EUROCOM 2700T VIPER User Manual

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Notice

The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice.
Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part
of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liability for any
errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for
any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this publication.
This publication and any accompanying software may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced, trans­lated, transmitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor,
manufacturer or creators of this publication, except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes.
Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and/or regis­tered trademarks of their respective companies. They are mentioned for identification purposes only
and are not intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer.

©August, 2001

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Trademarks

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home or other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise autho­rized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
MS-DOS, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal­lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

- 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 which the receiver is connected.

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

Warning:

[ A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and also to prevent interfer­ence to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be
used. ]

[ Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. ]
Y ou are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com­pliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

[ ]: depend on EUT condition.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, 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 electrical shock from lightning.

3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a
fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ

Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pendant l’utilisation de matérial téléphonique afin
de réduire les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique et de blessures. En voici quelquesunes:

1. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil près de l’eau, p.ex., près d’une baignoire, d’un lavabo, d’un évier de
cuisine, d’un bac à laver, dans un sous-sol humide ou près d’une piscine.

2. Éviter d’utiliser le téléphone (sauf s’il s’agit d’un appareil sans fil) pendant un orage électrique.
Ceci peut présenter un risque de choc électrique causé par la foudre.

3. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil téléphonique pour signaler une fuite de gaz s’il est situé près de la
fuite.

4. Utiliser seulement le cordon d’alimentation et le type de piles indiqués dans ce manuel. Ne pas
jeter les piles dans le feu: elles peuvent exploser. Se conformer aux règlements pertinents quant

à l’émination des piles.

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Instructions for Care and Operation

As with any other piece of precision electronic equipment, proper care and op­eration of your notebook computer will prolong its use. Help your notebook
computer last longer by following the advice in this section:

Handling the Computer

Do not expose it to excessive heat or
direct sunlight.

Do not expose your notebook com­puter to any shock or vibration.

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Do not expose it to strong magnetic
fields.

Do not leave it in a place where
foreign matter or moisture may
affect the system.

Do not turn off any peripheral
devices when the computer is on.

Do not turn off the power until you
properly shutdown all programs.

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Do not place the computer on an
unstable surface.

Do not place the computer on any
surface which will block the vents.

Don’t use or store the computer in
a humid environment.

Do not disassemble the computer
by yourself.

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Do not place anything heavy on the
computer.

When traveling by air, follow the
airline’s instructions for in-flight
use.

If there is an unusual odor, heat or
smoke coming from your computer,
unplug the cord.

Perform routine maintenance on
your computer.

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Handling of the Power Cord & Battery

Do not plug in the power cord if you
are wet.

Do not use the power cord if it is
broken.

Do not place heavy objects on the
power cord.

Do not touch the battery contacts
with your hands or any metal
objects.

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Handling Peripheral Devices

Use only approved brands of
peripheral devices.

Unplug the power cord before
attaching any peripheral devices.

Keep the battery away from
metal appliances.

Affix tape to the battery contacts
before diposing of the battery.

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Other Reminders

Remember to periodically save your
data. Data may be lost if the bat­tery is depleted.

Take periodic breaks if you are
using the computer for long peri­ods of time.

Do not throw the computer or
accessories into a fire.

Do not touch the poisonous
liquid if the LCD panel breaks.

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Developing Good Work Habits

Developing good work habits is important if you need to work in front of the
computer for long periods of time. Improper work habits can result in discom­fort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or other joints.
The following are some tips to reduce the strain:

– Adjust the height of the chair and/or desk so that the keyboard is at or

slightly below the level of your elbow. Keep your forearms, wrists, and
hands in a relaxed position.

– Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. Place your feet flat

on the floor or on a foot­rest if necessary.

– Use a chair with a back

and adjust it to support
your lower back comfort­ably.

– Sit straight so that your

knees, hips and elbows
form approximately 90
degree angles when you
are working.

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Remember to:

– Alter your posture frequently.
– Stretch and exercise your body several times a day.
– Take periodic breaks when you work at the computer for long periods of

time. Frequent and short breaks are better than fewer and longer
breaks.

Lighting

Proper lighting and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain
and muscle fatigue in your neck and shoulders.

– Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting

or outside sources of light.

– Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to

levels that allow you to see the screen clearly.

– Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing

distance.

– Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position.

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Contents

Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer

Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................... 1-2

Top View with LCD Display Closed................................................................... 1-3

Top View with Display Open.............................................................................. 1-4

LCD Display.................................................................................................. 1-5

Microphone ................................................................................................... 1-5

LED Status Indicators ................................................................................. 1-5

Three Hot-key Buttons................................................................................. 1-5

Power Button ................................................................................................ 1-5

Keyboard ....................................................................................................... 1-6

Stereo Speakers ............................................................................................ 1-6

TouchPad and Buttons ................................................................................. 1-6

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

Right Side View .................................................................................................. 1-7

5.25" CD Device ............................................................................................ 1-7

Vent............................................................................................................... 1-7

Security Slot.................................................................................................. 1-7

Attaching a Security Lock ...................................................................... 1-8

Rear View............................................................................................................ 1-9

DC-in Jack..................................................................................................... 1-9

PS/2 Type Port .............................................................................................. 1-9

Parallel Port .................................................................................................. 1-9

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Phone Jack.................................................................................................. 1-10

Vent............................................................................................................. 1-10

External Monitor (CRT) Port ..................................................................... 1-10

Dual USB Ports .......................................................................................... 1-10

S-Video Connector ...................................................................................... 1-10

IEEE 1394 Port .......................................................................................... 1-11

LAN Jack .................................................................................................... 1-11

Left Side View................................................................................................... 1-12

Microphone-in Jack .................................................................................... 1-12

Speaker-out Jack ........................................................................................ 1-12

Audio Volume Control ................................................................................ 1-13

PC Card Slot............................................................................................... 1-13

Infrared Port............................................................................................... 1-13

3.5" FDD (Floppy Disk Drive)..................................................................... 1-13

Bottom View...................................................................................................... 1-14

RAM Cover ................................................................................................. 1-14

Battery Pack Cover .................................................................................... 1-14

Chapter 2. Using the Computer

The Power Sources ............................................................................................. 2-2

AC Adapter ................................................................................................... 2-2

Battery .......................................................................................................... 2-3

Recharging by AC Power....................................................................... 2-4

Proper Handling of the Battery Pack.................................................... 2-4

Turning on the Computer .................................................................................. 2-5

LED Indicators ............................................................................................. 2-5

LED Power Indicators............................................................................ 2-6

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LED Status Indicators ........................................................................... 2-7

The Hard Disk Dr ive (HDD)............................................................................... 2-8

Removing the HDD Module ......................................................................... 2-8

Inserting the HDD Module ........................................................................ 2-10

Replacing the HDD..................................................................................... 2-11

The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) .......................................................................... 2-13

Inserting and Removing Diskettes............................................................ 2-13

The CD Device .................................................................................................. 2-14

Loading CDs or DVDs ...................................................................................... 2-14

Handling CDs or DVDs .............................................................................. 2-15

The PC Card Slot.............................................................................................. 2-16

Inserting PC Cards .................................................................................... 2-16

Removing PC Cards ................................................................................... 2-16

PC Card Problem in Windows 98 .............................................................. 2-17

Hot Keys ............................................................................................................ 2-18

Three Hot-Key Buttons .............................................................................. 2-18

Programming the Hot Keys ....................................................................... 2-19

Function Keys................................................................................................... 2-20

The Numeric Keypad........................................................................................ 2-21

Chapter 3. Power and Battery Information

Power Management ............................................................................................ 3-1

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) ............................... 3-1

Advanced Power Management (APM 1.2) .................................................. 3-1

Conserving Power through Individual Components: ................................. 3-2

Hard Disk Standby ................................................................................. 3-2

