Optima Centoris W100, W100 User Manual

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W100 SERIES NOTEBOOK PC

USER’S GUIDE

July 2003

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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.

CAUTION! Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party

responsible for the compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device was tested for typical lap held operations with the device contacted directly to the human body to the back side of the notebook computer. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.

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CONTENTS

TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC ...................................................5

1 BEFORE YOU ST ART...............................................................................9

1-1 Making sure you have everything...................................................9

1-2 Finding where everything is located............................................10

2 GETTING STARTED ...............................................................................19

2-1 Power Sources...............................................................................19

2-2 Display Pa nel..................................................................................22

2-3 Starting Your Notebook PC ........................................................... 24

2-4 Status Display Indicators ..............................................................26

2-5 Using the Keyboard .......................................................................29

2-6 Volume Control ..............................................................................31

2-7 Power Management........................................................................ 32

3 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK PC...............................................................35

3-1 Touchpad Pointing Device ............................................................35

3-2 Memory Card Reader .................................................................... 38

3-3 Optical Drive...................................................................................39

3-4 PC Cards.........................................................................................46

3-5 Me mory Upgrade Module ..............................................................48

4 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................53

4-1 Identifying the Problem .................................................................53

APPENDIX.................................................................................................... 54

Notebook Specification s .......................................................................54

WLAN Specification s............................................................................. 55

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TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC

To prevent possible overheating of the computer’s processor, make sure you don’t block the openings provided for ventilation.

DO NOT place or drop objects on the computer a nd DO NOT apply heavy pressure on it.

DO NOT subject the computer to magnetic fields.

DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces.

DO NOT press or touch the display panel.

DO NOT use your notebook computer under

harsh conditions.

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DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat.

DO NOT tamper with the batteries. Keep the m away from children.

DO NOT expose to direct sunlight. DO NOT use or store in extreme temperatures.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity by keeping it away fromA/C and heating vents.

DO NOT expose the computer to rain or moisture.

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DO NOT expose to dust and/or corrosive chemicals.

DO NOT slam your notebook shut and never pick up or hold your notebook by the display.

DO NOT spray water or a ny other clea ning fluids directly on the display.

If you are traveling with your computer, remember to carry it as hand luggage. Do not check it in as baggage.

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1 BEFORE YOU START

1-1 Making sure you have everything

When you receive your notebook PC, unpack it carefully , and check to make sure you have all the items listed below. For a pre-configured model you should have the following:

• Notebook Computer

• Lithium ion battery

• AC adapter with AC power cord

• Driver and Applications CD

• Getting Started Guide or User Guide

Depending upon the configuration of your notebook, you may have also received the following items:

• CD-ROM Application CD

• DVD Application CD

• DVD / CD-RW Combo Application CD

Once you have checked and confirmed that your notebook system is complete, read through the following pages to learn about all of your notebook components.

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1-2 Finding where everything is located

1-2-1 OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL

1. Slide the latch located at the top of the display panel to the right. This releases the locking mechanism and raises the display slightly.

2. Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable viewing angle.

Display

Panel Latch

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1-2-2 TOP COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your notebook’s top components.

Display Panel

The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics.

Suspend/Resume/Power On Button

This button turns your notebook pc on and off as well as put it to sleep. (See Suspend/Resume/Power On Button in 2-3-1 Power On for more information.)

Keyboard

A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys.

Suspend/Resume/

Power On Button

Scroll Buttons

TouchPad

Pointing Device

Built-in

Speaker

Built-in

Speaker

Status Display

Indicators

Keyboard

Display Panel

Instant Keys

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Scroll Buttons

The scroll buttons allow you to scroll up and down documents. It acts similar to a scroll wheel on a mouse.

Stereo Speakers

The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.

Status Display Indicators

The Status display indicator lights correspond to specific components of your notebook. (See suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your notebook from suspend mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from Windows. (See Suspend/Resume/Power On Button in 2-3-1 Power On for more information.)

Touchpad Pointing Device

The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with four buttons (left, right, and two scroll buttons).

Instant Keys

The four instant keys allow you to launch your favorite email and internet applications with the touch of a button.

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1-2-3 FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your notebook’s front panel components.

Built-in Stereo Speakers

The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.

Status Display Indicators

Display Panel Latch

The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel.

Built-in

Speaker

Built-in

Speaker

Display Panel Latch

Hard Disk Drive

Status Display

Indicators

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1-2-4 LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your notebook’s left-side components.

Kensington Lock Port

The Kensington lock slot allows you to secure your notebook to an immovable object through an optional security cable.

Modem (RJ-11) Port

The modem (RJ-11) port is used to attach a telephone line to the internal 56K modem.

LAN Port (RJ-45)

The LAN port is designed to support a 10/100/1000 Base-T standard RJ-45 plug.

Microphone Jack

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone.

Headphone Jack

The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or external speakers with amplifer.

PC Card Slots

The PC Card Slots allow you to install two Type II or one Type III PC Card.

Microphone Jack Headphone Jack

PC Card

Slots

PC Card

Eject Buttons

Ethernet

Port

(RJ-45)

Modem

Port

(RJ-11)

Kensington

Lock Slot

Memory Card Reader

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Memory Card Reader

The memory card reader offers the fastest and most convenient method to transfer pictures, music and data between your notebook PC and flash-compatible devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs.

1-2-5 RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your notebook’s right-side components.

