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Digital HiNote VP 500 Series
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Part Number: ER-PB1WF-UA. A01
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  • Page 1 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series User's Guide Part Number: ER-PB1WF-UA. A01 Digital Equipment Corporation...
  • Page 2 Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that might appear in this document. The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.
  • Page 3 Preface The FCC wants you to know... This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Getting to Know Your Notebook Features-------------------------------- -------------------------------- -------------------------------- -1–1 Components, Controls and Indicators -------------------------------- ---------------------------- 1–4 Front and Side Components (Panel Closed) -----------------------------------------------------1–4 Rear View --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1–5 Left and Side Components -------------------------------------------------------------------------1–6 Right Front View (Panel Open) -------------------------------------------------------------------1–8 Installation and Initial Setup-------------------------------- -------------------------------- ----- 1–10 Plugging In and Turning On --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1–10 Controlling Power --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1–14...
  • Page 6 Preface The Main Battery Pack -------------------------------- -------------------------------- -------------2–5 Installing the Main Battery-------------------------------------------------------------------------2–6 Removing the Main Battery Pack-----------------------------------------------------------------2–8 Charging the Battery Pack ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2–10 System LEDs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2–12 Low Battery Activity ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2–12 Replacing and Disposing of Batteries ---------------------------------------------------------- 2–12 Power Management-------------------------------- -------------------------------- ---------------- 2–13 Good Power Management Habits --------------------------------------------------------------- 2–13 The Standby/Resume Feature -------------------------------------------------------------- 2–13 The Suspend/Resume Feature -------------------------------------------------------------- 2–13...
  • Page 7 Preface The Security Menu-------------------------------- -------------------------------- ----------------- 3–13 Setting Admin. Password------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3–14 Changing Admin. Password --------------------------------------------------------------------- 3–14 Disabling Admin. Password --------------------------------------------------------------------- 3–14 The Power Menu-------------------------------- -------------------------------- -------------------- 3–16 The Exit Menu -------------------------------- -------------------------------- ---------------------- 3–18 4 Peripheral Devices Peripheral Equipment-------------------------------- -------------------------------- --------------- 4-1 External Monitor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-2 Parallel Device --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-2 Serial Device------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4-2...
  • Page 8 Preface Installing and Removing Modules -------------------------------- -------------------------------- - 6-5 Module Swapping ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6-5 Removing the Modules ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-5 Installing FDD and Optional Modules ----------------------------------------------------------- 6-8 The CD-ROM Module (Standard on selected models) ---------------------------------------- 6-9 Installing a CD-ROM Module---------------------------------------------------------------- 6-9 Loading a Disc into the CD-ROM Module------------------------------------------------6-10 Removing and Installing HDD -------------------------------------------------------------------6-11 Partitioning the Hard Disk -------------------------------------------------------------------6-13 PHDISK Auto Partitioning -------------------------------------------------------------6-14...
  • Page 9 Preface System Window Patterns --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-3 Standard Accessories ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-3 A Troubleshooting The Power System---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A-1 LCD Status Display -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A-2 Battery ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A-2 The LCD Display----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A-2 Keyboard -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A-2 I/O Connections-------------------------------- -------------------------------- ---------------------- A-3 External Monitor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A-3...

  • Page 11: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide describes how to operate, configure, and troubleshoot the Digital HiNote VP 500 Series notebook computer. This guide, along with the on-line help in the Windows 95 Digital Folder, should familiarize you with all aspects of the notebook computer. Audience This guide is written specifically for anyone using or configuring the Digital HiNote VP 500 Series notebook computer.
  • Page 12 Preface • Appendix B: Troubleshooting – In a questions and answer format, this section provides you with solutions to possible problems that may arise. Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning BIOS Basic Input/Output System CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semi- conductor DIMM Dual In-line Memory Module Direct Memory Access DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory...
  • Page 13 Preface Special Notices Three kinds of special notices are used in this guide to emphasize specific information. ___________________________ WARNING ___________________________ Warning: Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause personal injury if the hazard is not avoided. ________________________________________________________________ ____________________________ Caution ____________________________ Caution: Indicates the presence of a hazard that might cause damage to hardware or that might corrupt data.

  • Page 14: Related Documentation

    Preface Related Documentation A Quick Setup Guide is available as a supplement to the information provided in this User's Guide. A When You Travel Card is available as a supplement to the information provided in this User's Guide.