Monitor Standby..................................................................................... 3-2

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Conserving Power throughout the Whole System:..................................... 3-2

Suspend and Resume ................................................................................... 3-2

A: Standby ............................................................................................... 3-2

B: Hibernate............................................................................................ 3-3

Setting the Power Management Functions ................................................ 3-4

Creating a Partition on Your Hard Drive ............................................. 3-5

Battery Information ........................................................................................... 3-6

New Battery:................................................................................................. 3-6

Battery Life:.................................................................................................. 3-6

Battery FAQ ................................................................................................. 3-6

Conserving Battery Power ........................................................................... 3-7

Removing the Battery........................................................................................ 3-8

Chapter 4. Upgrading the Computer

Upgrading the Memory...................................................................................... 4-2

A: Removing a Memory Module .................................................................. 4-3

B: Installing a Memory Module................................................................... 4-5

C: Setting the SW6 Jumper Switch ............................................................. 4-6

Upgrading the Processor.................................................................................... 4-8

Upgrading the Hard Disk................................................................................... 4-8

Chapter 5. BIOS Utilities

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

POST Message: Normal Operation.............................................................. 5-2

POST Message: Error Detected ................................................................... 5-3

System Configuration Utility ............................................................................ 5-4

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Information in the System

Configuration Utility (SCU) ........................................................................ 5-4

Initiating the System Configuration Utility............................................... 5-5

Working with the Menu Bar........................................................................ 5-6

Working with the Pull-down Menu ....................................................... 5-7

System Configuration Utility Options ........................................................ 5-8

Startup Menu .......................................................................................... 5-8

Memory Menu ....................................................................................... 5-11

Disks Menu ........................................................................................... 5-12

Components Menu ................................................................................ 5-13

Power Menu .......................................................................................... 5-16

Exit Menu ............................................................................................. 5-18

SCU Screen Samples .................................................................................. 5-19

Startup Screen...................................................................................... 5-19

Memory Screen ..................................................................................... 5-19

Disks Screen.......................................................................................... 5-20

Components Screen .............................................................................. 5-20

Power Screen ........................................................................................ 5-21

Exit Screen ............................................................................................ 5-21

Chapter 6. Driver Installation

Before Installing Windows ................................................................................. 6-2

Partitioning the HDD............................................................................. 6-2

Formatting the HDD .............................................................................. 6-2

Installing Windows 98 SE (for reference only) ................................................. 6-3

Installing Windows Me (for reference only) ...................................................... 6-4

Installing Windows 2000 (for reference only) ................................................... 6-5

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Installing Drivers in Windows 98 SE ................................................................ 6-7

Step 1: Installing the Audio Driver ............................................................. 6-7

Step 2: Installing the Video Driver.............................................................. 6-8

Step 3: Installing the Hot Key Driver.......................................................... 6-8

Step 4: Installing the LAN Driver ............................................................... 6-9

Step 5: Installing the PCMCIA Driver (Optional)...................................... 6-9

Step 6: Installing the Modem Driver (Optional) ....................................... 6-10

Installing Drivers in Windows Me................................................................... 6-12

Step 1: Installing the Audio Driver ........................................................... 6-12

Step 2: Installing the Video Driver............................................................ 6-13

Step 3: Installing the Hot Key Driver........................................................ 6-13

Step 4: Installing the LAN Driver ............................................................. 6-14

Step 5: Installing the Modem Driver (Optional) ....................................... 6-14

Installing Drivers in Windows 2000................................................................ 6-16

Step 1: Installing the SiSIDE Utility ........................................................ 6-16

Step 2: Installing the Audio Driver ........................................................... 6-16

Step 3: Installing the Video Driver............................................................ 6-16

Step 4: Installing the Hot Key Driver........................................................ 6-17

Step 5: Installing the LAN Driver ............................................................. 6-17

Step 6: Installing the Modem Driver (Optional) ....................................... 6-18

Installing Drivers in Windows NT4.0 ............................................................. 6-20

Step 1: Installing the Audio Driver ........................................................... 6-20

Step 2: Installing the Video Driver............................................................ 6-20

Step 3: Installing the Hot Key Driver........................................................ 6-21

Step 4: Installing the LAN Driver ............................................................. 6-21

Step 5: Installing the Modem Driver (Optional) ....................................... 6-22

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Chapter 7. Troubleshooting

Audio ............................................................................................................. 7-2

Battery .......................................................................................................... 7-2

Boot Password............................................................................................... 7-4

CD.................................................................................................................. 7-4

Floppy Disk Drive (FDD).............................................................................. 7-6

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) ................................................................................ 7-7

Hardware Installation .................................................................................. 7-7

LCD Panel ..................................................................................................... 7-8

Microphone-in Jack ...................................................................................... 7-8

Memory Module............................................................................................ 7-9

PC Card ....................................................................................................... 7-10

Power........................................................................................................... 7-10

Printer......................................................................................................... 7-11

Appendix A. Specifications
Glossary

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Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer

In this chapter you will become familiar with the basic functions and compo­nents of your notebook computer and possibilities for expansion.

This chapter includes:

• Quick start guide

• Views

Model A Model B

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Note

This manual
refers to the two
notebook mod­els pictured on
this page.
The models
vary slightly in
external design.
Photos used
throughout this
manual are of
Model A.

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Quick Start Guide

This quick start guide assumes that you’re already familiar with notebook com­puters and can tell at a glance what and where all the key components are.
If you’re not that comfortable with this sort of device, take a look at the following
pages for an overview of the system.
In any case, you should review these steps, before you take any action. If you
aren’t sure about one of the procedures, check the relevant chapter before con­tinuing.
Unless you have to install an operating system, your computer is ready to work
right out of the box.
But, before you begin, follow the safety instructions in the Preface, especially
the instruction on placement.

1. Remove all packing materials, CDs/DVDs, floppy disks and any PC Cards.

2. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook (e.g.
mouse and keyboard) to their ports.

3. Attach the AC adapter to the DC-in jack on the computer’s rear, plug the
AC power cord into an outlet and then connect the AC power cord to the AC
adapter.

4. Raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle (page 1-3).

5. Push the power button to turn “on”.

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Note

Be sure to keep
the packing
materials in a
safe place in
case you need
them for ship­ping or long­term storage.

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Note

Devices which
connect to the
USB and
IEEE 1394
ports can be
connected after
Windows is up
and running.
All other de­vices must be
connected
before you turn
on the system.

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Top View with LCD Display Closed

To open the LCD display:

1) Place the computer on a stable surface.

2) Move the cover latch to the right to release the top cover.

3) Lift the top cover to reveal the LCD panel and keyboard.

4) Adjust the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle.

1. Cover Latch

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Top View with Display
Open

1. LCD Display

2. Microphone (built-in)

3. LED Status Indicators

4. Three Hot-Key Buttons

5. Power Button

6. Keyboard

7. Stereo Speakers

8. TouchPad and Buttons

9. LED Power Indicators

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LCD Display

The Notebook comes with a TFT LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) display.
Depending on the model and configuration you have purchased, the dis­play can be either a 13.3” or 14.1” XGA TFT color panel.

Microphone

Record on your notebook computer with this built-in microphone.

LED Status Indicators

Display the system's operational status. Refer to Chapter 2 for more
information.

Three Hot-key Buttons

Three hot keys give you easy access to the Internet, e-mail and an applica­tion of your choice. To learn how to set the buttons refer to Chapter 2.

Power Button

Press this button to turn your notebook computer on or off. The Power
Button can also be used as a Suspend/Resume button when pressed less
than four seconds (if configured appropriately in the System Configura­tion Utility, refer to Chapter 5 for more details).

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Note

After turning
the computer off
wait at least 5
seconds before
turning it on
again.

