Eurocom 5100C User Manual

User’s Manual

This manual is for the EUROCOM 5100C 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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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

Note:

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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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Reinstalling Heat Sink

Reinstall the CPU in th e re verse or der of rem oval. Mak e sure that the he at
sink cable is properly installed (Figure 2-2 & 2-3).

Figure 2-2

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Expanding Memory

The system has two m emory sock ets for differ ent RAM modules to expand
the memory up to 256M B. The RAM m odules should be 1 44-pin SODIMM
(Small Outline Dual In-line Mem ory Module) type. The com puter supports
EDO, and SDRAM operation. The total memory size is automatically
detected by the POST routines. To expend the memory, you have the
following choice with different SDRAM combinations.

Bank 0 Bank 1 Power Total Size

( 64 Bits) ( 64 Bits)

80 8

88 16
16 8 24
32 0 32
16 16 32
32 16 48
64 8 72
64 16 3.3V 80
32 32 64
64 32 96

128 0 128

64 64 128

128 8 136
128 16 144
128 32 160
128 64 192
128 128 256

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Accessing the Memory Sockets

1.

Turn the system power off.

2.

Press the two keyboard latches to elevate the keyboard from its
normal position (Figure 2-4).

3.

Carefully lift the keyboard assembly out to expose the mainboard.
Locate the memory sockets (Figure 2-6 & Figure 2-7).

67.6mm

31.75mm

Non-component area

(The edges of the memory module
are the non-component area.)

Figure 2-6

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Bank 1

Bank 0

Figure 2-7

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Installing Memory Module

Follow the steps below to install the memory module:

1.

Turn the system power off.

2.

Press the two keyboard latches to elevate the keyboard from its
normal position (Figure 2-4).

3.

Carefully lift the keyboard assembly out to expose the mainboard.
Locate the memory sockets (Figure 2-7).

4.

Insert the mem ory module a t a s light a ngle ( 45) and fit its connec tors
into the socket firmly (Figure 2-8).

Note:

Insert Bank o first, then Bank 1.

5.

Press the two edges of the mem ory module to m ake it locked into the
place.

6.

Reinstall the keyboard assembly.

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Removing Memory Module

1.

Turn the system power off.

2.

Press the two keyboard latches to elevate the keyboard from its
normal position (Figure 2-4).

3.

Carefully lift the keyboard assembly out to expose the mainboard.
Locate the memory sockets (Figure 2-7).

4.

Gently pull the two latc hes outward on bot h ends of the module. The
module will pop up (Figure 2-9).

5.

Remove the memory module.

6.

Reinstall the keyboard assembly.

Figure 2-9

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Using Hard Disk Drive

The hard disk drive is mounted in a r emovable case and can be taken out
to accommodate other 2.5” IDE hard dis k drives with a height of 12.7mm.
The system supports PIO mode 4, Master mode IDE, LBA mode and
provides a high performance data transfer rate at speeds up to 33
Mbytes/second (ATA-33).

Removing

1.

Turn the system power off.

2.

Turn the computer over.

3.

Locate the Hard Disk Drive latch.

4.

Press the latch in the indicated direc tion and take the hard disk drive
out of the computer (Figure 2-10).

Figure 2-10

Note:

When inserting the h ard disk dr ive, insert it firmly int o the com puter. Make
sure you feel the drive click into the position when it is seated properly.

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Replacing Hard Disk Drive

The hard disk dr ive is containe d in a case. T o take the h ard disk dr ive out
of the case and replace with another one, you need to remove the two
screws on each side of the case (Figure 2-11). The location of the two
screws may be varied depending on different types of hard disk model.
Gently disconnect the cable from the hard disk drive when taking it out of
the case. Be careful not to bend any pins or crimp the cable.

Figure 2-11

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Using Floppy Disk Drive

The computer is equipped with a rem ovable 1.44MB, 3.5” flopp y disk drive
module. It is usually designated as dri ve A: by default and c an be used as
a boot device if properly set in SCU (please refer to Chapter 3: BIOS
Utilities).

