How to Use this Manual This manual describes your new notebook and contains all the information you need to set up and use the notebook. Whether you are a new or an experienced user, you will benefit more from this manual if you are familiar with its organization. This manual describes the PC-9300T and PC-9300D notebooks. Unless otherwise specified, the descriptions in this manual apply to both models. Illustrations are based on the PC-9300T notebook.
Manual Conventions This manual uses different text styles to help identify different operations and functions of your notebook. Keyboard Keys When referring to specific keys on the keyboard, the key label appears in boldface as shown below: Press Enter to execute the installation. When referring to a combination of keys that are pressed simultaneously, the key labels are separated by a plus sign (+) as shown below: Pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del lets you reset your notebook.
Section Titles/Possible Parameters In a section of text, words which represent selectable parameters, or words which refer to other sections in the manual are italicized. Select Disabled to disable the floppy disk drive. See the section Making Changes in the Main Page for more details. Notes and Cautions Icons and italic text are used for notes and cautions, to make important information stand out. Notes: Notes give you helpful hints or suggestions on ways of performing certain operations.
Recording Information For future reference, please record the following information in the spaces provided below. Model Number: Serial Number: BIOS Version Number: Date of purchase: Dealer’s Name: Place of purchase: Password: The serial number is printed on a sticker located on the bottom of the notebook. You will see the BIOS Version number on the LCD screen when you turn on the notebook.
Unpacking the Notebook Please check that all the accessories listed below have been included with your computer.
About the System Documentation The manuals included with your notebook are used as follows: Operation Manual (this manual) This manual gives instructions on how to operate your computer successfully. It also explains how you can use some of the software that is pre-installed on the hard disk drive, and how you can add extra devices to your notebook, either internally or externally.
Table of Contents Preface How to Use this Manual.........................................................................................i Manual Conventions .............................................................................................ii Recording Information......................................................................................... iv Unpacking the Notebook....................................................................................... v About System Documentation .....
Making Changes to the Power Page ............................................................... 3-12 System Power Management............................................................................. 3-13 Windows Power Management ....................................................................... 3-14 User-selectable Power Management .............................................................. 3-14 Making Changes to the Boot Page ..................................................................
Appendixes Appendix A: System Maintenance..................................................................... A-1 Taking the Notebook on the Road ................................................................. ..A-1 Cleaning the Notebook .................................................................................. ..A-2 Appendix B: Notes on Software ........................................................................ B-1 About the Suspend-to-disk Partition.......................................
CHAPTER 1 Introducing the System This compact-size notebook computer is packed with a full range of multimedia and communications features found on a full-size desktop computer. This chapter gives general information on the system components and functions.
Introduction This lightweight compact-size notebook computer has the following features. • • • • • 150 MHz Pentium processor with internal cache memory, and 256K of level 2 cache memory. 16 MB EDO memory (upgradable to a maximum of 48 MB). Built-in hard disk drive and 1.44 MB floppy disk drive. Color display using either a dual scan 12.1" diagonal screen or an active matrix 11.3" diagonal screen. Screen sizes are measured diagonally. Built-in 10X CD-ROM drive (average speed).
• • • • • • • • • • 1-2 Built-in 33.6 Kbps fax/modem with software support for voice mail, speakerphone, and telephone answering (US & Canada only) (PC-9300T only). Two Type-II or one Type-III compatible PC card slots, with Zoomed-Video support on the lower slot. Removable Nickel-Metal Hydride battery pack. A 64-bit display controller, which operates over a high-speed PCI bus and includes a video accelerator and 2 MB of video memory. Display output is Super VGA 800 x 600 dots.
A Brief Tour of the System In this section, you will learn how to locate and use the primary components of the notebook. Opening the Unit Open the display as follows. 1. The screen locking latch is located in the center of the front edge of the notebook. Slide the latch to the right and then raise the screen cover. 2. Set the display to the best viewing angle.
Inside the Main Unit Power Indicators Activity Indicators Color Display Stereo Speakers Keyboard Power Switch GlidePoint Microphone Color Display The PC-9300T uses an active matrix color display which has a diagonal length of 11.3". The PC-9300D uses a dual scan color display which has a diagonal length of 12.1". Power Switch This switch turns on the power to the system. To turn the power on, press this switch. When the notebook has been suspended to disk, the power switch is used to resume it.
