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N otebook User Guide Copyright©2005 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2005/8 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.1.6.1: 2004 EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1: 2002 EN 50371: 2002 EN 55022: 1998+A1 2000+A2 2003 EN 55024:1998+A1 2001+A2 2003 EN 60950: 2000 EN 61000-3-2: +A1 2001 EN 61000-3-3: 2002 802.
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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 ....................................... 8 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE................................................................. 9 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................. 15 1.1 1.2 1.3 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT .................................................................... 16 UNPACKING THE COMPUTER .........................................................
N otebook User Guide Installing the VGA Device Driver ................................................ 42 Installing the Azalia Hotfix Driver ............................................... 44 Installing the Audio Device Driver............................................... 44 Installing the Modem Device Driver ............................................ 45 Installing ENE - Keyboard Controller driver .............................. 45 Installing ALPS - Touch Pad driver ....................................
N otebook User Guide What is Flash Memory Card? ...................................................... 69 4 FUN WITH MULTIMEDIA .................................................................. 73 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 5 CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS ............................................. 85 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 6 USING THE USB PORT ................................................................... 86 USING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT ...........................................
N 6.5 6.6 6.7 7 otebook User Guide USING THE BOOT SETUP .............................................................. 105 HOW TO EXIT THE SETUP PROGRAM ............................................ 106 HOW TO UPGRADE THE BIOS...................................................... 107 USING OPTIONS ........................................................................... 109 SYSTEM UPGRADE ................................................................................. 110 7.1 MEMORY UPGRADE ...........
N otebook User Guide Wireless devices ......................................................................... 126 AC/DC Power Supply Adapter ................................................... 126 Battery ........................................................................................ 126 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 AMD TurionTM or AMD SempronTM Processor, that is integrated with 512KB/1M L2 Cache for AMD TurionTM or 256KB L2 Cache for AMD SempronTM Processor. Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed.
1 Introduction DVD Dual The DVD Dual device pack combines two standard packs: DVD-RW combo and DVD+RW combo. IEEE 1394 Provides one IEEE 1394 port for fast data transmission by external hard disk or digital video (DV). (BTO) USB 2.0 Provides four USB2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission. Express Card Provides one ExpressCard slot for faster new-generation PC card solution. Audio System Compliant with Intel HD Audio (Azalia). Sound Blaster compatible.
N otebook User Guide 1.2 • Closing the Notebook computer (lowering the cover) allows you to suspend the system operation instantly and resume at the press of the power button. • 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 need to ship the computer or if you plan to store the computer away sometime in the future. 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 Widescreen LCD Display 3. Keyboard 5. Easy Buttons 8. LED Indicators • 2.7. Built-in Stereo Speaker 4. Touchpad Pointing Device 6.
N otebook User Guide comfortable viewing position. The LCD is 15.4” TFT color LVDS with 1280x800 (Wide XGA) or 15.4” TFT color LVDS with 1680 x 1050 (Wide SXGA) resolution panels. The features of the Color LCD Display are summarized as follows: TFT color LVDS with Widescreen 15.4” 1280x800 (Wide XGA) or 15.4” 1680 x 1050 (Wide 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.
1 Introduction • Touchpad Pointing Device Microsoft mouse compatible with two Touchpad click buttons. The two select buttons located at each side support tapping selection and dragging functions. These buttons work like a standard computer mouse. Simply move your fingertip over the Glide Pad to control the position of the cursor. Use the selection buttons below the Glide Pad to select menu items.
N otebook User Guide 1. Power Indicator 3. Drive Access 5. Caps Lock 7. Num Lock • 2. Battery Charging LED 4. Wireless LAN Access 6. Scroll Lock 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. Lights yellow when the battery power is low.
1 Introduction • Drive Access When LED in blue blinking light indicates that the system is accessing the Hard Disk or Optical Disk Drive. • Wireless LAN access When LED in blue light indicates that the wireless LAN module is activated. When LED lights off, it indicates that the function is disabled. • Caps Lock When LED in blue light indicates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is activated. When activated, all alphabet keys typed in will be in uppercase or capital letters.
