Windows XP Information Battery Information Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery. Low Battery Warning New Battery Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery (see “Battery FAQ” on page D - 26 for instructions on how to do this). Battery Life Your computer’s battery life is dependent upon many factors, including the programs you are running, and peripheral devices attached.
Windows XP Information Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance. To optimize the life and improve its performance, fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days. We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself. If you need to remove the battery for any reason, see “Removing the Battery” on page 6 - 3.
Windows XP Information Proper handling of the Battery Pack • DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances • DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures, it may explode • DO NOT connect the metal terminals (+, -) to each other Damaged Battery Warning Should you notice any physical defects (e.g. the battery is bent out of shape after being dropped), or any unusual smells emanating from the notebook battery, shut your computer down immediately and contact your service center.
Windows XP Information Battery FAQ Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions. How do I completely discharge the battery? Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery.
Windows XP Information Driver Installation Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM, click Install WinXP Drivers/Install Option Drivers (button) and then click the appropriate driver name from the Drivers Installer menu. Follow the instructions to install the driver. Alternatively click Start, navigate (Browse..) to the executable file and then follow the manual setup instructions. Figure 5 - Drivers Installer Screen 1 1.
Windows XP Information WinXP SP2 Driver Page # Driver Location Chipset Page D - 30 X:\Drivers\Chipset\Setup.exe Video Page D - 30 X:\Drivers\Video\Setup.exe Audio Page D - 30 X:\Drivers\Audio\Setup.exe Modem Page D - 30 X:\Drivers\Modem\ssetup.exe LAN Page D - 30 X:\Drivers\Lan\setup.exe TouchPad Page D - 31 X:\Drivers\TouchPad\Setup.exe CardReader Page D - 31 X:\Drivers\CardReader\Setup.exe Fingerprint Reader Page D - 31 X:\Drivers\Fingerprint\Application\x86\autorun.
Windows XP Information Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers If you wish to update/reinstall individual drivers it may be necessary to uninstall the original driver.To do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and doubleclick the Add/Remove Programs item. If you see the individual driver listed (if not see below), uninstall it, following the on screen prompts (it may be necessary to restart the computer).
Windows XP Information Driver Installation Procedure Chipset 1. Click 1.Install Chipset Driver > Yes. 2. Click Next > Yes > Next > Next. 3. Click Finish to restart the computer. Modem 1. Click 4.Install Modem Driver > Yes. 2. Click OK. 3. The modem is ready for dial-up configuration. Modem Country Selection Video 1. Click 2.Install Video Driver > Yes. 2. Click Next > Yes > Next > Next. 3. Click Finish to restart the computer.
Windows XP Information TouchPad 1. Click 6.Install Touchpad Driver > Yes. 2. Click Next > Next > Next. 3. Click Finish to restart the computer. CardReader 1. Click 7.Install Cardreader Driver > Yes. 2. Click Next > Next. 3. Click Finish to restart the computer. Fingerprint Reader Module See “Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation” on page D - 46. Hot Key 1. Click 9.Install Hotkey Utility > Yes. 2. Click Next > Install. 3. Click Finish > Finish to restart the computer.
Windows XP Information Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited. Make sure the module(s) are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft. Use the Fn + F12 key combination to toggle power to the Bluetooth module, and check the indicator to see if the module is powered on or not (see Table 1 - 5, on page 1 - 10/ Table 1 - 2, on page 1 - 7).
Windows XP Information User Guide View the BlueSoleil User Guides (Contents and Index) from the Help menu (or press the F1 key) in the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil - Main Window control panel. Click BlueSoleil User Guides in the Contents tab, and click to select the appropriate User Guide from the panel on the right.
Windows XP Information Disconnecting In order to have the taskbar icon display the correct connection status, you will need to exit the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil - Main Window by clicking the File menu and selecting Exit (see over). Bluetooth Local Area Connection Icon If you want to display the Local Area Connection icon for the Bluetooth connection in the taskbar, set it up as follows: 1.
Windows XP Information 5. 6. 7. Use the Fn + F12 key combination to turn on the Bluetooth module. Run the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil program from the desktop icon or Start menu. The connection status will then be displayed. Figure D - 3 - Bluetooth Connected 8. To disconnect click File from the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil - Main Window, and select Exit (the Local Area Connection will then display “A network cable is unplugged”). 9.
Windows XP Information Taking Still Pictures Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, or go the Start menu and point to My Computer, then click it. Double-click the BisonCam, NB Pro icon. . Click Take a new picture in the Camera Tasks box. PC Camera Module Before installing the optional PC Camera module driver use the Fn + F10 key combination to toggle power to the module. There are 2 camera options available for this computer, depending on your purchase configuration. The 1.
