FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection. This equipment generates, uses and can radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Safety Notice The computer is a delicate device that requires careful handling, Negligence or mistaken use may cause serious damage. Before you meal to operate or use this computer, you need to understand the instruction regarding safety handling. The following mentions the incorrect handling that is seriously inhibited. To keep the computer from being damaged, please keep these precautions in your mind. Da nor turn off power in operation. Do not disassemble the computer yourself.
De not disassemble ties computer Do nat place anything heavy on the yourself. computer, Keep the computer away from anp i Do not throw the computer or metal appliance. accessories into fire.
The following mentions the actions that are important for your computer. Ta keep your computer in the most excellent condition, please follow the instruction as much as possible. If there is unusual odor, heat or smoke) plug out the power cord immediately. Plug out the power cord in attaching peripheral devices. airplane. Use the same brand of peripheral devices.
Maintain your computer regularly. Do not place heavy thing on the power cord. Affix tape to the contact plate while Take a rest after a long term of work, putting the battery into keeping box. . The data is easy to lose in low power | | Please keep the computer away from) | status. U} humid environment.
Conventions This manual uses the following conventions to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures, Text Conventions Text in boldface contains messages that are important for safe operation. Please read. Characters in boldface represent specific items or keys, e.g. Card Bus, Fn key. File names are presented in bold capitals, e.g. AN>0VMAKFIL /Pn.
Ergonomics Developing good work habits are important if you need to work in front of the computer for long periods of time. Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or other joints. The following are some tips to reduce the strain: O Adjust the height of the chair and/or desk so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow. Keep your forearms, wrists, and hands in a relaxed position.
Lighting Proper lighting and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue in your neck and shoulders. O Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light. O Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly. ©O Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance. O Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position.
Chapter Getting Started 1-1 Chapter 1 : Getting Started This chapter provides you with the brief introduction to the notebook. It will familiarize you to the computer's features, components, operating environment and the power sources.
1-2 User's Manual Unpacking the Notebook Carefully unpack the Notebook Computer and the included accessories (Figure 1-1). If there Is any discrepancy or problem, contact your dealer immediately. Be sure to save the packing materials in the event that the notebook needs to be shipped in the future.
Chapter 1—Getting Started 1-3 Features of the notebook Opening the LCD Cover Push the latch towards the right to open the top cover. (Figure 1-2) Lift the top cover to reveal the LCD Panel and the keyboard. Adjust the LCD pane to a comfortable viewing angle. how. Press the power button to turn the system on or off (Figure 1-4). Figure 1-2 Figure 1.
1-4 User's Manual System Status Indicators Power button Figure 1-4 Figure 1-5 Power button Use this button to turn the system on or off (Figure 1-4). After proper configuration under SCU, this button can be used as suspend/resume hot button (refer to Chapter 3: BIOS Utilities, Power Menu for more information). bla: After turning off the system, wait for a few seconds to power it on again.
Chapter nestling Started 1-5 System Status LED Indicators The LED indicators show the system's operation status. Icon Color Description Green Battery power is used with the system O turning on. Red AC power is used with the system turning on. Blinking Red | Battery power is critically low. = Green 1* Battery is fully charged. Red 1% Battery is being charged. fo Green 2" Battery is fully charged. 2 Red 2™ Battery is being charged.
1-6 User's Manual Top-Front View Figure 1-5 2 LCD Panel The Notebook is equipped with a LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel. Depending upon the model you have purchased, the display screen can be a 13.3” or 14.1” XGA TFT color panel. The notebook’s LCD panel supports up to 1024x 768% 16M resolution. The LCD panel is driven by a AGP bus video controller with SMB video memory.
Chapter 1—Getting Started 1-7 « Keyboard The Notebook uses an 88-key keyboard in which the numeric keypad is embedded. It supports Windows 85 by incorporating two Windows 95 special keys. The notebook keyboard design emulates a full-sized desktop one and supports various language versions. Please refer to chapter 2: Operation for more information on using keyboard.
1-8 User's Manual Rear View Figure 1-6 > PSI Type Ports The PS/2 Type Port uses 6-pin connector for connecting an external PS/2 type mouse or keyboard. « Dual USB Ports <3 The dual Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports simplify the expansion capability for peripheral devices. You can optionally connect the USB c Expansion Port =, The Expansion port uses a 120-pin Docking connector for connecting a Port Replicator.
Chapter 1--Getting Started 1-9 < External Monitor (CRT) Port The External Monitor uses a 15-pin connector for connecting an external CRT monitor. Simultaneous display in LCD screen and textual CRT monitor is available. 2 Parallel Port The Parallel Port uses a 25-pin female connector for connecting a parallel printer or other parallel devices. This parallel pert supports EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) and ECP {Extended Capabilities Port) modes.
