Gericom Hollywood D470W User Manual

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Preface

Notice

The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Infor­mation contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the man­ufacturer or any subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or
inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage
resulting from the use (or misuse) of this publication.
This publication and any accompanying software may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced, translated,
transmitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor, manufacturer
or creators of this publication, except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes.
Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and/or registered
trademarks of their respective companies. They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not
intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer.

©May 2003

Trademarks

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home or other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Cor­poration. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

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FCC Statement

(Federal Communications Commission)

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

• Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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Warning

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

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Preface

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

2. Avoid using 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 batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They
may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

5. This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit (DC Output 20V, 6A minimum).

CAUTION

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

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

TELECOMMUNICATION LINE CORD

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Instructions for Care and Operation

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

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

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

Do not expose the computer
to any shock or vibration.

Do not place it on an unstable
surface.

Do not place anything heavy
on the computer.

Do not expose it to excessive
heat or direct sunlight.

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

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

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

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

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

5. Take care when using peripheral devices.

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

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

Do not disassemble the com­puter by yourself.

Perform routine maintenance
on your computer.

Use only approved brands of
peripherals.

Unplug the power cord before
attaching peripheral devices.

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Power Safety

The computer has specific power requirements:

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

• Your AC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a
steady, uninterrupted power supply. If you are unsure of your local power specifi­cations, consult your service representative or local power company.

• The power adapter may have either a 2-prong or a 3-prong grounded plug. The
third prong is an important safety feature; do not defeat its purpose. If you do not
have access to a compatible outlet, have a qualified electrician install one.

• When you want to unplug the power cord, be sure to disconnect it by the plug head,
not by its wire.

• Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total cur­rent load of all the connected devices.

• Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external
power supplies.

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

Do not use the power cord if
it is broken.

Do not place heavy objects
on the power cord.

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Power Safety

Warning

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

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Battery Precautions

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

• Recharge the batteries using the notebook’s system. Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode.

• Do not try to repair a battery pack. Refer any battery pack repair or replacement to your service representative
or qualified service personnel.

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

• Keep the battery away from metal appliances.

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

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

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Battery Disposal

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

Caution

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

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Cleaning

Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer, use a soft clean cloth.
Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and
the computer to electric shock. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel. Unplug the computer
from the power supply. Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following con­ditions:

• When the power cord or AC/DC adapter is damaged or frayed.

• If the computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids.

• If the computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions.

• If the computer has been dropped or damaged (do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks).

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

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Travel Considerations

Packing

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

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

2. Power off the computer and peripherals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

devices’ adapters and/or cables.

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

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

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On the Road

In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface, and Chapter 8: Troubleshoot­ing, keep these points in mind:

Hand-carry the notebook - For security, don’t let it out of your sight. In some areas, computer theft is
very common. Don’t check it with “normal” luggage. Baggage handlers may not be sufficiently careful.
Avoid knocking the computer against hard objects.

Beware of Electromagnetic fields - Devices such as metal detectors & X-ray machines can damage the
computer, hard disk, floppy disks, and other media. They may also destroy any stored data - Pass your
computer and disks around the devices. Ask security officials to hand-inspect them (you may be asked to
turn it on). Note: Some airports also scan luggage with these devices.

Fly safely - Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in
flight. These restrictions are for your safety, follow them. If you stow the notebook in an overhead com­partment, make sure it’s secure. Contents may shift and/or fall out when the compartment is opened.

Get power where you can - If an electrical outlet is available, use the AC adapter and keep your bat­tery(ies) charged.

Keep it dry - If you move quickly from a cold to a warm location, water vapor can condense inside the
computer. Wait a few minutes before turning it on so that any moisture can evaporate.

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Developing Good Work Habits

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

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

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

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

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

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

Remember to:

• Alter your posture frequently.

• Stretch and exercise your body several times a day.

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

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Lighting

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

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

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

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

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

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Top View ..................................................................1-5

Top View with LCD Panel Open .......................1-6

PC Camera ......................................................1-7

LCD Panel ...................................................... 1-7

Microphone .................................................... 1-7

LED Power & Communication Indicators ..... 1-7

LED Status Indicators .................................... 1-7

Hot-Key Buttons ............................................ 1-8

Close Cover Switch ....................................... 1-8

Power Button ................................................. 1-8

Keyboard ........................................................ 1-9

TouchPad & Buttons ...................................... 1-9

Stereo Speakers .............................................. 1-9

Front View ............................................................. 1-10

Consumer Infrared Transceiver (Optional with

TV Tuner) .................................................... 1-10

Mini-IEEE 1394 Port ................................... 1-10

S/PDIF Out Port ........................................... 1-11

Microphone-In Jack ..................................... 1-11

Headphone-Out Jack .................................... 1-11

Infrared Transceiver ..................................... 1-11

Wireless Module ON/OFF Switch .............. 1-12

Stereo Speakers ............................................ 1-12

Left Side View ....................................................... 1-13

CD Device Bay ............................................ 1-13

USB 2.0/1.1 Port .......................................... 1-14

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

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

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

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

Rear View ...............................................................1-16

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

DC-In Jack ....................................................1-16

2 * USB 2.0/1.1 Ports ...................................1-17

External Monitor (CRT) Port .......................1-17

Printer/Parallel Port ......................................1-17

Serial Port .....................................................1-17

S-Video-Out Port ..........................................1-18

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

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

RJ-45 LAN Jack ...........................................1-18

Bottom View ..........................................................1-19

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

Battery ..........................................................1-20

Hard Disk Drive ...........................................1-20

Optional Modules .........................................1-21

Wireless LAN (Network) Module ............... 1-21

Bluetooth Module ........................................1-21

Sub Woofer Module ....................................1-22

6-in-1 Flash Card Reader .............................1-22

TV Tuner Module ........................................1-22

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Auto Mail Checker ................................................... 2-7

Special Group ................................................ 2-9

Hard Disk Drive ..................................................... 2-10

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

Inserting/Removing Floppy Disks ................... 2-11

CD/DVD Device .................................................... 2-12

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

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

DVD Regional Codes ....................................... 2-14

Changing DVD Regional Codes .................. 2-15

PC Card Slot .......................................................... 2-16

Inserting and Removing PC Cards ................... 2-16

Hot-Keys ................................................................ 2-17

Hot-Key Buttons .............................................. 2-17

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

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Function Keys and Numeric Keypad .....................2-19

