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 a Serial Port Your computer has one 9-pin male serial port for connecting an external serial GPS, mouse or PDA. The serial (RS232) port of your computer is normally referred to as COM1. For advanced system like Windows XP, the system can detect and install suitable driver for the serial mouse automatically when you plug the mouse connector to the computer. If the system you are using does not support this function, please install the driver as follows 80 1.
Connecting to Peripherals 7. 5.2 5 When system has rebooted, Windows will automatically detect the serial mouse. Connecting a Parallel Printer The parallel (LPT1) port has a 25-pin female connector at the back of your computer. You would always connect to this whenever you are going to print out to a parallel printer. To connect to a printer: 1. Connect the printer to the parallel port using the 25-pin male connector cable of the printer. Secure the cable with the screws provided. 2.
N otebook User Guide ☞ When you connect a printer, be sure to install the appropriate printer driver through the Windows Control Panel. ☞ Check that the device is online before you try to use it. See the instructions that came with the device for more information. 5.3 Using an External Keyboard (PS/2) At the back of your computer, you will find the 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2 keyboard and mouse port. This port allows you to connect an external fullsized PS/2 desktop keyboard as well as an external PS/2 mouse.
Connecting to Peripherals 3. 5 Turn on your computer. Both the built-in keyboard and the external keyboard are active and can be used simultaneously. ☞ Do not disconnect or connect the external keyboard when power is on. Turn off the computer first. You can connect an external keyboard or keypad only while the system is in Suspend mode. 5.4 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.
N otebook User Guide ☞ Depending on your operational requirements, you may need to disable other ports in order to release system resource for the USB port. 5.5 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.
Connecting to Peripherals 6. 5 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.
N otebook User Guide 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. There are different types of IEEE1394 HDD box and hard disk from different manufactures, the power consumption has varied range.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 ☞ 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 5.9 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 5.10 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 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: 4 [12 :00 :00] , , System Date: [02/19/2003] or selects LAN MAC Address 00-40-CA-C3-9A-07 field. Boot Display Device: [Both] Primary Master [30006MB] Secondary Master Installed CD/DVD System Memory: 640 KB Extended Memory: 112640 KB CPU Type: Intel Pentium-M Processor CPU Speed: 1300 MHz BIOS Version: A.
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 96 otebook User Guide • Extended Memory This field reports the amount of extended memory found by the BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST). • CPU Type This field reports the CPU type information detected by the BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST). • CPU Speed This field reports the CPU speed information detected by the BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST). • BIOS Version This field is for information only as the BIOS displays the BIOS version during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).
Customizing Your Notebook 6 6.2.1 INTERNAL HDD SUB-MENU Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Primary Master: [30006MB] Type: Boot Exit Item Specific Help [Auto] Select the drive type LBA Format corresponding to the Total Sectors: [58605120] fixed disk installed Maximum Capacity: 30006MB in your system. Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 Sectors] selected, Cylinders, LBA Mode Control: [Enabled] Heads & Sectors are 32 Bit I/O: [Disabled] Edited directly.
N otebook User Guide Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help NumLock [LockOn] Selects Power-on state for NumLock 4 Embedded Share Memory [16MB] Quiet Boot [Enabled] Screen Expansion [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB 2.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 • Screen Expansion Lets you choose full-size screen or reduced size screen for viewing the display mode. • Legacy USB Support Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for activating or inactivating Legacy USB Device function when system is booting. • USB 2.0 Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for activating or inactivating USB 2.0 Device function when system is booting.
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Customizing Your Notebook • 6.4 6 Mode Allows you to select a parallel mode as Bi-directional, EPP or ECP when the parallel port is configured. When you set the configured parallel port to Enabled, you need to set the parameter of Base I/O address and IRQ for this port.
N 102 otebook User Guide • Supervisor Password Is This field will show Set or Clear that means whether this notebook is controlled by Supervisor Password or not. • User Password Is This field will show Set or Clear that means whether this notebook is controlled by User Password or not. • 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.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 • Password on Boot If you set this field to Enabled, your computer will ask for the password each time you boot your computer. • Modem Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for activating or inactivating Modem Device function when system is booting. • LAN Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for activating or inactivating LAN Device function when system is booting.
N otebook User Guide 6.5 Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first.
Customizing Your Notebook 6.6 6 • PXE Boot with WOL This field is for information only as whether the BIOS can automatically detect the PXE Boot with WOL status or not. • Boot Sequence 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. How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program.
N otebook User Guide 6.7 • Exit Discarding Changes Allows you to discard all changes made while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program. • 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. How to Upgrade the BIOS Your computer uses EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program.
Customizing Your Notebook 5. 6 Press any key to restart this system. Contact your dealer for the latest BIOS update file.
Using Options 7 7 Using Options This chapter describes the most advanced features and expandable architecture in your notebook. You can upgrade your memory size to your system for specific requirements.
N otebook User Guide 7.1 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 128MB DDR-SDRAM. The memory compartment is located on the bottom of 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 128MB, 256MB or 512MB of synchronous DDR SDRAM . You can increase system memory to a maximum of 1024 MB in the system, by installing one small outline double inline memory modules (SO-DIMMs) with installed base memory in the system. The 128MB, 256MB or 512MB memory module 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. 2.
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. Hold the memory module at a 30-degree angle and push its connector into the memory socket of the notebook. 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 2. Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully 3. Remove the crane screws located at each side of the hard disk. 4. Remove the connector from the hard disk gently. 5. Attach the connector to the new hard disk precisely. 6. Rotate and tighten the crane screws to the new hard disk. 7. Place the hard disk back to the compartment and push the hard disk forward into the connector side of the computer until the hard disk is attached to the computer. 8.
N otebook User Guide ☞ Please contact dealer or certified technician for changing the hard disk drive. Any damage that caused by inappropriately adding or changing this HDD will not be under warranty 7.3 Wireless Module Installation This computer uses Intel ® PRO/Wireless 802.11b or 802.11 a/b wireless LAN module for wireless connection. ☞ 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. 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.
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.
System Specification A STORAGE • 2.5” Format 9.
N otebook User Guide • 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 set for U-Disk only) • 1 x 15-pin VGA (CRT) • 1 x IEEE 1394 port • 1 x LAN port • 1 x Modem port WIRELESS DEVICES • 802.11b or 802.
System Specification A WEIGHT AND DIMENSION • 330 x 281 x 28.7mm (front) -32.7mm • 6 lbs, 2.
