Eurocom T210C User 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.

©August 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 registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

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FCC Statement

(Federal Communications Commission)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the service representative or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Warning

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1. Do not use this product near water, for example near a ba thtub, washb owl, kitchen sink or lau ndry 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 batte ries indicated in this manual. Do not d ispose of batteries 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, 3.25A 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 computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions:

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

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

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

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:

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

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Power Safety

Warning

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

• 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.

• Recharge the batteries using the computer’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

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

Caution

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

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Touch Panel Care

• Touch Panels are made of glass, so do not subject them to heavy shock or stress.

• Do not place heavy objects on the Touch Panel.

• Please use a dry soft cloth when cleaning (do not use any organic solvent acid or alkali soluti on).

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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Travel Considerations

Packing

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

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

2. Power off the computer and peripherals.

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

4. Disconnect the AC adapter and cables. Stow them in the carrying bag.

5. The AC adapter uses voltages from 100 to 240 volts so you won’t need a second voltage adapter.

However, check with your travel agent to see if you need any socket adapters.

6. Put the computer 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 r equire proof of ownership

for both hardware and software. Make sure your “papers” 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 cau se the ve nts/intake s to be blocke d. 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 computer - 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 computer 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 eyestrain and muscle fatigue in your
neck and shoulders.

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

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

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

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

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Touch Panel Care ..........................................VIII

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

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

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

Remember to: ......................................................... I-XI

Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Model Differences ..................................................1-4

Getting to Know Your Computer ...........................1-5

Preface

Top View ................................................................. 1-6

The LCD Swivel Screen ..........................................1-7

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

PC Camera ............................................................ 1-9

LCD Swivel Screen ..............................................1-9

LED Power Indicators ..........................................1-9

Cover Sensors ..................................................... 1-10

LCD Swivel & Side Hinges ............................... 1-11

Power Button ...................................................... 1-11

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

Keyboard ............................................................ 1-12

TouchPad & Buttons .......................................... 1-12

Microphone ......................................................... 1-12

Front View ............................................................. 1-13

LCD Latches ....................................................... 1-13

Microphone-In Jack ............................................1-13

Headphone-Out Jack ..........................................1-14

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

LED Status Indicators ......................................... 1-14

Hot-Key Buttons ................................................. 1-15

Left Side View ....................................................... 1-16

Security Lock Slot ..............................................1-16

Vent .................................................................... 1-16

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Stylus Pen Holder ................................................1-16

Right Side View .....................................................1-17

4-in-1 Flash Card Reader ....................................1-17

Two USB 2.0 Ports .............................................1-18

PC Card Slot ........................................................1-18

Rear View ...............................................................1-19

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

RJ-45 LAN Jack ..................................................1-19

RJ-11 Phone Jack ................................................1-20

DC-In Jack ..........................................................1-20

Vent .....................................................................1-20

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

Stylus Pen Holder ................................................1-21

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

Wireless LAN (Network) Module ......................1-22

Hard Disk Drive ..................................................1-22

Vent .....................................................................1-22

Using The Computer

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

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

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

Battery .................................................................... 2-3

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

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

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

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

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

LED Status Indicators ............................................ 2-6

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

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

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

CD Device/DVD Device (Optional) ........................ 2-9

Optional CD/DVD Device Options ..................... 2-10

Loading CDs or DVDs ........................................ 2-11

Handling CDs or DVDs ....................................... 2-11

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

Changing DVD Regional Codes ........................ 2-13

4-in-1 Card Reader ................................................. 2-14

PC Card Slot .......................................................... 2-15

Inserting and Removing PC Cards ...................... 2-15

Hot-Keys ................................................................ 2-16

The Keyboard ........................................................ 2-17

The Function Keys .............................................2-17

Numeric Keypad ................................................. 2-18

Touch Panel (Model A Only) ................................ 2-19

Handwriting Application (Optional) ...................... 2-22

ritePen Installation ..............................................2-22

ritePen ..................................................................2-23

riteMail ................................................................ 2-24

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TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse ...............................2-25

Configuring the Infrared Transceiver .....................2-26

Adding a Printer .....................................................2-27

USB Printer ..........................................................2-27

Install Instructions: ..............................................2-27

Parallel Printer ......................................................2-28

Install Instructions: ..............................................2-28

Advanced Controls

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

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

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

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

VGA Shared Memory ...........................................3-3

Dynamic Video Memory Technology ...................3-3

Screen Rotation ........................................................3-4

Screen Rotation Driver ..........................................3-4

“Q” Hot-Key .........................................................3-5

Video Driver Controls ..............................................3-6

Making Adjustments for the Display .....................3-6

Display Properties .................................... .... ..........3-7

Intel Video Driver Controls ..................................3-8

Schemes ................................................................ 3-10

Display Devices ......................................................3-11

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

Switching/Enabling Displays (Driver) ................ 3-12

Multi-Monitor Modes .......................................... 3-13

Intel(R) Dual Display Clone ............................... 3-13

Extended Desktop ............................................... 3-13

To Enable Dual Display Clone Mode: ................... 3-14

To Enable Extended Desktop Mode: ..................... 3-15

To Enable Extended Desktop (Display Properties) 3-16

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

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface .... 3-17

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

Power Schemes ......................................................3-19

Conserving Power (System) .................................. 3-21

Hibernate Mode vs. Shutdown ............................ 3-21

Standby Mode vs. Hibernate Mode ..................... 3-21

Standby ............................................................... 3-22

Hibernate ............................................................ 3-22

Configuring the Power Button .............................3-23

Battery Information ................................................3-24

New Battery ........................................................ 3-24

Battery Life ......................................................... 3-24

Battery FAQ ........................................................3-25

PC Camera ......................................... .... ................ 3-26

PC Camera Audio Setup ...................................... 3-27

(Win2000) ........................................................... 3-27

AMCAP ............................................................... 3-29

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Set Capture File ......................................................3-29

Eliminating Screen Flicker .....................................3-30

Wireless LAN Module ........................................... 3-31

Drivers & Utilities

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

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

Windows XP & 2000 Service Packs ......................4-2

New Hardware Found ............................................4-4

Authorized Driver Message ...................................4-5

Version Conflict Message ......................................4-5

Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers ..............4-5

Driver Installation ....................................................4-6

Automatic Driver Installation ...............................4-6

Windows 2000 ..........................................................4-8

Chipset (Win2000) ................................................4-8

Audio (Win2000) ..................................................4-9

Video (Win2000) ..................................................4-9

LAN (Win2000) ....................................................4-9

Modem (Win2000) ................................................4-9

ENE-PCMCIA (Win2000) ..................................4-10

TouchPad (Win2000) ..........................................4-10

Wireless LAN (Win2000) ...................................4-11

PC Camera (Win2000) ........................................4-12

Screen Rotation (Win2000) ................................4-13

Touch Panel (Win2000) .....................................4-13

Windows XP .......................................................... 4-14

Chipset (WinXP) ................................................ 4-14

Audio (WinXP) ..................................................4-14

Video (WinXP) ................................................... 4-15

LAN (WinXP) .................................................... 4-15

Modem (WinXP) ................................................ 4-15

ENE-PCMCIA (WinXP) ....................................4-16

TouchPad (WinXP) ............................................ 4-16

Wireless LAN (WinXP) ..................................... 4-17

PC Camera (WinXP) .......................................... 4-19

Screen Rotation (WinXP) ................................... 4-19

Touch Panel (WinXP) ........................................ 4-20

BIOS Utilities

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

The Power-On Self Test (POST) ............................. 5-2

Failing the POST ...................................................5-3

Fatal Errors ........................................................... 5-3

Non-Fatal Errors ................................................... 5-3

The System Configuration Utility ............................5-4

Entering Setup ....................................................... 5-4

Entering Setup with Display OEM Logo Enabled ... 5-4

Working with the Menu Bar ....................................5-5

Working with the Pull-Down Menu ........................ 5-6

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Working with Sub-Menus ........................................5-7

