EUROCOM 3400 UltraLite, 3420 Ultimate Traveller, 3420-SE Ultimate Traveler, 3420-T2 UltraSlim, 3420 Ultimate Traveler User Manual

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Preface: legalaties

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.

1st Edition ©March, 2000

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, Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation.

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Preface: FCC statement

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.

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Warning

Use only shielded cables to
connect I/O devices to this
equipment.
You are cautioned that
changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the
manufacturer for compliance
with the above standards
could void your authority to
operate the equipment.

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Preface: safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To en­sure that does not happen, follow these suggestions:

1. Don’t drop it. Make sure it’s on a stable surface. If the computer falls, the

case and other components could be damaged.

2. Don’t overheat it. Keep the computer and power supply away from any kind

of heating element. Keep the computer out of direct sunlight.

3. Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity transform-

ers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields. These can hinder proper
performance and damage your data.

4. Keep it dry. This is an electrical appliance. If water or any other liquid gets into

it, the computer could be badly damaged.

5. Be careful with power. The computer has specific power requirements.

• Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer.

• Your AC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires
a steady, uninterrupted power supply. If you are unsure of your local power
specifications, consult your dealer or local power company.

• The power adapter may have either a 2-prong or a 3-prong grounded plug.
The third prong is an important safety feature; do not defeat its purpose. If you
do not have access to a compatible outlet, have a qualified electrician install
one.

• When you want to unplug the power cord, be sure to disconnect it by the
plug head, not by its wire.

• Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the
total current load of all the connected devices.

• Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any exter­nal power supplies (i.e. AC adapter or car adapter).

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Preface: battery precautions

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

Only use batteries designed for
this computer. The wrong battery

type may explode, leak or dam­age the computer.

Recharge the batteries using
the notebook’s system. Incorrect

recharging may make the battery
explode.

Do not try to repair a battery
pack. Refer any battery pack re-

pair or replacement to your
dealer or qualified service per­sonnel.

Keep children away from, and
promptly dispose of a damaged
battery. Always dispose of bat-

teries carefully. Batteries may ex­plode or leak if exposed to fire, or
improperly handled or discarded.

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The product that you have pur­chased contains a rechargeable
battery. The battery is recyclable. At
the end of its useful life, under vari­ous state and local laws, it may be
illegal to dispose of this battery into
the municipal waste stream. Check
with your local solid waste officials
for details in your area for recycling
options or proper disposal.

Your battery pack is labeled with the
type and manufacturer.

UL

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Mainboard Battery Note

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if
battery is incorrectly replaced. Re­place only with the same or equiva­lent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Discard used battery
according to the manufacturer’s in-
structions.

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Preface: cleaning & servicing

CLEANING

Do not apply cleaner directly to the
computer, use a soft clean cloth.

Do not use volatile (petroleum dis­tillates) or abrasive cleaners on any
part of the computer.

SERVICING

Do not attempt to service the
computer yourself. Doing so

may violate your warranty and
expose you and the computer to
electric shock. Refer all servicing
to authorized service personnel.

Unplug the computer from the
power supply. Then refer servic­ing to qualified service personnel
under any of the following condi­tions:

• When the power cord or AC/DC
adapter is damaged or frayed.

• If the computer has been ex­posed to rain or other liquids.

• If the computer does not work
normally when you follow the
operating instructions.

• If the computer has been
dropped or damaged.

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TRAVEL CONSIDERATIONS

PACKING

As you get ready for your trip, run
through this list to make sure the
system is ready to go:

1. Check that the battery pack and
any spares are fully charged.

2. Power off the computer and pe­ripherals.

3. Close the display panel and make
sure it’s latched.

4. Disconnect the AC adapter and
cables. Stow them in the carrying
bag.
–The AC adapter
uses voltages
from 100 to 240
volts so you won’t
need a second
voltage adapter.
However, check
with your travel
agent to see if
you need any

socket adapters

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5. Put the notebook in its carrying
bag and secure it with the bag’s
straps.

6. If you’re taking any peripherals
(e.g. a printer, mouse or digital
camera), pack them and

those

devices’ adapters and/or cables.

7. Anticipate customs.
– Some jurisdictions may have im-
port restrictions or require proof of
ownership for both hardware and
software. Make sure your “papers”
are handy.

Preface: traveler’s tips

Common

Socket Types

Countries/Regions

United States, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines

parts of Latin America.

the Former Soviet Union, Hong Kong, India, and the Middle East,

most of Europe and South Asi

parts of Africa and Latin America

Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, the United Kingdom

parts of Africa

China, Australia and New Zealan

Note: Hotels and other institutions may offer additional sockets and/or adapters.

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ON THE ROAD

In addition to the general safety and
maintenance suggestions in this
preface, and Appendix B: Trouble-
shooting, keep these points in mind:

Hand-carry the notebook.

• For security, don’t let it out of your
sight. In some areas, computer
theft is very common.

• Don’t check it with “normal” lug­gage. Baggage handlers may not
be sufficiently careful.

• Avoid knocking the computer
against hard objects.

Beware of Electromagnetic fields.

• Metal detectors & X-ray machines

These devices can damage the com­puter, hard disk, floppy disks, LS-120
disks and other media. They may
also destroy any stored data.
– Pass your computer and disks
around the devices. Ask security offi­cials to hand-inspect them. (You may
be asked to turn it on.)

Note: Some airports also scan luggage with

these devices.

Fly safely.

• Most airlines have regulations
about the use of computers and
other electronic devices in flight.
These restrictions are for your
safety, follow them.

• If you stow the notebook in an
overhead compartment, make
sure it’s secure. Contents may
shift and/or fall out when the
compartment is opened.

Get power where you can.

• If an electrical outlet is available,
use the AC adapter and keep
your battery(ies) charged.

Keep it dry.

• If you move quickly from a cold to
a warm location, water vapor can
condense inside the computer.
Wait a few minutes before turn­ing it on so that any moisture can
evaporate.

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Preface: conventions

CONVENTIONS

This manual uses the following typesetting conventions:

Example

commonly used terms (capitals): FDD, HDD, AC, DC

features on the notebook (icons):

keyboard keys (bold, as printed): Y, N, Enter
programs, operating systems (italics): Setup, Windows 95
files (all capitals): AUTOEXEC.BAT
program groups (bold): Control Panel
sequences (arrows): My Computer >

Control Panel

icons/user interface switches (bold): Continue, Ye s
menu items (initial capitals): Boot High Speed
variables (quotes): “Enabled”
text the user must enter (bold): a:>\setup
keys to press while in DOS (brackets, bold): [Enter]
command switches (bold): format /s
space:

~

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface

Notice ............................................................................................................................... ii

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ............................................ iii

Important Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... iv

Battery Precautions ................................................................................................... v

Cleaning .................................................................................................................... vi

Servicing .................................................................................................................... vi

Travel Considerations .................................................................................................... vii

Packing ..................................................................................................................... vii

On the Road .............................................................................................................viii

Conventions .................................................................................................................... ix

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................. x

Advanced User Guides ........................................................................................... xv

Warnings ................................................................................................................ xvii

List of Figures .......................................................................................................... xix

List of Tables ............................................................................................................. xx

Chapter 1: Introduction

Not Here ........................................................................................................................1-2

Packing.......................................................................................................................... 1-2

Quick Start Guide ..........................................................................................................1-3

System Maps ................................................................................................................ 1-4

Front View ............................................................................................................... 1-4

LEDs ................................................................................................................... 1-6

Hot Key Controls ............................................................................................... 1-7

Left View .................................................................................................................. 1-8

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Right View ............................................................................................................. 1-10

Media Care & Handling ................................................................................. 1-11

Rear View .............................................................................................................. 1-12

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

Chapter 2: System

Software Notes ............................................................................................................. 2-1

Assumptions ................................................................................................................. 2-1

Keyboards .................................................................................................................... 2-2

External Keyboards ............................................................................................... 2-3

TouchPad ..................................................................................................................... 2-4

TouchPad & Serial Device ..................................................................................... 2-5

Disabling the TouchPad ........................................................................................ 2-5

TouchPad & PS/2 Device....................................................................................... 2-5

Video ............................................................................................................................ 2-6

LCD.......................................................................................................................... 2-6

Video Driver Controls ...................................................................................... 2-7

Attaching a Monitor .............................................................................................. 2-8

TV ............................................................................................................................ 2-8

Switching .......................................................................................................... 2-8

Audio ........................................................................................................................... 2-11

Communications....................................................................................................... 2-13

PC Cards .............................................................................................................. 2-13

Inserting a PC Card ....................................................................................... 2-13

Removing a PC Card..................................................................................... 2-14

Fax/Modem (option) ........................................................................................... 2-16

International Considerations ....................................................................... 2-16

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Chapter 3: Device Bay

Software Notes .............................................................................................................3-1

Assumptions ................................................................................................................. 3-1

Device Bay Modules ................................................................................................... 3-2

Connection ............................................................................................................. 3-2

Swapping ............................................................................................................... 3-4

Windows 9x and BaySwap ............................................................................ 3-4

Windows NT 4.0 .............................................................................................. 3-4

Windows 2000 ................................................................................................ 3-4

CD Devices (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM & CD-RW)....................................................... 3-6

Data Storage .................................................................................................... 3-6

Multimedia ....................................................................................................... 3-6

Inserting & Removing CD/DVD Media .......................................................... 3-7

FDD (Floppy) Module ........................................................................................... 3-10

Device Bay Installation .................................................................................. 3-10

Device Bay Removal ..................................................................................... 3-10

External Connection ....................................................................................... 3-11

LS-120 Modules ................................................................................................... 3-12

Device Bay Installation .................................................................................. 3-12

Startup Considerations ................................................................................. 3-12

Device Bay Removal ..................................................................................... 3-12

Using an LS-120 ............................................................................................. 3-13

Chapter 4: Firmware

The Power-On Self Test (POST) .................................................................................... 4-2

Failing the POST ..................................................................................................... 4-3

Fatal Errors ....................................................................................................... 4-3

Non-Fatal Errors .............................................................................................. 4-3

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The Setup Program .....................................................................................................4-4

Entering Setup ....................................................................................................... 4-4

Setup Screens ........................................................................................................4-4

More on Setup ....................................................................................................... 4-6

System Time & Date (Main Menu) ........................................................................................................................... 4-6

Floppy Disk Controller (Main Menu) ...................................................................................................................... 4-6

Primary Master (Main Menu) ......................................................................................................................................... 4-6

Secondary Master (Main Menu) ................................................................................................................................ 4-7

Advanced Menu ................................................................................................... 4-8

Plug & Play O/S (Advanced Menu) .............................................................................................................................. 4-8

PS/2 Mouse (Advanced Menu) .........................................................................................................................................4-8

I/O Device Configuration (Advanced Menu) ..................................................................................................... 4-9

Security Menu ....................................................................................................... 4-11

Set Supervisor Password & Set User Password (Security Menu) ........................................ 4-11

Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu) ...................................................................................................... 4-12

Set User Password (Security Menu) ..................................................................................................................... 4-12

Power Menu ........................................................................................................ 4-13

Power Savings (Power Menu) ..................................................................................................................................... 4-14

Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology (Power Menu) ..................................................................................... 4-14

Suspend Mode (Power Menu) ................................................................................................................................... 4-14

Resume On Time & Resume Time (Power Menu) ................................................................................ 4-14

Boot Menu ........................................................................................................... 4-14

Exit Menu ............................................................................................................. 4-14

Chapter 5: Power

Icons & Indicators........................................................................................................ 5-2

Power Hardware ......................................................................................................... 5-3

AC Power ............................................................................................................... 5-3

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Battery Power ........................................................................................................ 5-4

First-Time Use & Storage ................................................................................5-4

Installing & Removing a Battery Pack ........................................................... 5-6

Using & Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................... 5-7

Power Management .................................................................................................. 5-8

Hardware (Battery Status & Warnings) ............................................................... 5-8

Low Battery & Suspend................................................................................... 5-8

Firmware (Setup Controls) .................................................................................... 5-9

Suspend (to RAM) ................................................................................................ 5-12

Software (Utilities) ...................................................................................................... 5-13

APM & ACPI ......................................................................................................... 5-13

Hardware Variations ................................................................................................ 5-14

SpeedStep™ Technology ................................................................................... 5-14

CD-RW Module .................................................................................................... 5-14

Chapter 6: Extras

Other Stuff .................................................................................................................... 6-2

HDD .............................................................................................................................. 6-3

Removing the HDD Module ................................................................................. 6-3

Installing the HDD Module ................................................................................... 6-4

Replacing/Upgrading the Cartridge ................................................................... 6-4

Taking it Apart ..................................................................................................6-5

HDD Module Assembly .................................................................................. 6-6

Setting Up a New HDD for the First Time ...................................................... 6-6

Memory........................................................................................................................ 6-8

TouchPad (option)...................................................................................................... 6-10

Gestures ............................................................................................................... 6-10

Customizing Gestures ......................................................................................... 6-11

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Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix B: Troubleshooting
Glossary

ADVANCED USER GUIDES

Advanced Notes ............................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Battery Charging ............................................................................................................................................... 1-3

Save to Disk Considerations ............................................................................................................................ 1-3

Key Combinations ............................................................................................................................................ 1-7

Contrast Controls .............................................................................................................................................. 1-7

Parallel to USB Adapters.................................................................................................................................. 1-8

IrDA Setup ........................................................................................................................................................ 1-12

Printer types .................................................................................................................................................... 1-12

Networking Note .............................................................................................................................................. 2-1