1-10 User's Manual Right-side View > -. Figure 1-7 o Battery Pack The notebook comes with a rechargeable battery pack that lets you operate the computer without an external power source. « Removable 5.25" CD-ROM Drive The notebook comes standard with a 24-speed 5.25” CD-ROM drive. The removable CD-ROM drive module can be replaced with the optional drive units, such as a 12.7mm high DVD-ROM drive. (Please refer to the Chapter 2: Operation for more information on using the CD-ROM.
Chapter 1—Getting Started 1.11 Microphone-in Jack & Use this jack to connect a microphone to the system.
1-12 User's Manual Left-side View Figure 1-8 2 Security Connector @ The Security Connector is used to protect your Notebook from being stolen. Wrap the steel cable around your desk. Next, insert the locking device into this security connector. < Ventilation The Notebook provides ventilation to dissipate the system's operating heat. Do not block or obstruct it during operation. < PC Card Sockets The notebook provides two Type Il or one Type Hit PC card sockets.
Chapter 1—Getting Started 1-13 < Removable 3.5” Floppy Disk Drive The Notebook comes standard with a removable 3,5" 1.44MB floppy drive installed in a bay. The floppy disk drive module can be replaced with optional drive units, such as a 12.7mm high 2.5” hard disk drive, a 12.7mm high LS-120 120MB floppy drive or a secondary battery pack. (Please refer to Chapter 2: Operation for more information on using floppy disk drive.
1-14 User's Manual Bottom View Figure 1-9 > CD-ROM latch Push this [arch to release the CD-ROM module from its bay. (Please refer to Chapter 2: Operation for more information on inserting or removing the CD-ROM.) « Battery Pack latch Push this latch to release the Battery Pack from its bay. (Please refer to Chapter 1: Getting Started for more information on [inserting or removing the Battery Pack.) + Floppy Disk Drive latch Push this larch to release the Floppy Disk Drive module from its bay.
Chapter 1—Getting Started 1.15 CPU Cover Detaching the screws to remove the cover. The CPU module is under the heat sink and the cover. You may upgrade the CPU for higher system performance. = Hard Disk Drive latch Push this latch to release the Hard Disk Drive module from its bay. {Please refer to Chapter 2: Operation for more information on Inserting or removing the Hard Disk Drive.
1-16 User's Manual Operating Environment Proper care and operation of your notebook computer will prolong the use period. Make sure the computer is not: BP Exposed to excessively heat or direct sunlight. Subjected to shock or vibration. 1 Exposed to strong magnetic fields. B Left in a place where foreign matter or moisture may enter the system.
Chapter 1—Getting Started 1-17 Powering the System You can use the AC power adapter or battery pack to power the computer system. AC Power Adapter Use only the power adapter that comes with your Notebook Computer. Use the incorrect parer adapter will cause damage to the Notebook and its components. 1. Plug the power adapter to the AC-in socket on the rear panel of the Notebook. 2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. Plug the AC power card into a properly grounded outlet. 4.
1-18 User's Manual Battery Pack Power for continuous portable operation of the Notebook is provided by a battery pack. When the battery pack is fully charged, you can operate the computer for approximately two hours. However, the actual operating time will be determined by the application used and the configuration set. Removing Turn the Notebook over. 1. Locate the Battery Pack latch Push the latch in the direction as indicated. 2. Draw the battery pack out the bay. Inserting Turn the Notebook over. 2.
1-20 User's Manual Recharging by AC Power The system's battery pack will recharge whenever the system is plugged into the AC power supply, regardless of whether the system is being operated or not. 1. You may connect the AC power adapter to the Notebook Computer at any time to begin recharging the system's battery pack. You do not need to tum off the system's power. 1t will take several hours to recharge the battery to its full charge status. 3.
Chapter 2—Operation 2.1 Chapter 2 : Operation The Notebook has many advanced features to help you with your computing work. This chapter describes each of the Notebook’s hardware features and shows you how to use them. Before you begin working with any internal components of the Notebook, remove the battery and disconnect the AC power adapter. Make sure that you wear an anti-static wrist strap to ground yourself before working with any internal components of the Notebook.
Chapter 2—Operation 2.3 Upgrading Processor Module Replacing Processor Module 1. Remove all power sources (AC power and battery). 2. Turn the Notebook over. 3. Remove the CPU cover. 4. Remove the screws that fasten the heat sink mounted on the Processor Mauled. 5. Carefully use the CPU removing too! to detach the Processor Module from the ma inboard. Note: Wait for the CPU to cool down before replace it. Contract your dealer for the CPU tof to replace the CPU.
2-4 User's Manual Reinstalling the Heat Sink Make sure that the heat sink cable is properly placed.
Chapter 2—Operation 2.5 Setting DIP Switch] Flash ROM BIOS update In order to keep up with the latest system BIOS, your notebook may be upgraded. Consult your dealer for further information. The DIP-Switch needs to be set in the On position when updating the existing system BIOS. The DIP-Switches should be reset to the Off position after BIOS updating is complete.