Inserting/Removing Diskettes

When using the flop py drive, always insert your flopp y diskette l abel-side
up (Figure 2-12). To remove your disk ette, press the eject button on the
top-right corner of the floppy drive.

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Replacing Floppy Disk Drive

Note:

Before replacing floppy disk drive and CD-ROM module, you need to
remove the cover between the two modules.

1.

Turn the system power off.

2.

Turn the computer over.

3.

Locate the cover between the floppy disk drive and the CD-ROM
module.

4.

Remove the two screws to release the cover (Figure 2-13).

5.

Locate the floppy disk drive latch.

6.

Push the latch in the indicated direc tion and pull the floppy disk drive
module out of the tray (Figure 2-14).

7.

Insert the replacement module into the bay.

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Using CD-ROM

The DeskNote computer comes s tandard with a rem ovable 5.2 5” CD-ROM
module. It is labe led dri ve D: a nd m a y be used as a boot devic e if pr operl y
set.

To insert a CD, press the

Tray

with label-side f acing up. Push the CD tray in and you are r eady to
start. The
while an audio CD is pla ying. W hen the power is unex pecte dly inter rupted ,
insert an instrument suc h as a straight ened paper cl ip into the

Eject Hole

Busy Indicator

to eject the tray (Figure 2-15).

Eject Button

will light up while data is being accessed or

and place the CD into the

Emergency

Disc Tray

Emergency Eject

Disc

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Busy Indicator

Eject Button

Figure 2-15

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Removing CD-ROM Module

Note:

Before replacing floppy disk drive and CD-ROM module, you need to
remove the cover between the two modules.

1. Turn the system power off.

2. Turn the computer over.

3. Locate the cover between the floppy disk drive and the CD-ROM

module.

4. Remove the two screws to release the cover (Figure 2-13).

5. Locate the CD-ROM latch.

6. Push the latch in the indicated dir ection and pull the CD- ROM module

out of the tray (Figure 2-16).

7. Insert the replacement module into the bay.

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Loading Compact Discs

1.

Turn on the power.

2.

Press the CD-ROM eject button; the disc tray will pop out partially.

3.

Pull the disc tray out.

4.

Carefully load the CD into the disc tray with label-side facing up.
Press it gently to ensure it fits into the place (Figure 2-17).

5.

Push the tray into the computer.

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Handling Compact Discs

Proper handling of your CDs will prevent them from being damaged and
ensure the accessibility of data stored in them.

❍

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

❍

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

❍

Do not use pen to write on the surface.

❍

Do not attach any paper or other materials to the surface of the disk.

❍

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

❍

Do not use benzene, thinners, or other cleaners to clean the CD.

❍

Do not bend the compact disc.

❍

Do not drop or subject the CDs to shock.

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Using PC Card Sockets

The computer is equi pped with t wo PC card sock ets ( previousl y referr ed to
as PCMCIA). Both sockets suppor t two 3.3V/5V type II PC cards or t wo

3.3V CardBus cards
The PC card sockets are located on the com puter’s right side and l eft side.

The socket on left side is named socket A which supports Zoom Video Port.

Inserting PC Cards

1. Open the access door

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

place (Figure 2-18 & 2-19).

Removing PC Cards

To remove a PC card, press the appropriate eject button to eject the card
from its slot.

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Eject Button

Socket A

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Socket B

Eject Button

Figure 2-19

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Using Hot Keys

Located on the bottom -lef t edge of th e k eyboard l ayout is a co lored Fn key.
The Fn key function allows you to change operational features instantly.
When you use the following functions, press and hold the Fn key; then
press the appropriate function key (Figure 2-20).

Hot Keys System Features

Fn + F3

Fn + F4

Fn + F6

Fn + F9

Fn + F10

Fn + F11

Fn + F12

Fn + Z

Fn + Esc

Expand LCD display.

Control display top/center pos it ion .

Toggle CRT/LCD/LCD+CRT/TV/CRT+TV.

Decrease LCD brightness.

Increase LCD brightness.

Decrease audio volume.

Increase audio volume.

