Asus M8000C User Manual
NOTEBOOK PC
USER’S MANUAL
Product Name: Notebook PC
Manual Revision: 1.03 E505
Release Date: December 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. Vaihda 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
USER’S NOTICE 2
SAFETY STATEMENTS
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
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 ............................................................................ 16
Caring Information............................................................................................................ 17
Transporting the Notebook PC......................................................................................... 18
Opening the Display Panel ......................................................................................... 18
SECTION 2
COMPONENTS
Front Side.........................................................................................................................19
Front Component Descriptions ................................................................................... 19
Top Side ........................................................................................................................... 20
Top Component Descriptions ...................................................................................... 21
Bottom Side...................................................................................................................... 22
Bottom Component Descriptions ................................................................................ 23
Left Side ........................................................................................................................... 24
Left Component Descriptions...................................................................................... 24
Right Side.........................................................................................................................25
Right Component Descriptions ................................................................................... 25
Rear Side .........................................................................................................................26
Rear Component Descriptions.................................................................................... 26
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SECTION 3
GETTING STARTED
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
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 35
Storage Device Modules .................................................................................................. 35
Floppy Disk Drive ............................................................................................................. 35
Floppy Disk Drive External Connection............................................................................ 36
DVD-ROM Drive Module (optional).................................................................................. 37
CD-ROM Drive ................................................................................................................. 37
Getting DVD Support .................................................................................................. 38
Using the CD-ROM Drive............................................................................................ 38
Listening to Audio CD ................................................................................................. 38
Inserting and Removing Drive Modules ......................................................................40
Hard Disk Drive ................................................................................................................ 41
Important Handling Note ............................................................................................. 41
Removing and Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Module .............................................. 41
Second Hard Disk Drive Module ...................................................................................... 42
Using the Touchpad .................................................................................................... 43
Pointing Device ................................................................................................................43
Caring for the Touchpad.............................................................................................. 45
PS/2 Connection (optional) ..............................................................................................45
Display Panel ...................................................................................................................46
Display Definitions ...................................................................................................... 46
Windows Driver........................................................................................................... 46
Display Panel Care ..................................................................................................... 47
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External Monitor Connection (optional)............................................................................ 47
PC Cards..........................................................................................................................48
32-bit CardBus & Zoomed Video Port......................................................................... 48
Inserting a PC Card .................................................................................................... 49
Removing a PC Card .................................................................................................. 49
Multimedia Sound System ............................................................................................... 50
External Audio Connections (optional)............................................................................. 50
IR Wireless Communication............................................................................................. 51
Guidelines for using IR communication ...................................................................... 51
Enabling Infrared......................................................................................................... 51
Universal Serial Bus Port .................................................................................................52
Driver Support............................................................................................................. 52
AC Power System ............................................................................................................ 53
Battery Power System...................................................................................................... 53
Charging the Battery Pack ..........................................................................................53
Using Battery Power ................................................................................................... 54
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack................................................................... 55
Battery Care................................................................................................................ 55
Power Management Modes .............................................................................................56
Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance ............................................................... 56
APM and ACPI............................................................................................................ 56
Suspend Mode............................................................................................................ 56
Standby Mode............................................................................................................. 57
Power State Summary ................................................................................................57
Thermal Power Control .................................................................................................... 57
System Memory Expansion ............................................................................................. 58
Processor Upgrades ........................................................................................................ 58
