NOTEBOOK PC
SOFTWARE SETUP & REFERENCE
Product Name: Notebook PC Support CD
Manual Revision: 1.01 E645
Release Date: December 2000
Table of Contents
Windows® Quick Install Guide............................................................................................ 3
Support CD for Windows ME & 2000.................................................................................4
Autorun Screen for Windows ME..................................................................................4
Autorun Screen for Windows 2000 ............................................................................... 4
Drivers for Windows ME & 2000 ........................................................................................ 5
VGA Driver ......................................................................................................................... 7
Installing the VGA Driver for Windows ME & 2000 ....................................................... 7
Setting Display Property Settings ................................................................................. 7
AGP Driver ......................................................................................................................... 8
Installing the AGP Driver for Windows 2000 ................................................................. 8
Audio Driver .......................................................................................................................9
Installing the Audio Driver for Windows ME & 2000 ..................................................... 9
Windows 2000 Only ...................................................................................................... 9
Audio Controls ............................................................................................................ 10
ASUS PC Probe............................................................................................................... 11
Installing PC Probe for Windows ME & 2000 ............................................................. 11
LAN Driver........................................................................................................................ 13
Installing the LAN Driver for Windows ME & 2000 ..................................................... 13
Windows 2000 Only .................................................................................................... 13
Configuring the Network Device ................................................................................. 14
Changing Adapter Settings (Windows ME)................................................................. 14
Changing Adapter Settings (Windows 2000).............................................................. 14
TouchPad ......................................................................................................................... 16
Installing the TouchPad Driver for Windows ME......................................................... 16
Installing the TouchPad Driver for Windows 2000 ...................................................... 17
Modem Driver................................................................................................................... 18
Installing the Modem Driver for Windows ME ............................................................. 18
Installing the Modem Driver for Windows 2000 .......................................................... 20
PC-cillin 2000 ................................................................................................................... 21
Installing the PC-cillin 2000 Anti-Virus Software for Windows ME.............................. 21
Installing the PC-cillin 2000 Anti-Virus Software for Windows 2000 ........................... 25
Fast IR Driver ................................................................................................................... 27
Installing the Fast IR Driver for Windows ME & 2000................................................. 27
Hotkey Utility .................................................................................................................... 28
Installing the Hotkey Utility for Windows ME .............................................................. 28
IDE Driver......................................................................................................................... 29
Installing the IDE Driver for Windows 2000 ................................................................ 29
Windows ME & 2000 Software Reference............... 31
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Windows® Quick Install Guide
1. Insert the Windows ME/2000 CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. A T API CD-ROM Drive must be set to boot before the Hard Drive in BIOS setup (press F2 during boot)
or press Esc and select “ATAPI CD-ROM Drive” (use the up and down arrows and press Enter)
NOTE: You may be prompted to press a key to boot from the CD. Failure to do so will result in
booting from your next boot device.
3. Press Enter to Setup Windows and press F8 after you have read and accepted the Licensing Agreement.
4. Windows ME: If you have an existing OS, you can choose to install Windows ME in another
directory in order to preserve your existing OS. You will be given an OS choice each time you boot
up your Notebook PC. If you currently use Windows 95/98 and wish to preserve your installed
applications and settings, “upgrade” Windows by installing into your existing directory.
Windows 2000: If you have a previous OS, press ESC to install a fresh copy of Windows 2000.
Follow the next screens to partition your hard drive. Use the “NTFS” file system for increased
functionality. Installing in the same partition as an existing OS will give you a choice to format or
leave intact. If you leave intact without formatting, you will be given an OS choice each time you
boot up your Notebook PC.
5. After you install Windows, insert the Notebook PC support CD to install drivers and utilities.
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Support CD for Windows ME & 2000
The Notebook PC you purchased may or may not be preloaded with an operating system. The support CD
included with this Notebook PC provides all the necessary drivers and utilities in order for you to use your
Notebook PC with Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/ME/2000/NT4.0 (referred to as “Windows” in this User’s
Manual).
This Notebook PC offers its customers the choice of a pre-installed operating system such as Microsoft
Windows ME (Millennium Edition) or Windows 2000. The choices and languages will depend on the
territory . The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system.
Operating systems not pre-installed on this Notebook PC may produce different results than the ones described in the provided user’s manuals.
If your Notebook PC is not preloaded with any operating system, or you want to install another operating
system other than the preloaded one, the following pages will give step-by-step installation procedures for
typical system configurations under the Windows
online help provided with each of the applications after installation. The following is what you will see when
you insert the support CD. If the autorun menu does not appear, double clicking the CD-ROM disc drive icon
in “My Computer” (may be the (D:) drive or (E:) drive on hard drives with two partitions) or running
SETUP.EXE (through Start menu “Run...”) located in the root of the support CD, will bring up the autorun
menu.
Autorun Screen for Windows ME Autorun Screen for Windows 2000
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operating system. For application usage, please see the
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Drivers for Windows ME & 2000
The following are descriptions of what each autorun menu item does when selected with the mouse. Due to
ongoing improvements in the support CD, there may be some differences between this User’s Manual and
your support CD. The names in quotations are the actual driver names displayed in the System Properties of
MS Windows. Windows cannot contain all the device drivers from every manufacturer, with every update;
therefore the provided support CD will contain the best driver for your built-in devices and should be used in
place of any Windows default drivers.
VGA Driver (required)
Installs “SiS 630” display drivers for your operating system in order to properly use the Notebook PC’s built-
in graphics and to provide optimal features. Once the display driver is installed, you can change your display’s
resolution and color through Display Properties. Right click the desktop and choose Properties or choose
Display from the Control Panel. See this section for basic procedures on setting the display . Read the Windows documentation or Windows help files for detailed information if necessary.
AGP Driver (required for Windows 2000)
Windows 2000 requires an AGP driver for this Notebook PC because the graphics hardware is much newer
than what is provided with the operating system.
Audio Driver (required)
Installs drivers for your operating system in order to properly use the Notebook PC’s built-in audio. The drivers
will enable “SiS 7018 Audio Driver” for high-bandwidth rich audio. All audio functions are configured through
Windows and help can be located within Windows documentation or Windows help files.
ASUS PC Probe (optional)
Installs PC Probe utility to monitor the Notebook PC’s CPU temperature and other resources. This is an
optional software to help you better manage your Notebook PC’s resources.
LAN Driver (required)
Installs the required LAN driver for the Notebook PC’s built-in SiS 900 PCI Fast-Ethernet controller. Fast-
Ethernet supports both 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX networks at half or full duplex.
TouchPad (recommended)
Installs “Synaptics® TouchPad” utility. The Notebook PC fully supports built-in or externally connected
keyboard and PS/2 mouse devices. The Notebook PC’s integrated TouchPad pointing device is fully com-
patible with two or three-button PS/2 mice. However, the provided device driver will provide enhancements
and features to the T ouchPad to increase the functionality of the T ouchPad. For detailed information, see the
Software Reference in the next section. To access help, right-click the TouchPad icon on the taskbar and
select Help.
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Modem Driver (required)
Installs the necessary “Motorola SM56 Fax Modem” driver in order for your operating system to have the
correct files for the Notebook PC with built-in modem and “Unimodem Full-Duplex Audio Device” for
integration with the internal audio.
PC-cillin 2000 (optional)
Installs Trend’s PC-cillin 2000, a world-class anti-virus protection software for the new Internet era, to keep
your PC virus-free. This very powerful anti-virus software is bundled with each Notebook PC to protect your
investment. As software become more and more a part of our daily lives, measures have to be taken to
protect them. You may skip this software if you have your own anti-virus software.
Fast IR Driver (required)
Configures your Infrared Transceiver A to “IBM 31T1100” so that your Infrared port can work properly.
Hotkey Utility (required)
Installs Hotkey utility . Hotkey utility is a program designed to intercept key strokes so that key assignments
can be made to run a program or script. This program cannot be used to change default keys or key combinations used by other software, operating systems, or by the Notebook PC’s hardware. The Hotkey utility is
currently not available for W indows 2000/NT4.0.
IDE Driver (required for Windows 2000)
Windows 2000 requires an IDE driver for this Notebook PC because the IDE hardware is much newer than
what is provided with the operating system. This driver will allow enhanced IDE throughput for the hard
disk drive and CD/DVD-ROM.
Read Me
Gives you notes concerning this support CD or the Notebook PC.
