EUROCOM D270ES VIPER User Manual

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Preface

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.

©December 2002

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.

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FCC Statement

(Federal Communications Commission)

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:

• Re orient 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 service representative 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1. Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub,
in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote
risk of electrical shock from lightning.

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

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

CAUTION

Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equip­ment.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY NO. 26 AWG OR LARGER,

TELECOMMUNICATION LINE CORD

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Instructions for Care and Operation

The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions:

1. Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be
damaged.

2. Keep it dry, and don’t overheat it. Keep the computer and power supply away from any kind of
heating element. This is an electrical appliance. If water or any other liquid gets into it, the computer
could be badly damaged.

Do not expose the computer
to any shock or vibration.

Do not place it on an unstable
surface.

Do not place anything heavy
on the computer.

Do not expose it to excessive
heat or direct sunlight.

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

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

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

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3. Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers, electric motors, and
other strong magnetic fields. These can hinder proper performance and damage your data.

4. Follow the proper working procedures for the computer. Shut the computer down properly and
don’t forget to save your work.Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the
battery is depleted.

5. Take care when using peripheral devices.

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

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

Do not disassemble the com­puter by yourself.

Perform routine maintenance
on your computer.

Use only approved brands of
peripherals.

Unplug the power cord before
attaching peripheral devices.

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Power Safety

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 service representative 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).

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

Do not use the power cord if
it is broken.

Do not place heavy objects
on the power cord.

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Power Safety

Warning

Before you undertake
any upgrade proce­dures, make sure that
you have turned off the
power, and discon­nected all peripherals
and cables (including
telephone lines). It is
advisable to also re­move your battery in
order to prevent acci­dentally turning the
machine on.

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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 repair or replacement to your service representative
or qualified service personnel.

• Keep children away from, and promptly dispose of a damaged battery. Always dispose of batteries carefully.
Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire, or improperly handled or discarded.

• Keep the battery away from metal appliances.

• Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery.

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

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Battery Disposal

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.

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 instructions.

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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 (do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks).

• If there is an unusual odor, heat or smoke coming from your computer.

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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.

5. 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.

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

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

devices’ adapters and/or cables.

8. Anticipate customs - Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or require proof of ownership

for both hardware and software. Make sure your “papers” are handy (it may be useful to have the
computer in a sleep mode before going through customs).

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On the Road

In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface, and Chapter 8: Troubleshoot­ing, 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: Devices such as metal detectors & X-ray machines can damage the
computer, hard disk, floppy 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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Developing Good Work Habits

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

• Adjust the height of the chair and/or desk so that the keyboard is at or slightly
below the level of your elbow. Keep your forearms, wrists, and hands in a relaxed
position.

• Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. Place your feet flat on the
floor or on a footrest if necessary.

• Use a chair with a back and adjust it to support your lower back comfortably.

• Sit straight so that your knees, hips and elbows form approximately 90-degree
angles when you are working.

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

Remember to:

• Alter your posture frequently.

• Stretch and exercise your body several times a day.

• Take periodic breaks when you work at the computer for long periods of time. Fre­quent and short breaks are better than fewer and longer breaks.

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Lighting

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

• Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light.

• Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen
clearly.

• Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance.

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

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Contents

Notice ........................................................................ I

Trademarks ....................................................... I

FCC Statement ................................................II

Instructions for Care and Operation .............. IV

Power Safety .................................................. VI

Battery Precautions ....................................... VII

Cleaning ......................................................VIII

Servicing ......................................................VIII

Travel Considerations .................................... IX

Introduction ..................................1-1

Overview ..................................................................1-1

Advanced Users ..................................................1-1

Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users .............1-1

Warning Boxes ...................................................1-2

Not Included .......................................................1-2

System Software .................................................1-2

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

System Map ..............................................................1-4

Getting to Know Your Computer .......................1-4

Model Types .............................................................1-5

Mobile or Desktop CPU .....................................1-5

USB Port Type ....................................................1-5

Top View ................................................................. 1-7

Top View with LCD Panel Open ....................... 1-8

LCD Panel ...................................................... 1-9

Microphone .................................................... 1-9

Close Cover Switch ....................................... 1-9

LED Status Indicators .................................... 1-9

Hot-Key Buttons .......................................... 1-10

Power Button ............................................... 1-10

Keyboard ...................................................... 1-11

Stereo Speakers ............................................ 1-11

TouchPad & Buttons .................................... 1-11

LED Power Indicators ................................. 1-11

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

S/PDIF Out Port / Microphone-In Jack ....... 1-12

Headphone-Out Jack .................................... 1-13

Volume Control Knob ................................. 1-13

PC Card Slot ................................................ 1-14

Infrared Transceiver ..................................... 1-14

3.5" FDD (Floppy Disk Drive) ................... 1-14

Right Side View ..................................................... 1-15

Security Lock Slot ....................................... 1-15

CD Device Bay ............................................ 1-15

Rear View .............................................................. 1-17

DC-In Jack ................................................... 1-17

PS/2 Type Port ............................................. 1-18

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Printer/Parallel Port ......................................1-18

RJ-11 Phone Jack .........................................1-18

Vent ..............................................................1-18

External Monitor (CRT) Port .......................1-19

2 * USB Ports ...............................................1-19

S-Video-Out Port ..........................................1-19

IEEE 1394 Port .............................................1-20

RJ-45 LAN Jack ...........................................1-20

Bottom View ..........................................................1-21

Vent ..............................................................1-21

Battery ..........................................................1-21

Using The Computer ...................2-1

Overview ..................................................................2-1

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

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

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

Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter .....2-3

Proper handling of the Battery Pack ..............2-3

Turning on the Computer .........................................2-4

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

LED Status & Power Indicators .........................2-6

The Hard Disk Drive ................................................2-7

The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) .................................2-8

Inserting/Removing Floppy Disks ...................... 2-8

The CD/DVD Device ............................................... 2-9

Loading Discs .................................................... 2-9

Handling CDs or DVDs ................................... 2-10

DVD Regional Codes ....................................... 2-11

Changing DVD Regional Codes .................. 2-12

The PC Card Slot ................................................... 2-13

Inserting and Removing PC Cards ................... 2-13

Hot-Keys ................................................................ 2-14

Hot-Key Buttons .............................................. 2-14

Programming the Hot-Keys ............................. 2-14

Function Keys and Numeric Keypad ..................... 2-16

Function Keys .............................................. 2-16

Numeric Keypad .......................................... 2-16

TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse ............................... 2-18

Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons ....... 2-18

Adding a Printer ..................................................... 2-20

USB Printer ...................................................... 2-20

Install Instructions: ...................................... 2-20

Parallel Printer .................................................. 2-21

Install Instructions: ...................................... 2-21

Advanced Controls ......................3-1

Overview .................................................................. 3-1

Advanced Video Controls ........................................ 3-2

Opening the LCD ............................................... 3-2

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Video Driver Controls ..............................................3-3

Making Adjustments for the Display ..................3-3

Display Properties ..........................................3-4

SiS Utility Tray/Manager ...................................3-5

Video Memory .........................................................3-7

Display Devices ........................................................3-8

Display Options ........................................................3-9

Switching/Enabling Displays (Keyboard) ........3-10

Switching/Enabling Displays (Driver) ............. 3-11

Mirror Mode .................................................3-12

Multimonitor ................................................3-13

Adjusting Monitor Settings ....................................3-15

TV Display .............................................................3-16

Power Management Features .................................3-17

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (AC-

PI) .....................................................................3-17

Enabling Power Options .........................................3-18

Conserving Power (Individual Components) ... 3-19

Turn off Monitor ..........................................3-19

Turn off Hard Disk .......................................3-19

Conserving Power (System) .............................3-20

Hibernate Mode vs. Shutdown .........................3-20

Standby Mode vs. Hibernate Mode ..................3-20

Standby .........................................................3-21

Hibernate ......................................................3-21

Configuring the Power Button ......................... 3-22

Battery Information ................................................ 3-23

New Battery ................................................. 3-23

Battery Life .................................................. 3-23

Battery FAQ ..................................................... 3-24

Conserving Battery Power ............................... 3-24

Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR ............. 3-25

Drivers & Utilities ........................4-1

Overview .................................................................. 4-1

What to Install .......................................................... 4-2

Authorized Driver Message ............................... 4-3

Version Conflict Message .................................. 4-3

Windows 2000 Professional .................................... 4-4

Audio (Win2000) ............................................... 4-4

Modem (Win2000) ............................................. 4-4

LAN (Win2000) ................................................. 4-5

Video (Win2000) ............................................... 4-5

USB 2.0 (Win2000) ........................................... 4-6

Hot-Key (Win2000) ........................................... 4-6

TouchPad (Win2000) ......................................... 4-6

Windows XP ............................................................ 4-7

Audio (WinXP) .................................................. 4-7

Modem (WinXP) ................................................ 4-7

LAN (WinXP) .................................................... 4-8

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Video (WinXP) ...................................................4-9

