310-e.book Page i Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Copyright © 1998 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved — Printed in Taiwan TravelMate 310 Series Notebook Computer User’s Guide Part No. 49.42B01.011 Original Issue: June 1998 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual. Record the serial number, purchase date, and model number in the space provided below.
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10-e.book Page iii Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Table of Contents Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Connecting the Notebook Getting Help Online . . . . Support Information . . . . Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
310-e.book Page iv Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Table of Contents Traveling Internationally with the Computer . . . . . . 67 Chapter 5 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 System Software . . PhDISK . . . . . . . . . Notebook Manager Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
310-e.book Page v Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notices Acer Year 2000 Compliance Statement The Travelmate 310 series notebook computer is Year 2000compliant and carries the “NSTL Hardware Tested Year 2000 Compliant” logo. The Travelmate 310 series notebook computer has been tested both by Acer’s internal test labs and NSTL’s YMARK2000 certification test. These tests certify that the Travelmate 310 series notebook computer will successfully make the year 2000 transition.
310-e.book Page vi Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notices FCC Notice This device 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.
310-e.book Page vii Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notices Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer. Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
310-e.book Page viii Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notices Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
310-e.book Page ix Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notices 10.Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 11.Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 12.
310-e.book Page x Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notices 15.Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).
310-e.book Page xi Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notices Lithium Battery Statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
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310-e.book Page xiii Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Preface This manual describes features of the TravelMate 310 Series notebook computers. The TravelMate series computers incorporate such features as CardBus, 16-bit stereo audio, Fast Infrared, internal pointing device, and Universal Serial Bus. This manual should answer most of the questions you have about the day-to-day operation of your TravelMate notebook computer.
310-e.book Page xiv Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Preface Connecting the Notebook Connecting the computer is easy; just follow these steps: Note: Make sure the cover latch is unlock before inserting the battery pack otherwise you won’t be able to insert the battery pack. 1. Slide out the battery compartment cover (a) and align the battery’s clasp to the cover and slide it down until the battery is properly seated (b).
310-e.book Page xv Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Preface 2. Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC-in port on the computer’s rear panel and the other end to a properly grounded power outlet. 3. Open the display cover and slide the power switch towards the rear of the computer then release it to turn on the power. The POST (Power On Self-Test) routine executes and Windows begins loading. Note: To turn off power, slide the power switch again.
310-e.book Page xvi Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Preface Getting Help Online This user’s guide provides clear and concise information about the notebook, so read it thoroughly. To provide you with help when traveling, the notebook also comes with a comprehensive online help. Accessing Online Help Follow these steps to access the online documentation: 1. Press the Windows logo button or Click on the Start button. 2. Select Programs. 3. Click on TravelMate Online.
310-e.book Page xvii Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Preface Support Information Your notebook is backed by an International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand. An ITW passport comes with your computer. This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program. A list of available, authorized service centers are in this handy booklet. Read this passport thoroughly.
310-e.book Page xviii Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Preface Care and Maintenance Taking Care of Your Computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. ❑ Do not expose the notebook to direct sunlight. Do not place near sources of heat, such as a radiator. ❑ Do not expose to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 50ºC (122ºF). ❑ Do not subject the notebook to magnetic fields. ❑ Do not expose the notebook to rain or moisture. ❑ Do not spill water or any liquid on the notebook.
310-e.book Page xix Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Preface ❑ 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. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating. Taking Care of your Battery Pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: ❑ Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements.
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310-e.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM 1 Getting Familiar with your Computer This computer combines high-performance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design. Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner. This chapter gives an in-depth "tour" of the computer’s many features. Contents Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display . . . . . . . . . .
310-e.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Features Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance ❑ Intel Pentium® processor with MMX™ technology ❑ 64-bit main memory and external (L2) cache memory ❑ Large LCD display and PCI local bus video with 128-bit graphics acceleration ❑ External 3.
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310-e.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Display Display The graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop performance graphics. The computer supports two different display configurations — Supertwist Nematic (STN) or Thin-Film Transistor (TFT). Video Performance PCI local bus video with 128-bit graphics acceleration and 1.1MB Extended Data Out (EDO) video RAM boost video performance.