Service Packs, Versions & Updates................................................................................................................ 2-1

Special Characters .......................................................................................................................................... 2-2

Configuring the TouchPad .............................................................................................................................. 2-4

TouchPad & Serial Device ............................................................................................................................... 2-5

Windows 9x/Windows NT 4.0 ................................................................................................................ 2-5

Return to TouchPad(exclusively): ..................................................................................................... 2-5

Screen Controls ................................................................................................................................................ 2-6

Dual View & Different Display ........................................................................................................................ 2-9

Video Setup .................................................................................................................................................... 2-10

Before you Begin .................................................................................................................................... 2-10

Windows 9x & NT4.0 ............................................................................................................................. 2-10

Audio & Modem Setup .................................................................................................................................. 2-12

Windows 9x ............................................................................................................................................. 2-12

Windows 2000 ........................................................................................................................................ 2-12

Windows NT4.0 ....................................................................................................................................... 2-12

PC Card Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 2-15

Windows 95 ............................................................................................................................................. 2-15

Windows NT 4.0 ...................................................................................................................................... 2-15

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Fax/Modem Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 2-17

Windows Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 2-17

Internet Access ........................................................................................................................................ 2-17

International Notice ................................................................................................................................. 2-17

Security Notice ......................................................................................................................................... 2-17

USB & Related Chipset Setup ........................................................................................................................ 2-18

Stage 1 USB setup: ........................................................................................................................... 2-18

Stage 2 Chipset setup ..................................................................................................................... 2-18

Windows 9x & 2000................................................................................................................................ 2-18

Windows NT 4.0 ...................................................................................................................................... 2-18

Setup Note .........................................................................................................................................................3-1

Networking Note .............................................................................................................................................. 3-1

BaySwap Utility ................................................................................................................................................ 3-5

Win 9x BaySwap ....................................................................................................................................... 3-5

Windows 2000 ......................................................................................................................................... 3-5

DVD Limits ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-6

Audio CD ........................................................................................................................................................... 3-7

Multimedia CD’s: MPEG .................................................................................................................................. 3-7

CD-RW Care ..................................................................................................................................................... 3-7

CD-ROM Drivers .............................................................................................................................................. 3-8

DOS ............................................................................................................................................................ 3-8

Windows 9x .............................................................................................................................................. 3-8

Windows NT4 & 2000 .............................................................................................................................. 3-8

DVD-ROM & CD-RW Setup (Windows 9x & 2000) ........................................................................................ 3-9

Disk Care ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-11

LS-120 & Windows .......................................................................................................................................... 3-13

Windows 9x ............................................................................................................................................. 3-13

Windows NT 4.0 ...................................................................................................................................... 3-13

Switching Hard Disks ...................................................................................................................................... 4-6

Auto Limitations ............................................................................................................................................... 4-6

When to Use LBA ............................................................................................................................................. 4-7

Serial Resources .............................................................................................................................................. 4-9

Parallel Modes ................................................................................................................................................ 4-10

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Packaging Note ............................................................................................................................................... 5-6

Save to Disk ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-10

DOS Save to Disk Setup ...........................................................................................................................5-10

Space ........................................................................................................................................................5-10

The File Method (for FAT16/FAT32 file system only) ...............................................................................5-10

The Partition Method ............................................................................................................................... 5-11

Other Controls .......................................................................................................................................... 5-11

Reformatting (partition only) ............................................................................................................ 5-11

Deleting (partition or file) ................................................................................................................. 5-11

Hibernate & Windows Controls ............................................................................................................. 5-11

Additional Power Management ................................................................................................................... 5-13

Setting Up the HDD ......................................................................................................................................... 6-7

Hardware .................................................................................................................................................. 6-7

528MB or Larger HDDs & LBA Mode ............................................................................................. 6-7

Software .................................................................................................................................................... 6-7

Partitioning ........................................................................................................................................ 6-7

Formatting ......................................................................................................................................... 6-7

Installing DIMMs .............................................................................................................................................. 6-9

TouchPad Driver Installation .......................................................................................................................... 6-12

TV & Monitor Output ........................................................................................................................................ A-3

More on TV Output .......................................................................................................................................... A-3

More on Battery Life ........................................................................................................................................ A-6

WARNINGS

Drive Warning ................................................................................................................................................... 1-9

Fan Warning ......................................................................................................................................................1-8

Swap Warning ................................................................................................................................................ 1-10

OS Warning ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-10

Media Warning ................................................................................................................................................ 1-11

Upgrade Warning ........................................................................................................................................... 1-14

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Protect the LCD ................................................................................................................................................. 2-6

Power Warning ................................................................................................................................................ 2-8

TV Type .............................................................................................................................................................. 2-8

Volume Safety.................................................................................................................................................. 2-11

PC Card Changes ........................................................................................................................................... 2-14

I/O PC Cards ................................................................................................................................................... 2-14

Bay Warning ..................................................................................................................................................... 3-2

FDD Removal Warning .................................................................................................................................. 3-10

Cable Warning ................................................................................................................................................ 3-11

Removal Warning .......................................................................................................................................... 3-12

LBA Warning ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-7

Adapter Warning ............................................................................................................................................. 5-3

Battery Type Warning ...................................................................................................................................... 5-7

PC Card Warning ............................................................................................................................................. 5-8

Partition Warning ............................................................................................................................................. 5-9

Warranty Warning ........................................................................................................................................... 6-3

Removal Warning ............................................................................................................................................ 6-3

Warranty Warning ........................................................................................................................................... 6-4

Contamination Warning ................................................................................................................................. 6-5

HDD JumperWarning ...................................................................................................................................... 6-6

Save to Disk Warning ...................................................................................................................................... 6-7

Warranty Warning ........................................................................................................................................... 6-8

Module Warning .............................................................................................................................................. 6-8

Contamination Warning ................................................................................................................................. 6-9

Upgrade Warning ........................................................................................................................................... A-2

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LIST OF FIGURES

FIG. 1 –1MANUAL LAYOUT KEY ................................................................................................................. 1-2

FIG. 1– 2FRONT VIEW ..............................................................................................................................1-5

FIG. 1– 3LEFT VIEW .................................................................................................................................1-9

FIG. 1– 4RIGHT VIEW ............................................................................................................................. 1-10

FIG. 1– 5REAR VIEW .............................................................................................................................. 1-13

FIG. 1–6BOTTOM VIEW ......................................................................................................................... 1-14

FIG. 2 – 1TYPE KEYS ................................................................................................................................ 2-2

FIG. 2 – 2FUNCTION KEYS ......................................................................................................................... 2-2

FIG. 2 – 3 PS/2 PORT ............................................................................................................................. 2-3

FIG. 2 – 4THE TOUCHPAD ........................................................................................................................ 2-4

FIG. 2 – 5THE LCD CONTROLS ..................................................................................................................2-6

FIG. 2 – 6WINDOWS 98 DISPLAY PROPERTIES CONTROL ................................................................................. 2-7

FIG. 2 – 7WINDOWS 98 DISPLAY PANEL SETTINGS ........................................................................................ 2-9

FIG. 2 – 8AUDIO SUBSYSTEM PORTS .......................................................................................................... 2-11

FIG. 2 – 9 PC CARD SOCKET ................................................................................................................... 2-13

FIG. 2 – 10 PC CARD - EJECTION .............................................................................................................. 2-14

FIG. 2 – 11 FAX/MODEM PORT ................................................................................................................. 2-16

FIG. 3 – 1SWITCHING A MODULE ............................................................................................................... 3-3

FIG. 3 – 2 CD DEVICE DRIVES ................................................................................................................... 3-6

FIG. 3 – 3USING A CD-ROM .................................................................................................................. 3-7

FIG. 3 - 4 FDD STATUS INDICATOR ............................................................................................................ 3-10

FIG. 3 - 5 DEVICE BAY WITH FDD ............................................................................................................. 3-10

FIG. 3 - 6 FDD PORT CONNECTION ........................................................................................................... 3-11

FIG. 3 - 7 DEVICE BAY WITH LS-120 ......................................................................................................... 3-13

FIG. 4 – 1STARTUP SCREEN: THE POST ...................................................................................................... 4-2

FIG. 4 – 2SETUP MAIN MENU ................................................................................................................... 4-5

FIG. 4 – 3ADVANCED MENU ..................................................................................................................... 4-8

FIG. 4 – 4ADVANCED MENU, I/O DEVICE CONFIGURATION SUB-MENU ............................................................ 4-9

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FIG. 4 – 5SECURITY MENU ....................................................................................................................... 4-11

FIG. 4 – 6POWER MENU ........................................................................................................................ 4-13

FIG. 5 – 1CONNECTING AC ADAPTER ......................................................................................................... 5-3

FIG. 5 – 2PULL THE BATTERY OUT BY THE TAB ............................................................................................... 5-6

FIG. 6 – 1REMOVING THE HDD ................................................................................................................ 6-3

FIG. 6 – 2 HDD MODULE DISASSEMBLY ...................................................................................................... 6-5

FIG. 6 – 3 HDD MODULE DISASSEMBLY ...................................................................................................... 6-6

FIG. 6 – 4REMOVING THE RAM BAY COVER ................................................................................................ 6-8

FIG. 6 – 5INSERTING THE DIMM ............................................................................................................... 6-8

FIG. 6 – 6TOUCHPAD PROPERTIES ............................................................................................................. 6-11

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1 – 1 LED INDICATORS ........................................................................................................................ 1-6

TABLE 1 – 2HOT KEY CONTROLS ................................................................................................................... 1-7

TABLE 2 – 1VIDEO OUTPUT KEY COMBINATION SEQUENCE ................................................................................. 2-9

TABLE 5 – 1POWER INDICATORS .................................................................................................................... 5-2

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1 Introduction

This manual explains the hardware and essential software you need to
operate your notebook computer. Information about “non-essential”
or “enhancement” software is also included, but in a separate section.
Depending on how your system is configured, some or all of the fea­tures described may already be set up.

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Advanced Notes

Advanced users should check the
side-bars which look like this.
You’ll find tips and more detailed
information about the notebook’s
various features.
“Beginners” are welcome too. As
you get used to your computer,
you may be surprised at how
much of this stuff you can under­stand.

If you’re an “advanced” user, you
may want to skip over most of this
manual. However, you should still
look at the Quick Start guide on page
3 of this chapter. Also look at

Chap-

ter 5: Power

. Information that might
be of particular interest to you is in­dicated by the “” symbol and is
found in the margins of each chap­ter.

If you are new to the wonders of note­book computers, or just feel like a
beginner, you should still look over
all of the documentation. Don’t worry
if you don’t understand everything the
first time around. Just keep this
manual near your computer, and
learn as you go.

No matter what your level, please pay careful attention to warning and
safety information indicated by the “0” symbol. Also, pay careful at­tention to the safety information in the Preface.

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NOT HERE

Operating systems (i.e. Windows 9x, Windows 2000 , OS/2 Warp, UNIX,
etc.) have their own manuals as do application software (e.g. word pro­cessing and database programs). If you have questions about those pro­grams, you should consult those manuals.

MANUAL LAYOUT KEY

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1. chapter icon

2. chapter topic & quick key

3. chapter tab

4. setup text

5. page #

6. general/beginner text

7. graphic

8. warning text

9. graphic key

10. advanced user text

PACKING

Keep the packing materials in a safe place in case you need them for
shipping or long-term storage.

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QUICK STA RT 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.

You should review these steps, be-
fore you take any action. If you
aren’t sure about one of the pro­cedures, check the relevant chap­ter before continuing.

1. Follow the safety instructions on
page iv, especially the instructions
on placement.

2. Remove all packing materials, CD­ROM disks, floppy disks and any
PC Cards.

3. Secure the main battery pack in its
compartment. (Ch. 5)

4. Plug in/connect the modules.
(Ch.3)

5. Securely attach any peripherals
you want to use with the notebook
(i.e. mouse or keyboard) to their
ports. (Ch. 1)

6. Attach the AC adapter to the port
on the computer’s rear. (Ch. 5)

7. Plug the AC power cord into an
outlet.

8. Connect the AC power cord to the
AC adapter.

9. Raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable
viewing angle. (Preface)

10.Push the button (On/Off button)
to turn “on”.

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Battery Charging

When you get your system, the
battery(ies) may not be fully
charged. Follow the procedure in

Chapter 5: Power, First-Time Use
and Storage

(page 5-4), to charge

the battery.

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Save to Disk

Considerations

If you’re setting up your system
and plan to use the

Save to Disk

partition option in the future,
make sure your hard disk has
enough

unpartitioned

and

unformatted

space left to accom­modate the size of the file or par­tition you expect to have. Refer to

Chapter 5: Power

for details.

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SYSTEM MAPS

The notebook has a lot of built-in features. The operating system auto­matically enables most of them. Further explanations (if necessary) of
the various subsystems are covered in the chapters or pages indicated.

Graphics Note: The illustrations in this manual are generalized representations. Your notebook’s

features may be shaped differently, but the functions we’ve described are identical.

FRONT VIEW

Latch To open the notebook cover, slide this latch to the right.
LCD Refer to Chapter 2: System for a description of the video

system.

LEDs Page 1–6 has a quick guide of their definitions.
Keyboard Page 1–7 has a quick guide to the “hot keys”.

Chapter 2: System has more on how to use the keyboard.

TouchPad Chapter 2: System covers basic functions.

