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1. 53 Chapter 6 Using the BIOS Setup Utility The Main Menu The Setup Utility menu bar has nine main screens Standard CMOS Setup Advanced CMOS Setup Power Management Setup Auto Detect Hard Disks Change User Password Change Supervisor Password Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings Save Settings and Exit and Exit Without Saving are used to exit the Setup Utility AMIBIOS HIFLEX SETUP UTILITY VERSION 1 38 C 2001 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved Standard CMOS Setup Advanced CMOS Setup Power Management Setup Auto Detect Hard Disks Change User Password Change Supervisor Password Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings Save Settings and Exit Exit Without Saving Standard CMOS setup for changing time date hard disk type etc ESC Exit 7 J Sel F2 F3 Color F10 Save amp Exit Figure 6 1 54 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Setup Standard CMOS Setup The Standard CMOS Setup page of the Setup Utility has a list of fields that describe the basic configuration of your computer CMOS is simply a type of random access memory or RAM used to store the basic configuration of the computer AMIBIOS SETUP STANDARD CMOS SETUP C 2001 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved Date mm dd yyyy Wed Jan 12 2001 Base Memory 640 KB Time hh mm ss 16 55 24 Extd Memory 55 MB ey DI JDO SAE Type Size Cyln Head WPcom Sec Mode Mode2. then press ENTER After completing disk partitioning press ESC to exit fdisk Press lt Alt gt lt Ctrl gt and lt Del gt to reboot your computer Follow steps under Recovering Windows 41 Chapter 4 System Software Windows XP 2000 Pro Reinstallation Enter BIOS setup Set first boot device to CD ROM See Chapter 6 BIOS Settings Put the Recovery CD for Windows XP 2000 Pro Disch into the CD ROM drive and reboot the computer When the Microsoft Windows XP 2000 Pro Menu appears choose option 1 Recovery CD for Windows XP 2000 Pro When prompted insert the Disc 2 It will take approximately five minutes to complete the installation Remove the CD ROM from the drive when the installation is complete Press lt Alt gt lt Ctrl gt and lt Del gt to reboot the computer Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and select Boot priority Reset the boot priority to either A or C While starting Windows reenter the Windows information as prompted 42 Chapter 5 Power Management Chapter 5 Power Management Power Management Battery Calibration The first time you use a battery you should calibrate it The calibration process empties and charges the battery one time This allows the Windows battery gauge to accurately monitor battery status To calibrate a battery follow these steps 1 Plug in the AC adapter 2 Restart the computer and when the startup screen appears press
3. 5 Under Driver mode you can select the appropriate options to change the display to an external monitor 6 Adjustments to screen resolution and color depth can also be made in this dialog box Dual Displays With Windows system you may use an external monitor simultaneously with your notebook s LCD You may also use the external monitor only and disable the LCD or only use the LCD To do this you may first need to enable the multiple display settings in Windows 98 1 Open the Control Display Properties Panel Themes Desktop Screen Save Appewance Setting 2 Double click Display The Display Drag the mordo cone to match be otyecal anangement of your mordor Properties window opens 1 2 3 Click the Settings Diep tab 1 Magie Monitora on VIA S 3G Uri heome Guaghace 4 Click the Advanced E Y ee sona button 1004 by 768 panel ioe ee ee 5 Click the Display Modes tab The screen shown at the right appears kg Troutkeshoot Advanced 30 Getting Started The Graphics System Under Display Modes there is a drop down list with tow options Single and Mirror These options are described below Single In Display Combination there are two options available VGA1 or LCD2 You can choose which device to apply as the Primary display VGA1 is the default value for Primary if an external CRT is available If an external CRT is not connected to the notebook only LCD2 is availa
4. Pomer tatut Uumert power rasce AL powe y Ta baten poe mar 753 Lia gn f d 14 Degro Dick an era battery com jo mere riomaion Or Cancel If you do not see the battery icon enable it in Start Settings Control Panel Power Options Choose the Advanced tab and click Always show icon on the taskbar Low Battery Alarms How your computer responds to a low battery condition is set under Start Settings Control Panel Power Options Alarms Two different power alarms can be enabled or disabled the Low Battery Alarm and the Critical Battery Alarm Use the slidebar to set the power level at which the alarms are activated Click on the Alarm Action button to choose whether the alarm sounds displays a message or both a Warning When battery power is low indicator will flash red and the alarm will beep or display a warning on your screen the battery Take immediate action such as saving files or connecting to the AC adapter or data may be lost When the computer alerts you that the battery is low immediately do one of the following e Connect the AC power adapter e Save your work and suspend to disk lt Fn gt lt F4 gt 45 Chapter 5 Power Management e Save your work then select Shut Down from the Start menu e Turn off or suspend the computer and replace the discharged battery with a charged battery See Changing the Battery below Do not restart the computer until you have conn
5. The dialog box indicates the monitor resolution 2 Use the slide bar to adjust the resolution Normally you should use the resolution the LCD or monitor was designed for Note Using a lower resolution than the screen was designed for will reduce the area of the display Using the computer in DOS mode may produce the same effect because it uses a 640 by 480 resolution by default You can stretch these low resolution displays to full screen size by selecting either the Expanded Display or Display Expansion Mode features in the BIOS utility However the stretching may Cause distortion especially to fonts High Resolution with an external monitor Higher resolution modes may be used as long as the monitor supports them Connecting to an External Monitor The notebook has a VGA monitor port to connect your computer to an external monitor Using the VGA monitor port 1 Locate the 15 pin VGA monitor port on the left side of your notebook and connect the video signal cable from the external monitor or the VGA adapter to the monitor port 2 Connect the power cable from the external monitor to a power outlet and turn on the monitor 29 Chapter 2 Getting Started 3 On your notebook click the right touchpad button on the Windows desktop to open the desktop menu Click Properties to open the Display Properties window 4 Inthe Display Properties window click Advanced in the Settings tab Click the Display Modes tab
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7. 9 USB connector Disk Drives Your computer comes with several components for reading and writing recording information Floppy Disk Drive The floppy disk drive provides a convenient way of storing and transferring small files The disk drive uses standard 3 5 inch 1 44 MB disks To use the disk drive insert a disk label side up into the drive slot and slide it all the way in To eject the disk from the drive press the eject button When the computer is reading from or writing to a disk the disk indicator light will flash Do not try to eject the disk when this light is active or you may lose data Hard Disk Drive The hard disk provides high capacity storage and fast access Windows and most programs are stored here Your notebook identifies the hard disk drive as drive C 23 Chapter 2 Getting Started The CD ROM CD RW or DVD Drive Your computer comes with a pre installed CD ROM CD RW or DVD drive The CD ROM drive is a read only drive lt cannot be used to write data to a recordable CD The CD ROM drive can read data from CDs including audio or video CDs The CD RW can perform these same functions as well as record information to writeable CD s The DVD drive can read both DVDs and CDs Your notebook identifies the drive with the letter following the hard drive letter If your hard drive is D then the CD ROM drive will be E Inserting a Disk 1 Removing a Disk 1 Press the button on the front of t
