ASUS LOTUS-B1 User Manual
NOTEBOOK PC
USER’S MANUAL
Product Name: Notebook PC
Manual Revision: 1.01 E462
Release Date: October 1999
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SAFETY STATEMENTS
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (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 or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate 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 connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emis-
sion limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded
cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. Y ou are cautioned that changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. W ashington DC: Office of the
Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For use with AC Adaptor Model ADP-45GB (Pour Utiliser Avec Modele ADP-45GB)
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CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with Modem)
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
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Greek
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
Swedish
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Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery)
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. (English)
VORSICHT! Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben
oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen T yp. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben
des Herstellers. (German)
ADVARSELI! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med
batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. (Danish)
VARNING! Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som
rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. (Swedish)
VAROITUS! Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. V aihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan
sousittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mukaisesti. (Finnish)
ATTENTION! Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer
uniquement avec une batterie du mêre type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur.
Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. (French)
ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende
type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.
(Norwegian)
(Japanese)
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.A. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise autho-
rized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Contents
SAFETY STATEMENTS 3
Federal Communications Commission Statement........................................................ 3
Canadian Department of Communications Statement..................................................3
CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with Modem) ........................................................ 4
Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery)........................................ 6
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice ...................................................................... 6
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION 11
About This Product........................................................................................................... 11
Item Checklist................................................................................................................... 11
About This User’s Manual ................................................................................................ 12
Notes For This Manual................................................................................................12
Hardware Features .......................................................................................................... 13
Optional Features and Accessories ............................................................................ 15
Caring Information............................................................................................................ 17
Transporting the Notebook PC......................................................................................... 18
Opening the Display Panel ......................................................................................... 18
SECTION 2
COMPONENTS 19
Front Side......................................................................................................................... 19
Front Component Descriptions ................................................................................... 19
Top Side ........................................................................................................................... 20
Top Component Descriptions ......................................................................................21
Rear Side .........................................................................................................................22
Rear Component Descriptions.................................................................................... 22
Right Side......................................................................................................................... 24
Right Component Descriptions ................................................................................... 24
Left Side ........................................................................................................................... 26
Left Component Descriptions......................................................................................26
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SECTION 3
GETTING STARTED 27
Power Connection............................................................................................................27
Powering ON Your Notebook PC ..................................................................................... 28
The Power-On Self Test (POST)................................................................................. 28
Save-to-Disk Partition ...................................................................................................... 29
Restarting or Rebooting ...................................................................................................29
LED Status Indicator Description ..................................................................................... 30
LED Status Indicators ...................................................................................................... 30
Using the Keyboard.......................................................................................................... 31
Specific Hot Keys........................................................................................................ 31
Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad ................................................................................. 32
Numeric Keypad as Cursors .......................................................................................33
SECTION 4
USING THE NOTEBOOK PC 35
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 35
Floppy Disk Drive ............................................................................................................. 35
CD-ROM Drive ................................................................................................................. 35
Using the CD-ROM Drive............................................................................................36
Listening to Audio CD ................................................................................................. 36
Hard Disk Drive ................................................................................................................ 38
Important Handling Note ............................................................................................. 38
Removing and Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Module .............................................. 38
Using the Touchpad .................................................................................................... 39
Pointing Device ................................................................................................................39
Caring for the Touchpad.............................................................................................. 41
PS/2 Connection (optional) ..............................................................................................41
Display Panel ...................................................................................................................42
Display Definitions ...................................................................................................... 42
Windows Driver........................................................................................................... 42
Display Panel Care ..................................................................................................... 43
External Monitor Connection (optional)............................................................................43
PC Cards.......................................................................................................................... 44
