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Copyright©2002
All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan
Notebook Computer User Guide
Original Issue: 2003/3
This manual guides y ou in setting up and using your new notebook computer.
Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is
subject to change without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a re trieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical , photocopy,
recording, or othe rwise, without prior written pe rmission.
Trademarks
Product name s used herein ar e for identification purposes only and may be the
trademarks of their respective companies.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, a nd Windows Sound Syste m are trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Intel ®, Centrino™, Pentium ® M, Banias, Calexico are registered trademark
of Intel Corporation.
Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro are trademarks of Creative Technology.
All other brands or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
You are cau t ioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
part responsible for c ompliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Radio and television interference
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 equ i pment into an outlet on a circ uit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This Transmitter must not be co-loc ated or operating in c onjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
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The EUT meets the re quirement that it be operated in a manner that ensures
the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy levels in excess of the
Commission’s guidelines (1.1307, 1.1310, 2.1091 and 2.1093)
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This Transmitter must not be co-loc ated or operating in c onjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled envi ronment. The antenna(s) used in this notebook computer
are located at the upper edge of the LCD screen. During the normal operating
conditions, maintain at 20c m separation distance between the radiator to the
near by pers on.
The EUT meets the re quirement that it be operated in a manner that ensures
the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy levels in excess of the
Commission's guidelines.
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance
Statement
This Class B digital appara tus meets all requi rements of the Canad i an
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Shielded Cables Notice
All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded
cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.
Peripheral Devices Notice
Only peripherals (input/output devices, te rminals, printers, etc) c ertified to
comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with
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non-certified pe ripherals is likely to r esult in interference to radio and TV
reception.
CD-ROM Notice
The CD-ROM and Combo drive are Class One Laser Product.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly appr oved by the manuf acturer may
void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Commu nications
Commission, to operate this compute r.
Use Conditions
This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Information of the responsible party for a DoC product
Product name: Notebook Built-in 2.4GHz Wireless LAN
Model No.:MB02
Technical Support:
FIRST INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CO., LTD.
Address: No.300, YangGuang St., Neihu, Taipei 114, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Telephone: 886-2-87518751
Technical Support in the US:
FIRST INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CO., LTD. (USA)
Address: 5020 Brandin Court, Fremont, CA94538, USA
Telephone: 1-510-2527777
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About Your Notebook Computer
Congratulation for having purchased your new Professional
Multimedia Notebook. This notebook incorporates the
strongest features, which integrate the latest technologies
available in the notebook industry.
Your new notebook computer not only drives today
multimedia applications but also be ready for tomorrow
exciting new software.
This Professional Multimedia Notebook is a freedom,
flexibility, and functionality notebook which users are
demanding for a long time.
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About Your User Guide
Welcome to your Professional Multimedia Notebook User
Guide. This manual covers everything you need to know in
learning how to use your computer. This manual also assumes
that you know the basic concepts of Windows and the PC.
You will start doing a lot of great and fun things with your
computer.
This manual is divided into eight chapters.
Chapter 1 gives introduction on your computer features.
Chapter 2 provides step-by-step instructions to help you
begin using your notebook as quickly as
possible.
Chapter 3 describes how to operate the standard features
of your computer.
Chapter 4 illustrates how to integrate video and sound
chips into impressive presentation.
Chapter 5 illustrates how to connect external device to
your computer.
Chapter 6 explains how to use the System BIOS Setup
program.
Chapter 7 explains how to use the internal module options
of your computer.
Chapter 8 offers instructions on how to care and maintain
your notebook.
