Uniwill Computer 2200BG223 Users Manual

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CHAPTER▼ ONE

GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

This chapter introduces the features and

components of the computer.

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Performance Features

 High Performance Processor

The notebook PC is equipped with a powerful Mobile Intel Pentium M processor of the latest sub-micron process, processor technologies, and high bus bandwidths.

 Advanced Graphic Engine

An Intel Integrated Extreme Graphic 2 video processor gives excellent graphic performance. The advanced graphic chip also incorporates a hardware-based motion-compensation engine, which gives you smooth MPEG video playback. 3D graphics capability also adds realism to PC games.

 LCD Display

The computer is equipped either with a 12.1-inch TFT in standard format (4:3 aspect ratio) or 12.1-inch TFT in Wide format (16:10 aspect ratio) high-resolution display panel for clear text and brilliant colors.

 Expandability

The system offers upgradeable hard disk drive and 2 DDR SDRAM sockets for expansion, allowing the user to easily increase the storage and system capacities as the need arises.

 Built-in Multiple Card Reader

There is built-in 4-in-1 card reader to access many of the portable media formats (SD Card, MS Card, MMC Card, and MS-Pro Card). (Note: In some models, Card Reader may not be available.)

 Ethernet Port

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The system provides built-in Ethernet network adapter for high bandwidth network connection.

 Firewire (IEEE1394 / 1394a) and USB2.0 ports

In addition to a full array of built-in I/O por

ts, the computer

offers IEEE1394 for ultra high-speed connection to high bandwidth digital video devices and USB2.0 ports to connect to any USB-based peripheral devices. (Note: In some models, IEEE1394 Port may not be available.)

 Wireless LAN (Optional)

The optional internal Wireless LAN module allows your notebook to connect wirelessly to other 802.11-enabled systems, devices, or network.

 Integrated USB Devices (Optional)

The optional USB interface gives you added function to the

notebook.

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System At A Glance

Front View

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Note:

Your computer may come with the 12.1” display in the wide 16:10

aspect ratio or in the standard 4:3 aspect ratio. If your computer comes with the

wide 12.1” display, there is an extra pair of built-in loudspeakers located below

the display panel.

1. LCD Latch

The LCD latches lock / unlock the LCD panel.

2. Built-in Microphone

The built-in microphone records sound.

3. LCD Display

The panel is where the system content is displayed.

4. Power / Suspend Button

The power/suspend button turns the notebook on and off and it also acts as a system suspend key. Press momentarily to turn on the system. Press and hold for at least 3~4 seconds to turn off the system. How this key behaves can be defined in [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options > Advanced] menu. Press the power / suspend button again to return from the suspend mode. (See Chapter 3 for more details on system suspend function.)

5. Power Cinema Launch Key / Silent Mode Button

This is a dual function key.

Power Cinema Launch (When system is off) –

The key allows you to watch DVD movies in the optical drive without having to boot to Windows. Additionally, Power Cinema application allows you to view photos and play music files in the optical drive as well as in the hard

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disk drive. Please see Appendix C to learn how to use Power Cinema.

Silent Mode Button (When system has already booted to Windows) –

Pressing the key enables the system to lower its power usage, therefore turning off the fan to achieve lowest operating noise.

Note:

The way the Power Cinema works is that when the key is pressed, the

system boots to a Linux-based O/S and movie-player application in a separate

hard drive partition. In case you have a brand new HDD or when you need to

re-install O/S and Power Cinema, please go to Appendix C for installation

instructions.

6. LED Status Indicator

The LED Status indicators reveal the status of these functions: Numeric keypad, cap lock, scroll lock, WLAN module enabling and disabling and also the ODD, HDD activities. (See the LED Status Indicator Section for details.)

7. Keyboard

The keyboard is used to enter data. It has an embedded numeric keypad and cursor control keys. (See Keyboard Section for details.)

8. Suspend Status LED

Flashing green light indicates the notebook is in suspend mode. (See the LED Status Indicator Section for details.)

9. Battery Status LED

The multi-color LED indicates the battery status of the notebook. (See the LED Status Indicator Section for details.)

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10. Built-in Stereo Speakers

The built-in speakers output the sound in stereo.

11. Touch Pad

The touch pad is a built-in pointing device with functions similar to a mouse.

12. USB2.0 Port

The Universal Serial Bus (USB2.0-compliant) port allows you to

connect a wide variety of devices to your computer at a rate of up to 480 Mbps. This port conforms to the latest USB2.0 plug-and-play standards.

13. 4-in-1 Card Reader

The 4-in-1 Card Reader supports SD Card, MS Card, MMC Card, and MS-Pro Card.

In some models, the Card Reader may not be available.

Note:

14. USB Device (Optional)

You may install the optional USB interface into this slot.

15. Optical Drive and Disk Eject Button and Manual Eject Key Hole

If your computer comes with the Combo drive, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or DVD-Dual drive, you may save data onto a CD-R / CD-RW or DVD RW disc. Press the eject button to eject the disk tray. The manual eject keyhole allows you to manually eject a jammed disk.

16. External VGA Port

The 15-pin VGA analog port is for connecting the external CRT

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monitor or projector.

17. Built-in Stereo Speakers

If your system comes with the 12.1-inch wide aspect ratio panel,

there is an additional pair of speakers built-in.

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Rear View

Warning:

damage the display

Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook. This may

1. PC Card Slot (Type II PCMCIA) and Card Eject Button

The slot is where PC Card (Type II PCMCIA) is inserted. Press the eject button to release the PC Card.

In some models, the PC Card Slot may not be available.

Note:

2. Stereo Headphone / SPDIF-out Jack

The stereo headphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect the headphones or external speakers. Alternatively, you may connect the SPDIF output to an external DTS, AC3, or PCM sound processor / decoder in your home stereo system.

Note:

In some models, the SPDIF-out feature may not be available.

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3. Microphone Jack

The microphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect a microphone.

4. Firewire / IEEE1394 / 1394a Port

This is a high-speed serial data port. You may connect any Fire-wire-ready device to this port.

In some models, theFirewire/1394 Port may not be available.

Note:

5. USB2.0 Port

The Universal Serial Bus (USB2.0-compliant) port allows you to

connect a wide variety of devices to your computer at a rate of up to 480 Mbps. This port conforms to the latest USB2.0 plug-and-play standards.

6. TV (S-Video) Port

The S-Video port permits you to redirect the screen output to a

television set or any analog video playback device. This TV

Port is copyright protected; when DVD movie is played, the

output is scrambled to prevent analog recording.

7. Modem Port

This is where you plug the phone jack (RJ-11) for fax/modem functions.

8. Ethernet / LAN Port

The port connects to a network hub via the RJ-45 cable and also conforms to 10/100Base-TX transmission protocol.

9. Kensington Lock Key Hole

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A Kensington-type security lock latches to this keyhole for

anti-theft purpose.

10. Power Jack (DC-in)

The DC-out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers the computer.

11. Ventilation Grill

The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat. Do not block this airway completely.

12. Battery Pack

The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook.

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Bottom View

1. Ventilation Grill

The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal

heat. Do not block this airway completely.

Warning:

surface only. The bottom case may get very hot.

Do not block the Fan Grill outlet. Place the machine on hard

2. Battery Pack and Battery Latch

The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook. Slide the battery latch to release the battery pack.

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3. USB Device (Optional)

You may install the optional USB interface into this slot. And

make sure you put the latch in the locked position. Put the latch

in the unlocked position before removing the USB interface.

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4. System Device Cover

The system’s processor with cooler assembly, hard disk drive,

and DDR memory module are located under the case cover.

The system memory and HDD can be upgraded to a larger

capacity. (See Chapter 4 for instructions on a memory

upgrade.)

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AC Adapter

1. DC-out Connector

The DC-out connector docks to the power jack (DC-in) on the computer.

2. Adapter

The adapter converts alternating current into constant DC voltage for the computer.

3. AC Plug

The AC plug plugs to the AC wall outlet.

Warning:

ground pin. If not, you may feel a slight tingling sensation on any of the

computer’s metal parts such as the I/O ports. This is caused by leakage current

when the AC adapter is not properly grounded (via the ground pin). However,

the amount of leakage current is within the safety regulation and is not harmful

to human body.

Make sure you are using a standard 3-prong AC wall socket with a

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LED Status Indicator

The LED Status Indicator displays the operating status of your notebook. When a certain function is enabled, an LED will light up. The following section describes its indication.

