Samsung S750E Users Manual
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Important Safety Instruction
Read all of these instructions, and save these instructions for later use.
•Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this
product fr om the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaner s or
aeroso l cl eaners. Use a damp cloth for cl ea ni n g .
•Do not use this product near water. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.
•Do not place thi s product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
•Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure
reliable operat ion of the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other simi lar
surface. This produc t should never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation
unless proper vent ilation is provide d.
•Before connecting this product to a power so urce , check the required
voltage and frequency match the available power source.
•This comput er is powered by an internal battery pack or by an external AC
power source thr ough an externa l AC ad apter. Use of anothe r batte ry pack
or external AC adapter may present risk of fire or explosion.
•This produ ct is equip ped with a 2-wi re type pl ug. I f you are unab le to ins ert
the plug into the outlet, contact your el ectrician to replace your obsolete
outlet.
•Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord.
•Do not place this product in a location where someone may trip over the
cord.
•If an extensi on cord is used with this prod uct, mak e sure tha t the tot al of the
ampere ratings on the products plugged into the e xtension cord do not
exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
•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 e xplain ed els ewhere i n thi s manual, do not att empt t o servi ce this
product yourself.
•Handle batt ery, floppy and CD-ROM drives with care. If dropped, they
may be damaged.
•Do not allow the bat tery to be exposed to direct sunl ight for extended
periods of time.
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•Do not attempt to disassemble the battery. If the battery is disassembled and
the electrodes are ex posed to outside, the battery may generate heat and
smoke by chemical reac tion.
•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 s hould not be used to power other products.
•Do not di spose of a us ed bat ter y in a fire or inc inerat or , as a n explo sion m ay
result.
•The battery s hould be recycled.
•Do not subject the battery to temperature less than -20 degrees Centigrade
or greater than 50 degree s 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 oper ate norm ally when the operat ing inst ructions are followed, adjust only those controls that are covered by
the operating Instru ctions. Improper ad justme nt of other cont rols
may result in damage.
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Battery Disposal
Warning : Do not put rechargeable batteries or products powered by nonremovable rechargeable batteries in the garbage.
Contact your customer service representative for information on how to dispose
of batteries that you cannot use or rechar ge any longer.
Follow all local regulation s when old batteries.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
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
installati on. This equ ipmen t gener ate us es and c an radi ate ra dio fre quen cy ener gy
and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause
harmful 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 foll owing measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outle t on a circuit differ ent from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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If necessa ry, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television
technicia n for additional suggestions. The user may f ind the following bookle t
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 connecting cables and equipment ot her than those specified by our
company. The correction will be the responsibi lity of the user. Use only shielded
data cables with this system.
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This apparat us doe s not exceed th e c lass B limi ts for radio noi se e missi ons set out
in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le présent appareil n’émet pas de bruits radioé lectriques dépassa nt les limites
applic ab le aux appa re il s de la cl asse B presc r it es p ar le règ l ement de bro u i ll ag e
radioélectrique dicté par le Minist ère des Communictions du Canada.