2.6 User's Manual Accessing 2-Pole DIP Switch (SW1) Access the 2-Pole DIP Switch to set the BIOS. 1. Turn the system power off. 2. Press the two keyboard latches and Carefully lift the keyboard assembly out to expose the ma inboard. Adjust the DIP Switch SW1 to set the configuration.
2.8 User's Manual Accessing the Memory Sockets 1. Turn the system power off. 2. Press the two keyboard latches to elevate the keyboard from it normal position. 3. Carefully lift the keyboard assembly out so that the ma inboard is exposed. Locate the memory sockets (Figure Note: ® The memory socket Bank is a reverse type, make sure you install the memory module with reverse side to fit its connector. Please ensure that each edge of the memory module (DRAM) has no component mounted on (see Figure 2-6).
Chapter 2—Operation 2-8 Installing Memory Module Follow the steps below to install the memory module: Turn the system power off. Press the two keyboard latches to elevate the keyboard farm its normal position. Carefully lift the keyboard assembly out to expose the ma inboard. Locate the memory sockets . 1. Position the memory module at a slight angle 45 ) and fit its connectors into the socket firmly. 2. Press two edges of the memory module {as the arrows indicated) to make it locked into place.
2.16 User's Manual Removing Memory Module Tum the system power off. Press the two keyboard latches to elevate the keyboard from its normal position. Carefully lift the keyboard assembly out to expose the ma inboard. Locate the memory sockets. 1. Gently pul the two latches on both ends of the module outward. 2. The module will pop up. 3. Remove the memory module.
Chapter 2—Operation 2-11 Using Hard Disk Drive The notebook is equipped with a 2.5" IDE hard disk drive mounted in a removable case. Therefore, the hard disk drive can also be easily removed and replaced with another hard disk drive with a height of 17mm by using different case. The hard disk drive supports Programmed 10 (PIO) mode 4, Master mode and Ultra ATA (Ultra DAM-33) mode which can provide a high performance data transfer rate at speeds up to 33 MB/second.
2-12 User's Manual Replacing Hard Disk Drive 1. Remove the two screws on each side of the case. (Figure 2-11) Gently disconnect the cable from the hard disk drive. 2 3. Connect the replacement hard disk drive with the cable. 4. Insert the replacement hard disk drive into the case. 5 Fasten the screws of each side. case to house itself. Contact your dealer for details about these replacements. Figure 2-11 Figure 2-11 Inserting the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Insert the hard disk drive module into the bay 2.
Chapter 2—Operation 2.13 Using Floppy Disk Drivel The Notebook is equipped with a removable 1.44MB, 3.5" floppy disk drive module. It is usually designated as drive A by default and may be used as a | boot device if properly set (please refer to Chapter 3, BIOS Utilities). You may replace the floppy disk drive module with the following options: a 2.5" secondary IDE hard disk drive (of 12.7mm high), a 120MB LS-120 floppy disk drive (of 12.7mm high), or a secondary battery pack.
2-14 User's Manual Replacing Floppy Disk Drive Turn off the power. Turn the Notebook over. 1. Push the latch in the direction as indicated. (Figure 2-13-1) 2. Draw the floppy disk drive module out of its bay. To assemble the floppy disk drive module into the bay. 3. insert the replacement module into the bay. 4, Make sure it clicks into the bay properly and mates firmly with the connector. {You will hear the latch clicks shut).
Chapter 2—Operation 2-15 Write-Protecting Diskettes Diskettes can be write-protected to prevent files from being accidentally erased or destroyed. To write-protect a 3.5" floppy diskette, move the built-in write-protect tab to the write-protect position, (“up” so that you can see through the “hole” in the upper, right-hand comer of the diskette). Putting the write protect tab back “down’ will enable you to write data an the disk again.
2-16 User's Manual The Notebook is equipped with a removable CD-ROM drive module. It is usually designated as drive D by default and may be used as a boot device if properly set (please refer to Chapter 3, BIOS Utilities). You may replace CAROM drive module with following options, DVD-ROM drive {of 12.7mm), CMDR drive or the third battery pack. To insert a CD, press the Eject Button and place the CD on the Disc Tray label-side facing up. Push the CD tray in and you are ready to start.
Chapter 2—Operation 2.17 Removing CD-ROM Module Turn off the power. Turn the Notebook over. 1. Take the cover away as the figure. 2. Push the latch in the direction as indicated. 3. Draw the CD-ROM module out of the bay. Nate: Do not disassemble the CD-ROM module by yourself. On certified technicians should perform repairs to the CD-ROM module. Figure 2.
2-18 User's Manual Loading Compact Discs 1. Turn on the power. 2. Press the CD-ROM eject button; the disc tray will pop out partially. 3. Gently pull the disc tray out, 4, Carefully load the CD on the disc tray with label-side facing up. Make sure the CD is seated properly. 5, Push the tray into the computer to close it.