System Status Indicator

LED Graphic

Symbol

Indication

Green light indicates the WLAN module is active. Green light indicates the hard drive and/or optical drive is being accessed. Green light indicates the numeric keypad is activated.

Green light indicates the cap-lock is activated.

Green light indicates the scroll-lock is activated.

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Power Indicator

LED Graphic

Symbol

“P”

Indication

Persistent blue light indicates Power On. Light-off indicates the notebook is in

Power Off mode. Blinking green light indicates system is

either in long battery life mode or high performance mode. (If the notebook is on AC power and this LED is blinking, it means the system is now in high performance mode. If the notebook is on battery power and this LED is blinking, it means the system is now in long battery life mode.) The High Performance Mode and Long Battery Life Mode can be enabled or disabled in the BIOS Setup. See Chapter 2 for details.

Persistent blue light indicates the system is in the Power Cinema mode under Linux O/S. Or,

Persistent green light indicates in Silent Mode under Windows.

Blinking green light indicates the notebook is in suspend mode.

Blinking orange light indicates the battery is being charged.

Blinking red light indicates the battery power is low when the system is turn ON.

Persistent green light indicates the battery is Full.

LED-off (Dark) indicates the system is without battery.

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Keyboard Features

Function Keys (Quick Keys)

Graphic

Symbol

For various system controls, press the Fn (Function) key and the Fx key simultaneously.

Action System Control

Fn + F1 Enters Suspend Mode.

Fn + F2 Turns the WLAN module on or

off.

Fn + F3 Turns of the battery warning

Fn + F4 Changes Display Mode:

Fn + F5 Turns Speaker Volume up.

Fn + F6 Turns Speaker Volume down.

Fn + F7 Increases Display Brightness.

Fn + F8 Decreases Display Brightness.

Fn+Num Lk Enables the embedded keypad

Fn + Scr Lk Press the Scroll Lock key and

beep off or on.

LCD-only, CRT-only and LCD&CRT.

to work in numeric mode. The keys act like numeric keypads in a calculator. Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. An alternative would be to connect an external numeric keypad.

then press ↑or ↓to move one line up or down.

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Windows Keys

Your keyboard also has two Windows keys:

1. Start Key

This key allows you to pull up the Windows Start Menu at

the bottom of the taskbar.

2. Application Menu Key

This key brings up the popup menu for the application,

similar to a click of the right mouse button.

Embedded Numeric Keypad

Press Num Lock to enable the embedded numeric keypad. The

numbers are printed in upper right corner of a key, in a color

different from the alphabets. This key pad is complete with

arithmetic operators (+, -, * , /).

Press Num Lock to revert to normal character keys.

Num Lk

789

456

123

Enter

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Touch Pad

The built-in touch pad, which is a PS/2-compatible pointing device, senses movement on its surface. As you move your fingertip on the surface of the pad, the cursor responds accordingly.

The following items teach you how to use the touch pad:

1. Move your finger across the touch pad to move the cursor.

2. Press buttons to select or execute functions. These two buttons

are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touch pad twice produces is similar to clicking the left button of a mouse.

Function Left Button Right

Button

Execution Click twice

quickly

Selection Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold

to drag the

cursor Access Context Menu Move One Page Up or Down

Click once

Tap twice (at the same speed as

Tap twice quickly and on the

Tips on Using the Touch Pad:

1. The double-click speed is timed. If you double-click too slowly, your notebook responds as if you single-clicked twice.

2. Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touch pad. Also keep the surface of touch pad clean and dry to prolong its life.

3. The touch pad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Heavy touch does not produce better response.

Equivalent Tapping Action

double-clicking the mouse button)

second tap hold finger to the touch pad to drag the cursor

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Graphic Subsystem

Your computer uses a high performance 12.1-inch (in either normal 3:4 aspect ratio or wide 16:10 aspect ratio) active matrix TFT panel with high resolution and multi-million colors for comfortable viewing. The Intel Extreme Graphic 2 video graphics accelerator, which is Microsoft DirectX 9 compatible, performs graphic rendering at a lighting-fast speed.

Adjusting the Display Brightness

The notebook uses special key combinations, called hot keys, to control brightness. Press Fn+F7 to increase the brightness. Press Fn+F8 to decrease the brightness.

Note:

To maximize your battery operating time, set the brightness to the

lowest comfortable setting, so that the internal backlight uses less power.

Extending the Life of the TFT Display Device

Observe the following guidelines to maximize the life of the backlight in the display.

1. Set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting (Fn+F8).

2. When working at your desk, connect your notebook to an external monitor and disable the internal display Fn+ F4.

3. Do not disable the suspend time-outs.

4. If you are using AC power and have no external monitor attached, change to suspend mode when not in use.

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Opening and Closing the Display Panel

To open the display, push the LCD latch inwardly and lift up the lid. Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position.

To close the display cover, fold it down gently until the LCD latches click into place.

Warning:

place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed

To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it when closing. Do not

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Audio Subsystem

Your computer’s audio subsystem is Sound Blaster Pro-compatible.

Adjusting the Volume Manually

To increase the volume, press Fn+ F5.

To decrease the volume, press Fn+F6.

Adjusting the Audio Volume in Windows

1. Click the speaker symbol in the task tray in Windows.

2. Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume.

3. To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the

volume setting, click Mute.

Voice Recording

A built-in microphone allows you to record sound. You will need

to use audio processing software to enable the built-in

microphone. For example, you may use Microsoft Sound

Recorder.

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Modem

Your computer comes with a 56K V.92 internal fax/modem and a phone jack (RJ-11), which is located on the left side of your computer. Use a telephone cable to connect the computer to the telephone wall outlet.

Connecting the Modem

1. Plug one end of the phone line into the modem port located on the rear side of the computer. (For EMI compliance, you need to clip the included EMI CORE to the phone line.)

2. Plug the other end of the line into the analog phone wall outlet.

Depending on where your computer is used, you may need to change settings in the modem. Correct setting will allow you to maintain a stable connection in a country where its telecommunication system may be different to others.

To change the modem setting, do the following:

1. Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel] and double-click on Modem Settings icon. You will see a similar dialog box.

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Ethernet

Your computer is equipped with a 10/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet

network adapter. Connect the active LAN cable to the RJ-45 LAN

port located on the left side of the computer. This allows you to

access and transmit data in the local area network.

Connecting to the Network

Use Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Ethernet cable only.

1. Insert one end of the UTP cable into the network connector

until the connector snaps securely into the receptacle.

2. Either connect the other end of the cable to an RJ-45 jack

wall outlet or to an RJ-45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub in

the network.

Cabling Restriction for Networks

The following restrictions should be observed for

100/1000BASE-TX networks:

 The maximum cable run length is 100 meters(m) (328

feet[ft]).

 For 100-Mbps operations, use Category 5 wiring and

connections.

Note:

Consult Windows manual and / or Novell Netware user’s guide for the

software installation, configuration, operation of the network.

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CHAPTER▼ TWO

BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY FEATURE

In this chapter, you will learn how to enter the BIOS Setup Menu and manipulate various hardware control settings. You will also learn how to use the built-in security features.

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The Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into

your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). It runs and

maintains a variety of hardware functions. It is a menu-driven

software, which allows you to easily configure and change the

settings.

The BIOS contains manufacture’s default settings for the

computer’s standard operations. However, there are occasions

when you may be required to modify the default settings in the

BIOS. For example, you may need to configure the BIOS power

management (APM) settings if you are using DOS, or

non-Windows operating system.

The BIOS allows you to set up passwords to limit access to users.

This is an important feature because a great deal of vital

information is carried within the computer nowadays. Unauthorized

access can be prevented. Later in this chapter, you will learn how to

use this security feature.

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Entering the BIOS Setup Screen

First turn on the power. When the BIOS performs the POST (Power-On Self Test), press F2 key quickly to activate the AMI BIOS Setup Utility.

Note:

You may need to press F2 key fairly quickly. Once the system begins to load

Windows, you may have to retry by cycle-power on again

Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen

When you have finished modifying the BIOS settings, exit the BIOS. It takes a few seconds to record changes in the CMOS.

BIOS Action Keys

Function Key Command Description

Leaves a sub-menu to return to the

ESC Exit

previous menu OR exits the BIOS setup while saving changes.

