EUROCOM D900T Owner's Manual

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.
©October 2004

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 US registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.

WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

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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

Follow basic safety precautions, including those listed below, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
injury to persons when using any electrical equipment:

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 this equipment with a telephone line (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 b atteries indicated in this manual. Do not d ispose of batterie s in a fire. They
may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

5. This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit (DC Output 20V, 9A minimum).

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 component s could be 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.

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 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 that will block the
vents.

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3. A void 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 pro ced ures for the comp ute r. Shut the co mpute r down p roper ly and don ’t
forget to save your work. Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is
depleted.

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.

5. Take care when using peripheral devices.

Use only approved brands of
peripherals.

Do not disassemble the com­puter by yourself.

Unplug the power cord befor e
attaching peripheral devices.

Perform routine maintenance
on your computer.

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Power Safety

The computer has specific power requirements:

Power Safety

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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Warning

• 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 yo u 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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Battery Precautions

• Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the com­puter.

• Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any
way. Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it may cause circuit damage,
which may possibly result in fire.

• 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. Al ways 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 & Caution

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 disp ose of thi s battery into the mu nicip al waste
stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer. Discard used battery ac cord i n g to the man u fa ctu re r’ s ins tru cti o ns.

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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 pan el breaks).

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

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Removal Warning

When removing any cover(s) and screw(s) for the purposes of device upgrade, remember to replace the cover(s)
and screw(s) before turning the computer on.

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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. How-

ever, 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 “p apers” are handy.

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Power Off Before Traveling

Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag (or any such container).
Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the vents/fan intakes to be blocked. To pre­vent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent/fan intake while the computer is in use.

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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 po sition.

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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

Quick Start Guide

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

Advanced Users ............................................... ......1-2

Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users .................1-2

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

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

System Software .....................................................1-3

System Startup .......................................................1-4

System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open .......1-5

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

Hot-Key Buttons ....................................................1-7

Function Keys & Numeric Keypad ........................1-7

System Map: Front & Rear Views ...........................1-9

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System Map: Left View .........................................1-10

System Map: Right View ....................................... 1-11

System Map: Bottom View ....................................1-12

Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel ............ 1-13

Video Features ....................................................... 1-14

Video Driver Controls ........................................1-14

Display Devices & Options .................................1-15

Power Management Features ................................. 1-16

Storage Devices, Mail Program,
Mouse & Printer

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

Hard Disk Drive ....................................................... 2-2

Optical Device ......................................................... 2-3

Loading Discs ........................................................ 2-3

Handling CDs or DVDs ......................................... 2-4

DVD Regional Codes ............................................ 2-5

7-in-1 Card Reader ................................................... 2-6

PC Card Slot ............................................................ 2-7

Inserting and Removing PC Cards ........................ 2-7

Check Mail Program ................................................2-8

TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse ............................... 2-11

Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons .............. 2-12

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Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR ..............2-13

Adding a Printer .....................................................2-14

USB Printer ..........................................................2-14

Install Instructions: ..............................................2-14

Parallel Printer ......................................................2-14

Video & Audio Controls

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

Keyboard Video Controls .........................................3-2

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

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

NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Go Properties ...................3-3

Additional Properties ............................................3-4

NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager .......................3-6

Display Devices ........................................................3-7

Attaching Other Displays .........................................3-8

Display Modes .....................................................3-10

Enabling TV Display ..............................................3-11

Audio Features .......................................................3-13

Audio “DJ” CD Player ...........................................3-14

Power Management

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

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface .......4-1

The Power Sources ..................................................4-2

AC Adapter ............................................................4-2

Battery ................................................................... 4-2

Turning on the Computer ......................................... 4-3

Power Schemes ........................................................4-4

System Power Options ............................................. 4-6

Hibernate Mode vs. Shutdown .............................. 4-6

Standby Mode vs. Hibernate Mode .......................4-6

Standby ................................................................. 4-7

Hibernate .............................................................. 4-7

Configuring the Power Button ................................. 4-8

Battery Information .................................................. 4-9

New Battery .......................................................... 4-9

Battery Life ........................................................... 4-9

Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter ...... 4-10

Proper handling of the Battery Pack ................... 4-11

Battery FAQ ........................................................4-12

Drivers & Utilities

What to Install ..........................................................5-1

Module Driver Installation .................................... 5-1

Service Packs .........................................................5-3

Authorized Driver Message ................................... 5-5

Version Conflict Message .....................................5-5

Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers ............. 5-5

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Driver Installation ....................................................5-6

Manual Driver Installation ....................................5-7

Windows XP & 2000 Professional ........................... 5-8

New Hardware Found ............................................5-8

Chipset (WinXP & 2000) ......................................5-9

Audio & Modem (Win2000) .................................5-9

Audio (WinXP) ...................................................5-10

Modem (WinXP) .................................................5-10

LAN (WinXP & 2000) ........................................5-11

Video (WinXP & 2000) ......................................5-11

Hot-Key (WinXP & 2000) ..................................5-11

TouchPad (WinXP & 2000) ................................5-12

Auto Mail Checker (WinXP & 2000) .................5-12

Module Drivers ....................................................5-13

Wireless LAN (WinXP & 2000) .........................5-13

WLAN & Bluetooth Combo (WinXP & 2000) ..5-13

PC Camera (WinXP & 2000) ..............................5-13

BIOS Utilities

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

The Power-On Self Test (POST) .............................6-2

Failing the POST ....................................................6-3

Fatal Errors ............................................................6-3

Non-Fatal Errors ...................................................6-3

The Setup Program ...................................................6-4

Entering Setup ....................................................... 6-4

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

Main Menu ...............................................................6-6

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

IDE 0/1 (Main Menu) ..............................................6-7

Installed memory (Main Menu) ...............................6-7

Advanced Menu .......................................................6-8

System Information (Advanced Menu) ................... 6-8

I/O Device Configuration (Advanced Menu) .......... 6-9

Reset Configuration Data (Advanced Menu) .......... 6-9

Hyper-Threading Technology (Advanced Menu) ... 6-9

Power On Beep (Advanced Menu) ........................ 6-10

Card Reader: (Advanced Menu) ............................ 6-10

RAID/ATA Mode Select: (Advanced Menu) ........ 6-10

Security Menu ........................................................ 6-11

Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu) ............ 6-11

Password on boot: (Security Menu) .......................6-12

Boot Menu .............................................................6-13

Exit Menu .............................................................. 6-15

Upgrading The Computer

Overview ..................................................................7-1

When Not to Upgrade ............................................ 7-2

Removing the Battery .............................................. 7-3

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(s) ...........................7-4

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Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) ...................7-7

Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device(s) ...........7-9

Upgrading the Processor ........................................7-10

Modules

Overview ..................................................................8-1

The Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Modules ................8-2

Mini PCI Wireless LAN Module .............................8-3

Bluetooth/WLAN Combo Module ...........................8-5

Combo Module Bluetooth

Driver Installation (Win2000) ...............................8-5

Combo Module Bluetooth

Driver Installation (WinXP) ..................................8-6

Combo Module WLAN

Driver Installation (WinXP) ..................................8-7

TV Tuner ..................................................................8-8

Installing the AverTV Utility Software ..................8-9

Installing the InterVideo WinDVD 4 Software ...8-10

PC Camera ..............................................................8-11

PC Camera

Driver Installation (WinXP & 2000) ..................8-11

PC Camera Audio Setup ......................................8-12

(WinXP) .............................................................. 8-12

(Win2000) ...........................................................8-12

LiveCam ...............................................................8-14

RAID Configuration .............................................. 8-16

RAID Setup ......................................................... 8-18

Troubleshooting

Overview ..................................................................9-1

Basic Hints and Tips ................................................ 9-2

Backup and General Maintenance ........................... 9-3

Viruses ..................................................................... 9-4

Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software .... 9-5

Power ....................................................................... 9-7

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

Boot Password ....................................................... 9-10

Audio & CD Device ..............................................9-11

Keyboard ................................................................ 9-12

Operation ............................................................... 9-13

Modules ................................................................. 9-14

Interface (Ports & Jacks)

Built-In Microphone ...............................................A-2

DC-In Jack ......................................... .....................A-2

Serial Port ...............................................................A-2

Parallel Port .............................................................A-2

DVI-Out Port ..........................................................A-2

PS/2 Port .................................................................A-2

RJ-11 Phone Jack ....................................................A-3

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RJ-45 LAN Jack ......................................................A-3

CATV-In Jack .........................................................A-3

S-Video-In Jack .......................................................A-3

S-Video-Out Jack ....................................................A-3

USB 2.0/1.1 Ports ....................................................A-3

Mini-IEEE 1394a Ports ...........................................A-4

Line-In Jack .............................................................A-4

S/PDIF-Out Jack .....................................................A-4

Microphone-In Jack .................................................A-4

Headphone-Out Jack ...............................................A-4

Security Lock Slot ...................................................A-5

Specifications

Processor Types .......................................................B-2

Core Logic ...............................................................B-2

Security ....................................................................B-2

Memory ................................................................... B-2

BIOS ........................................................................ B-2

LCD ......................................................................... B-2

Display ....................................................................B-2

Storage Options .......................................................B-3

Audio ....................................................................... B-3

Keyboard & Pointing Device ..................................B-3

PCMCIA ..................................................................B-3

I/O Ports ..................................................................B-4

Communication ........................................................B-4

Card Reader .............................................................B-4

Indicators .................................................................B-5

Power Management .................................................B-5

Power .......................................................................B-5

Environmental Spec .................................................B-5

Physical Dimensions & Weight ...............................B-5

Optional ...................................................................B-5

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Quick Start Guide

Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide

Overview

This Quick Start Guide is a brief introduction to the basic features of your computer, to navigating around the
computer and to getting your system started. The remainder of the manual covers the following:

• Chapter 2 The Storage Devices (hard disk, optical device, 7-in-1 card reader, PC Card), Mail Program,
Mouse & Printer.

• Chapter 3 The video and audio features of the computer.

• Chapter 4 The computer’s power saving options.

• Chapter 5 The installation of the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the
computer’s subsystems.

• Chapter 6 An outline of the computer’s built-in software. or BIOS (Basic Input Output System).

• Chapter 7 Instructions for upgrading your computer.

• Chapter 8 A quick guide to the computer’s TV Tuner, wireless, Bluetooth, camera and RAID modules
(some of which may be optional depending on your purchase configuration).

• Chapter 9 A troubleshooting guide.

• Appendix A A definition of the interface, ports/jacks which allow your computer communicate with external
devices.

• Appendix B The computer’s specification.

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Quick Start Guide

Advanced Users

If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide. However you may find it useful
to refer to “What to Install” on page 5 - 1, “BIOS Utilities” on page 6 - 1 and “Upgrading The Computer” on

page 7 - 1 in the User’s Manual. You may also find the notes marked with a

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Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users

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Notes

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

If you are new to computers (or do not have an advanced knowledge of them) then
the information contained in the this Quick Start Guide should be enough to g et you
up and running. Eventually you should try to look through all the documentation
(more detailed descriptions of the functions, setup and system controls are covered
in the remainder of the User’s Manual), but 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

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gin. For a more detailed description of any of the interface ports and jacks see “In-

terface (Ports & Jacks)” on page A - 1.

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.) and applications (e.g. word processing,
spreadsheet and database programs) have their own manuals, so please consult the appropriate manuals.

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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 (Home & Professional Editions)

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Drivers

If you are installing new system software, or are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will need to install
the drivers listed in “Drivers & Utilities” on page 5 - 1. Drivers are programs which act as an interface between the com­puter and a hardware component e.g. a wireless network module. It is very important that you install the drivers in the order
listed in Table 5 - 1, on page 5 - 7. You will be 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 5 - 1 for installation instructions.

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System Startup

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1. LCD Latches

2. LED Power & Communication
Indicators

Figure 1 - 1 - Top Panel with LCD Closed

1. Remove all packing materials.

2. Place the computer on a stable surface.

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

4. Attach the AC adapter to the DC-In jack at the rear of the
computer, then plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and connect
the AC power cord to the AC adapter.

5. Move the LCD latches in the direction of the arrows to

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release the top cover (the left latch will lock in position and is
clearly marked with locked and unlocked icons).

6. Raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle, and press the
power button to turn the computer “on”.

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

8. The LED indicators show the power and battery status of the
computer, and g ive notification of e-mail received.

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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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System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open

Quick Start Guide

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Wireless Device Oper-

ation Aboard Aircraft

The use of any portable
electronic transmission
devices aboard aircraft
is usually prohibited.
Make sure the mod­ule(s) are OFF if you are
using the computer
aboard aircraft. When
your computer ‘Boots
Up’ the modules will be
ON (see page 8 - 2).

The key combination Fn
+ F11 toggles power to
the WLAN modul e, Fn +
F12 to the Bluetooth
module.

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5

8

7

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10

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Figure 1 - 2 - Top View with LCD Panel Open

1. Optional Built-In PC
Camera

2. LCD

3. LED Power &
Communication
Indicators

4. Speakers

5. LED Status Indicators

6. Built-In Microphone

7. Hot-Key Buttons

8. Power Button

9. Lid Sensor (not visible

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externally - see page 4 -

8)

10. Keyboard

11. TouchPad and Buttons

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System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open 1 - 5

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Quick Start Guide

LED Indicators

The two sets of LED indicators (LED Status Indica­tors and LED Power & Communication Indicators)

on the computer display helpful information about the
current status of the computer.

Table 1 - 1 - LED Status Indicators

Icon Color Description

Green Card Reader Activity

Green Hard Disk Activity

Green Number Lock Activated

Green Caps Lock Activated

Green

Scroll Lock Activated (to

activate press Fn & ScrLk)

Table 1 - 2 - LED Power & Communication Indicators

Icon Color Description

Orange DC Power is Plugged In

Green The Computer is On

Blinking Green

Orange The Battery is Charging

Green

Blinking

Orange

Blinking Green New mail has arrived

Fast Blinking

Green

Green

Orange

The Computer is in

Standby Mode

The Battery is Fully

Charged

The Battery Has Reached

Critically Low Power Status

New mail has arrived from
users defined in the Special
Group in Auto Mail Checker

The (optional) Wireless

LAN Module is powered On

The (optional) Bluetooth

Module is powered On

1 - 6 System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open

Quick Start Guide

1

Hot-Key Buttons

These keys access the internet, e-mail or a user-de­fined application with one quick button press. Make
sure you install the driver to enable the Hot-Key func­tions (refer to “What to Install” on page 5 - 1).

Table 1 - 3 - Hot-Key Buttons

Hot-Key Function

Activate the Default E-mail Program

Activate the Default Internet Browser
Activate a User Specified Application

(default is Windows Media Player)

The Hot-Key driver an icon will appear in the task­bar after the driver is installed. Right-Click the icon
and browse to Setup > Application 1, and an open di­alog box will appear. Select an application (e.g. Mi­crosoft Word) to open when you press the Application
Hot-Key (make sure you select the .exe file not a short­cut to it).

Function Keys & Numeric Keypad

The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for
easy numeric data input (see Figure 1 - 3).