Function Keys ..............................................2-19

Numeric Keypad ..........................................2-20

TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse ...............................2-21

Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons ....... 2-21

Adding a Printer .....................................................2-23

USB Printer .......................................................2-23

Install Instructions: .......................................2-23

Parallel Printer ..................................................2-24

Install Instructions: .......................................2-24

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

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

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

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

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

Making Adjustments for the Display ..................3-4

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

Attaching a Monitor (CRT) ................................3-7

Display Options ........................................................3-8

Enabling Other Displays ..........................................3-9

Clone Mode ......................................................3-10

Extended Desktop Mode ..................................3-10

Enabling TV Display ..............................................3-13

Power Management Features .................................3-14

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface . 3-14

Enabling Power Options ........................................ 3-15

Conserving Power (Individual Components) ... 3-16

Turn off Monitor .......................................... 3-16

Turn off Hard Disk ...................................... 3-16

Conserving Power (System) ............................. 3-17

Hibernate Mode vs. Shutdown ......................... 3-17

Standby Mode vs. Hibernate Mode .................. 3-17

Standby ........................................................ 3-18

Hibernate ...................................................... 3-18

Configuring the Power Button ......................... 3-19

Battery Information ................................................ 3-20

New Battery ................................................. 3-20

Battery Life .................................................. 3-20

Battery FAQ ..................................................... 3-21

Conserving Battery Power ............................... 3-21

Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR ............. 3-22

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

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

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

Optional Module Drivers ............................... 4-2

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

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

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

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Windows 2000 Professional .....................................4-6

New Hardware Found .........................................4-6

Audio (Win2000) ................................................4-7

Modem (Win2000) .............................................4-7

LAN (Win2000) .................................................4-7

Video (Win2000) ................................................4-7

USB 2.0 (Win2000) ............................................4-8

PC Card/PCMCIA (Win2000) ............................4-8

PC Camera (Win2000) .......................................4-9

Hot-Key (Win2000) ............................................4-9

TouchPad (Win2000) .........................................4-9

Wireless LAN (Win2000) ................................4-10

Bluetooth (Win2000) ........................................4-10

Auto Mail (Win2000) .......................................4-10

Windows XP ..........................................................4-11

New Hardware Found .......................................4-11

Audio (WinXP) .................................................4-12

Modem (WinXP) ..............................................4-12

LAN (WinXP) ..................................................4-12

Video (WinXP) .................................................4-13

USB 2.0 (WinXP) .............................................4-13

PC Card/PCMCIA (WinXP) ............................4-13

PC Camera (WinXP) ........................................4-14

Hot-Key (WinXP) .............................................4-14

TouchPad (WinXP) ..........................................4-14

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

Bluetooth (WinXP) .......................................... 4-15

Auto Mail (WinXP) ......................................... 4-15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Security Menu ........................................................ 5-12

Boot Menu ............................................................. 5-14

Configuring the Network Boot Protocol .......... 5-16

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

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

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

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

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

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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 ..................................6-7

Upgrading the CD Device ......................................6-10

CD Device Upgrade Process ............................6-10

Upgrading the Processor ........................................6-12

Optional Modules .........................7-1

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

Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Modules ....................... 7-2

Wireless LAN Driver Installation (Win2000) ....7-3

Wireless LAN Driver Installation (WinXP) .......7-4

Bluetooth Driver Installation (Win2000) ...........7-5

Bluetooth Driver Audio Setup (Win2000) .........7-6

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

Control Panel Options (Bluetooth) .....................7-8

Audio .............................................................7-8

Hyper Terminal .............................................7-8

FAX (WinXP) ...............................................7-8

FAX (Win2000) .............................................7-9

PC Camera ..............................................................7-10

PC Camera Driver Installation (Win2000) .......7-11

PC Camera Driver Installation (WinXP) ..........7-12

Audio Setup ................................................. 7-13

AMCAP ....................................................... 7-15

Set Capture File ........................................... 7-15

Eliminating Screen Flicker ......................... 7-16

Other Optional Modules ........................................ 7-17

Sub Woofer Module ..................................... 7-17

6-in-1 Flash Card Reader ............................. 7-17

TV Tuner Module ........................................ 7-18

Troubleshooting ...........................8-1

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

Basic Hints and Tips ................................................ 8-2

Backup and General Maintenance ........................... 8-3

Viruses ..................................................................... 8-4

Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software .... 8-5

Power ....................................................................... 8-7

Display ..................................................................... 8-9

Hard Disk & Boot Password .................................. 8-11

Floppy Disk Drive ................................................. 8-12

Audio ..................................................................... 8-13

CD Device .............................................................. 8-14

PC Card .................................................................. 8-15

Keyboard and Mouse ............................................. 8-16

Printer ..................................................................... 8-17

Operation ............................................................... 8-18

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Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Modules ..................... 8-19

Driver Installation ..................................................8-20

Hyper-Threading Notes ..........................................8-21

Appendix A. Specifications A-1

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

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

Structure .............................................................. A-1

Security ................................................................ A-1

Memory ............................................................... A-1

BIOS .................................................................... A-1

LCD ..................................................................... A-2

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

Storage Devices ................................................... A-2

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

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

Interface ............................................................... A-3

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

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

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

Indicators ............................................................. A-4

Environmental Spec ............................................A-4

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

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

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

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

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

• The Manual — how to use it

• System Map — navigating around your computer

Advanced Users

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

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

Utilities” on page 5 - 1 and

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

may also find the notes marked with a

 of interest to you.

Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users

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

 as indicated in the margin.

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Notes

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

Introduction

1 - 2 Overview

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Warning Boxes

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

Preface.

Not Included

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

System Software

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

• Microsoft Windows 2000

• Microsoft Windows XP

Quick Start Guide 1 - 3

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Introduction

Quick Start Guide

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Rear View” on page 1 - 16), then plug the AC power cord into an outlet,

and connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.

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

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

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Peripheral Devices

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

Introduction

1 - 4 System Map

1

System Map

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

Getting to Know Your Computer

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

Top View 1 - 5

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Introduction

Top View

To open the LCD display:

1. Place the computer on a stable surface.

2. Move the LCD latches in the direction of the arrows 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.

5. The LED indicators show the power and battery status of the computer,
give notification of e-mail received, and the power status of wireless
modules.