Enter Go to Sub Screen Shows the Sub Menu

F1 General Help Shows the Help Screen

F9 Default setting Load Optimal Defaults

F10 Save and Exit

<Tab> Select a field Selects the next field.

↑ Select an item Selects the next upper item.

↓ Select an item Selects the next lower item.

- Lower value Selects the next value within a field.

+ Higher value Selects the next value within a field.

Saves changes and reboots the computer.

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Modifying the BIOS Settings

The AMIBIOS setup main menu is subdivided into sub-menus. Each menu item is described in this section.

Main Setup

Under this menu, you may change time/date and view basic processor and system memory information.

Item Selections /

Sub-menu

Date N/A Type in the current date, in MM/DD/YY

Time N/A Type in the current date, in HH:MM:SS

Description

format.

Advanced Setup

Item Selections /

Sub-menu

Internal Modem Support Mini PCI Wireless LAN

Enabled Disabled

Description

Enable or disable the built-in modem function.

Enable or disable the built-in wireless LAN function (optional).

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Security Setup

►Boot Settings Configuration

Item Selections /

Sub-menu

Change

N/A Install or Change the Password Supervisor Password Change

N/A Install or Change the Password User Password Clear User

N/A Install or Change the Password Password

Boot Sector

Disabled

Enabled Virus

Protection

Description

To enable or disable the boot sector protection. When Enabled, BIOS gives a warning when any program attempts to rewrite or delete the boot sector.

Note:

About Boot Sector Virus Protection:

If enabled, the following warning message appears when a program attempts to alter

the boot sector. You may have to enter “N” several times to prevent the boot sector

write.

Boot Sector Write!!!

Possible VIRUS: Continue (Y/N)? _

The following warning message appears when a program attempts to format the

hard disk drive.

Format!!!

Possible VIRUS: Continue (Y/N)? _

Using Password Protection

Two Levels of Password Protection are available. The BIOS provides both a Supervisor and a User password. If you try to activate both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first.

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The passwords activate two different levels of protection:

1. System always asks for password every time it is powered on.

2. System asks for password only when you attempt to enter BIOS utility. The passwords are encrypted and stored in NVRAM. Make sure you write them down or memorize them. If you lost the passwords, the computer may need to be sent back to the factory or to an authorized service dealer to reset the passwords.

Power Setup

Item Selections /

Sub-menu

Intel SpeedStep tech.

Automatic Reversed Battery-

Optimized Maximum-Pe

rformance Disabled

Power Button Mode

Long Battery Life Mode

On/Off Suspend

Enabled Disabled

Description

[Automatic]: CPU adjusts its frequency automatically (on AC power or battery power) to save battery life.

[Reversed]: (currently no function) [Battery Optimized]: CPU performance

is minimized to save battery life. [Maximum Performance]: CPU

performance is maximized. [Disabled]: SpeedStep function is

disabled.

[On/Off]: When the power button is pressed, the system is turned off.

[Suspend]: When the power button is pressed, the system enters the suspend mode.

When Enabled, maximum battery life can be achieved. The processor performance is lowered.

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High Performance Mode

Enabled Disabled

When Enabled, maximum system performance can be achieved. The processor performance is enhanced.

Note:

The Suspend Mode selection in BIOS only applies to older Windows version

(such as Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 or NT4) or non-Windows operating system. In

Windows ME / 98SE / 2000 / XP, suspend mode and settings are determined by

settings in the Power Options Properties (Start > Control Panel > Power Options).

Note: By default, both the Long Battery Life Mode and High Performance Mode

are enabled. In this combination, when the notebook is on AC power, it enters Higher

Performance Mode automatically, and when the notebook is on battery power, it

enters Long Battery Life Mode.

Boot Setup

►Boot Settings Configuration

Item Selections /

Sub-menu

Quiet Boot Disabled

Enabled

Description

When Enabled, the system will display OEM logo instead of the POST messages. When Disabled, the system will display POST messages (i.e. devices information.)

►Boot Device Priority

Item Selections /

Description

Sub-menu

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1st Boot Device

2nd Boot Device

Removable Dev.

CD/DVD

Hard Drive

Realtek Boot

Agent

Disabled

Set the type of device for the 1st drive BIOS attempts to boot from. If Realtek Boot Agent is selected, system will attempt to load boot sector from the Ethernet port.

Set the type of device for the 2nd drive BIOS attempts to boot from.

Note:

If you select Realtek Boot Agent, the system will attempt to boot from the

network.

Note: When the BIOS performs POST, you may also press F12 Key to enable the

Boot Device selection menu. You may choose CD/DVD, Hard Drive, or Realtek Boot

Agent as the first storage device to boot from. If you have already connected a USB

Floppy Disk Drive before powering up, it will appear as a Removable Device in the

Boot Device selection menu

Exit Setup

Item Selections /

Sub-menu

Saves

N/A After you have completed the BIOS Changes and Exit

Discard

N/A Discards changes done so far to any of Changes

Load Optimal

N/A Load Optimal Default value for all the Defaults

Description

settings, select this item to save all settings, exit BIOS Setup utility, and reboot. New system settings will take effect on next power-up. F10 key can be used for this operation.

the setup questions.

setup questions. F9 key can be used for this operation.

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CHAPTER▼ THREE

BATTERY POWER & POWER

MANAGEMENT

In this chapter, you will learn the fundamentals of power management and how to use it to achieve longer battery life.

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In this chapter, you will learn how to operate your notebook on

battery power, how to handle and maintain the battery pack, and

learn about the system’s power saving features.

TFT display, central processor, hard disk drive are the major

hardware subsystems that consume the most power. Power

management deals how these key components should behave to

conserve power. For example, you can have the system turn off its

display after 2 minutes of inactivity to save power. Efficient power

management can help you work longer sessions before having to

recharge the battery.

The Battery Pack

Lithium-Ion Battery

Your notebook uses a six-cell or four-cell Lithium-Ion

battery pack that provides power when you don’t have

access to an AC outlet.

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Note: It is necessary that you charge the battery pack for at least 6

hours before using it for the first time.

Note: In the Standby Suspend mode, a fully charged battery loses its

power in roughly 1/2 day or less. When not being used, the battery’s

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Battery Low-Power Warning

1. Low Battery Warning

Low battery condition occurs when battery power is

reduced to 6%. The red battery status LED indicator

blinks and the system beeps once every 16 seconds or

so.

2. Very Low Battery Warning

Very Low battery condition occurs at 3 % power

remaining. The red battery status LED indicator blinks

and the system beeps at 4-second interval.

When the notebook warns you of its low battery condition,

you will have about 3-5 minutes to save your current

work.

Warning: Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0

degree Celsius (32 degree F) or above 60 degree C (140F). This may

adversely affect the battery pack.

Note: Press Fn+F3 to turn off the battery warning beep.

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Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

To Remove the Battery Pack:

1. Place the notebook bottom-side up on a flat and

secured surface.

2. Slide Latch 1 to the unlocked position

3. Hold Latch 2 to the unlocked position as indicated

by the arrow and pull the battery’s hard case away from

the notebook.

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To Install the Battery Pack:

1. Place the notebook bottom-side up on a flat and

secured surface.

2. Carefully insert the battery pack into the battery

compartment of the notebook and slide Latch 1 to the

locked position.

Latch 1

Charging the Battery and Charging Time

To charge the battery, while the battery pack is in the notebook,

plug the AC adapter into the notebook and an electrical outlet.

The charging time is approximately 4-5.5 hours when the

notebook is turned off and approximately 4.5-6 hours when the

notebook is turned on.

When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge indicator

becomes dark (off).

Note: If system runs at heavy loading or in a high temperature environment,

the battery may not be fully charged. You need to continue to charge it with the

AC adapter plugged in until the charging LED turns off.

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Checking the Battery Level

You can check the remaining battery power in the Windows battery status indicator, which is located at the lower right-hand corner of the task bar. (If you do not see a battery or AC-in icon on the task tray, go to Power Options Properties box and click on the Advanced tab. Check off ``Always show icon on the task bar``.) Alternatively, you can access the power meter by clicking the Power Options icon in the Windows Control Panel.

Prolonging the Battery’s Life and Usage Cycles

There are ways you can do to prolong the use of battery.

 Use the AC adapter wherever AC wall outlet is available. This will ensure uninterrupted computing.

