Clevo M660S, M665S User guide

Preface

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
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of this publication.
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Intel, Celeron, and Intel Core are trademarks/registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

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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 experienced 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, kitchen sin k 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 19V, 3.42A or 18.5V , 3.5A (65W) min­imum AC/DC Adapter, OR by a DC Output 20V, 4.5A (90W) minimum AC/DC Adapter if you are using the

optional port replicator- see pages 7 - 13 & C - 4).

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,

TELECOMMUNICATION 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.

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.

2. Keep it dry, and don’t overheat it. Keep the computer and power 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 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/Fan Intakes.

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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 procedu res for t he computer. Shut the computer down proper ly and don ’t for ge t
to save your work. Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is depleted.

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.

5. Take care when using peripheral devices.

Use only approved brands of
peripherals.

Do not disassemble the com­puter by yourself.

Unplug the power cord befor e
attaching peripheral devices.

Perform routine maintenance
on your computer.

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Power Safety

The computer has specific power requirements:

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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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• Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer.

• Your AC/DC adapter may be designed 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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Battery Precautions

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

• Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it is powered on.

• 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 repair or replacement to your service repre sent 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 upg rade, 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 carrying bag and secure it with the bag’s straps.

7. If you’re taking any perip herals (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 requ ire proof of ownershi p for both hard-

ware and software. Make sure your “papers” are handy.

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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. To pre vent 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 front 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 belo w 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 angles
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 of 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

Design Differences ..................... .... .............................1-2

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

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

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

Not Included ................................................................1-3

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

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

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

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

Hot Key Buttons ............................................................1-7

Keyboard ........................................................................1-8

Function Keys ...................................................... .... .... ..1-9

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System Map: Front & Rear Views ...............................1-10

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

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

System Map: Bottom View ..........................................1-13

Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel ..................1-14

Video Features .............................................................1-15

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

Features & Components

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

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

Optical (CD/DVD) 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

TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse .......................................2-8

Function/Hot Keys .........................................................2-9

Quick Button Keys .......................................................2-10

Recording Audio ..........................................................2-11

Audio Features .............................................................2-13

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Adding a Printer ...........................................................2-14

USB Printer .......................................................... ....2-14

Parallel Printer ..........................................................2-14

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Hardware Found ..................................................4-6

Service Pack Installation .............................................4-6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PCMCIA ..................................................................... 4-9

Hot Key ......................................................................4-9

Quick Button ............................................................4-10

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

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

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

Port Replicator ..........................................................4-11

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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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility ............................................5-4

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

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

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

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

IDE Channel 0/1 Master (Main Menu) ..........................5-7

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

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

Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: (Advanced Menu) ..........5-8

Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu) ..............5-9

Frame Buffer Size: (Advanced Menu >

Advanced Chipset Control > Internal VGA Control) ....5-9

Legacy USB Support (Advanced Menu) .......................5-9

Large Disk Access Mode: (Advanced Menu) ...............5-9

Installed O/S: (Advanced Menu) ...................................5-9

Reset Configuration Data (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 .....................................6-4

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

Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) ........................6-7

Upgrading the Processor ..............................................6-10

Modules & Options

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

802.11 b/g USB WLAN Module ...................................7-2

802.11 b/g WLAN Driver Installation ........................7-2

Bluetooth Module ..........................................................7-4

Bluetooth Driver Installation ......................................7-4

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

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

PC Camera Audio Setup .............................................7-8

BisonCap ...................................................................7-10

Eliminating Screen Flicker .......................................7-11

PC Camera Hot Keys .................................................7-12

Port Replicator .............................................................7-13

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Port Replicator Setup Instructions: ...........................7-14

Port Replicator Serial (COM) Port Driver (WinXP) 7-14

Port Replicator Network (LAN) Driver (WinXP) ....7-15

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 and Possible Solutions ...................................8-7

Interface (Ports & Jacks)

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

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

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

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

External Monitor (VGA) Port .......................................A-2

Headphone-Out Jack .....................................................A-2

Line-In Jack ..................................................................A-2

Microphone-In Jack ......................................................A-2

RJ-11 Modem Jack .......................................................A-3

RJ-45 LAN Jack ...........................................................A-3

Security Lock Slot ........................................... .... .... .....A-3

S/PDIF-Out Jack ...........................................................A-3

USB 2.0/1.1 Ports .........................................................A-3

Optional Port Replicator Ports and Jacks .....................A-4

DC-In Jack ..................................................... .... .... .......A-4

External Monitor (VGA) Port .......................................A-4

Parallel Port ...................................................................A-4

Serial Port .....................................................................A-4

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

USB 2.0/1.1 Ports .........................................................A-4

Video Driver Controls

VIA Video Driver Installation ...................................... B-1

Advanced Video Controls .............................................B-2

Video Driver Controls ...............................................B-2

Video Memory ...........................................................B-2

S3Tray Plus Utility .....................................................B-3

S3 Display Control Panels .........................................B-4

Display Devices ............................................................B-5

Display Modes ..............................................................B-6

Specifications

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

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

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

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

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

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

Video Adapter ...............................................................C-3

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

Audio ............................................................................ C-3

Keyboard & Pointing Device ........................................C-3

Interface ........................................................................ C-3

Card Reader ..................................................................C-3

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

Communication ............................................................. C-4

Power Management ......................................................C-4

Power ............................................................................ C-4

Environmental Spec ......................................................C-4

Physical Dimensions & Weight .................................... C-4

Optional ........................................................................ C-5

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Quick Start Guide

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 A guide to using some of the main features of the computer e.g. the storage devices (hard disk,

optical device, 7-in-1 card reader, PC Card), Function/Hot Keys, Qui ck Bu tton Keys, Touch­Pad & Mouse, Audio and 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 Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, PC Camera and Port Replicator
modules (some of which may be optional depending on your purchase configuration).

• Chapter 8 A troubleshooting guide.

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

• Appendix B Information on the VIA Video driver controls.

• Appendix C The computer’s specification.

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Design Differences

This notebook series includes two different designs which vary slightly in color and appearance. However both
designs incorporate the same features, ports and jacks etc.

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 “What to Install” on page 4 - 1, “BIOS Utilities” on page 5 - 1 and “Upgrading The Computer” on

page 6 - 1 in the User’s Manual. You may also find the notes marked with a

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Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users

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Notes

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

If you are new to computers (or do not have an advanced knowledge of them) then
the information contained in this 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.

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Not Included

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

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 Microsoft Win-
dows XP (Home & Professional Editions) operating system.

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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 drivers listed in “Drivers & Utilities” on page 4 - 1. 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

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See “Notebook 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.

Overview 1 - 3

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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 (Note: If you have included the Port Replicator in
your purchase option see page 7 - 4).

5. Raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle, and press the power button to turn the computer “on”.

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

7. The LED Power & Communication indicators show the power and battery status of the computer.

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Shutdown

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

1 - 4 System Startup

Figure 1 - 1 - Computer with AC/DC Adapter Plugged-In

System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open

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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.

Use the key combinations to
toggle power to the WLAN/
Bluetooth modules, and
check the status indicator
icon to see if the modules
are powered on or not (see

Table 1 - 2, on page 1 - 7/
Table 1 - 3, on page 1 - 9).

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Figure 1 - 2 - Top View with LCD Panel Open

1. Optional Built-In PC Camera

2. LCD

3. Speakers

4. Power Button

5. Hot Key Buttons

6. Keyboard

7. TouchPad and Buttons

8. Built-In Microphone

9. LED Indicators

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

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LED Indicators

The LED indicators display helpful information about the current status of the computer.

Table 1 - 1 - LED Indicators

Icon Color Description

Green Number Lock Activated

Green Caps Lock Activated

Green Scroll Lock Activated
Green The Computer is On

Blinking Green The Computer is in Stand by Mode

Orange The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In & the Computer is Powered Off
Orange The AC/DC Adapter is Plugged In & the Battery is Charging

Blinking Orange The Battery has Reached Critically Low Power Status

Green The Battery is Fully Charged

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Green Hard Disk Activity

Green The WLAN/Bluetooth Module(s) is/are Powered On

Quick Start Guide

Hot Key Buttons

These buttons give instant access to the functions indicated in the table below. The Application and zoom
hot key functions depend on whether or not a PC Camera module installed.

