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N otebook User Guide Copyright©2005 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2005/02 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
N otebook User Guide FCC Information to User Safety and Care Instructions No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure you read the safety and care instructions. This information can help protect you and your computer from possible harm. Radio and television interference Warning: Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal cables with this computer, so as not to interfere with radio and television reception.
N otebook User Guide You may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission: Interference Handbook (stock number 004000-00345-4). This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC20402 Warning: The user must not modify or change this computer without approval. Modification could void authority to this equipment.
N otebook User Guide Peripheral Devices Notice Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Optical Disk Drive Notice The optical disk drive is Class 1 Laser Product.
N otebook User Guide (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European standards: EN 300 328-2 V.1.2.1 (2001-12) EN 301 489-1 V.1.3.1 (2001-09) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.1.1 (2000-09) EN 50371: 2002 EN 60950: 2000 802.11b Restrictions: - European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.
N otebook User Guide About Your Notebook Computer Congratulation for having purchased your new Professional Multimedia Notebook. This notebook incorporates the strongest features, which integrate the latest technologies available in the notebook industry. Your new notebook computer not only drives today multimedia applications but also be ready for tomorrow exciting new software.
N otebook User Guide About Your User Guide Welcome to your Professional Multimedia Notebook User Guide. This manual covers everything you need to know in learning how to use your computer. This manual also assumes that you know the basic concepts of Windows and the PC. You will start doing a lot of great and fun things with your computer. This manual is divided into eight chapters. Chapter 1 gives introduction on your computer features.
N otebook User Guide Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER.......................................... 7 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE................................................................. 8 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................. 15 1.1 1.2 1.3 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT ..................................................................... 16 UNPACKING THE COMPUTER .........................................................
N otebook User Guide 2.6 3 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK ........................................................... 47 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 10 Installing the VGA Device Driver ................................................ 42 Installing the Audio Device Driver .............................................. 42 Installing the Modem Device Driver ............................................ 43 Installing the Wireless LAN Device Driver..................................
N 3.9 4 4.6 4.7 NOTEBOOK MULTIMEDIA FEATURES ............................................. 72 AUDIO SOUND SYSTEM FEATURES ................................................ 72 SETTING UP THE AUDIO DRIVER PROPERTIES ............................... 73 WINDOWS MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS ............................................. 73 RECORDING SOUNDS ..................................................................... 74 Using an External Microphone ....................................................
N otebook User Guide 6.5 6.6 6.7 7 USING THE BOOT SETUP .............................................................. 101 HOW TO EXIT THE SETUP PROGRAM............................................ 102 HOW TO UPGRADE THE BIOS...................................................... 103 USING OPTIONS ........................................................................... 105 SYSTEM UPGRADE ................................................................................. 106 Memory Upgrade ...............
N otebook User Guide Wireless devices.......................................................................... 122 AC/DC Power Supply Adapter ................................................... 122 Battery ........................................................................................ 122 Weight and Dimension ...............................................................
1 Introduction 1 Introduction Your Notebook PC is a fully Windows compatible portable personal computer. With the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology, this notebook makes a natural traveling companion. With leap of technology and compact, your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business, personal productivity, entertainment, and professional applications. It is ideal for use in the office, at home, and on the road.
N otebook User Guide 1.1 Feature Highlight Before we go to identify each part of your Notebook PC, we will first introduce you to other notable features of your computer. Processing Unit • Your notebook runs on Intel® Celeron® M Dothan microprocessor that is integrated with 256KB/512KB/1MB/2MB L2 Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed. • Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on operating systems such as Windows XP.
1 Introduction IEEE 1394 Provides one IEEE 1394 port for fast data transmission by external hard disk or digital video (DV). Graphic System Provides blazing graphics controller embedded in VIA PN800 chipset PCI Local Bus Architecture • 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and hard disk drives. Support ultra DMA PATA-100 PIO Mode up to PIO Mode 4, bus mastering for LBA Scheme. • 32-bit PCMCIA CardBus PCI technology that is also backward compatible with 16-bit PC cards.
N otebook User Guide • 1.2 System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SETUP Program to protect unauthorized use of your computer. Unpacking the Computer Your computer comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your computer, open the carton and carefully remove the contents.
1 Introduction 1.3 The Inside of the Notebook The notebook computer is compact with features on every side. First, look at the inside of the system. The following sections describe inside features. 1. Color LCD Display 3. Touchpad Pointing Device 5. Power On/Resume Button • 2. LED Indicators 4. Easy Buttons 6. Keyboard Color LCD Display The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position.
