Notebook PC Users’ Guide Model M500B1
AJ-e.book Page ii Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM Copyright © 2002 All Rights Reserved Notebook Computer User’s guide Original Issue: June 2002 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.
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AJ-e.book Page vii Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM vii Preface This notebook computer incorporates such features as CardBus, internal pointing device, IEEE 1394, and Universal Serial Bus in an portable package. This manual should answer most of the questions you have about the day-to-day operation of your notebook computer. You should also take advantage of the online help files that are available with almost all of the programs shipped with your computer. We hope you enjoy your notebook computer.
AJ-e.book Page viii Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM viii 2. Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC-in port on the computer’s rear panel and the other end to a properly grounded power outlet. 3. Slide the display cover latch to the left (1) to open the display (2). Press the power switch (3) to turn on the power. The POST (power-on self-test) routine executes and Windows begins loading.
AJ-e.book Page ix Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM ix Note: To turn off the power, we recommend that you use the Windows Turn Off command to shut down the computer. If you are unable to shut down your computer normally, press and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to turn off the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.
AJ-e.book Page x Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM x Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1.
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AJ-e.book Page 2 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM This computer combines high-performance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design. Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner. This chapter gives an in-depth "tour" of the computer’s many features.
AJ-e.book Page 3 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM 3 A tour of your computer Let us show you around your new notebook computer. Top view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Status indicator LEDS (light-emitting diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components.
AJ-e.book Page 4 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM 4 1 Getting familiar with your computer # Item Description 3 AV control panel Control buttons for playing audio/video media. 4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 6 Speakers Outputs sound.
AJ-e.book Page 5 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM 5 Front view # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. 2 Eject button Ejects the CD/DVD disk. 3 LED indicator Lights up when the DVD/CD-RW combo drive is active. 4 Drive slot Slot for inserting a CD or DVD. 5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer). 6 Expansion module Module for optional second hard disk or optional subwoofer.
AJ-e.book Page 6 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM 6 1 Getting familiar with your computer Left view # Item Description 1 Hard disk Bay Houses the computer’s hard disk. 2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card with ZV support. 3 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from its slot. 4 SD slot Accepts Secured Digital (SD) memory card. 5 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
AJ-e.book Page 7 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM 7 Right view # Item Description 1 USB ports Connect to a USB devices (e.g., USB mouse). 2 Fan slots Keep the computer cool. Do not cover these slots to prevent the computer from overheating. Rear view # Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External monitor port Connects to a display monitor (up to 2048x1536 resolution). 3 S-video port Connects to a television or display device with Svideo input.
AJ-e.book Page 8 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM 8 1 Getting familiar with your computer # Item Description 4 Modem jack Connects a phone line (only for models with an internal fax/data modem). 5 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 6 Microphone-in jack Connects to a microphone; supports S/PDIF (Sony/ Philips Digital Interface) digital input 7 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).
AJ-e.book Page 9 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM 9 Bottom view # Item Description 1 Battery lock/unlock latch Locks/unlocks the battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 3 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk. 5 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibrations. 6 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.
AJ-e.book Page 10 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM 10 1 Getting familiar with your computer Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance • Mobile Intel® Pentium™ 4 Processor - M with Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep™ technology • 512K on-die L2 cache • 15.
