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  • Page 3 Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this publication.

  • Page 4: Fcc Statement

    Preface FCC Statement (Federal Communications Commission) 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: Important Safety Instructions

    Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow basic safety precautions, including those listed below, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons when using any electrical equipment: Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

  • Page 6: Instructions For Care And Operation

    Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions: Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be damaged. Do not expose the computer Do not place it on an unstable Do not place anything heavy...
  • Page 7 Preface Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields. These can hinder proper performance and damage your data. Follow the proper working procedures for the computer. Shut the computer down properly and don’t forget to save your work.

  • Page 8: Power Safety

    Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements: • Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer. • Your AC/DC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a steady, Power Safety uninterrupted power supply. If you are unsure of your local power specifications, consult Warning your service representative or local power company.

  • Page 9: Battery Precautions

    Preface Battery Precautions • Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the computer. • Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it is powered on. • Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it may cause circuit damage, which may possibly result in fire.

  • Page 10: Cleaning

    Preface Cleaning Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer; use a soft clean cloth. Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer. Servicing Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock.

  • Page 11: Travel Considerations

    Preface Travel Considerations Packing As you get ready for your trip, run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go: Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged. Power off the computer and peripherals. Close the display panel and make sure it’s latched.
  • Page 12 Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface, and Chapter 8: Troubleshooting, keep these points in mind: Hand-carry the notebook - For security, don’t let it out of your sight. In some areas, computer theft is very common.
  • Page 13 Preface Developing Good Work Habits Developing good work habits is important if you need to work in front of the computer for long periods of time. Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or other joints.

  • Page 14: Lcd Screen Care

    Preface Lighting Proper lighting and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue in your neck and shoulders. • Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light. • Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly. •...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Preface Contents Notice .................I System Map: Left & Right Views .......1-12 FCC Statement .............II System Map: Bottom View ..........1-14 Instructions for Care and Operation ......IV Windows Vista Start Menu & Control Panel ....1-15 Power Safety .............. VI Video Features .............1-16 Battery Precautions ...........VII Power Options ..............1-18 Cleaning ..............
  • Page 16 Preface Power Management Drivers & Utilities Overview ................3-1 What to Install ..............4-1 The Power Sources ............3-2 Module Driver Installation ..........4-1 AC/DC Adapter ............3-2 Driver Installation ............4-2 Battery .................3-2 Manual Driver Installation .........4-3 Turning on the Computer ..........3-3 Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers ....4-4 Power Plans ..............3-4 User Account Control (Win Vista) ......4-4 Power-Saving States ............3-6...
  • Page 17 Preface BIOS Utilities Upgrading The Computer Overview ................5-1 Overview ................6-1 The Power-On Self Test (POST) ........5-2 When Not to Upgrade ..........6-2 Failing the POST ............5-3 Removing the Battery ............6-3 Fatal Errors ..............5-3 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive ........6-4 Non-Fatal Errors ............5-3 Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device ....6-6 The Setup Program ............5-4 Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) ......6-7...
  • Page 18 Preface Interface (Ports & Jacks) Power ................C-4 Battery ................C-4 Notebook Ports and Jacks ..........A-2 Environmental Spec ............C-4 SIS Video Driver Installation ........B-1 Dimensions ..............C-4 Video ................. B-1 & Weight ............... C-4 Video Memory ............B-1 Optional ................
  • Page 19 Preface Configuring the Power Button ........D-20 Battery Information ............ D-21 Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter ..D-22 Battery FAQ ............. D-24 Driver Installation ............D-25 Driver Installation Procedure ........D-28 PC Camera Module ............. D-30 802.11 b/g USB WLAN Module ........ D-37 Bluetooth Module ............
  • Page 20 Preface XVIII...

  • Page 21: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide Overview This Quick Start Guide is a brief introduction to the basic features of your computer, to navigating around the computer and to getting your system started. The remainder of the manual covers the following: •...

  • Page 22: Advanced Users

    Quick Start Guide Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide. However you may find it useful to refer to “What to Install” on page 4 - “BIOS Utilities” on page 5 - 1 “Upgrading The Computer”...

  • Page 23: Not Included

    Quick Start Guide Not Included Operating Systems (e.g. Windows Vista/Windows XP) and applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet and database programs) have their own manuals, so please consult the appropriate manuals. Drivers If you are installing new system software, or are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will need to install the drivers listed in “Drivers &...

  • Page 24: System Software

    Quick Start Guide System Software Your computer may already come with system software pre-installed. Where this is not the case, or where you are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will find the following operating systems are sup- ported.

  • Page 25: System Startup

    Quick Start Guide System Startup Remove all packing materials. Place the computer on a stable surface. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports. Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack on the left of the computer, then plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.

  • Page 26: System Map: Lcd Panel Open

    Quick Start Guide System Map: LCD Panel Open Figure 1 - 2 LCD Panel Open Built-In PC Camera Wireless Device (Optional) Operation Aboard Aircraft Speakers The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is Power Button usually prohibited. Make sure the mod- Hot Key Buttons ule(s) are OFF if you are using the LED Status...

  • Page 27: Led Indicators

    Quick Start Guide LED Indicators Icon Color Description The two sets of LED indicators (LED Status Indica- Orange DC Power is Plugged In tors and LED Power & Communication Indicators) on the computer display helpful information about the Green The Computer is On current status of the computer.

  • Page 28: Hot Key Buttons & Keyboard

    Quick Start Guide Hot Key Buttons & Keyboard The keyboard has a numerical keypad for easy numer- ic data input, and features Function Keys to allow you These buttons give instant access to the default Inter- to change operational features instantly. net browser and e-mail program, and allow you to tog- gle the Silent Mode on/off with one quick button Activate the Number Lock feature by pressing the...

  • Page 29: Keyboard

    Quick Start Guide Keyboard The keyboard has a numerical keypad for easy numeric data input, and features function keys to allow you to change operational features instantly (see Figure 1 - 3). See Table 1 - 5, on page 1 - 10 for full function key combination details.

  • Page 30: Function Keys

    Quick Start Guide Function Keys The function keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down. Function Function Fn + ~ Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs) Fn + F7 Display Toggle Fn + _ 3.5G Module Power Toggle Fn + F8...