USB 2.0 (WinXP) ...............................................4-9

Hot-Key (WinXP) ...............................................4-9

TouchPad (WinXP) ..........................................4-10

BIOS Utilities ...............................5-1

Overview ..................................................................5-1

Important BIOS Settings ..........................................5-2

The Power-On Self Test (POST) .............................5-3

Failing the POST ................................................5-4

Fatal Errors .....................................................5-4

Non-Fatal Errors .............................................5-4

The Setup Program ...................................................5-5

Entering Setup ....................................................5-5

Setup Screens ......................................................5-6

Main Menu ...............................................................5-7

Advanced Menu .......................................................5-9

Security Menu ........................................................5-14

Boot Menu ..............................................................5-16

Configuring the Network Boot Protocol ..........5-18

Exit Menu ...............................................................5-19

Upgrading The Computer ...........6-1

Overview ..................................................................6-1

When Not to Upgrade .........................................6-2

Removing the Battery .............................................. 6-3

Battery Removal Process ................................... 6-3

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive ............................... 6-4

Hard Disk Upgrade Process ............................... 6-4

Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) .................. 6-6

Memory Upgrade Process .................................. 6-6

Upgrading the Processor .......................................... 6-9

Troubleshooting ...........................7-1

Basic Hints and Tips ................................................ 7-2

Backup and General Maintenance ........................... 7-3

Viruses ..................................................................... 7-4

Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software .... 7-5

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

Display ..................................................................... 7-9

Hard Disk & Boot Password .................................. 7-11

Floppy Disk Drive ................................................. 7-12

Audio & CD Device .............................................. 7-13

PC Card .................................................................. 7-15

Keyboard and Mouse ............................................. 7-16

Printer ..................................................................... 7-17

Operation ............................................................... 7-18

Appendix A. Specifications A-1

Mobile or Desktop CPU ...................................... A-1

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Processor ............................................................. A-1

Core Logic ........................................................... A-1

Structure .............................................................. A-2

Security ................................................................ A-2

Memory ............................................................... A-2

BIOS .................................................................... A-2

Display ................................................................ A-2

LCD Options ....................................................... A-3

Storage Devices ................................................... A-3

Audio ................................................................... A-3

Keyboard ............................................................. A-3

PC Card ............................................................... A-3

Interface ............................................................... A-4

Communication ...................................................A-4

Power Management .............................................A-4

Power ................................................................... A-5

Indicators ............................................................. A-5

Environmental Spec ............................................A-5

Physical Dimensions ........................................... A-5

Weight ................................................................. A-5

Optional ............................................................... A-5

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Overview 1 - 1

1

Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

This manual refers to the hardware and essential software required to run your
notebook computer. Depending on how your system is configured, some or all
of the features described may already be set up. This chapter covers:

• The Manual — how to use it

• System Map — navigating around your computer

Advanced Users

If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this manual. However
you may find it useful to refer to the

“What to Install” on page 4 - 2, “BIOS

Utilities” on page 5 - 1 and

“Upgrading The Computer” on page 6 - 1. You

may also find the notes marked with a

 of interest to you.

Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users

If you are new to computers (or do not have an advanced knowledge of them)
then you should try to look through all the documentation. Do not worry if you
do not understand everything the first time. Keep this manual nearby and refer
to it to learn as you go. You may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with
a

 as indicated in the margin.

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Notes

Check the light colored
boxes with the mark
above to find detailed
information about the
computer’s features.

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1 - 2 Overview

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Warning Boxes

No matter what your level please pay careful attention to the warning and safe­ty information indicated by the  symbol. Also please note the safety and
handling instructions as indicated in the

Preface.

Not Included

Operating Systems (e.g. Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP etc.) have
their own manuals, as do applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet and
database programs). If you have questions about the operating systems or pro­grams then please consult the appropriate manuals.

System Software

Your computer may already come with system software pre-installed. Where
this is not the case, or where you are re-configuring your computer for a dif­ferent system, you will find this manual refers to the following operating sys­tems:

• Microsoft Windows 2000

• Microsoft Windows XP

Quick Start Guide 1 - 3

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Introduction

Quick Start Guide

This guide assumes that you are already familiar with computers and can tell
at a glance what and where all the key components are. If you are not that com­fortable with this type of device, then please refer to the following pages,
which give an overview of the system.

It is still best to review these steps, before taking any action. If there is any­thing you are not sure about, then please refer to the appropriate chapter before
continuing.

Unless you need to install an operating system, your computer should be ready
to work right out of the box. Before you begin please follow the safety instruc­tions in the Preface.

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

2. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook (e.g.

keyboard and mouse) to their ports.

3. Attach the AC adapter to the DC-in jack at the rear of the computer (see

“Rear View” on page 1 - 17), then plug the AC power cord into an outlet,

and connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.

4. Raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle.

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

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Peripheral Devices

Please note that pe­ripherals (printers, dig­ital cameras, etc.)
which attach to your
computer by either
USB or IEEE1394
ports may be connect­ed after Windows is
up and running. All oth­er peripherals must be
connected before you
turn on the system.

Introduction

1 - 4 System Map

1

System Map

Your computer has a lot of built-in features. Most of these are enabled by your
operating system. Further explanations of the various subsystems are covered
in the chapter or pages indicated.

Getting to Know Your Computer

The following graphics will help you to become familiar with the basic func­tions, and to learn the location of the various ports and components of your
computer.

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Design Differences

This manual refers to
the two notebook de­signs pictured on this
page.

The designs vary
slightly in external de­sign. Photographs
used throughout this
manual are of Design I.

Design I

Design II

Figure 1 - 1

Design Differences

Model Types 1 - 5

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Introduction

Model Types

In addition to the two external designs mentioned on page 1-4, this notebook
series includes three model types according to their specifications (a total of
six different combinations).

Table 1 - 1 on page 1 - 6 will help you identify

your model type:

Mobile or Desktop CPU

The computer designs incorporate both mobile and desktop CPUs. To tell if
you have a mobile or desktop CPU model, look at the DC output rating on the
bottom of the AC adapter:

• Mobile: DC-Output 20V, 3.25A, 65w

• Desktop: DC-Output 20V, 4.5A, 90w

(You can also check the heat sink type as pictured in

Figure 6 - 2b of “HDD

Removal” on page 6 - 5 to differentiate between the desktop and mobile

CPU models.)

USB Port Type

Only Model A supports USB 2.0 and requires the driver to be installed (see

“Install Procedure” on page 4 - 3), while Models B & C are USB 1.1 com-

pliant.

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AC Adapter

Warning

The AC adapter rated
at 90w (for desktop
CPU) will power a mo­bile CPU. However,
the AC adapter rated
at 65w (for mobile
CPU) will NOT power a
desktop CPU.

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1 - 6 Model Types

1

Feature Model A Model B Model C

CPUs

Supported

Mobile or Desktop Mobile or Desktop Mobile or Desktop

USB Port Type

2.0 (install drivers ­see Table 4 - 1 on

page 4 - 3 )

1.1 1.1

IEEE 1394 Port Yes Yes N o

PC Card Port

Yes (install drivers -

see Table 4 - 1 on

page 4 - 3 )

Yes (install drivers -

see Table 4 - 1 on

page 4 - 3 )

No

3.5” FDD Yes Yes Optional

Infrared

Transceiver

Yes Yes N o

Table 1 - 1

Model Differences

Top View 1 - 7

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Introduction

Top View

To open the LCD display:

1. Place the computer on a stable surface.

2. Move the LCD latch to the right, and hold it to release the top cover.

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

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

1

Figure 1 - 2

Top View with LCD

Panel Closed

1. LCD Latch

1

Introduction

1 - 8 Top View

1

Top View with LCD Panel Open

Figure 1 - 3

Top View with LCD

Panel Open

1. LCD Panel

2. Built-In Microphone

3. Close Cover Switch

4. LED Status
Indicators

5. Hot-Key buttons

6. Power Button

7. Keyboard

8. Speakers

9. TouchPad and
Buttons

10. LED Power
Indicators

2

6

4

5

7

1

8

3

9

10

8

Top View 1 - 9

1

Introduction

LCD Panel

The computer comes with a 13.3" OR a 14.1" TFT (Liquid Crystal Display)
screen, depending upon the configuration purchased. See “LCD Options” on

page A - 3 for details.

Microphone

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

Close Cover Switch

This switch acts as a sensor to tell when the LCD Panel is closed. When this
LCD cover sensor is activated the default setting of your operating system’s
power scheme sends the computer into a power saving state (see Figure 3 - 14

on page 3 - 22).

LED Status Indicators

These display the system’s operational status. Refer to “LED Status & Power

Indicators” on page 2 - 6 for more information on what the lights mean.

Introduction

1 - 10 Top View

1

Hot-Key Buttons

The three hot-keys allow you instant access to your default Internet browser,
default e-mail program, and an application of your choice. To learn how to set
the buttons, see “Hot-Keys” on page 2 - 14.

