Introduction Innovative technology and ergonomic design make this notebook the ideal user-friendly and reliable travel companion. Your operating system is pre-installed on the hard disk to facilitate the procedure when you use your notebook for the first time. The energy-saving processor and the energy-saving functions that can be configured allow you to use the battery capacity of your notebook effectively.
Introduction Notational conventions Notational conventions The meanings of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows: ! i ² Pay particular attention to texts marked with this symbol. Failure to observe this warning endangers your life, destroys the notebook, or may lead to loss of data. This symbol is followed by supplementary information, remarks and tips. Texts which follow this symbol describe activities that must be performed in the order shown.
Important notes In this chapter you will find information regarding safety which it is essential to take note of when working with your notebook. The manufacturer's notes contain helpful information on your notebook. This chapter also contains information on the licenses like CE certificate and RFI suppression of the notebook. Safety ! • Pay attention to the information provided in the manual "Safety Notes".
Important notes Manufacturer’s notes Manufacturer’s notes Energy saving Make use of the device's power management features (see "Preparation for use and operation"). • • If you will not be using your notebook, switch it off. The notebook uses less power when the power management features are enabled. You will then be able to work for longer before having to recharge the battery.
FCC Class B Compliance Statement Important notes FCC Class B Compliance Statement If there is an FCC statement on the device, then: The following statement applies to the products covered in this manual, unless otherwise specified herein. The statement for other products will appear in the accompanying documentation.
Important notes Power cord selection Power cord selection The power cord for this unit has been packed separately and has been selected according to the country of destination. It must be used to prevent electric shock. Use the following guidelines if it is necessary to replace the original cord set. The female receptacle of the cord set must meet IEC 320 requirements.
On the move with the notebook Important notes On the move with the notebook Please observe the points listed below when transporting your notebook. Transporting the notebook • • • • • • Do not carry the notebook by its open screen or by an empty slot. Switch off the notebook. Remove all data carriers (e.g. floppy disk, CD) from the drives. Always use the bag supplied when transporting the notebook.
Important notes Cleaning the notebook Cleaning the notebook ! Switch the notebook off and pull the power plug of the power adapter out of the power socket. Do not clean any interior parts yourself, leave this job to a service technician. Do not use any cleaning agents that contain abrasives or may corrode plastic. Ensure that no liquid enters the notebook. Wipe the casing with a dry cloth.
Unpacking and checking the delivery Preparation for use and operation Preparation for use and operation ! Pay attention to the chapter "Important notes". You must charge the battery and install the application programs before you can work with the notebook. The operating system and required drivers are preinstalled. When used away from a wall power outlet, the notebook runs on its built-in battery. You can increase battery life by enabling its power management features.
Preparation for use and operation • Preparing the notebook for use For wireless data transfer you must align the notebook's infrared interface with that of the partner device (e.g. PC). The devices must not be more than one meter apart. Preparing the notebook for use ! The supplied power cord conforms to the requirements of the country in which you purchased your notebook. Make sure that the power cable is approved for use in the country in which you intend to use it.
Preparing the notebook for use Preparation for use and operation Internal power adapter ²² Place the AC adapter in the left-hand slot so that the contacts enter first. The connector for the AC adapter power cable must face outwards. ²² Push the AC adapter into the slot until you feel it locking into place. 2 1 ²² ²² Connect the power cable to the AC IN connector on the notebook (1). Plug the power cable into the power outlet (2).
Preparation for use and operation Preparing the notebook for use Switching on the notebook 3 2 1 ²² ²² Press the release button (1) and unfold the display upwards (2). Press the ON/OFF switch (3) for roughly one second. ! i You must not switch off or warm-boot your notebook during first-time installation . When you switch on your notebook for the first time the supplied software is set up and configured. Please follow the instructions on the screen.
Indicators and input devices Preparation for use and operation Switching off the notebook ²² 2 ²² 1 Shut down the operating system properly. If Windows 9x is installed on your notebook, the system is shut down and the notebook is switched off. If the notebook is not switched off automatically, press the ON/OFF switch (1) for approx. one second. Close the display of the notebook (2) so that it locks into place.