Startup Menu ............................................................5-8

Fast Boot (Startup Menu) .........................................5-8

Boot Device (Startup Menu) ....................................5-9

Display (Startup Menu) ............................................5-9

Enable Battery Low Beep (Startup Menu) ...............5-9

Enable Power On Beep (Startup Menu) .................5-10

Display OEM logo (Startup Menu) ........................5-10

Fast Boot for Windows XP (Startup Menu) ...........5-10

Boot and SCU Passwords (Startup Menu) .............5-10

Memory Menu ........................................................5-11

VGA Shared Memory (Memory Menu) .................5-11

Disks Menu ............................................................5-12

IDE Settings (Disks Menu) ....................................5-12

Virus Alerts (Disks Menu) ..................................... 5-12

Components Menu .................................................5-13

COM Ports (Components Menu) ...........................5-13

Keyboard Numlock (Components Menu) ..............5-14

Keyboard Repeat (Components Menu) ..................5-14

Power Menu ....................................... .... .... .... ........5-15

Low/Medium/High/Customize Power Saving (Power

Menu) .....................................................................5-16

CPU SpeedStep Controls (Power Menu) ...............5-16

Exit Menu ...............................................................5-17

Save and Exit (Exit Menu) .....................................5-17

Exit (No Save) - (Exit Menu) ................................ 5-18

Default Settings (Exit Menu) ................................. 5-18

Restore Settings (Exit Menu) ................................. 5-18

Upgrading The Computer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upgrading the Processor ..........................................6-8

Troubleshooting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Boot Password ....................................................... 7-10

Audio ..................................................................... 7-11

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CD Device (Optional) ............................................7-12

Keyboard and Mouse .............................................7-13

Operation ................................................................ 7-14

Advanced Power Saving

Power Schemes & Processor Performance .............A-2

Intel CPU SpeedStep Controls ................................A-3

Model A Specifications

Processor Types .......................................................B-1

Core Logic ...............................................................B-1

Security ....................................................................B-1

Memory ................................................................... B-1

BIOS ........................................................................ B-1

LCD ......................................................................... B-1

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

Storage .....................................................................B-2

Audio ....................................................................... B-2

Keyboard, Pointing Device & Buttons .................... B-2

Indicators ................................................................. B-2

Interface & Communication ....................................B-3

Power Management .................................................B-3

Power .......................................................................B-3

Environmental Spec ........................................... .... .B-3

Physical Dimensions & Weight ..............................B-3

Optional ...................................................................B-4

Model B Specifications

Processor Types .......................................................C-1

Core Logic ...............................................................C-1

Security ....................................................................C-1

Memory ....................................................................C-1

BIOS ........................................................................C-1

LCD .........................................................................C-1

Display .....................................................................C-2

Storage .....................................................................C-2

Audio .......................................................................C-2

Keyboard, Pointing Device & Buttons ....................C-2

Indicators .................................................................C-2

Interface & Communication ....................................C-3

Power Management .................................................C-3

Power .......................................................................C-3

Environmental Spec .................................................C-3

Physical Dimensions & Weight ...............................C-3

Optional ...................................................................C-4

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Introduction

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1

Overview

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

• The Manual — how to use it

• System Map — navigating around your computer

Advanced Users

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

ities” on page 5 - 1 and

find the notes marked with a

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

Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users

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

 as indicated in the margin.

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

 of interest to you.

Notes

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

Overview 1 - 1

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Introduction

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

System Software

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

• Windows 2000 (with Service Pack 4 included)

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional & Home Editions

1 - 2 Overview

Quick Start Guide

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

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

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

1. Remove all packing materials.

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

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

“Rear View” on page 1 - 19), then plug the AC power cord into an outlet,

and connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.

4. Raise the LCD Swivel Screen to a comfortable viewing angle.

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

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Peripheral Devices

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

1

Quick Start Guide 1 - 3

1

Introduction

System Map

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

Model Differences

This notebook series includes two different model types. Model A includes a
Touch Panel screen, Model B does not. The specifications for each model are
listed in “Model A Specifications” on page B - 1 and “Model B Specifica-

tions” on page C - 1.

In addition both Model A and Model B have two different designs as pictured
on the following page.

1 - 4 System Map

Getting to Know Your Computer

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

Design IDesign II

Introduction

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Design Differences

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

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

1

Figure 1 - 1

Design Differences

System Map 1 - 5

1

Introduction

Top View

Figure 1 - 2

Top View with LCD

Panel Closed

1. LCD Latches

2. LED Indicators

To open the LCD display:

1. Place the computer on a stable surface.

2. Press the latches in the direction of the arrows (press in) to release the
top cover.

3. Lift the top cover to reveal the LCD Swivel Screen and keyboard.

4. Adjust the LCD Swivel Scre en to a comf or table viewing an g le.

5. The LED indic at ors sh ow th e po we r an d ba tt er y s tatus of the co mp u te r.

6. If you wish to operate the computer in Tablet Mode see page 1 - 7.

2

11

1

2

1 - 6 Top View

The LCD Swivel Screen

You can use the computer either in Notebook Mode, or in Tablet Mode. To
put the computer into Tablet Mode:

1. Unlock the LCD side hinges & by moving them in the direction of the
arrows.

2. Carefully rotate the LCD fully in the direction indicated by the arrow , then
lock the side hinges & .

3. Move latches & in and to the left (if they are not already in this
position), then push the LCD down to lock it in position.

1 2

4 5

1 2

1 2

3

4 5

3

Introduction

Figure 1 - 3

Rotating the LCD

Swivel Screen

1

The LCD Swivel Screen 1 - 7

1

Introduction

Top View with LCD Open

Figure 1 - 4

Top View with LCD

Panel Open

1

1. Built-In PC Camera
(Optional)

2. LCD Swivel Screen

3. LED Power
Indicators

4. Cover Sensors

5. LCD Swivel Hinge

6. LCD Side Hinges

7. Power Button

8. Speakers

9. Keyboard

10. Tou chPad and
Buttons

11. Built-In Microphone

1 - 8 Top View with LCD Open

2

3

6

8

5

4

6

8

7

9

11

10

PC Camera

If you have purchased the optional PC Camera, make sure you install the soft­ware application (see pages 4 - 12, 4 - 19 & 3 - 26).

LCD Swivel Screen

The computer comes with a TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Liquid Crystal Dis­play screen (see “LCD” on page B - 1/“LCD” on page C - 1 for details). The
screen can rotate and tilt for best visibility in Notebook Mode, and flip for use
in Tablet Mode. The screen may be rotated as long as the driver is installed
(see “What to Install” on page 4 - 2) to appear in Landscape Mode or Por-
trait Mode by means of the VGA Rotate Application or “Q” Hot-Key (see

“Screen Rotation” on page 3 - 4).

Introduction

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Touch Panel Input

Device

Do not use any sharp
or pointed objects as
your input device e.g.
the end of a pen or
pencil. You should only
use the provided stylus
pen (PDA type) as
your input device.

Screen Rotation

1

The screen also acts as a Touch Panel (Model A only) when the driver is in­stalled (see pages 4 - 13 & 4 - 20). You can use the stylus pen provided to point
directly to objects on the screen in much the same way as you would use your
mouse as the pointing device (see “Touch Panel (Model A Only)” on page 2

- 19).

LED Power Indicators

These indicators display the system power status, and battery status of the
computer (see “LED Power Indicators” on page 2 - 5).

