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- Page 1 Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS SECTION 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS This section introduces the features and components of the notebook computer.
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Page 2: Performance Features
USER’S MANUAL Performance Features n All-in-one Design The all-in-one design offers built-in floppy drive, hard disk drive, and optical drive (CD-ROM, CD- RW, or DVD-ROM) for the ultimate usability on the n High Performance Processor The notebook is equipped with a powerful Intel Pentium 4 processor. - Page 3 Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS n Audio Capability The audio playback function supports 3D audio, 64- voices DirectSound, and uses a hardware-based wave-table. n Communication Features The system provides built-in Ethernet network adapter for local network and 56K V.90 modem for dial-up network.
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Page 4: System At A Glance
USER’S MANUAL System at a Glance Top View LCD Latch The LCD latches lock / unlock the LCD panel. Built-in Microphone The built-in microphone records sound. - Page 5 Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS LCD Display The panel is where the system content is displayed. Keyboard The enhanced 87/ 88-key keyboard is used to enter data. It has an embedded numeric keypad and cursor control keys.(See Keyboard Section for details.) Suspend LED Flashing green light indicates the notebook is in suspend mode.
- Page 6 USER’S MANUAL If your notebook comes with DVD-ROM / Combo drive, you may play DVD movies or regular CD-ROM disk. If it comes with CD-RW / Combo drive, you may save data onto a CD-R / CD-RW disk. Press the eject button to eject the disk tray.
- Page 7 Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Rear View Power / Charging Status LED The multi-color LED indicates the power and battery charging status of the notebook. (See the LED Status Indicator Section for details.) Suspend LED Warning: Do not place any Flashing green light indicates the notebook is in heavy objects on suspend mode.
- Page 8 USER’S MANUAL Power Jack (DC-in) The DC-out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers the notebook. Kensington Lock Key Hole A Kensington-type security lock latches to this key-hole for anti-theft purpose. Fan Grill The fan grill is where air is drawn to dissipate the internal heat.
- Page 9 Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Bottom View Hard Disk Drive Bay This is where the hard disk drive is located. The hard disk drive stores all the system data. The hard disk drive can be upgraded to a larger capacity. (See Section 4 for instructions on a hard drive upgrade.) Battery Pack and Battery Latch The battery pack is a built-in power source for the...
- Page 10 USER’S MANUAL AC Adapter DC-out Connector The DC-out connector docks to the power jack (DC-in) on the notebook. LED Lamp The LED lamp appears green when the unit is plugged into a valid AC source. Adapter The adapter converts alternating current into constant DC voltage for the notebook.
- Page 11 Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS LED Status Indicators The LED Status Indicator displays the operating status of your notebook. When a certain function is enabled, an LED will light up. The following section describes its indication. System Indicators LED Graphic Indication Symbol...
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Page 12: Keyboard Features
USER’S MANUAL KeyBoard Features Function (Hot) Keys Graphic Action System Control Symbol Fn + F1 Enters Suspend Mode. Turns Battery Warning Beep on or Fn + F3 off. Changes Display Mode: LCD-only, Fn + F4 CRT-only and LCD&CRT. Fn + F5 Turns Speaker Volume up. - Page 13 Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Windows Keys Your keyboard also has two Windows keys: Start Key This key allows you to pull up the Windows Start Menu at the bottom of the taskbar. Application Menu Key This key brings up the popup menu for the application, similar to a click of the right mouse button.
- Page 14 USER’S MANUAL Touch Pad (Glide Pad) with Page Up / Page Down Function The built-in touch pad, which is a PS/2-compatible pointing device, senses movement on its surface. As you move your fingertip on the surface of the pad, the cursor responds accordingly.
- Page 15 Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Display Your notebook uses a high performance 15-inch active matrix TFT panel which supports high resolution and multi- million colors for comfortable viewing. Adjusting the Display Brightness Note: The notebook uses special key combinations, called hot To maximize keys, to control brightness.
- Page 16 USER’S MANUAL Graphic Controller This notebook comes with an integrated AGP-bus SiS650 video graphics accelerator based on a share memory architecture (ie. a portion of the system memory is allocated for graphic engine’s use.) Depending on the total system memory installed, up to 64MB can be allocated as graphic frame buffer.