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2

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Figure 1 - 1

Top View with LCD

Panel Closed

1. LCD Latches

2. LED Power &
Communication
Indicators

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Introduction

1 - 6 Top View

1

Top View with LCD Panel Open

Figure 1 - 2

Top View with LCD

Panel Open

1. Optional PC
Camera

2. LCD

3. Built-In Microphone

4. LED Power &
Communication
Indicators

5. LED Status
Indicators

6. Hot-Key buttons

7. Close Cover Switch

8. Power Button

9. Keyboard

10. TouchPad and
Buttons

11. Built-In Speakers

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6

4

5

7

1

8

3

9

10

11 11

Top View 1 - 7

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Introduction

PC Camera

If you have purchased the optional PC Camera, make sure to install the soft­ware application (see “PC Camera” on page 7 - 10).

LCD Panel

The computer comes with a 17.0" TFT (Liquid Crystal Display) screen, de­pending upon the configuration purchased. See “LCD” on page A - 2 for de­tails.

Microphone

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

LED Power & Communication Indicators

These indicators display the system power status, and battery status of the
computer. The third indicator may be configured to give a visual confirmation
when e-mail is received in the default e-mail program (see “LED Power &

Communication Indicators” on page 2 - 6).

LED Status Indicators

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

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

Introduction

1 - 8 Top View

1

Hot-Key Buttons

The three hot-keys allow you instant access to your default Internet browser,
default e-mail program, and an application of your choice. To learn how to set
the buttons, see “Hot-Keys” on page 2 - 17.

Close Cover Switch

This switch acts as a sensor to tell when the LCD Panel is closed. When this
LCD cover sensor is activated the default setting of your operating system’s
power scheme sends the computer into a power saving state (see Figure 3 - 13

on page 3 - 19).

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 - 19).

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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.

Top View 1 - 9

1

Introduction

Keyboard

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

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. The central button may be used to scroll up and down,
or may be configured to perform a variety of functions (see “Configuring the

TouchPad and Buttons” on page 2 - 21).

Stereo Speakers

Two built-in speakers provide rich, stereo sound.

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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.

Introduction

1 - 10 Front View

1

Front View

Consumer Infrared Transceiver (Optional with TV Tuner)

The remote control unit, supplied with the optional TV Tuner, may be used to
control the tuner functions through this transceiver.

Mini-IEEE 1394 Port

This allows high-speed connection to various peripheral devices, e.g. external
disk drives and digital cameras (see note above).

Figure 1 - 3

Front View

1. LCD Latches

2. Consumer Infrared
Transceiver
(functions with
optional TV Tuner)

3. Mini-IEEE 1394
Port

4. S/PDIF Out Port

5. Microphone-In Jack

6. Headphone-Out
Jack

7. Infrared
Transceiver

8. Wireless Module
ON/OFF Switch

9. Built-In Speakers

5 6 7 8

1

3

1

4

9 9

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Mini-IEEE 1394

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

2

Front View 1 - 11

1

Introduction

S/PDIF Out Port

This S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format) Out Port allows you to
connect your DVD-capable PC to a Dolby AC-3 compatible receiver for “5.1”
or ‘dts’ surround sound.

Microphone-In Jack

Record on your notebook computer with an external microphone.

Headphone-Out Jack

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

Infrared Transceiver

The infrared transceiver enables communication between the computer and
another similarly equipped device, and is 4M bps FIR, IrDA 1.1 compliant.
For further information please refer to the manual of the device you wish to
connect (see “Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR” on page 3 - 22).

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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.

Introduction

1 - 12 Front View

1

Wireless Module ON/OFF Switch
If you have purchased the optional 802.11b Wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth

module(s), you can use this switch to turn the module(s) ON or OFF. To en­able the module(s) you will need to install the drivers/software for it/them.
You can use the key combination Fn + F12 to toggle through the options if
you have two modules installed (see “Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Modules”

on page 7 - 2 and “LED Power & Communication Indicators” on page 2 -

6).

Stereo Speakers

Two built-in speakers provide rich, stereo sound.

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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 modules are
OFF if you are using
the computer aboard
aircraft.

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Communication Conflict

Do not try to use the 802.11b Wireless LAN module and the Bluetooth module at
the same time, as this may cause a communication conflict.

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1

Introduction

Left Side View

CD Device Bay

A 5.25" CD-ROM drive, or DVD-ROM drive, or CD-RW, or Combination
CD-RW and DVD-ROM Drive, or DVD-RW (12.7mm height) is standard de­pending on the model you purchased. For more information on using the drive
please refer to “CD/DVD Device” on page 2 - 12.

3

4

1

5

2

Figure 1 - 4

Left Side View

1. CD Device Bay

2. USB 2.0/1.1 Port

3. Floppy Disk Drive

4. PC Card Slot

5. PC Card Slot Eject
Button

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CD Emergency Eject

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

Introduction

1 - 14 Left Side View

1

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

This USB 2.0 compatible port (USB 2.0 is fully USB 1.1 compliant) is for
low-speed peripherals such as keyboards, mice or scanners, and for high­speed peripherals such as external 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).

3.5" FDD (Floppy Disk Drive)

This is a 3.5", 1.44 MB fixed floppy disk drive. For more information please
refer to “Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)” on page 2 - 11.

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 - 16 for more information.

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Media Warning

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

Right Side View 1 - 15

1

Introduction

Right Side View

Security Lock Slot

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

1

Figure 1 - 5

Right Side View

1. Security Lock Slot

Introduction

1 - 16 Rear View

1

Rear View

Vent

This enables airflow to prevent the notebook from overheating.

DC-In Jack

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

Figure 1 - 6

Rear View

1. Vent

2. DC-In Jack

3. 2 * USB 2.0/1.1
Ports

4. External Monitor
(CRT) Port

5. Parallel Port

6. Serial Port

7. S-Video-Out Port

8. PS/2 Type Port

9. RJ-11 Phone Jack

10. RJ-45 LAN Jack

3 4 5 6

7 8 9

10

1

2

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Overheating

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

1

Rear View 1 - 17

1

Introduction

2 * USB 2.0/1.1 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 high­speed peripherals such as external 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).

External Monitor (CRT) Port

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

Devices” on page 3 - 7).

Printer/Parallel Port

This port supports ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) and EPP (Enhanced Par­allel Port).

Serial Port

Connect a serial type mouse to this port.

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1 - 18 Rear View

1

S-Video-Out Port

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

Display” on page 3 - 13).

