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- Page 1 ANUAL...
- Page 2 AKING OPIES OF ANUAL This manual contains information protected by law. All rights are reserved. Copy- right law prohibits duplicating this information in mechanical, electronic, or any other form, without the written approval by the manufacturer. © ® ® ® 2003 .
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents: INTRODUCTION............1 Notes on This manual ..........1 Audience .............. 1 Document Your Notebook ........1 Quality..............2 Service ..............2 Finding More Information .......... 2 Getting to Know Windows XP ........2 Software Help ............3 Device Drivers ............ - Page 4 VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK ........17 Open Notebook ............17 Front View............. 18 Left Side ............... 18 Right Side ............. 19 Rear Side .............. 19 Indicators ............. 20 Easy Start Buttons ..........21 Power Saving Button ..........22 GETTING STARTED ............ 23 Step 1 ...............
- Page 5 MAIN COMPONENTS ..........37 The Hard Drive ............37 Important Directories ........... 38 The Optical Drive ........... 39 CD-ROM Drive............. 39 DVD-ROM Drive ..........39 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive ......39 DVD-RW/CD-RW Super Combo Drive...... 39 Handling Discs ............ 40 Loading a Disc ............ 40 Removing a Disc ..........
- Page 6 CUSTOMER SERVICE..........57 Data and System Security ........57 Data Security............57 Maintenance Programs ......... 57 SYSTEM RECOVERY ........... 59 Restoring Microsoft Windows XP ....... 59 FAQ – Questions Frequently Asked......60 Troubleshooting ............. 62 Localize the Cause ..........62 Additional Support..........
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Page 7: Introduction
OTES ON HIS MANUAL This manual is divided into sections to help you find the informa- tion you require. Along with the Table of Contents, an Index has been provided to help you locate information. Please read the chapters “Operational Safety” (page 5 and following) and “Get- ting started”... -
Page 8: Quality
UALITY We have selected the components in this computer for their high level of functionality, ease of use, safety and reliability. Through balanced hardware and software design we are able to pro- vide you with an innovative personal computer useful for applications relating to both work and leisure. -
Page 9: Software Help
OFTWARE Many software programs incorporate extensive help functions. As a general rule, you can access help functions by pressing F1 on the keyboard. Many software programs include Help as an option on the menu at the top of the screen or window. They may also provide an icon (or icons) with a question mark on them that you can click to access more information. - Page 10 A A F F E E T T Y Y...
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Page 11: Safety
NSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important information on the safe and proper setup, use and care of your Notebook computer. Please read this manual carefully and follow all instructions. These in- structions should be kept with your computer at all times. Proper set up, use and care can help extend the life of your Notebook. -
Page 12: General Safety Information
• DO NOT insert objects through the slots and openings of the Notebook. This may lead to electric shock, electrical short-circuit or fire that will damage your Notebook. • DO NOT allow small children to play unat- tended with electrical equipment. •... -
Page 13: Cd-Rom/Cd-Rw/Dvd/Dvd-Rw Drive Safety
CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW D RIVE AFETY • CD-ROM-/CDRW-/DVD-drives are Laser Class 1 devices. These lasers must remain in their sealed casing. • Danger — Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam. This product is certified by the manufacturer to comply with DHHS rules 21CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter J, applicable at date of manufac- turer. -
Page 14: Power Adapter
• Never place objects on top of the Notebook that would exert any pressure on the display. There is a danger that even slight pressure may break the TFT display. OWER DAPTER • Do not open the power adapter housing. When the housing is open there is a danger of severe electric shock. -
Page 15: Battery Operation
ATTERY PERATION 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 16: Modem
ODEM • If your system has a modem, please make sure you connect it to an analog telephone line only. Connecting to a digital PBX, a digital line designed for broadband services or ISDN, a shared service line or a payphone will damage the modem or the devices to which it is connected. -
Page 17: Important Additional Safety Instructions
MPORTANT DDITIONAL AFETY NSTRUCTIONS 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 18: Notes For Service Engineers
OTES FOR ERVICE NGINEERS • Before opening the housing, disconnect the Notebook from all power sources and remove any connecting cables. If the Notebook has not been disconnected from the power outlet before being opened, there is a danger of severe electric shock. -