Preparation for use and operation Indicators and input devices Power-on indicator Glows green: Notebook is switched on Glows red: Processor is in idle mode Glows orange: Processor operates at half frequency Flashes: Notebook is in standby mode Display field Symbols and texts in the display field indicate the operating state of the notebook. The meaning of the symbols and texts are as follows: % % % % NumLk ScrLk CapsLk PadLk Indicates the approximate capacity of the installed batteries in percent.
Indicators and input devices Preparation for use and operation Touchpad and Touchpad Keys Make sure that the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease. ! Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty. Do not rest heavy objects (e.g., books) on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons. The touchpad enables you to move the mouse pointer on the screen. If, for example, you move one finger to the left over the touchpad, the mouse pointer also moves to the left.
Preparation for use and operation Indicators and input devices The figure below shows how to access the different characters on keys with overlaid functions. The keystrokes shown in the example only work if CapsLK, NumLK, and PadLK have not been enabled (i.e. they are not visible in the display field). / 7 { 7 / 7 { 7 / 7{ Alt Gr Example from a German keyboard 7 / Fn 7 { 7 / 7 { 7 Backspace key The Backspace key deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
Indicators and input devices Preparation for use and operation Cursor keys The cursor keys move the cursor in the direction of the arrow, i.e., up, down, left, or right. Pad Num key When the numeric keypad is enabled (PadLK is visible in the display field), the >3DG >3DG 1XP@ 1XP@ key causes this set of keys to produce numbers (NumLK appears in the display field). Pressing them produces the blue characters shown on the bottom right on the keycaps.
Preparation for use and operation Indicators and input devices If the numeric keypad and numeric entry are both enabled (NumLK and PadLK are shown in the display field), you can also output standard characters with the numeric keypad. If you press and hold the key >)Q@, the keys will produce lowercase letters and numbers indicated on the lower left of the keycaps.
Indicators and input devices Preparation for use and operation Switching between internal and external display If an external display is connected to your notebook, you can switch to it with this key combination.
Preparation for use and operation The battery The battery The battery supplies your notebook with the necessary power during mobile use. You can increase battery life by enabling its power management features. The battery charge is indicated by the battery symbol in the display field (see the section "Indicators and input devices") When you switch on the notebook, it takes a few seconds before the battery status is displayed. The battery will last for roughly 500 charge/discharge cycles.
The battery Preparation for use and operation Connecting the AC adapter ! ²² ²² ²² ²² ²² The supplied power cord conforms to the requirements of the country in which you purchased your notebook. Make sure that the power cable is approved for use in the country in which you intend to use it. Keep other objects 100 mm clear of the notebook. Do not cover the ventilation slots in the notebook. Switch off the notebook. Place the notebook on a level, stable surface.
Preparation for use and operation The battery Using AC adapter as external power adapter ²² ²² ²² ²² ²² ²² Switch off the notebook. Swing open the display. Place the notebook on a level surface. Press the release button of the AC adapters (1). Pull the AC adapter out of the slot (2). Install the battery in the slide-in module. 2 1 2 1 ²² ²² ²² ²² 22 3 Open the flap of the AC adapter (1). Pull the power adapter cable somewhat out of the AC adapter (2).
The battery Preparation for use and operation 3 1 2 ²² ²² ²² Connect the power adapter cable of the AC adapters to the direct current socket (DC IN) of the notebook (1). Connect the power cable to the AC adapter (2). Plug the power cable into the power outlet (3). The power adapter indicator lights up.
Preparation for use and operation The battery Connecting the power adapter ! ²² ²² The supplied power cord conforms to the requirements of the country in which you purchased your notebook. Make sure that the power cable is approved for use in the country in which you intend to use it. The notebook and the power adapter should be at least 200 mm apart. Keep other objects 100 mm clear of the notebook and its power adapter. Do not cover the ventilation slots in the notebook and the power adapter.
The battery Preparation for use and operation Connecting the car adapter You can use the car adapter to charge your notebook's battery if the car has a 12V electrical system. ²² ²² Switch off the notebook. Place the notebook on a level, stable surface. 2 1 ²² ²² ! Plug the DC output connector on the car adapter into the DC input connector (DC IN) on the notebook (1). Start the car's engine. You should only use the car adapter while the car's engine is running.