Table 1 - 2 - Hot Key Buttons

Hot Key Function

PC Camera Installed Activate the BisonCap program/Take Still Picture (See Page 7 - 12)

PC Camera Not Installed Activate Quick Button Application 1 (See Page 2 - 10)

Activate the Default Internet Program

Activate the Default E-Mail Browser

Audio Record Start/Stop (See Page 2 - 11)

PC Camera Installed Camera Zoom-In (See Page 7 - 12)

PC Camera Not Installed Activate Quick Button Application 2 (See Page 2 - 10)

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PC Camera Installed Camera Zoom-Out (See Page 7 - 12)

PC Camera Not Installed Activate Quick Button Application 3 (See Page 2 - 10)

Hot Key Buttons 1 - 7

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Quick Start Guide

Keyboard

The keyboard has a numerical keypad for easy numeric data input, and features function keys to allow you to
change operational features instantly (see Figure 1 - 3).

Function Keys

NumLk &
ScrLk Keys

Numeric

Keypad

Fn Key

Figure 1 - 3 - Keyboard

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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. Th e system
will detect and enable it automatically. However spe cial func tions/ho t-keys unique to the system’s regular keyboard ma y
not work.

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Quick Start Guide

Function Keys

The function keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down (see “Func-

tion/Hot Keys” on page 2 - 9).

Key Function Key Function

Fn Function Key Fn + F8 Decrease LCD Brightness
Fn + F1 TouchPad Toggle Fn + F9 Increase LCD Brightness
Fn + F3 Mute Toggle Fn + F10 PC Camera Module Power Toggle
Fn + F4 Sleep Toggle Fn + F11 Wireless LAN Module Power Toggle
Fn + F5 Decrease Audio Volume Fn + F12 Bluetooth Module Power Toggle
Fn + F6 Increase Audio Volume Fn + NumLk Number Lock Toggle
Fn + F7 Display Toggle Fn + ScrLk Scroll Lock Toggle

Table 1 - 3 - Function Keys

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Special Characters

1

Some software applications allow the number-keys to be used with Alt to produce special characters. These special characters can only
be produced by using the numeric keypad. Regular number keys (in the upper row of the keyboard) will not work. Make sure that NumLk
is on.

Function Keys 1 - 9

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Quick Start Guide

System Map: Front & Rear Views

1. LED Indicators

2. 1 * USB Port

3. Vent

4. DC-In Jack

5. Battery

3

Figure 1 - 4 - Front & Rear Views

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1

2

5

4

1 - 10 System Map: Front & Rear Views

System Map: Left View

Quick Start Guide

Figure 1 - 5 - Left View

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1

2

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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 OS­dependent. 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.

1. Security Lock Slot

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4 637

2. Optical Device Drive Bay
(see page 2 - 3)

3. RJ-11 Modem Jack

4. S/PDIF-Out Jack

5. Microphone-In Jack

6. Headphone-Out Jack

7. Line-In Jack

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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.

Media Warning

Don’t try to remove a floppy disk/CD/DVD while the system is
accessing it. This may cause the system to “crash”.

System Map: Left View 1 - 11

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Quick Start Guide

System Map: Right View

Figure 1 - 6 - Right View

1. PC Card Slot

2. 7-in-1 Card Reader

3. 2 * USB 2.0 Ports

4. RJ-45 LAN Jack

5. External Monitor Port

The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats:

MMC (MultiMedia Card) / SD (Secure Digital) / MS (Memory Stick) / MS Pro (Memory Stick Pro)

MS Duo (requires PC adapter) / Mini SD (requires PC adapter) / RS MMC (requires PC adapter)

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7-in-1 Card Reader

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2

3

5

1 - 12 System Map: Right View

System Map: Bottom View

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CPU

The CPU is not a user ser­viceable part. Opening this
compartment, or accessing
the CPU in any way, may vi­olate your warranty.

Overheating

To prevent your computer
from overheating make sure
nothing blocks any Vent/Fan
Intake while the computer is
in use.

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Battery Information

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Quick Start Guide

Figure 1 - 7 - Bottom View

2

1. Vent/Fan Intake/Outlet

2. Battery

3. Hard Disk Bay Cover

4. CPU/RAM Bay Cover

1

3

1

Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery before using it. Completely discharge and charge the battery
at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges. See “Battery Information” on page 3 - 9 for full instruc-
tions.

System Map: Bottom View 1 - 13

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Quick Start Guide

Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel

Most of the control panels, utilities and programs within Windows XP (and most other Windows versions) are
accessed from the Start menu. When you install programs and utilities they will be installed on your hard disk
drive, and a shortcut will usually be placed in the Start menu and/or the desktop. You can cu stomize the look of
the Start menu by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Properties from the menu.

Click here to toggle Category View

Figure 1 - 8 - Start Menu & Control Panel

In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel. The Control
Panel is accessed from the Start menu, and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features

in Windows (e.g. power, video, network, audio etc.). Windows XP provides basic controls for many of the fea­tures, however many new controls are added (or existing ones are enhanced) when you install the drivers listed
in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 6. To see all controls it may be necessary to toggle off Category View.

1 - 14 Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel

Quick Start Guide

Video Features

You can switch display devices, and configure display options, from the Display Properties control panel in

Windows as long as the video driver is installed. For further information see “Video Driver Controls” on

page B - 1.

1. Click Start, point to Settings and click Control Panel (or click Control Panel).

2. Double-click Display (icon); Display (icon) is in the Appearances and Themes category.

3. Click Settings (tab) in the Display Properties dialog box.

4. Move the slider to the preferred setting in Screen resolution .

5. Click the arrow, and scroll to the preferred setting in Color quality .

6. Open the Display Properties control panel,
and click Advanced (button) to bring up
the Advanced properties tabs. Clicking
through these tabs allows you to make any
video adjustments you require.

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OR

7. Right-click the desktop, and click Properties.
Click Settings (tab) and adjust as above.

OR

8. Click/Right-click the S3TrayPlus utility icon

in the taskbar and select Display

Properties Settings.

1

1

2

2

3

1

Figure 1 - 9 - Display Properties

Video Features 1 - 15

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Quick Start Guide

Power Management Features

The Power Options control panel icon in Windows (see page 1 - 14) allows you to configure power management
features for your computer. You may conserve power throug h individual components such as the monitor or hard
disk (by means of Power Schemes), or you may use either Stand by or Hibernate mode to conserve power
throughout the system (enable Hibernate support from the control panel tab). Pay attention to the instructions
on battery care in “Battery Information” on page 3 - 9.

Figure 1 - 10 - Power Options

The computer’s power button, sleep button (Fn + F4 key combination), and lid (closing the lid) may be set to
send the computer in to either Stand by or Hibernate mode.

Power Saving and Performance

Power Schemes may have an affect on your computer performance (see “The Power Sources” on page 3 - 2).

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Features & Components

Chapter 2: Features & Components

Overview

Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components
of the computer:

•Hard Disk Drive

• Optical (CD/DVD) Device

• 7-in-1 Card Reader

•PC Card Slot

• TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse

• Function/Hot Keys

• Quick Button Keys

• Recording Audio

• Audio Features

• Adding a Printer

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Overview 2 - 1

Features & Components

2

Before attempting to ac­cess any of the internal
components of your
computer please ensure
that the machine is not
connected to the AC
power, and that the ma­chine is turned off. Also
ensure that all peripher­al cables, including
phone lines, are discon­nected from the comput­er.

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Power Safety

Hard Disk Drive

The hard disk drive is used to store your data in the computer. The hard disk can be
taken out to accommodate other 2.5" parallel (PATA) hard disk drives with a height
of 9.5 mm.

The hard disk is accessible from the bottom of your computer as seen below. For fur­ther details see “Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive” on page 6 - 4.

Hard Disk Bay

Figure 2 - 1

Hard Disk Location

2 - 2 Hard Disk Drive

Features & Components

Optical (CD/DVD) Device

There is a bay for a 5.25" optical (CD/DVD) device (12.7mm height). The actual de­vice will depend on the module you purchased (see “Storage” on page C - 3). The
optical device is usually labeled “Drive D:” and may be used as a boot device if
properly set in the BIOS (see “Boot Menu” on page 5 - 13).

