NOTEBOOK PC USER’S MANUAL Product Name: Notebook PC Manual Revision: 1.
Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
Safety Statements Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion 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. (English) VORSICHT! Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ.
Safety Statements CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek 4
Safety Statements CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 5
Safety Statements UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCING THE NOTEBOOK PC 11 About This User’s Manual ...................................................................................... 12 Notes For This Manual...................................................................................... 12 Caring Information ................................................................................................. 13 Transportation Precautions ....................................................................................
Table of Contents Regional Playback Information ......................................................................... 45 Region Definitions ............................................................................................. 45 Listening to Audio CD ....................................................................................... 46 Optional External Connections .............................................................................. 47 PC Card (PCMCIA) Sockets .....................
Table of Contents 5. CONFIGURING THE BIOS 61 Managing and Updating Your BIOS ....................................................................... 62 Managing and Updating Your BIOS From Your Hard Disk Drive ...................... 62 Updating BIOS Procedures (from floppy disk) .................................................. 63 BIOS Setup Program ............................................................................................. 64 BIOS Menu Bar ...............................................
1.
1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User’s Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User’s Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC’s components. 3.
1. Introducing the Notebook PC Caring Information WARNING! The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning.
1. Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive’s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON.
2.
2. Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC. Display Panel Latch Display Panel Microphone Status LEDs Instant Launch Keys Keyboard Touchpad Touchpad Buttons Scroll Buttons CD Opening the Display Panel One spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use.
2. Knowing the Parts The following describes the components of the Notebook PC as viewed from the top as shown by the illustration on the previous page. Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. Unlike desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is easier on the eyes.
2. Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. 308mm 41mm Display Panel Latch CD Left Speaker Power & Charge Indicators CD Control Buttons Email/CD Indicator Right Speaker Display Panel Latch One display panel latch is used to lock the display panel in the closed position. To open the display panel, slide the latch to the left with your thumb and lift up on the display panel at the same time.
2. Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC. 41mm 250mm Head-Out Mic-In Fast Infrared Port Air Vent Audio-In Fast Infrared Power Port Switch PC Card (PCMCIA) Sockets & Eject The fast infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with infrared-equipped devices or computers up to 4Mbits/sec.
2. Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC. 250mm Floppy Eject 41mm Floppy Disk Drive L CD/DVD- CD/DVD ROM Drive Eject CD/DVD Emergency Eject PS/2 Port Hard Disk Drive (in tray) Kensington® Lock Port The following describes the components on the right side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustration above. Floppy Disk Drive and Floppy Eject This is a standard 1.
2. Knowing the Parts Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is mounted in a removable tray. This tray is secured by a large black screw at the bottom of the Notebook PC. The removable tray allows easy hard disk drive swapping or upgrade. K Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object.
2. Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC. 41mm 308mm DC IN TV Serial Port Parallel Port External TV Out Modem Air LAN 2 USB DC Power Monitor Port Port Vent & Port Ports Input Jack Port (RJ-11) Fan (RJ-45) The following describes the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustration above.
2. Knowing the Parts Air Vent & Cooling Fan The cooling fan turns ON when the temperature rises past a set threshold. The cooling fan is an extra feature needed for upgrading to faster processors in the future. The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Do not block the air vents or else overheating may occur! LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port supports an RJ-45 Ethernet cable. The internal LAN supports 10Base-T or 100BaseTX standard or duplex networks.
3.
3. Getting Started Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed, there will be a large opening at the bottom of the Notebook PC. Use the following procedures to install or remove the battery pack. To install a battery pack: 1. Hold the battery pack on the side with the two tabs as indicated by the arrows.
3. Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Before using your Notebook PC on the road Before you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power. Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time. A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power. The battery pack is fully charged when the battery charge light turns OFF.
3. Getting Started Power Connection Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you may connect the power cord to any 110V-120V as well as 220V-240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US-standard AC power cord to a different standard. Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages.
