Maxdata ECO 4500 A G user guide

MAXDATA Notebook ECO 4500 A

User's Manual

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Contents

Note 51

Important Safety Information 55

Wireless LAN .................................................................................................................. 57

Additional safety notes for units with wireless LAN ....................................................... 58

CE-labelling for units with wireless LAN ..................................................................... 59

Restrictions ..................................................................................................................... 60

France .........................................................................................................................

Italy .............................................................................................................................

Netherlands ................................................................................................................ 60

Radio frequencies for units with wireless LAN ............................................................... 61

Legal requirements - exception clauses .......................................................................... 62

Shipping Contents 63

Preparation 65

Inserting the Battery ........................................................................................................ 66

Removing the Battery ...................................................................................................... 66

Power Supply ...................................................................................................................

Switching the Computer on ............................................................................................. 68

Power Management ........................................................................................................

System Overview 71

Left Side .......................................................................................................................... 71

Right Side ........................................................................................................................ 71

Front View ........................................................................................................................ 71

Rear View ........................................................................................................................

Underside ........................................................................................................................ 72

Explanation of LED Displays ............................................................................................

Hot Keys ...........................................................................................................................74

The Quick Buttons (Quick Launch keys) .......................................................................... 75

The Keyboard ....................................................................................................................

The TouchPad ................................................................................................................... 77

The TouchPad - Operation ................................................................................................

The CD-ROM/DVD Drive ................................................................................................. 78

The PC Card Slot ............................................................................................................. 79

The Memory Card Slot ....................................................................................................

The Data/Fax Modem ...................................................................................................... 80

The LAN Port ...................................................................................................................

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Installation Instructions 81

Restoring the Drivers ....................................................................................................... 81

The Utility CD .................................................................................................................. 81

Setting the Resolution ..................................................................................................... 81

Specifications 83

Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting 8

Index 8

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Note

The company reserves the right to make unadvertised modifications to this document.
Information contained in this document is intended solely for reference purposes and in no
way constitutes a basis for asserting obligations on the part of the manufacturer or vendor.
Neither the manufacturer nor the vendor accept liability for any errors or inaccuracies that
this document may contain. Nor is liability accepted for damages or losses that arise from
the incorrect application of this guide. No part of this document and the accompanying
software may be copied, translated, or distributed without the prior permission of the dealer,
manufacturer, or authors. Archive copies for private use are excepted from this rule. The
use of this product’s trademarks is subject to the conditions listed in the advanced service
handbook on the device drivers and utilities CD-ROM. Brand or product names mentioned
in this document may be names protected by copyright law or registered trademarks of
other companies. These are mentioned only for identification purposes and have no recom­mendatory character in regard to the product or manufacturer.
© MAXDATA 2004

Legal Information

You can find additional legal information and conditions in the advanced service handbook
on the device drivers and utilities CD-ROM (Utility CD).
Acrobat and the Acrobat Logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated or its sub
sidiaries. In certain jurisdictions these trademarks may be registered.
Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. MS-DOS®, Microsoft
Windows®, Microsoft® Windows® 95, Microsoft® Windows® 98, Microsoft® Windows® Me,
Microsoft
registered trademarks of Microsoft.
Application and References
This user guide offers an introduction and is intended to provide instructions for your first
steps with your new computer.
For more in-depth specialist information, please consult the advanced service handbook.
All references refer to the accompanying device drivers and utilities CD-ROM, which
contains the advanced service handbook (in Adobe Acrobat format), drivers, and special
utilities for your notebook. If you wish to use an operating system that is not mentioned in
these documents, consult the ReadMe files on the CD-ROM for the relevant information.
Please also consult your dealer to make sure that it is possible to run your chosen operat­ing system on your notebook. The operating system is not contained on the device drivers
and utilities CD-ROM.
Note: Some or all system configurations may have been made already. If this is not the
case or if parts of the system need to be reconfigured, please consult the advanced service
handbook on the device drivers and utilities CD-ROM for instructions on how to do this.