Lithium ion Battery Bay

The internal battery pack can be removed for installation of a fully charged battery pack. (See 2-1-3 Replacing the Battery for more information.)

Optical Drive

The Optical Drive allows you to play back a media disc.

Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release

The Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release allows you to open the Optical Drive tray without powering on your notebook.

Optical Drive Eject Button

The Optical Drive Eject Button allows you to open the Optical Drive tray to remove or install a DVD, CD-R, or CD-ROM.

Lithium ion

Battery Bay

Emergency

Optical Drive

Tray Release

Optical

Drive

Optical Drive

Eject Button

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1-2-6 BACK PANEL COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your notebook’s back panel components.

Infrared Port

The fast IrDA-compatible port allows you to communicate wirelessly with another IrDA-compatible infrared device without a cable.

Power Ada pter Port

The power adapter port allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery.

PS/2 Port

The PS/2 port allows you to connect an external PS/2 keyboard, mouse or numeric keypad. (See 3-6-8 PS/2 Port for more information.)

IEEE 1394 Port

The 1394 port is used to connect between your and a peripheral such as a digital video camera.

USB Ports (V2.0)

The two USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices.

Serial Port

The serial port allows you to connect serial (RS-232C) devices. (This is also sometimes referred to as a COM port.) (See 3-6-6 Serial Port for more information.)

External Monitor Port

The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor.

Parallel (Printer)

Port

External

Monitor

Port

USB

Ports

IEEE 1394

Port

Power

Adapter

Port

PS/2

Port

Serial

Port

Infrared

Port

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Parallel (Printer) Port

The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices, such a s a printer. (This is also sometim es ref erred to as an LPT port.)

1-2-7 BOTTOM COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your notebook’s bottom panel components.

Hard Disk Drive Bay

The internal hard disk drive is accessible through the hard disk drive bay.

Mini-PCI Card Bay

The mini-PCI card is accessible through the this bay.

Battery Bay Latch

The battery bay latch locks and releases the Lithium ion battery.

Memory Compartment

The memory compartment contains the system RAM.

Lithium ion Battery Bay

Memory

Compartment

Hard

Disk

Drive

Bay

Battery

Bay

Latch

Mini-PCI

Card

Cover

Optical Drive Bay

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Lithium ion Battery Bay

The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery.

Optical Drive Bay

The internal optical drive is accessible through the optical drive bay.

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2 GETTING STARTED

2-1 Power Sources

Y our notebook PC ha s two possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery or a n AC a dapter .

2-1-1 CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS

The AC ada pter provides power for operating your notebook PC a nd char ging the batteries.

Connecting the AC Adapter

1. Plug the DC output ca ble into the a dapter power port of your notebook PC.

2. Plug the AC a dapter into a n AC electrical outlet.

The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon purcha se. Initially , you will need to connect the AC ada pter to use your notebook PC.

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2-1-2 RECHARGING THE BATTERY

The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally using the AC ad apter . T o recharge the battery make sure the battery that needs to be charged is installed in your notebook PC a nd connect the AC a dapter .

There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery , theref ore you do not need to discharge the battery completely before rechar ging. The charge time s will be significa ntly longer if your notebook PC is in use while the battery is charging. If you wa nt to charge the battery more quickly , put your notebook PC into Suspend mode, or turn it off while the a dapter is charging the battery . (See 2-7 Power Ma nagement for more information on Suspend mode a nd shutdown procedure)

Low Battery State

When the battery is running low , a low battery notification message will appear . If you do not respond to the low battery message, the battery will continue to discharge until it is too low to operate. When this happens, your notebook PC will go into Suspend mode. There is no guara ntee that your data will be saved once the notebook rea ches this point.

T o protect your notebook PC from damage, use only the power a dapter that ca me with the notebook PC because each power a dapter ha s its own power output rating.

Once your notebook PC goes into Dea d Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from a n a da pter, or a charged battery . Once you have provided power, you will need to pre ss the Suspend/ Resume button to resume operation. In the Dea d Battery Suspend mode, your data ca n be maintained for some ti me, but if a power source is not provided promptly, the Power indicator will stop flashing a nd go out, mea ning that you have lost the data that wa s not stored. Once you provide power, you ca n continue to use your notebook PC while a n a dapter is charging the battery .

Shorted Battery

The Status Indicator pa nel uses a symbol inside the battery outline of the Battery Level indicator to display the operating level available in that battery . If this display shows a Shorted Battery , it mea ns that the battery is damaged a nd must be repla ced so it does not damage a ny other parts of your notebook PC.

CAUTION

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2-1-3 REPLACING THE BATTERY

This notebook PC features a rechargea ble bridge battery that allows for fast warm swapping of batterie s. All you need is a n a dditional battery a nd you ca n have a fully charged spare to swa p with one that is not charged without having to close all your applications a nd powering down your computer .

1. Have a charged battery rea dy to install.

2. Press [F1] while holding down [FN] to place your notebook PC in suspend mode

a nd disconnect the AC ad apter .

The bridge battery maintains memory in suspend mode for up to 5 minutes, more tha n enough time f or you to swap batteries.

Charge your notebook PC for at lea st 24 hours before using it for the first time. Doing so insures that the bridge battery is fully charged so that no data is lost during a warm swap.

3. Slide the battery release latch while pulling the battery from the bay.

4. Remove the battery from the bay .

5. Slide the new battery into the bay. The pins will automatically align with the connec-

tor .