N otebook User Guide THE FUNCTION OF EASY BUTTONS 1. CPU Throttling • 2. Internet Button 3. Wireless LAN Button CPU Throttling Press this button to decrease the CPU performance speed in order to save power for extending battery life and operation time. 24 • Internet Button This technology is designed specifically for providing a very convenient way in connecting Internet only by pressing Internet button as shown in the graphics. Just Press this button to open the Internet Explorer directly.
1 Introduction 1.4 The Front Side of the Notebook 1. Microphone Jack 3. Cover Switch 2. Headphone Jack 4. 4-in-1 card slot • 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.
N otebook User Guide • 1.5 4 in 1 card slot The card slot supports SD, MMC, MS (Memory Stick) and MS_Pro flash memory card format. You can use either of the 4 types flash memory cards for extra storage media. Please pay attention to correct direction when you insert the flash memory card. For more detail of flash card, you can refer to Chapter 3.9 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.
1 Introduction • 1.6 DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your notebook and recharging the battery. The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure. 1. Locking Device Keyhole 3. Optical Disk Drive 2. Modem Port • Locking Device Keyhole Lets you attach a Kensington security system or a compatible lock to physically secure your notebook computer.
N otebook User Guide When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1.7 1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. 2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 3.
1 Introduction 1. ExpressCard Slot 3. LAN Port 5. IEEE 1394 2. USB 2.0 Ports 4. Air-Outlet Vent 6. USB 2.0 Ports Right Side Features • ExpressCard Slot A newly developed PC Card interface, its connector has 26 pins and has a potential transfer rate of up to 500 MB/sec (or 250 MB/sec in each direction). • 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.
N otebook User Guide 1.8 • IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 port is a high speed I/O port that can transfer high levels of data in real-time, such as external hard disk, Digital Video Camera. • 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. The Underside of the Notebook The bottom of the notebook computer offers the following features. 1. Hard Disk Compartment 3. Battery Bay 5.
1 Introduction • Battery Lock Latch Push the latch to the lock side to lock and secure the battery, or push the latch to the unlock side for unpacking the battery pack. • Battery Bay Equipped with a choice of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. • Memory Compartment There are two SO-DIMM memory slots. One memory slot is empty for upgrade usage. • Wireless LAN Compartment This compartment is for installing Wireless LAN module to enable the Wireless LAN function.
N otebook User Guide 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.
1 Introduction 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.
N otebook User Guide you are consuming a lot of power by using the audio system, the PCMCIA slots, the hard disk drives, and optical disk drive, your notebook might run out of charge much sooner than you expect. You should always respond to the battery low indication by connecting to AC power or turning off your notebook, or suspending your notebook to disk. If you do not do so, the notebook will automatically suspend to disk and turn off. The contents of the memory will store in the hard disk drive.
Getting Started 2 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. Plug the connector of the AC adapter to the DC-IN port found at the rear side of the computer. Whenever possible, it is advisable to always have the AC adapter connected to the notebook and the battery pack installed.
N otebook User Guide 2.3 Starting Your Computer The Power/Resume button is found on the top of the base unit. Press the Power/Resume button to start your computer and check that if the Power LED turns on. After a few seconds, the computer’s display will turn on and your computer will begin to execute the Power On Self Test or POST to check if all system components are running properly. Any error found during the test will be displayed on the screen and may generate short beep sound as well.
Getting Started 2 Consult the Windows manual on how to use the program. If not, contact your dealer for assistance. 2.4 Adjusting the Display Controls The LCD brightness adjustment is controlled by + and + keys respectively. You need to press these hot-key controls after powering on your notebook to suit your viewing pleasure. The Brightness hot-key control adjusts the brightness on the LCD.
N otebook User Guide optical disk drive with following the instructions on the screen to finish the installation. DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE: Please be notified that whenever you install the driver utility, it should be install the CHIPSET Driver first. INSTALLING THE CHIPSET (SMBUS) DRIVER Your notebook computer uses the advanced chipset. Installing the driver to enhance the stability and performance. Installing Chipset device driver for Windows XP 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run.
