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These instructions are intended for both the novice and advanced
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and applications for use with this Notebook have been designed
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- Page 1 OCUMENT OTEBOOK It is important to document the details of your Notebook purchase in the event you need warranty service. The serial number can be found on the back of the Notebook: Serial Number ........
- Page 2 We are pleased to welcome you as our newest customer. ERVICE We are pleased to provide individualized customer service throughout the life of your Notebook. Please feel free to contact a customer service representative with any questions relating to this Notebook.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Modem................9 Information about the regulatory compliance of wireless Lan..9 Touch pad ................9 Battery operation..............10 VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK ............11 Views of the Notebook ............13 Open Notebook ..............13 Front View ................. 13 Left Side................14 Right Side................ - Page 4 Data Entry ................30 The Keyboard..............30 Notebook-Specific Key Combinations ......... 30 Touch pad ................. 31 MAIN COMPONENTS ..............33 The Hard drive ..............35 Important Directories ............36 The Optical Drive ..............37 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive ..........37 Handling Discs ............... 37 Loading a Disc ...............
- Page 5 Driver Support ..............65 Maintenance................66 Maintenance Instructions ............. 66 Cleaning and Care............... 66 Care of the TFT Display............66 Transporting the Notebook ........... 67 Upgrades and Repairs............67 Securing your Notebook ..........68 Notes for Service Engineers..........69 APPENDIX ................. 71 Standards ................
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Page 7: Safety And Maintenance
Safety and Maintenance Subject Page Data Security _______________________ Set-up Location______________________ Ambient Temperature ________________ Power Adapter_______________________ Modem ____________________________ Touch Pad __________________________ Battery Operation ____________________... - Page 8 A A F F E E T T Y Y A A N N D D A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E...
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Page 9: Safety Instructions
Please follow the instructions in this section for the safe operation of your Notebook: • DO NOT open the case of the Notebook, the battery or the power adaptor. When the case is open there is a danger of severe electric shock. -
Page 10: General Safety Information
Customer Service. How important is the information you will be storing on your Notebook? You need to guard against the loss of your data by making backup copies. You can backup your data onto CD, floppy disk, or other media such as Zip drives. -
Page 11: Important Additional Safety Instructions
MPORTANT DDITIONAL AFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using any electronic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be taken. Following the guidelines below can re- duce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury: • Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bathtub, lavatory or kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool). -
Page 12: Cd-Rom/Cd-Rw/Dvd/Dvd-Rw Drive Safety
• In order to avoid damage to the display, do not touch it with your fingers or sharp objects. • Never lift the Notebook by the TFT Display; doing so could break the hinges. • There is a risk of injury if the TFT display breaks. -
Page 13: Set-Up Location
• Operate the Notebook and all peripherals on a stable, balanced and vibration-free surface. • Do not leave the base of your Notebook on your lap or any part of your body for a long period of time while the Notebook is turned ON or is charging. -
Page 14: Power Adapter
It contains no user-serviceable parts. • The electric outlet must be in the vicinity of the Notebook and within reach of the power adapter cables. DO NOT stretch the power cables tightly to reach an electric outlet. -
Page 15: Cabling
Because the touch pad is electrostatic sen- sitive, objects cannot be used in place of your fingers. Using a pen or other object can damage the touch pad or cause the Notebook to malfunction. A A F F E E T T Y Y I I N N S S T T R R U U C C T T I I O O N N S S... -
Page 16: Battery Operation
ATTERY OPERATION To extend the life and power of your battery and guarantee se- cure operation, the instructions below should be followed: • Never expose the battery to direct sunlight or heat for long periods. • Do not dispose of the battery by fire as they may explode. -
Page 17: Views Of The Notebook
Views of the Notebook Subject Page Open Notebook _____________________ Left Side ___________________________ Right Side __________________________ Rear Side __________________________ Power and Status Indicators____________... - Page 18 I I E E W W S S O O F F T T H H E E O O T T E E B B O O O O K K...