Turn audio mute on/off.
Put the system in a suspend state for power

management.

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Windows 95 Special Keys

The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows
95/98:

This key has the same functions as the secondary mouse does.

This key activates the Windows 95 Start menu.

Figure 2-20

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Using Numeric Keypad

Your DeskNote features a 102-key keyboard with an integrated numeric
keypad for easy numeric data input (Figure 2-21).

Figure 2-21

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Using Power Management

The system provides you with various modes to manage its power
consumption while maintaining system performance. Please refer to
Chapter 3: BIOS Utilities, System Configuration Utility, Power Menu for
more information.

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Advanced Power Management (APM 1.2)

The system provides built-in Advanced Power Management (APM 1.2)
support to reduce power consumption . APM function var ies depending on
the operation system you are using.

support APM, such as Windows NT, and therefore, cannot take
advantage of the system’s capabilities in this area.

Some operation systems do not

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

The ACPI interface gives the operation system (OS) direct control over the
power management and Plug and Play functions of a computer. The
operation system can perform the functions covered by the ACPI
specification, such as system power management, device power
management, and thermal management.

Global Standby

In Global Standby mode, the CPU clock will be stopped and most
controllable peripheral devices will be power off. If the idle timer expires
before any system activity is detected, the system will change from
Standby mode into Suspend mode.

Hard Disk Standby

The system will turn off the computer’s hard disk drive motor if it has not
been accessed after a specified period of time. The motor will be turned
back on if the system attempts to read or write data to it.

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Suspend and Resume

When at extremely low power, you can enter suspend mode to save power.
In suspend mode, all tasks are stopped and stored in memory to save
power. The system features two levels of suspend mode: Powered-On­Suspend (POS) mode and Suspend-To-Disk (STD) mode.

Another useful feature is resum e mode. This f eature allo ws you t o turn the
computer ’s power off without exiting your soft ware application. W hen you
turn the power on again, you can resum e work where you l eft off, bec ause
the screen
power.

display is restor ed as you left it. This saves time and batter y

Caution:

1. Accessing any of the disk drives, such as HDD, FDD or CD-ROM drives.

2. Using the audio features or playing back video.

3. Playing a DOS game.

Do not enter suspend mode when you are

Powered On Suspend (POS)

Of the suspend modes, Powered-On-Suspend saves the least amount of
power. However, it takes the shortest time to return to full operation.

Resume from POS Mode

The system can resume from Powered-On-Suspend mode by:

" Alarm resume (month/day/hour/minute)
" Modem ring
" Pressing any keyboard key.
" Pressing the po wer button (if configured as Suspend/Res ume func tion

under SCU)

" Opening the display lid (only if the suspend mode is initiated by closing

the display lid)

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Suspend To Disk (STD)

Suspend to Disk is a 0-vol t suspend m ode for s ystem power m anagement.
STD mode saves the maxim um power but takes the longest time to retur n
to full operation.

1.

Use your operation s ystem’s FDISK program to delete all partitions of

the hard disk if any already exist on the target drive.

2.

Boot the system and run the 0VMAKFIL.EXE Utility to create the
Suspend to Disk partitio n on the hard dis k. The size of Suspen d to Dis k
partition will be the installed DRAM (n) plus 4MB int egrated video RAM.

:\>0VMAKFIL –Pn

For example, if the s ystem DRAM is 32M B, 0VMAKFIL wi ll create a
partition size of approximately 36MB.

:\>0VMAKFIL –P32

Resume from STD Mode

The system will resume from Suspend-To-Disk mode by:

" Power back on
" Alarm resume (month/day/hour/minute)

Suspen d To RAM (STR)

Suspend-To-RAM mode is the medium level of system power
management.

Resume from STR Mode

The system will resume from Suspend-To RAM mode by:

" Alarm resume (month/day/hour/minute)
" Modem ring
" Pressing the power button (if configured as Suspend/Resume

function under SCU)

" Opening the displa y lid (only if the suspe nd mode is initiated b y

closing the display lid)

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Attaching Peripheral Devices

To extend the computer’s functions, you can attach the following peripheral
devices to the computer through the ports or jacks on the rear panel of
computer.