N otebook User Guide TFT color LVDS with 15" 1024x768 XGA or 15” 1280x1024 SXGA+ resolution panels. Capable of displaying 16M colors (32-bit true color) on either size panels. LCD display control hot-keys allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD. Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor. 20 • LED Indicators Keeps you informed of your notebook computer’s current power status and operating status.
1 Introduction Standard QWERTY-key layout and full-sized 87 keys keyboard with Windows system hot-keys, embedded numeric keypad, 5 hot keys, inverted "T" cursor arrow keys, and separate page screen control keys. Wide extra space below the keyboard panel for your wrist or palm to sit-on comfortably during typing. NOTEBOOK STATUS ICONS The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the notebook’s current power and operating status. Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status. 1.
N otebook User Guide • Power Indicator Lets you know that power to the system is turned on. This LED is positioned so that you can see the power state whether the LCD panel is opened or closed. Lights green when the system is powered on. Lights green blinking when the system is in Standby mode. • Battery Charging LED Lights to indicate battery in charging status. Lights green to indicate that the battery is in charging. Lights off to indicate the battery is fully charged or no battery installed.
1 Introduction THE FUNCTION OF EASY BUTTONS 1. Wireless LAN Button 2. E-Mail Button 3. Internet Button • Wireless LAN Button Push this button to activate or inactivate the Wireless LAN. When you activate the wireless LAN function, it will search the wireless LAN signal automatically if you had installed the driver. • E-mail Button This is the most convenient way to access the outlook 2000/2002... utility just by pressing this button.
N otebook User Guide 1.4 The Front Side of the Notebook 1. Cover Switch • 24 Cover Switch The cover (LCD panel) is locked when it is closed. Slide the button right aside to release the latch for opening the cover of the computer.
1 Introduction 1.5 The Rear Side of the Notebook The system ports at the back of your notebook computer can connect various devices. Each port is described as followings. 1. VGA Port 4. TV Port (S-video) 7. Kensington Lock Hole 2. LAN Port 5. USB 2.0 Ports 3. Modem Port 6. Air Outlet Vent • VGA Port Lets you attach an external monitor or projector for wider display. You can run the LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or switch it to monitor only using the display hot-key.
N 26 otebook User Guide • TV Port Lets you connect to the S-Video TV connector for presentation or VCD, DVD watching. • USB 2.0 Ports The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect USB 2.0compliant devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to your notebook computer. • Air-Outlet Vent Emits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operating temperature.
1 Introduction 1.6 The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure. 1. DC Power Port 3. Volume Control 5. Headphone Jack 7. PCMCIA slot 9. Built-in Stereo Speaker 2. USB 2.0 Ports 4. Microphone Jack 6. 4-in-1 Card Slot 8. IEEE 1394 • DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your notebook and recharging the battery. • USB 2.
N otebook User Guide • Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your notebook computer. • Headphone Jack (with SPDIF out) Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speakers, or earphone set with 1/8 inch phono plug for personal listening. (The SPDIF transmits digitized audio signal by optical fiber. The external audio amplifier can get the best audio quality without loss.
1 Introduction following figure. 1. Built-in Stereo Speaker 1.8 2. Optical Disk Drive Right Side Features • Built-in Stereo Speaker Integrated left and right mini stereo speakers located at the left and right front side of your notebook for sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure. • Optical Disk Drive Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD) or a digital video disc (DVD) and play conventional audio CDs.
N otebook User Guide 1. Hard Disk Compartment 3. Memory Compartment 5. Battery Release Latch 2. Battery Bay 4. Wireless LAN Compartment Bottom of the System 30 • Hard Disk Compartment Open this cover of this compartment to replace with other Hard Disk Drive. Please refer to Chapter 7 for how to replace it. • Battery Bay Equipped with a choice of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. • Memory Compartment Remove the screw to find two SO-DIMM memory slots. One memory slot is empty for upgrade usage.
1 Introduction 1.9 Notebook Accessories AC Adapter The AC Adapter supplies external power to your notebook computer and charges the internal battery pack simultaneously. The AC adapter has an autoswitching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. You just change the power cord if you are going to use your notebook in other countries with different connector outlets. When you connect the AC adapter, it charges the battery whether or not the notebook computer is powered on.
