Notice for Users in the USA FCC Statement WARNING - FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 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 against harmful interference in a residential installation.
About the Modem This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company. The modem jack of this equipment complies with Sub-part F of Part 68 of FCC rules. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONNECT THE AC CORD AND THE BATTERY BEFORE SERVICING. CAUTION: FOR A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION, PULL OUT THE MAIN PLUG AND THE BATTERY. VORSICHT: UM DIE STROMZUFUHR VOLLSTÄNDIG ZU UNTERBRECHEN, DEN NETZSTECKER HERAUSZIEHEN UND DIE BATTERIE ÈNTFERNEN. ATTENTION: POUR UN ARRET TOTAL DU SYSTEME, DECONNECTEZ LA PRISE DE COURANT SECTEUR ET LA BATTERIE. VARNING: FÖR TOTAL ELEKTRISK URKOPPLING, KOPPLA UR KONTAKTEN OCH TA UR BATTERIET.
Safety Precautions General • • Follow all cautions and instructions, which may be marked, on your computer. Except as described elsewhere in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
• Check the AC power cord and power connectors periodically for damage. Change the power cord immediately if damage is found. • • • • Never subject your computer to sudden shocks or extreme vibration. Do not drop your computer nor hit it with other equipment. Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen. Turn off your computer and disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning. Battery Pack Precautions CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
Charging • Charge the battery pack only with the AC adapter and AC power cord included with your computer. Discharging • Do not use the battery pack for any purpose other than powering your computer. Storage • Store the battery pack in a cool and dry place. Do not store it at temperatures above 60°C (140°F). • Recharge the stored battery pack, before using it.
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Recording Important Information For future reference, please record the following information in the spaces provided below. Model Number: Serial Number: Date of purchase: Dealer’s Name: Place of purchase: Password: The serial number is printed on a sticker located on the bottom of your computer.
Manual Conventions This manual uses a set of style conventions described below. Notes and Cautions are italicized with icons: A note icon informs you of a special technique or information that may help you perform a task or better understand a process. A caution icon alerts you to something that may cause problems or damage to hardware, software or data. Key Labels on the Keyboard, when referred to in the instructions, are shown in boldface: Press Enter to continue.
Table of Contents Notice for Users in the USA .......................................................................................i Safety Precautions .....................................................................................................v About This Manual .................................................................................................viii Recording Important Information ..............................................................................x Manual Conventions.....
Peripherals Using Peripherals....................................................................................................4-1 Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit.............................................................4-3 External Display .....................................................................................................4-5 Audio System .........................................................................................................4-7 USB Device ...................
Overview of Computer Each number after an arrow indicates the page referring to the part. Actual appearance of your computer may be slightly different depending on the model.
Right Security Slot →A-9 Optical Drive →2-7 Left Ventilation Openings →v Audio Output Jack (S/PDIF Compliant) →4-7,8,9 Modem Jack →5-2 LAN Jack →5-5 Volume Control →2-15 PC Card Slot →4-12 Microphone Jack →4-10 Rear External Monitor Port →4-6 USB Ports →4-3,11,14 AC Adapter Jack →1-2 Ventilation Openings →v IEEE1394 Connector →4-15 S Video Output Jack →2-13 xv
Bottom Reset Switch →2-3 Battery Pack →3-1 xvi Speaker
CHAPTER 1 Quick Setup 1 Your computer is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the steps to set up and run your computer as quickly as possible. Read this chapter first. Installing Battery Pack Your computer is powered with either the rechargeable battery pack or AC power source. See the next chapter for more information on the power sources. Before starting to use your computer for the first time, follow these instructions. 1. 2.
3. Push the battery pack until you hear the clicking sound. 4. Turn your computer over and go to the next section. 1 Connecting to AC Power Source • Always use the AC adapter and AC power cord included with your computer or the optional one (may not be available in some countries). Using others may damage your computer. • Always hold the AC power cord by the plug when removing it from the wall outlet. Never pull on the cord. • Never plug in and out the AC power cord with your wet hands.
4. Slide the display cover lock lever to the right until the display cover releases, and raise the cover. 1 Display Cover Lock Lever 5. Press the power button to turn on your computer. Power Button Power Indicator When you turn on your computer, the power indicator ( ) turns green, your computer goes through a self-test to detect any problems, and Windows setup process starts. See the next page.
Setting Up Windows To setup Windows, follow the instructions on the screen. See also the Windows quick start guide. It takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete the entire setup process. The steps in the setup process are as follows: 1 • • • • • • Configuring your location, language and keyboard type Configuring your time zone Accepting license agreement Naming your computer Creating an account Completing configuration • Do not turn off your computer until completing Windows setup.
Properties Dialog Box on Windows In this manual, you will often see the expression “XXX Properties dialog box.” The dialog box is a window containing text boxes, check boxes, buttons, etc., with which you can send commands to Windows or other applications. To open the properties dialog boxes, click start - Control Panel. The Control Panel has two types of views: Category View and Classic View.
Turning Off Your Computer When you’ve finished using your computer, turn it off with one of the following steps: • 1 • From the start menu 1. Click start – Turn Off Computer. 2. In the Turn off computer dialog box, click Turn Off. With the power button Before using this step, confirm that the power button is enabled to shut down your computer. Follow these instructions. 1. Open Power Options Properties dialog box. Select Advanced tab. 2.