  • Page 15: Getting To Know Your Notebook

    Getting to Know Your Notebook Congratulations on your purchase of the Digital HiNote VP 500 series notebook computer. The HiNote VP 500 series notebooks feature innovative advances in portable compu t ing technology. Their ergonomic design and sophisticated architecture provide you with a portable computer that is compact, powerful and easy to use.

  • Page 16: Hard Drive

    256-color DSTN LCD with a 800x600 SVGA back-lit display • 64K-color TFT LCD with a 800x600 SVGA back-lit display Advanced Power Management With Advanced Power Management, you will be able to customize the notebook’s power consumption based on your individual work needs. 1–2 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...
  • Page 17 Your notebook’s audio system includes the following features. • Two built-in speakers, stereo or mono • Built-in microphone • Two audio ports for input/output stereo interface • 16-bit stereo FM sound generator • ESS and SoundBlaster compatible Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 1–3...

  • Page 18: Components, Controls And Indicators

    Main Battery Module Removable battery module that can be replaced with a charged battery. Expansion bay Supports the FDD, CD-ROM and optional lithium- ion secondary battery module. Figure 1-1: Right Front View (Panel Closed) 1–4 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 19: Rear View

    This 240-pin port allows you to connect the notebook to the Minidock Port Replicator. External Keyboard or An external keyboard or PS/2 mouse connects to this port. PS/2 Mouse Port Figure 1-2: Rear View Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 1–5...

  • Page 20: Left And Side Components

    Lights green when the notebook is operating on AC AC Power LED power. Battery Charger LED Lights amber when the battery is being charged. When the battery is fully charged the amber LED turns off. 1–6 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...
  • Page 21 Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer Figure 1-3: Left Front View (Panel Closed) Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 1–7...

  • Page 22: Right Front View (Panel Open)

    Internal Stereo Speakers Used to hear sound files and system sounds through stereo speakers. (Selected models only) Touch pad A touch sensitive pointing device providing all the functions of a two-button mouse. 1–8 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...
  • Page 23 Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer Figure 1-4: Right Front View (Panel open) Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 1–9...

  • Page 24: Installation And Initial Setup

    To power the notebook by using the supplied Universal AC Adapter , refer to Figure 1-5, Figure 1-6 and the following instructions: 1. Connect the Universal AC Adapter to this port (Figure 1-5, step 1). Figure 1-5: AC Adapter to Notebook Connection 1–10 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...
  • Page 25 Figure 1-6: The Notebook to AC Power Connection After you have plugged the notebook into its power source, open the LCD lid and press the Suspend/Resume (Power) button to turn the notebook on (Figure 1-7). Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 1–11...
  • Page 26 While holding down the [fn] key, press the Suspend /Resume button for approximately two seconds to turn off the notebook. ______________________________Note _____________________________ You can purchase the optional Car Adapter which plugs into your car’s cigarette lighter. ________________________________________________________________ 1–12 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 27: Windows Software

    Under the Windows 95 environment, during installation of a new piece of hardware, you may be prompted for a specific system disk. In the event that you have not yet created the system disk backup, you may change the indicated path from A: to C: by typing C:\Windows\Options\Cabs. Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 1–13...

  • Page 28: Controlling Power

    To completely shut off your notebook, press and hold [fn + suspend/resume] button until a system beep sounds, indicating that the system has been successfully turned off. Suspend Closing the LCD lid will also enter the notebook into Suspend mode. Lid Switch 1–14 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 29: Battery Charge Gauge (In Lcd Status Display)

    The [fn + F7] keys shut off the warning beep. It also mutes all audio. System has ceased charging the battery. The core of the battery has reached its maximum temperature, indicating that charging has stopped. Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 1–15...

  • Page 30: Lcd Status Display

    Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM is being accessed by the system. Floppy Disk Drive is being accessed by the system. The external monitor (CRT) or Simul mode is enabled. If blinking, the system is in Save to RAM mode. 1–16 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 31: Keyboard Hot Keys

    If Break is enabled, pressing this hot key sends a [fn + end/break] system break. [fn + PrScr/ SysReq] Determined by application software. [fn + ↑] Increases the audio volume. [fn + ↓] Decreases the audio volume. Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 1–17...