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Ta ble of Contents
Using Your Documentation ..................................................................... 1
This User’s Manual ..........................................................................................1
Special Features of the User’s Manual .............................................................1
Using the Software 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 ...............................................................................9
Tips fo r U si ng Y o ur Co mputer . ... ................... .. ... .......... .. .. .................... .. ... ......9
Traveling with Your Computer ......................................................................10
Hand li n g Sp il ls ... .................... .. ... ......... ... .. .................... .. .. .......... ... .. .............. 1 1
Storing the Computer for Long Periods .........................................................11
Using the Keyboard ................................................................................12
Using the Numeric Keypad ............................................................................13
Using Special Function Keys .........................................................................14
Using the Touchpad ...............................................................................16
Reading the System Status Lights .........................................................17
Connecting the Port Replicator ............................................................19
Con necting P eri p h e ra l D ev i c es .. ......... .. ......... .. ... ......... .. ......... .. .. ......... .2 0
Using the TV-out (composite) Port ................................................................23
Connecting External Modules ...............................................................25
Using the SmartBay Utility ............................................................................26
Using the Floppy Drive ............ ........... .. ........... .. ....................................28
Using the CD-ROM Drive .....................................................................30
Using the Hard Drive .............................................................................33
Using the Battery ................ .................... .................... .................. .......... 34
Charging the Battery .......................................................................................34
Safely Using the AC Adapter and Batteries ...................................................35
Removing and Inserting the Battery ...............................................................35
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Moni to r in g th e B at te r y C ha r g e . .......... .. ... ......... ... .. .................... .. ... ......... ... .. ..37
Using the Battery Gauge ...........................................................................37
Using PowerProfiler to Monitor the Battery .............................................38
Battery Warnings ............................................................................................39
Using System Setup ................................................................................40
Starting System Setup .....................................................................................40
Main M en u .. .......... .. ... ......... ... .. .................... .. .. .......... ... .. ................... ... .. .......42
Advanced Menu ..............................................................................................45
Secur i ty M en u ......... ... .. ................... ... .. .......... .. ... ................... ... .. .......... .. ... ....48
Power Menu ....................................................................................................49
Boot M en u .................. .. .. .......... ... .. ................... ... .. .......... .. ... ................... ... .. ..51
Exit Menu .......................................................................................................51
Using System Security ............................................................................53
System Passwords ..........................................................................................53
Creating a Password .......................................................................................53
Deleting a Password .......................................................................................54
Requiring a Boot Password ............................................................................54
Locking the Hard Drive Boot Sector ..............................................................55
Locking the Floppy Drive ..............................................................................55
Locking the Keyboard ....................................................................................55
Using Power Management Options ...................................................... 56
Maximum Power Saving Mode ......................................................................56
Standby Mode ....... ............................... .......... .......... ..................... .......... ........56
Rest M o d e .. ......... ... .. .................... .. .. .......... ... .. ................... ... .. .......... .. ... .........57
Rest Mode Precautions ...................................................................................58
Using PowerProfiler .......................................................................................58
Creating a Save to Disk Partition .........................................................60
Changing the Video Configuration .......................................................62
Resolution and Color Depth ...........................................................................62
Configuring Display Features .........................................................................63
Selec ti n g a M o ni t or Ty p e ............... ... .. .................... .. .. .......... ... .. .............. 6 4
Changing Color Depth and Resolution .....................................................64
Changing the Video Driver ............................................................................65
In Windows 98: .........................................................................................65
In Windows NT 4.0: .................................................................................66
Working with PC Cards ........................................................................67
Maintaining PC Cards ....................................................................................67
Using PC Cards ..............................................................................................68
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Windows 98 ............. .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... ..........69
Windows NT 4.0 ....................... .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... ...70
About Drivers and System Resources ..................................................72
Drivers ................ ............... .............. ............... ............... ..................... ............ 72
IRQs . ..... .. ..... ..... ..... ..... .. ..... ..... ..... .... ... ..... ..... .... ..... ... ..... .... ..... ... ..... .... ..... ..... ..72
Enabling the Infrared Port ..............................................................................73
Service Pack 3 for Windows NT 4.0 .................... ............ ............ ............ ......74
Trou bl esho oti ng .. .. ..... .... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. .... .75
Operating Problems ........................................................................................75
Using Options .......................................................................................... 77
AC Ad ap te r .. ................... ... .. .......... .. ... ................... ... .. .......... .. ... ................... ..7 7
Auto Adapter ..................................................................................................78
Battery Pack ....................................................................................................78
Memory Modules ...... ..................... .......... .......... .......... ..................... .............79
External Numeric Keypad ..............................................................................79
External CD-ROM Drive Module ..................................................................79
External DVD-ROM Drive Module ............................ ............ ............ ...........80
Docking Options .............................................................................................80
Specifications ..........................................................................................81
Abbreviatio ns .... .. .. ......... ... .. ......... .. ......... .. ... ......... .. ......... .. .. ......... ... .......8 3
Glo ssary .. ...... ..... ....... .... ....... ....... .... ....... ....... .... ....... ....... .... ....... ....... .... ... 8 6
Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration ............ ...............91
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Using Your Documentation
Congratulati ons on your purcha se of a portable computer! Whether you are new to
using a po rtable c omputer or are a n experie nced user, your doc umentation can help
you get the most from your computer. Your computer comes with the f ollowing
documentation:
• The User’s Manual
• Third-party software user documentation
The following sections tell you where to look for the informatio n you need.