Chapter 2—Operation 2.1% Handling of Compact Discs Proper handling of your CDs will prevent them from being damaged and ensure the accessibility of data stored on them. Hold the CD by the edges; avoid touching the surface of the disc. Use clean, soft, dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints, Do not use pen to write on the surface. Do nat attach any paper or other materials to the surface of the disk.
2-20 User's Manual Using PC Card Sockets PC cards can expand the capabilities of the notebook computer. Your Notebook is equipped with two PC card sockets that accommodate one Type 1Il card and two Type Il cards. These sockets support both PCMCIA standard release 2.0 cards and 32-bits Card bus (PC card 95) cards. PC cards can be LAN, fax/modem, communication devices, or expanded memory ones. These PC card sockets can accept either 3.3V or 5V PC cards.
Chapter prostration 2-21 Removing PC Cards Two eject buttons are located next to each slot. Press the appropriate eject button to remove the PC card from its soot.
2-22 User's Manual Using Hot Keys] Located on the bottom-left corner of the keyboard layout is a colored Fn key (Figure 2-19). easy access to system features.
2-24 User's Manual Using Numeric Keypad The Notebook features an 88-key keyboard with an embedded numeric keypad for easy numeric data input (Figure 2-20). The colored keys in the middle section of the keyboard will function as a Numeric Keypad. When the numeric keypad is engaged, the Hemlock LED indicator shines green light. Follow these steps ta access the Numeric Keypad: 4 Press the Hemlock Key to activate the Numeric Keypad. k Press the Fn key and colored keys together to activate the Numeric Keypad.
Chapter 2--Operation 2.25 Using Power Management The Notebook provides you with some built-in power management features to reduce the power consumption without affecting the performance of the System. Advanced Power Management (APM 1.2) The Notebook provides built-in Advanced Power Management (APM 1.2) supporting to reduce power consumption. APM function varies depending on the operating system you are using.
2-26 User's Manual Hard Disk Standby The system will turn off the Notebook’s hard disk drive after a specified period of inactivity. The Hard disk drive will be turned back on once the system attempts to read or write data to it. You can adjust the Standby timeout period in the power menu of BIOS utilities Global Standby In Global Standby mode, the CPU clock will be stopped and most of the controllable peripheral devices will be powered off.
Chapter noncooperation 2-27 Powered On Suspend (POS) In these two suspend modes, Powered-On-Suspend (POS) saves the least amount of power than STD mode. However, it takes the least time to return to full operation. Resume from POS Mode The system may be resumed from Powered-Cb-Suspend mode by: H Alarm resume (month/day/hour/minute): The system will resume at the specific time. Modem ring: The system will resume when a modem ring is detected from the COM port.
2-28 User's Manual Suspend To Disk (STD) Suspend to Disk is a O-volt suspend mode for system power management. STD mode saves most power than POS mode but takes longest time to return to full operation. 1. Use your operating system's DISK program to delete all partitions of the hard disk if any already exist on the target drive. 2. Boot the system from the A: drive and run the OVERFILL.
Chapter 2—Operation 2-29 Attaching Peripheral Devices You can add a variety of external devices to your computer to expand your computing capabilities. Attaching a Phone Line (option) The notebook is equipped with a phone jack for connecting a phone line. To enable the function of a built-in modem, the users have to insert a modem card (Optional) into the socket on the ma inboard and attach a phone cord to the jack.
2-30 User's Manual Attaching a PS/2 Keyboard or Mouse The Notebook can be operated with an external PS/2 keyboard or mouse. Make sure the mouse or keyboard has a cable with 6-pin connector for the P8/2 port. If not, use the transfer cable that comes with your notebook. Figure 2.22 .
Chapter 2—Operation 2-31 Attaching a Serial Mouse The serial port features a 8-pin connector. You can connect any serial device such as a mouse to this port. To connect a serial mouse, follow these steps: 1. Tum the system power off. 2. Connect the cable to the serial port on the rear panel of the Notebook Computer. Tighten the screws to fasten the cable to the serial port. Turn on the Notebook Computer. In addition, you may need to install the manufacturer-supplied driver for the serial mouse.
2-32 User's Manual Attaching a Parallel Printer You may connect any standard Electronics-compatible parallel printer to your Notebook through the parallel port. To connect a printer, follow these steps: 1. Turn the system power off. 2. Connect the cable to the parallel port on the rear of the Notebook Computer. Tighten the screws to fasten the cable to the parallel port (Figure 2-24). 4. Insert the other end of the cable to the printer's connector, Fasten the cable's connector. 5.
Chapter 2—Operation 2.33 Attaching an External Monitor (CRT) The computer is capable of displaying not only on the internal LCD, but also on an external XGA display monitor. Simultaneous display on LGD and External monitor is available. You may enter the System Configuration Utility (SCV) to select the appropriate parameters or use the Fn + F8 keys (refer to Chapter 2, Using Hot Keys) to change the display setting. To connect an External Monitor, follow these steps: 1. Turn the system power off. 2.