8. DVD drive e An AC adapter with power cord e User s Manual e System software CD ROMs OPTIONS The following items are normally optional but some vendors may include them in the standard package Some items may not be available in some countries or some vendors may choose not to carry all the items e 128 MB SODIMM memory cards e Carrying bag e An FDD disk Caution When purchasing any of the accessories listed above purchase only those accessories that are approved for use with your computer The above accessories are proprietary items Your system vendor can obtain these approved accessories If you use items that are not approved for use with this computer you may Cause your computer to malfunction or to emit or receiv lectro magnetic radiation in excess of local regulations For non proprietary accessories such as PC cards or printers ensure that the accessory functions properly in your computer before making the purchase Your system vendor may be able to recommend reliabl brands and models Chapter 1 Introduction Features High Capacity Hard Disk Drive The computer has a high capacity hard disk drive to store your favorite programs and large multimedia files Built in Modem LAN Capability WLAN Module A built in 56k modem and 10 100 Mbps Ethernet port allows you to access the Internet or a local area network LAN Large LCD Your computer has an easy to view XGA LCD panel Built in Stereo Sp
9. Del key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility 3 Inthe BIOS Setup Utility select Power Management Setup choose Battery Auto Calibration then press lt Fn gt lt PgDn gt Please make sure that AC adapter amp Battery are present Would you to do battery auto learning Yes No System Reboot 4 Press lt Y gt at the above Battery Auto Calibration dialog to begin the battery calibration Please press Space Bar to select option and Enter to continue Battery Calibration will take from 8 to 10 hours depending on how much power the battery may already contain Note For optimum performance we recommend calibrating the battery again every three months Each time you charge and discharge a battery it loses a tiny part of its storage capacity so that over time it will store less than its potential charge Similarly if you do not use the battery for a few days it will slowly self discharge and when it is recharged it will hold less than 100 of the potential charge 44 Power Management Monitoring Battery Power Monitoring Battery Power There are two ways to monitor how much power the battery has left 1 Click start Settings Control Panel Power Options then click Power Meter Moving the cursor to the battery icon on the taskbar is the simplest way to check on battery power status Romer Options Properties 21x Pome Schemes Mama Pome Meter Advanced tere N Show deta for esch aen
10. Mode Mode Pri Master Auto On Sec Master Auto On Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Month Jan Dec Day Go 31 era 1980 2099 Figure 6 2 55 ESC Exit fT J sel PgUp PgDn Modify F1 Help F2 F3 Color Chapter 6 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Standard Feature Description System Time Use these fields to set the time and date The time is displayed in amp Date 24 hour format The date can be set from January 1 1980 to December 31 2099 The values set in these two fields take effect immediately Type Shows type of system installed including the following options Pri Master Auto CD Rom DVD No Installed User Sec Master Auto CD Rom DVD Not Installed User Pri Master The Default setting is Auto Auto lets the CD ROM DVD system automatically read setup information from the device When set to Not Installed Auto the BIOS will automatically detect Sec Master The Default setting is Auto Auto lets the CD ROM DVD system automatically read setup information from the device Not Installed User Hard disk capacity Cylinders Displays the number of cylinders on the hard disk drive LBA Mode Only some hard disk drives support Logical Block Addressing Default depends on the Hard Disk Drive type Blk Mode Only some hard drives support block multi sector transfer of data PIO Mode The default value Auto lets the system automatically read setup information i
11. cabinet are for ventilation purposes Do not block or cover these openings or the system could overheat Do not use or store the computer near a source of heat or dust On the base or rear panel of this notebook there is a label with information on the power requirements of this system These requirements must be followed If you are unsure of your local power supply consult your dealer or local Power Company Do not step on or place anything on the power cord If you use the computer with an extension cord ensure that the total ampere ratings of all the devices sharing the extension do not exceed the rating of the extension cord or the rating of the wall outlet Never push foreign objects into the computer through any of the slots or openings Dangerous voltages are present which could cause electric shock or fire or damage sensitive components For best results use a power strip with a built in surge protector Do not use inferior extension cords as this may result in damage to your computer Introduction Checklists e Setthe computer on a flat stable surface To prevent damage to the computer s hard disk drive avoid using the computer where it will be exposed to strong vibration Checklists After opening the package carefully inspect the contents If any of the items is missing or appear damaged contact your dealer The shipping carton should contain the following STANDARD e An internal battery e ACD ROM
12. change or remove the Supervisor password nor enable diskette access if it has been disabled Change Supervisor Password A supervisor password must be set before a lower level user password can be set After selecting Change Supervisor Password press Enter You will be prompted for the new password and then again to verify it Type in 6 or fewer keystrokes If you make an error press Esc to start over Enter new supervisor password Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings The Auto Configuration pages reset the computer to default values The Auto Detect Hard Disks likewise helps users to configure their systems quickly When you see the following prompt choose Y to reset the computer to default values Load high performance settings y n N Exiting and Saving Save Settings Select this option to save changes to the field and Exit values and restart the computer using the new values Pressing F10 from any of the menu screens also allows you to save settings and exit Exit Without Select this option to discard any changes you have made to the field values and restart the computer using the old values Saving 62 Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Q My screen seems to time out too quickly have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse in order to bring it back How can l adjust the screen time out This is part o