N otebook User Guide 1.10 Notebook Options DVD/CD-RW Combo Device Pack This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW CD for you to backup the data and also can read DVD/CD title. DVD dual (Dual Rewritable DVD combo) Device Pack This device pack combines following two standard packs. Using the suitable media, you can make any format of CD or DVD as you want. DVD-RW combo: This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW and DVD-R or DVDRW media and also can read DVD/CD title.
Getting Started 2 2 Getting Started Your Notebook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible. Contact your dealer if they have pre-installed all the needed drivers to fully operate your computer or if there is an update on the driver installation of the notebook.
N otebook User Guide 2.1 Using the Battery Pack The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: • With AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet. • With a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible, relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable. Before you use your notebook computer, install and recharge the battery pack first.
Getting Started 2 Installing the Battery Pack This notebook provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your computer. With the extended nose directed toward the compartment, insert and push the battery pack. Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack, slide the latch to the end of left side to release the battery pack (1), and then take out the battery pack with your finger (2).
N otebook User Guide Replacing the Battery Pack When your notebook estimates that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes, it will alert you with a battery low warning beep. If you are consuming a lot of power by using the audio system, the PCMCIA slots, the hard disk drives, and Combo drive, your notebook might run out of charge much sooner than you expect.
Getting Started 2.2 2 Connecting the AC Power Source The AC adapter provides external power source to your computer and charges the internal battery pack at the same time. The AC adapter also has an autoswitching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. To connect the power adapter: 1. Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power adapter. 2. Plug the other end of the AC power cord to a live AC wall outlet. 3.
N otebook User Guide y For the power supply of this equipment, an approved power cord has to be used. y Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. y Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e. AC adapter). 2.3 Starting Your Computer The Power/Resume button is found on the top of the base unit.
Getting Started 2 After the test, the screen will also display a message "press to enter SETUP". You don’t need to run this program at the moment as your dealer already made the necessary settings for your computer optimal operation. Refer to Chapter 6 on running the SETUP program later. After the test has completed, your computer will start to search and boot up the operating system from your hard drive.
N otebook User Guide first if they have already installed all the drivers along with the operating system. If not, follow the procedures below: INSTALLING WINDOWS XP FROM OPTICAL DISK DRIVE To install Windows XP directly from your optical disk drive, please go to Boot menu of BIOS setup menu. Use arrow key to select "CD-ROM Drive", then use "+" or "-" to move it to the top. Go to Exit menu and select "Exit Saving Changes".
Getting Started 4. Change the setting of Secondary IDE Channel with following the previous steps that was set to Primary IDE Channel. 5. Restart your notebook to let the setting take effect. 2 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE: 1. Please install Chipset driver first. 2. Before install Alps Touch Pad driver, please install ENE KBC driver INSTALLING THE CHIPSET DRIVER Your notebook computer uses the advanced chipset. Installing the driver to enhance the stability and performance.
N otebook User Guide INSTALLING THE VGA DEVICE DRIVER Following is the procedure for installing the Video Accelerator 3D Adapter VGA driver to your computer: Installing VGA device driver for Windows XP 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as. "E:\Drivers\WinXP\VGA\Setup.exe". 3. Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. 4.
Getting Started 5. 2 Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press “Finish” to restart your system. INSTALLING THE MODEM DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Agere System AC'97 Modem driver: Installing Modem driver for Windows XP 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click Browse button and navigate to the directory as "E:\Drivers\WinXP\modem\setup.exe" 3.
N otebook User Guide Installing LAN driver for Windows XP 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click Browse button and specify the directory as "E:\Drivers\WinXP\Lan\ winsetup.exe". 3. Click “OK” to complete the LAN driver installation. INSTALLING THE CARD READER DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Card Reader driver: Installing Card Reader driver for Windows XP 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run.
Getting Started 2 5. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press “Finish” to restart your system. INSTALLING ALPS - TOUCH PAD DRIVER Installing ALPS - Touch Pad driver for Windows XP 2.6 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as "E:\Drivers\WinXP\Touch Pad\setup.exe ”. 3. Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. 4.
Using Your Notebook 3 3 Using Your Notebook This chapter describes how to operate the standard built-in features of the notebook that you normally would use in your day-to-day computer work. If you are new to computers and to your operating system, you also need to read the manual for the operating system on how to work with your computer. It is very important to familiarize yourself well with the operating system.
N otebook User Guide 3.1 Starting Your Operating System The operating system is a must ingredient in using your computer. Without an operating system, it is like playing chess without the chessboard. It is the platform for all your software application programs to run on. The most popular operating system today is Microsoft Windows. You should have installed one operating system by your dealer unless you are an expert computer user and would need a more powerful operating system.