Page 19: Maintenance
AINTENANCE NSTRUCTIONS This section provides information on the proper maintenance and care of your Notebook. Following these measures can extend its lifetime. LEANING AND • Warning! There are no user-serviceable or user-cleanable parts inside the Notebook housing. Never open the Notebook housing. •... -
Page 20: Transporting The Notebook
RANSPORTING THE 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 21: Securing Your Notebook
ECURING YOUR OTEBOOK ETTING A ASSWORD You can prevent unauthorized access to your Notebook by setting a User Password. If a User Password is set, you will be prompted for the password each time the Notebook is started. The User Password is set in the BIOS (page 56). - Page 22 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 23: Views Of The Notebook
OTEBOOK TFT display p. 33) Fan slot* Keyboard p. 35) Touch pad p. 36) Microphone Power ON/OFF p. 27) Operating system states indicators p. 20) Easy Start Buttons Power Saving Button (optional) Battery charge indicator p. 20) Battery power indicator p. -
Page 24: Front View
RONT Speakers Line out p. 45) Microphone in / Line in p. 45) Display catch p. 33) Volume control Kensington lock p. 15) Fan slot* Modem port (RJ-11) p. 46) PC card slot PCMCIA, p. 50) 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 25: Right Side
IGHT Optical Drive p. 39) Battery Pack PS/2 port p. 52) Power socket p. 27) LAN port (RJ-45) p. 47) USB ports p. 52) TV/Video out External monitor (VGA) p. 34) Parallel port p. 52) Fan slot* *Caution! Do not cover when in use! 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 26: Indicators
NDICATORS LED's indicate the power and operating system states of the Notebook. The meaning of each LED is: Lights green when battery is fully charged. Lights amber, when the battery is charging. Blinks red when the battery is almost completely dis- charged. -
Page 27: Easy Start Buttons
TART UTTONS The Easy Start buttons are four user-definable buttons located above the keyboard. Easy Start Buttons The four buttons allow you to launch your frequently used soft- ware programs with one single press of a button. To start the easy start button utility, double-click the Easy Start Button icon on the taskbar. -
Page 28: Power Saving Button
OWER AVING UTTON The Power Saving button provides an easy and convenient way to reduce the CPU’s power consumption for energy saving. The indi- cator turns blue when the computer is switched to the power sav- ing mode. Please note that this function is only supported for the Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processors series. -
Page 29: 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 encyclopedias) it is necessary to insert the corresponding CD to access the data that is stored on it. -
Page 30: Step 3
NTER ERSONAL ETAILS 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. -
Page 31: The Windows Xp Desktop
After the login procedure the Windows XP desktop appears on your screen. (Your desktop might not look exactly like the one shown here.) 1. Start Button Clicking the Start button brings up a menu where you can ac- cess help, software programs, files, and settings. For more in- formation, click Windows XP Tour on the Start menu. - Page 32 4. Turn Off Computer Click this button to shut down Windows XP and the Notebook. 5. Task Bar Here you receive information and status reports about Win- dows XP and which programs are running. 6. Desktop Icons Desktop icons link to their respective programs. To start a program, double-click its desktop icon.
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Page 33: Power Supply
UTTON The On/Off button (page 17) is used to power up/down the Note- book. Pressing the button briefly will turn off your computer using the operating system. This is the same as clicking Start then Turn Off Computer. If the button is held down for longer than 4 seconds, it will force the notebook to power down without going through the operating system shut down process. -
Page 34: Battery Operation
WARNING! Use only the power adapter and power cord supplied with your Notebook. ATTERY PERATION In order to extend the life and power of your battery, and to guar- antee reliable operation, it is essential that the safety instructions on page 9 are followed. NSERTING THE ATTERY Slide the battery, contacts first, into the battery compartment. -
Page 35: Charging The Battery
HARGING THE ATTERY The battery is charged via the power adapter. If the power adapter is connected, it charges the battery automatically, whether the Notebook is turned on or not. When the Notebook is switched off, full charging takes a few hours. - Page 36 HECKING THE ATTERY EVEL In order to check the current level of the battery, move the cursor over the power symbol in the taskbar. When in battery mode, a battery symbol is displayed and when the power adapter is in use a power connector is displayed. If the battery is being charged the power connector has a lightning symbol superimposed over it.