Keyboard The keyboard has 87 keys (US English) or 88 keys (others). Many functions of the notebook can be controlled by pressing special key combinations (hot keys). Stereo Speakers The speakers will output the sound that your notebook's software generates, or the sound that you input through the sound ports. Caution: Avoid placing floppy disks, or other magnetic storage media on top of the speakers. The magnet inside the speakers may damage the data on the disk.
Activity Indicators The six activity indicators are located just above the center of the keyboard. The lamps turn on when the function that they represent is active. From left to right, the activity indicators have the following functions. CD-ROM This indicator turns on whenever the system is reading from a disc in the CD-ROM drive. Hard Disk Drive This indicator turns on whenever the system is reading from, or writing to the hard disk drive.
Right-side Components CD-ROM Drive Infrared Port CD-ROM Drive The CD-ROM drive can be used to read from CD-ROM data discs, video discs, and audio discs. Your notebook identifies the CD-ROM drive as drive R. Infrared Port The infrared port supports the ASK infrared standard, and also the IrDA infrared standard. Your notebook identifies the infrared port as COM2.
There are two Type-II PC card slots. You can also use a Type-III PC card in the lower slot. The lower slot has an integrated Zoomed Video port so that you can use PC cards that support the Zoomed Video standard (ZV cards) in the lower slot. Eject buttons for both slots are placed at the right side of the slots. The buttons are folded down when not in use. Your notebook identifies the PC card slots as drives D and E, when you are using PC cards that store data.
Rear-Edge Ports Expansion Connector AC Adapter Jack External Monitor Port RS-232C Serial Port Video Out Jack Game / MIDI Port Printer Port PS/2 Port The rear-edge of the notebook has two connector compartments and an AC adapter jack. You can access the connector compartments by pulling the compartment covers open. Expansion Connector The expansion connector is in a separate compartment. The expansion connector is used to connect your notebook to an optional port replicator (CE-M50PR).
PS/2 Port Use this port to connect your notebook to a PS/2 device such as an external keyboard or an external pointing device. Printer (Parallel) Port Use this port to establish parallel communications with another device such as a printer. Your notebook identifies the printer port as LPT1. Game/MIDI Port You can use this port to connect the notebook to a joystick or a MIDI device. Components in the Unit Base Battery Pack Floppy Disk Drive Memory Compartment Battery Pack The battery pack is removable.
CHAPTER 2 Using the Notebook for the First Time This chapter explains the procedures that you should follow the first time that you use the notebook.
Connecting the AC Adapter Your notebook can be powered by the internal, removable, rechargeable battery pack, or it can be connected to a wall power outlet using the supplied AC adapter. More information on the notebook's power requirements can be found in the topic Power Supply in Chapter 4. Note: Use the AC adapter to connect your computer to a power source before turning on your notebook for the first time. To start using your notebook, follow the steps below: 1. Make sure the notebook is turned off. 2.
System Start-up and Shut-down 1. 2. After you have connected the AC adapter, open up the screen cover by sliding the screen locking latch to the right. Press the power switch to turn on the notebook. Note: If you see the following message at the boot time, press F2, then Enter to run the Setup utility with the default values.
Note: Some machines may show a Safe Recovery message when they are turned on. This message is created because the notebook has been turned on and then off again without the Windows 95 final installation. For example, the system vendor may have turned the notebook on and off in order to verify that it was operating correctly. You can ignore the Safe Recovery message and continue with the Windows installation.
Using The Keyboard The built-in keyboard has 87 keys (US English) or 88 keys (Others). About the Keyboard The layout of your notebook's keyboard is similar to a normal keyboard. In addition, there are twelve function keys, cursor control keys, and other special function keys such as Ctrl, Alt, Esc, Prt Sc, Pause, Pg Up, Pg Dn, Home and End. Function Keys Fn (Function) Key Alphanumeric Keys Numeric Keypad Cursor Arrow Keys The Numeric Keypad is embedded in the right-of-center alphanumeric keys.
Key Legends The keycaps are engraved with different legends to indicate the function of the key. Large Light-Gray Legends These represent the standard function of the key. Small Blue Legends These represent the function of the key if the Num Lock key has been pressed and the keyboard is in Num Lock mode. Function Key Icons These represent special functions that are embedded into the Function Keys of the keyboard.
