Z500 SERIES NOTEBOOK PC
USER’S GUIDE
April 2003
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CONTENTS
Z500 SERIES NOTEBOOK PC ...................................................................... 1
USER’S GUIDE .............................................................................................. 1
TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC ...................................................5
1 BEFORE YOU START............................................................................... 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 Panel.................................................................................. 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 ..................................................................... 37
3-3 Optical Drive ................................................................................... 38
3-4 PC Cards ......................................................................................... 45
3-5 Memory Upgrade Module .............................................................. 47
3-6 Device Ports on Optional Port Replicator.................................... 51
4 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 55
4-1 Identifying the Problem ................................................................. 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 on uneven or unstable work
surfaces.
DO NOT press or touch the display panel.
DO NOT use your notebook computer under
harsh conditions.
DO NOT place or drop objects on the computer and DO NOT apply heavy pressure on it.
DO NOT subject the computer to magnetic
fields.
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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 place near fire or other sources of
heat.
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DO NOT expose the computer to rain or moisture.
DO NOT tamper with the batteries. Keep them
away from children.
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 any other cleaning 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
• DVD-RW 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. BEFORE YOU START
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
Instant Keys
Suspend/Resume/
Power On Button
Keyboard
Built-in
Speaker
Scroll Button
Status Display
Indicators
TouchPad
Pointing Device
Built-in
Speaker
Display Panel
The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text
and graphics.
Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys.
Stereo Speakers
The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.
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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).
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.)
Instant Keys
The two 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.
Display Panel Latch
Built-in
Speaker
Memory
Card
Reader
Infrared
Port
Built-in
Speaker
Built-in Stereo Speakers
The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.
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.
Infrared Port
The fast IrDA-compatible port allows you to communicate wirelessly with another IrDA-compatible infrared device without a cable.
Display Panel Latch
The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel.
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1-2-4 LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your notebook’s left-side components.
Headphone
Jack
Microphone
Jack
USB
Ports
IEEE
1394
Port
Eject Button
PC Card
Slot
PC Card
Audio-in
Jack
USB Ports (V2.0)
The four USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices.
POINT
The leftmost USB port is disabled when your notebook PC is
connected to an optional Port Replicator.
IEEE 1394 Port
The 1394 port is used to connect between your and a peripheral such as a digital
video camera.
PC Card Slot
The PC Card Slot allows you to install one Type II PC Card.
Audio-In Jack
The audio-in jack allows audio sources to be recorded by your computer.
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.
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1-2-5 RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your notebook’s right-side components.
Power Adapter
Port
Lithium ion
Battery Bay
Optical
Drive
Emergency
Optical Drive
Tray Release
Optical Drive
Eject Button
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.
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.
Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release
The Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release allows you to open the Optical Drive
tray without powering on your notebook.
Power Adapter Port
The power adapter port allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your
notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery.
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1-2-6 BACK PANEL COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your notebook’s back panel components.
TV-out
Por t
Kensington
Lock Slot
Modem
Por t
(RJ-11)
Port Replicator
Interface
Ethernet
Por t
(RJ-45)
Parallel
Por t
External
Monitor
Por t
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.
Port Replicator Connector
The Port Replicator connector extends the functionality of your notebook by
providing ports to connect PS/2 devices, an external monitor, a serial device, a
parallel device, USB devices, a LAN (RJ-45) cable, an external audio source, and
an AC adapter.
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices, such as a printer. (This is also
sometimes referred to as an LPT port.)
External Monitor Port
The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor.
S-Video/TV Out Port
The S-video/TV out port allows you to connect to video devices such as, a television, projector, or a VCR.
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Kensington Lock Port
The Kensington lock slot allows you to secure your notebook to an immovable
object through an optional security cable.
1-2-7 BOTTOM COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of your notebook’s bottom panel components.
Optical
Drive
Bay
Main Unit &
Configuration
Label
Lithium ion
Battery Bay
Memory
Compartment
Mini-PCI
Card
Cover
Hard Disk
Drive Bay
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