Activate the Number Lock feature by pressing the
Num Lk key at the top right of the keyboard. You may
check if Number Lock is enabled or not by looking at
the LED status indicators.

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Other Keyboards

If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make
a change, you can use any standard 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.

System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open 1 - 7

1

Quick Start Guide

Table 1 - 4 - Function Keys

Keys Description

Fn Function Key
Fn + F3 Mute Toggle
Fn + F4 Sleep Toggle
Fn + F5 Decrease Audio Volume
Fn + F6 Increase Audio Volume
Fn + F7 Display Toggle
Fn + F8 Decrease LCD Brightness
Fn + F9 Increase LCD Brightness

Fn + F11 WLAN Module Toggle
Fn + F12 Bluetooth Module Toggle

Fn + Scr

Lk

Fn Function Key

Scroll Lock Toggle

Figure 1 - 3 - Keyboard

Function Keys

Num Lk & Scr Lk Keys

Numeric Keypad

Fn Key

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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 Lk is on.

1 - 8 System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open

System Map: Front & Rear Views

1

3

2

2

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Audio DJ Player

The built-in standalone audio CD player gives you direct hardware control for audio CDs (MP3
compatible) when the computer is shut down, but has a working power source.

4

4

6 7 8 95

1

11 12 13

10

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Overheating

To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothi ng blocks the vent(s)/fan intake(s) while
the computer is in use.

Quick Start Guide

Figure 1 - 4

Front & Rear Views

1. LCD Latches

2. Audio DJ Player
Controls

3. Consumer Infrare d
Transceiver

4. Vent/Fan Intake

5. DC-In Jack

6. Serial Port

7. Parallel Port

8. DVI-Out Port (for
external display ­see page 10 - 2)

9. PS2 Port

10. RJ-11 Phone Jack

11. RJ-45 LAN Jack

12. CATV Jack

13. S-Video-In Jack*

*

*

*Enabled with Optional

Mini-PCI TV Tuner Only

1

System Map: Front & Rear Views 1 - 9

1

Quick Start Guide

System Map: Left View

Figure 1 - 5

Left View

1. S-Video-Out Jack

2. 4 * USB 2.0 Ports

3. 2 * Mini-IEEE 1394a
Port

4. Line-In Jack

5. S/PDIF-Out Jack

6. Microphone-In Jack

7. Head phone-Out Jack

8. 7-in-1 Card Reader

9. PC Card Slot

10. Infrared Transceiver
(see page 2 - 13)

9

2

3 31 5

4 6 7

8

10

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Mini-IEEE 1394a

Both Mini-IEEE 1394a ports only support SELF POWERED IEEE 1394a devices.

7-in-1 Card Reader Formats

The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats:

• MMC (MultiMedia Card)

• SD (Secure Digital)

• MS (Memory Stick)

• MS (Memory Stick Pro)

• SM (SmartMedia Card)

• CF (Compact Flash)

• IBM Microdrive

Note: If you are installing an operating system (e.g. Windows XP) you will need to disable
the card reader in the BIOS (see “Card Reader: (Advanced Menu)” on page 6 - 10 ).

1 - 10 System Map: Left View

System Map: Right View

Quick Start Guide

Figure 1 - 6 - Right View

1

2

1

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Changing DVD Regional Codes

Go to the Control Panel and double-click System >
Hardware (tab), click Device Manag er, then click

the + next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. Double-click on
the DVD-ROM device to bring up the Properties di-
alogue box, and select the DVD Region (tab) to
bring up the control panel to allow you to adjust the
regional code (see “DVD Regional Codes” on

page 2 - 5).

DVD region detection is device dependent, not OS­dependent. 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.

1. Primary Optical Device Drive

3

Bay (for CD/DVD Device)

2. Secondary Optical Device
Drive Bay (for CD/DVD
Device)

3. Security Lock Slot

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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.

Media Warning

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

System Map: Right View 1 - 11

1

Quick Start Guide

System Map: Bottom View

Figure 1 - 7 - Bottom View

1. Battery

2. Vent/Fan Intake

3. Memory (RAM) Cover

4. Hard Disk Cover

5. Sub Woofer

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CPU

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

2

2

3

2

5

1

4

2

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Battery Information

Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery before using it. Use the computer with battery power until it
shuts down due to a low battery. When charging the battery, don’t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes from
orange to green. Completely discharge and charge the battery at le ast once every 30 days or after abo ut 20 partial dis­charges. See “Battery Information” on page 4 - 9 for full instructions.

1 - 12 System Map: Bottom View

Quick Start Guide

Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel

Most of the control panels, utilities and programs within Windows XP (and most other Windows versions) are
accessed from the Start menu. When you install programs and utilities they will be installed on your hard disk
drive, and a shortcut will usually be placed in the Start menu and/or the desktop. You can cu stomize the look of
the Start menu by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Properties from the menu.

Figure 1 - 8

Start Menu & Control Panel

In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel. The Control
Panel is accessed from the Start menu. The Control Panel allows you to configure the settings for most of the

key features in Windows (e.g. power, video, network, audio etc.). Windows XP provides basic control p anels for
many of the features, however many new control panels are added (or existing ones are enhanced) when you
install the drivers listed in Table 5 - 1, on page 5 - 7.

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Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel 1 - 13

1

Quick Start Guide

Video Features

Video Driver Controls

You can switch display devices, and configure display options, from the Display Properties control panel in

Windows as long as the video driver is installed. For further video information see “Video & Audio Controls”

on page 3 - 1.

1. Click Start, point to Settings and click Control
Panel (or just click Control Panel).

2. Double-click Display (icon) - In the Appearances
and Themes category.

3. Click Settings (tab) in the Display Properties dialog
box.

4. Move the slider to the preferred setting in Screen

1

2

3

Right-Click
Desktop

area/resolution .

5. Click the arrow, and scroll to the preferred setting In
Colors/Color quality .

6. You can also access Display Properties by right­clicking the desktop and scrolling down and clicking
Properties. Click Settings (tab) and adjust as
above.

7. Open th e Display Properties control panel, and click

Advanced (button) to bring up the Advanced
properties tabs. Clicking through these tabs allows

you to make any video adjustments you require.

Figure 1 - 9 - Display Properties Desktop

1

2

3

1 - 14 Video Features

Quick Start Guide

Display Devices & Options

Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external VGA monitor (CRT)/external Flat Panel Display or
TV as your display device. A VGA monitor/Flat Panel Display connects to the DVI-Out port, a TV to the S-
Video-Out jack.You have the following display modes available from nView Display Settings (tab) in the Ge-
Force 6800 Go Properties control panel tab (see Chapter 3“Video & Audio Controls” from page 3 - 1 for fur-

ther details).

Display Mode Description Win XP Win 2000

1

Single One of the connected displays is used as the display device
Clone Both connected displays output the same view

Dualview

Both connected displays are treated as separ ate devices, and act
as a virtual desktop

Table 1 - 5 - Display Options

33

33

3

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Display Wizard

Use the Display Wizard in the Desktop Management window to quickly setup and configure any attached displays (see

Figure 3 - 4 on page 3 - 6).

Video Features 1 - 15

X

1

Quick Start Guide

Power Management Features

The Power Options cont rol panel in Windows (see page 1 - 12) allows you to configure power management
features for your computer. You may conserve power throug h individual components such as the monitor or hard
disk (by means of Power Schemes), or you may use either Standby or Hibernate mode to conserve power
throughout the system (enable Hibernate support from the control panel as pictured in Figure 1 - 10). Pay at-
tention to the instructions on battery care in “Battery Information” on page 4 - 9.