Fn + F3 This key combination decreases the volume of the audio system. Hold down the keys until the volume is correct. Fn + F4 This key combination increases the volume of the audio system. Hold down the keys until the volume is correct. Fn + F5 Each press of this key combination changes the video output of the notebook. The operation of this key combination changes depending on which display devices are connected to your notebook on start-up. See the table below: Ext. Monitor (LCD TV Receiver Ext.
Fn + F8 This key combination decreases the contrast of the built-in screen. Hold down the keys until the display is correct. This function only operates if you have a DSTN (dual-scan) color display. Fn + F9 This key combination increases the contrast of the built-in screen. Hold down the keys until the display is correct. This function only operates if you have a DSTN (dual-scan) color display. This key combination switches the Battery Low beep on and off.
CHAPTER 3 Setup Utility Your notebook is installed with a Setup utility that lets you change the configuration of the system, and customize the security and power management parameters. This chapter explains how to run and use the Setup utility.
About the Setup Utility Your notebook is set up correctly when it first ships. However, you might need to change the system configuration settings such as date, time, password or power management. The Setup utility consists of six menu pages: Main This page defines the basic system configuration. Advanced This page defines many of the input/output settings of the system. Security This page defines the security functions of the system.
Using the Setup Utility The Setup utility menu bar has six choices: Main, Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit. You can move between each of the six pages by using the left and right arrow keys. Each page has a list of items, or fields. On the right of each field there are one or more values. You can move a highlight up and down in the list of values by using the cursor up and down arrow keys. If a field has more than one value, you can move from one value to the next by pressing the Tab key.
When you select this option, any changes you have made to the field values are discarded and the notebook restarts using the old values. Get Default Values When you select this option, the notebook loads the default field values. The notebook does not restart. You must use the Save Changes & Exit option to restart the notebook using the default values. Load Previous Values When you select this option, any changes you have made to the field values are discarded. The notebook does not restart.
Making Changes to the Main Page The Main page of the Setup utility deals with the basic configuration of your notebook, the hardware components, the system memory, and the date and time. The illustration below shows the Main page screen. PhoenixBIO S Setup - C opyright 1985 -95 Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Note: You can also change the time and date held by your notebook by double-clicking on the time button at the left of the Windows Task Bar. The Setup utility will automatically adjust the date and time to stay current with the changes in Windows date and time. Diskette A Use this field to disable or enable the built-in floppy disk drive. You might want to disable the floppy disk drive as a security measure. Hard Disk Leave this value at the default setting Auto.
Making Changes to the Advanced Page The Advanced page is used to configure more advanced features in your notebook. The illustration below shows the Advanced page. PhoenixBIO S Setup - C opyright 1985 -95 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. A dvanced Security Pow er Boot Exit Item Specific H elp CO M 1 port CO M 2 port (For IR ) IR M ode LPT port LPT Extended M ode EPP Version [ D isabled ] [2FB,IRQ 3 ] [IrD A ] [378,IRQ 7 ] [Standard ] [EPP 1.
IR Mode Use this field to make the infrared port comply with the ASK or IrDA standard for infrared communications. LPT Port This field lets you assign an address and an interrupt request number for the parallel port on the rear side of your notebook. Leave this value at the default (378, IRQ 7) unless you have a specific reason to change the address and IRQ number. You can also disable the port with this field.
Note: When you expand a 640 x 480 display to fill the whole screen, it causes some distortion to the screen fonts, and other elements of the display. This is unavoidable, and is not a malfunction of your notebook. Sound Card Setup When you highlight Sound Card and press Enter, the Setup utility will display the sound card sub-menu fields. You can use the first field to turn the sound card on or off. We recommend that you leave the other fields at their default values.
Supervisor Password is and User Password is These two fields are for information only. They show if a supervisor password or a user password has been installed. Set Supervisor Password Use this field to enter a supervisor password. Press Enter to display the Set Supervisor Password window. See the following topic About Passwords for information on installing and deleting passwords. Caution: If you forget a password, you will be unable to use your notebook.
Caution: Disable this field before you format the hard disk drive, change the partition structure of your hard disk, or re-install the system. About Passwords Using the password function, you can restrict which users can access the system by entering the correct password. There are two passwords that can be set; a supervisor password, and a user password. The holder of a supervisor password has more access than the holder of a user password, and the supervisor can change the access of the user.