Preparation for use and operation The battery Removing and installing drives and batteries ! Only use batteries designed for the this notebook. Never use force when inserting or removing a battery. Make sure that no foreign objects enter the slots. Drives can only be installed in the right slide-in module. Batteries can be installed in the left and right slide-in module. Removing drive/battery ²² ²² ²² ²² Switch off the notebook.
Floppy disk drive Preparation for use and operation Floppy disk drive ! i Use only the floppy disk drive designed for this notebook. Do not use force when installing or removing the floppy disk drive. Make sure that no foreign objects enter the slot. The disk drive can also be removed or installed while in operation (but not when the disk drive is being accessed). Connecting the floppy disk drive externally ²² ²² Open the cover (1).
Preparation for use and operation Floppy disk drive Working with floppy disks ! Follow the instructions supplied by the vendor of the floppy disks. 5 4 6 1 7 2 3 1= 2= 3= 4= ²² ²² Insertion direction Label area Write-protect slider Hole for recognition of 1.44 Mbytes disk 5 = Eject button for inserted floppy disks 6 = Floppy disk is write protected 7 = Floppy disk is not write-protected To insert a floppy disk, push it into the drive in the insertion direction (1) until it engages.
Operating the CD-ROM drive and the DVD drive Preparation for use and operation Operating the CD-ROM drive and the DVD drive ! This device contains a light-emitting diode, classified according to IEC 825-1:1993: LASER CLASS 1 (LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE, KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT), and must not be opened. There is an invisible laser radiation when the cover is open. Avoid exposure to the beam. Avoid touching the surface of a CD. Handle CDs only by their edges! Always store CDs/DVDs in their cases.
Preparation for use and operation Operating the CD-ROM drive and the DVD drive Inserting or removing a CD/DVD The notebook must be switched on. ²² Press the Insert/Eject button for roughly one second. The CD/DVD tray opens. ²² ²² ²² Pull the CD/DVD tray completely out. Place the CD/DVD in the CD/DVD tray with the labeled side facing upwards, and carefully push the CD/DVD into the mount or remove an inserted CD/DVD. Push the CD/DVD tray in until you feel it locking into place.
Operating the Zip drive Preparation for use and operation Operating the Zip drive Before the Zip drive can be used, you must install the Iomega software on your notebook. To do this, use the Iomega installation disk provided and the Zip disk "Iomega Tools". Installing the Iomega software ²² ²² ²² ²² ²² ²² ²² ²² ²² ²² Install the Zip drive in the right slide-in module. Connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port (see "Connecting the floppy disk drive externally".
Preparation for use and operation Operating the Zip drive Operation Use the Zip drive like any other drive on your system. To be able to access the Zip drive, you must insert a disk and click on the Zip disk symbol or the Zip drive letter. Save and copy the files on the Zip drive with the same method used for other drives on your system.
Operating the Zip drive Preparation for use and operation Inserting the Zip disk ²² ²² Switch on your notebook. Insert the Zip disk in the Zip drive. The green drive indicator glows briefly and then goes out again. i Should the indicator continue to flash slowly, please press the eject button to remove the Zip disk and then insert it again. Sleep mode of drive The Zip drive is equipped with an automatic sleep mode.
Preparation for use and operation PC Cards Manual removal (emergency removal) For normal removal of Zip disks, the notebook must be switched on. If the power supply of the notebook is interrupted, the Zip disk can be removed manually. ²² ²² Switch off the notebook. Press a piece of wire (e. g. a paper clip) firmly into the opening. The Zip disk is unlocked. You can now pull it out of the drive.
PC Cards Preparation for use and operation Installing a PC card ²² Insert the PC card, contacts first, into the slot guides. The labeled side of the PC card must be facing upwards. ²² Gently push the PC card into the slot until you feel it click into place. i Consult the documentation supplied with the PC card for information on how to install the necessary device drivers. For further information refer to the information files (e.g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.WRI, or *.
Preparation for use and operation Microphone and loudspeaker Microphone and loudspeaker 2 1 2 1 = built-in microphone 2 = built-in loudspeaker Your notebook contains a built-in microphone (1) and a loudspeaker (2). If you attach an external microphone, the built-in microphone is disabled. If you attach an external loudspeaker, the built-in loudspeaker is disabled.