  • Page 32: Using The Touch Pad

    1. With your fingers on the keyboard in the normal typing pos i tion, the touch pad is easily accessible by moving either your left or right thumb off the space bar and down on to the pad. 1–18 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 33: Creating A Comfortable Working Environment

    Your elbows are close to your sides with your upper arms perpendicular to the floor. − You maintain a neutral neck posture with the top of the display no higher than eye level. • Adjust your display and lighting so that: Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 1–19...
  • Page 34 Review the information in this section. If the pain or discomfort continues after resuming use, stop and report the condition to your job supervisor or physician. ________________________________________________________________ Figure 1-9: A Comfortable Working Environment 1–20 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 35: Optional Expansion Devices

    Please contact your Digital notebook dealer for purchasing information. Products Portable and Powerful The HiNote VP 500 series notebooks can Minidock Port Replicator be used as a full office PC by connecting it to the Minidock Port Replicator.
  • Page 36 Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer Products Portable and Powerful The Digital HiNote VP 500 series has upgradable hard disk drives for easy expansion and investment protection. Secondary Battery The Digital lithium-ion optional secondary battery pack provides the convenience of extended battery at a reasonable cost.
  • Page 37 Products Portable and Powerful Car Adapter The Car Adapter provides power to the HiNote VP 500 series notebooks by utilizing the DC power from a car’s cigarette lighter. It can also be used with the external battery charger. Additional EDO Memory With today’s demanding applications and...

  • Page 39: Power And Your Computer

    Power and Your Computer Your Digital notebook computer can be powered by: • Battery only • International AC Adapter only ______________________________Note _____________________________ If the notebook is operating on AC power and a battery pack (main battery, secondary battery, or both) is in the notebook, the battery(ies) will continue to charge until full. ________________________________________________________________ Your notebook’s main battery is a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Smart Battery.

  • Page 40: General Battery Information

    Digital recommends that users periodically “form” or condition the battery. When a battery is formed, it is put through a series of charging and draining cycles. A battery which is formed will perform better and last longer than a battery which has not been formed. 2–2 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 41: Forming A Battery

    • To charge a battery with the system off requires approximately 1.5 hours. To fully charge a battery with the system on requires approximately 4 hours. • Depending upon your power management settings, to fully drain a battery requires approximately 3 hours. Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 2–3...

  • Page 42: Liion Battery

    (such as loose coins, paper clips, etc.). An electrical discharge can occur which may cause injury or damage. ________________________________________________________________ 2–4 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 43: The Main Battery Pack

    There is 80% battery life remaining if four LEDs are lit. If no LEDs are lit, the battery is drained and needs to be charged. 1. Push this button. 2. The corresponding LED lights, indicating the battery charge. Figure 2-1: The Main Battery Module Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 2–5...

  • Page 44: Installing The Main Battery

    Figure 2-2: Installing the Main Battery (step 1) 2. Slide the battery into the battery bay housing (Figure 2-2, step 2). When the battery has been installed properly, it fits flush with the side panel of the notebook. 2–6 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...
  • Page 45 Chapter 2: Power and Your Computer 3. Slide the main battery lock/release clip upward to its locked position (Figure 2-3, step 3). Figure 2-3: Installing the Main Battery (step 2) Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 2–7...

  • Page 46: Removing The Main Battery Pack

    To remove the main battery pack, perform the Installing the Battery Pack procedure in reverse order. Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-5 for provide illustrated instructions. Figure 2-4: Removing the Main Battery (step 1) 2–8 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...
  • Page 47 Chapter 2: Power and Your Computer Figure 2-5: Removing the Main Battery Pack (step 2) Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 2–9...

  • Page 48: Charging The Battery Pack

    ______________________________Note _____________________________ Digital recommends that you form the new Enhanced NiMH battery before using it. If your purchased the optional LiIon secondary, Digital recommends that you fully charge the new battery before using it. ________________________________________________________________ 2–10 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 49: System Leds

    If the battery is not marked, or if you require information about the batteries and their disposal, consult your nearest Digital Service Center. Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 2–11...

  • Page 50: Power Management

    In suspend mode, all the high power consuming devices (LCD, HDD and CPU) are turned off. Press the Suspend/Resume button to restore the system to the point where you stopped. 2–12 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 51: Screen Brightness

    AC power source. The AC Adapter is lightweight and compact, so it is very convenient to bring while traveling. By using the AC Adapter as much as possible, you can ensure you will have a charged battery whenever you really need it. Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 2–13...

