Eurocom 5100C User Manual
User’s Manual
This manual is for the EUROCOM 5100C DeskNote
ENJOY THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW EUROCOM 5100 DeskNote.
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1999
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 : Getting Started1-1
! Unpacking 1-2
! Operating Environment 1-3
! Powering the System 1-4
By AC Power Adapter 1-4
By Battery Pack 1-5
! Opening the LCD Cover 1-6
LED Indicators on the LCD Cover 1-7
! Top-Front View 1-8
LCD Panel 1-8
Stereo Speakers 1-8
Trackpad and Buttons 1-8
Keyboard 1-8
Microphone 1-8
System Status LED Indicators 1-10
Power Button 1-10
! Rear View 1-12
! Left-Side View 1-14
Infrared 1-15
! Right-Side View 1-16
5.25” CD-ROM Drive 1-16
Ventilation 1-16
Chapter 2 : Operation2-1
Replacing the Processor 2-2
Reinstalling Heat Sink 2-3
Accessing the Memory Sockets 2-5
Installing Memor y Module 2-6
Removing Memor y Module 2-7
! Using Hard Disk Drive 2-8
Removing 2-8
Replacing Hard Disk Drive 2-9
! Using Floppy Disk Drive 2-10
Inserting/Removing Diskettes 2-10
Replacing Floppy Disk Drive 2-11
! Using CD-ROM 2-12
Removing CD-ROM Module 2-13
Loading Compact Discs 2-14
Handling Compact Discs 2-15
! Using PC Card Sockets 2-16
Inserting PC Cards 2-16
Removing PC Cards 2-16
! Using Hot Keys 2-18
Windows 95 Special Keys 2-19
! Using Numeric Keypad 2-20
! Using Power Management 2-21
Advanced Power Management (APM 1.2) 2-21
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2-21
Global Standby 2-21
Hard Disk Standby 2-21
Suspend and Resume 2-22
! Attaching Peripheral Devices 2-24
Attaching a Security Lock 2-24
Attaching a Parallel Prin ter 2-25
Attaching a TV Set 2-26
Attaching a USB-compatible Device 2-27
Attaching a Serial Mouse 2-28
Attaching an External Monitor (CRT) 2-29
Attaching a PS/2 Keyboard or Mous e 2-30
Chapter 3 : BIOS Utilities 3-1
! Power on Self Test (POST) 3-2
POST Message: Normal Operation 3-2
POST Message: Error Detected 3-3
! System Configuration Utility 3-4
Information in the System Configuration Utility 3-4
Initiating the System Configuration Utility 3-5
Working with the Menu Bar 3-6
Working with the Pull-down Menu 3-7
Features of the System Configuration Utility 3-8
Appendix A: Specifications I
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Chapter 1 : Getting Started
This chapter provides you with the short instruction on your DeskNote
computer system that will help you to get the basic understanding about the
computer.
! Unpacking
! Operating Environment
! Powering the System
By AC Power Adapter
By Battery Pack
! Opening the LCD Cover
! Top-Front View
! Rear View
! Left-side View
! Right-side View
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Unpacking
Carefully unpack the DeskNote computer and the included accessories
(Figure 1-1). Check the items one by one. If there is something wrong,
contact your dealer immediately.
" DeskNote Computer.
" Carrying Bag.
" Power Adapter.
" Power Cord.
" User Manual.
" PS/2 Transfer Cable.
" Battery Pack.
" Drivers/Manual CD.
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Figure 1-1
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Operating Environment
As with any other precision electronic equipment, proper care and
operation of your computer will prolong the use period. Make sure that the
computer is not:
" Exposed to excessively heat or direct sunlight.
" Shocked or vibrated.
" Exposed to strong magnetic fields.
" Left in a place where foreign matter or moisture may affect the
system.
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Figure 1-2
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Powering the System
You can use the AC power adapter or batter y pack to power the com puter
system.