2-34 User's Manual Attaching a Proprietary Port Replicator The proprietary Port Replicator, providing interfaces for those found on the Notebook system. It can free you from fumbling with multiple cables every time you leave the office. Please contact your dealer for detailed information.
Chapter 2—Operation 2-35 Attaching a USB-compatible Device The Notebook provides a USB port for connecting an USB-compatible keyboard, mouse or other devices. See Figure 2-29 for information on connecting a serial mouse. Figure 2.
Chapter 3—BIOS Satellites 3-1 Chapter 3 : BIOS Utilities s This chapter provides information regarding the Power On Self Test (POST) and shows you how to use the System Configure Utility (SCU) to configure the system parameters. The settings made in BIOS SCU will affect the performance of the notebook.
3.2 User's Manual Power On Self Test (POST) The system BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) performs a series of Power On Leif Test (POST) on stern memory and key computer components every time the computer is turned on. If an error exists, the POST routine may halt execution (depending an the severity of the problem). The POST lase initializes BIOS configuration then boots the operating system.
Chapter 3--BIS Utilities 3-3 POST Message: Error Detected If an error is detected, a WARNING message will be displayed. You should either press F1 key to continue, or press the Girl-Alt-S keys simultaneously to enter the System Configuration Utility. System Soft BIOS Mobile Pro BIOS Version 1.01 Copyright 1983-1996 System Soft Corp. All Rights Reserved 300 MHz Electron with MMX CPU 1.2 Cache: 128KB Installed 4 MB Video RAM System Soft Plug-n-Play BIOS ver1.17.
3-4 User's Manual System Configuration Utility The System Configuration Utility (SCU) Is a ROM-based configuration utility that displays the system's configuration status and provides users with a tool to set their system parameters. The settings ars stored in non-volatile battery-backed COS RAM which saves the information even when the power is turned off, and retains it when the system is turned back on.
Chapter 3—BIOS Utilizes 3-5 Initiating the System Configuration Utility The System Configuration Utility (SCU) will be accessed when pressing the Carl, Alt, and $ keys simultaneously. to enter System Configuration Utility The above message only lasts seconds. If you miss it, the computer will initiate the boot process. You must reboot the system and try again within the time limit if you want to enter the System Configuration Utility.
3-6 User's Manual Working with the Menu Bar (Main Menu) After entering the SCU, you may use the following keys to work with the menu bar {main menu). Action iii 7 Keys Used ii. | Description wired, Activate menus Alt Activate the System Configuration Utility, Select menu bar item | Eff arrow Move to a menu bar item on the left. Right arrow Move to a menu bar item on the right. The highlighted | Move to the corresponding letter key menu bar tern.
Chapter 3—BIOS Utilizes 3-7 Working with the Pull-down Menu (Sub menu) When the desired menu bar (main menu) item is highlighted, press the Enter key to enter the pull-down menu (sub menu) for values setting. You may use the following keys to work with the pull-down menu. Ear Action Fam Keys Used ro descriptions: Select pull-down | Down arrow (1) Move to the next pull menu item down menu item. Up mow (1) Move to the previous pule-down menu item.
3-8 User's Manual Features of the System Configuration Utility Startup Menu item | Sectioning = Function &fissile Fine Date and | Day/Month/Year Set the current date and time. Time Hour/Minute/Second Fast Boot Enable Initialize and quickly boot the system in a few seconds by skipping certain diagnostic tests. Disable Disable the above. Boot Device | 1% Boot | Hard Disk C Select one of these drives as device | CO-ROM 1% choice for the BIOS for Drive booting the system.
Chapter 3—BIOS Utilities 3-8 Enable LCD | Enable Stretch the display to fill the Expand Mode entire viewing area of the LCD panel. Disable Disable the above. Enable power | Enable The system emits a beep on Beep sound when the system power is on, Disable Disable the above. Boot Password | Enter old Power-On | Set password for booting Password computer. Users are Enter new Power-On | authorized to start the Password system after entering Verify new Power-On | correct password.
3.10 User's Manual Menu Memo! {item | Cache Systems Cache Disabled po Disable the processor's in natter cache. Write Back Enable the write-back policy for 11 memory to access only when necessary to update the cache contents with changes for faster performance. Cache Disabled Disable the L2 cache controller. Write Back Enable the write-back policy for Lz memory to access only when necessary to update the cache contents with changes for faster performance.
Disks Menu Nab Chapter 3—BI0S utilities 3-11 1 Enable or disable L$120 ZIPPY Drive Disable /OMEGA ZIP 100 support. Diskette Drive A None Configure diskette Drives 144 MB drives A and B. 2.88 MB IDE Settings Primary HDD Drive Enabled Le aed PIO Mode ROM CHROMOSOME Drive Enabled PIO Mode HDD 18120/Z1P/2nd Drive Enabled Enable enhanced 1DB settings. ZIP device does not Support for this model.