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FRONT VIEW

FIG. 1– 2

1. vent

2. drive status LEDs

3. microphone (2– 11)

4. keyboard Function LEDs

5. ON/OFF & Suspend/Resume
button

6. Keyboard (2– 2)

7. AC-in LED

8. power status:

Power ON/Suspend

9. power status: Battery

10. TouchPad & buttons (2– 4)

11. speakers (2– 11)

12. latch release

Note: Detailed battery status is reported

by the Operating System’s power man­agement utility.

Introduction: front view

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ICON

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ARIABLE

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EANING

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OTES

ON/O

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USPEND/RESUME

TO T

URN

ON: H

OLD FOR ABOUT 1 SECOND

TO T

URN

OFF (

FORCED

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OT RECOMMENDED

)

: HOLD FOR 2 SECONDS

(APM)

HOLD FOR 4 SECONDS

(ACPI)

- USE START MENU SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES INSTEAD

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USPEND/RESUME*: HOLD FOR ABOUT 1 SECOND

(APM & ACPI)

- SUSPEND METHOD DEPENDS ON SYSTEM SETTING

*

FLASHING

S

USPEND MODE

SOLID

P

OWER-ON MODE

SOLID

AC

ADAPTER IN USE

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F RUNNING ON BATTERY POWER: BATTERY CHARGE IS IN "NORMAL" RANGE

I

F RUNNING ON ADAPTER POWER : BATTERY IS NOT CHARGING

OR

B

ATTERY IS NOT PRESENT

(

NO LIGHT

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ATTERY FULL

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NLESS THE ADAPTER STAYS PLUGGED IN, THIS DOESN’T LAST LONG

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ATTERY IS CHARGING

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WITH WA RNING "BEEPS

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USPEND

IMMINENT

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ONNECT THE AC POWER SUPP LY IMME DIATEL Y OR SHUT DOWN

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SYSTEM WILL INITIATE "

CRITICAL" OR "LOW POWER"

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POWER MANAGEMENT METHOD DEPENDS ON SYSTEM SETTING

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CD/DVD-R OM

OR

FDD/LS-12

IN USE

* ACPI - T

HE SYSTEM SETTING IS CONTROLLED FROM WITHIN THE OS

(C

ONTROL PANEL > POWER MANAGEMENT).

SUSPEND/RESUME DEFAULT = SHUTDOWN

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RITICAL POWER DEFAULT = STANDBY

APM - T

HE SYSTEM SETTING CAN BE CONTROLLED FROM THE SETUP UTILITY

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SUSPEND/RESUME = SUSPEND

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OW POWER = SAVE TO DISK (IF AREA IS PREPARED

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SUSPEND (WITHOUT SAVE TO DISK AREA

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ETTINGS CAN INCLUDE

SAVE TO DISK

(HIBERNATE), WHICH TURNS THE SYSTEM

OFF

AFTER IT HAS RECORDED THE SYSTEM STATE

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HAPTER 5: POWER

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HDD

IN USE

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APSLOCK ACTIVATED

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CROLLLOCK ACTIVATED

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ATTERY CHARGE STATUS IS MORE COMPLETELY REPORTED BY

AN

APM

OR

ACPI

COMPLIANT OPERATING SYSTEM

(OS).

(E.G. WINDOWS

98).

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LED INDICATORS

LEDS

The system uses 8 LEDs to tell you about itself:

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HOT KEY CONTROLS

Some of the system’s features are managed by Fn + Key combinations:

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HOT KEY CONTROLS

Keys Control Comment
F2 enter

Setup

If pressed immediately after boot-up,
this starts the Setup utility

Fn + Speaker Mute turns off speakers & phones
Fn + freeze activates “Save to Disk” if the Save to Disk partition/file is

available and selected in the CMOS Setup, otherwise
activates “Suspend” (to RAM). Press this key again or the
Power button to “unfreeze” from the “Suspend” (to RAM)
state.

Fn + volume down reduces audio volume, releases “mute” function.
Fn + volume up increases audio volume, releases “mute” function.

Fn + Both/LCD/monitor/TV toggles between display devices: LCD + monitor, LCD

only, monitor only, and TV-out (refer to video setup infor­mation)

Fn + brightness down reduces LCD brightness
Fn + brightness up increases LCD brightness
Fn + contrast down reduces LCD contrast (DSTN screens only)
Fn + contrast up increases LCD contrast (DSTN screens only)
Fn + TouchPad Toggles the Touchpad on or off

Fn+ ScrLk Scroll Lock Toggles this function on or off
NumLock Number Lock Toggles the embedded numeric keypad on or off

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Contrast Controls

Your computer’s keyboard may
include contrast controls. How­ever, if your computer has a TFT
(Active matrix) screen, they are
disabled.
TFT screens have excellent con­trast ratios, so contrast controls
are not needed.

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Key Combinations

Whenever you use a key combi­nation, start pressing them in the
order they are listed. Don’t release
any of the keys in a sequence until
you’ve pressed the last one.

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LEFT VIEW

[PS/2] Use this with any
standard PS/2 external key­board or mouse. For details,
refer to Chapter 2: System,
“TouchPad”.

[Fan]

[USB] Windows 98 auto-

matically enables this port.
Windows 95 users should
refer to Chapter 2: System for
setup instructions. Windows
NT4 doesn’t support this
port.

Introduction: left view

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Fan Warning

Do not block the fan. Overheat­ing may cause the system to be­come unstable.

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Parallel to USB Adapters

If you plan to use one of these
adapters, make sure a USB driver
is available for your device.
Consult the device’s manufacturer
for the latest driver options. – You
can usually do this on the Internet.

[PC Card] Your computer
uses newer technologies
than the drivers included in
Windows 95. Refer to the
setup procedure detailed in
Chapter 2: System (p. 2-15).

[HDD Module] Refer to

Chapter 5: Power and Chap-
ter 5: Extras for more on

how to setup or replace an
HDD.

[Audio] Setup for this sub­system is covered in Chap-
ter 2: System (p. 2-12).

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Drive Warning

Don’t try to remove the hard disk
(HDD) while the system is on. This
could result in data loss or dam­age.

Note: Unauthorized removal or

tampering with the HDD may
violate your warranty. If you are
in doubt, consult your dealer or
service representative

Introduction: left view

LEFT VIEW

FIG. 1– 3

1. PS/2 port (2-3)

2. Fan

3. USB ports (2-18)

4. PC Card slot (2-13)

5. HDD module (6-3)

6. audio line-in (2-11)

7. phones (2-11)
using this port disables the
speakers.

8. mic (2-11)

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RIGHT VIEW

[FDD/LS-120] If your con­figuration comes with an LS­120 Super Drive, refer to
Chapter 3: Device Bayfor
more on how to set it up

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RIGHT VIEW

FIG. 1– 4

1. FDD

2. LS-120 Super Drive

3. CD-ROM

4. DVD-ROM

5. CD-RW

6. eject button

7. emergency eject button- uses a
probe (e.g. a straightened
paperclip).

[CD-ROM/DVD] Refer to

Chapter 3: Device Bay for
more on how to setup these
drives.

Note: Some operating systems (e.g.

Windows NT4) do not support DVD
functions. Ask your authorized ser­vice provider about driver support.

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Swap Warning

Do not swap drive modules while
the system is ON (or in Suspend/
Save To Disk mode). This may
cause data-loss or make the sys­tem hang.

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OS Warning

Some operating systems do not
support LS-120 drives and/or
DVD-ROM functions.

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MEDIA CARE & HANDLING

CD/DVD DISKS

Gently insert the disk (with its la­bel side up) into the drive until the
disk “clicks” into place.
Press the button on the right of
the slot to eject the disk.

FDD & LS-120 CARE

Following are a few tips on the
proper handling of floppy and LS­120 disks:

• Store disks away from mag­netic fields and extreme tem­peratures. These conditions
can damage your data. It’s
also a good idea to make
backup copies of software
and data.

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Media Warning

Don’t try to remove a floppy disk
or LS-120 while the system is ac­cessing it. This may cause the
system to “crash”.

Introduction: right view

• If a disk label is already on
the disk, use a soft-tipped pen
to write on the label. This
prevents damage to the disk.
Don’t use a pencil - its car­bon particles can rub off in­side the drive.

• Do not remove any disk
from the drive when the
LED is flashing (in-use).

• Do not try to clean, bend, or
throw disks.

• Do not touch or scratch any
exposed portion of the disk
medium. Don’t pull open the
protective door either - this
lets dust get inside.

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REAR VIEW

The principal peripherals plug in on this panel. To be safe, turn off
both the system and peripherals before connecting them. Turn the pe-
ripherals on first, before you turn on the system.

Introduction: rear view

[Kensington Lock] This is a
standard security port.

IrDABy default, this port
uses (serial) COM2 re­sources. The infrared con­nection supports the SIR,
FIR and ASK standards. Its
most common use is for a
printer, modem or LAN.

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IrDA Setup

Newer versions of

Windows 9x

have an IrDA driver built-in. For
older versions, support is avail­able from Microsoft Corp. For other
operating systems and IrDA stan­dards, consult your system ven­dor. Also consult the user’s guides
for the device this port is going to
work with.

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Printer types

Your operating system may in­clude drivers for many printer
models. Consult your printer
dealer for the most recent driver
for your model, as this can greatly
affect the performance of the
printer.

(Fax/Modem) RJ-11 mo­dem/phone line (Chapter 2:
System).

TV-out (S-Video)

[Parallel/Printer] This

port supports several stan­dards:

Output only
Bidirectional
ECP (Extended Capabilities)
EPP

Most printers use the Bidi­rectional mode. The Setup’s
“Help” column (refer to
Chapter 4: Firmware) ex­plains how to adjust this set­ting. Your peripheral’s
manual explains how to con­figure the device.

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[COM1 (serial)]This port
works with any 9-pin serial
device (e.g. a mouse, serial
printer or modem).
For pointing devices, refer
to Chapter 2: System. For
other connections, consult
the device’s user’s guide(s).
[External Monitor] Use

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REAR VIEW

FIG. 1– 5

1. Kensington lock port

2. IrDA port (1-12)

3. Fax/Modem (2-17)

4. TV-out port

5. parallel/printer port (1-12)

6. COM port (1-12)

7. external monitor port (2-8)

8. adapter port (5-3)

this port with any standard
color VGA monitor. For de­tails, refer to Chapter 2: Sys-

tem.

[adapter] Refer to

Chapter 5: Power and Appen­dix A: Specifications for de-

tails about the power system.

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BOTTOM VIEW

There are three compartments on the notebook’s bottom none of which
you should have to use frequently:

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Upgrade Warning

Carefully review all the instruc­tions about upgrading the system
memory. Also check with your
dealer to be sure that opening a
compartment does not violate
your warranty.

[Battery] This is part of the
power system, covered in
Chapter 5: Power.

[RAM] This contains the
system memory, covered in
Chapter 6: Extras.

[Device bay] This contains
one of five modules: FDD,
LS-120, CD-ROM, CD-RW
or DVD-ROM.

Note: Some operating systems do not

support all devices. Ask your autho­rized service provider about driver sup­port.

Introduction: bottom view

BOTTOM VIEW

FIG. 1– 6

1. Device bay

2. Battery bay

3. RAM bay

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SOFTWARE NOTES

This chapter only covers essential
setup instructions in the Windows
9x, and NT operating systems.
Supplemental software is covered
in Chapter 6: Extras. For other op­erating systems (e.g. Windows 95,
Linux), check the “readme.txt” file
on the “root level” of the Device
Drivers & Tools CD-ROM, or con­sult your dealer.

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Service Packs,

Versions & Updates

Our descriptions are based on:

Windows 98

(ver. 4.10.1998*)

Windows 98 Second Edition

(ver.4.10.2222A*)

Windows NT4

(Service Pack 4)

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Windows 2000 Professional Ed.

(Build 2195).

*To check your version number, click on
Control Panel>System (General tab) .

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Appears in the startup screen.

2 System

This chapter is about computer’s main built-in subsystems

Onboard Systems: Keyboard, TouchPad, Video and Audio
Communications: PC Card, Fax/Modem and USB

Setup Note: If you’re setting up your system for the first time, install these critical drivers in the

following order: USB and Intel 82371 (page 2-18); Direct X7 .0 or later (page 2-10) ; Video (page
2-10), and Audio (page 2-12).

ASSUMPTIONS

In our explanations, we assume
your system is configured so the
CD device is “drive D:”. If the driver
is located somewhere else, just sub­stitute that source in the configu­ration.

For driver installations, we also
assume your system is setup to view
all files and file extensions.

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Networking Note

Make sure you’ve downloaded
the driver from the network
source to your hard drive before
you begin any installation. In
some cases, the operating sys­tem must reboot as part of the
installation process and recon­necting to the network may not be
practical.

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KEYBOARDS

Your computer’s Keyboard has all the functions of a full-sized AT-com­patible Keyboard plus a few extras:

Type These keys are like those on a typewriter.
Function Many operating systems (and applications) use these keys to

access special features, so you should consult those manuals.

Hot Keys These keys (and combinations) control some of the hard-

ware. Refer to page 1-7.

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Special Characters

Some software applications allow
the number-keys to be used with
Alt to produce special characters.
These special characters can only
be produced by using number
keys on the embedded numeric
keypad. Regular number keys
won’t work.

System: keyboard

TYPE KEYS

FIG. 2 – 1

Press NumLock to turn on the
embedded numeric keypad

(outlined) – the LED will light.

FUNCTION KEYS

FIG. 2 – 2

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EXTERNAL KEYBOARDS

You can attach an external Key­board to the

(PS/2) port. If you
don’t have a 6-pin Keyboard con­nector, use a 5-to-6 pin adapter
cable. The system automatically
detects and enables the external
Keyboard as well as the notebook’s.
However, for those functions re­quiring the Fn key, you will still
need to use the notebook’s Key­board.