Power Button

Press this button to turn your computer on or off (see “Turning on the

Computer” on page 2 - 4).

This button may also be used as a suspend/resume

key, once configured as such in the power management control panel of your
operating system (see “Configuring the Power Button” on page 3 - 22).

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Shutdown

Please note that you
should always shut
your computer down
by choosing the Shut

Down/Turn Off Com­puter command from

the Start menu in Win­dows. This will help

prevent hard disk or
system problems.

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Forced Off

If the system “hangs”, and the Ctrl + Alt + Del key combination doesn’t
work, press the power button for 4 seconds to force the system to turn
itself off.

Top View 1 - 11

1

Introduction

Keyboard

The computer has a “Win Key” keyboard including a numeric keypad. It has
the same features as a full-sized desktop keyboard and can easily be replaced
with a different language keyboard should you desire.

Stereo Speakers

Two built-in speakers provide rich, stereo sound.

TouchPad & Buttons

The pointing device features a sensitive glide pad for precise movements. It
functions the same way as a two-button mouse. The right TouchPad button is
the same as the right mouse button; the left TouchPad button is the same as
the left mouse button (see “Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons” on

page 2 - 18).

LED Power Indicators

These indicators display the system power status, and battery status of the
computer.

Introduction

1 - 12 Left Side View

1

Left Side View

S/PDIF Out Port / Microphone-In Jack

You can use this port for S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format)
output, and to record on your notebook computer with an external micro­phone. The S/PDIF Out Port allows you to connect your DVD-capable PC
to a Dolby AC-3 compatible receiver for “5.1” or ‘dts’ surround sound.
You must use the Y-cable provided to enable these functions (S/PDIF
connection is to the longer end of the cable).

Figure 1 - 4

Front View

1. S/PDIF Out Port /
Microphone-In Jack

2. Headphone-Out
Jack

3. Volume Control
Knob

4. PC Card Slot

5. Infrared
Transceiver

6. 3.5” FDD

7. Y-cable for S/PDIF
Out/Microphone-In

4

5

6

1 2

3

7

Left Side View 1 - 13

1

Introduction

Headphone-Out Jack

Headphones may be connected through this jack. Note: Set your system’s vol­ume to a reduced level before connecting to this jack.

Volume Control Knob

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

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Sound Volume Adjustment

How high the sound volume can be set using the volume control knob de­pends on the setting of the volume control within Windows. Click the Speak-
er icon on the taskbar to check the setting.

All peripherals must be connected before you turn on the system.

Introduction

1 - 14 Left Side View

1

PC Card Slot

For Models A & B only - This is a Type-II 3.3V/5V PC card slot (also pre­viously referred to as PCMCIA) supporting CardBus. Refer to “The PC

Card Slot” on page 2 - 13 for more information.

Infrared Transceiver

For Models A& B only - The infrared transceiver enables communication

between the computer and another similarly equipped device, and is 4M bps
FIR, IrDA 1.1 compliant. For further information please refer to the manual
of the device you wish to connect (see “Configuring the Infrared Settings for

FIR” on page 3 - 25).

3.5" FDD (Floppy Disk Drive)

Optional for Model C - Your computer comes with a fixed 1.44 MB, 3.5"

floppy disk drive module (

see “Left Side View” on page 1 - 12). For more

information, please refer to

“The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)” on page 2 - 8.

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Infrared

Communication

The Infrared transceiv­er operates on a “Line
of Sight”.

Make sure nothing is
blocking the “Line of
Sight” between your
system’s transceiver
and the destination’s
transceiver.

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Media Warning

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

Right Side View 1 - 15

1

Introduction

Right Side View

Security Lock Slot

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

Vent

This enables airflow to prevent the notebook from overheating.

CD Device Bay

A 5.25" CD-ROM drive, or DVD-ROM drive, or CD-RW, or Combination
CD-RW and DVD-ROM Drive (12.7mm height) is standard depending on the
model you purchased. For more information on using the drive please refer to

“The CD/DVD Device” on page 2 - 9.

3

1

2

Figure 1 - 5

Left Side View

1. Security Lock Slot

2. Vent

3. CD Device Bay

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Overheating

To prevent your com­puter from overheating
make sure nothing
blocks the vent while
the computer is in use.

Introduction

1 - 16 Right Side View

1

1. CD device label to indicate which type

2. Open button

3. Busy Indicator

4. Emergency eject hole

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CD Emergency Eject

If you need to manually eject a CD/DVD (e.g. due to an unexpected power interrup­tion) you may push the end of a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject
hole. Do not use a sharpened pencil or similar object that may break and become
lodged in the hole.

2

3

4

1

Figure 1 - 6

CD Device

Rear View 1 - 17

1

Introduction

Rear View

DC-In Jack

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

Figure 1 - 7

Rear View

1. DC-In Jack

2. PS/2 Type Port

3. Parallel Port

4. RJ-11 Phone Jack

5. Vent

6. External Monitor
(CRT) Port

7. 2 * USB Ports

8. S-Video-Out Port

9. IEEE 1394 Port

10. RJ-45 LAN Jack

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101 2

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Overheating

To prevent your com­puter from overheating
make sure nothing
blocks the vent/fan
outlet while the com­puter is in use.

Introduction

1 - 18 Rear View

1

PS/2 Type Port

Connect an external PS/2 type mouse or keyboard to this port. You can use
a “Y” splitter if you want to attach both.

Printer/Parallel Port

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

RJ-11 Phone Jack

This port connects to the built-in modem. You may plug the telephone line
directly into this RJ-11 telephone connection.
Note: Broadband (e.g. ADSL) modems usually connect to the LAN port.

Vent

This enables airflow to prevent the notebook from overheating.

Rear View 1 - 19

1

Introduction

External Monitor (CRT) Port

Connect an external VGA monitor (CRT) to this port to allow dual video or
simultaneous display on the LCD and external VGA monitor (see “Display

Devices” on page 3 - 8).

2 * USB Ports

Depending on the model you purchase, the USB ports which come with your
notebook can be either USB 1.1 compatible or USB 2.0 compatible. USB 1.1
is for low-speed peripherals such as keyboards, mice or scanners while USB

2.0 is for high-speed peripherals such as external HDDs, digital video cameras
or high-speed scanners and all USB 1.1 compliant devices. Both support de­vice hot-pluggability (Devices can be plugged into the computer, and un­plugged from the computer, without the need to turn the system off). Only
Model A type computers in this series of notebooks support USB 2.0. For
help on identifying your model of computer, see “Model Differences” on

page 1 - 6. You may need to install a driver for USB 2.0 (see “What to Install”
on page 4 - 2).

S-Video-Out Port

Connect your television to your computer and view DVDs, VCDs or anything
else your computer can display. You will need an S-Video cable to make the
connection. Enable this port from the video driver controls (see “TV Display”

on page 3 - 16).

Introduction

1 - 20 Rear View

1

IEEE 1394 Port

For Models A& B only - This allows high speed connection to various pe­ripheral devices, e.g. external disk drives and digital cameras (see note be-
low).

RJ-45 LAN Jack

This port supports LAN (Network) functions.
Note: Broadband (e.g. ADSL) modems usually connect to the LAN port.

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IEEE 1394

The IEEE 1394 port only supports SELF POWERED IEEE 1394 devices.

Bottom View 1 - 21

1

Introduction

Bottom View

Vent

This enables airflow to prevent the notebook from overheating.

Battery

See “Battery” on page 2 - 2 for instructions on battery use and care.

Figure 1 - 8

Bottom View

1. RAM Cover

2. Vent

3. Battery

1

2

3

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CPU

The CPU is not a user
serviceable part.
Opening the CPU
compartment, or ac­cessing the CPU in
any way, may violate
your warranty.

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Overheating

To prevent your com­puter from overheating
make sure nothing
blocks the vent while
the computer is in use.

Introduction

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1

Using The Computer

Overview 2 - 1

2

Chapter 2: Using The Computer

Overview

To learn more about using your computer, please read this chapter.

This chapter includes:

• The Power Sources

• Turning on the Computer

• The LED Indicators

• The Hard Disk Drive

• The Floppy Disk Drive

• The CD/DVD Device

• The PC Card Slot

• The Hot-Keys

• The Function Keys &Numeric Keypad

• The TouchPad & Buttons/Mouse

• Printer (general guidelines)

Using The Computer

2 - 2 The Power Sources

2

The Power Sources

The computer can be powered by either an AC adapter or a battery pack.

AC Adapter

Use only the AC adapter that comes with your computer. The wrong type of
AC adapter will damage the computer and its components.