Attaching a Security Lock

The security lock is equipped to protect your com puter from being sto len.
To install the security lock, wrap the cable around a desk or other
immovable object, then inser t the locking de vice into the co nnector (Figure
2-22).

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Attaching a Parallel Printer

You may connect any standard Centronic s paral lel printer t o your com puter
through the parallel port.

1.

Turn the system power off.

2.

Connect the cable to the parallel port on the rear of the computer.

3.

Tighten the screws that fasten th e cable to the par allel port ( Figure 2-

23).

4.

Insert the other end of the cabl e to the pri nter’s connector. Fasten the

cable’s connector.

5.

Turn on the printer and computer.

In addition, you also need to install th e manuf acturer- supplied dr iver for the
printer. Refer to the device’s user’s guide for more information. If the
connected printer supports EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) or ECP
(Extended Capabilities Port) mode, please enter System Configuration
Utility (SCU) to configure the required setting.

Figure 2-23

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Attaching a TV Set

The S-Video jack on the rear panel of the com puter is use d for trans mitting
video signals to a TV set. You may need to select th e video standard for
video display. Enter the System Configuration Utilit y (SCU), Components
Menu to specify the appropriate TV mode. Simultaneous display on
external monitor (CRT) and TV is available. You can enter the SCU to
select the appropriate parameters or use the Fn + F6 keys (refer to Chapter
2, Using Hot Keys).

Attach the TV set as shown below (Figure 2-24).

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Attaching a USB-compatible Device

The computer provid es a USB port for th e connectio n of a U SB-com patible
keyboard, mouse, or other devices. Attach the device as shown below
(Figure 2-25).

Figure 2-25

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Attaching a Serial Mouse

The serial port features a 9-pin connector. You can connect any serial
device such as a mouse to this port.

1.

Turn the system power off.

2.

Connect the cable to the serial port on the rear of the computer.

3.

Tighten the screws that fasten th e cable to the serial port (Figure 2-

26).

4.

Turn on the computer.

In addition, you m ay need to insta ll the m anuf actur er-s upplied dr iver f or the
serial mouse. Refer to the device’s user’s guide for more information.

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Attaching an External Monitor (CRT)

The computer is capa ble of disp la ying not onl y on t he LC D, b ut a lso on the
XGA compatible displays attached to the computer. Information can be
displayed on both the LCD and the external m onitor simultaneo usly. Enter
the System Configura tio n Ut il ity (SCU) to select th e a ppropriate parameters
or use the Fn + F6 keys (refer to Chapter 2, Using Hot Keys).

1.

Turn the system power off.

2.

Connect the cable to the CRT port on the rear of the computer.

3.

Tighten the screws that fasten the cable to the CRT port (Figure 2-27).

4.

Insert the other end of the cable to the external monitor.

5.

Turn on the computer.

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Attaching a PS/2 Keyboard or Mouse

The computer can be op er ate d with a P S/2 keyboard or mous e attache d by
means of the PS/2 trans fer cable. Attach the external ke yboard or mouse
as shown below (Figure 2-28).

Both PS/2 type ports on the r ear pa nel of the c om puter can be used for the
connection of a PS/2 keyboard and mouse.

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Chapter 3 : BIOS Utilities

This chapter provides you with the information of Power On Self Test
(POST) and shows you how to configure the s ystem param eters using the
System Configuration Utility (SCU).

! Power on Self Test (POST)

POST Message: Normal Operation
POST Message: Error Detected

! System Configuration Utility (SCU)

Information in the SCU
Initiating the SCU
Working with the Menu Bar of the SCU
Working with the Pull-Down Menu of the SCU
Features of the SCU

Startup Menu
Memory Menu
Disks Menu
Components Menu
Power Menu
Exit Menu

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Power on Self Test (POST)

The system BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) performs a series of Power
On Self Test (POST) on system memory and key computer components
every time the computer is turned on. If an error exists, the POST routine
may halt execution (depending on the problem). If no error exists, the
POST will initializes BIOS configuration, then boots the operating system.