32-bit CardBus & Zoomed Video Port.........................................................................44
Removing a PC Card .................................................................................................. 45
Inserting a PC Card .................................................................................................... 45
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Multimedia Sound System ............................................................................................... 46
External Audio Connections (optional).............................................................................46
IR Wireless Communication.............................................................................................46
Guidelines for using IR communication ...................................................................... 46
Enabling Infrared.........................................................................................................46
Universal Serial Bus Port .................................................................................................48
Driver Support............................................................................................................. 48
AC Power System ............................................................................................................ 49
Battery Power System...................................................................................................... 49
Charging the Battery Pack ..........................................................................................49
Using Battery Power ................................................................................................... 50
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack...................................................................51
Battery Care................................................................................................................ 51
Power Management Modes .............................................................................................52
Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance ............................................................... 52
APM and ACPI............................................................................................................ 52
Suspend Mode............................................................................................................ 52
Standby Mode............................................................................................................. 53
Power State Summary ................................................................................................53
Thermal Power Control .................................................................................................... 53
System Memory Expansion ............................................................................................. 54
Processor Upgrades ........................................................................................................ 54
Securing Your Notebook PC ............................................................................................ 54
Other Security Products.............................................................................................. 54
Notebook PC Usage Notes and Examples ...................................................................... 55
SECTION 5
BIOS SETUP 57
Updating Your BIOS......................................................................................................... 57
Creating a BIOS Update Floppy Disk ......................................................................... 57
Updating BIOS Procedures.........................................................................................58
BIOS Setup Program ....................................................................................................... 59
BIOS Menu Bar........................................................................................................... 60
Legend Bar ................................................................................................................. 60
Main .................................................................................................................................62
Main Menu Details ...................................................................................................... 62
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IDE Primary Master..........................................................................................................64
IDE Primary Slave............................................................................................................64
IDE Primary Master Menu Details...............................................................................65
IDE Primary Slave Menu Details.................................................................................66
Advanced Menu Details ..............................................................................................67
Advanced .........................................................................................................................67
I/O Device Configuration Menu Details....................................................................... 69
I/O Device Configuration.................................................................................................. 69
Security ............................................................................................................................71
Security Menu Details .................................................................................................72
Power ............................................................................................................................... 73
Power Menu Details.................................................................................................... 73
Boot..................................................................................................................................75
Boot Menu Details.......................................................................................................75
Exit ...................................................................................................................................76
Exit Menu Details ........................................................................................................76
Features...................................................................................................................... 79
Usage..........................................................................................................................79
APPENDIX 79
Vehicle/Air Power Adapter Accessory .............................................................................. 79
Internal Modem Model ..................................................................................................... 81
Protocols and Compliancy .......................................................................................... 81
Glossary........................................................................................................................... 83
Notebook PC Owner Information ..................................................................................... 86
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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
About This Product
The Notebook PC is the latest in PC technology with features that surpass most desktop PCs. Since the
number of features and components are so numerous, there may be different models depending on the
territory. Your retailer should provide you with a standard component checklist and a list of optional
components for the Notebook PC. Your retailer should also provide you with warranty and technical
support.
Item Checklist
Check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact
your retailer. Because this User’s Manual is written for many territories, the following unchecked
items may or may not be included and is therefore left to the retailer or user to check.
Notebok PC with built-in Floppy and CD-ROM drive
Battery Pack
Power Cord/Adapter
Warranty Card
Carrying Case
Hardware/Software Manual
Notebook PC Support CD
PS/2 Y-Adapter
1. Introduction
Built-in Modem (Optional)
Microsoft Windows 98 CD (Optional)
Vehicle/Air Power Adapter (Optional)
Other:___________________________
Other:___________________________
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1. Introduction
About This User’s Manual
You are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information on the
various components in this Notebook PC and how to use them. There are only a few sections in this
reference guide as follows:
1. Introduction
Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User’s Manual.
2. Components
Gives you information on the Notebook PC’s components.
3. Getting Started
Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC.
4. Using
Gives you information on using the Notebook PC’s components.
5. BIOS Setup
Gives you information on configuring the BIOS software.