This port can only accept one type
of device configuration per system
session. For example, if you connect
a PS/2 mouse to this port, you can­not connect a Keyboard to the port
during the same system session.
Doing so will cause a system con­flict. If you already have a mouse
attached, and want to use a Key­board instead, you must shut down
and restart the system. However,
you can detach and reconnect the
same device during a system ses­sion.

PS/2 PORT

FIG. 2 – 3

System: keyboard

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TOUCHPAD

The system automatically enables the built-in TouchPad. So, if you’re
using any version of Windows, you don’t have to install any other drivers
for it.

System: TouchPad

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Configuring the

TouchPad

The TouchPad is a factory enabled
PS/2 device. It can use the “Micro­soft, or IBM PS/2” mouse driver
available with most operating
systems.

THE TOUCHPAD

FIG. 2 – 4

1. sensor pad

2. left “mouse” button

3. right “mouse” button

Note for left-handers: Most operating

systems allow you to reverse the mouse­button settings.

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TouchPad

& Serial Device

Windows

1. Attach the serial device when
the system is off.

2. Turn on the system and allow
the operating system to detect
and configure the device on
the serial port (COM1), or run
the

Add/Remove Hardware

Wizard

(in the Control Panel) In­sert the manufacturer’s driver
disk(s) if required.

3. Both devices are enabled.
Return to TouchPad (exclusively):

1. Exit the operating system (i.e.

Windows 9x

family or

Win-

dows NT 4.0

).

2. Detach the serial device.

3. Start the operating system. It
will automatically enable the
available pointing device, in
this case the TouchPad.

To find out how to change mouse settings
for other operating systems, consult the
manuals for those operating systems.

System: TouchPad

TOUCHPAD
& SERIAL DEVICE

If you want to use a serial device
as well as the TouchPad, you must
make sure the device’s driver can
“see” it on COM1 (the port). In
some operating systems, you can
only use one pointing device driver
at a time, either serial or PS/2. To
use a serial device, first enable it
by attaching it to the port (while
the system is OFF) and then start
up and configure it with a suitable
driver.

TOUCHPAD
& PS/2 DEVICE

You can also use a mouse connected
to the

(PS/2) port. Just make the
connection, and the system auto­matically detects the mouse when
it starts up, using the same driver
for both devices.

Note: The PS/2 port only accepts one type

of device per system session. If you want to
switch to an external Keyboard on this port,
you must shut down and restart the system.
However, you can detach and reconnect the

same

device during a system session.

DISABLING THE TOUCHPAD

If you want to disable the TouchPad so that it isn’t activated by mistake,
use the Fn +

key combination to toggle the TouchPad ON or OFF.
You can also enable or Disable in Setup. However, if the pointing device
is disabled or on a disabled port when the computer starts up, the operat­ing system won’t load the driver and even this toggle won’t make it work.
Refer to Chapter 4: Firmware for more on the Setup utility.

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Protect the LCD

Do not allow any foreign objects
(i.e. paper or plastic) to get be­tween the lid/LCD and the work
panel. They could damage or
scratch the LCD and/or acciden­tally activate the close-cover
switch.

VIDEO

There are three display options:

• the notebook’s LCD

• an external monitor (VGA)

• a TV (through the optional port replicator)

Select between the LCD and VGA or both with the Fn +

toggle or the

controls embedded in the video driver interface. The interface also lets
you select a TV output, or change the screen resolution and color output
to whatever is most comfortable/efficient for you.

As you examine the video driver (see below for setup information), you’ll
notice that some displays have more flexibility than others. This is a
matter of hardware, video memory and the driver for your operating sys­tem. The driver interface shows the available options.

System: video

LCD

AS you open the lid, adjust it so you can look at the screen straight-on,
without any glare. If necessary, adjust the brightness controls.

THE LCD CONTROLS

FIG. 2 – 5

1. Display toggle (LCD/CRT)

2. Brightness controls

3. Contrast controls
(for DSTN screens)

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Screen Controls

Your computer’s keyboard may
include contrast controls. How­ever, if your computer has a TFT
screen, they are disabled.
TFT (active matrix) screens have
excellent contrast ratios, so con­trast controls aren’t needed.

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VIDEO DRIVER CONTROLS

The video driver adds three additional pages to the “Advanced” button
of the “Setting” tab of Display Properties to support the new enhanced
display features. The added pages allow you to select output devices
(Display page), to adjust the position and size of your screen (Adjust-
ment page), as well as to correct color tone differences between real
color values and the way your monitor or flat panel displays them (Color
page).

WINDOWS 98

DISPLAY PROPERTIES CONTROL

FIG. 2 – 6

Click on the ATI icon (1) in the tray
and navigate to “Display Set­tings”(3). Click again to launch the
Display Properties control utility.

System: video

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ATTACHING A MONITOR

If you prefer to use an external monitor, connect it to the VGA port on
the rear panel.

Note: The vertical refresh rate of your monitor is very important. If it’s too low and/or you’re using

fluorescent lighting, the screen will appear to flicker. To reduce flickering on an external monitor, use
faster refresh rates (we recommend a refresh rate of 72Hz or more). But first check your monitor’s
documentation to make sure it can support the rates listed by the video driver. The default refresh
rate for VGA monitors (without drivers) is 60Hz.

System: video

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Both the computer and any other
display should be OFF before you
connect them.

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TV Type

Be sure the NTSC/PAL setting in
the display control panel is correct
(click on the “TV” tab). The wrong
setting could damage your TV.

TV

While the system is OFF, connect
the TV to the TV-out port. Then
restart your system.

Note: The default refresh rate for NTSC and

PAL TVs is fixed at 60Hz and 50Hz, respectively.

Display Note: When turned on at the same

time, either the TV or panel will automati­cally switch to “Secondary” .

SWITCHING

You can switch to the VGA display
using the video driver control panel
or by toggling Fn + . The toggle
sequence is shown in Table 2-1.

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TV

Standard

Monitor

Resolution

Toggle Sequence Comment

NTSC

+

PAL

VGA (640 x 480)

Both (LCD + Monitor) >

LCD >

Monitor >

TV

†

The toggle sequence cycles through the 4 device settings.
However, if the video driver does not support a particular resolution for
the selected device, the output may be blank or garbled.
The video driver interface overrides the toggle control.

SVGA (800 x 600)

XGA (1024x768)

sm a ller LC D s use panning feature.

SXGA (1280x1024) LCDs & TV output use panning feature.

* TV output is only availab le through the (optional) port replicator. M ake su re all co nnections are made, and the TV is ON before turning on the computer.

†

"Dual View with Different Disp lay" features are not available in Window s 95 or NT4.

WINDOWS 98

DISPLAY PANEL SETTINGS

FIG. 2 – 7

System: video

TABLE 2 – 1

VIDEO OUTPUT K EY COMBINATION

SEQUENCE

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Dual View

& Different Display

To get this effect, you must select
the “ Secondary” display and
check the “Extend my Windows
desktop into this monitor” switch.

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System: video

5. When the installation is complete,
click on Finish to return to the
Adapter page (if asked).
(in

Windows 9x

) Click on Moni-
tor> Change... (button) and
choose a “Laptop Display Panel”
(any size).

6. Click on OK and/or Close. When
prompted, close any other appli­cations and click on Yes to allow
the system to restart.

7. If you’re using

Windows NT4.0

, re-

install Service Pack 4 (or later).

8. After rebooting, the “ATI Desk
Top Help” appears. Take a few
moments to learn about your
graphics accelerator’s en­hanced features.

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Video Setup

Before you Begin

If you are using Windows 9x,
make sure you’ve installed
Microsoft’s DirectX7 (or later).

1. Insert the

Device Drivers and

Tools

CD-ROM.

2. Go to the Start menu,
Click on Run...> Browse...

3. Navigate to
D:\drivers\win98\DirectX\

(your language)\
DX70eng.exe*

or D:\drivers\win95\DirectX...

* The “DX70xxx.exe” file name reflects the

language (e.g. English = DX70eng.exe,
but Italian = DX70itn.exe).

4. Click on Open, Ye s, or OK as
you follow the instructions.
You’ll also have to restart dur­ing the process.

Windows

Windows installs a basic all-purpose
video driver. To have full use of your
ATI Rage LT Pro AGP video chip, in­stall its driver:

1. Insert the

Device Drivers & Tools

CD-ROM.

2. Go to the Start menu,
Click on Run...> Browse...

3. Navigate to
D:\drivers\win95\video\setup.exe
or D:\drivers\win98\video\setup.exe
or D:\drivers\winNT4\video\setup.exe
or
D:\drivers\win2000\video\setup.exe

4. Click on Open, Ye s, or OK as you
follow the instructions.

Note: During the installation you may have

to identify “disk1” or “disk2”. In that case, use
the same directory.

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AUDIO

The audio subsystem, in combination with the CD device, gives the
computer multimedia capabilities. To use it, you first have to install the
correct drivers. These are included in the software package which comes
with the system. The procedure is explained on the next page.

The ports are on the left panel:

AUDIO SUBSYSTEM PORTS

FIG. 2 – 8

1. line-in

2. headphones/external speakers
(disables on-board speakers)

3. microphone
(disables internal microphone)

Note: Toggle Fn+ and Fn+ to

lower or raise the volume.

Fn + only disables the onboard

speakers

System: audio

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Protect your hearing! Turn down
the volume before you plug-in
either headphones or speakers.

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Audio Setup

Note for Windows 95: Y

ou should in­stall the USB & related Chipset drivers
(refer to page 2-18 of this chapter) be­fore proceeding.

This procedure “updates” the de­fault driver
Boot-up the system and Insert the

Device Drivers & Tools

CD-ROM.

Windows 9x

1. Press

áá

áá

á+Break*> Device

Manager (tab) .

2. Highlight !PCI Multimedia De-

vice then click on the Remove
button to delete it.

3. Repeat this for !PCI Input Con-

troller (if it appears).

4. Click on the Refresh button.

5. If you’re installing the audio

driver for the first time (instead
of upgrading), the

Add New

Hardware Wizard

will appear.

Choose the “Search for best
driver” option > Next>

†

Note: For “specify location”, Browse...

to the “audioMDC” or “ audio” direc-

6. Check the “Optional Search Loca­tion” box, then choose “specify a
location”.

†

7. Click on Next or Finish as they ap-
pear and let the system load its
various drivers.

8. Repeat as necessary for associ­ated “hardware”.

9. Close Device Manager (use the
“x” in the upper right corner).

10.Shutdown

Windows

and restart

the system.

Windows NT4.0

1. Open Control Panel> Multimedia
> Devices (tab) and click on the
Add... button.

2. Highlight “Unlisted or Updated
Driver” and click on OK.

3. Click on Browse... and navigate
to the NT4 “audioMDC” or “audio”
directory.

†

4. Click on OK > OK.

5. Highlight the driver then click on OK.

6. Confirm the settings.

7. Close the Device Manager and
restart the system.

*

áá

áá

á+Break =

Start > Control Panel > System

tory for your operating system on the
Device Drivers & Tools CD-ROM. Use
“audioMDC” if your system includes an

on-board modem. Use “audio” if it doesn’t.

6. Click on Next or Finish as they ap-

pear and let the system load its
various drivers.

7. Click on OK to confirm the settings

and close

System Properties

.

8. Shutdown

Windows

and restart the

system.

Windows 2000

1. Press

áá

áá

á+Break*> Hardware (tab)

> Device Manager (button) .

2. Highlight !PCI Multimedia Device

then choose “Uninstall” from the
“Action” menu to delete it.

3. Repeat this for !PCI Input Control-
ler (if it appears).

4. Click on Scan for Hardware
Changes in the “Action” menu.

5. If you’re installing the audio driver
for the first time (instead of upgrad­ing), the

Found New Hardware

Wizard

will appear.

Choose the “Search for suitable
driver” option > Next>

System: audio

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COMMUNICATIONS

PC CARDS

The notebook has one Type II PC Card expansion socket. It can also
handle a Type I card. The socket supports several standards:

• PCMCIA (rev. 2) Both Type I and Type II.

• CardBus PCI bus to PCMCIA socket.

PC CARD SOCKET

FIG. 2 – 9

1. socket door

2. eject button

INSERTING A PC CARD

This part of the system needs two drivers:

1. a socket driver which is part of the operating system

2. a device driver which comes with the PC Card itself.

System: PC Card

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System: pc cards

Plug ‘n play operating systems
(e.g. Windows 9x) can recognize
most PC Cards and automatically
install the right driver(s). If it
doesn’t have the driver, it will ask
you to supply one from a disk pro­vided by the PC Card’s manufac­turer. Non-plug ‘n play OSs won’t
prompt you for driver information,
but still need it - check your oper­ating system and PC Card docu­mentation.

Once the driver is installed, Win-
dows allows you to “hot” insert
and remove the PC Card - within
limits. Refer to your operating sys­tem manual for more on this.

When you insert a card correctly,
the system beeps once. If the PC
Card is not detected, check whether
the correct drivers are loaded.

REMOVING A PC CARD

In general, you should always
“mount” and “dismount” the PC
Card using the PC Card socket util­ity. (Click on the PC Card icon in
the Windows utility tray.)

When the utility tells you it’s safe,
push the eject button to remove
the card.

Note: If the button is flush with the side of

the computer and you want to make it
“pop” out, push it in slightly.