Using Your Notebook 1. Function Keys 3. Windows Start Menu Key 5. Windows Shortcut Key 3 2. Control Keys 4. Control Keys 6. Cursor Control Keys Keyboard Key features and operations are described below: • Function Keys Function keys are application-driven, like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard. These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions. Some keys (printed in blue on keypad) are preprogrammed with dual functions.
N otebook User Guide • Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work: Start Menu key Displays the Start menu. Shortcut/Application key Provides quick access to shortcut menus. This key acts like a right mouse button. 50 • Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want. In the screen, the cursor is a blinking underline, block, or vertical bar depending on the application. The cursor indicates where the next text typed is inserted.
Using Your Notebook 3 BASIC KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS Keypad Function Description key. Execute a command. Within many text editing application programs, the key inserts a hard carriage return, just like what ordinary typewriter does. key. Press this key to cancel or escape from a command or function. key. Known as the Insert key. Press this key to toggle the keyboard data entry from insert to type over mode. key. Known as the Print Screen key.
N otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description key. Press this key to move the cursor to the next tab stop on the right. This key works much the same as in ordinary typewriter. key. Known as the Control key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command. + key. Known as the Alternate key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command. + key.
Using Your Notebook Keypad 3 Function Description Right arrow key. Moves the cursor to the right one space at a time. SCREEN CONTROL KEYS Keypad Function Description key. Moves the cursor to the beginning of a screen or line. key. Moves the cursor up one screen at a time key. Moves the cursor down one screen at a time key. Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or line. WINDOWS HOT KEYS Keypad Function Description key. Pulls up the Windows Start menu.
N otebook User Guide SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS The notebook has special system function keys that activate key serving dual functions. When pressed in conjunction with the key, these keys set specific system parameters and are sometimes referred to as "hot keys". Keypad Function Description + To shut down or resume the built-in system speaker volume. + Press this key to activate the system into the suspend mode. Switches display between LCD, CRT, or LCD and CRT simultaneously.
Using Your Notebook 3 The Glide Pad offers a number of options that let you customize how it functions. To access these options, locate the Control Panel and double click on the Mouse icon. The options let you control the size and color of the cursor, cursor speed, the accepted double-click speed, and selection button orientation. The Glide Pad works a mouse pointing device replacement that is used under Windows-based operating system.
N otebook User Guide Here how to use the Glide Pad pointing device: 1. The rectangular surface acts like a miniature duplicate of your display screen. To move the mouse cursor, place the finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction. If you reach the end of the pad, lift your finger and place it back down on the other side of the pad. 2. To select an item, click on the item by pressing the left button control or by simply tapping on the surface once.
Using Your Notebook 3 under Windows. After installing the VGA driver, you would then configure the display resolution or screen size to match your LCD display panel. This notebook computer model provides 1280x1024 as well as 1024x768 LVDS panels. You would also probably want to set the amount of color output to display sharper images and photos.
N otebook User Guide CHANGING THE DISPLAY PROPERTIES UNDER WINDOWS To change the display properties of your screen under Windows system, just right-click on the desktop area and select Properties or go to the Control Panel and click on the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box will appear on your screen. Click on the Settings tab to set your desired configuration. Make sure to follow the configuration table above.
Using Your Notebook 3 and documents are stored in RAM (Random Access Memory). This allows your notebook to wake up quickly, but a low level of power is required to maintain this suspended state. How quickly your system powers down into Standby mode is up to you by setting proper times in Power Options of Control Panel in Window. While the notebook is in Standby mode, the LED of power indicator flashes.
N otebook User Guide 3.6 Working with the Built-in HDD Your notebook computer is equipped with a built-in large capacity 2.5 inch IDE hard disk drive where you store or install your computer operating system and all application software programs. You need to format the hard disk before using. The internal hard disk is normally assigned as Drive C after formatting. Sometimes divided into two partitions, adding a Drive D.
Using Your Notebook 3 1. Make sure the computer is turned on. Press the eject button found on the door cover of the combo drive. The CD tray mechanism will pop-out slightly and slowly pull out the whole length of the tray. 2. Place the disc on top of the CD tray with the label side facing up. Gently press the compact disc onto the center spindle to secure the disc. 3. To remove the disc, press on the center spindle and pull up the disc from the side until the disc snaps out of the spindle lock.