1. Attach the AC adapter to the DC-in jack at the rear of the computer.

2. Plug the AC power cord into an outlet, then connect the AC power cord to
the AC adapter.

3. Raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle.

4. Press the power button to turn “on”.

Battery

The battery allows you to use your notebook computer while you are on the
road or an electrical outlet is unavailable. Battery life varies depending on the
applications and the configuration you're using. To increase battery life, let the
battery discharge completely before recharging.

We recommend leaving the battery inside the notebook at all times. For more
information on the battery, please refer to “Battery Information” on page 3 -

23.

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Power Button as

Standby or Hibernate

Button

If you are using a fully
ACPI-compliant OS,
(such as Windows

2000 Professional, or
Windows XP) you can

use the OS’s “Power
Options” control panel
to set the power button
to send the system into
Standby or Hibernate
mode (see your OS’s
documentation, or

“Configuring the
Power Button” on
page 3 - 22 for de-

tails).

Using The Computer

The Power Sources 2 - 3

2

Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter

The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC adapter is attached and
plugged into an electrical outlet. If the computer is powered on, and in use, it
will take several hours to fully recharge the battery. When the computer is
turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet, battery charge time is less (re­fer to “LED Indicators” on page 2 - 5 for information on the battery charge
status).

Proper handling of the Battery Pack

• DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances

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

• DO NOT connect the metal terminals (+, -) to each other (for more infor­mation on how to maintain the battery pack, refer to

“Battery Informa-

tion” on page 3 - 23)

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Battery Removal

We recommend that
you do not remove the
battery yourself.
Please consult your
service representative
should you need to re­move the battery for
any reason.

Low Battery Warning

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

Using The Computer

2 - 4 Turning on the Computer

2

Turning on the Computer

Now you are ready to begin using your computer. To turn it on simply press
the power button on the front panel.

When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a Standby/Hiber­nate/Shutdown hot-key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds
(pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will shut the com­puter down). Use Power Options in the Windows control panel to configure
this feature.

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Forced Off

If the system “hangs”
and the Ctrl + Alt + Del
key combination
doesn’t work, press the
power button for 4 sec-
onds, or longer, to
force the system to turn
itself off.

Figure 2 - 1

Power Button

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Shutdown

Always shut your com­puter down by using
the Shut Down/Turn
Off Computer com­mand from the Start
menu in Windows.

Power Button

Using The Computer

LED Indicators 2 - 5

2

LED Indicators

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

about the current status of the computer. The LED Power Indicators are also
visible when the top of your computer is closed.

Figure 2 - 2

LED Indicators

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Num Lock

For more information
on the number lock
feature see “Function

Keys and Numeric
Keypad” on page 2 -

16.

1

2

1

2

Using The Computer

2 - 6 LED Indicators

2

LED Status & Power Indicators

Icon Color Description

Green Floppy Disk Drive is being accessed

Green Hard disk/CD Device is being accessed

Green Number Lock is activated

Green Caps Lock is activated

Green Scroll Lock is activated (to activate press Fn & ScrLk)

Green The computer is turned on

Blinking Green The system has entered the configured suspend mode

No Light Battery power is being used

Yellow AC power is plugged in and battery power is full

Blinking Yellow The battery is being charged

No Light Battery power is being used

Yellow Battery power is full

Blinking Yellow Battery power is critically low

Table 2 - 1

LED Status &

Power Indicators

Using The Computer

The Hard Disk Drive 2 - 7

2

The Hard Disk Drive

The hard disk drive is used to store your data in the computer. The hard disk
is mounted in a removable case and can be taken out to accommodate other

2.5" IDE hard disk drives with a height of 9.5/12.7 mm.

The system supports

DMA mode 2 / PIO mode 4 / ATA-33/66/100.

The hard disk is accessible from the keyboard of your computer. Further de­tails on removing and inserting the hard disk are available in “Upgrading the

Hard Disk Drive” on page 6 - 4.

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Power Safety

Before attempting to
access any of the inter­nal components of
your notebook please
ensure that the ma­chine is not connected
to the AC power, and
that the machine is
turned off. Also ensure
that all peripheral ca­bles, including phone
lines, are disconnected
from the computer.

Using The Computer

2 - 8 The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)

2

The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)

Optional for Model C - The computer is equipped with a fixed 1.44 MB, 3.5"
floppy disk drive module. By default it is drive “A:” and can be used as a boot
device if properly set in the BIOS (refer to “Boot Menu” on page 5 - 16).

Inserting/Removing Floppy Disks

When using the floppy drive, always insert your floppy diskette with the label­side facing up. To remove the inserted diskette, press the eject button on the
top-right corner of the floppy drive.

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Media Warning

Don’t try to remove a
floppy disk while the
system is accessing it.
This may cause the
computer to “crash”
and damage your data.

Figure 2 - 3

Floppy Disk Drive

Eject Button

Using The Computer

The CD/DVD Device 2 - 9

2

The CD/DVD Device

There are bays for a combination of a CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM, or CD-RW,
or Combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM drive depending on the model you
purchased. You may alternatively have a hard disk or IP sharing module in the
modular drive bay (Bay Two). The CD Device is usually labeled drive D: and
may be used as a boot device if properly set in the BIOS (“Boot Menu” on

page 5 - 16).

Loading Discs

To insert a CD/DVD, press the open button and carefully place a CD/DVD
onto the disc tray with label-side facing up (use just enough force for the disc
to click onto the tray’s spindle). Gently push the CD/DVD tray in until its lock
“clicks” and you are ready to start. The Busy Indicator will light up while data
is being accessed, or while an audio/video CD, or DVD, is playing. If power
is unexpectedly interrupted, insert an object such as a straightened paper clip
into the emergency eject hole to open the tray.

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Sound Volume

Adjustment

How high the sound
volume can be set de­pends on the setting of
the volume control
within Windows. Click
the Speaker icon on
the taskbar to check
the setting.

All peripherals must be
connected before you
turn on the system.

Using The Computer

2 - 10 The CD/DVD Device

2

Handling CDs or DVDs

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

Remember to:

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

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

• Do not write on the surface with a pen.

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

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

• Do not use benzene, thinner, or other cleaners to clean the CD or DVD.

• Do not bend the CD or DVD.

• Do not drop or subject the CD or DVD to shock.

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CD Emergency Eject

If you need to manually
eject a CD (e.g. due to
an unexpected power
interruption) you may
push the end of a
straightened paper clip
into the emergency
eject hole. However
please do NOT use a
sharpened pencil or
similar object that may
break and become
lodged in the hole.

Using The Computer

The CD/DVD Device 2 - 11

2

DVD Regional Codes

DVD region detection is device dependent, not OS-dependent. You can select
your module’s region code 5 times. The fifth selection is permanent. This can­not be altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module
in another computer.

Figure 2 - 4

DVD Regional Codes

(Windows XP)

Using The Computer

2 - 12 The CD/DVD Device

2

Changing DVD Regional Codes

Go to the Control Panel in WindowsXP/Windows 2000 and double-click Sys-
tem > Hardware (tab), click Device Manager, then click the + next to DVD/
CD-ROM drives. Double-click on the DVD-ROM device to bring up the
Properties menu, and select the DVD Region (tab) to bring up the control

panel as seen in “DVD Regional Codes (Windows XP)” on page 2 - 11.

DVD Regional Coding

Region

Geographical Location

1 USA, Canada

2 Western Europe, Japan, South Africa, Middle East & Egypt

3

South-East Asia, Taiwan, South Korea, The Philippines, Indonesia, Hong

Kong

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

5 N Korea, Russia, Eastern Europe, India & Most of Africa

6 China

Table 2 - 2

DVD Regional Coding

Using The Computer

The PC Card Slot 2 - 13

2

The PC Card Slot

Only Models A & B are equipped with a PCMCIA 3.3V/5V slot for one Type
II PC Card. Make sure you install the driver for the PC Card (see “What to

Install” on page 4 - 2).

Inserting and Removing PC Cards

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

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

Figure 2 - 5

PC Card Slot

1

2

1

2

Using The Computer

2 - 14 Hot-Keys

2

Hot-Keys

The computer has three Hot-Key buttons on the computer, and the function
key combinations on the keyboard.

Hot-Key Buttons

These keys access the internet, e-mail or a user-defined application with one
quick button press. To use the “user-defined Hot-Key”, you must install the
hot-key driver. Refer to “What to Install” on page 4 - 2 for driver installation
steps.

Programming the Hot-Keys

After installing the Hot-Key driver (see “What to Install” on page 4 - 2),
you can configure or change the settings.

Hot-Key Function

Activate the default e-mail program

Activate the default Internet browser

Activate the user specified application e.g. Microsoft Word or Excel

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Non-Default E-Mail

and Browser

Programs

It is possible to config­ure both the email and
browser Hot-Keys to
open non-default mail
and browser pro­grams. Follow the pro­cedure outlined on
page 2 - 15 but high­light either the Brows-
er or Email in step 2.
Choose Custom to
browse to the program
of your choice as per
the remaining instruc­tions. The Hot-Key will
now open this pro­gram.