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Page 19: Views Of The Notebook
OTEBOOK TFT display p. 27) Hotkeys p. 15) Power ON/OFF p. 23) Keyboard p. 30) Touch pad p. 31) Status LED Indicators p. 15) RONT ® IEEE 1394 (FireWire p. 51) Microphone In ( p. 42) Audio Out / Headphones ( p. -
Page 20: Left Side
Optical Drive p. 37) Disc eject button p. 38) Disc emergency eject PC card slot PCMCIA p. 49) USB port p. 51) 3 in 1 Card reader IGHT USB port ( p. 51) Modem port (RJ-11) ( p. 43) LAN port (RJ-45) ( p. -
Page 21: Indicators
This LED indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the keyboard is activated. The Scroll Lock key has different functions depending on the software you are using. CCESS This LED lights when the Notebook is accessing the hard disk. OWER This LED lights when operation (battery / power). -
Page 22: Hotkeys
OTKEYS Launches the E-Mail Program. Launches the Internet Browser. To enable or disable the wireless LAN. This button opens the search function in the explorer. I I E E W W S S O O F F T T H H E E O O T T E E B B O O O O K K... -
Page 23: Handling
Handling Subject Page Getting started ______________________ On/Off Button _______________________ Power Adapter ______________________ Battery Operation ____________________ Power Management __________________ Open and Closing the Display __________ Screen Resolution ____________________ Connecting an External Monitor _________ Keyboard __________________________ Touchpad __________________________... - Page 24 A A N N D D L L I I N N G G...
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Page 25: Getting Started
Before you get started using your notebook, first take a few mo- ments to read the important section on Safety. This Notebook comes with software fully pre-installed. You do not have to install any of the CDs supplied. However, with many programs (e.g., telephone CDs or encyclopaedias) it is necessary... - Page 26 Enter Personal Details In one of the initial start-up dialog boxes a request will appear on the screen for you to enter your personal details. Please enter the requested information in the white input fields. You can select the fields by clicking on them with the mouse. When you press Enter, or click on the Continue button you progress to the next window.
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Page 27: Xp Desktop
2. Program Bar The most commonly used software programs are listed here. 3. All Programs All of the software programs installed on your Notebook are ordinarily listed here. Click All Programs to reveal an exten- sive menu. E E T T T T I I N N G G... -
Page 28: Desktop Icons
Desktop icons link to their respective programs. To start a program, double-click its desktop icon. 7. Logged in User This tells you which user is logged in to your Notebook. 8. Control Panel You can use the icons in Control Panel to change the appear- ®... -
Page 29: Power Supply
The battery is also being charged when you are working on your Notebook with the power adapter. The power adapter is still live if the Notebook is not connected with it. You should therefore unplug the power adapter from the outlet if it is not connected to the Notebook. -
Page 30: Battery Operation
Notebook is turned on or not. When the Notebook is switched off, full charging takes a few hours. If the Notebook is switched on, the charging process takes a significantly shorter time. However, it is recommended that from time to time you discharge the battery completely and re- charge it afterwards with the Notebook switched off. -
Page 31: Battery Power
Standby/Save-to-RAM mode. WARNING! Never remove the battery while the Notebook is switched on or if the Notebook has not yet gone into sus- pend mode, as this may lead to loss of data. O O W W E E R R... -
Page 32: Power Management
Notebook is switched on again, this file is written back to RAM by the BIOS. In a few moments the Notebook is in the exact state as when it was last used. If while working on a document the Notebook is closed (assuming the correct ACPI setting), the Note- book saves the data in RAM for you automatically. -
Page 33: Display
PENING AND LOSING THE ISPLAY Display catches keep the display closed when the Notebook is not in use. To open, use your thumbs to push the bar then lift the display with your thumbs and index finger and position it as desired. -
Page 34: Connecting An External Monitor
ONNECTING AN XTERNAL ONITOR The Notebook has a VGA port for connecting an external monitor. To connect and configure an external monitor: 1. Shut down your notebook. 2. Connect the video signal cable of the external monitor to the VGA port of the Notebook p. - Page 35 You can change the resolution and colour depth for either display in this screen. However, you may have to decrease the depth of colour if you increase the resolution since the video memory has a limited capacity. I I S S P P L L A A Y Y...