N otebook User Guide How to care the CD When you handle CDs, pay attention to the following guidelines: • Always pick up the CD by its edges. • Avoid scratching or soiling either side of the CD. • Do not write with the hard ball-point pen or apply labels on either side of the CD. • Keep the CD away from direct sunlight or high temperatures. • Clean fingerprints or dust from the CD by wiping it with a soft cloth. The above points also apply to other optical storage media.
Using Your Notebook 3 To allow manufacturers to add functions and technologies in the PC Card form factor, PCMCIA has defined two PC Card types: Type Type II Type III Thickness 5.0 mm 10.5 mm Sample Devices Fax/Modem & Network Cards Hard Disks (ATA Cards) Type II Cards Type II card has a thickness of 5.0 millimeters (mm). Type II cards are often storage or communications devices such as Flash Memory, LAN, and Small Computer System Interface (SCSI).
N otebook User Guide • Storage Cards When you insert a storage PC card, PC card Adapter for other memory card (i.e. Compact Flash card, Smart Media card...) or small hard drive card in the notebook computer, it appears as a unique drive depending on the type of card you are using. The following table provides sample drive designations.
Using Your Notebook 3 Inserting PC Cards To insert a PC card into the PCMCIA slot: 1. Locate the PC card slot cover on the left side of the computer. 2. Insert the side of PC card with the 68-pin socket into the PC slot. The face label of the card should also be facing up. 3. When the full length of the card is almost inside the slot, push firmly but slowly, to ensure full connection with the computer.
N otebook User Guide 2. Select the socket from the list that you want to remove, and click Stop button. The system then disables the function of PCMCIA card. 3. Then you can remove the inserted PC card, push the button found on the right side of the PC slot to release the eject button. Then push it again to release the PC card. 4. When the PC card has moved out a space out of the slot, hold the edges of the card and slowly slide it out.
Using Your Notebook 3 drive and install to Windows system. You need to read the manual guide of the PC card on how to configure and operate the card. Some PC cards require additional system resources. Before inserting a PC card you may have to disable either the USB port, or the 56K internal modem. Check the Windows device manager to ensure that there are no conflicts of resource amount those devices.
N otebook User Guide For a single moment, only one card can be inserted into the 4 in 1 card or CF slot Inserting Flash Memory Card To insert a flash memory card into the slot is similar to PCMCIA card. You only need to pay more attention whenever insert the CF card or the flash memory card into the slot with the correct side. For MMC and SD card, you should position the copper connector at the bottom side. For Memory Stick and MS_Pro card, you should position the copper connector at the topside.
Using Your Notebook 3 Removing Flash Memory Card It is similar to PCMCIA card for removing a flash memory card from the slot. You should first disable the card setting in the system as described in the PCMCIA chapter. To remove the flash memory card, you should only pull out the card by finger, there is no release button for flash memory slot.
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Fun with Multimedia 4 4 Fun with Multimedia This chapter lets you make full use of all the multimedia features of your computer in having fun and excitement during work or leisure. You will learn how to mix and match the built-in sound system, use Combo drive in creating an exciting full multimedia presentation.
N otebook User Guide 4.1 Notebook Multimedia Features Your notebook computer is rich in multimedia features that make your computing fun, comfortable, exciting and easy. Your computer is well able to perform all multimedia tasks through the following: 4.2 • Intel® Celeron® M Processor Dothan • Up to 2GB DDR SDRAM • Optical disk drive for DVD/CD watching/playing and CD/DVD making • Integrated VIA PN800 graphics engine. • 16-bit Audio Sound System with built-in speaker and microphone.
Fun with Multimedia • 4.3 4 External thumb-wheel volume control. Setting Up the Audio Driver Properties Before you can start using the audio capabilities of your computer, you need first to setup properly the audio driver after installing Windows. If you bought your computer with Windows pre-installed, it is most likely that your dealer have configured the sound driver for you. If not, you must refer to Chapter 2 on how to setup the sound drivers for Windows. 4.
N otebook User Guide Figure 4-1 Entertainment Programs Group The standard multimedia components are as follows: • Windows Media Player - for playing sound, video and animation files • Sound Recorder - for recording sounds and playback • Volume Control - for adjusting the volume of mixer For more information on how to operate these multimedia components, run the program and click on the Help menu. 4.
Fun with Multimedia 4 be played back through the internal speaker or earphone jack using an external speaker, headphone, or earphone set. You can also use the files as voice annotations on many applications for more real presentation. This section will describe briefly how you can record sounds under Windows operating system. To record sounds, you need to run the Sound Recorder program from the Multimedia program groups.