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Windows® 2000, Microsoft® Windows® XP, and Microsoft® Windows® NT are

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Declaration:

This device meets the EN 55022 product standard for interference emissions, the EN 50082-1
basic standard for interference, and the EN 60950 low voltage directive standard.

If any modification that has not been agreed upon with the manufacturer is made
to the device, adherence to these standards can no longer be guaranteed.

To ensure electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), please observe the information given in
the handbook.

Sound Power Level

The workplace-based sound power level is less than 55 dB A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Note

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Warranty

The warranty period for the device is 24 months. In the case of damage occurring outside
the scope of the warranty, it is the intention to offer repair of the devices through original
replacement parts or exchange of modules or devices with cost for at least 3 years (from
end of production).

Operator Note:

This device has been carefully RF suppressed and tested to avoid radio interference. How­ever, please pay attention to the following concerning external data cables:
If it becomes necessary to replace a data cable specified by the manufacturer, the operator
must ensure that replacement cables also match the original cable in terms of screening
quality for correct radio interference suppression.
Use only screened cables and external devices that are identical with this product in terms
of safety level and EMC behavior.
In the event of non-observance, compliance with the standards mentioned above is no
longer guaranteed!

Optical Disk Drive (ODD):

Built-in ODDs are Class 1 laser products. Do not open the device and do not look into the
beam, even using optical instruments.
Unless the drive is expressly designated for the simultaneous use of more than one CD,
never insert more than one CD into the drive.

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Returning the Device/Battery

We accept the return of all our products after they have been used if the
condition corresponds to standard proper usage. Returned devices are ei­ther slated for further use or dismantled and recycled in an environmentally
sound manner. The return is handled through your dealer.

Rechargeable and disposable batteries containing heavy metals should not be thrown in
with household waste. They are accepted free of charge by manufacturers, dealers or their
representatives for recycling or disposal.
The outside packaging and all inner parts of the box can be disposed of as waste paper.

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Important Safety Information

Although the notebook is highly robust, it is not indestructible. To prevent damage from
occurring, please pay attention to the following:

• Avoid exposing the notebook to strong shocks or vibrations.

• Keep it away from intense heat (radiators, direct

• Protect the notebook from electromagnetic interference. This will also prevent data
loss.

• Don’t expose it to moisture. This is an electrical device!

• Be sure to use the correct power supply.

• Always use an approved power adapter.

The power adapter requires a fluctuation-free and
uninterrupted power supply. If you have any questions,
consult your local electricity supply company.
The power adapter must be fitted with a grounded
(earthed) plug.
Never pull on the cable to unplug the power supply
– always pull the plug itself.
Disconnect the external power supply (power adapter
or car adapter) before cleaning the computer.

• Notes on Using Batteries

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Only use batteries designed exclusively for use with
this computer.
Recharge batteries via the notebook.
Do not attempt to repair faulty batteries yourself. En
trust repairs to your dealer or qualified service person
nel.
Keep damaged batteries away from children and dis
pose of them properly as soon as possible. Exercise
caution in handling damaged batteries. Batteries may
explode if exposed to fire or improperly handled or
disposed of.
The notebook is provided with a battery. The battery
is recyclable. It is prohibited by law to dispose of the
battery in ordinary household waste. If you have ques
tions concerning proper disposal, consult your garbage
collection service.

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• Note on the System Clock Battery

Caution: There is a risk of explosion if batteries are
replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with a
battery recommended by the manufacturer or with a
battery of the same type. Dispose of the battery accord
ing to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Servicing
Do not service your computer yourself! You could invalidate your warranty
rights and expose yourself and the device to the risk of electrical shock. If
servicing is required, consult qualified service personnel. Disconnect the
computer from the power supply.

If the following problems occur, consult qualified service personnel:

- Power adapter or power cable is damaged or frayed.

- Liquid has entered the computer.

- Despite operating it correctly, the computer is not func
tioning properly.

- The computer has been dropped or damaged.

• Cleaning
Never apply cleaning agents directly to the computer. Use only a soft, lint­free cloth. Never use volatile (petroleum distillates) or scouring cleaning
agents.