Using the power-management features Preparation for use and operation Using the power-management features The notebook uses less power when the power management features are enabled. You will then be able to work for longer before having to recharge the battery. If you will not be using your notebook for a longer period, switch it off. Reducing the brightness level of the display helps to reduce the amount of power consumed by the notebook.
Preparation for use and operation Using the power-management features Suspend mode In suspend mode, all current data (active programs, files) is saved to the hard disk or buffered in the memory, and the notebook is switched off. Suspend to Disk The active data can only be saved if sufficient space is available on the hard disk (at least the main memory size + 2 Mbytes).
Using the power-management features Preparation for use and operation Display Switching off the display does not affect running programs. Activating ²² Press any key to continue. Deactivating ²² Press the key combination >)Q@ + >) @. Automatic powerdown You set this function in the BIOS Setup. If the notebook receives no input for a predefined period of time, the display switches off automatically. It switches on again automatically as soon as the notebook receives input.
Preparation for use and operation Volume adjustment Volume adjustment Increasing the volume ²² Press the key combination >)Q@ + >) @. Reducing the volume ²² Press the key combination >)Q@ + >) @. You can also adjust the volume of the loudspeaker in the audio program (e.g. mixer) or in the application program using the audio functions. Changing display settings You configure the basic display settings in the Main Setup (see chapter "Settings in BIOS Setup").
Starting BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Settings in BIOS Setup In BIOS Setup you can set the system functions and the hardware configuration of the notebook. When it is supplied, the notebook is set to factory default settings. You can change these settings in BIOS Setup. Any changes you make take effect as soon as you save and quit the BIOS Setup.
BIOS Setup Operating BIOS Setup The Main menu is displayed on the screen. Phoenix BIOS Setup Advanced Security Main Power System Time: System Date: [08:00:00] [12/12/1997] Diskette A: [1.
Main menu - Making system settings BIOS Setup Main menu - Making system settings In the Main menu you can set up the following: • time (in the field marked Time) • date (in the field marked Date) • hard disk settings (in the two fields marked IDE Adapter) • display device (in the field marked Display Device Selection) • Pointing elements (in the field marked PS/2 Pointing Device) • System startup options (in the field marked Boot Options) Phoenix BIOS Setup Advanced Security Main Power System Time: Sys
BIOS Setup Main menu - Making system settings IDE Adapter 0 Master/IDE Adapter 1 Master hard disk drive These two fields call the submenu to make corresponding settings of the IDE hard disk drives. You should change the default settings only if you are connecting an additional IDE drive (e.g. CD ROM drive) i The following description of the setting options for IDE Adapter 0 Master also applies to IDE Adapter 0 Slave, IDE Adapter 1 Master and IDE Adapter 1 Slave.
Main menu - Making system settings BIOS Setup Type - Hard Disk Type This field is used to specify the type of hard disk drive. Auto If the hard disk supports this mode, the setup menu reads the hard disk parameters from the disk itself. You do not need to select the parameters yourself. User You can enter the hard disk parameters yourself. If you have set the hard disk parameters with Autotype Fixed Disk, you can only reduce the values.
BIOS Setup Main menu - Making system settings 32 Bit I/O - Access width for data transfer This field specifies the I/O access width of data transmission between the processor and the IDE controller. Enabled Data transfer is performed with 32-bit I/O commands. This enhances performance. Disabled Data transfer is performed with 16-bit I/O commands. Transfer Mode This field specifies the transfer mode for the IDE hard disk drive.
Main menu - Making system settings BIOS Setup Boot Options - System startup options This field calls the submenu to select the settings for the system startup of the device.
BIOS Setup Advanced menu - Advanced system settings Advanced menu - Advanced system settings Change the default settings only for special applications. Incorrect settings can cause malfunctions.
Advanced menu - Advanced system settings BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals - Ports and controllers This field calls the submenu to make the settings for the ports and controllers.
BIOS Setup Advanced menu - Advanced system settings COM port - Serial port This field switches the serial port on or off. Enabled The serial port can be set to a certain address and interrupt in the Base I/O Address field. Auto The serial port is automatically set to the next available combination (address, interrupt). Disabled The serial port is disabled. Base I/O Base Address - Address of the serial port i This field is only visible when the Com Port field is set to enabled.