Setting and Changing the Password 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Display the Setup utility Security menu. Select the Set Supervisor Password field and press the Enter key. Type in the supervisor password and press the Enter key. When changing the password, type the new supervisor password. For confirmation, type the new supervisor password one more time and press the Enter key. Press the Enter key. The setting of the item Supervisor Password is will change to Enabled.
Making Changes to the Power Page The Power page controls the power management routines that your notebook uses to reduce power consumption. The illustration below shows the Power page. PhoenixBIO S Setup - C opyright 1985 -95 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. A dvanced Security Pow er Boot Exit Item Specific H elp Pow er M anagem ent [Enabled ] H ard D isk Pow er D ow n A fter [1 M in.] [2 M in.] Video Pow er D ow n A fter [5 M in.
Video Power Down After: This field can be set to Disabled or it can specify a timeout from 2 to 15 minutes. If you do not operate the notebook and the screen is not changed for the time specified, the built-in screen turns off. Any keystroke returns power to the screen. Auto Suspend After: This field can be set to Disabled or it can specify a timeout from 5 to 30 minutes. If the notebook is not used for the time specified, it automatically suspends.
Windows Power Management Your notebook is designed to use the Windows power management routines to transparently reduce system power consumption. Whenever the processor inside your notebook is idle for a short time, the transparent power manager reduces the clock speed of the processor so that it consumes less power. When the processor resumes working, it returns to full speed almost instantaneously with no loss of performance.
Suspend to disk is really another way of turning your notebook off. When you suspend to disk, the contents of your notebook's memory are copied to your hard disk drive. When the contents of the memory have been safely stored to disk, your notebook turns off. The next time the notebook is turned on after a suspend to disk, the data on the hard disk is quickly read back into memory. In just a few moments, your notebook appears exactly as it was when you last suspended to disk.
Resuming from Suspend Mode To resume from the suspend to RAM mode, press the Space Bar. To resume from the suspend to disk mode, turn on the notebook. When you resume from a suspend to disk mode, your notebook will restore to memory the exact state that your notebook was in when it was suspended. Caution: Do not touch the keyboard, GlidePoint, mouse, etc., while the notebook is entering or resuming from the suspend mode, as that may cause a malfunction.
The Boot page of the Setup utility is a numbered list which defines the order in which the notebook will try to load (boot) an operating system each time the system is turned on. In the default condition, the Boot page appears like the illustration below. PhoenixBIO S Setup - C opyright 1985 -95 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. A dvanced Security Pow er Boot Exit Item Specific H elp 1. D iskette D rive 2. H ard D rive 3.
CHAPTER 4 Using the Notebook This chapter shows you the basic operations of your notebook. The main subjects covered are the power supply, the floppy disk drive, the hard disk drive, the CDROM drive, the fax/modem (US & Canada only) (PC-9300T only), the GlidePoint, using PC cards in the PC card slots, and the IR port.
Power Supply The notebook can be powered by one of the following methods. • • From an AC wall outlet. From the battery pack. Note: Use the AC adapter whenever possible. Use the battery pack only when an AC wall outlet is not available. Using the AC Adapter The AC adapter converts the AC power from a wall outlet into a DC current that can be used by the notebook. The AC adapter can use wall outlets with voltages ranging from 100V up to 250V.
Using the Battery Pack When a wall outlet is not available, you can use the rechargeable battery pack to power your notebook. When you are using the battery pack to power your notebook for a long time, we recommend that you enable the automatic suspend to disk function of the system’s Power Management, according to the steps below. See System Power Management in Chapter 3 for more details. 1. Turn on the notebook. 2.
The calibration of the battery low level assumes that the notebook is running normally and no peripheral components are turned on. If, however, you are running many components, such as the sound system, the PC card slots, the CDROM drive, and so on, you might have much less than a couple of minutes power remaining when the battery low indications turn on.
Caution: Do not connect the AC adapter to your notebook during the discharging of the battery. This will cancel the initialization of the battery. Battery Condition Your battery pack will store more charge if you keep it in good condition. To maintain good battery condition, it helps if you can frequently discharge the battery until it is completely empty, and then recharge the battery until it is completely full. This procedure ensures that the battery stores a maximum charge.