CHAPTER 2 Basic Operations 2 This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer. Choosing Power Source You can use your computer with one of the following power sources: • AC power from a wall outlet Use AC power whenever possible; rely on the battery only when AC power is not available. • Rechargeable battery A standard battery pack is supplied with your computer. You can also use an optional add-on battery. See Chapter 3 for the battery information.
The battery indicator is always off when your computer is turned off and not connected to AC power source. • When the battery is hot, the battery indicator may turn off and stay off until the battery becomes cool. • For more information on System standby/hibernate, see Chapter 3. Using AC Adapter 2 When connected to a wall outlet, the AC adapter provides power for operation and charges the battery pack.
Resetting System You may need to restart the system if your computer becomes inoperable or after adding new hardware or software. When the message appears after the installation, click OK, Yes, etc. to restart Windows. You can also restart Windows by clicking start – Turn Off Computer; then, Restart. Resetting may cause data loss. Use the resetting process only if the normal Windows XP Shut Down does not work because of software malfunction.
Using Glide Pad Your computer is equipped with an integrated pointing device called glide pad. Using the glide pad, you can move the pointer, select an item from a menu and perform other tasks in the same way you would with a mouse. Pointer 2 Glide Pad • Do not hit or scratch the surface of the glide pad with pointed objects (such as a ballpoint pen). • Do not operate the glide pad with a moist finger. This may cause the glide pad to operate incorrectly.
Click, Double-click, and Right-click To click or double-click, you can use the left button just like that of a mouse. Instead of clicking the left button, you can also just tap gently anywhere on the rectangular pad. For right-clicking, you must use the right button. Drag and Drop You can move icons or windows by using “drag and drop” below: 1. Position the pointer over the object. 2. Press the left button; do not release it. 3. Holding down the button, move the pointer.
Using Keyboard Your computer, equipped with the Windows Enhanced Keyboard, provides all the functionality of a full-sized desktop keyboard. Special Keys 2 Windows Key Opens the Windows start menu. Application Key Opens an application-specific short-cut menu. Equivalent to right-clicking. System Function Keys When pressed together with the Fn key, function keys set specific system parameters. This combination is sometimes referred to as “hot keys”. Fn + F1 ( Turns the wireless LAN antenna on and off.
Using Optical Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical drive allowing you to read from DVD and CD and write onto CD-R/RW. CAUTION FOR LASER Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Maximum output and wavelength of the laser: 108mW, 784nm(CD-R/RW) 6mW, 662nm(DVD-ROM) 2 CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 Handling Disk • Do not write on either side of the disk, particularly the non-label side.
Inserting Disk 1. Make sure the optical drive indicator is not lit on; then, press the eject button. The drive tray will pop out. Optical Drive Indicator 2 Eject Button 2. Gentry pull out the tray. 3. Place your disk, label side up, onto the tray and slightly press the center of the disk until it is locked into the place.
4. Gently push the tray back into your computer. 2 • Do not leave the tray pulled out. Also, avoid touching the lens in the tray. If the lens becomes dirty, the disk may malfunction. • Do not wipe the lens with materials with rough surface (such as paper towels). Instead, use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens. Removing Disk 1. Make sure the optical drive indicator is not lit and press the eject button. The optical drive tray will pop out.
Writing Data to CD-R/RW Disk You can use CD-R or CD-RW discs to write data on. CD-RW is an erasable disc onto which you can write data and from which you can erase data. CD-R is non-erasable disc onto which you can write data only once. If free space remains, you can add data until the disc is full. 2 To write data, run the application called Drag’n Drop CD+ DVD installed on your computer. See the online help of Drag’n Drop CD+ DVD for the details.
Watching DVD Video You can enjoy watching a DVD video on your computer using the application called WinDVD. See online help of WinDVD for more details. To run the application, click start – All Programs – InterVideo WinDVD4 - InterVideo WinDVD4. • Before watching DVD videos, follow the instructions below: • Connect the AC adapter. If the battery is discharged, the operation will stop. • Disable the power management. See Power Management of Chapter 3.
Your DVD drive region code can be changed. Code change is limited. Once the limit is reached, it cannot be changed any more. To confirm the limit, click Region tab of Setup dialog box and check bottom line in the window. (Refer to Using Parental Control section on the next page to open the Setup dialog box.) Make sure to log on your computer as a member of the Computer administrators group. Otherwise you cannot change the region code. Available region codes are: 2 Region Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Area U.S.
Using Parental Control If you want to set the parental control to prevent your children from watching an inappropriate movie, follow the steps below: 1. Run the InterVideo WinDVD4. 2. Right-click somewhere in the InterVideo WinDVD4 window and click Setup…. Setup dialog box will appear. 3. In Preferences tab, click Set Password button in Parental Playback Control section. 4. Type your password. See online help of WinDVD for more details.
4. Click start – Control Panel – Appearance and Themes in Category view. 5. Click Change the screen resolution string. 6. Set the Screen resolution to 800 by 600 pixels and set the Color quality back to Medium (16 bit). Make sure to set the Screen resolution to 800 by 600 pixels and the Color quality to Medium (16 bit) when you display the image on TV. Otherwise, the image cannot be displayed properly. 2 7. Click Advanced button and select S3Display tab. 8. Check the box of TV and click OK twice.
button ( ) and Audio Mode. Subpanel Button 2. Select Speakers from the Listen on pull-down menu. 3. Click OFF button to enable this function. It turns ON. When you use headphones: 1. Connect your headphones to your computer and click the subpanel button ( ) and Audio Mode. 2. Select Headphones from the Listen on pull-down menu. 3. Click OFF button to enable this function. It turns ON. 2 Refer to the online help of WinDVD for more information.
