Clevo M590KE, M59KE User Manual

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Notice

The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information
contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or
any subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear
in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse)
of this publication.
This publication and any accompanying software may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced, translated, trans­mitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor, manufacturer or creators
of this publication, except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes.
Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and/or registered trade­marks of their respective companies. They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended
as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer.
©October 2006

Trademarks

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. 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 fo r home
or other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineer­ing or disassembly is prohibited.

AMD

Turion™ is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.

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technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

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FCC Statement

(Federal Communications Commission)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in­stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio 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:

• Re orient 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 service representative or an experie nc ed radio/TV technician for help.

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Warning

Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not ex­pressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance with the above standard s could void your authority to operate the
equipment.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Follow basic safety precautions, including those listed below, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury
to persons when using any electrical equipment:

1. Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitche n sink or laundry tub, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using this equipment with a telephone line (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There
may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.

3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may
explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

5. This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit (DC Output 20V, 11A minimum).

CAUTION

Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY NO. 26 AWG OR LARGER, TELE-

COMMUNICATION LINE CORD

This Computer’s Optical Device is a Laser Class I Product

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Instructions for Care and Operation

The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions:

1. Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be damaged.

2. Keep it dry, and don’t overheat it. Keep the computer and powe r supply away from any kind of heating ele-
ment. This is an electrical appliance. If water or any other liquid gets into it, the computer could be badly dam­aged.

Do not expose the computer
to any shock or vibration.

Do not place it on an unstable
surface.

Do not place anything heavy
on the computer.

Do not expose it to excessive
heat or direct sunlight.

Do not leave it in a place where
foreign matter or moisture may
affect the system.

Don’t use or store the computer
in a humid environment.

Do not place the computer on
any surface that will block the
vents.

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3. Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers, electric motors, and other
strong magnetic fields. These can hinder proper performance and damage your data.

4. Follow the proper workin g proc edu res for the comput er. Shut the computer down properly and don ’t forge t
to save your work. Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is depleted.

5. Take care when using peripheral devices.

Do not turn off the power until
you properly shut down all pro­grams.

Do not turn off any peripheral
devices when the computer is
on.

Do not disassemble the com­puter by yourself.

Perform routine maintenance
on your computer.

Use only approved brands of
peripherals.

Unplug the power cord befor e
attaching peripheral devices.

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Power Safety

The computer has specific power requirements:

• Only use a power adapter approv ed for use with this computer.

• Your AC/DC adapter may be design ed for intern ational travel but it still re quires a steady,
uninterrupted power supply. If you are unsure of your local power specifications, consult
your service representative or local power company.

• The power adapter may have either a 2-pr ong or a 3-prong ground ed plug. The third prong
is an important safety feature; do not defeat its purpose. If you do not have access to a
compatible outlet, have a qualified electrician install one.

• When you want to unplug the power cord, be su re to disconnect it by the plug head, not by
its wire.

• Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load
of all the connected devices.

• Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power sup­plies (i.e. AC/DC adapter or car adapter).

Do not plug in the power
cord if you are wet.

Do not use the power cord if
it is broken.

Do not place heavy objects
on the power cord.

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Power Safety

Warning

Before you undertake
any upgrade proce­dures, make sure that
you have turned off the
power, and discon­nected all peripherals
and cables (including
telephone lines). It is
advisable to also re­move your battery in
order to prevent acci­dentally turning the
machine on.

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Battery Precautions

• Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the computer.

• Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way . Even
if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it may cause circuit damage, which may possibly
result in fire.

• Recharge the batteries using the notebook’s system. Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode.

• Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repa ir or replacemen t to your servi ce represent ative or qual­ified service personnel.

• Keep children away from, and promptly dispose of a damaged battery. Always dispose of batteries carefully. Batteries
may explode or leak if exposed to fire, or improperly handled or discarded.

• Keep the battery away from metal appliances.

• Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery.

• Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects.

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Battery Disposal & Caution

The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life,
under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery in to the municipal waste stream. Check with
your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalen t type recommended by the
manufacturer. Discard used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Cleaning

Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer; use a soft clean cloth.
Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and the
computer to electric shock. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel. Unplug the computer from the
power supply. Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions:

• When the power cord or AC/DC adapter is damaged or frayed.

• If the computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids.

• If the computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions.

• If the computer has been dropped or damaged (do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks).

• If there is an unusual odor, heat or smoke coming from your computer.