  • Page 31: System Map: Front & Rear Views

    Quick Start Guide System Map: Front & Rear Views Figure 1 - 4 Front & Rear Views LCD Latches LED Power & Communication Indicators 7-in-1 Card Reader S/PDIF-Out Jack Microphone-In Jack Headphone-Out Jack Battery 7-in-1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats: MMC (MultiMedia Card) / SD (Secure Digital) / MS (Memory Stick) / MS Pro (Memory Stick Pro) / MS Duo (requires PC adapter) / Mini SD (requires PC adapter) / RS MMC (requires PC adapter)

  • Page 32: System Map: Left & Right Views

    Quick Start Guide System Map: Left & Right Views Figure 1 - 5 Left View DC-In Jack RJ-45 LAN Jack External Monitor Port Vent/Fan Intake/ Outlet 3 * USB 2.0 Ports Optical Device Drive Bay (for CD/ DVD Device - see page RJ-11 Phone Jack Security Lock Slot...
  • Page 33 Quick Start Guide Changing DVD Regional Codes Disk Eject Warning Go to the Control Panel and double-click Device Don’t try to eject a CD/DVD while the system is ac- Manager (Hardware and Sound), then click the + cessing it. This may cause the system to “crash”. Stop next to DVD/CD-ROM drives.

  • Page 34: System Map: Bottom View

    Quick Start Guide System Map: Bottom View Figure 1 - 6 Bottom View Battery Hard Disk Bay Cover The CPU is not a user serviceable part. Opening this compartment, RAM & CPU Bay or accessing the CPU in any way, Cover may violate your warranty.

  • Page 35: Windows Vista Start Menu & Control Panel

    Quick Start Guide Windows Vista Start Menu & Control Panel Most of the control panels, utilities and programs within Windows Vista (and most other Windows versions) are accessed from the Start menu. When you install programs and utilities they will be installed on your hard disk drive, and a shortcut will usually be placed in the Start menu and/or the desktop.

  • Page 36: Video Features

    Quick Start Guide Video Features You can switch display devices, and configure display options, from the Display Settings control panel (in Per- sonalization) in Windows Vista and/or the SiS VGA Control Center. For further information see “SIS Video Driver Controls” on page B - To access Windows Vista Display Settings: Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Panel).
  • Page 37 Quick Start Guide Figure 1 - 8 - Display Settings & SiS VGA Control Center Video Features 1 - 17...

  • Page 38: Power Options

    Quick Start Guide Power Options The Power Options (Hardware and Sound menu) control panel icon in Windows (see page 15) allows you to configure power management features for your computer. You can conserve power by means of power plans and configure the options for the power button, sleep button, computer lid (when closed), display and sleep mode from the left menu.

  • Page 39: Features & Components

    Features & Components Chapter 2: Features & Components Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer: • Hard Disk Drive • Optical (CD/DVD) Device • 7-in-1 Card Reader • ExpressCard Slot •...

  • Page 40: Hard Disk Drive

    Features & Components Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is used to store your data in the computer. The hard disk can be Power Safety taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA) hard disk drives (see “Storage” on page C - 2) with a height of 9.5 mm.

  • Page 41: Optical (Cd/Dvd) Device

    Features & Components Optical (CD/DVD) Device There is a bay for a 5.25" optical (CD/DVD) device (12.7mm height). The actual de- Sound Volume vice will depend on the module you purchased (see “Storage” on page C - 2). The Adjustment optical device is usually labeled “Drive D:”...

  • Page 42: Handling Cds Or Dvds

    Features & Components Handling CDs or DVDs Proper handling of your CDs/DVDs will prevent them from being damaged. Please follow the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your CDs/DVDs can be CD Emergency Eject accessed. If you need to manually eject a CD (e.g.

  • Page 43: Dvd Regional Codes

    Features & Components DVD Regional Codes To change the DVD regional codes see “Changing DVD Regional Codes” on page 1 - DVD Regional Coding Table 2 - 1 Region Geographical Location DVD Regional Coding USA, Canada Western Europe, Japan, South Africa, Middle East &...

  • Page 44: 7-In-1 Card Reader

    Features & Components 7-in-1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards. Push the Card Reader Cover card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device, and can be accessed in the same way as your hard disk (s).

  • Page 45: Expresscard Slot

    Features & Components ExpressCard Slot The computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34/54 slot that reads Express Card/ ExpressCard 34 and ExpressCard/54 formats. ExpressCards are the successors to PCMCIA (PC Slot Cover Cards). Make sure you install the Card Reader driver (see “CardReader”...

  • Page 46: Touchpad And Buttons/Mouse

    Features & Components TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse The TouchPad is an alternative to the mouse; however, you can also add a mouse to Mouse Driver your computer through one of the USB ports. The TouchPad buttons function in much the same way as a two-button mouse. If you are using an ex- ternal mouse your op- Once you have installed the TouchPad driver (see...

  • Page 47: Function/Hot Key Indicators

    Features & Components Function/Hot Key Indicators The function keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down. In addition to the basic function key combinations; visual indica- tors (see the table below) are available when the hot key utility is installed (see “Hot Key”...

  • Page 48: Audio Features

    Features & Components Audio Features You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sound control Sound Volume panel in Windows, or from the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the taskbar/ Adjustment control panel (right-click the taskbar icon to bring up an audio menu).

  • Page 49: Adding A Printer

    Features & Components Adding a Printer The most commonly used peripheral is a printer. The following conventions will Parallel Printer help you to add a printer; however it is always best to refer to the printer manual for specific instructions and configuration options. After setting up the print- er attach the parallel ca- USB Printer...
  • Page 50 Features & Components 2 - 12...

  • Page 51: Power Management

    Power Management Chapter 3: Power Management Overview OS Note Power management To conserve power, especially when using the battery, your computer power man- functions will vary slight- agement conserves power by controlling individual components of the computer ly depending on your (the monitor and hard disk drive) or the whole system.

  • Page 52: The Power Sources

    Power Management The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC/DC adapter or a battery pack. AC/DC Adapter Use only the AC/DC adapter that comes with your computer. The wrong type of AC/ DC adapter will damage the computer and its components. Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-in jack on the left of the computer.

  • Page 53: Turning On The Computer

    Power Management Turning on the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your computer. To turn it on simply press the pow- Shut Down er button on the front panel. Note that you should al- When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a Sleep/Hibernate hot- ways shut your comput- er down by choosing the key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds (pressing and holding the power...

  • Page 54: Power Plans

    Power Management Power Plans The computer can be configured to conserve power by means of power plans. You Resuming can use (or modify) an existing power plan, or create a new one. Operation The settings may be adjusted to set the display to turn off after a specified time, and Table 3 - 1, on to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivity.
  • Page 55 Power Management Each Windows power plan will also adjust the processor performance of your ma- chine in order to save power. This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance (especially under DC/battery power). Choose High performance for maximum performance when the computer is pow- ered from an AC power source.

