Samsung S720R Users Manual
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conditions :(1) this device may not c ause harmful inter fere nce, and (2) t his de vice m ust accept a ny
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to c o mp ly with the limits for a Clas s B digital device
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasona ble protection
against harmfu l interference in a resident ial installation. This equipment generate s, uses and can
radiate radio fr equenc y energy and if not inst alle d and used in acco rdance with the instruc tions , it
may cause harmful interf er ence in a parti cular instal lation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter mi ned 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.
• Con n e ct the equipme n t in t o an ou tlet on a circui t di ff er e nt from that to wh ic h th e recei v er is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technicia n for help.
If necessary, the user should consult the deale r or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet helpful: "Something About
Interference." This is available at FCC local regional offices. Our company is not responsible for
any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or
the substitution or attachment of connec ting cables and equipment other than those specified by
our company. The correction will be the responsibility of the user. Use only shielded data cables
with this system.
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Important Safety Instruction
Read all of these instructions, and save these instructions for later use.
• Follow all warnings and ins tructions marked on the pr oduct. Unplug this product from the
wall outlet befo re cl eaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaner s. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
• Do not use this product nea r water. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
• Slots and ope ning s in the ca binet are provi ded for venti latio n, t o ensu re reli able op erati on of
the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This prod uct should never be
placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a builtin installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Before connecting thi s produc t to a power source, check the require d volt age and frequency
match the available power source.
• This computer is powere d by an internal battery pack or by an external AC power source
through an externa l AC ada pter. Use of another battery pack or extern al AC ad apter may
present risk of fire or explosion.
• This product is equippe d with a 2 -wire typ e plug. If you are unable to i nsert the plu g int o the
outlet, cont act your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
• Do not allow anything to re st on the power cord.
• Do not place this product in a location where someone may trip over the cord.
• If an extension cord is used with this product, ma ke sure that the total of the ampere ratings
on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the exte nsion cord
ampererating.
• Never push objects of any kind into this product through the cabinet slots, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts; that could result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
• Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this product
yourself.
• Handle battery with care. If dropped, it may be damaged.
• Do not allow the battery to be exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Do not attempt to dis as semble the batte r y. If t he battery is disassembled and the electrodes
are exposed to outs ide, the battery may generate he at and smoke by chemical reaction .
• Do not expose the battery to moisture or chemicals.
• Charge the battery only as described in this document.
• Do not short circuit the battery terminals as the resulting high currents can damage the
battery.
• The battery should not be used to power other products.
• Do not dispose of a used battery in a fire or incinerator, as an explosion may result.
• The battery should be recycled.
• Do not subject t he batt ery to t emperat ure les s th an -20 deg rees Centigr ade or gre at er tha n 50
degrees Centigrade.
• Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer problems to the service representative
under the following conditions:
• When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
• If liquid has been spilled into product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed,
adjust only those controls that are covere d by the ope rating Instructions. Improper
adjustment of othe r controls may result in damage.
Table of Contents
Using Your Documentation ...................... .......... ......... ......... .......... .....1
Special Features of the User’s Manual ...............................................................1
Using the Software User Documentation ............................................................2
Introducing Your Computer .................................................................3
Using Your Computer for the First Time ............................................5
Attaching the AC Adapter ....................................................................................5
Turning On the Computer ...................................................................................6
Understanding POST ................................. ....... .. .......... ....... .. ....... .......... ....... .. ...7
Adjusting the LCD Display ..................................................................................8
Turning Off Your Computer .................................................................................8
Restarting Your Computer ..................................................................................8
Tips for Using Your Computer .............................................................................9
Traveling with Your Computer ...........................................................................10
Handling Spills ..................... ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... ....... ..... ...... ..... .. 11
Storing the Computer for Long Periods .......................................................... .. .11
Using the Keyboard ...................................................... ......... .......... ...13
Using the Numeric Keypad ...............................................................................14
Using Special Function Keys ............................................................................15
Using the Touchpad ............................................ ......... ......... .......... ...17
Reading the System Status Lights ...................................................19
Connecting Peripheral Devices .........................................................21
Connecting the Floppy Drive to the Floppy Connector .....................................23
Using the SmartBay .............................................................. .......... ...25
Using the Floppy Drive ......................................................................27
Using the CD-ROM Drive ...................................................................29
Using the Hard Drive ..........................................................................32
Removing the Hard Drive ..................................................................................32
Installing a Hard Drive .......................................................................................33
Using the Battery ....................................... .......... ......... ......... .......... ...34