6. Press the battery in until the battery release latch snaps into pla ce.

7. Plug in the AC a dapter a nd press the resume/suspend/power on button.

If the Lithium ion battery connector is not fully seated, you may not be able to use your notebook PC or charge your battery .

CAUTION

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2-2 Display Panel

Y our notebook PC contains a display pa nel that is ba cklit for easier viewing in bright environments a nd maintains top resolution through the use of active-matrix technology .

2-2-1 OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL

1. Slide the latch located at the top of the display pa nel to the right. This release s the locking mecha nism a nd raises the display slightly.

2. Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comforta ble viewing angle.

Display

Panel Latch

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2-2-2 ADJUSTING DISPLAY PANEL BRIGHTNESS

Once you have turned on your notebook PC, you may wa nt to a djust the brightness level of the screen to a more comforta ble viewing level. There are two ways to a djust the brightness, keyboard a nd power ma nagement utility .

The higher the brightness level, the more power the notebook PC will consume a nd the faster your batteries will dischar ge. For maximum battery life, set the brightness to a s low a level as possible.

Keyboard

Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard cha nges the setting only temporarily .

• [FN+F4]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display .

• [FN+F5]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display .

If using AC power, your brightness setting is set to its highest level by default. If using battery power, your brightness settings is set to approxi mately mid-level by default.

2-2-3 CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL

1. Holding the edge of your display panel, pull it forward until it is flush with the body

of your notebook.

2. Push down until you hear a click. This will engage the locking mecha nism an d

prevent your display pa nel from opening unexpectedly .

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2-3 Starting Your Notebook PC

2-3-1 POWER ON

Suspend/Resume/Power On Button

The suspend/resume/power on switch is used to turn on your notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC a da pter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery , you ca n power on your notebook.

When you turn on your notebook be sure you have a power source. This mea ns that either the battery is installed a nd charged, or that the AC ada pter is connected with AC power .

Press the suspend/resume/on button located a bove the keyboard to turn on your notebook. If you need to take a n extended break, you may either pla ce it in Suspend mode (See 2-7-2 Suspend Mode for more inf ormation) or turn it off directly (See 2- 7-6 Power Off for more information).

Do not carry your notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or vibration, as you risk da maging your notebook.

When you power on your notebook, it will perform a Power On Self T est (POST) to check the internal parts a nd configuration for correct functionality . If a fault is found, your notebook PC will emit a n audio warning a nd/or a n error message will be displayed. Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be a ble to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility a nd revising the settings.

After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Te st (POST), your notebook will loa d your operating system.

Never turn off your notebook during the Power On Self T est (POST) or a n unrecoverable error may occur .

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2-3-2 BOOT SEQUENCE

The procedure for starting-up your notebook is termed the Bootup sequence a nd involves your notebook’s BIOS. When your notebook is turned on the for the first time, the main syste m memory is empty , a nd it needs to find instructions to start up your notebook. This information is stored in the BIOS progra m. Each ti me you power on or restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a fla sh screen until your operating system is loa ded. During booting, your notebook is perf orming a sta ndard boot sequence including a Power On Self T est (POST). When the boot sequence is completed without a failure a nd without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility , the system displays the operating system’s opening screen.

The boot sequence is executed when:

• Y ou turn on the power to your notebook.

• Y ou restart your notebook from the W indows Shut Down di alog box.

• The software initiates a system restart. Exa mple: When you install a new a pplication.

2-3-3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your notebook. Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating conditions, theref ore there is no need to set or cha nge the BIOS environment to operate your notebook.

The BIOS Setup Utility configures:

• Device control feature parameters, such a s cha nging I/O a ddresses a nd boot de-

vices.

• System Data Security feature parameters, such a s passwords.

Entering the BIOS Setup Utility

T o enter the BIOS Setup Utility, do the f ollowing:

1. Turn on or restart your notebook.

2. Press the [F2] key once the flash screen a ppears on the screen. This will open the

main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed.

3. Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other

setup menus to review or alter the current settings.

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2-4 Status Display Indicators

The Status Display Indicator LEDs correspond to specific components of your notebook. These lights (when visible) tell you that those components are operating. There are two a dditional lights on the front edge of the system to indicate battery a nd power states.

2-4-1 POWER INDICATOR

The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is powered on. It has several different states, ea ch state indicates your notebook’s operating mode.

• Steady On: This mea ns that there is power to your notebook a nd that it is ready f or use.

• Flashing: This mea ns that your notebook is in Suspend mode.

• Steady Off (not visible): This mea ns that your system is either in Save-to-Disk mode, or that your notebook has been turned of f with the power switch.

If you are charging your battery , the Power indicatorsymbol will remain on even if your notebook is shut off. The Power indicator symbol will also remain on if you have either a dapter connected a nd are shut down from W indows, but have not turned off the power switch.

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Battery

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NumLK

ScrLK

Hard

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Optical



Drive

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Floppy

SmartMedia

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2-4-2 BATTERY INDICATOR

The Battery indicator tells you whether the primary Lithium ion battery is char ging or fully charged.

If there is no battery activity , the power a da pters are not connected, or the power switch is Off, the Battery indicator will also be off.

Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures ca n be perma nently damaged.

2-4-3 CAPSLOCK INDICATOR

The CapsLock indicator state s that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters.

2-4-4 NUMLK INDICATOR

The NumLk indicator states that the internal keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.

If you are using the optional external numerical keypa d, pressing the [NumLk] key will activate the external keypa d. The indicator will come on, however it will not cha nge a ny of the functionality of your keyboard keys.