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Page 37: Power Management
OWER ANAGEMENT Your Notebook offers automatic and modifiable power saving functions that you can use to maximize battery life and reduce overall operating costs. The power saving modes are known as standby mode and suspend (hibernate) mode. TANDBY When in standby mode, the contents of the RAM of your Notebook are preserved while practically all other components of your Note- book are shut down, reducing your power consumption to a mini- mum. - Page 38 I I S S P P L L A A Y Y...
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Page 39: Display
Unlike a normal monitor, the TFT display does not produce either radiation or flicker. PENING AND LOSING THE ISPLAY A display catch keeps the display closed when the Notebook is not in use. To open, use your thumbs to slide the bar left then lift the display with your thumbs and index finger and position it as de- sired. -
Page 40: Connecting An External Monitor
A TV / AV D ONNECTING EVICE Your notebook computer is fitted with a 7 pin TV-OUT port, allow- ing you to output your display to a wide range of television and video equipment. For best results, you will need to connect a 7 pin S-Video cable from the TV-OUT socket on your notebook, to the relevant S- Video / SCART socket on your television or other AV devices. -
Page 41: 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 SPECIFIC KEY COMBINATIONS Toggles the external monitor output on and off. -
Page 42: 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 17). The pointer follows the direction which is specified by moving your finger or thumb over the touch pad. -
Page 43: Main Components
RIVE The hard drive is the main storage medium combining large stor- age capacity and rapid data access. The Windows operating system cannot use the full capacity of the hard drive, which means that there will be a difference between the capacity that the BIOS displays and what the operating sys- tem displays. -
Page 44: Important Directories
MPORTANT IRECTORIES The most important directories preinstalled on your Notebook are shown below. These directories may vary from what is shown here. Caution: Don't delete files unless you know what they are. Win- dows XP might require these files for your computer to operate correctly. -
Page 45: The Optical Drive
PTICAL RIVE Depending on the model, your Notebook will be fitted with a CD- ROM, a DVD-drive, a CD-Rewriter, a Combo drive or a Super Combo drive. CD-ROM D RIVE This drive can play music CDs or read data CDs. It can also run software programs from CDs. -
Page 46: Handling Discs
ANDLING ISCS To maintain the life of CD and DVD discs, observe these guide- lines. • Avoid radiation by direct sunlight (UVA/UVB). • Avoid scratches and damage to the disc surface. • Avoid extreme temperatures. • Do not attach labels or paper to DVD discs. •... -
Page 47: Removing 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 48: Writing Cds
RITING If included with your Notebook, you can use your CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW 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 49 5. Under CD Writing Tasks, click Write these files to CD. Win- dows displays the CD Writing Wizard. Follow the instructions in the wizard. Media player programs (such as Windows Media Player) often of- fer alternatives for burning audio CDs. Refer to the help within the program for more information.
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Page 50: Writing Dvds (Optional)
RITING OPTIONAL A DVD-RW drive can not record to a DVD+RW disc, and vice versa. The media (discs) that you can use with your PC depend on the drive that it uses. Please double-check the carton box to determine the type and speed of drive that comes with your Notebook. -
Page 51: The Sound Card
OUND Your Notebook has an integrated stereo sound card (on-board) with 16-bit and 3D spatial sound effects (3D). The sound card is compatible with the industry standard Sound Blaster and Micro- soft Sound System Version 2.0. This guarantees optimal sup- port for all popular programs and games. -
Page 52: Modem
ODEM The modem is fitted with an RJ-11 interface, into which a stan- dard telephone lead can be plugged. WARNING! Use only with an analog telephone line. The modem cannot withstand the voltage levels of digital telephone systems such PBX or lines such as ISDN or Broadband services. -
Page 53: The Network
ETWORK 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 54 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 55 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 56: The Pc Card Slot
CARD The PC card slot on the left side (see page 18) 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- modem-, Network- or SCSI-adapters. Some PC cards contain memory chips or hard disks for data stor- age. - Page 57 PC C NSTALLING A 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. Eject button When the card is fully inserted two audible signals will be heard, provided it has been correctly recognized and successfully config-...