Advanced menu - Advanced system settings BIOS Setup Mode - Infrared Interface Mode This field sets the mode for the infrared interface. IrDA Standard IrDA is set. Ask-IR A data transfer rate of 38,4 kbit/s is set. FIR Fast IrDA is set. Parallel port This field selects the address and the interrupt used to access the relevant parallel port. Enabled The parallel port can be set to a certain address and interrupt in the Base I/O Address field.
BIOS Setup Advanced menu - Advanced system settings On-board IDE Adapter - IDE hard disk controller This field is used to enable and disable the built-in IDE hard disk drive controller of the notebook. Both The drives in the notebook are operated via the primary and secondary IDE channel. IRQ14 and IRQ15 are occupied. The hard disk is operated on the primary IDE channel, the CD-ROM drive on the secondary IDE channel.
Advanced menu - Advanced system settings BIOS Setup Playback DMA Channel - DMA channel for playback The DMA channel for playback can be set to various values. DMA CH0, DMA CH1, DMA CH3 The DMA channel is set to the value displayed. FM I/O - Base address for the FM synthesizer The I/O address of the FM synthesizer can be set to different values. 388h, 390h, 398h, 3A0h The I/O address is set to the value displayed.
BIOS Setup Advanced menu - Advanced system settings PCI Devices - PCI configuration This field calls the submenu to select the settings for the PC card controller and the PCI slots.
Advanced menu - Advanced system settings BIOS Setup PCI IRQ line 1,2,3 - Setting the PCI interrupt This field is used to specify which PCI interrupt is to be switched to which ISA interrupt. A multifunctional PCI board can use all PCI interrupts, if need be. If you use a setting other than Auto Select, the Plug&Play functionality of the system BIOS for PCI boards is deactivated.
BIOS Setup Advanced menu - Advanced system settings Reset Configuration Data This field is used to specify whether the configuration data is reset and reinitialized when the system is started. No The Plug&Play functionality ascertains the current configuration data and uses it to initialize the installed modules and drives. There is no update when the system is started. Yes When the system is started the old configuration data is reset.
Security menu - Setting up the security features BIOS Setup Security menu - Setting up the security features You can set up the following security features in the Security menu: • Setting a supervisor password (in the field Set Supervisor password) • Setting a user password (in the field Set User password) • Set a hard disk password (in the Hard Disk Security submenu) • Activating the password query for system startup (in the field Password on boot) • Blocking access to the diskette (in the field Diskette
BIOS Setup Security menu - Setting up the security features Hard Disk Security - Setting hard disk passwords This field calls the submenu to make the settings for the hard disk passwords.
Power menu - Setting energy saving functions BIOS Setup Power menu - Setting energy saving functions You can set up the following energy saving functions in the Power menu • Effectiveness of energy saving functions (in the PM Control field) • Extent of energy saving functions (in the Power Savings field) • Standby timer (in the Standby Timeout field) • Suspend timer (in the Suspend Timeout field) • Automatic display power-down in the Video Timeout field) • Select the mode of the LID switch (in field of LI
BIOS Setup Power menu - Setting energy saving functions Power Savings - Extent of energy saving functions This field is used to define the extent of the following energy saving functions. Customize The functions set in the fields Standby Timeout, Suspend Timeout, Hard Disk Timeout, Video Timeout, Hardware Dozemode and Battery Low Suspend are effective in power management Maximum Performance/Maximum Battery Life These entries call predefined settings, thus determining the extent of energy saving.
Power menu - Setting energy saving functions BIOS Setup Hard Disk Timeout - Hard disk energy saving function This field can only be changed, if the PowerSaving field is set to Customize. 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 30 min The hard disk drive motor is switched off after the specified time without system activity. Off The PC does not switch off the hard disk drive motor. Video timeout - Energy saving functions for the monitor This field can only be changed, if the PowerSaving field is set to Customize.