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Removal Warning

When removing any cover(s) and screw(s) for the purposes of device upgrade, remember to replace the cover(s) and
screw(s) before turning the computer on.

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Travel Considerations

Packing

As you get ready for your trip, run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go:

1. Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged.

2. Power off the computer and peripherals.

3. Close the display panel and make sure it’s latched.

4. Disconnect the AC/DC adapter and cables. Stow them in the carrying bag.

5. The AC/DC adapter uses volt ages from 100 to 240 volt s so you won’t need a second volt age adapter. However ,

check with your travel agent to see if you need any socket adapters.

6. Put the notebook in its ca rrying bag and secure it with the bag’s straps.

7. If you’re taking any peripherals (e.g. a printer, mouse or digital camera), pack them and those devices’ adapters

and/or cables.

8. Anticipate customs - Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or req uire proof of ownersh ip for both hard -

ware and software. Make sure your documents are prepared.

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Power Off Before Traveling

Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag (or any such container). Putting a
notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the Vents/Fan Intakes to be blocked. T o prevent your computer
from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent/Fan Intakes while the computer is in use.

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On the Road

In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface, and Chapter 8: Troubleshooting,
keep these points in mind:

Hand-carry the notebook - For security, don’t let it out of your sight. In some areas, computer theft is very
common. Don’t check it with normal luggage. Baggage handlers may not be sufficiently careful. Avoid knock­ing the computer against hard objects.

Beware of Electromagnetic fields - Devices such as metal detectors & X-ray machines can damage the com­puter, hard disk, floppy disks, and other media. They may also destroy any stored data - Pass your computer and
disks around the devices. Ask security officials to hand-inspect them (you may be asked to turn it on). Note:
Some airports also scan luggage with these devices.

Fly safely - Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight.
These restrictions are for your safety, follow them. If you stow the notebook in an overhead compartment, make
sure it’s secure. Contents may shift and/or fall out when the compartment is opened.

Get power where you can - If an electrical outlet is available, use the AC/DC adapter and keep your battery(ies)
charged.

Keep it dry - If you move quickly from a cold to a warm location, water vapor can condense inside the computer.
Wait a few minutes before turning it on so that any moisture can evaporate.

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Developing Good Work Habits

Developing good work habits is important if you need to work in fron t of the computer for long periods of time.
Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or
other joints. The following are some tips to reduce the strain:

• Adjust the height of the chair and/or desk so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the
level of your elbow. Keep your forearms, wrists, and hands in a relaxed position.

• Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. Place your feet flat on the floor or on
a footrest if necessary.

• Use a chair with a back and adjust it to support your lower back comfortably.

• Sit straight so that your knees, hips and elbows form approximately 90-degree an gles
when you are working.

• Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for long periods of time.

Remember to:

• Alter your posture frequently.

• Stretch and exercise your body several times a day.

• Take periodic breaks when you work at the computer for long periods of time. Frequent
and short breaks are better than fewer and longer breaks.

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Lighting

Proper lighting and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue in your neck and
shoulders.

• Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light .

• Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly.

• Position the display directly in front o f you at a comfortable viewing distance.

• Adjust the display-viewing angle to find the best position.

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Contents

Notice ................................................................................. I

FCC Statement .............................................................II

Instructions for Care and Operation ..........................IV

Power Safety ..............................................................VI

Battery Precautions ...................................................VII

Cleaning .................................................................. VIII

Servicing ................................................................. VIII

Travel Considerations ................................................IX

Quick Start Guide

Overview ........................................................................1-1

Advanced Users ...........................................................1-2

Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users ......................1-2

Warning Boxes ............................................................1-2

Not Included ................................................................1-2

System Software ..........................................................1-3

System Startup .............................................................1-4

System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open ............1-5

LED Indicators ............................................................1-6

AP-Key Buttons ...........................................................1-7

3D AP-Key Button .................................... .... .... ..........1-7

Function Keys & Numeric Keypad .............................1-7

System Map: Front & Rear Views .................................1-9

System Map: Left View ...............................................1-10

System Map: Right View .............................................1-11

System Map: Bottom View ..........................................1-12

Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel ..................1-13

Video Features .............................................................1-14

Display Devices & Options ......................................1-14

Power Management Features .......................................1-16

Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio &
Printer

Overview ........................................................................2-1

Hard Disk Drive .............................................................2-2

Optical Device ...............................................................2-3