• Do not drop the notebook or submit it to strong shocks. CD-ROM Drive Your notebook is installed with a CD-ROM drive. CD-ROM discs can be used to store data, video or audio files, and software applications. The discs are not erasable but they store a tremendous amount of data so they are ideal for distributing long files. Compact Disc Maintenance If the recorded side is dirty, wipe the disc, from the center out to the edge, with a dry soft cloth.
Inserting a CD 1. 2. 3. Turn on your notebook. Press the eject button and the disc tray will open slightly. Carefully pull the tray fully open. 4. 5. Place the disc in the tray with the printed side facing up. Push down the disc lightly. A click sound can be heard when the disc is correctly installed. Carefully push the disc tray back into the notebook until it clicks and locks closed. 6. Caution: Do not leave the disc tray opened if it's not in use.
Caution: When the tray is opened, the disc might still be spinning. In this case, please wait until the disc stops before removing it. Do not eject a disc when the CD-ROM icon shows that the disc is still being accessed by the notebook. Maximum output and wavelength of the laser: 4.3mW, 780nm CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 Using the Fax/modem (US & Canada only) (PC-9300T only) The fax/modem is an internal component that is built into your notebook.
RJ11 Socket After you have connected the telephone cable, click on the Windows Start button, and then click on the SuperVoice icon in the Programs list. Follow the instructions in the SuperVoice online help, to install the features that you want to operate on your fax/modem. GlidePoint The pointing device built into your notebook is called a GlidePoint. The GlidePoint is a PS/2 device that functions just like a mouse and is compatible with a PS/2 mouse.
Using the GlidePoint The GlidePoint consists of a GlidePoint surface and two buttons. The surface acts as a representation of the notebook display. Moving the Cursor When you slide a fingertip across the GlidePoint surface, the cursor on the display moves in the same direction across the display. Clicking the Buttons The two buttons in front of the GlidePoint are used like the left and right buttons on a standard mouse. Press or double-press a button to execute a left or right mouse click or double-click.
PC Card Slots The left hand side of your notebook is equipped with a PC card compartment. The compartment contains two Type-II slots stacked one on top of the other, or one Type-III slot (using the lower slot only). You can install these slots with PC cards that can add different kinds of features or functions to your notebook. LAN Adapter Card This kind of card lets your notebook connect to a Local Area Network.
Inserting and Removing PC Cards PC cards can be inserted and removed just like a floppy disk. Type-II cards: Can be used in the upper or lower slot. You can insert two Type-II cards in your notebook at the same time. Type-III cards: Can only be used in the lower slot. When a Type-III card is installed, the upper slot cannot be used. ZV Cards: Can only be used in the lower slot which has an integrated Zoomed Video port. Note: Memory cards or ATA cards must be formatted before they can be used to store data.
Ejecting PC Cards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel. Click the PC card icon. Select the card you want to remove, and click Stop. When the message This device can be safely removed is displayed, click on the OK button. Pull out the card slot eject button, then push it in to eject the PC card. Slide the card all the way out of the PC card slot. Caution: Some PC cards may become a little hot if they have been in use for a long time. Be careful when removing such cards.
10. Select Input/Output Range in the Resource settings and click on the Changing Setting button. 11. Select the value between 0100 and 03A0 by pressing the σ or τ button so that the conflicts information indicates No conflicts. 12. Click on the OK button twice and then click on the YES button. Setting the COM Port Some PC cards use the COM3 or COM4 port address. The COM1 and COM2 ports of your notebook are already used by other devices, and COM3 or COM4 may conflict with those ports.
Infrared Communications The IR port on the right side of the notebook lets you communicate with wireless LAN ports, and other devices equipped with an IR port such as printers, notebooks, and electronic organizers. Positioning and Preparing the Notebook and the Target Device Before you establish wireless communication, both the notebook and the target device should be properly positioned.
Infrared Monitor The Infrared Monitor controls the IR port in compliance with the Infrared Data Association (IrDA). Although the physical IR port on your notebook is assigned to COM2, the Infrared Monitor assigns the logical IR port to COM4 as a default for Windows 95 communication applications such as Direct Cable Connection. It also assigns the logical printer port to LPT3 as a default for printers which support IR communications.
CHAPTER 5 System Expansion In this chapter you will find instructions on how to expand your notebook by connecting it to peripheral devices such as a printer, an external monitor, and so on.
