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- Page 1 User Manual Ergo Hardcase Pro Laptop Ergo Computing UK Ltd. Mere Way, Ruddington Fields, Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6JS Tel: 0115 914 4144 Fax: 0115 914 4155 www.ergo.co.uk...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED Getting Started ................... 2 Inventory ..................... 3 Safety and Maintenance ..............4 Checklists ................... 5 Features ....................6 Where to Look For Information............7 Quick Start ..................8 Loading Windows ................9 Adjusting the Volume ..............10 Adjusting the Brightness .............. - Page 3 The Graphics System ..............30 Communication Components ............33 CHAPTER 3 MAKING CONNECTIONS Making Connections ................ 36 Left Side Connectors ............... 36 Right Side Connectors ..............37 Front Side Connectors ..............38 CHAPTER 4 POWER MANAGEMENT Power Management ................. 40 Power Saving Modes ...............
- Page 4 Canadian Department of Communications ........68 Battery Disposal................69 CAUTION FOR ADAPTER..............69 BATTERY CAUTION................. 69 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ............69...
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Page 6: Getting Started
Chapter 1 — Introduction Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Notebook computer! Your new notebook features the most innovative advances in portable computing technology. It combines state-of-the-art ergonomics with sophisticated architecture to provide you with a personal computer that is compact, powerful, and easy to use. -
Page 7: Inventory
Introduction Inventory This computer system is designed for years of productive and pleasurable computing. Use this section to keep details of your purchase. This information will be required should you need to make repairs to your notebook during the warranty period. Update this section when you add new options. -
Page 8: Safety And Maintenance
Chapter 1 — Introduction Safety and Maintenance You can use your computer under a wide range of environmental conditions. However, to ensure long use and continued high performance, consider the following factors when setting up your computer: • Follow all warnings and instructions noted in this documentation and in the Windows Help program. -
Page 9: Checklists
Introduction • Set the computer on a flat, stable surface. To prevent damage to the computer’s hard disk drive, avoid using the computer where it will be exposed to strong vibration. Checklists After opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer. -
Page 10: Features
Chapter 1 — Introduction Caution: When purchasing any of the accessories listed above, purchase only those accessories that are approved for use with your computer. The above accessories are proprietary items. Your system vendor can obtain these approved accessories. If you use items that are not approved for use with this computer, you may cause your computer to malfunction, or to emit or receive electro-magnetic radiation in... -
Page 11: Where To Look For Information
Introduction Comfortably scroll through documents with the ergonomically designed scrolling button. Where to Look For Information About Your Computer This User’s Manual describes the key elements of your computer. New users can find a simple step-by-step orientation in the Quick Start section of this chapter. -
Page 12: Quick Start
Chapter 1 — Introduction Quick Start Turning on the Computer for the First Time 1. Connect the AC adapter power cord to the AC adapter. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port on the left side of your computer. -
Page 13: Loading Windows
Introduction Loading Windows The following section is for installing the Windows operating system only. If you are installing a different operating system, please check with your vendor for installation details. Your computer will begin loading Windows once you turn on the power. -
Page 14: Adjusting The Volume
Chapter 1 — Introduction NOT use battery alone）to avoid warning message. Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume with the volume control knob located below the touchpad. Volume Control Knob Alternatively, you can adjust the volume with the Windows volume control applet located on the taskbar. -
Page 15: Turning Off Your Computer
Introduction Turning off Your Computer Turning off the computer properly is important to maintaining your computer. 1. On the Start menu, click Turn 2. Click the Turn Off button. Off Computer. If you are going to be away from the computer for a short period, there are ways of conserving power without shutting down the system. - Page 16 Chapter 1 — Introduction system backup, talk to the system administrator about backup procedures for your notebook. Don't leave passwords anywhere on your notebook or carrying case Be careful when placing your notebook on an airport security conveyor belt In most airports, security conveyor belts are safe for computers. If you are not sure, ask the security staff.
- Page 17 Introduction Note: Using a computer for extended periods of time with a poor workstation setup and incorrect work habits can cause health problems.