POST Message: Normal Operation

You will see the following message if no error exists after the POST is
performed.

SystemSoft BIOS MobilePRO BIOS Version 1.01 (2482-00)-(R1.00.tr02)
Copyright 1983-1996 SystemSoft Corp. All Rights Reserved

300 MHz Celeron with MMX CPU
L2 Cache: 128KB Installed
4 MB Video RAM
SystemSoft Plug-n-Play BIOS ver1.17.01

Base Memory 000640 Kb
Extended Memory 130048 Kb
Total Memory 131072 Kb

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

Note:

You may press the

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POST Message: Error Detected

If an error is detected , you will se e the f ollowing W ARNING mes sage. You
may press F1 key to continue, or pr ess the
to enter the System Configuration Utility.

SystemSoft BIOS MobilePRO BIOS Version 1.01 (2482-00)-(R1.00.tr02)
Copyright 1983-1996 SystemSoft Corp. All Rights Reserved

300 MHz Celeron with MMX CPU
L2 Cache: 128KB Installed
4 MB Video RAM
SystemSoft Plug-n-Play BIOS ver1.17.01

Base Memory 000640 Kb
Extended Memory 130048 Kb
Total Memory 131072 Kb

WARNING – HARD DISK CONTROLLER 1 FAILURE
Auto Detecting IDE Devices[Done]

Ctrl-Alt-S

keys sim ultaneously

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

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System Configuration Utility

The System Configuration Utility (SCU) is a ROM-based configuration utility
that displays the system’s configuration status and provides users with a
tool to set their system param eters. The settings are stor ed in non-volatil e
battery-backed CMOS RAM which saves the information even when the
power is turned off, and retains it when the system is turned on again

Information in the System Configuration Utility

The following sho ws the system settings that may b e changed within the
System Configuration Utility.

Menu Bar Items Pull-down Menu Items

Startup Date and Time, Fast Boot, Boot Device, Display,

Enable Battery Low Beep, Enable LCD expand
Mode, Enable Power On Beep, Enable PNP OS

Support, Boot Password, SCU Password.
Memory Cache Systems.
Disks Enable LS120/ZIP 100 Drive, Disk ette Drives, IDE

Settings.
Components COM Ports, LPT Port, PS/2 Mous e Port, Microsoft

IntelliMouse Support, Keyboard Numlock, Keyboard

Repeat, TV Mode
Power Enable Power Savi ng, Low Power Saving , Medium

Power Saving, High Power Saving, Customize,

Suspend Controls, Resum e Timer, Enable MODEM

Ring Resume, Enable Battery Low Suspend,

Advance CPU Controls.
Exit Save and Exit, Exit (No Save), Default Settings,

Restore Settings, Version Info.

.

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Initiating the System Configuration Utility

The System Configuration Utility (SCU) can be accessed when pressing

Ctrl, Alt

the

The above message only lasts sec onds. If you miss it, the computer will
initiate the boot proc ess. You must r eboot the system and try agai n within
the time limit if you want to enter the System Configuration Utility.

, and S keys simultaneously.

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

System Configuration Utility (SCU)

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Working with the Menu Bar

After entering the SCU, you may use the following keys to work with the
menu bar.

Keys Action Description

Alt Activate menus Activate the System

Configuration Utility.

Left arrow (←)
Right arrow (→)

The highlighted letter
key

Mouse left button
Spacebar
Enter

Mouse right button
Esc

Select menu bar
item.

Accept menu bar
item

Cancel current action Undo the current

Move to a menu bar
item on the left.
Move to a menu bar
item on the right.
Move to the
corresponding menu
bar item.

Enter the selected
menu bar item to
configure settings.

command.

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Working with the Pull-down Menu

When the desired menu bar item is highlighted, press the
enter the pull-down menu for values setting. You may use the following
keys to work with the pull-down menu.

