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Macrovision Corporation M270S viperM User Manual

Macrovision Corporation M270S viperM User Manual (183 pages)

Brand: Macrovision Corporation | Category: Laptop | Size: 10 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

28
- Overview
  28
- The Manual
  29
  - Advanced Users
    29
  - Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users
    29
  - Warning Boxes
    30
- Not Included
  31
  - System Software
    31
- Quick Start Guide
  32
- System Map
  33
- Getting to Know Your Computer
  33
- Mobile or Desktop CPU
  33
- Design Differences
  34
- Top View with LCD Panel Closed
  35
- Top View with LCD Panel Open
  36
  - LCD Panel
    37
  - Microphone
    37
  - Close Cover Switch
    37
  - LED Status Indicators
    37
  - Hot-Key Buttons
    38
  - Power Button
    38
  - Keyboard
    39
  - Stereo Speakers
    39
  - Touchpad & Buttons
    39
  - LED Power Indicators
    39
- Left Side View
  40
  - S/PDIF out Port/Microphone-In Jack
    40
  - Headphone-Out Jack
    41
  - Volume Control Knob
    41
  - PC Card Slot
    42
  - Infrared Transceiver
    42
  - FDD (Floppy Disk Drive)
    42
  - Right Side View
    43
    
    Security Lock Slot
    43
    
    CD Device
    44
  - Rear View
    45
    
    DC-In Jack
    45
    
    PS/2 Type Port
    45
    
    Printer/Parallel Port
    46
    
    RJ-11 Phone Jack
    46
    
    External Monitor (CRT) Port
    46
    
    Dual USB Ports
    47
    
    S-Video Port
    47
    
    IEEE 1394 Port
    47
    
    RJ-45 LAN Jack
    48
  - Bottom View
    49
Using the Computer

50
- Overview
  50
- The Power Sources
  51
  - AC Adapter
    51
  - Battery
    52
  - Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter
    53
    
    Proper Handling of the Battery Pack
    53
- Turning on the Computer
  54
- LED Indicators
  55
  - LED Status Indicators
    56
  - LED Power Indicators
    57
- The Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
  58
- The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)
  59
  - Inserting/Removing Floppy Disks
    59
- The CD Device
  60
  - Loading Discs
    60
  - Handling Cds or Dvds
    61
  - DVD Regional Codes
    62
    
    Changing the DVD Regional Codes
    63
- The PC Card Slot
  64
  - Inserting and Removing PC Cards
    64
- Hot-Keys
  65
  - Programming the Hot-Keys
    66
- Function Keys
  68
  - Function Keys
    69
- The Numeric Keypad
  70
- Touchpad and Buttons
  71
  - Configuring the Touchpad and Buttons
    72
  - Mouse
    73
- Adding a Printer
  74
  - USB Printer
    74
    
    Install Instructions
    74
  - Parallel Printer
    75
    
    Install Instructions
    75
Advanced Controls

76
- Overview
  76
- Advanced Video Controls
  77
  - Opening the LCD
    77
- Video Driver Controls
  78
  - Making Adjustments for the Display
    79
    
    Display Properties
    80
  - Sis Utility Tray/Manager
    81
- Video Memory
  83
- Display Devices
  84
- Display Options
  85
  - Switching/Enabling Displays (Keyboard Toggle)
    86
  - Switching/Enabling Displays (Driver Controls)
    87
- Attaching a Monitor (CRT)
  89
  - Mirror
    90
  - Multimonitor
    90
- TV Display
  91
- Power Management Features
  92
  - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
    92
- Enabling Power Options
  93
  - Conserving Power through Individual Components
    94
    
    Monitor Standby
    94
    
    Hard Disk Standby
    94
  - Conserving Power Throughout the System
    95
    
    Hibernate Mode Vs. Shutdown
    95
    
    Standby Mode Vs. Hibernate Mode
    95
    
    Standby
    96
    
    Hibernate
    97
  - Configuring the Power Button
    98
- Battery Information
  99
  - New Battery
    99
  - Battery Life
    99
  - Battery FAQ
    100
  - Conserving Battery Power
    101
    
    Display Brightness
    101
    
    Applications and External Devices
    101
  - Removing and Replacing the Battery
    102
Drivers & Utilities

104
- Overview
  104
- What to Install
  105
  - Authorized Driver Message
    106
    
    Version Conflict Message
    106
- Windows 2000 Professional
  107
  - Audio (Win2000)
    107
  - Modem (Win2000)
    108
  - LAN (Win2000)
    109
  - Video (Win2000)
    109
  - Touchpad (Win2000)
    110
  - Hot-Key (Win2000)
    110
- Windows XP
  111
  - Audio (Winxp)
    111
  - Modem (Winxp)
    112
  - LAN (Winxp)
    113
  - Video (Winxp)
    114
  - Touchpad (Winxp)
    114
  - Hot-Key (Winxp)
    115
BIOS Utilities

116
- Overview
  116
- Important BIOS Settings
  117
- The Power-On Self Test (POST)
  118
- POST Screen
  119
  - Failing the POST
    120
    
    Fatal Errors
    120
    
    Non-Fatal Errors
    120
- The Setup Program
  121
  - Entering Setup
    121
  - Setup Screens
    122
  - Choosing the Boot Device before os Startup
    123
- Main Menu
  124
- Advanced Menu
  126
- Security Menu
  131
- Boot Menu
  133
- Exit Menu
  135
Upgrading the Computer

136
- Overview
  136
  - When Not to Upgrade
    137
- Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive
  138
  - Removing the Hard Disk
    139
    
    Setting up a New HDD
    141
- Upgrading the System Memory
  142
  - Removing the Memory Module
    143
Troubleshooting

148
- Overview
  148
- Basic Hints and Tips
  149
- Backup and General Maintenance
  151
- Viruses
  152
- Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software
  153
- Power
  155
- Display
  160
- Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
  164
- Boot Password
  164
- Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)
  165
- Audio
  166
- CD Device
  167
- Keyboard and Mouse
  170
- Printer
  171
- Operation
  174
Appendix A. Specifications

176
- Mobile or Desktop CPU
  176
- Processor
  176
- Core Logic
  177
- Structure
  177
- Security
  177
- Memory
  177
- Bios
  178
- Display
  178
- Lcd
  179
- Storage
  179
- Audio
  179
- Interface
  180
- Communication
  181
- Power Management
  181
- Power
  182
- Indicators
  182
- Environmental Spec
  182
- Physical Dimensions
  183
- Weight
  183
- Optional
  183

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