Top View with LCD Open 1 - 9

Make sure the screen
rotation driver (see

“What to Install” on
page 4 - 2) is installed

before attempting to
rotate the screen.

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Introduction

Cover Sensors

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Lid Button

It is recommended that
you set the lid (left
LCD cover sensor)
power button to “Do
nothing”.

This will prevent acci­dentally triggering a
power saving mode
when you rotate the
LCD swivel screen.

Table 1 - 1

Cover Sensor

Functions

These switches act as sensors to tell when the LCD Swivel Panel is closed, in
Notebook Mode, or in Tablet Mode.

Mode Left LCD Cover Sensor Right LCD Cover Sensor

Notebook

Mode

(LCD Open)

Notebook

Mode

(LCD Closed)

Tablet Mode

Press the left LCD cover sensor to

trigger the default power saving state

(“When I close the lid of my portable

computer”).

Close the LCD to automatically trigger
the default power saving state (“When I
close the lid of my portable computer”).

N/A

Press and hold the right LCD cover
sensor, and simultaneously press/tap
the “Q” key to trigger the functions as

per “Q Key Functions” on page 2 - 16.

N/A

If the LCD is fully locked down, the right

LCD cover sensor will be depressed

automatically. Press/tap the “Q” key to

trigger the functions as per

Functions” on page 2 - 16.

“Q Key

See Lid in Figure 3 - 14 on page 3 - 23 for information on setting the power
saving state. See the sidebar for the power scheme setting recommendation.

1 - 10 Top View with LCD Open

LCD Swivel & Side Hinges

Release the side hinges in the direction indicated by the arrows on the top pan­el, and swivel the LCD panel in the direction indicated on the top panel.

Power Button

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

Computer” on page 2 - 4).

This button may also be used as a suspend/resume

key, once configured as such in the power management control panel of your
operating system (see “Configuring the Power Button” on page 3 - 23).

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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.

Stereo Speakers

Two built-in speakers provide rich, stereo sound.

Introduction

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Forced Off

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

1

Top View with LCD Open 1 - 11

1

Introduction

Keyboard

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

TouchPad & Buttons

The pointing device features a sensitive glide pad for precise movements. It
functions the same way as a two-button mouse. The right TouchPad button is
the same as the right mouse button; the left TouchPad button is the same as
the left mouse button (see “TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse” on page 2 - 25).

Microphone

Record on your computer with the built-in microphone.

1 - 12 Top View with LCD Open

Introduction

1

Front View

1

2

3 4 5

6 7

1

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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.

LCD Latches

Press the LCD latches in to release the LCD panel (see page 1 - 6).

Microphone-In Jack

Record on your computer with an external microphone (the microphone-in
jack is colored pink).

Figure 1 - 5

Front View

1. LCD Latches

2. Microphone-In Jack

3. Headphone-Out
Jack

4. Infrared
Transceiver

5. Scroll/Enter Wheel

6. LED Status
Indicators

7. Three Hot-Key
Buttons (Esc, Tab,
& “Q” Rotate)

Front View 1 - 13

1

Introduction

Headphone-Out Jack

Headphones may be connected through this jack (the headphone-out jack is
colored green). Note: Set your system’s volume to a reduced level befor e con­necting to this jack.

Infrared Transceiver

The infrared transceiver enables communication between the computer and
another similarly equipped device, and is 4M bps FIR, IrDA 1.1 compliant.
See “Configuring the Infrared Transceiver” on page 2 - 26 for further infor­mation, and also refer to the manual of the device you wish to connect.

Scroll/Enter Wheel

The wheel key works as a scrolling key (in much the same way as the key­board arrow keys) if moved to the left or right. If you push the key in it will
act as an Enter/Return key.

LED Status Indicators

These display the system’s operational status. Refer to “LED Power Indica-

tors” on page 2 - 5 for more information on what the lights mean.

1 - 14 Front View

Hot-Key Buttons

The three Hot-Key buttons include Tab & Esc keys (these keys are particu­larly useful in Tablet Mode), and a “Q” key (which also acts as a power but­ton) to rotate the screen between Portrait and Landscape modes (see “Q Key

Functions” on page 2 - 16 for full details).

Introduction

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Playing DVD’s/VCD’s

and Screen Rotation

If you are playing a
DVD/VCD video, do

not rotate the screen
while playing the vid­eo. If you wish to rotate

the screen quit the
player program first,
rotate the screen, then
open the player to play
the video.

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Front View 1 - 15

1

Introduction

Figure 1 - 6

Left Side View

1. Security Lock Slot

2. Vent

3. Stylus Pen Holder

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Overheating

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

Left Side View

31 2

Security Lock Slot

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

Vent

This enables airflow to prevent the computer from overheating.

Stylus Pen Holder

Keep the stylus pen in this holder when not in use.

1 - 16 Left Side View

Introduction

1

Right Side View

1 2 3

4-in-1 Flash Card Reader

The card reader allows you to use four of the most popular digital storage
cards. See “4-in-1 Card Reader” on page 2 - 14 and note the driver installa­tion information in the sidebar. The formats that can be read include:

• MMC (MultiMedia Card)

• SD (Secure Digital)

• MS (Memory Stick)

• SM (SmartMedia Card)

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External CD Devices

External CD devices (e.g. CD-ROM drives, DVD-ROM drives, CD-RW drives and
Combination drives) may be plugged in to either of the USB ports.

Figure 1 - 7

Right Side View

1. 4-in-1 Flash Card
Reader

2. Two USB 2.0 Ports

3. PC Card Slot

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Flash Card Reader

Driver

Make sure you install
the ENE-PCMCIA
driver as this includes
support for the Card
Reader (see “What to

Install” on page 4 -

2).

Right Side View 1 - 17

1

Introduction

Two USB 2.0 Ports

These USB 2.0 compatible ports (USB 2.0 is fully USB 1.1 compliant) are for
low-speed peripherals such as keyboards, mice or scanners, and for high-

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Optional USB 2.0 CD

Device

If your purchase in­cludes the external
USB 2.0 CD Device,
you can connect it to
any USB port.

speed peripherals such as external DVD devices, CD devices, HDDs, digital
video cameras or high-speed scanners etc. Devices can be plugged into the
computer, and unplugged from the computer, without the need to turn the sys­tem off (if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above, make sure
you use the power supply which comes with the device).

PC Card Slot

The 3.3V/5V slot may be used for a Type-II PC Card (PC Cards were also pre­viously referred to as PCMCIA) and fully supports Cardbus. Refer to “PC

Card Slot” on page 2 - 15 for more info rmation.

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USB Cables

Make sure that your
USB cable connector
is orientated the cor­rect way before insert­ing it into the USB Port.
It will only fit one way
(don’t force it).

1 - 18 Right Side View

Introduction

1

Rear View

2

1 3 4 5

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Overheating

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

External Monitor (VGA) Port

Connect an external monitor to this port to allow dual video or simultaneous
display on the LCD and external monitor (see “Display Devices” on page 3 -

11).

RJ-45 LAN Jack

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

Figure 1 - 8

Rear View

1. External Monitor
(VGA) Port

2. RJ-45 LAN Jack

3. RJ-11 Phone Jack

4. DC-In Jack

5. Vent

Rear View 1 - 19

1

Introduction

RJ-11 Phone Jack

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

DC-In Jack

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

Vent

This enables airflow to prevent the computer from overheating.

1 - 20 Rear View

Introduction

1

Bottom View

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6

5

7

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

2

4

3

1

Stylus Pen Holder

The stylus pen fits in this holder.

Battery

See “Battery Information” on page 3 - 24 for information on battery use and
care.