312 User's Manual Components Menu Item. TTT Setting/Option: “py Functions. Compos [COM A 1/0 None Specify the COM A Settings COM, 3F8, IRAQ configuration. CONS. OFE. RG | (COM & COM CONG. 388, 1RQ10 | only for DOS mode COMA. ZEB, IRG1_| & Non-PP 0S) COM BHO | None Specify the COM B Settings OMT. 3FB, IRQ4__| configuration. CONS FE. IRQ | (COM & COM COM, 3E8, IRAQI only for DOS meed Coma 2E8, IRQ11_| & Non-PP 0s) Mode Setting | Normal (16550) Define the COM B For COMB TDA (HP SIR) hardware.
Chapter 3-BIOS Utilities 3-13 PS/2 Mouse | Enable Enable Onboard PS/2 Mouse Port Port. Disable Disable the PS/2 mouse if JRQ resource is not enough. Microsoft Enable Support PS/2 mouse with the Intelligent wheel button. Support Disable Do not support PS/2 mouse with the wheel button. Keyboard Enable Specify whether Num Lock is Hemlock on or off at system boot time.
Chapter 3—BIOS Utilities 3-15 Power Menu Enable indispensable all power Power saving features. Saving Low Power | Enable Enable/Disable the power Saving saving to its lowest settings Disable which results in max performance but shortest battery life, Medium Enable Enable/Disable the power Power saving to its medium Saving Disable settings which results in both moderate performance and battery life.
3-16 User's Manual Item .. i ‘Phototypesetting msl = Functions: i: Suspend | Power Power On/Off The power. button is Controls | Button switched to tum the system Function on or off. Suspend/Resume | The power button acts as a suspend/resume button for switching the system between a working state and the suspend mode. Pressing the power button for more than four seconds will generate a power button over-ride event to switch the system from a working state to the Soft-Off state.
Chapter 3—BIOS Utilities 3-17 Enable resume the system from MODEM Ring suspend mode when a Resume modem ring is detected. Disable Disable the above. Enable Enable Enable suspend to disk on Battery Low a low battery condition, Suspend Disable Disable the above. Advance CPU | Clack Full Speed | Specify the type of Controls Control Doze Mode | Processor Clock Control.
3-18 User's Manual Exit Menu Functions: 5 Save and Exit Save the current stings and reboot the system, Exit (No Save) Exit without saving any current changes. Default Settings Set the current setup to default settings (the original ones found in ROM). Restore Settings Restore the current setup settings to the original custom ones. Version Info Show current BIOS version information.
Chapter 4—Troubleshooting 4-1 Chapter 4 : Troubleshooting Sometimes your computer has some problems. Before you consult the computer vendor, you can try to solve problems yourself. This chapter provides you with a list of some commonly experienced problems and their possible solutions.
Chapter 4—Troubleshooting ~~ 4-3 [Batter] Problem: The battery pack can not be charged. Solution 1 : The battery pack is exposed to excessively hot and cold environment. Let it restore to normal condition before you use it. Solution 2 ; The power might be used up. Problem: The battery pack can not be charged and the charge indicator turns off. Solution 1 : The battery has been fully charged. Solution 2 ; The battery pack is exposed to excessively hot or cold environment.
4d User's Manual The ideal temperature for battery operation is between 50°F and 95°F (10°C and 35°C) whereas keeping is between 32°F and 113°F (0°C and 45°C). Solution 2; The battery has released some power. Please recharge it. Solution 3 ; The power management has been turned off. Solution 4: Some peripheral device or PC card is consuming power. Turn off the unused device to save power. Solution 5: The battery has been given a partial charge. When charging, always fully charge after fully discharge.
Chapter troubleshooting ~~ 4-5 Hard Disk Riv Problem, The message “Non system disk” appears. Solution : The computer is trying to boot from the flippy including no software. Please take the floppy out and restart the computer. Problem: It needs a longer time to read the hard disk drive after restarting the computer, Solution 1; The data saved on hard disk drive may be lost. Please operate the “disk derangement” to check the lost unit.
4-6 User's Manual [Hardware Installation] Problem: The computer can not recognize the device as part of the system. Solution 1: The power switch of new device is not turned on. Please turn on the power switch, then restart the computer. Solution 2 ; You do not rearrange the computer after the device is installed. Solution 3; The power cord or the connector between device and computer is plugged out. Please make sure the device is firmly connected with the computer.
Chapter 4—Troubleshooting ~~ 4-7 Problem: The screen is blank. Solution 1: The panel blank application might be set. Solution 2 ; The system operates the screen saver after a specified period of time. Please press any key or touch the track pad. Solution 3; The brightness or contrast needs to be adjusted.
