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Working with PC Cards

By installing PC Cards, you can add functions to your notebook computer similar to
those found on add-in boards for desktop computers. Available PC Cards include:

• Input/output, such as modem, network, video capture, and SCSI cards.

• Storage, such as hard drive and flash memory cards.

Your computer includes the following PC Card support:

• One PC-Card slot: You can install Type I or II cards in the slot.

• CardBus hardware and software: CardBus enables the computer to use 32-bit

PCMCIA Cards. Windows supports 32-bit and 16-bit PC Cards.

Maintaining PC Cards

To maintain your PC Cards, follow these guidelines:

• Keep cards away from excessive heat, direct sunlight, and liquids.

• Do not drop, bend, flex, or crush cards when handling.

• Keep dust, magnets, and static electricity away from PC Cards.

• When a card is not in use, carry it in its protective carrying case.

• Some PC Cards include cables that extend from the back of the cards. Be

careful not to bend or put excessive strain on these cables.

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Using PC Cards

To insert a PC Card into a slot:

1. Push the slot door in with the PC Card.

2. Align the card with a slot and insert the card into the slot until it locks in place.

Insert PC card with product

information facing up

PC Card :

PCMCIA Card

Eject button

Windows automatically assigns computer resources (such as communication ports and
memory addresses) to a PC Card installed in your computer.

To remove a PC Card from your computer:

Use the following procedures to remove PC Cards, or you may lose data that
is being stored to a card.

1. Click icon on the taskbar.

2. Select the card currently in use, and click the Stop button.

The eject button for the card slot operates in two steps, therefore to remove a PC
Card:

PCMCIA Card

Eject button

3. Push the eject button once to pop it outward then push the eject button again to
eject the card.

4. Pull the card out of the PC Card slot.

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Multi Media Functions/Equipment

Media Player

The Windows Media player is used to play audio files while the computer is on. You
can play audio/video CD files using the Windows Media Player, as well as watching
TV, video and listening to the radio through internet. The instructions to play a video
CD-ROM are the same as the instructions for the audio CD below.

Playing a Audio/Multimedia CD

To play an CD follow the instructions below:

1. Insert a compact disc into your CD-ROM drive.

2. Press the eject button on the CD-ROM drive to open the CD-ROM device.

3. Insert a CD, label side up.

4. Carefully push the tray in to close the drive tray. The Windows Media Player

button appears on the taskbar if not already there, and the music begins to play. If
the disk does not play click Start > All Programs > Accessories >
Entertainment > Windows Media Player.

Removing the Audio/Multimedia CD

To remove the CD follow the instructions below:

1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Windows Media

2. Click Stop in the Windows Media Player window or simply close the Windows

3. Press the button on your CD-ROM drive. The drive tray opens and you can remove

4. For more information on playing compact discs, see the Help menu in the

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CD LED On:

A LED on the drive tray is on when the computer is reading from a CD. Do not
remove a disc when this LED is on.

Player to open the Windows Media Player window, if not already open.

media player.

the CD from the CD-ROM drive.

Windows Media Player window.

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Audio DJ

The Audio DJ can play music CDs and MP3 files while the computer is off. It will not,
however play video CDs.

Button Operation

The buttons & display for the Audio DJ operate as follows:

Button Name Function

Volume Down Decreases speaker volume when Audio DJ is on.

Volume Up Increases speaker volume when Audio DJ is on.

+

MUTE Press the <Volume Down + Volume Up> buttons simultaneously

Track Display Indicates power on => and total tracks available on CD and

Stop/Eject Stops & Ejects the Audio CD.

Audio DJ Power
CD Play/Pause

Previous Track/Song
Fast Search Reverse

Next
Track/Song
Fast Search Forward

Lock Press the <Stop/Eject + Volume Down> buttons simultaneously

+

Unlock Press the <Audio DJ Power CD Play/Pauset + Volume Down>

+

for ~ 1 sec. to mute the sound.

track playing => .
The blinks when the music file is paused.

Press the button ~ 3 seconds to turn off power.

Starts/Pauses the Audio CD and MP3 Files.

Changes the Audio CD to the previous track/song.

Changes the Audio CD to the next track/song.

for ~ 3 sec. to lock the Audio DJ buttons. This prevent changing
settings while transporting the computer.

buttons simultaneously for ~ 3 sec. to unlock the Audio DJ
buttons.

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Using the Audio DJ

Play an Audio CD

1. Verify the computer is off and that a CD-ROM device is in the flex-bay.

Audio DJ Power Buttons:

If a CD-ROM device is not in the flex-bay, the Audio DJ power button will not
energize the Audio DJ player.

Computer Button Operation:

All computer and SENS keyboard buttons are non functional while Audio DJ
is operating except the Computer Power Button.

2. Press the Audio DJ power button until the icon is displayed in the track display

window [Labeled: DIGITAL AUDIO].

3. Press the eject button on the CD-ROM drive or the button on the Audio DJ

button bar.