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Do not add, remove or change
cards while the system is in Save
to Disk mode. This may cause a
conflict with the stored system
configuration information.

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I/O PC Cards

Some operating systems like

Windows NT

, may not work prop­erly if an I/O card (e.g. a LAN) is
present in the socket when you
restart the computer. Depending
on your operating system, the
COM ports (I/O) for PC Card de­vices are reassigned.

PC CARD - EJECTION

FIG. 2 – 10

Push the button in to eject the PC
Card.

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PC Card Setup

Windows 95

The PC Card socket uses technolo­gies which are newer than

Windows

95

. Before installing these newer

drivers for

Windows 95

, you should
install the USB & related Chipset driv­ers (refer to page 2-18 later in this
chapter).
To upgrade the PC Card driver:

1. Insert the

Device Drivers & Tools

CD-ROM.

2. Go to the Start menu,

click on Run...>Browse...

3. Navigate to:

d:\drivers\win95\

pcmcia\setup.exe

4. Click on Open, Yes or OK as you

follow the instructions.

Note: During the installation, you may be

asked to instert the

Windows 95

disk.

5. When the installation finishes, al-

low the system to restart.

Windows NT 4.0

The operating system automatically
installs the PC Card socket drivers.
However, it is only PCMCIA (rev. 2)
compliant, so you can install or re­move cards only when the system is
turned off. In particular, any I/O PC
Card (e.g. SCSI) must be present when
you boot-up the system. ZV support
is not available.

System: pc cards

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××

×

FAX/MODEM (OPTION)

If your system includes the fax/modem module, both Windows 9x, Win­dows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 will detect it during setup. However,

our module takes advantage of newer technologies so you will have to
install our updated drivers to take advantage of its full speed.

FAX/MODEM PORT

FIG. 2 – 11

System: fax/modem

INTERNATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

The Fax/Modem socket is designed for a standard RJ-11 telephone con­nection. Not all countries use this standard. So, before traveling to an­other country, check with your travel agent.

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Fax/Modem Setup

Windows Setup

The on-board fax/modem option is
integrated into the audio system.
If your system has this device, follow
the audio driver installation instruc­tions on page 2-12, but be sure to
use the “audioMDC” drivers for your
operating system.
Once this driver is installed (and
you’ve restarted the system), the fax/
modem is ready to use.

Internet Access

To set up your system to work with a
Dial-up Internet Service Provider (ISP),
you must be sure to have all the
proper “protocols” installed (e.g. TCP/
IP). Refer to your operating system
manual for this and/or your ISP’s
documentation.

International Notice:

The default configuration is for the
United States. To use the modem
in another region/country,

1. Press

áá

áá

á+ Break* > Device Man-

ager. Highlight the modem and
click on the Properties button.

2. Choose your country on the Coun­try Select tab.

*

áá

áá

á+Break =

Start > Control Panel > System

Security Notice

Be sure to check with your system
administrator to setup safeguards
appropriate for your environment.

Hint: If possible, do not allow sharing on the

TCP/IP protocol, and password protect

all

shared files.

System: fax/modem

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System: USB

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USB & Related Chipset

Setup

The USB socket drivers were not
available with the initial release of

Windows 95

. This installation will cor­rect that defect.
Enabling the USB features is a two­stage process which must be fol­lowed in order:

Stage 1 USB setup:

Run the Usbsupp.exe utility from
Microsoft. This may be included on
the CD-ROM containing

Windows 95.

When the system restarts, continue
to Stage 2.

Stage 2 Chipset setup

Run

Setup.exe

of the Intel 82371xb INF
Update Installer ver. 3.0.
(drivers\win95\intel). When this is in­stalled, the system will go through a
re-detection process, which may re­quire several restarts of the system
(just follow the on-screen instruc­tions).

Windows 98x

USB support is fully integrated.

Windows NT 4.0

USB support is not available.

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Networking Note

Make sure you’ve downloaded
the driver from the network
source to your hard drive before
you begin any installation. In
some cases, the operating sys­tem must reboot as part of the
installation process and recon­necting to the network may not be
practical.

3 Device Bay

This chapter is about setting up and using modules in the device bay:

CD-ROM DVD-ROM CD-RW

FDD LS-120

SOFTWARE NOTES

Like the last chapter, we only
cover essential setup instructions
in Windows 9x, 2000, and NT4
operating systems. For other op­erating systems, check the
“readme.txt” file on the “root
level” of the Device Drivers & Tools
CD-ROM, or consult your dealer.

ASSUMPTIONS

In our explanations, we assume
your system was installed with a
CD device in the device bay and is
“drive D:”. If the drivers are located
somewhere else, just substitute
that source in the configuration.

For driver installations, we also as­sume your system is setup to view
all files and file extensions.

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Setup Note

If you’re setting up your system for
the first time, you should have al­ready installed these critical driv­ers in the correct sequence –

USB and Intel 82371 (page 2-18)

Direct X7.0 or later (page 2-10)

Video (page 2-10)

Audio (page 2-12)

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Device Bay: connections

DEVICE BAY MODULES

There are five module options for the device bay, but the most practi­cal configuration is to keep the CD device in the device bay. When

necessary, attach the FDD+adapter cable to the

port, or follow the

swapping instructions to install the LS-120 module.
Whenever any module is in use, the

LED flashes.

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Bay Warning

Don’t leave the device bay empty.
Dust or other material could get
into the notebook and cause dam­age.

CONNECTION

Before swapping modules, follow the instructions on the next few pages
to prepare the system .

When you’re ready to install a module, just slide it into the bay until it
“clicks” into place.

To release a module, slide the locking latch on the bottom of the note­book to the unlock position and hold it. At the same time, grasp the edge
of the module and pull it out of the Device bay.

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Device Bay: switching

SWITCHING A MODULE

FIG. 3 – 1

1. To unlock, slide the locking
latch down.

2. Pull on the module’s grooved
edge to remove it.

3. Push in the module until it
“clicks” into place and its outer
edge is flush with the case.

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Device Bay: swaping

SWAPPING

The safest way to swap modules is
to shut down the system first.
When you reboot, the plug n’ play
operating system automatically re­scans the system and loads the ap­propriate resources.

In all cases, the operating system
asks for the appropriate drivers
when it detects a module for the
very first time.

WINDOWS 9X AND BAYSWAP

If you’re using Windows 9x, this
utility makes it possible to switch
modules without shutting down.

WINDOWS NT4.0

This operating system doesn’t
have a software solution. The sys­tem must be turned OFF first.

WINDOWS 2000

This operating system has its own
system for installing and
uninstalling “devices”.

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Device Bay: swaping

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BaySwap Utility

Win 9x & BaySwap
Before you begin

If you are using

Windows 9x

, make
sure you’ve installed Microsoft
Internet Explorer 4 or 5. These utili­ties also install components needed
by BaySwap.

1. Insert the Device Drivers & Tools

CD-ROM.

2. Go to the Start menu,

Click on Run...> Browse...

3. Navigate to

D:\drivers\(YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM)
\bayswap\setup.exe

4. Click on Open > OK.

5. Select the appropriate language,

then click on OK, Next, Yes or Fin-
ish to allow the utility to set itself
up then restart the computer.

6. When the system resumes, the

Bayswap command will appear
in the tray on the lower right side
of the screen.

Windows 2000

This operating system has its own
“swapping system”:

1. Press

áá

áá

á+Break*> Hardware

(tab) > Device Manager (but­ton).

2. Highlight the device you want
to remove. (either the “...CD/
DVD-ROM...” or “...LS-120...” or
“High-Capacity Floppy Disk
Drive”)

3. Click on the right mouse but­ton, and choose “Disable”.

4. When the list stops refreshing
itself, remove the module and
swap in its replacement.

5. Click on the right mouse but­ton again, and choose “Scan for
new hardware changes”.

6. After the menu refreshes itself,
should the new device appear
with an “x”, highlight it, click on
the right mouse button, and
choose “Enable”.

7. Close out Device Manager,
and use your new module.

Usage:

Right-(mouse) button click on the
icon for an options menu.
Left-(mouse) button click on the
icon for an activity menu.

Hot Method

1. Launch BaySwap from the tray on
the lower-right of the screen.

2. When the

BaySwap

dialog box ap­pears, switch the modules. (Follow
the instructions on page 3-3.)

3. Click on OK to allow the system to
re-scan itself.

Warm Method

1. Put the system in suspend mode
(F n+ ).

2. Switch modules.

3. Resume full-power mode (press

Fn+ again).

4. Launch

BaySwap

from the tray on
the lower-right of the screen, and
allow the system to detect the
“new” hardware.

*

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áá

á+Break =

Start > Control Panel > System

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CD DEVICES (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM & CD-RW)

MULTIMEDIA

If you’re using the CD-ROM (or
DVD/CD-RW) as a multimedia
playback device, you’ll need to use
various utilities. Windows 9x, NT

4.0 and 2000 automatically include
basic controls in their “Entertain­ment” packages (Start > Pro-

grams > Accessories > Multi­media or Entertainment).

;

DVD Limits

DVD functions are not available in
the

DOS, Windows 3.1x & Win-

dows NT 4

environments. They
can only “see” your built-in DVD
as an ordinary CD-ROM.

CD DEVICE DRIVES

FIG. 3 – 2

1. CD-ROM eject button

2. CD-ROM emergency eject
button. This requires a probe
(e.g. a straightened paper clip)

Device Bay: CD, DVD & CD-RW

DATA STORAGE

As a data storage device, the CD­ROM works like the other drives
in the My Computer window (or
File Manager in older versions of
Windows).

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To remove the disk, press the same but­ton to release the tray. If the system
is OFF, you can open the tray by in­serting a probe (e.g. a straightened pa­per clip) into the small hole next to
the eject button.

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Audio CD

If you want to use the CD-ROM to
play an audio CD, make sure your
operating system has the neces­sary drivers installed.

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Multimedia CD’s: MPEG

The ATI video driver automatically
supports MPEG decoding, so you
don’t have to install any special
hardware or software to play
Video CDs.

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CD-R & CD-RW Care

If the surface of a “recordable” CD
is scratched, it will be “locked”.

Device Bay: CD, DVD & CD-RW

INSERTING & REMOVING
CD/DVD MEDIA

To insert a disk:

1. With the notebook turned
On, press the button on the
front of the module to release
the spring-loaded tray.

2. Gently pull the tray out to
its fullest extension.

3. Insert your disk shiny-side
down (like an audio CD).

4. Gently push the tray in un­til it clicks in place. The disk
is ready to play.

USING A CD-ROM

FIG. 3 – 3

1. Insert the disk face down.

2. Push the tray in until it
clicks in place.

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Device Bay: CD setup

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CD-ROM Drivers

DOS

These instructions assume you’ve
already installed some version of
DOS including the MSCDEX file.

1. If you do not have a floppy disk
with the CD-ROM driver on it,
your only other source is the
CD-ROM which accompanies
the system. Using a CD-ROM
drive on another computer,
navigate to the d:\drivers

\DOS\CD-ROM or d:\drivers
\DOS\DVD-ROM directory.

Copy the folder for your mod­ule onto a 1.44MB floppy.

2. Install the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
or CD-RW module in the De­vice bay.

3. Connect the FDD adapter cable
to the FDD module.

4. Connect the FDD + Adapter
cable to the parallel port on the
rear panel.

5. Insert the floppy containing CD­ROM driver into the FDD.
Switch to drive A:\ and open its
driver directory, and type:

SETUP.EXE

6. As each page appears, press Y or
Enter to confirm the settings.

If you don’t want to install the driver
in the default directory (C:\ATADVD),
when the “Specify the directory...”
dialog box appears, use Back-
space to delete the current name,
then type in your preference. Re­member to start the directory
name with C:\.
When you get to the “Specify the
parameter...” page, make sure the
( )/D [MSCD000] switch has an
asterisk (*). Then press Enter.

7. When the installation is complete,
remove the floppy disk and reboot
your computer.

Windows 9x
Windows NT4 & 2000

Follow steps 2 to 5 of the DOS instal­lation. These operating systems au­tomatically detect and configure the
CD-ROM drive. The start-up floppy
which comes with them should also
be able to configure the CD-ROM.
It they can’t, install a version of DOS
and the CD-ROM driver as described
above. Then follow the installation
utilities for the operating system you
plan to use. As the installation
progresses, the operating system
will replace, or modify our CD-ROM
driver.

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DVD Regional Coding

Region Where

1 USA, Canada & US Territories
2 Europe, Japan, South Africa, Middle East (including Egypt)
3 South East Asia, East Asia (but not China)

4

Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Central & South America,

Caribbean and Pacific Islands

5

Former Soviet Union, Indian Subcontinent, Africa,

North Korea, and Mongolia

6 China (but not Hong Kong)

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DVD-ROM & CD-RW Setup

(Windows 9x & 2000)

If you don’t install drivers and appli­cation software, the system “sees”
the DVD or CD-RW as an ordinary CD­ROM. To use all of the module’s func­tions,

1. Make sure the following
drivers are installed:
USB (page 2-18)
Video (page 2-10)
Audio (page 2-12)

2. Insert the CD-ROM with the DVD
or CD-RW utility software.

3. Go to the Start menu,
click on Run...>Browse...

4. Navigate to:
d:\setup.exe

5. Click on Open, Yes or OK as you
follow the instructions.

* DVD Note: Windows 98

allows lim-

ited region changes.

So, be careful

when choosing your region code. To
change your region, after you’ve
reached the limit, you must reinstall

Windows 98,

then redo the entire setup

again.