6. Appendix
Gives you information on the optional accessories for the Notebook PC
Notes For This Manual
This User’s Manual was created using Macintosh versions of Adobe® PageMaker™ 6.52, Adobe
Photoshop™ 5.0.2, and Macromedia® Freehand™ 8.0.1. The body text type used in this manual is “T imes”
(MAC) or “Times New Roman” (Windows) and headings are “Helvetica” (MAC) or “Arial” (Windows). A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in
order to complete certain tasks safely and completely . These notes have different degrees of importance
as described below:
NOTE: Tips and information to aid in completing a task.
TIP: Tips and useful information for power users.
IMPORTANT: Information that must be followed in order to complete a task.
WARNING ! Information to prevent damage to components, damage to data, or personal
injury when trying to complete a task.
Text enclosed in < > represents a key on the keyboard; do not actually type the < > keys.
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Hardware Features
The Notebook PC features a wide range of standard features, upgrades, and options. The following gives
you all of your current choices. Many future options are being developed for the Notebook PC to keep up
with the latest technologies.
• Processor: Pentium® 233MHz to Pentium® II 400MHz
The Notebook PC uses Intel® Mobile Modules in order to support current and future Intel® processors. Current processors are Pentium® MMX 233MHz-266MHz and Pentium® II from 300MHz400MHz.
• BIOS: Programmable Phoenix BIOS
The Notebook PC uses a programmable 256Kb flash EEPROM that supports Plug & Play.
• Chipset: Intel 440BX
The Notebook PC is equipped with an Intel 440BX chipset with I/O subsystems for improved
performance.
• Memory: 32MB to 160MB 66MHz SDRAM
The Notebook PC includes a 64-bit memory bus with 32MB of 66MHz SDRAM built-in. A single
144-pin SO-DIMM socket is available for a 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, or a 128MB SO-DIMM.
• Display: 12.1” or 13.3” Active Matrix TFT
The Notebook PC comes with an active matrix TFT 12.1” 800x600 SVGA or 13.3” 1024x768 XGA
LCD display.
• Graphics: 4MB SGRAM
The Notebook PC comes with an SMI 910 2D VGA chipset with 64bit graphics acceleration engine
and 4MB SGRAM for its graphics controller. The 12.1” display panel allows resolutions up to
800x600, and the 13.3” display panel allows resolutions up to 1024x768. The built-in VGA port
provides a 15-pin D-sub VGA connector for connecting a CRT monitor, a second LCD monitor , or
a video projector. Dual view and dual application in Windows 95/98/NT with independent LCD
and CRT resolutions and refresh rates. Switchable Portrait or Landscape display for 90-degree CR T
rotation.
1. Introduction
• CRT Display Modes: 640x480 to 1024x768
When using a CRT monitor on the external VGA port, three modes are possible: VGA (640x480),
SVGA (800x600), and XGA (1024x768) with all resolutions up to 16.7M colors.
• PC Cards: CardBus & Zoomed Video
The Notebook PC comes with two Type I/II (or one Type III) PCMCIA 2.1 compliant sockets. The
lower socket supports 32-bit CardBus and Zoomed Video™ to accommodate any Notebook PC
expansion cards.
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1. Introduction
• All-In-One Design: Hard Drive, Floppy, CD
The Notebook PC is an all-in-one design with a hard disk drive, a 3.5” floppy disk drive, and a 24X
CD-ROM drive built in.
• Hard Drive: 4/6/10GB
The Notebook PC comes with a removable 2.5” (6.35cm) wide and .374” (.95cm) high UltraDMA/
33 IDE hard disk drive with capacities from 4, 6, and 10GB, and supports S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to prevent hard disk failure and errors in advance.
• Status LEDs:
The Notebook PC has status LEDs to display power ON/suspend, battery charging, disk access,
capital lock, and number lock statuses.