Modem Cable.............................................................................................................. 59
Modem Protocols ........................................................................................................59
Modem and LAN Connections (optional) .........................................................................60
LAN LED Indicators .................................................................................................... 61
Network Cable Connection ......................................................................................... 61
Twisted-Pair Cable...................................................................................................... 61
Other Security Products.............................................................................................. 62
Securing Your Notebook PC ............................................................................................ 62
Notebook PC Usage Notes and Examples ...................................................................... 63
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SECTION 5
BIOS SETUP 65
Updating Your BIOS ......................................................................................................... 65
Creating a BIOS Update Floppy Disk ......................................................................... 65
Updating BIOS Procedures......................................................................................... 66
BIOS Setup Program ....................................................................................................... 67
BIOS Menu Bar........................................................................................................... 68
Legend Bar ................................................................................................................. 68
Main Menu .......................................................................................................................70
IDE Primary Master..................................................................................................... 71
IDE Primary Slave....................................................................................................... 74
Advanced Menu ...............................................................................................................75
I/O Device Configuration............................................................................................. 77
Security Menu ..................................................................................................................79
Security Menu Details .................................................................................................80
System Boot Entry ...................................................................................................... 80
Hard Disk Password: .................................................................................................. 80
Password Usage Summary.............................................................................................. 80
The Power Menu.............................................................................................................. 81
The Power Menu Details............................................................................................. 81
Boot Menu........................................................................................................................ 83
Boot Menu Details....................................................................................................... 83
Exit Menu .........................................................................................................................84
Exit Menu ....................................................................................................................84
APPENDIX 87
PortDock Accessory ......................................................................................................... 87
Features...................................................................................................................... 88
Usage.......................................................................................................................... 88
Docking Solution .........................................................................................................89
Audio CD..................................................................................................................... 89
PortBar Accessory............................................................................................................ 90
Features...................................................................................................................... 90
Usage.......................................................................................................................... 90
Docking Solution .........................................................................................................91
Vehicle/Air Power Adapter Accessory ..............................................................................92
Features...................................................................................................................... 92
Usage.......................................................................................................................... 92
DVD-ROM Model .............................................................................................................93
Features and Specifications........................................................................................ 93
Internal Modem Model ..................................................................................................... 94
Protocols and Compliancy .......................................................................................... 94
Glossary........................................................................................................................... 97
Notebook PC Owner Information ...................................................................................100
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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
Battery Pack
CD-ROM DVD-ROM
Floppy
Power Cord/Adapter
Warranty Card
Carrying Case
Floppy Cable
Hardware/Software Manual
Notebook PC Support CD
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Microsoft Windows 98 CD (Optional)
PS/2 Y-Adapter (Optional)
PortDock (Optional)
PortBar (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® III / II / Celeron™ 366-650MHz
The Notebook PC uses an Intel® socket processor in order to support current and future Intel
processors. Current processors are Pentium® II (366-400MHz) and Pentium® III (450-650MHz)
both with 256KB level 2 cache built-in, and Celeron™ (366-650MHz) with 128KB level 2 cache
built-in. Upgrade is possible from one speed to another, but not from one processor to another.
• BIOS: Programmable Phoenix BIOS
The Notebook PC uses a programmable 256Kb flash EEPROM that supports Plug & Play.
• Chipset: Intel 440MX
The Notebook PC is equipped with an Intel 440MX chipset. The Intel 440MX chipset supports one
IDE channel (master & slave), AC’97 link controller for software audio and modem, and integrated
North and South bridge.
• Memory: 64MB to 192MB, 66MHz SDRAM
The Notebook PC includes a 64-bit memory bus with 64MB 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: 3D with 8MB SGRAM or 2D with 4MB SGRAM
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The Notebook PC comes with an SMI 721 3D VGA chipset or an SMI 710 2D VGA chipset with
64bit graphics acceleration engine. The 3D model comes with 8MB SGRAM cache and the 2D
model comes with 4MB SGRAM cache 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 CR T 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 CRT rotation.
• 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 supporting true color.
• PC Cards: CardBus & Zoomed Video
The Notebook PC comes with one Type II PCMCIA 2.1 compliant socket which supports 32-bit
CardBus and Zoomed Video™ to accommodate any Notebook PC expansion card.
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• Modularized Drive Bay: Floppy/CD/DVD-ROM/2nd Hard Drive
The Notebook PC comes with a single modularized drive bay in order to accept various drives such
as a floppy drive, a CD/DVD-ROM drive, or a second hard disk drive. A Traveler’s drawer is used
to cover the bay if no drive is used in order to save power and reduce weight.