Loading Discs ..............................................................2-3

Handling CDs or DVDs ...............................................2-4

DVD Regional Codes ..................................................2-5

7-in-1 Card Reader .........................................................2-6

PC Card Slot ..................................................................2-7

Inserting and Removing PC Cards ..............................2-7

Auto Mail Checker .........................................................2-8

TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse .....................................2-10

Audio Features .............................................................2-11

Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR ...................2-12

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Adding a Printer ...........................................................2-13

USB Printer ...............................................................2-13

Install Instructions: ............................................... ....2-13

Parallel Printer ...........................................................2-13

Power Management

Overview ........................................................................3-1

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ............3-1

The Power Sources ........................................................3-2

AC/DC Adapter ................................................. .... .... ..3-2

Battery .........................................................................3-2

Turning on the Computer ...............................................3-3

Power Schemes ..............................................................3-4

System Power Options ...................................................3-6

Hibernate Mode vs. Shutdown ....................................3-6

Stand by Mode vs. Hibernate Mode ............................3-6

Stand by ......................................................................3-7

Hibernate ....................................................................3-7

Configuring the Power Button .......................................3-8

Battery Information .......................................................3-9

New Battery ................................................................3-9

Battery Life .................................................................3-9

Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter .....3-10

Proper handling of the Battery Pack .........................3-11

Battery FAQ ..............................................................3-12

Drivers & Utilities

What to Install ................................................................4-1

Module Driver Installation ..........................................4-1

RAID Setup .................................................................4-1

Service Packs ...............................................................4-3

Authorized Driver Message .........................................4-4

Version Conflict Message ...........................................4-4

New Hardware Found ..................................................4-4

Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers ...................4-4

Driver Installation ..........................................................4-5

Manual Driver Installation .........................................4-6

WinXP Driver Installation Procedure ..........................4-7

Chipset ........................................................................ 4-7

Video ..........................................................................4-7

Audio ..........................................................................4-7

Modem ........................................................................ 4-8

LAN ............................................................................4 -8

AP-Key Utility ............................................................4-9

TouchPad .................................................................... 4-9

PCMCIA ................................................................... 4-10

AMD Processor ........................................................4-10

AutoMail Checker ....................................................4-10

Module Drivers ..........................................................4-11

Bluetooth ..................................................................4-11

Wireless LAN ...........................................................4-11

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PC Camera ................................................................4-11

RAID ........................................................................4-11

TV Tuner ..................................................................4-11

BIOS Utilities

Overview ........................................................................5-1

The Power-On Self Test (POST) ................................... 5-2

Failing the POST .........................................................5-3

Fatal Errors .................................................................5-3

Non-Fatal Errors .........................................................5-3

The Setup Program ........................................................5-4

Entering Setup .............................................................5-4

Setup Screens ...............................................................5-5

Main Menu .....................................................................5-6

System Time & Date (Main Menu) ...............................5-6

Primary Master (Main Menu) ........................................5-7

System/Extended Memory: (Main Menu) .....................5-7

Advanced Menu .............................................................5-8

Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu) ..............5-8

NV RAID Configuration (Advanced Menu > Advanced

Chipset Control) .............................................................5-9

I/O Device Configuration (Advanced Menu) ..............5-10

Reset Configuration Data (Advanced Menu) ..............5-10

Boot Logo Screen (Advanced Menu) ..........................5-10

Power On Boot Beep (Advanced Menu) .....................5-10

Battery Low Alarm Beep: (Advanced Menu) ..............5-10

Security Menu ..............................................................5-11

Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu) ..................5-11

Password on boot: (Security Menu) .............................5-12

Boot Menu ...................................................................5-13

Exit Menu ....................................................................5-14

Upgrading The Computer

Overview ........................................................................6-1

When Not to Upgrade ..................................................6-2

Removing the Battery ....................................................6-3

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(s) .................................6-4

Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) ........................6-6

Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device(s) ................6-9

Removing the Video Card(s) .......................................6-10

Modules

Overview ........................................................................7-1

Bluetooth Module ..........................................................7-2

Bluetooth Driver Installation ......................................7-2

802.11 b/g USB WLAN Module ...................................7-4

802.11 b/g WLAN Driver Installation ........................7-4

PC Camera Module ........................................................7-6

PC Camera Driver Installation ...................................7-6

PC Camera Audio Setup ..............................................7-7

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EMAMCAP ................................................................. 7-9