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Page 17: Audio Devices
Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Audio Devices Your notebook’s Audio is Sound Blaster Pro-compatible. Adjusting the Volume Manually To increase the volume, press Fn+ F5. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F6. Adjusting the Volume in Windows Click the speaker symbol in the taskbar in Windows. Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume. - Page 18 USER’S MANUAL Modem Your notebook comes with a 56K V.90 internal fax/modem and a phone jack (RJ-11), which is located on the left side of your notebook computer. Use a telephone cable to connect the notebook to the telephone wall outlet. Connecting the Modem Note: Plug one end of the phone line into the modem port...
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Page 19: Network Adapter
Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Network Adapter Your notebook is equipped with an integrated 10/100Base- TX SiS900 PCI Fast Ethernet network adapter. Connect the active LAN cable to the RJ-45 LAN port located on the left side of the notebook. This allows you to access and transmit data in the local area network. - Page 20 USER’S MANUAL Wireless LAN (802.11b) Configuration (Optional Device) If your notebook comes with an optional Wireless LAN card, you may use the following as a simple guide to using the wireless function. To show the signal quality meter, do the following: Double-click the Wireless icon on the Taskbar and select Link Info tab or alternatively go to [Start >...
- Page 21 Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS To configure the Wireless LAN function, do the following: Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections] and right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties. Click Configure… and you will see a dialogue box similar to the following.
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
Section 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING SECTION 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING In this section, you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems. - Page 23 USER’S MANUAL Your notebook has been fully tested and complies with the system specifications before shipping. However, incorrect operations and/or mishandling during shipment may cause problems. This section provides a reference for identifying and correcting common hardware and software problems that you may encounter.
- Page 24 Section 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING Be sure you have not performed an incorrect setting on the hardware devices in the BIOS Setup utility. A faulty setting may cause the system to misbehave. If you are not sure of the changes you made, try to restore all the settings to factory defaults.
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Page 25: Audio Problems
USER’S MANUAL Audio Problems No speaker output – Software volume control is turned down in Microsoft Sound System. Double-click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar to see if the speaker has been muted. Press Fn+F5 Up increase the volume. Most audio problems are software-related. -
Page 26: Hard Disk Problems
Section 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING Hard Disk Problems The hard disk drive does not work or is not recognizable If you had just performed a hard disk upgrade, make sure the hard drive connector is not loose and the hard disk drive is also correctly seated. Remove it and reinsert it firmly, and restart your PC. -
Page 27: Cd-Rom Or Dvd-Rom Problems
USER’S MANUAL The hard disk takes longer to read a file - If you have been using the drive for a period, the files may be fragmented. Go to [Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter] to perform a disk defragment. -
Page 28: Display Problems
Section 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING Display Problems The display panel is blank when the system is turned on Make sure the notebook is not in the Standby or Hibernate suspend modes. The display is turned off to conserve energy in these modes. Press Fn+F7 to increase the screen brightness. -
Page 29: Keyboard And Pointing Device (Mouse) Problems
USER’S MANUAL Keyboard and Pointing Device (Mouse) Problems The built-in keyboard accepts no input - This notebook is designed to use only one keyboard at once time. If you are connecting an external keyboard to the system, the built-in keyboard may not work. Try restarting the system. -
Page 30: Infrared Problems
Section 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING CMOS Problem A message “CMOS Checksum Failure” displays during the booting process - Try to reboot the system. If the message “CMOS Checksum Failure” appears during the booting procedure, it may indicate failure of the CMOS battery. If so, you need to replace the battery. This battery normally lasts one to two years on continuous operation. -
Page 31: Memory Problems
USER’S MANUAL Memory Problems The POST does not show an increased memory capacity when you have already installed additional memory - Certain brands of memory module may not be compatible with your system. You should ask your vendor for a list of compatible DIMM. The memory module may not be installed properly. -
Page 32: Modem Problems
Section 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING Modem Problems The built-in modem does not respond - Make sure the modem driver is loaded properly. Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Modem Settings] and go to Modem Helper. Make sure SmartLink 56K Voice Modem or Uniwill V.90 Modem is listed. - Page 33 USER’S MANUAL Network Adapter Problems The Ethernet adapter does not work – Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager]. Double-click on Network Adapters and check if SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter appears as one of the adapters. If it does not exist, Windows has not detected the SiS Ethernet adapter or the device driver has not been installed properly.