  • Page 56: Power-Saving States

    Power Management Power-Saving States You can use power-saving states to stop the computer’s operation and restart where Power Button you left off. Sleep is the default power-saving state in Windows Vista. The Power Button Earlier versions of Windows used Stand By and Hibernate as system power-saving in the Start Menu (in Classic View use the states.

  • Page 57: Hibernate

    Power Management Hibernate Hibernate uses the least amount of power of all the power-saving states and saves all of your information on a part of the hard disk before it turns the system off. If a Silent Mode power failure occurs the system can restore your work from the hard disk; if a power You can use Silent failure occurs when work is saved only to memory, then the work will be lost.

  • Page 58: Configuring The Power Buttons

    Power Management Configuring the Power Buttons The power/sleep button (Fn + F4 key combo) and closed lid may be set to send the Password computer in to a power-saving state. Protection It is recommended that you enable a password on wake up in order to protect your data.

  • Page 59: Resuming Operation

    Power Management Resuming Operation You can resume operation from power-saving states by pressing the power button, or in some cases pressing the sleep button (Fn + F4 key combo). Closing the Lid If you have chosen to Power Status Icon Color To Resume send the computer to...

  • Page 60: Battery Information

    Power Management Battery Information Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery. Low Battery Warning Battery Power When the battery is criti- Your computer’s battery power is dependent upon many factors, including the pro- cally low, immediately grams you are running, and peripheral devices attached.

  • Page 61: Conserving Battery Power

    Power Management Conserving Battery Power • Use a power plan that conserves power (e.g Power saver), however note that this may have an affect on computer performance. Windows Mobility Center • Lower the brightness level of the LCD display. The system will decrease LCD brightness slightly to save power when it is not powered by the AC/DC adapter.

  • Page 62: Battery Life

    Power Management Battery Life Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance. To optimize the life and improve its performance, fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days. We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself. If you do need to re- move the battery for any reason see “Removing the Battery”...

  • Page 63: Proper Handling Of The Battery Pack

    Power Management Proper handling of the Battery Pack • DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances • DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures, it may explode Caution • DO NOT connect the metal terminals (+, -) to each other Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly re- placed.

  • Page 64: Battery Faq

    Power Management Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery? Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery. Don’t turn off the computer even if a message indicates the battery is critically low, just let the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own.
  • Page 65 Power Management Scroll down to Battery and click + to expand the battery options. Choose the options below (click Yes if a warning appears): Figure 3 - 8 Power Options Advanced Settings - Battery • Low battery levels = 0% •...
  • Page 66 Power Management How do I fully charge the battery? When charging the battery, don’t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes from orange to green. How do I maintain the battery? Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges.

  • Page 67: Drivers & Utilities

    Drivers & Utilities Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities What to Install This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utili- ties essential to the operation or improvement of some The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD- of the computer’s subsystems. The system takes ad- ROM contains the drivers and utilities necessary for vantage of some newer hardware components for the proper operation of the computer.

  • Page 68: Driver Installation

    Drivers & Utilities Driver Installation Check the driver installation order from Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 3 (the drivers must be installed in Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual this order) which is the same as that listed in the CD-ROM and click Install Drivers (button).

  • Page 69: Manual Driver Installation

    Drivers & Utilities Manual Driver Installation If you wish to install the drivers manually, click the Exit button to quit the Drivers Installer application, and then browse to the executable file in the location listed in the table below and follow the installation procedure for each driver.

  • Page 70: Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers

    Drivers & Utilities Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers User Account Control (Win Vista) If you wish to update/reinstall individual drivers it If a User Account Control prompt appears as part of may be necessary to uninstall the original driver.To do the driver installation procedure, click Continue or this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and Allow, and follow the installation procedure as direct- double-click the Programs and Features icon (Pro-...

  • Page 71: Driver Installation Procedure

    Drivers & Utilities Driver Installation Procedure Modem 1. Click 3.Install Modem Driver > Yes. Video 2. Click OK. 1. Click 1.Install VGA Driver > Yes. 3. The modem is ready for dial-up configuration. 2. Click Yes (click Yes if you want to view the ReadMe file).

  • Page 72: Touchpad

    Drivers & Utilities TouchPad PC Camera Module 1. Click 5.Install Touchpad Driver > Yes. See the introduction in “PC Camera Module” on page 7 - 2, and check the installation procedure. 2. Click Next. 3. Click Finish > Restart Now to restart the com- Wireless LAN Module puter.

  • Page 73: Bios Utilities

    BIOS Utilities Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities Overview BIOS Settings Warning This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer’s built-in software: Incorrect settings can cause your system to Diagnostics: The POST (Power-On Self Test) malfunction. To correct mistakes, return to Set- up and restore the Set- Configuration: The Setup utility up Defaults with <F9>.

  • Page 74: The Power-On Self Test (Post)

    BIOS Utilities The Power-On Self Test (POST) Each time you turn on the computer, the system takes a few seconds to conduct a POST Screen POST, including a quick test of the on-board RAM (memory). 1.BIOS information As the POST proceeds, the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong. If there 2.CPU type is a problem that prevents the system from booting, it will display a system summary 3.Memory status...

  • Page 75: Failing The Post

    BIOS Utilities Failing the POST Errors can be detected during the POST. There are two categories, “fatal” and “non- fatal”. Fatal Errors These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something seriously wrong with your system. Take the computer to your service representative or authorized service center as soon as possible.

  • Page 76: The Setup Program

    BIOS Utilities The Setup Program The Phoenix Setup program tells the system how to configure itself and manage ba- sic features and subsystems (e.g. port configuration). Entering Setup To enter Setup, turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST. The prompt (Press F2 to Enter Setup) seen on page 5 - 2 is usually present for a few seconds...

  • Page 77: Setup Screens

    BIOS Utilities Setup Screens The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup. Setup Menus Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with menu headings. When you select a Setup menus heading, a new screen appears. Scroll through the features listed on each screen to shown in this section are make changes to Setup.

  • Page 78: Main Menu

    BIOS Utilities Main Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Figure 5 - 2 Main Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Main Menu Item Specific Help System Time: [22:12:05] System Date: [04/23/2007] <Tab>, <Shift Tab>, or IDE Channel 0 Master [Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A-(] <Enter>...

  • Page 79: Ide Channel 0 Master (Main Menu)

    BIOS Utilities IDE Channel 0 Master (Main Menu) Pressing Enter opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of an optical Device on the computer’s IDE Channel 0. Use the Auto (Type:) setting to have the items configured automatically for you. SATA Port 1 (Main Menu) Pressing Enter opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of a HDD on the com- puter’s SATA port.