13. clock Hibernate Suspend to Disk is similar to turning off the computer except that the current state of the computer is copied to the hard disk as a special file When the computer returns from suspend mode the desktop appears with the same files and programs open as when the computer was suspended Suspend to Disk is very useful when you don t want to take the time to shut down all open programs one by one to shut off the computer only to have to open the same programs and files the next time you use the computer This mode is also called hibernation mode Suspend to disk Partition Suspend to disk File In order to Suspend to Disk you must have a special suspend to disk partition file on your hard disk drive This partition is pre installed on your computer The pre installed partition is large enough to store all system memory Power Off System is shutdown Initiating Suspend Mode There are four ways to initiate suspend mode The settings can be adjusted in the Power Management dialog box e The computer will automatically enter suspend mode when not used for a set period of time e Selecting the Stand by button in the Shut Down Windows dialog box e Closing the screen cover assuming no external monitor has been connected e Pressing the power button if enabled in power settings e Pressing the suspend function key lt Fn gt lt F4 gt Using the BIOS Utility for Power Management With Windows running in A
14. this jack to record audio 36 Chapter 4 System Software Chapter 4 System Software System Software Software List Operating System Your hard drive already contains all the software you need to operate the computer Audio and Video Drivers These utility programs and drivers are included for the PC Card drive the sound system and the graphics sub system DVD Player Application The DVD player application will let you watch DVD movies on your notebook for DVD ROM module only 38 System Software System Recovery System Recovery Before you start Your system includes two Recovery CD ROMs Follow the steps in the appropriate section below to reinstall the operating system the system software or add a new hard disk e The factory has pre partitioned your system s hard disk so you may directly install the system software however if you change a new hard disk you must first partition it e If you reinstall your operating system all of the data originally on the hard disk will be overwritten Before reinstalling the operating system carefully backup any important data e Your system is shipped with two different Recovery CD ROMs Before reinstalling note the CD ROM labels Recovery CD for Windows we STRONGLY recommend connecting the AC adapter do NOT use battery alone to avoid warning message A Caution When you re install operating system by 39 Chapter 4 System Software
15. when you add new options DATE OF PURCHASE PLACE OF PURCHASE DEALER S NAME DEALER S ADDRESS TELEPHONE E MAIL ADDRESS WWW CONTACT PERSON MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER BIOS VERSION The serial number is on the label with a bar code on the bottom side of the computer The BIOS revision number will appear briefly on the screen after turning on the computer before the graphic BIOS screen appears Press the Pause key to keep the number on the screen so you can record it Chapter 1 Introduction Safety and Maintenance You can use your computer under a wide range of environmental conditions However to ensure long use and continued high performance consider the following factors when setting up your computer Follow all warnings and instructions noted in this documentation and in the Windows Help program The first time you use your computer we recommend that you carefully read the Making Connections section of this manual and initialize the battery to ensure optimum battery performance Unplug the computer from the power outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use aerosols solvents or strong detergents Do not use the computer near open water or other liquids Never spill liquid onto the computer Do not place the computer in an unstable location where it might slip or be knocked over Serious damage could result from a fall Slots and openings in the system
16. CPI mode power can be controlled through the Power Management dialog box only With operating systems that use ACPI power management BIOS power settings have no effect 47 Chapter 5 Power Management Power Button Settings The function of the power button can be set to Shutdown or Standby in the Power Management Properties dialog box in the Windows Control Panel However holding the power button down for more than four seconds will force a power off while operating under any situation resulting in the loss of any unsaved information Power Saving Tips Avoid operating the fax modem or audio and video applications when using battery power Operating a fax modem video or audio equipment increases the computer s power requirements Decreasing monitor brightness can also save power Decrease brightness by pushing lt Fn gt lt F6 gt Increase it by pushing lt Fn gt lt F7 gt When to Replace the Battery Over time the battery s capacity gradually decreases We recommend that you replace your battery when you notice that it begins to store significantly less charge Changing the Battery Change the main battery pack as follows 1 2 Turn off the computer Close the screen cover and turn the computer over Slide the side battery latch 1 away from the battery Continue to hold it until the battery is removed Push in the latch on the battery 2 while lifting the battery out of the compartment
17. Password Check Setup The default value is Setup which specifies that a password is only required to enter the setup utility Always If Always is selected the password is required when the system is booted up or resuming from a suspend to disk Share Memory Size 8MB This field displays the amount of memory detected by the system during 16MB bootup It allows you to select shared memory size for VGA usage They are 32MB o display only fields 58 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Power Management Power Management This section of the BIOS manages power settings in operating systems other than Windows 98 or above or operating systems using ACPI power management In Windows 98 or above power management is controlled through the Power Management window in My Computer and BIOS power management settings have NO effect In other operating systems that use ACPI power management BIOS settings likewise have no effect AMIBIOS SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP C 2001 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved Cover Close Panel Off Available Options Panel Off Auto DIM Enabled Stand by Battery Auto Calibration Disabled FAN Auto Learning Disabled ESC Exit 1 y Sel PgUp PgDn Modify F1 Help F2 F3 Color Figure 6 4 59 Chapter 6 Using the BIOS Setup Utility The LCD will turn off when the cover is Panel off closed Cover Close The LCD will turn off and the computer Suspend will enter
18. Recovering Windows and Original Software If your Windows operating system is lost or damaged use the Recovery CD Windows Enter BIOS setup Set first boot device to CD ROM See Chapter 6 BIOS Settings Put the Windows Recovery CD into the CD ROM drive and reboot the computer Hard disk partitioned NO Follow the instructions in the sections below Partitioning the hard drive Recovering Windows Creating a Suspend to Disk Partition Windows 98SE only Recovering original software YES Follow steps under Recovering Windows 40 System Software System Recovery Partitioning the Hard Drive Hard drive is not partitioned When the Microsoft Windows startup menu appears select 2 Go to MS DOS PROMPT Press Enter to repartition your hard disk At the A prompt type fdisk and press Enter Note If your computer is set to boot from the CD ROM drive A refers to your CD ROM If you see the message Do you wish to enable large disk support Y N Select Y On the first screen select Create DOS partition or logical DOS drive On the next screen select Create Primary DOS partition This will create the largest possible partition as the C drive Then press ESC back to the first screen and select 2 Set active partition After finishing you will see the question Enter the number of the partition you want to make active Please continue with keyin 1