Loading Discs

To insert a CD/DVD, press the open button and carefully place a CD/DVD onto
the disc tray with label-side facing up (use just enough force for the disc to click onto
the tray’s spindle). Gently push the CD/DVD tray in until its lock “clicks” and you
are ready to start. The busy indicator will light up while data is being accessed,
or while an audio/video CD, or DVD, is playing. If power is unexpectedly interrupt­ed, insert an object such as a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole

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to open the tray.

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2

1

2 3

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Sound Volume

Adjustment

How high the sound vol­ume can be set depends
on the setting of the vol­ume control within Win-
dows. Click the Volume
icon on the taskbar to
check the setting (see

“Audio Features” on
page 2 - 13).

Figure 2 - 2

Optical Device

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Optical (CD/DVD) Device 2 - 3

Features & Components

2

CD Emergency Eject

If you need to manually
eject a CD (e.g. due to
an unexpected power
interruption) you may
push the end of a
straightened paper clip
into the emergency eject
hole. However please
do NOT use a sharp­ened pencil or similar
object that may break
and become lodged in
the hole.

Disk Eject Warning

Don’t try to remove a
CD/DVD while the sys­tem is accessing it. This
may cause the system
to “crash”.

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Proper handling of your CDs/DVDs will prevent them from being damaged. Please
follow the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your CDs/DVDs can be
accessed.

Note the following:

• Hold the CD or DVD by the edges; do not touch the surface of the disc.

• Use a clean, soft, dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints.

• Do not write on the surface with a pen.

• Do not attach paper or other materials to the surface of the disc.

• Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high-temperature areas.

• Do not use benzene, thinner, or other cleaners to clean the CD or DVD.

• Do not bend the CD or DVD.

• Do not drop or subject the CD or DVD to shock.

Handling CDs or DVDs

2 - 4 Optical (CD/DVD) Device

Features & Components

DVD Regional Codes

To change the DVD regional codes see “Changing DVD Regional Codes” on

page 1 - 11.

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DVD Regional Coding

Region Geographical Location

1 USA, Canada

2

3

4

5

6China

Western Europe, Japan, South

Africa, Middle East & Egypt

South-East Asia, Taiwan, South

Korea, The Philippines, Indonesia,

Hong Kong

South & Central America, Mexico,

Australia, New Zealand

N Korea, Russia, Eastern Europe,

India & Most of Africa

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Table 2 - 1

DVD Regional Coding

Figure 2 - 3

DVD Regions

Optical (CD/DVD) Device 2 - 5

Features & Components

2

Card Reader Cover

Make sure you keep the
cover in the card reader
when not in use. This
will help prevent foreign
objects and/or dust get­ting in to the card read­er.

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7-in-1 Card Reader

The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards. Push the
card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device, and can be accessed in
the same way as your hard disk (s). Make sure you install the PCMCIA/Card Reader
driver (see “PCMCIA” on page 4 - 9).

• MMC (MultiMedia Card)

• SD (Secure Digital)

• MS (Memory Stick)

• MS Pro (Memory Stick Pro)

• MS Duo (requires PC adapter*)

• Mini SD (requires PC adapter*)

• RS MMC (requires PC adapter*)

*Note: The PC adapters are usually supplied with these cards.

Figure 2 - 4

Card Reader

1. Card Reader

1

2 - 6 7-in-1 Card Reader

Features & Components

PC Card Slot

The computer is equipped with a PCMCIA slot for one type II PC Card. Make sure
you install the PCMCIA/Card Reader driver (see “PCMCIA” on page 4 - 9).

Inserting and Removing PC Cards

• Align the PC Card with the slot and push it in until it locks into place.

• To remove a PC Card, simply press the eject button next to the slot.

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1

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PC Card Slot Cover

Make sure you keep the
cover in the PC Card
slot when not in use.
This will help prevent
foreign objects and/or
dust getting in to the
card reader.

Figure 2 - 5

PC Card Slot

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PC Card Slot 2 - 7

Features & Components

2

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TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse

The TouchPad is an alternative to the mouse; however, you can also add a mouse to

Mouse Driver

If you are using an ex­ternal mouse your op­erating system may be
able to auto-configure
your mouse during its
installation or only en­able its basic functions.
Be sure to check the
device’s user docu­mentation for details.

your computer through one of the USB ports. The TouchPad buttons function in
much the same way as a two-button mouse.

Once you have installed the TouchPad driver (see “TouchPad” on page 4 - 9) you
can configure the functions by double-clicking the TouchPad driver icon on the
taskbar. You may then configure the TouchPad tapping, buttons, scrolling, pointer
motion and sensitivity options to your preferences. You will find further information
at www.synaptics.com.

Figure 2 - 6

Mouse Properties

2 - 8 TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse

Features & Components

Function/Hot Keys

The function keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn
key is held down. In addition to the basic function key combinations; visual indica­tors are available for some function keys when the hot key driver is installed (see

“Hot Key” on page 4 - 9). After installing the driver an icon will appear in the

taskbar.

Fn/Hot Key Function & Indicator

Fn + F3 Mute Toggle

Fn + F5/F6 Volume Decrease/Increase

Audio Record Start/Stop (see over)

The hot keys on the left side of the computer give quick access to the default internet
browser and e-mail program . The PC Camera hot keys can be used
to run the BisonCap application, to take still pictures and to zoom the camera in/out
(see “PC Camera Hot Keys” on page 7 - 12) is a PC Camera module is installed. If
you do not have a PC Camera module installed see “Quick Button Keys” on page 2

- 10 for details.

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Application Note

The key functions will
only be displayed if the
program is running (i.e.
the icon is displayed
in the taskbar). If you
have closed the pro­gram you can run it
again from the Start
menu (Start > Pro-

grams > Startup > Hot­Key Driver) in

Windows.

Table 2 - 2

Hot Key & Function

Key Combo

Indicators

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Function/Hot Keys 2 - 9

Features & Components

2

You will need to locate
the actual application
executable (.exe) file,
not just the shortcut. To
find the application right­click its shortcut on the
desktop and click Prop-

erties. Click the short­cut (tab) and see where

the executable file is lo­cated by clicking the
Find Target (button).

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Application.exe

Quick Button Keys

Note that the quick button driver is designed to allow use of the hot key buttons in
absence of the optional PC Camera (only install the quick button driver if the PC
Camera is not installed). You will need to install the Quick Button driver (see

“Quick Button” on page 4 - 10) to enable the functions.

The quick buttons give instant access to user-defined applications, with one quick
button press. To configure a program to open when the hot-keys (see

- 2, on page 1 - 7) are pressed follow the instructions below.

The quick buttons will

function as long as the program is running (the icon will appear in the taskbar).
If the program is not running you will need to restart the computer.

1. Press a hot key or right-click the icon in the taskbar.

2. Select Setup from the menu, scroll to App1/2/3 and select Custom.

3. An Open dialog box will appear on the screen.

4. Browse to the directory where the desired application.exe (see sidebar) program
exists.

5. Double-Click on the program file or choose Open.

Table 1

Figure 2 - 7

Hot-Key

Configuration

Screens

2 - 10 Quick Button Keys

Features & Components

Recording Audio

The audio record hot key button allows you to record audio from either the built­in microphone, or from a microphone connected to the microphone-in jack. To
record on the computer, setup the audio recording options in Windows as follows
(see Figure 2 - 8 on page 2 - 12).

1. Go to the Start menu and point to Settings (or just click Control Panel) and click
Control Panel, then double-click the Sounds & Audio Devices icon (Sounds,
Speech, and Audio Devices in Category View).

2. Click Advanced in Volume (tab) > Device volume.

3. Click Options and scroll down and click Properties.

4. Select Vinyl AC’97 Audio (WAVE) from the Mixer device menu.

5. Click to select Recording (button) in Adjust volume for (menu).

6. Make sure the Mic (check box) is checked, then click OK.

7. Boost the volume in the Mic section (in the Recording Control menu) as high as it
will go.

8. Close the Recording Control window, and then click OK.

9. Press the audio record hot key button to begin the recording process (the
record icon

10. Press the audio record hot key button again to stop the recording process (the
record icon will disappear from the top left of the screen).

11. The recorded audio file (in .wav format) will appear in C:\Documents and
Settings\All Users\Documents\wav.

12. Double-click the file to playback the recorded audio.

will flash in the top left of the screen).