4-8 User's Manual Problem: The detected memory capacity is not correct. Solution ; Some memory module is not correctly installed or not compatible with your computer. Problem: The message “out of memory” is displayed. Solution ; The memory configuration is not correctly set or the memory is not enough te run the application. Problem: The message “insufficient memory” is displayed. Solution ; The application can not be operated as the memory is used up. [Pc Card Problem: The PC card can not be configured.
Chapter &—Troubleshooting 4-2 Boot Password] Problem: You forget the boot password. Solution ; while forgetting the password, you must unpack the computer and delete the memory. Please ask the vendor for help. [Audi Problem: The audio speaker can not be heard. Solution ; The volume might be set foo low. Please check your volume control. Problem: The volume is too high {or too low). Solution : The volume is not correctly set. Please check your volume control. Problem: The headphone can not be heard.
4-10 User's Manual Problem: The compact disk can not be exited. Solution ; The compact disk is not correctly placed in the tray. Problem; The compact disk can not be read. Solution 1: The compact disk is not correctly placed in the tray. Solution 2: The compact disk is dirty. Please clean it with a CD-ROM cleaner kit. Problem: The musical compact disk can be read while the data disk can not. Solution The compact disk hardware for reading data needs to be checked. Problem: All compact disks can not be read.
Chapter 4—Troubleshooting ~~ 4-11 Printer, Problem: The printer can not be set up. Solution ; The printer power cord is not plugged into or the connector is not correctly connected. Problem: The printer can not work. Solution 1: The printer is not powered on. Please turn on the printer. Solution 2: The printer is not in “nonce cred” status. Please set the printer in “connected” status. Solution 3 ; The printer paper is used up. Please add the paper.
4-12 User's Manual ATI DVD Play Station (Option) Problem: When the DVD station is playing, pressing any (Fn} Hot keys quickly at the same time, the DVD station will stop running in the normal Windows system. Solution: Please avoid pressing the Hot key quickly and continuously. For example, when use the Fn key to control the voice volume, press the Fn key, stopping seconds each time before pressing again. Or go to Windows 95/98, click the icon of volume at the right-bottom comer to control the voice volume.
Chapters-installing Drivers 5-1 Chapter 5 : Installing Drivers This chapter provides users the step-by-step instructions of installing device drivers and utilities. This chapter is designed for notebook beginners as well as advanced users, Please follow the steps and suggestions below to start a new notebook computer work. Use the CO for drivers in the Package; prepare a DOS startup disk and DOS files before installing drivers far the first.
52 User’s Manual Preparation [Preparation for a new notebook: 1. Use a DOS startup disk to start the Notebook Computer. 2. Run DISK utility from DOS to create a bookable partition. After A: prompt, type disk. (A: disk) Choose "1" fo create] hard disk as drive C: {See DOS manual for the operation detail.) 3. Format hard disk. Follow the command “Format to create a bookable hard disk and a bookable floppy disk. (A: format <) (C:/S copies system files to the formatted disk) 4.
Chapter5—installing Drivers After the Windows 95 setup program performs a routine check on your system, press [enter] to continue, When the “Welcome to Windows 95 Setup” screen appears, click “Continue”. dick “Yes” on the “License Agreement” screen. Click “Next” to select "Collecting information about your computer”. Click “Next” to select the default of “CAWINDOWS™, or enter a different directory. On the screen of “Setup Options”, select “Portable”, then click “Next”.
5-4 User's Manual Installing Windows 98 (For reference) peo Start DOS. Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM. Go to the “setup” directory, type “setup”, then press [Enter]. Follow the instructions on the screen and choose the recommended option. The Windows 98 setup program will check the hard disk drive automatically. When the setup initializes, click “Continue”. Choose “License Agreement” to agree the Contract. Click “Next” to type the product ID number. Click “Next”.
Chapters—Installing Drivers 5-5 installing Drivers in Windows 95 Step 1: Run USB supplement path update file u After finishing Win ORS2.1 installation, go to Wings yu Download the file from Microsoft Web Site to run the USB supplement path. Step 2: Installing PATCH Driver i Open the driver ‘[PATCH] Intel 8237 1xb.inf TX" from the path of CD-ROM Drive, Run “sextuplet. Follow the Instruction to finish the installation, Restart the system.
5-6 User's Manual pu Open the path p Run “sextuplet” to finish installation. Note: When open the path “atiuinst-clean®, and then double-click “OK” to uninstall the original VGA drivers and then update the VGA drivers. ATI VGA driver has existed in the system, click “Start”, select “Run”, Step 4: Installing Audio Driver TFT Click “Start”. Select “Settings”. Click “Contort Manager”. Select “Other devices”. Remove “Unknown Device”. Click “CK™, then restart the system.