310-e.book Page 5 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Display you close the display cover, and turns it back on when you open the display cover. Note: If an external monitor is connected, the computer turns off the display (but does not enter standby mode) when you close the display cover. To close the display cover, fold it down gently until the display cover latch clicks into place. Caution: To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it when closing.
310-e.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Indicators and Microphone Indicators and Microphone The computer has six easy-to-read status indicators (LEDs) and a microphone near the display cover. Power Standby Media Activity Battery Charge Caps Lock Num Lock Microphone The Power and Standby indicators are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed. The LED panel also has an internal microphone for multimedia purposes.
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310-e.book Page 8 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Keyboard Keyboard The keyboard includes an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, three Windows keys and twelve function keys. Special Keys Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. 8 Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock (Fn-SL) When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode.
310-e.book Page 9 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Keyboard Embedded Keypad The embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner. Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys.
310-e.book Page 10 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Keyboard Windows Keys The keyboard has three keys that perform Windows specific functions. Key Description Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions.
0-e.book Page 11 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Keyboard Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS setup utility. Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions. Fn-F2 Notebook Manager Access the notebook configuration utility. See “Notebook Manager” on page 72. Fn-F3 Standby Puts the computer in Standby mode.
310-e.book Page 12 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Keyboard Hot Key 12 Icon Function Description Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Fn-F6 Speaker on/ off Turns the speaker on and off; mutes the sound. Fn-F7 Speaker volume down Decreases the speaker’s volume level. Fn-F8 Speaker volume up Increases the speaker’s volume level.
310-e.book Page 13 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Keyboard Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-→ End End Go to the end of the screen. Fn-← Home Home Go to the beginning of the screen. Fn-D Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Fn-T Touchpad Turns the internal touchpad on and off. See “Touchpad” on page 15. on/off1 Fn-SL Num Lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode.
310-e.book Page 14 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Keyboard Keyboard Ergonomics Located below the keyboard, the wide and curved palm rest gives you a place to rest your hands while you type.
310-e.book Page 15 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Touchpad Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palm rest provides ample comfort and support. Note: Connecting an external PS/2 mouse to the computer will automatically disable the touchpad.
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310-e.book Page 17 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Storage Storage This computer comes with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk. You can also connect an external 3.5-inch, 1.44MB floppy drive to your computer. Hard Disk The removable hard disk module can be upgraded when you need more storage space. See “Hard Disk Upgrade” on page 60. External Drive The computer can share the parallel port with both a printer and an external floppy drive.
310-e.book Page 18 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Storage Connecting an External Floppy Drive Connect the larger end of the floppy drive cable to the parallel port and the other end to the connector on the external floppy drive. Note: The external floppy drive is hot-pluggable. You do not need to turn off the computer to connect and use the floppy drive.
310-e.book Page 19 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Ports Ports Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. Note: See Chapter 3 on how to connect external devices to the computer. Rear Ports Caution: When opening the rear port cover, carefully slide it under the computer using both hands. # Icon Port Connects to... 1 PS/2 Port PS/2-compatible devices (e.g., PS/2 keyboard, keypad, mouse) 2 FIR Port Infrared devices (e.g.
310-e.book Page 20 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Ports # Icon Port Connects to... 3 Serial port Serial devices (e.g., serial mouse) 4 Parallel port Parallel devices (e.g.
310-e.book Page 21 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Ports To use FIR, position two IR-aware devices such that their IR ports are no more than one meter apart and offset no more than 15 degrees. When the two computers are in position, simply begin the data transfer as you normally would. See your file transfer software for details. Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect USB peripherals without occupying system resources.
310-e.book Page 22 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Ports Right Ports # 22 Icon Port Connects to... 1 Microphonein jack Audio line-in devices (e.g., external 3.
310-e.book Page 23 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Ports Fax/Data Modem The computer has a built-in fax/data modem. Caution: This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem. To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack. Start your communications software program. See your communications manual for instructions.
310-e.book Page 24 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Ports ZV (Zoomed Video) port support allows your computer to support hardware MPEG in the form of a ZV PC card. Only the lower PC Card socket supports ZV PC cards. Note: Refer to your card’s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions. Inserting a Card Insert the card into the desired slot and make the proper connections (e.g., network cable), if necessary. See your card manual for details.