RAID Setup .................................................................7-11

RAID Mode Setup .....................................................7-13

The MediaShield Windows Utility ...........................7-21

Mini-PCI TV Tuner Module Options ..........................7-25

Digital TV Broadcast Signal ....................................7-26

TV Recording and Power Schemes ..........................7-26

Troubleshooting

Overview ........................................................................8-1

Basic Hints and Tips ......................................................8-2

Backup and General Maintenance .................................8-3

Viruses ........................................................................... 8-4

Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software ..........8-5

Problems & Possible Solutions ......................................8-7

Interface (Ports & Jacks)

Overview .......................................................................A-1

Ports and Jacks ..............................................................A-2

Built-In Microphone ................................................ .....A-2

Card Reader ..................................................................A-2

Consumer Infrared Transceiver ....................................A-2

DC-In Jack ....................................................................A-2

DVI-Out Port ................................................................A-2

Headphone-Out Jack .....................................................A-3

Infrared (FIR) Transceiver ............................................A-3

Line-In Jack ..................................................................A-3

Microphone-In Jack ......................................................A-3

Mini-IEEE 1394a Ports .................................................A-4

RJ-11 Phone Jack ..........................................................A-4

RJ-45 LAN Jack ............................................................A-4

S/PDIF-Out Jack ...........................................................A-4

Security Lock Slot ........................................................A-4

Serial Port .....................................................................A-5

S-Video-In Jack ............................................................A-5

7-Pin S-Video-Out Jack ................................................A-5

TV Antenna Jack ..........................................................A-5

USB 2.0/1.1 Ports .........................................................A-5

NVIDIA Video Driver Controls

NVIDIA Video Driver Installation ...............................B-1

3D AP-Key Button ................................................. ....... B-2

NVIDIA Display Properties ..........................................B-3

Additional Properties .................................................B-4

NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager ............................B-6

SLI Multi GPU ..............................................................B-8

Display Devices ............................................................B-9

Attaching Other Displays ............................................B-10

Display Modes ............................................................ B-12

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To Enable Extended Desktop

(Windows Display Properties) ................................B-13

Enabling TV Display ..................................................B-14

Specifications

Processor Types ............................................................C-2

Core Logic ....................................................................C-2

LCD .............................................................................. C-2

Security ......................................................................... C-2

Memory .........................................................................C-2

BIOS ............................................................................. C-2

Video Card Options ...................................................... C-3

Storage Options ............................................................C-3

Audio ............................................................................ C-4

Keyboard & Pointing Device ........................................C-4

PCMCIA ....................................................................... C-4

I/O Ports ........................................ .... ............................C-4

Communication ............................................................. C-5

Operating Systems Supported .......................................C-5

Power Management ......................................................C-5

Power ............................................................................ C-5

Environmental Spec ......................................................C-5

Physical Dimensions & Weight .................................... C-6

Optional ........................................................................ C-6

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Quick Start Guide

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Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide

Overview

This Quick Start Guide is a brief introduction to the basic features of your computer, to navigating around the
computer and to getting your system started. The remainder of the manual covers the following:

• Chapter 2 The Storage Devices (hard disk, optical device, Card Reader, PC Card), Mouse, Audio &
Printer.

• Chapter 3 The computer’s power saving options.

• Chapter 4 The installation of the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the
computer’s subsystems.

• Chapter 5 An outline of the computer’s built-in software, or BIOS (Basic Input Output System).

• Chapter 6 Instructions for upgrading your computer.

• Chapter 7 A quick guide to the computer’s Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, PC Camera, TV Tuner and RAID
modules (some of which may be optional depending on your purchase configuration).

• Chapter 8 A troubleshooting guide.

• Appendix A A definition of the interface, ports/jacks which allow your computer communicate with external
devices.

• Appendix B Information on the NVIDIA Video driver controls.

• Appendix C The computer’s specification.

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Quick Start Guide

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Advanced Users

If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide. However you may find it useful
to refer to “Drivers & Utilities” on page 4 - 1, “BIOS Utilities” on page 5 - 1, “Upgrading The Computer” on

page 6 - 1 and “Modules” on page 7 - 1 of the Manual. You may also find notes marked with a

 of interest.

Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users

If you are new to computers (or do not have an advanced knowledge of them) then
the information contained in the Quick Start Guide should be enough to get you up
and running. Eventually you should try to look through all the documentation (more
detailed descriptions of the functions, setup and system controls are covered in the
remainder of the User’s Manual), but do not worry if you do not understand every­thing the first time. Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go. You
may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with a

 as indicated in the margin.