  • Page 80: Advanced Menu

    BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu Figure 5 - 3 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Menu Main Advanced Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Installed O/S: [WinXP/Vista] Select the operating system installed IDE PATA+SATA ID Control [5513+1183] on your system which you will use most Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: [Enabled] commonly.

  • Page 81: Ide Pata+Sata Id Control (Advanced Menu)

    BIOS Utilities IDE PATA+SATA ID Control (Advanced Menu) You can configure IDE PATA +SATA device ID control from this menu, if you have specific requirements to do so. Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: (Advanced Menu) Use this menu item to enable/disable the Boot-time Diagnostic Screen. Enable this item to display the POST screen as illustrated in “POST Screen”...

  • Page 82: Security Menu

    BIOS Utilities Security Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Menu Main Advanced Security S S e e c c u u r r i i t t y y Boot Exit changes make here affect the Item Specific Help access to the Setup Supervisor Password Is: Clear utility itself, and also...

  • Page 83: Password On Boot: (Security Menu)

    BIOS Utilities Password on boot: (Security Menu) Specify whether or not a password should be entered to boot the computer (you may only set a password on boot if a supervisor password is enabled). If “Enabled” Password Warning is selected, only users who enter a correct password can boot the system (see the If you set a boot pass- warning in the sidebar).

  • Page 84: Boot Menu

    BIOS Utilities Boot Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Figure 5 - 5 Main Advanced Security Exit Boot Menu Boot Item Specific Help Boot priority order: USB KEY: Keys used to view or USB FDC: configure devices: USB HDD: Up and Down arrows USB CD: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A-(P IDE 4: FUJITSU MHV2100BH PL-(S1) select a device.

  • Page 85: Exit Menu

    BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Figure 5 - 6 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Exit Menu Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to Load Setup Defaults CMOS. Discard Changes Save Changes Help Select Item...
  • Page 86 BIOS Utilities 5 - 14...

  • Page 87: Upgrading The Computer

    Upgrading The Computer Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer Overview This chapter contains information on upgrading the computer. Follow the steps out- lined to make the desired upgrades. If you have any trouble or problems you can con- Warranty Warning tact your service representative for further help. Before you begin you will need: Please check with your service representative...

  • Page 88: When Not To Upgrade

    Upgrading The Computer When Not to Upgrade These procedures involve opening the system’s case, adding and sometimes replac- ing parts. Power Safety Warning You should not perform any of these upgrades if: Before you undertake upgrade proce- • Your system is still under warranty or a service contract dures, make sure that •...

  • Page 89: Removing The Battery

    Upgrading The Computer Removing the Battery If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself, for safety reasons Warranty Warning it is best to remove the battery. Turn the computer off, and turn it over. Please check with your Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 90: Upgrading The Hard Disk Drive

    Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA) hard HDD System disk drives with a height of 9.5mm (h) (see “Storage” on page C - 2). Follow your Warning operating system’s installation instructions, and install all necessary drivers and util- ities (see...
  • Page 91 Upgrading The Computer Lift the hard disk up in the direction of arrow Remove the screws & and cover Reverse the process to install a new hard disk drive. Figure 6 - 3 HDD & Cover Removal Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 6 - 5...

  • Page 92: Upgrading The Optical (Cd/Dvd) Device

    Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery. Locate the RAM & CPU bay cover and remove screws Remove the screw at point , and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point Reverse the process to install the new device.

  • Page 93: Upgrading The System Memory (Ram)

    Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) The computer has two memory sockets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In-line (SO- DIMM) DDRII (DDR2) type memory modules (see “Memory” on page C - 2 details of supported module types). The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer.
  • Page 94 Upgrading The Computer Carefully (a fan and cable are attached to the under side of the cover) lift up the bay cover. Carefully disconnect the fan cable , and remove the cover Figure 6 - 6 CPU/RAM Bay Cover Removed Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the...
  • Page 95 Upgrading The Computer The RAM module will pop-up, and you can remove it. Figure 6 - 8 RAM Module Removal & Fan Cable Reconnection Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary. Insert a new module holding it at about a 30° angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot.

  • Page 96: Upgrading The Processor

    Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Processor If you want to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing processor with a fast- Warranty er/new one you will need to contact your customer service representative. We rec- ommend that you do not do this yourself, since if it is done incorrectly you may The CPU is not a user damage the processor or mainboard.

  • Page 97: Modules & Options

    Modules & Options Chapter 7: Modules & Options Wireless Device Overview Operation Aboard This chapter contains information on the following modules, which may come with Aircraft your computer, depending on the configuration purchased. If you are unsure please The use of any portable contact your service representative.

  • Page 98: Pc Camera Module

    Modules & Options PC Camera Module There are 3 camera options available for this computer, depending on your purchase Latest PC Camera configuration. The 300K and 1.3M pixel camera modules use the BisonCap appli- Driver Information cation to capture video files, and the 2.0M pixel camera module uses the Video View application to capture video files.
  • Page 99 Modules & Options PC Camera Driver Installation 1. Make sure the module is powered on, and then insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. 2. Click Optional (button). 3. Click 1.PC Camera Driver, Web cam > Yes. For the 1.3M or 300K Pixel Camera Module: 1.
  • Page 100 Modules & Options PC Camera Audio Setup (all camera modules) If you wish to capture video & audio with your camera, it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in Windows. Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Panel).
  • Page 101 Modules & Options Figure 7 - 1 Audio Setup for PC Camera Right-click PC Camera Module 7 - 5...
  • Page 102 Modules & Options BisonCap (for 300K & 1.2M pixel camera modules) BisonCap is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and testing, and can capture video files to .avi format. Pre-Allocating File Space Run the BisonCap program from the Start > Programs/All Programs > Bison- Cam menu (it is recommended that you set the capture file before the capture You may pre-allocate process - see Set Capture File below).
  • Page 103 Modules & Options Eliminating Screen Flicker (BisonCap) If you find that the video screen in the BisonCap program is flickering, you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options. Run the BisonCap program. Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter..Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Frequency in Property Page (tab).
  • Page 104 Modules & Options Video View (for 2.0M pixel camera module) Video View is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and testing, and can capture video files to .avi format. Pre-Allocating File Space Run the Video View program from the Start > Programs/All Programs > USB2.0 PC Camera menu (it is recommended that you set the capture file before the You may pre-allocate capture process - see Set Capture File below).
  • Page 105 Modules & Options Eliminating Screen Flicker (Video View) If you find that the video screen in the Video View program is flickering, you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options. Run the Video View program. Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter..
  • Page 106 Modules & Options Zoom (Video View) If you have enabled digital zoom when installing the 2.0M Pixel Camera driver you may use the Options > Setting menu to zoom the camera in and out. Run the Video View program. Figure 7 - 4 Go to Options and scroll down to select Setting.