2-4-5 SCRLK INDICATOR

The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is a ctive.

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CAUTION

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2-4-6 FLOPPY/SMARTMEDIA DRIVE ACCESS

INDICATOR

The Floppy/SmartMedia Drive Access indicator states whether your floppy or SmartMedia drive is be ing accessed.

2-4-7 HARD DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR

The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard drive is be ing accessed.

2-4-8 OPTICAL DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR

The Optical Drive Access indicator state s whether your optical drive is being accessed.

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2-5 Using the Keyboard

Y our notebook ha s a n integral 87-key keyboard. The keys perform all the sta ndard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys a nd other speci al function keys. This section describes the following keys.

• Numeric keypad

• Cursor keys

• Function keys

• Windows keys

2-5-1 NUMERIC KEYPAD

Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions a s both sta ndard character keys a nd numeric keypa d keys. NumLk ca n be a ctivated by pressing the [NumLk] keys. Turning off the NumLk feature is done the sa me way . Once this feature is activated you ca n enter numerals 0 through 9, perform a ddition ( + ), subtraction ( - ), multi plication ( * ), or division ( / ), a nd enter decimal points ( . ) using the keys designated a s ten-key function keys. The keys in the numeric keypa d are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions.

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2-5-2 WINDOWS KEYS

Y our notebook ha s three Windows keys, consisting of two Start keys and an Application key . The two Start keys display the Start menu. This button functions the same a s your on-screen Start menu button. The Application key functions the same a s your right mouse button a nd displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Plea se refer to your Windows documentation f or additional information regarding the Windows keys.)

2-5-3 CURSOR KEYS

The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left a nd right in applications. In progra ms such as W indows Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the next item up, down, left, or right).

2-5-4 FUNCTION KEYS

Y our notebook PC ha s 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for ea ch application. Y ou should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used.

The [FN] key provides extended functions for the notebook a nd is always used in conjunction with a nother key .

• [FN+F1]: Pressing [F1] while holding [FN] will toggle the notebook between suspend mode a nd active mode

• [FN+F2]: Pressing [F2] while holding down [FN] allows you to toggle between enabling a nd disa bling wireless network connection.

• [FN+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [FN] allows you to cha nge your selection of where to send your display video. Each ti me you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice. The choices, in order , are: built-in display pa nel only, both built-in display pa nel a nd external monitor, or external monitor only .

• [FN+F4]: Pressing [F4] repeatedly while holding [FN] will lower the brightness of your display .

• [FN+F5]: Pressing [F5] repeatedly while holding [FN] will increa se the brightness of the display .

• [FN+F6]: Pressing [F6] while holding [FN] will toggle the Audio Mute on and of f.

• [FN+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [FN] will decrease the volume of your notebook PC.

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2-6 Volume Control

Y our notebook ha s multiple volumecontrols which intera ct with each other .

Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. If you install a n external audio device that has a n independent volume control, the hardware volume control a nd the software volume control will interact with ea ch other. It should be noted that if you set your software volume to Off, you will override the external volume control setting.

2-6-1 CONTROLLING THE VOLUME

• The volume ca n be controlled in several different ways:

• V olume ca n be set from within the V olume Control on the T a skbar.

• V olume ca n be controlled with the [F7] a nd [F8] functions keys. Pre ssing [F7] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrea se the volume of your notebook. Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your notebook.

• V olume ca n be controlled by ma ny volume controls that are set within individual applications.

• Certain external audio devices you might connect to your system may have hardware volume controls. Each source discussed a bove puts a n upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the other sources.

W e recommend that you experiment with the various volume controls to discover the optimal sound level.

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• [FN+F8]: Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [FN] will increa se the volume of your notebook PC.

• [FN+F9]: Pressing [F9] while holding down [FN] allows you to toggle between playing a nd pausing your optical drive.

• [FN+F10]: Pressing [F10] while holding [FN] stops your optical drive.

• [FN+F11]: Pre ssing [F11] while holding [FN] to go ba ck to the previous file.

• [FN+F12]: Pressing [F12] while holding [FN] to go to the next file.

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2-7 Power Management

Y our notebook ha s ma ny options a nd features for conserving battery power . Some of these features are automatic a nd need no user intervention. However , others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions.

2-7-1 SUSPEND/RESUME/POWER ON BUTTON

When your notebook is active, the Suspend/ Resume/Power On button ca n be used to ma nually put your notebook into Suspend mode. Push the Suspend/Resume/Power On button when your notebook is active, but not a ctively acce ssing anything, a nd i mmediately release the button. Y ou will hear two short beeps a nd your system will enter Suspend mode.

If your notebook is suspended, pushing the Suspend/Resume/Power On button will return your notebook to active operation. Y ou ca n tell whether or not your system is in Suspend mode by looking at the Power icon on the Status LCD Pa nel. (See 2-4 Status

Display Indicators for more information.)

If the indicator is visible a nd not flashing, your notebook is fully operational. If the indicator is both visible a nd flashing, your notebook is in Suspend mode. If the indicator is not visible at all, the power is off or your notebook is in Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode. (See 2-7-3 Hibernation Feature)

2-7-2 SUSPEND MODE

Suspend or Sta ndby mode saves the contents of your notebook’s system me mory during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to critical parts. This mode will turn of f the CPU, the display , the hard drive, a nd all of the other internal components except those necessary to maintain system me mory a nd allow for restarting. Your notebook ca n be put in Suspend mode by:

• Pressing the Suspend/Resume /Power On button when your system is turned on.