N otebook User Guide 2. Click Properties in the Options main menu. 3. Click the round button for Recording and tick off each component that list in the "Shows the following Volume Controls" box. Figure 4-3 Audio Properties 4. 76 Click OK and the Recording Control dialog box will appear. Here, you will select the input device for the recording source. If you want to record from the Combo drive with audio music, you must click on CD Player.
Fun with Multimedia 4 Figure 4-4 Recording Volume Control USING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE Your computer allows you to connect an external microphone for high quality recording. The external microphone jack is found on the left side of your computer. Use only microphone with 1/8-inch mini-jack connector. Follow the same procedure for recording voice. USING THE BUILT-IN COMBO DRIVE You would normally use the Combo drive for recording audio music from the Audio CD. Follow these steps: 1.
N otebook User Guide Figure 4-5 Play Audio CD by Windows Media Player 4.6 4. Select the starting point where you want to start recording. 5. Switch to the Sound Recorder and press the Record button. 6. Switch immediately to the Windows Media Player and press the Play button. You can adjust the volume control so you can also hear the music while in recording. Playing Audio and Sound Your computer has built-in twin speakers to playback audio and sound.
Fun with Multimedia 4 For more quality sound output, you can choose to connect an external amplified speaker or earphone from headphone jack. Always minimize the volume first before placing the phone set to your ear. USING THE WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER The easiest way to playback multimedia media files is to run the Windows Media Player. Follow these steps: 4.7 1. Click on Start, point to Programs, Accessories, and then Entertainment. 2. Click on Windows Media Player to start program. 3.
N otebook User Guide Figure 4-6 Windows Media Player 4.8 Using Rewritable Optical Disk Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo or DVD+RW combo drive is a device that can write digital data to CD-R and CD-RW or DVD+R and DVD+RW media. With this device, you can backup your own data to CD-R or CD-RW disc for mass data storage and safely retaining. The CD-R disc can be written several times until the CD-R is full; the CD-RW disc, furthermore, can write and erase data repeatedly.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 5 Connecting to Peripherals This chapter describes how you attach peripheral devices to your notebook. You can attach a printer or mouse; connect an external monitor and keyboard, or any other peripheral device. You will learn how to use these peripheral devices with the step-by-step instructions depicted in this chapter.
N otebook User Guide 5.1 Using the USB Port USB or Universal Serial Port is a peripheral bus standard developed by Compaq, DEC, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NEC and Northern Telecom. Personal computers equipped with USB will allow computer peripherals to automatically configure as soon as they are physically attached - without the need to reboot or run setup.
Connecting to Peripherals 1. 5 Turn off your computer and make sure the monitor power switch is turned off. The notebook computer must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected. Although you can connect the external Monitor without power off the computer and the external monitor, however, it is harmful to both devices and it shortens the life of these devices. 2. Connect the connector cable of the monitor to the VGA port at the back of your computer.
N otebook User Guide 5.3 Using the IEEE 1394 Port IEEE 1394 is a new I/O standard that is supported by Win98 (second edition) or later Windows versions. With supporting high-speed transmission and delivering data at a guaranteed rate, you can record digital video clips and download them directly via a super-speed IEEE 1394 port at the left of the notebook. IEEE 1394 becomes an ideal for devices that need to transfer high levels of data in real-time.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 external IEEE 1394 HDD is supplied from the USB of this notebook, it may not run properly. 5.4 Using the TV Port Also found at the back of your computer is one TV port (s-video). To display your computer screen on the TV, please connect the TV port of this notebook to the Video Input of the TV set. You can press + key continually to switch between TFT, external monitor, TFT + external monitor and TV only.
N otebook User Guide 5.5 5. Double-click Advanced button and point to Intel(R) Extreme Graphics tab and then click Graphics Properites... 6. In the Device tab, select the Telvision icon and change the related detail setting if you want. Click OK finally. Windows now automatically detect the TV port and enable this function. Using the External Audio System At the left side of your computer, you will find the built-in audio ports. You can connect Microphone jacks, earphone or powered speaker.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 Ethernet standard. Because it is 10 times faster than Ethernet, it is often referred to as Fast Ethernet. The built-in LAN module provides a standard RJ-45 connector. To connect the twisted-pair cable to your LAN port: 5.7 1. Locate the twisted-pair cable in the accessories box in notebook shipping carton. Each end of the cable has a RJ-45 connector. 2. Connect one end of the cable into the network wall outlet or HUB. 3.