  • Page 107: 802.11 B/G Usb Wlan Module

    Modules & Options 802.11 b/g USB WLAN Module If you have included an 802.11b/g USB WLAN module in your purchase option, Wireless Device you will have the appropriate software provided for your module. Operation Aboard Aircraft Before installing the 802.11b/g USB WLAN driver, make sure that the Wireless LAN module is on.

  • Page 108: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Modules & Options Connecting to a Wireless Network Make sure the Wireless LAN module is turned on. Click the taskbar wireless icon , and then click Connect to a network (or right- click the icon , and then click Connect to a network). Figure 7 - 6 Taskbar Menus Click icon...
  • Page 109 Modules & Options Click a network, and then click Connect. If you do not see a network you want to connect to, click Set up a connection or network (a list of options will appear allowing manual searching, and creating a new network).
  • Page 110 Modules & Options To disconnect from the wireless network you can click the taskbar wireless icon , and then select Connect or disconnect to access the network menu, and click Disconnect (or right-click the icon , and then click Disconnect from). Security Enabled Networks You should try to make...

  • Page 111: Windows Mobility Center

    Modules & Options Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center control panel provides an easy point of access for information on battery status, power plans used and wireless device status etc. To access the Windows Mobility Center: Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Panel).

  • Page 112: Bluetooth Module

    Modules & Options Bluetooth Module Before installing the Bluetooth driver, make sure that the optional Bluetooth mod- Wireless Device ule is on. Use the Fn + F12 key combination (see “Function Keys” on page 1 - Operation Aboard to toggle power to the Bluetooth module. Make sure you install the drivers in the Aircraft order indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 -...
  • Page 113 Modules & Options User Guides & Help View BlueSoleil User Guides from the Help Menu (or press the F1 key) in the IVT Cor- poration BlueSoleil - Main Window control panel. Click the Help menu select Contents and Index. Look through Getting Started or select the ap- propriate User Guide from...
  • Page 114 Modules & Options Bluetooth Local Area Connection You can check the Bluetooth connection status from the Network and Sharing Center: Disconnecting Use the Fn + F12 key combination to turn on the Bluetooth module. In order to have the Local Run the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil program from the desktop icon or Start menu.
  • Page 115 Modules & Options Do not use the close button or Fn + F12 key combination before clicking File > Exit or the correct status will not be displayed. You can then use the Fn + F12 key combination to turn off the Bluetooth module (check the LED icon for the Bluetooth module power status).

  • Page 116: 3.5G Module

    Modules & Options 3.5G Module If you have included an optional 3.5G module in your purchase option, you will have Power Safety the appropriate software provided for your module. Follow the instructions below to Warning install the SIM card (which will be provided by your service provider), and then in- stall the application.
  • Page 117 Modules & Options Insert the SIM card as you would into your mobile phone. The 3.5G module is pictured on the left, and the installed SIM card on the right in Figure 7 - Figure 7 - 15 Module and SIM Card Location Slide the SIMLOCK in the direction of the arrow (Figure 7 -...
  • Page 118 Modules & Options Insert the SIM card as illustrated in (Figure 7 - 17) and close the SIMLOCK. Figure 7 - 17 Insert the SIM Card Close the SIMLOCK by pushing it in the direction of the arrow in Figure 7 - Figure 7 - 18 SIMLOCK Lock 10.

  • Page 119: G Watcher Application

    Modules & Options 3G Watcher Application With the 3.5G module and SIM card (provided by your service provider) installed you may then install the 3G Watcher application. The 3.5G Watcher application al- Wireless Device lows you to directly access your 3.5G internet service from the computer. Operation Aboard Aircraft 3G Watcher Application Installation...
  • Page 120 Modules & Options Connecting to the Service Provider Power on the 3G module using the Fn + _ key combination (the icon will be green). 3G Watcher Online You can access the 3G Watcher application from the Start menu (Start > Help Programs/All Programs >...
  • Page 121 Modules & Options When the connection is successful a taskbar notification will appear (as below). Figure 7 - 21 Connected Taskbar Notification You can then access the internet, download e-mail etc. as per any internet connection. While you are connected the taskbar icon will be green (it will be red when the program is running but not connected).
  • Page 122 Modules & Options 12. If you click the 3G Watcher close icon a message will be displayed asking you to click OK to confirm the program exit. Figure 7 - 23 Exit Warning 13. Exiting the program DOES NOT turn off the 3.5G module, and you will need to press the Fn + _ key combination to turn off the module (pay careful attention to this aboard aircraft - see...
  • Page 123 Modules & Options Short Messaging Service In addition to standard internet services you may also send and receive SMS text messages using the 3G Watcher program. Reading SMS Messages The SMS message indicator in the main window will notify you of any new messages received.

  • Page 124: Fingerprint Reader Module

    Modules & Options Fingerprint Reader Module If you have included the fingerprint reader in your purchase option you will need to Help & Manual install the driver as per the instructions below. Right-click the taskbar icon Make sure you have administrator’s rights to your computer, and have a Windows to bring up the menu to password enabled for full security protection.

  • Page 125: User Enrollment

    Modules & Options User Enrollment Click Start > Programs/All Programs > Protector Suite QL > User Enrollment, or double click the taskbar icon On the first run of the program you will be asked to click the button to accept the license, and then click OK.
  • Page 126 Modules & Options Click the button above any of the fingers to begin the enrollment process for that finger. 10. Swipe the finger three times to enroll that finger. Fingerprint 11. Repeat the process for all the fingers you wish to enroll (see sidebar), and then Enrollment click Next.
  • Page 127 Modules & Options the Control Center etc. from the Protector Suite QL item in the Programs/All Programs menu. Figure 7 - 26 Control Center & Biomenu 17. See “Help & Manual” on page 7 - 28 for further details. 18. If you swipe your finger over the reader at any time you can access the Biomenu to lock the computer, register websites, open the Control Center and access the Help menu.
  • Page 128 Modules & Options 7 - 32...

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Overview Should you have any problems with your computer, before consulting your service representative, you may want to try to solve the problem yourself. This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions. This can’t anticipate every problem, but you should check here before you panic. If you don’t find the answer in these pages, make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface.