Windows XP Information For the 2.0M Pixel Camera Module: 1. Click Install. 2. Click to select Yes or No in answer to the power system question. 3. Click to select Yes or No to enable/disable the Digital Zoom function. 4. Click Finish > Finish to restart the computer. 5. Run the Video View application program from the Video View shortcut on the desktop, or from the USB2.
Windows XP Information Pre-Allocating File Space You may pre-allocate the file size for the capture file in the BisonCap program. You can choose to ignore this by clicking Cancel. Pre-allocating space on the hard disk can improve the capture quality (particularly of large capture files), by reducing the amount of work the hard disk has to do in finding space for the video data as it is being captured. You may find it helpful to defragment the HDD before capture. D BisonCap (for 1.
Windows XP Information Eliminating Screen Flicker (BisonCap) If you find that the video screen in the BisonCap program is flickering, you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options. 1. 2. 3. Run the BisonCap application. Go to Options and scroll down to select “Video Capture Filter...”. Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Frequency in Property Page (tab).
Windows XP Information Pre-Allocating File Space You may pre-allocate the file size for the capture file in the Video View program. Pre-allocating space on the hard disk can improve the capture quality (particularly of large capture files), by reducing the amount of work the hard disk has to do in finding space for the video data as it is being captured. Video View (for 2.
Windows XP Information Eliminating Screen Flicker (Video View) If you find that the video screen in the Video View program is flickering, you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options. 1. 2. 3. Run the Video View program. Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter.... Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Flickering Reduction in Image (tab).
Windows XP Information Zoom (Video View) If you have enabled digital zoom when installing the 2.0M Pixel Camera driver you may use the Options > Setting menu to zoom the camera in and out. Figure D - 7 Setting 1. Run the Video View program. 2. Go to Options and scroll down to select Setting. 3. Use the slider to adjust the zoom level, and click OK to save the setting. Snapshot Folder The Snapshot folder’s default location is on the desktop.
Windows XP Information WLAN Module Before installing the Wireless LAN driver use the Fn + F11 key combination to toggle power to the module. Intel WLAN Driver Installation 1. Make sure the module is powered on, then insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CDROM(WinXP) into the CD/DVD drive. 2. Click Install Option Drivers (button). 3. Click 3.Install WLAN Driver > Yes. 4. Click Install Software (button). 5. Click the button to accept the license and click Next > Next > OK. 6.
Windows XP Information Network Connection Use the Windows Network Connections control panel to access available wireless networks (Start > Settings > Network Connections or Start > Connect To > Show all Connections).
Windows XP Information Security Modules (Fingerprint & TPM) The encrypted channel between the Trusted Platform Module security chip and the optional fingerprint reader with Protector Suite Software provides a high level of security for your computer. A further level of security and control is provided in the BIOS (see “Security Menu” on page 5 - 10).
Windows XP Information Help & Manual If you have included the fingerprint reader in your purchase option you will need to install the driver as per the instructions below. Right-click the taskbar icon to bring up the menu to select Help. Make sure you have administrator’s rights to your computer, and have a Windows password enabled for full security protection. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM and click Install WinXP Drivers (button).
Windows XP Information User Enrollment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Click Start > Programs/All Programs > Protector Suite QL > User Enrollment, or double click the taskbar icon . On the first run of the program you will be asked to click the button to accept the license, and then click OK. Click Next and select “Enrollment to the hard disk”, and click Finish.
Windows XP Information 10. If you put a tick in the “Enable Advanced Security for the current user” tickbox you will be asked to input a PIN before continuing (choose TPM key with PIN and enable and create a backup password). 11. Click Next > Finish. 12. Right-click the taskbar icon to bring up the menu that allows you to Edit Fingerprints, start Control Center, access the Help menu etc. You can also run the Control Center etc. from the Protector Suite QL item in the Programs/All Programs menu. 13.
Windows XP Information TPM Security Chip If you have included the Trusted Platform Module security chip module in your purchase option, you will have the appropriate software provided on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM (WinXP). After installing the driver as per the instructions below, see “Trusted Platform Module” on page 7 - 17 for full instructions on initializing the TPM etc. TPM Utility Installation 1. Enable the TPM state in the BIOS (see “Initializing TPM” on page 7 - 17). 2.
Windows XP Information Password Warning Do not lose the password. If you do so you will be unable to make administrative changes unless you clear the TPM. This could then result in data loss. Recovery Token Note the location of the emergency recovery token. It is recommended that you save the file to removable media such as a USB Flash drive (or backup using the tool provided - see page 7 28). Initializing TPM On the first run of the program you will need to initialize the TPM. 1.
Windows XP Information 3.5G Module If you have included an optional 3.5G module in your purchase option follow the instructions on page 7 - 37 to install the USIM card (which will be provided by your service provider), and then install the application. Before installing the application, make sure that the 3.5G module is on. Use the Fn + _ key combination (see “Function/Hot Key Indicators” on page 1 - 10) to toggle power to the 3.5G module. 3G Watcher Application Installation 1.
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