FIC WB-B55 User Guide First International Computer, Inc.
N otebook User Guide Copyright©2003 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2003/6 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 Shielded Cables Notice All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. 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.
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.......................................... 5 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE................................................................. 6 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................. 13 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT ..................................................................... 14 UNPACKING THE COMPUTER .........................................................
N otebook User Guide 2.6 3 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK........................................................... 45 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 4 STARTING YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM .......................................... 46 UNDERSTANDING THE KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS ............................. 46 Basic Keyboard Functions ........................................................... 49 Cursor Control Keys .................................................................... 50 Screen Control Keys.................
N 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 5 AUDIO SOUND SYSTEM FEATURES ................................................ 68 SETTING UP THE AUDIO DRIVER PROPERTIES ............................... 69 WINDOWS MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS ............................................. 69 RECORDING SOUNDS ..................................................................... 70 Using an External Microphone .................................................... 73 Using the Built-in Optical Disk Drive ...................................
N otebook User Guide 6.6 6.7 7 USING OPTIONS ........................................................................... 109 7.1 7.2 7.3 8 HOW TO EXIT THE SETUP PROGRAM ........................................... 105 HOW TO UPGRADE THE BIOS...................................................... 106 SYSTEM UPGRADE ....................................................................... 110 Memory Upgrade ....................................................................... 110 Installing Memory Module .
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. This notebook uses the platform with certified Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology. It supports the new Intel® Pentium® M processor, the core-logic architecture that absolutely fits the processor and the built-in excellent Intel® PRO/Wireless solution.
1 Introduction PCMCIA Provides two PCMCIA slots that allow you to insert the Type II card IEEE 1394 Provides one IEEE 1394 port for fast data transmission by external hard disk or digital video (DV) USB 2.0 Provides three USB 2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission Graphic System Provides blazing graphics controller embedded in Intel Montara-GM chipset PCI Local Bus Architecture • 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and hard disk drives.
N otebook User Guide Power and System Management 1.2 • Integrated SMM (System Management Mode) on system chipset that shuts down components not in use to reduce power consumption. To execute power management, you can set up the parameter in Power Options properties by pointing your mouse to Control Panel of Windows. • Suspend hot-key allows you to suspend the system operation instantly and resume at the press of the power button.
1 Introduction Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and/or damaged. If any of these items is missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you need to ship the computer or if you plan to store the computer away sometime in the future.
N otebook User Guide 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. Keyboard 5. Power On/Resume Button • 18 2. Status LED Indicator 4. Easy Buttons 6. Touchpad Pointing Device Color LCD Display The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position.
1 Introduction ➟ TFT color LCD with 15" 1024x768 XGA or 1280 X 1024 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. • Status LED Indicator Keeps you informed of your notebook computer’s current operating status and power status.
N otebook User Guide • Touchpad Pointing Device Microsoft and IBM PS/2 mouse compatible with three select buttons as one Scroll button and two Touchpad click buttons. These three buttons array below the Glide pad. The middle one is located with the Scroll button that lets you execute the scroll page function. The two click buttons located at each side support tapping selection and dragging functions. These buttons work like a standard computer mouse.
1 Introduction • • 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 Suspend to RAM. Battery Charging LED Lights to indicate battery in charging status. ➟ Lights green to indicate that the battery is in charging.
N otebook User Guide THE FUNCTION OF EASY BUTTONS 1. Wireless LAN Button • • • 22 2. Easy Button 1 3. Easy Button 2 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. Easy Button 1 You can define the specific function by yourself to active the program. For example, you can define it to access the outlook 98/2000/2002...
1 Introduction 1.4 The Front Side of the Notebook 1. Cover Switch 1.5 2. Battery • 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. • Battery The battery provides the power for the N/B when there is no AC power available. Please refer to chapter 2.1 for how to attach and detach the battery.
N otebook User Guide 4. VGA Port 7. Air-Outlet Vent 5. Modem Port 6. DC-In Port 8. Locking Device Keyhole • PS/2 Port Lets you connect an external PS/2-style mouse, PS/2-style keyboard, or PS/2-style numeric keypad to the system. With an optional Y-cable adapter, you also can connect any combination on two of these devices simultaneously. • Print Port Use this port to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device. The parallel port supports Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP) standard.
1 Introduction • DC-In Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your notebook and recharging the battery. • Air-Outlet Vent Emits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operating temperature. • Locking Device Keyhole Lets you attach a Kensington security system or a compatible lock to secure your notebook computer.
N otebook User Guide 1.6 The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure. 1. USB Port 3. PC Card Slot 5. Built-in Stereo Speakers 2. LAN Port 4. IEEE 1394 Left Side Features 26 • USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect up to 127 USB-equipped peripheral devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to your notebook computer.
1 Introduction 1.7 • 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. • Built-in Stereo Speakers Integrated left and right mini stereo speakers located at the two sides of the N/B for sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure. The Right Side of the Notebook The right side of the notebook computer offers the features shown in the following figure. 1.
N otebook User Guide 1.8 • Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your notebook computer. • Headphone Jack Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speakers, or earphone set with 1/8 inch phono plug for personal listening. • 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. It also can make CD by using CD-R or CD-RW.
1 Introduction 1.9 • 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. • Wireless LAN Compartment Provides optional wireless LAN card inserted into this compartment for executing relative functions. • Memory Compartment Remove the screw to find two DIMM slots. One is inserted with DDR SDRAM memory board configured by the factory.
N otebook User Guide Battery Pack Aside from the AC adapter, your computer can also be powered through the internal battery pack. The battery pack uses rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells that provide long computing hours when fully charged and power management enabled. You should always leave the battery inside your computer even when using the AC adapter as it also acts as a back-up power supply in case power from the AC adapter is cut off.
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 pop-out the battery pack, and then take out the battery pack with your finger.
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 optical disk 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 ☞ 2.3 For the power supply of this equipment, an approved power cord has to be used. Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e. AC adapter). 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".
