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Preface Symbols and Conventions The information in this document is subject to change without prior The following conventions and symbols are used in this manual: notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not When keys are to be pressed at the same time, a plus (+) symbol is represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer.
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CONTENTS Chapter 1 Before You Start Chapter 2 Getting To Know The Basics Chapter 3 Battery Power & Power Management Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting...
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note... This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Chapter - 1 Carefully tuck away the power cord and any cables away from pedestrian traffic. When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull Before You Start on the plug. Keep the adapter away from children. The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord.
Things You Must Remember Before Working On Suitable Place To Work Your Computer Your computer will run well wherever you’re comfortable but extremes of temperature and humidity can be challenging to your system’s Let Your Computer Acclimate Itself parts. There are some things you can tolerate that the computer can’t –...
Expandability Chapter - 2 The system offers upgradeable hard disk drive and 2 DDR II SDRAM sockets for expansion, allowing the user to easily increase the Getting To Know The Basics storage and system capacities as the need arises. Built-in Multiple Card Reader There is built-in 4-in-1 card reader to access many of the portable media formats (SD Card, MS Card, MMC Card, and MS-Pro Card).
System At A Glance 3. Touch Pad The touch pad is a built-in pointing device with functions similar to a Top View mouse. 4. Built-in Microphone The built-in microphone records sound. 5. Power / Suspend Button The power/suspend button turns the notebook on and off and it also acts as a system suspend key.
Front and Rear Views 5. Battery Pack The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook. 6. External VGA Port The VGA video output port is for connecting the external LCD monitor or projector. 7. Ethernet / LAN Port The port connects to a network hub via the RJ-45 cable and also conforms to 10/100Base-TX transmission protocol.
Side Views 4. Modem Port This is where you plug the phone jack (RJ-11) for fax/modem functions. 5. Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat. Do not block this airway completely. 6. TV (S-Video) Port The S-Video port permits you to redirect the screen output to a television set or any analog video playback device.
Bottom View 2. Built-in Stereo Speakers The built-in speakers output the sound in stereo. 3. System Device Cover The system’s processor with cooler assembly, Wireless LAN module, HDD and DDR memory module are located under the case cover. The system memory and hard disk drive can be upgraded to a larger capacity.
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AC Adapter LED Status Indicator 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 & Power Status Indicators LED Graphic Indication Symbol Green light indicates the system is ON.
Keyboard Features Windows Keys Function Keys (Quick Keys) Your keyboard also has two Windows keys: Graphic Action System Contror Symbol Start Key Fn+F1 Enters Suspend Mode. This key allows you to pull up the Windows Start Menu at Fn + F3 Turns of the battery warning the bottom of the taskbar.
Tips on Using the Touch Pad: Touch Pad The double-click speed is timed. If you double-click too slowly, your The built-in touch pad, which is a PS/2-compatible pointing device, notebook responds as if you single-clicked twice. senses movement on its surface. As you move your fingertip on the surface of the pad, the cursor responds accordingly.
Extending the Life of the TFT Display Device Audio Subsystem Observe the following guidelines to maximize the life of the backlight Your computer’s audio subsystem is Sound Blaster Pro-compatible. in the display. Adjusting the Volume Manually Set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting (Fn+F8). To increase the volume, press Fn+F5.
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Ethernet Chapter - 3 Your computer is equipped with a 10/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet network adapter. Connect the active LAN cable to the RJ-45 LAN port Battery Power & located on the left side of the computer. This allows you to access and transmit data in the local area network.
Battery Low-Power Warning Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Low Battery Warning To Remove the Battery Pack: Low battery condition occurs when battery power is reduced to 6%. Place the notebook bottom-side up on a flat and secured surface. The red battery status LED indicator blinks and the system beeps once every 16 seconds or so.
To Install the Battery Pack: Checking the Battery Level Place the notebook bottom-side up on a flat and secured surface. You can check the remaining battery power in the Windows battery status indicator, which is located at the lower right-hand corner of the Carefully insert the battery pack into the battery compartment of the task bar.
Suspend Mode Note Standby Suspend To achieve optimal battery performance, you may need to do a battery The system automatically enters this mode after a period of inactivity, which is set in the Power Schemes dialog box. In Standby mode, calibration at a 3-month interval.
Chapter - 4 Be sure all the device drivers are installed properly. For example, without the audio driver properly installed, the speakers and Trouble Shooting microphone will not work. If external devices such as USB camera, scanner, printer do not function correctly when connected to the system, it is usually the device’s own problem.
Sound cannot be recorded - The hard disk drive has reached its capacity - Double-click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar Run Disk Cleanup utility in Windows. [Start > All Programs > to see if the microphone has been muted. Accessories >...
Optical Drive Problems Display Problems The optical drive does not work - The display panel is blank when the system is turned on - Try rebooting the system. Make sure the computer is not in the Standby or Hibernate suspend modes.
The O/S issues an insufficient memory error message during The characters on the screen repeat while I type. operation - You may be holding the keys down too long while you’re typing. This is often a software or Windows-related problem. A program is Keep the keyboard clean.
Excessive line noise might cause the connection to be dropped. To Performance Problems check this, put the regular phone handset on the line and placing a phone call. If you do hear abnormal noise, try to make the modem The computer becomes hot - connection with a different line or contact your local telephony In a 35 C environment, the certain areas of the computer’s back case company for service.
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Firewire (IEEE1394) and USB2.0 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. The IEEE1394 port does not work - Go to [Start >...
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