Browse this CD
Shows you the contents of this support CD using W indows Explorer.
Technical Support Form
Opens up a T echnical Support Request Form so that you will understand what kind of information is needed
if you run into problems and require technical assistance.
Exit
Closes the support CD autorun screen.
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VGA Driver
Installing the VGA Driver for Windows ME & 2000
Y our display should appear in full screen but with poor resolution. Just click VGA Driver on the support CD
autorun menu to correct this problem and then restart your Notebook PC. W indows ME will be ready to go
after restart but W indows 2000 requires additional settings. W indows 2000’s display will only use 3/4 of the
screen after restart but appear with a higher resolution. To enlarge the screen to use the entire display , make
changes in the display properties.
Setting Display Property Settings
VGA Driver
(1) Right-click on the Windows desktop and
click Properties.
(4) Click OK to test your settings.
(2) Click Settings
(3) Set Colors to True Color and Screen area
to 800 by 600 pixels (or 1024 by 768 on
selected models).
NOTE: Setting to larger screen areas will require
panning (by moving your cursor to the screen’s
border) in order to see the entire desktop.
(5) Click Yes to keep your settings. If you click
No or are unable to click to Yes, your previous settings will be restored.
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AGP Driver
Installing the AGP Driver for Windows 2000
This driver is not needed in Windows ME. Insert the support CD and click AGP Driver on the autorun
menu to start the installation wizard.
AGP Driver
(1) Click Next after reading the “Welcome” screen. (2) Installation has finished. Select No so that you
can install other items and then click Finish.
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Audio Driver
Installing the Audio Driver for Windows ME & 2000
Insert the support CD and click Audio Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.
Audio Driver
(1) Click Next after reading the “Welcome” screen.
Windows 2000 Only
The audio driver only provides one component for
Windows 2000. On the second dialog, click Yes
to accept the driver because the driver on this support CD has been fully tested by the Notebook
manufacturer to work correctly with MS Windows.
(2) Click Next to accept the components to be
installed. The browse button allows you to
change the destination folder.
(3) Installation has finished. Select No so that you
can install other items and then click Finish.
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Audio Driver (Cont’)
Audio Controls
A Speaker icon will show on the task bar and when selected with the left mouse button. A simple master
control will show. If selected with the right mouse button a menu will show allowing adjustment of audio
properties or detailed volume controls.
Audio Driver
Mouse Left-Click
Mouse Right-Click
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ASUS PC Probe
Installing PC Probe for Windows ME & 2000
Installation is the same for Windows ME and 2000. Insert the support CD and click PC Probe on the autorun
menu to start the installation wizard.
NOTE: In order for PC Probe to run, Intel’s LDCM and other hardware monitoring software
cannot be installed. You must first uninstall other such software before installing PC Probe.
ASUS PC Probe
(1) Click Next after reading the W elcome message.
(3) Click Next after reading the current settings.
(2) Browse to another destination folder or click
Next to install to the specified directory.
(4) Adjust the settings if you desire and click Next.
NOTE: You can also make settings any time after you
install PC Probe. The default setting runs a check on
the system every 5 seconds for the Temperature. Decreasing this value increases real-time accuracy but decreases system performance. Increasing this values produce the reverse effect.
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ASUS PC Probe (Cont’)
ASUS PC Probe
(5) Click Next after reading the final settings.
(7) Installation has finished. Click Finish to exit
and execute commands checked above.
(6) Choose another folder, create a new folder,
or click Next to use the default folder for the
program icons.
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LAN Driver
Installing the LAN Driver for Windows ME & 2000
The LAN driver should already be installed by W indows 2000 & ME. If you have troubles making network
connections contact your network administrator. If you need to reinstall, insert the support CD and click
LAN Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.
Windows 2000 Only
(1) Click Next to begin installing drivers.
(2) Installation has finished. Select No so that you
can install other items and then click Finish.
Windows 2000 will have an extra dialog. Click Yes
to accept the driver because the driver on this support CD has been fully tested by the Notebook
manufacturer to work correctly with MS Windows.
LAN Driver
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Configuring the Network Device
The network device has the ability to send and receive packets at the same time (full-duplexing) at both 10
and 100 Mbps. In order to reap the benefits of full duplexing, you MUST have a full duplex hub or switch.
The network device has the added ability to “talk” to the hub or switch and determine at which mode to
communicate (either full or half duplex). This is called auto-negotiation. You must have an auto-negotiating
hub or switch to get full duplex support with the Duplex Mode set to Auto. If you don’t have an auto-
negotiating hub or switch and want to run at full duplex, set Duplex Mode to Full and then set the SPEED
parameter to either 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps.
Changing Adapter Settings (Windows ME)
LAN Driver
Right-click the Network icon on
the desktop and select Properties.
Double click
on the Realtek
driver to make
network controller settings.
The network configuration page
allows you to see the installed
networking components.
You can make settings
such as 10 or 100 mode
on the Advanced page.
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Use the tabs
for other network settings.
Identification is necessary to use the network browser.
Enter a workgroup as instructed by your network administrator or try using the name of your domain. All
servers may not be visible to you if you do not
enter a workgroup that has a primary controller.
Double click
on the Network driver to
make logon
settings.
If you want to log into a server, you must check
“Log on...” and enter your domain name. Windows
95/98/ME/2000 all use Windows NT domain. The
primary server in the domain will perform routing
and login functions for your computer.
Changing Adapter Settings (Windows 2000)
(1) Right-click the Network icon on the desktop
and select Properties.
(2) Right click the network
connection and select
Properties to view installed
protocols and components.
Joining a Domain (Windows 2000)
(1) Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop
and select Properties.
(2) Select Network
Identification and click
Properties.
(3) Click Configure to make “Advanced” driver
settings or make settings to “Power Management”. Other settings should not be changed.
(3) The primary server in the domain will perform
routing functions for your computer. Select Domain
and enter an existing domain you wish to join.
Viewing Your Network
LAN Driver
(4) Unfortunately, you will
have to trouble your network
administrator to grant you
access.
(5) After you restart your computer, you should see some
contents through Entire Network.
(6) Clicking on “entire contents” will display
networks which you have installed protocols for. Clicking a network protocol such
as “MS Windows Network” will display all
the servers available under that protocol.
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TouchPad
Installing the TouchPad Driver for Windows ME
Windows 2000 has different installation steps (see next page). Insert the support CD and click TouchPad on
the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.
TouchPad
(1) Click Next after reading the Welcome message.
(3) Click Next after reading the installation path.
(2) Browse to another destination folder or click
Next to install to the specified directory.
(4) Installation has finished. Select No so that you
can install other items and then click Finish.
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TouchPad (Cont’)
Installing the TouchPad Driver for Windows 2000
Windows ME has different installation steps (see previous page). Insert the support CD and click TouchPad
on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.
(1) Click Next after reading the Welcome message.
(3) Click Next after reading the installation path.
(2) Click Next to continue. The TouchPad has al-
ready been tested for Windows NT recognition.
(4) Click Yes to accept the driver because the
driver on this support CD has been fully tested
by the Notebook manufacturer to work correctly
with MS Windows.
TouchPad
(5) Installation has finished. Select No so that you
can install other items and then click Finish.
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Modem Driver
Installing the Modem Driver for Windows ME
Installation is different for W indows ME and 2000. Find the W indows 2000 steps after W indows ME.
Insert the support CD and follow the steps below to install the modem driver. There is no installation wizard
for this process.
(1) Right-click “My Computer” and
select Properties.
(2) Double-click PCI Card to see its
properties.
Modem Driver
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(3) Click Reinstall Driver.
(5) Enter the path “__\modem\winme”
(with the letter of your CD drive)
and click Next.
(4) This installs the first driver. Select
“Specify the location...” and click Next.
(6) Click Next when the driver is lo-
cated by Windows.
Installing the Modem Driver for Windows ME (Cont’)
(7) This installs the second driver.
Select “Specify the location...”
and click Next.
(9) Click Next when the driver is lo-
cated by Windows.
(8) Enter the path “__\modem\winme”
(with the letter of your CD drive)
and click Next.
(10) Click Finish after Windows fin-
ishes installing the driver.
(11) Click Finish after Windows fin-
ishes installing the driver.
Modem Driver
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Installing the Modem Driver for Windows 2000
Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. Find the Windows ME steps before Windows
2000. Insert the support CD and click Modem Driver on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.
(1) Click OK to begin installing drivers.