Installation Safety Precautions The parts and components of this notebook can be damaged by static electricity. When handling or connecting components, please follow the precautions below. • • Before connecting any device for system expansion, make sure the notebook is turned off. Memory modules have exposed circuit boards. Never touch the surface of the circuit boards. When the devices are removed from their anti-static packaging, place them carefully on a static-free surface.
Installing a Memory Module Your notebook comes with 16 MB of memory pre-installed. If you want to expand the memory size, you can install any of the following modules; 8 MB (CE-A311B), 16 MB (CE-A312B), or 32 MB (CE-A323B). A memory module can be installed in the memory compartment in the base of the notebook. You can install the memory module quite easily. Follow the steps below to install a memory module. Please refer also to the Installation Safety Precautions at the beginning of this chapter. 1. 2. 3.
Beveled Corners Memory Module Changing the Battery If you frequently operate your notebook using battery power, we recommend that you purchase a spare battery pack (CE-M50EB). If you carry two charged battery packs, you can count on more than four hours autonomous operation from your notebook. Caution: Always make sure that the battery pack is correctly installed. Damaged or incorrectly installed batteries can be hazardous. Never attempt to use any other battery pack than the approved battery (CEM50EB).
5. 6. 7. Use the gap created by sliding the edge latch open to raise the outer edge of the battery pack out of the battery compartment. You can then remove the battery completely. Install the replacement battery back and ensure that the center and edge latches are engaged, and the battery is secure. Using the Parallel Port Follow the steps below to connect a printer, or other parallel device, to your notebook. 1. Turn off the notebook and pull down the cover on the back side of the notebook. 2.
Using the External Monitor Port Follow the steps below to connect an external Super VGA monitor to your notebook. 1. Turn off the notebook and pull down the connector compartment cover on the back edge of the notebook. 3. Connect the video signal cable to the external monitor port in the connector compartment. External Monitor Port 3. Plug the monitor power cable into a wall outlet. Turn on the monitor and then turn on the notebook.
• • • In the TV Standard area, you can define the TV receiver to be either PAL or NTSC format. In the Display Device area, you can direct the video to a CRT, to a TV, to an LCD (liquid crystal display, i.e. the built-in screen), or a simultaneous display to the CRT and LCD. You can also define the number of colors in the video display, according to the capabilities of the display device.
Resolution and Number of Colors Displayed You can change the resolution and the number of colors displayed as follows: 1. From the Start menu, click on Settings-Control Panel. 2. Double-click on the Display icon. 3. Click the Settings tab. 4. Select the number of colors from Color palette, and the resolution from Desktop area.
Using the RS-232C Serial Port Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to your notebook. 1. Turn off the notebook and pull down the connector compartment cover on the back side of the notebook. 2. Connect the serial data cable to the RS-232C serial port in the connector compartment. Serial Port 3. 4. 5. Restart your notebook and, if required, supply power to the serial device. You might have to install and configure software in order to use a device that is connected to the RS-232C serial port.
PS/2 Port 3. 4. 5. Restart your notebook. If you have connected a pointing device such as a mouse or a trackball, you can (optionally) press F2 to run the Setup utility and use the item Pointing Device in the Advanced page to disable the built-in GlidePoint. Your notebook will continue to function normally even if you have connected an external pointing device and the Glidepoint is not disabled. If you have connected an external keyboard, the built-in keyboard will still continue to be active.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Turn on the TV receiver or video device, and then turn on the notebook. When the setup prompt appears, press F2 to run the Setup utility. In the Advanced page of the Setup utility, set the field Display to TV to NTSC or PAL. Set the TV receiver to video display mode. From the Windows Start menu, select Settings, and then click on Control Panel. Double-click on the Display icon and then click on the Display Device tab.
Using the Audio Ports You can output the sound generated by your notebook to external audio devices and you can use external devices to input sound into your notebook. External Microphone Audio Input Audio Output Audio Input Jack Use this jack to plug in an external audio source such as a radio or a tape recorder. External Microphone Jack Use this jack to plug an external microphone into your notebook. When you use this jack, the built-in microphone is disabled.
Setting a Joystick 1. 2. 3. From the Windows Start menu, click on Settings-Control Panel. Double-click the Joystick icon. Set the properties appropriately. Setting a MIDI Device In order to use a MIDI device connected to the Game/MIDI port, follow the instructions below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5-12 From the Windows Start menu, click on Settings-Control Panel. Double click the Multimedia icon. Click the MIDI tab. Select Single Instrument and External MIDI Port, then click OK. Close the Control Panel.