This User’s Manual
This user’s manual can help you to
• Learn how to use your computer.
• Learn safety and maintenance tips.
• Learn how to config ure your computer.
• Get answers to troubleshooting questions.
Special Features of the User’s Manual
Three types of messages with icons appear in the manual:
A note informs you of special circumstances.
A caution wa rns you of possible da m age to e qu ip m e n t.
A warning indicates the possibility of personal injury.
Using Your Documentation 1
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 pr ess two keys at t he s ame time, th e key n ames a re sho wn joine d by
a plus sign. For example,
<Fn+F11>
means that you should pre ss the Fn key and hold it and then press the F11 key.
If you are new to using computers, see the Gloss ary. The Glossary explains general
computing terms that are used in this manual and tells you about some of the
differences between portable computers and desktop computers.
Using the Software Documentation
Your computer shipped from the factor y with several s oftware programs insta lled.
The software may include its own online or printed doc umentation. Refer to the
documentation or the Help options in the software for more information.
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Introducing Your Computer
Your computer is an ultra-thin lightweight portable computer th at includes
features to meet your computi ng needs at home or o n the roa d. A port re pli cator i s
supplied with each computer, see Figure 12 on page 21 for more information.
Figure 1 through 3 shows you the features of your computer.
LCD latchs
Touchpad
Mouse
buttons
Micropho ne
Spea ker
Status
light s
Battery
Figure 1. Front View of Computer
LCD
External
module
connecto r
Power
button
AC adap ter
connector
Microphone jack
Audio headphone
-out jack
Introducing Your Computer 3
Serial port
Docking
connector
Batt ery latch
Figure 3. Bottom View of Computer
Infrared
port
USB port
PS/2™ mouse
and
keyboard port
Fan vent s
Figure 2. Back View of Computer
Labels sh owing
part number and
serial number
PC Card
compartment
Kensington
lock su pp ort
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Using Your Computer for the First Time
This section gives you det ailed information on using your computer for the first
time.
Attaching the AC Adapter
Your computer runs on power from the bat tery that came instal led in the compute r
or from an electrical outlet . The first time t hat you use your computer, ful ly charge
the battery by attaching the AC adapter to the computer and to an electrical outlet.
Your AC adapter can accept an in put volta ge of 100 to 120 V AC or 200 to 240 V
AC.
All batteries lose their charge if they sit unused for an
extended time period. When not used, the provided battery
can discharge fully in 2 to 3 months. The battery may have
discharged in the time it took for the computer to go from the
factory to you.
To att ach th e AC ad ap ter:
1. Pl ug the AC adapter into the power connector on the r ight side of the compute r
(Figure 4).
2. C onnect the power cord to the AC ada pter and then to an electr ical outlet.
Using Your Computer for the First Time 5
Adapte r plug
AC adapter
Battery
charge
light
Figure 4. Connecting the AC Adapter
The battery starts charging as soon as you plug the AC adapter into an elec trical
outlet. The battery charges faster if the computer is turned off during charging.
If the battery is fully depleted and the computer is turned off, the battery charges
in about 2.5 hours. If the computer is turned on, the battery charges in about 4
hours. When the battery is charging, the battery charge light is ambe r. When th e
battery is fully charged, the light turns green.
See ”Using the Batter y” on page 34 for more information on using your
computer’s batt ery.
Turning On the Computer
To turn on the computer’s power for the first time:
1. Slide the LCD cover latches apart and hold them (Figure 5).
2. Lift up the LCD cover.
Power cord
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Figure 5. Opening the Computer
3. Press and then release the power button (Figure 6).
The power light is on when the computer’s power is on.