(2) Installation has finished. Click OK to restart
your computer. Y our computer will automati-
cally restart.
Modem Driver
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PC-cillin 2000
Installing the PC-cillin 2000 Anti-Virus Software for Windows ME
Installation is different for W indows ME and 2000. The following are steps for Windows ME. Insert the
support CD and click PC-cillin 2000 on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.
(1) Click Next to begin the installation wizard.
(2) Click Yes after reading the “Agreement”.
PC-cillin 2000
(3) Wait while your setup checks your
system for viruses based on the included pattern file. (This is usually
older than what is available on the
Internet at “http://www.trend.com”.
Y ou should rescan your hard drives
after updating the virus pattern.)
Click OK when completed.
(4) Enter your “Name” and “Company”
(if relevant) and click Next.
(5) Choose another destination folder or
click Next to use the default.
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PC-cillin 2000
Installing the PC-cillin 2000 for Windows ME (Cont’)
(6) Choose another folder, create a new
folder, or click Next to use the default
folder for the program icons.
(8) Make proxy settings if necessary and
click OK to continue.
(7) Make Internet and Desktop settings
and click Next to continue.
(9) Check the installation settings and
click Next to continue.
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(11)Select a target floppy disk drive and
click Next.
(10)Y ou will be asked to create either complete rescue disks or virus pattern disks. Select one and click
Next. Click Cancel to skip to “Setup Complete”.
Installing the PC-cillin 2000 for Windows ME (Cont’)
(13)You will be asked to repeat this step
four times if you chose the “Complete
Rescue Disk Set”.
(12)You will be asked to format your
floppy disk. Use Quick (or Full if necessary) and click Start. Click Close
when format is completed. If you
chose the full rescue disks, you have
to repeat this step four times.
PC-cillin 2000
(14)Click Finish when the “Rescue Disks”
are created.
(15)Click Finish when the setup is com-
plete.
(16)Enter your “Name” and “Email Ad-
dress” to register PC-cillin software.
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PC-cillin 2000
Installing the PC-cillin 2000 for Windows ME (Cont’)
(17)Click Yes to update PC-cillin’s pro-
gram and virus pattern files.
(18)Be patient while your computer con-
nects to the Internet and download
necessary files.
(19)You can answer No and Cancel so
that you can install other drivers then
restart your computer later.
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Installing the PC-cillin 2000 Anti-Virus Software for Windows 2000
Installation is different for Windows ME and 2000. The following are steps for Windows 2000. Insert
the support CD and click PC-cillin 2000 on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.
PC-cillin 2000
(1) Click Next after reading the Welcome mes-
sage.
(3) Wait while your setup checks your system for
viruses based on the included pattern file.
(This is usually older than what is available
on the Internet at “http://www.trend.com”. You
should rescan your hard drives after updating the virus pattern.) This screen will change
when completed.
(2) Click Next after reading the license agreement.
(4) Enter your “User Name” and “Organization” if
applicable. Click Next to continue.
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PC-cillin 2000
Installing PC-cillin 2000 for Windows 2000 (Cont’)
(5) Change the destination folder or click Next to
install to the specified directory.
(7) Installation has finished. Select Finish to exit
the installation wizard. No restart is necessary .
(6) Click Install now or click Back to make
changes to the installation settings.
(*) An icon will be placed in your taskbar to show
protection status and allow quick access to the
PC-cillin software settings. Right-click the icon
for quick software settings.
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Fast IR Driver
Installing the Fast IR Driver for Windows ME & 2000
If your IR port is not enabled, clicking on Fast IR Driver on the support CD will give you a readme file on
enabling the IR port.
Enabling the IR port
1. Enter BIOS Setup Utility during bootup.
2. Enter the Advanced menu and select the sub-menu I/O Device Configuration
3. Set IR Port to [2E8H/IRQ3] or [2F8H/IRQ3] (the other two settings will conflict with serial port A)
4. Windows will install IR networking and IR serial port drivers. Answer Yes to restart your computer.
I/O Device Configuration
Serial Port A [3F8H/IRQ4]
IR Port [Disabled]
Mode: [FIR]
DMA Channel: [1]
Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]
Mode: [ECP+EPP]
DMA Channel: [3]
Item Specific Help
<Enter> to select the
I/O Address & IRQ for
COM1.
Setting the IR port
Insert the support CD and click Fast IR Driver on the autorun menu to make the setting as shown by the
dialog box.
Fast IR Driver
(1) Click No so that you can install other drivers.
Clicking Y es will automatically restart your computer.
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Hotkey Utility
Installing the Hotkey Utility for Windows ME
Installation is not currently available for W indows 2000. Insert the support CD and click Hotkey Utility
on the autorun menu to start the installation wizard.
Hotkey Utility
(1) Click Next on the “Welcome” screen.
(3) Choose another folder, create a new folder , or
click Next to use the default folder for the program icons.
(2) Choose another destination folder or click Next
to use the default.
(4) Click Finish to exit the installation wizard and
execute the selections. You can deselect the
check boxes before clicking Finish if you want.
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IDE Driver
Installing the IDE Driver for Windows 2000
This driver is not needed in Windows ME. Insert the support CD and click IDE Driver on the autorun
menu to start the installation wizard.
Click OK to restart your com-
puter and activate the driver.
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IDE Driver
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NOTEBOOK PC
SOFTWARE REFERENCE
WINDOWS ME & 2000
Contents
VGA DRIVER........................................................................................................................ 35
Display Settings (Windows ME and 2000)....................................................................... 36
ASUS PC PROBE ................................................................................................................ 39
ASUS PC Probe.................................................................................................................... 40
Starting ASUS PC Probe ................................................................................................. 40
Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring................................................................................... 41
Monitoring ........................................................................................................................ 41
ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon........................................................................................ 42
SYNAPTICS TOUCHPAD .................................................................................................... 43
Overview of Synaptics® TouchPad Features........................................................................ 44
Tap on the Pad Instead of Pressing the Buttons.............................................................. 44
Drag Icons, Windows and Other Objects without Using Buttons ..................................... 44
Adjust the Overall Touch Sensitivity................................................................................. 45
Customize Buttons and Taps ........................................................................................... 45
Prevent Accidental Pointing While Typing........................................................................ 46
Scroll Through A Document without Using Scroll Bars .................................................... 46
Zoom In/Out and Pan on Documents .............................................................................. 46
Move the Pointer Long Distances .................................................................................... 47
Fine Tune the Pointer Movement..................................................................................... 47
Accessories...................................................................................................................... 47
More About the TouchPad................................................................................................ 47
Property Pages ..................................................................................................................... 47
Scrolling Properties Page ................................................................................................ 48
Tap Zones Properties Pages............................................................................................ 49
More Features Properties Page....................................................................................... 50
Button Actions Properties Page ....................................................................................... 51
Touch Properties Page..................................................................................................... 52
Edge Motion Properties Page .......................................................................................... 53
Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................................. 54
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MOTOROLA MODEM........................................................................................................... 57
Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 58
Key Features......................................................................................................................... 58
Modem Settings .................................................................................................................... 58
PC-CILLIN 2000 ................................................................................................................... 61
Welcome to PC-cillin ............................................................................................................. 62
HOTKEY UTILITY................................................................................................................. 67
ASUS Hotkey ........................................................................................................................ 68
Buttons............................................................................................................................. 68
Hotkey Actions ................................................................................................................. 69
Add “Run Program” Procedure ........................................................................................ 72
APPENDIX............................................................................................................................ 73
Using New Hard Disk Drives................................................................................................. 74
Creating a Bootable Diskette ........................................................................................... 74
Using the FDISK.EXE Utility ............................................................................................ 74
Formatting the Hard Disk Drive........................................................................................ 74
Managing and Updating Your BIOS ...................................................................................... 75
Managing and Updating Your BIOS From Your Hard Disk Drive ..................................... 75
Updating BIOS Procedures (from floppy disk) ................................................................. 76
Modem Communication Regulations .................................................................................... 77
FCC Regulations.............................................................................................................. 77
FCC Part 68 Requirements.............................................................................................. 77
Modem Declaration Of Conformity................................................................................... 78
Canadian Department Of Communications (CDOC): ...................................................... 78
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VGA DRIVER
Topics Covered:
Display Settings
SiS 630 Properties
Windows ME & 2000
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VGA Driver
Display Settings (Windows ME and 2000)
SiS 630 Properties
Right-clicking on the SiS utility tray will bring up
a menu with Display Property Settings.