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Page 36: Data Entry
EYBOARD By dual assignment of certain keys you have the same range of functions available to you as with a normal Windows keyboard. Some functions are input using the Fn key, which is normal on notebook computers. OTEBOOK PECIFIC OMBINATIONS... -
Page 37: Touch Pad
OUCH PAD The touch pad’s primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a mouse. It is positioned in front of the keyboard (see page 13). The pointer follows the direction which is specified by moving your finger or thumb over the touch pad. - Page 38 A A N N D D L L I I N N G G...
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Page 39: Main Components
Main Components Subject Page Hard Drive _________________________ Optical Drive ________________________ Sound Card ________________________ Modem ____________________________ Network ___________________________ Memory Card Connections _____________ PC Card Slot ________________________ Connection Options __________________ Software ___________________________... - Page 40 A A I I N N O O M M P P O O N N E E N N T T S S...
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Page 41: The Hard Drive
The hard drive contains the operating system of the computer, other application programs and backup files. These programs and files are pre-installed on your Notebook, so you may note that some of the space on your hard drive is already taken. -
Page 42: Important Directories
Also, do not alter or resize the partitions – this will make it difficult to restore your Notebook to the factory settings. C:\ This is the main hard disk drive partition for your Notebook. It is where your program files, settings, and documents are stored, as well as files necessary for running Windows XP. -
Page 43: The Optical Drive
CD-RW/DVD-ROM C OMBO RIVE Your Notebook has a CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive. This drive can play everything that a DVD-ROM drive can play: DVD movies, music CDs, and data DVDs and CDs. It can also run software pro- grams from CDs and DVDs. In addition, this drive can write data and music CDs and copy CDs. -
Page 44: Loading A Disc
EMOVING A Press the eject button on the front of the drive to open the tray. WARNING! While the Notebook is accessing the CD-ROM drive the media activity indicator is lit. Do not try to remove the CD from the drive while this LED is lit. -
Page 45: Emergency Ejection Of A Blocked Disc
14, Restart your notebook and if the tray is still locked proceed as follows: 1. Shut down Windows and switch off your notebook. 2. Insert a long thin object (like a straightened paper clip) into the emergency ejection opening ( ) until you feel resistance. -
Page 46: Writing Cds
RITING You can use your CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive to write ("burn") data and music CDs. A data CD is a compact disc (CD) used to store PC data (for exam- ple, files and folders you have on your hard disk). A music, or audio, CD is a compact disc (CD) used to record music that you can play on your home or car stereo CD player. - Page 47 5. Under CD Writing Tasks, click Write these files to CD. Win- dows displays the CD Writing Wizard. Follow the instructions in the wizard. Music jukebox and media player programs (such as Windows Me- dia Player) often offer alternatives for burning audio CDs. Refer to the help within the program for more information.
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Page 48: The Sound Card
(active) p. 13) or headphones. Your Notebook has a loudspeaker, so you can always playback sounds without additional equipment. The connection of a Hi-Fi system increases the sound quality significantly. A A I I N N... -
Page 49: Modem
NOTE: Do not place the Notebook in Suspend (or Sleep) mode if you are connected to your Internet provider, since this will cause the modem connection to be lost. -
Page 50: The Network
HAT IS A NETWORK A network means connecting your Notebook to one or several other computers. Users can transfer data between computers and share resources such as printers, modems and hard disk drives. Here are some practical examples: • You can exchange E-mail and manage appointments in an of- fice. - Page 51 HAT DO YOU NEED FOR NETWORKING Some requirements have to be fulfilled to successfully network computers: 1. The Notebook must have a network card that supports the same network technology as the other computers on the net- work. Unless otherwise quoted, your Notebook will support the current Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbit) standard.
- Page 52 ROUBLESHOOTING WITHIN THE ETWORK Why does an error message appear when I click on the network environment? The computer name must be unique on the net- work and may not be the same as the task group. It appears that the network boards are unable to com- municate.