Chapters installing Drivers §-7 Step 5: Installing PCMCIA driver Click “Start”. Select “Settings”. Click “Control Manager”. Select “Other Devices”. Remove “PCI Card Bus Bridge”, and then click “OK. Open “Control Panel”. Select "Add New Hardware”. Click “Add PCMCIA sccket™. Locate the file “pemmican” from the disk or CD-ROM. Select “PIC-1225 Card Bus” from “Texas Instruments”, Click Finish”. Before restarting the system, copy the file "PCMCIA to “Windowsill, and the file [pcivxd] [pccard.vxd] [cbss.
5-8 User's Manual GO Boot the system; press Cll+Alt+S to enter SCU system. Select [Power]. Enable [Low Power Saving], or Select [Advance CPU control] to set [Full Speed]. (If the clock of Intel! Pentium I} is above 366MHz/400MHz or if your DVD runs smoothly, you can skip the step). In the windows system, click [Start]; select [Setting], [Control Panel], and [System]. Open [Device Manager]; select [MUDROOM. Click the item including the type of [DVD-ROM], and [Setting]; then enable [OMA] int Options.
ChapterS—instailing Drivers 5.9 Installing Drivers in Windows 9§ Step 1: Installing VGA Driver Preparation; Before ATI VGA installation, firstly insert the CD; click the directory [Direct. Choose Direct] and press [OK]. The program will automatically restart the system. The Direct X 6.0 will be already installed in your software. Click “Start”. p Select “Run”. u Open the path un Run “sextuplet” to finish installation.
5.10 User's Manual p Click “Control Panel”. Select “system”. p Click “Device Manager”. pg Select "Other Devices”. pt Remove “PCI Multimedia Audio Device”. p Click “OK”, then restart the system. u After entering into WIN system. The program will automatically go to the “Add New Hardware Wizard". Choose [PCI Multimedia Audio Device]. pu Click "Next". p Click “Browse” to specify the location. pt Open the path pu Click "Next", and then click “Finish” to set up the first audio driver.
Chapter5—Installing Drivers 5-11 Step 4: Installing ATI DVD Play (Option) Driver — sm — Note: Firstly make sure that it has already successfully installed the VGA drivers, Audio Driver and Direct. i —— A Q Soot the system; press Carl-Alt-S to enter SCU system. Select {Power}. Enable {Low Power Saving), or Select [Advance CPU control] to set {Full Speed]. (If the clock of Intel Pentium |} is above 366MHz/400MHz or if your DVD runs smoothly, you can skip the step).
5-12 User's Manual Installing Drivers in Windows NT 4.0 Note: After installing Windows NT4.0, please install Service Pack to enhance the function. Download the latest Service Pack version from the Microsoft web site. Step 1: Installing VGA Driver Click “Start”. Select " “Settings”. Click “Control Panel”. Select “Display”. Click “Settings”. Select “ Display Type”, and then select “Change”. Click “Have Disk”. Select “Browse” to specify the location. Open the path “MAINTAINED. Click "OK".
ChapterS—Installing Drivers 5.13 Step 2: Installing Audio Driver EE TF FE BOE Click “Start”. Select “Settings”. Click “Control Panel”. Select "Multimedia®, and then select “Devices”. Click “Add” and “Unlisted or Updated Driver”, “OK”. Select [Browse] to open the path [DAaudiotiNT4.0] Select “OK”. Restart NT 4.0 system.
Appendix A~Specifications A-1 Appendix A: Specifications The following are the features and specifications of the notebook computer: & Processor Intel® Celeron™ processors with 128K8 integrated luff speed L2 cache. (Packaged in a 370 pins PAGAN Socket) & Memory » Provide 84-bit data bus system memory » Two 144 pins SODIUM sockets, support 3.
A-2 User's Manual » Motion Compensation + 4MB display memory GRAM type (100MHz) » Support TFT panel resolution up to 1024x768x16M + CRT resolution up to 1280x1024x18M (non-interlaced) « Tri-view™ for triple display devices, ~~ CRT and LCD + Support Zoomed Video Part « Support Software MPEG II 8 Storage « Une removable intelligent bay for 3.5 3-mode FOOD / 12.7 mm(h) 2.57 12.7mmgh) 2° HDO/ 2 Battery » Cne easy change bay for { speed or up} « Removable 2.5" 12.
in 2 2 Appendix A~Specifications PC Card Sockets » Two (PCI) PCMCIA 3.
A-4 User's Manual = a =2 Power Management » Support AC PI v1.0 * Support APM v1.
Appendix B—I/Q Port Pin Assignments B-1 Appendix B: I/O Port Pin Assignments Parallel Port + | Gn strobe# Data 1 Data 3 Data 5 Data 7 Busy 12 Paper Empty Select 14 Auto Feed# Error# 18 Initialize# Select In ig Ground Ground 20 Ground 21 Ground 22 Ground 23 Ground 24 Ground 25 Ground RS-232C Serial Port Description.
B-2 User's Manual External Monitor Port RED NC GND PSI Type Port wlo gala pouffe wwe USB Port Port A: 5 B USB_VCCA USBPOUSBPO+ GND