PS/2 Type Port

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

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.

RJ-45 LAN Jack

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

Bottom View 1 - 19

1

Introduction

Bottom View

Figure 1 - 7

Bottom View

1. Vent/Fan Outlets

2. Battery Cover

3. Hard Disk Cover

4. Bluetooth Module
Cover

5. CPU & Memory
Socket Cover

6. Optional Module
Cover (Sub
Woofer or TV
Tuner or 6-in-1
Flash Card
Reader)

Note: The RAM and option­al Wireless LAN module are
located under the CPU Heat­sink Cover

1

1

2

4

5

3

6

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CPU

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

Overheating

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

Introduction

1 - 20 Bottom View

1

Vent

This enables airflow to prevent the notebook from overheating.

Battery

See “Battery Information” on page 3 - 20 for instructions on battery use and
care.

Hard Disk Drive

The internal hard disk drive is used to store your data. See information on 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.

Bottom View 1 - 21

1

Introduction

Optional Modules

You may have one or more of the following optional modules included in
your purchase.

• Wireless LAN (network) module

• Bluetooth module

• PC Camera module

• Sub woofer module

• TV Tuner module

• 6-in-1 Flash Card reader module

Further information on the WLAN, Bluetooth and PC Camera modules is
available in Chapter 7. (Note: The Bluetooth module is not offered as an op­tion if a sub woofer, or TV tuner, or card reader is included.)

Wireless LAN (Network) Module

The optional mini PCI 802.11b Wireless LAN module’s antenna and other
components are not externally visible (please check with your service repre­sentative). If your configuration includes the Wireless LAN module, make
sure to install the driver (see sidebar).

Bluetooth Module

The Bluetooth module’s antenna and other components are not externally vis­ible (please check with your service representative). If your configuration in­cludes the Bluetooth module, make sure to install the software (see sidebar).

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Wireless LAN &

Bluetooth Modules

The Wireless LAN and
Bluetooth modules
may be enabled and
disabled by the switch
at the front of the com­puter (see “Wireless

Module ON/OFF
Switch” on page 1 -

12).

If you have both op­tional wireless mod­ules in your computer,
you can use the Fn +
F12 key combination
to toggle power to the
modules (see “Wire-

less LAN & Bluetooth
Modules” on page 7 -

2).

Introduction

1 - 22 Bottom View

1

Sub Woofer Module

The sub woofer module enhances the audio output with a deep precise bass
sound.

6-in-1 Flash Card Reader

The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage cards. The
formats which can be read include:

• MMC (MultiMedia Card)

• SD (Secure Digital)

• MS (Memory Stick)

• SM (SmartMedia Card)

• CF (Compact Flash)

• IBM Microdrive

TV Tuner Module

With the TV tuner installed you can watch TV, video conference and capture
still and video images on your computer. The TV tuner comes with a remote
control unit and quick start guide. Consult the guides for full instructions on
how to use the TV tuner and software. The TV tuner includes an S-Video-In
port for video input to the computer, and a line-in jack for playing external au­dio sources through your computer’s speakers.

Using The Computer

Overview 2 - 1

2

Chapter 2: Using The Computer

Overview

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

This chapter includes:

• The Power Sources

• Turning on the Computer

• The LED Indicators

• The Auto Mail Program

• The Hard Disk Drive

• The Floppy Disk Drive

• The CD/DVD Device

• The PC Card Slot

• The Hot-Keys

• The Function Keys & Numeric Keypad

• The TouchPad & Buttons/Mouse

• Adding a Printer (general guidelines)

Using The Computer

2 - 2 The Power Sources

2

The Power Sources

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

AC Adapter

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

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

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

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

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

Battery

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

We recommend that you do not remove the battery. For more information on
the battery, please refer to “Battery Information” on page 3 - 20.

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Power Button as

Standby or Hibernate

Button

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

2000 Professional, or
Windows XP) you can

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

“Configuring the
Power Button” on
page 3 - 19 for de-

tails).

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The Power Sources 2 - 3

2

Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter

The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC adapter is attached and
plugged into an electrical outlet. If the computer is powered on, and in use, it
will take several hours to fully recharge the battery. When the computer is
turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet, battery charge time is less. (Re­fer to “LED Indicators” on page 2 - 5 for information on the battery charge
status, and to “Battery Information” on page 3 - 20 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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Battery Removal

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

Low Battery Warning

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

Using The Computer

2 - 4 Turning on the Computer

2

Turning on the Computer

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

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

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Shutdown

Note that you should
always shut your com­puter down by choos­ing the Shut Down/

Turn Off Computer

command from the

Start menu in Win­dows. This will help

prevent hard disk or
system problems.

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Forced Off

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

Using The Computer

LED Indicators 2 - 5

2

LED Indicators

There are two sets of LED indicators (LED Power & Communication Indi­cators and LED Status Indicators) on your computer that will display help-
ful information about the current status of the computer. The LED Power &
Communication Indicators are also visible when the top of your computer

is closed.

LED Status Indicators

Icon Color Description

Green Floppy/Hard disk/CD Device activity

Green Number Lock is activated

Green Caps Lock is activated

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

Figure 2 - 1

LED Indicators

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Scroll Lock

To enable and disable
the Scroll Lock feature,
press the Fn and
ScrLk keys simultane­ously.

Table 2 - 1

LED Status

Indicators

Power & Communication Indicators LED Status Indicators

Using The Computer

2 - 6 LED Indicators

2

LED Power & Communication Indicators

Icon Color Description

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

Blinking Half
Orange/ Half

Green

The battery has a serious problem (see sidebar)

Blinking Green New mail has arrived

Fast Blinking

Green

New mail has arrived from users defined in the Special

Group in Auto Mail Checker

Green The (optional) Wireless LAN module is On

Orange The (optional) Bluetooth module is On

Half Orange/Half

Green

Both the (optional) Wireless LAN and Bluetooth

modules are On (see sidebar)

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Battery Problem

If the battery has a se­rious problem contact
your service represen­tative.

Communication

Conflict

Do not try to use the

802.11b Wireless LAN
module and the Blue­tooth module at the
same time, as this may
cause a communica­tion conflict.

Table 2 - 2

LED Power &

Communication

Indicators

Using The Computer

Auto Mail Checker 2 - 7

2

Auto Mail Checker

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

Install” on page 4 - 2) you may then configure it to give you notification when

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

The Auto Mail Checker appears as an icon in the taskbar. Clicking on the
icon will bring up the following options menu. (If you have not input your
mail account data, then you will be prompted to do so.)