You will be presented with many pages to make display settings. The five tabs without colored icons are
provided by Windows. The additional four tabs with colored icons are provided by the Notebook PC’s
display driver.
You can also right click the desktop and select Properties. Click the Settings tab and click the Advanced
button to see the Display Property Settings.
Display Modes Video Setting
You can make settings to the screen area
size and display colors using the pull-down
menu next to LCD2.
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Video settings are not supported on this
Notebook PC at this time.
Information
3D Settings
VGA Driver
Graphics hardware specifications can be
seen on the Information - Package page.
Display driver details can be seen on the
Information - File page.
3D color, Direct 3D, and OpenGL settings
can be adjusted on the 3D Settings page.
Direct 3D OpenGL
The 3D Settings - D3D page allows for
setting Direct 3D applications’ speed ver-
sus quality.
The 3D Settings - OpenGL page allows
for setting multi-texture and Z-buffer rendering modes for OpenGL applications.
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ASUS PC PROBE
Topics Covered:
Starting ASUS PC Probe
Using PC Probe Monitoring
ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon
Windows ME & 2000
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PC Probe
ASUS PC Probe
ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer system’s vital components, such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. It also has a utility that lets you review useful
information about your computer, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed,
and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer.
Starting ASUS PC Probe
If the ASUS Probe icon (magnifying glass) is not shown on the taskbar (see below), click the Windows
Start button, point to Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe VX.XX.
When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to select whether to show the screen
again when you open PC Probe or not. To bypass this startup screen, clear the Show up in next execu-
tion check box.
The PC Probe icon will appear on the taskbar’s system tray indicating that ASUS PC Probe is
running. Clicking the icon once will allow open the PC Probe interface.
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Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring
Monitoring
Monitor Summary
Shows a summary of the items being monitored.
Settings
Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC’s temperature, fan
rotation, and voltages.
Temperature Monitor
Shows the PC’s temperature.
PC Probe
History
Lets you record the monitoring activity of a
certain component of your PC by date, time,
and target history .
Information
Hard Drives
Shows the used and free space of the PC’s hard disk drives
and the file allocation table or file system used.
More Hard Drives
Information on other hard drives can be accessed by clicking on the relevant drive letter.
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PC Probe
Memory
Shows the PC’s memory load, memory usage,
and paging file usage.
DMI Explorer
Shows information pertinent to the PC, such as
CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size.
ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon
Right clicking the PC Probe icon will bring up a
menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause
or resume all system monitoring.
Device Summary
Shows a summary of devices in your PC.
When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with
your PC, portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon
changes to red and the PC speaker makes clicking noises.
NOTE: PC Probe will constantly use resources to check the system status while Windows is
operating. It is suggested to exit PC Probe while using high demanding applications.
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SYNAPTICS TOUCHPAD
Topics Covered:
Overview of the TouchPad
Scrolling Properties Page
Tap Zones Properties Page
More Features Properties Page
Button Actions Properties Page
Touch Properties Page
Edge Motion Properties Page
Frequently Asked Questions
Windows ME & 2000
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Overview of Synaptics® TouchPad Features
Your Synaptics T ouchPad is much more powerful than an old-fashioned mouse. In addition to providing all
the features of an ordinary mouse, your TouchPad allows you to:
• Tap on the Pad Instead of Pressing the Buttons
• Drag Icons, Windows and Other Objects without Using Buttons
• Adjust the Overall Touch Sensitivity
• Customize Buttons and Taps
• Prevent Accidental Pointing While Typing (also known as Palm Check)
• Scroll Through a Document Without Using Scroll Bars
• Zoom In/Out and Pan on Documents
• Move the Pointer Long Distances
• Fine Tune the Pointer Movement
Tap on the Pad Instead of Pressing the Buttons
T apping on the surface of the pad is the same as clicking the left mouse or TouchPad button (i.e. the primary
T ouchPad button). Tapping is usually quicker and more convenient than using the button. To double-click,
just tap twice. A light, quick tap works best; very hard or very slow taps are less likely to work.
TouchPad
Drag Icons, Windows and Other Objects without Using Buttons
Often, you need to hold the mouse or TouchPad button down while moving the pointer (to move an icon or
window around the screen, for example). This action is called dragging. Just like clicking and double
clicking, you can also drag without using the button.
To move or drag an object (equivalent to pressing and holding the left TouchPad button):
1) Position the pointer over the object and tap twice, down-up-down, leaving your finger on the T ouchPad on the second tap. This action is sometimes called tap-and-a-half.
2) Now move the selected object by sliding your finger across the TouchPad surface.
3) Lift your finger to drop the object.
Tap-and-a-Half
You might wonder what happens when you reach the edge of the pad and you are dragging an object. The
Synaptics T ouchPad has a feature called Locking Drags. This feature allows you to lift your finger from the
pad without ending the drag. You can drag an object across the screen using several finger strokes. To end
a Locking Drag action, tap again. The Synaptics TouchPad also has a feature called Edge Motion to help
with long distance dragging. See Move the Pointer Long Distances for details.
The Tap and Drag and Locking Drags features are located on the Touch Properties Page in the Mouse
Properties dialog.
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Adjust the Overall Touch Sensitivity
You can control how much finger pressure you must apply before the TouchPad responds by adjusting the
T ouch Sensitivity slider . This slider is located on the Touch Properties Page in the Mouse Properties dialog.
At higher (more sensitive) T ouch Sensitivity settings, the TouchPad recognizes even a very slight touch. If
you see undesired or erratic pointer motion, try a lower setting. Lower (less sensitive) settings require a
firmer touch to move the pointer. In general, a lighter touch works best.
Customize Buttons and Taps
Most T ouchPads come with two buttons that work just like traditional mouse buttons. You can customize the
behavior of these buttons.
T apping on the TouchPad surface also performs the same action as pressing a button. Tapping in the center
of the pad will always produce a left-click (the action of the primary button), but you can configure each of
the four corners of the T ouchPad surface to act as different buttons. These special corner regions are called
tap zones . With four corner tap zones, the center of the T ouchPad, and the two physical buttons you can turn
your TouchPad into a seven-button mouse!
A customization example:
Suppose you want to use your TouchPad like a three-button mouse. You can configure the left TouchPad
button to produce middle clicks when pressed. Remember that tapping on the TouchPad will produce left
clicks, and pressing the right TouchPad button will produce right clicks. For additional convenience, you
can configure the top right corner tap zone of the T ouchPad to produce right clicks. Looking at the T ouchPad
surface in the picture below , taps in the top right corner (the red shaded area) will produce right clicks, but
tapping anywhere else on the TouchPad (the solid gray area) produces left clicks.
An Example TouchPad
TouchPad
There are many different actions that you can assign to the buttons and tap zones. The following actions are
provided as built-in features with the Synaptics T ouchPad device driver. Additional actions might be available if you have installed any third-party TouchPad Plug-In software.
• Jump to the Start Button. This action causes the pointer to jump to the Start button in the Windows
task bar and automatically opens the Start Menu.
• Jump to the current application’s menu. This action causes the pointer to jump to the leftmost entry in
the application’s window menu (usually the File menu) and automatically pops up the submenu.
• Minimize the current application. This action minimizes the current application’s window. If the current
application’s window is already minimized, this action will restore it to its normal size and location.
• Maximize the current application. This action maximizes the current application’s window (expands
it to cover the full screen). If the current application’s window is already maximized, this action will
restore it to its normal size and location.
• Run a program of your choosing. This action allows you to specify the name of any program you
want to run automatically when you click the button or tap in the tap zone.
T o customize taps and buttons, go to the Button Actions Properties Page in the Mouse Properties dialog.
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TouchPad
Prevent Accidental Pointing While Typing
Unintentional pointer movement and accidental taps can be caused by accidentally brushing the surface of
the TouchPad with your palm or another part of your hand. The results of this contact can be observed as a
changing cursor location when typing, causing subsequent text to appear in the wrong place. Or text may
“spontaneously” be highlighted and replaced. Most often, this unwanted pointing activity occurs when typing on the keyboard. The TouchPad can detect and prevent accidental and unwanted pointer movement
while you are typing.