• Keyboard: 85 keys (89 keys for Japanese)
The Notebook PC provides desktop-like keys spaced 19mm apart with 2.5mm travel and Microsoft
Windows function keys. A palm rest provides comfort while typing.
• Interface: Serial, Parallel, Infrared, USB, Modem, PS/2
The Notebook PC provides one 9-pin D-sub serial port that supports RS-232 and 16550 serial
devices (e.g. mouse or modem); one 25-pin D-sub ECP/EPP parallel port that supports a parallel
printer, scanner, zip drive, or other third-party parallel port devices; IrDA 1.1 compliant infrared
port that supports 115.2Kb/s SIR (serial infrared) or 4Mb/s FIR (fast infrared) speeds for wireless
file transfers or networking; three audio jacks for Speaker Out, Mic-In, and Line-In; mini D-sub
VGA port for external monitor; USB port, modem jack (optional); and one mini-DIN for PS/2
keyboard or PS/2 mouse (simultaneous use with Y-adapter).
• Audio - 32-bit PCI Sound Blaster Pro compatible
The Notebook PC provides PCI AC’97 stereo that is 32-bit PCI Sound Blaster Pro compatible with
full duplex stereo audio and 3D sound. Three audio jacks are used for stereo line-in, mono microphone-in, and stereo headphone-out. Integrated microphone and stereo speakers provide quality
audio with convenient access.
• Power Management: APM 1.2 and ACPI 1.0
The Notebook PC features APM 1.2 power management built into the BIOS. These features are
designed to conserve power and extend working time. SMI power management, standby, suspend
to disk, suspend to RAM, and ACPI 1.0 supported.
• Battery: 9-cell Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
The Notebook PC supports Lithium-Ion battery pack, which provides 4.5Ah (48W). The battery
should last approximately 3 hours under normal conditions and charging takes between 3 to 5 hours
depending on whether the Notebook PC is powered OFF, powered ON, or in use during charging.
When battery power is 10% or less, there are warning beeps from the speakers and warning messages through the Windows operating system.
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• Power Adapter: Output 19V DC, 2.4Ah, 50W
The Notebook PC includes a very compact power adapter that can accept inputs from 100Volts to
240Volts AC 50/60Hz to accommodate any country. Output is 19 Volts DC 2.4 Amp or 50 Watts.
• Pointing Device: Touchpad with scroll feature
The Notebook PC features a pressure-sensitive touchpad that allows cursor movement as well as
clicking through tapping the touchpad or through the two buttons below the touchpad. Software
controlled scrolling is also available.
• Heat Dissipation: Temperature-Controlled Fan
The Notebook PC has two temperature-controlled cooling fans to save power when the fan is not
required. The two fans and custom aluminum heatsinks with heat-ducts effectively dissipate the
heat away from the processor when needed.
• Portability: 6.2lbs (2.8kg)
The Notebook PC has all the above features at only 6.2 pounds (2.8kg) and 11.6” wide x 9.1” deep
x 1.5” high (294mm x 232mm x 38mm) slim dimensions.
Optional Features and Accessories
• Modem/Fax: 56K V.90 Model
The Notebook PC comes in a model with or without a built-in 56K/19.2K modem/fax with V.90
compression and data correcting protocols for fast data transfers. The modem/fax supports videoconferencing I/F V.80 and host-based digital voice and data. Upgrading is not possible at a later
time, a modem can only be added through a PCMCIA expansion card after purchase.
• Vehicle/Air Adapter: Work hard or play hard on the road or in the sky!
1. Introduction
The vehicle/air adapter plugs into any vehicle’s 12 Volt DC cigarette or utility socket or airplane’s
seat power (designed for passenger’s use on certain airplanes). Produces an output of 19 Volts DC
2.64 Amp or 50 Watts
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1. Introduction
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Caring Information
WARNING! The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow
all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all
servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories,
or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene or
other chemicals on or near the surface.
Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. W ipe the Notebook PC using
a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few
drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth.