  • Page 52: Power Management Modes

    (except for the battery charger) is turned off. During the Suspend-to- Disk mode, the DRAM and video memory are saved to the hard disk and are restored when the system is resumed. Suspend Mode is exited as follows. • Pressing the Suspend/Resume button. 2–14 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 53: A Power Management Example

    The following example demo nstrates this functionality. In this example: • Standby Time-out is set to 5 minutes • Suspend (to RAM) Time-out is set to 5 minutes • Suspend-to-Disk Time-out is set to 10 minutes Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 2–15...
  • Page 54 Standby. After 5 additional minutes (a total of 10 minutes of inactivity), the system enters Suspend (to RAM) Time-out. After the system resides in Suspend (to RAM) for 10 minutes, it Suspends-to-Disk. 2–16 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 55: Power Management Summary

    Time-out field in the BIOS Setup. Press Suspend/Resume Button Suspend-to-Disk Automatically when Press the Suspend/resume system has been inactive button. for the specified period of time in Suspend-to-Disk field in the BIOS Setup. Critical-battery condition Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 2–17...

  • Page 57: The Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS Setup Program Introduction The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup program is a menu driven utility that enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor the operation of your Notebook to suit your individual work needs. It is a ROM-based (Read only Memory ) configuration utility that displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with a tool to set sy s tem parameters.

  • Page 58: Navigating Through The Bios Setup Program

    You want to redefine the communication ports to prevent any co nflicts. • You want to make changes to the Power Management configuration. • You want to change the password or make other changes to the security setup. 3–2 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 59: Accessing The Bios Setup Program

    Note that on the right side of each BIOS Setup screen, there is a section labeled Item Specific Help. While moving through the Setup program, note that explanations for the currently highlighted field appear in the Item Specific Help window. Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 3–3...

  • Page 60: Legend Bar

    Sets the fields for the current active menu to their default values. Sets the fields for the current active menu to their previous values. <Enter> Executes commands or selects a submenu. 3–4 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 61: Launching Submenus

    (↑ ↓)to scroll through the entire help document. Press <Home> to display the first page, press <End> to go to the last page. To exit the help window, press <Enter> or the <Esc> key. Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 3–5...

  • Page 62: The Main Menu

    C, only. Total Display only field Indicates the amount of total (RAM) memory. Memory Video Display only field Indicates the amount of system video memory. Memory * Default value. 3–6 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...
  • Page 63 Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program Figure 3-1: The BIOS Setup Main Menu Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 3–7...

  • Page 64: The Peripherals Menu

    Allows viewing of the notebook’s LCD only. • CRT Mode Allows viewing of the CRT only. • Touch Pad Enabled * Connecting a mouse to the serial port will disable the Touch Pad. • Disabled * Default value. 3–8 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...
  • Page 65 Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program Figure 3-2: The BIOS Setup Peripherals Menu Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 3–9...

  • Page 66: Integrated Peripherals (Peripherals Submenu)

    • EPP Mode Operates only with EPP aware (Extended Parallel Port) peripherals. • Operates only with ECP aware (Extended Capabilities) peripherals. See your parallel device user’s guide. * Default value. 3–10 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...
  • Page 67 Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program Figure 3-3: The BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Menu Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 3–11...

  • Page 68: The Security Menu

    When enabled, the system will required the Admin. Password • Resume Disabled * when resuming from suspend. The keypad icon in the LCD Status Display will blink, prompting for the Password. * Default value. 3–12 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 69: Setting Admin. Password

    Enter New Password field. Press <Enter>. This erases the password. 4. Complete the same steps in the New Password field to confirm the task. The old password is erased and Admin. Password is disabled. Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 3–13...

  • Page 70: The Power Menu

    Maximum Power Management fields will be set Battery Life with pre-defined values to ensure maximum battery run time. * Default value. Field Settings Description • AC Power On * When enabled all system power 3–14 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...
  • Page 71 Enables or Disables Alarm Resume Time • Resume Alarm Enter time in a 24 hour Allows you to specify the time the format. system will resume. Resume 13:00 = 1:00 p.m. Time * Default value. Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 3–15...