BIOS Setup Power menu - Setting energy saving functions Suspend Mode This field specifies where the system state is saved when the device is switched to suspend mode. Save to DRAM The system state is buffered in the DRAM memory. Save to Disk The system state is saved to the hard disk, the system is switched off. Resume On Modem Ring - Switching on for modem ring This field specifies whether the notebook is booted when a call is made to the connected modem.
Docking menu - Configuring the MobiDock BIOS Setup Docking menu - Configuring the MobiDock The Docking menu is only available if the notebook is connected to a MobiDock.
BIOS Setup Docking menu - Configuring the MobiDock Boot Hard Disk - Specifying hard disk for system load i This setting is only possible when the Onboard IDE-Adapter field in the Advanced/Integrated Peripheral menu is set to Auto or Primary. This field is used to specify which hard disk is to be treated as hard disk C:. This is the hard disk from which the operating system is loaded. Notebook The operating system is loaded from the notebook's hard disk.
Boot menu - Defining boot sequence BIOS Setup Boot menu - Defining boot sequence In the Boot menu you define the sequence in which the system BIOS searches the drives for system files to start the operating system Phoenix BIOS Setup Main Advanced Security Power Docking 1. Diskette Drive 2. Hard Drive 3. CD-ROM Drive F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ ←→ Select Item Select Menu Boot Exit Item Specific Help —————————————————————— Space Change Values Example for Boot menu Default entry: 1. Diskette Drive 2.
BIOS Setup Exit menu - Exiting BIOS Setup Exit menu - Exiting BIOS Setup In the Exit menu, you can save your settings and exit BIOS Setup.
Property and data protection The software functions on your notebook enable you to protect your system and personal data in a number of ways against unauthorized access. By combining these options, you can achieve optimum protection for your system. Security functions under Windows 9x Under Windows 9x you can activate a screen saver and protect it with a password. Only those users who know the password can deactivate the screen saver and access any open files.
Property and data protection Setting passwords The Supervisor password prevents unauthorized callup of BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup can be called only by those who know the Supervisor password. The user password prevents unauthorized access to your notebook. With the user password you can prevent booting of the operating system. The system can be accessed only by those who know the user password. A user password can only be set if a supervisor password is also set.
Property and data protection Canceling password i If you cancel the supervisor password, you automatically deactivate the user password. To cancel a password (without setting a new password): ²² ²² Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu (see "Settings in BIOS Setup"). You must additionally change into the Hard Disk Security submenu for the hard disk passwords. Mark the Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password or Set HD password field and press the Enter key.
Troubleshooting and tips ! Take note of the safety hints in the chapter "Important notes", when you connect or disconnect cables. If a fault occurs, try to correct it as described. If you fail to correct the problem, proceed as follows: ²² ²² ²² Switch off the notebook. Make a note of the steps and the circumstances that led to the fault. Also make a note of any error messages displayed. Contact your sales office or customer service.
Troubleshooting and tips If the notebook is connected to a MobiDock in which a PCI VGA adapter is installed, the notebook's display is always switched off. The notebook's display is difficult to read If the display is difficult to read, it can have the following reasons: Reflexes ²² Turn the notebook or alter tilt of the display. Defective pixels on the screen Pixel faults in the form of permanently lit, unlit or different-colored pixels can occur with LCD monitors.
Troubleshooting and tips The external display is blank or the image is unstable The wrong frequency has been selected for the external monitor or for the application program. ²² ²² Terminate the application program in Windows 9x with >$OW@ + >) @. If the error persists after the program has been terminated, switch the external monitor off, wait at least three seconds, and then switch the external monitor on again. Set the screen resolution required by the application.
Troubleshooting and tips Mouse not connected ²² ²² Switch off the notebook. Check whether the mouse cable is connected correctly to the notebook. If you use an adapter or extension lead with the mouse cable, check the connector. Switch on the notebook. ²² The floppy disk cannot be written ²² Check whether that floppy disk is OK and is not write-protected. The notebook's date or time is incorrect ²² Set the time and/or date in the Main Setup.
Troubleshooting and tips Acoustic warnings A beep sounds every few seconds The battery is almost drained. ²² Charge the battery. One long tone, pause, three long tones, pause, three long tones, pause, one long tone No main memory is installed in the notebook. ²² Install at least 16 MB of main memory. A single continuous beep The notebook cannot switch to standby or suspend mode because hard disk or diskette accesses take place or there is no space provided on the hard disk.