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Page 19: Getting Started
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Hardware and Software This chapter introduces the different components and controls of your notebook computer, including the hardware components, the software, and the audio and video systems. Getting Started Before you begin using your computer, read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main components installed in the system. -
Page 20: Front View
Getting Started Front View 1. Wireless LAN indicator 11. Volume control knob 2. LCD release latch 12. Microphone-in jack 3. LCD panel 13. Audio-out jack for external speakers or headphones 4. Wireless LAN power button 14. IEEE1394 port 5. Keyboard 15. -
Page 21: Left View
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Left View 1. Shoulder strap hole 2. Kensington lock hole 3. Ventilation slots 4. DC-adapter port 5. VGA port external video display 6. LAN RJ-45 jack 7. RJ-11 jack 8. USB port 9. PCMCIA card slot 10. -
Page 22: Right View
Getting Started Right View USB ports S-Video port CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Combo drive CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Combo drive lock CD-ROM/ DVD-ROM/Combo drive eject button GPRS jack Shoulder strap hole... -
Page 23: Bottom View
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Bottom View Ventilation slots SO-DIMM DDR compartment Battery release button Battery... -
Page 24: Led Status Indicators
Getting Started LED Status Indicators The status indicators in the upper left corner of the keyboard light up when a particular function of the computer is active. Each indicator is marked with a symbol. The computer is reading information CD ROM Drive from the CD-ROM, CD-RW or the DVD ROM drive. -
Page 25: Power Indicators
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Power Indicators The power indicators show which power source the system is using. They also show battery status and low battery power alerts. The power indicators remain active and viewable even when the LCD panel is closed. Icon Light Description... -
Page 26: Quick Launch Buttons
Getting Started Quick Launch Buttons The four Internet launch keys are unique features of your computer. By simply pressing a launch key, you can get on line, perform an Internet search, open a favorite Website, or check e-mail. The Quick Launch Buttons will automatically lock when the cover is closed so you don’t have to worry about the computer accidentally being turned on. -
Page 27: Touchpad
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Touchpad The touchpad is a pressure sensitive pointing device that provides all the features of a two-button mouse. Its primary function is to move the cursor around the screen. Touchpad Botton Touchpad Scrolling Botton The instructions listed below describe how to use the touchpad. 1. -
Page 28: Touchpad Precautions
Getting Started Dragging There are two ways to drag: • Move the pointer to the desired location then press down the left button. While still holding down the left button, move the pointer to the desired location. Release the button. •... -
Page 29: Connecting The Floppy Disk Drive
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Your notebook computer may come with a USB port 1.44 MB floppy disk drive (FDD). The FDD is “hot pluggable,” so you do not have to power down the notebook to connect it. -
Page 30: The Cd-Rom, Dvd-Rom, Or Combo Drive
Getting Started The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or Combo Drive Your computer comes with a pre-installed CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or Combo drive. The CD-ROM drive is a read-only drive. It cannot be used to write data to a recordable CD. The CD-ROM drive can read data from CDs, including audio or video CDs. - Page 31 Chapter 2 — Getting Started Warning: When the computer is reading from a CD- ROM/CD-RW/DVD, the indicator light for the CD-ROM will flash on. Do not attempt to remove a disk while this light is active. lock located left eject button.
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Page 32: Connecting The Printer
Getting Started The CD disk tray should eject immediately. This procedure can also be used to remove a CD from the drive when the notebook is powered off. Connecting the Printer To connect a printer to your notebook via the USB port, use the optional USB to printer adapter cable. -
Page 33: Memory
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Installing a Card 1. The top side of a PC card is usually identified with a label. Insert the card into the slot with the label side up and the Push the button to eject the card. edge with pinhole contacts Slide the card going in first. - Page 34 Getting Started Note: Use only 1-inch SODIMM (PC-100) modules. Calculate memory size by adding the size of the memory module to the existing built-in memory. For example: 128 MB (module) + 128 MB (built-in memory) = 256 MB Total Replacing a Memory Card Warning: Memory modules can be easily damaged by static electricity.