 Purchase additional battery pack.  Store the battery pack in room temperature. Higher

temperature tends to deplete the battery’s power faster.  Make good use of the power management function. Save To Disk (Hibernate) saves the most energy by storing current system contents in a hard disk space reserved for this function.  The life expectancy of the battery is approximately 300 recharges.  See the notices section in the beginning of the user manual on how to care for the battery pack.

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Note: Read Section Protecting Your Notebook in the beginning of this manual

for tips about how to maintain the battery pack.

Note: To achieve optimal battery performance, you may need to do a battery

calibration at a 3-month interval. To do this:

1. Fully charge the battery.

2. Then discharge the battery by entering the BIOS setup screen. (Press F2

key as soon as you turn on the computer. And let it remain at the setup screen

until the battery runs out.

3. Fully charge the battery again.

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Using Windows Power Options

Windows Power Management provides basic power saving

features. In the Windows Power Options Properties [Start >

Settings > Control Panel > Power Options] dialogue box, you

may enter time-out values for display and hard disk drive.

Windows power manager saves power by turning off hard drive

after 1 minute of inactivity, for example.

Windows’ Power Schemes

The power management control panel in Windows XP,

known as Power Schemes, is designed to provide the

user with an easy-to-use interface. The Power Schemes

tab can be found in the Power Options Properties panel

that is accessible via the control panel window.

Schemes are easy to understand, based on notebook

usage scenarios, and control not only processor power

usage but other system peripherals as well.

Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel] and double-click

the Power Options icon.

Always on mode puts the processor into maximum

performance mode, which provides no power saving.

The other schemes control processor performance

based on demand. For example, Max Battery mode

lowers the processor’s speed and voltage to conserve

power as much as possible.

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In this dialog box, you can manually set the LCD and

hard drive’s time-out values in the Plugged in column and

in the Running on batteries column. Lower time-out

values will save more battery power.

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Note: Also consult Windows user guide for more information on how

to use Windows power management functions.

Note: Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different.

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Suspend Mode

Standby Suspend

The system automatically enters this mode after a period

of inactivity, which is set in the Power Schemes dialog

box. In Standby mode, hardware devices, such as

display panel and hard disk, are turned off to conserve

energy.

Hibernate Suspend

In this mode, all system data are saved in the hard disk

before powering down. When this mode is activated, all

system state and contents are saved to the hard disk

drive after a period of inactivity defined by the user. No

power or very little power is drawn from the battery

module under this mode.

However, depending on how much RAM that have been

installed on your computer, the amount of time the

system requires to restore all its previous contents can

range from 5 to 20 seconds.

For Windows 2000 / XP users, hibernation is handled by

the operating system; therefore, no special disk partition

or disk file is necessary.

If you wish to activate Hibernate mode, you need enable

Hibernate Support in the Hibernate tab of the Power

Options menu.

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Note: Do not install or remove the memory module when the system

is in the suspend mode.

Note: Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different.

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Power Button Action

The notebook PC’s power button can be set to turn off the system or activate the suspend mode.

Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options] and click on the Advanced tab. In the pull-down menu, select how you wish the power button to work as.

Note: Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different.

Warning: In the When I close the lid of my portable computer pull-

down menu, DO NOT select Do nothing – otherwise the system will still

run at high speed while the processor’s fan grill is fully blocked by the

closed LCD panel. The heat will damage the LCD panel.

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Low Battery Warning

You can define when and how the system warns you of

its battery-low condition.

Go to the Alarms tab in the Power Options Properties box.

If you wish to hear audible beeps, click on the Alarm

Action button and put a check on Sound Alarm.

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Note: Consult Windows user guide for more information on how to

use Windows power management functions.

Note: Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different.

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Power Manu Quick Access

Instead of making specific selections in the Power

Options Properties box, you can quickly and easily

specify which pre-set power saving function you desire

by clicking on the Battery icon at the lower right-hand

corner of the task bar. (If you do not see a battery or AC-

in icon, go to Power Options Properties box and click on

the Advanced tab. Check off ``Always show icon on the

task bar``.) Select Max Battery if you want the system to

enter suspend mode more often. Or, select Always On if

your notebook PC is plugged into an AC power source.

Note: Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different.

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■ chapter 4 upgrading your computer

CHAPTER▼ FOUR

UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER

In this chapter, you will learn how to upgrade the DRAM, hard disk drive.

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Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive

Replacing the original drive with one of larger capacity can in crease the hard drive capacity of your computer. The computer uses a 9.5 mm (height), 2.5-inch Ultra ATA-66 / 100 / 133 type hard disk.

Be sure to make a backup copy of all your data before attempting this operation.

Warning:

instructions carefully or have a qualified technician install it for you. Damages due to mishandling of this procedure are NOT covered by the manufacture’s warranty.

Hard drive upgrade is a delicate process. Please observe the following

Warning:

 Do not drop or apply any shock.  Do not press on the cover.  Do not touch the connector with your fingertips.  Mishandling of the hard drive can result in permanent loss of data. Make a

backup copy of the drive s content before you remove it.

Apply care when handling the hard disk.

Note: Certain models that come with the IBM-brand hard drive emit a clattering

sound when it is being rattled. This is a normal condition.

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Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive

To replace the hard disk drive, do the following:

1. Turn OFF the computer. Unhook the AC cord and all cables/devices attached to the notebook.

2. Place your hand on a large metal object momentarily to discharge any static electricity.

3. Locate and remove 8 Screw A’s on the System Device Cover.

Scre w A

Screw A

System Device Cove r

4. Remove the Device Cover.

5. Locate and remove 2 Screw B’s. Gently pull the soft tab on the HDD module forward to disengage from the HDD connector and carefully remove the HDD module from the bay.

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Screw B

HDD Module

Screw B

6. Locate and remove 4 Screw C’s from the HDD module.

Remove the metal case.

Screw

7. Re-attach the metal cover to the new hard drive and

tighten 4 Screw C’s. Note the green PC board of the hard disk drive is facing against the metal case.

8. Re-insert the HDD module to the HDD connector.

9. Re-attach and tighten 2 Screw B’s. (If the HDD assembly

is not fully inserted into the bay, the screw and its hole will not line up.)

10. Replace the System Device Cover and 8 Screw A’s.

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HDD Mod ul e

Screw C

Remove the hard drive from the metal frame

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Congratulations! You have now completed the hard drive upgrade. When you boot up the PC, you may need to create a primary HDD partition and reformat the new drive and re-install O/S, drivers, and all the necessary applications.

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Upgrading the System Memory

Many applications will generally run faster when the computer’s dynamic memory capacity is increased. The computer provides two DDR memory sockets, located underneath the System Device Cover. You can increase the amount of memory by replaci ng the existing one with a dual inline memory module (commonly known as SO-DIMM) of a higher capacity. The SO-DIMM can be 128MB, 256MB, or 512MB in capacity. The SO-DIMM is of type DDR SDRAM, has 200 pins and runs on 2.5V. The SO-DIMM should be PC2700 compliant.

Warning:

instructions carefully or have a qualified technician install it for you. Damages due to mishandling of this procedure are NOT covered by the manufacture’s warranty.

Memory upgrade is a delicate process. Please observe the following

Warning:

mode may cause permanent damage to the hardware. Make sure you turn off the power and unplug the AC cord before proceeding with a memory upgrade.

Changing memory while your computer is in suspend or power-saving

Warning:

or the manufacturer; otherwise the system may become unstable.

You should only use the DIMM module that is approved by the reseller

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Installing a memory module (DIMM) into the system

To install the DIMM, do the following:

1. Power OFF the notebook. Unplug the AC cord and all

cables/devices attached to the notebook.

2. Place your hand on a large metal object momentarily to

discharge any static electricity. Place the notebook on a flat surface and fully open the LCD lid.

3. Locate and remove 8 Screw A’s on the Met al Cover.

Scre w A

Screw A

System Device Cove r

4. Remove the Metal Cover. The DIMM socket is now seen

as shown below.

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Double Deck DDR Slot

5. If you need to remove an old DIMM from the socket,

press out on the latches located on both edges of the socket at the same time. The DIMM should pop up to an angle of 30 degree (see diagram below.). Pull the DIMM module out of the memory socket. Store away the DIMM for the future use.

6. Install the new DIMM module into the memory socket.

The DIMM will only fit in one orientation. Insert the DIMM at an angle of approximately 30 degrees into the empty memory socket. Then press it firmly so that the contact edge is driven into the receiving socket.