1. Click start – Control Panel. 2. Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices; then, Sounds and Audio Devices. If Classic view is selected, double-click Sounds and Audio Devices icon. 3. In Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box, slide the lever to adjust the output volume. 4. Click OK and close the dialog box, then the Control Panel window. You can also easily adjust the volume in the window that will open when clicking the speaker symbol on the taskbar.
Changing Resolution and Number of Colors When shipped, your computer is set to the default resolution and color. The default resolution is 1024 x 768 at 64K colors. To change the resolution and the number of colors, follow the instructions below: 1. Right-click anywhere on the Windows desktop except icons or folders. 2. Select Properties from the pop-up menu. 3. In the Display Properties dialog box, select Settings tab. 4.
Changing Wallpaper and Setting Screen Saver You can enjoy various desktop patterns or screen savers. Changing Wallpaper 1. In the Display Properties dialog box, select Desktop tab. 2. Select appropriate wallpaper listed in Background field. 3. Click OK. Setting Screen Saver 2 1. In the Display Properties dialog box, select Screen Saver tab. 2. Select an appropriate screen saver from the pull-down menu in Screen saver field and set time when screen saver starts. 3. Click OK.
Sharing Your Computer If you are sharing your computer with your colleagues or family members, set a user account for each person. Every user can choose his/her favorite desktop setting, web site lists, or make his/her own My Documents folder etc., and save them to his/her user account. When you turn on your computer, select your user account. Set New User Account 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Click start – Control Panel. Click User Accounts. If Classic view is selected, double-click User Accounts icon.
If you cannot see Switch User in Log Off Windows dialog box, click Change the way users log on or off string in User Accounts dialog box, and check Use Fast User Switching and click Apply Options. Set Password to User Account 2 You can set a password to each user account to avoid unauthorized use of your computer. Once you set the password, you need to enter it when you log on to its account.
Changing Password 1. Follow the steps 1-2 on Setting Password section. 2. Select the account you want to change, if you log on to your computer as a member of the Computer administrators group. If you log on your computer with a limited account, go to the next step. (You cannot change the password of another user account.) 3. Select Change the password string or Change my password string. • If the password has not been set yet, Change the password or Change my password will not appear.
4. Type your password and click Remove Password. If you log on to your computer as a member of the Computer administrators group and want to delete the password of another user account, just click Remove Password. 5. Close the User Accounts dialog box; then, the Control Panel window.
CHAPTER 3 Battery and Power Management This chapter explains how to manage your computer’s power effectively and use the battery pack. 3 In this section, you often see the expression “Power Options Properties dialog box”. To open the dialog box: 1. Click start – Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance – Power Options in Category view or double-click Power Options icon in Classic view.
Charging Battery Pack 1. Connect the AC adapter to your computer. While the battery is being charged, the battery indicator lights orange. 2. When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator turns green. Charging time may vary according to the status of your computer. • The battery indicator may turn off even while the battery pack is being charged. This is because the battery pack is hot, and the charging stops temporarily.
Low Battery Indication When the battery power becomes significantly low, the battery indicator ( ) blinks red and the warning beep sounds. Save your data and turn off your computer, or connect your computer to AC power source immediately. Otherwise, your computer will be shut down and the unsaved data may be lost.
Conditioning Battery Pack When the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what Windows Power Meter indicates, you need to condition the battery pack or buy a new one. 1. Make sure your computer is powered off. Connect your computer to AC power and fully charge the battery. The battery indicator turns orange first; then, green when the battery pack is fully charged. When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator turns green. 3 2. Turn on your computer. 3.
3. Unlock the battery stopper of your computer to the left and hold it; then, unlock the battery release lever of the battery pack to the left and hold it; then, pull out the battery pack. Battery Stopper Battery Release Lever 3 4. Insert a new battery pack into your computer by matching the projected parts of the battery with the notched parts on your computer. Projected Part Notched Part 5. 6. Press down the battery pack until you hear the clicking sound. Turn your computer over.
Optional Add-on Battery Pack The optional add-on battery pack (CE-BL30) allows you to operate your computer for extended period. 3 Never attach any add-on batteries but the optional ones (CE-BL30). Attaching Add-on Battery Pack Follow the steps below: 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter from your computer. 2. Close the display cover and turn over your computer on a flat place. 3. Open the cover of the add-on battery pack socket on the bottom of your computer.
4. Hook the projected parts of the battery pack up to the notched parts of your computer. Projected Part Notched Part 3 5. Softly press down the battery pack. 6. Slightly press the two levers of the battery pack inwards and hold them; then, press down the battery pack and release the levers. Levers Triangle Logo Line Mark Make sure the triangle logos on the battery pack go with the line marks of your computer.
Removing Add-on Battery Pack Follow the steps below: 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter from your computer. 2. Close the display cover and turn over your computer on a stable surface. 3. Slightly press the two levers of the battery pack inwards and hold them. Levers 3 4. Slightly lift up the front of the battery pack and release the levers. Make sure to lift up the battery pack softly and slightly. Lifting it up with excessive force may damage the projections of the battery. 5.