By AC P owe r Ad a p t er
Use only the power adapter that comes with your computer. An incorrect
type of power adapter will cause damage to the computer and its
components.
1.
Plug the power adapter cord int o the AC- in soc k et on the re ar pa nel of
the computer.
2.
Connect the power adapter with the power cord.
3.
Plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet (Figure 1-3).
4.
Refer to Chapter 1, LED Indicators for more information on system
power status.
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Figure 1-3
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By Battery Pack
The battery pack provides power f or continuous portable operation of the
computer. When using the battery no external power source is required.
The actual operation tim e is relate d to the application and the c onf igur a tio n
you’re using.
Inserting
1. Tu rn the computer over.
2. Fit the battery pack firmly into the computer.
3. The latch will click into the place when it is seated.
Removing
1. Tu rn the computer over.
2. Press the latch in the indicated direction to release the battery pack
(Figure 1-4).
3. Carefully lift the battery pack from the computer (Figure 1-5).
Figure 1-4
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Opening the LCD Cover
1. Move the latch to the right to release the top cover. (Figure 1-6).
2. Lift the top cover to reveal the LCD panel and keyboard (Figure 1-7).
3. Adjust the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle.
4. Press the power button to tur n the s ystem on or off (refer to Chapt er1,
Top-Front View for more information on the power button).
Figure 1-6
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Figure 1-7
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LED Indicators on the LCD Cover
Icon Color Description
Green Battery power is used while the s ystem is
Red AC power is used while the system is
Green Battery is fully charged.
turned on.
turned on.
Note:
The light on the indicator will blink when the battery is overheated.
Red Battery is being charged.
Blinking Red Battery power is critica lly low.
Figure 1-8
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Top-Front View
LCD Panel
The computer provides you with a SVGA, LCD pane l. Dependi ng on
the model you purchased, it can either be a 12.1” TFT, 12.1” HPA flat
panel. An AGP bus video controller with 4 MB-video memory dri ves
the LCD panel.
Stereo Speakers
Two built-in speakers provide 3D stereo sound system.
Trackpad and Buttons
The pointing device features a sensitive glide pad for precise
movements. It functions like a two-button mouse does. The right
trackpad button is equivalent to the right mouse button; the left
trackpad button is equivalent to the left mouse button.
Keyboard
The 84-key Windows 95 keyboard is integrated with the numeric
keypad.
Microphone
The built-in microphone provides clear sound effect.
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LCD Panel
Microphone
Keyboard
Trackpad and Button
Stereo Speakers
Figure 1-9
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System Status LED Indicators
The LED indicators display the system’s operation status.
Icon Color Description
Green Battery power is used while the s ystem is
turned on.
Red AC power is used while the system is
turned on.
Green Battery is fully charged.
Red Battery is being charged.
Blinking Red Battery power is critica lly low.
Green The system has entered the configured
suspend mode.
Green The embedded numeric keypad feature is
activated
Green The Caps Lock feature is activated.
Green The Scroll Lock feature is activated.
Green The hard disk is being accessed.
Power Button
Use this button to turn the system on or off.
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After proper configuration under SCU, this button can be
used as suspend/resume hot button (refer to Chapter 3:
BIOS Utilities, Power Menu for more information).
After turning off the system, wait for a few seconds to power it on
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again.
Figure 1-10
LED Indicators
Power Button
Figure 1-11
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Rear View
AC-in Socket
Plug the AC adapter into this socket for power supply. To
disconnect, pull the plug (not the cord) directly back.
Parallel Port
This parallel port supports EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) and
ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) modes.
S-Video Jack
Use this jack to transmit video signal to a TV set. You may
need to select the video standar d (NTSC/PAL) for video displa y
(please refer to Chapter 3, Components Menu for more
information).
USB Port
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port simplifies the expansion
capability for peripheral devices.
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Serial Port
The serial port features a 9-pin connector for the external
addition, such as mouse or fax/modem.