CPU

1

Figure 1 - 9

Bottom View

1. Stylus Pen Holder

2. Battery

3. Wireless LAN
Module Cover

4. Hard Disk Cover

5. RAM Cover

6. CPU Cover

7. Vent

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Overheating

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

Bottom View 1 - 21

1

Introduction

Wireless LAN (Network) Module

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Wireless Device

Operation Aboard

Aircraft

The use of any porta­ble electronic trans­mission devices
aboard aircraft is usu­ally prohibited.

Make sure the module
is OFF if you are using
the computer aboard
aircraft.

When your computer
‘Boots Up’ the module
will be ON.

To toggle power to the
WLAN module use the
key combination Fn +
F11, or the “VGA Ro-

tate Application” on
page 3 - 4.

The computer’s 802.11b Wireless LAN module, and its antenna and other
components, are not externally visible (please check with your service repre­sentative). Make sure you install the driver (see pages 4 - 11 & 4 - 17). Make

sure the wireless module is OFF when you are using the computer aboard
aircraft (see sidebar note).

Hard Disk Drive

The internal hard disk drive is used to store your data. See page 6 - 4 for in­formation on upgrading/replacing your hard disk drive.

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Drive Warning

Don’t try to remove the hard disk (HDD) while the system is on. This could cause data loss or damage. Unauthorized removal or tampering with the HDD may violate your warranty. If you are in doubt, consult your service representative.

Vent

This enables airflow to prevent the computer from overheating.

1 - 22 Bottom View

Using The Computer

Chapter 2: Using The Computer

Overview

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

This chapter includes:

• The Power Sources

• T urning on the Computer

• The LED Indicators

• The Hard Disk Drive

• The Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)

• CD/DVD Device (Optional)

• 4-in-1 Card Reader

• The PC Card Slot

• The Hot-Keys

• The Keyboard

• The Touch Panel

• Handwriting Application (Optional)

• The TouchPad & Buttons/Mouse

• Configuring the Infrared Settings

• Adding a Printer (General Guidelines)

2

Overview 2 - 1

Using The Computer

2

Standby or Hibernate

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Power Button as

Button

The Power Sources

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

AC Adapter

Use only the AC adapter that comes with your computer. The wrong type of

Fully ACPI-compliant
OS’s such as Windows
XP/2000 can use the
“Power Options” con­trol panel to set the
power button to send
the system into Stand-
by or Hibernate mode
(see your OS’s docu­mentation, or “Config-

uring the Power
Button” on page 3 ­23 for details).

AC adapter will damage the computer and its components.

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

2. Plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and then connect the AC p ower cor d
to the AC adapter.

3. Raise the LCD Swivel Panel to a comfortable viewing angle.

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

2 - 2 The Power Sources

Using The Computer

Battery

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

We recommend that you do not remove the battery. For more information on
the battery, please refer to “Battery Information” on page 3 - 24.

Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter

The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC adapter is attached and
plugged into an electrical outlet. If the computer is powered on, and in use, it
will take several hours to fully recharge the battery. When the computer is
turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet, battery charge time is less. (Re­fer to “LED Indicators” on page 2 - 5 for information on the battery charge
status, and to “Battery Information” on page 3 - 24 for more information on
how to maintain the battery pack.)

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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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.

2

The Power Sources 2 - 3

Using The Computer

2

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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Shutdown

Turning on the Computer

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

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

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Forced Off

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

If the computer is in Tablet Mode you can use the “Q” Hot-Key as a power
button (see “Q Key Functions” on page 2 - 16 for full details).

2 - 4 Turning on the Computer

Using The Computer

LED Indicators

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

the current status of the computer. The LED Power Indicators are also visi­ble when the top of your computer is closed (in Notebook Mode).

LED Power Indicators

Icon Color Description

Orange The AC Adapter is plugged in

Green The computer is on

Blinking Green The computer is in standby mode

Orange The battery is being charged

Green The battery is fully charged

Blinking Orange The battery has reached critically low power status

2

Table 2 - 1

LED Power

Indicators

LED Indicators 2 - 5

Using The Computer

2

LED Status Indicators

Icon Color Description

Table 2 - 2

LED Status

Indicators

Green The WLAN Module is On

Green Hard Disk/System activity

Green Number Lock is activated

Green Caps Lock is activated

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

2 - 6 LED Indicators

Using The Computer

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” on page 6 - 4.

1

Hard Disk

1

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Power Safety

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.

Figure 2 - 1

Hard Disk Location

2

Hard Disk Drive 2 - 7

Using The Computer

2

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

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Media Warning

The Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)

The optional external 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy disk drive can connect to
any of the USB ports on the computer. By default it is drive “A:” and can be
used as a boot device if properly set in the BIOS (refer to “Boot Device (Star-

tup Menu)” on page 5 - 9). If your purchase configuration does not include

this option you can purchase a USB floppy disk drive from a computer store.

Inserting/Removing Floppy Disks

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

2 - 8 The Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)

Using The Computer

CD Device/DVD Device (Optional)

The optional external CD/DVD Device is USB 2.0 compliant and can connect
to any of the USB ports on the computer. If your purchase configuration does
not include this option you can purchase a USB CD/DVD Device from a com­puter store.

AC Adapter

Power Switch

USB 2.0 Cable

Busy Indicator

Open Button

Emergency Eject Hole

When used with your computer the device must be powered by an AC power
source via the AC adapter. When used with the AC adapter make sure the
power switch is set to EXT (external power).

Headphone Jack

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Optional CD Device

with Desktop

Computers

You can use the CD
device with desktop
computers without the
AC power adapter (the
power switch should
be set to USB).

Figure 2 - 2

External CD Device

2

CD Device/DVD Device (Optional) 2 - 9

Using The Computer

2

To play audio CD’s in
an external USB CD
Device, follow this pro­cedure:

Go to Device Manager
(see step 1 of the
Touch Panel driver in­stallation instructions
on page 4 - 13) and
click “+” next to DVD/
CD-ROM Drives.
Double-click the de­vice and select the
Properties tab.
Make sure there is a
tick in the “Enable digi­tal CD audio for this
CD-ROM device.”

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Playing Audio CD’s

in Windows 2000

Figure 2 - 3

Enable CD Audio

The optional external CD device is available in CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM, or
CD-RW, or Combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM drive configurations. The
CD Device is usually labeled “Drive D:”, and may be used as a boot device if
properly set in the BIOS (“Boot Device (Startup Menu)” on page 5 - 9).

Enable CD Audio for Windows 2000 USB CD Device

Eject Button

Hard Disk

Optional CD/DVD Device Options

2 - 10 CD Device/DVD Device (Optional)

Using The Computer

Loading CDs or DVDs

To insert a CD/DVD, press the eject 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 LED 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 tray release hole to open the tray.

Handling CDs or DVDs

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

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

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

• Do not write on the surface with a pen.

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

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

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

• Do not bend the CD or DVD.

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

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CD Emergency Eject

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

2

CD Device/DVD Device (Optional) 2 - 11

Using The Computer

2

Figure 2 - 4

DVD Regional

Codes

(Windows XP)

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

DVD Regional Codes

2 - 12 CD Device/DVD Device (Optional)

Using The Computer

Changing DVD Regional Codes

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

panel as seen in “DVD Regional Codes (Windows XP)” on page 2 - 12.

DVD Regional Coding

Region

1 USA, Canada
2 Western Europe, Japan, South Africa, Middle East & Egypt

3

4 South & Central America, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand
5 N Korea, Russia, Eastern Europe, India & Most of Africa
6 China

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

Geographical Location

Kong

2

Table 2 - 3

DVD Regional

Coding

CD Device/DVD Device (Optional) 2 - 13

Using The Computer

2

SmartMedia Cards

Note that SmartMedia
Cards should be in­serted as illustrated in

Figure 2 - 5.