Keys Action Description

Down ar r ow (↓)
Up arrow (↑)

The highlighted
letter key

Tab Select a control Move between the
Down/Up arrows

(↓)(↑)
Spacebar Enable/disable the

Enter

Esc Undo the current
Enter

Alt Activate accelerators Initiate all the

Esc Quit Press the Esc key to

Select pull-down menu
item.

Change values Modify the settings.

Accept entries

Reject entries

Move to the next pull­down menu item.
Move to the previous
pull-down menu item.
Move to the
corresponding pull­down menu item.

options.

specified function.
When a check mark
(√) appears, the
function is on.
Choose <OK> from a
list of options.

setting.
Choose <Cancel>
from a list of options.

highlighted letters
corresponding to their
respective options.

close the pull-down
menu.

Enter

key to

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Features of the System Configuration Utility

Startup Menu

Item Setting/Option Function

Date and Time Day/Month/Year

Hour/Minute/Second

Fast Boot

Boot Device

Display

Enable Battery Low
Beep

Enable LCD Expand
Mode

Enable Initialize and qu ickly

Disable Disable the above.
Diskette A

Hard Disk C
CD-ROM Drive

LCD Activate the system’s
CRT Activate an external
LCD + CRT Activate both the LCD
TV Activate an external
CRT + TV Activate both the CRT

Enable The system emits a

Disable Disable the above.
Enable Stretch the display to

Disable Disable the above.

Set the current date
and time.

boot the system in a
few seconds by
skipping certain
diagnostic tests.

Specify where the
system boots from.

LCD panel.
monitor.
and the CRT.
TV.
and the TV.

series of warning
beeps sound when the
battery power becomes
low.

fill the entire viewing
area of the LCD panel.

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Item Setting/Option Function

Enable or disable Power
on Beep.

Enable or disable PNP
OS Support.

Set password for booting
computer. Users are
authorized to start the
system after entering
correct password.

on Beep

OS Support
Boot Password

EnableEnable Power
Disable
EnableEnable PNP
Disable
Enter old Power-On

Password
Enter new Power-On
Password
Verify new Power-On
Password
Enable Password to
Power-On

SCU Password

Enter old Setup
Password
Enter new Setup
Password
Verify new Setup
Password

Set password for
modifying SCU. Users
are authorized to change
the SCU setting after
entering correct
password.

Enable Setup Password

Figure 3-2

Startup Menu

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Memory Menu

Item Setting/Option Function

Cache
Systems

L1
Cache

Cache
BIOS
Shadow

Video
Shadow

Disabled Disable the processor’s internal

cache.

Write Back Enable the Processor’s internal

write-back cache.
Disabled Disable the L2 cache controller.L2
Write Back Enable the LS write-back cache.
Cached

The process of shadowing copies

instructions from system BIOS into

RAM to improve system

performance.
Not

Disable the above.
Cached
Cached

The process of shadowing copies

instructions from video BIOS into

RAM to improve system

performance.
Not

Disable the above.
Cached

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Disks Menu

Item Setting/Option Function

Drive A

Drives

IDE
Settings

DVD-ROM

NoneDiskette

1.44 Mb

2.88 Mb
Drive EnabledPrimary HDD

PIO Mode
Drive EnabledCD-ROM /

PIO Mode

Specify the drive types
for the diskette drive A.

Enable enhanced IDE
settings.

LS120/
ZIP100
Drive

LS120 /ZIP/

nd

2

HDD

Drive Enabled
PIO Mode

Enable Enable the LS120 drive.Enable
Disable Disable the LS 120 drive.

Figure 3-4

Disks Menu

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Components Menu

Item Setting/Option Function

COM
Ports

LPT Port

COM A I/O
Settings

COM B I/O
Settings

Mode
Setting for
COM B

DMA
Setting for
Fast IR

Port
Address

Port
Definition

Setting For
ECP Mode
EPP Type EPP 1.9 Specify the

None
COM1, 3F8, IRQ4
COM2, 2F8, IRQ3
COM3, 3E8, IRQ10
COM4, 2E8, IRQ11
None
COM1, 3F8, IRQ4
COM2, 2F8, IRQ3
COM3, 3E8, IRQ10
COM4, 2E8, IRQ11
Normal (16550)
IrDA (HPSIR)
ASK IR
FAST IR
DMA 0

DMA 1
DMA 3
None

LPT1, Addr 378,
IRQ7
LPT2, Addr 278,
IRQ5
LPT3, Addr 3BC,
IRQ7
Standard AT (Centronics)
Bi-directional (PS-2)
Enhanced Parallel (EPP)
Extended Capabilities (ECP)
DMA 1DMA
DMA 3

Specify the COM A
configuration. (COM3
& COM4 Only for DOS
mode and Non-PnP
OS.)