Getting Started 2 Installing PowerNow 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\PowerNow\Setup.exe". 3. Click "Next" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. 4. Click "Yes" when License Agreement box appears. 5. Click "Next" continuously to install this driver when screen displays this command. 6. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.
N otebook User Guide Finish to restart your system. Please be notified that whenever you install the Azalia audio and Azalia modem driver , it should be install the Azalia Hotfix Driver first . INSTALLING THE AZALIA HOTFIX DRIVER Your notebook computer uses the Azalia audio and Azalia modem. Installing Azalia Hotfix 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\Audio\MSHDQFE\wi
Getting Started 4. Click “Next” to continue the following steps. 5. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", 2 and press “Finish” to restart your system. INSTALLING THE MODEM DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Smart link System Azalia 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\ssetup.
N otebook User Guide 4. Click "Next" to execute the setup program. 5. Tick the option "Restart Windows now.", and press Finish to restart your system. INSTALLING ALPS - TOUCH PAD DRIVER Installing ALPS - Touch Pad 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\Touch Pad\Setup.exe". 3. Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears 4.
Getting Started 2 3. Click “OK” to continue installing the WLAN driver. 4. Click “Next” continuously to install this driver when screen displays this command. 5 Click “Yes” to accept the License Agreement. 6. Click “Next” to continue the following step. 7. Click “Finish” to complete it.. INSTALLING THE LAN DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the LAN driver: Installing LAN driver for Windows XP 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears.
N otebook User Guide 3. Click “Next” to implement the setup program to install this driver. 4. Click “Finish” to complete it. INSTALLING SLIENT MODE UTILITY Installing Slient Mode Utility for Windows XP 1 . Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2.6 2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as. "E:\Drivers\WinXP\Slient Mode\PM(32bit)_setup.exe". 3. Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Welcome 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. 52 • 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. 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. Activates the embedded 15-key numeric keypad. The keys are color coded blue. + key.
Using Your Notebook 3 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. key. Performs a mouse right-click function for Windows system.
N otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description + Switches display between LCD, CRT, or LCD and CRT simultaneously. + To shut down or resume the built-in system speaker volume. + Increases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. + 3.3 + Decreases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally. + Increases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally.
Using Your Notebook 3 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 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. A light, quick tap always works best.
Using Your Notebook 3 Please Refer to Section 5 "Installing the Notebook Device Drivers" of Chapter 2 in this manual for the procedures on how to install the VGA device driver 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 Wide screen 15.4” 1280x800 (Wide XGA) resolution panels.
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 Dimensions of ExpressCard Current CardBus PC cards are 54 millimeters wide. ExpressCard can divided into two categories, based on width. Most designs will use the ExpressCard 34 design, which sets the width at 34 millimeters. For some applications, the wider ExpressCard 54 standard will be used to produce cards that can handle the higher thermal requirements of those applications.
N otebook User Guide a bridge chip between the chipset and the socket. PCI Express and USB 2.0 are fully hot-pluggable. To support the broadest range of applications there are two sizes of module. Both are smaller that today's CardBus card. The smallest card, the ExpressCard/34 module, is almost half the size of a CardBus card. This size is suited to a very broad range of applications covering communications, media, and general purpose.
Using Your Notebook 3 2. Insert the side of ExpressCard with the 26-pin socket into the ExpressCard 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. The ExpressCard will be automatically detected, and once the needed driver is installed, it will generate a beep sound to indicate that the card is detected.
N otebook User Guide 3. Then you can remove the inserted ExpressCard. To release the ExpressCard, just push the ExpressCard again to the end. Then the ExpressCard will automatically bounce off the ExpressCard slot. 4. When the ExpressCard has moved out a space out of the slot, hold the edges of the card and slowly slide it out. The power consumption of ExpressCard/54 is about 2.1W, while the consumption of ExpressCard/34 is about 1.3W.