• Selecting Sta ndby from the Windows Shut Down menu.

• Timing out from la ck of activity .

• Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery W arning condition.

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Y our notebook’s syste m me mory typically stores the files on which you are working, opens applications inf ormation, a nd a ny other data required to support the operations in progress. When you resume operation from Suspend mode, your notebook will return to the point where it left off. You must use the Suspend/Resume/Power On button to resume operation, a nd there must be a n a dequate power source available, or your notebook will not resume.

2-7-3 HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) FEATURE

The Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) feature saves the contents of your notebook’s system memory to the hard drive a s a part of the Suspend/Resume mode. Y ou ca n ena ble or disable this f eature.

Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature

The default settings are not enabled f or Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional; Hibernation is the default setting for W indows XP . To ena ble or disable the Hibernation feature, follow these steps:

1. From the Start menu, select Settings, a nd then select Control Pa nel.

2. From the Control Pa nel, select Power Options.

3. Select the Hibernation tab. Select the box to ena ble or disable this feature.

Using the Hibernation Feature

1. From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Control Pa nel.

2. From the Control Pa nel, select Power Options.

3. Select the Advanced ta b. Select Hibernate from the pull down menu for Power buttons.

The Suspend or Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode should not be used with certain PC Cards. Check your PC Card documentation for more information.

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2-7-4 STANDBY MODE

Sta ndby mode is one of the power ma nagement parameters. When Sta ndby mode is activated, your notebook shuts off the display a nd turns of f the hard drive when there is no activity (keystroke, pointer a ction, sound generation, video display cha nge, modem tra nsmission or reception, etc.) on your notebook for the user-selected Sta ndby ti meout period. Any a ctivity will cause your notebook to return to normal operation automatically . This feature is independent of the Suspend/Resume/Power On button.

2-7-5 DISPLAY TIMEOUT

The V ideo Ti meout is one of the power ma nagement parameters. This feature saves power by turning off the display if there is no keyboard or pointer activity f or the user selected timeout period. Any keyboard or pointer activity will cause the display to restart automatically .

2-7-6 POWER OFF

Before turning off the power by choosing Shut Down from W indows, check that the Hard Drive, optical drive drive, PC Card a nd Floppy Disk Drive Access indicators are all OFF. If you turn off the power while accessing a disk or PC Card, there is a risk of data loss. T o ensure that your notebook shuts down without error , use the Windows shut down procedure.

Turning of f your notebook without exiting Windows or turning on your notebook within 10 seconds of the notebook being shut off may cause a n error when you start the next time.

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3-1 Touchpad Pointing Device

The T ouchpa d pointing device comes built into your notebook PC. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display pa nel. The T ouchpad is composed of a cursor control, a left a nd right button, a nd a scrolling button. The cursor control works the same way a mouse doe s, a nd moves the cursor around the display . It only requires light pressure with the ti p of your finger. The left a nd right buttons function the same a s mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is be ing used. The scrolling button allows you to navigate quickly through pages, without having to use the scroll bars.

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3-1-1 CLICKING

Clicking mea ns pushing a nd releasing a button. T o left-click, move the cursor to the ite m you wish to select, press the left button once, a nd then immedi ately release it. To rightclick, move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, a nd then immedi ately release it. Y ou also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the T ouchpa d once.

3-1-2 DOUBLE-CLICKING

Double-clicking mea ns pushing a nd releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right button. T o double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button twice, a nd then i mmediately release it. Y ou also have the option to perform the double-click operation by ta pping lightly on the T ouchpad twice.

If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed.

Parameters for the T ouchpa d ca n be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Pa nel.

Clicking

Dragging

Double-clicking

Scrolling

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3-1-3 DRAGGING

Dragging mea ns pressing a nd holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press a nd hold the left button while moving the item to its new location a nd then relea se it. Dragging ca n also be done using the T ouchpa d. First, tap the Touchpa d twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pa d after the final tap. Next, move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the Touchpa d, a nd then relea se your finger.

Using the Scrolling button allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using the window’s scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are navigating through on-line pages. T o use the Scrolling button, press the top or bottom of the button

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3-2 Memory Card Re a der

Y our notebook PC is equi pped with a memory card rea der that ca n rea d a nd write to four different popular digital medi a - SmartMedia™, Memory Stick™, Multimedia Card™, a nd Secure Digital Card™. With this 4-in-1 reader , you ca n easily tra nsfer data to your notebook PC from digital camera s, digital camcorders, PDAs, MP3 players, digital voice recorders a nd more.

3-2-1 INSERTING A MEMORY CARD

Depending on the type of memory card, you may need to insert it into the rea der conducting plate/label side up or down.

Memory Type Insert

SmartMedia conducting plate side up MemoryStick label side down

SecureDigital/MultiMedia label side up

Inserting your memory card incorrectly may cause your system to slow down or even ha ng up. If that happens, restart your syste m a nd insert the card correctly .

3-2-2 REMOVING A MEMORY CARD

T o remove the memory card from the rea der , follow these simple steps:

1. Locate the drive icon for your memory card rea der.

2. Right-click the icon and select Eje ct .

3. Remove memory card from the rea der. Physically removing the memory card before it is ejected may

result in data loss.

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Depending on the fa ctory option that is availa ble, the model

might come equipted with Internal Floppy Disk Drive instead of Card rea der.