6. Close the cover on the bottom of your computer. Cover Be sure to close the cover when the add-on battery pack is not attached. Otherwise some objects may damage inside your computer. Checking Battery Level of Add-on Battery You can check the add-on battery level with one of the following ways. On Windows Refer to Checking Battery Level section in this chapter. With battery level lamp When you press the battery level button, the battery level lamps light up.
Power Management Power management saves electricity and extends battery life by controlling power supply to built-in devices. You can set the following power management properties on Windows. • • • • 3 Stopping power supply to the hard disk Stopping power supply to the display Controlling CPU speed Using System standby/hibernate To open Power Options Properties dialog box, click start – Control Panel, and click Performance and Maintenance; then, Power Options.
Controlling CPU Speed Windows XP controls the processor performance to reduce power consumption. Do not control the processor performance, or connect/disconnect the AC adapter while communicating, or reading/writing data. Otherwise your computer may malfunction. 1. 2. 3. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Power Schemes tab. Select an appropriate power scheme from the pull-down menu in Power schemes field according to the table below, and click OK.
• Note that Power schemes includes other power management settings (such as a timer for System standby, etc.) appearing on Power Schemes tab. Confirm those settings are set to an appropriate value when you select the processor performance using power schemes facility. • You can set your own Power scheme. Set all power management settings to your suitable ones, and click Save as…; then, type an appropriate name and click OK.
Supporting System Hibernate If your battery becomes completely discharged during System standby, you will lose unsaved data and will need to reboot your computer. Therefore, if you are planning to leave your computer powered by battery for long periods of time, we recommend System hibernate. Confirm that System hibernate is supported with the following steps. 1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Hibernate tab. 2. Confirm Enable hibernation is checked in Hibernate field. 3.
• You press the power button. The above functions if you perform the following: • 3 1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Advanced tab. 2. Select Hibernate or Stand by in When I press the power button on my computer. 3. Click OK , then, close the Control Panel window. You press Fn + F12 ( ) . The above functions if you perform the following: 1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Advanced tab. 2.
CHAPTER 4 Peripherals This chapter describes how to use peripheral devices with your computer. You can connect a floppy disk drive unit, a printer, an external monitor, an IEEE1394 device, or other devices to your computer. To ensure proper use, be sure to read the instructions for each peripheral device before connecting it to your computer. Using Peripherals You can use the peripheral devices shown on the next page. For the details, refer to the section explaining each device, or contact your dealer.
Peripheral Connection Overview USB Devices External Monitor IEEE1394 Device 4 Video Equipment with S video 4-2 Headphone / Audio Equipment Microphone PC Card
Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit You can use double-density (2DD) 720KB or high-density (2HD) 1.44MB floppy disks with the provided external floppy disk drive unit (CE-FD05). Connecting Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit • Do not place the floppy disk drive unit on its side or upside down. • Do not press on the floppy disk drive unit. It may damage the drive or cause malfunction. • Do not place the AC adapter on the floppy disk drive unit. It may cause the drive to malfunction.
Inserting a Floppy Disk Hold the floppy disk with the arrow facing up and towards the drive. Slide the disk into the drive until it is locked into place. Arrow Facing Up Indicator • Always insert a floppy disk straight into the floppy disk drive. • When inserting the disk, make sure it is not upside down. • Do not use excessive force when inserting the floppy disk. If you have difficulty inserting or removing disks, seek the assistance of an authorized service technician.
Formatting Floppy Disk 1. Make sure the floppy disk is not write-protected, and insert it into the floppy disk drive. 2. Click start – My Computer. 3. Right-click 3 ½ Floppy (A:) icon; then, click Format… from the pop-up menu. 4. Select the appropriate formatting options. 5. Click Start to start formatting. • When you format a floppy disk, all data previously stored on the disk is lost. • You cannot format a double-density (2DD) 720KB floppy.
Connecting External Monitor 1. Turn off your computer and the external monitor. 2. Open the cover on the rear side of your computer. Cover 3. Connect one end of your external monitor cable to the external monitor port of the rear side of your computer and the other end to your external monitor. External Monitor Port 4 External Monitor Cable Make sure to tighten the screws of the cable if it has. 4. Turn on the external monitor; then, your computer. Disconnecting External Monitor 1.
Switching Display 1. 2. 3. 4. In the Display Properties dialog box, select Settings tab; then, click Advanced. Select S3Display. Select the output display and click OK twice. Click Yes, then, OK. Close the Control Panel window. • You can also switch the display with Fn+F5 ( ). • While playing video or animation, you may not be able to switch the display. • The external display should be capable of 1024x768 resolution or more when displaying simultaneously. Otherwise, it cannot display properly.
Connecting Digital Audio Equipment The audio output jack of your computer is compliant to S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface). You can connect S/PDIF compliant audio equipment to your computer and output/record sound. S/PDIF Compliant Audio Equipment Audio Output Jack S/PDIF Compliant Optical Audio Cable 4 When recording sound with an audio equipment: • Use AC adapter for your computer and the digital audio equipment. • Exit other application programs. • Disable Windows power management.
