Gericom 2XC, 2200C User Manual

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

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 dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning:

[ A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and also to prevent interfer­ence to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be
used. ]

[ Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. ]
Y ou are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com­pliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

[ ]: depend on EUT condition.

Safety Instructions

As with any other piece of precision electronic equipment, proper care and op­eration of your notebook computer will prolong its use. Help your notebook
computer last longer by following the advice in this section:

Handling the Computer

Do not expose it to excessive heat or
direct sunlight.

Do not expose your notebook com­puter to any shock or vibration.

Do not expose it to strong magnetic

Do not leave it in a place where

fields.

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

foreign matter or moisture may
affect the system.

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

Do not place the computer on an

Do not place the computer on any

unstable surface.

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

surface which will block the vents.

Do not disassemble the computer
by yourself.

Do not place anything heavy on the

When traveling by air, follow the

computer.

If there is an unusual odor, heat or
smoke coming from your computer,
unplug the cord.

airline’s instructions for in-flight
use.

Perform routine maintenance on
your computer.

Handling of the Power Cord & Battery

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

Do not place heavy objects on the
power cord.

Do not use the power cord if it is
broken.

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

Keep the battery away from

Affix tape to the battery contacts

metal appliances.

Handling Peripheral Devices

Use only approved brands of
peripheral devices.

before diposing of the battery.

Unplug the power cord before
attaching any peripheral devices.

Other reminders

Do not throw the computer or
accessories into a fire.

Remember to periodically save your
data. Data may be lost if the bat­tery is depleted.

Do not touch the poisonous
liquid if the LCD panel breaks.

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

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.

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.

Lighting

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

– Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting

or outside sources of light.

– Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to

levels that allow you to see the screen clearly.

– Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing

distance.

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

Contents

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer.........1-1

Checking the Items .................................................. 1- 2

Top view with LCD display closed........................... 1-3

Top View with Display Open ................................... 1-4

LCD Display ............................................................. 1-5

Microphone .............................................................. 1-5

LED Status Indicators ............................................... 1-5

Three Hot-key Buttons............................................... 1-5

Power Button ............................................................ 1-5

Keyboard.................................................................. 1-6

Stereo S peakers ....................................................... 1-6

TrackPad and Buttons............................................... 1-6

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

Right Side View........................................................ 1-7

5.25" CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive ........................... 1-7

Vent.......................................................................... 1-7

Security Slot ............................................................. 1-7

Attaching a security lock ....................................... 1-8

Rear View ................................................................. 1-9

DC-in Jack ............................................................... 1- 9

PS/2 T ype Port ......................................................... 1-9

Parallel Port .............................................................. 1-9

Vent........................................................................ 1-10

External Monitor (CRT) Port .................................... 1-10

Dual USB Ports....................................................... 1-10

TV out..................................................................... 1-10

IEEE 1394.............................................................. 1-11

LAN Jack/Phone Jack ............................................ 1-11

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

Microphone-in Jack ................................................ 1-12

S peaker-out Jack.................................................... 1-12

Audio V olume Control.............................................. 1-13

PC Card Slot .......................................................... 1-13

Infrared Port........................................................... 1-13

3.5" FDD (Floppy Disk Drive).................................. 1-13

Bottom View........................................................... 1-14

RAM Cover ........................................................... 1-14

Battery Pack Cover.............................................. 1-14

Peripheral devices................................................ 1-15

Chapter 2. Using the Computer.............................2-1

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

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

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

Recharging by AC Power......................................................2-4

Proper Handling of the Battery Pack .....................................2-4

Turning on the Computer........................................ 2-5

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

LED Power Indicators ...........................................................2-6

LED Status Indicators ...........................................................2-7

The Hard Disk Drive (HDD).................................... 2-8

Removing the HDD ................................................ 2-8

Inserting the HDD ............................................... 2-10

The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)................................ 2-11

Inserting \ Removing Diskettes.......................... 2-11

The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM ....................................... 2-12