  • Page 130: Basic Hints And Tips

    Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer ap- pears not to be working. • Power - Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet? If plugged into a power strip, make sure it is actually working.

  • Page 131: Backup And General Maintenance

    Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance • Always backup your important data, and keep copies of your OS and programs safe, but close to hand. Don’t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases, e.g. in a CD wal- let.

  • Page 132: Viruses

    Troubleshooting Viruses • Install an Anti-Virus program and keep the definitions file (the file which tells your program which viruses to look for) up to date. New computer viruses are discovered daily, and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data. Anti-Virus programs are commercially available and the defini- tions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet.

  • Page 133: Upgrading And Adding New Hardware/Software

    Troubleshooting Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software • Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing, otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system. • Don’t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if you are not comfortable with what you are doing.
  • Page 134 Troubleshooting • Thoroughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or more system components, or software programs. If possible, go back and undo the change you just made and see if the problem still occurs. •...

  • Page 135: Problems And Possible Solutions

    Troubleshooting Problems and Possible Solutions Problem Possible Cause - Solution You turned on the power Battery missing / incorrectly installed. Check the battery bay, make sure the battery is present but it doesn’t work. and seated properly (the design of the battery only allows it to go in one way). Make sure there’s nothing interfering with the battery contacts.
  • Page 136 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The computer feels too Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the Vent/Fan intakes are not blocked. If this hot. doesn’t cool it down, put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour. Make sure the computer isn’t sitting on a thermal surface (see “Overheating”...
  • Page 137 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution forget boot If you forget the password, you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS. Contact your password. service representative for help. Password Warning If you choose to set a boot password, NEVER forget your password. The consequences of this could be serious. If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk.
  • Page 138 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution Unwelcome numbers If the LED is lit, then Num Lock is turned ON. (see “LED Indicators” on page 1 - appear when typing. Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change, you can use any standard USB keyboard. The system will detect and enable it automatically.
  • Page 139 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The PC Camera module The module is off. Press the Fn + F10 key combination in order to enable the module (see cannot be detected. “Function Keys” on page 1 - 10). Run the BisonCap program (see “BisonCap (for 300K &...
  • Page 140 Troubleshooting 8 - 12...

  • Page 141: Interface (Ports & Jacks)

    Interface (Ports & Jacks) Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks) Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the interface (ports & jacks) which allow your computer to communicate with external devices, connect to the internet etc. Interface (Ports & Jacks) A - 1...

  • Page 142: Notebook Ports And Jacks

    Interface (Ports & Jacks) Notebook Ports and Jacks Item Description Card Reader Port The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards. Push the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device. DC-In Jack Plug the supplied AC/DC adapter into this jack to power your computer.
  • Page 143 Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description RJ-45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN (Network) functions. Note: Broadband (e.g. ADSL) modems usually connect to the LAN port. Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft, a Kensington-type lock can be attached to this slot. Locks can be purchased at any computer store.
  • Page 144 Interface (Ports & Jacks) A - 4...

  • Page 145: Sis Video Driver Installation

    Appendix B: SIS Video Driver Controls The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in “Video Features” on page 1 - SIS Video Driver Installation Function Key Combination Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - You can use the Fn + Insert the Device Drivers &...

  • Page 146: Sis Vga Control Center

    SIS VGA Control Center More advanced video configuration options are provided by the SIS VGA Control Taskbar Icon Center. The SIS VGA Control Open the control panel (see “Windows Vista Start Menu & Control Panel” on Center can also be ac- page 1 - 15) and click SIS VGA Control Center (button).
  • Page 147 You may make changes to the video and display settings by clicking the appropriate menu button. Figure B - 2 SIS VGA Control Center Control Panels SIS VGA Control Center B - 3...
  • Page 148 Display Devices & Options Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external VGA monitor (CRT) or ex- ternal Flat Panel Display as your display device. A VGA monitor/Flat Panel Dis- play connects to the external monitor port. The following display modes are available.

  • Page 149: Attaching Other Displays

    Attaching Other Displays Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external monitor (CRT)/flat panel dis- play as your display device. Connect it to the external monitor port on the left of the computer, and follow the instructions below: Windows Vista Attach your external display to the external monitor port and turn it on.
  • Page 150 External displays may also be configured from SiS VGA Control Center : Attach your external display to the external monitor port and turn it on. Click Start, and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Panel). Click SiS VGA Control Center (or click Appearance and Personalization > SiS VGA Control Center).

  • Page 151: To Enable A Display Setting Mode

    To Enable a Display Setting Mode Attach your external display to the external monitor port and turn it on. Go to the SIS VGA Control Center. Click the appropriate icon for the display setting mode you wish to use. Click Yes with 15 seconds in order to save the setting change. Figure B - 6 Confirm Changes You can adjust the display mode, change the status and clone Device 1 from...
  • Page 152 Using Windows Vista to Enable Extended Mode Attach your external display to the external monitor port, and turn it on. If a New Display Detected window does not appear in Windows Vista, go to the Display Settings Windows Mobility Center control panel (Mobile PC > Adjust commonly used Extended Desktop mobility settings) and click Connect display.
  • Page 153 Using Display Settings to Enable Extended Mode Attach your external display to the external monitor port, and turn it on. Open the Display Settings control panel (see “Video Features” on page 1 - 16). Click the monitor icon (e.g. ), and make sure you have checked “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.”...
  • Page 154 B - 10...

  • Page 155: Specifications

    Specifications Appendix C: Specifications Latest Specification Information The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press. Certain items (particularly processor types/ speeds and CD/DVD device types) may be changed, delayed or updated due to the manufacturer's release schedule. Check with your service center for details.

  • Page 156: Core Logic

    Specifications Feature Specification Core Logic SiS M671 + SiS968 Chipset 12.1" WXGA (1280 * 800) Glare / Non Glare TFT LCD Memory Two 200 Pin SO-DIMM Sockets Supporting DDRII (DDR2) 533/667 MHz 64-bit Wide DDRII (DDR2) Data Per Channel Memory Expandable up to 4GB (256/ 512/ 1024/ 2048 MB DDRII Modules) Video Adapter SiS M671 Integrated Video High Performance 2D/3D Graphics Accelerator...

  • Page 157: Audio

    Specifications Feature Specification Audio High Definition Audio (HDA) A3D™ Compatible Compliant with Microsoft UAA (Universal Audio S/PDIF Digital Output Architecture) 2 * Built-In Speakers Direct Sound 3D™ Compatible Built-In Microphone EAX™ 1.0 & 2.0 Compatible Keyboard & Winkey Keyboard Built-In TouchPad with Scrolling Function Pointing Device Interface Three USB 2.0 Ports...