  • Page 72: The Exit Menu

    You cannot exit the BIOS through this field. Saves Changes <Enter> Saves the changes made during the current BIOS configuration session. You cannot exit the BIOS through this field. 3–16 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...
  • Page 73 Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program Figure 3-6: The BIOS Setup Exit Menu Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 3–17...

  • Page 75: Peripheral Devices

    Peripheral Devices Your notebook computer is equipped with several ports for connecting a nu m ber of peripheral devices such as a printer, a modem, or an external monitor. There are also two PC Card (also known as PCMCIA) sockets for connecting industry standard PC Cards. Selected models are equipped with two stereo jacks for connecting external input/output audio equipment.

  • Page 76: External Monitor

    The external mic rophone jack is used for connecting an external audio-in device, such as a microphone. Connect external stereo spea kers or headphones to the Speaker Out port. 4-2 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 77: Connecting An External Monitor

    (Figure 4-1, step 2). 3. Turn on the monitor. 4. Use the [fn + F4] hot key combination to achieve CRT only or simultaneous viewing mode. Figure 4-1: Connecting an External Monitor Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 4-3...

  • Page 78: Connecting A Printer To The Parallel Port

    Tighten the thumb screws (Figure 4-2, step 1). 2. Connect the printer’s power cord to a wall outlet after ensuring the printer is turned off (Figure 4-2, step 2). 3. Turn on the printer. Figure 4-2: Connecting a Printer 4-4 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 79: Parallel Port Data Transfers

    Chapter 3 for information on BIOS Setup). Connect a serial mouse as follows. (Figure 4-3) Connect the mouse cable to the notebook’s serial port located on the rear of the notebook. Tighten the thumb screws. Figure 4-3: Connecting a Serial Mouse Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 4-5...

  • Page 80: Connecting An External Keyboard

    1. If your keyboard cable connector is not equipped with a PS/2 connector, attach one to it. Contact your Digital notebook dealer for purchase information. 2. Connect the keyboard to the notebook’s PS/2 port. Figure 4-4: Connecting an External Keyboard 4-6 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 81: Connecting A Ps/2 Mouse

    Depending on the model purchased, the Infrared factory installed software is either Puma TranXit or LapLink. Please refer to your software documentation for detailed instructions on Infrared data transfers. Figure 4-5: An Infrared Data Transfer Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 4-7...
  • Page 82 An error can occur in IR transmission if subjected to an environment with high levels of noise. To avoid transmission error do not transmit IR signals near equipment with compressors, such as refrigerators or air conditioners. _________________________________________________________________ 4-8 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 83: Pc Cards

    PC Cards Your Digital notebook is equipped with two PC Card sockets. They accommodate two 3.3V/5V Type I or Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card. The PC Card feature allows you to allows you to expand and customize your notebook to meet a wide range of computing needs without sacrificing portability.

  • Page 84: Using Workgroups Pc Card Support

    2. Hold the PC Card with the connector side toward the socket. 3. Align the card connectors with the appropriate socket and carefully slide the card into the socket until it locks into place. 5-2 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...
  • Page 85 Type I or Type II PC Card from the lower socket or a Type III PC Card from the socket. The right eject button will eject a Type I or Type II card from the upper socket. 2. Remove the card and store it properly. Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 5-3...

  • Page 87: Expansion And Option Devices

    Expansion and Option Devices This chapter describes the optional and expansion equipment that can be added to the basic notebook system. Expansion devices are ones which are installed inside the computer rather than external equipment such as a printer that can be connected to the computer’s I/O ports. For example: •...

  • Page 88: Memory Configuration

    2. The memory door is located on the underside of the notebook. It is secured to the notebook by two Philips head screws. Remove the screws and the memory door to reveal the DIMM slots. (Figure 6-1) 6-2 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...
  • Page 89 Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices Figure 6-1: Removing Memory Door Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 6-3...
  • Page 90 Gently, but firmly push the DIMM until it locks in place in the memory slot. Press down on the module until it snaps into place, laying horizontally in its slot. Replace the memory door. Figure 6-2: Inserting DIMMs 6-4 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 91: Installing And Removing Modules

    Removing the Modules For step by step information on removing any one of the modules from the expansion bay , please refer to the following: Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 6-5...
  • Page 92 3. Holding the Module Release latch in this position, slide the FDD module out of the expansion bay. Please see step 3 in Figure 6-3. Install the desired module. Move the locking button back to its original position. 6-6 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...
  • Page 93 Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices Figure 6-3: Removing the FDD Module Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 6-7...

