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EUROCOM 8880 Dream Machine User Manual

EUROCOM 8880 Dream Machine User Manual (251 pages)

Brand: EUROCOM | Category: Laptop | Size: 28 MB

Table of Contents

Trademarks
3
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
4
Important Safety Instructions
5
Instructions for Care and Operation
7
Power Safety
9
Battery Precautions
10
Cleaning
11
Servicing
11
Travel Considerations
12
Table of Contents
18
Introduction

32
- Overview
  32
- The Manual
  33
- Advanced Users
  33
- Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users
  33
- Warning Boxes
  34
- Not Included
  35
- System Software
  35
- Quick Start Guide
  36
- System Map
  37
- Getting to Know Your Computer
  37
- Top View with LCD Panel Closed
  38
- Top View with LCD Panel Open
  39
- LCD Panel
  40
- LED Power, Battery & E-Mail Status Indicators
  40
- Microphone
  40
- Hot-Key Buttons
  40
- LED Status Indicators
  41
- Power Button
  41
- Close Cover Switch
  42
- Keyboard
  42
- Touchpad & Buttons
  42
- Front View
  43
- Stereo Speakers
  44
- Left Side View
  45
- S/PDIF out Port
  45
- Microphone-In Jack
  46
- Line-In Jack
  46
- Infrared Transceiver
  46
- Sony Memory Stick Port
  47
- Dual PC Card Slots
  47
- FDD (Floppy Disk Drive)
  47
- Device Bays
  48
- CD Device
  49
- Hard Disk Drive
  50
- IP Sharing Module
  50
- Right Side View
  51
- Vent
  52
- Security Lock
  52
- Rear View
  53
- DC-In Jack
  53
- Four USB Ports
  54
- S-Video-In Port (Optional with TV Tuner Installed)
  54
- S-Video-Out Port
  54
- External Monitor (CRT) Port
  55
- Coaxial TV Antenna Input
  55
- Serial Port
  55
- IEEE 1394 Port
  56
- Printer/Parallel Port
  56
- PS/2 Type Port
  56
- RJ-45 LAN Jack
  57
- RJ-11 Phone Jack
  57
- Bottom View
  58
- Vent
  59
- Battery
  59
- Wireless Network Card
  59
Using the Computer

60
- Overview
  60
- The Power Sources
  61
- AC Adapter
  61
- Battery
  62
- Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter
  63
- Proper Handling of the Battery Pack
  63
- Turning on the Computer
  64
- LED Indicators
  65
- LED Power, Battery & E-Mail Status Indicators
  66
- LED Status Indicators
  67
- Check Mail Program
  68
- The Hard Disk Drive
  71
- The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)
  72
- Inserting/Removing Floppy Disks
  72
- The CD/DVD Device
  73
- Loading Compact Discs
  73
- Handling CD's or DVD's
  74
- DVD Regional Codes
  75
- Changing DVD Regional Codes
  76
- The PC Card Slot
  77
- Inserting and Removing PC Cards
  77
- Hot-Keys
  78
- Hot-Key Buttons
  78
- Programming the Hot-Keys
  79
- Function Keys
  81
- The Numeric Keypad
  82
- Function Keys and Numeric Keypad
  83
- Touchpad and Buttons
  84
- Configuring the Touchpad and Buttons
  85
- Mouse
  86
- Adding a Printer
  87
- USB Printer
  87
- Install Instructions
  87
- Parallel Printer
  88
- Install Instructions
  88
Advanced Controls

90
- Overview
  90
- Advanced Video Controls
  91
- Opening the LCD
  91
- Video Driver Controls
  92
- Making Adjustments for the Display
  93
- Display Devices
  96
- Attaching a Monitor (CRT)
  97
- Display Options
  98
- Enabling Other Displays
  99
- Clone Mode
  100
- Extended Desktop Mode
  101
- Enabling TV Display
  103
- Power Management Features
  104
- Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
  104
- Advanced Power Management (APM 1.2)
  104
- Enabling Power Options
  105
- Conserving Power through Individual Components
  106
- Monitor Standby
  106
- Hard Disk Standby
  106
- Conserving Power Throughout the System
  107
- Hibernate Mode Vs. Shutdown
  107
- Standby Mode Vs. Hibernate Mode
  107
- Standby
  108
- Hibernate
  109
- Configuring the Power Button
  110
- Battery Information
  111
- New Battery
  111
- Battery Life
  111
- Battery FAQ
  112
- Conserving Battery Power
  113
- Display Brightness
  113
- Applications and External Devices
  113
- Removing and Replacing the Battery
  114
- Audio "DJ" CD Player
  115
- Audio "DJ" CD Player Controls (Power On)
  117
- Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR
  121
Drivers & Utilities