• Hard Drive: 4, 6, 9, 12GB
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, 9, and 12GB, and supports S.M.A.R.T. (Self
Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to prevent hard disk failure and errors in advance. NOTE:
9GB and larger hard disk drives currently exceed .374” (.95cm) height and will not fit into the
Notebook PC. In the near future, 9GB and larger hard disk drives will decrease in thickness.
• Status LEDs:
The Notebook PC has status LEDs to display power ON/suspend, battery charging, disk access,
capital lock, number lock, and scroll 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, LAN, 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; two audio jacks for Speaker Out and Mic-In; mini D-sub VGA port for
external monitor; USB port, modem/LAN combo jack (optional); and one mini-DIN for PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse (simultaneous use with optional Y-adapter).
• Proprietary Interface: Docking Connector
The docking connector supports the PortDock, PortBar, or the floppy disk drive cable (for connecting the floppy disk drive externally).
• Audio: AC’97 3D Stereo
The Notebook PC provides AC’97 stereo with full duplex stereo audio and 3D sound. Two audio
jacks are used for mono microphone input, and stereo speaker/headphone output. 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.
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• Battery: 8-cell Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
The Notebook PC supports Lithium-Ion battery pack, which provides 3.3Ah (45W). 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.
• Power Adapter: Output 19V DC, 2.64Ah, 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 2.64 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 taping 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 a temperature-controlled cooling fan to save power when the fan is not
required. Custom aluminum heatsink with heat-ducts dissipates the heat away from the processor.
• Portability: 4.9lbs (2.2kg) with CD-ROM, 4.2lbs (1.9kg) without.
The Notebook PC has all the above features at only 4.9 pounds (2.2kg) with a CD-ROM drive and
11.7” wide x 9.4” deep x 1.14” high (298.5mm x 236mm x 30mm) slim dimensions. A traveler’s
drawer can be used in place of the CD-ROM drive to decrease the weight down to 4.2 pounds
(1.9kg).
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1. Introduction
Optional Features and Accessories
• CD-ROM: 24X CD or 4X DVD/24X CD
The Notebook PC comes in a 24X CD-ROM drive model or a 4X DVD-ROM model (the DVD’s
CD-ROM speed is also 24X). The drives can be easily removed by the user to allow swapping with
other drives.
• Modem/Fax/LAN: 56K V.90, 10/100 Fast-Ethernet 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. The LAN model also includes a 10/100
Fast-Ethernet, which auto-negotiates between speeds and allows full duplex (200Mbit/sec) when
connected to a switch. There is a modem model or modem+LAN model but no LAN only model.
Upgrading is not possible at a later time, modem and/or LAN can only be added through a PCMCIA
expansion card after purchase.
• Magnesium Alloy: Optional Lighter Casing
The Notebook PC also comes in a Magnesium alloy model besides the standard plastic model.
Magnesium alloy is a high-tech material; that is lighter, more rigid, a better electromagnetic shield,
a better heat dissipater, anti-flammable, and provides precise shaping compared to plastic.
• PortDock: Use up to 4 drives at once and dock it!
The PortDock provides an external modular drive bay and docking solution in one small package.
Stereo speakers, amplifier with volume control, LCD display with four CD-ROM audio control
keys, floppy drive bay, CD/DVD-ROM or second hard disk drive bay, DC-in pass-through for
powering the PortDock and the Notebook PC, serial port, parallel port, two PS/2 ports, VGA port,
and headphone jack.
• PortBar: Convenient desktop docking solution!
The PortBar provides a docking solution in a pocket-sized package. DC-in pass-through for powering PortDock and Notebook PC, serial port, parallel port, two PS/2 ports, VGA port, and two USB
ports.
• Vehicle/Air Adapter: Work hard or play hard on the road or in the sky!
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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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.