Figure 1 - 10 - Power Options

The computer’s power button, sleep button (Fn + F4 key combination), and Lid Sensor may be set to send
the computer in to either Standby or Hibernate mode.

Power Saving and Performance

Power Schemes may have an affect on your computer performance (see “Power Schemes” on page 4 - 4).

1 - 16 Power Management Features

Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse & Printer

Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse & Printer

Overview

Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and compo­nents of the computer:

• The Hard Disk Drive

• The Optical (CD/DVD) Device

• 7-in-1 Card Reader

• The PC Card Slot

• The Check Mail Program

• The TouchPad & Buttons/Mouse

• The Infrared Transceiver

• Adding a Printer (general guidelines)

2

Overview 2 - 1

Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse & Printer

2

Before attempting to
access any of the inter­nal components of
your computer 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.

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Power Safety

Hard Disk Drive

The hard disk drive is used to store your data in the computer. The hard disk
can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" IDE hard disk drives with a height
of 9.5 mm.

The hard disk is accessible from the bottom of your computer as seen be­low. Further details on removing and inserting the hard disk are available in

“Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(s)” on page 7 - 4.

1

Figure 2 - 1

Hard Disk Location

1

Hard Disk

2 - 2 Hard Disk Drive

Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse & Printer

Optical Device

There is a bay for a 5.25" optical (CD/DVD) device (12.7mm height). The ac­tual device will depend on the model you purchased (see “Storage Options”

on page B - 3). The optical device is usually labeled “Drive D:” and may be

used as a boot device if properly set in the BIOS (“Boot Menu” on page 6 -

13).

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.

1

2

3

1

2

2

3

1

3

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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 Volume icon on
the taskbar to check
the setting.

Peripherals must be
connected before you
turn on the system.

Figure 2 - 2

Optical Device

2

Optical Device 2 - 3

Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse & Printer

2

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.

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

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Disk Eject Warning

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 CDs/
DVDs can be accessed.

Note the following:

• 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.

Handling CDs or DVDs

2 - 4 Optical Device

Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse & Printer

DVD Regional Codes

To change the DVD regional codes see “Changing DVD Regional Codes” on

page 1 - 11.

.

DVD Regional Coding

Region

1 USA, Canada

2

3

4

5

6 China

Geographical Location

Western Europe, Japan, South

Africa, Middle East & Egypt

South-East Asia, Taiwan,

South Korea, The Philippines,

Indonesia, Hong Kong

South & Central America,

Mexico, Australia,

New Zealand

N Korea, Russia, Eastern

Europe, India & Most of Africa

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Table 2 - 1

DVD Regional Coding

Figure 2 - 3

DVD Regions

Optical Device 2 - 5

Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse & Printer

2

If you are installing an
operating system (e.g.
Windows XP), and
have a 7-in-1 Card
Reader present, make
sure to set the Card
Reader option in the
BIOS to “Disabled”.
See “Card Reader:

(Advanced Menu)”
on page 6 - 10.

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Operating System

Installation Warning

Figure 2 - 4

Removable Disks

7-in-1 Card Reader

The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards. Push
the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device.

• MMC (MultiMedia Card)

• SD (Secure Digital)

• MS (Memory Stick)

• MS (Memory Stick Pro)

• SM (SmartMedia Card)

• CF (Compact Flash Types I & II)

• MD (IBM Microdrive)

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Card Reader Cover

Make sure you keep the
cover in the card reader
when not is use. This will
help prevent foreign objects
and/or dust getting in to the
card reader.

The cards will appear as removable disks on the computer and can be accessed
in the same way as your hard disk (s).

2 - 6 7-in-1 Card Reader

Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse & Printer

PC Card Slot

The computer is 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 5 - 1).

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.

1

1

2

Figure 2 - 5

PC Card Slot

PC Card Slot 2 - 7

Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse & Printer

2

Figure 2 - 6

Check Mail Program

(Startup Menu)

Check Mail Program

After you have installed the driver for the Check Mail program (see “What

to Install” on page 5 - 1) you may then configure it to give notification

when new mail is received. You must be online to receive this notification
(note that this program only supports the POP3 protocol), and your default
mail program does not need to be open.

If you have installed the driver using the default settings, the CheckMail
program appears in the Startup menu (Start > Programs/All Programs
> Startup > CheckMail).

2 - 8 Check Mail Program

Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse & Printer

Clicking on Check Mail will bring up the following options menu.

You may then configure the options for your mail server, user name, and
password. Click Enable Check Mail to have the program check the mail
server for new mail, and set the interval (in seconds). Click SAVE to keep
the settings, and Hide to minimize the program. After clicking Hide, the
program will be accessible by double-clicking the icon in the taskbar. If
you click the close icon in the Check Mail control panel you will need
to run the program again from the Start menu in Windows.

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Note

Check with your Inter­net Service Provider,
network administrator
or Mail Service provid­er for details on what to
put on these pages.

Figure 2 - 7

Check Mail

Account Setup

and Options

2

Check Mail Program 2 - 9

Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse & Printer

2

Figure 2 - 8

Check Mail Enabled

You may enable an audible warning for received mail by clicking on Set
Mail Wave, and browsing to a .WAV sound file to use for mail notifica-

tion. Click Enable play wave for mail arrival, and SAVE to save the set­tings.

Figure 2 - 9

Set Mail Wave

2 - 10 Check Mail Program

Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse & Printer

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 through one of the USB ports.

The TouchPad buttons function in much the same way as a two-button mouse.
The central button may be configured to function as you require (see Figure

2 - 10 on page 2 - 12 for screen examples).

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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.

2

TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse 2 - 11

Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse & Printer

2

Figure 2 - 10

Mouse Properties

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

page 5 - 1) you can configure the functions by double-clicking the TouchPad

driver icon on the taskbar. You may then configure the TouchPad tapping,
buttons, scrolling, pointer motion and sensitivity options to your preferences.
You will find further information on this at www.synaptics.com.

Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons

2 - 12 TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse

Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse & Printer

Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR

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

1. Click Start, point to Settings and click Control Panel (or just click Start >
Control Panel).

2. Double-click Wireless Link (Printers and Other Hardware Category) icon.

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

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

5. Click OK > OK.

6. Restart the computer if prompted to do so.

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.

2

Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR 2 - 13

Storage Devices, Mail Program, Mouse & Printer

2

After setting up the
printer attach the paral­lel cable to the printer.

Connect the printer’s
parallel cable to the
Parallel port.

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Parallel Printer

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 one of
the ports to connect the printer.

Install Instructions:

Turn ON the printer,
then the computer.

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

Parallel Printer

This is still a very common type of printer. The install instructions are in the
sidebar.

2 - 14 Adding a Printer

Chapter 3: Video & Audio Controls

Video & Audio Controls

Overview

This chapter covers:

• Keyboard Video Controls

• NVIDIA Video Driver Controls

• Display Devices

• Attaching Other Displays

• Enabling TV Display

• Audio Features

• Audio DJ Player

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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 Lid Sensor.

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

3

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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 In-

stall” on page 5 - 1 for

installation instruc­tions.

Overview 3 - 1

Video & Audio Controls

Keyboard Video Controls

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3

Function Key

Combination

You can use the FN +
F7 key combination to

toggle through the dis­play options if you
have any external dis­plays attached:

• Notebook Only

• External Display
Only

• Notebook + External
Display

Make sure you give the
displays enough time
to refresh.

This section is about making adjustments for the LCD, and switching display
devices. If you have any other display devices attached you can switch
through the display options with the Fn + Display (F7) toggle.

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 + F8/F9).