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Notch

7. Pivot the DIMM until the latches on both sides of the

socket snap into place.

Note:

Notice the notch on the DIMM. The notches should fit nicely with the

socket.

8. Replace the System Device Cover and 8 Screw A’s.

Congratulations! You have just completed the memory upgrad e. When you boot up the computer , you should expect to see an increase in DRAM capacity.

Note: Your computer has been tested with a wide range of DIMM on the market. However, not all memory modules are compatible. Check with your system vendor for a list of compatible DIMM for your computer.

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CHAPTER▼ FIVE

TROUBLE SHOOTING

In this chapter, you will learn how to

solve common hardware and software

problems.

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Your computer has been fully tested and complies with the

system specifications before shipping. However, incorrect

operations and/or mishandling may cause problems.

This chapter provides a reference for identifying and correcting

common hardware and software problems that you may encounter.

When you encounter a problem, you should first try to go through

the recommendations in this chapter. Instead of returning the

computer and waiting for repair, you may easily solve the problems

by considering the following scenarios and possible solutions. If the

error continues, contact your reseller for service information.

Before taking further actions, consider the following

suggestions:

 Check to see if the problem persists when all the external

devices are removed.

 Check to see that the green light indicator on the AC adapter

is lit.

 Check to see the power cord is properly plugged to the wall

outlet and to the computer.

 Check to see the power indicator of the computer is on.

 Check to see if your keyboard is operational by pressing and

holding any key.

 Check for any incorrect or loose cable connections. Make

sure the latches on the connectors latch securely on to the receptor

end.

 Be sure you have not performed an incorrect setting on the

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hardware devices in the BIOS Setup utility. A faulty setting may

cause the system to misbehave. If you are not sure of the changes

you made, try to restore all the settings to factory defaults.

 Be sure all the device drivers are installed properly. For

example, without the audio driver properly installed, the speakers

and microphone will not work.

 If external devices such as USB camera, scanner, printer do

not function correctly when connected to the system, it is usually

the device’s own problem. Consult the device’s manufacturer first.

 Some software programs, which have not gone through

rigorous coding and testing, may cause problems during your

routine use. Consult the software vendor for problem solving.

 Legacy peripheral are not plug-and-play capable. You need

to restart the system with these devices powered up and connected

first.

 Be sure to go to BIOS SETUP and load DEFAULT SETTING

after BIOS re-flash.

 Be sure the Quick Key Lockout Switch on the bottom of the

computer is not engaged; otherwise the quick keys will not work.

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Audio Problems

No speaker output -

 Turn up the volume dial located at the right edge of the

computer. See Chapter 1 for its location.

 Software volume control is turned down in Microsoft

Sound System or is muted. Double-click the speaker icon on

the lower right corner of the taskbar to see if the speaker has

been muted or turned down all the way.

 Most audio problems are software-related. If your

computer worked before, chances are software may have been

set incorrectly.

 Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel] and double-click

the Sounds and Audio Devices icon. In the Audio page, make

sure that VIA AC’97 Audio (WAVE) is the default playback

device.

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Sound cannot be recorded -

 Double-click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of

the taskbar to see if the microphone has been muted.

1. Click Options and select Properties.

2. Select Recording and click the OK button.

3. After Click OK button, the recording volume control panel

will appear.

 Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel] and double-click

the Multimedia icon (or Sounds and Audio Devices icon). In the

Volume or Audio page, make sure that VIA AC’97 Audio (WAVE)

is the default recording device.

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Hard Disk Problems

The hard disk drive does not work or is not recognizable -

 If you had just performed a hard disk upgrade, make sure

the hard drive connector is not loose and the hard disk drive is

also correctly seated. Remove it and reinsert it firmly, and

restart your PC. (Refer to Chapter 4 for details.)

 The new HDD may need to be partitioned and

reformatted. O/S and drivers will need to be re-installed as well.

 Check the hard disk indicator LED. When you access a

file, the LED lamp should light up momentarily.

 The new HDD may be defective or is not compatible.

 If your computer has been subjected to static electricity

or physical shock, you may have damaged the disk drive.

The hard drive is making abnormal whining noises -

 You should back up your files as soon as possible.

 Make sure the source of noise is indeed from the hard

drive and not the fan or other devices.

The hard disk drive has reached its capacity -

 Run Disk Cleanup utility in Windows. [Start > All

Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup] The

system will prompt you for what to do.

 Archive files or programs that you had no longer used by

moving them to an alternative storage medium (floppy disk,

optical record-able disk, etc.) or uninstall programs that no

longer use.

 Many browsers store files in the hard drive as a cache to

speed up the performance. Check the program’s Online Help

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for instructions on decreasing the cache size or on removing

temporary Internet files.

 Empty the Recycle Bin to create more disk space. When

you delete files, Windows saves them to the Recycle Bin.

The hard disk takes longer to read a file -

 If you have been using the drive for a period, the files

may be fragmented. Go to [Start > Programs > Accessories >

System Tools > Disk Defragmenter] to perform a disk

defragmentation. This operation may take a while.

 Interrupt requests or problems with other hardware

devices may have occupied the CPU and therefore slows down

the system performance.

The files are corrupted -

 Run the Error-checking utility in Windows to check the

HDD. Double-click My Computer. Right-click C: and select

Properties. Click Check Now in Error-checking in Tools.

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Optical Drive Problems

The optical drive does not work -

 Try rebooting the system.

 The disk is damaged or files are not readable.

 After you have inserted a CD-ROM disk, it may take a

moment before you can access its content.

The drive dose not read any disks -

 The CD may not be properly seated in the tray. Make

sure the disk is firmly seated onto the spindle.

 The disk is damaged or not readable.

The disk cannot be ejected -

 Normally, it takes a few seconds to eject the disk.

 If the disk cannot be ejected, it may be mechanically

jammed. Straighten out a paper clip and insert it to a tiny hole

next to the eject button. This should reject the disk tray. If not,

return the unit for repair. Do not forcefully pull on the disk tray.

The Combo or DVD RW drive (optional device) cannot

record -

 You need to purchase and install a burner utility program

to record files to a blank media.

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Display Problems

The display panel is blank when the system is turned on -

 Make sure the computer is not in the Standby or

Hibernate suspend modes. The display is turned off to

conserve energy in these modes.

The screen is difficult to read -

 The display resolution should at least be set to at

least1024x768 for optimal viewing.

1. Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel] and double-click

the Display icon.

2. Under the Settings page, set screen resolution to at least

1024x768 and choose at least 256 colors.

The screen flickers -

 It is normal if the display flickers a few times during

shutting down or powering up.

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Keyboard and Mouse Problems

The built-in touch pad performs erratically -

 Make sure there is no excess perspiration or humidity on

your hand when using the touch pad. Keep the surface of the

touch pad clean and dry.

 Do not rest your palm or wrist on the surface of the touch

pad while typing or using the touch pad.

The built-in keyboard accepts no input -

 If you are connecting an external keyboard to the system,

the built-in keyboard may not work.

 Try restarting the system.

The characters on the screen repeat while I type.

 You may be holding the keys down too long while you’re

typing.

 Keep the keyboard clean. Dust and dirt under the keys

could cause them to stick.

 Configure the keyboard to wait longer before the auto

repeat feature starts. To adjust this feature, Go to [Start >

Settings > Control Panel], and double-click the Keyboard icon.

A dialogue box shows up with the adjustable settings for the

keyboard.

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CMOS Battery Problem

A message “CMOS Checksum Failure” displays during the

booting process or the time (clock) resets when booting -

 Try to reboot the system.

 If the message “CMOS Checksum Failure” appears

during the booting procedure even after rebooting, it may

indicate failure of the CMOS battery. If so, you need to replace

the battery. This battery normally lasts two to five years. The

battery is of type CR2032 (3V). You may replace it by yourself.

The battery is located next to the MiniPCI WLAN Module socket.

See Chapter 4 on how to access the WLAN Module socket.

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Memory Problems

The POST does not show an increased memory capacity

when you have already installed additional memory -

 Certain brands of memory module may not be

compatible with your system. You should ask your vendor for a

list of compatible DIMM.

 The memory module may not be installed properly. Go

back to Chapter 4 to review the details of this operation.

 The memory module may be defective.

The O/S issues an insufficient memory error message

during operation -

 This is often a software or Windows-related problem. A

program is draining the memory resources.

 Close the application programs you’re not using and

restart the system.