19. Remove the battery Make sure the replacement battery is properly orientated Slide back the side battery latch 1 then insert the battery into the battery compartment Check that the latch locks back into position 48 5 BU m _ _ m 1 Wl WII Power Management Heat Considerations Heat Considerations The computer s processor has been specially designed to consume little power and generates very little heat However working in a hot environment or working for long periods may raise the temperature Your computer takes the following steps to lower temperature 1 The cooling fan will automatically turn on You may feel air coming from a vent at the left side when this happens 2 If the temperature continues to rise processor activity will be reduced You may notice a slight loss of performance when this happens 49 Chapter 5 Power Management 50 Chapter 6 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 6 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Using the BIOS Setup Utility Your notebook has a BIOS setup utility which allows you to configure important system settings including settings for various optional functions of the computer This chapter explains how to use the BIOS setup utility BIOS Setup Menu The BIOS setup Utility allows you to configure your computer s basic settings When you turn your computer on the system reads this information to initialize the hardware so that it can ope
20. User s Manual Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED 1 Getting Started AAA 2 JE LV EE 3 Safety and Maintenance unnsuusnnannnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannn 4 Checklists iii een 5 A E re E E E 6 Where to Look For Information uunsssrreennnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nenn 6 Quick Start ra EIER nass 7 Loading Windows nuuuasnnnnnnnsnnnnnnnannunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnannnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnn 8 Adjusting the Volume unsesnnssennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nennen 9 Adjusting the Brightness urresnnssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nennen nennen 9 Turning off Your Computer unnusnsnnnsannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 10 Making a Startup Disk nuunssssnannnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnn 10 Tips for New Owners uunsuunnannsnnnnnnnannnnnannnnnnnnnnannnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnn 11 CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 13 Hardware and Software unsunssnonnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnn 14 Front TEE 15 Lett VW in 16 Right View AAA 17 O AAA 18 LCD Status IndicatorsS urs000nnnnannnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnn ann 19 Power IndicatorsS uu444000nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn anne nenn nennen anne nun 20 AO A ZENS EE de e 20 Numeric Keypad uussnnssnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nennen nennen 21 elle dv EE 21 Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive nnuunsanssaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnann
21. ation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cables and shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to insure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system s manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 68 Appendix B Statements About The Modem This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be p
22. ble In Single mode the video display hot key combination is available you can cycle the video output by pressing the Fn F5 keys Mirror In Display Combination there is no Primary display option available Only LCD2 is available as Secondary display even when an external CRT is connected In Mirror mode the video display hot key combination is available you can cycle the video output by pressing the Fn F5 keys If the external CRT is connected the display on the LCD and the CRT is the same Tip To ensure trouble free video output the first time you use an external monitor change the output in the Display Properties dialog box After successfully switching modes you may use the video function keys Note Light or dark dots may appear on the LCD due to technical limitations of LCD manufacturing This will not effect normal operation of the LCD 31 Chapter 2 Getting Started Communication Components This system provides powerful communication functions including built in Fax Modem WLAN module and PCMCIA card slot Fax Modem WLAN A phone jack on the left side of the computer allows you to connect to the Internet to send and receive data When used with fax software it can be used as a fax When using this function first plug the phone cord into the jack And the Wireless LAN function allows you to connect to the Internet if you stay in the place with an Access Point Anti electromagnetic wa
23. cy Interference e EN 55024 EN61000 4 2 EN61000 4 3 EN61000 4 4 EN61000 4 5 EN61000 4 6 EN61000 4 8 EN61000 4 11 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 Generic Immunity Standard e EN 60950 IEC950 Product Safety UL CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 70 Appendix B Statements Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference causing Equipment Regulations About the Modem The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and sa
24. e Start Wizard updates your system settings the Welcome to Windows screen will appear You may disable this feature by clearing the check box labeled show this screen each time Windows starts Some software comes preloaded with Windows New users can familiarize themselves with this software by selecting Programs from the start menu then clicking on programs to run them Introduction Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume with the volume control knob located below the touchpad Alternatively you can adjust the volume with the Windows volume control applet located on the taskbar Adjusting the Brightness Use the following hot key combinations to adjust the LCD panel brightness e Fn F6 decreases the brightness e Fn F7 increases the brightness Chapter 1 Introduction Turning off Your Computer Turning off the computer properly is important to maintaining your computer 1 On the Start menu click 2 Click the radio button next to Shut Shut Down Down in the Shut Down Windows screen and then click OK Si J Run Turn off computer uw 3 3 E Log Off t Q Turn Off Computer start 2280 Cancel If you are going to be away from the computer for a short period there are ways of conserving power without shutting down the system See Chapter 5 Power Saving Modes for details Warning Shutting off the computer improperly may result in data loss Ma
25. eakers The stereo speakers enable you to run a variety of multimedia applications Convenient Audio Control The conveniently located audio control knob enable you to easily adjust the volume to the stereo speakers Function Keys Function keys give you easy control of power management and your monitor Scrolling Area Comfortably scroll through documents with the ergonomically designed scrolling area within the touch pad Where to Look For Information About Your Computer This User s Manual describes the key elements of your computer New users can find a simple step by step orientation in the Quick Start section of this chapter About Windows The Windows Manual provides an overview of the Windows operating System Windows Online Help found on the Start menu offers extensive Windows assistance Welcome to Windows offers an online orientation for new Windows users Find it in Start Programs Accessories System Tools 6 Introduction Quick Start Quick Start Turning on the Computer for the First Time 1 Connectthe AC adapter power cord to the AC adapter 2 Connectthe AC adapter to the DC power port on the right side of your computer 3 Connect the AC adapter power cord to an AC outlet 4 Slide the cover latch in the direction of the arrows to open We 4 the LCD Note The battery is not fully charged Allow your 2 SE SE battery to fully charge before using it e before disconnec