Charging the Battery .........................................................................................34
Safely Using the AC Adapter and Batteries .................... ..... ....... .. .......... ....... ...35
Removing and Installing the Battery .................................................................35
Monitoring the Battery Charge ..........................................................................36
Using the Battery Gauge 37
Using the Main Battery Lights .................................................................38
Using PowerProfiler to Monitor the Battery .............................................38
Battery Warnings ............ ......... ................. ......... ................. ......... ................. .....39
Using System Setup ..................................................... ......................40
Starting System Setup ......................................................................................41
Main Menu ........................................................................................................43
Advanced Menu ................................................................................................45
Security Menu ...................................................................................................48
Power Menu ...................................................................................................... 49
Boot Menu .........................................................................................................51
Exit Menu ..........................................................................................................52
Using System Security ........................................ ......... ......... .............54
System Password s ............. ................. ......... ................. ......... ................. ......... .54
Creating a Password .........................................................................................54
Deleting a Password .........................................................................................55
Requiring a Boot Password ...............................................................................56
Locking the Hard Drive Boot Sector ..................................................................56
Locking the Floppy Drive ...................................................................................56
Locking the Keyboard .......................................................................................56
Using Power Management Options .................................................. 57
Non-Turbo Mode ............................................................................................... 57
Standby Mode ............................................................................... ................... .58
Suspend Mode ..................................................................................................58
Suspend Mode Precautions ..............................................................................59
Using PowerProfiler ..........................................................................................60
Creating a Save to Disk Partition ......................................................62
Changing the Video Configuration ...................................................65
Resolutio n an d Color Depth ....................... ......... ................. ......... ................. ...65
Configuring Disp l a y Fe a tu re s ..................... ................. ......... ................. ......... ...66
Selecting a Monitor Type ........................................................................67
Changing Color Depth and Resolution ................................................... 67
Working with PC Cards ......................................................................69
Maintaining PC Cards .......................................................................................69
Using PC Cards ................................................................................................70
Windows 98 .............................................. ..... ..... .. ..... .. ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... .. .71
Windows NT ........................... ..... ..... .. ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ..... .... ..... ..... .. ..... .. .71
Troubleshooting .................................................................................73
Operati ng Pro b lems .............. ......... ................. ......... ................. ......... ...............73
Infrared Problems ..............................................................................................75
Using Options ............................................ .......... ......... ......... .............76
Auto/Air l in e Ad a pt e r ......... ................ .......... ................. ......... ................. ......... ...76
Battery Pack ............................ ......... ................. .......... ................ .......... ............77
Hard Drives .......................................................................................................77
Memory Modules . ..............................................................................................77
Before You Install Memory ......................................................................77
Installing a Memory Module ....................................................................78
Battery Cra dle ...... .......... ................ .......... ................ .......... ................ .......... .....81
External Numeric Keypad .................................................................. ....... ....... .82
CD-ROM Drive and Floppy Cable .....................................................................82
Docking Options ................................................................................................82
Specifications .....................................................................................83
Abbreviations ...................................................................................... 85
Glossary ..............................................................................................88
Using Your Documentation
Congratulations on your purchase the note book computer! Whether you are new to
using a portable computer or are an experienced user, the computer documentation
can help you get the most from your computer.
When you need more in-depth information, turn to your online User’s Manual.
Special Features of the User’s Manual
Three types of messages with icons appear in th e manual:
A note informs you of special circum stances.
A caution warns you of possible damage to equipment.
A warning indicates the possibility of personal injury.
Keys that you need to press to perform certain functions are shown in the manual
enclosed in angle brackets. For example,
<Ctrl>
indicates the control key (Ctrl on the computer’s keyboard).
If you need to press two keys at the same time, the key name s are shown joined by a
plus sign. For example,
<Fn+F11>
means that you should press the Fn key and hold it and then press the F11 key.
Using Your Documen tation 1
If you are new to using computers, see the Glossary. The Glossary explains general
computing terms that are us ed in this manual and tells you abo ut some of the
differences between portable computers and desktop computers.
Using the Software User Documentation
Your computer shipped from the f ac tory with several software programs installed.
The software may include its own online or printed documenta tion. Refer to the
documentation or the Help options in the software for more information.