External Monitor (CRT) Port
This port is used f or transmission of the disp lay to an extern al
monitor. Simultaneous display in LCD screen and external
CRT monitor is available.
PS/2 Type Port
This port is used to connect with a PS/2 type keyboard or
mouse.
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Phone Jack
The phone jack is used to support the built-in modem. To use
the function, attach a phone line to the jack and insert a modem
card (optional) into the modem socket on the mainboard.
Serial Port
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USB Port
S-Video Jack
Parallel Port
Figure 1-12
AC-in Socket
CRT Port
PS/2 Type Port
Phone Jack
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Left-Side View
PC Card Sockets
There are two PC card sockets on the right side and left side.
Two type II PCMCIA 3.3V/5V cards can be used to expand
the system’s capability. The sockets support Zoom Video
Mode and CardBus. To eject the PC card, press the
appropriate eject button.
2.5” Hard Disk Drive
The 2.5” hard disk drive is removable. It accepts any 2.5”
hard disk drive with a height of 12.7m m or less. T he system
supports Master mode IDE and PIO mode 4/ATA-33 (Ultra
DMA).
3.5” Floppy Disk Drive
The computer provid es a bu ilt-in 3.5”, 3- m ode, 1.44M B flop py
disk drive. To eject the disk, press the button on th e top-right
side. The floppy disk module can be replaced with a
12.7mm(h) LS-120 dr ive. (Refer to Chapter 2: Operation for
more information).
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Headphone Jack
Headphone and speakers can be attached to the system
through this jack.
Microphone-in Jack
Use this jack to connect a microphone to the system.
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Infrared
The system adopts infrared technology as the interface for simple,
fast and convenient data exchange f rom the computer to a n infr aredcompatible device. The infrared port supports IrDA (HPSIR) 1.0
mode and Amplitude Shifted Keyed IR (ASKIR) mode. For further
information, please refer to the manual of the wireless device you
wish to connect on how to use the point-and-shoot operation.
Microphone-in Jack
PC Card Socket
Infrared
Headphone Jack
3.5” Floppy Disk Drive
2.5” Hard Disk Drive
Figure 1-13
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Right-Side View
5.25” CD-ROM Drive
The 5.25” IDE CD-ROM module is designed to be removable. The
eject button is locat ed in t he middle of the fr ont c over of the CD-ROM
drive. Pressing it will release the CD tray.
Ventilation
The computer vents were designed to help dissipate system’s heat
produced during normal operation. Do not block or obstruct vents
while DeskNote ™ is in use.
PC Card Socket
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5.25” CD-ROM Drive
Figure 1-14
Ventilation
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Chapter 2 : Operation
The EUROCOM 5100C DeskNote has many advanced features to help you
with your computer work. This chapter describes each of the computer’s
hardware features and shows you how to use them.
Before you begin working with the intern al components of the computer,
remove the battery and disconnect the AC power adapter.
Make sure you wear an anti-static wrist strap to ground yourself before
working with or repair the internal components. Static electricity may
damage the components.
! Upgrading Processor Module
! Setting DIP Switch
! Expanding Memory
! Using Hard Disk Drive
! Using Floppy Disk Drive
! Using CD-ROM
! Using PC Card Sockets
! Using Hot Keys
! Using Numeric Keypad
! Using Power Management
! Attaching Peripheral Devices
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Upgrading Processor Module
The DeskNote supports Intel Celeron processor at 300MHz, 333MHz,
366MHz, 400MHz, and 433MHz Core frequencies.
The Intel Celeron processor provides good performance for applications
running on advanced operating systems, such as Window 95/98,
Window NT, and UNIX.
Replacing the Processor
1. Remove all the power sources (AC power and battery).
2. Turn the computer over.
3. Remove the CPU cover.
4. Remove the screws that fasten the heat sink mounted on the
processor.
5. Carefully detach the processor from the mainboard (Figure 2-1).
CPU Cover
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Figure 2-1
Heat Sink and Fan
Processor Module
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