VGA UTILITIES After you have restarted Windows, open the “Control Panel” and double click on the “Display” icon. From the “Display Properties” window, select the “Settings” tab and click on the “Advanced” tab to enter the “(Multiple Monitors) on ATi MOBILITY RADEON X700 Series Properties" window.
ATI OpenGL ATI’s Display The ATI’ s Display driver allows three simultaneous outputs to LCD, CRT, LCD/CRT, TV/LCD, LCD/TV and CRT. Before proceeding, be sure the monitor is connected to the computer. User can also use hotkeys by typing the name that corresponds with the combinations mentioned above.
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Color You can adjust the right resolution for your screen display.
Options Display all the items concerning the ATI related function.
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VIEWING LIVE VIDEO (OPTION) The Utility allows you to access the entire range of display controls and configuration options. Its live video can co-exist with other applications running at the time. In addition, you have the choice of keeping the default video window size, scaling it to any other size or using the entire screen for video display.
Using the Remote Control The Remote Control comes with three multimedia softwares: WinDVR, WinDVD, and WinRip. These softwares use only one remote control; the function of each buttons will vary on different software. • DVR Mode Button - Press the DVR button if you want to use the WinDVR software. “ WinDVR” gives you high-quality digital recording of your favorite TV shows on your PC. • DVD Mode Button - Press the DVD button if you want to use the WinDVD software.
Defining the Video Source Select the PAL, NTSC or SECAM, depending on which standard the selected source is using. The factory default is the standard used by your purchase country, and normally there is no need to change this setting. If you are working outside your country, you are required to adjust the setting of our video source. From the WinDVR window, click on your mouse right button and select the “Setup” item.
Application buttons in DVR mode Ø TV - Launch the WinDVR application Ø Channel Surfing - Surf channels by displaying 16 channels at once. Ø Full screen - Change display size to full screen. Ø Mute - Mute or restore sound when watching TV. Ø C.C. (Close Caption) - Display overlay text caption. Ø MTS/SAP - Switch TV sound mode to mono stereo or SAP Ø Scan (Auto scan) - Scans all available channels for context. Ø Arrow Up and Down - Navigates up or down. Ø Arrow Left and Right - Navigates left or right.
Ø CH Up & Down - Selects next higher or lower channel in channel memory. Ø Replay – Playback previous sequel after pressing the TimeShift. Ø Skip - Skip the recorded program. Ø Volume (Volume up and down) Increase and decrease sound. Ø Stop - Stops functions such as record, play, rewind, forward and pause. Ø Play/Pause - Plays or pauses a scene. Ø Record - Records TV and encodes it into MPEG I/II format. Ø TimeShift - Pauses live TV. Ø Real Screen (Go Live) – Stop timeshift.
Application buttons in DVD mode Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø 64 DVD - Launch the WinDVD application. Audio Selection - Selects a language. Subtitle - Activates language subtitles. Full screen - Change display size to full screen. Angle (Angle Selection) - Allows multiple angle viewing Mute - Mute or restore sound when watching CD title or MPEG file. Arrow Up and Down - Navigates up or down. Arrow Left and Right - Navigates left or right. Cancel - Cancel last operation. Select - Selection.
Please take note that when you are playing the DVD applicaton, you will only be able to use the Remote Control DVD button if your system support the InterVideo WinCinema application.If your system support the WinXPMCE application, you will have to use the “Microsoft Remote Control” that comes with your package. Use Lunch key to chosoe between these two applications, please proceed to BIOS Setup and select the “Advanced” menu.
Click on the “Displays” tab to set the monitor or TV or LCD as your “Primary” display device to play the DVD files. The VGA driver default value set the LCD as Primary display device. If the LCD is set as “Primary” display therefore the video image will not display on the monitor or TV. However, if you wish to have the video image display on your external display devices, set the monitor or TV as your “Primary” display device.
Application buttons in Music mode Ø Music - Launch the WinRIP application. Ø DSP Toggle – Let you enable or disable the DSP window when the WinRIP application is launched. Ø Mute - Mute or restore sound when playing music. Ø Arrow Up and Down - Navigates up or down. Ø Arrow Left and Right - Navigates left or right. Ø Cancel - Cancel last operation. Ø Select - Selection. Ø Track (Previous & Next) - Plays previous or next track in the list. Ø Volume (Volume up and down) Increase and decrease sound.
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T ROUBLESHOOTING 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.
1. 2. 3. 4. If you have been using battery power, connect the Notebook to an external power source and make sure that the battery has a charge. If you are using the Notebook with the AC adapter, check the power outlet, the power cord, and any power switches that may affect your computer. • 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.
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). These non-critical malfunctions are those that cause incorrect results that may not be readily apparent. An example of a non-critical error would be a memory chip failure.
be depleted. Contact your dealer to change the battery. Problem: You hear irregular beeps during operation of the Notebook and the system halts. Solution: The problem is beyond the scope of this manual. Contact technical support. Problem: An unidentified message is displayed. Solution: Reboot the computer and run the BIOS system setup. Confirm the Setup parameters. If the same message is displayed after booting up again, contact technical support for assistance.
• • • 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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HOW DO I EXPAND MY NOTEBOOK Turn off the computer; disconnect the AC adapter and all peripherals. With your computer turning upside down, remove all the screws that are encircled and shown on the illustration.
Upgrading your Memory 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 76 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.
Easy to Upgrade HDD Module The hard drive in your notebook computer is made to be easily swapped out for upgrading. How to Remove your Hard Drive 1. Remove the screw that secure the compartment cover and set them in a safe place. 2. Remove the HDD cover from the compartment. 3. The drive is attached to a special bracket that secures it to the notebook computer. 4. Gently hold the grip of the HDD, Πlift it up to release from its compartment. 5.
How to install your New Hard Drive 1. You will need to align the tabs on the drive bracket with the slots on the bay. 2. Press down gently on the drive bracket until it engages with the system. Do not force the drive into place this can bend the pins on the hard drive. 3. Secure the cover with the screw.
SPECIFICATION Detailed Notebook Specifications Core Logic • • • • • • Intel® Pentium® M processor Dothan 1.86GHz 478pin mFCPGA package Microsoft® Windows ® XP Professional Edition Microsoft® Windows ® XP Home Edition Microsoft® Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Intel® 915PM (Alviso)+ ICH6-M Memory • 512MBx2 LCD Display • Video & Graphics • 15.
AV Feature Built-in • TV Tuner • • Remote Control • Pointing Device • • Application Launch Key • LED Status Indicator • Keyboard • Interface Ports • • • PCMCIA • Audio • • AC Adapter Battery • • • Battery Charge • • Battery Life • BIOS • 82 Mini PCI TV Tuner w/ Coaxial connector, support PAL, NTSC, SECAM Support capture function to record the TV programs into Hard Disk Multi-function remote control to enjoy TV program Power on the system, Play TV, DVD play, Music Synaptics touchpad with 4
Card Reader • Communication • • • • • USB Disk 4 in 1 Card Reader (SD/MS/MS Pro/MMC card) 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet on board Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG (802.11a/b/g) network connection TV-Turner Mini-PCI interface, support PAL/NTSC (optional) MDC combo: V9.0/9.2 56Kbps Fax/Modem Web CAM/CMOS sensor, 0.3 Mega pixel resolution CMOS image (optional) Four USB2.0 ports, up to 480Mbit/s USB Connector • Power Management • ACPI 2.
Spec subject to change without notice Battery life will vary depending on your specific hardware and software configuration Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
