Maxdata 710 user guide

User‘s Manual -

Multimedia Notebook Computer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents 39
Notice 41
Regulatory Information 41
Usage & References 41
Federal Communications Commission Statement: FCC 42
Sound pressure level 42
Note for the user: 42
CD- ROM - Drive: 43
Take back guarantee 43
Important safety instructions 44
Item Checklist 46
The preparation 47
Inserting the Battery 48
Power supply Hardware 49
Turning on the computer 50
The Finger Print Sensor 51
Power Management 53
Intel ® SpeedStep ® 54
A Short tour around your system 55
Left and right side 55
Rear and Bottom view 56
Power/ Status indicators 57
Key combinations 58
The Launch Keys 59
The Keyboard 60
The Touchpad 61
The CD - device 62
The PC - Card - Slot 62
Data / Fax Modem 63
Appendix A - Specications 64
Appendix B - Troubleshooting 67

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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 identication purposes only and are not intended as an endorse­ment of that product or its manufacturer.
© November 2001

Regulatory Information

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.
MS-DOS, Windows, Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows 2000
and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Usage & References

This Concise User ‚ s Manual is a brief introduction and quick guide to getting
your system started. This is a supplement, not a substitute for the expanded
Service Manual. All references are to the accompanying CD-ROM, Device
Drivers and Tools which contains the expanded Service Manual (in Adobe
Acrobat format), drivers, and special tools for your notebook computer. If you
plan on using another operating system, not covered in these publications, please

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refer to the „ ReadMe“ les on the CD-ROM and consult that operating system‘s
vendor to see if it is suitable with our components. The Device Drivers & Tools
CD-ROM does not contain the operating system itself.

Note: Some or all of the computer´s features may already be setup. If they aren‘t,
or if you need to recongure (or reinstall) portions of the system, refer to the
expanded Service Manual on the Device Drivers and Tools CD-ROM

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfe­rence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Sound pressure level

The sound pressure level in your working environment does not exceed 55dB A.

Note for the user:

· Although this device has been tested excessively on harmful interference and
has found to comply FCC regulations, you should consider that, when using
external data cables, in some cases this device may emit some interference.
Therefore please follow the instructions listed below:

· In case a data cable that was supplied by the manufacturer needs replacement,

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please make sure that you obtain a new cable that meets the quality of the original
cable, in order to assure further compliance with FCC regulation.

· Please only use shielded cables and only devices that meets the same high EMC
and Safety standards as this notebook.

· Not following these notes, may cause the device not to comply with above
standards anymore!

CD- ROM - Drive:

· The CD-ROM drive in this product is a Class 1 Laser Product. Do not open the
device or look into the laser beam, not even with optical instruments.

· If the device is not explicitly reported to be t for simultaneous multiple CD
usage, insert one CD only.

Take back guarantee

We issue a take back guarantee on your notebook:
All materials used on your notebook are fully recyclable. The
card board box and all other card board material contained
within is fully recyclable

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

ATTENTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To ensure that
does not happen, follow these suggestions:

• Don‘t drop it.

• Don ‚t overheat it. Keep the system away from heating elements and

direct sunlight.

• Avoid electromagnetic interference. It can also damage your data.

• Keep it dry. This is an electrical appliance!

• Be careful with power. The computer has specific power requirements:

Only use an approved power adapter.Your AC adapter requires a steady,
uninterrupted power ow. If you are unsure of your local power specicati-

ons, consult your dealer or local power company.
The power adapter must have a grounded plug. If you do
not have access to a compatible outlet, have a qualied
electrician install one.
When you want to unplug the power cord, disconnect it by
the plug head, not the wire.
Before cleaning, disconnect the computer from any external
power supplies (i.e. AC adapter or car adapter).

• Battery Precautions

Only use batteries designed for this computer.
Recharge the batteries using the notebook ‚s system.
Do not try to repair a battery pack. Contact your dealer
or qualied service personnel to replace a defective battery.
Keep children away from and promptly dispose of a
damaged battery. Always dispose of batteries carefully.

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Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to re, or
improperly handled or discarded.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

WARNING

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 ofcials for
details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.

UL ® Mainboard Battery Note

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.

SERVICING &CLEANING
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 qualied
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.

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.

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PACKAGE

ITEM CHECKLIST

First unpack

When you are unpacking your notebook, please make
sure your package is complete.
If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact
your retailer.

• Notebook

• Accu

• Utility CD Intel ® SpeedStep ® incl.

• Power Supply

• Power Cord

• Manual

• CD- ROM Drive (built in)

• Modem Cable

In case you have to ship your notebook for servicing or
upgrading, always use the original packaging. Therefore
do not throw the original packaging away.

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