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Recording Audio 2 - 11

Features & Components

2 Figure 2 - 8

Audio Setup for

Recording

(Windows XP)

2 - 12 Recording Audio

Features & Components

Audio Features

You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sounds and Audio
Devices Windows control panel, or from the VIA Audio Deck icon in the

taskbar, or on the desktop (this will bring up the VIA Audio Deck menu). The
volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn + F5/F6 key combination.

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Sound Volume

Adjustment

How high the sound vol­ume can be set depends
on the setting of the vol­ume control within Win-
dows (and the volume
control function keys on
the computer). Click the
Volume icon on the
taskbar to check the set­ting.

Figure 2 - 9

VIA Audio Deck

Configuration

Menus

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Audio Features 2 - 13

Features & Components

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After setting up the print­er attach the parallel ca­ble to the printer.

Connect the printer’s
parallel cable to the Par­allel to USB converter,
and then plug the con­verter into the USB port.

Turn ON the printer,
then turn ON the com­puter.

Windows will identify the
printer and either load
one of its own drivers or
ask you to supply one.
Follow the on-screen in­structions.

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Parallel Printer

Adding a Printer

The most commonly used peripheral is a printer. The following conventions will
help you to add a printer, however it is always best to refer to the printer manual for
specific instructions and configuration options.

USB Printer

Most current printers have a USB interface connection. You may use any one of the
ports to connect the printer.

Install Instructions:

1. Set up the printer according to its instructions (unp acking, p aper tray, toner/ink car­tridge etc.).

2. Turn ON the computer.

3. Turn ON the printer.

4. Connect the printer’s USB cable to one of the USB ports on the computer.

5. Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or ask you
to supply one. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Parallel Printer

This is still a very common type of printer. The install instructions are in the sidebar.
Note: If you have included the Port Replicator in your purchase option, then a par­allel port will be available, otherwise you will need to purchase a parallel to USB
converter.

2 - 14 Adding a Printer

Power Management

Chapter 3: Power Management

Overview

To conserve power, especially when using the battery, your computer uses the ACPI
power management system. Power management conserves power by controlling in­dividual components of the computer (the monitor and hard disk drive) or the whole
system. This chapter covers:

• The Power Sources

• Turning on the Computer

• Power Schemes

• System Power Options

• Configuring the Power Button

• Battery Information

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

The ACPI interface provides the computer with enhanced power saving techniques
and gives the operating system (OS) direct control over the power and thermal states
of devices and processors. For example, it enables the OS to set devices into low­power states based on user settings and information from applications. ACPI is fully
supported in Windows XP.

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OS Note

Power management
functions will vary
slightly depending on
your operating system.
For more information it
is best to refer to the
user’s manual of your
operating system.

(Note: All pictures
used on the following
pages are from the
Windows XP OS.)

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Overview 3 - 1

Power Management

The Power Sources

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Port Replicator

AC/DC Adapter

You will be provided
with a 90W AC/DC
adapter if you purchase
the port replicator op­tion.

If you are using the com­puter with the Port Rep­licator, then you must

use the 90W AC/DC
adapter to power the

port replicator and com­puter (DO NOT USE the

computer’s 65W AC/
DC adapter to power
the Port Replicator).

See “Port Replicator”

on page 7 - 13 for more

information.

The computer can be powered by either an AC/DC adapter or a battery pack.

AC/DC Adapter

Use only the AC/DC adapter that comes with your computer. The wrong type of AC/
DC adapter will damage the computer and its components.

1. Attach th e AC/DC adapter to the DC-in jack at the rear of the computer.

2. Plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and then conne ct the AC power co rd to the
AC/DC adapter (see sidebar if you are using the optional Port Replicator).

3. Raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle.

4. Press the power button to turn “On”.

Battery

The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or when an
electrical outlet is unavailable. Battery life varies depending on the applications and
the configuration you're using. To increase battery life, let the battery discharge
completely before recharging (see “How do I completely discharge the battery?”

on page 3 - 12).

We recommend that you do not remove the battery. For more information on the bat­tery, please refer to “Battery Information” on page 3 - 9.

3 - 2 The Power Sources

Turning on the Computer

Now you are ready to begin using your computer. To turn it on simply press the pow­er button on the front panel.

When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a Stand by/Hibernate/
Shutdown hot-key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds (pressing and
holding the power button for longer than this will shut the computer down). Use
Power Options in the Windows control panel to configure this feature.

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Forced Off

If the system “hangs”, and the Ctrl + Alt + Del key combination doesn’t work, press the pow­er button for 4 seconds, or longer, to force the system to turn itself off.

Power Button as Stand by or Hibernate Button

If you are using a fully ACPI-compliant OS, (such as Windows XP) you can use the OS’s
“Power Options” control panel to set the power button to send the system into Stand by or
Hibernate mode (see your OS’s documentation, or “Configuring the Po wer Button” on

page 3 - 8 for details).

Power Management

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Shutdown

Note that you should al­ways shut your comput­er down by choosing the

Turn Off Computer

command from the Start
menu in Windows. This
will help prevent hard
disk or system prob­lems.

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Turning on the Computer 3 - 3

Power Management

Power Schemes

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3

Resuming

Operation

Press a key on the key­board, or move the
mouse/TouchPad to re­sume from Monitor or
Hard Disk Stand by.

Figure 3 - 1

Power Schemes

You can set your computer to conserve power through individual components by
means of Power Schemes. You can also adjust the settings for each scheme to set
the monitor to turn off after a specified time, and the computer's hard disk motor to
turn off if the hard disk drive has not been accessed for a specified period of time (if
the system reads or writes data, the hard disk motor will be turned back on). The
schemes may also be set to set a specified time for the system to enter Stand by or
Hibernate modes (see “System Power Options” on page 3 - 6).

3-4Power Schemes

Each Windows Power Scheme will also adjust the processor performance of your
machine in order to save power. This is worth bearing in mind if you are experienc­ing any reduced performance (especially under DC/battery power).

Choose the Home/Office Desk scheme for maximum performance when the com-
puter is powered from an AC power source. Choose the Max Battery scheme (bear
in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall performance of the computer in
order to save power) for maximum power saving when the computer is battery (DC
power) powered. Windows will use Portable/Laptop as the default scheme.

Power Management

3

Power Schemes 3 - 5

Power Management

System Power Options

You can use the system power options to stop the computer’s operation and restart

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where you left off. This system features Stand by and Hibernate sleep mode levels
(Hibernate mode will need to be enabled by clicking the option in the Hibernate
tab in the Power Options control panel - see “Hibernate” on page 3 - 7).

Hibernate Mode vs. Shutdown

Hibernate mode and Shutdown are the same in that the system is off and you need
to press the power button to turn it on. Their main difference is:

When you come back from hibernation, you can return to where you last left off
(what was on your desktop) without reopening the application(s) and file(s) you last
used.

You can use either method depending on your needs.

Stand by Mode vs. Hibernate Mode

If you want to stay away from your work for just a while, you can put the system on
Stand by instead of in hibernation. It takes a longer time to wake up the system from
Hibernate mode than from Stand by mode.

3 - 6 System Power Options

Stand by

Stand by saves the least amount of power, but takes the shortest time to return to full
operation. During Stand by the hard disk is turned off, and the CPU is made to idle
at its slowest speed. All open applications are retained in memory. When you are not
using your computer for a certain length of time, which you specify in the operating
system, it will enter Stand by mode to save power.

Hibernate

Hibernate uses no power and saves all of your information on a part of the HDD be­fore it turns the system off. Although it saves the most power it takes the longest time
to return to full operation. You can set your computer to automatically enter Hiber­nate mode when the battery power is almost depleted. You will need to enable Hi­bernate mode from the Hibernate tab in the Power Options control panel. The
system will resume from Hibernate mode by pressing the power button.

Power Management

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System Resume

The system can resume
from Stand by mode by:

• Pressing the power
button

• Network card activity
(Wake on LAN if
enabled)

Figure 3 - 2

Enable Hibernation

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System Power Options 3 - 7

Power Management

Configuring the Power Button

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3

Sleep Button

You may also configure
the Sleep/Resume key
combination (Fn + F4)
from the menu illustrat­ed in Figure 3 - 3. In
Windows this is re­ferred to as the Sleep
button.

