Elitegroup 259EN User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE

Symbols and Conventions
Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse
Environment
Chapter Summaries

1. GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

Performance Features (1-2,3)
System at a Glance (1-4)

Top View (1-4,5,6,7)
Front and Rear Views (1-8,9)
Side Views (1-10,11)
Bottom View (1-12,13)
AC Adapter (1-14)
LED Status Indicators (1-15)

Keyboard Features (1-16)

Function (Quick) Keys (1-16)
Windows Keys (1-17)

Embedded Numeric Keypad (1-17)
Touch Pad (1-18)
Graphic Subsystem (1-19)

Adjusting the Display Brightness (1-19)

Extending the Life of the TFT Display Panel (1-19)

Opening and Closing the Display Panel (1-20)
Audio Subsystem (1-21)

Adjusting the Volume in Windows (1-21)

Voice Recording (1-21)
Modem and Modem Setting (1-22)
Ethernet Adapter (1-23)

2. BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY

Entering the BIOS Setup Screen (2-3)
Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen (2-3)
BIOS Action Keys (2-3)

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Modifying the BIOS Settings (2-4)

Main Setup (2-4)

Advance Setup (2-4,5)

Security Setup (2-5,6)

Power Setup (2-6,7)

Boot Setup (2-7,8)

Exit Setup (2-8)

3. BATTERY POWER & POWER MANAGEMENT

The Battery Pack (3-2)

Lithium-Ion Battery Technology (3-2)

Battery Low-Power Warning (3-3)
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (3-4,5)
Charging the Battery and Charging Time (3-5)
Checking the Battery Level (3-6)
Prolonging the Battery’s Life and Usage Cycles (3-6)
Using Windows Power Options (3-7)

Windows’ Power Schemes (3-7,8)

Suspend Modes (3-9,10)

Power Button Action (3-11)

Low Battery Warning (3-12)

Power Manual Quick Access (3-13)

4. UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive (4-2,3,4,5)
Upgrading the System Memory (4-6,7,8,9,10)
Installing a Mini PCI Card to the System (4-11,12,13)

5. TROUBLE-SHOOTING2

First Step (5-2,3)
Audio Problems (5-4)
Hard Disk Problems (5-5,6)
Optical Drive Problems (5-7)
Display Problems (5-8)
Keyboard and Mouse Problems (5-9)
CMOS Battery Problems (5-10)
Memory Problems (5-11)

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Modem Problems (5-12)
Network Adapter / Ethernet Problems (5-13)
PC Card / PCMCIA Problems (5-14)
Performance Problems (5-15)
Firewire (IEEE1394) and USB2.0 Problems (5-16)

APPENDIX A Product Specification
APPENDIX B Agency Regulatory Notices

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Preface

Using This Manual

This User’s Manual contains general information about the
hardware and software setup, troublesh ooting, and technical
specifications of the notebook computer.

Symbols and Conventions

The following conventions and symbols are used in this manual:

 When keys are to be pressed at the same time, a plus (+)

symbol is used. For instance, Fn+F7 means holding Fn and
F7 keys at the same time.

 When a series of clicking actions is needed in Windows O/S, [ ]

and > symbols are used. For instance, [Start > Settings >
Control Panel > Display] means clicking the Start icon first,
then the Settings, then the Control Panel, then the Display
icon.

 When you need to make a selection with the touch pad (or

mouse), you will be asked to ’select’ or ‘click’ or ‘double-click’,
‘right-click’ the item.

Note:

Text in this format and symbol means specific instructions, commentary,

sidelights, or any additional information or notes that you should be aware of.

Warning:

given instructions or information could result in damage to your computer or could
cause bodily harm or loss of life.

Text in this format and symbol means that failures to comply with the

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Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and
Adverse Environment

Follow the advice below will help ensure that you get the most out
of your Investment.

Your computer will serve you well if you take good care of it.
 Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight or place it near
sources of heat.
 Do not subject it to temperatures below 0

o

30

C (86oF).

o

C (32oF) or above

 Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields.
 Do not expose the computer to moisture or rain.
 Do not spill water or liquid on the computer.
 Do not subject the computer to adverse shock and vibration.
 Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.
 Do not place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging

the computer.
 Do not place the computer on rocky surfaces.