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Keyboard

An A4-Size Win98 keyboard with an embedded numeric keypad. It has
many of the same features as a full-sized desktop keyboard and can easily
be replaced with a non-English keyboard should you desire.

Stereo Speakers

Two built-in speakers provide rich, stereo sound.

TouchPad and Buttons

The pointing device features a sensitive glide pad for precise movements.
It functions the same way as a two-button mouse: the right TouchPad
button is the same as the right mouse button; the left TouchPad button is
the same as the left mouse button.

LED Power Indicators

Display the current power source and power source status of the computer.
For more information please refer to Chapter 2.

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5.25" CD Device

Depending on the configuration you purchased, your notebook may come
with one of the following 12.7mm CD devices: 24X-speed CD-ROM drive,
8X-speed DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW drive (20X Read, 8X Write) or DVD­ROM+CD-RW combo drive.

Vent

Enables airflow to prevent the notebook from overheating.

Security Slot

To prevent possible theft a lock can be attached to this slot. Locks can be
purchased at any computer store.

Right Side View

1. 5.25” CD Device 2. Vent 3. Security Slot

figure 1-3

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Warning

To prevent your

computer from

overheating,

make sure

nothing blocks

the vent while

the computer is

in use.

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Attaching a Security Lock

To install the security lock, wrap the cable around a desk or other immovable
object, then insert the locking device into the slot located on the right side of the
computer.

figure 1-4

Security Lock

Security Lock Cable

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Rear View

1. DC-in Jack

2. PS/2 Type Port

3. Parallel Port

4. Phone Jack

5. Vent

6. External Monitor
(CRT) Port

7. Dual USB Ports

8. S-Video Connector

9. IEEE 1394 Port

10. LAN Jack

DC-in Jack

Plug the supplied AC adapter into this jack to power your notebook.

PS/2 Type Port

To connect an external PS/2 type mouse or keyboard.

Parallel Port

This parallel port supports ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) and EPP
(Enhanced Parallel Port) 1.7/1.9 modes.

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Phone Jack

Supports the optional modem module.

Vent

Enables airflow to prevent the notebook from overheating.

External Monitor (CRT) Port

Connect an external CRT monitor to this port to allow simultaneous dis­play on the LCD display and external CRT monitor.

Dual USB Ports

A hardware interface for low-speed peripherals such as the keyboard,
mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and telephony devices. It allows every­thing to be plugged in and unplugged without turning the system off

S-Video Connector

Connect your television to your computer and view DVD’s, VCD’s or any­thing else your computer can display. You will need an S-Video cable to
make the connection which is easily found at any audio or computer store.

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Warning

To prevent your

computer from

overheating,

make sure

nothing blocks

the vent while

the computer is

in use.

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IEEE 1394 Port

Allows high speed connection to various peripheral devices, such as an
external disk drive or a digital camera.

LAN Jack

Supports the integrated LAN function.

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Note

Your notebook

will only accept

IEEE 1394

devices which

have their own

power source.

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Microphone-in Jack

A microphone can be connected to your notebook via this jack. You can
also use this for S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format) output,
which allows you to connect your DVD-capable PC to a Dolby AC-3 com­patible receiver giving you surround sound. To switch from microphone­in to S/PDIF output or S/PDIF output to microphone-in, you will need to
use the SCU. Refer to the Startup Menu in Chapter 5 for information.

Speaker-out Jack

Headphones or speakers can be connected through this jack.

Left Side View

1. Microphone-in Jack

2. Speaker-out Jack

3. Audio Volume Control

4. PC Card Slot

5. Infrared Port

6. 3.5” FDD (Floppy Disk Drive)

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5

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figure 1-6

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Note

The S/PDIF
output feature
is available only
in Windows 98
and Windows
Me.
Refer to Chap­ter 6 for instal­lation instruc­tions and set­tings.

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Audio Volume Control

Adjust the audio volume with this knob. Audio volume can also be ad­justed in the operating system.

PC Card Slot

A Type-II PC card slot which also supports CardBus mode. Refer to
Chapter 2 for more information on the PC Card slot.

Infrared Port

Allows wireless communications with an infrared-compatible device. The
Infrared port supports IrDA (HPSIR) 1.1, FIR and ASKIR (Sharp stan­dard) modes. For further information, please refer to the manual of the
infrared device you wish to connect.

3.5" FDD (Floppy Disk Drive)

A 3.5”, 3-mode, 1.44 MB fixed floppy disk drive. For more information on
using the floppy disk drive, please refer to Chapter 2.

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Bottom View

RAM Cover

The cover secures the installed RAM modules. For further information on
removing or inserting the RAM modules, please refer to Chapter 4.

Battery Pack Cover

The cover secures the battery pack in its bay.

1. RAM Cover 2. Battery Cover

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Chapter 2. Using the Computer

Your notebook computer can be used almost anywhere, in the home, office, or on
the road. To learn more about your computer, please read this chapter.

This chapter includes:

– The Power Sources
– Turning on the Computer
– The Hard Disk Drive
– The Floppy Disk Drive
– The CD Device
– The PC Card Slot
– The Hot Keys
– The Numeric Keypad

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The Power Sources

The computer can be powered by either an AC adapter or a battery pack de­pending on where you want to use it.

AC Adapter

Use only the AC adapter that comes with your computer. An incorrect type of
AC adapter will cause damage to the computer and its components.

1) Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC-in jack on the rear panel of the com­puter.

2) Plug the power cord into a
properly grounded
outlet.

3) Connect the AC
adapter with the
power cord.

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Battery

The battery allows you to use your notebook computer while you are on the
road or an electrical outlet is unavailable. Battery life varies depending on the
applications and the configuration you're using. To increase battery life, let the
battery discharge completely before recharging.
We recommend leaving the battery inside the notebook at all times. For more
information on the battery, please refer to Chapter 3.

1. Battery Cover

figure 2-2

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Note

Don’t remove
the battery pack
from the com­puter unless it
is damaged and
needs to be
replaced.

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Recharging by AC Power

The battery pack automatically recharges when plugged into an electrical out­let. If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully
recharge the battery. When the computer is turned off but plugged into an
electrical outlet, battery charge time is less. (Refer to LED Power Indicators in
this chapter for information on the battery charge status.)

Proper Handling of the Battery Pack

- DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances.

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

- DO N OT connect the metal terminals (+, -) together . (For more information on how

to maintain the battery pack, refer to Chapter 3.)

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Power
Button

figure 2-3

Turning on the Computer

Now you are ready to begin using your new notebook computer. To turn it on
simply press the power button on the top right of the front panel (figure 2-3) .

The power button can also be used as a Suspend/Resume hot-key button if
pressed less than four seconds and appropriately configured in the SCU.
(Please refer to Chapter 5, BIOS Utilities, for
more information.)

LED Indicators

There are two sets of LED indicators (LED Power Indicators and LED Sta-
tus Indicators) on your computer that will display helpful information about

the current status of the computer.

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LED Power Indicators

table 2-1

LED Power Indicatorsfigure 2-4

!!

!!

!

Note

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

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LED Status Indicators

Once your computer is on and in use, the
LED status indicators will display the
system's operational status.

figure 2-5

table 2-2

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Note

To enable/
disable the
Scroll Lock
feature, press
the Fn and Scr
Lk key simulta­neously.

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The Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

The hard disk drive is used to store your data internally in the notebook com­puter. It is mounted in a removable case and can be taken out to accommodate
other 2.5” IDE hard disk drives with a height of 9.5 mm or 12.7 mm. The sys­tem supports DMA mode 2, PIO mode 4, and ATA-33/ATA-66/ATA-100 IDE
HDDs.

Removing the HDD Module

1) Turn off the computer.

2) Press the four keyboard latches at the top of
the keyboard to elevate the
keyboard from its normal
position (figure 2-6)

!!