Table 2 - 3

Hot-Keys

Using The Computer

Hot-Keys 2 - 15

2

To configure and specify an application for Application 1 (the default Hot­Key setting is for the CD Player application), you must follow the instruc-

tions below.

1. Right click the Hot-Key driver icon on the taskbar and the following

menu will appear.

2. Select Setup from the menu and scroll to Application 1 and press Enter.

3. An Open dialog box will appear on the screen.

4. Browse to the directory where the desired application.exe (see the sidebar)

program exists.

5. Double-Click on the program file or choose Open.

6. The Hot-Key is now set to execute that program.

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Application.exe

You will need to locate
the actual application
executable (.exe) file,
not just the shortcut.
To find the application
right-click its shortcut
on the desktop and
click Properties. Click
the shortcut (tab) and
see where the execut­able file is located by
clicking the Find Tar-
get (button).

Using The Computer

2 - 16 Function Keys and Numeric Keypad

2

Function Keys and Numeric Keypad

Function Keys

On the bottom-left of the keyboard is the Fn key or Function key. The Fn key
allows you to change operational features instantly. To use the functions press
and hold the Fn key, then press the appropriate function key (F3, F5, etc.) lo-
cated on your keyboard (see “Function Keys & Numeric Keypad” on page 2

- 17).

Numeric Keypad

The keyboard has am embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input
(see “Keyboard” on page 2 - 17). The numeric keys are highlighted by a blue
typeface.

Activate the Number Lock feature by pressing the Num Lock key at the top
right of the keyboard. You may check if Num Lock is enabled or not by look­ing at the LED status indicators (see “LED Indicators” on page 2 - 5). If Num
Lock is enabled, you do not need to hold the Fn key down to type a number
from the numeric keypad.

Activate Scroll Lock by pressing and holding the Fn key, then press the Scr-
Lk key at the top right of the keyboard.

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Other Keyboards

If your keyboard is
damaged or you just
want to make a
change, you can use
any standard PS/2 or
USB keyboard. The
system will detect and
enable it automatically.
However special func­tions/hot keys unique
to the system’s regular
keyboard may not
work.

Using The Computer

Function Keys and Numeric Keypad 2 - 17

2

.

Keys Description

1 Fn Function Key

2 Fn + Esc Suspend/Resume Toggle

3 Fn + F3 Expand LCD display

4 Fn + F5 Mute Toggle

5 Fn + F6 CRT/LCD/LCD and CRT Toggle

6 Fn + F9 Decrease LCD Brightness

7 Fn + F10 Increase LCD Brightness

Figure 2 - 6

Keyboard

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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 the
numeric keypad. Reg­ular number keys (in
the upper row of the
keyboard) will not
work. Make sure that
Num Lock is on.

Table 2 - 4

Function Keys &
Numeric Keypad

2

4

5

3

1

6 7

Using The Computer

2 - 18 TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse

2

TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse

The TouchPad is a device for pointing (controlling input positioning) on the
computer’s display screen by sensing finger movement, and downward pres­sure.

It is an alternative to the mouse, however, you can also add a mouse to

your computer either through the PS/2 interface, or one of the USB ports.

The TouchPad buttons function in much the same way as a two-button mouse
(see “Mouse Properties” on page 2 - 19 for screen examples).

Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons

Once you have installed the TouchPad drivers (see “What to Install” on

page 4 - 2) you can configure the functions by double-clicking the TouchPad

driver icon in the taskbar, or by going to the Mouse control panel in Win­dows (Start menu and point to Settings and click Control Panel, then double-

click the Mouse icon). In Windows XP the Mouse control panel is in the
Printers and Other Hardware Category.

Right-click the taskbar icon and select Easy Launcher to run programs from
this menu. To add programs to the menu, see “Easy Launcher” on page 2 -

19 for details.

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Mouse Driver

If you are using an ex­ternal mouse your op­erating system may be
able to auto-configure
your mouse during its
installation or only ena­ble its basic functions.
Be sure to check the
device’s user docu­mentation for details.

TouchPad Taskbar

Icon

You can add the
TouchPad icon to the
taskbar from the
Mouse control panel,
in the Others tab. Re-
start the computer to
see the icon appear in
the taskbar.

Using The Computer

TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse 2 - 19

2

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Easy Launcher

You can add programs
to the menu from the

Others tab in the
Mouse control panel
Click on Settings for
Easy Launcher to get

the settings options.

Click the New button
and browse to any pro­grams you wish to add
to the menu.

Restart the computer
and run Easy Launch-
er by right-clicking the
icon in the taskbar.

Click Close or Mini-
mize to quit the menu.

Figure 2 - 7

Mouse Properties

Using The Computer

2 - 20 Adding a Printer

2

Adding a Printer

The most commonly used peripheral is a printer. The following conventions
will help you to add a printer, however it is always best to refer to the printer
manual for specific instructions and configuration options.

USB Printer

Most new printers have a USB interface connection. You may use any of the
USB ports on your computer to connect the printer.

Install Instructions:

1. Set up the printer according to its instructions (unpacking, paper tray, toner/
ink cartridge etc.).

2. Turn ON the computer.

3. Turn ON the printer.

4. Connect the printer’s USB cable to one of the USB ports on the computer.

5. Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or
ask you to supply one. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using The Computer

Adding a Printer 2 - 21

2

Parallel Printer

This is still the most common type of printer.

Install Instructions:

1. Set up the printer according to its instructions (unpacking, paper tray, toner/
ink cartridge etc.).

2. Attach the parallel cable to the printer.

3. Connect the printer’s parallel cable to the parallel port at the rear of the
computer (see “Rear View” on page 1 - 17).

4. Turn ON the printer.

5. Turn ON the computer.

6. Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or
ask you to supply one. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using The Computer

2-22

2

Advanced Controls

Overview 3 - 1

3

Chapter 3: Advanced Controls

Overview

This chapter covers:

• Advanced video controls

• Power and battery management features

Note: All operating system pictures in this manual are from the Microsoft
Windows XP OS.

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Drivers

You are unable to use
most advanced con­trols until the neces­sary drivers and
utilities are properly in­stalled. If your system
hasn’t been properly
configured (your serv­ice representative may
have already done that
for you), refer to “What

to Install” on page 4 ­2 for installation in-

structions.

Advanced Controls

3 - 2 Advanced Video Controls

3

Advanced Video Controls

This section is about making adjustments for the LCD, and switching display
devices.

Opening the 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 (Fn + F9/F10).

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Protecting 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.

Figure 3 - 1

Brightness

Controls

F10F9

Fn

Advanced Controls

Video Driver Controls 3 - 3

3

Video Driver Controls

The video interface lets you change the screen resolution and color output to
whatever is most comfortable/efficient for you. This is a matter of hardware,
video memory and the driver for your operating system. The driver interface
shows the available options (see “Display” on page A - 2 for the LCD op­tions).

You can switch display devices from the Display Properties control panel in

Windows as long as the video driver is installed (see “What to Install” on

page 4 - 2).

Making Adjustments for the Display

The higher the resolution you set the LCD for, the more information the LCD
can display on screen. To change the LCD’s resolution and color depth go to
the Display Properties control panel:

1. Click Start, point to Settings and click Control Panel (if you are in Cate­gory View choose Appearance and Themes).

2. Double-click Display (icon).

3. In the Display Properties dialog box, click Settings (tab).

4. In Screen area/resolution, move the slider to the preferred setting for
resolution (see in Figure 3 - 2 on page 3 - 4).

5. In Colors/Color quality, click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting
for color depth (see in Figure 3 - 2 on page 3 - 4).

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Screen Resolution/

Screen Area Note

You may set the reso­lution to a higher set­ting than the panel
supports, however this
will require you to pan
(scroll) around the
screen as the display
area will be larger than
what you can see on
the LCD.

1

2

Advanced Controls

3 - 4 Video Driver Controls

3

Display Properties

When the Display Properties control panel is open, click the Advanced
(button) to bring up the options tabs. Clicking through these tabs allows you
to make any video adjustments you require.

Figure 3 - 2

Advanced Display

Properties

1

2

3

3

Advanced Controls

Video Driver Controls 3 - 5

3

SiS Utility Tray/Manager

With the video driver installed additional control panels are available. To
get to the control panels do the following:

1. Click Start, point to Settings and click Control Panel (if you are in Cate­gory View choose Appearance and Themes).

2. Double-click Display (icon).

3. In the Display Properties dialog box, click Settings (tab).

4. Click Advanced (button), and click SiS Utility Manager (tab).

5. Choose the setting you wish to change.

OR

1. Right-Click the SiS Utility Tray icon in the taskbar.

2. Point to Display Property and choose the setting you wish to change.

Figure 3 - 3

SiS Utility Tray/

Manager

SiS Utility Tray icon

Advanced Controls

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3

You may make changes to the Driver Mode Settings, Video Settings, Gamma
Correction Settings and view General Information by clicking the appropriate
tab and adjusting the setting. Some screen examples are shown below.