3-3 Optical Drive

Depending upon the configuration of your notebook PC, you may have one of the following drives:

• CD-ROM

•DVD

• D V D / CD-R W combo

A DV D player give s you access to movie, software, data, a nd audio DV D/CDs. A CD-R W player allows you to access software, data, or audio CDs, a nd to write data onto recordable CDs.

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3-3-1 OPTICAL DRIVE SOFTWARE

DV D Model only: With the optical drive a nd Optical Drive software you ca n play DV D movies on your notebook PC. The optical drive includes controls which allow you to take full a dva ntage of the features of a DV D movie, as well a s sta ndard features such as fast f orward, fast reverse, pause, etc.

DV D / CD-RW Model only: With this optical drive, you ca n rea d audio CDs, play DV D movies, a nd write data onto a recorda ble CD-R or CD-RW disc. In addition to the Optical Drive software, you also receive software for burning CDs. If you should need to install your Optical Drive software, refer to the applicable rea dme file on the Driver Applications CD-ROM.

Do not operate your optical drive drive unless your notebook PC is sitting on a flat surface. Using a drive when the syste m is not level may damage the drive or prevent proper operation.

Prolonged use of the optical drive drive, such as watching a DV D movie, will substa ntially reduce the battery life if no other power source is attached.

Y ou should periodically check updated drivers. The D V D player is set to play DV D titles with region code number

1 which is specified for the North America n market. The region number is a regional restriction code defined by the D V D Forum acting on the require ments of Hollywood. Dif ferent region codes are recorded on video D V D titles for publication in different area s of the world. If the regional code of the D V D player does not match the regional codes on the titles, then playba ck is impossible.

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3-3-2 LOADING A CD, DVD, CD-R, OR CD-RW

T o load a disc into your optical drive drive, f ollow these steps:

1. Push a nd release the eject button on the front of the optical drive drive to open the holder tray . The tray will come out of the notebook PC a short dista nce.

2. Gently pull the tray out until a media disc ca n easily be pla ced in the tray .

3. Place the media into the tray , la bel side up, with the hole in the center of the disc. Snap the disc onto the raised circle in the center of the tray .

4. Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click.

There may be a protective sheet in the tray from when it was shipped; plea se make sure it is removed before operating the drive.

If you have disabled the Auto Insert Notification Function, you will have to start the drive from your desktop, since your notebook PC will not automatically recognize that media ha s been loaded.

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3-3-3 REMOVING MEDIA

1. Push and relea se the eject button on the front of the optical drive drive. This will stop the drive a nd the holder tray will come out of the notebook PC a short distance.

2. Gently pull the tray out until the disc can ea sily be removed from the tray .

3. Carefully remove the media disc from the holder tray .

4. Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click.

3-3-4 EMERGENCY TRAY RELEASE

In the event the media tray does not open after pre ssing the Optical Drive Eject button, it may be necessary to use the emer gency tray release button.

3-3-5 USING THE OPTICAL DRIVE SOFTWARE

Depending upon its configuration, your system may not have the optical drive software pre-installed. If it is not installed, reference the documentation that accompa nies the medi a application.

Starting a DVD Movie (DVD Models only)

1. Insert the D VD movie into the optical drive drive of your notebook PC. If the CD AutoRun feature activates, ski p Step 2.

2. From the Start menu, select Programs, then locate the D V D player software that you installed from the application CD that a ccompa nied your notebook PC.

3. Click OK to close the About D V D Player Performa nce dialog box, and the movie will begin.

Opening the Optical Drive Control Panel

With most D V D-ROM s, you have the option of altering how the movie should play a nd what you wish to view . Y ou ca n do this by using the Optical Drive control pa nel a nd the mouse.

1. Right-click on the movie screen to open a dropdown menu for options.

2. Select V iew, then Player f or all the controls available. This will open the control pa nel into the bottom ofthe screen.

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3-3-6 USING DOLBY™ HEADPHONE

The Dolby Hea dphone utility lets you enjoy multi-cha nnel sound sources, such a s DV D movies, with realistic surround sound using your conventional stereo hea dphones. The Dolby Headphone is a utility that is available in the D V D player software.

Media discs which do not have the Dolby Surround 5:1 symbol will not support Dolby Headphone.

After making cha nges to the Dolby Headphone feature a nd clicking OK, wait at least ten seconds bef ore making a nother cha nge in order to allow the system to stabilize.

T o use the Dolby Hea dphone feature, perform the f ollowing steps:

1. Double click the D VD player a pplication icon on your desktop.

2. On the toolbar that appears, click the Properties button (the fourth button from the

left, with the image of a wrench).

3. On the Properties window , select the Dolby Headphone tab.

4. T o enable Dolby Hea dphone, check the Enable Dolby Headphone box. T o

cha nge the type of surround sound, select one of the ra dio buttons listed under Room Filter Setting.

5. Click OK. The Dolby Hea dphone feature will now be ena bled until you disable it by

unchecking Enable Dolby Hea dphone.

3-3-7 USING THE OPTICAL DRIVE ON BATTERY POWER

Since optical drive drives consume a lot of power , your overall battery life will be significa ntly shorter when operating the optical drive drive continuously (such as watching a D V D movie) tha n during standard operation. M a ny movies run-times are longer tha n your notebook PC ca n support on a single charged battery . If you are watching a D V D movie on battery power you may need to swap in a n a dditional, charged battery or attach AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety .

Prolonged use of the optical drive drive, such as watching a DV D movie, will substa ntially reduce your notebook PC’s battery life.