26. ected to an AC adapter or replaced the discharged battery with a charged battery Battery Charging When you use the AC adapter to connect your Notebook to a power outlet the internal battery will automatically begin to recharge While the battery is charging the Battery Charge icon on the Indicator panel will be active When the battery is fully charged the Battery Charge icon will turn off If your computer is turned off a fully discharged battery will take about 2 5 hours to recharge If your computer is turned on and is not in suspend mode it twill take about 3 hours to recharge the battery Refer to the following table Charging Discharging System On 3 hours 3 5 hours System Off 2 5 hours suspend to RAMI Note A fully charged Li Ion battery can run the Notebook for approximately 3 5 hours Power Saving Modes Adjust the default power management settings in the Power Options Advanced dialog box in the Control panel The Power Options Properties dialog box allows you to set different actions to take when the computer is left idle for a certain amount of time Suspend Mode There are several possible settings for suspend mode which can be selected in the Power Management dialog box You may have the notebook standby hibernate or you can power off the computer altogether 46 Power Management Power Saving Modes Standby All devices are powered up and in suspend mode except for the CPU
27. equently Asked Questions There is feedback noise coming from my speakers What can do Double click on the Speaker icon on the task bar Then under Microphone Balance check the Mute box Because of a software problem was unable to shut down power normally pressed the power button to force a power off but it didn t work How can force a power off Make sure you press the power button for at least 4 seconds Normally this will force a power off If this does not work you can shut down the computer by inserting a needle into the reset button pinhole The reset button locate on the computer bottom side Why can t I charge the battery of my portable computer after it was out of use for some time After portable computers have not been used for a long time more than one month the batteries will go into the low voltage protection mode due to data back ups and natural electrical discharge At that point restoring normal voltage will require slow charging over a period of several hours Calibration can be performed after the battery has returned to a normal condition My computer alerts CMOS Battery Low what can do If you keep your computer in no power situation unplug the computer from the power outlet and remove battery at the same over 45 days your data in CMOS will be lost Please reconfigure your CMOS by following steps 1 Press F1 to enter the BIOS setup utility 2 Select Auto Configuration wi
28. f Windows Power Management Access Power Management by clicking on Start Settings Control Panel Power Management Adjust the display time out by selecting a time next to the Turn off monitor option You may also select different time out values for adapter and battery power states l ve heard that cleaning up and rearranging files on the hard drive will improve the startup speed of my programs How do do this Hard disk maintenance can improve the startup speed of programs This maintenance includes deleting unnecessary files and defragmenting which rearranges data into more efficient groupings Windows includes utilities for performing these maintenance tasks In Windows 98 for example go to Start Programs Accessories System Tools Run Disk Cleanup to remove unnecessary files and Disk Defragmenter to defragment the hard drive For more information refer to Windows documentation The internal fax modem dial tone sound is too low How can increase the volume There are two methods to adjust the volume of the internal fax modem dial tone Method 1 Double click the Volume Control icon on the Windows task bar Adjusting the slide bar under PCSpkr will adjust the volume of the internal fax modem dial tone Method 2 Use the volume control button on the front of the computer What kind of external microphone can use with my notebook computer You will need to use a self amplifying microphone 64 Appendix A Fr
29. fety requirements The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the company s inside writing associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly telephone extension cord The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas 71 Appendix B Statements CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate The Load Number LN assigned to each termi
30. he drive to open the disk tray and pull the tray open Place the disk on the tray label side up Place the disk on the central spindle and press gently until the disk clicks into place Slide back the tray until it clicks shut Make sure the computer is not accessing the CD ROM drive Press the eject button and pull the tray all the way out Pick up the CD by the edges and remove the CD ROM from the tray Push the tray into the computer until it closes fully ROM CD RW DVD the indicator light for the CD ROM A Warning When the computer is reading from a CD will flash on Do not attempt to remove a disk while this light is active 24 Getting Started Connecting the Printer Precautions for Handling CD ROM Discs Keep these precautions in mind when handling CD ROM discs Always hold the disc by the edges avoid touching the surface of the disc Use a clean dry cloth to remove dust smudges or fingerprints Wipe from the center outward Do not write on the surface of the disc Extremes in temperature may damage discs Store discs in a cool dry place Do not use benzene thinners or cleaners with detergent Only use CD ROM cleaning kits Do not bend or drop the discs Do not place objects on top of discs Warning Do not insert any foreign objects into the disc tray Do not force the tray to open or close manually When not in use keep the tray closed to prevent dust or dirt from entering
31. king a Startup Disk If you have trouble starting Windows the startup disk can be used to start your computer and fix many problems Refer to the Windows user manual for instructions 10 Introduction Tips for New Owners Tips for New Owners Take responsibility for backup Back up files often Users who need to manage large amounts of data may wish to use backup devices such as a tape backup unit or a ZIP drive If you use your notebook as a networked workstation with system backup talk to the system administrator about backup procedures for your notebook Don t leave passwords anywhere on your notebook or carrying case Be careful when placing your notebook on an airport security conveyor belt In most airports security conveyor belts are safe for computers If you are not sure ask the security staff You should keep a close eye on your computer When you are in a hurry make sure that you walk away with the correct notebook computer Tape your business card to the notebook and accessories In the workplace notebooks and accessories may often look exactly alike leading to equipment mix ups Prevent such mix ups by placing your name on your equipment Develop ergonomic work habits The science of ergonomics studies the relationship between health and a suitable work environment For more information on ergonomics contact your nearest computer bookstore or local library The Internet also has information on this and
32. n chapter 2 for more information 34 Making Connections Right Side Connectors 3 Fax modem RJ 11 Jack The fax modem can transmit data using the 56 Kbps V 90 protocol and send and receive faxes at 14 4 Kbps In some countries local regulations may not permit the use of the fax modem designed for this system In this case you may use a PCMCIA modem 4 LAN RJ 45 Jack With the built in Ethernet LAN combo you can make LAN connections without installing PC cards Connection speed is 10 100 Mbps When using the LAN function wrap your LAN cable around the EMI ferrite suppression box to inhibit electromagnetic interference Right Side Connectors 1 USB Universal Serial Bus Ports The Universal Serial Bus USB is the latest standard for attaching monitors input devices scanners and other devices to a PC USB devices can be chained together on a single cable 2 DC in Jack Connect the DC power cable from the AC adapter to this jack Warning Plug your modem into an analog telephone A jack only Most homes use analog lines Do not use digital lines such as the PBX and ISDN systems found in many offices Digital lines may damage your modem 35 Chapter 3 Making Connections Front Side Connectors A lt EEE 1 Audio out Jack Connect a stereo headset or external speakers to this jack to listen to multimedia 2 Microphone in Jack Connect a microphone