Figure 3 - 4

SiS Utility Tray/

Manager Setting Tabs

Advanced Controls

Video Memory 3 - 7

3

Video Memory

The computer does not have dedicated video memory. It makes use of a por­tion of system memory as video memory. By default, the video memory is set
to 32MB. You may also set it to 16MB or 64MB (maximum) in the BIOS (see

“Embedded Share Memory (Advanced Menu>Advanced Chipset Control)”
on page 5 - 11). Bear in mind that the more overall memory is used as video

memory, the less is available as system memory. This memory is allocated
from your system memory e.g. if your computer has 128MB of memory
(RAM), then 32MB will be allocated to video leaving the system with 96MB
of RAM.

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Video Memory Usage

3D Applications, such
as games and CAD
software, tend to re­quire more video mem­ory than most other
applications. Check
your application’s user
documentation for vid­eo memory require­ments.

Advanced Controls

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Display Devices

Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external VGA monitor (CRT)
or TV as your display device. A VGA monitor connects to the external mon­itor (CRT) port

, a TV to the S-Video out port , as seen in Figure 3 - 5.

The display options are as follows:

1. The built-in LCD (Single).

2. A VGA monitor connected to the external monitor (CRT) port at the rear of
the computer (Single).

3. A TV connected to the S-Video out port at the rear of the computer
(Single).

4. The built-in LCD and a VGA monitor showing the same image (Mirror).

5. The built-in LCD and a TV showing the same image (Mirror).

6. The built-in LCD and a VGA monitor showing different images
(Multimonitor).

7. The built-in LCD and a TV showing different images (Multimonitor).

8. A VGA monitor and a TV showing different images (Multimonitor) - see
sidebar note.

The table on the following page shows the available options.

1 2

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VGA Monitor and TV

Display Setting

If you intend to use a
TV and VGA monitor
as your display devic­es, the TV must be set
as the primary
Display_1, and the
VGA monitor as the
secondary Display_2
(Figure 3 - 10 on page

3 - 16).

Figure 3 - 5

External Monitor &

S-Video Out Ports

1 2

Advanced Controls

Display Options 3 - 9

3

Display Options

Display Mode Windows XP Windows 2000

Single

33

Mirror

33

Multimonitor

3

Not Available

Single - Either the LCD, VGA monitor or TV as a display device.
Mirror - The LCD, VGA monitor or TV outputting the same view.
Multimonitor -The LCD, VGA monitor or TV outputting a different view (not

available in Windows 2000).

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Multiple Display

Modes & DVD

Playback

In Mirror mode DVD
movies must be dis­played in the primary
device - see “Switch-

ing/Enabling Dis­plays (Driver)” on
page 3 - 11.

DVD playback is not
supported in Multi-
monitor mode.

Table 3 - 1

Display Options

Advanced Controls

3 - 10 Display Options

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Switching/Enabling Displays (Keyboard)

To simply switch display devices, or enable other devices, with the Fn +
Display (F6) toggle do the following:

1. Plug the VGA monitor or TV into the appropriate port.

2. Press and hold the Fn key, while simultaneously pressing the F6 key.

3. You may toggle through the options to display the LCD only, the LCD
and the external display together, and the external display alone
(make sure you allow time for the screens to refresh as you toggle
through).

Note: If you only use the keyboard toggle to switch through the display op­tions you will not have all the configuration options available to you. If you
want to use the options listed in “Display Options” on page 3 - 9 then use
the driver control panel to configure the settings as per “Switching/En-

abling Displays (Driver)” on page 3 - 11.

Advanced Controls

Display Options 3 - 11

3

Switching/Enabling Displays (Driver)

With the video driver installed (see “What to Install” on page 4 - 2), you
can use its built-in controls to switch between the displays as follows:

1. Plug the VGA monitor or TV into the appropriate port.

2. Following the instructions in “SiS Utility Tray/Manager” on page 3 -

5, and choose Driver Mode Setting.

3. If the device list box doesn’t show any plugged in devices, uncheck
the Auto option.

See the following pages for instructions on enabling Mirror and Multi­monitor modes.

Figure 3 - 6

Disable Auto

Advanced Controls

3 - 12 Display Options

3

Mirror Mode

In this mode the display of the two devices is the same. Mirror mode simply

shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on the Secondary dis­play. This mode will drive multiple displays with the same content. Use this
feature to display the screen through a projector for a presentation etc.

Setting Mirror Mode

1. Follow the instructions in “Switching/Enabling Displays (Driver)”

on page 3 - 11 (make sure Auto is unchecked).

2. Choose the Mirror option from the Driver mode drop box.

3. Choose a device to be Primary, and one to be Secondary.

4. Click OK > OK to apply the settings (you may need to give your VGA
monitor a few seconds to refresh).

5. Click Yes to keep the settings.

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Switching Display

Modes

To switch back from
Multimonitor mode to
either Mirror or Single
Mode, you will be re­quired to restart the
computer.

Advanced Controls

Display Options 3 - 13

3

Multimonitor

This mode allows a desktop to span the displays to act as a large work area,
thus creating a lot more screen area for display.

Setting Multimonitor Mode

1. Follow the instructions in “Switching/Enabling Displays (Driver)”

on page 3 - 11 (make sure Auto is unchecked).

2. Choose the Multimonitor option from the Driver mode drop box.

3. Choose which device is to be Display_1, and which is to be
Display_2 (the VGA option for the external monitor may only be set
to Display_2).

4. Click OK >Yes to restart your computer.

Figure 3 - 7

Multimonitor Setting

Advanced Controls

3 - 14 Display Options

3

Configuring Multimonitor Displays

You can reconfigure the displays in Multimonitor mode from the Display
Properties > Settings control panel (see “Multimonitor Setting” on page 3 -

13). Make sure you have checked the “Extend my Windows desktop onto

this monitor.” check box as illustrated in Figure 3 - 8.

Use the Display Properties control panel to drag the monitors to match the
physical arrangement you wish to use. In the example shown in Figure 3 - 8
the primary monitor is on the left, the secondary display is on the right.

With the Extended Desktop Mode enabled drag any icons or windows across
to the other display desktop. It is therefore possible to have one program vis­ible in one of the displays, and a different program visible in the other display.

1

Figure 3 - 8

Extended Desktop

Monitor Arrangement

Advanced Controls

Adjusting Monitor Settings 3 - 15

3

Adjusting Monitor Settings

If you prefer to use a VGA monitor (CRT) you may change the vertical re­fresh rate from the following control panel. Double-click on the VGA
monitor icon (in the example below it is the icon as the VGA is set for
Display_2).

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Vertical Refresh Rate

The vertical refresh rate
of your CRT is impor­tant. If it is too low and/
or you’re using fluores­cent lighting, the screen
will appear to flicker. To
reduce flickering on a
CRT, 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.

Figure 3 - 9

Monitor

Properties

2

Double-Click on the VGA Monitor icon and select the Monitor (tab)

Advanced Controls

3 - 16 TV Display

3

TV Display

To display desktop images on a TV display, connect the TV to your com­puter by using an S-Video cable from the TV to the port at the rear of the
computer. Follow the instructions in “Switching/Enabling Displays

(Driver)” on page 3 - 11 to switch to a TV display.

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VGA Monitor and TV

Display Setting

If you intend to use a
TV and VGA monitor
as your display devic­es, the TV must be set
as the primary
Display_1, and the
VGA monitor as the
secondary Display_2
(see Figure 3 - 10).

Figure 3 - 10

VGA Monitor and

TV Display

Advanced Controls

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3

Power Management Features

To conserve power, especially when using the battery, your notebook comput­er uses the ACPI power management system. Power management conserves
power by controlling individual components of the computer (the monitor and
hard disk drive) or the whole system.

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

The ACPI interface provides the computer with enhanced power saving tech­niques and gives the operating system (OS) direct control over the power and
thermal states of devices and processors. For example, it enables the OS to set
devices into low-power states based on user settings and information from ap­plications. ACPI is available in Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

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OS Note

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

(Note: All pictures
used on the following
pages are from the
Windows XP OS.)

Advanced Controls

3 - 18 Enabling Power Options

3

Enabling Power Options

Power Options are enabled through the control panel in your Windows sys-
tem (Power Options). With other operating systems you may have power
management available, so check your documentation.

You may conserve power through individual components or throughout the
whole system.

Figure 3 - 11

Power Options

Control Panel

Advanced Controls

Enabling Power Options 3 - 19

3

Conserving Power (Individual Components)

Turn off Monitor

To conserve power, you can set the monitor to turn off after a specified time.

Turn off Hard Disk

The computer's hard disk motor will be turned off if the hard disk drive has
not been accessed for a specified period of time. If the system reads or writes
data, the hard disk motor will be turned back on.

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Resuming Operation

The system can
resume from Monitor
or Hard Disk Standby
by pressing a key on
the keyboard.