Select Open to bring up the control panel for the program.

Figure 2 - 2

Auto Mail Checker

(Startup Menu)

Using The Computer

2 - 8 Auto Mail Checker

2

You may then configure the options for your mailserver, name, password, pro­gram and method(s) of notification.

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Note

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

Figure 2 - 3

Auto Mail

Checker Account

Setup and

Options

Using The Computer

Auto Mail Checker 2 - 9

2

Special Group

You may add the e-mail addresses of those you wish to assign to your special
group here. The Mail LED will then blink fast when mail is received from
members of this group, if LED notification is enabled in the control panel
(Figure 2 - 3).

Figure 2 - 4

Special Group Setup

Using The Computer

2 - 10 Hard Disk Drive

2

Hard Disk Drive

The hard disk drive is used to store your data in the notebook 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.

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Power Safety

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

Figure 2 - 5

Hard Disk Location

1

Hard Disk

1

Using The Computer

Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) 2 - 11

2

Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)

The computer is equipped with a fixed 1.44 MB, 3.5" floppy disk drive mod­ule. By default it is labeled “Drive A:”, and can be used as a boot device if
properly set in the BIOS (refer to “Boot Menu” on page 5 - 14).

Inserting/Removing Floppy Disks

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

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Media Warning

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

Figure 2 - 6

Floppy Disk Drive

1

Eject Button

1

Using The Computer

2 - 12 CD/DVD Device

2

CD/DVD Device

There is a bay for either a CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM, or CD-RW, or Combi­nation CD-RW and DVD-ROM, or DVD-RW drive, depending on the model
you purchased. The CD Device is usually labeled “Drive D:”, and may be
used as a boot device if properly set in the BIOS (“Boot Menu” on page 5 -

14).

Loading Discs

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

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Sound Volume

Adjustment

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

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

Figure 2 - 7

CD Device

1

2

3

Eject Button

1 2

3

Using The Computer

CD/DVD Device 2 - 13

2

Handling CDs or DVDs

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

Remember to:

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

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

• Do not write on the surface with a pen.

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

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

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

• Do not bend the CD or DVD.

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

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CD Emergency Eject

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

Using The Computer

2 - 14 CD/DVD Device

2

DVD Regional Codes

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

Figure 2 - 8

DVD Regional Codes

(Windows XP)

Using The Computer

CD/DVD Device 2 - 15

2

Changing DVD Regional Codes

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

panel as seen in “DVD Regional Codes (Windows XP)” on page 2 - 14. To
change the TV system to/from PAL or NTSC see “TV Format” on page 3 -

13.

DVD Regional Coding

Region

Geographical Location

1 USA, Canada

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

3

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

Kong

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

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

6China

Table 2 - 3

DVD Regional Coding

Using The Computer

2 - 16 PC Card Slot

2

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.

Figure 2 - 9

PC Card Slot

1

1

Using The Computer

Hot-Keys 2 - 17

2

Hot-Keys

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

Hot-Key Buttons

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

Programming the Hot-Keys

After installing the Hot-Key driver you can configure or change the settings.

Hot-Key Function

Activate the default e-mail program

Activate the default Internet browser

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

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Non-Default E-Mail

and Browser

Programs

It is possible to config­ure both the e-mail and
browser Hot-Keys to
open non-default mail
and browser pro­grams. Follow the pro­cedure outlined on
page 2 - 18 but high­light either the Brows-
er or Email in step 2.
Choose Custom to
browse to the program
of your choice as per
the remaining instruc­tions. The Hot-Key will
now open this pro­gram.

Table 2 - 4

Hot-Keys

Using The Computer

2 - 18 Hot-Keys

2

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

tions below.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Application.exe

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

Using The Computer

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2

Function Keys and Numeric Keypad

Function Keys

On the bottom-left of the keyboard is the Fn key or Function key. The Fn key
allows you to change operational features instantly. To use the functions press
and hold the Fn key, then press the appropriate function key (F3 - F9 etc.) lo-
cated on your keyboard.

Keys Description

Fn Function Key

Fn + F3 Mute Toggle

Fn + F4 Sleep/Resume 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 + F12 Multiple Wireless Modules Toggle

Fn + ScrLk Scroll Lock Toggle

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Other Keyboards

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

Table 2 - 5

Function Keys

Using The Computer

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2

Numeric Keypad

The keyboard includes a numerical keypad (on the right side of the keyboard)
for easy numeric data input.

Activate the Number Lock feature by pressing the NumLk key at the top
right of the keyboard. You may check if Number Lock is enabled or not by
looking at the LED status indicators (see “LED Indicators” on page 2 - 5).

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

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Special Characters

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

Figure 2 - 10

Keyboard

Numeric Keypad

Fn Key

Function Keys

NumLk & ScrLk

Key

Using The Computer

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2

TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse

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

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

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

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

Properties” on page 2 - 22 for screen examples).

Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons

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

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

icon in the taskbar, or by going to the Mouse control panel in Windows
(Start menu and point to Settings and click Control Panel, then double-click
the Mouse icon). In Windows XP the Mouse control panel is in the Printers
and Other Hardware Category.

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

“Easy Launcher” on page 2 - 22 for details.

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Mouse Driver

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

TouchPad Taskbar

Icon

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

Using The Computer

2 - 22 TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse

2

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Easy Launcher

You can add programs
to the menu from the

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

the settings options.

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

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

Click Close or Mini-
mize to quit the menu.

Figure 2 - 11

Mouse Properties

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Adding a Printer 2 - 23

2

Adding a Printer

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

USB Printer

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

Install Instructions:

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

2. Turn ON the computer.

3. Turn ON the printer.

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

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

Using The Computer

2 - 24 Adding a Printer

2

Parallel Printer

This is still the most common type of printer.

Install Instructions:

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

2. Attach the parallel cable to the printer.

3. Connect the printer’s parallel cable to the parallel port at the rear of the
computer (see “Rear View” on page 1 - 16).

4. Turn ON the printer.

5. Turn ON the computer.

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

Advanced Controls

Overview 3 - 1

3

Chapter 3: Advanced Controls

Overview

This chapter covers:

• Advanced video controls

• Power and battery management features

• Configuring the Infrared settings for FIR

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

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Drivers

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

to Install” on page 4 ­2 for installation in-

structions.