Note: This should be the last part of

the setup. Use the following sequence:
USB driver (

Win 95

)

Intel 82371 driver (

Win95

)

DirectX7.x (before Win98 SE)

video
audio

DVD utility

Device Bay: DVD & CD-RW setup

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Device Bay: FDD

FDD (FLOPPY) MODULE

The FDD can work equally well
in either the internal or external
position. It doesn’t need to be “set
up” attached or installed when you
boot-up. The system won’t “look”
for it until told to “look” at drive
A:.

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FDD Removal Warning

Do not remove the FDD module
from the port or Device bay
while it is active. This could dam-

age the system, the FDD or re­sult in data loss and/or corrup­tion.

FDD STATUS INDICATOR

FIG. 3 - 4

The LED flashes whenever
the FDD is in use, either in the de­vice bay or connected by the
adapter cable.

DEVICE BAY WITH FDD

FIG. 3 - 5

1. FDD

2. eject button

DEVICE BAY INSTALLATION

We recommend that you put the
system into Suspend mode, Save
to Disk, or better yet, turn it off
first. Then slide the FDD module
into the bay until it “clicks” into
place.

(Follow the instructions on page 3-3.)

DEVICE BAY REMOVAL

If you must remove the FDD mod­ule during a session, do it carefully
and either return the module to
the Device bay at a later time, or
turn the system OFF. Other drive
modules cannot replace the FDD
during the same session.

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Device Bay: FDD

EXTERNAL CONNECTION

If the Device bay is occupied (e.g. with a CD-ROM), you can connect
the FDD to the parallel port with its proprietary cable: Attach the
cable to the FDD module first, then attach the other end of the cable to
the port.

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The FDD+adapter combination
cable only works with the FDD
module.
If it’s connected to the port, the
cable must also be connected to
the FDD module or the system
may halt.

FDD PORT CONNECTION

FIG. 3 - 6

1. FDD module

2. FDD to adapter

3. (parallel) port

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Refer to page 1-11 for more on how
to take care of your disks

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LS-120 MODULES

Unlike a standard FDD, the LS-120 only works in the Device bay.
In the My Computer window, the LS-120 drive appears as “Drive A:”

(even if you don’t have a FDD attached). Highlight it and click on the
right mouse button. As your cursor moves over its list of functions, a
brief explanation of each appears in the bottom of the window.

DEVICE BAY REMOVAL

If you must remove the LS-120
module during a session, do it care­fully and either return the mod­ule to the Device bay at a later
time, or turn the system OFF.
Other drive modules cannot re­place the LS-120 during the same
session, unless you use the
BaySwap utility (page 3-5).

DEVICE BAY INSTALLATION

Shut down the computer. Then
slide the FDD module into the bay
until it “clicks” into place.

(Follow the instructions on page 3-3.)

STARTUP CONSIDERATIONS

The LS-120 must be installed before you boot-up. If it isn’t in the De­vice bay when the system boots, the system won’t recognize it and
won’t allocate system resources.

When you turn on the computer, Press F2 to enter the Setup utility. In
the Main Menu, make sure the Secondary drive indicates “LS-120”.

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Removal Warning

Do not remove the LS-120 mod­ule from the Device bay while it
is active. This could damage the
system, the LS-120 or result in
data loss and/or corruption.

Device Bay: LS-120

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USING AN LS-120

Insert an LS-120 disk just like a floppy disk. Press the button on the
right of the LS-120 drive to eject the disk (while the system is ON).

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LS-120 & Windows

Windows 9x & 2000

If you remove the LS-120 module
without using the

BaySwap

utility,
the system will freeze and wait for
the drive to be reinstalled.

Windows NT 4.0

Shut down the system before
swapping the LS-120. If you re­moved the LS-120 module with­out shutting down, don’t try to ac­cess it. This will tell Windows NT

4.0 you’ve changed the system
profile and you won’t be able to
reinstall it without rebooting. As
long as Windows NT 4.0 doesn’t
look for the LS-120, it thinks it is
present.

DEVICE BAY WITH LS-120

FIG. 3 - 7

1. LS-120 Super Drive

2. eject button

3. emergency eject button- uses
a probe (e.g. a straightened
paperclip).

Device Bay: LS-120

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Device Bay: LS-120

NOTES:

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4 Firmware

This chapter is about the notebook’s built-in software:

Diagnostics: the POST (Power-On Self Test)
Configuration: the Setup utility

If your computer has never been set up, or you are making important
changes to the system (e.g. power management features), then you should
review this chapter first and note the original settings found in Setup.
Even if you are a beginner, keep a record of the settings you find and any
changes you make. This information could be useful if your system ever
needs servicing.

There is one general rule: Don’t make any changes unless you are sure of
what you are doing. Many of the settings are required by the system, and
changing them could cause it to become unstable or worse. If you have
any doubts, consult your system dealer.

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Firmware: POST

THE POWER-ON SELF TEST (POST)

Each time you turn on the computer, the system takes a few seconds to
conduct a POST, including a quick test of the on-board RAM.

As the POST proceeds, the computer will tell you if there is anything
wrong. If there is a problem which prevents the system from booting, it
will display a system summary and prompt you to run Setup.

If there are no problems, the Setup prompt will disappear and the system
will load the operating system. Once that starts, you can’t get into Setup
without rebooting.

STARTUP SCREEN: THE POST

FIG. 4 – 1

If you choose the Quiet Boot
option (not available for all
models) in the Setup utility, you
will only see an abbreviated
version of this screen.

1. BIOS information

2. CPU type

3. memory status

4. HDD identification notice

5. error notice (example)

6. Enter

Setup

cue

- appears only during POST

Note: your POST may identify different

components (e.g. “Fixed Disk Ø”).

Phoenix BIOS 4.Ø Release 6.Ø
Copyright 1985-1999 Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
All Rights Reserved.

Notebook Computer Version 1.01.19

03.01a-01

CPU = Intel(R) Mobile Pentium(R) III Processor 650 MHz
64ØK System RAM Passed
63M Extended RAM Passed
Ø256K Cache SRAM Passed
System BIOS Shadowded
Video BIOS shadowed
Mouse initialized
Fixed Disk Ø: FUJITSU MHH2032AT
ATAPI CD-ROM: TOSHIBA 1902-B
WARNING
ERROR
Parallel port configuration changed

Press <F2> to enter SETUP, <F12> to enter BOOT MENU

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}

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Firmware: POST

FAILING THE POST

Errors can be detected during the POST. There are two categories, “fa­tal” and “non-fatal”.

FATA L ERRORS

These stop the boot process and
usually indicate there is something
seriously wrong with your system.
Take the computer to your dealer
or authorized service center as
soon as possible.

NON-FATAL ERRORS

This kind of error still allows you
to boot. You will get a message iden­tifying the problem (make a note of
this message!) followed by the cue:

Press <F1> to resume,
<F2> to enter Setup

Press F1 to see if the boot process
can continue. It may work, without
the correct configuration.

Press F2 to run the Setup program
and try to correct the problem. If
you still get an error message after
you change the setting, or if the
“cure” seems even worse, call for
help.

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Firmware: setup

THE SETUP PROGRAM

The Phoenix Setup program tells the system how to configure itself and
manage basic features and subsystems (e.g. port configuration and power
management).

ENTERING SETUP

To enter Setup, turn on the com­puter and press F2 during the
POST. The prompt seen in Fig. 3 –
1 is usually present for a few sec­onds after you turn on the system.
If you get a “Keyboard Error” (usu­ally because you pressed F2 too
quickly) just press F2 again.

If the computer is already on, reboot
using the Ctrl + Alt + Delete
combination and then hold down
F2. Setup’s main menu will appear.

SETUP SCREENS

The Setup interface looks like a
“windows” screen:

Along the top of the screen is a
menu bar with six (6) menu head­ings. When you select a heading, a
new screen appears. Scroll through
the features listed on each screen
to make changes to Setup.

Instructions on how to navigate
each screen are in the box along the
bottom of the screen. If these tools
are confusing, press F1 to call up a
General Help screen. Then use the
arrow keys to scroll up or down this
page.

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Firmware: setup – main menu

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

F1 Help ×Ø Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
ESC Exit ÕÖSelect Menu Enter Select XSub-Menu F1Ø Previous Defaults

X System Information [4327MB]

System Time: [13:43:12]

System Date: [06/07/1999]

Floppy Disk Controller [Enabled]

X Primary Master [4327MB]

Secondary Master [CD-ROM]

Language: [English]

<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or
<Enter> selects field.

Note:Use 24-hour time
system.

The “Item Specific Help” on the right side of each screen explains the
highlighted item and has useful messages about its options.

If you see an arrow (“X”) next to an item, press Enter to go to a sub­menu on that subject. The sub-menu screen which appears has a similar
layout but the Enter key may execute a command.

SETUP MAIN MENU

FIG. 4 – 2

The

Setup

menus shown in this
section are for reference only.
Your computer’s menus will indi­cate the configuration appropri­ate for your model and options.

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Firmware: setup – main menu

MORE ON SETUP

Following is additional advice on
portions of the Setup, not covered
in the Item Specific Help.

SYSTEM TIME & DATE (MAIN MENU)

The hour setting uses the 24-hour
system (i.e., ØØ = midnight; 13 =
1 pm). If you can change the date
and time settings in your operating
system, you will also change these
settings. Some applications may
also alter data files to reflect these
changes.

FLOPPY DISK CONTROLLER (MAIN MENU)

When this control is “enabled” you
can use a floppy disk drive either
in the Drive bay or the parallel con­nection (with its adapter). This con­trol does not affect an LS-120 drive.

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Switching Hard Disks

Every time you install a different
hard disk in the notebook, it
should be (re)configured, unless
Auto is selected.

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Auto Limitations

The Auto feature may provide a
different set of parameters for the
same hard disk at different times.
However, it should be reconfig­ured with the same parameters
you got the first time. If you use a
different set of parameters, it may
be impossible for you to read any
data on the hard disk.

PRIMARY MASTER (MAIN MENU)

Pressing Enter opens the sub­menu to configure the main IDE
HDD which fits into the
notebook’s HDD bay. Refer to
Chapter 6: Extras for more on this
bay.

TYPE (MAIN MENU >PRIMARY MASTER)

This setting has several options for
choosing which method Setup will
use to detect the hard disk:

Auto (Default setting) This allows

Setup to determine the hard

disk’s type and other infor­mation when you press En-
ter. It automatically loads
the information into the
BIOS.

NoneNo hard disk is installed.

With this option, the system
will require a removable disk
to supply the bootup infor­mation.

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Firmware: setup – main menu

User This allows you to fill in the

Cylinders, Heads and Sectors/
Track fields. It automatically
calculates “size” based on this
information. The numbers for
all these fields should be
printed on the hard disk itself,
or in its accompanying docu­mentation.

Note: For future use, and as a precaution,

make a record the hard disk’s original con­figuration.

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If you enable LBA mode for a
particular HDD, be sure to en­able it each time you use the
same hard disk. If you don’t you
may encounter read/write er­rors.

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When to Use LBA

The “standard” or ATA mode of
“seeing” HDDs is inadequate for
drives larger than 528MB. LBA
mode corrects this and allows for
hard disks up to 128GB.
ATA and LBA modes overlap. So
if LBA mode is not activated when
an HDD is first formatted, sections
may not be readable under the
LBA system. (This does not mat­ter with 528 MB or smaller HDDs.)
If you’re using an HDD not format­ted using LBA mode, do not use
the “Auto” setting.

32 BIT I/O

(MAIN MENU >PRIMARY MASTER)

Most new hard disks can support
this higher rate. If yours can’t, the
“Enabled” setting may slow down
the system.

TRANSFER MODE & ULTRA DMA MODE

(MAIN MENU >PRIMARY MASTER)

These settings allow you to choose
among various modes used for data
transfers. “Auto” Type setting se­lects the best modes for your HDD.

MULTI-SECTOR TRANSFERS

(MAIN MENU >PRIMARY MASTER)

Select the number of sectors in
each block that can be transferred
together. The “Auto” Type setting
shows the optimum number.

LBA MODE CONTROL

(MAIN MENU >PRIMARY MASTER)

If your hard disk is larger than
528MB (unformatted capacity),
enable this control. The “Auto”
Type setting enables this setting if
the disk is large enough.

SECONDARY MASTER (MAIN MENU)

This line shows the second IDE
device, either a CD/DVD-ROM an
LS-120 or nothing (if you’ve in­stalled the floppy drive in the De­vice Bay).

Refer to Chapter 3: Device Bay for
more on how to configure these
devices.

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PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

F1 Help ×Ø Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
ESC Exit ÕÖ Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F1Ø Previous Defaults

Plug & Play O/S: [Yes]

PS/2 Mouse: [Both]

X

I/O Device Configuration

X

Video Configuration

Firmware: setup – advanced menu

ADVANCED MENU

ADVANCED MENU

FIG. 4 – 3

PLUG & PLAY O/S (ADVANCED MENU)

This setting tells the computer what
kind operating system you’re using:

Ye s for Windows 9x, Windows

2000, and IBM’s OS/2 Warp.

No for Windows NT4 and ear-

lier, Windows 3.1 and Linux/

Unix

Auto for system that support

“SBF” functions.

PS/2 MOUSE (ADVANCED MENU)

Do not change this setting, it is in­tended for service testing.

Note: If the PS/2 device is disabled

when the computer starts up, the op­erating system won’t load its driver.

The Fn+ toggle won’t make it
work either. Refer to

Chapter 2: Sys-

tem

for more on the Touchpad.