Here are some ways of taking care of your AC adapter.
 Do not connect the adapter to any devices other than your
computer.

 Do not let water get into the adapter .
 Do not block the ventilation airway of the adapter.
 Keep the adapter in a cool and ventilated place.
 Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of

it.
 Carefully tuck away the power cord and any cables away from
pedestrian traffic.
 When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself
but pull on the plug.

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 Keep the adapter away from children.
 The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should

not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an
extension cord.
 The total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single
wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.
 Do not connect other AC adapter to your notebook. This
Notebook uses exclusively the AC adapter:

Liteon PA-1900-05 (90W),

Lishin 0202A2090 (90W),

When cleaning the computer, observe these steps:

1. Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.

2. Disconnect the AC adapter.

3. Use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.

Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the
following occurs:

 Computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged.
 Liquid has been spilled into the product.
 The computer does not operate normally.

Cleaning the Ventilation Grills:
It is suggested that you clean the ventilation grills regularly to
maintain optimal thermal regulation of the notebook. To do this, you
may use a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner (with appropriate head
adapter) to remove the dust buildup on the ventilation grills.

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Chapter Summaries

The following is a summary of the available chapters and
appendices in this manual.

Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Basics In this chapter, you will learn the basic operations and features of your computer. It gives you a general understanding of the components of your computer.

Chapter 2: BIOS Setup / Security In this chapter, you will learn how to cha nge various firmware settings and what the settings mean. Also, you will learn how to take advantage of the built-in security feature provided by the BIOS.

Chapter 3: Battery Power & Power Management In this chapter, you will learn the fundamentals of power management and how to use them to achieve longer battery life.

Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer In this chapter, you will learn how to up grade the system memory, the hard disk drive, and to install wireless mini PCI card.

Chapter 5: Trouble-Shooting In this chapter, you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems.

Appendix A: Product Specification In this section, you will find a list of the computer’s system specifications.

Appendix B: Agency Regulatory Notices In this section, you will find the general electro-magnetic and safety regulatory information.

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CHAPTER▼ ONE

GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

This chapter introduces the features and components of the computer.

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Performance Features

 High Performance Processor with Alviso Chipset

The notebook PC is equipped with a powerful Mobile Intel
Pentium M or Celeron M processor. Together with the latest
Alviso chipset and technologies, the system offers advanced
PC performances.

 Unique Dual Graphic Boot Feature

The system has two graphic engines built-in. A switch allows
you to choose either the external n-Vidia NV43M (GeForce Go

6600) graphic engine with DDR I (64/128-MB) / DDR II
(128/256-MB) dedicated frame buffer or the integrated Intel
GMA900 Extreme3 graphic engine.
This unique feature gives you the flexibility to select the graphic
engine that is best-suited for your needs – higher performance
or lower battery consumption..
Both graphic engines are DirectX 9 compatible.

 LCD Display

The computer is equipped with a 15” or wide 15.4” TFT
high-resolution display panel for clear text and brilliant colors.

 Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive Support (on certain models)

The serial ATA bus offers higher data throughput than the
traditional parallel AT A bus. This gives you optimal hard drive
performance.

 Expandability

The system offers upgradeable hard di sk drive and 2 DDR
SDRAM sockets for expansion, allowing the user to easily
increase the storage and system capacities as the need arises.

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 Built-in Multiple Card Reader

The built-in 4-in-1 card reader lets you access many of the
portable media formats (SD Card, MMC Card, MS Card, and
MS Pro Card).

 Ethernet Port

The system provides built-in 10/100Mbps or 10/100/1000Mbps
Ethernet network adapter for high bandwidth network
connection.

 Firewire (IEEE1394 / 1394a) and USB2.0 ports

In addition to a full array of built-in I/O por

ts, the computer

offers IEEE1394 for ultra high-speed connection to high
bandwidth digital video devices and USB2.0 ports to connect to
any USB-based peripheral devices.

 Wireless LAN

The internal Wireless LAN module allows your notebook to
connect wirelessly to other 802.11-enabled systems, devices,
or network.