Using Your Documen tation 2
Introducing Your Computer
Your notebook computer is a li ght weight por ta ble comput er t hat inc ludes features to
meet your computing needs at home or on the road.
Figures 1 through 3 show you the features of your computer.
LCD latch
Mouse
buttons
Speaker
LCD
Status
lights
SmartBay™
(floppy drive
shown)
Touchpad
Microphone
Speaker
Battery
compartment
Figure 1. Front View of Computer
Power
button
AC adapter
connector
Fan vent
Hard drive compart men t
Kensington lock support
Introducing Your Computer 3
PS/2™
mouse and
keyboard
port
Docking
connector
Paralle l p or t
Business card
holder
Serial port
Video
port
Infrared
port
PC Card
compartment
Figure 2. Back View of Computer
Memory module
compartment
Volume control
Audio-line-out jack
Microphone jack
USB port
External Floppy connector
SmartBay latch
Label showing
part number and
serial number
Figure 3. Bottom View of Computer
Introducing Your Computer 4
Using Your Computer for the First Time
This section gi ves yo u de taile d i nformation on us ing you r co mputer for the first time .
Attaching the AC Adapter
Your computer runs on power from the battery tha t came installe d in the computer or
from an electrical outlet. The firs t time that you use your computer, full y charge the
battery by attaching th e AC adapter to the computer and to an ele ctrical out let.
All batteries lose their charge if they sit unused for an
extended time period. When not used, your Ascentia M
battery can dischar ge fully in 2 to 3 months. The ba ttery may
have discharged in the time it took for the computer to go
from the factory to you.
To attach the AC adapter:
1. Plug the AC adapter into the power conne ctor on the right si de of the computer
(Figure 4).
2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and then to an electrical outlet.
Using Your Computer for the First Time 5
Adapter plug
Battery
charge
light
Power cord
AC adapter
Figure 4. Connecting the AC Adapter
The battery starts charging as soon as you plug the AC adapt er into an electrical
outle t. The bat tery char g es f as t er if th e co mputer is tu r n ed off du r i ng ch ar g i n g.
If the battery is fully de pleted and the computer is turned off, the battery charg es in
about 3 hours. If the computer is turned on, the battery charges in about 6 hours.
When the battery is charging, the battery charge light is amber. When the battery is
fully charged, the light turns green.
See “Using the Batte ry” on page 34 for more inform ation on using your computer ’s
battery.
Turning On the Computer
To turn on the computer’s power for the first time:
1. Slide the LCD cover latch to the right and hold it.
2. Lift up the LCD cover.
Using Your Computer for the First Time 6
3. Press and then release the power button (Figure 5).
The power light is on when the computer’s power is on.
Power light
Figure 5. Turning On the Computer’s Power
Understanding POST
When you turn on your computer, a routine called POST automatic ally runs to test
the computer compon ents. The manufacturer logo appears on the screen during
POST, if you pr ess the ESC key while t he manufact urer log o is displa yed you will see
several messages on the scree n (see “Boot Menu” on page 51 for information on
disabling the log o screen). After POST is successfully co mpleted, the comput er beeps
once.
Power button
Screen messages are bui lt into the computer to report both normal and abnormal
system conditions . If an error message appears, take any action suggested in the
message. If the message identifies the error condition but does not s uggest any
corrective acti on, wri te down th e message and cont act manufact urer o r a n aut horiz ed
service center for assistanc e .
Using Your Computer for the First Time 7
Adjusting the LCD Display
You may wish to adjust the LCD display when you begin using your computer. A
TFT LCD does not require adjustment for con trast because the contrast is set to
remain at maximum.
To adjust the brightness of the LCD:
• Press <Fn+Right Arrow> to increase the display brightness.
• Press <Fn+Left Arrow> to decrease the display brightness.
Turning Off Your Computer
If your computer has a Windows operating system, turn off your
computer by performi ng the shutdown procedure described in this
section. Otherwise, you may lose data.
To turn off the computer:
1. Click Sta rt on the taskbar.
2. Click Shut Down.
3. Select the shut down option.
4. Click OK or Yes.
• If the operating system is Windows 98, the computer turns off.
• If the operating system is Windows NT, you receive a shutdown message
and must press the power button to turn off the computer.
Restarting Your Computer
You may need to restart (reboot) your compute r when ins talling har dware or s oftware
or if the c ompute r do es not respon d t o your i nput . A wa rm (or soft) boot pr ompts yo u
to save your files, turns off the computer, and then restarts the computer. A cold boot
turns off the computer wit hout saving your files.