Select ‘Yes’ if you
are using a Plug &
Play capable
operating system.

Select ‘No’ if you
need the BIOS to
configure non-boot
devices.

Select ‘Auto’ if you
are using a SBFS
capable operating
system.

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Firmware: setup – advanced menu

I/O DEVICE CONFIGURATION (ADVANCED MENU)

SERIAL PORT A

(ADVANCED MENU >I/O DEVICE CONFIGURATION)

If you don’t plan to use this port,
you can set this line to “Disabled”
to save power. The default setting
is “Enabled”.

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Serial Resources

If you are not planning to use these
serial ports, you can disable them
(by choosing “Disabled”). This way
you can assign resources to an­other device, e.g. a PC Card de­vice.

Fax/Modem Note: If you are using a PC

Card fax/modem which is limited to IRQs
3, 4 or 5, you may want to disable Serial
Port B to free up these resources.

SERIAL PORT B

(ADVANCED MENU >I/O DEVICE CONFIGURATION)

This assigns resources to the built­in IrDA port. If you don’t plan to
use this port, you can set this line
to “Disabled” to save power. The
default setting is “Enabled”.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

I/O Device Configuration Item Specific Help

F1 Help ×Ø Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
ESC Exit ÕÖ Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F1Ø Previous Defaults

Serial port A: [Enabled]
Resource: [Com1]

Serial port B: [Enabled]
Mode: [IrDA]
Resource: [Com2]

Parallel port: [Enabled]
Mode: [ECP]
Resource: [Lpt1]
DMA channel: [DMA 3]

Set the base I/O address
and the interrupt for
serial port A.
[Com1] : 3F8, IRQ4
[Com2] : 2F8, IRQ3
[Com3] : 3E8, IRQ4
[Com4] : 2F8, IRQ3
[Com5] : 3F8, IRQ7
[Com6] : 2F8, IRQ5
[Com7] : 3E8, IRQ7
[Com8] : 2F8, IRQ5

Default: [Com1]

ADVANCED

MENU,

I/O DEVICE CONFIGURATION

SUB-MENU

FIG. 4 – 4

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Firmware: setup – advanced menu

MODE

(ADVANCED MENU >
I/O DEVICE CONFIGURATION> SERIAL PORT B)

There are several modes available
if you set the serial port B to “En­abled”. Make sure the mode you
choose is supported by the device
with which you want to communi­cate. Fast IR (FIR), as the name im­plies, is the most powerful option
followed by IrDA (standard) and
then ASK.

PARALLEL PORT

(ADVANCED MENU >I/O DEVICE CONFIGURATION)

If you don’t plan to use this port,
you can set this line to “Disabled”
to save power. The default setting
is “Enabled”.

MODE

(ADVANCED MENU > I/O DEVICE CONFIGURATION
> PARALLEL PORT)

There are several modes available
once you set this port to “Enabled”:

ECP (Extended)
EPP (Enhanced)
Output only
Bi-directional

You should check your parallel
device’s documentation to see
which one it can use.

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Most newer printers recommend
ECP or Bidirectional mode.

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Firmware: setup – security menu

SECURITY MENU

SECURITY MENU

FIG. 4 – 5

SET SUPERVISOR PASSWORD & SET USER PASSWORD (SECURITY MENU)

Passwords can be up to eight (8) characters and/or numbers (but not
symbols). When creating a password it must be entered twice, the second
time for confirmation.

If you forget or lose a password, consult your dealer or service center.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

F1 Help ×Ø Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
ESC Exit ÕÖ Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F1Ø Previous Defaults

Set Supervisor Password [ Enter]
Set User Password [Enter]

Password on Boot: [Disabled]
Diskette Access: [Non-Protected]

Supervisor Password
controls access to the
setup utility.

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Firmware:setup – security menu

SET SUPERVISOR PASSWORD (SECURITY MENU)

Supervisors have unrestricted access to the system and can assign a “User”
password.

Only a “Supervisor” can change a “Supervisor” password. If you leave
the field empty, both the Supervisor and User passwords are disabled
and erased.

SET USER PASSWORD (SECURITY MENU)

To use this feature, a Supervisor password must be set first. Only the
supervisor (using the Supervisor password) can set and change the User
password. To disable the User password, enter the existing password first
and leave the new password fields blank.

If you enter the system with the User password, you are denied access to
most areas and fields:

• Main Menu:
Floppy Disk Controller
Primary Master settings

• Advanced Menu:
all except video display &
panel settings

• Security menu:
all except for User password

• Boot Menu:
Quiet Boot

• Exit Menu:
pre-loaded value options

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Firmware: setup – power menu

POWER MENU

In this menu, you can choose among three preset power saving schemes
or customize your desired settings.

Before you adjust the settings in this menu, we suggest a review of the
power management system in Chapter 5: Power.

Note: If you have prepared a “Save to Disk” partition or file, the Fn + combination activates

Save to Disk

mode.

If you don’t have an appropriate partition or file, the Fn + combination activates

Suspend

mode

(Save to RAM)

.

POWER MENU

FIG. 4 – 6

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

F1 Help ×ØSelect Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
ESC Exit ÕÖSelect Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F1Ø Previous Defaults

Power Savings:[Maximum Power Savings]
Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Battery Optimized
technology
Idle Mode On
Thermal Throttling Enabled
Standby Timeout 1 Minute
Auto Suspend Timeout 5 Minutes
Suspend Mode: [Suspend]
S/R Key Action Mode [Suspend]
Lid Action Mode [Backlight Off]

Hard Disk Timeout: 1 Minute
Video Timeout: 30 Seconds

Resume On Time: [Off]
Resume Time: [00:00:00]

Maximum Power Savings
conserves the greatest
amount of system power
Maximum Performance
conserves power but
allows greatest system
performance. To alter
these settings, choose
Customized. To turn
off power management,
choose Disabled.

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Firmware: setup – other menus

POWER SAVINGS (POWER MENU)

This is the “master switch” for the
power savings system.

INTEL(R) SPEEDSTEP(TM)

TECHNOLOGY (POWER MENU)

This control only appears if your
system has a Pentium III with
SpeedStep™ technology. The “au­tomatic” setting allows the system
to select ‘high’ or ‘low’ speed ac­cording to the power source it de­tects (AC or battery).

SUSPEND MODE (POWER MENU)

Use this item to control the Suspend
power management system. If you
want to use the “Save to Disk”
method, you must have set up a
Save to Disk file or partition as de­scribed in Chapter 5: Power. If you
haven’t set up a file or partition for
Save to Disk, the system defaults to
the low-power suspend to RAM.

RESUME ON TIME
& RESUME TIME (POWER MENU)

Use these items to control how the
system will be reactivated from
Suspend (to RAM) mode. This does
not apply to Save to Disk mode.

BOOT MENU

The Quiet Boot setting simplifies
the start-up process by not show­ing the POST (see page 4-2). How­ever, if a problem is detected, the
full POST screen will still appear.

Note: This feature is not available with all

models.

EXIT MENU

Choosing to “Load Setup Defaults”
will wipe out any customized set­tings. “Exit Discarding Changes”
will quit Setup without making any
changes, though if there are cus­tomized settings from a previous
session, they also won’t be
changed.

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5 Power

This chapter is about the power system, both hardware and software:

Hardware AC adapter, battery pack(s)
Software Setup utility parameters, power & battery management

utilities

The first part covers the battery and the AC adapter. To see where these
fit into the system, review the system layout in Chapter 1: Introduction.

The second part is about the power usage and management - how to get
the most out of your battery. Part of this involves settings in the Setup
utility, so you should also refer to Chapter 4: Firmware.

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Power: icons & indicators

ICONS & INDICATORS

These LEDs describe the system’s Power status:

TABLE 5 – 1

POWER INDICATORS

ICON

V

ARIABLE

M

EANING

N

OTES

FLASHING

S

USPEND MODE

SOLID

P

OWER-ON MODE

SOLID

AC

ADAPTER IN USE

I

F RUNNING ON BATTERY POWER: BATTERY CHARGE IS IN "NORMAL" RANGE

I

F RUNNING ON ADAPTER POWER: BATTERY IS NOT CHARGING
OR

B

ATTERY IS NOT PRESENT

(

NO LIGHT

)

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OT CHARGING

G

REEN

B

ATTERY FULL

U

NLESS THE ADAPTER STAYS PLUGGED IN, THIS DOESN’T LAST LONG

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O

RANGE

B

ATTERY CHARGIN

G

B

ATTERY IS CHARGING

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RED

FLASHING

(

WITH WARNING "BEEPS

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OW POWER

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UTO

-S

USPEND

IMMINENT

:

C

ONNECT THE AC POWER SUPPLY IMMEDI ATELY OR SHUT DOWN

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SYSTEM WILL INITIATE "

CRITICAL" OR "LOW POWER"

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ERY SOON

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POWER MANAGEMENT METHOD DEPEND S ON SYSTEM SETTING

*

* ACPI - T

HE SYSTEM SETTING IS CONTROLLED FROM WITHIN THE OS (CONTROL PANEL > POWER MANAGEMENT).

C

RITICAL POWER DEFAULT = STANDBY

APM - T

HE SYSTEM SETTING CAN BE CONTROLLED FROM THE SETUP UTILITY

.

LOW POWER = SAVE TO DISK (IF AREA IS PREPARED) OR SUSPEND (WITHOUT SAVE TO DISK AREA

)

SETTINGS CAN INCLUDE

SAVE TO DISK

(HIBERNATE), WHICH TURNS THE SYSTEM

OFF

AFTER IT HAS RECORDED THE SYSTEM STATE

.

FOR MORE ON POWER MANAGEMENT, REFER TO

C

HAPTER 5: POWER

.

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ATTERY CHARG E STATUS IS MORE COMPL ETELY REPORTE D BY

AN

APM

OR

ACPI

COMPLIANT OPERATING SYSTEM

(OS).

(E.G. WINDOWS

98).

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POWER HARDWARE

You can operate the notebook on either AC or battery power. The next
two sections are about how to use these power sources and other AC/
battery power related information.

2. Plug the power adapter to the
socket on the

computer’s rear panel.

3. Plug the power cord into a

wall outlet.

4. Press the

(On/Off) switch
for one second to turn the
system on.

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Only use an approved adapter.
The wrong adapter could dam­age the computer.

CONNECTING AC ADAPTER

FIG. 5 – 1

AC POWER

The notebook comes with an AC
power cord and a universal, auto­switching power adapter. You can
use the adapter anywhere the volt­age is steady, between 100 and 240
volts.

When the adapter is connected to
a power source and then to the
computer, the

icon lights
up to indicate
the system is re­ceiving AC
power. To use
the AC adapter:

1. Plug the power cord to

the power adapter.

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BATTERY POWER

The notebook comes with a proprietary rechargeable battery. You can
get a replacement battery from your dealer.

FIRST-TIME USE & STORAGE

If you don’t use battery packs for
a long time (about three weeks),
they should be discharged com­pletely and then recharged. The
battery that came with your new
computer may have been in stor­age or shipment for some time. So,
we strongly recommend that you
follow these steps when you re­ceive this computer or if you have
not used the battery for a long time.

1. Install the battery in its com­partment (if it’s not already
there).

2. Make sure that the AC
power source is not plugged
in. Turn on the system and
press F2 to enter Setup. (If
you are not sure how to do
this, refer to Chapter 3:
Firmware.)

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3. Allow the system to run
down, ignoring any warning
tones. We suggest that you
allow it to run down over
night.

4. When the system shuts
down, plug in the AC power
source to recharge the bat­tery. Leave the system off
while charging. The battery
status icon flashes during
this time. When the battery
is full, the LED remains
solid. Recharging takes about
three hours (system Off). Re­fer to the Using & Charging
the Battery Pack section in
this chapter for details.

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INSTALLING & REMOVING A BATTERY PACK

First, use one of these methods to protect your work

• Use Save to disk mode.

• Save your work then shut down the system.

INTO THE POWER BAY

1. Remove the used battery (if
present). Follow the instruc­tions in the side-bar.

2. Remove the battery from its
packaging.

3. Slide the fresh battery into
the slot, left edge first. If
there is any resistance as
you slide it in, check for and
remove any foreign objects
that may have gotten into
the bay.

4. Make sure the battery latch
‘clicks’ into locked position.

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Packaging Note

The battery pack is packaged
separately from the notebook.

PULL THE BATTERY OUT BY THE TAB

FIG. 5 – 2

1. Slide the battery-lock latch up
and hold it in place.

2. With your other hand, pry the
battery up along its right edge
– there’s an indentation in the
case to make this easier.

3. When the connectors on the
battery’s right edge are clear, lift
the battery up.

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USING & CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Refer to Table 5-1 on page 5-2 of this chapter. If a low battery warning
occurs, save your work immediately and do one or more of the following:

• Plug in the AC adapter.

• Replace the battery pack while connected to the AC adapter.

• Go into Save to Disk or shut down until you can recharge.

When the system receives AC power, the power LED glows and the charge
LED glows orange. When the battery is full, the charge LED becomes
solid.

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If your system does not have a
“smart battery” option,

Win-

dows 9x’s

power monitoring
utilities only offer approximate
readings.

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Power: save to disk

POWER MANAGEMENT

HARDWARE (BATTERY STATUS & WARNINGS)

After the POST finishes, the battery status LED indicates the battery’s
charge level. When the battery is low, this icon flashes. Save your work
immediately and follow the suggestions on page 5-7.