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Wireless LAN
(wireless network - abbreviation = WLAN)

Your notebook may contain a wireless LAN module (optional). This module allows you to
set up a wireless-based network, and to connect to an existing wireless network. It works
according to the IEEE802.11b+g standard.

WLAN technology allows users to set up wireless connections inside a local area (e.g. in
a company or campus building, or in a public building such as an airport). WLANs can be
used in temporary offices, in locations where it is not possible to set up extensive cable
installations, or to extend an existing LAN so that users in different parts of a building can
work at different times.

There are two different ways to operate a WLAN.
In fixed WLANs, wireless stations (devices with radio network cards or external modems)
set up connections with wireless access points, which act as bridges between the stations
and the existing network backbone. In Peer-to-Peer (ad hoc) WLANs several users can set
up a temporary network within a limited area such as a conference room, without using
access points, and providing there is no need to use network resources.

In 1997 the IEEE confirmed the standard 802.11 for WLANs; this set a data transfer rate of
from 1 to 2 Mbit/s (Megabits per second). With 802.11b, the new governing standard, the
maximum data transfer rate is 11 Mbit/s over a frequency band of 2.4 GHz (Gigahertz).

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Additional safety notes for units with wireless LAN

If a wireless LAN module is integrated in your notebook, it is essential that you observe the
following safety information when using your notebook:

• Switch off the Notebook when you are in an aircraft or
while driving a car.

• If you are in a hospital, an operating room or close to an
electronic medical system, switch off the wireless compo
nents in the Notebook! The radio waves which are transmit­ted could disrupt the working of the medical equipment.

• Keep the Notebook at least 20 cm away from a heart pace
maker, otherwise there is a risk that the radio waves could
disrupt the normal working of the pacemaker.

• The radio waves which are transmitted could give rise to
interference noise in hearing aids.

• When its radio components are switched on, do not place
the Notebook close to inflammable gases or in an environ
ment which could be at risk of explosion (e.g. paint shop),
since the radio waves which are transmitted could set of a
fire or an explosion.

• The range of the wireless connection depends on the envi
ronmental and other ambient conditions.

• When transferring data over a wireless connection, unau
thorized Third Parties can also receive the data.

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MAXDATA Computer AG is not responsible for disruptions to radio or television reception
which are caused by unauthorized alterations to this unit. MAXDATA also accepts no re­sponsibility for the replacement or the exchange of connecting cables and units which were
not specified by MAXDATA Computer AG. The user alone is responsible for the elimination
of disruptions caused by this type of unauthorized alteration; he is also responsible for the
replacement or the exchange of the units.

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Important Safety Information

CE-labelling for units with wireless LAN

As delivered, this device complies with the requirements of the Guideline 1999/5/EG of the
European Parliament and of the Council dated the 9. March 1999 concerning radio equipment
and telecommunications facilities, and the mutual recognition of conformity.
This Notebook may be used in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Greece, Great
Britain, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland,
Spain, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
Current information on any possible restrictions in its operation can be obtained from the
appropriate authorities in each country. If your country is not included in the above list, then
please contact the appropriate supervising authority, in order to check whether the use of
this product is permitted in your country.

Belgium - www.bipt.be
Denmark - www.tst.dk
Germany - www.regtp.de
Finland - www.ficora.fi
France - www.art-telecom.fr
Greece - www.eett.gr
England - www.oftel.gov.uk
Ireland - www.comreg.ie
Italy - www.agcom.it
Luxembourg - www.etat.lu/ILT

Netherlands - www.opta.nl
Austria - www.rtr.at
Portugal - www.urt.gov.pt
Sweden - www.pts.se
Switzerland - www.bakom.ch
Spain - www.cmt.es
Iceland - www.pta.is
Liechtenstein - www.ak.li
Norway - www.npt.no

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Restrictions

France

Restricted frequency range: In France, you may only use channels 10 to 11 (2457 MHz or
2462 MHz). It is forbidden to use the unit outside of enclosed areas.

Info: www.art-telecom.fr

Italy

An official authorization is also required to use the unit in internal areas. For more detailed
information about the necessary procedure to do this, please contact your provider.
It is forbidden to use the unit outside of enclosed areas.