If you see unwanted pointer movement occurring while you are typing, you can adjust the Palm Check slider
located on the Touch Properties Page in the Mouse Properties dialog. Move the slider thumb to the right
towards Maximum. Now accidental brushes of your hand on the TouchPad while you are typing are more
likely to be ignored.
On the other hand, in the midst of typing, you might purposefully use the TouchPad to point and click, and
sometimes the TouchPad may not seem to respond. In this case, move the slider thumb to the left towards
Minimum. Now pointing during typing is less likely to be interpreted as an accidental brush with the pad
surface, and will not be ignored.
Scroll Through A Document without Using Scroll Bars
Virtual Scrolling allows you to perform a very common task – scrolling documents – without having to
move the pointer away from your work. By simply sliding your finger up and down the right edge of the
T ouchPad, the contents of the current window will scroll vertically . Similarly , by sliding your finger left and
right along the bottom edge of the TouchPad, the contents will scroll horizontally. You no longer need to
laboriously maneuver the pointer to the small scroll bar elements; you can scroll no matter where the pointer
happens to be.
V irtual Scrolling works with document windows (like word processors and spreadsheets), and it also works
with file lists, font lists, and other scrollable items. As a rule, you can use Virtual Scrolling when you are
working in any window that has a scroll bar .
And V irtual Scrolling does more than just make scrolling more convenient. It also can make scrolling smoother.
When you scroll by dragging the scroll thumb with the mouse, many applications do not re-display the
document window until you release the mouse button. Virtual Scrolling makes navigation through documents easier, because it forces the application to re-display the window contents as you scroll.
How do I use Virtual Scrolling?
T o customize the Virtual Scrolling feature, go to the Scrolling Properties Page located in the Mouse Properties dialog.
Zoom In/Out and Pan on Documents
Note that zooming and panning only work in applications that support the Microsoft Intellimouse. With
Intellimouse aware applications, you can zoom and/or pan to quickly maneuver your way through lengthy
documents. T o jump to a distant location within your document, zoom out, click on the desired location, then
zoom in. To scroll horizontally and vertically at the same time, simply pan in a diagonal direction!
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Move the Pointer Long Distances
Suppose you are dragging an object, scrolling at high speed (via Virtual Scrolling! ), or merrily moving the
pointer when you suddenly reach the edge of your TouchPad. Don’t despair, the Synaptics TouchPad Edge
Motion feature comes to the rescue! Edge Motion helps with long distance pointer motion. When you reach
an edge of the T ouchPad, the pointer (or scroll thumb when Virtual Scrolling) continues to move in the same
direction until you lift your finger from the TouchPad or move your finger away from the edge.
Edge Motion speed can be pressure-sensitive or constant. Pressure-sensitive speed means that the harder
you press, the faster the object or pointer moves.
You can configure the Edge Motion feature on the Edge Motion Properties Page in the Mouse Properties
dialog.
Fine Tune the Pointer Movement
The Synaptics TouchPad has many additional features to help you control the way your pointer moves.
Please take a look at the list of additional features.
Accessories
Your TouchPad is a productivity enhancing tool, designed for serious work. But we think it should also be
fun. W e have included two fun application programs that demonstrate some of the capabilities of the T ouchPad: Pressure Graph and The Incomparable, Mysterious Synaptics MoodPad.
To run these applications, click once on the Synaptics TouchPad Icon in the Taskbar, go to the Accessories
menu and select the desired application.
More About the TouchPad
The T ouchPad detects your finger by capacitive sensing (it is not sensitive to heat or applied force). As your
finger approaches the pad, it alters the electric field in the vicinity of the pad surface. The TouchPad sensor
is just a circuit board with a matrix of conductive traces printed on the top surface. A special chip on the back
side of the TouchPad continuously measures the capacitance of these traces, and thus can determine the
presence and location of your finger .
T o get the most out of your T ouchPad, be sure that the T ouchPad driver software is installed. If the Synaptics
T ouchPad driver is properly installed, the Mouse Properties dialog will include several TouchPad tabs along
the top in addition to the standard mouse tabs.
Property Pages
The property pages allow you to customize TouchPad settings for your Notebook PC. The following pages
will describe each property page with the Synaptics logo. The “Buttons”, “Pointers”, and “Pointer Options”
pages come with Windows and should be described in Windows documentation.
TouchPad
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TouchPad
Scrolling Properties Page
The Scrolling properties page allows you to customize the
V irtual Scrolling capabilities of your TouchPad.
In some applications, the scroll zones which activate V irtual
Scrolling can be used for zooming too.
Enabling Virtual Scrolling of the
Active Window
Check the appropriate boxes on this page for the type of V ir tual Scrolling that you prefer:
• Horizontal Scrolling
• Vertical Scrolling
• Coasting
Choose where you want Virtual Scrolling to occur:
• Scroll Selected Item
- OR -
• Scroll Item Under Pointer
Customizing Scroll Zone Sizes
This page includes a small map of the TouchPad with the scroll zones shaded in red. See the Scroll Zone
T ouchPad Map for a more detailed description.
You can adjust the size of each zone by dragging one of the black resize handles on the TouchPad map. If
you are having trouble activating the V irtual Scrolling feature, you might want to try making the scroll zones
wider . If you find that scrolling sometimes gets activated when you didn’t mean to scroll, try narrowing the
scroll zones.
Customizing Virtual Scrolling Speed
Y ou can control the speed of V irtual Scrolling by adjusting the Scrolling Speed slider on this page. Drag the
slider thumb to the right for faster scrolling.
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Tap Zones Properties Pages
The Tap Zones properties pages allow you to assign custom
actions to taps in the Touchpad’s corner zone regions (or tap
zone regions).
The Synaptics T ouchPad driver may also control other pointing devices attached to your system. If the Synaptics T ouchPad driver is controlling more than one pointing device on
your system, the Synaptics pages on the Mouse control panel
will have a drop-down box listing all of the pointing devices
that are controlled. You may set separate settings for each by
selecting the appropriate device (settings which don’t apply
to a particular pointing device will be grayed out).
Customizing the Tap Zones
When the tap zones are enabled, each tap inside a corresponding tap zone region on your T ouchPad can have
a different meaning or action. For example, you can define the upper right corner tap zone to mean right
clicks. Then when you tap your finger on the upper right corner of your T ouchPad, it is as if you are clicking
the right mouse or TouchPad button.
This page includes a small map of the T ouchPad with the active tap zones shaded in red. Next to each zone
is a text box specifying the action for that zone.
To Customize:
1. To activate the corner tap zones, check the box next to the text Enable T ap Zones. An unchecked box
means that all taps on every part of the TouchPad surface will have left-click behavior.
2. To change an action for a particular zone, locate the text box nearest the zone. The text box displays
the current action for this zone (for example, it might say No Zone which means that this particular
zone is disabled and any taps here will produce the default left-click action). Click on the down
arrow button located to the right of the text to display a list of actions. Select the desired action.
3. Each tap zone can be resized to be as large or as small as you desire by dragging one of the black
resize handles located on the TouchPad map.
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More Features Properties Page
The More Features properties page allows you to control the
following features of you Synaptics TouchPad:
Stop Pointer at Window Borders
This feature constrains the pointer to stay inside the active
window . When you try to move the pointer outside the window , it stops at the edge. If you try a second time, the pointer
is free to leave the window .
Stopping the pointer at the window borders makes it easy to
access controls that lie around the edges of windows. For
example, to close or resize a window, you can casually toss
the pointer in the general direction of the close box or the
edge of the window, and the pointer will stop exactly where
you want it.
Snap to Default Button
This feature automatically moves the pointer to the Default Button when a dialog box appears on your
screen.
TouchPad
Slow Motion Key
Sometimes you might need more accuracy when pointing with the T ouchPad, such as in a drawing program.
The speed of the pointer can make this type of accuracy difficult to obtain. To slow down the pointer movement, you can specify a slow motion key . Then, for slow pointer movement, press and hold this key as you
move the pointer.
Constrained Pointer Key
At times you may want to restrict the pointer to move only horizontally or only vertically . You can specify a
constrained pointer key, then press and hold this key as you move the pointer. The initial pointer direction
when holding this key determines whether the pointer is constrained to move only horizontally or only
vertically .
Synaptics TouchPad Tray Icon
The Synaptics T ouchPad tray icon appears in the W indows T askbar near the clock. You can choose between
two icons:
This is the animated T ouch Meter icon. The size of the dot on the touch meter indicates the
amount of finger pressure. The icon turns blue while Virtual Scrolling is in progress.