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Ma ny movie run-ti mes are longer tha n your system ca n support on a single battery . If you are watching a DV D movie on battery power you may need to swap in a n a dditional, charged battery or attach AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety .

An a dditional fully-charged battery is highly recommended if you will be watching D V D movies on battery power .

To Watch a Movie on Battery Power:

1. Have an a dditional fully-char ged battery or your AC a dapter rea dy for use.

2. Start watching your D V D movie.

3. When the low battery warning occurs, immediately stop the movie a nd exit the optical drive.

If you do not stop the optical drive quickly a nd the notebook PC attempts to auto-suspend (critical battery low state) the notebook PC will shut down improperly . If this occurs, you will need to perform a hard reset a nd follow the instruction, if a ny , presented to you before the system will reboot.

4. Ma nually place your notebook PC into suspend mode by depressing the Suspend button a nd replace the dischar ged battery with an a ddi-tional full-charged battery . Or, if you do not have a n a dditional battery , you may atta ch AC power a s soon as you see the low battery warning.

5. Resume your notebook PC by pressing the Suspend button again. This step is not required if you attached AC power without entering suspend mode.

6. Restart your optical drive, locate a nd skip to the cha pter of the movie you were last watching.

7. Continue watching your D V D movie.

Some shorter D V D movies may not require you to swap batteries or attach AC power to complete the m. However, it is best to be prepared since a ctual battery life while operating the optical drive drive ca nnot be guara nteed.

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3-3-8 AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION

The Auto Insert Notification function allows your notebook PC to automatically start a D V D/CD a s soon as it is inserted in the optical drive drive a nd the tray is closed. Y our notebook PC will begin playing a n audio DV D/CD or will start an application if the D V D/ CD includes a n auto run file.

Disabling Auto Insert Notification Function

T o disable the Auto Insert Notification function, follow these easy steps:

1. Save all data and close all open a pplications.

2. From the Start menu, select Settings, a nd then select Control Pa nel.

3. Double-click the System icon. This will open the System Properties di alog box.

4. Select the Device Ma nager tab to display the device lists f or your notebook PC.

5. Click on the + to the left of the CD player drive icon. The treeview will expa nd to

show the optical drive drive ma nufacturer’s na me a n d model number .

6. Double-click on the optical drive drive manufa cturer’s nam e a nd model number . This will open the optical drive drive ma nufacturer’s na me a n d model number di alog box.

7. Select the Settings tab a nd then remove the check mark in the Auto Insert Notification box to turn it off.

8. Click OK.

9. Click Close in the Syste m Properties dialog box, then click Ye s in the System Settings Cha nge pop-up window when it asks you to restart your ma chine a nd activate this cha nge.

The Auto Insert Notification function ca n be re-a ctivated by repeating this process a nd placing a check mark in the Auto Insert Notification box to turn it back on.

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3-4 PC Cards

Y our notebook PC supports T ype II PC Cards, which ca n perf orm a variety of functions depending on which type of PC Card you install. You ca n install one PC Card at a time in your notebook PC. M ake sure that the PC Card conforms to PCMCIA 2.1 or CardBus sta ndards.

For further information, refer to the instructions supplied with your PC Card.

3-4-1 INSTALLING PC CARDS

PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot. T o install a PC Card(s), follow these ea sy steps:

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Installing or removing a PC Card(s) during your notebook PC’s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card a nd/or your notebook PC.

Do not insert a PC Card into a slot if there is water or a ny other substa nce on the card as you may perma nently da mage the card, your notebook PC, or both.

Y ou may be required to log on a s a n Administrator or a me mber of the Administrator’s Group to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure.

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1. See your PC Card manual f or specific instructions on the installation of your card. Some PC Cards may require your notebook PC to be OFF while installing them.

2. Make sure there is no PC Card currently in the slot. If there is, see 3-5-2 Remov-

ing PC Cards.

3. If the eject button is extended, press it in until it clicks.

4. Insert your PC Card into the slot with the product label facing up.

5. Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector .

3-4-2 REMOVING PC CARDS

T o remove a PC Card(s), follow these ea sy steps:

1. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on re moving your card. Some PC Cards may require your notebook PC to be in Suspend Mode or OFF while removing them.

Windows ha s a shutdown procedure for PC Cards that must be followed before removing a card. (Plea se review your operating system ma nual f or the correct procedure.)

If the dialog box state s that the device ca nnot be removed, you must save all of your open files, close a ny open applications a nd shut down your notebook. Once your notebook PC has been shut down, you must turn Off the power using the power switch.

2. Unlock the PC Card from the slot by first pressing the eject button a ssociated with the slot in which the card is located. When pressed, the button will pop out.

3. Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the notebook PC. This will eject the card slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the card.

If the PC Card(s) has a n external connector and cable, do not

pull the cable when removing the card.

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3-5 Memory Upgrade Module

Y our notebook PC comes with e ither 128MB or 256MB of high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SD RAM) factory installed. T o increa se your notebook’s memory capa city , you may install an a dditional memory upgra de module. The memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line (DIMM) SDRAM module.

Do not remove a ny screws from the memory upgra de module compartment except the one specifically shown in the directions for installing a nd removing the memory upgra de module.

3-5-1 INSTALLING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE

T o install a memory upgra de module follow these steps:

Y ou must turn off power before installing the me mory upgrade module.