Figure 3 - 12

Power Schemes

Advanced Controls

3 - 20 Enabling Power Options

3

Conserving Power (System)

With this function you can stop the notebook’s operation and restart where
you left off. This system features Standby and Hibernate sleep mode levels
(Hibernate mode will need to be enabled by clicking the option in the Hiber-
nate tab in the Power Options control panel - Figure 3 - 13 on page 3 - 21).

Hibernate Mode vs. Shutdown

Hibernate mode and Shutdown are the same in that the system is off and you
need to press the power button to turn it on. Their main difference is:

When you come back from hibernation, you can return to where you last left
off (what was on your desktop) without reopening the application(s) and
file(s) you last used.

You can use either method depending on your needs.

Standby Mode vs. Hibernate Mode

If you want to stay away from your work for just a while, you can put the sys­tem on standby instead of in hibernation. It takes a longer time to wake up the
system from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode.

Advanced Controls

Enabling Power Options 3 - 21

3

Standby

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

Hibernate

Hibernate uses no power and saves all of your information on a part of the
HDD before it turns the system off. Although it saves the most power it takes
the longest time to return to full operation. You can set your notebook to au­tomatically enter Hibernate mode when the battery power is almost depleted.
You will need to enable Hibernate mode from the Hibernate tab in the Power
Options control panel. The system will resume from Hibernate mode by press­ing the power button.

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System Resume

The system can
resume from Standby
mode by:

• Pressing the power
button

• Pressing the key

combination Fn +

Esc

• An alarm resume

that is enabled and
expires

• An incoming call

received on the
modem

Figure 3 - 13

Enable Hibernation

Advanced Controls

3 - 22 Enabling Power Options

3

Configuring the Power Button

The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Standby or Hi­bernate mode (Figure 3 - 14). In Standby mode, the LED will flash

green. In Hibernate mode the LED will be off. If you are in a power saving
mode set to save power through individual components (e.g. hard disk, mon­itor), the LED will remain green.

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Sleep Button

You may also config­ure the Suspend/
Resume key combina­tion (Fn + Esc) from
the menu illustrated in

Figure 3 - 14. In Win-

dows, this is referred

to as the Sleep button.

Figure 3 - 14

Power Options

(Advanced - Power

Buttons)

Power Button Sleep Button

Advanced Controls

Battery Information 3 - 23

3

Battery Information

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

New Battery

Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery before using it
(see “Battery FAQ” on page 3 - 24 for instructions on how to do this).

Battery Life

Your notebook computer’s battery life is dependent upon many factors, in­cluding the programs you are running, and peripheral devices attached. Power
Options settings in the OS will help prolong the battery life if configured ap­propriately.

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

We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself. Please consult
your service representative should you need to remove the battery for any rea­son.

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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 in­structions.

Advanced Controls

3 - 24 Battery Information

3

Battery FAQ

How do I completely discharge the battery?

Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery.
Don’t turn off the computer by yourself even when you see a message that in­dicates the battery is critically low, just let the computer use up all of the bat­tery power and shut down on its own (it is best to disable the Power Options
functions in the Control Panel). As the battery nears the end of its life close
any critical files.

How do I fully charge the battery?

When charging the battery, don’t stop until the LED charging indicators stop
flashing.

How do I maintain the battery?

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

Conserving Battery Power

The LCD display consumes a lot of power, so lowering the brightness level
will save power. Different applications and external devices consume battery
power even when they are not being used (see the sidebar note for further
recommendations on battery conservation).

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Conserving Battery

Power

To conserve battery
power:

Close modem or com­munication applica­tions when they are not
being used.

Remove any unused
PC Cards from the
computer (PC Cards
quickly use up battery
power even if the sys­tem enters Standby
mode).

Disconnect any unnec­essary external devic­es.

Advanced Controls

Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR 3 - 25

3

Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR

For Models A & B only - Users will need to change the settings for the infra­red device in the BIOS (see “I/O Device Configuration (Advanced Menu)”

on page 5 - 12) to enable the FIR setting support.

To configure your computer for Fast Infrared (FIR) communication follow
these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Settings and click Control Panel.

2. Double-click Wireless Link icon.

3. Click Hardware (tab), then click Properties (button).

4. Select Advanced (tab).

5. Select “Infrared Transceiver A” and change the Value to “HP HSDL-
2300/3600”.

6. Click OK > OK.

For further information, please refer to the manual of the device you wish to
connect.

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Infrared

Communication

The infrared transceiv­er operates on a “Line
of Sight”.

Make sure nothing is
blocking the “Line of
Sight” between your
system’s transceiver
and the destination’s
transceiver.

Advanced Controls

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3

Drivers & Utilities

Overview 4 - 1

4

Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities

Overview

This chapter deals with installing the drivers and
utilities essential to the operation or improvement
of some of the computer’s subsystems. The system
takes advantage of some newer hardware compo­nents for which the latest versions of most available
operating systems haven’t built in drivers and utili­ties. Thus, some of the system components won’t
be auto-configured with an appropriate driver or
utility during operating system installation. Instead,
you need to manually install some system-required
drivers and utilities. In this chapter, we group driver
and utility installation instructions by operating
system. The following operating systems are cov­ered.

• Windows 2000 Professional

• Windows XP

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Assumption

We assume that you will install all drivers and utilities
from the built-in CD device and it is assigned to “Drive
D:”. In addition, all file extensions can be seen [see

“Navigate (Browse..) to D:” on page 4 - 2].

Drivers & Utilities

4 - 2 What to Install

4

What to Install

The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual
CD-ROM contains the drivers and utilities neces-

sary for the proper operation of the computer

Table 4 - 1 on page 4-3 lists what you need to in-

stall manually according to your choice of the oper­ating system. Install the drivers in the following
order:

1. Audio

2. Modem

3. LAN

4. Video

All other drivers may follow in any order you wish,
however it is very important that these drivers
are installed in the order indicated above.

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Navigate (Browse..) to D:

You will notice that many of the instructions for driver
installation require you to Navigate (Browse) to

“D:”.

In this case D: is the drive specified for your CD de­vice. Not all computers are setup the same way, and
some computers have the CD listed under a different
drive letter - e.g. if you have two hard drives (or hard
disk partitions) one may be designated as drive C:
and the other as D: In this case the CD device may be
designated as drive E: - Please make sure you are
actually navigating to the correct drive letter for the
CD device.

When you click the Browse (button) after clicking
Run in the Start menu you will see the “Look in:” di­alog box at the top of the Browse window. Click the
scroll button to navigate to My Computer to display
the devices and drive letters.

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What to Install 4 - 3

4

Authorized Driver Message

If you receive a message telling you that the driver
you are installing is not authorized (Digital Signa-

ture Not Found), just click Yes or Continue Any­way to ignore the message and continue the

installation procedure.

You will receive this message in cases where the
driver has been released after the version of Win-
dows you are currently using. All the drivers pro­vided will have already received certification for
Windows.

Version Conflict Message

During driver installation if you encounter any “file
version conflict” message, please click Yes to
choose to keep the existing (newer) version.

Table 4 - 1

Install Procedure

Feature Windows 2000

Windows

XP

Audio page 4 - 4 page 4 - 7

Modem page 4 - 4 page 4 - 7

LAN page 4 - 5 page 4 - 8

Video page 4 - 5 page 4 - 9

USB 2.0 page 4 - 6 page 4 - 9

Hot-Key page 4 - 6 page 4 - 9

TouchPad page 4 - 6 page 4 - 10

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Service Pack 3

Make sure you have installed Windows 2000 Ser­vice Pack 3.

Drivers & Utilities

4 - 4 Windows 2000 Professional

4

Windows 2000 Professional

This section covers driver and utility installation in­structions for Windows 2000 Professional.

Audio (Win2000)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to

D:\Drivers\Audio\Setup.exe and click Open >
OK > Next.

3. Click Finish to restart your computer.

4. Go to the Sounds and Multimedia control

panel (Start menu and point to Settings and
click Control Panel then double-click the
Sounds and Multimedia icon).

5. Click the Audio tab.

6. Click Advanced in the Sound Playback menu.

7. Under Speaker Setup select 5.1 Surround

Speakers from the pull-down menu and click
OK > OK to close.

8. In addition to the Sounds and Multimedia

control panel, you can click the icon in the
taskbar to go to the AC97 Audio
Configuration window for further
configuration options.

Modem (Win2000)

1. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and

click Control Panel. Double-click System
(icon) and then click Hardware (tab) >
Device Manager (button).

2. Click “+” next to Other devices (if its sub-
items are not shown).

3. Double-click PCI Device, click Driver (tab)
and Update Driver (button).

4. When the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard
appears, click Next.

5. When Install Hardware Device Drivers
appears, select “Search for a suitable driver

for my device (recommended)” and click
Next.