 You need to install additional memory module. For

instructions, go to Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer.

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Modem Problems

The built-in modem does not respond -

 Make sure the modem driver is loaded properly.

 Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Phone and

Modem Options] and go to Modems tab. Make sure SmartLink

56K Voice Modem or Uniwill V.92 Modem is listed. Otherwise,

click the Add button to add the modem drive, which is located in

the factory CD-ROM (or floppy diskette).

 Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > System] and

click Device Manager button in the Hardware page to check for

possible resource or driver conflict. See Windows on-line help

or manual for how to handle such problems.

 Make sure the phone line, which the computer is

connected to, is working.

Connection difficulties -

 Be sure to disable Call Waiting on the phone line.

 Be sure to have the correct country setting where your

computer is used. [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Modem

Settings > Configuration] In the Country/Area pull-down menu,

select the appropriate country setting.

 Excessive line noise might cause the connection to be

dropped. To check this, put the regular phone handset on the

line and placing a phone call. If you do hear abnormal noise, try

to make the modem connection with a different line or contact

your local telephony company for service.

 Make sure the cable connection is firm.

 Try a different receiver number and see if the problem

persists.

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Network Adapter / Ethernet Problems

The Ethernet adapter does not work -

 Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > System >

Hardware > Device Manager]. Double-click on Network

Adapters and check if Intel Gigabit PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter

appears as one of the adapters. If it does not exist, Windows

has not detected the Intel Gigabit Fast Ethernet adapter or the

device driver has not been installed properly. If there is a yellow

mark or red-cross on the network adapter, it may be a device or

resource conflict. Replace or update the device driver from the

factory CD-ROM disk or consult Windows manual on how to

solve the resource conflict problem.

 Make sure the physical connections on both ends of the

cable are good.

 The hub or concentrator may not be working properly.

Check to see if other workstations connected to the same hub

or concentrator is working.

The Ethernet adapter does not appear to operate in the

100Mbps transmission mode -

 Make sure the hub you are using supports 100Mbps

operation.

 Make sure that your RJ-45 cable meets the 100Base-TX

requirements.  Make sure the Ethernet cable is connected to the hub 　

socket that supports 100Base-TX mode. The hub may have

both 100Base-TX and 100Base-T sockets.

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PC Card / PCMCIA Problems

Note: Some system may not have the PC Card Slot option.

PC Cards do not function-

 Make sure you have properly installed the driver for the card.  Consult the card’s manual or contact the vendor for trouble-shooting.

The PC card cannot be recognized -

 Windows NT4.0 does not support PCMCIA (PC Card) function. You may need an external program for this.  Make sure the card is fully inserted; the outer end of the card should be even with the edge of the computer.

 Remove and insert the PC card again.  Make sure there is no IRQ conflict with the card. See

Windows on-line help for solving IRQ conflicts.

 Reboot the computer and see if the problem persists.  The card may be defective. Try the card on another

system, if possible.

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Windows crashes or freezes when you remove the PC card-

 Make sure you have <Stop> the PC card before removing it. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon at the lower right corner of the task bar and select the card you wish to stop. When you click <Close>, in few seconds Windows will prompt you to remove the card.

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Performance Problems

The computer becomes hot -

 In a 35

C environment, the certain areas of the

computer’s back case are expected to reach 50 degrees.

 Make sure the air vents are not blocked.  If the fan does not seem to be working at high

temperature (50 degrees Celsius and up), contact the service center.  Certain programs that are processor-intensive may increase the computer temperature to a degree where the computer automatically slows down its CPU clock to protect itself from thermal damage.

The program appears stopped or runs very slowly -

 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to see if an application is still responding.

 Restart the computer.  This may be normal for Windows when it is processing

other CPU-intensive programs in the background or when the system is accessing slow-speed devices such the floppy disk drive.  You may be running too many applications. Try to close some applications or increase system memory for higher performance.  The processor may have been overheated due to the system’s inability to regulate its internal heat. Make sure the computer’s ventilation grills are not blocked.

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Firewire (IEEE1394) and USB2.0 Problems

The USB device does not work -

 Windows NT 4.0 does not support USB protocols

 Check the settings in the Windows Control Panel.

 Make sure you have installed the necessary device

drivers.

 Contact the device vendor for additional support.

The IEEE1394 port does not work -

 Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > System >

Hardware > Device Manager]. You should see an entry which

reads “Texas Instrument OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host

Controllers”. If it does not exist, Windows has not detected the

host controller or the device driver has not been installed

properly. If there is a yellow mark or red-cross on the 1394 host

controller, it may be a device or resource conflict. Replace or

update the device driver from the factory CD-ROM disk or

consult Windows manual on how to solve the resource conflict

problem.

 Make sure the cable is fully connected.

 Make sure you have installed the necessary device

drivers.

 Contact the device vendor for additional support.

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APPENDIX▼ A

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

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▼ Processor and Core Logic

 Processor

Mobile Intel Pentium M (Banias), 1.5GHz-1.6GHz, 1 MB L2 with Error Correction Code Mobile Intel Pentium M (Dothan), 1.7GHz-2.0GHz, 2 MB L2 with Error Correction Code

 Core Logic

Intel 855GME + ICH4M(FW82801DBM) chipset with graphic, audio, modem, and USB2.0 controllers integrated 400 MHz Front Side Bus 266/333 MHz DDR interface

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System Memory

 Memory Type

DDR SDRAM 333, PC2700 compatible 128 / 256 / 512, 2.5-Volt 64-bit bus

 Default

Two 200-pin DIMM sockets, Max 1 GB

 Memory

Expansion

 LCD Panel

 Graphic

Accelerator

 AGP Bus  Motion

Playback

 Frame Buffer  Other

Features

 S-Video TV-

out Encoder

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Display

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12.1-inch (1280x800) WXGA or 12.1-inch (1024x768) XGA active-matrix TFT display with 24-bit colors Intel Integrated Extreme Graphic2 2D / 3D graphics accelerator 4X AGP architecture graphics capability Hardware Motion Compensation and IDCT Supported for MPEG1/2 Playback Shared Memory Architecture Direct3D compatible, DirectX compatible

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▼ Audio

 Chipset  Audio Codec  Sound

Capabilities

Intel (ICH4M) integrated audio controller VT1612A DirectSound 3D, EAX 1.0 & 2.0 compatible A3D, I3DL2 compatible AC97 V2.3 compatible 2 or 4 Stereo Speakers

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Modem

 Chipset

Intel (ICH4M) integrated Modem Controller with MDC card, AC97 V2.2 Modem support

 Transmission

Rate

V.92 / V.90 / K56flex for download data speed up to 56Kbps. V.34, V.17, V.29 protocol supported

 Chipset

 PnP Function

 Flow Control  Speed

Selection

 Other

Features

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LAN / Ethernet

Realtek RTL8100CL Ethernet function for 10/100BaseTX network standards Windows 2000 / XP Plug and Play compatible Automatic Jam and auto-negotiation for flow control Auto Negotiation and Parallel detection for automatic speed selection (IEEE 802.3u) High performance 32-bit PCI bus master architecture with integrated DMA controller for low CPU and bus utilization Remote Wake-up Scheme supported Hot Insertion supported

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▼ Firewire IEEE1394(a)

 Chipset

 Capabilities

 Hard Drive  Combo Drive

 DVD±R/±RW

or DVD-Dual or DVD-Multi Standards

 Keyboard

 Touch pad

TI TSB43AB22A IEEE1394 OHCI Host Controller and Up to 400 Mbps Expandable up to 63 devices in chains

(Note: In some models, Firewire/1394 function may note be available.)

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Storage

2.5-inch format hard disk drive

5.25-inch format (12.7mm height) fixed module (Optional Purchase)

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Keyboard & Touch pad

86-key QWERTY keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and Windows keys, 19.05mm Pitch Built-in Touch Pad

 Chipset  PC Card

 4-in-1 Card

Reader Format Support

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PC Card & Multiple Card Reader

TI PC1410 (PC Card), Genesis GL817E (Card Reader) Single Slot TYPE II, Hot insertion and removal supported Multimedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital Card (SD), Memory Stick (MS), and MS Pro Card

(Note: In some models, PC Card and Multiple Card Reader functions may note be available.)