This is the non-animated Synaptics logo icon.
You can access the “TouchPad Properties” dialog by double clicking on either tray icon.
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Button Actions Properties Page
The Button Actions properties page allows you to customize
the physical buttons of your TouchPad.
Customizing Button Assignments
You can customize the TouchPad buttons in the same way
that you customize the tap zones.
To Customize:
Each button has a text box that displays the current action
(for example, it might say Left, which means the left-click or
primary-click action). To display a list of possible actions,
click on the down arrow button located to the right of the
text. Select the desired action.
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TouchPad
TouchPad
Touch Properties Page
The Touch properties page allows you to customize the tap
response and sensitivity of your TouchPad.
Taps
Check the appropriate boxes in the T aps section of the Touch
Properties Page for the tapping capabilities that you prefer:
• Tap to Click
• Tap and Drag
• Locking Drags
Touch Sensitivity
Use the Touch Sensitivity slider to control how much finger
pressure you must apply before the TouchPad responds. See Adjust the Overall Touch Sensitivity.
Palm Check
The Palm Check slider controls the TouchPad’s detection of accidental and unwanted pointing movement.
In addition to detecting palm contact with the TouchPad, the TouchPad can ignore much of the accidental
and unwanted pointer movement that may occur while typing (due to accidentally contacting your TouchPad). See Prevent Accidental Pointing While Typing for more details.
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Edge Motion Properties Page
The Edge Motion properties page allows you to customize
the long distance pointer motion capabilities of your TouchPad. When your finger reaches the edge of your TouchPad,
the Edge Motion feature allows the pointer to continue to
move until you lift your finger. See Move the Pointer Long
Distances for more details about the Edge Motion feature.
Enabling Edge Motion
Check the appropriate boxes on this page for the types of
Edge Motion that you desire:
• When Dragging
• Always
• When Scrolling
Customizing Edge Zone Sizes
This page includes a small map of the TouchPad with the edge zones shaded in red. See the Edge Zone
T ouchPad Map for a more detailed description. You can adjust the size of each zone by dragging one of the
black resize handles on the TouchPad map. If you are having trouble activating the Edge Motion feature,
you might want to try making the edge zones wider.
Customizing Edge Motion Speed
During Edge Motion, the speed at which the pointer (or dragged object or Virtual Scrolling scroll thumb)
moves can be pressure-sensitive or constant. With pressure-sensitive speed, the harder you press the faster
the object or pointer moves. For this type of speed, check the box labeled Control edge motion speed with
finger pressure.
If you prefer a constant speed for Edge Motion, you can adjust the speed with the Edge Motion speed slider
located on this page.
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TouchPad
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When I use Virtual Scrolling, the pointer jumps over to the scroll bar, and then jumps back where it
came from when I’m done. Is this normal?
A: Yes.
Q: Why doesn’t the V irtual Scrolling feature work in some windows, even though they have a scroll bar?
A: In order to scroll, Virtual Scrolling must be able to “see” the window’s scroll bar. If the scroll bar is
partially obscured by another window, or partially off the screen, then Virtual Scrolling will not
activate in that window. In general, a window’s scroll bar must be entirely on the screen, and fully
visible, in order to use Virtual Scrolling in that window. There is an exception to this rule: Virtual
Scrolling has “special knowledge” about many common types of windows, and can scroll them even
if their scroll bars are not visible on the screen. A very small number of applications use nonstandard
scroll bars that might not work reliably with Virtual Scrolling.
Q: Why do some windows scroll smoothly, while others re-display their contents only occasionally as I
scroll?
A: The way a window responds to its scroll bars is entirely up to the application which owns that win-
dow. Some applications “smooth-scroll,” while others wait until you release the scroll bar before
updating their contents. Virtual Scrolling “knows” about many common applications and window
types, and uses this knowledge to “trick” many windows into smooth-scrolling (Microsoft ® Word
™ document windows, for example, do not normally smooth-scroll, but they do when you use Virtual Scrolling). If Virtual Scrolling does not “know” about a particular type of window, it still approximates smooth-scrolling by causing the window to re-display when your finger slows down or
stops. This can help you more accurately scroll to the right place in a document.
Q: Why does the scroll thumb sometimes “jump around” when I scroll, and not go exactly where the
pointer is?
A: Again, the application actually has complete control over the way the scroll thumb moves. Depending
upon the window contents, some applications will actually prevent you from moving the scroll thumb
to certain locations. Sometimes, the scroll thumb is only “allowed” to come to rest at one or two positions along the scroll bar! In these cases, even if you were to manually drag the scroll thumb with the
pointer, you would find that it would “jump” to a final location when you released it. Virtual Scrolling,
unfortunately, cannot control how applications manage their scroll bars.
Q: Why doesn’t Virtual Scrolling work properly with Microsoft Internet Explorer?
A: Make sure you are using Internet Explorer version 4.01 or later, and that the Use Smooth Scrolling
option on the Advanced page of the Internet Explorer Properties dialog is NOT checked.
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Q: When I press and hold the shift key or the control key (CTRL), the pointer movement is either very
slow or restricted to move only horizontally or only vertically. What is happening?
A: The shift keys and the control keys are special and are used for various things, such as selecting
multiple files in Microsoft Windows Explorer or for zooming in and out on a spread sheet in Microsoft Excel. These keys can also be used for special pointer movement, such as for slowing the
pointer down or for constraining the pointer to move only horizontally or only vertically. For example, you can assign the left shift key to be the Slow Motion Key. Then when you press and hold
the left shift key, the pointer motion will be slower than usual. Note that you can still use this shift
key for other special behaviors! You can still press and hold the left shift key to select multiple files
in Microsoft Windows Explorer, but the pointer motion will also be a bit slower. If you see slow or
constrained pointer movement when pressing shift or CTRL and you want to turn off this special
behavior, go to the More Features Properties Page in the Mouse Properties dialog and uncheck the
appropriate boxes.
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TouchPad
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MOTOROLA MODEM
Topics Covered:
Introduction
Key Features
Windows ME & 2000
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Introduction
This Notebook PC is equipped with the Motorola SM56 PCI Fax Modem. The modem supports V.90 and
K56flex™ connections, providing high-speed communications between your personal computer and a remote location. You can:
• Receive data at up to 56.0 Kbps in V.90 or K56flex™ mode, for fast Internet access
• Use your computer to send and receive faxes, at up to 14.4 Kbps
• Use your computer as a Video Phone, to place and receive Video Phone calls.
Key Features
The built-in modem supports:
• The V.90 56K standard, for maximum ISP interoperability
• K56flex™ technology, for the highest Internet download speeds from participating ISPs
• The V.80 interface to H.234-compliant Video Phone applications
• The V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.23, V.22bis, V.22, V.21, Bell 212A, and Bell 103 modulation standards
• Fax Class 1 error-correction mode
• V.17, V.21, V.29, V.27ter Group III Fax modes
• V.42, LAP-M, and MNP 2-4 error-correction protocols
• V.42bis and MNP 5 data-compression protocols
• DTE rates from 300 bps to 115.2 Kbps
The modem is designed with easy upgrades in mind. You can upgrade the modem software with a simple
Internet download to help keep up with the rapid changes in features and supported communications rates.
In many cases, no new hardware is required.
Modem Settings
Double click the telephone icon on the taskbar to
access Motorola’s modem settings.
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Settings
Settings allow you to make locality settings for your
country and language settings for your convenience.
The Modem Properties button takes you to Windows modem options as shown below.
Call Progress
Call progress uses Windows Wave audio sounds to
alert you of specific states during modem dialing,
connection, disconnection, etc. Making audio settings as shown below can be found in your Windows documentation.
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PC-CILLIN 2000
Topics Covered:
PC-cillin 2000 Features
What’s New in PC-cillin 2000
Test Virus
What is a Computer Virus?
How Viruses Spread
Virus Writers
Windows ME & 2000
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Welcome to PC-cillin
Welcome to PC-cillin 2000, Trend Micro’s award-winning antivirus software.
Here’s what PC-cillin will do “straight out of the box”:
• Checks for viruses every time you Open, Copy, Move, or Save a file
• Protects against downloading infected files from the Internet or FTP sites
• Guards against malicious Java applets and ActiveX controls while web surfing
• Monitors your Word and Excel sessions for macro viruses, using MacroTrapTM
• Scans and cleans all files on your hard drive every Friday
• Scans all program files for viruses every month Checks all your saved documents for macro viruses.