Connecting Analog Audio Equipment Audio Output Jack White (L) Stereo Mini Plug Red (R) Analog Audio Cable 4 You can adjust the output volume on Windows by sliding the volume lever appearing when clicking the speaker icon on the taskbar. Connecting Headphone Use the headphone with an impedance of 8Ω or more. (32Ω is recommended).
Connecting Microphone You can input sound using an external microphone connected to the microphone jack. Use an electret condenser microphone with an impedance of 2.2kΩ and an allowable voltage of 2V. Microphone Jack Mini Plug 4 To record sound: 1. Click start; then, point All Programs – Accessories – Entertainment. 2. Click Sound Recorder. 3. See Help for Sound Recorder for more information.
USB Device Your computer has an interface called Universal Serial Bus (USB) and its two USB ports support USB 1.1 and USB 2.0. With a USB connection, you can connect/ disconnect peripherals to/from the ports without turning off your computer. Generally, when a device is connected to your computer, the necessary driver will be installed automatically. See also the manuals of peripheral devices supporting USB.
PC Card Your computer is equipped with a PC card slot, which can accommodate a Type II card or a CardBus compliant card. You can insert/eject a PC card without turning off your computer. Inserting PC Card When you insert a protruding PC card such as wireless networking card: • Do not give force to the card. • Do not store or carry your computer with the card inserted. When a new card is correctly inserted, the appropriate driver is automatically installed.
2. Insert a PC card into the slot with the label face up until it is locked into place. Label Facing Up If the dialog box asking you What do you want Windows to do? appears, select the task you want. 4 Ejecting PC Card • Some PC cards may become hot after long use. • Be sure to follow these instructions when ejecting a PC card. Otherwise, the system may not work properly. 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) on the taskbar. If you cannot find the icon, click to show all kinds of icons. 2.
4 4. Push the eject button until the inserted PC card pops out, then, remove the card. 5. Confirm the eject button inside the cabinet. If not, push it back for safekeeping. Printer You can connect a USB printer to either of the USB ports. • Before using a USB printer, read the printer manual and install the printer driver. • Note that some printers may not use Found New Hardware Wizard to install the printer driver. • You can connect the USB printer to your computer without turning off your computer.
IEEE1394 Device You can connect the IEEE1394 devices to the IEEE1394 port on the rear side of your computer. The IEEE1394 is digital interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between devices, and for controlling other equipment.
2. Connect the other end of the DV cable with the DV connector of the IEEE1394 device. IEEE1394 Connector (4 pin) 3. 4 4. To IEEE1394 Compliant Device DV Cable Install the driver according to the instructions on the screen. Generally when you connect the device to your computer, the necessary driver will be installed automatically. Start the appropriate application for handling your data. Disconnecting IEEE1394 Device 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) on the taskbar.
CHAPTER 5 Communication Functions This chapter explains how to use the built-in modem and the LAN unit. • When you use communications software: • Connect your computer to the AC power source. • Disable power management. (Refer to Disabling Power Management section of Chapter 3.) • See also the manual or online help of the software you are using. • The communication speed may vary depending on the traffic, local telecommunications infrastructure, and ISP (Internet Service Provider) infrastructure.
Connecting Modem to Telephone Line 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Open the cover of the modem jack on the left side of your computer. Modem Cover To avoid damaging the modem, close the modem cover after you finish using the built-in modem. 3. Connect one end of the included modem cable to the modem jack and the other to the telephone line. 5 To Telephone Line Modem Jack Be sure not to insert the modem cable into the LAN jack. It may damage the LAN jack and the modem cable. 4.
Configuring Modem You may have already configured your modem during Windows setup process. Otherwise, make the necessary adjustments as shown below. Modem Configuration When you use the modem first time, you must type your location’s information. 1. Click start – Control Panel – Printers and Other Hardware; then, Phone and Modem Options. If Classic view is selected, double-click Phone and Modem Options icon. 2. In Location Information dialog box, select your country, type your area code, etc.
LAN Unit You can connect to a LAN (Local Area Network) with the 100 Base-TX/10 Base-T LAN unit on your computer. To activate the LAN unit, perform the following steps. Never insert any cables, but a LAN cable, which have different electric characteristics from those of the LAN cable. Otherwise, the LAN unit and the cables may be damaged. Use a category 3 or a category 5 LAN cable when connecting to 10 BASE-T LAN, and the category 5 when connecting to 100 BASE-TX LAN. Connect Your Computer to LAN 1. 2.
4. Connect the core end of the LAN cable to the LAN jack and the other end of the LAN cable to the network hub. LAN Jack To Network Hub Core LAN Cable (Straight Cable) Do not insert into the modem jack (with cable and the modem jack. mark). It will damage the LAN You can also directly communicate with another computer using a cross LAN cable. 5. 5 Turn on your computer. Configuring LAN Unit 1. Click start – Control Panel. 2. Click Network and Internet Connections; then, Network Connections.
If you cannot access the network, 1. Click start – Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance; then, System. If Classic view is selected, double-click System icon. 3. Click Hardware tab; then, Device Manager button. 4. Double-click on Network Adapters string, then, Realtek RTL8139 xxxxx string. 5. Click Advanced tab, and select Link Speed/Duplex Mode in Property list and select an appropriate value in Value pull-down menu. 6. Click OK and close the Device Manager window. 7.