Specify the COM B
configuration. (COM3
& COM4 Only for DOS
mode and Non-PnP
OS.)

Define the COM B
hardware.

Specify the Fast IR
DMA configuration.

Specify the LPT port
and IRQ configuration.

Specify the
ECP DMA
configuration.

EPP type.

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Item Setting/Option Function

PS/2 Mouse
Port

Enable Enable the system’s

trackpad or an external
PS/2 mouse.

Disable Disable the trackpad or

PS/2 mouse if an
external mouse is
connected to COM A
port.

Microsoft
Intellimouse
Support

Enable Support PS/2 mouse

with the wheel button.

Disable Do not support PS/2

mouse with the wheel
button.

Numlock

EnableKeyboard
Disable

Specify whether Num
Lock is on or off at
system boot time.

Keyboard
Repeat

Key Repeat
Rate

2 cps
6 cps
10 cps
15 cps
20 cps

Define the rate
(characters per second)
at which the keyboard
repeats while a key is
depressed.

30 cps

TV Mode

Key Delay

Japanese NTSC
US NTSC

1/4 sec
1/2 sec
3/4 sec
1 sec

Specify the amount of
time (second) that will
pass after a key is
depressed before the
key starts to repeat.

Specify the TV mode
selection

PAL

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Components Menu

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Power Menu

Item Setting/Option Function

Saving

Saving

Saving

Saving

Customize

EnableEnable Power
Disable

EnableLow Power
Disable

EnableMedium Power
Disable

EnableHigh Power
Disable

Disk Standby

5 sec
10 sec
15 sec
20 sec
30 sec
Always on

Enable/Disable all
power saving features.

Enable/Disable the
power saving to its
lowest which res ults in
max. performance but
shortest battery life.

Enable/Disable the
power saving to its
medium which results
in both moderate
performance and
battery life.

Enable/Disable the
power saving to its
highest which results
in min. performance
but longest battery life.

The hard disk will be
put on standby if it is
not accessed within
the specified period.
Hard disk power will
be restored when the
disk drive is accessed
again.

Global Timeout

1 min
2 min
4 min
6 min
8 min
12 min
16 min
Always on

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The system power will
be reduced if the
system has been idle
over the specified
period. System power
will be restored when
any system activity is
detected.

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Item Setting/Option Function

Suspend
Controls

Power
Button
Function

Power
On/Off
Suspend/
Resume

The power button is switched to
turn the system on or off.
The power button acts as a
suspend/resume button for
switching the system between a
working state and the suspend
mode.
Pressing the power button for
more than four seconds will
generate a power button over-ride
event to switch the system from a

working state to the Soft-Off state.
Suspend
Type

Suspend
to Disk

Specify the suspend mode for

power management.

Suspend
to RAM
Powered
on

Suspend
Suspend
Timeout

1 min

5 min

10 min

If the system has been idle for the
specified period, the system will
enter user-defined suspend.

20 min

30 min

Never

Resume
Timer

Alarm
Resume

Enable Resume the system from the

configured suspend mode when
resume alarm timer expires.

Disable

The system will resume at the
Resume
Month/Day/Hour/

specified time (month, day, hour

and minute).
Minute

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Item Setting/Option Function

Enable
MODEM
Ring
Resume

Enable Resume the system from STR or

POS mode when a modem ring is

detected (which modem should

be connected to the serial port).

Disable Disable the above.

Enable
Battery
Low
Suspend

Advance
CPU
Controls

Enable Automatically suspend the system

to disk upon a low battery

condition.