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4-in-1 Card Reader

The 4-in-1 Card Reader allows you to use four of the most popular digital stor­age cards. Make sure you install the ENE-PCMCIA driver as this includes
support for the Card Reader (see “What to Install” on page 4 - 2).

Figure 2 - 5

4-in-1 Card Reader

(With SmartMedia

Card)

To read from the card, simply insert the card into the slot and it will appear as
a removable device. Formats that can be read include:

• MMC (MultiMedia Card)

• SD (Secure Digital)

• MS (Memory Stick)

• SM (SmartMedia Card)

2 - 14 4-in-1 Card Reader

Using The Computer

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 4 - 2).

Inserting and Removing PC Cards

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

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

1

1

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Conserving Battery

Power

To conserve battery
power remove any un­used PC Cards from
the computer (PC
Cards quickly use up
battery power even if
the system enters
sleep mode).

Figure 2 - 6

PC Card Slot

2

PC Card Slot 2 - 15

Using The Computer

2

Right Cover Sensor

The right LCD cover
sensor

Sensors” on page 1 -

10) is used in conjunc-

tion with the “Q” Hot­Key to tell the compu­ter when it is in Tablet
mode (when the com­puter is in Tablet mode
the right cover sensor
is depressed).

If you are in Notebook
mode you can perform
the same set of func­tions listed in the table
by tapping/pressing
the “Q” key and press­ing the right cover sen­sor simultaneously.

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(see “Cover

Hot-Keys

The four Hot-Key buttons include Tab & Esc keys (these keys are particularly
useful in Tablet Mode) and a wheel key for scrolling/Enter key functionality.
(Move the wheel left or right for scrolling functions in much the same way as
the keyboard arrow keys; push the wheel in for Enter/Return functions.) In

Tablet Mode the “Q” key is used to toggle the screen rotation between Land­scape and Portrait configurations; it also acts as a power button. The table

below lists the function options depending upon the time duration the key is
pressed (see sidebar for use in Notebook mode).

Power

State

On Rotate Screen

Initiates the default setting of OS’s power

On

On System Shutdown More than 4 seconds

scheme (Power Button) - “When I press

the power button on my portable computer”

- (see Figure 3 - 14 on page 3 - 23)

“Q” key function Time Pressed

Tap (do not press) for less

than 0.8 seconds

More than 0.8 seconds but

less than 4 seconds

Table 2 - 4

Q Key Functions

Off System Power On N/A

2 - 16 Hot-Keys

Using The Computer

The Keyboard

The Function Keys

On the bottom-left of the keyboard is the Fn key, or Function key, which al-
lows you to change operational features instantly. To use the functions press
and hold the Fn key, and then press the appropriate function key (F3 - F11
etc.) located on your keyboard.

Function Keys Description

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

Wireless LAN Module On/

Off Toggle

Wireless Device Operation

The use of any portable electronic
transmission devices aboard aircraft is
usually prohibited.

Make sure the module is OFF if you are
using the computer aboard aircraft.

When your computer ‘Boots Up’ the
module will be ON.

To toggle power to the WLAN module
use the key combination Fn + F11, or
the “VGA Rotate Application” on

page 3 - 4.

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Aboard Aircraft

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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.

Table 2 - 5

Function Keys

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The Keyboard 2 - 17

Using The Computer

2

Special Characters

Some software appli­cations allow the
number-keys to be
used with Alt to pro­duce special charac­ters. These special
characters can only be
produced by using the
numeric keypad. Reg­ular number keys (in
the upper row of the
keyboard) will not
work. Make sure that
Num Lock is on.

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The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input.
Activate the Number Lock feature by pressing the Fn and Num Lk key com-

bination. You may check if Number Lock is enabled or not by looking at the
LED status indicators (see “LED Indicators” on page 2 - 5). To type a num­ber from the numeric keypad make sure Num Lk is enabled, and then press
the key on the numeric keypad. (To type a letter from the numeric keypad if
Num Lk is enabled, hold down the Fn key and press the appropriate letter
key.)

Activate Scroll Lock by pressing the Fn and Scr Lk key combination.

Function Keys

Numeric Keypad

Numeric Keypad

Num Lk &

Scr Lk Keys

Figure 2 - 7

Keyboard

Fn Key

Numeric Keypad

2 - 18 The Keyboard

Using The Computer

Touch Panel (Model A Only)

If your computer is Model A the LCD screen also acts as a Touch Panel
when the driver is installed (see pages 4 - 13 & 4 - 20). Use the stylus pen pro­vided to point directly to objects on the screen in much the same way as you
would use your mouse as the pointing device.

A new icon ( or ) will appear in the taskbar (if you do not see the icon
go to the Touch Panel control panel and click the tickbox to display the icon
in the taskbar - see Figure 2 - 9) after you install the Touch Panel driver. Click
this icon to switch your provided stylus pen to act as a left or right mouse but­ton. The Touch Panel control panel allows you to configure the input options
from the Touch Panel Set-Up and Configuration Utility (see over for screen
examples). Make sure you calibrate the Touch Panel.

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Touch Panel Input

Device

(Model A Only)

Do not use any sharp
or pointed objects as
your input device e.g.
the end of a pen or
pencil. You should only
use the provided stylus
pen (PDA type) as
your input device.

Pay particular attention
to the area at the edge
of the screen where
the LCD meets the
frame (see page 2 -

21).

Figure 2 - 8

Touch Panel

Control Panel

2

Touch Panel (Model A Only) 2 - 19

Using The Computer

2

Make sure you cali­brate the Touch Panel
from the Touch Panel
Set-Up and Configura­tion Utility.

1.Click the Calibra-

2.Click the Calibrate

3.Use the input device

4.Click the Update

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Touch Panel

Calibration

tion tab.
Now button.

to touch the cross at
the different posi­tions on screen.

button.

Figure 2 - 9

Touch Panel

Set-Up and

Configuration

Utility

2 - 20 Touch Panel (Model A Only)

Using The Computer

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Touch Panel Warning

Be very careful not to press too hard with the stylus pen when using it as the input
device. Use only the approved stylus pen provided. When writing on the screen,
avoid sliding the stylus pen (or any object) in the area around the edge of the screen
(between the LCD and the frame).

Do Not Slide the Stylus Pen (or any object)

Around the Edge of the LCD Screen

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Touch Panel Input

Device

(Model A Only)

Do not use any sharp
or pointed objects as
your input device e.g.
the end of a pen or
pencil. You should only
use the provided stylus
pen (PDA type) as
your input device.

Figure 2 - 10

Touch Panel

Warning

2

Touch Panel (Model A Only) 2 - 21

Using The Computer

2

The ritePen program is
a handwriting recogni­tion application which
allows you to use the
provided PDA stylus
pen to write text on the
screen. The handwrit­ing will then be con­verted into text for use
in any application.

The riteMail program is
a note-taking and edit­ing application which
allows you to export
the notes to applica­tions e.g as a handwrit­ten email.

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ritePen

riteMail

Handwriting Application (Optional)

If your purchase includes the handwriting application you may write on the
screen of your computer, and convert this into text to be entered into any Win-
dows application. The application contains the ritePen and riteMail utilities.
To install the utilities follow this procedure:

ritePen Installation

1. Insert the RiteNotes HandWriter CD into an external CD/DVD device.

2. Click Start (menu) > Run

3. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\ritePen\Setup.exe and click OK.

4. Click Next > Yes.

5. Input a User Name and Company Name (you are required to input

something into both fields), and then click Next > Next > Next > Next.

6. Click Finish.

riteMail Installation

1. Insert the RiteNotes HandWriter CD into an external CD/DVD device.

2. Click Start (menu) > Run

3. Navigate (Browse..) to D:\riteMail\riteMailWinClient.v.2.0.45.cv.exe

and click OK.

4. Click Next > Yes.

5. Input a User Name and Company Name (you are required to input

...