!!

!

Warning

Before remov-

ing the HDD,

please check

with your

dealer to find

out if this will

VOID your

warranty.

figure 2-6

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2

3

figure 2-8

1

1. HDD

2. HDD Tab

3. HDD Connector

figure 2-7a

""

""

"

""

""

"

figure 2-7b

A

C

B

3) Carefully raise and set the keyboard aside and
locate the HDD module (figure 2-7a).

4) Unscrew the 3 screws (A, B, C) holding the
HDD module on the mainboard (figure 2-7b) .

5) Lift the HDD module out of the computer by
pulling on the HDD tab (figure 2-8).

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Inserting the HDD Module

(with no HDD module currently installed)

1) Place the HDD module into the computer in its appropriate spot, making
sure to align the HDD connector with the socket on the mainboard (figure
2-9).

2) Connect the HDD connector securely to the mainboard by gently pressing
the HDD module on to the mainboard.

3) Insert and tighten the 3 screws which hold the HDD module on the
mainboard.

4) Reinstall the keyboard.

1. HDD

2. HDD Tab

3. HDD Connector

4. HDD Socket on Mainboard.

figure 2-9

1

2

4

3

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Connector Board

HDD

HDD Case

figure 2-10

Replacing the HDD

1) Remove the HDD module (refer to Removing the HDD Module on
pages 2-8 to 2-9 for details).

2) Remove the two screws on the HDD connector board.

3) Gently disconnect the HDD connector board from the HDD being careful
not to bend any pins.

4) Remove the two screws on each
side of the case.

5) Slowly remove the HDD from
the case.

6) Place a new HDD into the
case.

7) Hold the HDD firmly in
place with two screws on
each side.

!!

!!

!

Warning

Before remov-

ing the HDD,

please check

with your

dealer to find

out if this will

VOID your

warranty.

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8) Attach the HDD connector board to the HDD being careful not to bend any
pins.

9) Screw the HDD connector board on to the HDD.

10) Place the HDD module into the computer (refer to Inserting the HDD
Module on page 2-10 for details).

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Eject Button

figure 2-11

The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)

The computer is equipped with a fixed 1.44 MB, 3.5” floppy disk drive module.
It is usually designated drive A by default and can be used as a boot device if
properly set in the SCU (please refer to Chapter 5, BIOS Utilities).

Inserting and Removing Diskettes

When using the floppy drive, always insert your

floppy diskette with the label-side facing up. To

remove the inserted diskette, press the eject

button on the top-right corner of the floppy

drive.

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The CD Device

The CD device can be a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW or DVD-ROM+CD-RW
combo module depending on the configuration you purchased. It is usually
labeled drive D and may be used as a boot device if properly set in the SCU
(please refer to Chapter 5, BIOS Utilities).

Loading CDs or DVDs

To insert a CD/DVD, press the open button and carefully place a disc onto the
disc tray with label-side facing up (see below). Push the disc tray in and you are
ready to start. The busy indicator will light up while data is being accessed or
while an audio CD is playing. If power is unexpectedly interrupted, insert an
object such as a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole to open
the tray.

1. Disc Tray

2. Busy Indicator

3. Open Button

4. Emergency Eject Hole

!!

!!

!

Warning

When manually

ejecting a CD/
DVD, DO NOT

use a sharpened

pencil or simi­lar object that

may break and

become lodged

in the hole.

3

1

2

4

CD Tray

2

4

3

figure 2-12

DVD Tray

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Handling CDs or DVDs

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

Remember to:

- Hold the disc by the edges; do not touch the surface of the disc.

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

- Do not write on the surface with a pen.

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

- Do not store or place the disc in high-temperature areas.

- Do not use benzene, thinner, or other cleaners to clean the disc.

- Do not bend the disc.

- Do not drop or subject the disc to shock.

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The PC Card Slot

The computer is equipped with one PC card slot (previously referred to as
PCMCIA). The slot can support either one 3.3V/5V type II PC card or one 3.3V
CardBus card (PC Card 95).

Inserting PC Cards

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

Removing PC Cards

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

1. Eject Button

2. PC Card Partially

Inserted in Slot

1

2

figure 2-13

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2

After installation of Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition,
you may find that the PC cards are not working normally and you
may have noticed one or more of the following:

- An exclamation mark appears in the PC card driver in

Device Manager

- PC cards don’t work at all

- PC card controllers are not enumerated

- PC card controllers are disabled on power-up

- PC card controllers are disabled when you resume the
computer from Suspend mode

This is a problem caused by Microsoft Windows 98 (Second Edi­tion). To resolve the problem, immediately after installing Win­dows 98SE install the program file PCI.vxd to update your sys­tem driver. The PCI.vxd driver is supplied by your computer
dealer.
For more information on this, refer to the Microsoft article
“CardBus Device Not Enumerated with TI 14xx or 44xx CardBus
Controllers” (Article ID Q233017) which can be found on
Microsoft’s web site.

PC Card Problem in Windows 98

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figure 2-14

Hot Keys

The computer provides you
with two sets of hot keys: three
hot-key buttons on the com­puter and the function key
combinations on the keyboard.

Three Hot-Key Buttons

The computer offers three hot-key buttons for quick one button access to the
Internet, e-mail or a user-defined application. To use the user-defined hot key,
you need to install the Hot-Key driver. Refer to Chapter 6 for driver installa­tion steps.

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Programming the Hot Keys

After installing the hot key driver, you may have to configure or change the
driver settings. To configure the driver, right click the Hot key driver icon on
the task bar and the following menu will appear.

To program the user-defined hot key, you must configure “Application 1.”

To configure and specify an application for Application 1, you must:

1) Select Application 1 and press Enter. A dialog box will appear on the
screen.

2) Go to the directory where the desirable application program exists

3) Click on the program file.

4) Choose Open.

The hot key is now set to execute that program.

Hot-key Driver Menu

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Function Keys

On the bottom-left of
the keyboard is the
Fn key or Function
key. The Fn key
allows you to change
operational features
instantly. To use the
following functions,
press and hold the Fn key; then press the appropriate function key

(Esc, F3, F5, etc....) located at the top of your keyboard.

figure 2-15

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The Numeric Keypad

The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input.
The keypad stands out by its blue typeface.

To use the keypad simply:

• Activate the Num Lock feature by pressing the Num Lock key.

• Press Fn + the desired number keys.

figure 2-16

Notes:

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Power and Battery Information

3

Chapter 3. Power and Battery Information

Power Management

To conserve power, especially when using the battery, your notebook computer
has two types of power management available; ACPI and APM.

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

The ACPI interface provides the computer with enhanced power saving tech­niques and gives the operating system (OS) direct control over the power and
thermal states of devices and processors. For example, it enables the OS to set
devices into low-power states based on user settings and information from appli­cations. ACPI is available in Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and
Windows 2000. ACPI is the more recent of the two power management types
available and the one you use with a Windows operating system.

Advanced Power Management (APM 1.2)

APM is an older type of power management which is set in the system BIOS,
currently APM is available on this machine for users who are interested in
running DOS or Linux.

Power management conserves power by controlling individual components of
the computer (the monitor and hard disk drive) or the whole system.

!!

!!

!

Note

Information on
setting the
APM options
can be found in
Chapter 5,
Power Menu.

!!

!!

!

Note

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

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Conserving Power through Individual Components:

Hard Disk Standby

The computer's hard disk drive motor will be turned off if the hard disk drive
has not been accessed for a specified period of time. If the system reads or
writes data, the hard disk motor will be turned back on. You can set this in the
control panel of your OS or in the SCU.

Monitor Standby

To conserve power, you can set the monitor to turn off after a specified time.
This is done in the operating system.