Power light
Figure 6. Turning On the Computer’s Power
Understanding POST
Power button
When you turn on your computer, a routin e called POST aut omaticall y runs to test
the computer co mponents. The Manufacturer’s logo appears on the screen during
POST, if you press the ESC key while the logo is displayed you will see several
messages on the screen (see “Boot Menu” on page 51 for inf ormation on disabli ng
the logo screen).
Using Your Computer for the First Time 7
Screen messages are built 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 sugges t any
corrective action, write down the message and contact the manufacturer or an
authorized manufacturer’s service center for assistance.
Adjusting the LCD Display
You may wish to adjust the LCD dis play when you be gin usi ng your compu ter. A
TFT LCD does not require adjustment for contrast because the contras t is se t 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 comp uter by performing the s hu tdown procedure
described in this section. Otherwise, you may lose data.
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To turn off the computer:
1. Click Start 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 computer when installing hardwa re or
software or if the computer do es not respond to yo ur input. A warm (or soft) boot
prompts you to save your files, turns off the computer, and then restarts the
computer. A cold boot turns off the computer without sa ving your files.
Do not perform a c ol d bo ot un less your keyboard and
touchpad have no effect and you cannot perform 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. C lick the Start button on the taskbar.
2. Click Shut Down.
3. Select R es tart the Computer.
4. C lick the Yes button.
5. Save your files if prompted. Your computer reboots.
You can also perform a soft boot by savin g 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, wait ing fi ve secon ds, and the n pre ssing th e power but ton t o turn the
computer on.
Tips for Using Yo ur Computer
The following information helps you avoid potential problems as you use your
computer:
Do not try to disassemble your computer. Opening the
system chassis voids your warranty. Only an authorized
manufacturer’s service center can replace or add any parts
inside the chassis.
• Follow all the instructions and cautions in your computer user documentation.
Using Your Computer for the First Time 9
• The LCD has a polarized surface and can be damaged easily. To preven t
damage, avoid touching the screen.
• Use only manufacturer approved AC adapters, automobile adapters and
memory modules.
• Because a portable computer is small and has r estricted air flow around
components, it is more likely to overheat than a desktop computer. A fan
inside your com puter helps to eli mi nate some heat. Make sure the fan vent on
the side of your computer is not blocked when you use the computer. (See
Figure 2 on page 4 for the location of the vent.) Occasionally check the vent
and remove any accumulated dust on the outside.
• Avoid using or storing the computer in extremely 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.
• Set up your computer work area to avoid physical strain. Sit with your back
straight and supported by your chair. Adjust your chair or work table so that
your arms and wrist s can remain in a relaxed position, parallel with the flo or.
Avoid bending or twis ting y our wri sts as you work. Yo ur ha nds shoul d “fl oat”
slightly above the keyboard. Refer to a book on office ergonomics for more
information on setting up your work area.
• Take frequent breaks from working at the computer to rest your eyes and
stretch your muscles.
• Remember to save your data files frequently and to make backup copies of
your files.
Traveling with Your Computer
If you are traveling by airplane, follow these ti ps:
• Take the computer with you as carry-on luggage. Do not check the computer
with your baggage .
• Allow the computer and disks to go through the X-ray sec urity devices. Do
not hand-carry di sks through the walk-thr ough m etal detectors, whic h ca n
cause loss of d at a.
• Make s u r e th at th e b at tery is char ge d or th e A C ad a pt e r is easily ac ce s sible.
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.
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Handling Sp ills
Do not spill anythi ng on your computer. The best way to avoid spi lls is to avoid
eating and drinki ng around your computer. If you do spill something on your
computer, turn off your computer, unplug it immediately, and do the following:
• If you spill l iqui d on t he inte rnal ke yboard or an y extern al devi ces (such as the
floppy drive), drain as much of the liquid as possi b le. Be careful not to let the
liquid drip onto the LCD panel. Allow the system to dry for se veral days
before trying to us e it.
• If you spill liquid on an external keyboard or ke ypad, unplug it and drain as
much of the liquid as possible. Allow the keyboard to sit at room temperature
for a full day before trying to use it.
Sweet liquids leave a sticky residue that may cause damage
despite your efforts to dry.
• If you spill li qui d on the LC D panel, clean it i mmediat ely with a soft c lot h and
denatured al cohol. 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 manufacturer’s
service center for a replacement.