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Page 58: Connection Options
ONNECTION PTIONS The Notebook has a number of input and output interfaces for connection of peripheral devices such as a printer, scanner, key- board, and so on. This section presents the individual ports. For further information, refer to page 19, where the positions of the respective ports are described. -
Page 59: Software
The software included with the Notebook was pre-installed at the factory. During software installations, important files can be changed or even deleted. We recommend that you set a Windows XP recovery point before installing software (p. 64). For specific installation information, refer to the documentation that came with the software program. -
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
INDOWS CTIVATION Microsoft is committed to the protection of intellectual property rights and the reduction of software piracy. 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. -
Page 62: The Bios Set-Up-Program
In BIOS setup (Basic Configuration) there are a number of config- urable parameter settings available for your Notebook. For exam- ple, you can change the operating mode of the interfaces, security features or power management. WARNING! The Notebook is factory pre-set to guarantee optimum operation. -
Page 63: Customer Service
ATA AND YSTEM ECURITY The programs described below are part of your Windows operat- ing system. You will find additional information on these programs in the Windows Help file. ECURITY Back up data regularly on external media such as a CD-R or CD- RW. - Page 64 Y Y S S T T E E M M E E C C O O V V E E R R Y Y...
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Page 65: System Recovery
Before performing a recovery, you should review the “Troubleshooting” section in this manual to see if you can resolve the problem. If not, it is possible that a software file required by Windows XP to operate the computer was damaged or deleted. ESTORING ICROSOFT INDOWS... -
Page 66: Faq - Questions Frequently Asked
FAQ – Q UESTIONS REQUENTLY SKED 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.. - Page 67 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 68: Troubleshooting
ROUBLESHOOTING OCALIZE THE AUSE Errors can have simple causes, but sometimes they are caused by faulty equipment. We would like to give you some tips to help solve common problems. Should these instructions not lead to success, please feel free to call us. HECK ABLES AND ONNECTIONS... - Page 69 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.
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Page 70: Additional Support
DDITIONAL UPPORT If the suggestions in the above section have not solved your prob- lem, please contact the customer service hotline and we will attempt to help you solve the problem. Before you call, however, please have the following information available: How is your computer configured? What additional peripherals do you use? What messages, if any, appear on your screen? -
Page 71: Standards
TANDARDS 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 72: Electrical Safety
LECTRICAL AFETY EN 60950 Safety of information technology equipment. • The connection of devices is limited to equipment that com- plies with 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 •... -
Page 73: Index
Monitor ......19 Parallel ..... 19, 52 Power Socket....19 All Programs.......26 PS/2......19, 52 Ambient Temperature ... 6 TV......... 34 Audience......1 TV/Video......19 USB ......19, 52 Connection Options..... 52 Control Panel ..... 26 Battery Operation.... 9, 28 Customer Service .... - Page 74 Mains Operation ....27 Maintenance ...... 13 Cleaning and Care ... 13 Electrical Safety ....66 TFT Display ....13 Electromagnetic Transport ....... 14 Compatibility....65 Maintenance Programs ..57 EMC ........65 Modem ......10, 46 Ergonomics ......66 Port....... 46 Ethernet ......47 Mouse.......
- Page 75 Standby Mode ....31 Service Engineers ....12 Suspend Mode ....31 Setting a User Password ..15 PowerDVD......41 Set-Up Location ....10 Program Bar.......25 Software Programs For Playing CDs....41 Installing ......59 Starting Programs ... 25 Location ......38 Software Help ...... 3 PS/2 port .....
- Page 76 LAN Port ......19 TV/Video Out ....19 Left Side......18 USB Port ......19 Line In ......18 USB Ports ...... 19 Line Out ......18 Volume Control ....18 Microphone .....17 Modem Port ....18 Open Notebook....17 Optical Drive ....19 Windows Logo Testing..54 Parallel Port ....19 Windows Media Player ..
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