Conserving Power throughout the Whole System:
Suspend and Resume

With this function you can stop the notebook’s operation and restart where you
left off. This system features two suspend mode levels:

A: Standby
B: Hibernate

A: Standby

Standby saves the least amount of power, but takes the shortest time to return

!!

!!

!

Note

Hard Disk
Standby can be
set in the SCU
and the operat­ing system you
are using. The
SCU settings
will override the
operating sys­tem settings.

!!

!!

!

Note

To learn more
about power
management
settings in the
SCU, refer to
Chapter 5,
Power Menu.

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3

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

The system can resume from Standby mode by:

· Pressing any keyboard key

· Pressing the power button

· An incoming call to your modem

· Alarm resume is enabled and expires

B: Hibernate *

Hibernate uses no power and saves all of your information on a part of the
HDD. It saves the maximum power but takes the longest time to return to full
operation. You can set your notebook to automatically enter Hibernate mode
when the battery power is almost depleted. This prevents losing any data due
to loss of power.

The system will resume from Hibernate mode by:

· Pressing the power button

· Alarm resume (month/day/hour/minute)

*

If you are using

Windows 98 or

Windows 98SE

you must first
create a parti-

tion on your

hard drive in

order to use this

power manage-

ment function.
Information is

available in

table 3-1 on

page 3-5.

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Setting the Power Management Functions

You can set the power management functions either in the SCU (for APM and
hard disk standby), or the operating system (for ACPI). To learn more about
what power management settings are available and how to configure them it is
best that you refer to your operating system’s user guide.
For more information on setting the hard disk standby or any other power
management functions in the SCU (for users of APM), please refer to the Power
Menu in Chapter 5.

If both the Windows OS power management settings and the SCU power man­agement settings are configured, The Windows OS power management

settings will override those set in the SCU EXCEPT for hard disk
standby.

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3

table 3-1

To use Suspend to Disk or Hibernate with Windows 98 or Windows
98SE , you must create a partition on your hard disk drive (HDD). The
instructions are as follows:

Attention: You must partition your hard drive prior to install­ing the operating system.

While in DOS mode:

1) Use the FDISK program to delete all hard disk partitions if any al­ready exist on the drive.

2) Go to Drive A: or the CD-ROM drive depending on the location of the
0VMAKFIL file (the file comes with the enclosed utilities CD but you
can copy it to a floppy disk if you prefer working with the floppy
drive).

3) Execute the file as follows

:\>0VMAKFIL -Pn

n must be the amount of RAM you already have or intend to
have.

Creating a Partition on Y our Hard Drive

!!

!!

!

Warning

If you increase

the system

memory to a

value larger

than your

partition you

must

repartition the

HDD.

!!

!!

!

Note

3rd Party soft­ware may be
available which
allows you to
partition or
increase the
partition size of
your HDD after
the operating
system has been
installed. Check
the documenta­tion carefully.

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Battery Information

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

New Battery:

Always use a new battery before recharging it.

Battery Life:

Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance. To opti­mize the life and improve the performance of your battery, fully discharge
and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days.

Battery FAQ

How do I completely discharge the battery ?

Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low
battery. Don’t turn off the computer by yourself even when you see a
message or hear beeps that indicate the battery is critically low, just let
the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own.

How do I fully charge the battery ?

When charging the battery, don’t stop until the LED charging indicator
light stops flashing.

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3

How do I maintain the battery ?

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

Conserving Battery Power

Display brightness

The LCD display consumes a lot of power, so setting the brightness level
to low will save power.

Applications and external devices

Different applications and external devices consume battery power even
when they are not being used.
To conserve battery power we recommend:

· Closing modem or communication applications when they are not
being used.

· Removing any unused PC Cards from the computer. PC Cards quickly
use up battery power even if the system enters Suspend mode.

· Removing any unnecessary external devices from the computer.

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Removing the Battery

We recommend that you don’t
remove the battery, but if it is
necessary, please contact your
service representative for assis­tance. The removal procedure is
as follows:

1) Remove the two screws hold­ing the battery lock in place.

2) Remove the battery cover.

3) Disconnect the battery from
the main computer.

4) Slide the battery out.

1. Screw Holes

2. Battery Cover

3. Battery Connector Socket

4. Battery Connector

5. Battery

1

2

1

figure 3-1

3

figure 3-2

4

5

!!

!!

!

Caution

Danger of explo­sion if battery is

incorrectly

replaced. Re-

place only with

the same or

equivalent type

recommended
by the manufac­turer. Dispose of

used batteries
according to the

manufacturer’s

instructions.

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Upgrading the Computer

4

Chapter 4. Upgrading the Computer

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

- A small crosshead or Philips screwdriver

- A small regular screw driver

- An antistatic wrist strap

Before working with or repairing the internal components you will need to wear
an antistatic wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may dam­age the components.

The chapter includes:

– Upgrading the Memory
– Upgrading the Processor
– Upgrading the Hard Disk

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Upgrading the Memory

The computer has two memory sockets for 144-pin Small Outline Dual In-line
Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) and supports both PC-100/PC-133 SDRAM. The
main memory can be expanded up to 1 GB with one or two memory modules
using the different combinations listed below:

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

!!

!!

!

Note

If you are using
two memory
modules in your
computer we
strongly recom­mend using
memory mod­ules of the same
size.

!!

!!

!

Note

If you are using
2 memory mod­ules, they must
be of the same
type, either both
must be PC-100
or both must be
PC-133.

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4

To upgrade the memory in your notebook please perform the following steps:

A: Removing a memory module (if present).
B: Inserting a new memory module.
C: Setting the SW6 jumper switch.

– Removing the keyboard.
– Locating and setting the SW6 jumper switch.
– Replacing the keyboard.

A: Removing a Memory Module

1) Turn off the computer.

2) Turn the computer over.

3) Unscrew and remove the RAM
cover (figure 4-1).

1. RAM Cover

1

figure 4-1

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4

4) Locate the memory sockets.

5) Gently pull the two latches outward
on the sides of the memory socket
(figure 4-2).

6) The module will pop up.

7) Remove the memory module as
shown (figure 4-3)..

1. Memory Module

2. Memory Socket

3. Latches

figure 4-3

3 3

1

2

figure 4-2

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4

B: Installing a Memory Module

1) Turn off the computer.

2) Turn the computer over.

3) Unscrew and remove the RAM cover (fig-
ure 4-1).

4) Insert the memory module at a slight angle
about 45° and fit its connectors firmly into
the memory slot (figure 4-5).

5) Press down on the two edges of the
memory module and lock it into place
(figure 4-6).

6) Reinstall the RAM cover.

1. Memory Connectors

2. Memory Socket

1

figure 4-4

figure 4-6

figure 4-5

2

!!

!!

!

Note

Make sure the
memory connec­tors go into the
memory socket
when you are
installing the
memory mod­ules.

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C: Setting the SW6 Jumper Switch

1) Turn off the computer.

2) Remove the keyboard by pressing the 4 latches at the top (figure 4-7) and
gently lifting it out of the notebook.

3) Place the keyboard as shown
(figure 4-8).

figure 4-7

figure 4-8

1

1. SW6 Jumper Switch

!!

!!

!

Note

Step C is only

necessary if
your new
memory module
is a different
type than your
previous one.

If the previous
memory module
was a PC-100
and the new
module is a PC­133 or vice­versa, then you
must proceed
with Step C.
Otherwise skip
this Step.

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4

4) Locate the SW6 jumper switch
(figure 4-8) or (figure 4-9).

5) Set the SW6 jumper switch accord­ing to table 4-2.

1. SW6 Jumper Switch

1

figure 4- 9

6) Reinstall the keyboard.