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Table of Contents
ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER..........................................5
ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE................................................................. 6
1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................. 11
1.1 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT..................................................................... 12
1.2 UNPACKING THE COMPUTER.......................................................... 14
1.3 THE INSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK...................................................... 16
Notebook Status Icons ..................................................................18
The Function of Easy Buttons....................................................... 20
1.4 THE FRONT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK ............................................. 21
1.5 THE REAR SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK ...............................................21
1.6 THE LEFT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK ................................................ 23
1.7 THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK ..............................................23
1.8 THE UNDERSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK.............................................. 24
1.9 NOTEBOOK ACCESSORIES.............................................................. 25
2 GETTING STARTED......................................................................27
2.1 USING THE BATTERY PACK............................................................ 28
Extending Battery Life.................................................................. 30
2.2 CONNECTING THE AC POWER SOURCE.......................................... 31
2.3 STARTING YOUR COMPUTER ......................................................... 32
2.4 ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTROLS............................................. 33
2.5 INSTALLING THE NOTEBOOK DEVICE DRIVERS ..............................33
Installing Windows XP from Combo Drive..................................34
Enable DMA channel for best performance.................................34
Installing the Chipset Driver........................................................35
Installing the VGA Device Driver.................................................35
Installing the Modem Device Driver ............................................ 36
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Installing the LAN Device Driver................................................. 36
Installing the Wireless LAN Device Driver.................................. 37
Installing the Audio Device Driver............................................... 38
Installing EzButton PRO Utility................................................... 38
Installing Audio Volume Status Utility......................................... 39
Installing Synaptics - Touch Pad driver....................................... 39
2.6 TURNING OFF YOUR COMPUTER .................................................... 40
3 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK........................................................... 41
3.1 STARTING YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM........................................... 42
3.2 UNDERSTANDING THE KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS.............................. 42
Basic Keyboard Functions ........................................................... 45
Cursor Control Keys .................................................................... 46
Screen Control Keys..................................................................... 47
Windows Hot Keys........................................................................ 48
Special Function Keys.................................................................. 48
3.3 USING THE GLIDE PAD POINTING DEVICE ........................................ 49
3.4 CONFIGURING YOUR SCREEN DISPLAY ......................................... 51
Possible Display Configurations.................................................. 52
Changing the Display Properties under Windows.................................. 53
3.5 KNOWING THE POWER SAVING FEATURES..................................... 53
3.6 WORKING WITH THE BUILT-IN HDD................................................ 54
3.7 HOW TO ACCESS THE COMBO DRIVE............................................. 55
3.8 USING PCMCIA CARDS................................................................ 57
What is PCMCIA?........................................................................ 57
What is CardBus?......................................................................... 59
Inserting and Removing a PCMCIA Card ................................... 59
Making PC Cards Work ............................................................... 61
Hot Swapping PC Cards .............................................................. 61
4 FUN WITH MULTIMEDIA.................................................................. 63
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4.1 NOTEBOOK MULTIMEDIA FEATURES ............................................. 64
4.2 AUDIO SOUND SYSTEM FEATURES ................................................64
4.3 SETTING UP THE AUDIO DRIVER PROPERTIES................................ 65
4.4 WINDOWS MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS ............................................. 65
4.5 RECORDING SOUNDS ..................................................................... 66
Using an External Microphone .................................................... 69
Using the Built-in Combo Drive...................................................69
4.6 PLAYING AUDIO AND SOUND......................................................... 70
Using the Windows Media Player ................................................ 71
4.7 PLAYING VIDEO AND MPEG FILES ...............................................71
4.8 USING DVD................................................................................... 72
5 CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS.............................................75
5.1 USING THE USB PORT................................................................... 76
5.2 USING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT ..................................................76
5.3 USING THE IEEE 1394 PORT .........................................................78
5.4 USING THE EXTERNAL AUDIO SYSTEM ..........................................79
5.5 USING THE LAN PORT................................................................... 79
5.6 USING THE WIRELESS LAN ........................................................... 80
5.7 USING THE MODEM PORT ..............................................................81
6 CUSTOMIZING YOUR NOTEBOOK ............................................. 83
6.1 RUNNING THE BIOS SETUP PROGRAM .......................................... 84
6.2 USING THE MAIN MENU SETUP ..................................................... 86
6.2.1 Internal HDD Sub-Menu........................................................ 89
6.3 USING THE ADVANCED CMOS SETUP........................................... 90
6.4 SECURITY MENU SETUP................................................................. 91
6.5 USING THE BOOT SETUP ................................................................93
6.6 HOW TO EXIT THE SETUP PROGRAM..............................................94
6.7 HOW TO UPGRADE THE BIOS........................................................95
7 USING OPTIONS.............................................................................97
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SYSTEM UPGRADE................................................................................... 98
Memory Upgrade.......................................................................... 98
Installing Memory Module........................................................... 99
Upgrade Hard Disk...................................................................... 99
8 CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK............................................ 101
8.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................. 102
8.2 CLEANING YOUR COMPUTER....................................................... 104
8.3 MAINTAINING THE LCD QUALITY............................................... 105
8.4 MAINTAINING YOUR HARD DISK ................................................ 105
8.5 BATTERY CARE GUIDELINES ....................................................... 106
8.6 WHEN YOU TRAVEL.................................................................... 107
APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATION...................................... 109
Processor Unit............................................................................ 110
System Memory........................................................................... 110
LCD Display............................................................................... 110
VGA System................................................................................ 110
Storage........................................................................................ 111
Audio System .............................................................................. 111
PCMCIA..................................................................................... 111
Glide Pad.................................................................................... 111
Keyboard.................................................................................... 112
Flash BIOS................................................................................. 112
I/O Ports..................................................................................... 112
Wireless devices.......................................................................... 112
AC/DC Power Supply Adapter................................................... 112
Battery........................................................................................ 113
Weight and Dimension ............................................................... 113
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1 Introduction
Your Notebook PC is a fully Windows compatible
portable personal computer. With the latest features
in mobile computing and multimedia technology, this
notebook makes a natural traveling companion. With
leap of technology and compact, your Notebook PC
runs on a whole wide range of general business,
personal productivity, entertainment, and professional
applications. It is ideal for use in the office, at home,
and on the road.