F8F7

F9

Figure 3 - 1

Keyboard Video

Controls

Fn

3 - 2 Keyboard Video Controls

NVIDIA Video Driver Controls

The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in “Video Features”

on page 1 - 14.

NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Go Properties

More advanced video configuration options are provided in the GeForce 6800
Go Properites control panel tab:

1. Open the Display Properties (see “Video Features” on page 1 - 14) con-
trol panel.

2. Click the Advanced (button).

3. Click GeForce 6800 Go (tab).

4. Clicking the Additional Properties options allows you to make any video
adjustments required.

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GeForce 6800 Go Properites from Desktop

To access the GeForce 6800 Go Properties from the desktop:

1. Right-click the desktop.

2. Point to NVIDIA Display and click Laptop Display.

Video & Audio Controls

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NVIDIA Taskbar Icon

Click the NVIDIA icon

in the taskbar to
bring up the trouble­shooting menu, and go
to the GeForce 6800
Go Properties from
the menu (click NVID-

IA Display > Laptop
Display).

If you cannot see the
tray icon , go to the

GeForce 6800 Go
Properites control
panel tab and select

the Troubleshooting
item from the Addi-

tional Properties

menu. Click the tickbox
“Display the NVIDIA

Settings icon in the
taskbar”.

3

NVIDIA Video Driver Controls 3 - 3

Video & Audio Controls

Additional Properties

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3

Screenshots

All screenshots in this
chapter are from the
Windows XP OS.

If you are using the
Windows 2000 OS
some screens in may
appear slightly differ­ent.

The items listed in the Additional Properties window allow you to configure
your display(s). If the items do not display you can either click the Additional
Properties button, or click the icon .

Figure 3 - 2

Additional
Properties

Click pin icon to push pin in

to keep the menu open.

Some screen examples are shown on the following page.

3 - 4 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls

You may make changes to the Display Settings, Color Correction, Video
Overlay, Resolutions, Refresh Rates and Screen Rotation by clicking the ap­propriate tab and adjusting the setting.

Video & Audio Controls

3

Figure 3 - 3

Screen Examples

Right-click on a control panel
item to bring up a Help menu
(see sidebar).

NVIDIA Video Driver Controls 3 - 5

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Help Menus

Right-click on many of
the items in the tabs to
bring up the “What’s
This?” button.

Click the “What’s
This?” button to bring
up the help menu.

Video & Audio Controls

NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager

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3

Enable nView

Desktop Manger

from Additional

Properties

You can view the
nView Desktop Man­ager control panels
from the Additional
Properties window.

Select Additional

Properties from the
GeForce 6800 Go
Properites. Click the
Desktop Manage­ment window and click

the Enable button to
display the options.

The nView Desktop Manager allows quick access to control panels for fea­tures such as Desktop Management, Profiles, Hot Keys etc. The Control panel
may be accessed as follows.

1. Click Start, point to Settings and click Control Panel (or just click Control
Panel).

2. Double-click NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager (icon) - Click "Switch to
Classic View" from the left of the menu if you are in Category View.

Right-click the Enable button
to display the Desktop Management
options menu.

Figure 3 - 4

Desktop Manager

Control Panel

3 - 6 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls

The Display Wizard helps you to quickly
configure any attached displays.

Display Devices

Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external monitor/flat panel dis­play or TV/HDTV as your display device. The following are the display op­tions:

1. The built-in LCD.

2. An external monitor connected to the DVI-Out Port (may require DVI to VGA
converter).

3. A flat p anel d isplay connected to the DVI-Out Port (may require DVI to VGA
converter).

4. A TV/HDTV (HDTV requires an HDTV converter) connected to the S-Video­Out jack.

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Monitor and TV Tuner

If you are connecting both a monitor/flat panel display to the DVI-Out
Port, and a cable/aerial to the optional TV Tuner module, make sure you attach

the cable/aerial to the TV Tuner first, then the monitor.

Video & Audio Controls

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Display Wizard

Use the Display Wiz­ard in the Desktop
Management window

to quickly setup and
configure any attached
displays (see Figure 3

- 4 on page 3 - 6).

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Display Devices 3 - 7

Video & Audio Controls

Attaching Other Displays

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3

Function Key

Combination

You can use the FN +
F7 key combination to

toggle through the dis­play options:

• Notebook Only

• External Display
Only

• Notebook + External
Display

Make sure you give the
displays enough time
to refresh.

Figure 3 - 5

nView Display

Settings

If you prefer to use a monitor or flat panel display, connect it to the DVI-Out
Port at the rear of the computer. You can use the Fn + F7 key combination to
toggle through the display options.

1. Attach your external monitor to the DVI-Out Port (or TV/HDTV to the S­Video-Out jack), and turn it on.

2. Go to Additional Properties in the GeForce 6800 Go Properites control
panel tab (“NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Go Properties” on page 3 - 3).

3. Select nView Display Settings (available if external display is attached ).

4. Select the display mode from the nView Display Mode drop box.

5. Select Apply.

6. Click Yes to confirm the settings.

3 - 8 Attaching Other Displays

7. Select the display option from the Primary Display/ Secondary Display
dropbox. If you have a TV and external monitor/flat panel display attached
you will have a number of available options (see sidebar). Select and Apply
the appropriate option.

8. Click the monitor icon to select it, then click the Device Settings button to
make any adjustments for the selected display (including Screen
Resolutions & Refresh Rates).

9. Click Apply to confirm any setting changes.

Video & Audio Controls

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nView Display Mode

Options

The display options
listed under the Prima­ry display: / Secondary
display: drop boxes will
differ according to the
displays attached, and
the Display Mode
chosen.

Figure 3 - 6

Primary/

Secondary Display

Dropbox

3

Attaching Other Displays 3 - 9

Video & Audio Controls

Display Modes

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3

Display Wizard

Use the Display Wiz­ard in the Desktop
Management window

to quickly setup and
configure any attached
displays (see Figure 3

- 4 on page 3 - 6).

Single Display

Only one of your displays is used.

Clone Mode

Clone Mode simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on
the other display(s). This mode will drive multiple displays with the same con­tent and each display device can be configured independently.

Dualview

Dualview treats both connected displays as separate devices, and they act as a
virtual desktop resulting in a large workspace. When Dualview is enabled, you
can 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 (Dualview is not available in Windows

2000).

3 - 10 Attaching Other Displays

Enabling TV Display

To display desktop images on a TV, connect the TV to your computer by using
an S-Video cable from the TV to the S-Video-Out jack on the left side of the
computer (see “System Map: Left View” on page 1 - 10).

You will need to enable the TV display from the nView Display Settings tab
(see “Attaching Other Displays” on page 3 - 8). The TV will appear as a dis­play option (select the display option from the Primary Display/ Secondary
Display dropbox) when attached to the S-Video-Out jack.

Clone Mode Dualview Mode

Video & Audio Controls

3

Figure 3 - 7

TV Settings

To get a full range of options from the Device Settings menu click the Detect
Displays button. Click to select the TV icon, then click the Device Settings

button.

Enabling TV Display 3 - 11

Video & Audio Controls

Set the TV format from the Select TV Format menu. The Advanced option
(in Dualview mode) at the bottom of the Select TV Format menu allows you
to select TV format by country if you are unsure of your TV format.

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Figure 3 - 8

TV Settings and

Adjustments

Device Adjustments (Device Settings menu) allows you to make changes to
the TV output.

3 - 12 Enabling TV Display

Audio Features

You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sounds and
Audio Devices /Sounds and Multimedia Windows co ntrol panel (see

Figure 1 - 8 on page 1 - 13), or from the Sound Effect Manager icon in

the taskbar/control panel (this will bring up the Realtek Audio Configuration
menus). The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn + F5/F6 key
combination.

