N otebook User Guide 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: 5.6 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.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 This computer integrates built-in 802.11b wireless LAN module, with using Intel ® PRO/Wireless network solution by Intel ® Centrino™ mobile technology. IEEE 802.11b standard supports 11 Mbps wireless connection speed. You can connect to the wireless LAN Access Point without insert extra wireless LAN card into the PCMCIA slot. Wireless LAN module is similar to LAN module. You need to install software driver before using it. Please refer to chapter 2.
N otebook User Guide + 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 your 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: [12 :00 :00] , , System Date: [02/19/2003] or selects field.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 • System Time Allows you to change the system time using the hour:minute:second format of the computer. 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. • System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format.
N 88 otebook User Guide • Secondary Master This field is for information only as the BIOS automatically detects the optical drive. • Secondary Slave The Secondary Slave device is not available, so it shows [None] • System Memory This field reports the amount of base (or conventional) memory found by the BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST). • Extended Memory This field reports the amount of extended memory found by the BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST).
Customizing Your Notebook 6 6.2.1 INTERNAL HDD SUB-MENU Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Internal HDD: [20004MB] Type: Boot Exit Item Specific Help [Auto] User = you enter LBA Format parameters of hard- Total Sectors: [58605120] disk drive installed Maximum Capacity: 30006MB at the Connection. Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 Sectors] Hard-disk drive LBA Mode Control: [Enabled] installed here.
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Customizing Your Notebook 6.4 • Boot-time Diagnostic Screen Lets you specify the boot screen to Logo screen or POST screen by choosing Disabled or Enabled, respectively. • Legacy USB Support Enable or disable the USB Bus support when in connection with USB device.
N 92 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.
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 Removable Devices Keys used to view or +Hard Drive configure devices: CD-ROM Drive expands or IBA FE Slot 0240 v4109 collapses devices with a + or expands all enables or disables a device. <+> and <-> moves the device up or down.
N otebook User Guide To select the boot device, you can use the up or down arrow key, then press <+> to move up the device in the list or press <-> to move down the device in the list. To exit from this menu, press . 6.6 How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program.
Customizing Your Notebook 6.7 • Load Setup Defaults Lets you load the default values for all setup items. • Discard Changes Reverts to previously selected settings. • 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.
N otebook User Guide Contact your dealer for the latest BIOS update file.
Caring for Your Notebook 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 144-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) at least 128MB 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.
Caring for Your Notebook Based Memory Installing Memory Total 512 MB 512 MB 1024 MB 512 MB 1024 MB 1536 MB 1024 MB 128 MB 1152 MB 1024 MB 256 MB 1280 MB 1024 MB 512 MB 1536 MB 1024 MB 1024 MB 2048 MB 7 INSTALLING MEMORY MODULE Since this computer is a super slim Notebook PC, all the components inside the computer is very sensitive. It is not available for users to add or replace it by themselves. Please contact the dealer to upgrade the memory module.
N otebook User Guide 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. Please refer to Chapter 6 about the setting of BIOS setup menu.
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. 102 • 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 ß The notebook computer has dropped and damaged. ß 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.
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 ® Pentium ® M processor by Intel ® Centrino™ mobile technology • Above 1.4 GHz Intel ® Pentium ® M CPU • 1024KB integrated L2 cache for the processor SYSTEM MEMORY • Two 144-pin memory slots • User-upgradeable to maximum 2048MB using 144-pin SODIMM 128MB, 256MB, 512MB and 1024MB modules • PC-266 DDR SDRAM modules LCD DISPLAY • 14.1" XGA (1024x768), 14.
System Specification A STORAGE • 2.5” Format 9.
N otebook User Guide KEYBOARD • Full-sized 82/84-keys keyboard with Windows systems hot-keys, inverted T-cursor keys, 7 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 • 3 x Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) • 1 x 15-pin VGA (CRT) • 1 x IEEE 1394 port • 1 x LAN port • 1 x Modem port WIRELESS DEVICES • 802.
System Specification A BATTERY • Rechargeable 8 Cells Li-ion battery pack with Smart Battery function • 4.3 hours of usage (when run ZD Battery Mark diagnostic program) • 2 hours quick charge (computer turn off) WEIGHT AND DIMENSION • 316 x 274.5 x 27.1mm (front) • 5.0 lbs, 2.
