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Copyright©2003
All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan
Notebook Computer User Guide
Original Issue: 2003/9
This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer.
Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject
to change without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy,
recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission.
Trademarks
Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the
trademarks of their respective companies.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows Sound System are trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Intel and Intel Pentium / Pentium 4 are a registered trademark of Intel
Corporation.
Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro are trademarks of Creative Technology.
All other brands or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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FCC Information to User
Safety and Care Instructions
No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure you
read the safety and care instructions. This information can help protect you and
your computer from possible harm.
Radio and television interference
Warning: Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal cables with
this computer, so as not to interfere with radio and television reception. If you
use other cables, it may cause interference with radio and television reception.
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
not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encourage to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the device and receiver
• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
You may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission: Interference Handbook (stock number 004-000-
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00345-4). This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC20402
Warning: The user must not modify or change this computer without approval.
Modification could void authority to this equipment.
Cordless Phone FCC RF Exposure
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
15.247 (b)(4), the EUT meets the requirement that it be operated in a manner
that ensures the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy levels in excess of
the Commission’s guidelines (1.1307, 1.1310, 2.1091 and 2.1093)
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance
Statement
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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Shielded Cables Notice
All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables
to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.
Peripheral Devices Notice
Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc) certified to
comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with
non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception.
Optical Disk Drive Notice
The optical disk drive is Class One Laser Product.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void
the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications
Commission, to operate this computer.
Use Conditions
This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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About Your Notebook Computer
Congratulation for having purchased your new Professional
Multimedia Notebook. This notebook incorporates the
strongest features, which integrate the latest technologies
available in the notebook industry.
Your new notebook computer not only drives today?
multimedia applications but also be ready for tomorrow?
exciting new software.
This Professional Multimedia Notebook is a freedom, flexibility,
and functionality notebook that users are demanding for a long
time.
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About Your User Guide
Welcome to your Professional Multimedia Notebook User
Guide. This manual covers everything you need to know in
learning how to use your computer. This manual also assumes
that you know the basic concepts of Windows and the PC. You
will start doing a lot of great and fun things with your
computer.
This manual is divided into seven chapters.
Chapter 1 gives introduction on your computer features.
Chapter 2 provides step-by-step instructions to help you
begin using your notebook as quickly as possible.
Chapter 3 describes how to operate the standard features of
your computer.
Chapter 4 illustrates how to integrate video and sound
chips into impressive presentation.
Chapter 5 illustrates how to connect external device to your
c omputer.
Chapter 6 explains how to use the System BIOS Setup
program.
Chapter 7 explains how to use the internal module options
of your computer.
Chapter 8 offers instructions on how to care and maintain
your notebook.
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Table of Contents
ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER.............................................................5
ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE...........................................................................................6
1 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................13
1.1 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT....................................................................................................14
1.2 UNPACKING THE COMPUTER ......................................................................................16
1.3 THE INSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK..................................................................................17
Power/Wireless LAN/Mail Status Icons.............................................................................19
Status LED Icons....................................................................................................................20
1.4 THE FRONT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK........................................................................22
1.5 THE REAR SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK..........................................................................22
1.6 THE LEFT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK...........................................................................23
1.7 THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK.........................................................................25
1.8 THE UNDERSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK.........................................................................26
1.9 NOTEBOOK ACCESSORIES.............................................................................................28
1.10 NOTEBOOK OPTIONS.....................................................................................................29
2 GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................31
2.1 INSTALLING THE HARD DISK.......................................................................................32
2.2 USING THE BATTERY PACK.........................................................................................33
Extending Battery Life..........................................................................................................36
2.3 CONNECTING THE AC POWER SOURCE.....................................................................36
2.4 STARTING Y OUR COMPUTER.......................................................................................37
2.5 ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTROLS........................................................................38
2.6 INSTALLING THE NOTEBOOK DEVICE DRIVERS.......................................................39
Installing Windows XP from Optical Disk Drive.............................................................39
Enable DMA channel for best performance......................................................................39
Installing the AGP Driver....................................................................................................40
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Installing the VGA Device Driver.......................................................................................40
Installing the LAN Device Driver........................................................................................41
Installing the Audio Device Driver.....................................................................................41
Installing ENE KBC Driver..................................................................................................42
Installing Easy Mail Light Driver.......................................................................................43
Installing Synaptics - Touch Pad driver............................................................................43
Installing the FIR (Fast IR) Device Driver........................................................................43
Installing the IDE Device Driver.........................................................................................44
Installing the Card Reader Device Driver........................................................................45
Installing the Wireless LAN Device Driver........................................................................45
Installing the Wireless LAN Device Utility........................................................................46
Installing the Modem Device Driver..................................................................................47
Installing Power management Utility................................................................................47
2.7 TURNING OFF Y OUR COMPUTER................................................................................. 48
3 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK.................................................................................................51
3.1 STARTING Y OUR OPERATING SYSTEM ..................................................................... 52
3.2 UNDERSTANDING THE KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS......................................................52
Basic Keyboard Functions...................................................................................................55