Using Your Computer for the First Time 8
Do not perform a cold boot unless your keyboard and
touchpad have no effec t and you cannot per form a warm boot.
When you perform a cold boot, you lose data unless it was
saved to a storage medium.
To perform a warm (or soft) boot:
1. Click the Start button on the taskbar.
2. Click Shut Down.
3. Select Restart the Computer.
4. Click the Yes button.
5. Save your files if prompted. Your computer reboots.
You can also perform a soft boot by saving your files and pressing <Ctrl+Alt+Del>
and then clicking on Shut Down.
You can perform a cold (or hard) boot by pressing the power button to turn the
computer off, waiting five seconds, and then pressing the power button to turn the
computer on.
Tips for Using Your Computer
The following information helps you avoid potential problems as you use your
computer:
Do not try to disassembl e your computer. Opening the system
chassis voids your warrant y. Only an authorized service
center can replace or add any parts inside the chassis.
• Follow all the instructions and cautions in your computer user
documentation.
• The LCD has a polarized surface a nd can be damage d easily. To prevent
damage, avoid touching the screen.
• Use only approved AC adapters, and memory modules.
Using Your Computer for the First Time 9
• Because a portable computer is small and has restricted air flow around
components, it is more likely to overheat than a desktop computer . A fan
inside your comp uter he lps to el imina te some heat . Make sure the f an v ent on
the side of your computer is not blocked when you use the computer. (See
Figure 1 on page 3 for the location of the vent.) Occasionall y check the vent
and remove any accumulated dust on the outside .
• Avoid using or storing the computer in extrem ely hot or cold areas, such as a
car on a hot day. Keep the computer away from heaters and out of direct
sunlight. Exposure to excessive heat may damage computer components.
If you have left your computer in a hot place, let it cool down slowly to room
temperature (with the LCD panel open) before using it.
• Do not remove the memory-module compartment door, or try to install a
memory module when the computer is on. (See Figure 3 for the location of
the door.)
(For information on installing memory modules, see “Memory Modules” on
page 77.)
• Set up your computer work area to a void physical strain. Si t with your back
straight and supported by your chair. Adjust your chair or work table so that
your arms and wrists can remain in a relaxed positi on, parallel wit h the floor.
Avoid bending or twisting your wrists as you work. Your hands should
“float” slight ly above the ke yboard. Refer to a book on office ergo nomics for
more information on setting up your work area.
• Take frequent breaks from working at the computer to rest your eyes and
stretch your muscle s.
• Remember to save your data files frequently and to make back up copies of
your files.
Traveling with Your Computer
If you are traveling by airplane, follow these tips:
• Take the computer with you as carry-on luggage. Do not check th e computer
with your baggage.
• Allow the computer and disks to go through the
X-ray security devices. Do not hand-carry disks through the walk-through
metal detectors, which can cause loss of data.
Using Your Computer for the First Time 10
• Mak e s u re th at th e ba tt er y is ch a rg e d or the AC ad ap t er is ea sily accessibl e.
You may be required to turn on the computer for airport security personnel.
• Be prepared to turn off the computer during take off and landing.
• Contact your a irline for inf ormation a bout usi ng an opt ion al ai rli ne ada pter t o
power your computer while traveling by airplane.
Handling Spills
Do not spil l anyt hing on your com puter. T he best way to avoid s pills i s to a void eat ing
and drinking aroun d your comput er. If yo u do spill somet hing on yo ur computer, t urn
off your computer, unplug it immediately, and do the following:
• If you spill liquid on the keyboard, drain as much of the liquid from the
keyboard as p ossi ble. Be c ar eful not to let t he l iqu id d rip o nto the LCD pan el.
Allow the system to dry for several days before trying to use it.
• If you spill liquid on an external keyboard or keypad, unp lug it and drain as
much of the liquid a s pos sible. Al low t he keyboa rd to si t at roo m tempera ture
for a full day before trying to use it.
Sweet liquids leave a sticky residue that may jam the
keyboard despite your efforts to dry it.
• If you spill liquid on the LCD pa nel, clean it immediately with a soft cloth
and denatured alcohol. Do not use water, window cleaner, acetone, aromatic
solvent, or dry, rough towels to clean it.