...

something into both fields), and then click Next > Next > Next.

6. Click Finish.

2 - 22 Handwriting Application (Optional)

Using The Computer

ritePen

If you do not see the ritePen notification icon in the taskbar you can open
the utility by going to the Start menu and pointing to Programs/All Pro-
grams > Parascript > ritePen, and clicking ritePen. The icon will appear in
the taskbar to indicate it is active. Use the input device to click the icon to
make the utility inactive (the icon will change to ).

When the notification icon is enabled you may enter text into any active
(make sure the application is in the foreground) text-enabled application by
using your input device to write on the screen. The written text will be input
into the active screen window when you complete writing.

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Help

Full instructions for
both the ritePen and

riteMail utilities (rite­Pen Help & riteMail
Help) are available

from the Parascript
item in the Programs/
All Programs menu.

Figure 2 - 11

Text Input

2

Handwriting Application (Optional) 2 - 23

Using The Computer

2

Go to the Tools menu
and select Options,
then fill in the User and
Mail setup information
before sending any
notes as emails. Click
the Send button
to send the mail.

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Emailing Notes

Figure 2 - 12

riteMail Message

Run the riteMail program from the Start menu and pointing to Programs/All
Programs > Parascript > ritePen, and clicking riteMail. You can use the in-

put device to write in the note taking area of the utility, and then select it by
using the Selector to circle, cross or click the required area (hold the shift
key down to select additional area or choose Select All from the Edit menu).

The selected area may be exported as a picture, or may be converted to text.
To export the selected electronic ink, just copy and paste it into your applica­tion. To export the selected electronic ink as text, select Copy as Text from
the Edit menu (click OK after the program completes the text recognition)
that can then be pasted into your application.

riteMail

2 - 24 Handwriting Application (Optional)

Using The Computer

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.

Once you have installed the TouchPad drivers (see pages 4 - 10 & 4 - 16) you
can configure the functions by double-clicking the TouchPad driver icon
on the taskbar. You will find further information at www.synaptics.com.

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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.

Figure 2 - 13

Mouse Properties

2

TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse 2 - 25

Using The Computer

2

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

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

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Infrared

Communication

Configuring the Infrared Transceiver

To configure the computer’s settings for Fast Infrared (FIR) communication
follow these steps:

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

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

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

4. Select Advanced (tab).

5. Select “Infrared Transceiver A” and change the Value to “IBM 31T1100”.

6. Click OK > OK.

The settings for the infrared transceiver may also be configured in the BIOS
(see “COM Ports (Components Menu)” on page 5 - 13).

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

2 - 26 Configuring the Infrared Transceiver

Using The Computer

Adding a Printer

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

USB Printer

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

Install Instructions:

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

2. Turn ON the computer.

3. Turn ON the printer.

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

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

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Adding a Printer 2 - 27

Using The Computer

2

This is still a very common type of printer. A Parallel to USB converter may
be purchased at most computer stores.

Install Instructions:

1. Set up the printer according to its ins tr uct ion s (u npacki ng , paper tray, toner/
ink cartridge etc.).

2. Attach the parallel cable to the printer.

3. Connect the printer’s parallel cable to the Parallel to USB converter, and
then plug the converter into the USB port.

4. Turn ON the printer.

5. Turn ON the computer.

6. Windows (some operating systems may require a driver to recognize the
parallel to USB adapter) 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

2 - 28 Adding a Printer

Chapter 3: Advanced Controls

Advanced Controls

Overview

This chapter covers:

• Advanced Video Controls

• Power and Battery Management Features

• PC Camera Module (optional)

• Wireless LAN Module (optional)

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 4 - 2 for

installation instruc­tions.

Overview 3 - 1

Advanced Controls

Advanced Video Controls

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3

Protecting the LCD

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

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

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). The Fn +
F7 key combination allows you to toggle through display options if you have
a monitor attached (see “Function Key Combinations” on page 3 - 13).

Figure 3 - 1

Display Controls

Fn

3 - 2 Advanced Video Controls

F8F7

F9

Video Memory

The computer does not have dedicated video memory. The video memory
available on your computer is configured in two modes of operation.

Advanced Controls

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DVMT Notes

3

VGA Shared Memory

This is the pre-allocated memory size for VGA compatibility. This is fixed
in the BIOS at 32MB (see page 5 - 11). This memory is allocated from your
system memory e.g. if you computer has 256MB of memory (RAM), then
32MB will be allocated to video leaving the system with 224MB of RAM.

Dynamic Video Memory Technology

Intel® DVMT automatically and dynamically allocates as much (up to
64MB) system memory (RAM) as needed to the video system (the video

driver must be installed - see “What to Install” on page 4 - 2). DVMT

returns whatever memory is no longer needed to the operating system.

System Memory Maximum Memory Allocated for Graphics by DVMT

0MB - 127MB Not Supported
128 MB - 255MB 32MB
256MB - Maximum Memory 64MB

DVMT is not user-con­figurable.

DVMT is not local vid­eo memory.

DVMT will not function
in MS-DOS. DOS uses
the legacy memory in­dicated.

Table 3 - 1

DVMT Memory

Requirements

Video Memory 3 - 3

Advanced Controls

Screen Rotation

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3

Playing DVD’s/VCD’s

and Screen Rotation

If you are playing a
DVD/VCD video, do

not rotate the screen
while playing the vid­eo. If you wish to rotate

the screen quit the
player program first,
rotate the screen, then
open the player to play
the video.

Figure 3 - 2

VGA Rotate

Application

The screen may be rotated to appear in Landscape Mode or Portrait Mode
by means of the screen rotation driver or “Q” Hot-Key (see “Hot-Keys” on

page 2 - 16). Make sure the screen rotation driver is installed before attempt-

ing to rotate the screen (see the driver installation procedure on pages 4 - 13
& 4 - 19).

Uncheck this box
to prevent screen
rotation problems
in Windows 2000.

VGA Rotate Application

Double-click the icon in the taskbar to bring up the screen rotation menu.
Click a button to rotate the screen, or hide the application. You can also use
the buttons to toggle power On/Off to the WLAN module , send the com­puter in to a power saving mode (the same mode as set for the “Sleep But-

ton” on page 3 - 23), or to adjust the brightness of the screen .

3 - 4 Screen Rotation

“Q” Hot-Key

In Tablet Mode the “Q” key is used to toggle the screen rotation between
Landscape and Portrait configurations; it also acts as a power button. Make
sure you gently tap the “Q” key to get the screen to rotate (do not press the key
for too long or it will initiate a power saving mode). See “Q Key Functions”

on page 2 - 16 for full details on the “Q” key functions.

Advanced Controls

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Screen Rotation in

Windows 2000

To prevent errors in ro­tating the screen to 90
or 180 degrees in Win­dows 2000, follow this
procedure.

Go to the Display
Properties (see Fig-

ure 3 - 3 on page 3 - 7

Window.
Click Advanced (but-

ton) and click Monitor
(Tab).

Uncheck the box “Hide

modes that this mon­itor cannot display.”

(see Figure 3 - 2 on

page 3 - 4).

Click OK and close the
open Windows.

3

Screen Rotation 3 - 5

Advanced Controls

Video Driver Controls

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3

Screen Resolution/

Screen Area Note

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

The video interface lets you change the screen resolution and color output to
whatever is most comfortable/efficient for you. This is a matter of hardware,
video memory and the driver for your operating system. The driver interface
shows the available options (see pages B - 1 & C - 1 for LCD information).

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

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

page 4 - 2).

Making Adjustments for the Display

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

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

2. Double-click Display (icon).

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

4. In Screen area/ Scre en resol utio n, move the slider to the preferred setting
for resolution (see in Figure 3 - 3 on page 3-7).