Cursor Control Keys.............................................................................................................56
Screen Control Keys..............................................................................................................58
Windows Hot Keys.................................................................................................................58
Special Function Keys..........................................................................................................59
3.3 USING THE G LIDE PAD POINTING DEVICE ................................................................ 60
3.4 CONFIGURING Y OUR SCREEN DISPLAY...................................................................... 62
Possible Display Configurations........................................................................................63
Changing the Display Properties under Windows.........................................................................63
3.5 KNOWING THE POWER SAVING FEATURES..............................................................64
3.6 WORKING WITH THE BUILT-IN HDD........................................................................65
3.7 HOW TO ACCESS THE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE............................................................66
3.8 USING PCMCIA CARDS.................................................................................................68
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What is PCMCIA?..................................................................................................................68
What is CardBus?..................................................................................................................70
Inserting and Removing a PCMCIA Card ........................................................................70
Making PC Cards Work.......................................................................................................72
Hot Swapping PC Cards......................................................................................................73
3.9 USING FLASH MEMORY CARDS....................................................................................73
What is Flash Memory Card?..............................................................................................73
4 FUN WITH MULTIMEDIA...............................................................................................77
4.1 NOTEBOOK MULTIMEDIA FEATURES........................................................................78
4.2 AUDIO SOUND SYSTEM FEATURES............................................................................78
4.3 SETTING UP THE AUDIO DRIVER PROPERTIES........................................................79
4.4 WINDOWS MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS.........................................................................79
4.5 RECORDING SOUNDS......................................................................................................80
Using an External Microphone..........................................................................................83
Using the Built-in Optical Disk Drive...............................................................................83
4.6 PLAYING AUDIO AND SOUND......................................................................................84
Using the Windows Media Player......................................................................................85
4.7 PLAYING V IDEO AND MPEG FILES..............................................................................85
4.8 USING DVD ......................................................................................................................86
5 CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS ..................................................................................89
5.1 USING A SERIAL PORT ...................................................................................................90
5.2 USING THE USB PORT ...................................................................................................91
5.3 U SING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT ................................................................................91
5.4 USING THE IR PORT .......................................................................................................93
5.5 USING THE TV PORT ......................................................................................................94
5.6 USING THE IEEE 1394 PORT ..........................................................................................95
5.7 USING THE EXTERNAL AUDIO SYSTEM.....................................................................96
5.8 USING THE LAN PORT...................................................................................................96
5.9 USING THE WIRELESS LAN (BTO)..............................................................................97
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5.10 USING THE MODEM PORT............................................................................................98
6 CUSTOMIZING YOUR NOT EBOOK.....................................................................................101
6.1 RUNNING THE BIOS SETUP PROGRAM....................................................................102
6.2 USING THE MAIN MENU SETUP...............................................................................104
6.2.1 Internal HDD Sub-Menu .................................................................................. 106
6.3 USING THE ADVANCED CMOS SETUP ....................................................................107
6.3.1 I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu....................................................................109
6.4 SECURITY MENU SETUP ............................................................................................ 110
6.5 USING THE BOOT SETUP ............................................................................................ 112
6.6 HOW TO EXIT THE SETUP PROGRAM......................................................................113
6.7 HOW TO UPGRADE THE BIOS...................................................................................114
7 SYSTEM UPGRADE...........................................................................................................117
SYSTEM UPGRADE........................................................ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
Memory Upgrade Procedures...........................................................................................118
Installing Memory Module................................................................................................119
Upgrade Hard Disk ............................................................................................................120
8 CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK................................................................................123
8.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................124
8.2 CLEANING Y OUR COMPUTER....................................................................................126
8.3 MAINTAINING THE LCD QUALITY..........................................................................127
8.4 MAINTAINING Y OUR HARD DISK ............................................................................. 127
8.5 BATTERY CARE G UIDELINES.................................................................................... 128
8.6 WHEN Y OU TRAVEL....................................................................................................129
APPENDIX A SYSTEM INFORMATION.........................................................................131
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION.......................................................................................................132
Processor Unit.....................................................................................................................132
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System Memory.....................................................................................................................132
LCD Display.........................................................................................................................132
VGA System...........................................................................................................................132
Disk Drives............................................................................................................................133
Audio System........................................................................................................................133
PCMCIA................................................................................................................................134
Glide Pad..............................................................................................................................134
Keyboard...............................................................................................................................134
Flash BIOS............................................................................................................................134
I/O Ports................................................................................................................................134
Infrared Port.........................................................................................................................135
AC/DC Power Supply Adapter..........................................................................................135
Battery...................................................................................................................................135
Weight and Dimension........................................................................................................135
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1 Introduction
Your Notebook PC is a fully Windows compatible
portable personal computer. With the latest features in
mobile computing and multimedia technology, this
notebook makes a natural entertainment companion.