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Page 53: Wireless Lan
ONDITIONS An access point is a wireless transmitter that communicates with your notebook and controls access to the network connection (e.g., a home network or a broadband connection such as DSL). Wireless access points are often found in offices, airports, univer- sities or Internet cafés. -
Page 54: Memory Card Connections
Memory cards are media that are being used for a variety of pur- poses, especially in digital photography. They are increasingly replacing the floppy disk. The form and capacity of a memory card can vary according to the manufacturer. Your notebook supports the following formats: • MMC (MultiMediaCard) •... -
Page 55: The Pc Card Slot
The PC card slot on the left side (see page 14) of the Notebook can be used to operate credit card-sized PC cards. Most PC cards are communications or interface devices such as ISDN, fax, mo- dem, network or SCSI adapters. -
Page 56: Installing A Pc Card
NSTALLING A CARD Follow the PC card installation instructions that are given for use ® under Windows and have the necessary driver software ready. ® Once you have started Windows , slip the card carefully into the slot provided. When the card is fully inserted two audible signals will be heard, provided it has been correctly recognized and successfully config- ured. -
Page 57: Connection Options
PC. You can use any USB device with any USB port. 1 USB port is located at the left side and 2 USB ports are located at the right side of the Notebook for your convenience. Some USB devices require that you reinstall software drivers when you con- nect the device to a different USB port than the one originally used. -
Page 58: Software
There are many kinds of help and information for using your PC. ® This section tells you where to get help with the Microsoft Win- ® dows XP operating system, software programs, and your PC. ETTING TO INDOWS ® XP M INDOWS ANUAL This printed manual provides general information about the oper-... -
Page 59: Software Help
(or icons) with a question mark on them that you can click to access more information. The software included with the Notebook was pre-installed at the factory. During software installations, important files can be changed or even ®... -
Page 60: Digital Signatures
IGITAL IGNATURES When installing software or drivers, you may receive the message “The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP.” Although the software lacks the digital signature, it may work properly. Click on “Tell me why this testing is important”... -
Page 61: Windows Activation
Windows XP contains software-based product activation technology. Your copy of Win- dows XP has already been activated for your Notebook. However, product activation is needed if some components of your Note- book have been replaced or you use non-authorized BIOS. If nec- essary, you can activate Windows XP as often as needed. -
Page 62: The Bios Set-Up-Program
BIOS S UNNING THE You can only run the BIOS configuration program at system start- up. If the Notebook has already started, power it down and then up again. Press the F2 function key in order to start the BIOS- SET-UP. -
Page 63: First Aid
First Aid Subject Page FAQ _______________________________ Data and System Security _____________ System Recovery ____________________ Troubleshooting _____________________ Maintenance ________________________... - Page 64 I I R R S S T T I I D D...
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Page 65: Faq - Frequently Asked Questions
– – When do I have to activate Windows? Your software has been preactivated in the factory. An activation will only be required, if ..several components are replaced by others..your installed a new motherboard..a different BIOS version has been installed.. - Page 66 Do I still have to install the enclosed CDs/DVDs? No. Basically all programs are already preinstalled. The disks are only intended as backup copies. When is the recovery of the factory setting recom- mended? This method should be chosen as the last resort. Read chapter “System recovery”...