Wireless LAN Your computer has an integrated wireless LAN function compliant with IEEE 802.11b standard. You can access the network by the wireless LAN. There are two kinds of wireless networks: a network using an access point and a peerto-peer wireless network. You can connect your computer to a wired LAN or the Internet through an access point that is also compliant with IEEE 802.11b standard. Peer-to-peer wireless network consists of a number of computers each equipped with wireless networking interface.
Connecting to the Internet via an Access Point You can connect your computer to the Internet or a wired network via an access point supporting IEEE 802.11b. Refer to the manual of the access point or consult your network administrator if you are not sure. Communicating with Other Computers • Confirm each computer is enabled for wireless LAN first. • Make sure to log on the computer as a member of the Computer administrators group. Otherwise, you cannot set or change some settings for wireless LAN. 5 1.
11. Configure the network by setting the name of your computer and workgroup. To communicate with other wireless enabled computers, set the computer name and the workgroup name. The computer name should be unique and the workgroup name should be same as others. Confirming the Status of the Wireless Connection Before performing the following instructions, confirm the devices that you want to communicate with are enabled for wireless LAN. 1. Click Wireless Network Connection icon ( or ) on the taskbar.
2. Select the network you want to connect from Available networks of Connect to Wireless Network dialog box. 3. Type the encryption key set to the network in Network key and click Connect. • When you select a network that is not configured for encryption settings in the step 2, the Network key field is grayed and you do not have to enter the key characters. • When the key index set to your computer is different from that of the network, you cannot access the network.
Network Setup Utility With the Network Setup Utility, you can set up your specific network settings adjusted for your environments such as work, home, etc. and select the appropriate one to the environment. You can also change the network settings. • Not every setting item can be stored. • The Network Setup Utility may not compliant with all network environments.
• Make sure your computer is connected to the proper environment. • If your hardware or software configuration has been changed, you may not be able to switch to the network properly. In this case, you may need to reconfigure the settings. Changing Network Settings To change the loaded network settings, right-click on the icon you want to change the settings in the Network Setup Utility window and click Edit settings in the pop-up menu. Then, edit the settings.
CHAPTER 6 Setup Utility This chapter describes how to run the Setup Utility to change settings on your computer. Running Setup Utility With the Setup Utility, you can customize the system configuration information, such as time and date, port assignments, or passwords. The information you have specified is saved in a special area called CMOS RAM, which the system reads every time you turn on your computer. Your computer is shipped from the factory with the appropriate setting of the Setup Utility.
Entering and Exiting the Setup Utility 1. Turn on your computer. 2. When the message Press to enter SETUP appears, press F2. 3. Change to the desired settings. Refer to the next section. 4. In Exit menu select one of the exit methods, and press Enter. 5. Confirm the message and press Enter again. The system restarts. When the Setup Utility is opened, power management does not work. Do not close the display cover. Changing the Setting of the Setup Utility To change the settings: 1.
Main Menu System Time defines the system time, using the format hour:minute:second (24-hour format). Use Tab key to move the cursor, and minus key or space bar to change numerals. System Date defines the system date, using the format month/day/year. Use Tab key to move the cursor, and minus key or space bar to change numerals. Hard Disk Type shows the type of the hard disk of your computer. Press Enter to show the details.
Advanced Menu Internal Pointing Device enables or disables the built-in glide pad. Resolution Expansion defines whether the Setup Utility screen is expanded when the resolution is 640x480 or 800x600. Enabled means that the screen is expanded. Plug&Play O/S enables or disables plug & play function. Normally this option has to be set as default. PCI Configuration normally has to be as default. Security Menu Set Supervisor Password defines the supervisor password (up to eight characters).
Your computer supports two different levels of password security: Supervisor password and User password. You cannot set a user password unless you have set a supervisor password. If you share your computer with others, we recommend that you set both the supervisor and the user password, and let others know the user password only. With the user password, you can set System Time and System Date of the Main menu, Resolution Expansion of the Advanced menu, and Set User Password of the Security menu only.
4. Press Enter twice. 5. Select Exit menu and confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted; then press Enter 6. Confirm Yes is highlighted and press Enter. The system restarts. Boot Menu Boot Sequence specifies the order in which your computer is to make a check for a device to boot the system. Press Enter to open the sub menu. The system boots from the drive at the top of the list. If the system cannot find the drive, it will boot from the second one; then, third one.
Appendixes The appendixes contain additional information on the use and care of your computer. Memory Module You can upgrade the memory size of your computer up to 768MB by installing a memory module. For available memory modules, contact your local dealer. Installing Memory Module 1. Turn off your computer, and disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack and peripheral devices. See Chapter 3 for removing the battery. • Make sure to turn off your computer and remove the AC adapter.
3. Loosen two screws and remove the memory slot cover. Screws Memory Slot Cover 4. Turn over the sheet and align the memory module as shown below, matching the notched part of the module with the projected part of the memory socket of your computer.
5. Press the memory module slowly to place it into the memory socket, matching the notched parts of the module with the projected parts of the socket, until you hear the clicking sound. Notched Parts Projected Part 6. Replace the sheet and memory slot cover, matching the projected parts of the cover with the notched parts of your computer. Notched Parts Appendixes Projected Parts 7. Tighten the screws. 8. Replace the battery pack, turn over your computer and connect the AC adapter.