33. nal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device To prevent overloading the termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devise subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100 Battery Disposal THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LITHIUM ION OR NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY IT MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA CAUTION FOR ADAPTER THIS NOTEBOOK COMPUTER IS FOR USE WITH MODEL NO PA 1600 05F7 BATTERY CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN60825 CAUTION THIS APPLIANCE CONTAINS A LASER SYSTEM AND IS CLASSIFIED AS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT TO USE THIS MODEL PROPERLY READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IN CASE OF ANY TROUBLE WITH THIS MODEL PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE STATION TO PREVENT DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM DO NOT TRY TO OPEN THIS ENCLOSURE 72
34. nnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnannnnnannn 72 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT uussunsnsannsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnn 72 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Notebook computer Your new notebook features the most innovative advances in portable computing technology lt combines state of the art ergonomics with sophisticated architecture to provide you with a personal computer that is compact powerful and easy to use Designed for a wide range of general business and personal productivity applications the notebook is an ideal choice for use in the office at home and on the road For maximum expandability without compromising portability the notebook accommodates a number of modules including CD ROM DVD CD RW Combo Drive three USB ports and one PCMCIA card slot The high capacity hard disk drive provides you with plenty of storage space for multimedia files and applications This Manual contains all the information you need to set up and use your new notebook lt describes all the features of the notebook in an easy to read yet thorough manner Introduction Inventory Inventory This computer system is designed for years of productive and pleasurable computing Use this section to keep details of your purchase This information will be required should you need to make repairs to your notebook during the warranty period Update this section
35. nnnnnnnnnnn 23 Disk Drive8 ne an 23 Connecting the Printer ursuunsesnnnnnannnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnannnnnnn 25 The PC Card SIot en 2 el 26 EI OU Ve ideada ditaad 27 The Graphics System uusssusnsannnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnannnnnnn 29 Communication ComponentS uuusnrssnsnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnannnnnnn 32 CHAPTER 3 MAKING CONNECTIONS Making Connections uesusnssansnannnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Left Side Gonnecto fs u eds Right Side Connectors 2sr000nnn000nnn00nnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnannnnnannn Front Side Connectors 02uunna00000000000unanannnnnnununnnnnnnnn nn nun CHAPTER 4 SYSTEM SOFTWARE System SoflW re iii iniciada System RECOVERY ees CHAPTER 5 POWER MANAGEMENT Power Management unresnnssnnnennnennnnnnennnnnnnennnnnnnen nennen anne Monitoring Battery Power unnsennssnnnanneennnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnen nenn Power Saving Modes unsusnnsansnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nen Power Saving Tips uusuuunnsansnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnannn When to Replace the Battery unnnunsnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Heat Considerations uusrruunsnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnn CHAPTER 6 USING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY Using the BIOS Setup Utility
36. other related subjects Never take the notebook anywhere without the carrying case A broken screen or case can be costly to repair Prevent accidents by carrying the computer in a suitable carrying case 11 Chapter 1 Introduction Consider using a lock For added security consider purchasing a Kensington lock to put into the Kensington lock hole on the left side of your computer see Chapter 2 Left View Use the Kensington lock to secure the computer to a desk or table Note Using a computer for extended periods of time with a poor workstation setup and incorrect work habits can Cause health problems 12 Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2 Getting Started Hardware and Software This chapter introduces the different components and controls of your notebook computer including the hardware components the software and the audio and video systems Getting Started Before you begin using your computer read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main components installed in the system Slide the screen latch on the front edge of the cabinet towards the right to release the cover latch and open up the computer 14 Front View LCD release latch LCD panel Battery Keyboard Status indicators Speakers Touchpad NO mb Getting Started Front View Touchpad buttons Volume control knob Microphone in jack Audio out jack for external speakers or headphones Power indicato
37. ou will be prompted to install the driver included with your card 4 The computer will beep twice to indicate successful installation A single beep means that there was a problem recognizing the card with power on while others require that the Note Please read the instructions included with D individual PC cards Some cards may be inserted computer be turned off Removing a Card 1 Ifa card is in use you must shut down the card before removing it Or you can click the PCMCIA icon on the right side of the taskbar then click Stop 2 Press the eject button on the card slot to release the button 3 Press again to release the card 26 Getting Started Memory Memory Adding memory allows the computer to operate faster handle more tasks simultaneously and work more smoothly with large files Users who increase memory demands by adding additional programs for example may notice a slowdown in operating speed and wish to increase memory The notebook includes a memory card slot for adding additional memory Note Use only 1 inch DDR SODIMM 200 pin modules Replacing a Memory Card static electricity Leave the module inside its Warning Memory modules can be easily damaged by static proof bag until it is ready for installation Removing a Memory Card 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter Turn the computer upside down and lay it on a flat surface 2 Carefully remove the two RAM compa
38. rate correctly Use the BIOS setup utility to change your computer s start up configuration For example you can change the security and power management routines of your system Starting the BIOS Setup Utility You can only enter the BIOS setup utility as the computer is booting that is between the time you turn on the computer and before the Windows interface appears If your computer is already on shut down your computer completely power off and restart it and then press the Del key to enter the setup utility 52 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS Use the following keys to move between fields and to enter information en Funden Press Del to start the BIOS utility after turning on the computer Up down keys TV PgUp or PgDn Press Esc to exit any section If you wish to exit the BIOS utility without saving changes go to the main menu then press Esc Push the up and down arrow keys to move among selections then press Enter to make a selection Use the PgUp PgDn keys to modify a field Use PgUp to increase a value such as a date or number and PgDn to decrease it For other types of choices such as enabled or disabled use either key to move between choices Enter Press enter to make a selection F2 or F3 Pressing either key changes the color of the graphic display Fo Press F10 to save changes then exit