 Internal USB slot for integrated USB Devices (Optional)

The optional USB Bluetooth module or USB Thumb Drive gives
you added function to the notebook.

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System At A Glance

Top View

1. LCD Latch

The LCD latches lock / unlock the LCD panel.

2. Built-in Microphone

The built-in microphone records sound.

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3. LCD Display

The panel is where the system content is displayed.
The LCD panel has a maximum opening of 135 degrees. Do not
push it down forcibly.

4. Built-in Stereo Speakers

The built-in speakers output the sound in stereo.

5. Keyboard

The keyboard is used to enter data. It has an embedded numeric
keypad and cursor control keys. (See Keyboard Section for d etail s.)

6. Touch Pad

The touch pad is a built-in pointing device with functions similar to a
mouse.

7. LED Status Indicator

The LED Status indicators reveal the status of these functions:
Numeric keypad, cap lock, scroll lock, WLAN module enabling and
disabling and also the ODD, HDD activities. (See the LED Status
Indicator Section for details.)
The LED Status indicators also reveal the status of the system
power state and battery-charging state. See the LED Status

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Indicator Section for details.

8. Power / Suspend Button

The power/suspend button turns the notebook on and off and it also
acts as a system suspend key. Press momentarily to turn on the
system. Press and hold for at least 4 seconds to turn off the system.
How this key behaves can be defined in [S tart > Settings > Control
Panel > Power Options > Advanced] menu. Press the power /
suspend button again to return from the suspend mode. (See
Chapter 3 for more details on system suspend function.)

Note:

When the system power is initially turned on, the Scroll-lock, Cap-lock,
and Numeric keypad LED indicators will light up momentarily to indicate the
start of the Power-On sequence.

9. Wireless On/Off Button

Press the Switch to disable or enable the Wireless function. If the
WLAN function is enabled, the WLAN LED turns green; otherwise,
the WLAN LED is dark.

10. Instant-On Multimedia Player Launch Key

When the system is powered off, pressing the key launches a
multimedia application that allows you to watch movies files, listen
to music, or view photos in the optical drive or hard disk drive
without having to boot to Windows.

Note: The way the Instant-On software works is that when the quick key is pressed

(when the system is in Power-Off mode), the system boots to a Linux-based O/S and

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11. Internet Explorer Quick Key

Pressing the button launches Internet Explorer in Windows.

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Front and Rear View

Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook. This may

damage the display

1. External VGA Port

The 15-pin VGA analog port is for connecting the external CRT
monitor or projector.

2. Battery Pack

The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook.

3. Kensington Lock Key Hole

A Kensington -type security lock latches to this keyhole for anti-theft
purpose.

4. 4-in-1 Card Reader

The 4-in-1 Card Reader supports SD Card, MS Card, MMC Card,
and MS-Pro Card.

5. Microphone Jack

The microphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect a
microphone.

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6. Audio Line-in Jack

The Audio Lin e-in jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect an
external audio input source such as a CD Player.

7. Stereo Headphone / SPDIF-out Jack

The stereo headphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you
connect the headphones or external speakers. Alternatively, you
may connect the SPDIF output to an external DTS, AC3, or PCM
sound processor / decoder in your home stereo system.

8. External VGA On/Off Switch

You must make the selection before you turn on the notebook. If
you leave the switch to the ON position, the computer will boot to
the external graphic engine (n-Vidia GeForce Go 6600 , which has
higher performance and higher power consumption). If you leave
the switch to the OFF position, the computer will boot to the
integrated graphic engine (Intel GMA900 Extreme3, which has
lower performance and lower power consumption).

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Side Views

Warning:

damage the display

Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook. This may

1. Ethernet / LAN Port

The port connects to a network hub via the RJ-45 cable and also
conforms to 10/100Base-TX transmission protocol.

2. Modem Port

This is where you plug the phone jack (RJ-11) for fax/modem
functions.