310-e.book Page 25 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Ports Then press the slot eject button to eject the card.
310-e.book Page 26 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Audio Audio The standard computer configuration includes 16-bit highfidelity stereo audio with further enhancements that include 3D sound for true audio immersion. The speaker, positioned beside the display, directs sound towards you which allows for excellent sound output. Speaker For TFT Display Type Model Speaker For STN Display Type Model Besides the built-in speaker, there is an audio port on the right panel of the computer.
310-e.book Page 27 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Audio Controlling Volume The volume of the computer is easily controlled using hotkeys. Press Fn-F7 to decrease the speaker’s volume level or press Fn-F8 to increase the volume level. See “Hot Keys” on page 11 for more information.
310-e.book Page 28 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Securing your Computer Securing your Computer Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and a two-level password scheme. Security Notch A security notch located on the right panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensington-compatible key-based computer security lock. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle.
310-e.book Page 29 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Securing your Computer ❑ User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Important: Do not forget your password! If you forget your password, you need to contact your dealer. Note: You must set the supervisor password before you can set the user password.
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310-e.book Page 31 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM 2 Operating on Battery Power The computer operates on AC or battery power. This chapter contains the information you need to know to operate the computer on battery power. It also includes information on how your computer manages and saves power. Contents Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Pack Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .
310-e.book Page 32 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack Battery Pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery Pack Characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: ❑ Employs Current Battery Technology Standards The computer uses a Lithium-Ion battery pack. This battery type does not have the memory effect problem of Nickel Cadmium (NiCd). Li-Ion batteries consistently provide the longest battery life, best-suited for road warriors.
310-e.book Page 33 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack Warning: Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 60ºC (140ºF). This may adversely affect the battery pack. Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Before removing the battery pack, make sure that you have an AC adapter connected to the computer; otherwise turn off the computer. Follow these steps: 1. Slide down the cover. 2. Attach the battery to the cover.
310-e.book Page 34 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack 3. Insert the battery into the computer. 4. Push the cover upward and then lock the cover. To remove the battery pack, unlock the cover latch and then slide down the battery compartment cover; pull out the battery pack. Charging the Battery To charge the battery, place the battery pack inside the battery compartment and plug the AC adapter into the computer and an electrical outlet.
310-e.book Page 35 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack mode, a fully depleted battery gets fully charged in approximately two hours. ❑ Charge-in-use mode When the computer is in use with the AC adapter plugged in, the computer also charges the battery pack if installed. This mode will take longer to fully charge a battery than rapid mode. In charge-in-use mode, a fully depleted battery gets fully charged in approximately six to eight hours.
310-e.book Page 36 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack Optimizing Battery Life This section helps you get the most out of battery operation. Optimizing battery life prolongs the charge/recharge cycle and improves recharge efficiency. Follow these suggestions to optimize and maximize battery power: ❑ Purchase an extra battery pack. ❑ Use the PHDISK utility to reserve hard disk space for the Hibernation function. See “PhDISK” on page 71.
310-e.book Page 37 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack Battery-low Warning You never have to worry about battery power as long as you are using the AC adapter. However, when you operate the computer on battery power, pay extra attention to the warning beeps and the power indicator on the display panel.
310-e.book Page 38 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Battery Pack The following table shows the recommended course of action to take when you encounter a battery-low condition: Situation Recommended Action AC adapter and power outlet available 1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2. Save all necessary files. 3. Resume work. Power off the computer if you wish to recharge the battery rapidly. An extra fullycharged battery pack available 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Exit the application. 3.
310-e.book Page 39 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Power Management Power Management This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory.
310-e.book Page 40 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Power Management Hard Disk Standby Mode The hard disk enters standby mode when there are no disk read/write operations within the period of time specified by the Hard Disk Timeout. In this state, the power supplied to the hard disk is reduced to a minimum. The hard disk returns to normal once the computer accesses it.