With leap of technology and compact, your Notebook
PC runs on a whole wide range of general business,
personal productivity, entertainment, and professional
applications. It is ideal for use in the office, at home,
and on the road.
Your Notebook PC makes an ideal choice for use in the
office, the schoolroom, at home, on the road and all
other occasions.
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1.1 Feature Highlight
Before we go to identify each part of your Notebook PC, we will first introduce
you to other notable features of your computer.
Processing Unit
• Your notebook runs on Intel Pentium 4/Intel Mobile Pentium 4
microprocessor. The Intel Pentium 4/Intel Mobile Pentium 4 are integrated
with 512 KB L2 Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed.
• Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on operating
systems such as Windows XP.
Wireless LAN
Built-in Mini PCI Wireless LAN module (BTO)
Memory
This notebook provides two memory slots for installing DDR SDRAM 200-pin
SODIMM modules up to 2048MB using 128MB, 256MB, 512MB or 1024MB
DDR 333/400 SDRAM modules.
PCMCIA
Provides one PCMCIA slot that allows you to insert one Type II card.
IEEE 1394
Provides one IEEE 1394 port for fast data transmission by external hard disk or
digital video (DV)
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USB 2.0
Provides two USB 2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission
AGP Local Bus Architecture
Provides blazing graphics controller with nVidia chipset. AGP video local bus
and 3D Graphic Engine with maximum 64/128MB video memory
PCI Local Bus Architecture
• 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and
hard disk drives. Support ultra DMA100 PIO Mode up to PIO Mode 4, bus
mastering for LBA Scheme.
• 32-bit PCMCIA CardBus PCI technology that is also backward compatible
with 16-bit PC cards.
Audio System
Full-duplex 16-bit stereo audio system output. Sound Blaster and Sound Blaster
Pro compatible.
Flash BIOS
Flash BIOS allows you to easily upgrade the System BIOS using the Phoenix
Flash utility program.
Power and System Management
• Integrated SMM (System Management Mode) on system chipset that shuts
down components not in use to reduce power consumption. To execute
power management, you can set up the parameter in Power Options
properties by pointing your mouse to Control Panel of Windows.
• Suspend hot-key allows you to suspend the system operation instantly and
resume at the press of the power button.
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• System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SETUP
Program to protect unauthorized use of your computer.
1.2 Unpacking the Computer
Your computer comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton.
Upon receiving your computer, open the carton and carefully remove the
contents. In addition to this User Guide, the shipping carton should also contain
the following items:
þ The Notebook Computer
þ An AC Adapter and AC Power Cord
þ Li-Ion Battery Pack
þ Utility /CD
þ Hardcopy User Guide/E-book
þ Quick Setup Manual
Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and/or
damaged. If any of these items is missing or damaged, notify your dealer
immediately. Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you
need to ship the computer or if you plan to store the computer away sometime
in the future.
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1.3 The Inside of the Notebook
The notebook computer is compact with features on every side. First, look at the
inside of the system. The following sections describe inside features.