Some liquids damage the polarized LCD screen. If your
screen is damaged, contact your authorized manufactur er’s
service center for a replacement.
Storing the Computer for Long Periods
If possi ble, leav e the AC a dapte r co nnecte d to th e compu ter when t he comp uter i s not
in use. This helps extend the life of the battery and keeps the battery fully charged.
Using Your Computer for the First Time 11
If you will not be using the computer for an extended period of time (a month or
more), you should c harge the battery u ntil it is completely full. After you have done
so, remove the battery from the unit.
Using Your Computer for the First Time 12
Using the Keyboard
Your computer has an 87/88-key keyboard (Figure 6). By pressing designated key
combinations, you can have access to all the key functions of a full-sized keyboard.
Function keys
<Fn> key
Windows
key
Typewriter
keys
Windows
keys
Cursor-control
keys
Figure 6. Keyboard
Although the la yout of the key s on your com puter’ s keyboar d
is different from that on a desktop com puter’s keyboard, the
keyboard feels l ike a f ul l-sized ke yboar d when y ou use it. The
distance between the keys (the pitch) is the same as on a fullsize keyboard (19 mm). The travel, or space the key goes
down when pressed, is also the same (3 mm).
The keys on the keyboard can be grouped into the following categories:
• Full-sized typewriter keys are arranged like a standard typewriter keyboard
and are used for text entry.
Using the Keyboard 13
• Function keys, when pressed together with the <Fn> key, enable special
functions.
• Cursor control keys move the cursor. They may perform other functions,
depending on your software.
• Windows keys open Windows menus and perform other special functions.
To clean the comput er ke yboa rd, us e sligh tl y damp cotto n s wabs. S crub t he ke ys an d
the surface arou nd the ke ys. Do not a ll ow liqu id to drip into the keyboa rd or y ou may
damage the keyboard.
Using the Numeric Keypad
Your keyboard includes a numeric keypad, which is a grou p of keys that you can set
to type numbers and mathe matical symbols, such as the plus sign (Figure 7). A
number or symbo l on t he rig ht corn er of eac h keyp ad key s hows i ts n umeric f unct ion.
Figure 7. Numeric Keypad
Press <Num Lo ck> to tu rn on the embedd ed numeri c keyp ad. T he numer ic func ti ons
of the keypad are enable d and the Num Lock light turns on.
While the numeric functions are enabled, you can temporarily return a key to its
normal function by p ressing <Fn> and the ke y. For examp le to type the lette r m, press
<Fn+m>.
To turn the numeric keypad off, pre ss <Num Lock> again. The Num Lock light tu rns
off.
Using the Keyboard 14
Using Special Function Keys
The <Fn> key activat es spe cial functions when it is pres sed in combination with
another key. Table 1 shows the special key combinations.
Table 1. Description of Special Function Keys
<Fn> Key
Combination
<Fn+F1>
<Fn+F2>
<Fn+F3>
<Fn+F4>
<Fn+F5>
Function
Print screen:
the open screen and puts it on the cl ipboard.
System request:
Speed:
This key combination functions only when the computer is run
from the battery. The options are Turbo and Non-turbo. Press
<Fn+F3> to change the Battery Power Saving mode to their next
settings. Press <Fn+F3> again to return the Power Savi ng mod e
to their previous settings.
An icon of a dripping water faucet indicates that
Battery Power Saving mode is Non-turbo mode.
An icon of a water faucet with water running at full
force indicates that Battery Power Saving mode is
Turbo mode.
This key combinati on changes Battery Power
Saving modes only unti l you tu rn your co mputer off and then bac k
on again.
Backlight
<Fn> key) to turn the LCD d isplay back on.
CRT/LCD:
monitor, and simultaneous display on both the LCD and the
external monitor.
In Windows 98 or Windows NT, takes a picture of
Reserved for use in software programs.
Enables and disables the Bat tery Power Saving mode.
: Turns the LCD displ ay off. Press any key (e xcept the
Switches the display between the LCD, the external
Using the Keyboard 15
<Fn+F6>
<Fn+F7>
<Fn+F8>
<Fn+F9>
<Fn+F10>
<Fn+F11>
<Fn+F12>
<Fn+Up
Arrow>
<Fn+Down
Arrow>
<Fn+Right
Arrow>
<Fn+Left
Arrow>
Gauge:
Displays the battery gauge in the upper-right corner of
your screen.