Figure 3 - 3

Power Options

(Advanced - Power

Buttons)

The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Stand by or Hiber­nate mode. In Stand by mode, the LED will blink green. In Hibernate mode

the LED will be off (battery) or orange (AC/DC adapter). If you are in a power sav­ing mode set to save power through individual components (e.g. har d disk, monitor),
the LED will remain green.

Power Button Sleep/ResumeLid

(Sleep) Button

3 - 8 Configuring the Power Button

Battery Information

Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery.

New Battery

Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery (see “Battery FAQ”

on page 3 - 12 for instructions on how to do this).

Battery Life

Your computer’s battery life is dependent upon many factors, including the pro­grams you are running, and peripheral devices attached. Power Options (you may
set low battery Alarms and actions, and check the Power Meter from the Power
Options control panel), and settings in the OS will help prolong the battery life if
configured appropriately.

Power Management



Low Battery

Warning

When the battery is criti­cally low, immediately
connect the AC/DC
adapter to the computer
or save your work, oth­erwise, the unsaved
data will be lost when
the power is depleted.

Figure 3 - 4

Power Options

(Alarm & Power

Meter)

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Battery Information 3 - 9

Power Management

Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance. To optimize the life

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3

Conserving

Battery Power

To conserve battery power:

and improve its performance, fully discharge and recharge the battery at least
once every 30 days.

We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself. If you do need to re­move the battery for any reason see “Removing the Battery” on page 6 - 3.

Lower the brightness level
of the LCD display. The
system will decrease LCD
brightness slightly to save
power when it is not pow­ered by the AC/DC adapt­er.

Close modem or communi­cation applications when
they are not being used.

Remove any unused PC
Cards from the computer
(PC Cards quickly use up
battery power even if the
system enters sleep
mode).

Disconnect any unneces­sary external devices.

Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter

The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC/DC adapter is attached and
plugged into an electrical outlet. If the computer is powered on, and in use, it will
take several hours to fully recharge the battery. When the computer is turned off but
plugged into an electrical outlet, battery charge time is less. (Refer to “LED Indica-

tors” on page 1 - 6 for information on the battery charge status, and to “Battery In­formation” on page 3 - 9 for more information on how to maintain and properly

recharge the battery pack.)

3 - 10 Battery Information

Proper handling of the Battery Pack

• DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances

• DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures, it may explode

• DO NOT connect the metal terminals (+, -) to each other

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Damaged Battery Warning

Should you notice any physical defects (e.g. the battery is bent ou t of shape after being
dropped), or any unusual smells emanating from the notebook battery, shut your computer
down immediately and contact your service center. If the battery has bee n d roppe d we do
not recommend using it any further, as even if the computer continues to work with a dam­aged battery in place, it may cause circuit damage, which may possibly result in fire . It is
recommended that you replace your computer battery every two years.

Power Management

3

Battery Information 3 - 11

Power Management

Battery FAQ

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3

Danger of explosion if
battery is incorrectly re­placed.

Replace only with the
same or equivalent type
recommended by the
manufacturer. Discard
used battery according
to the manufacturer’s in­structions.

Caution

How do I completely discharge the battery?

Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery. Don’t
turn off the computer by yourself even when you see a message that indicates the
battery is critically low, just let the computer use up all of the battery power and shut
down on its own. Disable the Power Options functions i n the Co ntrol Panel, espe­cially any Alarms (unclick the tickboxes - see page 3 - 9) and Schemes (change all
the settings to Never - see page 3 - 4). As the battery nears the end of its life save
and close any critical files.

How do I fully charge the battery?

When charging the battery, don’t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes
from orange to green.

How do I maintain the battery?

Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after
about 20 partial discharges.

3 - 12 Battery Information

Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities

Drivers & Utilities

This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utili­ties essential to the operation or improvement of some
of the computer’s subsystems. The system takes ad­vantage of some newer hardware components for
which the latest versions of most available operating
systems haven’t built in drivers and utilities. Thus,
some of the system components won’t be auto-config­ured with an appropriate driver or utility during oper­ating system installation. Instead, you need to
manually install some system-required drivers and
utilities.

What to Install

The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD­ROM contains the drivers and utilities necessary for

the proper operation of the computer. Table 4 - 1, on

page 4 - 6 lists what you need to install manually ac-

cording to your choice of the operating system, and it
is very important that the drivers are installed in
the order indicated.

Module Driver Installation

The procedures for installing drivers for the Wireless
LAN, Bluetooth, PC Camera and Port Replicator

modules are provided in “Modules & Options” on

page 7 - 1.

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What to Install 4 - 1

Drivers & Utilities

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Navigate (Browse..) to D:

You will notice that many of the instructions for driver

4

installation require you to “Navigate (Browse) to D:”.
We assume that you will install all drivers and utilities
from the built-in CD device and it is assigned to “Drive
D:”. In addition, all file extensions can be seen

In this case “D:” is the drive specified for your CD de­vice. Not all computers are setup the same way, and
some computers have the CD listed under a different
drive letter - e.g. if you have two hard drives (or hard
disk partitions) one may be designated as “Drive C:”
and the other as “Drive D:”. In this case the CD device
may be designated as “Drive E:” - Please make sure
you are actually navigating to the correct drive letter
for the CD device.

When you click the Browse (button) after clicking
Run in the Start menu you will see the “Look in:” di­alog box at the top of the Browse window. Click the
scroll button to navigate to My Compute r to display
the devices and drive letters.

4 - 2 What to Install

Figure 4 - 1 - Navigate (Browse..) to..

Service Packs

Check the warnings on the following pages regarding
installation of the appropriate Service Pack for your
Windows OS. Make sure you have installed the appro­priate Service Pack before installing all the drivers.

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Service Pack Installed

To see which Service Pack is currently installed on your
computer go to the General tab of the System control
panel. Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop
or in the Start menu and select Properties. The Service
Pack currently installed on your system will be listed un­der the “System:” heading. (If no Service Pack informa­tion is listed, then no Service Pack is installed.)

Drivers & Utilities

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Windows XP Service Pack 2

Make sure you install Windows XP Service Pack 2 (or
a Windows XP version which includes Service Pack 2)
before installing any drivers. Service Pack 2 includes
support for USB 2.0.

If you have upgraded the system by installing Service
Pack 2 (i.e. your Windows XP version does not include
Service Pack 2) then follow these instructions:

1.Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control
Panel (or click Control Panel).

2.Double-click System (icon); System (icon) is in Per-
formance and Maintenance (category).

3.Click the Hardware (tab) > Device Manager (button).

4.Click “+” next to Other Devices (if its sub-items are not
shown).

5.Right-click Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller
and select Uninstall > OK (if you don’t see the item
then there is no need to take any further action).

6.Restart the computer and it will find the USB 2.0 con­troller.

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What to Install 4 - 3

Drivers & Utilities

Authorized Driver Message

If you receive a message telling you that the driver you
are installing is not authorized (Digital Signature Not
Found), just click Yes or Continue Anyway to ignore
the message and continue the installation procedure.

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You will receive this message in cases where the driv­er has been released after the version of Windows you
are currently using. All the drivers provided will have
already received certification for Windows.

Version Conflict Message

During driver installation if you encounter any “file
version conflict” message, please click Yes to choose
to keep the existing (newer) version.

Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers

If you wish to update/reinstall individual drivers it
may be necessary to uninstall the original driver.To do
this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and
double-click the Add/Remove Programs item. If you
see the individual driver listed (if not see below), un­install it, following the on screen prompts (it may be
necessary to restart the computer). Go to the appropri­ate section of the manual to complete the update/rein­stall procedure for the driver in question.

If the driver is not listed in the Add/Remove Pro-
grams item:

1. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click Control
Panel (or click Start > Control Panel).

2. Double-click System (icon); System (icon) is in
Performance and Maintenance (category).

3. Click Hardware (tab) > Device Manager (button).

4. Doubl e-click the device you wish to update/reinstall the
driver for (you may need to click “+”).

5. Look for the Update Driver button (check the Driver tab)
and follow the on screen prompts.

4 - 4 What to Install

Drivers & Utilities

Driver Installation

Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual
CD-ROM and click Install WinXP Drivers (button),

or Install Option Drivers (button) to access the Op­tional driver menu.

If you wish to install the drivers manually see page 4 -

6

.