Troubleshooting and tips Not a boot disk - press F1 to retry boot The disk in the floppy drive is not a system disk. ²² ²² Remove the floppy disk from the drive. Press function key >) @. If you wish to boot from floppy disk: ²² ²² Insert a system disk. Press function key >) @. Real time clock failure Invalid configuration information - please run setup program Press the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility The system configuration information is incorrect. ²² ²² Press function key >) @.
System expansions ! Only qualified technicians may repair the device. Unauthorized opening or incorrect repair may greatly endanger the user (electric shock, fire risk). Install only system expansions that satisfy the requirements and rules governing safety, RFI and electromagnetic compatibility and relating to telecommunications terminal equipment (see the chapter "Important notes"). Memory expansion ! Use only memory expansion which has been released for your notebook.
System expansions Memory expansion In order to install memory modules: 2 1 ²² ²² ²² Insert the memory modules, contacts first, into the slot (1). Carefully flap the memory module down (2) until you feel it latch in place. Install the other memory modules in the same way. In order to remove memory modules: 1 2 1 ²² ²² ²² 78 Carefully push the two mounting clips outwards (1). The memory module flaps upwards. Slide the memory module out of its location (2).
Memory expansion System expansions ²² 3 2 1 ²² ²² ²² ²² ²² A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 Place the cover on its mounting location (1) and flap it into place on the underside of the notebook (2). Fasten the cover with the screw (3). Place the notebook bottom-down on a flat surface. Reconnect the cables that you disconnected before. Swing open the display. Refit the battery.
Connecting external devices ! Disconnect all the devices from their respective power sources when you connect or disconnect a device. Read the documentation on the external device before connecting it. Do not connect or disconnect cables during a thunderstorm. Always take hold of the actual plug body. Never unplug a cable by pulling the cable itself! Connect and disconnect the cables in the order described below. Connecting cables • • • • • Turn off all power and equipment switches.
Connecting external devices Port covers and connectors If you wish to connect an external display or a device with serial or parallel port, you must first open the port cover. ²² ²² DC-IN Flap the port cover down. Connect the desired device.
Connecting external devices Connecting devices with serial or parallel port ²² Connect the data cable of the external device to the appropriate port. The serial port is configured by default as COM1. You can change the setting in the COM Port field in the Integrated Peripherals submenu in Advanced Setup. The parallel port is configured by default as LPT1. You can change the setting in the Parallel Port field in the Integrated Peripherals submenu in Advanced Setup.
Connecting external devices Connecting an external keyboard Connecting an external keyboard does not disable the notebook's built-in keyboard. ²² Connect the external keyboard to the external keyboard port. If you wish to connect a keyboard with a 5-pin connector you will require an adapter from 5-pin DIN to 6-pin DIN mini connector. i Never press the keys on the external and internal keyboards at the same time.
Connecting external devices i You should set a docking station password to prevent unauthorized access to the MobiDock. Transferring data with the infrared interface The infrared interface (Fast IrDA) at the back of the notebook enables wireless serial data transfer. By default, the infrared interface is set to COM2 in the setup. You can change the setting in the IrDA Port field in the Integrated Peripherals submenu in Advanced Setup.
Technical data Technical data for the notebook Processor Numeric processor Pentium II as from 233 MHz integrated in processor Cache: 32 Kbyte integrated in processor 512 Kbyte synchronous Second Level Cache Main memory 32 - 196 Mbyte SD RAM 3 slots for 32, 64 Mbyte modules JEDEC 144 pin SO DIMM (may not be mixed) System ROM (flash EPROM): 512 Kbyte for system and video BIOS Disk drives: Floppy disk drive for 3 1/2 inch floppy disks hard disk drive 2.5 inch,12.