  • Page 94: Installing Fdd And Optional Modules

    Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices Installing FDD and Optional Modules Figure 6-4: Installing the FDD Module Figure 6-5: Installing the Optional Secondary Battery 6-8 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 95: The Cd-Rom Module (Standard On Selected Models)

    Please see your Digital notebook dealer for purchase information. Installing a CD-ROM Module Figure 6-6: Installing the CD-ROM Module Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 6-9...

  • Page 96: Loading A Disc Into The Cd-Rom Module

    1. Press the eject button. The tray ejects from the drive. (Figure 6-7) 2. Place the disc into the tray with the CD’s label facing up. (Figure 6-8) 3. Push the tray to slide it back into the drive. 6-10 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 97: Removing And Installing Hdd

    Type III PC Card hard disk card, etc. _________________________________________________________________ 1. Turn off the notebook and disconnect the AC cord and any connected peripherals. Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 6-11...
  • Page 98 Gently remove the HDD from its housing, by pulling on its handle in the direction of the arrows shown in Figure 6-10. Store your HDD in a safe, dry place away from direct sunlight or heat. 6-12 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 99: Partitioning The Hard Disk

    When partitioning a Disk, you can either allow the PHDISK utility to automatically allocate the amount of disk space required for the partition or specify an amount yourself. If you wish to customize the partition size, Digital recommends a partition size of at least 42 MB. Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 6-13...

  • Page 100: Phdisk Auto Partitioning

    (40MB + 2MB) * 1024. To create a partition, for a system with 40MB of RAM, go to the DOS prompt and type the command line: PHDISK /Create 43008 /Partition 6-14 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 101: Optional Devices

    1 of Figure 6-11 . Slide back the casing to reveal the battery connecting port, as shown in step 2 of Figure 6-11. Figure 6-11: The External Battery Charger Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 6-15...
  • Page 102 Check all connections. 6. The battery will take approximately 3.0 hours to charge. After the battery has been fully charged the external charger will automatically cease charging the battery and the LED will turn off. 6-16 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 103: The Car Adapter

    In order to take advantage of this flexible feature, follow the same procedures as stated above, except substitute the car lighter adapter cord for the AC power cord. Figure 6-13: Optional Car Adapter Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 6-17...

  • Page 104: Adding The Minidock Port Replicator

    Connect network cabling to this port. Connecting the AC Adapter 1. Connect the AC Adapter cable to the Minidock’s AC port. 2. Connect the power cord to the AC Adapter. Plug the power cable into a wall outlet. 6-18 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 105: Hot-Plug Peripheral Devices

    1. Depending on the type of connector your MIDI has, you may or may not need an adapter. 2. Connect the MIDI signal cable to the port. Tighten the thumb screws to secure the connection. Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 6-19...

  • Page 106: Serial Mouse Connection

    ______________________________ Note ______________________________ If your notebook is not equipped with audio capabilities, your system will not be able to utilize the Port Replicator’s Audio-out and External Mic features. _________________________________________________________________ 6-20 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 107: Connecting The Notebook

    (a keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer , etc.) to the Minidock’s rear side, your Digital HiNote VP 500 series notebook turns into a fully functional desk-top PC. Your notebook can be hot-plugged into the Minidock . This means that you do not have to turn off the notebook before connecting it to the Minidock.
  • Page 108 240-pinned connector makes form connection with the 240-pinned port on the Replicator. Forcing a connection between the two can seriously damage either or both the port and the connector. Realign the grooves to the rails and try again. 6-22 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...
  • Page 109 Once you are confident that you have a firm connection, lower the Release latch back to its original position. This will secure the Minidock to notebook connection. (Figure 6-15) Open the notebook’s LCD cover and resume normal operation. Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 6-23...

  • Page 110: Removing The Notebook

    1. Raise the Release latch in the direction of the arrow shown. (Figure 6-16, step 2. Slide the notebook away from the Minidock . (Figure 6-16, step 2) 3. Secure the Minidock’s Release latch back to its original position. Figure 6-16: Removing the Notebook from the Minidock 6-24 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...

