Elitegroup X20II 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)
Front View (1-7)
Side Views (1-8,9,10)
Bottom View (1-11,12)
AC Adapter (1-13)
LED Status Indicators (1-14)
OSD 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)
DVB-T Digital Video Broadcast TV (Optional Device) (1-21,22,23)
Audio Subsystem (1-24)
Adjusting the Volume in Windows (1-24)
Voice Recording (1-24)
Instant-On Multimedia Player (1-25,26,27)
Ethernet Adapter (1-28)
2. BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY
Entering the BIOS Setup Screen (2-3)
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Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen (2-3)
BIOS Action Keys (2-3)
Modifying the BIOS Settings (2-4)
Main Setup (2-4)
Advance Setup (2-4,5)
Security Setup (2-5,6)
Power Setup (2-6)
Boot Setup (2-7)
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 (4-6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14)
Installing the Mini PCI Card to the System (4-15,16,17)
Adding the DVB-T Module (Optional Device) (4-18,19,20)
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)
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Keyboard and Mouse Problems (5-9)
CMOS Battery Problems (5-10)
Memory Problems (5-11)
Network Adapter / Ethernet Problems (5-12)
Performance Problems (5-13)
Firewire (IEEE1394) and USB2.0 Problems (5-14)
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
35
C (95oF).
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:
Lishin 0335C2065 (65W), Liteon PA-1650-01 (65W), Liteon PA-1650-02
(65W), EPS F10653-A(65W)
Lishin 0335A2065 (65W),
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 inst all the optional wireless mini card and the optional DVB-T Module.
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 Intel 945GM Chipset
The notebook PC is equipped with a powerful Mobile Intel
Yonah dual-core (Core Duo) or Mobile Intel Yonah
single-core (Core Solo) processor. Together with the latest
Intel chipset and technologies, the system offers very
advanced PC performances.
Advanced Graphic Engine
The Intel 945GM Express chipset is integrated with the
next-generation Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA950.
The new graphic engine provides enhanced multimedia
MMX support and better performance than its previous
generation.
Wide-Screen LCD Display
The computer is equipped with a wide-screen 12.1-inch
TFT high-resolution display panel for the best cinematic
viewing experience.
Digital TV Receiver (Optional DVB-T module)
The optional DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcast – Terrestrial)
module allows you to watch high-quality digital broadcast
TV on your notebook computer.
Instant-On Multimedia Player (Optional)
With a touch of the button, you can quickly launch the
unique Instant-On multimedia player that allows you to play
video, view pictures, and listen to music without having to
boot to Windows.
Mobile 3G Telecom Module (Optional Device)
The optional 3G communication module allows you to
receive digital entertainment services on your notebook
computer via the 3G telecom networks.
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ExpressCard Technology
ExpressCard (type I, 34mm) is the next-generation of the
PC Card standard. The bus interface is based on the two
standards: PCI Express for high-performance I/O and
USB2.0 for variety of devices.
Expandability
The system offers upgradeable hard disk drive and 2 DDRII
SDRAM sockets for expansion, allowing the user to easily
increase the storage and system capacities as the need
arises.
Built-in Multiple Card Reader
There is built-in 4-in-1 card reader to access many of the
portable media formats (SD Card, MS Card, MMC Card,
and MS-Pro Card).
Gigabit Ethernet Port
The system provides built-in 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.
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System At A Glance
Top View
1. LCD Display
The panel is where the system content is displayed.
2. LED Status Indicator
The LED Status indicators reveal the status of the system
power state, battery-charging state, Instant-On/Suspend state,
and the WLAN switch enabling and disabling. See the LED
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Status Indicator Section for details.
3. Keyboard
The keyboard is used to enter data. (See Keyboard Section for
details.)
4. Touch Pad
The touch pad is a built-in pointing device with functions similar
to a mouse.
5. Built-in Microphone
The built-in microphone records sound.
6. Instant-On Multimedia Player Launch Button (Optional) /
Silent Mode Button
When the system is powered off, pressing the key launches
Instant-On multimedia application that allows you to watch
movies files, listen to music, or view photos in the optical drive,
hard disk drive, or external storage without having to boot to
Windows. Press the key again to turn off the notebook. Please
go to Instant-On Multimedia Player Application section in this
chapter for more information.
When the system is in Windows, pressing the key enables the
system to lower its power usage; therefore the fan speed is
reduced to achieve lowest operating noise.
When Silent Mode is enabled, the
LED status indicator
shows steady green light.
7. 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 [Start >
Settings > Control Panel > Power Options > Advanced] menu.
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Press the power / suspend button again to return from the
suspend mode. (See Chapter 3 for more details on system
suspend function.)
When the system is in Suspend Mode, the
indicator shows blinking green light.
LED status
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Front View
Warning:
damage the display
Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook. This may
1. Wireless On/Off Switch
Use the Switch to disable or enable the Wireless function.
When Wireless LAN function is enabled, the
indicator shows steady blue light.
2. Built-in Stereo Speakers
The built-in speakers output the sound in stereo.