Video & Audio Controls

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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 Win-
dows. Click the
Speaker icon on the
taskbar to check the
setting.

Figure 3 - 9

Realtek Audio

Configuration

Menus

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Audio Features 3 - 13

Video & Audio Controls

Audio “DJ” CD Player

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3

Disk Eject Warning

Don’t try to eject a CD/
DVD while the system
is accessing it. This
may cause the system
to “crash”. Stop the
disk first then eject it,
or press the stop but­ton twice.

The built-in standalone audio CD player gives you direct hardware control
for audio CDs/DVDs when the computer is shut down, but has a working
power source.

1. Make sure that the computer is shut down (i.e. the operating system
is not running) but you have a working power source (either battery
or AC Power).

2. Press the Audio DJ power button.

3. Press the open button on your CD/DVD device (or press the stop but-

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ton twice) and carefully place an audio CD onto the disc tray with
label-side facing up (DVD drives will also play audio CDs).

4. Gently push the CD/DVD tray in until its lock “clicks” and you are
ready to start.

5. The Audio Format Indicator will flash while data is being accessed
and will then display the audio format of the CD/DVD (CD or MP3).

6. The LCD will display the number of tracks.

7. Click the play/pause button to start the CD/DVD.

8. You can control the CD/DVD tracking and volume from the control
panel.

9. Use the stop button to stop the disc, or press it twice to eject the disk.

10. The player can be turned off by pressing the power button again.

3 - 14 Audio “DJ” CD Player

Video & Audio Controls

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101112

2

1

4

3

6

8

7

9

5

1. Audio DJ Power Button

2. Previous Track

3. Next Track

4. Shuffle (loop, in order, shuffle)

5. LCD Display

6. Play/Pause

7. Stop (press twice to eject the CD/DVD)

8. Volume Down

9. Volume Up

10. Audio Format Indicator

11. Shuffle Mode Indicator

12. Track Indicator

TV Tuner Option

If you have included
the optional TV Tuner
in your purchase con­figuration, you can use
the supplied remote
control unit to control
the audio “DJ”.

Figure 3 - 10

Audio “DJ”

Controls

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Audio “DJ” CD Player 3 - 15

Video & Audio Controls

3

3-16

Power Management

Chapter 4: Power Management

Overview

To conserve power, especially when using the battery, your 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.

This chapter covers:

• The Power Sources

• Turning On the Computer

•Power Schemes

• System Power Options (Standby and Hibernate)

• Configuring the Power Button

• Battery Information

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

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 fully supported 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.)

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Overview 4 - 1

Power Management

The Power Sources

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Power Button as

Standby or Hibernate

Button

4

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 4 - 8 for details).

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 po we r cord in to an o utlet, an d then conn ect the AC power cor d
to the AC adapter.

3. Raise the lid/LCD to a comfortabl e viewing angle.

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

Battery

The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or
when 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 (see “How do I com-

pletely discharge the battery?” on page 4 - 12).

4 - 2 The Power Sources

We recommend that you do not remove the battery. For more information on
the battery, please refer to “Battery Information” on page 4 - 9.

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.

Power Management



Shutdown

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 seconds, or longer, to force the system to turn itself off.

Turning on the Computer 4 - 3

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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Power Management

Power Schemes

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Resuming Operation

The system can re-

4

sume from Monitor or
Hard Disk Standby by
pressing a key on the
keyboard.

Figure 4 - 1

Power Schemes

You can set your computer to conserve power through individual components
by means of Power Schemes. You can also adjust the settings for each
scheme to set the monitor to turn off after a specified time, and the computer's
hard disk motor to turn 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). The schemes may also be set to set a specified time
for the system to enter Standby or Hibernate modes (see “System Power Op-

tions” on page 4 - 6).

4-4Power Schemes

Each Windows Power Scheme will also adjust the processor performance of
your machine in order to save power. This is worth bearing in mind if yo u are
experiencing any reduced performance (especially under DC/battery power).

Choose the Home/Office Desk scheme for maximum performance when the
computer is powered from an AC power source. Choose the Max Battery
scheme (bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall perfor­mance of the computer in order to save power) for maximum power saving
when the computer is battery (DC power) powered.

Windows will use Portable/Laptop as the default scheme.

Power Management

4

Power Schemes 4 - 5

Power Management

System Power Options

You can use the system power options to stop the computer’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

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in the Hibernate tab in the Power Options control panel - Figure 4 - 2 on

page 4 - 7).

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 wak e up the
system from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode.

4 - 6 System Power Options

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 computer 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.

Power Management



System Resume

The system can resume
from Standby mode by:

• Pressing the power
button

• Pressing a key on the

keyboard

• An alarm resume that

is enabled and
expires

• An incoming call

received on the
modem (if enabled)

• Network card activity

(if enabled)

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Figure 4 - 2

Enable Hibernation

System Power Options 4 - 7

Power Management

Configuring the Power Button

The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Standby or Hi­bernate mode (Figure 4 - 3). In Standby mode, the LED will flash
green. In Hibernate mode the LED will be off. If you are in a power saving

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Figure 4 - 3

Power Options

(Advanced - Power

Buttons)

mode set to save power through individual components (e.g. hard disk, mon­itor), the LED will remain green.

Power Button Sleep/ResumeLid

You may also configure the Sleep/Resume key combination (Fn + F4) from the
menu illustrated in Figure 4 - 3. In Windows this is referred to as the Sleep button.

4 - 8 Configuring the Power Button

(Sleep) Button

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Sleep Button

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 (see “Battery

FAQ” on page 4 - 12 for instructions on how to do this).

Battery Life

Your computer’s battery life is dependent upon many factors, including the
programs you are running, and peripheral devices attached. Power Options
(you may set low battery Alarms and actions, and check the Power Meter
from the Power Options control panel), and settings in the OS will help pro­long the battery life if configured appropriately.

Power Management



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.

Figure 4 - 4

Power Options

(Alarm & Power

Meter)

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Battery Information 4 - 9

Power Management

Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance. To optimize

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Conserving Battery

Power

4

To conserve battery pow­er:

Lower the brightness lev­el of the LCD display. The
system will decrease LCD
brightness slightly to save
power when it is not pow­ered by the AC adapter.

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 sleep
mode).

Disconnect any unneces­sary external devices.

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. If you do need to
remove the battery for any reason see “Removing the Battery” on page 7 - 3.

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 1 - 6 for information on the battery charge
status, and to “Battery Information” on page 4 - 9 for more information on
how to maintain and properly recharge the battery pack.)

4 - 10 Battery Information

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

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Damaged Battery Warning

Should you notice any physical defects (e.g. the battery is bent out of shape after
being dropped), or any unusual smells emanating from the no tebook batter y, shut
your computer down immediately and contact your service center. If the battery has
been dropped we do not recommend using it any further, as even if the computer
continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it may cause circuit damage,
which may possibly result in fire. It is recommended that you replace your computer
battery every two years.

Power Management

4

Battery Information 4 - 11

Power Management

Battery FAQ



Caution

Danger of explosion if

4

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.

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. Disable the Power Options functions
in the Control Panel, especially any Alarms (unclick the tickboxes - see 4 -

9) and Schemes (change all the settings to Never - see page 4 - 4). As the bat-

tery nears the end of its life save and close any critical files.

How do I fully charge the battery?

When charging the battery, don’t stop until the LED charging indicator light
changes from orange to green.

How do I maintain the battery?