1. Color LCD Display 2. Power On/Resume Button
3. 8. Built-in Stereo Speakers 4. Status LED Indicator
5. Power/Wireless LAN/Mail Status LED
6. Keyboard 7. Touchpad Pointing Device
• Color LCD Display
The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a
comfortable viewing position. The LCD can be 15.0" TFT color LCD with
1024x768 XGA (Extended Graphics Array) resolution panels. The features
of the Color LCD Display are summarized as follows:
ß TFT color LVDS with 15" 1024x768 XGA resolution panels.
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ß LCD display control hot-keys allows you to adjust the brightness of
the LCD.
ß Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop
computer monitor.
• Power On/Resume Button
Switches the computer power on and off, or resumes whenever it is in
Suspend mode.
• Built-in Stereo Speakers
Integrated left and right mini stereo speakers for sound and audio output
for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure.
• Status LED Indicator
Keeps you informed of your notebook computer’s current operating status.
Description of the status icons appears in the latter part of this section.
• Power/Wireless/Mail Status LED
Keeps you informed of your notebook computer’s current power status,
Wireless LAN and mail status. Descriptions of the status icons appear in the
latter part of this section.
• Keyboard
ß Standard QWERTY-key layout and full-sized 88keys keyboard with
Windows system hot-keys, embedded numeric keypad, 10 hot keys,
inverted "T" cursor arrow keys, and separate page screen control keys.
ß Wide extra space below the keyboard panel for your wrist or palm to
sit-on comfortably during typing.
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• Touchpad Pointing Device
Microsoft PS/2 mouse compatible with three select buttons as one Scroll
button and two Touchpad click buttons. These three buttons array below
the Glide pad. The middle one is located with the Scroll button that lets you
execute the scroll page function. The two click buttons located at each side
support tapping selection and dragging functions. These buttons work like a
standard computer mouse. Simply move your fingertip over the Glide Pad
to control the position of the cursor. Use the selection buttons below the
Glide Pad to select menu items.
POWER/WIRELESS LAN/MAIL STATUS ICONS
1. Power Indicator 2. Battery Charging LED
3. Mail LED 4. Wireless LAN Access
• Power Indicator
Lets you know that power to the system is turned on. This LED is
positioned so that you can see the power state whether the LCD panel is
opened or closed.
ß Lights green when the system is powered on using the AC adapter or
battery.
ß Lights green blinking when in Suspend to RAM.
ß Lights orange when the battery power is low.
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• Battery Charging LED
Lights to indicate battery in charging status.
ß Lights blue to indicate that the battery is in charging.
ß Lights off to indicate the battery is fully charged or no battery installed.
• Mail LED
Lights blinking blue to indicate that a new mail is arrived.
• Wireless LAN access
Lights in blue indicate that the wireless LAN module is installed. When
lights blinking blue indicate that the system is accessing or retrieving data by
wireless device.
The notebook computer uses status lights marked with icons to communicate
system status. See the following figure and list for each icon’s meaning.
STATUS LED ICONS
The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the notebook’s current operating
status. Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status.
1. Caps Lock 2. Scroll Lock
3. Num Lock 4. Drive Access
5. 4 in 1 flash Access
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Status LED Icons
• Caps Lock
When LED in blue light indicates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is
activated. When activated, all alphabet keys typed in will be in uppercase or
capital letters.
• Scroll Lock
When LED in blue indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the keyboard is
activated. The Scroll Lock key has different functions depending on the
software you are using.
• Num Lock
When LED in blue light indicates that the Num Lock key on the keyboard is
activated. When activated, the embedded numeric keypad will be enabled.
• Drive Access
When LED in blue light indicates that the system is accessing either the Hard
Disk or optical disk drive.
• 4 in 1 flash Access
When LED in blue light indicates that one of the flash card (SD, MMC,
Memory Stick, or Smart Media card) is inserted into this slot and recognized
by this NB.
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1.4 The Front Side of the Notebook
1. Cover Switch 2. Battery
• Cover Switch
The cover (LCD panel) is locked when it is closed. Slide the button right
aside to release the latch for opening the cover of the computer.
• Battery
The battery provides the power for the N/B when there is no AC power
available. Please refer to chapter 2.2 for how to attach and detach the battery.
1.5 The Rear Side of the Notebook
The system ports at the back of your notebook computer can connect various
devices (like a printer). Each port is described as followings.
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1. Air-Outlet Vent 2. Air Inhalant 3. TV Port
4. Monitor Port 5. COM Port 6. DC Power Port
• Air-Outlet Vent
Emits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operating
temperature.
• Air Inhalant
Inhale the air into your computer to keep it within operating temperature.