Your Notebook PC makes an ideal choice for use in
the office, the schoolroom, at home, on the road and
all other occasions.
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1.1 Feature Highlight
Before we go to identify each part of your Notebook PC, we will first introduce
you to other notable features of your computer.
This notebook uses the platform with certified Intel® Centrino™ Mobile
Technology. It supports the new Intel® Pentium® M processor, the core-logic
architecture that absolutely fits the processor and the built-in excellent Intel®
PRO/Wireless solution.
The Centrino™ Mobile Technology is a new concept of N/B which is capable
of power-saving long operation time and easy accessing wireless connection.
The CPU is specialized design for power saving feature with adequate speed.
You can get the same powerful performance as high speed Intel Pentium® 4,
yet without consuming so much energy.
Processing Unit
• Your notebook runs on Intel Pentium® M microprocessor which is
integrated with 1024 KB L2 Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPU
type and speed.
• Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on operating
systems such as Windows XP.
Wireless LAN
Intel® Pro/Wireless network solution
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Memory
This notebook provides two memory slots for installing DDR SDRAM 144-pin
SODIMM modules up to 2048MB using 128MB, 256MB, 512MB or 1024MB
DDR SDRAM modules
PCMCIA
Provides one PCMCIA slot that allows you to insert one Type II card
IEEE 1394
Provides one IEEE 1394 port for fast data transmission by external hard disk
or digital video (DV)
USB 2.0
Provides three USB 2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission
Graphic System
Provides blazing graphics controller embedded in Intel Montara-GM chipset
PCI Local Bus Architecture
• 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU
and hard disk drives. Support ultra DMA 100 PIO Mode up to PIO Mode
4, bus mastering for LBA Scheme.
• 32-bit PCMCIA CardBus PCI technology that is also backward compatible
with 16-bit PC cards.
Audio System
Full-duplex 16-bit stereo audio system output. Sound Blaster and Sound Blaster
Pro compatible.
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Flash BIOS
Flash BIOS allows you to easily upgrade the System BIOS using the Phoenix
Flash utility program.
Power and System Management
• Integrated SMM (System Management Mode) on system chipset that shuts
down components not in use to reduce power consumption. To execute
power management, you can set up the parameter in Power Options
properties by pointing your mouse to Control Panel of Windows.
• Suspend hot-key allows you to suspend the system operation instantly and
resume at the press of the power button.
• System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SETUP
Program to protect unauthorized use of your computer.
1.2 Unpacking the Computer
Your computer comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton.
Upon receiving your computer, open the carton and carefully remove the
contents. In addition to this User Guide, the shipping carton should also
contain the following items:
þ The Notebook Computer
þ An AC Adapter and AC Power Cord
þ Li-Ion Battery Pack
þ Utility Diskettes/CD
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þ Hardcopy User Guide/E-book
þ Quick Setup Manual
Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and/or
damaged. If any of these items is missing or damaged, notify your dealer
immediately. Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you
need to ship the computer or if you plan to store the computer away sometime
in the future.
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