LOW BATTERY & SUSPEND (APM)

The most basic of the computer’s features provide some protection when
battery levels get too low (and you’re not using the adapter). The com­puter reacts in one of two ways:

WITHOUT SAVE TO DISK

If you don’t “Enable” Save to Disk
in Setup (Power menu), or haven’t
the appropriate space on your
HDD, information is saved to the
RAM and the system goes into Sus­pend (low power) mode.

WITH SAVE TO DISK

If Save to Disk is “Enabled”, the
system records status information
to a special file or partition on the
HDD and then turns itself OFF. If
a Save to Disk file or partition isn’t
available, the system goes into
“Suspend” mode.

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Do not remove or change the PC
Card while the system is in Save
to Disk Mode. The slots are
turned off and any change in
the system configuration may
cause problems when the com­puter comes back on.

If either of these options starts, the battery should be considered “fully”
depleted, though it maintains a small, safety, reserve. If the battery de­pletes the safety reserve, the system can’t be turned on and anything not
saved to disk is lost.

More advanced features are available if your operating system supports
ACPI power managment. (Refer to page 5-13).

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Power: firmware controls

hard disk area (partition or file), the
system shuts down.

To resume work, press the ON/
OFF button to turn the system back
ON. The system will return to the
state before it went into Save to
Disk and turn on all devices.

Security Note: If you setup a
password in Setup, you will
need it to resume from Save to
Disk.

Ring in Note: The system is
OFF during this mode, so a
Ring-in or Alarm Resume
time will not wake up the sys­tem. If you want a ring-in
from a fax-modem to wake
the system, do not use this
setting.

FIRMWARE (SETUP CONTROLS)

The Power menu in Setup controls how Suspend (to RAM) or Save to
Disk is activated. Refer to Chapter 4: Firmware on how to setup these
modes.

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If you haven’t set up the system
for Save to Disk, or if the space
reserved for the Save to Disk
partition isn’t large enough, the
system will default to Suspend
(to RAM) mode and your un­saved data will be lost when
power is turned off.

SAVE TO DISK

This suspend method records sys­tem status information to a special
file or partition on the HDD and
then turns the system OFF.

Save to Disk can be activated by:

• Critically low battery power

• Pressing Fn+

• Closing the lid

• Pressing

for less than 1

second.

• Specified time-out after the
Suspend (to RAM) mode

Once the function is activated, the
system makes a starting beep.
When system status information is
saved into the specially-reserved

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Save to Disk

DOS Save to Disk Setup

When the BIOS instructs the sys­tem to “Save to Disk”, it makes use
of a special file or partition on the
HDD. This is created and man­aged by the

PHDISK

utility found

in the Drivers\DOS folder the on
the

Device Drivers and Tools

CD­ROM. You should copy this file to
floppy disk before you proceed
any further.

Space

Both partition and file methods
occupy the same amount of
space on your HDD. The size of
this partition must be greater than
the total size of the memory
(DRAM) and the notebook’s video
RAM. A typical setup’s space re­quirement might be:

However, it is not compatible with
all file systems (e.g. NTFS). To setup
this file you should,

1. Make sure your hard disk is
defragmented (there are numer­ous utilities available for this).

2. Reboot the computer in the DOS
mode.

3. Insert the floppy with

PHDISK

.

4. To run PHDISK.EXE type,

a:>PHDISK [Enter] then
2 [Enter], then

• for the default setting, press

[Enter]

• for a ‘customized’ setting, type
the size you prefer (e.g. 70656 for
a 69MB= 70,656KB partition),
then press [Enter]

5. When the utility is done, choose
“3”, then press any key to reboot.

Note: When finished, the utility will save the

file, SAVE2DSK.BIN, as a hidden, system, and
read-only file in your root directory of drive
“C:” .

memory type KB size MB size

system 640KB ~.6MB
extended 64,512KB 63MB
video 4,096KB 4MB
total 69,248KB ~67.6MB

recommended* 70,656KB 69MB

*The recommended space should always be
about 1MB more than the total calculated. The
extra MB is for data from other chip registers.
(1MB = 1024KB)

Check the specifications for your
system before you run the

PHDISK

utility.

You can find the system memory by
using the

Setup

utility. Just navigate
to the System Information tab on the
Main page.
Add the System, Extended and Video
memory to get the total.

The File Method
(for

FAT16/FAT32

file system only)

This is the most flexible way to setup
the

Save to Disk

area. If you later in­crease your memory, you can modify
this file.

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The Partition Method

The Save to Disk partition has to be
created before you install the oper­ating system. Once it’s done, you
can’t increase the partition’s size
without repartitioning and reformat­ting your hard disk.
So, we recommend that you make
the partition large enough to
accomodate all the memory you

expect

to have. Check Appendix A:
Specifications to see what the maxi­mum capacity is.

Note: while you may upgrade to the maxi-

mum RAM, it is very unlikey that you’ll in­crease the amount of video memory (the
basic configuration is 4MB).

You start with an

unpartitioned

,

unformatted

hard disk then follow

these steps to prepare the partition:

1. Boot up the computer from a

bootable disk.

2. Insert the

floppy with PHDISK .

3. To Run PHDISK.EXE at the DOS

prompt type,

a:>PHDISK [Enter], then

1 [Enter], then

• to use the default setting,

press Enter

• for a ‘customized’ setting, type
the size you prefer (e.g.
70656 for a 69MB= 70,656KB
partition),
then press [Enter]

4. When finished formatting, choose

“3”, then press any key to reboot
the system.

Note: When you run your operating system’s

partition utility (e.g.

MS-DOS

’s FDISK), it will tell

you that it has found a “Non-DOS” partition.
Do not do anything to this partition, and be
careful not to format the “Non-DOS” parti­tion.

Other Controls
Reformatting (partition only)

If your Save to Disk partition becomes
corrupted or develops too many “bad
sectors”, you should reformat it by
typing,

a:>PHDISK [ENTER],

then type 1 [Enter]
When finished reformatting, choose
“3”, then press any key to reboot the
system.

Deleting (partition or file)

If you want to remove the parti­tion or file contents, type

a:>PHDISK [ENTER]

then type 2 [Enter]
When finished deleting, choose
“3”, then press any key to reboot.

Note: If you created a partition, it

will still exist as a separate parti­tion. To make it DOS-usable, next
use DOS’s FORMAT utility.

Hibernate & Windows Controls
The Hibernate tab in Control
Panel > Power Management al-

lows you to control the “Suspend
to Disk” feature from within the op­erating system.

Windows 98SE

If

Windows

detects a Save to Disk
partition or file, the “Hibernate” tab
appears.

Windows 2000

Don’t use the PhDisk utility.

Win-

dows 2000

automatically installs

its own version of “Hibernate”.

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SUSPEND (TO RAM)

In this mode, the computer is powered down, but still supplies minimal
power to the DRAM to preserve the system information stored there.

Depending on the option you selected in Setup, Suspend can be acti­vated by:

• low battery power

• after the specified Standby time-out

• closing the lid

• pressing Fn+

• pressing for less than one second
The last two options also resume from Suspend (to RAM). However,

each time this happens, you risk depleting the battery beyond its safety
reserve and losing any data not saved to a disk.

Security Note: Passwords are not needed

to resume from

Suspend

. If you want pass-

word protection, use the

Save to Disk

alter-

native.

Ring in Note: The system will wake if a

ring-in is detected from a fax-modem or
an activated serial (or other COM) port.

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SOFTWARE (UTILITIES)

Your system is designed to work with both APM and the newer (and
more effective) ACPI power management systems.

If you are using an operating system which doesn’t have either of these,
(e.g. Windows NT 4.0) you should consider upgrading.

APM & ACPI

Developed by Microsoft and Intel, Advanced Power Management (APM)
is embedded in the Windows 95 operating system. Use the Power icon on
Windows 95’s Control Panel to access APM. For best results, use the
default settings.

If you’re using Windows 98, the Advanced Configuration and Power Inter-
face (ACPI) allows you to control more functions, including Standby (Sus­pend to RAM) and/or Hibernate (Save to disk). These controls override
the Setup utility (refer to Chapter 4: Firmware) Use the Power icon in
the Control Panel:

Control Panel> Power Management> Hibernate (tab)

Check the “Enable hibernate support” box to make this option avail­able.

Note: The

Hibernate

tab does not appear if you haven’t created a Save to Disk file or partition.

In this case the only power management options are “Standby” and “Shutdown”.

For more information about APM and ACPI, refer to your operating
system documentation.

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Additional

Power Management

You can conserve power by re­ducing the amount of disk cach­ing

Windows 9x

does. From the
Control Panel, select System.
From the Performance tab, se-

lect File System.... On the Hard

Disk tab, select “Mobile or dock­ing system” under “Typical role of
this machine:”. Your system per­formance may not be as fast, but
the battery should last longer.

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HARDWARE VARIATIONS

SPEEDSTEP™ TECHNOLOGY

If your system has a Pentium® III processor with SpeedStep™ technol­ogy, you can save additional power. Refer to Chapter 4: Firmware, Power
Menu (page 4-13).

AUTOMATIC

Adjust the CPU speed to “auto­matic” (Power Savings is set to
“Customized”). This setting tells
the system to look at the power
source when it is turned on, or
when it resumes from Suspend
mode. If it detects an AC adapter,
the CPU will run at full speed, us­ing more power. If the power
source is the battery, then the CPU
will run at a lower speed.

SWITCHING

If you’re going from AC power to
battery, or vice versa, put the sys­tem into Suspend mode for a few
seconds after you change the
power source. When you resume,
the system will re-examine the sys­tem and change the CPU speed
accordingly.

CD-RW MODULE

This module’s “write” function uses considerably more power than
the normal “read” function. With this in mind, you should only write
CD-R disks when using the AC adapter.

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6 Extras

This chapter is about add-ons and extra features available with your sys­tem:

Hardware:Upgrading the HDD, memory (also refer to page A-3), and

the optional port replicator

Software: Enhanced TouchPad controls from Alps.

If you plan on increasing your system memory, be sure to read the
“Memory” section before you make any purchases.

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Extras: other stuff

OTHER STUFF

The Device Drivers & Tools CD-ROM which comes with the system has a
number of features for other operating systems which are not covered in
this manual. If you have need of them, make sure to review any accompa­nying “README” files.

DOS

• CD-ROM driver

Windows 3.1x

This system is no longer supported.

Windows 95

• Infrared port driver

Linux/Unix

Check with your

Linux/Unix

provider for a list of
supported devices and compare it to the com­ponents shown in

Appendix A: Specifications

.

For additional utilities or drivers, consult your system dealer and/or ask
your operating system vendor about availability.

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HDD

The HDD is in a removable metal frame.

REMOVING THE HDD MODULE

If for some reason you must remove the HDD cartridge:

1. Make sure the computer is turned off.

2. Open the HDD bay door.

3. Unfurl the mylar pull-tab and use it to pull the HDD module out .

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Removing the Hard Disk may
violate your warranty. Check
with your authorized service
representative before attempt­ing this procedure.

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Removal Warning

Don’t try to remove the hard
disk (HDD) while the system is
on. This will make the system
“crash”, resulting in data loss or
damage.

Extras: HDDs

REMOVING THE HDD

FIG. 6 – 1

Refer to the text in the accompa­nying instructions.

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INSTALLING THE HDD MODULE

To install the (new or upgraded) HDD module, carefully slide it back into
the HDD bay. Be sure that the module mylar tab is folded back into place.

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Check with your dealer or ser­vice center to make sure this
procedure does not violate your
warranty.

REPLACING/UPGRADING THE CARTRIDGE

You can replace your HDD with another 2.5”, 9.5mm high IDE HDD.
If you’re too harried or a bit of a techno-phobe, or the system is still under

warranty, contact your dealer to purchase or replace your current HDD
with an upgrade.

If you intend to do the work yourself, you will need the following:

• A clean, dry, and level work area.

• A small philips-head screwdriver.

• A very thin flat-head screwdriver.

• You should also wear an anti-static wrist-strap (available from most
computer supply centers).

Extras: HDDs

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TAKING IT APART

After you’ve removed the HDD
module,

1. Remove the four (4) bracket
screws (A~D), and set them
aside.

2. Carefully flex the bracket to re­lease the HDD. (Do not shake it!)

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Do not touch the HDD’s connec­tor pins or electronic compo­nents. Even the cleanest hands
have oils which may attract cor­rosive particles.

HDD MODULE DISASSEMBLY

FIG. 6 – 2

For instructions, refer to the accom-

panying text.

Extras: HDDs

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SETTING UP A NEW HDD FOR

THE

FIRST TIME

Before you can use a new HDD for
the first time, you have to do two
things:

• tell the computer about the
HDD (refer to Chapter 4:
Firmware).

• prepare the HDD to accept
data (refer to your operating

system manual).

Use the directions
on the next page to
prepare your new
HDD for use.

HDD MODULE ASSEMBLY

When you’re ready to install a new
hard disk,

1. Hold the HDD by its edges
and orient it so that the con­nector pin side faces the open
end of the bracket.

2. Settle the bracket around the
module. In the correct posi­tion, the holes in the bracket’s
sides line-up with the
module’s screw holes.

3. To fit into the HDD
bay, the hard disk’s
sides must not
extend outside
the bracket.

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Some (usually older) HDDs have
a small jumper switch. It must
be set to “master” or the sys­tem may not correctly recognize
the drive. Check your drive’s
documentation.

HDD MODULE ASSEMBLY

FIG. 6 – 3

1. cartridge frame

2. HDD (electronics face-down)

3. connector
Refer to the text in the accompany-

ing instructions.

Extras: HDDs