Technical data Audio: • Compatibility: • A/D and D/A conversion: input devices • Keyboard: • Touchpad (Length, Width) Technical data for the battery Soundchip ESS1869 Soundblaster Pro, Ad lib, MS soundsystem 16 bit, stereo 86 keys 64 x 48 mm Slots • PC card (CardBus/PCMCIA): Ports • PS/2 mouse/keyboard port: • Port for MobiDock/QuickPort: • Parallel port: • • • • • • • • Port for external monitor: Serial port: Loudspeaker: Microphone jack: Audio input: Audio output: Infrared interface (Fast IrDA
Technical data for the power adapter Technical data Technical data for the power adapter Primary • Rated voltage: • Frequency: • max. rated current: 100 V to 240 V (automatic) 50 Hz to 60 Hz (automatic) 0.75 A / 1.5 A Secondary • Rated voltage: • max. rated current: 19 V 2.6 A Technical data for the car adapter Primary • Rated voltage: 10 V to 15 V Secondary • Rated voltage: • max. rated current: 19 V 2.
Technical data Interrupt I/O addresses, and DMA assignment Interrupt I/O addresses, and DMA assignment Changeable internal settings: Function Soundchip "ESS1869" I/O address IRQ DMA 220h - 22Fh * 240h - 24Fh 260h - 26Fh 280h - 28Fh IRQ 5 * (LPT) IRQ 7 (LPT) IRQ 9 IRQ 10 IRQ 11 1. DMA: DMA 1 * DMA 0 DMA 3 Midi Play Unit (MPU): 330h - 331h 300h - 301h 310h - 311h 320h - 321h 2.
Interrupt I/O addresses, and DMA assignment Technical data Fixed internal settings: Function System Timer Keyboard I/O address IRQ 040h-043h 0 060h, 064h 1 Interrupt controller 020h-021h, -0A0h0A1h 2 Floppy disk drive controller 3F0h-3F5h, 3F7h 6 070h-071h 8 PC card controller "Cirrus CL-PD 6832" automatically defined Shared IRQ USB controller automatically defined Shared IRQ System CMOS / Realtime clock Synaptics touchpad Numeric processor Intel 82371AB PCI bus Master IDE controller
Technical data Interrupt I/O addresses, and DMA assignment Settings for external components (e.g. MobiDock, PC card): I/O address IRQ 2. IDE-Hard disk controller in the MobiDock (PCI) Function 170h - 177h, 376h IRQ 15 Internal SCSI controller "Adaptec AIC7850" in the MobiDock Automatically recognized Shared IRQ Max. two PCI slots in the MobiDock (PCI to PCI Bridge) and defined! Shared IRQ DMA Max.
Port assignment Technical data Port assignment The assignment of the external ports are as follows: DC jack (DC IN) 1 2 Pos. Meaning 1 2 0V +19 V Port for external keyboard or PS/2 mouse Pos. Meaning 1 2 3 4 5 6 Data free 0V +5 V Clock free Pos.
Technical data Port assignment Serial port Pos.
Port assignment Technical data Port for external monitor 5 1 6 10 15 Pos. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Meaning 11 Pos. Video output red Video output green Video output blue reserved DDC ground Video ground red Video ground green Video ground blue 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Meaning +5V logic ground reserved DDC data line (bi-directional) horizontal synchronization vertical synchronization DDC clock signal line Parallel interface 13 25 1 14 The parallel interface supports three transfer modes: SPP, EPP and ECP.
Technical data Port assignment Pinout in SPP mode (Standard Parallel Port) Pos. Signal name Meaning 1 2-9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18-25 STROBE Data Lines 0-7 ACKNOWLEDGE BUSY PE SELECT AUTO ERROR INIT SELECT IN GROUND Data message Data lines 0-7 Data acknowledgement Not ready to receive End of paper Device selection Automatic new line Device error Reset/initialize Printer selection Ground Pinout in EPP mode (Enhanced Parallel Port) Pos.
Port assignment Technical data Pinouts for connecting an external floppy disk drive Pos.
Contents Introduction .............................................................................................................................................1 Notational conventions..............................................................................................................................2 Installing an ergonomic video workstation ................................................................................................2 Important notes .........................................
Contents Changing display settings....................................................................................................................... 40 Switching between internal and external display............................................................................ 40 Settings in BIOS Setup......................................................................................................................... 41 Starting BIOS Setup.............................................................
Contents Property and data protection...............................................................................................................67 Security functions under Windows 9x .....................................................................................................67 BIOS Setup security functions ................................................................................................................67 Setting passwords..........................................................
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