Loading Compact Discs.......................................... 2-12

Handling CDs or DVDs ........................................ 2-13

The PC Card Slot ................................................... 2-14

Inserting PC Cards .............................................. 2-14

Removing PC Cards ............................................. 2-14

PC Card Problem in Windows 98......................... 2-15

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

Three Hot-Key Buttons ....................................... 2-16

Programming the Hot Keys................................. 2-17

Function Keys......................................................... 2-18

The Numeric Keypad ............................................. 2-19

Chapter 3. Power and Battery Information .......3-1

Power Management ................................................. 3-1

Advanced Configuration and

Power Interface (ACPI) ......................................... 3-1

Advanced Power Management (APM 1.2)............. 3-1

Conserving power through

individual components: .......................................... 3- 2

Conserving power throughout

the whole system:................................................... 3-2

Suspend and Resume............................................. 3-2

Setting the Power Management functions............ 3-4

Creating a partition on your hard drive ..................................3-5

Battery Information................................................. 3-6

Chapter 4. Upgrading the Computer ....................4-1

Replacing the HDD .................................................. 4-2

Upgrading the Memory............................................ 4- 4

A: Removing a memory module............................. 4-5

B: Installing a Memory Module ............................. 4-7

C: Setting the SW6 Jumper Switch ...................... 4-8

Upgrading the Processor ....................................... 4-10

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

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

POST Message: Normal Operation ..................... 5 - 2

POST Message: Error Detected .......................... 5 - 3

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

Information in the

System Configuration Utility (SCU) ................... 5 - 4

Initiating the System Configuration Utility ....... 5 - 5

Working with the Menu Bar................................ 5 - 6

System Configuration Utility Options ................ 5 - 8

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

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

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

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

Power Menu......................................................................5 - 16

Exit Menu ..........................................................................5 - 18

SCU Screen samples.......................................... 5 - 19

St artup Screen ..................................................................5 - 19

Memory Screen.................................................................5 - 19

Disks Screen ....................................................................5 - 20

Components Screen.........................................................5 - 20

Power Screen ...................................................................5 - 21

Exit Screen .......................................................................5 - 21

Chapter 6. Driver and OS installation..................6-1

Before installing Windows OS................................. 6-2

Installing Windows 98 SE (for reference only)....... 6-3

Installing Windows Me (for reference only) ........... 6-4

Installing Windows 2000 (for reference only)......... 6-5

Installing Drivers in Windows 98 SE ...................... 6-7

Step 1: Installing the VGA Driver......................... 6-7

Step 2: Installing the Audio Driver ....................... 6- 7

Step 3: Installing the Hot Key Driver................... 6-8

Step 4: Installing the LAN Driver......................... 6-9

Step 5: Installing the PCMCIA Driver (Optional) 6- 9

Step 6: Installing the Modem Driver (Optional). 6-10

Installing Drivers in Windows Me......................... 6-12

Step 1: Installing the VGA Driver....................... 6-12

Step 2: Installing the Audio Driver ..................... 6-12

Step 3: Installing the Hot Key Driver................. 6-13

Step 4: Installing the LAN Driver....................... 6-14

Step 5: Installing the Modem Driver (Optional). 6-14

Installing Drivers in Windows 2000 ...................... 6-16

Step 1: Installing the SiSIDE Utility .................. 6-16

Step 2: Installing the VGA Driver....................... 6-16

Step 3: Installing the Audio Driver ..................... 6-17

Step 4: Installing the Hot Key Driver................. 6-17

Step 5: Installing the LAN Driver....................... 6-17

Step 6: Installing the Modem Driver (Optional). 6-18

Installing Drivers in Windows NT4.0.................... 6-20

Step 1: Installing the VGA Driver....................... 6-20

Step 2: Installing the Audio Driver ..................... 6-20

Step 3: Installing the Hot Key Driver................. 6-21

Step 4: Installing the LAN Driver....................... 6-21

Step 5: Installing the Modem Driver (Optional). 6-22

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

Audio....................................................................... 7-2

Battery.................................................................... 7-2

Boot Password........................................................ 7-4

CD ........................................................................... 7-4

Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) ....................................... 7-6

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) ......................................... 7-7

Hardware Installation............................................ 7-7

LCD Panel............................................................... 7-8

Microphone In-Jack ............................................... 7-8

Memory Module ..................................................... 7-9

PC Card ................................................................ 7-10

Power.................................................................... 7-10

Printer .................................................................. 7-11

Appendix A. Specifications .................................... A-1

Glossary

Getting to know your computer

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

In this chapter you will become familiar with the basic functions and compo­nents of your notebook computer and possibilities for expansion.