Here’s what you can do with just the click of a button:
• Scan every file on your system and clean any infected files
• Scan any file from Windows Explorer or My Computer by right-clicking the file icon
• Scan floppy diskettes and clean any infected files
• Check all of your Word and Excel document(s) for macro viruses
• If you use Outlook Express 4.0 or above or Eudora Pro 4.0 or above email clients, scan your email
message attachments as they are being downloaded from the POP3 email server.
• Manually scan message attachments in your local Outlook 97/98/2000 folders
No Limits
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Of course, if you’re a person who likes to customize your software, there is no limit to the Scan tasks you can
configure PC-cillin to perform.
Y ou can “set and forget” as many tasks as you see fit. For each task, you can select the file types you want to
scan for viruses, the action PC-cillin will take upon finding a virus (Clean the infected file, Delete it, Quarantine it, Pass it, or Rename / Deny Access to it), and other program details.
Scan Engine
V iruses are detected using T rend’s 32-bit, multi-threaded scan engine and a process called pattern matching.
In addition to catching known viruses, PC-cillin detects and intercepts previously unknown polymorphic, or
mutation, viruses.
MacroTrap
Additional layers of protection come from MacroTrap™, Trend’s macro virus scanning engine, which detects and removes both known and unknown macro viruses.
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What’s New in PC-cillin 2000
PC-cillin 2000 includes the following enhancements over the previous version:
• Windows 2000 Support: PC-cillin fully supports Windows 2000. Integration with the Windows installer means that you can install PC-cillin while installing other W indows components. PC-cillin is
Windows 2000 compliant.
• Antivirus scanning of POP3 mail: If you use Microsoft Outlook Express 4.01 or above or Eudora Pro
4.0 or above as your email client, Trend PC-cillin 2000 will scan your email messages as they download from the POP3 server. Virus-infected attachments are stopped before they ever reach your computer!
• Virus Scanning of Local Outlook Folders: If you use Microsoft Outlook as your email client, Trend
PC-cillin 2000 provides on-demand scanning of local folders for virus-infected attachments. Trend
PC-cillin will automatically detect an installed copy of Microsoft Outlook on the computer and enable the user interface elements that permit the use of this feature. Please note that this feature does
not scan messages stored on a Microsoft Exchange server, but only scans messages in local folders.
• Incremental V irus Pattern Download: No longer do you have to download the entire virus pattern file
when updating your software. Trend PC-cillin 2000 supports incremental pattern updates whereby
only the virus patterns that have changed since the last update are downloaded. This greatly reduces
the download time, saving time and expense that you have to spend on Internet connection charges.
• PC-cillin Can Scan Virtually All Media: PC-cillin 2000 can scan the following types of drives in
addition to conventional hard disk drives: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, PD, FDD, DVD, ZIP and
LS120.
• PCSCAN Command Line Scanner Supports Pattern Files Larger Than 1.44 MB: Due to the large
number of known computer viruses that have been identified, the virus pattern file is now too large to
fit on a single 1.44 MB diskette. The emergency rescue disk creation utility can split the virus pattern
file over several diskettes. Additionally, the PCSCAN command line scanner supports virus pattern
files that have been spanned over more than one diskette.
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Test Virus
The European Institute of Computer Anti-virus Research, along with antivirus vendors, has developed a test
file that can be used in checking your installation and configuration.
The file is not an actual virus; it will cause no harm and it will not replicate. Rather, it is a specially created
file whose “signature ” has been included in the T rend Micro virus pattern file and as such, can be detected
by the virus engine.
You can download this file from: http://www.antivirus.com/vinfo/testfiles/index.htm!Internet (“http://
www .antivirus.com/vinfo/testfiles/index.htm”)
Alternatively , copy the following text into a text editor and then save the file with a *.com extension.
X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST -FILE!$H+H*
Y ou may need to disable real-time scanning before downloading the file. Once on your machine, you can use
the test virus to see for yourself how PC-cillin’s various scanning features work.
What is a Computer Virus?
Simply put, a computer virus is a program that replicates. To do so, it will need to attach itself to other
program files (for example, .exe, .com, .dll) and execute whenever the host program executes. Beyond
simple replication, a virus almost always seeks to fulfill another purpose: to cause damage.
Called the damage routine, or payload, the destructive portion of a virus can range from overwriting critical
information kept on your hard disk’s partition table to scrambling the numbers in your spreadsheets to just
taunting you with sounds, pictures, or obnoxious effects.
It’s worth bearing in mind, however, that even without a “damage routine,” viruses allowed to run unabated
will continue to propagate—consuming system memory, disk space, slowing network traffic and generally
degrading performance. Besides, virus code is often buggy and can also be the source of mysterious system
PC-cillin 2000
problems that take weeks to understand. So, whether it was written to be harmful or not, a virus on your
system can lead to instability and should not tolerated.
Some viruses, in conjunction with “logic bombs,” do not make their presence known for months. Instead of
causing damage right away, these viruses do nothing but replicate—until the preordained trigger day or
event when they unleash their damage routines across the network.
To learn more about any particular virus, or about viruses in general, you can access Trend Micro’s online
V irus Encyclopedia that comes with the program or visit Trend Micro’s web site at: http://www.antivirus.com
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How Viruses Spread
There are many ways for a virus to enter your system:
• Email attachments
• World Wide Web (WWW) sites
• FTP traffic from the Internet (file downloads)
• Shared network files & network traffic in general
• Demonstration software
• Pirated software
• Shrink-wrapped, production programs (rare)
• Computer labs
• Electronic bulletin boards (BBS)
• Diskette swapping (using other people’s diskettes for carrying data and programs back and forth)
The most likely virus entry points are email, Internet and network connections, floppy disk drives, and
modems or other serial or parallel port connections. In today’s increasingly interconnected workplace (Inter-
net, intranet, shared drives, removable drives, and email), virus outbreaks now can spread faster and wider
than ever before.
Virus Writers
In the typical scenario, it is an individual, working alone, who writes a virus program and then introduces it
onto a single computer, network server , or the Internet. Why? Ego, revenge, sabotage, and basic disgruntlement have all been cited as motivations. Recently, do-it-yourself “virus kits” have been popping up on the
Internet, and macro scripts are becoming both easier to learn and more powerful, putting the capacity to
engineer viruses in the hands of nearly everyone. In other words, no single, likely profile exits by which virus
writers can be described or understood.
So whatever the reason one may have for writing a virus, the important thing is to make certain your company is not victimized, that your data you are responsible for is safe, and that precious time is not wasted
hunting down (and cleaning up after) viruses.
PC-cillin 2000
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HOTKEY UTILITY
Topics Covered:
ASUS Hotkey
Buttons
Hotkey Actions
Add “Run Program” Procedure
Windows ME
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ASUS Hotkey
Buttons
The functions of the buttons located on the left
side of the program window are labeled here.
Add a Hotkey
Delete a Hotkey
Edit Hotkey
Enable all Hotkeys
Disable all Hotkeys
Delete all Hotkeys
Delete a Hotkey:
Highlight a Hotkey and click this button to delete it from the current category .
Add a Hotkey
You can assign a Hotkey action to either the “Notebook
Fn Hotkey” category (5 items max) or to the “Normal
Hotkey” category. When you choose to add a hotkey,
you can specify a key by pressing that key or key combination in the Hotkey box (the <Fn> key cannot be entered and will be automatically added to the “Notebook
Fn Hotkey” category). The available Hotkey actions for
assignment are shown in the “Hotkey Actions” tables.
Edit a Hotkey
Highlight a Hotkey and click this button to change its
Hotkey or action.
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If you did not select a Hotkey, a message will
show:
Y ou can enter any information just like adding a Hotkey .
Enable all Hotkeys
Disable all Hotkeys
Enables all Hotkeys by placing check marks in
front of the Hotkeys in the current category.
Delete all Hotkeys
Deletes all Hotkeys in the current category. This
confirmation will be shown:
Disables all Hotkeys by removing check marks from
the front of the Hotkeys in the current category .