N otebook User Guide most case, you probably can use it at office, please consult with the network department of your company for more details. This computer integrates built-in 802.11 b/g wireless LAN module. IEEE 802.11b standard supports 11 Mbps wireless connection speed. However, IEEE 802.11g supports 54Mbps wireless connection speed, and is backward compatible with the slower 802.11b. You can connect to the wireless LAN Access Point without insert extra wireless LAN card into the PCMCIA slot.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of telephone lines. Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission. Contact your service provider for more information. The analog phone cable is an industry standard cable. Longer cables are available at your local electronics store.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 6 Customizing Your Notebook Your computer uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program that allows you to set several system configuration in changing the way your computer performs. This includes you r system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. This information is then stored in the CMOS RAM and will remain permanent unless you change it again.
N otebook User Guide 6.1 Running the BIOS Setup Program Your computer is likely to have been properly setup and configured by your dealer prior to delivery. However, you may find it necessary to use the computer’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program to change system configuration information, such as the current date and time, or your hard disk drive type. The Setup program can be accessed when you power on the system and pressing the function key.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 • Item Specific Help The right side of the screen. This area describes each parameter and its available settings. • Menu Bar The top line of the screen. Each of the five selections displays its own screen. • Parameters The left side of the screen. This area lists the parameters and their current settings. • Key Status Bar The bottom part of the screen. These lines display the keys available to move the cursor, select a particular function and so forth.
N otebook User Guide 6.2 Using the Main Menu Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Time: [16 :40 :32] , , System Date: [01/27/2005] or selects field. 4 Installed CD/ DVD Secondary Master [40008MB] System Memory: 640 KB Extended Memory: 456704 KB CPU Type: Celeron ® M processor CPU Speed: 1400 MHz BIOS Version: 0.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 • System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format. Enter the current time for reach field and use the , +, or key to move from one field or back to another. You can also change the system time from your operating system. • Primary Master This field display various parameters for the hard disk drive. If type [Auto] is selected, the system automatically sets these parameters.
N otebook User Guide 6.2.1 INTERNAL HDD SUB-MENU Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Main Security Primary Master: [60012MB] Type: Boot Exit Item Specific Help [Auto] User = you enter LBA Format parameters of hard-disk Total Sectors: 78140160 drive installed at this Maximum Capacity: 40008MB Connection. Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 Sectors] Auto = autotypes Harddisk drive installed here.
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N 98 otebook User Guide • Legacy USB Support Enable or disable the USB Bus support when in connection with USB device. • LAN Boot Control: Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for booting the notebook from Network.
Customizing Your Notebook 6.4 6 Security Menu Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear Supervisor Password controls access to the Set Supervisor Password [Enter] Set User Password [Enter] Fixed disk boot sector [Normal] Password on boot [Disabled] F1 Help ÇÈ Esc Exit Å--> Select Menu Enter Select Item -/+ Change Values setup utility.
N 100 otebook User Guide • Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the setup utility. You also need to enter this password in system booting and resuming from suspend mode. When you press in this field, the Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. Enter a new password with up to 8 alpha-numeric characters, and then re-enter it for confirmation. • Set User Password This field is only available when Supervisor Password has set.
Customizing Your Notebook 6.5 6 Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Boot Device Priority 1: USB FDC 2: IDE 2: FUJITSU MHT2040AT-(SM) Keys used to view or 3: IDE 0:: Configure devices: 4:: USB HDD Up or Down arrows 5: PCI LAN: Select a device. <+> and <-> moves the device up or down.
N otebook User Guide 6.6 How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program. Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup Exit Discarding Changes and save your Load Setup Defaults changes to CMOS.
Customizing Your Notebook 6.7 • Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS. • Battery Refresh Conditions the battery so that the battery can be fully charged. 6 How to Upgrade the BIOS Your computer uses EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program. When you update the BIOS, any customized settings you made are lost. To upgrade the BIOS: 1. Insert the BIOS Update diskette into the diskette drive. 2. Power on the system with the diskette in the diskette drive. 3.
Using Options 7 7 Using Options This chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your notebook. You can upgrade your system for specific requirements.
N otebook User Guide System Upgrade This section provides some steps in doing system upgrade for your notebook computer. The upgrade procedures include the following: MEMORY UPGRADE Your notebook computer offers 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) at least 256MB DDR-SDRAM. The memory compartment is located inside your computer. The table below lists the possible combinations of different memory module and memory size. Please contact dealer for changing or adding DDR-SDRAM module.