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Page 35: The Graphics System
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Hold the card at a shallow angle (about 25 degrees) and insert the edge connector into the connector slot (3). The “gold teeth” of the edge connector should no longer be visible when the card is fully inserted. Press the card downwards so that it is flat inside the compartment (4). -
Page 36: Connecting To An External Monitor
Getting Started 2. Use the slide bar to adjust the resolution. Normally, you should use the resolution the LCD or monitor was designed for. Note: Using a lower resolution than the screen was designed for will reduce the area of the display. Using the computer in DOS mode may produce the same effect, because it uses a 640 by 480 resolution by default. - Page 37 Chapter 2 — Getting Started 1. Open the Control Panel. 2. Double-click Display. The Display Properties window opens. 3. Click the Settings tab. 4. Click the Advanced button. 5. Click the S3 Display tab. The screen shown at the right appears. Under Display Modes, there is a drop-down list with tow options: Single and Mirror.
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Page 38: Communication Components
Getting Started output by pressing the Fn + F5 keys. If the external CRT is connected, the display on the LCD and the CRT is the same. Tip: To ensure trouble-free video output, the first time you use an external monitor, change the output in the Display Properties dialog box. - Page 39 Chapter 2 — Getting Started Attention: When using the data communications function, please do not plug the phone cord into the ISDN or PBX jack to avoid an electrical surge that will cause the MDC module to burn.
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Page 41: Chapter 3 Making Connections
Chapter 3 — Making Connections Making Connections Your computer is equipped with a full array of ports and connectors, including standard input/output (I/O) ports for quickly and easily adding peripheral devices such as printers, keyboards, and mice. Refer to documentation included with individual devices for details on connecting these devices to your computer. -
Page 42: Right Side Connectors
Making Connections 5. Fax/modem RJ-11 Jack The fax/modem can transmit data using the 56 Kbps V.90 protocol, and send and receive faxes at 14.4 Kbps. In some countries, local regulations may not permit the use of the fax/modem designed for this system. -
Page 43: Front Side Connectors
Chapter 3 — Making Connections Front Side Connectors 1. IEEE 1394 Port (4-pin) The IEEE 1394 port is able to transfer large amounts of data at high speed. Because of this ability, the IEEE 1394 port is often used with multimedia devices, such as video cameras. - Page 45 Chapter 4 — Power Management Power Management Battery Calibration The first time you use a battery, you should calibrate it. The calibration process empties and charges the battery one time. This allows the Windows battery gauge to accurately monitor battery status. To calibrate a battery, follow these steps: 1.
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Page 46: Monitoring Battery Power
Power Management Monitoring Battery Power There are two ways to monitor how much power the battery has left. 1. Click Start / Settings / Control Panel / Power Options ; then click Power Meter. 2. Moving the cursor to the battery icon on the taskbar is the simplest way to check on battery... -
Page 47: Power Saving Modes
Chapter 4 — Power Management • Turn off or suspend the computer and replace the discharged battery with a charged battery (See Battery Charging below). Do not restart the computer until you have connected to an AC adapter, or replaced the discharged battery with a charged battery. Battery Charging When you use the AC adapter to connect your Notebook to a power outlet, the internal battery will automatically begin to recharge. - Page 48 Power Management Standby All devices are powered up and in suspend mode . Suspend to Disk is similar to turning off the computer, Hibernate except that the current state of the computer is copied to the hard disk as a special file. When the computer returns from suspend mode, the desktop appears with the same files and programs open as when the computer was suspended.
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Page 49: Power Saving Tips
Chapter 4 — Power Management systems that use ACPI power management, BIOS power settings have no effect. Power Button Settings The function of the power button can be set to Shutdown or Standby in the Power Management Properties dialog box in the Windows Control Panel. -
Page 50: Heat Considerations
Power Management Make sure the replacement battery is properly orientated. Slide back the side battery latch (1) then insert the battery into the battery compartment. Check that the latch locks back into position. Heat Considerations The computer's processor has been specially designed to consume little power, and generates very little heat. - Page 51 Chapter 4 — Power Management...