5. In Colors/Color quality, click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting
for color depth (see in Figure 3 - 3 on page 3-7).

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2

3 - 6 Video Driver Controls

Display Properties

Advanced Controls

Figure 3 - 3

Display Properties

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3

1

2

3

When the Display Properties control panel is open, click the Advanced

3

(button) to bring up the options tabs. Clicking through these tabs allows you
to make any video adjustments you require.

Video Driver Controls 3 - 7

Intel(R) Extreme

Graphics Controller

Properties

You can click Graph­ics Properties (but-
ton) in the Intel(R)
Extreme Graphics 2
for Mobile tab (in the
Advanced options) to

access the screens in

Figure 3 - 5 on page
3-9.

Advanced Controls

Intel Video Driver Controls

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3

Taskbar

You may also access
the control panel from
the taskbar at the bot­tom right of the screen.
Click on the icon to
bring up the menu and
scroll to Graphics Op-

tions > Graphics
Properties.

If you cannot see the
tray icon go to the In-

tel(R) Extreme
Graphics 2 for Mobile

tab (in the Advanced
options) and click the
“Show Tray Icon” tick­box.

After installing the video driver there will be an additional control panel en­titled Intel(R) Extreme Graphics 2 M . To get to the control panel to make
changes to the Graphics Properties, do the following:

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

2. Double-click Intel(R) Extreme Graphics 2 M (icon) to bring up the Intel(R)
82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller Properties.

Figure 3 - 4

Intel Extreme

Graphics Control

Panel

3 - 8 Video Driver Controls

You may make changes to the Devices, Color, and Schemes by clicking the
appropriate tab and adjusting the setting, then clicking OK. The Information
and Open GL tabs display useful information about the graphics properties of
your computer, and the Support item in the Information tab has weblinks to
the latest information (drivers, troubleshooting issues etc.) on the Intel Web­site. Screen examples are shown on the following page.

Advanced Controls

3

Figure 3 - 5

Intel Graphics

Controller Properties

Video Driver Controls 3 - 9

Advanced Controls

Schemes

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3

Application.exe

You will need to locate
the actual application
executable (.exe) file,
not just the shortcut.
To find the application
right-click its shortcut
on the desktop click

Properties. Click the
Shortcut (tab) and see

where the executable
file is located by click­ing the Find Target
(button). Note the loca­tion and you will then
be able to browse to
this file.

Use Schemes to configure quick settings for applications that require specific
resolution and color settings in order to run properly e.g. games, multimedia
programs. To set the schemes:

1. Go to the Intel(R) Extreme Graphics 2 M control panel (see “Intel Video

Driver Controls” on page 3 - 8).

2. Click on Schemes (tab).

3. Select New to setup the scheme, and type a name in the dialog box that
pops up, then click OK.

4. Click on the scheme name you had typed in the Schemes box, and choose
the option you wish to use from the Video Modes box.

5. Browse to the executable file for the application you want to set a scheme
for (see sidebar).

6. You can click in the "Reset On Exit" box to return to your original settings
when you exit the program, then click Save to save the settings.

7. When you want to run the program, select it from the Schemes box and
click "Invoke" to run the highlighted program in the chosen video setting
(alternatively you can select it from Display Modes by clicking on the icon
option in the taskbar at the bottom right of the screen).

3 - 10 Video Driver Controls

Display Devices

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

1

Advanced Controls

Figure 3 - 6

Rear View

3

1

Switching/Enabling Displays (Keyboard)

You can switch display devices with the Fn + Display (F7) toggle. With the
video driver installed, you also can use its built-in controls to switch the dis-

play options. If you haven’t installed the video driver, refer to “What to In-

stall” on page 4 - 2 for setup instructions. To switch the display options:

1. Plug the monitor into the appropriate port.

2. Press and hold th e Fn key , while simu ltaneously pressing the F7 key.

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

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Using the Driver to

Switch Displays

If you only use the key­board toggle to switch
through the display op­tions you will not have
all the configuration
options available to
you. If you want to ac­cess the options listed
in “Display Devices”

on page 3 - 11 use the

driver control panel to
configure the settings
as per “Switching/En-

abling Displays (Driv­er)” on page 3 - 12.

Display Devices 3 - 11

Advanced Controls

Switching/Enabling Displays (Driver)

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3

Vertical Refresh Rate

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

Figure 3 - 7

Switching Display

Settings

With the video driver installed (see pages 4 - 9 & 4 - 15), you can use its
built-in controls to switch between the displays as follows:

1. Plug the monitor into the appropriate port.

2. Go to the Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller Properties
control panel (see “Intel Video Driver Controls” on page 3 - 8) and select
Devices (tab).

3. Choose the display option from the list on the left and click Apply (and OK
to confirm the settings change).

4. You can choose a device to be Primary or Secondary.

See the following pages for instructions on enabling Clone and Extended
Desktop modes.

3 - 12 Display Devices

Multi-Monitor Modes

In addition to the single LCD display mode you have the following Multi­Monitor modes available when the external monitor is attached.

Intel(R) Dual Display Clone

This mode will drive multiple displays with the same content. Use this feature
to display the screen through a projector for a presentation.

Advanced Controls

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Function Key

Combinations

You can use the Fn +
F7 key combination to

toggle through the dis­play options:

3

Extended Desktop

This mode allows a desktop to span multiple displays and acts as a large work­space. This creates a lot more screen area for display. Use the Display Prop-
erties control panel to drag the monitors to match the physical arrangement
you wish to use, or you may also use the Extended Desktop Settings control
panel tab in Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller Proper-
ties to configure the relative size and position.

• LCD Only

• Monitor Only

•LCD + Monitor
Make sure you give the

displays enough time
to refresh.

Display Devices 3 - 13

Advanced Controls

To Enable Dual Display Clone Mode:

1. Plug the monitor into the appropriate port.

2. Go to the Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller Properties

3

control panel (see “Intel Video Driver Controls” on page 3 - 8) and select
Devices (tab).

3. Click the Intel(R) Dual Display Clone icon in the devices tab (Note: this
option is only available when you have attached the monitor).

4. Choose which device is to be the Primary display, and which is to be
Secondary.

5. Adjust the settings by clicking the Device Settings (button) if necessary.

6. Click Apply > OK and close th e con t r o l panels.

Figure 3 - 8

Device Settings

(Clone Mode)

3 - 14 Display Devices

To Enable Extended Desktop Mode:

1. Plug the monitor into the appropriate port.

2. Go to the Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller Properties
control panel (see “Intel Video Driver Controls” on page 3 - 8) and select
Devices (tab).

3. Click the Extended Desktop icon in the devices tab (Note: this option is
only available when you have attached the monitor).

4. Choose which device is to be the Primary display, and which is to be
Secondary.

5. Adjust the settings by clicking the Device Settings (button) if necessary.

6. Click Apply > OK and close the con tr ol panels.

You can also enable the Extended Desktop mode from the Display Properties
control panel (see “Display Properties” on page 3 - 7).

Advanced Controls

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Device Settings

Extended Desktop

You can have different
Colors, Screen Area
and Monitor Refresh
Rates for each display
device provided y our

monitor can support
them.

You can drag the mon­itor icons to match the
physical layout of your
displays. Icons and
programs may also be
dragged between the
displays.

Figure 3 - 9

Device Settings

(Extended Desktop

Mode)

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Display Devices 3 - 15

Advanced Controls

To Enable Extended Desktop (Display Properties)

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3

Extended Desktop

Mode

If Intel Dual Display
Clone mode is current­ly enabled, you must
use the Intel(R)

82852/82855 GM/
GME Graphics Con­troller Properties to

switch the display.