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Page 67: Data And System Security
Windows Help describes how to create a pass- word-reset disk. ® INDOWS PDATE To keep your notebook up to date to the latest version, we rec- ommend to regularly run Windows Update from the Internet. To select this option go to Start Programs Windows Update. -
Page 68: System Recovery
Windows XP Help and Support. System Restore includes various functions to help ensure that your Notebook and installed applications and devices work cor- rectly. These functions assist you in solving the problems which might occur by adding, deleting or replacing files required for proper functioning of Windows XP, and your software and devices. -
Page 69: Troubleshooting
The Power On Self Test (POST) is executed during each boot process to test the memory, motherboard, display, keyboard and other components. If the Notebook does not pass the POST but beeps several times, or if the screen remains blank, call your Notebook support technician. -
Page 70: Errors And Possible Causes
RRORS OSSIBLE AUSES The display is blank: Confirm that the system is not in stand-by mode. Press any key on the keyboard to test this. Wrong Date and Time: Double-click the clock on the taskbar and correct the date and time. -
Page 71: Additional Support
(e.g., programs or hard- ware) that were not tested at the time of your Notebook’s manufac- ture. Driver updates and the latest information on your product are available on the Internet. -
Page 72: Maintenance
ARE OF THE ISPLAY • Always close the Notebook when not in use. Avoid touching or scratching the surface of the screen as it is easily damaged. • Make sure that no water drops are allowed to remain on the screen. -
Page 73: Transporting The Notebook
OTEBOOK Please use the following guidelines when transporting the Note- book: • Switch off the Notebook. This will prevent damage to the hard disk. When the Notebook is turned off, the hard disk heads are moved into a safe area. -
Page 74: Securing Your Notebook
OTEBOOK ETTING A ASSWORD You can prevent unauthorized access to your Notebook by setting a User Password. When starting the Notebook the password will be requested. The User Password is set in the BIOS. Attention: Keep your password in safety place. If you forget your password you do not have the pos- sibility to cancel it. -
Page 75: Notes For Service Engineers
There is also a risk of damage to the components. • Internal components of the Notebook may be damaged by elec- trostatic discharge (ESD). Perform system upgrades and changes in an ESD-protected work area. If no such work area is available, wear an antistatic wrist strap or touch a highly conduc- tive metal object. - Page 76 I I R R S S T T I I D D...
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Page 77: Appendix
Appendix Subject Page Standards __________________________ Index _____________________________ A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E... - Page 78 P P P P E E N N D D I I X X...
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Page 79: Standards
This Notebook meets the requirements of the following standards: LECTROMAGNETIC OMPATIBILITY This Notebook meets the following requirements for standards of electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety: EN 55022 Information technology equipment - Radio distur- bance characteristics - Limits and methods of meas- urement. -
Page 80: Ergonomics
EN60950 “Safety of information technology equipment” or EN60065 “Audio, video and similar elec- tronic apparatus. Safety requirements” For U.S. / Canadian purposes: The Notebook should • only be connected to equipment which complies with UL 60950 / CAN CSA 22.2 No 60950... - Page 81 Pixelstructure Rows Blue Green Types of Pixel Failures: Type 1: A constantly lit pixel (a bright, white spot), even though it is not addressed A white pixel is caused when all three sub-pixel are lit. Type 2: A pixel that does not light up (dark, black spot), al- though it is addressed Type 3: Abnormal or defective red, green or blue sub-pixels.
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Page 82: Limits Of Liability
This includes loss or damage of personal data on your Notebook. OCAL This warranty statement gives you legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. -
Page 83: Index
IEEE 1394......51 Memory Card ....48 3 in 1 card reader....14 Modem ......43 PC card ......49 USB ........ 51 All programs ......21 Control panel....... 22 © Ambient temperature ..... 7 Copyright ......ii Appendix......71 Customer service ....76 Audience ....... - Page 84 Maintenance......66 Fn ........30 Care of the TFT display ..66 Frequently asked questions..59 Cleaning and Care..... 66 Transporting the notebook . 67 Maintenance programs..61 Getting Started ....19 Memory Card Connections ..48 Memory Stick ...... 48 Microphone in...... 42 Handling ......17...
- Page 85 Main Operation ....23 SD ........48 Standby Mode....26 Search ....... 35 Suspend Mode ....26 Secure Digital...... 48 PowerDVD ......39 Securing your Notebook ..68 Program bar ......21 Serial Number ......i Programs Service......... ii Installing......62 Service engineers ....69 Location ......36 Setting a User Password ..
- Page 86 Use of PC cards ....49 Touchpad......13 Using a safety lock ....68 Underside ......11 USB port......14 Views of the notebook ..11 Views 3 in 1 card reader....14 Display Catch....13 Warranty IEEE 1394 ......13 Limits of liability ....76 Keyboard ......13...
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