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Page 53: Chapter 5 Using The Bios Setup Utility
Chapter 5 — Using the BIOS Setup Utility Using the BIOS Setup Utility Your notebook has a BIOS setup utility which allows you to configure important system settings, including settings for various optional functions of the computer. This chapter explains how to use the BIOS setup utility. -
Page 54: Navigating And Entering Information In Bios
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS Use the following keys to move between fields and to enter information: Function Press Del to start the BIOS utility after turning on the computer. Press Esc to exit any section. If you wish to without exit the BIOS utility saving changes,... -
Page 55: The Main Menu
Chapter 5 — Using the BIOS Setup Utility The Main Menu The Setup Utility menu bar has nine main screens: Standard CMOS Setup, Advanced CMOS Setup, Power Management Setup, Auto- Detect Hard Disks, Change User Password, Change Supervisor Password, Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings. Save Settings and Exit, and Exit Without Saving are used to exit the Setup Utility. -
Page 56: Standard Cmos Setup
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Setup The Standard CMOS Setup page of the Setup Utility has a list of fields that describe the basic configuration of your computer. CMOS is simply a type of random access memory, or RAM, used to store the basic configuration of the computer. -
Page 57: Standard Feature Description
Chapter 5 — Using the BIOS Setup Utility Standard Feature Description Field Setting Function System Time Use these fields to set the time and date. The time is displayed & Date in 24-hour format. The date can be set from January 1, 1980 to December 31, 2099. -
Page 58: Advanced Cmos Setup
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Field Setting Base These two items are detected automatically at start-up Memory; time and cannot be changed Extended Memory Advanced CMOS Setup AMIBIOS SETUP – ADVANCED CMOS SETUP (C)2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Available Options: 1st Boot Device Disabled... - Page 59 Chapter 5 — Using the BIOS Setup Utility 1st Boot Device default is HDD. 1st Boot Device Disabled 2nd Boot Device default is CDROM. 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device default is USB FDD. 3rd Boot Device Warning: If 1st Boot Device is set as external device and the rest are Disabled, do not CDROM...
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Page 60: Power Management
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Power Management This section of the BIOS manages power settings in operating systems other than Windows 98 or above, or operating systems using ACPI power management. In Windows 98 or above, power management is controlled through the Power Management window in My Computer, and BIOS power management settings have NO effect. - Page 61 Chapter 5 — Using the BIOS Setup Utility The computer always uses optimal CPU clock Geyserville Performance speed, and does not utilize Intel® Optimized SpeedStep™ Technology Speed The computer always utilize Intel® Battery SpeedStep™ Technology. This technology lowers the CPU clock speed to save power. Only when the battery is in use, the computer Auto will utilize Intel®...
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Page 62: Auto-Detect Hard Disk
Using the BIOS Setup Utility Auto-Detect Hard Disk When Auto-Detect Hard Disk is selected, the the BIOS will automatically detect Pri. Master and Sec. Master settings. AMIBIOS SETUP – STANDARD CMOS SETUP (C)2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Date (mm/dd/yyyy): Wed Mar 6,2002 Base Memory: 639 KB Time (hh/mm/ss) : 16:55:24... -
Page 63: Change Supervisor Password
Chapter 5 — Using the BIOS Setup Utility change or remove the Supervisor password, nor enable diskette access if it has been disabled. Change Supervisor Password A supervisor password must be set before a lower-level user password can be set. After selecting Change Supervisor Password, press Enter. -
Page 65: Bios Setup Menu
Chapter 6 — Using the BIOS Setup Utility Using the BIOS Setup Utility Your notebook has a BIOS setup utility which allows you to configure important system settings, including settings for various optional functions of the computer. This chapter explains how to use the BIOS setup utility. - Page 66 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS Use the following keys to move between fields and to enter information: Function Press Del to start the BIOS utility after turning on the computer. Press Esc to exit any section. If you wish to without exit the BIOS utility saving changes,...