Storing the Computer for Long Periods
If possibl e, le ave the AC ada pte r con nec te d to th e co mpu te r when th e co mpu ter is
not in use. This helps extend the life of the battery and keeps the battery fully
charged.
If you will not be using the computer for an extended perio d of tim e (a month or
more), you should char ge the battery until it is co mpl etely full. After you have
done so, remove the batt ery from the unit.
Usin g Your Co mputer for the F irst Time 11
Using the Keyboard
Your computer has an 87/88-key keyboa rd (Figure 7). By pressing designated key
combinations, you can have access to a ll the key functi ons of a full-s ized keyboa rd.
Function ke ys
F1
Esc
Tab
Caps
Lock
Shift Shift
Fn
F2 F3 F4
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BackSpace
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Enter
Insert DeletePause
Home
PgUp
/
PgDn
End
<Fn> key
Windows
key
Typewriter
keys
Windows keys
Cursor-control keys
Figure 7. Keyboard
Although the layout of the keys on your computer’s keyboard
is different from that on a desktop computer’s keyboard, the
keyboard feels like a full-sized keyboard when you 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 (2.5 mm).
The keys on the keyboard can be grouped into the following cat egories:
• Full-size d typewriter keys are arranged like a standard typewriter keyboard
and are used for text e ntry.
• Function keys, when pressed together with the <Fn> key, enable special
functions.
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• Cursor control keys mov e the cursor. They may perform other functi ons,
depending on your software.
• Windows keys open Windows menus and perform other special func tions.
To clean the computer ke yboard, use slightly damp cot ton swabs. Scrub the keys
and the surface around the keys. Do not allow liquid to drip into the keyboard or
you may damage the keyboard.
Using the Numeric Keypad
Your keyboard includ es a numeric keypad, which is a gro up of keys that you can
set to type numbers and mathe mat ical symbo ls, suc h as the pl us sign (Figur e 8) . A
number or symbol on the righ t corner of each keypad key shows its numeric
function.
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Press <Num Lock> to turn on the embedded numeric keypad. The numeric
functions of the ke ypad are enabled and the Num Lock light turns on.
While the numeric funct ions are enabled, you can temporarily return a key to its
normal function by pres sing <Fn> and the key. For example to type the letter m,
press <Fn+m>.
To turn the numeric keypad off, press <Num Lock> again. The Num Lock light
turns off.
Using the Keyboard 13
Using Special Function Keys
The <Fn> key activat es special functio ns when it is pressed in combi nation 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+F4>
<Fn+F5>
<Fn+F6>
<Fn+F7>
<Fn+F8>
<Fn+F9>
<Fn+F10>
<Fn+F11>
<Fn+F12>
Function
Print screen:
the open screen and puts i t on th e cli pboard.
System request:
Backlight
<Fn> key) to turn the LCD displ ay back on.
CRT/LCD:
monitor, and simultaneous display on both the LCD and the
external monitor.
Gauge:
your screen.
The gauge closes in a few secon ds or by pressing <Esc> key.
(See ”Monitoring the Battery Charge” on page 37 for more
information on the battery gauge.)
KeyLock:
Type the user or supervisor password and press <Enter> to
unlock the keyboar d. If the supervisor password was entered on
boot only the superv isor password will unlock the system. The
<Fn+F7> key combination has no effect unless a pass w ord is
enabled in System Setup. The Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scrol l
Lock lights blink in sequence when the keyboard i s locked.
Mute:
Volume down:
Volume up:
Rest:
normal operation from rest, press the power button. (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.
In Windows 98 or Windows NT, takes a picture of
Reserved for use in software programs.
: Turns the LCD display off . Press any key (except the
Switches the display between the LCD, the extern al
Displays the battery gauge in the upper-right corner of
Locks the keyboard and activates password protection.
Turns the audio outpu t on and off.
Decreases the audio volume.
Increases the audio volume.
Puts the computer into rest or suspend mode. To resume
In some applicati ons, sets the cursor-control keys to scr oll
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<Fn+Right
Arrow>
<Fn+Left
Arrow>
Brightness up:
Increases the LCD brightness.