1. Introduction
DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work
surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has
been damaged.
DO NOT expose to
strong magnetic or
electrical fields.
DO NOT place or drop
objects on top and do
not shove any foreign
objects into the Notebook PC.
DO NOT expose to extreme temperatures (below
32˚F/0˚C or above 122˚F/50˚C) or to direct sunlight. Do not block the fan vents!
DO NOT expose to liquids, rain, or moisture.
Seek servicing if liquid
has been spilled into the
Notebook PC.
DO NOT expose to
dirty or dusty environments.
DO NOT press or
touch the display panel.
Do not place together
with small items that
may scratch or enter the
Notebook PC.
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1. Introduction
Transporting the Notebook PC
T o prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals
to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive’s head retracts when the power is turned OFF
to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not transport the
Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely to
the computer to protect the keyboard and display panel.
Floppy Disks
Make sure that the 1.44MB floppy disk drive does not contain a diskette when transporting the Notebook PC. When a diskette is inserted into the floppy disk drive, the eject button protrudes out. If you
attempt to transport the Notebook PC with a diskette in the drive, you risk damaging the eject button and
also risk scratching the surface of the diskette when the floppy disk drive is jolted.
Protection
Use a carrying case such as the one supplied with your Notebook PC to protect it from dirt, water, shock,
and scratches.
Battery
If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery
packs before going on long trips. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as
it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. When the power adapter is inserted, an orange
LED will blink to show charging and will remain lit when the battery is fully charged. Be aware that it
takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use.
Opening the Display Panel
Two spring-loaded latches on the front of the
Notebook PC lock the display panel in the
closed position when the Notebook PC is not
in use. T o open the display panel, slide the latch
outward with your thumbs and raise the display panel with your thumbs and forefinger.
Slowly adjust the display panel to a comfortable viewing position.
WARNING ! When opening the display panel, do not force the display panel down to the
table or else the hinges may break!
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SECTION 2
COMPONENTS
Front Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC.
Display Panel LatchPower IndicatorDisplay Panel Latch
Stereo SpeakersStereo Speakers
Front Component Descriptions
2. Components
The following describes the front components of the Notebook PC as shown by the picture above.
Display Panel Latches
The two display panel latches are used to lock the display panel in the closed position.
Power Indicator
The green LED will light when the power is ON and blink when in suspend-to-RAM mode. This
LED will be OFF when in suspend-to-disk mode.
Stereo Speakers
The two built-in speakers allow you to hear stereo audio without additional attachments.
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Top Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC.
2. Components
Display Panel
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Keyboard
Status LEDs
Touchpad
Touchpad
Buttons
Microphone
Top Component Descriptions
The following describes the components of the Notebook PC as viewed from the top as shown by
the illustration on the previous page.
Display Panel
The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. It uses either a 12.1” or a 13.3” active
matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. Unlike desktop
monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is easier on the eyes.
Microphone
The built-in microphone provides a source for inputting mono audio for general note taking, voicemail recording, or for use with Internet phone.
Status LEDs
The Notebook PC has status LEDs to display battery charging, storage device access, capital lock,
and number lock statuses.
Keyboard
The keyboard provides full-sized 19mm keys with 2.5mm travel and palm rest. Two Windows™
function keys are provided to help ease navigation.
Touchpad and Buttons
The touchpad with its two buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop
mouse. A scrolling function for W eb browsing or Microsoft Of fice navigation is available using the
third-party software on the support CD.
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Rear Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC.
2. Components
Rear Component Descriptions
The following describes the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC as shown by the
illustration above.
Serial Port
The 9-pin D-sub serial port supports serial devices such as a drawing tablet, mouse, or modem.
Parallel Port
The 25-pin D-sub parallel/printer port supports parallel devices such as a printer or a removable
drive.