SW6 Jumper Switch Settings

table 4-2

UPC MARDS 1-6WS 2-6WS 3-6WS 4-6WS 5-6WS 6-6WS
66331-CPFFOFFOFFOFFONONO
66001-CPFFOFFOFFOFFONOFFO

001001-CPNOFFOFFOFFONOFFO

001331-CPNOFFONOFFONOFFO

331331-CPNONONOFFONOFFO

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Upgrading the Processor

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

Upgrading the Hard Disk

Please refer to pages 2-8 ~ 2-12 for instructions on upgrading the hard disk.

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BIOS Utilities

5

Chapter 5. BIOS Utilities

In this chapter you will learn about the Power On Self Test (POST) and how to
configure the system parameters using the System Configuration Utility (SCU).

The chapter includes:

– Power On Self Test (POST)
– System Configuration Utilities
– Features of the SCU

- Startup Menu

- Memory Menu

- Disks Menu

- Components Menu

- Power Menu

- Exit Menu

– SCU Screen samples

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Power On Self Test (POST)

The system BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)
performs a series of tests on the system memory
and key computer components every time the
computer is powered on. These tests are called
the Power On Self Test (POST). Should an
error exist, the POST routine may halt execu­tion (depending on the problem). If no error
exists, the POST will initialize the BIOS con­figuration, and boot (start) the operating sys­tem.

POST Message: Normal Operation

You will see the following screen if no error
exists after the POST is performed:

SystemSoft MobilePRO BIOS Version 1.01
(2482-00)-(R1.XX.prXX)
Copyright 1983-1996 SystemSoft Corp. All
Rights Reserved

500 MHz Celeron with MMX CPU
CPU Microcode Update Rev 007h Complete
L2 Cache: 128 KB Installed
8 MB Video RAM
SystemSoft Plug-n-Play BIOS ver 1.17.01

Base Memory 000640 KB
Extended Memory 056320 KB
Total Memory 057344 KB
Shared Memory 008192 KB

Auto Detecting IDE Devices[Done]
<CTRL-ALT-S> to enter System Configuration
Utility

INITIALIZING BOOT CD-ROM - CD-224E
INITIALIZING 2nd ATAPI - None

(Sample Screen)

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5

POST Message: Error Detected

If an error is detected, you will see the following
WARNING message. You may press the F1 key
to continue, or press the Ctrl-Alt-S keys simulta­neously to enter the System Configuration Util­ity.

SystemSoft MobilePRO BIOS Version 1.01
(2482-00)-(R1.XX.prXX)
Copyright 1983-1996 SystemSoft Corp. All
Rights Reserved

500 MHz Celeron with MMX CPU
CPU Microcode Update Rev 007h Complete
L2 Cache: 128 KB Installed
8 MB Video RAM
SystemSoft Plug-n-Play BIOS ver 1.17.01

Base Memory 000640 KB
Extended Memory 056320 KB
Total Memory 057344 KB
Shared Memory 008192 KB

WARNING - FLOPPY DISK TRACK 0 FAILED
Auto Detecting IDE Devices[Done]

<CTRL-ALT-S> to enter System Configuration
Utility
INITIALIZING BOOT CD-ROM - CD-224E
INITIALIZING 2nd ATAPI - None

<CTRL-ALT-S> to enter System Configuration
Utility
Press F1 to Continue

(Sample Screen)

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System Configuration Utility

The System Configuration Utility (SCU) can be used to set your notebook’s
system parameters. The system date and time, power settings and other func­tions are set in the SCU. The settings are stored in a nonvolatile battery-backed
CMOS RAM. This simply means that your settings are saved even when the
notebook is turned off.

Information in the System Configuration Utility (SCU)

Here is a list of the system settings which may be changed within the SCU.

table 5-1

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putratS

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,peeBnOrewoPelbanE,edoMdnapxeDCLelbanE,peeBwoL

latigidFIDP/SelbanE,ogolMEOyalpsiD,troppuSSOPNPelbanE

.drowssaPUCS,drowssaPtooB,tuptuo

yromeM.yromeMderahSAGV

sksiD.sgnitteSEDI,sevirDetteksiD

stnenopmoC

,kcolmuNdraobyeK,troPesuoM2/SP,troPTPL,stroPMOC

edoMVT,taepeRdraobyeK

rewoP

,gnivaSrewoPmuideM,gnivaSrewoPwoL,gnivaSrewoPelbanE

,remiTemuseR,slortnoCdnepsuS,ezimotsuC,gnivaSrewoPhgiH

.dnepsuSwoLyrettaBelbanE,emuseRgniRMEDOMelbanE

tixE

,sgnitteSerotseR,sgnitteStluafeD,)evaSoN(tixE,tixEdnaevaS

.ofnInoisreV

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Initiating the System Configuration Utility

The System Configuration Utility (SCU) can be accessed by pressing the Ctrl,
Alt, and S keys simultaneously when you turn on your computer and see this

message:

<CTRL-ALT-S> to enter System Configuration Utility

This message lasts only a few seconds and if you don’t respond in time, the
computer will initiate the boot process. If you were unable to enter the SCU,
you must reboot the system and try again.

Notebook screen as it appears when you enter the SCU.

!!

!!

!

Note

During startup,
if your com­puter has a logo
screen or pic­ture appear
instead of the
POST screen,
wait until a
cursor appears
in the top right
corner before
hitting <CTRL­ALT-S> to
enter the SCU.

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Working with the Menu Bar

Use these keys to begin working in the SCU.

table 5-2

syeK noitcA

tlA.rabunemehtsthgilhgiH

(worratfeL !)

(worrathgiR ")

sretteldethgilhgiH

.noitporabunemastceleS

nottubesuomtfeL

(worranwoD #)

rabecapS

retnE

.noitporabunemehtsnepO

nottubesuomthgiR

csE

.noitcatnerrucslecnaC

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table 5-3

syeK noitcA

baT.rehtonaotdrocerenomorfsevoM

(sworrapU/nwoD # () $).dleifafoeulavehtsegnahC

rabecapS.dleifastceleS

retnE

:esoohcotuoyswollA

.segnahcynaevasot>KO<

.segnahcynaerongiot>lecnaC<

csE.neercstnerrucehtstiuQ

Working with the Pull-down Menu

Once your desired menu bar item is highlighted, press Enter or the down arrow
(#) to see the pull­down menu items.
You move about the
pull-down menu
with these keys:

table 5-4

syeK noitcA

(sworrapU/nwoD # () $)

sretteldethgilhgiH

.metiunemnwodllupastceleS

retnE

.noitcnufdeificepsehtselbasiD/selbanE

(A % .delbanesinoitcnufehtsetacidni)

csE

sevasdnaunemnwodllupehtsesolC

.segnahceht

Some pull-down menu options have an arrow to the right of the entry.
Choose these options by pressing Enter and another screen will be displayed.
Navigate the new
screen with the
following keys:

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System Configuration Utility Options

Startup Menu

table 5-5a

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF

dnaetaD

emiT

raeY/htnoM/yaD

dnoceS/etuniM/ruoH

.emitdnaetadehtteS

tooBtsaF

elbanE

ehttoobylkciuqdnaezilaitinI

niatrecgnippiksybmetsys

.stsetcitsongaid

elbasiD.tooBtsaFehtelbasiD

eciveDtooB

tooBts1

eciveD

CksiDdraH

rofeciohcts1s’metsysehtyficepS

.evirdtoobeht

MOR-DC

evirD

AetteksiD

tooBdn2

eciveD

CksiDdraH

rofeciohcdn2s’metsysehtyficepS

.evirdtoobeht

MOR-DC

evirD

AetteksiD

tooBdr3

eciveD

CksiDdraH

rofeciohcdr3s’metsysehtyficepS

.evirdtoobeht

MOR-DC

evirD

AetteksiD

!!

!!

!

Note

Sample screens
of the various
SCU options
are shown on
pages 5-19 to 5-

21.