  • Page 158: Power

    Specifications Feature Specification Power Supports ACPI 3.0 Supports Wake on LAN Management Supports Wake on USB Supports Resume from Modem Ring Power Full Range AC/DC Adapter AC input 100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz, DC Output 19V, 3.42A (65 Watts) Battery 4 Cell Smart Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 14.8V/2.4AH 8 Cell Smart Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 14.8V/4.4AH (Option)

  • Page 159: Windows Xp Information

    Windows XP Information Appendix D: Windows XP Information This Appendix contains information (including control panel information, driver installation etc.) for users of the Windows XP OS. D - 1...

  • Page 160: Dvd Regional Codes

    Windows XP Information DVD Regional Codes Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double-click System > Hardware (tab), click Device Manager, then click the + next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. Double-click on the DVD-ROM device to bring up the Properties dialogue box, and select the DVD Region (tab) to bring up the control panel to allow you to adjust the regional code.

  • Page 161: Windows Xp Start Menu & Control Panel

    Windows XP Information Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel Most of the control panels, utilities and programs within Windows XP (and most other Windows versions) are accessed from the Start menu. When you install programs and utilities they will be installed on your hard disk drive, and a shortcut will usually be placed in the Start menu and/or the desktop.

  • Page 162: Touchpad And Buttons/Mouse

    Windows XP Information TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse The TouchPad is an alternative to the mouse; however, you can also add a mouse to your computer through one of the USB ports. The TouchPad buttons function in much the same way as a two-button mouse. Once you have installed the TouchPad driver (see “TouchPad”...

  • Page 163: Function Keys

    Windows XP Information Function Keys The function keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down. In addition to the basic function key combinations; visual indicators (see the table below) are available when the hot key utility is installed (see “Hot Key”...

  • Page 164: Audio Features

    Windows XP Information Audio Features You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sounds and Audio Devices Windows con- trol panel, or from the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the taskbar/control panel (this will bring up the Realtek Audio Configuration menus).

  • Page 165: Video Features

    Windows XP Information Video Features You can switch display devices, and configure display options, from the Display Properties control panel in Windows as long as the appropriate video driver is installed. To access Display Properties in Windows: Click Start, point to Settings and click Control Panel (or just click Control Panel). Double-click Display (icon) - In the Appearances and Themes category.
  • Page 166 Windows XP Information Display Properties & SIS Utility Manager Figure D - 5 - Display & Graphics Properties D - 8 Video Features...
  • Page 167 Windows XP Information You may make changes to the video and display settings by clicking the appropriate menu button. Function Key Combination You can use the Fn + F7 key combination to toggle through the dis- play options: • Notebook Only •...
  • Page 168 Windows XP Information Display Devices & Options Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external VGA monitor (CRT) or external Flat Panel Display as your display device. A VGA monitor/Flat Panel Display connects to the external monitor port. The following display modes are available.

  • Page 169: Attaching Other Displays

    Windows XP Information Attaching Other Displays If you prefer to use a monitor or flat panel display as your display device, then con- Secondary Device nect it to the external monitor port on the left of the computer. Click to put a tick in the Attach your external display to the external monitor port, and turn it on.
  • Page 170 Windows XP Information To Enable Extended Desktop (Windows Display Properties) Attach your external monitor to the external monitor port, and turn it on. Click Start, point to Settings (or click Control Panel) and click Control Panel (if you are in Category View choose Appearance and Themes).

  • Page 171: Power Management Features

    Windows XP Information Power Management Features To conserve power, especially when using the battery, your computer uses the ACPI OS Note power management system. Power management conserves power by controlling in- dividual components of the computer (the monitor and hard disk drive) or the whole Power management system.

  • Page 172: The Power Sources

    Windows XP Information The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC/DC adapter or a battery pack. AC/DC Adapter Use only the AC/DC adapter that comes with your computer. The wrong type of AC/DC adapter will damage the computer and its components.

  • Page 173: Turning On The Computer

    Windows XP Information Turning on the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your computer. To turn it on simply press the pow- Shutdown er button on the front panel. Note that you should al- When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a Stand by/Hibernate/ ways shut your comput- er down by choosing the Shutdown hot-key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds (pressing and...

  • Page 174: Power Schemes

    Windows XP Information Power Schemes You can set your computer to conserve power through individual components by Resuming means of Power Schemes. You can also adjust the settings for each scheme to set Operation the monitor to turn off after a specified time, and the computer's hard disk motor to turn off if the hard disk drive has not been accessed for a specified period of time (if Press a key on the key- the system reads or writes data, the hard disk motor will be turned back on).
  • Page 175 Windows XP Information Each Windows Power Scheme will also adjust the processor performance of your machine in order to save pow- er. This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance (especially under DC/battery power). Choose the Home/Office Desk scheme for maximum performance when the computer is powered from an AC power source.

  • Page 176: System Power Options

    Windows XP Information System Power Options You can use the system power options to stop the computer’s operation and restart Stand by/Hibernate where you left off. This system features Stand by and Hibernate sleep mode levels or Shutdown Error (Hibernate mode will need to be enabled by clicking the option in the Hibernate tab in the Power Options control panel - see “Hibernate”...
  • Page 177 Windows XP Information Stand by Stand by saves the least amount of power, but takes the shortest time to return to full operation. During Stand by the hard disk is turned off, and the CPU is made to idle System Resume at its slowest speed.

  • Page 178: Configuring The Power Button

    Windows XP Information Configuring the Power Button The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Stand by or Hiber- Sleep Button nate mode. In Stand by mode, the LED will blink green. In Hibernate mode the LED will be off (battery) or orange (AC/DC adapter).

  • Page 179: Battery Information

    Windows XP Information Battery Information Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery. Low Battery New Battery Warning Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery (see “Battery FAQ” When the battery is criti- on page D - 24 for instructions on how to do this).

  • Page 180: Recharging The Battery With The Ac/Dc Adapter

    Windows XP Information Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance. To optimize the life and improve its perfor- mance, fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days. We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself. If you need to remove the battery for any reason, “Removing the Battery”...
  • Page 181 Windows XP Information Proper handling of the Battery Pack • DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances • DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures, it may explode • DO NOT connect the metal terminals (+, -) to each other Damaged Battery Warning Should you notice any physical defects (e.g.