Hotkey Actions
Actions Descriptions Examples (of action)
None: Performs no action --
Move Window To Left: Moves the active window
left between 1-50 steps
Move Window To Up: Moves the active window
up between 1-50 steps
Move Window To Right: Moves the active window
right between 1-50 steps
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Actions Descriptions Examples (of action)
Move Window To Below: Moves the active window
down between 1-50 steps
Extend Window From Left: Stretches the active window
left between 1-50 steps
Extend Window From Up: Stretches the active window
up between 1-50 steps
Extend Window From Right: Stretches the active window
right between 1-50 steps
Extend Window From Below: Stretches the active window
down between 1-50 steps
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Shrink Window from Left: Shrinks the active window
from the left between 1-50 steps
Shrink Window from Up: Shrinks the active window
from the top between 1-50 steps
Shrink Window From Right: Shrinks the active window
from the right between 1-50 steps
Shrink Window From Below: Shrinks the active window
from the bottom between 1-50 steps
Actions Descriptions Examples (of action)
Minimize Window: Minimizes the active window
Maximize Window: Maximizes the active window
Show Normal Size: Shows the active window
in normal size (user adjustable)
Restore: Restores a minimized window
to its previous size.
Log Off: Logs the current user OFF from
the current Windows session and
any connected networks.
Shut Down: Exits from Windows and turns
OFF the Notebook PC.
Reboot: Restarts the Notebook PC
Run Explorer: Runs Windows Explorer
Run Browser: Runs the Internet Browser
Run Program: Runs a user defined program
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Add “Run Program” Procedure
T o add a Hotkey to run a program follow the steps below.
Add a Hotkey
(2) Type a key or key
combination here.
(4) Choose an executable
file using explorer.
(1) Click Add a Hotkey
button.
(3) Choose Run Program
in this pull down menu.
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(5) Verify your Hotkey and
make sure that it is enabled.
APPENDIX
Topics Covered:
Using New Hard Disk Drives
Managing & Updating Your BIOS
Communication Regulations
Modem Declaration Of Conformity
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Appendix
Using New Hard Disk Drives
When you purchase a new hard disk drive, there will not be any partitions on it unless it was pre-configured for
your Notebook PC by your dealer. Partitions are necessary for a hard disk drive to accept data. Each user
accessible partition will have its own drive letter and the CD-ROM will then add its own drive letter to the end.
NOTE: Formatting will not be allowed on non-partitioned hard disk drives and formatting hard disk drives
will not remove partitions.
Creating a Bootable Diskette
A bootable system diskette is necessary to enter the command prompt when there are no active system partition
on your hard disk drive. T o create a bootable floppy diskette, type “FORMA T A:/S” from the DOS prompt or
use Window’s format (from “My Computer”) and check “Copy system files.” Y ou must copy FDISK.EXE and
other DOS utilities from the “C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND” directory of Windows 95/98/ME. Do not include
AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS system files on the boot disk because some utilities cannot be used with
memory managers usually loaded through the AUT OEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS system files.
Using the FDISK.EXE Utility
The FDISK.EXE utility can add or remove partitions on a hard disk drive. This utility is only required if the
hard disk drive is new and has never been formatted or used (remember the ability to format a hard disk drive
means that there is at least one partition). You do not need to use this utility after formatting a hard disk drive.
Be careful not to remove existing partitions that you may need, you will not be able to recover it!
1. Boot from a system diskette with the “FDISK.EXE” utility.
2. Type “FDISK” from the “A:\>” prompt, then press [Enter].
3. Create a primary partition and set it active by following the on-screen menu, and also create extended
partitions if needed.
Formatting the Hard Disk Drive
Formatting a hard disk drive actually only erases all the data on one partition. In order to erase data on other
partitions, you must specify those drive letters when using the format utility. The /S command will place
system files on the partition to allow bootup. Type “FORMAT /?” for a list of other options.
1. Boot from a system diskette with the “FORMAT.COM” utility.
2. Type “FORMAT C: /S” from the “A:\>” prompt then press [Enter].
3. Type “Y”, then press [Enter] to confirm format.
4. Enter a Volume label, or press [Enter] to leave blank.
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Managing and Updating Your BIOS
It is recommended that you save a copy of the original BIOS along with a Flash Memory Writer utility
(AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the BIOS later . AFLASH.EXE is a
Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash
ROM on the motherboard. This file works only in DOS mode. To determine the BIOS version of your
Notebook PC, check the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of your scr een during bootup or
run AFLASH.EXE. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file.
1. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to create a bootable system floppy disk. DO NOT copy
AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to the disk.
2. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your CD-ROM drive) to copy
AFLASH.EXE to the just created boot disk.
NOTE: AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It will not work with DOS pr ompt in W indows and
will not work with certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from your hard
drive. It is recommended that you reboot using a floppy.
3. Reboot your computer from the floppy disk. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify “Floppy” as the first
item in the boot sequence.
4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH <Enter> to run AFLASH.
CAUTION! If “unknown” is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not
programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefor e, cannot be programmed by
the Flash Memory Writer utility.
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5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press <Enter>. The Save Current
BIOS To File screen appears.
6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press <Enter>.
Managing and Updating Your BIOS From Your Hard Disk Drive
If you do not want to use a floppy disk or CD when managing or updating the BIOS. You can copy the files
to your hard disk drive. The root directory will be the most convenient location. Substitute A:\ with C:\ for
the procedures on these two pages. Instructions on booting to DOS from your hard disk drive:
1. Windows 95/98: Turn ON your Notebook PC and press [F8] before the Windows screen appears.
Choose the option “Command prompt only”.
Windows ME: You need the bootable Windows ME CD (WinME RCD) to boot into DOS mode.
2. At the “C:\” prompt (where the BIOS update files are located), type <aflash> and then press [Enter].
CAUTION! If your hard disk drive contains necessary data or is already bootable, DO NOT
FORMA T your hard disk drive as instructed for the floppy diskette. See next page for details on
updating your BIOS.
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Updating BIOS Procedures (from floppy disk)
WARNING!Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your Notebook PC and you
know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems (read the BIOS release information
provided on the download site before using). Careless updating can r esult in your Notebook PC
having more problems!
1. Download an updated BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see CONTACT INFORMA-
TION for details) and save to the disk you created earlier.
2. Boot from the disk you created earlier.
3. At the “A:\” prompt, type AFLASH and then press <Enter>.
4. At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press <Enter>. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and
ESCD screen appears.
5. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, and then press
<Enter>.
NOTE: To cancel this operation, press <Enter>.
6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press <Y> to start the update.
7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. The boot block will be
updated automatically only when necessary. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will
prevent your system from booting up. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will
be displayed.
8. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
NOTE: When you see the message “Boot Block is different”, you may still press <Y> to update
the BIOS. Yet if the update fails, your system will run a greater risk of boot failure depending on
whether the boot block is damaged or not.
WARNING! If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your
system since this might prevent your system from booting up. Just r epeat the process, and if the
problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you saved to disk above. If the Flash Memory
Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be
able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need servicing.
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Modem Communication Regulations
FCC Regulations
The following statements are provided in accordance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
regulations. Please read these statements carefully before installing your modem.
FCC Part 68 Requirements
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the 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 given to the telephone company .
The REN is used to determine the maximum number of devices connected to your telephone line that will
ring in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all, areas, the total REN of devices connected to a line
should not exceed five (5.0). To find out the total permitted in your area, contact your local telephone
company .
If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company can discontinue
your service temporarily. If possible, the company will notify you in advance. But if advance notice isn’t
practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be informed of your right to file a complaint with
the FCC.
Your telephone company can make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could
affect the operation of your equipment. If so, you will be notified in advance so you can make the changes
needed to maintain uninterrupted service.
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If you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact the manufacturer at the address given in this
manual. The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network until the
problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment in is not malfunctioning.
This equipment may not be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company . Connection to
party lines is subject to state tariffs.
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Appendix
Modem Declaration Of Conformity
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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio and television reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con-
nected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING ! CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE
PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT
Canadian Department Of Communications (CDOC):
Notice: The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This
certification means the equipment meets certain telecommunications network requirements.
The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment users should ensure that connection to the line is allowed by the local
telecommunications company . The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be
extended by means of a telephone extension cord. Compliance with the above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in certain situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated
by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions,
may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility,
telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together . This precaution
may be particularly important in rural areas.
WARNING ! Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should con-
tact the appropriate electric inspection authority , or electrician, as appropriate.
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