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to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer.

In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.

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Other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual, the manufacturer and distributor assume no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this manual, or from the use of the information contained herein.

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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 instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

which the receiver is connected.

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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Shielded interface cables and a non-shielded AC power cord must be used in order to comply with emission limits.

This equipment is to be used with power supply: I/P: 100-240 Vac, 50-60Hz, 1.6A max O/P: 19Vdc, 3.16A There is no internal power supply.

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This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe B repecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matèriel brouilleur du Canada.

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This section is designed to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions while working with this product. Required safety features have been installed in the computer to protect you from injury. However, you should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards:

Please read these safety instructions carefully.

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Please keep this User's Manual for later reference.

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Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning. Don't use

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liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moisture sheet or cloth for cleaning.

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For pluggable equipment, that the socket-outlet shall be installed near the

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equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Please keep this equipment from humidity.

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Lay this equipment on a reliable surface when isntall. A drop or fall could

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cause injury.

Make sure to use the right voltage for the power source when connecting the

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equipment to the power outlet.

Place the power cord in such a way that people can not setp on it. Do not

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place anything on top of the power cord.

All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

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If the equipment is not use for a long time, disconnect the equipment from the

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main power outlet to avoid being damaged by transient overvoltage.

Never pour any liquid into the opening, this could cause fire or electrical shock.

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Never open the equipment. For safety reason, the equipment should only be

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opened by a qualified service personnel.

If on the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service

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personnel:

The Power cord or plug is damaged.

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Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

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The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

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The equipment has not work well or you cannot get it work according to the

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user's manual.

The equipment has dropped and damaged.

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If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

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Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage

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temperature above 60°C (140°f), it may damage the equipment.

The unit can be operated at an ambient temperature of max. 35°C.

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The sound pressure level at the operators position according to IEC 704-1:

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1982 is equal or less than 70 dB(A).

Power Cord Requirements

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The power cord set used with the AC adaptor must meet the requirements of the country where you use the AC adaptor, whether it is 100-120 or 200-240 Vac. The following information explains the requirements for power cord set selection.

• The cord set must be approved for the country in which it is used.

• The appliance coupler must have a configuration for mating with a

CEE22/EN6032/IEC 320 appliance inlet.

A. For U.S. and Canada:

• The cord set must be UL Listed and CSA Certified.

• The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are No. 18 AWG.

B. For Japan:

• All components of the cord set must bear a “ T ” mark and

registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law.

• The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are .75m ㎡

conductors.

C. For Other Countries:

• The cord set fittings must bear the certification mark of the agency

responsible for evaluation in a specific country.

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• The flexible cord must be of a HAR (harmonized) type H05VV-F.

• The cord set must have a current capacity of a least 2.5 Amperes

and voltage rating of 125 or 250 Vac.

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should

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always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons. These precautions includes the following:

1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub,

washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an

electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric 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 indicated in this manual.

Do not use the AC adapter near open water or other liquids. Never spill liquid

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into the AC adapter.

Laser Warning: Laser Class I Product Caution - Invisible laser radiation when

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open avoid exposure to beam.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the

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same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Never remove the battery pack while the power is on as this may result in data loss when the system loses power.

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Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweis sorgfältig durch.

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Heben Sie dirse Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.

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Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Versenden Sie

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Keine Flüssig- oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.

Die Netzanschluβsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht

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zugänglich sein.

Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.

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Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen

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oder Fallen könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.

Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnet die Anschlußwerte.

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Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand darüber fallen kann.

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Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitun abgestellt werden.

Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden, sind zu beachten.

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Wird das Gerät üeinen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom

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Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung vermieden.

Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeien

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in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könne einen Brand bzw. Elektrischen Schlag auslösen.

Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen

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Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.

Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen

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und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu Überprüfung.:

Netzlabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.

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Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.

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Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.

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Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder

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Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.

Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.

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Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.

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VORSICHT: Explosiongsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.

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Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

Dieses Schaltnetzteil kann bis zu einer Außentemperatur von maximal 35ºC.

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Die Ausgangswerte dürfen nicht die auf dem Label angegebenen Werte

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überschreiten.

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Anforderungen an das Stromkabel

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Das Kabel-Set, das an das Netzteil angeschlossen wird, muss den Anforderungen des Landes, in dem Sie das Netzteil einsetzen, genügen, je nachdem, ob die Netzspannung 100-120 oder 200-240V Wechselspannung beträgt.

• Das Kabel-Set muss für das Land, in dem es eingesetzt wird,

zugelassen sein.