3. Optical Drive and Disk Eject Button and Manual Eject Key Hole

If your computer comes with the Combo drive, DVD-RW, DVD+RW,
or DVD-Dual drive, you may save data onto a CD-R / CD-RW or
DVD RW disc. Press the eject button to eject the disk tray. The
manual eject keyhole allows you to manually eject a jammed disk.

4. PC Card Slot (Type II PCMCIA) and Card Eject Button

The slot is where PC Card (Type II PCMCIA) is inserted. Press the

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eject button to release the PC Card.

5. Ventilation Grill

The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat.
Do not block this airway completely.

6. Firewire / IEEE1394 / 1394a Port

This is a high-speed serial data port. You may connect any
Fire-wire-ready device to this port.

7. USB2.0 Port (x3)

The Universal Serial Bus (USB2.0-compliant) port allows you to

connect a wide variety of devices to your computer at a rate of up to
480 Mbps. This port conforms to the latest USB2.0 plug-and-play
standards.

8. Power Jack (DC-in)

The DC-out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers the
computer.

9. TV (S-Video) Port

The S-Video port permits you to redirect the scree n output to a
television set or any analog video playback device. This TV Port is
copyright protected; when DVD movie is played, the output is
scrambled to prevent analog recording.

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Bottom View

1. Battery Pack and Battery Latch

The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook. Slide
the battery latch to release the battery pack.

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2. USB Device Cover (Optional)

Underneath the cover, there is a USB connector. You may install
the optional Bluetooth module or USB Thumb Drive into this slot.

3. Hard Disk Drive Cover

The system’s hard disk drive is located unde r the cover. The HDD
can be upgraded to a larger capacity. (See Chapter 4 for
instructions on a HDD upgrade.)

4. System Device Cover

The system’s processor with cooler assembly, Wireless LAN
module, and DDR memory module are located under the case
cover. You may install the WLAN module and the system memory
can be upgraded to a larger capacity. (See Chapter 4 for
instructions on a memory upgrade.)

5. Ventilation Grill

The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat.
Do not block this airway completely.

Warning:

only. The bottom case may get very hot.

Do not block the Fan Grill outlet. Place the machine on hard surface

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AC Adapter

1. DC-out Connector

The DC-out connector docks to the power jack (DC-in) on the
computer.

2. Adapter

The adapter converts alternating current into constant DC voltage
for the computer .

3. AC Plug

The AC plug plugs to the AC wall outlet.

Warning: Make sure you are using a standard 3-prong AC wall socket with a

ground pin. If not, you may feel a slight tingling sensation on any of the computer’s
metal parts such as the I/O ports. This is caused by leakage current when the AC
adapter is not properly grounded (via the ground pin). However, the amount of
leakage current is within the safety regulation and is not harmful to human body.

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LED Status Indicator

The LED Status Indicator displays the operating status of your
notebook. When a certain function is enabled, an LED will light up.
The following section describes its indication.

System & Power Statu s Indicators

LED Graphic

Symbol

Indication

Green light indicates the WLAN module
is active.

Blinking green light indicates the
notebook is in suspend mode.

Persistent green light indicates the Silent
mode is active.

Blinking orange light indicates the
battery is being charged.

Blinking red light indicates the battery
power is low when the system is turned
ON.

Persistent green light indicates the
battery is Full.

Green light indicates the hard drive
and/or optical drive is being accessed.

Green light indicates the numeric keypad
is activated.

Green light indicates the cap-lock is
activated.

Green light indicates the scroll-lock is
activated.

Note:

When the system power is initially turned on, the Scroll-lock, Cap-lock, and
Numeric keypad LED indicators will light up momentarily to indicate the start of the
Power-On sequence.

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Keyboard Features

Function Keys (Quick Keys)

Graphic

Symbol

For various system controls, press the Fn (Function) key and the Fx key
simultaneously.

Action System Control

Fn + F1 Enters Suspend Mode.

Fn + F3 Audio Mute on or off.

Fn + F4 Changes Display Mode:

Fn + F5 Turns Speaker Volume up. Fn + F6 Turns Speaker Volume down.

Fn + F7 Increases Display Brightness.
Fn + F8 Decreases Display Brightness.