9. Open the display cover; turn on your computer and check the memory size; by clicking start – My Computer – View system information of System Tasks. Your memory size appears at the bottom of the sentence in General tab. Share video memory size will not be included with the value. Uninstalling Memory Module 1. 2. Follow steps 1-3 of Installing Memory Module. Turn over the sheet and slightly bend both latches outwards until the memory module is released. Latches 3.
3. Slide the optical drive stopper backward you and pull out the optical drive unit from your computer. Optical Drive Stopper Optical Drive Unit Keep the optical drive unit wrapped and in a safe place to avoid any damage. Install the weight saver into the bay until it clicks. Appendixes 4. Weight Saver Re-installing Optical Drive Unit 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter from your computer. Make sure to turn off your computer and remove the AC adapter.
4. Install the optical drive unit into the bay until it clicks. Optical Drive Unit Maintenance and Care This appendix provides you with information on how to maintain your computer in excellent working condition. Replacing Backup Battery Your computer is equipped a backup battery for keeping the information of the Setup Utility, etc. If you see the message Press to resume, to Setup, replace it with a Lithium CR2032 Battery on the market. 1.
3. Remove the backup battery with a pointed staff. Never use a metallic material. If the material touches to the circuit, your computer may malfunction. Insert a new backup battery with the plus side (printed a part number) up. Press two hooks of the box with the edge of the battery and hold it; then, press down the battery. Appendixes 4. Hooks 5. Replace the cover on your computer matching the projected parts of the cover with the notched parts of your computer.
Appendixes 6. Tighten the screws. 7. Insert the battery pack. 8. Turn your computer over and connect the AC adapter. 9. Turn on your computer. 10. If you see the message Press to enter Setup, press F2. 11. In the Exit menu, select Load Setup Defaults; then, press Enter. 12. When the message Load default configuration now? appears, select Yes; then, press Enter. 13. In the Exit menu, select Exit Saving Changes; then, press Enter. 14.
Using Security Cable You can connect a security cable to the security slot on the right side of your computer to prevent theft. Security Cable Appendixes Security Slot Cleaning Computer Cabinet Apply a small amount of mild cleaning solution to a dry, lint-free cloth and wipe the cabinet with the cloth. • Never clean your computer while it is powered on. • Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner or other strong chemical agents that may damage the cabinet.
Screen The surface of the screen may become smeared and accumulate dust during use. Avoid touching the screen with your fingers when using the system. Gently wipe the surface of the screen with a soft cloth that has been dipped in a mild detergent solution and squeezed dry. Glide Pad Wipe the glide pad with a soft, dry cloth. Ventilation Openings Dust on the ventilation openings may cause overheating of your computer. Wipe the ventilation openings with a soft, dry cloth.
Re-installation Instructions To recover your hard disk, you will use PowerQuest®EasyRestore™. Before starting reinstallation, read the following End User License Agreement first. PowerQuest(R) EasyRestore (TM) End User License Agreement IMPORTANT: Read this before using your copy of PowerQuest software. This document is a legal agreement between you, the "end user," and PowerQuest Corporation. Use of the software indicates your acceptance of these terms.
Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable. Contractor/manufacturer is PowerQuest Corporation/P.O. Box 1911/Orem, UT 84059. 6. NO WARRANTY. The Software is being provided to you AS IS. PowerQuest does not warrant the Software to end users.
Preparation for Re-installation You can format the hard disk and re-install the preinstalled software with the recovery CD-ROM, and set the status of your computer to the same configuration as shipped from the factory. The following items are necessary for re-installation: • • Product Recovery CD-ROMs Operation Manual • It will take about 15 minutes to complete the re-installation. • Use the Product Recovery CD-ROMs only for your computer. • The Product Recovery CD-ROMs are not for sale.
Formatting the drives and re-installing Windows XP 1. Make sure your computer is turned off. 2. If any peripheral devices are connected to your computer, disconnect them. 3. If the weight saver is installed in your computer remove it and install the optical drive. 4. Connect the AC adapter; then, turn on your computer. Be sure to connect the AC adapter. If the battery power becomes significantly low, the installation process will be canceled. 5. When the message Press to enter SETUP appears, press F2.
15. When the message Press to enter SETUP appears, press F2. The Setup Utility opens. 16. In the Exit menu, select Load Setup Defaults; then, press Enter twice. 17. In the Exit menu, confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted and press Enter twice. The system will restart again. Appendixes 18. Set up Windows XP by following the instructions on the screen. When you finish the setup, the recovery is completed. Make sure to set date and time.
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Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to troubleshoot computer problems. Common Problems Problems with your computer can be caused by something as minor as an unplugged power cord or as major as a damaged hard disk drive. The information in this troubleshooting section is designed to help you find and solve minor problems. If you still have a problem after trying all the suggested remedies in this chapter, contact your dealer.
Trouble when Starting Question: Why doesn't the power indicator or the battery indicator turn on? • Make sure the AC adapter is correctly connected to the AC adapter jack of your computer. • Make sure the AC power cable is correctly connected to a live wall outlet. Connect another electric equipment to the wall outlet and check whether it is live or not. • • • Make sure the battery pack is correctly installed and charged. If the battery pack is discharged, connect the AC adapter.
• If you often see the message, the backup battery has no capacity left. Replace the backup battery with the steps in Replacing Backup Battery of Appendixes. Question: Why do I get the message Operating system not found? • Run the Setup Utility and get default value of the Setup Utility. Be sure to set the date and time correctly. Trouble with Display See also the Display section in Chapter 2 and 4.