310-e.book Page 41 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Power Management Note: If the computer beeps but does not enter Standby mode after pressing the Standby hot key, it means the operating system will not allow the computer to enter the power saving mode.
310-e.book Page 42 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Power Management There are two necessary conditions for the computer to enter Hibernation mode: ❑ The Hibernation file created by PHDISK must be present and valid.
310-e.book Page 43 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Power Management Advanced Power Management This computer supports the APM standard designed to further reduce power consumption. APM is a powermanagement approach defined jointly by Microsoft and Intel. An increasing number of software applications support APM to take advantage of power saving features and allow greater system availability without degrading performance.
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310-e.book Page 45 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM 3 Peripherals and Options Your computer offers expansion capabilities with its built-in ports and connectors. This chapter describes how to connect peripherals and hardware options that help you use your computer with ease. When connecting peripherals, read the manual included with the peripheral for operating instructions.
310-e.book Page 46 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM External Monitor External Monitor To show graphical effects on a larger display, connect an external monitor to the CRT port. Read the monitor manual for additional instructions. Note: If an external monitor is not connected, closing the display cover puts the computer into standby mode.
310-e.book Page 47 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM External Keyboard External Keyboard This computer has a keyboard with full-sized keys and an embedded keypad. If you feel more comfortable using a desktop keyboard, you can install a PS/2-compatible external keyboard. To connect an external keyboard, plug the external keyboard into the PS/2 connector.
310-e.book Page 48 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM External Keypad External Keypad You can also use a 17-key numeric keypad for numbersensitive data entry applications. To connect the keypad, plug in the keypad connector to the PS/2 port.
310-e.book Page 49 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM External Pointing Device External Pointing Device This computer accepts either a PS/2-compatible or serial mouse or similar pointing device. External PS/2 Mouse The built-in touchpad works alternately with an external PS/2 mouse which is hot-pluggable. To use a PS/2compatible mouse, simply plug it into the PS/2 port. Note: The touchpad will be automatically disabled when using an external PS/2.
310-e.book Page 50 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM External Pointing Device External Serial Mouse If you use a serial mouse, plug it into the serial port. To enable the serial mouse, use the Add New Hardware tool in the Windows Control Panel.
310-e.book Page 51 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Printer Printer This computer supports both serial and parallel printers. For a serial printer, plug the printer cable into a serial port. For a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port. See your printer manual for operating instructions. Note: If the printer does not function, enter Setup and verify that the parallel port is enabled. See “Advanced” on page 86 for assistance.
310-e.book Page 52 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Audio Devices Audio Devices Audio devices are easy to connect with the audio ports accessible from the right side of the computer. You can plug in an external microphone or audio line-in device to the microphone-in jack. Amplified speakers or headphones connect to the speaker-out jack .
310-e.book Page 53 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM PC Cards PC Cards The computer has two CardBus PC card slots that accommodate two type I/II or one type III PC card(s). Please consult your dealer for PC card options available that you can purchase for your computer.
310-e.book Page 54 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM External PCMCIA CD-ROM (optional) External PCMCIA CD-ROM (optional) You can also connect an external CD-ROM device using a PC Card. Audio cable Microphone-in jack AC adapter Line-out jack To connect an external CD-ROM drive: 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Plug the external CD-ROM’s power adapter into an electrical outlet and turn the external CD-ROM on. 3. Insert the external CD-ROM PC Card into the PC Card slot.
310-e.book Page 55 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM USB Devices If you want to listen to audio CDs from the external CDROM drive, we advise you to use amplified external speakers for better quality sound. For more information about the external CD-ROM, please refer to its user’s manual. USB Devices The computer has a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port that allows you to connect peripherals without occupying too many resources. Common USB devices include the mouse and keyboard.
310-e.book Page 56 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Miscellaneous Options Miscellaneous Options Additional Power Packs You can order spare batteries and AC adapters. Battery Pack It is good practice to have a spare battery around, especially when you travel. The Li-Ion batteries, coupled with power management features, supply you with more power on-thego. AC Adapter The compact AC adapter charges your battery pack and supplies power to your computer.