1. Turn off power to your notebook PC using the power switch, a nd re move any power a dapter .

2. Place your notebook PC upside-down on a clea n work surfa ce.

3. Open the top cover all the way, so that it is lying flat on the work surfa ce.

4. Remove the screw holding the memory compartment cover .

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5. Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module, chi p side up, with the connector slot in the compartment.

6. Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45 o a ngle a nd pre ss it firmly onto the connector .

7. Press the memory upgra de module down into the compartment until it locks underneath the retaining clip. Y ou will hear a click when it is properly in place.

8. Replace the cover a nd screw that were removed previously . Installation of the new memory module is now complete.

The memory upgra de module is not something you routinely remove from your notebook PC. Once it is installed, you should leave it in place unle ss you want to increa se system memory capa city.

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3-5-2 REMOVING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE

1. Perform steps 1 through 4 of 3-6-1 Installing a Memory Upgrade Module.

2. Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the me mory upgrade module at the same ti me.

3. While holding the clips out, remove the module from the slot by lifting it up a nd pulling towards the back of your notebook PC.

4. Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve.

5. Replace the memory compartment cover by f ollowing step 8 of 3-6-1 Installing a

Memory Upgrade Module.

After cha nging your memory module configuration, you must complete the Resetting the Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Parameters procedure in order for the Hibernation (Save-toDisk) mode to operate properly on your notebook PC. (See 2-7-

3 Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature for mor e information.)

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3-5-3 CHECKING NEW MEMORY CAPACITY

Once you have cha nged the system me mory capa city by either a dding or removing a memory upgra de module, be sure to check that your notebook PC ha s recognized the cha nge.

Y ou ca n check the memory ca pacity by looking at the main menu of the BIOS setup:

1. Turn on the power to your notebook PC using the power switch.

2. Allow the system to start booting a nd press the [F2] key once the flash screen appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS setup with the current settings displayed. (See 2-3-3 BIOS Setup Utility for more information) Use the right arrow key to select Info in the BIOS Setup menu.

The System Memory a nd the Extended Me mory capa city, a s detected by your notebook PC during the Power On Self T est (POST), are displayed at the bottom of the Info menu screen.

If the total memory displayed is incorrect, check that your memory upgra de module is properly installed.

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4 TROUBLESHOOTING

Y our notebook PC is sturdy a nd subject to few proble ms in the field. However, you may encounter simple setup or operating proble ms that you ca n solve on the spot, or problems with peri pheral devices, that you ca n solve by replacing the device. The information in this section helps you isolate a nd resolve some of these straightforward problems a nd identify failures that require service.

4-1 Identifying the Problem

If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting:

1. Turn off your notebook PC.

2. Make sure the AC a da pter is plugged into your notebook PC a nd to a n active AC power source.

3. Make sure that a ny card installed in the PC Card slot is seated properly . Y ou ca n also remove the card from the slot, thus eli minating it as a possible cause of failure.

4. Make sure that a ny devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly . Y ou ca n also disconnect such devices, thus eli minating them a s possible causes of failure.

5. Turn on your notebook PC. M ake sure it has been off at lea st 10 seconds before you turn it on.

6. Go through the boot sequence.

7. If the problem has not been resolved, conta ct your support representative.

Before you pla ce the call, you should have the following information rea dy so that the customer support representative ca n provide you with the fastest possible solution:

• Product name

• Product configuration number

• Product serial number

• Purchase date

• Conditions under which the problem occurred

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• Any error messages that have occurred

• Hardware configuration

• T ype of device connected, if a ny

See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your notebook for configuration a nd seri al numbers.

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APPENDIX

Notebook Specifications

Processor Intel® CentrinoTM Mobile T e chnology BIOS Phoenix 512K BB Fla sh ROM Chipset Intel 855GM + ICH4-M Main memory Zero on board and two SO-DIMM me mory sockets LCD 14”XGA TFT -LCD Graphic Intel 855GM Embedded Hard Disk One 2.5” 9.5mm IDE HDD 5400rpm; Support 20/40/60 GB Optical Disk Drive CD, D V D, or Combo drive Modem 56K MDC S/W Modem,V.90/92 support PC card slot PCMCIA 2.1 compli ance LAN Ethernet 10/100 Ba se-T on board Interface I/O ports 1 IEEE 1394

1 Infrared IrDA port support FIR 2 Audio jacks: Microphone-in/Speaker-out 1 V GA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor 2 USB ports (v2.0) 1 Serial port 1 Printer port 1 RJ1 1 connector for Modem 1 RJ45 connector for Ethernet 1 PS/2 port 1 DC-in

Audio Built-in AC’97 stereo sound, with 3D sound ef fects Memory card reader (opt) 4-in-1 Smart Media Reader (Intern al USB interface) Mini-PCI One Mini-PCI Slot, T ype 3A, CTO re ady

Keyboard 86/87/88-key with Windows function keys Battery Li-Ion 8 cells, 4000mAh, 65W battery pa ck AC adapter Output: 19V DC, 3.15A, 60W

Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz Universal

Pointing device Built-in touch pad with 4-way scroll function OS Window 2000 and Windows XP complia nce Dimensions 319(W) x 260(D) x 32(H) mm Weight 2.3 Kg (with 14.1” TFT LCD, CD-ROM)

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Appendix

WLAN Specifications

IEEE 802.1 1b standard te chnology 124-pin SO-DIMM edge connector

2.4GHz support Data rate up to 1 1Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, 1Mbps Tra nsmit output power: 16.7dBm V oltage: 3.3V