Info: www.agcom.it

Netherlands

A licence is required to use the unit in the open. For more detailed information about the
procedure to be followed for this, please contact your provider.

Info: www.opta.nl

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Important Safety Information

Radio frequencies for units with wireless LAN

The following information was correct at January 2002. You can obtain current information
from the appropriate authorities in your country (e.g. www.regtp.de).

FREQUENCIES

Radio network cards and adapters are designed in accordance with IEEE-Standard 802.11b for
use in the ISM frequency band (Industrial, Scientific, Medical) between 2.4 and 2.4835 GHz.
Because of the DSSS-procedure (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum), each of the 11 us­able radio channels takes up a width of 22 MHz; this means that up to three, independent
channels are available (e.g. 3, 8 and 11). The following table lists the authorised channels
in your country:

Channel MHz Europe, R&TTE France, R&TTE

1 2412 X

2 2417 X

3 2422 X

4 2427 X

5 2432 X

6 2437 X

7 2442 X

8 2447 X

9 2452 X

10 2457 X X

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Legal requirements - exception clauses
EXCEPTION CLAUSES FOR UNITS WITH WIRELESS LAN

The installation and use of an unit with Wireless LAN may only take place when in accordance
with the instructions contained in the user documents. The user documents are included
in the material supplied with the product. All alterations or modifications made to this unit
which are not expressly authorised by the manufacturer may lead to cancellation of the right
of the user to operate the unit. The manufacturer is not liable for radio disruptions during
the reception of radio and television signals which are due to non-authorised alterations
to the unit or to the exchange or connection of cables and accessories, where these are
not in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer. It is the responsibility
of the user to remove any interference which may arise as a result of any non-authorised
alterations, or the addition or replacement of components. Neither the manufacturer nor
his authorised dealer and wholesaler are liable for damages or breaches of legal regulations
which result from an infringement of these guidelines.

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Shipping Contents

Before you begin installing your notebook, make sure that all components are present.
If any item listed in the shipping contents is missing from your computer package, please
contact your dealer immediately.

• Notebook

• Battery

• Utility CD

• Power adapter

• Power cable

• User guide

• DVD-ROM drive or DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD Dual +/-RW drive

• Modem cable

Please retain the original packaging in case you need to send the device for repairs or up
grades. Please store the packaging safely.

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Preparation

Before first using the computer, make sure you are familiar with the individual components
of your system.
Slide the release catch (1) to the right and open the display (2).

Fig. 1

(1) Release catch

(2) Open the display

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(1) LCD display

(2) Loudspeakers

(3) Keyboard

(4) TouchPad

(5) Status LEDs

(6) Keys and scroll pad

(7) Power button

(8) Quick launch keys

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Inserting the Battery

The battery is included in the notebook’s shipping contents. This battery is only partially
charged.
Note that the charging time for the battery is three hours if the computer is switched off,
or four and a half hours if the computer is switched on.

It is absolutely essen­tial to fully charge the
battery for initial op

­eration! Do not unplug
the power adapter
until the battery is fully
charged.

1. Place the notebook bottom-side up on a flat and se-

Fig. 3

cured surface.

2. Carefully insert the battery pack into the battery com

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partment of the notebook.

Removing the Battery

Fig. 4

1. Place the notebook bottom-side up on a flat and se­cured surface.

2. Push the latch and pull the battery’s hard case away
from the notebook.

You can now run the notebook with the power adapter

alone!

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Power Supply

The notebook is supplied with a power cable and a universal, self-adjusting power adapter.
The power adapter can operate with any constant voltage between 100 and 240 volts.
To use the power adapter:

1. Connect the power adapter to the DC IN socket on the computer.

2. Connect the power cable to the power adapter.

3. Connect the power cable to a power outlet.

You can choose to run
the notebook via bat­tery or power supply.
The first time you use
the computer, you
need to use the power
adapter. Use only
the supplied power
adapter. Using the
wrong power adapter
can cause damage to
the computer.
The power adapter
contains no service­able parts.

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NEVER OPEN THE
POWER ADAPTER!

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Switching the Computer on

You’ve now completed the preparations. Now press the ON/OFF button to switch on the
notebook.