This chapter includes:

Checking the Items, Views, Peripheral devices.

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Note

This manual
refers to the two
notebook models
pictured on this
page.
The models vary
slightly in exter­nal design. Pho­tos used through­out this manual
are of Model A.

Model A Model B

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Checking the Items

Carefully remove everything from the box and check the items one by one. If
any item is missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately.

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3

4

2

You should have a:

1. Notebook Computer

2. User’s Manual

3. Driver Utilities CD

4. Power Cord

5. Carrying Bag

6. Power Adapter and a Battery

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figure 1-1

Pack (installed inside the com­puter)

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Getting to know your computer

Top view with LCD display closed

To open the LCD display:

1) Place the computer on a stable surface.

2) Move the cover latch to the right to release the top cover.

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

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

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1. Cover latch

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figure 1-2

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Top View with Display Open

1. LCD display

2. Microphone (built-in)

3. LED status indicators

4. Three hot-key buttons

5. Power button

6. Keyboard

7. Stereo speakers

8. TrackPad and buttons

9. LED power indicators

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3

4

2

5

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figure 1-3

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Getting to know your computer

LCD Display

The Notebook comes with a TFT LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) display.
Depending on the model and configuration you have purchased, the dis­play can be either a 13.3” or 14.1” XGA TFT color panel.

Microphone

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

LED Status Indicators

Display the system's operational status. Refer to Chapter 2 LED Status
Indicators for more information.

Three Hot-key Buttons

1

Note

After turning the
computer off wait
at least 5 seconds
before turning it
on again.

Three hot keys give you easy access to the Internet, e-mail and an applica­tion of your choice. To learn how to set the buttons refer to Chapter 2.

Power Button

Press this button to turn your notebook computer on or off. The Power
Button can also be used as a Suspend/Resume button when pressed less
than four seconds (if configured appropriately in the System Configura­tion Utility, refer to Chapter 5 for more details).

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Keyboard

An A4-Size Win98 keyboard with an embedded numeric keypad. It has
many of the same features as a full-sized desktop keyboard and can easily
be replaced with a non-English keyboard should you desire.

Stereo Speakers

Two built-in speakers provide rich, stereo sound.

TrackPad and Buttons

The pointing device features a sensitive glide pad for precise movements.
It functions the same way as a two-button mouse: the right touch pad

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button is the same as the right mouse button; the left touch pad button is
the same as the left mouse button.

LED Power Indicators

Display the current power source and power source status of the computer.
For more information please refer to Chapter 2 LED Power Indicators.

Getting to know your computer

Right Side View

1

1. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM 2. Vent 3. Security Slot

5.25" CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive

A 24X-speed 5.25” CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive (12.7mm height)
is standard depending on the model and configuration you purchased.
For more information on using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM please refer to

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3

2

figure 1-4

Chapter 2.

Vent

Enables airflow to prevent the notebook from overheating.

Security Slot

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

Warning

To prevent your

computer from

overheating,

make sure noth-

ing blocks the
vent while the

computer is in

use.

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Attaching a security lock

To install the security lock, wrap the cable around a desk or other immovable
object, then insert the locking device into the slot located on the right side of the
computer.

security lock cable

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security lock

figure 1-5

Getting to know your computer

Rear View

1 2

1. DC-in jack

2.PS/2 type port

3. Parallel port

4. Vent

DC-in Jack

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

3

4

5.External monitor
(CRT) port

6. Dual USB ports

1

6

5

7. TV out

8. IEEE 1394 port

9. LAN/Phone jack

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figure 1-6

Note

Refer to tables 1­1a and 1-1b at

the end of this
chapter for a list
of peripheral
devices that can
be connected to
the computer.

PS/2 Type Port

To connect an external PS/2 type mouse or keyboard.

Parallel Port

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

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