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3 - 2 Advanced Video Controls

3

Advanced Video Controls

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

Opening the LCD

As you open the lid, adjust it so you can look at the screen straight on, without
any glare. If necessary, adjust the brightness controls (Fn + F8/F9).

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Protecting the LCD

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

Figure 3 - 1

Brightness

Controls

Fn

F8

F9

Advanced Controls

Video Driver Controls 3 - 3

3

Video Driver Controls

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

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).

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Screen Resolution/

Screen Area Note

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

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3 - 4 Video Driver Controls

3

Making Adjustments for the Display

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

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

2. Double-click Display (icon).

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

4. In Screen area/resolution, move the slider to the preferred setting for
resolution (see in Figure 3 - 3 on page 3-5).

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

You can also access Display Properties by right-clicking the ATI icon in the
taskbar. Point to Settings and click Display Settings, then click the Settings
(tab).

Figure 3 - 2

ATI Display

Settings

1

2

Advanced Controls

Video Driver Controls 3 - 5

3

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

3

1

2

Figure 3 - 3

Advanced Display

Properties

3

Advanced Controls

3 - 6 Video Driver Controls

3

Access the menus from ATI taskbar to get further help on display options, TV
options etc. Right-click the ATI icon in the taskbar and point to Help or Trou-
bleshooting (Figure 3 - 4).

Figure 3 - 4

ATI Help &

Troubleshooting

Advanced Controls

Display Devices 3 - 7

3

Display Devices

Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external CRT connected to the
external monitor (CRT) port as your display device. You may also connect a
TV. The following are the display options:

1. The built-in LCD.

2. A CRT (external monitor) connected to the external monitor port.

3. A TV connected to the S-Video-Out port.

Attaching a Monitor (CRT)

If you prefer to use a monitor (CRT), connect it to the external monitor (CRT)
port on the rear panel (see “Rear View” on page 1 - 16). You can use the Fn
+ F7 keys to toggle through the display options.

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Vertical Refresh Rate

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

Figure 3 - 5

Monitor Properties

Advanced Controls

3 - 8 Display Options

3

Display Options

Firstly the display devices must be enabled, then configured to your require­ments.

Display Mode Windows XP Windows 2000

Single

33

Multiple - Clone Mode

33

Multiple - Extended

Desktop Mode

3

Not Available

Single - Either the LCD, CRT or TV as a display device.
Multiple (Clone) - The LCD, CRT or TV outputting the same view (you can

apply different display modes with different resolutions and refresh rates).
Multiple (Extended Desktop) -The LCD, CRT or TV outputting a different
view (In Windows XP only - not available in Windows 2000) - see -

“Extended Desktop Mode” on page 3 - 10.

Table 3 - 1

Display Options

Advanced Controls

Enabling Other Displays 3 - 9

3

Enabling Other Displays

Attach a monitor to the External Monitor (CRT) port on the rear panel. In the
Advanced ATI Mobility Radeon Properties (Figure 3 - 3 on page 3-5) click
on Display to get the other display options, including those for TV (different
OS’s will appear with different options). Click the enable/disable button
for the display device you wish to use. Select ONE display as Primary ,
the remaining as the Clone (the Clone may operate in either Clone Mode,
or Extended Desktop Mode).

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Primary & Clone

Displays

The Primary display in
an Extended Desktop
environment will be as­sociated with display
Icon 1 in the settings
tab.

The Clone display will
set the associated dis­play to show a copy of
the Primary desktop.

The Clone display in
an Extended Desktop
environment will show
the portion of the desk­top extended from the
Primary display.

Figure 3 - 6

Displays Tab

Advanced Controls

3 - 10 Enabling Other Displays

3

Clone Mode

Clone Mode simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on
the other display(s). This mode will drive multiple displays with the same con­tent. Use this feature to display the screen through a projector for a presenta­tion. Each display device can be configured independently as this allows you
to set the options for overhead projectors etc., which require specific resolu­tions and refresh rates.

Extended Desktop Mode

The system supports Extended Desktop (the LCD and a CRT showing differ­ent views) in multiple display environments in Windows XP, but this mode is
NOT supported in

Windows 2000. An Extended Desktop creates a desktop

spanning multiple displays and acts as a large workspace.

To get this effect:

1. Attach your external monitor to the External Monitor (CRT) port (or TV to the
S-Video-Out port), and turn it on.

2. Go to the Advanced Display Settings (see Figure 3 - 3 on page 3-5).

3. Select the Displays tab (see Figure 3 - 6 on page 3-9).

4. Click the enable/disable button for the display device you wish to use.

5. Click Apply and an image will appear on the display device (give the
monitor a few seconds for the image to refresh).

6. Click Yes to accept the settings and OK to save the changes.

Advanced Controls

Enabling Other Displays 3 - 11

3

7. Use the Display Properties window to select the second monitor by
clicking on the icon, or by selecting it from the “Display:” pop-up menu.

8. Click “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.”

9. Click Apply (click Yes to keep the settings if prompted).

10. Use the Display Properties control panel to drag the monitors to match the
physical arrangement you wish to use.

11. In the example shown in Figure 3 - 7 the primary monitor is on the left, the
other display is on the right.

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

1

Click either the Display
pop-up menu, or click
the icon for the
appropriate display.
Then click the tick box
to extend the primary
display’s desktop to it.

Figure 3 - 7

Extended Desktop

Monitor

Arrangement

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Help

Further help is availa­ble through the menus
accessed from the
taskbar (see Figure 3 -

4 on page 3-6).

Advanced Controls

3 - 12 Enabling Other Displays

3

13. One display will be set to 1 (Primary), and the other to 2 (Clone). The
displays may be switched as long as one as set to Primary.

14. To switch from Extended Desktop mode back to Clone mode, first uncheck
the tick box to disable the Extended Desktop (via the settings tab in the
Display Properties control panel) and click Apply (see

“Extended

Desktop Monitor Arrangement” on page 3 - 11

).

15. Repeat the procedure in

“Enabling Other Displays” on page 3 - 9 to

return to Clone mode (click the button to enable displays if necessary).

Figure 3 - 8

Displays Tab

(Extended Desktop

Mode)

Advanced Controls

Enabling TV Display 3 - 13

3

Enabling TV Display

To display desktop images on a TV display, connect the TV to your computer
by using an S-Video cable from the TV to the S-Video-Out port at the rear of
the computer (see “Rear View” on page 1 - 16). You will need to enable the
TV display from the Displays tab (Figure 3 - 6 on page 3-9).