The gauge closes in a few second s. ( S ee “You can monitor the
charge of the battery pack installed in your comput er through the
battery gauge.” on page 37 for more information on the bat tery
gauge.)
KeyLock:
Type your password and press <Enter> to unlock the keyboard.
The <Fn+F7> key c ombinati on has n o ef fect u nless a pass word is
enabled in System Setup. The Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll
Lock lights blink when the keyboard is locked.
Mute:
Volume down:
Volume up:
Rest:
normal operatio n from rest, press the power butto n. (See “Power
Menu” on page 49 for more information about the rest mode.)
Scroll:
the page up or down while the cursor position does not change.
Pressing <Fn+F12> again turns off the scrolling function.
Contrast up:
not needed on a TFT LCD.
Contrast down:
is not needed on a TFT LCD.
Brightness up:
Brightness down:
Locks the keyboard and activates passwor d protection.
Turns the audio output on and off.
Decreases the audio volume.
Increases the audio volume.
Puts the computer into rest or suspend mode. To resume
In some application s, sets the cursor-con trol keys to scroll
Increases the LCD contrast. Contrast adjustment is
Decreases the LCD con trast . Cont rast adjust ment
Increases the LCD brightness.
Decreases the LCD brigh tness.
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Using the Touchpad
Your computer is equip ped with the SmartPoint™ tou chpad, which is an integrate dpointing device that is used to perform standard mouse functions (Figure 8). The
touchpad is an a dvanc ed and r eli able poin ting de vic e tha t works wi th a t ouc h of your
finger.
Mouse buttons
Figure 8. Touchpad
To use the touchpad:
• Place your finger on the pad and move your finger in the direction you want
the cursor to move. The faster you move your finger, the faster the cursor
moves across the screen.
• Roll your finger from side to sid e to move the cursor short distances.
• Quickly tap your finger on the touchpad to click an item.
• Tap your finger twice to double-click an item.
• Tap and drag your finger on the touc hpad to click and drag an item.
• Press on the touchpad gently. The touchpad responds to light pressure.
Touchpad
You can also use the buttons at the bottom of the touchpad in the same wa y you use
standard mouse buttons.
Using the Touchpad 17
For information on attaching and using another pointing device or keyboard with
your computer, see “Conn ecting Peripheral Devices” on page 21.
Using the Touchpad 18
Reading the System Status Lights
System Status li ghts show the status of computer functions. The lights appear on the
left edge of the computer (Figure 9). Table 2 describes the meaning of the lights.
Figure 9. System Status Lights
Reading the System Status Lights 19
Table 2. System Status Lights
Icon Function of Light
Power light:
on. The light blinks once every second when the
battery is low. The light blinks once every three
seconds when the system is in rest mode.
Num Lock light:
numeric keypad is activated. See “Using th e Nume ri c
Keypad” on page 14 for a descr iption of the keypad.
Caps Lock light:
function is act ivat ed. When the func tion i s acti vated, all
alphabetic characters you type will be in upper case.
Scroll Loc k lig ht :
function i s acti vated. The scroll l ock function affect s
cursor movement and text scrolling in some
applications. This is a software specific key. Refer to
the appropriate software manuals for a description of
the <Scroll> ke y.
Drive light:
drive is being accessed. Do not turn your computer off
when this light is on. When the light is amber, the
floppy dr ive i s bein g ac cessed. When the l ight is gr een,
the hard drive is being a ccessed. For a CD- ROM dri ve,
check the light on the drive itself to see if the dri ve is
being accessed.
Battery charge light:
battery char ge when the AC adapter is connected.
When the bat tery is charging, the light is amber. When
the battery is ful ly charged, the light t urns green.
Light is on when the computer’s power is
Light is on when the embedded
Light is on when the caps lock
Light is on when the scroll lock
Light is on when the hard dri ve or f loppy
Light gives information about the
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Connecting Peripheral Devices
The connectors on your com puter enable you to attach peripheral devices to the
computer (Figure 10).
Turn off your compute r before you connec t a periph eral device.
Connecting a peripheral device with your computer turned on
may seriously damage the device or your computer.
PS/2 Mouse
and keyboard
port
Docking connector
Parallel port
Serial port
Video
port
Floppy
connector
Audio-line-out
jack
Microphone jack
USB
port
Figure 10. Peripheral Connectors
Table 3 shows the icon s locate d near ea ch conne ctor and t ells you the devi ces that you
can attach to the connectors.
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