39. re and moves the cursor in the corresponding direction 3 The touchpad offers another method of making selections in a software program lt is called double tapping This function corresponds to double clicking with a mouse Once the cursor has been moved to the object you want to select lightly double tap the pressure sensitive touchpad This double tapping on the touchpad will select the desired item and prompt the software to perform the related operation 4 The buttons located directly below the touchpad are the same in function as those on a two buttoned mouse Clicking these buttons makes selections drags objects or performs a variety of other functions depending on the software To select an object first move 21 Chapter 2 Getting Started the pointer over the object you want to select and then press the left button one time The functions of these buttons are software specific 5 Double clicking is a common technique for selecting objects or launching programs from icons Once you have moved the pointer over the object you wish to select rapidly press the left button two times This action is commonly referred to as double clicking an object Dragging There are two ways to drag e Move the pointer to the desired location then press down the left button While still holding down the left button move the pointer to the desired location Release the button e Move the pointer to the desired location Tap the
40. rovided to the telephone company The modem jack of this equipment complies with Sub part F of Part 68 of FCC rules The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling areas If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required However if advance notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a compliant with the FCC if you believe it necessary The telephone company may mark changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment please contact the manufacturer for repair and or warranty information If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the
41. rs WLAN switch Power button 15 Chapter 2 Getting Started Left View Kensington lock hole VGA port external video display Phone jack for internal modem LAN RJ 45 jack PCMCIA card slot PCMCIA card eject button Cy ON ee OLN 16 Getting Started Right View Right View 1 USB ports 2 CD ROM CD RW DVD ROM drive 3 CD ROM CD RW DVD ROM eject button 4 DC adapter port 17 Chapter 2 Getting Started Bottom View Ventilation slots SO DIMM SDRAM compartment Battery release button Battery ee e y DS y gt d 18 LED Status Indicators Getting Started LED Status Indicators The status indicators in the upper left corner of the keyboard light up when a particular function of the computer is a symbol active Each indicator is marked with The computer is reading information CD ROM Drive from the CD ROM CD RW or the DVD ROM drive HDD The computer is reading from or writing to the built in hard disk Number Lock The keyboard is in Num Lock mode Caps Lock Scroll Lock saorad e The keyboard is in Caps Lock mode The keyboard is in Scroll Lock mode 19 Chapter 2 Getting Started Power Indicators The power indicators show which power source the system is using They also show battery status and low battery power alerts The po
42. rtment cover screws and remove the RAM compartment cover 3 Gently pull tabbed latched in the direction of the arrows 1 The card will pop up slightly 1 4 Pull upwards on the card and then slide the card out 2 27 Chapter 2 Getting Started Inserting a Memory Card 1 Hold the memory card by ts edges with the edge connector side towards the slot Hold the card at a shallow angle about 25 degrees and insert the edge connector into the connector slot 3 The gold teeth of the edge connector should no longer be visible when the card is fully inserted LA Press the card downwards so that it is flat inside the compartment 4 You may hear an audible click as the latches of the connector lock the card in place Replace the RAM compartment cover and secure it with the two screws Your notebook computer will automatically detect the change in RAM capacity when it restarts 28 Getting Started The Graphics System The Graphics System Your computer has a high performance graphics system which can easily handle the demands of today s multimedia computing Screen Controls Brightness Function keys can increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor e lt Fn gt lt F6 gt decreases the LCD panel brightness e lt Fn gt lt F7 gt increases the LCD panel brightness Resolution 1 Click My Computer Control Panel Display Settings Click the Settings tab
43. suspend mode when the cover is closed When AC adapter is not in use the Enabled Nr 3 monitor is run in power saving mode Auto DIM H H t Disabled The monitor does not go into power saving mode Disabled Batttery calibration is disabled Battery Auto Battery calibration is endabled Battery Calibration Enabled calibration will optimize the battery performance Disabled FAN learning is disabled FAN Auto Learning Enabled FAN learning is ensabled FAN learning will optimize the fan speed 60 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Auto Detect Hard Disk Auto Detect Hard Disk When Auto Detect Hard Disk is selected the BIOS will automatically detect Pri Master and Sec Master settings AMIBIOS SETUP STANDARD CMOS SETUP C 2000 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved Date mm dd yyyy Wed Jan 12 2001 Base Memory 640 KB Time hh mm ss 16 55 24 Extd Memory 55 MB LBA Blk PIO 32Bit Type Size Cyln Head WPcom Sec Mode Mode Mode Mode Dei Masters use 120739 23992 16 0 CIO El On 4 On Sec Master CDROM 4 On Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Month Jan Dec ESC Exit J Sel Day 01 31 PgUp PgDn Modify Year 1980 2099 F1 Help F2 F3 Color Figure 6 5 61 Chapter 6 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Change User Password With a User password you can enter the Setup Utility and change or remove the User password but you cannot enter the Setup Utility and
44. t needs for setup from hard disk drive Five explicit values O to 4 are also possible 32Bit Mode Only some hard disk controllers support 32 bit data transfer Base Memory These two items are detected automatically at start up time Extended and cannot be changed Memory 56 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Advanced CMOS Setup Advanced CMOS Setup AMIBIOS SETUP ADVANCED CMOS SETUP C 2001 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved lst Boot Device CD DVD Available Options 2nd Boot Device USB FDD Disabled 3rd Boot Device HDD HDD S M A R T for Hard Disks Enabled CD DVD Password Check Setup Intel UNDI TouchPad Support Enabled USB FDD Share Memory Size 32MB USB 1 1 Device Legacy Support Enabled Display Expansion Support Enabled ESC Exit fT YJ Sel PgUp PgDn Modify F1 Help F2 F3 Color Figure 6 3 57 Chapter 6 Using the BIOS Setup Utility rea seg neon 1st Boot Device CD DVD Ist Boot Device default is USB FDD 2nd Boot Device default is CDROM 2nd Boot Device USB mp GE 3rd Boot Device default is IDE 0 3rd Boot Device SMART for Hard Disabled Only S M A R T Hard Disks are Disks supported The default is Disabled Display Expansion Disabled If you are using DOS or a 640 x 480 Support resolution to run windows the display will not fill the entire screen Enable Enabled this mode to expand the display to the entire screen The default is Enabled
45. telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved The equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information 69 Appendix B Statements The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 marks it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges To program this information refer to the manual of the communication software European Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms e EN 55022 CISPR 22 Radio Frequen
46. th Optimal Settings When you see the following prompt choose lt Y gt and then press lt Enter gt Load high performance settings y n Y 65 Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions 3 Select Save Settings and Exit When you see the following prompt choose lt Y gt and then press lt Enter gt to restart your computer Save current settings and exit y n Y 4 When you see the following sentence FAN never Learned Do it in BIOS Setup Otherwise Smart FAN function is invalid Press F1 to Run SETUP then press F1 5 Inthe BIOS Setup Utility select Power Management Setup choose FAN Auto Learning then press lt PgDn gt It will take about 20 minutes to complete FAN Auto Learning 6 Press the power button to shut off your computer 66 Appendix B Statements Appendix B Statements Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular install
47. the drive unit If you experience difficulty when removing a CD disc stretch a paper clip or use a pin or a thin metal rod and insert it into the emergency eject hole located on the front panel The CD disk tray should eject immediately This procedure Can also be used to remove a CD from the drive when the notebook is powered off Connecting the Printer To connect a printer to your notebook via the USB port use the supplied USB to printer adapter cable Note Before use you must install the driver for the adapter cable 25 Chapter 2 Getting Started The PC Card Slot The PC card slot can be used as an interface between your computer and a variety of communications devices such as network adapters SCSI adapters fax modems or provide additional data storage capacity Your Computere PC card slot supports PCMCIA Type Il 32 bit CardBus and Zoomed Video cards Installing a Card 1 The top side of a PC card is usually Push the button to eject the card identified with a label Insert the 1 i card into the slot with the label side up and the edge with pinhole e contacts going in first 2 Insert the card into the slot You will NT feel some resistance as the card slides into the back of the slot Slide the card into the slot 3 PC cards require drivers or a program that allows the operating system to use a specific device Many drivers are included with Windows but if not y
48. ting AC power Calibrating the battery before use is also highly recommended Refer to Chapter 5 Power Management for further 6 Press the power information button to turn on the power comfortable viewing angle Use the touchpad to move the cursor on the screen Move your finger across the pad to control the cursor and press the right and left buttons beneath with your thumb These buttons have the same functions as the right and left buttons of a standard mouse You can also click or double click by tapping on the touchpad Chapter 1 Introduction Loading Windows The following section is for installing the Windows operating system only If you are installing a different operating system please check with your vendor for installation details Your computer will 78 begin loading Windows ch once you turn on the N j power Wait a few CA seconds for Windows mes setup to load The Product key number Windows setup will prompt you for the l E product key number Note The product key is on a sticker shown to the right attached to the bottom of the Notebook 1 Type your name and if applicable the name of your company 2 Read the End User s License Agreement Click Next to accept it 3 Enter the product key number You can find this on the Certificate of Authenticity on a sticker attached to the computer Click Finish 4 The Start Wizard will prompt you to set the date and your local time After th
49. touchpad twice quickly as if you were double clicking however do not remove your finger after the second tap Move the cursor to the desired location Lift your finger to finish dragging Adjust the touchpad settings by selecting Settings Control Panel Mouse Buttons These settings allow you to change the orientation of the touchpad from right handed to left handed and fine tune the pointer movement and timing of clicks Touchpad Precautions The Touchpad is a pressure sensitive device If not properly cared for it can be easily damaged Please take note of the following precautions e Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease e Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty e Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons Scrolling Area If you are scrolling through a document you may find that using the scrolling area is more restful to your hand than holding down a mouse button The scrolling area is located both on the right and lower touchpad panel Gently move your finger across the arrow signal by the direction to scroll up or down left or right in a document or Web page 22 Getting Started Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Your notebook computer comes with a USB port 1 44 MB floppy disk drive option The FDD is hot pluggable so you do not have to power down the notebook to connect it Floppy disk drive
50. ve clip To eliminate electromagnetic waves it is strongly recommended that you thread the USB cable or phone cord through the clip provided as shown below when connecting to a phone line or LAN cable Attention When using the data communications function please do not plug the phone cord into the ISDN or PBX jack to avoid an electrical surge that will cause the MDC module to burn 32 Chapter 3 Making Connections Chapter 3 Making Connections Making Connections Your computer is equipped with a full array of ports and connectors including standard input output I O ports for quickly and easily adding peripheral devices such as printers keyboards and mice Refer to documentation included with individual devices for details on connecting these devices to your computer Along with the standard ports found on most computers your computer also includes three USB ports modem and LAN ports offering advanced communications technology Left Side Connectors 1 Kensington Lock Your computer includes a Kensington lock hole to be used with a standard Kensington lock You can connect the notebook to a large object with the Kensington lock to prevent theft of your notebook See the documentation that comes with your Kensington lock for more information 2 VGA Out External Video Port The 15 pin VGA port can be used to connect your computer to an external monitor See the Graphics System i
51. wer indicators remain active and viewable even when the LCD panel is closed Icon Light Description Blue Power is on and the AC adapter is in use LA Blue Wireless LAN Gracia Power is on and the q battery is in use Flashing Power is in suspend Green mode Function Keys Hold the Fn key while pressing the numbered function key Function key Description Fn F3 Toggles display on off Fn F4 Suspend to RAM HDD Fn F5 Toggles between LCD CRT displays Fn F6 Decreases LCD brightness Fn F7 Increases LCD brightness 20 Getting Started Numeric Keypad Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad consists of ten keys that make number intensive input more convenient Press lt NumLock gt to enable or disable the numeric keypad Touchpad The touchpad is a pressure sensitive pointing device that provides all the features of a two button mouse lts primary function is to move the cursor around the screen Touchpad buttons Scrolling area The instructions listed below describe how to use the touchpad 1 First place your fingers on the keyboard in the normal typing position The touchpad is easily accessible by moving either your left or right thumb off the space bar and on to the touchpad 2 Gently move your thumb across the pressure sensitive touchpad in the direction you want the cursor to move The pad detects the change in pressu
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