Serial
Port
Parallel
Port
VGA
Port
Microphone Input
Headphone Jack
Rear
Vent
PS/2
Port
USB
Port
Audio
Input
Kensington
Lock Port
Modem
Port
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VGA Port
The 15-pin D-sub VGA port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or
projector.
Cooling Fan
The cooling fan turns on when the temperature rises past a set threshold. The cooling fan is an extra
feature needed for upgrading to faster processors in the future. Do not block the vent!
PS/2 Port
The PS/2 port is for connecting an external PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard to the Notebook PC if you
do not want to use the built-in pointing device and keyboard. Simultaneous use requires the included Y -adapter .
USB Port
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port supports several USB compatible devices such as keyboards,
pointers, modems, and printers connected in series.
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Headphone Jack
The stereo headphone jack is used to connect the Notebook PC’s audio out to amplified speakers or
headphones.
Audio Input
The stereo audio input jack can be used to connect an external audio source for mixing or recoding
audio from outside sources such as a vinyl record player, mini-disc player , or tape player.
Microphone Input
The mono microphone jack can be used to connect an external microphone if the Notebook PC’s
built-in microphone is not sufficient.
Modem Port (optional)
The port is optional at the time of purchase for modem or fax communications.
Kensington® Lock Port
L
The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington
security products.
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Notebook PC
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Right Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC.
2. Components
Infrared Port
Floppy Eject
Floppy Disk
Drive
CD-ROM Drive
Hard Disk Drive
Compartment
CD-ROM
Emergency Eject
CD-ROM Eject
CD Activity LED
Right Component Descriptions
The following describes the components on the right side of the Notebook PC as shown by the
picture above.
Floppy Disk Drive and Eject
This is a standard 1.44MB floppy disk drive with Japanese 3-mode floppy support. Unlike desktop
PC floppy disk drives, the eject button of the Notebook PC is on top of the opening to allow easy
floppy ejection from the top.
WARNING ! The floppy disk drive’s eject button protrudes out of the Notebook PC when a
floppy disk is fully inserted and can be easily damaged if struck. Eject the floppy
disk before transporting the Notebook PC.
Infrared Port
The infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless data transfers.
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Hard Drive Compartment
The hard drive compartment has a cover that is secured by the hard drive cover screw. When the
cover is removed, the Notebook’s PC hard disk drive can be seen.
CD-ROM Drive
The Notebook PC comes with a 24X CD-ROM drive built-in.
CD-ROM Emergency Eject
The CD-ROM emergency eject is used to eject a CD in case the electronic eject does not work. Do
not use this in place of the electronic eject. Electronic eject may be initialized by the CD-ROM eject
button or through software.
CD-ROM Eject
The CD-ROM eject is an electronic eject button for opening the CD-ROM tray . You can also eject
the CD through the software CD player or by right clicking the CD drive in “My Computer .”
CD Activity LED
The activity LED blinks proportionally to the CD-ROM drive activity and also blinks when electronically ejecting a CD.
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Left Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC.
DC Input
2. Components
Left Component Descriptions
The following describes the components on the left side of the Notebook PC as shown by the
illustration above.
DC IN
DC Input
The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack.
Power Switch
The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC. The momentary switch requires about one second to turn ON the power and about two seconds to turn OFF the power.
reset
Reset Button
Reset Button
Power Switch
PCMCIA Socket
PCMCIA Eject
Battery
Compartment
The reset button is used for rebooting the Notebook PC if <CTRL><AL T><DEL> or turning OFF
the power does not respond. To use this function, momentarily depress the button within the hole
with a pen or pencil and the Notebook PC will reboot.
PCMCIA
T wo PCMCIA 2.1 compliant sockets for two Type I/II or one Type III PC card are available. The
lower socket supports 32-bit CardBus and Zoomed Video to accommodate Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards, fax/modems, SCSI adapters, high-speed network adapters, and
video capture/conference cards.
Battery Compartment
The battery compartment houses the 9-cell Li-Ion battery pack.
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