3. Ventilation Grill
The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal
heat. Do not block this airway completely.
LED status
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Side Views
Warning:
damage the display
Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook. This may
1. Optical Drive and Disk Eject Button and Manual Eject Key
Hole
If your computer comes with the Combo drive, DVD-Dual or
Super-Multi 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.
2. External VGA Port
The VGA video output port is for connecting the external LCD
monitor or projector.
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3. Power Jack (DC-in)
The DC-out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers
the computer.
4. Antenna Connector for DVB-T Digital Video Broadcast TV
(Optional Device)
There is an antenna connector on the left side of the notebook.
If your system has the DVB-T option, you should plug the
antenna into the connector. Please see DVB-T Digital Video
Broadcast TV section later in this chapter for more information.
Please see Chapter 4 if you are installing the DVB-T module by
yourself.
5. Kensington Lock Key Hole
A Kensington-type security lock latches to this keyhole for
anti-theft purpose.
6. 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.
7. Firewire / IEEE1394 / 1394a Port
This is a high-speed serial data port. You may connect any
Fire-wire-ready device to this port.
8. 4-in-1 Card Reader
The 4-in-1 Card Reader supports SD Card, MS Card, MMC
Card, and MS-Pro Card.
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9. ExpressCard Slot
The slot is where Express Card (Type I, 34mm) is inserted.
ExpressCard integrates both the PCI-Express bus technology
and USB2.0 interface.
Press the card into the slot to insert. Press the card again to
eject.
10. 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 S/PDIF output to an external DTS, AC3,
or PCM sound processor / decoder in your home stereo
system.
11. Microphone/Audio Line-in Jack
The microphone/Audio Line-in jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where
you connect a microphone or an external audio input source
such as a CD Player..
12. Ethernet / LAN Port
The port connects to a network hub via the RJ-45 cable and
also conforms to 10/100/1000Base-TX transmission protocol.
13. Ventilation Grill
The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal
heat. Do not block this airway completely.
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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.
2. Ventilation Grill
The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal
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heat. Do not block this airway completely.
Warning:
surface only. The bottom case may get very hot.
Do not block the Fan Grill outlet. Place the machine on hard
3. System Device Cover
The system’s processor with cooler assembly, Wireless LAN
module, HDD, and DDR memory module are located under the
case cover. The system memory can be upgraded to a larger
capacity. (See Chapter 4 for instructions on the memory and
HDD upgrade.)
4. DVB-T Receiver Module Cover
The optional DVB-T Receiver module is installed under the
cover. Please see Chapter 4 if you are installing the DVB-T
module by yourself.
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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.
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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 Status Indicators
LED Graphic
Symbol
Indication
Blue light indicates the WLAN module is
active.
Persistent green light indicates the Silent
Mode is enabled.
Blinking green light indicates the
notebook is in the suspend mode.
Blinking orange light indicates the
battery is being charged.
Blinking green light indicates the battery
power is low when the system is turned
ON.
Persistent green light indicates the AC
power is plugged in and the system is
turned ON.
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OSD Status Indicator
The On-screen Status Display Indicator displays the operating
status of your notebook. When a certain function is enabled,
the symbol will show up on windows. The following section
describes its indication.
OSD Status Indicators
Action Graphic Symbol
Fn + F3: Audio Mute
Fn + F5: Audio
Volume Up
Fn + F6: Audio
Volume Down
Fn + F7: Display
Brightness Up
Fn+ F8: Display
Brightness Down
Fn + Num Lock:
Numeric Keypad is
Caps Lock:
Capitalization is On
Scroll Lock: Scroll
Lock is On
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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 Turns of the battery warning
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
Caps Lock When Caps lock is enabled, all
Scroll Lock Press the Scroll Lock key and
beep off or on.
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.
the characters you enter
become capitalized.
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+Num Lk 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+Num Lk 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
Execution Click twice
quickly
Selection Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold
Access
Context Menu
Move One
Page Up or
Down
to drag the
cursor
Click once
Button
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 12.1-inch active matrix
TFT panel with high resolution and multi-million colors for
comfortable viewing. The Intel integrated GMA950 video graphics
accelerator, which is Microsoft DirectX 9 compatible, performs
graphic rendering at a lighting-fast speed.
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.
4. If you are using AC power and have no external monitor
attached, change to suspend mode when not in use.
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Opening and Closing the Display Panel
To open the display, 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.
To close the display cover, fold it down gently.
Warning: To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it when closing. Do not
place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed
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DVB-T Digital Video Broadcast TV (Optional Device)
The optional DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcast – Terrestrial) module
allows you to watch high-quality digital video broadcast TV on your
notebook computer.
If your system has the DVB-T option, you should plug the antenna
into the connector.
You may have to move the antenna close to the window and away
from the building for best reception.
If this is the first time you use the DVB-T module to watch TV, you
need to scan the available channels first. Follow the steps below to
scan the channels.
1. Launch NewSoft Presto!PVR application. Click
open the
2. Choose the DVB-T tuner on the Device list.
Settings dialog box, and then click the Device tab.
to
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