Disable Disable the above.
Clock

Control

Full
Mode

Specify the type of Processor

Clock Control.

Mechanism

Doze
Mode

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Power Menu

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Exit Menu

Item Function

Save and Exit Save the current settings and reboot the

system.
Exit (No Save) Exit without saving any current changes.
Default Settings Restore the default se ttings (the original ones

found in ROM).
Restore Settings Restore the current setup settings to the

original custom ones.
Version Info Sho w curr ent BIO S vers i on inf or mation.

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Exit Menu

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Appendix A: Specifications

This following are the features and specifications of the DeskNote
computer.

Processor

!

− Intel® Celeron™ processors 300A/333/366/400/433 MHz

− Intel® Mobile Pentium® II / Celeron™ processors

/333/366/400/433 MHz

Memory

!

− Two 144pins SODIMM sockets

− Supports EDO/Sync DRAM SODIMM (3.3V)

− 8/16/32/64/128 MB module (optional)

− Expendable memory up to 256MB.

System BIOS

!

− 256KB Flash ROM

− SystemSoft, Plug and Play 1.0a, ACPI (1.0)

Display

!

− SVGA flat panel 12.1” TFT

− S3 ViRGE MX+ AGP 1X

− 64-bit hardware 2D/3D Accelerator Graphics Engine

− TV-out with Marco Vision® V7.1 anti-copy technology

− 4MB display memory SGRAM type

− CRT resolution up to 1280x1024x16M

− DuoView™ display capability under Windows 98

− Support Zoomed Video Port

− Support Software MPEG II playback (option).

Storage

!

− 3.5” 3-mode FDD/12.7mm(h) LS-120

− DVD-ROM (12.7mm)/CD-ROM (24X speed, 12.7mmH or

9.5mmH)/CD-RW (12.7mm)

− 2.5” 12.7mm(h) HDD, support LBA mode

− Support Master mode IDE, PIO mode 4/ATA-33 (Ultra DMA)

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Audio

!

− 3D stereo sound system

− Compatible Sound-Blaster PRO™ version 3.01

− IIS interface for external ZV port or MPEG audio

− Built-in microphone

− Built-in 2 speakers

− Software Wavetable

− FM music synthesizer 16 bits stereo sound system

PC Card Sockets

!

− Two type II (PCI) PCMCIA 3.3V/5V sockets

− Support Zoom Video Port (Socket A)/CardBus (PC Card95)

Interface

!

− Built-in trackpad (PS/2)

− One USB port

− One serial port

− One parallel port (LPT1), support ECP/EPP 1.7a and 1.9

− Infrared file transfer, IrDA 1.0/ASKIR

− External CRT monitor

− One S-Video jack for TV output

− One External keyboard/mouse (PS/2 type) port

− One headphone jack

− One microphone jack

− One RJ-11 jack for Plug & Play Modem Accessory (option)

− DC-in jack

Communication

!

− Wireless Infrared transfer, IrDA 1.0 compliant

− 56K Plug & Play Modem v.90 compliant (option)

Power Management

!

− Support APM v1.2

− Support ACPI v1.0

− Soft Off by system Power button

− Support suspend to disk

− Battery low suspend

− Resume from alarm time

− Resume from modem ring (COM port only)

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Power

!

− Full range AC adapter – AC in 100-240V, 47-63Hz

− Support one removable Ni-MH/Li-Ion Battery

Size & Weight

!

− 280mm(w)x240mm(d)x39.5mm(h)

− 2.8kg (with Lithium-Ion battery)

Keyboard

!

− 84 keys Win95 keyboard include numeric keypad.

Environment

!

− Temperature:
Operating: 5°C~35°C, Non-Operating: 20°C~60°C

− Humidity
Operating: 20%~80%, Non-Operating: 10%~90%

Optional

!

− Ni-MH Battery

− Smart Li-Ion Battery

− DVD-ROM Drive Kit

− MPEG playback cable

− Car Adapter

− Internal 56K v.90 Win-Modem

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