• TV Port
Lets you connect to a S-Video TV connector for presentation or VCD, DVD
watching.
• Monitor Port
Lets you attach an external monitor or projector for wider display. You can
run the LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or switch it to
monitor only using the display hot-key.
• COM Port
Lets you connect a 9-pin external serial device such as a PDA, GPS or other
serial devices.
• DC Power Port
Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to
your notebook and recharging the battery.
1.6 The Left Side of the Notebook
The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the
following figure.
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1. LAN port 2. 4 in 1 card slot
3. IEEE 1394 4. Stereo line in jack
5. Microphone jack 6. Headphone jack
7. USB port 8. PC Card slot
9. IR port
Left Side Features
• LAN Port
An internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module connects your computer to
other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN).
• 4 in 1 card slot
The card slot supports MMC, SD, SmartMedia and Memory Stick flash
memory card format. You can use either of the 4 types flash memory card
for extra storage media. Please pay attention to position the direction when
you insert the flash memory card. For details of flash card, please refer to
Chapter 3.9.
• IEEE 1394
IEEE 1394 port is a high speed I/O port that can transfer high levels of
data in real-time, such as external hard disk, Digital Video Camera.
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• Stereo Line-In Jack
Lets you connect an external audio device such as CD player, a tape deck, or a
synthesizer as an input source. Use a cable to connect to the Line-Out port
on the other audio system to record or play on this N/B.
• Microphone Jack
Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound
recording directly into your notebook computer.
• Headphone Jack
Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speakers, or earphone set
with 1/8 inch phono plug for personal listening.
• USB Port
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect up to 127 USBequipped peripheral devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to
your notebook computer.
• PC Card Slot
ß Lets you connect various PC cards such as memory card.
ß Supports both 3V, 5V 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC cards.
• IR Port
Wireless data/files transferring between your notebook computer and an IRequipped device or notebook computer. You can also print to an IRequipped printer without using cables.
1.7 The Right Side of the Notebook
The right side of the notebook computer offers the features shown in the
following figure.
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1. Optical Disk Drive 2. Air Inhalant 3. Modem Port
Right Side Features
• Optical Disk Drive
Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD) or a digital
video disc (DVD) and play conventional audio CDs. It also can make CD by
using CD-R or CD-RW.
• Air Inhalant
Inhale the air into your computer to keep it within operating temperature.
• Modem Port
A 56K internal fax/data modem is installed. It keeps you connected to the
outside world through networks.
1.8 The Underside of the Notebook
The bottom of the notebook computer offers the following features.
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1. Air Inhalant 2. Battery Lock Latch
3. Battery Release Latch 4. Memory Compartment
5. Wireless LAN/Modem Module Compartment
6. Battery Bay
Bottom of the System
• Air Inhalant
Inhale the air into your computer to keep it within operating temperature.
• Battery Lock Latch
Push the latch to the bottom to lock the battery bay. This action only
available when the battery release latch has located to the right side.
• Battery Release Latch
Push the latch to the left end to remove the battery pack.
• Memory Compartment
Remove the screw to find two DIMM slots. One slot is empty for upgrade
usage.
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• Wireless LAN/Modem Module Compartment
This compartment is for installing Wireless LAN/Modem combo module
to enable the Wireless LAN/Modem function. It is BTO option and can be
installed only by certified dealer.
• Battery Bay
Equipped with a choice of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack.
1.9 Notebook Accessories
AC Adapter
The AC Adapter supplies external power to your notebook computer and
charges the internal battery pack simultaneously. The AC adapter has an autoswitching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. You
just change the power cord if you are going to use your notebook in other
countries with different connector outlets.
When you connect the AC adapter, it charges the battery whether or not the
notebook computer is powered on.
Battery Pack
Aside from the AC adapter, your computer can also be powered through the
internal battery pack. The battery pack uses rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
battery cells that provide long computing hours when fully charged and power
management enabled. You should always leave the battery inside your computer
even when using the AC adapter as it also acts as a back-up power supply in case
power from the AC adapter is cut off. It is also very important to have the battery
pack always charged to prevent battery cell degradation.
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1.10 Notebook Options
DVD+RW Device Pack
This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW and DVD+R or DVD+RW
media for you to backup the data and also can read DVD/CD title.
CD-RW/DVD Combo Device Pack
This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW CD for you to backup the
data and also can read DVD/CD title.
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