NOTE: The surface glaze is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Be
careful not to rub or scrap the Notebook PC.
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
One spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position
when the Notebook PC is not in use. To open the display panel, slide the latch to the right with your
thumb and raise the display panel with your other thumb. Slowly adjust the display panel to a comfortable viewing position.
WARNING ! When opening, 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.
Power Indicator
Headphone Jack
Battery Indicator
Microphone Input
Display Panel Latch
Front Component Descriptions
The following describes the front components of the Notebook PC as shown by the picture above.
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.
Battery Indicator
Indicates that the battery is being charged when flashing and fully charged when it is OFF. This
LED only lights when the power adapter is used. This LED will not light if there is no battery
installed.
Headphone Jack
2. Components
The stereo headphone jack is used to connect the Notebook PC’s audio out to amplified speakers or
headphones.
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.
Display Panel Latch
The display latch is used to lock the display panel in the closed position.
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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
Power Button
Stereo Speaker
Microphone
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Status LEDs
Keyboard
Touchpad
Touchpad
Buttons
Audio Connectors and Power
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Stereo Speaker
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.
Power Button
The power button allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC. The momentary push button
switch requires about one second to turn ON the power and about two seconds to turn OFF the
power.
Stereo Speakers
The two built-in speakers allow you to hear stereo audio without additional attachments. T wo speaker
ducts per side provides better bass versus treble response.
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.
2. Components
Audio Connectors and Power LEDs
(Described on front side)
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Bottom Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC.
2. Components
Cooling Fan
& Vent
Removable
Drive
Drive Lock 1
Reset Button
Drive Eject
Battery &
Drive Lock 2
Battery
Release
Hard Drive
Cover Screw
Battery Compartment
WARNING ! The bottom of the Notebook PC (especially between the battery and hard drive
compartments, and cooling fan) can get very hot. Be careful when handling the
Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation.
Hard Drive
Compartment
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Bottom Component Descriptions
The following describes the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC as shown by the
illustration on the previous page.
Cooling Fan & Vent
The cooling fan turns ON when the temperature rises past a set threshold. The bottom vent brings
outside air into the Notebook PC. Do not block the vent!
Removable Drive
(Described on the Right Side)
Drive Lock 1
L
The spring latch locks the removable drive. Slide and hold the latch to unlock drive for removal.
reset
Reset Button
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.
Drive Eject
L
When the drive eject latch is pushed towards the drive, the drive will be ejected. (Must hold drive
lock 1 at the same time)
2. Components
Battery & Drive Lock 2
When the latch is slid towards the front, both the battery and removable drive is locked. When the latch
is slid towards the rear of the Notebook PC, the battery is unlocked and one of the two removable drive
locks are unlocked. The lock must be secured before using or transporting the Notebook PC.
Battery Release
L
The battery release is a spring loaded latch that automatically locks the battery pack when inserted.
This must be used in conjunction with the Battery & Drive Lock 1.
Battery Compartment
The battery compartment’s surface is actually combined with the battery pack in order to reduce
thickness. When the battery is released, the compartment cover and battery pack will be seen as a
single unit. The battery pack cannot be further disassembled and must be replaced as a single unit.
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.
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Left Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC.
2. Components
DC Input
USB PortFan Vent PCMCIA Eject
PC Card
(PCMCIA) Socket
Left Component Descriptions
The following describes the components on the left side of the Notebook PC as shown by the
illustration above.
Fan Vent
The left side fan vent allows outside air to enter the Notebook PC. Do not block the vent!
DC IN
DC Input
The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack.
USB Port
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port supports several USB compatible devices such as keyboards,
pointers, modems, and printers connected in series.
PC Card Socket (PCMCIA)
A single PCMCIA 2.1 compliant socket for a Type I or Type II PC card is available. The 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.
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Right Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC.
CD-ROM Drive
CD-ROM Eject CD-ROM
CD-ROM
Activity LED
Emergency Eject
Right Component Descriptions
The following describes the components on the right side of the Notebook PC as shown by the
illustration above.