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▼ Ports and Connectors

 Mic-In Port  Audio-Out / SPDIF  Firewire  USB2.0 Port  Ethernet  Modem  S-Video  Power-In  VGA Port  Card Reader  PC Card Slot

One Microphone-in jack One Headphone / SPDIF jack One Firewire (IEEE1394) host connector Two USB2.0-compliant connectors One standard network Ethernet connector (RJ-45) One modem / phone connector (RJ11) One S-video (TV-out) output connector One DC-in connector One 15-pin VGA connector One 4-in-1 Card Reader slot One PC Card Slot (type II)

(In some models, SPDIF-out Jack, Firewire/1394 Port, PC Card Slot, and Card Reader may not be available.)

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Battery Pack / AC Adapter

 Primary

Battery Pack

Li-ion 6-Cell pack, 11.1V x 4000 mAh or Li-ion 6-Cell pack, 11.1V x 4400 mAh or Li-ion 4-Cell pack, 14.8V x 2200 mAh

 Feature

Low battery state with low battery warning beep SmartPower1&2

 Adapter

AC-Input / DC-Output

Smart Battery Compliant; low battery warning beep Autosensing AC-in 100~240V, DC-out 20V, 65W

Note: For SmartPower 2 to work correctly, the system must be installed with

Windows XP SP2 or later edition.

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▼ BIOS

 PnP Function  Self Test  Auto

Detection

AMI PnP BIOS Power On Self Test DRAM auto-detection, auto-sizing L2 Cache auto-detection Hard disk type auto-detection

 Power

Management

 Security  Other

Features

APM 1.2 (Advanced Power Management) & ACPI 2.0 (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) Two Level Password Protections 32bit access, Ultra DMA, PIO5 Mode support Multi-boot capability

 O/S

 Dimension  Weight

 Environmental

Limits

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Compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / DOS

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Physical Specification

292 (W) x 230 (D) x 25-36 (H) mm

4.18 lbs / 1.9 KG (with 12”LCD, DVD-ROM Drive, and 4cell battery pack) Operating Temperature: 5 to 30oC (41 to 86oF) Operating Humidity: 20 to 90 percent RH (5 to 35 Storage Temperature: -20 to 50

C (-4 to 122oF)

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APPENDIX▼ B

AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES

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Federal Communications Commission Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician

for help.

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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. "Uniwill declare that 223II0(with wireless card: Intel WM3B2200BG ) is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in USA."

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Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the Manufacture may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Connections to Peripheral Devices

Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15/68 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.

European Notice

Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms:

 EN55022 (CISPR 22) Radio Frequency Interference  EN50082 (IEC801-2, IEC801-3, IEC801-4) Electro-magnetic

Immunity

 EN 300 328-2, EN 300 328-1, EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 (ETSI

300 328, ETSI 301 489) Electro-magnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matter.

 TBR21 ( ETSI TBR21) Terminal Equipment.  EN60950 (IEC950) I.T.E. Product Safety

Canadian Notice

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le present appareil numerique nemet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le Ministere des Communications du Canada.

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Power Cord Requirement

The power cord supplied with the AC adapter should match the plug and voltage requirements for your local area. Regulatory approval for the AC adapter has been obtained using the power cord for the local area. However, if you travel to a different area and need to connect to a different outlet or voltage, you should use one of the power cords listed below. To purchase a power cord (including one for a country not listed below) or a replacement ac adapter, contact your local dealer.

U.S. and Canada

 The cord set must be UL-Listed and CSA-Certified or C-UL Listed.  The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are (1) No. 18 AWG,

(2) Type SJ, and (3) 3-conductor.

 The cord set must have a rated current capacity of at least 10 A.  The attachment plug must be an earth-grounding type with a NEMA

5-15P (15A, 125V) or NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250V) configuration.

Japan

 All components of the cord set (cord, connector, and plug) must bear

a `PSE` mark and registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law.

 The minimum specification for the flexible cord are: (1) 0.75 mm

conductors, (2) Type VCT or VCTF, and (3) 3-conductor.

 The cord set must have minimum rated current capacity of 7 A.  The attachment plug must be a two-pole, grounded type with a

Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 (15 A, 125 VAC) configuration.

Other Countries

 The cord set fittings must bear the certification mark of the agency

responsible for evaluation in a specific country. Acceptable agencies are:

BSI (UK) OVE (Australia) CEBEC (Belgium) SEMKO (Sweden) FIMKO (Finland) DEMKO (Denmark) NEMKO (Norway) SETI (Finland) EANSW (Australia) SEV (Switzerland) IMQ (Italy) UTE (France)

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CCC (China) PSB (Singapore) PSE (Japan) BSMI (Taiwan) B (Polish) VDE (Germany) SASO (Saudi Arabia)

 The flexible cord must be of a HAR (harmonized) type HO5VV-F

3-conductor cord with a minimum conductor size of 0.03 square inches.

 The minimum specification for the flexible cord for Class II product

are: (1) 2X0.75 mm

conductors, (2) 2-conductor cord.

 The cord set must have a current capacity of at least 10 A and a

nominal voltage rating of 125 / 250 VAC.

CAUTION: MODEL 223XIY IS DESIGNED TO USE WITH THE FLLOWING AC ADAPTER MODEL ONLY Manufacture: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS, INC.; LI SHIN INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE CORP.; HIPRO CORP. Model: PA-1650-08 (65W); 0335A2065 (65W);HP-OK065E13 (65W)

Telephone lines requirement

 The appropriate utilization of 26AWG telephone line cord on unit. CAUTION: Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

Battery Pack Safety

 The battery pack is intended to use only with this notebook.  Do not disassemble the pack.  Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire or water.  To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery pack, do not

allow a metal object to touch the battery contacts.

 Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care. If you come

in contact with the electrolyte, wash the exposed area with soap and water. If it contacts the eye, flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.

 Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds

45℃ (113℉).

 To obtain a replacement battery, contact your local dealer.

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 Do not expose the battery pack to high storage temperatures (above

60℃, 140℉).

 When discarding a battery pack, contact your local waste disposal

provider regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries.

 Use only supplied AC Adapter for charging.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions or local laws.

VORSICHT! Explisionsgefahr bei unsachgernazen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ahnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien navh Angaben des Herstellers.

Laser Safety

The optical drive used with this computer is certified as a Class 1 laser device according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard and International Standards IEC 825 / IEC 825-1 (EN60825 / EN60825-1). The device is not considered harmful, but the following precautions are recommended:

 Do not open the unit.  Avoid direct exposure to the laser beam.  If the unit requires service, contact an authorized service center.  Ensure proper use by reading and following the instructions carefully.  Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT

Warning!

Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes. The use of optical instruments, such as magnifying lenses, with this product increase the potential hazard to your eyes. For your safety, have this equipment serviced only by an authorized service provider.

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Lithium battery warning / Bridge battery warning

This computer contains a lithium battery to power the clock and calendar circuitry.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

ATTENTION: Il y a danger d’xplosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avcc unc batterie du meme type ou d’un type recommande par le constructer. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

VORSICHT! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemBen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ahnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

Der Arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 betragt 70dB (A) oder weniger.

Zum Netzanschlua dieses Gerates ist eine geprufte Leitung zu verwenden. Fur einen Nennstrom bis 6A und einem Gerategewicht groBer 3kg ist eine Leitung nicht leichter als (1)H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm

conductors

einzusetzen.

(2)2X0.75 mm

Die Steckdose muB nahe dem Gerat angebracht und leicht zuganglich sein.

C AUTIO N! This p a rt is h ot . Be C a re fu l. VORSICHT! Diese Flache wird sehr heiss.

When you see this symbol, be careful as this spot may be very hot.

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■ appendix D Using Power Cinema

APPENDIX▼ C

USING POWER CINEMA

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Software Installation:

Power Cinema resides in a separate HD D partition to Windows. When you press the “P” button while the notebook is off, the computer boots to the Linux environment and launches the Power Cinema application. If you are required to re-install Windows O/S or when you have purchased a new or upgraded HDD, you need to observe the following steps before installing Power Cinema.

1. Partitioning. Assuming you are starting with a fresh hard drive or the hard drive is removed of its previous partitions. You need to reserve 500MB of disc space for Power Cinema. You could either use a partition tool or as you install Windows XP, when Windows prompts you about creating a partition for Windows during the initial installation process (Press C to create a new

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partition for Windows), you should set aside 500MB of disc space. For example, if your hard drive has 30GB disk space, then you should create a partition of 29.5GB for Windows and leave 500MB aside for Power Cinema.