3. Getting Started Powering ON The Notebook PC The Notebook PC’s power-ON message appears on the screen followed by a short beep when you turn it ON. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If you press the [Esc] button during the splash screen, standard boot information such as the BIOS version can be seen.
3. Getting Started Save-to-Disk Partition NOTE: If you use MS Windows ME or 2000, you do not need a Save-to-Disk partition to use hibernation mode. The Notebook PC supports Advanced Power Management to save battery power and extend its working time. One type of power management is “Save-to-Disk.” Save-to-Disk is a suspend mode where your operating system and application data is saved to a separate partition and retrieved when the Notebook PC comes out of suspend mode.
3. Getting Started Status Indicators and Instant Launch Keys There are several LED status indicators on the Notebook PC. The LED status indicators give information on the Notebook PC’s current operating and keyboard statuses. The following illustration shows the meaning of each status LED and the instant access keys.
3. Getting Started CD Control Buttons and Indicator There are several CD control buttons integrated on the front of the Notebook PC for convenient CD playing. The buttons activate and control your operating system’s audio player when the Notebook PC is ON. When your Notebook PC is OFF, the CD control buttons activate an “Audio DJ” function which allows you to listen to audio CDs even while the Notebook PC is not turned ON.
3. Getting Started Using the Keyboard Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. Fn Fn Fn Fn F1 SUSPEND F7 LCD Suspend: Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on BIOS setup). This is the same as “stand by” in MS Windows. LCD Icon: Toggles the display panel ON and OFF.
3. Getting Started Microsoft Windows™ Keys There are two special Windows™ keys on the keyboard as described below. The key with the Windows™ Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows™ desktop. The other key, that looks like a Windows™ menu with a small cursor, activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows™ object.
3. Getting Started Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications. With Number Lock OFF, press Fn and one of the cursor keys shown below. For example [Fn][8] for up, [Fn][K] for down, [Fn][U] for left, and [Fn][O] for right. With Number Lock ON, use [Shift] and one of the cursor keys shown below.
4.
4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device The Notebook PC’s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software. See the Driver & Utility Guide for information on drivers and utilities for the touchpad.
4. Using the Notebook PC Clicking/Tapping - With the cursor over an item, press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly, keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. The selected item will change color. The following 2 examples produce the same results.
4. Using the Notebook PC Dragging - Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish. You can move the cursor over the item you select, and while keeping the left button depressed, moving the cursor to the desired location, then release the button. Or, you can simply double-tap on the item and hold while dragging the item with your fingertip. The following 2 examples produce the same results.
4. Using the Notebook PC Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Take note of the following precautions. • • • • Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease. Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet. Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons. Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects.
4. Using the Notebook PC CD/DVD-ROM Drive NOTE: The terms “CD-ROM” or “CD” are mainly used in all documentation because of its wide familiarity, although “CD/DVD-ROM” or “CD/DVD” should be more appropriate with the DVD-ROM model Notebook PC. Please substitute where appropriate. The CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory) drive can support all the popular formats: Audio/ Music CDs; Photo CDs; MS-DOS MSCDEX Mode 1 / Mode 2; CD-ROM/XA; CD-I; and Video CDs.
4. Using the Notebook PC Using the CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved. Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop CD-ROM drives, the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle. When inserting a CD, it is important that the CD be pressed onto the center hub or else the CD-ROM drive tray will scratch the CD.
4. Using the Notebook PC DVD-ROM Drive Information Overview The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD titles, you must install the provided MPEG2 video decoder software and the DVD viewer software included on the DVD module driver support CD. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs. Definitions DVD, which stands for Digital Versatile Disc, is the next generation of optical disc storage technology.
4. Using the Notebook PC Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content. CSS (sometimes called copy guard) is the name given to the content protection scheme adopted by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to protect against unlawful content duplication. Although the design rules imposed on CSS licensors are many, one rule that is most relevant is playback restrictions on regionalized content.
4. Using the Notebook PC Using a CD A CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD is properly inserted, data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives; except that nothing can be written to or changed on the CD. Vibration is normal for all high-speed CD-ROM drives due to unbalanced CDs or CD print. To decrease vibration, use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the CD.