Further help is available to help you troubleshoot your TV connection
through the menus accessed from the taskbar (see Figure 3 - 4 on page 3-6).

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TV Format

If you need to change
the format for TV
Broadcast, connect the
TV to your computer
(use an S-Video cable
from the TV to the port
at the rear of the
computer), then go to

Display Properties >
Settings > Advanced
> Displays and click
TV (button).

Click the Format (tab)
and select a country
from the list.

Figure 3 - 9

TV Format

Advanced Controls

3 - 14 Power Management Features

3

Power Management Features

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

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

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

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OS Note

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

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

Advanced Controls

Enabling Power Options 3 - 15

3

Enabling Power Options

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

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

Figure 3 - 10

Power Options

Control Panel

Advanced Controls

3 - 16 Enabling Power Options

3

Conserving Power (Individual Components)

Turn off Monitor

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

Turn off Hard Disk

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

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Resuming Operation

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

Figure 3 - 11

Power Schemes

Advanced Controls

Enabling Power Options 3 - 17

3

Conserving Power (System)

With this function you can stop the notebook’s operation and restart where
you left off. This system features Standby and Hibernate sleep mode levels
(Hibernate mode will need to be enabled by clicking the option in the Hiber-
nate tab in the Power Options control panel - Figure 3 - 12 on page 3-18).

Hibernate Mode vs. Shutdown

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

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

You can use either method depending on your needs.

Standby Mode vs. Hibernate Mode

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

Advanced Controls

3 - 18 Enabling Power Options

3

Standby

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

Hibernate

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

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System Resume

The system can
resume from Standby
mode by:

•Pressing the
power button

• Pressing the key

combination Fn +

F4

• An alarm resume

that is enabled and
expires

• An incoming call

received on the
modem

Figure 3 - 12

Enable Hibernation

Advanced Controls

Enabling Power Options 3 - 19

3

Configuring the Power Button

The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Standby or Hi­bernate mode (Figure 3 - 13). In Standby mode, the LED will flash

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

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Sleep Button

You may also config­ure the Sleep/Resume
key combination (Fn +
F4) from the menu il­lustrated in Figure 3 -

13. In Windows this is

referred to as the
Sleep button.

Figure 3 - 13

Power Options

(Advanced - Power

Buttons)

Power Button

Sleep/Resume(Sleep)Button

Advanced Controls

3 - 20 Battery Information

3

Battery Information

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

New Battery

Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery before using it
(see “Battery FAQ” on page 3 - 21 for instructions on how to do this).

Battery Life

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

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

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

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Caution

Danger of explosion if
battery is incorrectly
replaced.

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

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Battery Information 3 - 21

3

Battery FAQ

How do I completely discharge the battery?

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

Conserving Battery Power

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

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Conserving Battery

Power

To conserve battery
power:

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

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

Disconnect any unnec­essary external devic­es.

Advanced Controls

3 - 22 Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR

3

Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR

You will need to change the settings for the infrared device in the BIOS (see

“I/O Device Configuration (Advanced Menu)” on page 5 - 11) to enable the

FIR setting support.

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

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

2. Double-click Wireless Link icon.

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

4. Select Advanced (tab).

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

6. Click OK > OK.

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

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Infrared

Communication

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

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

Drivers & Utilities

Overview 4 - 1

4

Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities

Overview

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

• Windows 2000 Professional

• Windows XP

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Assumption

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

“Navigate (Browse...) to D:” on page 4 - 3].

Drivers & Utilities

4 - 2 What to Install

4

What to Install

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

sary for the proper operation of the computer.

Table 4 - 1 on page 4-5 lists what you need to in-

stall manually according to your choice of the oper­ating system. It is very important that the drivers
are installed in the order indicated in the table.

Optional Module Drivers

The procedures for installing drivers for the op­tional Wireless LAN, PC Camera and Bluetooth

modules are provided in “Optional Modules” on

page 7 - 1. Make sure that the drivers are installed

in the order indicated in Table 4 - 1 on page 4-5. If
your purchase does not include any of the optional
modules, DO NOT Install the drivers for them. The
optional TV tuner software is included on the CD­ROM provided with the module.

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Wireless Module ON/OFF Switch

While installing the drivers make sure that the
Wireless Module ON/OFF switch is turned OFF,

until you come to install the drivers for the 802.11b
Wireless LAN or Bluetooth modules. Before install-

ing the 802.11b Wireless LAN or Bluetooth drivers
turn the switch ON. If you have both the 802.11b
Wireless LAN and Bluetooth modules, use the Fn +
F12 key combination to toggle the power to the mod-

ule(s). See “Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Modules”

on page 7 - 2 for more information.

Windows 2000 Service Pack 3

Make sure that you install Windows 2000 Service
Pack 3 after installing all the drivers.

Windows XP Service Pack 1

Make sure that you install Windows XP Service
Pack 1 after installing all the drivers (if your Win-

dows XP version includes Service Pack 1 you can
skip this step).

Drivers & Utilities

What to Install 4 - 3

4

Authorized Driver Message

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

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

installation procedure.

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

Version Conflict Message

During driver installation if you encounter any “file
version conflict” message, please click the default
option offered by Windows (this will be the high­lighted option).

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Navigate (Browse...) to D:

You will notice that many of the instructions for driver
installation require you to “Navigate (Browse...) to
D:”.

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

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

Drivers & Utilities

4 - 4 What to Install

4

Updating/Reinstalling Individual
Drivers

If you wish to update/reinstall individual drivers it
may be necessary to uninstall the original driver.

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

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

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

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

3. Look for the Update Driver button (check the
Driver tab) and follow the on screen prompts.

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Table 4 - 1

Install Procedure

Feature Windows 2000 Windows XP

Audio page 4 - 7 page 4 - 12

Modem page 4 - 7 page 4 - 12

Network (LAN) page 4 - 7 page 4 - 12

Video page 4 - 7 page 4 - 13

USB 2.0 page 4 - 8

Install Windows XP Service Pack 1, after
installing all the drivers to get support for
USB 2.0.