4. Insert a Audio CD into your CD-ROM drive label side up.

5. Press the button on the Audio DJ.

Pause/Resume an Audio CD

1. Press the CD button to pause the CD.

2. Press the button again to restart the CD.

Stop an Audio CD

1. Press the button to stop and eject the CD.

2. Remove the Audio CD, then close the tray.

3. Press the Audio DJ power button for ~ 1 second to turn off the Audio DJ

Fast Search an Audio CD

1. Press the or buttons for ~1 second while the music is playing to start Fast

2. Press the button and or buttons to stop the Fast Search.

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player.

Search .

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Dolby Digital & Dolby Theater System

Your computer supports Dolby Digital & Dolby Theater System through a shared
Headphone-S/PDIF jack, located on the left side of the computer. You must use a

3.5 mm (mono)- to RCA cable to use the S/PDIF function as shown in the figure below.

Volume Control

The instructions below are for controlling speaker volume when the computer is on. To
control speaker volume when the Audio DJ only is on see “Audio DJ” on page 37.

Using the Keyboard

Changing the volume with your keyboard.

Use to decrease the volume or to increase the volume.

+

+

Using the Volume Control Icon

Double-Click icon in the active program tray. The Volume Control window pops
up. Use this window to adjust the volume. You can pop up a simple volume slider by
a single click icon.

Movie Maker

You can edit audio and video data using this Movie Maker included with Windows XP.
It is also possible to make a slide show with each frame or picture.

To start the program:

Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Movie Maker.

Please refer to the on-line help manual to operate the Windows Movie Maker.

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Using the Battery

Your computer uses a smart rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack for power
when the AC adapter is not attached to an electrical outlet. The smart battery gives a
accurate measurement of the current battery capacity which helps extend operating
time by enabling effective power management in operating systems that take
advantage of the accurate information supplied by the battery.

Charging the Battery

Your computer’s battery starts charging automatically when you connect the power to
the computer and to an electrical outlet. If the computer is off, the battery charges faster
than if the computer’s power is on.

Approximate charging times for the Li-Ion battery are

• 3 hours with the computer off.

• 6 hours with the computer on.

While the battery is charging normally, the battery charge light on the computer is red.
When the battery is fully charged, the light changes to green.

When you use a new battery pack for the first time or use a battery after a long period
of storage, the initial battery life is shorter than normal. Normal battery life resumes
after a few discharge-recharge cycles.

Follow these rules for charging your battery:

• A battery normally discharges power when not used for long periods of time.

Be sure to recharge the battery every two months when it is not in use.

• Make it a practice to discharge your battery fully before recharging the battery.

This can help extend the life of the battery.

• Do not attempt to charge the battery in temperatures of under 5

o

C or over 45oC

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All batteries eventually wear out and lose the ability to hold a charge. You may
need to replace your battery pack after a year of average usage.

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Safely Using the Battery

Follow these guidelines to safely use the battery:

• Turn off your computer and unplug it if you accidentally:

– Expose the equipment to liquid.

– Drop, jar, or damage the computer.

• Use only approved battery chargers.

• Do not disassemble the battery, heat it above 100°C, or burn it. The battery

used in this computer may cause a fire or chemical burn if mistreated.

• Your computer's rechargeable battery may be considered hazardous waste. If

you replace your battery with a new one:

– Keep the old battery out of the reach of children.

– Dispose of the old battery promptly.

– Make sure that you follow all local requirements when you dispose of the

old battery.

Removing the Battery

Your computer comes with the battery pack inserted in the computer.

To remove the battery from the computer:

1. Turn the computer’s power off.

2. Close the LCD panel, and turn the computer over so that the bottom of the unit

faces up.

3. Slide the battery compartment latch toward the left side of the computer and hold,

this raises the battery slightly.

4. Slip your fingernail under the edge of the battery and pull it up and then grab the

battery and remove it from the compartment.

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Installing the Battery

To install the battery pack:

1. With the computer’s power off, close the LCD panel and turn the computer over

so the bottom of the unit faces up.

Insert the battery into the battery compartment, ensuring the correct
orientation so that the battery fits in its slot properly.

2. Place the battery inside and against right side of the computer battery compartment

3. Push the battery down until the latch snaps into place, securing the battery.

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at an angle of approximately 30 degrees.

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Monitoring the Battery Charge

Battery life is affected by factors such as the power-management settings in System
Setup, the applications you use, and the brightness settings of the LCD. Under normal
usage, the battery charge lasts approximately 2.5 hours.

Battery life estimates are subject to variation. The actual life of your battery
may be less than the estimates given in the manual.

You can monitor the charge of the battery pack installed in your computer by using the
Power Meter or Battery Gauge.

Power Meter

The Power Meter displays the charge of the batteries and the current source of
computer power, AC or batteries. You may monitor the battery charge or usage by
using the “Power Meter”. To access the power meter click icon on the task bar or
click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options >
Power Meter Tab.

The Power Status icons shown below are displayed

during Battery Charging Operations

At ~15% and 10% remaining battery power the

current power source and the battery Icons

respectively change to the icon shown below and

you should follow the instructions in “Battery

Warnings” section below

You may also check battery charge by moving the cursor to the icon, a small dialog
box will display the % of charge.