CD-ROM Drive
The Notebook PC comes in a 24X CD-ROM drive model or a 4X DVD-ROM model (the DVD’s
CD-ROM speed is also 24X). The drives can be easily removed by the user to allow swapping with
other drives.
CD-ROM Activity LED
The activity LED blinks proportionally to the CD-ROM drive activity and also blinks when electronically ejecting a CD.
CD-ROM Eject/Emergency 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 .” 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.
2. Components
Floppy Disk Drive
Floppy Eject
Floppy Disk Drive and Eject
This is a standard 1.44MB floppy disk drive with Japanese 3-mode floppy support. Floppy disk
activity should be seen through the activity LED next to the power button. 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.
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Rear Side
Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC.
Kensington
2. Components
Modem/
LAN Port
Rear Component Descriptions
The following describes the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC as shown by the
illustration above.
Fast Infrared Port
The fast infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with
infrared-equipped devices or computers up to 4Mbits/sec.
Modem/LAN Port (modem or LAN models only)
The port is for an optional modem and/or LAN connector cable.
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.
®
Lock Port
Fast Infrared Port
Serial
Port
Parallel
Port
VGA
Port
Docking
Port
PS/2
Port
Rear
Vent
VGA Port
The 15-pin D-sub VGA port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or
projector.
Docking Port
The docking port is for connection to an optional proprietary PortDock or PortBar . This port also
supports connection of the supplied floppy disk drive module using the supplied floppy cable.
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 .
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!
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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SECTION 3
GETTING STARTED
Power Connection
Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you may connect the
power cord to any 110V-120V as well as 220V-240V outlets without setting switches or using
power converters. Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided
US-standard AC power cord to a different standard. Most hotels will provide universal outlets to
support different power cords as well as voltages. It is always best to ask an experienced traveler
about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country.
TIP: You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem converters/
adapters for almost every country.
With the AC power cord connected to the AC-DC converter, connect the AC power cord to an AC
outlet (preferably with surge-protection) and then connect the DC plug to the Notebook PC. Connecting the AC-DC adapter to the AC outlet first will allow you to test the AC outlet’s power and the
AC-DC converter itself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook PC. The green power LED on the adapter will light if the power is within accepted ranges.
3. Starting
WARNING! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or
use the Notebook PC’s adapter to power other electrical devices. If there is
smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek
servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter . Y ou may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter .
NOTE: This Notebook PC may come with
either a two or three prong plug depending on
territory .
AC Power
Outlet
AC Power
Cord
AC-DC Power
Converter
DC Power
Plug
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3. Starting
Powering ON Your Notebook PC
Press the power switch button momentarily, and the Notebook PC’s power-ON message will ap-
pear on the screen followed by a short beep. If necessary , you may adjust the brightness by using the
hot keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2]
upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. To turn OFF the Notebook PC, push and hold the power
switch until the power turns OFF. To prevent accidental turning OFF the power, it is designed to
take longer to turn OFF than to turn ON the power when using the power button.
WARNING ! Never turn OFF or reset your Notebook PC while the hard disk or floppy disk is
in use and the activity LED is lit; doing so can result in loss or destruction of your
data. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning
OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON.
NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel will flash when the power is turned ON. This is part of
the Notebook PC’s test routine and is not a problem with the display.
The Power-On Self Test (POST)
When you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self T est (POST). The software that controls the POST is installed
as a permanent part of the Notebook PC’s architecture. The POST includes a record of the Note-
book PC’s hardware configuration, which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system. This
record is created by using the BIOS Setup program. If the POST discovers a difference between the
record and the existing hardware, it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct
the conflict by running BIOS Setup. In most cases the record should be correct when you receive
the Notebook PC. When the test is finished, you may get a message reporting “No operating system
found” if the hard disk was not pre-loaded with an operating system. This indicates that the hard
disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system.