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

4 - 12 Battery Information

Chapter 5: Drivers & Utilities

Drivers & Utilities

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 Professional and Home Editions

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. (The

Intel Wireless LAN module driver, and the op­tional Bluetooth module driver and optional PC
Camera driver are on the separate CD-ROMs sup-

plied.) Table 5 - 1, on page 5 - 7 lists what you need
to install manually according to your choice of the
operating system, and it is very important that the
drivers are installed in the order indicated.

Module Driver Installation

The procedures for installing drivers for the Wire­less LAN, Bluetooth, TV Tuner, PC Camera,
and RAID modules are provided in “Modules” on

page 8 - 1. Make sure that the drivers are installed

in the order indicated in Table 5 - 1, on page 5 - 7.
If your purchase does not include any of the mod­ules, DO NOT install the drivers for them.

5

What to Install 5 - 1

Drivers & Utilities



Navigate (Browse..) to D:

You will notice that many of the instructions for driver
installation require you to “Navigate (Browse) to D:”.
We assume that you will install all drivers and utilities

5

from the built-in CD device and it is assigned to “Drive
D:”. In addition, all file extensions can be seen

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 “Drive 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 Comput er to display
the devices and drive letters.

Figure 5 - 1 - Navigate (Browse..) to..

5 - 2 What to Install

Service Packs

Check the warnings on the following pages regard­ing installation of the appropriate Service Pack for
your Windows OS. If you are unsure of the Service
Pack currently installed see below. Make sure you
have installed the appropriate Service Pack before
installing all the drivers.

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Service Pack Installed

To see which Service Pack is currently installed on
your computer go to the General tab of the System
control panel. Right-click the My Computer icon on
the desktop or in the Start menu (in WinXP only) and
select Properties. The Service Pack currently in­stalled on your system will be listed under the “ Sys-
tem:” heading. (If no Service Pack information is
listed, then no Service Pack is installed.)

Drivers & Utilities

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Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4

Make sure that your Windows 2000 version in­cludes Service Pack 4 on the installation CD.

5

What to Install 5 - 3

Drivers & Utilities

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Windows XP Service Pack 1

Make sure you install Windows XP Service Pack 1(or a Windows XP version which includes Service Pack 1)
before installing any drivers. Service Pack 1 includes support for USB 2.0.

If you have upgraded the system by installing Service Pack 1 (i.e. your Windows XP version does not include

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Service Pack 1) then follow these instructions:

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 -me nu appe ar a nd scrol l 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.If you see the Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller item, right-click and select Uninstall > OK (if you don’t
see the item then there is no need to take any further action).

6.Restart the computer and it will find the USB 2.0 controller.

5 - 4 What to Install

Drivers & Utilities

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.

Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers

If you wish to update/reinstall individual drivers it
may be necessary to uninstall the original driver.To
do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS
and double-click the Add/Remove Programs
item. If you see the individual driver listed (if not
see below), uninstall it, following the on screen
prompts (it may be necessary to restart the comput­er). Go to the appropriate section of the manual to
complete the update/reinstall procedure for the
driver in question.

If the driver is not listed in the Add/Remove Pro-
grams item:

1. Click Start (menu), point to Settings and click
Control Panel. Double-click System (icon) and

then click Hardware (tab) > Device Manager
(button).

2. Double-click the device you wish to update/
reinstall the driver for (you may need to click
“+”).

3. Look for the Update Driver button (check the

Driver tab) and follow the on screen pr ompts.

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What to Install 5 - 5

Drivers & Utilities

Driver Installation

Double-click the My Computer icon (for WinXP
only), and then double-click the CD icon.

Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Man­ual CD-ROM and the Notebook Driver Installa­tion application will run automatically. If you want

to install the driver manually see “Manual Driver

Installation” on page 5 - 7.

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1. Check the driver installation order from Table 5 -

1, on page 5 - 7 (the drivers must be installed

in this order) which is the same as that listed in

the application menu.

2. Double-click to select the na me of th e driver yo u
wish to install.

3. Follow the instructions as listed in this chapter.

4. Make a note of the drivers you have installed.

5. If the computer needs to restart after installing a
driver, and you will usually need to click the
“Yes/Finish” button when prompted to restart
the computer.

6. To get back to the Driver Inst allation screen cli ck
Start (menu) > Run... and navigate (Browse..)
to D:\SETUP.EXE and click OK.
OR

Note: The installation procedure for installing the
Audio and Modem drivers will differ according to

your operating system (see page 5 - 9).

Figure 5 - 2

Drivers Installer

5 - 6 Driver Installation

Drivers & Utilities

Manual Driver Installation

If you wish to install the drivers manually, click the Exit button to quit the Notebook Driver Installation
application, then follow the manual installation procedure for each driver. The manual installation proce­dure begins with instructions on how to browse to the executable file; “Click Start (menu) > Run

Feature Windows 2000 (SP4) Windows XP (SP1)

Chipset
Audio
Modem
Network (LAN)
Video
Hot-Key
TouchPad
Auto Mail Checker
IPN2220 802.11g Wireless
Bluetooth & WLAN Combo
TV Tuner Applications
PC Camera

page 5 - 10 page 5 - 9
page 5 - 10 N/A Installed along with Audio Driver

page 5 - 9

page 5 - 11
page 5 - 11
page 5 - 11
page 5 - 12
page 5 - 12

See page 8 - 4

See pages 8 - 5 & 8 - 7

See pages 8 - 9 & 8 - 10

See page 8 - 1 1

..”.

Table 5 - 1

Driver

Installation

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Driver Installation 5 - 7

Drivers & Utilities

Windows XP & 2000 Professional

This section covers driver and utility installation in­structions for Windows XP (Professional & Home)
and Windows 2000 Professional.

Windows XP Service Pack 1

New Hardware Found

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If you see the message “New Hardware Found”
(Found New Hardware Wizard) during the
installation procedure (other than when outlined
in the driver install procedure), click Cancel to
close the window, and follow the installation proce­dure.

Make sure you install Windows XP Service Pack 1
(or a Windows XP version which includes Service
Pack 1) before installing any drivers. Service
Pack 1 includes support for USB 2.0.

If you have upgraded the system by installing Ser-
vice Pack 1 (i.e. your Windows XP version does not
include Service Pack 1) then follow the instructions
in “Windows XP Service Pack 1” on page 5 - 4.

Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4

Make sure that your Windows 2000 version in­cludes Service Pack 4 on the installation CD.

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5 - 8 Windows XP & 2000 Professional

Drivers & Utilities

Chipset (WinXP & 2000)

1. Double-click CHIPSET from the Notebook

Driver Installation menu

OR

Click Start (menu) > Run
(Browse..) to D:\Driv-
ers\CHIPSET\Setup.exe and click OK.

2. Click Next > Yes > Next.

3. Click Finish to restart the computer.

The procedure for installing the Audio and Modem
drivers will differ, depending on your operating
system.

.

... and navigate

Audio & Modem (Win2000)

1. Double-click AUDIO from the Notebook

Driver Installation menu

OR

Click Start (menu) > Run
(Browse..) to D:\Drivers\AUDIO\Setup.exe
and click OK.

2. Click Next.

3. Click Next when The Found New Hardware
Wizard appears.

4. Select “Search for a suitable driver for my
device (recommended)” and click Next.

5. Select ONLY “Specify a location” and click
Next.

6. Navigate (Browse...) to
D:\Drivers\MODEM\WIN2K.

7. Click Open > OK > Next (click Yes if asked if
you want to continue at any time).

8. Click Finish > Finish to restart the computer.

9. Click Yes to restart the computer (click cancel
if The Found New Hardware Wizard appears).

.