1. Check the driver installation order from Table 4 - 1

on page 4 - 6 (all the drivers must be inst a lled in

this order) which is the same as that listed in the

Drivers Installer menu below.

2. Click to select the driver you wish to install, after
installing each driver it will become grayed out (if
you need to reinstall any driver, click the Unlock
button).

3. Follow the instructions for each individual driver
installation procedure as listed on the following
pages.

Note that the Quick But­ton Driver only appears

if you DO NOT have a
PC Camera Module in­stalled.

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Figure 4 - 2 - Drivers Installer Screen 1

Figure 4 - 3 - Drivers Installer Screen 2

Driver Installation 4 - 5

Drivers & Utilities

WinXP SP2 Driver Page #

Install the appropriate WinXP Service Pack Page 4 - 3

Chipset Page 4 - 7

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Install Quick Button Driver (Only appears if

no PC Camera module is installed

Port Replicator Serial Port Page 7 - 14

Port Replicator Network (LAN) Port Page 7 - 15

Video Page 4 - 7
Audio Page 4 - 7

LAN Page 4 - 8

Modem Page 4 - 8

TouchPad Page 4 - 9

PCMCIA Page 4 - 9

Hot Key Page 4 - 9

Page 4 - 10

Wireless LAN Page 7 - 2

Bluetooth Page 7 - 4

PC Camera Page 7 - 7

Table 4 - 1 - Driver Installation

If you see the message “New Hardware Found”
(Found New Hardware Wizard) during the in­stallation procedure (other than when outlined in
the driver install procedure), click Cancel to close
the window, and follow the installation procedure
as directed.

Service Pack Installation

Make sure you install the appropriate service pack
for your operating system before installing any
drivers (see “Windows XP Service Pack 2” on

page 4 - 3).

Manual Driver Installation

If you wish to install the drivers manually, click the
Exit button to quit the Drivers Installer applica-
tion, and then follow the manual installation proce­dure for each driver. The manual installation
procedure begins with instructions on how to
browse to the executable file; “Click Start (menu)
> Run...”.

New Hardware Found

4 - 6 Driver Installation

Drivers & Utilities

WinXP Driver Installation Procedure

Chipset

1. Click 1.Install Chipset Driver > Yes.
OR

Click Start (menu) > Run... and navigate
(Browse..) to
D:\Drivers\01_Chipset\SETUP.EXE and
click OK.

2. Click Next.

3. Click the button to accept the license, and then
click Next.

4. Click Next > Next > Next.

5. Click Finish to restart the computer .

Video

1. Click 2.Install Video Driver > Yes.
OR
Navigate (Browse..) to
D:\Drivers\02_Video\setup.exe and click OK.

2. Click Finish.

Audio

1. Click 3.Install Audio Driver > Yes.
OR
Navigate (Browse..) to
D:\Drivers\03_Audio\SETUP.EXE and click
OK.

2. Click Next > Next > Next.

3. Click Finish to restart the computer.

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Driver Installation 4 - 7

Drivers & Utilities

LAN

1. Click 4.Install LAN Driver > Yes.
OR
Click Start (menu) > Run... and navigate

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(Browse...) to D:\Drivers\04_LAN\Win­Setup.exe and click OK.

2. Click OK.

3. The network settings can now be configured.

Modem

1.

Click 5.Install Modem Driver > Yes.

OR

Click S tart (menu) > Run... and navigate
(Browse...) to D:\Drivers\05_Modem\ssetup.exe
and click OK.

2. Click OK.

3. The modem is ready for dial-up configuration.

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Modem Country Selection

Be sure to check if the modem country selection is ap­propriate for you (Control Panel > Phone and Modem

Options).

4 - 8 Driver Installation

Drivers & Utilities

TouchPad

1. Click 6.Install TouchPad Driver >Yes
OR

Click Start (menu) > Run... and navigate
(Browse..) to

D:\Drivers\06_Touchpad\Setup.exe and click
OK.

2. Click Next > Next > Next.

3. Click Finish to restart the computer .

4. Double-click the driver icon to configure the
TouchPad properties (see page 2 - 8).

PCMCIA

1. Click

2. Click Next > Next.

3. Click Finish to restart the computer .

7.Install PCMCIA Driver > Yes

OR

Click

Start

(menu) >

(

Browse...
D:\Drivers\07_PCMCIA\Setup.exe
OK

.

) to

Run

...

and navigate

.

and click

Hot Key

1. Click 8.Install Hotkey Driver > Yes.
OR

Click S tart (menu) > Run... and navigate
(Browse..) to

D:\Drivers\08_Hotkey\Setup.EXE and click
OK.

2. Click Next > Install.

3. Click Finish > Finish to restart your computer.

4. See “Function/Hot Keys” on page 2 - 9, and

see “PC Camera Hot Keys” on page 7 - 12 for

details.

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Driver Installation 4 - 9

Drivers & Utilities

Quick Button

If you do not have a PC Camera module installed,
then the Quick Button Driver will appear in the Driv­ers Installer menu (only install the quick button
driver if the PC Camera is not installed). See Table

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1 - 2, on page 1 - 7 and “Quick Button Keys” on
page 2 - 10 for details.

1.

Click

9.Install Quick button Driver > Yes

OR

Click Start (menu) > Run... and navigate
(Browse..) to

D:\Drivers\08_Hotkey\08.1_Quick Button
Driver\3APkey.exe and click OK.

2. Click Next.

3. Click Finish to restart your computer.

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Adding/Removing a PC Camera

Note that the Quick Button and PC Camera drivers can­not co-exist.

If you wish to add a PC Camera module to your comput-

.

er at a later date, then uninstall the Quick Button Driver
(entitled Multimedia Keyboard Driver) before install­ing the PC Camera and driver. Drivers can be unin­stalled from the Add or Remove Programs control panel
in Windows.

If you wish to remove a PC Camera module from your
computer at a later date, then uninstall the PC Camera
Driver after removing the camera module. You can then
insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual
CD-ROM and install the Quick Button driver from the
Drivers Installer menu.

4 - 10 Driver Installation

Drivers & Utilities

Wireless LAN

See the introduction in “802.11 b/g WLAN Driver In-

stallation” on page 7 - 2, and check the installation

procedure.

Bluetooth

See install procedure in “Bluetooth Driver Installa-

tion” on page 7 - 4.

PC Camera

See install procedure in “PC Camera Driver Installa-

tion” on page 7 - 7.

Port Replicator

See install procedure in “Port Replicator Serial

(COM) Port Driver (WinXP)” on page 7 - 14 and
“Port Replicator Network (LAN) Driver (WinXP)”
on page 7 - 15.

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Driver Installation 4 - 11

Drivers & Utilities

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4-12

BIOS Utilities

Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities

Overview

This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer’s built-in software:

Diagnostics: The POST (Power-On Self Test)

Configuration: The PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

If your computer has never been set up, or you are mak ing important chan ges to the
system (e.g. hard disk setup), then you should review this chapter first and note the
original settings found in the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility. Even if you are a begin­ner, keep a record of the settings you find and any changes you make. This informa­tion could be useful if your system ever needs servicing.

There is one general rule: Don’t make any changes unless you are sure of what you
are doing. Many of the settings are required by the system, and changing them could
cause it to become unstable or worse. If you have any doubts, consult your service
representative.

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BIOS Settings

Warning

Incorrect settings can
cause your system to
malfunction. To correct
mistakes, return to Set-

up and restore the Set­up Defaults with <F9>.

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Overview 5 - 1

BIOS Utilities

The Power-On Self Test (POST)

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POST Screen

1.BIOS information

2.CPU type

3.Memory status

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4.Enter Setup prompt
appears only during

POST

Note: The POST screen

as pictured right is for
guideline purposes only.
The POST screen on
your computer may ap­pear slightly different.

This screen will not ap­pear if you have disa-

bled the Boot-time
Diagnostic Screen

(see page 5 - 8).

Each time you turn on the computer, the system takes a few seconds to conduct a
POST, including a quick test of the on-board RAM (memory).

As the POST proceeds, the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong. If there
is a problem that prevents the system from booting, it will display a system summary
and prompt you to run PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility.

If there are no problems, the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility prompt will disappear and
the system will load the operating system. Once that starts, you can’t get into the
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility without rebooting.

Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) NB
Copyright 1985-2005 Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
All Rights Reserved
Bios Version: 1.00.D01
KBC/EC Firmware Version: 1.00.D2

VIA VLink VN800 (VN800+VT8237R) Yonah/Merom

FSB 166*4MHz DDR533 CL=4T Dual Channel 2T

CPU = Intel (R) Celeron (R) M CPU 420 @ 1.60GHz
633K System RAM Passed
446M Extended RAM Passed
1024K Cache SRAM Passed
System BIOS shadowed
Video BIOS shadowed
ATAPI CD-ROM: TSSTcorpCDW/DVDW TS-L462C
Fixed Disk 0: FUJITSU MHV2040AH
Mouse intialized

1

2

3

Figure 5 - 1

POST Screen

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

Press <F2> to enter SETUP

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Failing the POST

Errors can be detected during the POST. There are two categories, “fatal” and “non­fatal”.

Fatal Errors

These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something seriously wrong
with your system. Take the computer to your service representative or authorized
service center as soon as possible.

Non-Fatal Errors

This kind of error still allows you to boot. You will get a message identifying the
problem (make a note of this message) followed by the prompt:

• Press <F1> to resume

• <F2> to enter Setup

Press F1 to see if the boot process can continue. It may work, without the correct
configuration.

BIOS Utilities

5

Press F2 to run the Setup program and try to correct the problem. If you still get an
error message after you change the setting, or if the “cure” seems even worse, call
for help.

The Power-On Self Test (POST) 5 - 3

BIOS Utilities

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

The PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility tells the system how to configure itself and man­age basic features and subsystems (e.g. port configuration).

Entering Setup

To enter PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility, turn on the computer and press F2 during the

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POST. The prompt (Press F2 to Enter Setup) seen in Figure 5 - 1 on page 5 - 2 is
usually present for a few seconds after you turn on the system. If you get a “Key­board Error”, (usually because you pressed F2 too quickly) just press F2 again.

If the computer is already on, reboot the computer and then hold down F2 when
prompted. The PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility main menu will appear.

If you have disabled the “Boot-time Diagnostic Screen:” (see page 5 - 8) you can
still click the mouse, or press Enter, and then choose “Launch System Setup” from
the menu to access the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility.

5 - 4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Setup Screens

The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the PhoenixBIOS
Setup Utility.

BIOS Utilities

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Setup Menus

Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with five (5) menu headings. When you
select a heading, a new screen appears. Scroll through the features listed on each
screen to make changes to the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility.

Instructions on how to navigate each screen are in the box along the bottom of the
screen. If these tools are confusing, press F1 to call up a General Help screen, and
then use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page.

The Item Specific Help on the right side of each screen explains the highlighted
item and has useful messages about its options.

If you see an arrow next to an item, press Enter to go to a sub-menu on that sub­ject. The sub-menu screen that appears has a similar layout, but the Enter key may
execute a command.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 5 - 5

The Setup menus
shown in this section are
for reference only. Your
computer’s menus will
indicate the configura­tion appropriate for your
model and options.

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BIOS Utilities

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

F1 Help  Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

Item Specific Help

<Tab>, <Shift Tab>, or
<Enter> selects field.

System Time: [14:11:05]

System Date: [08/01/2006]

IDE Channel 0 Master [TSSTcorpCDW/DVDW TS-L462C-]
IDE Channel 1 Master [FUJITSU MHV2040AH-(SM)]

System Memory 634 MB

Extended Memory 446 MB

Main

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Main Menu

Figure 5 - 2

Main Menu

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System Time & Date (Main Menu)

The hour setting uses the 24-hour system (i.e., ØØ = midnight; 13 = 1 pm). If you
can change the date and time settings in your operating system, you will also change
these settings. Some applications may also alter data files to reflect these changes.

5-6Main Menu

IDE Channel 0/1 Master (Main Menu)

Pressing Enter here opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of hard disks and
CD/DVD device(s) on the computer’s IDE Channels. Use the Auto (Type:) setting
to have the items configured automatically for you.

System/Extended Memory (Main Menu)

This item contains information on the system memory, and is not user configurable.
The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed.

BIOS Utilities

5

Main Menu 5 - 7

BIOS Utilities

Advanced Menu

Figure 5 - 3

Advanced Menu

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Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: [Enabled]

Advanced Chipset Control

Legacy USB Support: [Enabled]
Large Disk Access Mode: [DOS]

Installed O/S: [Winxp]

Reset Configuration Data: [No]

F1 Help  Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

Advanced

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Item Specific Help

Each Selection Items.
Enable/Disable
integrated devices

Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: (Advanced Menu)

Use this menu item to enable/disable the Boot-time Diagnostic Screen (or POST
screen - see “The Power-On Self Test (POST)” on page 5 - 2). If you have disabled
the “Boot-time Diagnostic Screen:” you can still click the mouse, or press Enter,
and then choose “Launch System Setup” from the menu to access the PhoenixBIOS
Setup Utility.

5 - 8 Advanced Menu

Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu)

Pressing Enter here will allow you to select options for Advanced Chipset features
which include options to adjust processor and SDRAM Control, AGP Feature Con­trol and Internal VGA Control.

Frame Buffer Size: (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control > Internal VGA Control)

Use this menu item to set the amount of system memory to be allocated for use by
the VIA S3 integrated graphic system. The default memory size allocated is 64MB,
and this may be adjusted to 16MB/32MB if required.

Legacy USB Support (Advanced Menu)

Choose “Enabled” if you intend to use USB devices in systems which do not nor­mally support USB functionality (e.g. DOS). The default setting is “Enabled” and
does not need to be changed if you intend to use your USB devices in Windows.

Large Disk Access Mode: (Advanced Menu)

Select “Other” if you are using systems such as Novell, UNIX etc. Select “DOS” (de-
fault) if you are using Windows.

BIOS Utilities

5

Installed O/S: (Advanced Menu)

This setting tells the computer what kind of operating system you’re using.

Advanced Menu 5 - 9

BIOS Utilities

Reset Configuration Data (Advanced Menu)

This item is set to No as default. You can change the setting to Yes if you have in­stalled a new add-on which has reconfigured the system, resulting in such a serious
system conflict that the operating system is unable to boot.

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5 - 10 Advanced Menu

Security Menu

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced SSeeccuurriittyyBBoot Exit

Supervisor Password Is: Clear

Set Supervisor Password [EEnntteerr]

Password on boot: [Disabled

Security

Item Specific Help

Supervisor Password
controls access to the
setup utility.

BIOS Utilities

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Security Menu

The changes you make
here affect the access to
the PhoenixBIOS Set-
up Utility itself, and also
access to your machine
as it boots up after you
turn it on. These settings
do not affect your ma­chine or network pass­words which will be set
in your software OS.

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F1 Help  Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu)

You can set a password for access to the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility. This will not
affect access to the computer OS, (only the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility) unless you
choose to set a Password on Boot (see over).

Figure 5 - 4

Security Menu

Security Menu 5 - 11

BIOS Utilities

Password on boot: (Security Menu)

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Password Warning

If you set a boot pass­word (Password on boot
is “Enabled“), NEVER
forget your password.

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The consequences of
this could be serious. If
you cannot remember
your boot password you
must contact your ven­dor and you may lose all
of the information on
your hard disk.

Specify whether or not a password should be entered to boot the computer. If “En­abled” is selected, only users who enter a correct password can boot the system (see

the warning in the sidebar). The default setting is “Disabled”.

Note: To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the existing password, then

press Enter for the new password (without typing any password entry) and Enter
again to confirm the password clearance.

5 - 12 Security Menu

Boot Menu

BIOS Utilities

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security

Boot priority order:

1: USB FDC:

2: USB HDD:
3: IDE 0: TSSTcorpCD/DVDW TS-L462C­4: IDE 1:
5: IDE 2: FUJITSU MHV2040AH-(SM)
6: IDE 3:
7: PCI BEV: VIA BootAgent
8:

Excluded from boot order:

: IDE CD:
: ALL IDE CDROM
: ALL USB Floppy
: USB KEY:
: ALL USB KEY
: ALL USB HDD

: USB CDROM:

F1 Help  Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

Boot

Exit

Item Specific Help

Keys used to view or
configure devices:
Up and Down arrows
select a device.
<+> and <-> moves
the device up or down.
<x> exclude or include
the device to boot.
<Shift + 1> enables or
disables a device.
<1 - 4> Loads default
boot sequence.

