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ProStar D87P User Manual

ProStar D87P User Manual (176 pages)

Brand: ProStar | Category: Laptop | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents

Trademarks
3
FCC Statement
4
Important Safety Instructions
5
Instructions for Care and Operation
6
Power Safety
8
Battery Precautions
9
Cleaning
10
Servicing
10
Travel Considerations
11
Table of Contents
15
Introduction

21
- The Manual
  21
  - Advanced Users
    21
  - Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users
    21
  - Warning Boxes
    22
  - Not Included
    22
  - System Software
    22
- Quick Start Guide
  23
- System Map
  24
  - Getting to Know Your Computer
    24
- Top View
  25
  - Top View with LCD Panel Open
    26
  - PC Camera
    27
  - LCD Panel
    27
  - Microphone
    27
  - LED Power, Battery & E-Mail Status Indicators
    27
  - Close Cover Switch
    27
  - LED Status Indicators
    28
  - Hot-Key Buttons
    28
  - Power Button
    28
  - Keyboard
    29
  - Stereo Speakers
    29
  - Touchpad & Buttons
    29
- Front View
  30
  - Mini-IEEE 1394 Port
    30
  - S/PDIF out Port
    30
  - Microphone-In Jack
    31
  - Headphone-Out Jack
    31
  - Infrared Transceiver
    31
- Left Side View
  32
  - CD/DVD Device Bay (Bay Two)
    32
  - PC Card Slot
    32
  - USB 2.0/1.1 Port
    33
  - Bay One Options
    34
- Right Side View
  35
  - Bay Three Options
    35
  - Security Lock Slot
    36
- Rear View
  37
  - Vent/Fan Intake
    37
  - DC-In Jack
    37
  - Printer/Parallel Port
    38
  - DVI-Out Port
    38
  - Serial/Com Port
    38
  - Two USB 2.0/1.1 Ports
    39
  - S-Video-Out Port
    40
  - PS/2 Type Port
    40
  - RJ-11 Phone Jack
    40
  - RJ-45 LAN Jack
    40
- Bottom View
  41
  - Vent/Fan Intake
    41
  - Battery
    42
  - Hard Disk Drive
    42
  - RAID (Optional)
    42
  - Wireless LAN (Network) & Bluetooth Modules
    43
Using the Computer

45
- Overview
  45
- The Power Sources
  46
  - AC Adapter
    46
  - Battery
    47
  - Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter
    47
  - Proper Handling of the Battery Pack
    47
- Turning on the Computer
  48
- LED Indicators
  49
  - LED Power, Battery & E-Mail Status Indicators
    50
  - LED Status Indicators
    51
- Auto Mail Checker
  52
  - Special Group
    54
- The Hard Disk Drive
  55
- The CD/DVD Device
  56
  - Loading Compact Discs
    56
  - Handling Cds or Dvds
    57
  - DVD Regional Codes
    58
    
    Changing DVD Regional Codes
    59
- The PC Card Slot
  60
  - Inserting and Removing PC Cards
    60
- Hot-Key Buttons
  61
  - Programming the Hot-Keys
    61
- The Function Keys and Numeric Keypad
  63
  - Function Keys
    63
  - Numeric Keypad
    64
- Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse
  65
  - Configuring the Touchpad and Buttons
    65
- Adding a Printer
  67
  - USB Printer
    67
    
    Install Instructions
    67
  - Parallel Printer
    67
Advanced Controls

69
- Overview
  69
- Advanced Video Controls
  70
  - Opening the LCD
    70
- Video Driver Controls
  71
  - Making Adjustments for the Display
    72
- Display Devices
  76
- Display Options
  77
  - Attaching a Monitor
    78
- Enabling Other Displays
  79
  - Clone Mode
    80
  - Extended Desktop Mode
    81
- Enabling TV Display
  84
- High Definition TV Display
  85
- Power Management Features
  86
  - Advanced Configuration & Power Interface
    86
- Enabling Power Options
  87
- Power Schemes
  88
  - Conserving Power Throughout the System
    89
  - Hibernate Mode Vs. Shutdown
    89
  - Standby Mode Vs. Hibernate Mode
    89
  - Standby
    90
  - Hibernate
    90
  - Configuring the Power Button
    91
- Battery Information
  92
  - New Battery
    92
    
    Battery Life
    92
  - Battery FAQ
    93
- Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR
  94
Drivers & Utilities

95
- Overview
  95
  - What to Install
    95
  - Windows XP & 2000 Service Packs
    96
  - Authorized Driver Message
    97
  - Version Conflict Message
    97
  - RAID Driver Installation
    97
- Driver Installation
  98
  - Silent Install
    98
  - Driver Install
    99
  - Manual Install
    99
- Windows 2000 Professional
  101
  - New Hardware Found
    101
    
    Chipset (Win2000)
    101
    
    Chipset
    101
    
    Audio (Win2000)
    102
    
    Modem (Win2000)
    102
    
    LAN (Win2000)
    103
    
    Video (Win2000)
    103
    
    Hot-Key (Win2000)
    103
    
    Hot-Key
    103
    
    Touchpad (Win2000)
    104
    
    Automail (Win2000)
    104
- Windows XP
  105
  - New Hardware Found
    105
  - Chipset (Winxp)
    106
  - Audio (Winxp)
    107
  - Modem (Winxp)
    107
  - LAN (Winxp)
    108
  - Video (Winxp)
    108
  - Hot-Key (Winxp)
    108
  - Touchpad (Winxp)
    109
  - Automail (Winxp)
    109
BIOS Utilities

111
- Overview
  111
- The Power-On Self Test (POST)
  112
  - Failing the POST
    113
  - Fatal Errors
    113
  - Non-Fatal Errors
    113
- The Setup Program
  114
  - Entering Setup
    114
  - Setup Screens
    114
- Main Menu
  115
- Advanced Menu
  117
- Security Menu
  121
- Boot Menu
  122
- Exit Menu
  124
Upgrading the Computer

125
- Overview
  125
  - When Not to Upgrade
    126
- Battery Removal
  127
- Upgrading the CD/DVD Device (Bay Two)
  128
- Upgrading the Hard Disk(S)
  129
  - Hard Disks in a RAID Configuration
    129
  - Some Things to Watch out for
    132
- Upgrading the System Memory
  133
- Upgrading the Processor
  135
Options

137
- Overview
  137
- The 7-In-1 Card Reader
  138
- TV Tuner
  139
- The Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Modules
  140
- The Wireless LAN Module
  141
  - Wireless LAN Driver Installation (Win2000)
    141
  - Wireless LAN Driver Installation (Winxp)
    142
- The Bluetooth Module
  144
  - Bluetooth Driver Installation (Win2000)
    144
  - Bluetooth Driver Installation (Winxp)
    145
- PC Camera
  147
  - PC Camera Driver Installation (Win2000/Xp)
    148
  - Audio Setup
    149
  - Amcap
    151
- RAID Configuration
  153
  - Jumper Setting for RAID/ATA Configuration
    154
  - RAID Setup
    155
Troubleshooting

159
- Overview
  159
- Basic Hints and Tips
  160
- Backup and General Maintenance
  161
- Viruses
  162
- Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software
  163
- Power
  165
- Display
  167
- Boot Password
  168
- Audio
  169
- CD Device
  170
- Keyboard and Mouse
  171
- Operation
  172
Appendix A. Specifications

173

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