4. Using the Notebook PC Optional External Connections Monitor Out Connection Connecting an external monitor is just like on a standard desktop PC. Just plug in the VGA cable and its ready to use (some Notebook PC configurations may require additional display driver settings). You can view the Notebook PC display panel while simultaneously allowing others to view the external monitor. For large audiences, try connecting a computer video projector.
4. Using the Notebook PC PC Card (PCMCIA) Sockets The Notebook PC has two PC Card (or sometimes referred to as PCMCIA) sockets located behind a hinged cover to allow expansion just like desktop computer expansion slots. This allows you to customize your Notebook PC to meet a wide range of application needs. The sockets can interface with two Type I or Type II PC cards or one Type III PC card. PC cards are about the size of a few stacked credit cards and have a 68-pin connector at one end.
4. Using the Notebook PC Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) 1. Insert the PC card with the connector side first. When the PC card is fully inserted, the PC card bay door can close normally without striking the PC card. 2. Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the PC card. Usually connectors can only be inserted in one orientation. Look for a sticker, icon, or marking on one side of the connector representing the top side. E S IN R T H T IS N E D Be sure the PC card is level when inserting.
4. Using the Notebook PC Modem and Network Connections The built-in modem and network model comes with both an RJ-11 and an RJ-45 port. RJ-11 telephone cables have two or four wires and are used to connect telephones to telephone outlets found in the walls of residential homes and some commercial buildings (some commercial buildings may have telephone wiring designed for dedicated phone systems that may not be compatible).
4. Using the Notebook PC Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100BASE-TX speeds, your network cable must be category 5 (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. If you plan on running the interface at 100Mbps, it must be connected to a 100BASE-TX hub (not a 100BASE-T4 hub). For 10Base-T, use category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring.
4. Using the Notebook PC IR Wireless Communication The Notebook PC is equipped with a conveniently located Infrared (IR) Communication Port (see 2. Knowing the Parts for location). The IR port comes with IrDA (Infrared Data Association) Serial Infrared Data Link Version 1.1 compliance, that allows you to perform point-to-point wireless communications. You can use a SIR/FIR-specified application to transmit or receive data files with other systems equipped with an infrared port.
4. Using the Notebook PC AC Power System The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. The battery pack consists of a set of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells housed together. Only one battery pack can be inserted into the Notebook PC. The AC Adapter’s primary function is to provide power to the Notebook PC which also charges the battery pack.
4. Using the Notebook PC Using Battery Power A fully-charged Li-Ion battery pack provides the system approximately 2.5 to 3 hours of working power. But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, main memory size, and the size of the display panel. The “Battery Warning” beeps are automatically enabled in Windows 98/ME and continually sounds when down to 10% (configurable in Windows 98/ME) power.
4. Using the Notebook PC WARNING! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the power is ON, or if the system has not yet entered into the suspend mode as this may result in the data loss. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup when APM (non-ACPI) is used.
4. Using the Notebook PC Standby Mode In addition to reducing the CPU clock, this mode puts devices including the LCD backlight in their lower active state. The Notebook PC enters Standby mode when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time. The timeout can be set through the BIOS Setup. To resume system operation, press any key on the keyboard, touchpad, or external mouse (or moving the mouse).
4. Using the Notebook PC Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • The fan turns ON for active cooling when temperatures are close to the safe upper limit when AC power is used and turn ON at the safe upper limit when only using battery power.
4. Using the Notebook PC Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and CD-ROM drives. Enhanced IDE drives provide a reliable, fast, and cost-effective mass storage solution in the PC storage industry. The high speed transfer modes supported are Ultra DMA/33 up to 33MB/sec and PIO mode 4 up to 16.6MB/sec. The Notebook PC comes with a removable 2.5” (6.35cm) wide and .374” (.