APPENDIXES Appendixes The appendixes include useful information on maintaining your notebook, using the software, the connector pin assignments, and so on.
Appendix A: System Maintenance This appendix tells you how to look after your notebook to ensure problem-free operation and maximum life. Taking the Notebook on the Road Your notebook has been designed to be highly portable. To prevent the risk of problems when taking the notebook on the road, please follow the advice below. • • • • • • • • Before going out, back-up the data from the hard disk onto floppy disks.
Cleaning the Notebook Cleaning the Case The plastic case of the notebook can be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth. Note: Do not use cleaning products that contain solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinner as they may damage the notebook case. Turn off the notebook before cleaning it. Cleaning the Display To clean the display, wipe it with a soft cloth that has been dipped in a mild detergent solution and then thoroughly squeezed dry.
Appendix B: Notes on Software This appendix contains important notes on some of the software applications and utility programs that have been pre-installed on your notebook. About the Suspend-to-disk Partition The suspend-to-disk partition is an area on the hard disk drive that is reserved for the suspend-to-disk function. The suspend-to-disk function is a special way of turning off the notebook.
Changing the Suspend-to-disk Partition Size The suspend-to-disk partition size should be 3 MB bigger than the installed memory. The table below shows the minimum size of the suspend-to-disk partition that is required for different memory installations. The suspend-to-disk partition is expressed in kilobytes (1 megabyte equals 1024 kilobytes) since this is the figure you need when you use the PHDISK utility to create the new partition.
If you are using the DOS memory manager EMM386, you can exclude these memory locations by modifying the line in the CONFIG.SYS start-up file that loads the memory manager so that it reads: DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.
Appendix C: Troubleshooting This appendix provides information on pinpointing and solving common problems that you may encounter using the notebook. Problems with your notebook 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 appendix is designed to help you find and solve minor problems. If you still have a problem after trying all the suggested remedies in this appendix contact your dealer.
A few common problems and suggested solutions are presented in the examples which follow. Question: Why doesn’t the power switch function? • If operating from a battery, it may be discharged. Connect the AC cord. Question: Why can’t I start up the notebook? • Use a diagnostics software available commercially to check the notebook.
Question: Why do I get a non-system disk or disk error message? • • You may have inserted a non-bootable disk in drive A: (either a defective disk or one without an installed operating system). Remove the disk. If this message is issued when you attempt to boot from your hard disk drive, insert a bootable disk and check the integrity of your hard disk drive. Question: Why is the date and/or time incorrect? • • Correct the data and time using the Windows Control Panel or the Setup utility.
• Check the Windows volume control and mute button. Click the speaker symbol beside the clock on the task bar to open the Volume Control window. Question: Why does the communication software not function? (US & Canada only) (PC-9300T only) • To use the communication software, you have to turn off the power management. In the Windows Control Panel, double-click the Power icon. In the Power tab, uncheck the box for Allow Windows to manage power use on this computer.
Appendix D: System Mapping The tables below indicate the memory mapping and the system interrupt and DMA channel assignments.