310-e.book Page 57 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Miscellaneous Options Connect the single connector end of the Y-bridge cable to the computer’s PS/2 port and the double connector ends to the two PS/2 devices. Parallel Cable The Parallel cable allows you to connect a printer and an external floppy drive to your computer simultaneously. However, you can only use one device at a time.
310-e.book Page 58 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Miscellaneous Options File Transfer Cable Besides using the infrared port, you can also transfer files between computers using a file transfer cable. Connect the file transfer cable between the parallel ports of the two computers and use your file transfer utility to perform the transfer.
310-e.book Page 59 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Key Component Upgrades Key Component Upgrades The computer delivers superior power and performance. However, some users and the applications they use may demand more. This computer allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased performance. Note: Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade.
310-e.book Page 60 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Key Component Upgrades Hard Disk Upgrade You can upgrade your hard disk with a higher capacity drive when you need more storage space. The computer uses a 9.5mm 2.5-inch Enhanced-IDE hard disk. Note: Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a hard disk upgrade.
310-e.book Page 61 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM 4 Moving with your Computer This chapter gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer. We have arranged these according to the following situations: ❑ Moving Around — when you are just moving within short distances, for example, from your office desk to a meeting room. ❑ Taking the Computer Home — when you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa.
310-e.book Page 62 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Disconnecting from the Desktop Disconnecting from the Desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1. Save your work in progress. 2. Shut down the operating system. 3. Turn off the computer. 4. Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 5. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices. 6. Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer.
310-e.book Page 63 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Moving Around Moving Around Preparing the Computer Before moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in standby mode. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building. To bring the computer out of standby mode, open the display. What To Bring to Short Meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for 2-3 hours under most circumstances.
310-e.book Page 64 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Taking the Computer Home Taking the Computer Home Preparing the Computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home. 1. Remove all media from the drives. Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head. 2. Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall.
310-e.book Page 65 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Taking the Computer Home ❑ Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer. If the temperature change is greater than 18°F (10°C), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature.
310-e.book Page 66 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Traveling with the Computer Traveling with the Computer Preparing the Computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home. Be sure the battery in the computer is charged. Airport security often requires you to turn on your computer when bringing it into the gate area.
310-e.book Page 67 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Traveling Internationally with the Computer Traveling Internationally with the Computer Preparing the Computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling.
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310-e.book Page 69 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM 5 Software This chapter discusses the important system utilities bundled with your computer. Contents System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PhDISK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notebook Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
310-e.book Page 70 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM System Software System Software The computer comes preloaded with the following software: ❑ Windows 95 or later operating system ❑ System utilities, drivers and application software Note: To access Windows software applications, click on the Start button and select the application folder. Then click on the application icon to run the selected application. To learn about the software and utility, make use of the online help provided by the software.
310-e.book Page 71 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM PhDISK PhDISK The PhDISK utility allows your computer to enter hibernation mode. Before entering hibernation mode, your computer saves all necessary information into a file or partition created by PhDISK, then shuts off power to all system components. On the next startup, the computer reloads the information from the PhDISK file or partition and resumes from where you left off.
310-e.book Page 72 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notebook Manager Notebook Manager The computer has a built-in system setup program called Notebook Manager. The Windows-based Notebook Manager allows you to set passwords, the startup sequence of the drives and power management settings. It also shows current hardware configurations. Note: Certain hot key functions are disabled when you access the notebook manager, because these functions are also found in the notebook manager.
310-e.book Page 73 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notebook Manager Information Viewer Information Viewer summarizes and lists information about the specifications and settings of the different components of your computer. Note: Items in this table may differ slightly from the ones onscreen.
310-e.book Page 74 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notebook Manager Item Description Parallel Port Resource settings of the parallel port External Cache Total amount of external cache memory (in kilobytes) Touchpad Setting of the internal pointing device Pointing Device Type(s) of the pointing device(s) detected, internal and external The current version of the computer’s BIOS is shown above the Device-Configuration table.
310-e.book Page 75 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notebook Manager ❑ IDE Hard Drive Simply drag and drop the devices to change the booting order. Click on Apply to accept the sequence. Password Password is used to set, modify or delete the password(s) for your computer. There are two passwords used in the system: ❑ Supervisor Password. The supervisor password prevents unauthorized access to sensitive parameters in the Notebook Manager and BIOS Utility.