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When you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system (e.g. Win­dowsXP) from the devices listed in this menu, and in this priority order. If it cannot

find the operating system on that device, it will try to load it from the next device in
the order specified in the Boot priority order. Item specific help on the right is
available to help you move devices up and down the order.

Figure 5 - 5

Boot Menu

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Boot Menu 5 - 13

BIOS Utilities

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

F1 Help  Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Execute Command F10 Save and Exit

Item Specific Help

Exit System Setup and
save your changes to
CMOS.

Exit

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes

Exit Menu

Figure 5 - 6

Exit Menu

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Choosing to Discard Changes, or Exit Discarding Changes, will wipe out any
changes you have made to the Setup. You can also choose to restore the original Set-
up defaults that will return the Setup to its original state, and erase any previous
changes you have made in a previous session.

5 - 14 Exit Menu

Upgrading The Computer

Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer

Overview

This chapter contains information on upgrading the computer. Follow the steps out­lined to make the desired upgrades. If you have any trouble or problems you can con­tact your service representative for further help. Before you begin you will need:

• A small crosshead or Phillips screwdriver

• A small regular slotted (flathead) screwdriver

• An antistatic wrist strap
Before working with the internal components you will need to wear an antistatic

wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may damage the compo­nents.

The chapter includes:

• Removing the Battery

• Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive

• Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device

• Upgrading the System Memory (RAM)

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Warranty Warning

Please check with your
service representative
before undertaking any
upgrade procedures to
find out if this will VOID
your warranty.

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Please make sure that you review each procedure before you perform it.

Overview 6 - 1

Upgrading The Computer

When Not to Upgrade

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Power Safety

Warning

Before you undertake
any upgrade proce­dures, make sure that
you have turned off the
power, and disconnect-

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ed all peripherals and
cables (including tele­phone lines). It is advis­able to also remove your
battery in order to pre­vent accidentally turning
the machine on.

These procedures involve opening the system’s case, adding and sometimes replac­ing parts.

You should not perform any of these upgrades if:

• Your system is still under warranty or a service contract

• You don’t have all the necessary equipment

• You’re not in the correct environment

• You doubt your abilities

Under any of these conditions, contact your service representative to purchase or re­place the component(s).

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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.

6 - 2 Overview

Upgrading The Computer

Removing the Battery

If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself, for safety reasons
it is best to remove the battery.

1. Turn the computer off, and turn it over.

2. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow.

3. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow, and hold it in place.

4. Slide the battery out in the direction of the arrow .

1

1
2

3

2

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Warranty Warning

Please check with your
service representative
before undertaking any
upgrade procedures to
find out if this will VOID
your warranty.

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3

Figure 6 - 1

Battery Removal

Removing the Battery 6 - 3

Upgrading The Computer

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive

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HDD System

Warning

New HDD’s are blank. Be­fore you begin make sure:
You have backed up any
data you want to keep from
your old HDD.

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You have all the CD-ROMs
and FDDs required to in­stall your operating system
and programs.
If you have access to the in­ternet, download the latest
application and hardware
driver updates for the oper­ating system you plan to in­stall. Copy these to a
removable medium.

The hard disk drive can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" parallel (PATA)
hard disk drives with a height of 9.5mm (h) (see “Storage” on page C - 3). Follow
your operating system’s installation instructions, and install all necessary drivers
and utilities (see “Driver Installation” on page 4 - 5), when setting up a new hard
disk.

1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the batt er y.

2. Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws - .

3. Remove the hard disk bay cover .

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4. Grip the tab and slide the hard disk in the direction of arrow

1

3

5

.

4

1

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Figure 6 - 2

Hard Disk Bay &

Screw

6 - 4 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive

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Upgrading The Computer

5. Lift the hard disk up in the direction of arrow .

6. Remove the screws & and cover .

7. Reverse the process to install a new hard disk drive.

7 8 9

6

6

7

8

9

Figure 6 - 3

HDD Removal

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Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 6 - 5

Upgrading The Computer

Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device

1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the batt er y.

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2. Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws - .

3. Remove the hard disk bay cover

4. Remove the screw at point , and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the
optical device at point .

5. Reverse the process to install the new device.

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4

.

5

6

5

1

4

Figure 6 - 4

Removing the CD/

DVD Device

1

2

5

6

6 - 6 Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device

3

Upgrading The Computer

Upgrading the System Memory (RAM)

The computer has one memory socket for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In-line (SO­DIMM) DDRII (DDR2) type memory modules (see “Memory” on page C - 2 for
details of supported module types).

The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn
on your computer.

1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery.

2. Locate the CPU/RAM bay cover and remove screws

1

7

2

3 4

1 7

- .

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Figure 6 - 5

CPU/RAM Bay

Screws

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5

Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) 6 - 7

Upgrading The Computer

3. Remove the bay cover .

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Figure 6 - 6

CPU/RAM Bay

Cover Removed

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Contact Warning

Be careful not to touch
the metal pins on the
module’s connecting
edge. Even the cleanest
hands have oils which
can attract particles, and
degrade the module’s
performance.

Figure 6 - 7

RAM Module

Release Latches

4. Gently, but firmly , pull the two release latches on th e sides of the memory socket in
the direction indicated by the arrows ( &

9

9

9 10

) in Figure 6 - 7.

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6 - 8 Upgrading the System Memory (RAM)

Upgrading The Computer

5. The RAM module will pop-up, and you can remove it (make sure the module
pops-up before attempting to remove it).

6. Gently, but firmly, pull the latches to release the second module if necessary.

7. Insert a new module holding it at about a 30° angle and fit the connectors firmly
into the memory slot.

8. The module’s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way. Make sure the module
is seated as far into the slot as it will go. DO NOT FORCE the module; it should fit
without much pressure.

9. Press the module in and down towards th e mainboard until the slot levers click into
place to secure the module.

10. Replace the bay cover and screws.

11. Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration
as it starts up.

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11

Figure 6 - 8

RAM Module

Removal

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Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) 6 - 9

Upgrading The Computer

Upgrading the Processor

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Warranty

The CPU is not a user
serviceable part. Open­ing this compartment, or
accessing the CPU in
any way, may violate
your warranty.

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Unauthorized tampering
with the HDD may also
violate your warranty.

If you want to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing processor with a fast­er/new one you will need to contact your customer service representative. We rec­ommend that you do not do this yourself, since if it is done incorrectly you may
damage the processor or mainboard.

6 - 10 Upgrading the Processor

Modules & Options

Chapter 7: Modules & Options

Overview

This chapter contains information on the following modules, which may come with
your computer, depending on the configuration purchased. If you are unsure please
contact your service representative.

• 802.11 b/g USB WLAN Module

• Bluetooth Module

•PC Camera

• Port Replicator

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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.

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Overview 7 - 1

Modules & Options

802.11 b/g USB WLAN Module

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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.

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Use the Fn + F11 key com­bination to toggle power to
the WLAN module, and
check the indicator to see if
the module is powered on
or not (see Table 1 - 2, on

page 1 - 7/ Table 1 - 3, on
page 1 - 9).

Before installing the 802.11b/g USB WLAN driver, make sure that the optional
Wireless LAN module is on. Use the Fn + F11 key combination (see “Function

Keys” on page 1 - 9) to toggle power to the Wireless LAN module. Make sure you

install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 6.

802.11 b/g WLAN Driver Installation

1. Make sure the module is powered on, and then insert the Device Drivers &
Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive.

2. Click Install Option Drivers.

3. Click 1.Install WLAN Driver > Yes.

OR
Click Start (menu) > Run... and navigate (Browse...) to
D:\Drivers\Option\09_WLAN\Setup.exe and click OK.

4. Choose the language you prefer, and click OK.

5. Click

6. Select the region domain and click

Next

(click

Continue Anyway

Next > Yes

if asked if you want to continue at any time).

.

7. Click Finish to complete the installation.

8. The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in
Windows XP (see overleaf).

9. Access any available wireless networks from Network Connections >
Wireless Network Connection menu in Windows (see sidebar overleaf), or

click the icon in the taskbar, and click View Wireless Connections.

7 - 2 802.11 b/g USB WLAN Module