- Page 67 Chapter 6 — Using the BIOS Setup Utility The Main Menu The Setup Utility menu bar has nine main screens: Standard CMOS Setup, Advanced CMOS Setup, Power Management Setup, Auto- Detect Hard Disks, Change User Password, Change Supervisor Password, Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings. Save Settings and Exit, and Exit Without Saving are used to exit the Setup Utility.
- Page 68 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Setup The Standard CMOS Setup page of the Setup Utility has a list of fields that describe the basic configuration of your computer. CMOS is simply a type of random access memory, or RAM, used to store the basic configuration of the computer.
- Page 69 Chapter 6 — Using the BIOS Setup Utility Standard Feature Description Field Setting Function System Time Use these fields to set the time and date. The time is displayed & Date in 24-hour format. The date can be set from January 1, 1980 to December 31, 2099.
- Page 70 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Field Setting Function 32Bit Mode Only some hard disk controllers support 32 bit data transfer Base These two items are detected automatically at start-up Memory; time and cannot be changed Extended Memory Advanced CMOS Setup AMIBIOS SETUP –...
- Page 71 Chapter 6 — Using the BIOS Setup Utility CDROM USB FDD Floppy Access Read-Write Can read and write Control Read Only Can read only Hard Disk Access Read-Write Can read and write Control Read Only Can read only S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disabled Only S.M.A.R.T.
- Page 72 Using the BIOS Setup Utility ACPI power management. In Windows 98 or above, power management is controlled through the Power Management window in My Computer, and BIOS power management settings have NO effect. In other operating systems that use ACPI power management, BIOS settings likewise have no effect.
- Page 73 Chapter 6 — Using the BIOS Setup Utility Suspend The LCD will turn off and the computer will enter suspend mode when the cover is closed. Auto DIM Enabled When AC adapter is not in use, the monitor is run in power-saving mode. Disabled The monitor does not go into power- saving mode.
- Page 74 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Auto-Detect Hard Disk When Auto-Detect Hard Disk is selected, the the BIOS will automatically detect Pri. Master and Sec. Master settings. AMIBIOS SETUP – STANDARD CMOS SETUP (C)2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Date (mm/dd/yyyy): Wed Mar 6,2002 Base Memory: 639 KB Time (hh/mm/ss) : 16:55:24...
- Page 75 Chapter 6 — Using the BIOS Setup Utility change or remove the Supervisor password, nor enable diskette access if it has been disabled. Change Supervisor Password A supervisor password must be set before a lower-level user password can be set. After selecting Change Supervisor Password, press Enter.
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Page 77: Statements
Appendix B — Statements Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement 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 78: About The Modem
Appendix B — Statements About The Modem This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. - Page 79 Appendix B — Statements The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 marks it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending...
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Page 80: European Notice
Appendix B — Statements CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. -
Page 81: Canadian Department Of Communications
Appendix B — Statements Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. -
Page 82: Battery Disposal
Appendix B — Statements CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. "The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device. - Page 83 Appendix B — Statements...
- Page 85 Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions Q: My screen seems to time out too quickly. I have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse in order to bring it back. How can I adjust the screen time-out? This is part of Windows Power Management. Access Power Management by clicking on Start / Settings / Control Panel / Power Management.
- Page 86 Appendix A Q: There is feedback noise coming from my speakers. What can I Double click on the Speaker icon on the task bar. Then, under Microphone Balance, check the Mute box. Q: Because of a software problem, I was unable to shut down power normally.
- Page 87 Appendix A 3. Select “Save Settings and Exit”. When you see the following prompt, choose <Y> and then press <Enter> to restart your computer. Save current settings and exit (y/n)? Y 4. When you see the following sentence “FAN never Learned. Do it in BIOS Setup.
- Page 88 Contact Details Technical Support 8.00am – 6.00pm Tel : 0115 914 4160 To email technical support and for more support options please visit www.ergo.co.uk/support Ergo Computing UK Ltd. Mere Way Ruddington Fields Ruddington Nottingham NG11 6JS Tel: 0115 914 4144 Fax: 0115 914 4155 Email: sales@ergo.co.uk...
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