For a more detailed description of any of the interface ports and jacks see “Interface

(Ports & Jacks)” on page A - 1.

Warning Boxes

No matter what your level please pay careful attention to the warning and safety information indicated by the

 symbol. Also please note the safety and handling instructions as indicated in the Preface.

Not Included

Operating Systems (e.g. Windows XP etc.) and applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet and database pro-
grams) have their own manuals, so please consult the appropriate manuals.

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Notes

Check the light colored
boxes with the mark
above to find detailed
information about the
computer’s features.

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Quick Start Guide

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System Software

Your computer may already come with system software pre-installed. Where this is not the case, or where you
are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will find this manual refers to the following oper­ating systems:

• Microsoft Windows XP Home & Professional Editions & Media Center Edition (with Service Pack 2)

• Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition

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Drivers

If you are installing new system software, or are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will need to install
the appropriate drivers. Drivers are programs which act as an interface between the computer and a hardware component
e.g. a wireless network module. It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed in Table 4 - 1, on page 4

- 6. You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and utilities are properly installed. If your

system hasn’t been properly configured (your service representative may have already done that for you), refer to “What

to Install” on page 4 - 1 for installation instructions.

Ports and Jacks

See “Ports and Jacks” on page A - 2 for a description of the interface (ports & jacks) which allow your computer to com­municate with external devices, connect to the internet etc.

RAID Setup

Note that setting up the RAID system and installing the driver for Windows needs to be done when installing the Windows
OS, and therefore before installing the other drivers etc. (see “RAID Setup” on page 7 - 11).

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System Startup

1. Remove all packing materials.

2. Place the computer on a stable surface.

3. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the
notebook (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports.

4. Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack at the rear of the
computer, then plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and
connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.

5. Move and hold the LCD latches in the direction of the arrows
to release the top cover.

6. Raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle (DO NOT
EXCEED AN ANGLE of 120 degrees), and press the power
button to turn the computer “on”.

7. Adjust the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle.

8. The LED indicators show the power and battery status of the
computer.

Figure 1 - 1 - Top Panel with LCD Closed

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Shutdown

Please note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut Down/Turn Off Computer command
from the Start menu in Windows. This will help prevent hard disk or system problems.

1. LCD Latches

2. LED Power & Communication
Indicators

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2

System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open 1 - 5

Quick Start Guide

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System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open

Figure 1 - 2 - Top View with LCD Panel Open

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5

3

4

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7

4

8

1. Optional Built-In PC
Camera

2. LCD

3. LED Power &
Communication
Indicators

4. Speakers

5. AP-Key Buttons &
Power Button

6. Built-In Microphone

7. LED Status Indicators

8. Keyboard

9. TouchPad and Buttons

10. Consumer Infrared
Transceiver*

*Enabled with Optional Mini-

PCI TV Tuner Only

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Wireless Device

Operation Aboard

Aircraft

The use of any portable
electronic transmission
devices aboard aircraft is
usually prohibited. Make
sure the module(s) are
OFF if you are using the
computer aboard aircraft.

The key combination Fn +

F11 toggles power to the
WLAN module, and the
AP-Key to the Blue­tooth module.

LCD Angle

When raising the LCD DO
NOT FORCE it in excess
of angle of 120 degrees.

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6

10

7

5

Quick Start Guide

1 - 6 System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open

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LED Indicators

The two sets of LED indicators (LED Status Indica­tors and LED Power & Communication Indicators)

on the computer display helpful information about the
current status of the computer.

Table 1 - 1 - LED Status Indicators

Table 1 - 2 - LED Power & Communication Indicators

Icon Color Description

Green

The (optional) PC Camera is

powered On

Green

The (optional) Bluetooth Module

is powered On

Green

The (optional) Wireless LAN

Module is powered On

Green Hard Disk/Optical Device Activity

Green Number Lock Activated

Green Caps Lock Activated

Green

Scroll Lock Activated (to activate

press Fn & Scr Lk)

Icon Color Description

Orange DC Power is Plugged In

Green The Computer is On

Blinking Green

The Computer is in Stand by

Mode

Orange The Battery is Chargi ng

Green The Battery is Fully Charged

Blinking Orange

The Battery Has Reached

Critically Low Power Status

Blinking Green New Mail Has Arrived

Quick Start Guide

System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open 1 - 7

1

AP-Key Buttons

These buttons power on/off the optional PC Camera
and Bluetooth modules, access the internet and e-mail,
and enable/disable high performance video.