Tip:

If you experience a
program or system
crash, press the follow­ing key combination:
Ctrl + Alt + Del
In most cases, only the
task that has crashed
will be ended or the
computer will be re­started (warm restart).
If this does not work,
hold down the on/off
button for more than
four seconds – this will
switch off the compu

­ter. You can now restart
the computer in the
normal fashion (cold
restart).

Please note that with
Microsoft

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operating systems you
should always switch
off the computer as
follows:

Click the Start button.

Select Shut Down.

Click OK.

This avoids any prob

­lems with the hard disk
and operating system.

Once the computer is switched on, the on/off button can per­form several functions depending on the energy settings.
In the standard setting, pressing the on/off button again will
switch off the computer.

Fig. 5

The operating system is turned on the first time you switch
on the computer. Please follow the installation instructions
from the operating system at this point.
After installing the operating system and restarting, the com
puter is ready to use.
You can change some of the basic display settings such as the
resolution, color depth and desktop background image.

You can find more detailed information on this point in the
installation instructions.

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Power Management

Your system is compatible with the ACPI power saving system.
The basic power management settings can be found under the following in Microsoft
Windows® operating systems: <Settings> <Power Options>. If you have questions, use
the Microsoft
Here you can set the behavior separately for various battery charge levels.

Standby: – low

The display is dimmed and the hard disk remains unchanged. The power LED flashes. By
pressing the on/off button, the computer returns to the normal operating state. The user
must log on again.
Hibernating: – without power adapter no energy consumption –
The current operating state is saved to the hard disk; the computer is switched off. All open
documents or applications become available again when the computer is switched on.

Switching off the notebook and disconnecting it from the power supply (pulling the plug of
the power adapter) can prevent any energy consumption.

• Note on PC cards:

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Windows® Help function.

energy consumption –

Never remove a

PC card while the system is in save-to­disk mode. This deactivates the PC slot, thus changing
the system configuration. This can lead to problems the
next time the computer is started.

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System Overview

Left Side

Right Side

Fig. 6

(1) LAN port

(2) Modem port

(3) Optical drive

Front View

Fig. 7

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(1) PC card slot

(2) IEEE 1394 port

(3) Ventilation grill

(4) USB ports

(5) Socket for power adapter

(6) S-Video TV output

Fig. 8

(1) Memory card slot

(2) Microphone socket

(3) Audio line-in socket

(4) Loudspeakers / headphones / SPDIF out

(5) Wireless on/off switch

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Rear View

All air intake and
ventilation openings
must be kept free from
obstructions at all
times. If not, the device
is liable to overheat.

Underside

All air intake and
ventilation openings
must be kept free from
obstructions at all
times. If not, the device
is liable to overheat.

Fig. 9

(1) Connector for external monitor

(2) Battery Pack

(3) Kensington lock - anti-theft device

Fig. 10

(1) Battery slot

(2) Ventilation grill

(3) System device cover

(4) USB device cover

(5) Hard disk drive cover

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System Overview

Explanation of LED Displays

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Symbol Meaning

Lights when the wireless LAN is activated.

Flashes in power saving mode.

Flashes orange when the battery is charging and lights
green when it's fully charged.

Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is being
accessed.

Lights when Num Lock is on.

Lights when Caps Lock is on.

Lights when Scroll Lock is on.

Fig. 11

(1) Wireless LAN

(2) Standby

(3) Battery Charge / Power

(4) Drive Access

(5) Num Lock

(6) Caps Lock

(7) Scroll Lock

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Hot Keys

(Shortcut key combinations with special functions)

To activate the hot keys, press and hold down the Fn key and then press the desired ad
ditional key. For certain functions it may be necessary to install the Quick Button software.
You can find additional information on this on the next page.

Table 2

Keys Meaning

Fn + F1 Switches to power saving mode

Fn + F3 Turns the battery warning beep off or on

Fn + F4 Switches between LCD display/monitor/both

Fn + F5 Increases the volume

Fn + F6 Reduces the volume

Fn + F7 Increases LCD brightness

Fn + F8 Decreases LCD brightness

Fn + Num Lk Enables the embedded keypad to work in numeric mode

Fn + Scr Lk Press the Fn + Scr Lk key and then press the up arrow or the down ar-

row to move one line up or down

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The Quick Buttons (Quick Launch keys)

There are three Quick buttons just above the keyboard. You can use these to launch fre­quently used applications.