... and navigate

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Windows XP & 2000 Professional 5 - 9

Drivers & Utilities

Audio (WinXP)

1. Double-click AUDIO from the Notebook

Driver Installation menu

OR

Click Start (menu) > Run
(Browse..) to D:\Drivers\AUDIO\Setup.exe
and click OK.

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2. Click Next (click Cancel if The Found New
Hardware Wizard appears).

3. Click Finish to restart the computer.

4. When the computer restarts click Cancel if the
The Found New Hardware Wizard appears
(click Continue Anyway if asked if you want
to continue at any time).

5. Click Yes to restart the computer (click Cancel
if The Found New Hardware Wizard appears).

.

... and navigate

Modem (WinXP)

1. Double-click MODEM from the Notebook

Driver Installation menu

OR

Click Start (menu) > Run
(Browse..) to D:\Driv-

ers\MODEM\WINXP\Setup.exe and click
OK.

2. Click

3. Click .

4. The modem is ready for dial-up configuration.

(button).

.

... and navigate

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Modem Country Selection

Be sure to check if the modem country selection is ap­propriate for you (Control Panel > Ph one and Mo-

dem Options).

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Drivers & Utilities

LAN (WinXP & 2000)

1. Double-click LAN from the Notebook Driver
Installation menu

OR

Click Start (menu) > Run
(Browse..) to D:\Drivers\LAN\Setup.exe and
click OK.

2. Click Next.

3. Click Finish.

4. The network settings can now be configured.

.

... and navigate

Video (WinXP & 2000)

1. Double-click VIDEO from the Notebook
Driver Installation menu

OR

Click Start (menu) > Run
(Browse..) to D:\Drivers\VIDEO\setup.exe
and click OK.

2. To continue click Next (click Continue
Anyway/Yes if asked if you want to continue at
any time).

3. Click Finish/OK to restart the computer.

4. See “NVIDIA Video Driver Controls” on

page 3 - 3 for details on adjusting the video

settings.

.

... and navigate

Hot-Key (WinXP & 2000)

1. Double-click AP-KEY from the Notebook

Driver Installation menu

OR

Click Start (menu) > Run
(Browse..) to D:\Drivers\AP-KEY\Setup.exe
and click OK.

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

3. Click Next.

4. Click Finish to restart your computer.

.

... and navigate

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Windows XP & 2000 Professional 5 - 11

Drivers & Utilities

TouchPad (WinXP & 2000)

1. Double-click TOUCHPAD from the Notebook
Driver Installation menu

.

OR

Click Start (menu) > Run... and navigate
(Browse...) to D:\Drivers\TOUCH-
PAD\WinXP or Win2K\Setup.exe and click

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OK.

2. Click Next > Next > Next (click Continue
Anyway/Yes if asked if you want to continue at
any time).

3. Click Finish to restart your computer.

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

Buttons” on page 2 - 12.

Auto Mail Checker (WinXP & 2000)

1. Double-click AUTOMAIL from the Notebook

Driver Installation menu

OR

Click Start (menu) > Run
(Browse..) to D:\Drivers\AUTO-
MAIL\SETUP.EXE and click OK.

2. To continue click Next > Next > Finish.

3. Run the program from the Auto Mail Checker
in the Start menu (Start > Programs/All
Programs > Auto Mail Checker).

4. For further details see “Check Mail Program”

on page 2 - 8.

.

... and navigate

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Drivers & Utilities

Module Drivers

See the following pages for the driver installation
procedures for any modules included in your pur­chase option.

Wireless LAN (WinXP & 2000)

See install procedure in “CastleNet IPN2220

(802.11g) Wireless LAN Driver Installation
(WinXP & 2000)” on page 8 - 4.

WLAN & Bluetooth Combo (WinXP &

2000)

See install procedure in “Combo Module Blue-

tooth Driver Installation (Win2000)” on page 8 ­5 & “Combo Module WLAN Driver Installation
(WinXP)” on page 8 - 7.

PC Camera (WinXP & 2000)

See install procedure in “PC Camera Driver In-

stallation (WinXP & 2000)” on page 8 - 11.

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Drivers & Utilities

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BIOS Utilities

Chapter 6: 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 ch anges
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 infor mation
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.



BIOS Settings

Warning

Incorrect settings can
cause your system to
malfunction. To correct
mistakes, return to
Setup and restore the
Setup Defaults with
<F9>.

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Overview 6 - 1

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The Power-On Self Test (POST)



POST Screen

1.BIOS information

2.CPU type

3.Memory status

4.Enter Setup prompt
appears only during

POST

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Note: The POST

screen as pictured is
for guideline purposes
only. The POST
screen on your compu­ter may appear slightly
different.

Figure 6 - 1

POST Screen

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

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

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

Phoenix cME FirstBIOS Notebook Pro
Copyright 1985-2003 Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
All Rights Reserved
BIOS Revision: V133 1.00.E08
KBC/EC Firmware Revision: 1.00.E5
VBIOS Revision: VER008.017M.202-000-2004/06/07

CPU = Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz
255M System RAM Passed
1024K Cache SRAM Passed
System BIOS shadowed
Video BIOS shadowed
ATAPI CD-ROM: QSI CD-RW/DVD-ROM SBW242B
USB: Y-E DATA USB-FDU
Mouse intialized

3

1

2

Press <F2> to enter SETUP

6 - 2 The Power-On Self Test (POST)

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Failing the POST

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

Fatal Errors

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

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Non-Fatal Errors

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

• Press <F1> to resume

• <F2> to enter Setup

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

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

The Power-On Self Test (POST) 6 - 3

6

BIOS Utilities

The Setup Program

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

Entering Setup

To enter Setup, turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST. The
prompt (Press F2 to Enter Setup) seen in Figure 6 - 1 is usually present for a
few seconds after you turn on the system. If you get a “Key board Error”, (usu-

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ally because you pressed F2 too quickly) just press F2 again.

If the computer is already on, reboot using the Ctrl + Alt + Delete combina-
tion and then hold down F2 when prompted. The Setup main menu will ap­pear.

6 - 4 The Setup Program

Setup Screens

The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup.

Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with five (5) menu headings. When
you select a heading, a new screen appears. Scroll through the features listed
on each screen to make changes to Setup.

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

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

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

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

Setup Menus

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

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The Setup Program 6 - 5

BIOS Utilities

Main Menu

Figure 6 - 2

Main

Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Menu

Item Specific Help

System Time: [22:11:05]

System Date: [09/22/2004]

IDE 0 [CD-ROM]
IDE 1 [None]

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Installed memory 256 MB
Available to OS 254 MB
Used by devices 2 MB

F1 Help  Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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

System Time & Date (Main Menu)

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

6-6Main Menu

IDE 0/1 (Main Menu)

Pressing Enter under opens the sub-menu to show the co nfiguration of the ei­ther a CD Device or HDD that on the computer’s IDE Channels 0 or 1. Use
the Auto (Type:) setting to have the items configured automatically for you.

Installed memory (Main Menu)

This item contain information on the system memory, and is not user config­urable. The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed, the
amount used by devices, and the unused memory available to the operating
system (OS).

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Main Menu 6 - 7

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Advanced Menu

Figure 6 - 3

Advanced Menu

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Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

Setting items on this menu to incorrect
values may cause your system to malfunction.

System Information

I/O Device Configuration

Reset Configuration Data: [No]

Hyper Threading Technology: [Enabled]
Power On Beep [Disabled]
Card Reader : [Enabled]
RAID/ATA Mode Select [RAID Mode]

F1 Help  Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

Advanced

Setup Warning

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Item Specific Help

System Information (Advanced Menu)

Pressing Enter here will p rovide valuable information on your system includ­ing CPU type and speed etc.

6 - 8 Advanced Menu