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 + Ÿ For the power supply of this equipment, an approved power cord has to be used. Ÿ Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. Ÿ 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 components are running properly. Any error found during the test will be displayed on the screen and may generate short beep sound as well. 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.
N otebook User Guide your computer. Before installing the drivers, check with your dealer first if they have already installed all the drivers along with the operating system. If not, follow the procedures below: INSTALLING WINDOWS XP FROM COMBO DRIVE To install Windows XP directly from your combo 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 2 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. INSTALLING THE CHIPSET 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. The Run dialog box appears. 2.
N otebook User Guide 3. Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. 3. Click Next to install this driver when screen displays this command. 4. 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 Lucent Data Fax Modem driver: Installing Modem driver for Windows XP 1. Click the Start button and then click Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2.
Getting Started 2 3. Double-click Ethernet Controller, change to Driver tag and click Update Driver. 4. Select Install from a list of specific location (Advanced) and then click Next. 5. Click the "Include this location in the search". Then, click Browse button and point to the LAN driver location as "E:\Drivers\WinXP\LAN". 6. Click Next to search and install the driver. 7. Click Finish button to finish installing LAN driver.
N otebook User Guide install the driver. 7. Click Finish button to finish installing Wireless LAN driver. INSTALLING THE AUDIO DEVICE DRIVER Your notebook computer uses the Realtek Audio controller. Installing Audio 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\Audio\Setup.exe" where the audio driver is located. 3.
Getting Started 4. Click Yes to create the specified directory. 5. Click Next twice to complete the installation. 6. Press Finish to restart your computer. 2 INSTALLING AUDIO VOLUME STATUS UTILITY Following is the procedure for installing the audio volume status utility. Installing Audio Volume Status Utility for Windows XP 1. Click the Start button and then click Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click Browse button and specify the directory as "E:\Drivers\WinXP\Audio Volume Status Utility\Set
N otebook User Guide 2.6 Turning off Your Computer If you are not going to use the computer for a while, it is best to turn off the power of the computer for longer use. Before turning off the power, you need to close first all application programs and shutdown the operating system. After turning off the computer, make it a habit to leave the LVDS panel open for a while whenever used for an extended period of time. This allows the inside parts of the computer to cool off.
Using Your Notebook 3 3 Using Your Notebook This chapter describes how to operate the standard builtin 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.