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AJC-e.book Page ii Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM Copyright © 2003 All Rights Reserved Notebook Computer User’s guide Original Issue: August 2003 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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AJC-e.book Page vii Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 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.
AJC-e.book Page viii Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 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.
AJC-e.book Page ix Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 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.
AJC-e.book Page x Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 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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AJC-e.book Page 2 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 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.
AJC-e.book Page 3 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 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.
AJC-e.book Page 4 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 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.
AJC-e.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 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.
AJC-e.book Page 6 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 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.
AJC-e.book Page 7 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 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.
AJC-e.book Page 8 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 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).
AJC-e.book Page 9 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 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.
AJC-e.book Page 10 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 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 • 1 MB (1024K) on-die L2 cache • 15.
AJC-e.book Page 11 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM 11 • Onboard PCI 10/100 Mbps LAN support • Fast infrared wireless communication • USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports (2.0) • 2 IEEE 1394 ports (one mini port and one regular port) • Optional 802.
AJC-e.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM 12 1 Getting familiar with your computer Display The graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktopperformance graphics. The computer supports a widescreen Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying up to 16.7 million colors at 1280x800 Super eXtended Graphics Array (SXGA) resolution. Simultaneous display The computer’s crisp display and multimedia capabilities are great for giving presentations.
AJC-e.book Page 13 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM 13 Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators (LEDs) under the display screen. The Power and Standby indicators are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed. # Function Description 1 Wireless communication Lights when the Bluetooth/Wireless LAN (optional) capabilities are enabled. 2 Power Lights when the computer is on.
AJC-e.book Page 14 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM 14 1 Getting familiar with your computer # Function Description 4 Media activity Lights when the hard disk, or CD or DVD drive is active. 5 Battery charge Lights when the battery is being charged. 6 Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 7 Num lock (Fn-F11) Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.
AJC-e.book Page 15 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM 15 Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys with an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock (FnF11) When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode.
AJC-e.book Page 16 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM 16 1 Getting familiar with your computer Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner.
AJC-e.book Page 17 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions.
AJC-e.book Page 18 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM 18 1 Getting familiar with your computer Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS setup utility. HotKey Function Description Fn-F1 Hotkey help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.
AJC-e.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM 19 HotKey Function Description Fn-→ Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Fn-← Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Activating hotkeys When activating hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
AJC-e.book Page 20 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM 20 1 Getting familiar with your computer Keyboard ergonomics Located below the keyboard, the wide and curved palm rest is ergonomically designed to provide you with a very comfortable place to rest your hands while you type.
AJC-e.book Page 21 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM 21 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palm rest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.
AJC-e.book Page 22 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM 22 1 Getting familiar with your computer Function Left Button Execute Click twice quickly. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking the mouse button). Select Click once. Tap once. Drag Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking the mouse button) and hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the cursor.
AJC-e.book Page 23 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM 23 Launch keys Located at the top of the keyboard are five launch keys used to launch frequently used applications. # Item Description 1 Wireless communication This button is used to enable or disable the Bluetooth/ Wireless LAN (optional) function. 2 Email The mail button is used to launch the email application.
AJC-e.book Page 24 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM 24 1 Getting familiar with your computer # Item Description 3 Internet browser By default, is used to launch your internet browser. 4 P1 This button is user-programmable. 5 P2 This button is user-programmable.
AJC-e.book Page 25 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM 25 Storage This computer supplies you with the following media storage: • High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Slot-loading DVD/CD-RW combo drive • Secure Digital (SD) slot • Optional external USB 3.5-inch floppy drive • Optional second hard disk module Hard disk The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs. This is where your programs and data are stored.
AJC-e.book Page 26 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM 26 1 Getting familiar with your computer Ejecting the disc To eject the disc from the slot, press the eject button and wait for the drive to eject the disc. Playing DVD movies To play DVD movies in your computer, just insert the DVD disc into the drive and the DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds. Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you to input the region code.
AJC-e.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM 27 Region code Country or region 5 Former U.S.S.R., parts of Africa, India 6 People's Republic of China Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD-ROM drive. Please refer to the online help for more information.
AJC-e.book Page 28 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM 28 1 Getting familiar with your computer Connectivity options The computer has built-in features for connecting to a network and communicating with other computers. Ethernet and LAN The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernetbased (10/100 Mbps) network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the rear of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network.
AJC-e.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM 29 To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack.
AJC-e.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 1:48 PM 30 1 Getting familiar with your computer Optional wireless communication This computer has optional wireless communication feature built-in. This feature allows you to communicate with other wireless communication devices. You can manually turn off your wireless communication feature.