4. Using the Notebook PC Securing Your Notebook PC For system and hard disk drive security, see BIOS setup “Security”. A third party lock such as the ones by Kensington® can be used to secure your Notebook PC physically to an unmovable object. The cable wraps around an object and the “T” shaped end inserts into the Kensington® lock port as shown in this illustration and a key or combination dial is used to secure the lock in place.
4. Using the Notebook PC Vehicle/Air & Vehicle-Only Power Adapter (Optional) The main purpose of the vehicle/air power adapter is to provide a source of power for using the Notebook PC and/or charging the Notebook PC’s battery from a 12VDC receptacle such as those found in vehicles and certain airplanes. You can use the Vehicle/Air Power Adapter in most vehicles, airplanes, or boats.
5.
4. Using the Notebook PC Managing and Updating Your BIOS It is recommended that you save a copy of the original BIOS along with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the BIOS later. AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. This file works only in DOS mode.
4. Using the Notebook PC Updating BIOS Procedures (from floppy disk) WARNING! Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your Notebook PC and you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems (read the BIOS release information provided on the download site before using). Careless updating can result in your Notebook PC having more problems! 1. Download an updated BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see CONTACT INFORMATION for details) and save to the disk you created earlier. 2.
4. Using the Notebook PC BIOS Setup Program This Notebook PC supports a programmable EEPROM that stores the BIOS software and can be updated using the provided utility as described in Flash Memory Writer Utility. This Section will guide you through the BIOS setup program by providing clear explanations for all the options. A default configuration has already been set. If you are either installing new devices or expanding main memory, you will need to enter the BIOS Setup to reconfigure your Notebook PC.
4. Using the Notebook PC BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features SECURITY Use this menu to set a password to control bootup and control access to the BIOS setup menu. POWER Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management features.
4. Using the Notebook PC General Help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by simply pressing [F1] or the [Alt] + [H] combination. The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions. Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program See Exit Menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program.
4. Using the Notebook PC Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the main menu screen appears as shown: Item Specific Help System Time: System Date: [17:15:00] [03/05/2001] Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Secondary IDE [IBM-DJSA-210] [TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-C2402] Video Display Type Video RAM Size [Auto] [16M] CPU Type CPU Speed Installed Memory Intel Pentium III 650 MHz / 100MHz 64 MB / 100 MHz to select field; <+>,<-> to change value.
4. Using the Notebook PC Video Display Type [Auto] This field allows you to select and enable video display devices, such as an LCD panel, an external CRT/LCD monitor, or both. The configuration options are: [Auto] [CRT] [CRT + LCD] [CRT + TV] Video RAM Size [8M] The built-in graphics utilizes a shared memory architecture. That means that the graphics chip does not have its own video memory but insteads borrows some memory from the system memory.
4. Using the Notebook PC Primary IDE (sub-menu) This field is used to configure the primary IDE drive installed in the system. To configure a hard disk drive, select this sub-menu from the Main menu and press the Enter key to enter this sub-menu.
4. Using the Notebook PC Sectors This field configures the number of sectors per track. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to User. Maximum Capacity This field shows the drive’s maximum capacity calculated automatically by the BIOS from the drive information you entered.
4. Using the Notebook PC Secondary IDE (sub-menu) This field is used to configure the secondary IDE drive installed in the system. To configure a hard disk drive, select this sub-menu from the Main menu and press the Enter key to enter this sub-menu. The fields and options on this sub-menu are the same as the previous menu described earlier. Set the type as CD-ROM in this field to support an inserted CD-ROM or DVD drive module.
4. Using the Notebook PC Advanced Menu Selecting Advanced from the main menu bar display the Advanced menu as shown below. Item Specific Help Plug & Play O/S [Yes] I/O Device Configuration Processor Serial Number [Disabled] TV Display Type [NTSC] Boot Up NumLock Status Quick Power On Self Test [Off] [Enabled] Select ‘Yes’ if you are using Plug & Play capable operating system. Select ‘No’ if you need the BIOS to configure non-bootable devices.