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Startup Menu (continued)

table 5-5b

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF

yalpsiD

DCL.lenapDCLs’metsysehtetavitcA

TRC.rotinomlanretxenaetavitcA

TRC+DCL

ehtdnaDCLehthtobetavitcA

.TRC

elbanE

woLyrettaB

peeB

elbanE

lliwspeebgninrawfoseiresA

sirewopyrettabehtnehwdnuos

.wol

elbasiD.evobaehtelbasiD

DCLelbanE

edoMdnapxE

elbanE

eritneehtllifotyalpsidehthctertS

.lenapDCLehtfoneercs

elbasiD.evobaehtelbasiD

elbanE

nOrewoP

peeB

elbanEpeeBnOrewoPelbanE

elbasiDpeeBnOrewoPelbasiD

PNPelbanE

troppuSSO

elbanEtroppuSSOPNPelbanE

elbasiDtroppuSSOPNPelbasiD

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Startup Menu (continued)

table 5-5c

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF

MEOyalpsiD

ogol

elbanE

ehtyalpsidoterutaefehtelbanE

.toobmetsysgnirudogolMEO

elbasiD

ehtyalpsidoterutaefehtelbasiD

.toobmetsysgnirudogolMEO

elbanE

latigidFIDP/S

tuptuo

elbanE.tuptuolatigidFIDP/SelbanE

elbasiD.tuptuolatigidFIDP/SelbasiD

tooB

drowssaP

nO-rewoPdloretnE

drowssaP

ehtgnitoobrofdrowssapateS

aretneohwsresuylnO.retupmoc

ehttoobnacdrowssaptcerroc

.metsys

nO-rewoPwenretnE

drowssaP

nO-rewoPwenyfireV

drowssaP

-rewoPotdrowssaPelbanE

nO

UCS

drowssaP

drowssaPpU-teSdloretnE

ehtgniyfidomrofdrowssapateS

ehtretneohwsresuylnO.UCS

ehtegnahcnacdrowssaptcerroc

.UCS

drowssaPpU-teSwenretnE
drowssaPpU-teSwenyfireV

pU-teSotdrowssaPelbanE

&&

&&

&

Warning

If you choose to
set a boot pass-

word, NEVER

forget your

password, the

consequences
could be seri-

ous. If you

cannot remem-

ber your boot

password you

must contact

your vendor
and you may
lose all of the

information on

your HDD.

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Memory Menu

Important: The value for VGA shared memory must be less than the
amount of RAM in your computer!

In the SCU utility you are able to set the value for the VGA Shared Memory.
The default is 8MB. If you choose to set the VGA Shared Memory to the maxi-
mum of 64MB YOU MUST have more than 64MB of RAM in your computer. If
the VGA Shared Memory equals the amount of RAM you will be unable to boot
your computer. The only way to correct this error and be able to boot your
computer again would be to add more RAM.

table 5-6

metI snoitpO/sgnitteS noitcnuF

derahSAGV

yromeM

BM8

ezisyromemderahsAGVehttceleS

BM61
BM23
BM46

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Disks Menu

table 5-7

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF

sevirDetteksiDAevirD

enoN

rofepytevirdehtyficepS

.Aevirdetteksideht

BM44.1

sgnitteSEDI

DDHyramirP

delbanEevirD

EDIdecnahneelbanE

.sgnittes

rotceSelpitluM

edoM

edoMOIP

-DVD/MOR-DC

MOR

delbanEevirD

edoMOIP

AMDUEDI

001/66/33

noitcnuF

elbanE

EDIelbasiDroelbanE

001/66/33-AMDartlU

.noitcnuf)001/66/33-ATA(

elbasiD

O/ItiB23EDI

elbanE

tib-23elbasiDroelbanE

neewtebsnoitacinummoc

.rellortnocEDIdnaUPC

elbasiD

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Components Menu

table 5-8a

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF

stroPMOC

O/IBMOC

sgnittes

enoN

&3MOC(.noitarugifnocBMOCehtyficepS

.)SOPnP-nondnaedomSODrofylno4MOC

4QRI,8F3,1MOC
3QRI,8F2,2MOC

01QRI,8E3,3MOC
11QRI,8E2,4MOC

gnittesedoM

BMOCrof

)05561(lamroN

.erawdrahBMOCehtenifeD

)RISPH(ADrI

RIKSA

RITSAF

gnittesAMD

RITSAFrof

0AMD

.noitarugifnocAMDRItsaFehtyficepS

1AMD
3AMD

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Components Menu (cont’d)

table 5-8b

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF

troPTPL

troP

sserddA

enoN

.noitarugifnoctropTPLehtyficepS

,873rddA,1TPL

7QRI

,872rddA,2TPL

5QRI

,CB3rddA,3TPL

7QRI

troP

noitinifeD

)scinortneC(TAdradnatS

)2/SP(lanoitcerid-iB

)PPE(lellaraPdecnahcnE

)PCE(seitilibapaCdednetxE

gnittesAMD

PCErof

edom

1AMD

.noitarugifnocAMDPCEehtyficepS

3AMD

epyTPPE

7.1PPE
.epytPPEehtyficepS

9.1PPE

2/SP

troPesuoM

elbanE

lanretxenarodapkcarts'metsysehtelbanE

.esuom2/SP

elbasiD

nafiesuom2/SProdapkcartehtelbasiD

.tropAMOCotdetcennocsiesuomlanretxe

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Components Menu (cont’d)

table 5-8c

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF

draobyeK

kcolmuN

elbanE

tafforonosikcoLmuNrehtehwyficepS

.emittoobmetsys

elbasiD

draobyeK

taepeR

taepeRyeK

etaR

spc2

ahcihwta)dnocesrepsretcarahc(etarehT

.desserpelihwstaeperyek

spc6

spc01
spc51

spc02
spc03

yaleDyeK

ces4/1

ssaplliwtaht)sdnoces(emitfotnuomaehT

.taeperotstratsyekdesserparetfa

ces2/1
ces4/3

ces1

edoMVT

sedoMVT

noitceleS

CSTN

otdnetniuoydradnatsnoisiveletehttceleS

.troptuo-VTehthtiwesu

LAP

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Power Menu

table 5-9a

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF

gnivaSrewoPelbanE

elbanE

.serutaefgnivasrewopllaelbasiD/elbanE

elbasiD

gnivaSrewoPwoL

elbanE

dnaecnamrofrepmumixamnistlusergnittessihT

.efilyrettabtsetrohseht

elbasiD

rewoPmuideM

gnivaS

elbanE

dnaecnamrofrepetaredomnistlusergnittessihT

.efilyrettab

elbasiD

gnivaSrewoPhgiH

elbanE

dnaecnamrofrepmuminimnistlusergnittessihT

.efilyrettabtsegnoleht

elbasiD

ezimotsuC

ksiD

ybdnatS

ceS5

tonsitifiedomybdnatsretnelliwksiddrahehT
ksiddraH.doirepdeificepsehtnihtiwdessecca

sievirdksidehtnehwderotsereblliwrewop

.dessecca

ceS01
ceS02
ceS03

niM1

niM5

niM01

nOsyawlA

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Power menu (cont’d)

table 5-9b

**

In the mechani-

cal-off state the

system can only

resume from

suspend mode

by pressing the

power button.