310-e.book Page 76 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notebook Manager Setting the Supervisor Password Note: Before you can set the User Password, you need to set the Supervisor Password. To set the Supervisor Password, follow these steps: 1. Click on the Change Supervisor Password button. The following dialog box displays: 2. Click on the Enable Supervisor Password checkbox. 3.
310-e.book Page 77 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notebook Manager Setting the User Password To set the User Password, follow these steps: 1. Click on the Change User Password button. 2. Click on the Enable User Password checkbox. 3. Click in the New Password textbox and type in up to seven alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) which you want to be your User Password. 4. Click in the Confirm Password textbox and retype the password. 5. Click on OK to accept it.
310-e.book Page 78 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notebook Manager Power Management Power Management is used to set various settings related to power management. This includes the following power-saving-related features: ❑ Enable Heuristic Power Management. Select to enable heuristic power management. See “Power Management” on page 39 for more information on heuristic power management. ❑ Enable display always on.
310-e.book Page 79 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notebook Manager ❑ Enable system resume timer. Select to allow the computer to wake-up from standby mode if the resume timer is set and matched. ❑ System Resume Timer. When Enable system resume timer is selected, click on the button to set the System Resume Timer. Display Device Display Device is used to control various settings related to display device(s), such as the display brightness/contrast levels.
310-e.book Page 80 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Notebook Manager ❑ Brightness for LCD Panel/Contrast for LCD Panel. Click and drag to set the LCD screen brightness and contrast levels. Note: TFT active-matrix LCDs have fixed and optimized contrast levels. Click on the radio button of the desired item, then click on Apply to accept. To modify the brightness and/or contrast levels, click and hold the slider control and move to the right to increase, move to the left to decrease the setting.
310-e.book Page 81 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Setup Utility Setup Utility The Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Ouput System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 6, Troubleshooting when a problem arises.
310-e.book Page 82 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Setup Utility Main The Main screen contains parameters involving basic computer settings and hardware information. The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description System Time Sets the system time. System Date Sets the system date. Floppy Disk A Selects the floppy disk drive type. Hard Disk 0 Shows the hard disk size.
310-e.book Page 83 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Setup Utility Parameter Description System Memory Shows the size of main memory. Video Memory Shows the size of video memory. CPU Type Shows the type of the CPU. CPU Speed Shows the speed of the CPU. VGA BIOS Version Shows the version number of the VGA BIOS. BIOS Version Shows the version number of the BIOS.
310-e.book Page 84 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Setup Utility Hard Disk 0 Submenu The hard disk 0 submenu allows you to set parameters related to your hard disk. Press Enter to access this submenu. The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Type Sets the hard disk type. Options: Auto, User or None 84 Cylinders Shows the number of cylinders of the hard disk.
310-e.book Page 85 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Setup Utility Note: The values for Cylinder, Heads, Sectors/Track and Maximum Capacity are automatically set when the hard disk type is set to Auto. We suggest you set the hard disk type to [Auto] for hassle-free and correct hard disk detection. The computer’s BIOS automatically sets the parameters in this screen to their optimal values.
310-e.book Page 86 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Setup Utility Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters that are related to computer hardware. Caution: The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only. You do not need to change the values in this screen because these values are already optimized. The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
310-e.book Page 87 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Setup Utility Parameter Description Parallel Port Enables or disables the parallel port. Options: Enabled or Disabled Operation mode Sets the operation mode of the parallel port. Base I/O Address Sets the I/O address of the parallel port. Interrupt Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port.
310-e.book Page 88 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Setup Utility Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Supervisor Password is When set, this password protects the computer and this Setup Utility from unauthorized entry.
310-e.book Page 89 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Setup Utility Parameter Description User Password is When set, this password protects the computer and this Setup Utility from unauthorized entry. When Password on boot and/or Password check during Resume is enabled, you need to enter this password to continue operation. Before setting the user password, you need to set the Supervisor Password. Options: Disabled or Enabled Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password.