  • Page 111: Caring For Your Notebook

    Caring for Your Notebook General Maintenance The best maintenance you can perform yourself is preventive. Try to keep the notebook as clean as possible. Avoid using the notebook in dirty or dusty environments if possible. Be careful to avoid getting dirt and dust in the floppy disk drive. Use a clean carrying bag when you transport the notebook.

  • Page 112: Caring For Diskettes

    Don’t smoke in the same room where diskettes are used or stored. Particles from cigarette smoke are large enough to scratch the surface of the disk. Store diskettes in a dry, dust-free environment. 7-2 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series...
  • Page 113 Specifications • Intel Pentium YSTEM EMORY • On board 8MB DRAM for system memory • Upgradable configuration sizes are 16MB by installing 2 additional 4MB DIMMs, 24 MB by installing two 8MB DIMMs or 40MB by installing two 16MB DIMMs. RIVE Easily upgradable 2.5 inch, 1.08 GB or higher hard disk LOPPY...
  • Page 114 Appendix A: Specifications ATTERY • Main Battery: nickel-metal hydride • Secondary Battery: lithium-ion EYBOARD • Enhanced PC/AT compatible keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and special hot key functions. XTERNAL NTERFACES • One 9-pin serial port • One 25 pin parallel port (Standard, bi-directional, ECP, and EPP modes) •...

  • Page 115: System Window Patterns

    Appendix A: Specifications System Window Patterns YSTEM CONS • Battery Status • FDD in use • HDD/ CD-ROM in use • CRT/LCD/Simul • Key Pad • Scroll Lock • NumLock • Caps Lock • AC In • Charging Indicator Standard Accessories •...
  • Page 116 Appendix A: Specifications O/S S OFTWARE Factory installed with either: • Microsoft Win95 operating system • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups operating system • Microsoft Windows NT operating system...

  • Page 117: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter will try to anticipate potential problems that you may encounter in the day-to-day use of your notebook. Included in this chapter is information that should help to solve these problems for you. This section is organized into categories based on the hardware. The Power System Question: When I turn on the notebook, nothing happens.

  • Page 118: Lcd Status Display

    Appendix B: Troubleshooting LCD Status Display I am receiving questionable readings from the battery gas gauge. Question: Is it broken? Answer: Most likely the battery is in poor condition and needs to be formed. Please see Chapter 2 for detailed information on forming the battery.

  • Page 119: I/O Connections

    Appendix B: Troubleshooting I/O Connections External Monitor Question: I connected an external monitor, but it is not working. Answer: 1. Check all cable connections, including AC power. 2. The notebook’s video mode may be in LCD only. Use the [fn + F4] key combination to switch to CRT or Simul (simultaneously viewing both LCD and CRT) mode.
  • Page 121 Index AC Adapter, v, 1–6, 1–10, 1–11, 1–12, 1–13, DIMM, viii, 6-2, 6-4 2–1, 2–11, 2–12, 4-2, 6-16, 6-19, 7-1, 1 DIMMs, 6-2, 6-4, 6-14, 1 AC Power Port, 1–6 Admin. Password, iii, 3–12, 3–13 Advanced Power Management, 1–3 Exit Menu, iii, 3–16, 3–17 Audio, v, 1–3, 6-20, 2 expansion bay, 1–1, 1–2, 2–5, 6-6 External Battery Charger, v, 1–21, 1–22, 6-15,...
  • Page 122 Index Floppy Drive, 1–2 Memory, ii, iv, viii, 1–1, 1–2, 1–22, 2–2, 2–5, Forming, ii, 2–4, 2 2–16, 3–1, 3–6, 5-3, 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-13, 6- 14, 1, 2 Minidock, v, 1–5, 1–20, 6-1, 6-18, 6-19, 6-20, 6-21, 6-22, 6-23, 6-24, 2 Hard Disk, v, viii, 1–2, 1–16, 1–21, 2–13, 2–...
  • Page 123 Index System Memory, iv, 6-1, 1 secondary battery, 1–1, 1–2, 2–1, 2–5, 2–11, 6- Security Menu, iii, 3–12 Touch Pad, i, 1–18, 1–19, 2–13, 2–15, 2–18, 4- serial port, 2–14, 3–8, 3–10, 4-1, 4-2, 4-5, 6-20, 6, 4-7, 6-20 Speaker-out, 1–6 Standby, ii, 1–17, 2–13, 2–15, 2–16, 2–17, 2–...

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