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Battery Gauge

You may display the battery gauge while you are in any program by pressing

+

disabled. The battery gauge is only displayed for a few seconds.

Power Source: (Top Right)

. While the battery gauge is being displayed, all keys except are

Indicates that the computer is
powered by the AC adapter.

Battery Level: (Lower Right)

Indicates the approximate
amount of the primary
battery charge remaining.

Radio Frequency: (Top Left)

Indicates that the computer is
powered by the battery.

Indicates the computer is on
AC power only (No Battery
Present).

Wireless LAN On Wireless LAN Off

Digital/Analog Audio: (Lower Left)

Digital Audio On: Indicates
the S/PDIF / Headphone jack
is set for digital output.

Digital Audio Off: Indicates
the S/PDIF / Headphone jack
is set for analog output.

You may also determine the charge of your battery by simply pushing the symbol

below the word PUSH located on the bottom of the battery. The green LEDs

will illuminate to show you the percentage of charge remaining in the battery.

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Battery Warnings

If the battery charge is low (about 10%) you have ~ 5–10 minutes of battery life left.

You should:

• Save your work and,

• Connect the power cord to the computer or turn off the computer and install a

fully charged battery.

You can adjust the battery alarm features by using the operating systems power
management program (Start > Control Panel > Power Options in Windows).

If you cannot run your computer from the battery and the battery will not charge when
you attach the power cord, the problem may be that:

• The battery temperature is below 0°C or over 45°C. If you think the battery

temperature is too hot or too cold, turn off the computer, remove the battery,
and let the battery reach room temperature. Then try charging the battery again.

• The battery is defective. Replace the battery with a new battery.

Battery Calibration

Calibrating your battery once a month is one of the recommended methods of
increasing your computer’s battery life. To calibrate the battery complete the following
steps:

Calibration Notes:

You should start the battery calibration process with a fully charged battery,
battery status LED is green. The power meter may not show 100%.

Before you commence the battery calibration process you should fully charge,
then fully discharge and finally fully recharge the battery again.

1. Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the system.

2. Restart your computer and press <F2> to enter BIOS setup.

3. Using the arrow keys, highlight Smart Battery Calibration in the Power menu.

4. Press Enter to start calibration process. The calibration usually takes 2 to 3 hours

depending on the current battery charge.

5. When the calibration process is complete, recharge the battery fully.

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Using System Setup

The System Setup (BIOS) program enables you to configure your computer hardware
and set security and power-savings options. The settings you choose are stored in
battery-maintained CMOS memory that saves the information even when the
computer’s power is turned off. When your computer is turned back on, it is configured
with the values found in this memory.

Run System Setup if you get a message prompting you to run the program. You may
also want to run System Setup, particularly the first time you use your computer, to set
the time and date, use security or power-management features, or alter the settings of
other features.

BIOS Caution:

If you are not familiar with BIOS setup and what the parameters mean, seek
help from a person who is knowledgeable. Incorrect settings may cause your
system to “Crash”.

Your computer’s version of System Setup may not include all the fields listed
here or may include additional fields. Field names and order of appearance
can vary according to the version of the BIOS (basic input/output system) on
your computer.

Starting System Setup

To start System Setup, turn on your computer and then press and hold until the
System Setup screen appears.

Table 4. System Setup Menus

Menu Function

Main Changes the basic system.

Advanced Configures advanced features on your computer.

Security Enables security features, including passwords and backup

Power Configures power-management features.

Boot Specifies the order of boot devices and configures boot

Exit Specifies how to exit System Setup.

To open the menu you need to use, use the left or right arrow keys to select the menu
name.

and virus-check reminders.

features.

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Table 5. System Setup Navigation Keys

Navigation Key Function

Displays the General Help window.

Exits the current menu.

or

or

Moves the cursor up and down between fields.

Selects different menus. Pressing the ESC key at the Main
menu brings you to the Exit menu.

Scrolls backwards through the options for the highlighted field.

Scrolls forward through the options for the highlighted field.

Sets the parameters for the current menu to their default
values.

Sets the parameters for the current menu to their previous
values.

Executes commands or opens a submenu.

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Changing Booting Priority

The Boot menu in System Setup enables you to select the booting device and to set
booting options.

Boot Device Priority field enables:

You to select the order in which the computer attempts to boot from different devices.
The field has four (4) options: CD-ROM Drive, Removable Devices, Hard Drive

and Network Boot.

To change the booting device priority, choose the device positions by completing
the following:

1. At startup, press to open System Setup.

2. Use to select the Advanced CMOS Setup menu.

3. Highlight the 1

4. Press <Shift+Plus> keys until the option moves up in the list to the desired

position or press <Minus> key until the option moves down in the list to the
desired position.

st Boot Device option with keys.

or

5. Press <Esc> to return to the Exit menu.

6. Press <Enter> or <F10> to exit and save your changes.

7. Press <Enter> again to restart the computer.

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If you want to start the system using a bootable CD, change the CD-ROM
Drive to be the 1

st Boot Device.