Using Your Notebook 3.9 3 Using Flash Memory Cards WHAT IS FLASH MEMORY CARD? Flash Memory is a memory storage media. It is used by most digital camera, moreover, it can replace the traditional floppy disk. Flash memory card is built with different form factor and brand name. Their size is smaller than PCMCIA card. This computer supports most of the flash memory card, including SD, MMC, MS (Memory Stick), and MS_Pro card.
N otebook User Guide Only one correct side can be accepted for the 4 in 1 card slots. If you cannot insert the card into the 4 in 1 slot or you had inserted the card but it is not recognized by the computer, please remove the card and turn the card upside down and insert it again. To prevent the damage made both on card and the slot, never forced an entry into the slot with incorrect side. Removing Flash Memory Card It is similar to ExpressCard for removing a flash memory card from the 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 • AMD TurionTM 64 mobile technology • Up to 2GB DDR- SDRAM • DVD/CD-RW Combo or DVD Dual (Optional) • Integrated ATI RS482M graphics engine. • Sound Blaster compatible. Compliant with Intel HD Audio (Azalia).
Fun with Multimedia • 4.3 4 Sound volume adjust by K/B hot-key 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. 78 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 DVD DVD is the breakthrough in superb full-motion picture playback. One disc can contain at least 4.7GB of information, capable of holding one full-length movie with soundtracks, subtitles, and different languages. Much more, the DVD-ROM drive of your computer is backward compatible with CD-ROM drive so it allows you to use any CD as well. It also works the same as the CDROM.
Fun with Multimedia 4 You can use Windows Media Player to watch DVDs on your Notebook computer. Like a conventional DVD player, by using the Player, you can skip to specific titles and chapters, play sequences in slow motion, gain access to special features, and switch audio and caption languages. In addition to these conventional DVD player tasks, you can also retrieve information about each disc from the Internet.
N otebook User Guide 4.9 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. Please refer to the related user manual about the CD-RW software.
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 (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices (such as printers, mice, keyboards, storage devices, joysticks, digital cameras, and video conference cameras, etc.) to your notebook computer, and up to 127 devices can be attached. Besides, USB’s hot swap capability allows everything to be plugged in and unplugged without turning the system off.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 The USB bus distributes 0.5 amps (500 milliamps) of power through each port. For the purpose of power saving, please disconnect your USB device while not in use. 5.2 Using an External Monitor Port Your computer has a 15-pin Monitor port for supporting any external CRT or LCD color monitor. You need a display signal cable (usually provided with the monitor). One end of the cable must have a 15-pin connector for the system. To connect an external monitor: 1.
N otebook User Guide 6. If you only want to show the display on the external monitor or projector and shut off the LCD display, you can use the + hot-key to switch display type between LCD and external monitor. Keep pressing the hot-key until you get the display to external monitor only. Refer to Chapter 3 regarding the possible External CRT resolutions and how to change the display properties. 5.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 Microsoft's web site for more information about it. Moreover, you should install the driver of peripheral device to connect with the IEEE 1394 port, for details please refer to the manual that comes with your peripheral device. Please make sure that the external IEEE 1394 HDD box you purchase on local electronic store should provide external power adapter.
N otebook User Guide 5.5 1. Turn off your computer and plug one end of the s-video jack cable to the end to the input video jack of your television set. 2. Turn on your computer and your television set. 3. Click the Start button, then point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 4. Double-click on the Display icon and point to Setting tab. 5. Click Advanced button and point to Displays tab. You can see the TV icon on the screen. 6. Please click the red button above the TV icon.
Connecting to Peripherals 2. 5 Plug the jack into the port on the front side of the system. If you use external speakers and experience the sound distortion or feedback, please lower the volume. Some factors is caused by too close locating the microphone and speakers from each other, moving away the external audio option from the unit may also help. 5.
