Note: Your notebook has been tested with a wide range of DIMM on the market. However, not all memory modules are compatible. Check with your notebook vendor for a list of compatible DIMM for your notebook.
  • Page 53 Note: Notice the notches on the DIMM. The notches should fit nicely with the socket.

  • Page 54: Installing The Dimm Module In The Expansion Socket

    Installing the DIMM Module In The Expansion Socket To remove the memory module, do the following: Installing the DIMM Module In The Memory Socket...

  • Page 55: Removing The Dimm Module In The Expansion Socket

    Removing the DIMM Module In The Expansion Socket To remove the memory module, do the following: Installing the DIMM Module In The Memory Socket...
  • Page 56 4-12...

  • Page 57: Trouble Shooting

    SECTION 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING...
  • Page 58 Before taking further actions, consider the following suggestions:...

  • Page 60: Audio Problems

    Audio Problems No speaker output - Sound can not be recorded -...

  • Page 61: Hard Disk Problems

    Hard Disk Problems The hard disk drive does not spin - The hard drive is making abnormal whining noises - The hard disk drive has reached its capacity -...

  • Page 62: Cd-Rom Problems

    The hard disk performs pretty slow - The files are corrupted - CD-ROM Problems The CD-ROM drive does not work - The CD-ROM drive dose not read any CDs - Note: There are two kind of types of CD-ROM might be installed as shipped.

  • Page 63: Floppy Disk Problems

    Floppy Disk Problems The floppy disk does not work properly- The floppy drive does not save - The diskette does not eject from the drive - Display Problems The display panel is blank when the system is turned on - The screen is difficult to read -...

  • Page 64: Keyboard And Pointing Device Problems

    Keyboard and Pointing Device (Mouse) Problems The built-in keyboard accepts no input - The external PS/2 or serial mouse does not work - BIOS Setup The built-in touch pad does not work - BIOS Setup The built-in touch pad performs eratically -...
  • Page 65 The characters on the screen repeat while I type. CMOS Problem A message “CMOS Checksum Failure” displays during the booting process - For more detail information or technical support, please constact your local dealer or distributor.

  • Page 66: Infrared Problems

    Infrared Problems The infrared communication port does not work -...

  • Page 67: Memory Problems

    Memory Problems The POST does not show an increased memory capac- ity when you have already installed additional memory - Upgrating Your Notebook The O/S issues an insufficient memory error message during operation - Upgrading Your Notebook...

  • Page 68: Modem Problems

    Modem Problems The built-in modem does not respond - The fax/modem disconnects during transmission - The fax/modem doesn’t transmit properly -...

  • Page 69: Network Problems

    Network Adapter Problems The Ethernet adapter does not work – The Ethernet adapter does not appear to operate in the 100Mbps transmission mode – PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems PC Cards do not function-...

  • Page 70: Performance Problems

    The PC card can not be recognized- Windows crashes or freezes when you remove the PC card- Performance Problems The notebook becomes hot - The program appears stopped or runs very slowly -...

  • Page 71: Power, Start, And Battery Problems

    BIOS Setup Battery Power / Power Management Power, Start, and Battery Problems The notebook powers down as soon as it is powered on The notebook beeps intermittently - The battery life gets shorter and shorter - The battery does not charge -...

  • Page 72: Printing Problems

    Printing Problems The printer does not print - The printer does not print what’s on the screen - The printer does not respond to infrared communication...

  • Page 73: Serial, Parallel, And Usb Problems

    Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems The device that attached to the serial port is not work- ing - be plug-and-play The Parallel Port does not work - be plug-and-play The USB device does not work -...
  • Page 74 5-18...
  • Page 75 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION...

  • Page 76: System Memory

    Processor and Core Logic • Processor • L1 Cache • L2 Cache • Core logic • Bus Architecture System Memory • Memory Type • Defualt • Memory Expanssion • Display Panel Graphics • Graphic Controller • Graphics Ability • Playback •...
  • Page 77 Storage Capacity • Hard Disk • Diskette Drive Audio • Audio Chipset • Sound Capability Modem • Chipset • Transmission Speed • Network Adapter • PnP Function • Flow Control • Speed Seletion • Other Features...
  • Page 78 Other Standard Hardware • CD-ROM • DVD ROM • Keyboard • Pointing Device PC Card • PCMCIA Controller • Features Ports • VGA Port • Audio Port • Infrared Port • Parallel Port • Serial Port • USB Port • PS/2 Port •...

  • Page 79: Operating System

    BIOS • PnP Function • Self Test • Auto Detection • Power Management • Security • Other Features Operating System • O/S Phsical Specification • Weight • Environmental Limitations Note: There are two kind of types of CD-ROM might be installed as shipped. One is electrical and the other is mechnical.

  • Page 81: Appendix B Special Vga Functions

    SPECIAL VGA FUNCTIONS...

  • Page 82: Using The Dualview Function (B-2,3) (B-2,3)

    Windows Display Driver Installation / Update To install/update the driver, do the following: Using the DualView Function Important...
  • Page 85 AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES...
  • Page 86 Federal Communications Commission Notice Modifications Connections to Peripheral Devices Declaration of Conformity European Notice Canadian Notice...
  • Page 87 Power Cord Requirement U.S. and Canada Japan Other Countries...
  • Page 88 Battery Safety...
  • Page 89 Laser Safety LED (Infrared) Safety...
  • Page 90 CD-ROM warning Lithium battery warning CAUTION: ATTENTION: VORSICHT!

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