  • Page 182: Battery Faq

    Windows XP Information Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery? Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery. Don’t Caution turn off the computer by yourself even when you see a message that indicates the bat- Danger of explosion if tery is critically low, just let the computer use up all of the battery power and shut battery is incorrectly re-...

  • Page 183: Driver Installation

    Windows XP Information Driver Installation 1. Check the driver installation order from Table 5 (the drivers must be installed in this order) which is the Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below.
  • Page 184 Windows XP Information Installation Methods (Win XP) If you wish to install the drivers manually, click the Exit button to quit the Drivers Installer application, and then browse to the executable file in the location listed in the table below and follow the installation procedure for each driver.
  • Page 185 Windows XP Information Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers If you wish to update/reinstall individual drivers it may be necessary to uninstall the original driver.To do this go Windows XP Service Pack 2 to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double- Make sure you install Windows XP Service Pack 2 (or a click the Add/Remove Programs item.

  • Page 186: Driver Installation Procedure

    Windows XP Information Driver Installation Procedure Modem 1. Click 3.Install Modem Driver > Yes. Video 2. Click OK. 1. Click 1.Install VGA Driver > Yes. 3. The modem is ready for dial-up configuration. 2. Click Next > Next > Next > Next. 3.

  • Page 187: Module Drivers

    Windows XP Information TouchPad Module Drivers 1. Click 5.Install Touchpad Driver > Yes. See the following pages for the driver installation pro- cedures for any of the optional modules included in 2. Click Next > Next > Next. your purchase configuration. 3.

  • Page 188: D - 30 Pc Camera Module

    Windows XP Information PC Camera Module Before installing the optional PC Camera module driver use the Fn + F10 key com- Taking Still Pictures bination to toggle power to the module. There are 3 camera options available for this computer, depending on your purchase configuration. The 300K and 1.3M pixel Double-click camera modules use the BisonCap application to capture video files, and the 2.0M Computer icon on the...
  • Page 189 Windows XP Information For the 2.0M Pixel Camera Module: 1. Click Install. 2. Click to select Yes or No in answer to the power system question. 3. Click to select Yes or No to enable/disable the Digital Zoom function. 4. Click Finish > Finish to restart the computer. 5.
  • Page 190 Windows XP Information BisonCap (for 300K & 1.2M pixel camera modules) BisonCap is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and testing, and can capture video files to .avi format. Pre-Allocating File Space 1. Run the BisonCap application from the Start > Programs/All Programs > Bison- Cam menu (it is recommended that you set the capture file before the capture You may pre-allocate the process - see Set Capture File below).
  • Page 191 Windows XP Information Eliminating Screen Flicker (BisonCap) If you find that the video screen in the BisonCap program is flickering, you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options. Run the BisonCap application. Go to Options and scroll down to select “Video Capture Filter...”. Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Frequency in Property Page (tab).
  • Page 192 Windows XP Information Video View (for 2.0M pixel camera module) Video View is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and testing, and can capture video files to .avi format. Pre-Allocating File Space 1. Run the Video View program from the Start > Programs/All Programs > USB2.0 PC Camera menu (it is recommended that you set the capture file before the cap- You may pre-allocate ture process - see Set Capture File below).
  • Page 193 Windows XP Information Eliminating Screen Flicker (Video View) If you find that the video screen in the Video View program is flickering, you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options. Run the Video View program. Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter..
  • Page 194 Windows XP Information Zoom (Video View) If you have enabled digital zoom when installing the 2.0M Pixel Camera driver you may use the Options > Setting menu to zoom the camera in and out. 1. Run the Video View program. Figure D - 3 2.

  • Page 195: 802.11 B/G Usb Wlan Module

    Windows XP Information 802.11 b/g USB WLAN Module Before installing the optional 802.11b/g USB WLAN module driver use the Fn + Wireless Device F11 key combination to toggle power to the module. Operation Aboard Aircraft 802.11b/g USB WLAN Driver Installation The use of any portable 1.
  • Page 196 Windows XP Information Network Connection Use the Windows Net- work Connections con- trol panel access available wireless net- works (Start > Settings > Network Connections or Start > Connect To > Show all Connections). Figure D - 5 Wireless Network Control Panels D - 38 802.11 b/g USB WLAN Module...

  • Page 197: Bluetooth Module

    Windows XP Information Bluetooth Module Before installing the optional Bluetooth module driver use the Fn + F12 key com- Wireless Device bination to toggle power to the module. Operation Aboard Aircraft Bluetooth Driver Installation The use of any portable 1. Make sure the module is powered on, and then insert the Device Drivers & electronic transmission de- Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive.
  • Page 198 Windows XP Information User Guide View the BlueSoleil User Guides (Contents and In- dex) from the Help menu (or press the F1 key) in Corporation BlueSoleil - Main Win- dow control panel. Click BlueSoleil User Guides in the Contents tab, and click to select the appro- priate User Guide from the panel on the right.
  • Page 199 Windows XP Information Bluetooth Local Area Connection Icon If you want to display the Local Area Connection icon for the Bluetooth connection in the taskbar, set it up as follows: Disconnecting Access the Network Connections control panel in Windows (Start > Settings > In order to have the taskbar Network Connections OR Start >...
  • Page 200 Windows XP Information Use the Fn + F12 key combination to turn on the Bluetooth module. Run the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil program from the desktop icon or Start menu. The connection status will then be displayed. Figure D - 8 - Bluetooth Connected To disconnect click File from the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil - Main Window, and select Exit (the Local Area Connection will then display “A network cable is unplugged”).

  • Page 201: 3.5G Module

    Windows XP Information 3.5G Module If you have included an optional 3.5G module in your purchase option follow the instructions on page 7 - 20 install the SIM card (which will be provided by your service provider), and then install the application. Before installing the application, make sure that the 3.5G module is on.

  • Page 202: Fingerprint Reader

    Windows XP Information Fingerprint Reader If you have included the fingerprint reader in your purchase option (for Model B Help & Manual computers only) you will need to install the driver as per the instructions below. Right-click the taskbar icon Make sure you have administrator’s rights to your computer, and have a Windows to bring up the menu to password enabled for full security protection.
  • Page 203 Windows XP Information User Enrollment Click Start > Programs/All Programs > Protector Suite QL > User Enrollment, or double click the taskbar icon On the first run of the program you will be asked to click the button to accept the license, and then click OK. Click Next and select “Enrollment to the hard disk”, and click Finish.
  • Page 204 Windows XP Information 10. If you put a tick in the “Enable Advanced Security for the current user” tickbox you will be asked to input a PIN before continuing (choose TPM key with PIN and enable and create a backup password). 11.

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