6. When Locate Driver Files appears, select
ONLY “Specify a location” and click Next.

7. Navigate (Browse...) to
D:\Drivers\Modem\win2000 and select the
visible file by clicking it.

8. Click Open (button) and click OK (button),
then click Next.

9. Click Finish, and close the open windows.

Drivers & Utilities

Windows 2000 Professional 4 - 5

4

10.The modem is ready for dial-up

configuration.

LAN (Win2000)

1. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click

Control Panel. Double-click System (icon)
and then click Hardware (tab) > Device
Manager (button).

2. Click “+” next to Network Adapters (if its sub
items are not shown).

3. Double-click Realtek RTL8139(A)-based PCI
Fast Ethernet Adapter and click Driver (tab).

4. Click Update Driver (button).

5. When the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard
appears, click Next.

6. When Install Hardware Device Drivers
appears, select “Search for a suitable driver

for my device (recommended)” and click
Next.

7. When Locate Driver Files appears, select
ONLY “Specify a location” and click Next.

8. Navigate (Browse...) to
D:\Drivers\LAN\Win2000 and select the
visible file by clicking it.

9. Click Open (button) and click OK (button),
then click Next.

10.Click Finish and close the open windows.

11.

The network adapter is now ready for
configuration.

Video (Win2000)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to

D:\Drivers\VIDEO\Win2K&XP\SETUP.EX
E and click Open > OK.

3. When the Welc om e screen appears click Next >
Next > Next > Next.

4. Click Finish to restart the computer.

5. See “Advanced Video Controls” on page 3 - 2
for details on adjusting the video settings.

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Modem Country Selection

Be sure to check if the modem country selection is ap­propriate for you (Control Panel > Phone and Mo-
dem Options and select a Country).

Drivers & Utilities

4 - 6 Windows 2000 Professional

4

USB 2.0 (Win2000)

The USB 2.0 driver is only required for Model A
(see “USB Port Type” on page 1 - 5).

1. Click Start (menu) > Run

...

2. Navigate (Browse...) to
D:\Drivers\USB20\USB20.exe and click Open
> OK.

3. Click Yes > Accept.

4. Click Yes to restart the computer.

Hot-Key (Win2000)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to

D:\Drivers\HOTKEY\CNK001.exe and click
Open > OK.

3. Choose the language you prefer, and click OK.

4. Click Next.

5. Click Finish to restart your computer.

6. You may then configure your Hot-key Buttons
as outlined in “Hot-Keys” on page 2 - 14.

TouchPad (Win2000)

1. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click
Control Panel. Double-click System (icon)
and then click Hardware (tab) > Device Man-
ager (button).

2. Click “+” next to Mice and other pointing
devices (if its sub-items are not shown).

3. Double-click PS/2 Compatible Mouse and
click Driver (tab).

4. Click Update Driver (button) and click Next.

5. When the Install Hardware Device Drivers
window appears, select “Search for a suitable
driver for my device (recommended)” and
click Next.

6. Select ONLY (make sure the other boxes do not
have a tick inside them) “Specify a location”,
and click Next.

7. Navigate (Browse...) to
D:\Drivers\TOUCHPAD\WIN2000.

8. Click Open > OK > Next.

9. Click Finish and close the open windows.

10.Click Ye s to restart your computer.

11.You may then configure your TouchPad as
outlined in “Configuring the TouchPad and

Buttons” on page 2 - 18.

Drivers & Utilities

Windows XP 4 - 7

4

Windows XP

This section covers driver and utility installation in­structions for Windows XP.

Audio (WinXP)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to

D:\Drivers\Audio\Setup.exe and click OK >
Next.

3. Click Finish to restart your computer.

4. Go to the Sounds and Audio Devices control
panel (Start menu and point to Settings and
click Control Panel then double-click the
Sounds and Audio Devices icon).

Note: If you are in the Category View choose

Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices >
Sounds and Audio Devices.

5. Click the Audio tab.

6. Click Advanced in the Sound playback menu.

7. Under Speaker Setup select 5.1 Surround

Speakers from the pull-down menu and click
OK > OK to close.

8. In addition to the Sounds and Audio Devices
control panel, you can click the icon in the
taskbar to go to the AC97 Audio
Configuration window for further
configuration options.

Modem (WinXP)

1. If you can see the My Computer icon on
your desktop (if you cannot see the My Com-
puter icon go to step 2) click on it once to
select it, then right-click it to make the sub­menu appear and scroll down to Properties
and click on it (go to step 3).

2. If you cannot see the My Computer icon, click
Start (menu), then point to (but don’t click just
highlight it) My Computer. Right-click it to
make the sub-menu appear and scroll down to
Properties and click on it (go to step 3).

3. Click the Hardware (tab), then click Device
Manager (button).

4. Click “+” next to Other Devices (if its sub-
items are not shown).

5. Double-click PCI Modem and click Driver
(tab).

6. Click Update Driver (button).

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7. When the Hardware Update Wizard appears,
click “Install from a list or specific location
(Advanced)” then click Next.

8. Select “Search for the best driver in these

locations:” and select ONLY “Include this
location in the search:”.

9. Navigate (Browse...) to
D:\Drivers\Modem\WINXP and click OK

(button), then click Next.

10.Click Finish and close the open windows.

11.

Your modem is now ready for dial-up
configuration.

LAN (WinXP)

1. If you can see the My Computer icon on

your desktop (if you cannot see the My Com-
puter icon go to step 2) click on it once to
select it, then right-click it to make the sub­menu appear and scroll down to Properties
(go to step 3) and click on it.

2. If you cannot see the My Computer icon click
Start (menu), then point to (but don’t click just
highlight it) My Computer. Right-click it to
make the sub-menu appear and scroll down to
Properties (go to step 3) and click on it.

3. Click the Hardware (tab), then click Device
Manager (button).

4. Click “+” next to Network Adapters (if its sub
items are not shown).

5. Double-click Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI
Fast Ethernet NIC and click Driver (tab).

6. Click Update Driver (button).

7. When the Hardware Update Wizard appears,
click “Install from a list or specific location
(Advanced)”, then click Next.

8. Select “Search for the best driver in these

locations:” and select ONLY “Include this
location in the search:”.

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Modem Country Selection

You can change the modem country selection in the
control panel (Control Panel > Phone and Modem
Options (icon) and select a Country).

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9. Navigate (Browse...) to
D:\Drivers\LAN\WINXP and click OK

(button), then click Next.

10.

Click Finish and close the open windows.

11.The network settings can now be configured.

Video (WinXP)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to

D:\Drivers\VIDEO\Win2K&XP\SETUP.EX
E and click Open > OK.

3. When the Welc om e screen appears click Next >
Next > Next > Next.

4. Click Finish to restart the computer.

5. See “Advanced Video Controls” on page 3 - 2
for details on adjusting the video settings.

USB 2.0 (WinXP)

The USB 2.0 driver is only required for Model A
(see “USB Port Type” on page 1 - 5).

Hot-Key (WinXP)

1. Click Start (menu) > Run...

2. Navigate (Browse..) to

D:\Drivers\HOTKEY\CNK001.exe and click
Open > OK.

3. Choose the language you prefer, and click OK.

4. Click Next.

5. Click Finish to restart your computer.

6. You may then configure your Hot-Key Buttons
as outlined in “Hot-Keys” on page 2 - 14.

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USB 2.0 Driver - Service Pack 1

Install Windows XP Service Pack 1. The USB 2.0
driver will be automatically installed in your system
during the Service Pack 1 installation.

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TouchPad (WinXP)

1. If you can see the My Computer icon on your
desktop (if you cannot see the My Computer
icon go to step 2) click on it once to select it,
then right-click it to make the sub-menu appear
and scroll down to Properties and click on it
(go to step 3).

2. If you cannot see the My Computer icon click
Start (menu), then point to (but don’t click just
highlight it) My Computer. Right-click it to
make the sub-menu appear and scroll down to
Properties and click on it (go to step 3).

3. Click the Hardware (tab), then click Device
Manager (button).

4. Click “+” next to Mice and other pointing
devices (if its sub-items are not shown).

5. Double-click PS/2 Compatible Mouse and
click Driver (tab).

6. Click Update Driver (button).

7. When the Hardware Update Wizard appears,
click “Install from a list or specific location
(Advanced)” then click Next.

8. Select “Search for the best driver in these

locations.” and select ONLY “Include this
location in the search:”.

9. Navigate (Browse...) to

D:\Drivers\TOUCHPAD\WINXP and click
OK > Next.

10.Click Finish and close the open windows.

11.Click Ye s to restart your computer.

12.You may then configure your TouchPad as
outlined in “Configuring the TouchPad and

Buttons” on page 2 - 18.

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Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities

Overview

This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer’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. hard disk setup), 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 service representative.

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BIOS Settings

Warning

Incorrect settings can
cause your system to
malfunction. To correct
mistakes, return to

Setup and restore the
Setup Defaults with

<F9>.