Fn+Num Lk Enables the embedded keypad

Fn + Scr Lk Press the Scroll Lock key and

LCD-only, CRT-only and
LCD&CRT.

to work in numeric mode. The
keys act like numeric keypads
in a calculator . Use this mode
when you need to do a lot of
numeric data entry. An
alternative would be to connect
an external numeric keypad.

then press ↑or ↓to move one
line up or down.

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Windows Keys

Your keyboard also has two Windows keys:

1. Start Key
This key allows you to pull up the Windows Start Menu at the
bottom of the taskbar.

2. Application Menu Key
This key brings up the popup menu for the application, similar
to a click of the right mouse button.

Embedded Numeric Keypad

Press Fn+NumLk to enable the embedded numeric keypad. The
numbers are printed in upper right corner of a key, in a color
different from the alphabets. This key pad is complete with
arithmetic operators (+, -, * , /).

Press Fn+NumLk to revert to normal character keys.

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Touch Pad

The built-in touch pad, which is a PS/2-compatible pointing device,
senses movement on its surface. As you move your fingertip on the
surface of the pad, the cursor responds accordingly.

The following items teach you how to use the touch pad:

1. Move your finger across the touch pad to move the cursor.

2. Press buttons to select or execute functions. These two buttons are
similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touch
pad twice produces is similar to clicking the left button of a mouse.

Function Left Button Right

Button

Execution Click twice

Selection Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold

Access
Context Menu
Move One
Page Up or
Down

quickly

to drag the
cursor
Click once

Tap twice (at the same speed as

Tap twice quickly and on the

Tips on Using the Touch Pad:

1. The double-click speed is timed. If you double-click too slowly, your
notebook responds as if you single-clicked twice.

2. Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touch pad. Also
keep the surface of touch pad clean and dry to prolong its life.

3. The touch pad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter
the touch, the better the response. Heavy touch does not produce
better response.

Equivalent Tapping Action

double-clicking
the mouse button)

second tap hold finger to the touch
pad to drag the cursor

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Graphic Subsystem

Your computer uses a high performance 15-inch or 15.4-inch (wide)
active matrix TFT panel with high resolution and multi-million colors for
comfortable viewing.
The system has two graphic engines built-in. A switch allows you to
choose either the external n-Vidia NV43M (GeForce Go 6600) graphic
engine with DDR I (64/128-MB) / DDR II (128/256-MB) dedicated frame
buffer or the integrated Intel GMA900 Extreme3 graphic engine.
This unique feature gives you the flexibility to select the graphic engine
that is best-suited for your needs – higher performance or lower battery
consumption..
Both graphic engines are DirectX 9 compatible.

Adjusting the Display Brightness

The notebook uses special key combinations, called hot keys, to
control brightness.
Press Fn+F7 to increase the brightness.
Press Fn+F8 to decrease the brightness.

Note: To maximize your battery operating time, set the brightness to the lowest

comfortable setting, so that the internal backlight uses less power.

Extending the Life of the TFT Display Device

Observe the following guidelines to maximize the life of the
backlight in the display.

1. Set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting (Fn+F8).

2. When working at your desk, connect your notebook to an
external monitor and disable the internal display Fn+ F4.

3. Do not disable the suspend time-outs.

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4. If you are using AC po wer and have no external monitor
attached, change to suspend mode when not in use.

Opening and Closing the Display Panel

To open the display, push the LCD latch inwardly and lift up the lid.
Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position. The LCD panel has a
maximum opening of 135 degrees. Do not push it down forcibly.

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To close the display cover, fold it down gently until the LCD latches
click into place.

Warning:

place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed

To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it when closing. Do not

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Audio Subsystem

Your computer’s audio subsystem is Sound Blaster Pro-compatible.

Adjusting the Volume Manually

To increase the volume, press Fn+ F5.
To decrease the volume, press Fn+F6.

Adjusting the Audio Volume in Windows

1. Click the speaker symbol in the task tray in Windows.

2. Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume.

3. To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume
setting, click Mute.

Voice Recording

A built-in microphone allows you to record sound. You will need to
use audio processing software to enable the built-in microphone.
For example, you may use Microsoft Sound Recorder.

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