System Interrupts Interrupt Assignment 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard 2 Programmable Interrupt Controller 3 COM2, Generic IR Serial Port (SHARP Serial Infra-red Port) 4 COM1, Communication Port 5 ESS ES1888 6 Floppy Disk 7 Printer Port 1 8 Real Time Clock 9 (PCMCIA Controller) 10 Modem (US & Canada only) (PC-9300T only) 11 Audio, fixed by hardware 12 PS/2 Touchpad 13 Numeric Coprocessor 14 Hard Disk Controller 15 CD-ROM Controller D-2
I/O Address Map Address Assignment 000-01F DMA Controller 1 020-021 Interrupt Controller 1 040-05F Timer/Counter 060-06F Keyboard Controller 070-07F RTC, NMI Register 080-091 DMA Page Register 092-09F System Control Port 0A0-0A1 Interrupt Controller 2 0C0-0DF DMA Controller 2 0F0-0FF Numeric Processor 1F0-1FF Hard Disk Controller 200-20F Game Port 220-22F Audio 278-27A Parallel Port 3 2F8-2FF Serial Port 2 320-324 Hard Disk Controller 378-37A Parallel Port 2 388-38B Audi
Appendix E: Connector Pin Assignments Printer (Parallel) Port Pin Standard EPP ECP 1 Strobe Write Strobe 2 Pdata0 Pdata0 Pdata0 3 Pdata1 Pdata1 Pdata1 4 Pdata2 Pdata2 Pdata2 5 Pdata3 Pdata3 Pdata3 6 Pdata4 Pdata4 Pdata4 7 Pdata5 Pdata5 Pdata5 8 Pdata6 Pdata6 Pdata6 9 Pdata7 Pdata7 Pdata7 10 Ack Intr Ack 11 Busy Wait Busy PeriphAck (3) 12 PE (NU) PError nAckReverse (3) 13 Select (NU) Select 14 Autofd Datastb Autofd HostAck (3) 15 Error (NU) Fault
Serial (RS-232C) Port Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 RD 7 RTS 3 SD 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 GND External Monitor (SVGA) Port Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Red 9 NC 2 Green 10 GND 3 Blue 11 NC 4 NC 12 SDA 5 GND 13 HSYNC 6 R-RTN 14 VSYNC 7 G-RTN 15 SCL 8 B-RTN Pin Signal Joystick/MIDI Port Pin E-2 Signal 1 VCC (5V) 9 VCC (5V) 2 SWITCH 0 10 SWITCH 2 3 JX1 11 JX2 4 GND 12 MIDI-OUT 5 GND 13 JY2 6 JY1 14 SWITCH 3 7 SWITCH 1 15 MIDI-I
Appendix F: Specifications Main Unit Model PC-9300D PC-9300T CPU Pentium 150MHz with 16KB L1 cache and 256KB L2 cache. ROM 256KB Flash EPROM with System BIOS, VGA BIOS, Plug and Play support. RAM 16 MB EDO RAM standard. Can be expanded with one memory module (8 MB, 16 MB or 32 MB). Floppy Disk Drive Built-in 3.5”, 1.44 MB & 720 KB . Hard Disk Drive Built-in 1.4 GB hard disk drive. CD-ROM Drive Built-in 5.25”, 10X average speed, ATAPI interface Flat Panel Display 12.
Other I/O Ports One serial, one parallel, one SVGA, one video-out, one game/MIDI, one PS/2, one expansion connector. Not available. One telephone (RJ11) socket (US and Canada only). AC Adapter 18V output, 100~250V input, auto-sensing AC adapter with DC cable and power cord. Rechargeable Battery 9-cell, Nickel-Metal Hydride battery pack, with 3500mAh capacity. Dimensions 11.7” wide x 9.6” deep x 2.1” high (297mm x 244mm x 54mm) Weight 7.8 lbs (3.5 Kg) 7.5 lbs (3.
Index A AC adapter connecting to notebook how to use AC adapter jack description activity indicators CD-ROM description floppy disk drive hard disk drive keyboard caps lock keyboard num lock keyboard scroll lock audio ports audio input jack audio output jack description external microphone jack how to use audio system changing in setup 2-1 4-1 1-9 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 5-11 3-8 B battery pack battery low indications changing the battery condition description how to use initializing r
H hard disk drive changing in setup power managment powerdown using 3-5 3-12 4-4 3-7 1-7 4-14 4-14 4-15 4-14 4-14 K keyboard description disabling num lock in setup illustration key legends special key combinations using Windows 95 keys 1-5 3-7 2-4 2-5 2-5 2-4 2-7 M memory installing a module memory management software module specification reporting in setup memory compartment description microphone description 5-2 B-4 F-2 3-5 1-10 1-6 N notebook cleaning maintenance ii 2 1 1 v iv F-1 O operation
1-4 description printer port changing in setup description how to use pin assignment PS/2 port description how to use pin assignment 3-7 1-10 5-4 E-1 1-10 5-8 E-1 R RS-232C serial port changing in setup description how to use pin assignment 3-6 1-9 5-8 E-2 S security cable anchor description setup utility advanced page description boot page description description how to exit how to start how to use main page description power page description security page description sound card setup speakers descrip
time and date changing in setup troubleshooting 3-4 C-1 V video out jack description how to use video out port changing in setup switching with hot keys iv switching with software virus protection install in setup 5-5 3-9 W 1-9 5-9 3-7 5-6 Windows 95 personal installation setting initial conditions special keys system shut-down 2-2 2-3 2-7 2-3