310-e.book Page 90 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Setup Utility The password box appears: 2. Type a password. The password may consist of up to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). Important: Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. Press Enter. Retype the password to verify your first entry and press Enter. After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Enabled. 4. Press Esc to go to the Exit menu. 5.
310-e.book Page 91 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Setup Utility 5. Press Save Change & Exit to save the password and exit the Setup Utility. Power Saving The Power Saving screen contains parameters that are related to power-saving and power management. The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
310-e.book Page 92 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Setup Utility Parameter Description Display Always On When enabled the computer does not enter display standby mode. Always enable this parameter when playing VCDs (Video Compact Disc). If not, the system will enter standby mode after 30 minutes and the screen will go blank. Options: Enabled or Disabled Battery Low Suspend Enables or disables the suspend function during a battery-low condition.
310-e.book Page 93 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Setup Utility Exit When you select the Exit menu or press Esc from any screen, the Exit options screen displays. The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Saves any changes made, exits the Setup utility and reboots. Exit Discarding Changes Discards any changes made, exits the Setup utility and reboots. Load Setup Defaults Resets all parameters to their factorydefault values.
310-e.book Page 94 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Setup Utility Note: If you make any parameter changes, select Exit Saving Changes or Save Changes to store your changes.
310-e.book Page 95 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM 6 Troubleshooting This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Contents Frequently-Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
310-e.book Page 96 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Frequently-Asked Questions Frequently-Asked Questions This is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. I pressed the power switch and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up. Look at the Power indicator: ❑ If it is not lit, no power is being applied to the computer.
310-e.book Page 97 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Frequently-Asked Questions If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, two things might be the cause: ❑ The contrast and/or brightness level might be too low. Press Fn-F12(up) and Fn-F11(down) to adjust the contrast level (only for models with STN LCDs). Press Fn-F9(down) and Fn-F10(up) to adjust the brightness level. ❑ The display device might be set to an external monitor.
310-e.book Page 98 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Frequently-Asked Questions The keyboard does not respond. Try attaching an external keyboard to the PS/2 connector on the computer’s rear. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. The serial mouse does not work. ❑ Make sure that the serial cable is plugged securely into the serial port. ❑ During POST, press F2 to access the Setup Utility.
310-e.book Page 99 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Frequently-Asked Questions 1. Open the Windows 95 or Windows 98 Control Panel and double-click on the Modems icon. 2. Click on Dialing Properties and begin setting up your location. I prefer to use an external floppy drive and a printer simultaneously. To connect an external floppy drive and a printer at the same time, you need to use a parallel cable. See “Parallel Cable” on page 57 for details. The infrared port does not work.
310-e.book Page 100 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Error Messages Error Messages If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action. 100 Error Messages Corrective Action CMOS Battery Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. CMOS Checksum Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
310-e.book Page 101 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Error Messages Error Messages Corrective Action Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard Interface Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Memory Size Mismatch Enter and then exit the System Configuration Setup in the Setup utility (pressing F2 during POST). Missing operating system Correct the HDD type and reboot.
310-e.book Page 102 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Error Messages Error Messages Corrective Action Video RAM BIOS Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Setup Utility. See “Setup Utility” on page 81.
310-e.book Page 103 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM A Specifications This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer. Microprocessor Intel Mobile Module (IMM) with: ❑ Intel Pentium® processor with MMX™ technology ❑ Integrated 256KB Level 2 cache memory Memory ❑ 16MB main memory expandable to 80 MB ❑ One 144-pin soDIMM socket (SDRAM memory type) ❑ 64-bit dual memory banks ❑ 256KB Flash ROM BIOS Data Storage ❑ One 2.5-inch, 9.5mm hard disk Display and Video ❑ 8.
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310-e.book Page 105 Tuesday, October 27, 1998 5:17 PM Specifications Humidity (non-condensing) ❑ Operating: 20% ~ 80% RH ❑ Non-operating: 20% ~ 80% RH System ❑ Windows 95 or higher operating system Battery Pack ❑ 16.2-WattHour Lithium-Ion battery pack ❑ Smart battery management technology ❑ 2~3-hour rapid charge for Li-Ion.
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