122
- Overview
  122
- What to Install
  123
- Authorized Driver Message
  124
- Version Conflict Message
  124
- Windows 2000 Professional
  127
- Chipset (Win2000)
  127
- Audio (Win2000)
  127
- Modem (Win2000)
  128
- LAN (Win2000)
  129
- Video (Win2000)
  129
- Touchpad (Win2000)
  129
- PC Card/Pcmcia (Win2000)
  130
- Memory Stick (Win2000)
  131
- Hot-Key (Win2000)
  132
- Wireless LAN (Win2000)
  132
- IP Sharing Module (Win2000)
  132
- Check Mail (Win2000)
  133
- Windows XP
  134
- Chipset (Winxp)
  134
- Audio (Winxp)
  134
- Modem (Win XP)
  135
- LAN (Win XP)
  136
- Video (Winxp)
  136
- Touchpad (Winxp)
  136
- Memory Stick (Winxp)
  137
- Hot-Key (Winxp)
  138
- Wireless LAN (Winxp)
  138
- IP Sharing Module (Winxp)
  138
- Check Mail (Winxp)
  139
BIOS Utilities

140
- Overview
  140
- The Power-On Self Test (POST)
  142
- POST Screen
  143
- Failing the POST
  144
- Fatal Errors
  144
- Non-Fatal Errors
  144
- The System Configuration Utility
  145
- Entering Setup
  145
- SCU Menu
  146
- Working with the Menu Bar
  147
- Working with the Pull-Down Menu
  148
- Working with Sub-Menus
  149
- Startup Menu
  151
- Fast Boot (Startup Menu)
  152
- Boot Device (Startup Menu)
  152
- Display (Startup Menu)
  152
- Enable PNP os Support (Startup Menu)
  153
- Boot and SCU Passwords (Startup Menu)
  153
- Other Settings (Startup Menu)
  153
- Disks Menu
  154
- Components Menu
  155
- Power Menu
  156
- Exit Menu
  157
Options

158
- Overview
  158
- The MP3 Player
  159
- Inserting the MP3 Player
  160
- Secure Digital Cards/Multimedia Cards
  161
- MP3 Player Controls
  162
- TV Tuner
  164
- Installing the TV Tuner
  165
- IP Sharing Module
  167
- Cable Connections
  168
- Computer Setup
  169
- Windows 2000 Setup
  170
- Windows XP Setup
  171
- Checking the Internet Connection
  172
Upgrading the Computer

174
- Overview
  174
- When Not to Upgrade
  175
- Upgrading the Primary Drive Bay (Bay One) CD Device
  176
- Upgrading the Modular Drive Bay (Bay Two) Device
  179
- Upgrading the Primary Hard Disk
  180
- Removing the Battery
  181
- Removing the Hard Disk Assembly
  182
- Upgrading the Hard Disk in Bay Two
  184
- Upgrading the Hard Disk in Bay Three
  186
- Some Things to Watch out for
  189
- Software
  189
- Setting up a New HDD
  189
- Upgrading the System Memory
  190
- Removing the Keyboard
  191
- Upgrading the Processor
  196
Troubleshooting

198
- Overview
  198
- Basic Hints and Tips
  199
- Backup and General Maintenance
  201
- Viruses
  202
- Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software
  203
- Power
  205
- Display
  212
- Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
  216
- Boot Password
  216
- Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)
  217
- Audio
  218
- CD Device
  220
- PC Card
  223
- Keyboard and Mouse
  224
- Printer
  225
- Operation
  228
Glossary

232
Appendix A. Specifications

244
- Processor
  244
- Core Logic
  244
- Structure
  244
- Security
  244
- Memory
  245
- Bios
  245
- Lcd
  245
- Display
  245
- Storage
  246
- Audio
  247
- PC Card
  247
- Interface
  248
- Communication
  249
- Power Management
  249
- Power
  249
- Indicators
  250
- Environmental Spec
  250
- Physical Dimensions
  250
- Weight
  250
- Optional
  251

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