Using Options 7 INSTALLING MEMORY MODULE Your computer comes with standard 256 MB, 512MB or 1024MB of synchronous DDR SDRAM. You can increase system memory to a maximum of 2048 MB in the system, by installing two small outline double inline memory modules (SO-DIMMs) with installed base memory in the system. The 256MB, 512MB and 1024MB memory modules are available: To install the memory module: 1. Make sure the system is powered off, the battery also is removed and that no peripheral devices are attached.
N otebook User Guide Avoid touching the exposed components inside the system. Doing so may damage the system. 5. Insert the connector of the memory module into the socket. Make sure the notch of the memory module fits the nose of the socket. y Hold the memory module at a 30-degree angle and push its connector into the memory socket of the notebook. y Press down on the edge of the memory module until the locking tabs on both sides is locked. 6.
Using Options 7 2. Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully 3. Remove the connector from the hard disk gently. 4. Remove the crane screws located at each side of the hard disk. 5. Rotate and tighten the crane screws to the new hard disk. 6. Attach the connector to the new hard disk precisely. 7. Place the hard disk back to the compartment. 8. Cover the lid, then rotate and tighten the screws. 9.
N otebook User Guide Please contact dealer for adding or changing this module.
Caring for Your Notebook 8 8 Caring for Your Notebook Your Notebook PC is a fully IBM compatible portable personal computer with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology. Lightweight and compact, your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business, personal productivity, and professional applications, it is ideal for use in the office, at home, and on the road.
N otebook User Guide 8.1 Important Safety Instructions Portable computers take the most beating from end users. This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environment while using the notebook computer. You can maintain its condition and performance by following these guidelines. Please read it carefully to ensure maximum safety. 112 • Before cleaning the notebook computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e.
Caring for Your Notebook 8 • While unplugging the power cord, disconnect it by the plug head, not by its wire. • Make sure the socket and any extension cords you may use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. • Though your AC adapter is suitable for universal international voltage, it still requires a stable and continual power supply. Make sure the voltage of the power source when connect the notebook computer to the power outlet.
N otebook User Guide The notebook computer has dropped and damaged. The notebook computer has obvious sign of breakage. • Do not leave this notebook computer in an environment unconditioned. Storage temperature above 60ºC (140ºF) may damage the notebook computer. • An approved power cord has to be used for the notebook computer’s power supply. For a rated current up to 6A and an equipment weight more than 3 kg, a power cord not lighter than H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm2, has to be used.
Caring for Your Notebook 8.3 8 Maintaining the LCD Quality When it comes to screen problems, heat plays a big part. After a good working session, the typical routine is to shut the machine and close the cover. But the display surface - no matter what type it is - and the components inside the computer radiates heat; when you close the cover, you trap the heat against the screen. Leave the computer's cover open for about ten minutes while the heat disperses. Make this a habit.
N otebook User Guide 8.5 • Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows. These reorganize your hard disk by eliminating fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time. • Install a system password in your computer so others won't be able to use the hard disk. Battery Care Guidelines The battery pack furnished with the computer requires reasonable care and handling to ensure efficient operation and maximum life.
Caring for Your Notebook • 8.6 8 You should always discharge your battery before recharging it on either of these two conditions: first, this is the first time you start to use your battery; second, you had not charge the battery for more than 2 months. To discharge the battery, please execute the "Battery Refresh" function in the BIOS Setup Utility.
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System Specification A APPENDIX A System Specification This appendix gives information on the technical and hardware specifications of your computer. Please note that the information mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your computer as specification is subject to change without notice or modifying this manual. Designed with an advanced modular architecture, your Notebook PC also allows you for several levels of customization and expansion that are previously available only on desktop PCs.
N otebook User Guide PROCESSOR UNIT • Intel® Celeron® M Processor Dothan • Above 1.
System Specification A STORAGE • 2.5” Format 9.
N otebook User Guide KEYBOARD • Full-sized 87-keys keyboard with Windows systems hot-keys, inverted Tcursor keys, 5 hot keys, 12 function keys, and embedded numeric keypad • Provides international language keyboard FLASH BIOS 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade I/O PORTS • 1 x 15-pin VGA port • 1x TV-Out Port (S-Video) • 4 x Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) • 1 x IEEE 1394 port • 1 x LAN port • 1 x Modem port WIRELESS DEVICES • 802.
System Specification • A 2 hours quick charge (computer turn off) WEIGHT AND DIMENSION • 330(W) x 281(D) x 22.6(H) ~32.2 mm • Approximately 2.
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