1. Plug the monitor into the appropriate port.

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

3. Double-click Display (icon).

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

5. Click the monitor icon (e.g. ), and make sure you have checked “Extend

my Windows desktop onto this monitor.” and click Apply.

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Click the appropriate
monitor icon to be able to
select the option to extend
the desktop on to it.

Figure 3 - 10

Display Properties

(Extended Desktop

Mode)

Use the control panel to drag the monitors to match the physical arrangement
you wish to use. In the example shown in Figure 3 - 10 the primary monitor

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is on the left; the secondary display is on the right. You can drag any icons
or windows across to either display desktop, which makes it possible to have
one program visible in one of the displays, and a different program visible in
the other display.

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Power Management Features

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.

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 XP and Windows 2000.

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Enabling Power Options

Power Options are enabled through the control panel in your Windows sys-

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Figure 3 - 11

Power Options

Control Panel

tem (Power Options). With other operating systems you may have power
management available, so check your documentation.

You may conserve power through Power Schemes (individual components) or
throughout the whole system.

3 - 18 Enabling Power Options

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 “Conserving Power

(System)” on page 3 - 21).

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Resuming Operation

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

Figure 3 - 12

Power Schemes

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Power Schemes 3 - 19

Advanced Controls

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 you ar e
experiencing any reduced performance (especially under DC/battery power).

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Choose the Home/Office 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.

For advanced information see “Power Schemes & Processor Performance”
on page A - 2. This Appendix also contains information on the “Intel CPU

SpeedStep Controls” (on page A - 3) which help you maximize the balance

between power saving and processor performance.

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Conserving Power (System)

With this function you can 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 in the Hiber-
nate tab in the Power Options control panel - Figure 3 - 13 on page 3-22).

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 pu t the sys­tem on standby instead of in hibernation. It takes a longer time to wake up the
system from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode.

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Standby

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System Resume

The system can re­sume from Standby
mode by:

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.

• Pressing the power
button

• Pressing the key

combination Fn +

F4

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

• An alarm resume

that is enabled and
expires

• An incoming call

received on the
modem

Options control panel. The system will resume from Hibernate mode by
pressing the power button.

Figure 3 - 13

Enable Hibernation

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Configuring the Power Button

The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Standby or Hi­bernate mode. In Standby mode, the LED will flash green. In Hibernate

mode the LED will be Off (battery powered)/Orange (AC Adapter powered).
In a power saving mode set to save power through individual components (e.g.
hard disk, monitor), the LED will remain green.

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Lid Button

It is recommended that
you set the lid (left
LCD cover sensor)
power button to “Do
nothing”.

This will prevent acci­dentally triggering a
power saving mode
when you rotate the
LCD swivel screen.

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Power Button Sleep/ResumeLid

(Sleep) Button

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Sleep Button

You may also configure the Sleep/Resume key combination (Fn + F4) from the
menu illustrated in Figure 3 - 14. In Windows this is referred to as the Sleep button.

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Figure 3 - 14

Power Options

(Advanced - Power

Buttons)

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Battery Information

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Caution

Danger of explosion if
battery is incorrectly
replaced.

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

New Battery

Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery before using it
(see “Battery FAQ” on page 3 - 25 for instructions on how to do this).

Replace only with the
same or equivalent
type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dis­card used battery ac­cording to the
manufacturer’s in­structions.

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.

Figure 3 - 15

Power Options

(Alarm & Power

Meter)

3 - 24 Battery Information

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

We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself. If you do need to
remove the battery for any reason see “Removing the Battery” on page 6 - 3.

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Conserving Battery

Power

To conserve battery
power:

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Battery FAQ

How do I completely discharge the battery?

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

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Lower the brightness
level of the LCD dis­play.

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.

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PC Camera

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Taking Still Pictures

You may take still pic­tures in the Windows
XP operating system
only.

Double-click the My
Computer icon on the
desktop, or go the
Start menu and point
to My Computer, then
click it.

Double-click the CMM
PC Camera icon.

If you have purchased the optional PC Camera you will need to install the de­vice driver for it as indicated in “PC Camera (Win2000)” on page 4 - 12 and

“PC Camera (WinXP)” on page 4 - 19. The optional PC Camera driver is

provided on its own CD, and is not on the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s
Manual CD-ROM.

After installing the driver you can run the application software by going to the
CMM PC Camera item in the Start > Programs/All Programs menu and
selecting the AMCAP program. If you are using the Windows XP operating
system you can double-click the CMM PC Camera icon in My Computer
to take still pictures (see sidebar).

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Latest PC Camera Driver Information

Click Take a new pic­ture in the Camera
Tasks box.

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Check the PC Camera CD, and any accompanying insert pages, for the latest up-
dated information on the PC Camera driver, which may override the information
provided here.

PC Camera Audio Setup

If you wish to capture video & audio with your camera, it is necessary to setup
the audio recording options in Windows.

(WinXP)

1. Go to the Start menu and point to Settings (or just click Control Panel) and
click Control Panel, then double-click the Sounds & Audio Devices icon
(Category View > Speech, and Audio Devices).

2. Click Advanced in the Volume tab.

3. Click Options (Volume Control) and scroll down and click Properties.

4. Click Recording (Adjust volume for) and click Microphone (check box),
then click OK.

5. Make sure the Select (check box) in the Recording Control panel, under
the Microphone section, is checked (boost the volume as high as it will go).

6. Close the open windows.

(Win2000)

1. Go to the Start menu and point to Settings and click Control Panel then
double-click the Sounds and Multimedia icon.

2. Click Audio (tab) and click Volume (button) in the Sound Recording menu.

3. Select Advanced Controls from the Options menu.

4. Make sure the Select (check box) in the Microphone section is checked,
and boost the volume as high as it will go.

5. Close the windows.

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PC Camera 3 - 27

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Figure 3 - 16

Audio Setup

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3 - 28 PC Camera

AMCAP

AMCAP is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and test­ing, and capturing video files to .avi format.

1. Run the AMCAP program from the Start > Programs/All Programs > CMM
PC Camera

the capture process - see Set Capture File below).

2. Go to the Capture menu heading (if you wish to capture audio make sure
that the Capture Audio option is ticked) and select Start Capture.

3. On the first run of the program (if you have not set the captured file) you will
be asked to choose a file name and size ( see th e sidebar - Pre-Allocating
File Space) for the captured file. Click Start Capture again.

4. Click OK to start capturing the video, and press Esc to stop the capture.

5. If you wish to, you may go to the File menu and select Save Captured
Video As..., choose a file name and location, then click Open (you can view
the file using the Windows Media Player).

Set Capture File

In AMCAP program you will only be asked to set the capture file name on the
first run of the program. When you run the program the next time the file will
automatically be overwritten with the newly captured file. To avoid overwrit­ing files you can go to the Set Capture File.. option in the File menu, and set
the file name and location before capture. Set the name and location then click

Open

(you can choose Cancel to ignore the file size if prompted).

menu (it is recommended that you set the capture file before

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Pre-Allocating File

Space

You may pre-allocate
the file size for the cap­ture file in the AMCAP
program. You can
choose to ignore this
by clicking Cancel.

Pre-allocating space
on the hard disk can
improve the capture
quality (particularly of
large capture files), by
reducing the amount of
work the hard disk has
to do in finding space
for the video data as it
is being captured.

You may find it helpful
to defragment the HDD
before capture.

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Eliminating Screen Flicker

If you find that the video screen in the AMCAP program is flickering, you can
try to adjust the option from the Video Capture Filter options.

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1. Run the AMCAP program from the Start > Programs/All Programs > CMM
PC Camera menu.

2. Go to Options and scroll down to select “Video Capture Filter...”.

3. You can choose either 50Hz or 60Hz from the No Flicker box.

Figure 3 - 17

Camera Controls

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