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Page 34: Performance Problems
Section 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING Performance Problems The notebook becomes hot - In a 35°C environment, the notebook’s bottom case is expected to reach 50 degrees. Make sure the air vents are not blocked. If the fan does not seem to be working at high temperature (50 degrees Celsius and up), contact the service center. -
Page 35: Power, Start, And Battery Problems
USER’S MANUAL Power, Start, and Battery Problems The notebook powers down as soon as it is powered on - Battery power may be extremely low. The circuitry prevents a complete power drain, which is not intended for Lithium Ion batteries. Use the adapter to charge it for several hours before trying again. -
Page 36: Printing Problems
Section 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING Printing Problems The printer does not print - Make sure the cable connection is secured and the printer is powered up. Run the printer self test to see if it reports any problem. Check if the printer displays any error messages. A paper jam may have occurred. - Page 37 USER’S MANUAL Firewire (IEEE1394), USB, and S/PDIF Problems The USB device does not work - Windows NT 4.0 does not support USB protocols Check the settings in the Windows Control Panel. Make sure you have installed the necessary device drivers. Contact the device vendor for additional support.
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Page 38: Product Specification
Appendix A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION... -
Page 39: System Memory
USER’S MANUAL Processor and Core Logic Processor Intel Pentium 4 @ 1.6~2.0 (or Higher) GHz Intel Net-Burst Architecture Units 478-in FCPGA package L2 Cache 256KB (Williamate, 0.18um) / 512KB (Northwood, 0.13um) Core logic SiS650 + SiS961 chipset with graphic, audio, modem, and Ethernet controller integrated 400 MHz Front Side Bus 266MHz DDR interface... -
Page 40: Storage Capacity
Appendix A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Storage Capacity Hard Disk 2.5-inch format (9.5mm height) hard disk drive Floppy Disk 3.5-inch format with 3 modes; 720KB, 1.44MB, and Drive 1.2MB. Audio Audio SiS961 with integrated audio controller Chipset Sound 64-voice Polyphony Wavetable Synthesizer Capability DirectSound 3D accelerator SoundBlaster Pro/16 compatible... -
Page 41: Ports And Connectors
USER’S MANUAL Other Hardware Devices CD-ROM 5.25-inch format (12.7mm height) fixed module with 24X speed CD-RW 5.25-inch format (12.7mm height) fixed module (Optional) DVD ROM 5.25-inch format (12.7mm height) fixed module (Optional) W-LAN 802.11b Wireless LAN Card, mini PCI interface (Optional) Keyboard 87 / 88-key touch-type QWERTY keyboard with embedded numeric keypad... -
Page 42: Operating System
Appendix A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION BIOS PnP Function AMI PnP BIOS Self Test Power On Self Test DRAM auto-detection, auto-sizing Auto Detection L2 Cache auto-detection Hard disk type auto-detection Power APM 1.2 (Advanced Power Management) & Management ACPI 2.0 (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) Security Two Level Password Protection 32bit access, Ultra DMA, PIO5 Mode support... -
Page 43: Agency Regulatory Notices
Appendix B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES APPENDIX B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES... - Page 44 USER’S MANUAL Federal Communications Commission Notice 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 45 Appendix B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le present appareil numerique nemet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant l es limites applicabl es aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radioelectr ique edicte par le Ministere des Communi cations du Canada.
- Page 46 USER’S MANUAL IMQ (Italy) UTE (France) KEMA (The Netherlands) VDE (Germany) NEMKO (Norway) The flexible cord must be of a HAR (harmonized) type HO5VV- F 3-conductor cord with a minimum conductor size of 0.03 square inches. The cord set must have a current capacity of at least 10 A and a nominal voltage rating of 125 / 250 VAC.
- Page 47 Appendix B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES Laser Safety The optical drive used with this notebook are certified as a Class 1 laser device according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard and International Standards IEC 825 / IEC 825-1 (EN60825 / EN60825-1). The device is not considered harmful, but the following precautions are recommended: Do not open the unit.
- Page 48 USER’S MANUAL Lithium battery warning This computer contains a lithium battery to power the clock and calendar circuitry. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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