Brightness down:
Decreases the LCD brightness.
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Using the Touchpad
Your computer is equipp ed with the SmartPoint™ touchpad, which is an
integrated-pointing device that is used to perform standard mouse functions
(Figure 9). The touchpad is an advanced and reliable pointing device that works
with a touch of your finger.
Mouse buttons
Figure 9. 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 faste r you mov e your finger, the faster the cursor
moves across the screen.
• Roll your finger from side to side to mov e the cursor short distances.
• Quickly tap your finger on the touchpad to click an item.
• Tap your finger twice to double-click an it em .
• Tap and drag your finger on the touchpad to click and drag an item.
• Press on the touchpad gently. The touchpa d res ponds to light pressure .
Touchpad
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You can also use the buttons at the bottom of the to uchpad in the same way you
use standard mouse buttons.
For information on attaching and using another pointing device or keyboard with
your computer, “Connecting Peripheral Devices” on page 20
Reading the System Status Lights
System Status lights show the status of computer functions. T he lights appear on
the left edge of the computer (Figure 10).
Figure 10. System Status Lights
Table 2 describes th e meani ng of the lights.
Table 2. System Status Lights
Icon Function of Light
Power light:
on. The light blink s between green and amber when
the battery is low. The light changes to amber when
the system is power- on-suspend mode. The power
light is off if the system is turned off or is in rest mode.
Num Lock light:
numeric keypad is activated. See ”Using the Numeric
Keypad” on page 13 for a descr ipt ion of the keypad.
Caps Lock light:
function is activ ated. When t he function is activated, all
alphabetic ch aracters you type will be in uppe r case.
Light is on when the computer’s power is
Light is on when the embedded
Light is on when the caps lock
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Scroll Lock light:
Light is on when the scroll lock
function is acti vated. The scroll lock function aff ects
cursor movement a nd text scrolling in some
applications. This is a software specif ic key. Refer to
the appropria te software manuals for a desc ri ption of
the <Scroll> key .
Drive light:
Light is green when the hard dr ive is being
accessed. Do n ot turn your co mpute r o ff whe n thi s li ght
is on. For a floppy or CD- ROM drive, ch eck t he ligh t on
the drive itself to see if the drive is being accessed.
Battery charge light:
Light gives information about the
battery charge when the AC adapter is connected.
When the battery is charging , the light is am ber. When
the battery is ful ly charged, the light tur ns green.
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Connecting the Port Replicator
Turn off your computer before you connect or disconnect the
port replicator, failing to do this may seriously damage your
computer.
1. C lose rear port door and slide the inner door open.
2. Move the 2 latches on the Port Replicator into the down position.
3. Insert the Port Replicator.
4. Move the latches on the Port Replicator into the up position.
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Connecting Peripheral Devices
The connectors on your computer ena ble you to attach peripheral devices to the
computer (Figure 11), add itional connectors are available if you also use the
factory supplied port replicator (Figure 12).
Turn off your computer before you connect a peripheral
device. Connecting a peripheral device with your comp uter
turned on may seriously damage the device or your
computer.
Serial port
Docking connector
USB port
PS/2 Mouse and
keyboa rd port
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Audio Headphone -
out jack
Figure 11. System Peripheral Connectors
External
module port
Microphone jack
PS/2 Mo use
port
PS/2 Keyboard
USB port
port
Parallel por t
Serial port
Video port
Joystick/ MIDI
port
TV-out
(composi te) port
Figure 12. Port Replicator Peripheral Connectors
Table 3 shows the icons locat ed near e ach co nnecto r and t ells you the de vices that
you can attach to the connectors.
Table 3. Connecting Peripheral Devices
Icon Connector
Serial port:
pin port. If the devi ce has a 25-pin connector, you need a 25-to-9pin serial adapter.
Docking connector:
See ”Docking Options” on page 80 for more information.
USB port:
devices include keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors.
Plug a serial device, suc h as a seri al printer, into th is 9-
Connect a docking option to this connector.
Connect USB devices to this port. USB input/output
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