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(1) Internet – Pressing the button launches Internet Explorer in Windows.

(2) E-mail – Pressing the button launches the Outlook Express E-mail in Windows.

(3) Silent mode – Pressing the key enables the system to lower its power usage;

therefore the fan speed is reduced to achieve lowest operating noise

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The Keyboard

Your notebook’s keyboard has all the functions of a normal AT-compatible keyboard plus
some extras:

Typewriter

These keys correspond to a typewriter’s keys.

Function keys
In many
these keys. You can find more detailed information on this in the relevant hand
books.
Special keys
These keys (and key combinations) are used for controlling various hardware func

operating systems (and applications), special functions are available via

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(1) Function keys – for more on functions, see table 2 (hot keys)

(2) Fn key

(3)

Microsoft

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key

(4) Numerical keypad (press Num Lock key to activate this field)

(5)

Microsoft

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Windows

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key

(6) Arrow keys

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System Overview

The TouchPad

The system automatically sets up the integrated TouchPad. If you are using Microsoft
Windows®, no driver needs to be installed for the basic functions. If you wish to use the
advanced functions, you can find the driver to activate the function on the Utility CD. To do
this, please follow the instructions in the “Installation Instructions” section.

(1) Scroll field – works like a mouse wheel

(2) Left “mouse” button

(3) Right “mouse” button

(4) Sensor field

Note for left-handed users: most operating systems
enable reversal of the mouse buttons.

Fig. 14

The TouchPad - Operation

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(1) Select

(2) Select, drag and drop

(3) Double-click – to execute/ open files

(4) Scrolling

When using the TouchPad, make sure it as well as your finger are clean and dry. The TouchPad
reacts to finger movements. The lighter it is touched, the better it reacts. Pressing hard will
not increase its accuracy.

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The CD-ROM/DVD Drive

To insert a CD, press the eject button on the front side of the drive.

Fig. 16Fig. 15

Place a CD onto the spindle with the label side facing up and push it gently down onto the
spindle.
Push the CD tray back in until it locks into place. The CD is now ready to read.
Some CDs have an autostart function. This means that installation programs or music CDs
automatically run after you place them in the drive.

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The PC Card Slot

The computer is provided with a PC card slot. This is a PCMCIA 3.3 V/5 V slot, Type II.
To insert a PC card, push it into the slot until it locks into place. .

Set the connection you require (e.g.
network connection).
You can also consult the documents
for the relevant card
To remove the card, push the eject
button next to the slot. The button
will pop outwards. Pressing the slot
again releases the PC card.

Fig. 17

The Memory Card Slot

The computer is provided with a combination slot. This slot accepts Memory Sticks, SD
(Secure Digital) and MMC (Multimedia card) cards.
Insert these cards into the slot holding the printed side upwards. After the card is inserted
correctly into place, it is recognized as an additional drive. The data on the card can then
be accessed.
To remove it, simply pull the card out.
Never remove the card while data is being read from or written to the card!

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The Data/Fax Modem

The system automatically sets up the integrated analog modem. To use the modem func­tions, connect the modem socket to an analog telephone socket (not ISDN) using the
telephone cable.
Proper use:
The modem can be connected to all analog sockets (TBR 21) in Europe.
It is to be used solely for data communication purposes.

Do not attempt to
connect the modem
to an ISDN telephone
socket! This would re

­sult in serious damage
to the device.

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The LAN Port

The built-in network adapter enables your computer to connect to the Internet via a
10/100 Mbps network or DSL.
The connection is made via an Ethernet network cable and RJ-45 connectors. These are
inserted on the back of the computer and into an available network hub or DSL socket.

Under no circumstanc­es should you con­fuse a network cable
RJ-45 connector with
an ISDN connector!
NEVER attempt to con
nect the LAN adapter
to an ISDN telephone
socket!
This would result in
serious damage to the
device.