• Der Gerätestecker des Kabels muss in eine CEE22/ EN603/ IEC

320 Buchse passen.

A. Für die USA und Kanada:

• Das Kabel-Set muss UL-gelistet und CSA zertifiziert sein.

• Die Minimalanforderungen für das Kabel entsprechen No. 18 AWG.

B. Für Japan:

• Alle Teile des Kabel-Sets müssen entsprechend dem japanischen

Dentori Law mit einem “T”-Symbol markiert sein

• Die Minimalanforderungen für das Kabel sind .75m ㎡ Leiter.

C. Für andere Länder:

• Die Zubehörteile des Kabel-Sets müssen das Prüfsiegel derjenigen

Stelle, die in dem jeweiligen Land für die Sicherheitsprüfung zuständig ist, tragen.

• Das Kabel muss vom HAR (harmonisierten) Typ H05VV-F sein.

• Das Kabel-Set muss eine Stromkapazität von mindestens 2,5

Ampere haben und Spannungen von 125 oder 250 V Wechselstrom gestatten.

Bei der Benutzung Ihres Telefongerätes sollten Sie immer die grundlegenden

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Sicherheitsmaßnahmen beachten, um das Risiko von Feuer, Stromschlägen und Verletzungen zu minimieren. Zu beachten sind u.a. folgende Punkte:

1. Benutzen Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser, wie zum

Beispiel Badewanne, Waschbecken, Spülbecken, Waschbottich, in feuchten Kellerräumen oder in der Nähe von Schwimmbecken.

2. Benutzen Sie kein Telefon (ausgenommen schnurlose Modelle)

während eines Gewitters. Es besteht das geringe Restrisiko eines Blitzschlages.

3. Benutzen Sie das Telefon nicht um ein Gasleck zu melden, falls es

sich in der Nähe des Lecks befindet.

4. Benutzen Sie nur solch ein Stromkabel, wie in dieser Anleitung

beschrieben.

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Benutzen Sie das Netzteil nicht in unmittelbarer Nähe zu Wasser oder

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anderen Flüssigkeiten. Gießen Sie nie Flüssigkeiten über das Netzteil.

Achtung Laser: Laser Produkt der Klasse I. Achtung - Unsichtbarer

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Laserstrahl, vermeiden Sie Kontakt mit dem Strahl bei offenem Gehäuse.

Es besteht Explosionsgefahr, wenn der Akku nicht ordnungsgemäß ersetzt

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wird. Ersetzen Sie den Akku nur durch einen Akku gleichen oder äquivalenten Typs, der vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie Akkus entsprechend den Anweisungen des Herstellers. Entfernen Sie den Akku auf keinen Fall bei eingeschaltetem Mobile PC, da hierdurch Daten verloren gehen könnten.

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This Mobile PC system is designed for years of productive and pleasurable computing. Use this section to keep notes about details of your purchase. Update this section when you add new options.

Date of Purchase:

Dealer’s Name:

Phone:

Address:

E-Mail Address:

WWW Site:

Serial Number:

CPU Type:

Hard Disk Capacity:

Memory Capacity:

Optional Equipment:

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Chapter 1

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Your Mobile PC can easily stand temperature extremes but it doesn’t like rapid changes in temperature, like going from the cold outdoors to a warm office. Rapid changes in temperature can cause water droplets to condense inside your case, threatening to damage the electronic parts inside.

After receiving your Mobile PC when it’s hot or cold outside, try not to power up the computer immediately, let the computer adjust to the room temperature gradually at least for three to four hours

If your system arrives in cold weather, do not apply power to the computer or monitor until they have been allowed to come to room temperature

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Find a suitable place for your computer that’s not too hot, too cold, too dark, or too bright. Glare can make it hard to read the screen.

• Try to avoid the computer components from being destroyed if it is over

heated, so try to allow plenty of room for air to circulate around the case.

• Do not block the ventilation opening.

• Do not place your computer in direct sunlight.

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• Purchase a chair with armrests and good back support. Don't slouch when

sitting; keep your back straight.

• Try to place the LCD panel or external monitor so that there is little glare

from the sun on the monitor.

• Walk around the room every hour.

• Every half hour look away from the computer screen for a few minutes.

• Place everything that you need to work within easy reach.

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Mobile PC. Your Mobile PC features the latest advances in portable computing technology. The Mobile PC’s modular design provides maximum expandability without compromising portability. The high-performance CPU and enhanced IDE hard drive provides you with extra processing power for handling complex graphics and running large programs.

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At the front of the Mobile PC you will find a retaining latch on the display panel that locks the display in closed position when the Mobile PC is not in use.

Slide the display panel latch to the right until the display panel releases, and

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then raise the LCD screen.