• Make sure the external monitor is not near any electric devices having strong magnetic fields such as a TV set or radio. • Do not share an outlet with a TV set or radio. Question: Why does the TV set display nothing or the image on it distorted? • • • • Confirm the TV is turned on. • Confirm the Screen resolution is set to 800 by 600 pixels and Color quality to Medium (16bit). Confirm the TV set is connected correctly. If an external monitor is connected to your computer, disconnect it.
3. If you still cannot turn off the system with the power switch, press the reset switch on the bottom of your computer to turn off the system (refer to Resetting System section of Chapter 2). Ten seconds later, turn on your computer by pressing the power switch. Question: Why does the glide pad malfunction? • The surface of the glide pad or your palm may be moist or dirty and grease. Wipe the glide pad with a soft, dry cloth.
Question: Why the drive does not open? • • • Confirm the optical drive unit is correctly installed to your computer. Confirm your computer is turned on. When your computer is turned off, insert a fine rod into the drive tray ejection hole. Question: Why can’t I read data from a disk or play files? • • • • • Confirm your computer is turned on. Confirm the disk is inserted correctly. Confirm the drive and file names are correct. Confirm the disk is not stained or scratched.
Trouble with Communication Question: Why can't I communicate through the built-in modem? • If your computer is turned on with some kinds of DVD disks inserted in the drive, the drive may not be recognized. In this case, turn off your computer and open the disk tray by the way on Question: Why does not the drive open? on the previous page. Remove the disk from the drive; then turn on your computer again. • • Confirm the telephone line is properly connected to the modem jack.
Question: How can I detect the MAC address? • Follow the instructions bellow: 1. Click start – All Programs – Accessories – Command Prompt. 2. Type ipconfig/all; then, press Enter. The IP information appears. 3. See the numbers of Physical Address in Ethernet adapter Network Adapters section. 4. Type exit; then, press Enter. Question: Why can't I detect the access point on my computer? (for wireless LAN model only) • • • • Troubleshooting • Confirm the access point is powered on.
• Confirm the ESSID of your computer matches the ESSID of the access point you want communicate with. • Confirm the WEP key is correctly entered if the WEP security of the access point is enabled. Question: Why can't I communicate with other computers through a wireless LAN (for wireless LAN model only)? • • Confirm each computer is enabled for wireless LAN. Confirm Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only is selected in Networks to Access of Advanced dialog box of each computer.
Question: Why can't I print? • • • • • • Make sure the printer is turned on. • See also the Windows help program by clicking start - Help and Support. Check whether your computer and the printer are connected correctly. Check whether the printer is ready to print. Check whether the printer has enough paper. Check whether the printer driver is installed. Click start - Control Pane - Printers and Other Hardware – Printers and Faxes. If Classic view is selected, double-click Printers and Faxes icon.
Other Troubles Question: Why is the battery pack discharged so quickly? • Initialize the battery pack. Question: Why is the date and/or time incorrect? • Correct the date and time in Windows. Double-click the time appearing on the taskbar and set them in Date and Time Properties dialog box. Question: Why can't I use a hardware device? • Make sure the hardware device is not crossed out with an X mark using the following procedure. Click start – Control Panel.
Question: Why can't I produce sound? • Turn the volume control on the left side of your computer backward to increase the output volume. • Click or double-click the speaker symbol on the taskbar and check the Windows volume.
Index AC adapter connecting, 1-2 using, 2-2 Account creating, 2-19 switching, 2-19 Audio connecting audio equipment, 4-8, 4-9 connecting headphone, 4-9 connecting microphone, 4-10 connecting speakers, 4-7 controlling output volume, 2-15 B Backup battery, A-6 Battery pack Add-on battery pack, 3-6 changing, 3-4 charging, 3-2 checking level, 3-2, 3-9 conditioning, 3-4 indicator, 2-1 3-3 insralling, 1-1 low battery indication, 3-3 C Cleaning computer, A-9 CD handling, 2-7 inserting, 2-8 removing, 2-9 trouble
G Glide pad changing configuration, 2-5 clicking and double-clicking, 2-5 drag and drop, 2-5 scroll, 2-5 troubleshooting, T-4 N Network setup utility changing, 5-12 deleting, 5-12 loading, 5-11 switching, 5-11 O H Hard disk drive troubleshooting, T-5 Optical drive troubleshooting, T-5 P I IEEE 1394 device connecting, 4-15 disconnecting, 4-16 Indicators battery, 2-1 power, 2-1 status, xiv K Keyboard function keys, 2-6 special keys, 2-6 troubleshooting, T-4 windows key, 2-6 L Index LAN configuring, 5-5
R Resetting power switch, 2-3 reset switch, 2-3 S Screen Saver, 2-18 Setup utility advanced menu, 6-4 boot menu, 6-6 entering and exiting, 6-2 exit menu, 6-6 main menu, 6-3 running, 6-1 security menu, 6-4 Security cable, A-9 S/PDIF compliant digital audio,4-8 Status indicators, xiv System hibernate about, 3-12 generating conditions, 3-13 resuming from, 3-12 supporting, 3-13 System standby about, 3-12 generating conditions, 3-13 resuming from, 3-12 Troubleshooting common problems, T-1 communications, T-7 d
FCC RF Exposure Requirements: This device complies with the FCC RF exposure requirements.