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Installation Instructions

Restoring the Drivers

Your system is supplied in a preloaded condition. This means that all the data and drivers
that the system requires are already on the hard disk. In case you erase and/or format your
hard disk drive, the system drivers are stored on the Utility CD supplied with the computer.
After reinstalling the operating system (for example, with the Recovery CD), this allows you
to restore your notebook to a usable condition.

The Utility CD

The Utility CD will run automatically after you place it in the drive. If this is not the case,
you can run the CD as follows: select <My Computer”> <CD Drive> and then the “utility.
exe” file.
You can select the driver that you want to install in the “Drivers” section. Recommended:
All of the drivers listed from top to bottom.
In addition, you can later install the advanced functions you require in the “Utility” sec­tion.
When using the Utility CD, please follow the menu instructions.

Setting the Resolution

After installation of the graphics driver, you can set the resolution to the desired size (e.g.
1024 × 768).
You do this in the following way:
Right-click on any free area of the desktop. Select <Properties>.
In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab.
Here you can set the slider to a resolution you find comfortable.
Click <Apply> to set the resolution.

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Specifications

Processor and Platform

• Mobile AMD Athlon™ 64 2800+ to 3400+ (1.6 GHz to 2.2 GHz)

• SiS M760 + SiS 963L chipset

RAM

• Main memory expandable to 1 GB DDR SDRAM

(Only allow qualified service personnel to expand the main memory)

• Two PC2700/PC3200 (DDR 333/400) SODIMM sockets

Display and Video

• 15.0 inch XGA TFT display. Supported resolution 1024 × 768 with up to 16,7 million
colors.

• SiS Integrated Ultra256 2D / 3D graphics accelerator – AGP4X support

• Simultaneous LCD/external monitor

• External monitor:

Supports up to 1280 × 1024, 16.7 million colors, 60 Hz

• S-Video output

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Storage Capacity

• One E-IDE hard disk drive (2.5”, 9.5 mm)

• One internal optical drive

• One memory card slot

Audio

• AC ’97 compatible stereo sound with 3D sound effects

• Built-in stereo loudspeakers

Modem

• High-speed 56 Kbps V.90/92 fax/data software MCD modem

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LAN

• Built-in fast Ethernet function for 10Base-T and 100Base-TX

• MSI MS-6833 wireless 802.11 b+g network mini PCI module (optional)

Input Devices

• 86-key Microsoft® Windows® keyboard

• Ergonomically positioned TouchPad with scroll field

• Quick launch keys

Ports

• One 15-pin VGA port

• S-video (TV-out) output connector

• One Headphone/SPDIF socket

• One microphone input socket

• One Line In socket

• Three USB ports (v2.0)

• One standard telephone socket (RJ-11)

• One standard network socket (RJ-45)

• One DC IN socket

• One IEEE1394 i.Link port

• One Type II

PC card slot

Power Supply

• Main battery Li-Ion 440 mAh, 48 Watt

• AC power adapter 100-240 V, AC 50-60 Hz, 90 Watt

• Recharging System OFF: 3 hours

System ON: 4.5 hours

• Fully-supported ACPI Power Management, suspend to Disk, suspend to RAM

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Specifications

Operating System

• O/S Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP

Other Data

• Dimensions 272 (D) × 333 (W) × 25.3 – 35.7 (H) mm

• Weight 2.76 kg (depending on model)

• Operating temperature: 5 to 30°C

• Operating humidity: 20 to 90 % RH

• Storage temperature: -20 to 50°C

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Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs while working with your computer, first of all try using the following
information to solve the problem. If the problem cannot be solved in this way, you can find
additional information in the advanced service handbook (on the device drivers and utilities
CD-ROM). If the problem persists, switch off the system for several minutes and then restart
it. You will lose all unsaved data, but the system may work properly again. Subsequently
contact your dealer or customer support agent.

Despite pressing the power switch the computer remains switched off.

Possible cause of the problem:

• The battery is missing or is incorrectly installed.

Note:

• The power on LED is not lit.

Troubleshooting:

• Make sure that the battery is in the battery compartment and is inserted properly.