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At any time you can tilt the display toward or away from you to a comfortable

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viewing position.

To avoid damage to the display panel:

1. Try not to slam the display upon closing it.

2. Try not to place any object on top when it is closed or open.

3. Be sure the system is turned off or in suspend mode before you close the display panel.

With the LCD screen open, you will see several features important for operating your Mobile PC.

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Each of these features is briefly described below.

LCD Screen

Your Mobile PC is equipped with a replaceable color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen that supports up to 1024 x 768 x 32 bit LCD resolution utilizing a PCI BUS.

A built-in backlight allows you to comfortably view the screen even when ambient lighting is low.

Power/Resume Button

Pressing this button for 1-2 seconds will turn on the system or pressing this button when the computer is in Suspend mode will resume normal operation. Pressing this button for 4-6 seconds will also turn off the system.

System Status Indicator Panel

The system status indicator panel keeps you informed of the computer’s operating status.

Indicates that the computer is accessing the hard disk drive.

Indicates that the keyboard is in Num Lock mode.

Indicates when the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode. In this mode, the keyboard produces uppercase text when you press a key. When you press the Caps Lock key again, the indicator goes off and the keyboard produces lowercase text.

Indicates when the keyboard is in Scroll Lock mode. Some applications will move information across the screen differently when Scroll Lock is on.

Indicates when the system LAN is functioning.

TouchPad

The TouchPad is hardware-compatible with the IBM PS/2 mouse and softwarecompatible with the Microsoft mouse.

TouchPad Buttons

The buttons below the TouchPad correspond to the left and right buttons on a standard mouse. The PS/2 compatible mouse will work with the Mobile PC’s TouchPad simultaneously.

Internet Explorer Button

Use this key to open the Internet Explorer.

Outlook Express Button

Use this key to open Microsoft's Outlook to send/receive your mail.

The Built-in Microphone

The built-in microphone is located to the left of the TouchPad.

Scroll Button

Use this button to scroll up and down or left and right the scrolling bar.

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LCD Cover Release Latch

Slide this latch to the right to open the LCD cover.

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Ventilation Opening

Please don’t block this opening during operation of the system.

The LAN Port

This jack provides a standard RJ-45 connection for integration with an existing network or a high-speed (DSL or cable) connection via a network cable.

When using a LAN, please use an EMI Shielding Cable to

minimize an inteference when transmitting.

The Modem Port

This jack is an internal 56K voice/fax/data modem. You will connect your computer to your phone line through this port.

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.

Microphone Jack

Allows you to receive monophonic input from an external microphone. Use of an external microphone will disable the built-in microphone.

Headphone Jack

You can plug an external speaker, headphone or connect the line out jack to an audio device such as a cassette recorder to record the Mobile PC's audio output.

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These three LED indicators are separately program for the following functions: Power On, Suspend Mode and Battery Charge.

1. Power On

This indicator will lit when the Mobile PC is powered On.

2. Battery Charge

This indicator will lit orange when the battery is in charging status. The indicator will shut down when the battery is fully charged.

3. Suspend Mode

This indicator will lit when the Mobile PC enter the suspend mode.

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The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM or DVD CD-RW Combo/ DVD -RW(TM5800) (Option)

Your Mobile PC comes with a swappable 24X (or higher) 5.25" IDE CD-ROM or 8X DVD-ROM.

DC IN Connector

Plug the AC adapter into this connector.

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Ventilation Opening

Please don't block this opening during operation of the system.

Kensington Lock

Allows you to connect a special computer lock to secure your system. You can purchase a lock at most computer retailers.

TV Out Port

This 4-pin S-Video port allows you to view the Notebook's Video output on a television monitor.

Parallel Port

This port allows you to easily connect a parallel printer or plotter using this 25-pin bidirectional female port.

External CRT Port

This port allows you to easily connect an external VGA/SVGA display monitor into your Mobile PC using the 15-pin female connector.

USB Ports

Your computer includes two Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. USB is the latest development in Plug and Play technology.

It will eventually replace the need for separate connectors for external keyboards, serial ports, and parallel (printer) port.

Ventilation Opening

Please don't block this opening during operation of the system.

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Expansion Compartment

This compartment will serve as an expansion to upgrade your RAM module.

Battery Release Latch

Lift up this latch to release the battery from its bay.

Hard Disk Drive

Your computer includes a 2.5-inch IDE hard disk drive (9.5mm in height). The Mobile PC's BIOS automatically detects IDE drive types.

Battery Compartment

Your Mobile PC comes equipped with a factory-installed battery pack module. After the battery runs down, the module can be removed and replaced with a charged battery.

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