Table 1 - 3 - AP-Key Buttons

3D AP-Key Button

Use this button to enable/disable high performance
video when powered by the AC/DC adapter (the 3D
AP-Key button will be illuminated in blue when in
high performance video mode).

If you switch from AC Power to battery power the sys­tem will automatically change to a lower performance
video mode setting. High Performance Video can
not be enabled when the system is battery powered.

The system will retain in memory the last known video
performance setting if you switch back from battery to
AC power.

Function Keys & Numeric Keypad

The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for
easy numeric data input (see Figure 1 - 3

on page 1 -

8).

Activate the Number Lock feature by pressing the
Num Lk key on the top right of the keyboard. You

may check if Number Lock is enabled or not by look­ing at the LED status indicators.

AP-Key Function

Enable/Disable High Performance Video

Enable/Disable the optional

PC Camera Module

Enable/Disable the optional

Bluetooth Module

Activate the Default E-mail Program

Activate the Default Internet Browser

Quick Start Guide

1 - 8 System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open

1

Table 1 - 4 - Function Keys

Keys Description

Figure 1 - 3 - Keyboard

Fn Function Key

Fn + F1 TouchPad Toggle

Fn + F2

SRS WOW Surround

Sound Toggle
Fn + F3 Mute Toggle
Fn + F4 Sleep Toggle
Fn + F5 Decrease Audio Volume
Fn + F6 Increase Audio Volume
Fn + F7 Display Toggle
Fn + F8 Decrease LCD Brightness
Fn + F9 Increase LCD Brightness

Fn + F11 WLAN Module Toggle

Fn + Scr

Lk

Scroll Lock Toggle

Numeric

Num Lk & Scr Lk Keys

Function Keys

Fn Key

Keypad

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Other Keyboards

If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change, you can use
any standard USB keyboard. The system will detect and enable it automati­cally. However special functions/AP-Keys unique to the system’s regular
keyboard may not work.

System Map: Front & Rear Views 1 - 9

Quick Start Guide

1

System Map: Front & Rear Views

3

4

1

7

Figure 1 - 4

Front & Rear Views

1. LCD Latches

2. Consumer Infrared
Transceiver*

3. 7-Pin S-Video-Out
Jack

4. DVI-Out Port

5. DC-In Jack

6. Vent/Fan Intake

7. RJ-11 Phone Jack

8. 2 * USB 2.0 Ports

9. Serial Port

10. S-Video-In Jack*

11. Security Lock Slot

*Enabled with Optional Mini-

PCI TV Tuner Only

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Overheating

To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent(s)/fan intake(s)
while the computer is in use.

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9

8

11

5

10

6

1

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7-Pin S-Video-Out Jack

The 7-pin S-Video Out jack requires an adapter cable (7-pin S-Video plug to
4-pin S-Video jack adapter) in order to connect to a standard S-Video cable
(the y-cable pictured includes a yellow composite video jack).

3 3

S-Video/Composite Cable HDTV Cable

1 - 10 System Map: Left View

Quick Start Guide

1

System Map: Left View

Figure 1 - 5

Left View

1. S/PDIF-Out Jack

2. Line-In Jack
(see page A - 3)

3. Microphone-In Jack

4. Headphone-Out Jack

5. Optical Device Drive Bay (for CD/DVD Device)

3152 4

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Changing DVD Regional Codes

Go to the Control Panel and double-click System
> Hardware (tab), click Device Manager, then

click the + next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. Double-
click on the DVD-ROM device to bring up the

Properties dialog box, and select the DVD Re­gion (tab) to bring up the control panel to allow you

to adjust the regional code (see “DVD Regional

Codes” on page 2 - 5).

DVD region detection is device dependent, not
OS-dependent. You can select your module’s re­gion code 5 times. The fifth selection is permanent.
This cannot be altered even if you change your op­erating system or you use the module in another
computer.

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CD Emergency Eject

If you need to manually eject a CD/DVD (e.g. due to an unexpect­ed power interruption) you may push the end of a straightened
paper clip into the emergency eject hole. Do not use a sharpened
pencil or similar object that may break and become lodged in the
hole. Don’t try to remove a CD/DVD/floppy disk while the system
is accessing it as this may cause the system to “crash”.

Headphone Warning

Remove headphones from your ears when shutting the computer
down in order to prevent the higher level shutdown sound from
causing hearing damage.