4. Using the Notebook PC TV Display Type [NTSC] This sets the video synchronization mode for your video output device (television or video projector). The setting depends on the territory that your video output device is manufactured for. The configuration options are: [NTSC] [PAL] Boot Up NumLock Status [On] Specifies the status of the keyboard’s number lock function when the Notebook PC is turned ON.
4. Using the Notebook PC I/O Device Configuration (sub-menu) I/O Device Configuration Serial Port A [3F8H/IRQ4] IR Port Mode: DMA Channel : [2F8H/IRQ3] [FIR] [1] Parallel Port Mode: [378H/IRQ7] [Normal] Item Specific Help to select the I/O Address & IRQ for COM1. NOTE: The presence of sub-items in this menu is dependent on certain relevant settings.
4. Using the Notebook PC Parallel Port: [378H/IRQ7] This field allows you to configure the Notebook PC parallel port. The configuration options are: [Disabled] [3BCH/IRQ7] [378H/IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5] Mode: [Normal] The Mode field allows you to configure the Notebook PC parallel port transmission mode. The configuration options are: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] EPP Mode: When the EPP mode is selected, the standard and bidirectional modes are also available. The EPP operates on a two phase cycle.
4. Using the Notebook PC Security Menu The Notebook PC’s advanced system of security allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized access to system resources, data, and the BIOS Setup Program. This Section covers each parameter of the Security Setup. Selecting Security from the menu bar displays the following menu: Item Specific Help User Password [Enter] HDD Password [Enter] Password on boot [Disabled] User Password can control access to the system at boot and entering Setup.
4. Using the Notebook PC User Password This field allows you to set the User password. To set the User password, highlight this field and press [Enter]. Type a password and press [Enter]. You can type up to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other keys are ignored. Type the same password a second time to confirm and press [Enter]. The User password is now set. To change the password, repeat the same process and enter a different password.
4. Using the Notebook PC Power Menu The Power menu of the Setup program allows you to manually enable and adjust certain power saving features of the Notebook PC, which are necessary for systems without APM or ACPI. For Windows 98 with APM or ACPI, all power saving controls (except “Suspend Mode”) are made through the operating system. Enabling these features will extend the life of the battery pack between charges. To make changes to power management settings, select Power Savings from the menu bar.
4. Using the Notebook PC Auto Suspend Timeout [Disabled] This option is only enabled when User Define is selected in the Power Management field. This field allows you to specify the period of inactivity before the system automatically switches to Suspend mode. In Suspend mode, various devices including the LCD backlight are powered off and the system enters a low power CPU state.
4.
4.
4. Using the Notebook PC Boot Menu The Boot menu allows the user to specify the order in which the Notebook PC is to check for a device to boot the system. To make changes, select Boot from the menu bar and the following screen appears: Item Specific Help 1. Removable Device [Legacy Floppy] 2. IDE Hard Drive [IBM-DJSA-210] 3. ATAPI CD-ROM [TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-C2402] Boot Sequence: to select the device. To select the boot sequence, use the up or down arrow.
4. Using the Notebook PC Exit Menu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu: Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit setup utility and save your changes to CMOS. NOTE: Pressing the [Esc] key does not exit this menu.
4. Using the Notebook PC Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When this option is selected or if [F9] is pressed, a confirmation is requested. Select Yes to load default values programmed into the BIOS file (the default values may change from one BIOS version to another). You can now select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the EEPROM.
APPENDIX Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary Owner Information 85
APPENDIX Internal Modem Compliancy Protocols and Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan), and CTR21. The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/ 482/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN).
APPENDIX This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.
APPENDIX 88
APPENDIX Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. AUTOEXEC.BAT AUTOEXEC.BAT is a special-purpose file that is automatically executed by DOS whenever the computer is turned ON or restarted. This file contains important commands that help configure the system to work with certain software and devices. Windows 95 and later has its own startup files and may not use or may ignore parts of the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
APPENDIX BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer’s read-only memory. BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM. Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer.
APPENDIX IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices). UltraDMA/33 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB/Sec transfer. LPT Port (Line Printer Port) Logical device name reserved by DOS for the computer parallel ports. Each LPT port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment.