*

The power

button acts as a

suspend/re-

sume button for

switching the
system between
a working state

and the sus-

pend mode.

metI noitpO/gnitteS noitcnuF

slortnoCdnepsuS

rewoP

nottuB

*noitcnuF

rewoP
ffO/nO

metsysehtnrutotdesusinottubrewopehT

.fforono

/dnepsuS

emuseR

nahteromrofnottubrewopehtsserpuoyfI

ehtretnelliwretupmocehtsdnocesruof

rewopehtsserpuoyfI.etats**ffolacinahcem
retupmocehtsdnocesruofnahtsselrofnottub

deificepsevahuoyepytdnepsusehtretnelliw

.UCSehtni

dnepsuS

epyT

otdnepsuS

ksiD

rewoprofedomdnepsusehtyficepS

.tnemeganam

derewoP

no

dnepsuS

remiTemuseR

mralA

emuseR

elbanE

dnepsusderugifnocehtmorfsemusermetsyS

.seripxeremitmralaemuserehtnehwedom

elbasiD.evobaehtelbasiD

emuseR

etuniM/ruoH/yaD/htnoM

emitdeificepsehttaemuserlliwmetsysehT

.)etunimdnaruoh,yad,htnom(

gniRMEDOMelbanE

emuseR

elbanE

edomSOProRTSmorfmetsysehtemuseR

hcihw(detcetedsignirmedomanehw

lairesehtotdetcennocebdluohsmedom

.)trop

elbasiD.evobaehtelbasiD

woLyrettaBelbanE

dnepsuS

elbanE

ksidotmetsysehtdnepsusyllacitamotuA

.noitidnocyrettabwolanopu

elbasiD.evobaehtelbasiD

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Exit Menu

table 5-10

metI noitcnuF

tixEdnaevaS.metsysehttooberdnasgnittestnerrucehtevaS

)evaSoN(tixE.segnahcynagnivastuohtiwtixE

tluafeD

sgnitteS

.)MORnidnuofsenolanigiroeht(sgnittestluafedehterotseR

erotseR

sgnitteS

.senosuoiverpehtotputestnerrucehterotseR

ofnInoisreV.noitamrofninoisrevSOIBtnerrucehtwohS

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SCU Screen samples

Memory Screen

Startup Screen

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Disks Screen

Components Screen

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Power Screen

Exit Screen

Notes:

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Chapter 6. Driver Installation

This chapter deals with installing drivers and utilities essential to the operation
or improvement of some of the notebook’s subsystems. The system takes advan­tage of some newer hardware components for which the latest versions of most
available operating systems haven’t built in drivers and utilities. Thus, some of
the system components won’t be auto-configured with an appropriate driver or
utility during operating system installation. Instead, you need to manually
install some system-required drivers and utilities. The information here has
been designed for users with basic computer knowledge though inexperienced
users may also find this section helpful. This chapter includes:

– Before installing Windows
– Installing Windows 98 SE (For reference only)
– Installing Windows Me (For reference only)
– Installing Windows 2000 (For reference only)
– Installing Drivers in Windows 98 SE
– Installing Drivers in Windows Me
– Installing Drivers in Windows 2000
– Installing Drivers in Windows NT4.0

In this chapter, we assume that you will install all drivers and utilities from the
CD device and it is assigned to Drive D:.

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Before Installing Windows

Partitioning the HDD

1. Insert the Windows Boot Disk in the FDD before you turn on the system.

2. Choose the “Start computer with CD-ROM support” option.

3. When the “A:\” prompt appears, type fdisk [Enter] and
a. Type Y for large disk support.
b. Choose 1 to “Create DOS partition...”.
c. Choose 1 (again) to “Create a Primary DOS partition”.
d. Confirm (Y) for “...maximum size...” and “...active...”.
e. When fdisk is finished, press Esc, shut-down and restart.

4. Turn off your computer.

Formatting the HDD

5. Restart your computer with the Boot Disk still in the FDD

6. When the “A:\” prompt appears, type format c: /s and proceed (Y).

(When asked, you don’t have to give it a label.)

Now your HDD is partitioned and formatted and an operating system can
be installed on it.

7. Go to the following pages depending on the system you are installing:

Windows 98 - page 6-3
Windows Me - page 6-4

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55

5

Note

Before install­ing Windows
98SE or Win­dows Me you
will need to
partition and
format your
HDD (hard disk
drive).

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Installing Windows 98 SE (for reference only)

1. Insert the Windows Boot Disk in the FDD and turn on your computer.

2. Choose option 1 “Start computer with CD-ROM support.”

3. Place the Windows 98 CD into the CD-ROM drive.

4. Type D:setup. (this will start the setup process for Windows 98 CD)

5. Press Enter (your drives will be scanned for errors.)

6. Select Exit (the Windows 98 setup will now begin)

7. When the “Windows 98 Setup” program initializes, click Continue.

8. The “License Agreement” dialog box appears. Select “I accept the Agree­ment” and click Next.

9. For “Windows Product key”, enter the product’s ID number and press
Next.

10.The “Select Directory” dialog box appears. Select the path of
“C:\Windows”, or type another path if you prefer. Then click Next.

11.When you see “Setup Options”, select “Portable” and click Next.

12.Follow the on-screen instructions and choose the recommended options.

13.Restart your computer.

Windows is now installed on your computer.

Windows Setup Notes:

- During the setup process, the system will restart several times. When it

shuts down for the first time, remove the Boot Disk.

- Allow Windows to install its default drivers.

00

00

0

Warning

If you intend to
use the Sus-

pend to Disk

power manage­ment function
available with
your computer
you must also
create an addi­tional partition
prior to install­ing Windows 98
or 98SE. (See
page 3-5.)

55

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5

Note

If your Win­dows CD-ROM
is bootable, you
can change the
SCU to boot
from the CD­ROM and
install the OS
accordingly.

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Installing Windows Me (for reference only)

1. Insert the Windows Boot Disk in the FDD and turn on your computer.

2. Choose option 1 “Start computer with CD-ROM support.”

3. Place the Windows Me CD into the CD-ROM drive.

4. Type D:setup. (this will start the setup process for Windows Me CD)

5. Press Enter (your drives will be scanned for errors.)

6. Select Exit (the Windows Me setup will now begin)

7. When the “Windows Me Setup” program initializes, click Continue.

8. The “License Agreement” dialog box appears. Select “I accept the Agree­ment” and click Next.

9. For “Windows Product key”, enter the product’s ID number and press
Next.

10.The “Select Directory” dialog box appears. Select the path of
“C:\Windows”, or type another path if you prefer. Then click Next.

11.When you see “Setup Options”, select “Portable” and click Next.

12.Follow the on-screen instructions and choose the recommended options.

13.Restart your computer.

Windows is now installed on your computer.

Windows Setup Notes:

- During the setup process, the system will restart several times. When it

shuts down for the first time, remove the Boot Disk.

- Allow Windows to install its default drivers.

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Installing Windows 2000 (for reference only)

1. Insert the Windows 2000 Installation CD disk and start your computer.

2. Press any key to start the installation immediately after the message
“Press any key to boot from CD.” appears.

3. When “Windows 2000 Setup” appears, press Enter to continue.

4. “Windows 2000 Professional Setup” starts copying files to your HDD.

5. After copying, press Enter to restart your computer.

6. After entering “Windows 2000 Professional Setup”, press Enter to “set up
Windows 2000 now”.

7. Press F8 for “Windows 2000 Licensing Agreement”.

8. Select the partition (drive) where you want to install Windows 2000, and
press Enter.

9. Choose the file system you want and press Enter. (Usually choose the
“FAT” file system.)

10.To format the drive (partition), press F. (Please note all data on the for­matted drive will be lost.)

11.Setup will proceed with formatting, file-copying, and will reboot the sys­tem.

12.When the system enters Windows 2000, follow the on-screen instructions
and press Next.

13.When Windows asks for Your Product Key, type the product’s ID number
and then press Next.

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5

Note

To insert the
disk:

1) open the CD
drive using the
emergency eject
hole page2-14

or

2) turn on the
computer, open
the drive, insert
the CD, then
restart the
computer.

55

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5

Note

The installation
steps may be
different de­pending on
your system’s
status. For
details, refer to
your Windows
2000 manual.