PC Card/PCMCIA page 4 - 8 page 4 - 13

PC Camera See page 7 - 11 See page 7 - 12

Hot-Key page 4 - 9 page 4 - 14

TouchPad page 4 - 9 page 4 - 14

Wireless LAN See page 7 - 3 See page 7 - 4

Bluetooth See page 7 - 5 See page 7 - 7

Auto Mail page 4 - 10 page 4 - 15

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Windows 2000 Professional

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

New Hardware Found

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

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Windows 2000 Service Pack 3

Make sure that you install Windows 2000 Service
Pack 3 after installing all the drivers.

Wireless Module ON/OFF Switch

While installing the drivers make sure that the
Wireless Module ON/OFF switch is turned OFF,

until you come to install the drivers for the 802.11b
Wireless LAN or Bluetooth modules. Before install-

ing the 802.11b Wireless LAN or Bluetooth drivers
turn the switch ON. If you have both the 802.11b
Wireless LAN and Bluetooth modules, use the Fn +
F12 key combination to toggle the power to the mod-

ule(s). See “Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Modules”

on page 7 - 2 for more information. If the Found New

Hardware Wizard appears at any time (other than

when outlined in the driver install procedure), click
Cancel.

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Audio (Win2000)

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

2. Navigate (Browse...) to

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

3. Click Finish to restart your computer.

4. You can click the AC97 Audio Configuration
icon in the taskbar for configuration options.

Modem (Win2000)

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

2. Navigate (Browse..) to
D:\Drivers\MODEM\WIN2000\Setup.exe
and click OK.

3. The driver will install and quit the installer
menu automatically. The modem is ready for
dial-up configuration.

LAN (Win2000)

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

2. Navigate (Browse... to
D:\Drivers\lan\Setup.exe and click OK.

3. To continue click Next.

4. Click Finish, then restart the computer.

5. The network settings can now be configured.

Video (Win2000)

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

2. Navigate (Browse..) to
D:\Drivers\vga\Setup.exe and click OK.

3. To continue click Next > Yes > Express.

4. Click Finish to restart

the computer when

prompted.

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

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Modem Country Selection

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

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USB 2.0 (Win2000)

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

2. Navigate (Browse...) to
D:\Drivers\Usb2.0\win2000\USB20.exe and
click OK.

3. Click Yes > Accept.

4. Click Ye s to restart the computer.

PC Card/PCMCIA (Win2000)

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

2. Click Device Manager (tab), then click “+”
next to PCMCIA (if its sub-items are not
shown).

3. Double-click Generic CardBus Controller,
and click the Driver (tab).

4. Click Update Driver (button).

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

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

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

8. Navigate (Browse...) to
D:\Drivers\Pcmcia\Win2k.

9. Click Open > OK > Next.

10.Click Finish and close the open windows.

11.Click Ye s to restart your computer.

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PC Camera (Win2000)

See install procedure in “PC Camera Driver In-

stallation (Win2000)” on page 7 - 11.

Hot-Key (Win2000)

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

2. Navigate (Browse...) to
D:\Drivers\Hotkey\Setup.exe and click OK.

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

4. Click Next.

5. Click Finish to restart your computer.

6. You may then configure your Hot-Key buttons
as outlined in “Hot-Keys” on page 2 - 17.

TouchPad (Win2000)

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

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

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

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

5. When the Install Hardware Device Drivers
window appears, select “Display a list of the

known drivers for this device so that I can
choose a specific driver)” and click Next.

6. Click Have Disk (button).

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

8. Click Open > OK > Next > Next (click Ye s if
asked if you want to continue).

9. Click Finish and close the open windows.

10.Click Ye s to restart your computer.

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

Buttons” on page 2 - 21.

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Wireless LAN (Win2000)

See install procedure in “Wireless LAN Driver In-

stallation (Win2000)” on page 7 - 3.

Bluetooth (Win2000)

See install procedure in “Bluetooth Driver Instal-

lation (Win2000)” on page 7 - 5.

Auto Mail (Win2000)

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

2. Navigate (Browse...) to

D:\Drivers\AutoMail\SETUP.EXE and click
OK.

3. To continue click Next > Next.

4. Click Finish, then restart your computer.

5. Run the program from the Start menu (point to

Programs > Auto Mail Checker and click
Auto Mail Checker).

6. Double-click the taskbar icon to access the
settings menus (see “Auto Mail Checker” on

page 2 - 7).

You may then go to the Microsoft web site to
download and install Service Pack 3 for Windows

2000.

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Windows XP

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

New Hardware Found

If you see the message “New Hardware Found”
(Found New Hardware Wizard) for the Univer-
sal Serial Bus (USB) Controller during the instal­lation procedure, click Cancel to close the window,
and follow the installation procedure as directed. At
the end of the installation procedure, install Service
Pack 1 for USB 2.0 support.

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Driver Installation and Multi Language Options

Make sure you have not enabled any of the Multi lan­guage options in the Regional and Language Op-
tions control panel before installing the drivers. Some
of these language options will interfere with the driver
installation process for the Audio driver. After you
have installed all the drivers you may then configure
the language options.

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Windows XP Service Pack 1

Make sure that you install Windows XP Service
Pack 1 after installing all the drivers (if your Win-

dows XP version includes Service Pack 1 you can
skip this step).

Wireless Module ON/OFF Switch

While installing the drivers make sure that the
Wireless Module ON/OFF switch is turned OFF,

until you come to install the drivers for the 802.11b
Wireless LAN or Bluetooth modules. Before install-

ing the 802.11b Wireless LAN or Bluetooth drivers
turn the switch ON. If you have both the 802.11b
Wireless LAN and Bluetooth modules, use the Fn +
F12 key combination to toggle the power to the mod-

ule(s). See “Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Modules”

on page 7 - 2 for more information. If the Found New

Hardware Wizard appears at any time (other than
outlined in the driver install procedure), click Cancel.

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Audio (WinXP)

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

2. Navigate (Browse...) to

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

3. Click Finish to restart your computer.

4. You can click the AC97 Audio Configuration
icon in the taskbar for configuration options.

Modem (WinXP)

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

2. Navigate (Browse...) to
D:\Drivers\MODEM\WINXP\Setup.exe and
click OK.

3. The driver will install and quit the installer
menu automatically. The modem is ready for
dial-up configuration.

LAN (WinXP)

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

2. Navigate (Browse...) to
D:\Drivers\lan\Setup.exe and click OK.

3. To continue click Next.

4. Click Finish, then restart the computer.

5. The network settings can now be configured.

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Modem Country Selection

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