APPENDIX SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) High speed parallel interface defined by the X3T9.2 committee of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for connecting many peripheral devices. SMB (System Management Bus) The SMB is used for managing smart batteries, reading SDRAM configuration information, and other miscellaneous system functions. SMI (System Management Interrupt) A non-maskable interrupt that causes the system to enter SMM.
APPENDIX Index A AC Power System 51 Air Vent 20 APM and ACPI 53 B Battery Pack 26 Battery Power System 51 BIOS 32 Bit I/O 70 Advanced Menu 72 Beep On Battery Low 79 BIOS Legend Bar 65 BIOS Menu Bar 65 BIOS Setup Program 64 Boot Menu 82 Boot Sequence 82 Cylinders 69 Discard Changes 84 DMA Channel 74, 75 Exit Discarding Changes 83 Exit Menu 83 Exit Saving Changes 83 Heads 69 I/O Device Configuration 74 IR Port 74 LBA Mode Control 70 Load Setup Defaults 84 Main Menu 67 Maximum Capacity 70 Multi-Sector Transf
APPENDIX N U Network Connection 49 Nordic Cautions 3 Number Lock 31 Numeric Keypad, alternate 33 UL Safety Notices 6 Updating Your BIOS 62 User’s Manual, About 12 O Vehicle/Air Power Adapter Accessory 59 Owner Information 96 P Parallel Port 23 PC Card (PCMCIA) Sockets 46 Pointing Device 36 Power Connection 28 Power Indicator 31 Power Management Modes 53 Power State Summary 54 Power Switch 17 Power-On Self Test (POST) 29 Powering OFF 30 Powering ON 29 Processor Upgrades 55 Programmable Launch Key 31
APPENDIX 95
APPENDIX Owner Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User’s Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out.
® Goes Mobile! A1 Series Affordable Entertainment Notebook PC • • • • Internal CD/DVD & Floppy • 13.3”/12.1” TFT Color Display 600MHz to 850MHz+ • 64MB to 192MB Memory Internal Modem+LAN • Wireless LAN via PC Card Up to 32MB Shared VGA Memory S8 Series Ultra Slim and Light Notebook PC • • • • External CD/DVD & Floppy 600MHz to 850MHz+ Internal Modem+LAN External AiBox Module Bay • 13.3”/12.
Visit www.asus.
® 8x DVD-ROM Drive • Industry-leading performance for even the most demanding applications • Maximum transfer rate: 8X DVD-ROM / 40X CD-ROM • High speed digital audio extraction • Supports UltraDMA/33 transfer mode • Complies with MPC3 standard • Supports Multi-Read function ® Ultra-Fast CD-ROM • • • • • Supports high speed CD-Audio playback Supports high speed digital audio extraction Supports UltraDMA/33 transfer mode Compatible with all CD formats Supports multi-read function (CD-R/CD-RW) Visit ww
AGP-V7100 Series Experience Radical 3D/2D Graphics Performance with 2nd Generation GPU TwinView™ The ASUS AGP-V7100 Series graphics cards were created to provide mainstream PC users with the radical 3D/2D graphics and video performance of the GeForce2 MX, the 2nd generation GPU from NVIDIA.
® New! New! Barebone Servers Pentium® III Pentium® II Support Maximum Memory (GB) AP100 1 Slot1 1 1 3 0 AP200 2 Slot1 1 1 3 0 AP2000 2 Slot1 1 1 4 3 or 5* AP3000 2 Xeon™ 2 2 4 3 or 5* AP2300 2 Socket370 4 2 4 3 or 5* AP6000 2 Slot1 1 1 4 8** AP8000 2 Xeon™ 2 2 4 8** AP6300 2 Socket370 4 2 4 8** * ** Mid-Range Servers AP6000 AP8000 Ultra2 SCSI 5.25” Onboard Fixed Storage (Channels) Devices Hot-Swap Trays Three 1.