The S.M.A.R.T . (Self Monitoring and Reporting T echnology) will check the hard disk drive during
POST and will give a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. If any critical hard
disk drive warning is given during bootup, backup your data immediately and run W indows disk
checking program. To run Window’s disk checking program: (1) right-click any hard disk drive
icon in “My Computer”, (2) choose Properties, (3) click the Tools tab, (4) click Check Now, (5)
select a hard disk drive, (6) select Thorough to also check for physical damages, and (7) click Start.
Third party disk utilities such as Symantec’s Norton Disk Doctor can also perform the same func-
tions but with greater ease and more features.
WARNING ! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking
utility, you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing. Continued use may
result in data loss.
TIP: One suggestion to backup your data is to copy the internal hard disk drive’s data to a new
hard disk drive via the modular bay or a PortDock.
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Save-to-Disk Partition
The Notebook PC supports Advanced Power Management to save battery power and extend its
working time. One type of power management is “Save-to-Disk.” Save-to-Disk is a suspend mode
where your operating system and application data is saved to a separate partition and retrieved
when the Notebook PC comes out of suspend mode. A partition is a space on the hard disk drive
equivalent to having a second hard disk drive. If you would like the Notebook PC to support the
Save-to-Disk mode, run the PHDISK.EXE utility to setup a Save-to-Disk partition on your hard
disk. The Save-to-Disk partition must be larger than the total system memory of the Notebook PC.
To check whether a Save-to-Disk partition exist on your hard drive, run FDISK.EXE located in
Windows’ command directory or Windows rescue floppy disk. Y ou can also compare your working
partition’s size with the hard drive’s size as shown in BIOS setup.
WARNING! All other partitions and their data will be cleared by the PHDISK.EXE utility . This
must be done BEFORE you install an operating system onto your hard disk.
The included hard disk drive comes with the Save-to-Disk partition pre-configured from the factory .
Restarting or Rebooting
After installing drivers (please see the “Drivers and Utilities Guide”), installing applications, or
making configuration changes, you may be prompted to restart the system to update the operating
system and complete the installation process. To restart the system, press the <Ctrl><Alt><Del>
keys simultaneously. This is known as a “warm boot.” If this “warm boot” does not restart the
Notebook PC, you can reset the Notebook PC by using a “cold boot” which is switching the Notebook PC’s power OFF and then back ON. Remember to wait 5 seconds before switching the Note-
book PC back ON.
NOTE: If neither of these methods work, you can press the reset button located on the bottom side
of the Notebook PC in a small hole between the battery pack and the hard disk drive.
3. Starting
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LED Status Indicators
There are several LED status indicators on the right of the power button and two on the front edge
of the Notebook PC. The LED status indicators give information on the Notebook PC’s current
operating and keyboard statuses. The following illustration shows the meaning of each status LED.
3. Starting
1
A
Activity
Indicator
Number
Lock
1 A
Capital
Lock
Scroll
Lock
Power
Indicator
Battery
Indicator
LED Status Indicator Description
The following gives a description for each of the LED status indicators.
Activity Indicator
Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing the floppy , hard disk, CD/DVD-ROM drive. The light
flashes proportional to the access time.
Number Lock
Indicates that number lock [Num Lk] is activated when lit. Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input.
Capital Lock
Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. Capital lock allows some of the
keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters (e.g. A, B, C). When the capital lock light is OFF,
the typed letters will be in the lower case form (e.g. a,b,c).
Scroll Lock
Indicates that scroll lock [Scr Lk] is activated when lit. Scroll lock allows some of the keyboard
letters to act as direction keys in order to allow easier navigation when only a part of the keyboard
is required, such as for playing games.
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.
Battery Indicator
Indicates that the battery is being charged when flashing and fully charged when it is OFF. This
LED only lights when the power adapter is used. This LED will not light if there is no battery
installed. Quick flashing means that the battery pack cannot be charged and needs replacing.
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