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Troubleshooting This chapter describes locating and solving problems that you may encounter while using your computer. Locating a Problem Problems with your computer can be caused by something as minor as an unplugged power cord – or as major as a damaged hard disk. The information in this chapter is designed to help you find and solve minor problems.
correct the problem and contact your dealer. Successful troubleshooting is the result of careful observation, deductive reasoning, and an organized approach to solving the problem. The problems that you will encounter can be divided into two basic categories: hardware problems and software problems. Hardware problems can be further divided into electrical and mechanical problems.
3. Check the wall outlet or power strip with an item that you know is functioning properly. A lamp or radio is a convenient item for checking the power. You may also need to check the fuses and breakers in your electric box. If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure that the switch is on. If the outlet is controlled by a dimmer switch, use a different outlet. If your computer is plugged into a power strip with an On/Off switch, make sure the switch is on.
Two classifications of malfunctions can be detected during the POST: • Error messages that indicate a failure with either the hardware, the software, or the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). These critical malfunctions prevent the computer from operating at all or could cause incorrect and apparent results. An example of a critical error is microprocessor malfunction. • Messages that furnish important information on the power-on and boot processes (such as memory status).
Solution: Make sure that the computer is not in Suspend mode. Check the Brightness controls for the screen. If the controls are turned too far down, the screen will be dark. Problem: An incorrect date and time are displayed. Solution: Correct the date and time using the DOS DATE and TIME commands or the options in the Setup Utility. If the date and time become incorrect after a short time, your CMOS battery may be depleted. Contact your dealer to change the battery.
Solution: Check the printer cable connection. Ensure that the printer power switch is turned on. Confirm that the printer is on-line. Problem: You can’t save data to disk. Solution: Ensure that the disk has been formatted. Consult your operating system manual for information on formatting floppy diskettes. Problem: The diskette is write-protected. Solution: Eject the diskette, remove the write protection, and try again. Problem: The diskette if full.
• • • • 88 How is your computer configured? Your dealer needs to know what peripheral devices you are using. What messages, if any, are on the screen? What software were you running at the time? What have you done already to try to solve the problem? If you have overlooked a step, your dealer may be able to solve the problem over the phone.
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Upgrading your System Upgrading your Memory Refer to the following instructions and illustration for information on upgrading your notebook's memory. 1. 2. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter and all peripherals. Turn the notebook over so that the rear ports are facing you and locate the memory module compartment.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. aside in a safe place. Remove the compartment cover and then angling it up and out. If you need to install a higher capacity module, gently push the edge clips on both sides to release the module. Angle the card slightly upward and gently slide it from its edge connector slot. Store the card in the anti-static bag that contains your new module(s). To install the new memory card, hold the card with its gold edge connector toward the edge connector slot of the compartment.
The Easy to Upgrade HDD Module The hard drive in your notebook computer is made to be easily swapped out for upgrading. You should back up your hard drive before attempting o change the hard drive. Make sure that before you install a new drive, all the files in your system should be backed up.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Power down the system completely. Turn the system over with the front of the unit facing you. Remove the three screws that secure the compartment cover and set them in a safe place. Slide the HDD cover away from the compartment. The drive is attached to a special bracket that secures it to the notebook computer. There are 4 screws hold the bracket. Remove the screws and set them in a safe place.
94 3. Remove the screen that is attached to the keyboard in order to remove the heatsink on top of the CPU. 4. Remove all the screws attached to the heatsink.
5. Before removing the screws, there are certain measures to followed in removing the heatsink 6. To remove the heatsink, first loosen the screw carefully. After loosening one screw, be certain that the next to be loosen should be the screw on its adjacent side as shown on the illustration. 7. Be sure to loosen all the screws first before removing it totally to release the heatsink. Failure to do so will cause a major damage to the heatsink. 8.
Specification Detailed Notebook Specifications General CPU • • Intel Pentium-M Banias processor from 1.3GHz to 1.7GHz, 1M L2 cache Intel Dothan processor from 1.8GHz to 2.
• • 478 pin uFC-PGA2 478 socket, CPU front-side bus up to 400MHz TDP : 21W. Core Logic • • Intel 855GM/GME, Support FSB 400MHz Memory Main Memory • • • • • 2 expandable memory slot up to 2GB,1GB per DIMM Max. with 512Mb technology 128/256/512 MB memory options Two 200 pin SO DIMM type memory slots 2.
Module Bay • • Supports CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Combo Drive (DVD-ROM+CD-RW), DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-Dual; 5.25” 12.7mm height Fast IDE and ATAPI interface CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Combo Drive (DVDROM+CD-RW), DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-Dual Pointing Devices • • Synaptics TouchPad Support four way scrolling feature Keyboard • • • • • US/Europe, DOS/V keyboard for Japan, full size keyboard alike pitch 300 mm keyboard with key stroke 3.
Features • • • • • Dual full-duplex Direct Sound Channels Hardware SoundBlaster Pro for real-mode DOS legacy compatibility 18-bit ADC & DAC resolution Support S/PDIF out AC’97 2.2 & PC2001 compliant I/O Ports Standard Ports • • • • • • • • • • One parallel port supported EPP/ECP (25-pin female D-connector) One S-video TV out port for TV One DC input port for External AC adapter (2-pin DC jack) One Type II PCMCIA card socket One video port for external analog VGA monitor (15-pin female D-connector) USB 2.
• • Integrated IEEE 1394a OHCI-link & two ports with IEEE 1394 internal PHY Data transfer rate : 100/200/400 Mbps Graphics and Video Controller • Intel 855GM/GME internal graphics. Features • High performance 3D graphics engine (floating triangle setup/rendering) Graphic Memory • Up to 64 MB of dynamic video memory allocation LCD Display • 14.
• • • 4 hrs charge time while system on Charging time for one battery pack : 3.5 hours to full charge when system off or in suspend More than 2.0 hrs w/ 4-cell battery, 4.0 hrs w/ 8-cell battery Dimensions • 326(W) x 258(D) x 25.3(H) mm/32mm (front/back) Weight • 2.4kg with 14.
• • • • Factory Option : 802.