• Check that the battery terminals are making direct contact.

• Connect your notebook to the power adapter so that the battery (if present) can
recharge.

Possible cause of the problem:

• Battery level low.

Note:

• The battery display LED flashes.

Troubleshooting:

• Operate the computer using the power adapter. If the system does not immediately
start up, switch off the computer and then restart it.

The screen is not working.

Possible cause of the problem:

• The energy saving mode is activated.

Note:

• The suspend LED flashes.

Troubleshooting:

• Press the on/off button.

Possible cause of the problem:

• The screen settings are incorrect.

Troubleshooting:

• Press the spacebar, several times if necessary.

• If an external monitor is connected, switch it on.

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Possible cause of the problem:

• In the System Settings, a screen type other than the existing one has been
set.
Troubleshooting:

• Press the Fn + F4 key combination.

• If an external monitor is connected, connect this to a power source and switch it on.
Also check the brightness and contrast settings.

Dualview does not work.

Note:

• This notebook type does not support dualview because of the hardware specification.

The system stops working.

Possible cause of the problem:

• An energy saving function has been activated.

Note:

• The screen switches itself off.

Troubleshooting:

• Press any key, or press the on/off button if none of the status LEDs are lit.

Possible cause of the problem:

• A software error has caused a system crash.

Troubleshooting:

• Additional information is available in the operating system handbook.

Each time the system starts, it carries out a self-test
(POST). If an error occurs, an error message appears,
briefly describing the problem.

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Index

A

Accuracy ................................................ 77

ACPI power saving system .................... 69

Arrow keys ..............................................76

B

Battery ............... 53, 56, 63, 66, 72, 73, 87

Battery slot ............................................ 66

C

Charging times ...................................... 66

Cleaning ........................................... 55, 56

Cold restart ............................................

Color depth ............................................ 68

Ctrl + Alt + Del ...................................... 68

68

D

Data/Fax Modem ................................... 80

Display ......................

65, 74, 68, 69, 83, 87

E

Emergency release ................................ 71

Energy consumption .............................. 69

Energy settings ...................................... 68

External monitor ................... 72, 83, 87, 88

F

Finger movements ................................ 77

Fn key ............................................... 74, 76

Function keys ..........................................

76

G

Garbage collection service .................... 55

H

Headphones .......................................... 71

Hibernate ............................................... 69

Household waste ............................. 53, 55

K

Keyboard ...........................................65, 76

Keys ...................................... 65, 74, 65, 74

L

LAN Port ................................................ 80

LCD display ....................................... 65, 74

Line In .............................................. 71, 84

Liquid ..................................................... 56

Loudspeakers ..................................

65, 71

M

Memory card ......................................... 71

Microphone ........................................... 71

Modem socket ....................................... 80

Moisture ................................................ 55

N

Network .............. 57, 61, 71, 79, 80, 83, 84

Network adapter .................................... 80

O

Operating state ...................................... 69

Operating system ................. 68, 69, 76, 77

Original packaging ................................. 63

P

PC card ................................ 69, 71, 79, 84

Port replicator ........................................ 72

Power adapter ....

Power button ......................................... 65

Power cable ..................................... 56, 67

Power supply ........................

Printer .................................................... 72

55, 66, 67, 69, 71, 84, 87

55, 56, 67, 69

Q

Qualified service personnel ....... 55, 56, 83

Quick launch keys ............................

65, 84

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IEEE 1394 .............................................. 71

Infrared ............................................ 71, 84

ISDN connector ..................................... 80

R

Release catch ........................................ 65

Resolution ..................................

68, 81, 83

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Scroll Pad ............................................... 65

Shipping contents .................................. 63

Shocks/Vibrations .................................. 55

Special keys ............................................76

Standby ..................................................

Status LEDs ...........................................

Sunlight .................................................. 55

Switch on ............................................... 68

System crash ................................... 68, 88

69
65

T

TouchPad .................................... 65, 77, 84

Typewriter ...............................................

76

V

Voltage ............................................. 52, 67

W

Warm restart ......................................... 68

Warranty ................................................ 52

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