N otebook User Guide 5.7 Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is the major breakthrough in computer communication technology. It lets user connect to the LAN environment without using any wire to traditional RJ-45 jack. User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Access Point (AP) of LAN. Access Point (AP) is the wireless transmission and receiving device, it generally connects to the server of a LAN environment or act as a LAN hub with wireless connection.
Connecting to Peripherals 5.8 5 Using the Modem Port This notebook comes equipped with a 56K internal fax/data modem that allows you to communicate with others via fax, email, or to connect to an online service or bulletin board. The built-in fax/data modem provides on standard phone connector. To connect the analog phone cable to your modem: 1. Locate the analog phone cable in the accessories box in notebook shipping carton. Each end of the cable has a RJ-11 connector. 2.
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: [08 :20 :32] , System Date: [08/09/2005] or selects field. 4 4 [SAMSUNG MP0603H- (PM)] Secondary Master [_NEC DVD+/-RW ND-6650A-(SM)] System Memory: 640 KB Extended Memory: 194560 KB CPU Type: AMD Turion (tm) 64 CPU Speed: 1600 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 PRIMARY MASTER SUB-MENU Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Primary Master [SAMSUNG MP0603H-PM] Type: [Auto] Boot Exit Item Specific Help User = you enter parameters of hard-disk LBA Format Total Sector: 117210240 drive installed at this Maximum Capacity: 600012 MB connection. Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 Sectors] disk drive installed here. LBA Mode Control: [Enabled] CD-ROM = a CD- ROM 32 Bit I/O: [Disabled] drive is installed here.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 6.2.2 SECONDARY MASTER SUB-MENU Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Secondary Master: [_NEC DVD+/-RW ND-6650A-(SM)] Boot Exit Item Specific Help Type: [Auto] Multi-Sector Transfers: [Disabled] drive installed at this LBA Mode Control: [Disabled] connection. 32 Bit I/O: [Disabled] Auto = autotypes Hard- Transfer Mode: [FPIO 4 / DMA 2] disk drive installed here.
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Customizing Your Notebook 6 Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for waking up your NB computer from standby mode by opening your cover (lid). • 6.4 Wireless LAN Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for activating or inactivating Wireless LAN Device function when system is booting.
N 104 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 CD \ DVD BD Keys used to view or Hard Drive configure devices: Up or Down arrows 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 6 Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS. 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. On the DOS prompt, type the following command. A:\>Phlash XXXXXX.ROM (BIOS filename) or A:\>XXX
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: 7.1 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.
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 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. Put the DIMM door back and secure the screw on the DIMM door. 7. Turn the system over.
Using Options 7 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. Set the boot device as DVD/CD-RW Combo drive and Primary Master as Auto on BIOS setup menu.
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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. 116 • 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 • AMD TurionTM MT-30~MT-40/AMD SempronTM 2800+ ~ 3400+ • 512KB/1M L2 Cache for AMD TurionTM Processor 256KB L2 Cache for Mobile SempronTM Processor SYSTEM MEMORY • Two 200-pin memory slots • User-upgradeable to maximum 2GB using 200-pin SODIMM 256MB, 512MB or 1024MB modules • DDR –333/400 SDRAM modules LCD DISPLAY • 15.4" WXGA Color TFT LCD, 1280x800 • 15.
System Specification A STORAGE • 2.5” Format 9.5mm High PATA HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA ATA-133 Support for LBA Scheme • Enhanced IDE bootable DVD/CD-RW Combo drive module • Optional DVD Dual drive • 4-in-1 (SD, MS, MMC, and MS_Pro) card reader (BTO) AUDIO SYSTEM • Compliant with Intel HD Audio (Azalia).
N otebook User Guide KEYBOARD • Full-sized 88-keys keyboard with Windows systems hot-keys, inverted Tcursor keys, 6 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 TV-Out Port (S-Video) • 1 x 15-pin VGA port • 4 x Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) • 1 x IEEE 1394 port (BTO) • 1 x 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN port • 1 x 56Kbps v.
System Specification A WEIGHT AND DIMENSION • 357(W) x 259(D) x 25 ~ 34.6(H) mm • Approximately 2.
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