If you are creating more than one partition for Windows, you need to

Note:

create 3 partitions for Windows (virtual disk drives) and leave the 4 partition for Power Cinema. Power Cinema needs to be on the 2 partition or the 4th primary partition. Otherwise, the system cannot boot to Power Cinema when you press the P button.

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2. Installation.

2-1 Before install Linux system, Please make sure you have a

"4th partition" and it should be 500MB if not, please create a new one.

2-2 Insert the PCM4 Linux inst allation disc into the opti cal drive,

and reboot the system.

2-3 When system boot procedure finished, you should see a

warning message. Read it carefully.

2-4 In 2-3 step, if you recognize the condition, please type

"YES", and then press the "Enter" key.

It is on you own risk to do the installation. Please make sure everything

Note:

goes fine.

2-5 Installing system, it will take about 2~3 minutes. 2-6 When install is finish, please type "poweroff", and pre ss the

"Enter" key to shutdown system to finish last step.

Note:

If any exception (for example, you didn't type "YES" in the 4th step), you will be thrown into a Linux shell. If you still want to install PCM Linux, you can continue the job by typing "install.sh", and you will be in step 2-3 as above.

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Using Power Cinema:

PowerCinema is an integrated player for Audio CDs, music clips, photos, DVD/VCD movies, and video clips. To watch or listen to different types of media, click a content button on the Welcome page. The corresponding function opens, allowing you to enjoy the type of media you have selected.

Finding and Playing Content

Click or press Enter to open folders and to play or view media files. To go up a folder level, click the onscreen up arrow. To return to a previous screen within a media function, click Return. Use the Up, Down, Left, and Right buttons to navigate within PowerCinema. To return to the Welcome page from within a media function, click the Backspace key on the keyboard.

Audio CD

Click a track to play it or click Play All to play all of the tracks displayed. Click Stop to stop music playback. To n avigate in the list of tracks, click Next or Prev.

Note: When you exit this function, music playback stops.

DVD/VCD

Whenever you move the mouse during playback, player controls appear at the bottom of the screen. These player controls include the following: Play (plays the movie), Stop (stops movie playback), Pause (pauses movie playback), Next (jumps to the next movie chapter), Prev (jumps to the previous movie chapter), Fast Forward (fast forwards movie playback), Rewind (rewinds movie playback), Main Menu (goes to the disc’s main menu), and Quit (returns to the Welcome page). These controls automatically disappear several seconds after the mouse stops moving. To facilitate navigation and media playback, use the following hotkeys while watching a DVD/VCD movie:

Left arrow Navigate left in the main menu Up arrow Navigate up in the main menu Right arrow Navigate right in the main menu Down arrow Navigate down in the main menu F Fast forward H Audio L Main menu

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Enter Play

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N Next/End Esc Quit P Previous/Beginning Spacebar Pause Q Mute 0-9 Enter numbers 0-9 S Stop A Angle T Step B Scan backward U Subtitles E Step backward

Music Clips

Use this function to listen to music files in MP3 and WAV formats. Click Device to select a media source. You can select CDROM (for media on a CD), USB Devices (for media on a removable device), or HDD (for media in hard disk folders). Click a music clip to play it or click Play All to play all of the clips displayed. Click Stop to stop music playback. To n avigate in the list of clips, click Next or Prev.

Note: When you exit this function, music playback continues.

Photo

Use this function to view photo files in BMP, JPG, PNG, and TGA formats. Click Device to select a media source. You can select CDROM (for media on a CD), USB Devices (for media on a removable device), or HDD (for media in hard disk folders). Click a photo to view it. Click Slideshow to view a slideshow of the photos in the current directory. When the Subfolders option is selected, images in all of the subfolders contained in the selected directory are also displayed in the slideshow. When this option is not selected, the slideshow plays only the photos in the directory you have selected. Press the Backspace key on the keyboard to exit the slideshow.

Video Clips

Use this function to watch video files in AVI, M1V, M2V, MPG and MPEG formats. Click Device to select a media source. You can select CDROM (for media on a CD), USB Devices (for media on a removable device), or HDD (for media in hard disk folders).

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Click a video clip to play it. Whenever you move the mouse during playback, player controls appear at the bottom of the screen. These player controls include the following: Play (plays the movie), Stop (stops movie playback), Pause (pauses movie playback), and Quit (returns to the Welcome page). These controls automatically disappear several seconds after the mouse stops moving.

Settings

There are settings in PowerCinema to allow you to fine-tune its performance to your machine and your personal preferences. DVD SPDIF...: Select the DVD AC3/SPDIF option for multi-channel sound. Select the DVD PCM/SPDIF option for 2-channel sound. Language: Select the language you want to use for display in PowerCinema, then return to the main menu in order for the selection to take effect.

USB Refresh

Click USB Refresh each time you attach a USB device to your computer in order to enable PowerCinema to read from the device. (The amount of time required to refresh depends on the device.)

Eject

Click Eject to open your computer’s CD/DVD ROM tray.

Reboot

Click Reboot to restart your computer and enter the Windows partition.

Battery Status Indicator

A battery icon appears on the Welcome page, indicating the power source (battery or AC adapter) your computer is currently using.

When your computer is using battery power, the icon appears as such: Approximate battery life is also displayed next to this icon. When your computer is using the AC adapter, the icon appears as

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Notice

The information in this user’s manual is subject to change without notice.

THE MANUFACTURER OR RESELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MANUAL.

The information in this user’s manual is protected by copyright laws. No part of this manual may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written authorization from the copyright owners.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. DOS, Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners/companies.

The software described in this manual is delivered under a license agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE

Symbols and Conventions Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment Chapter Summaries

1. GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

Performance Features (1-2,3) System at a Glance (1-4)

Front View (1-4,5,6,7) Rear View (1-8,9,10) Bottom View (1-11,12,13) AC Adapter (1-14) LED Status Indicators (1-15,16)

Keyboard Features (1-17)

Function (Quick) Keys (1-17) Windows Keys (1-18)

Embedded Numeric Keypad (1-18) Touch Pad (1-19) Graphic Subsystem (1-20)

Adjusting the Display Brightness (1-20)

Extending the Life of the TFT Display Panel (1-20)

Opening and Closing the Display Panel (1-21) Audio Subsystem (1-22)

Adjusting the Volume in Windows (1-22)

Voice Recording (1-22) Modem and Modem Setting (1-23) Ethernet Adapter (1-24)

2. BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY

Entering the BIOS Setup Screen (2-3) Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen (2-3) BIOS Action Keys (2-3) Modifying the BIOS Settings (2-4)

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Main Setup (2-4)

Advance Setup (2-4)

Security Setup (2-5,6)

Power Setup (2-6,7)

Boot Setup (2-7,8)

Exit Setup (2-8)

3. BATTERY POWER & POWER MANAGEMENT

The Battery Pack (3-2)

Lithium-Ion Battery Technology (3-2)

Battery Low-Power Warning (3-3) Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (3-4,5) Charging the Battery and Charging Time (3-5) Checking the Battery Level (3-6) Prolonging the Battery’s Life and Usage Cycles (3-6) Using Windows Power Options (3-7)

Windows’ Power Schemes (3-7,8)

Suspend Modes (3-9,10)

Power Button Action (3-11)

Low Battery Warning (3-12)

Power Manual Quick Access (3-13)

4. UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive (4-2,3,4,5) Upgrading the System Memory (4-6,7,8,9) Installing a Mini PCI Card to the System (4-10,11)

5. TROUBLE-SHOOTING

First Step (5-2,3) Audio Problems (5-4) Hard Disk Problems (5-5,6) CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, or Combo Drive Problems (5-7) Display Problems (5-8) Keyboard and Mouse Problems (5-9) CMOS Battery Problems (5-10) Memory Problems (5-11) Modem Problems (5-12)

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Network Adapter / Ethernet Problems (5-13) PC Card / PCMCIA Problems (5-14) Performance Problems (5-15) Firewire (IEEE1394) and USB2.0 Problems (5-16)

APPENDIX A Product Specification APPENDIX B Agency Regulatory Notices APPENDIX C Power Cinema Installation and User Manual

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Preface

Using This Manual

This User’s Manual contains general information about the hardware and software setup, troubleshooting, and technical specifications of the notebook computer.

Symbols and Conventions

The following conventions and symbols are used in this manual:

 When keys are to be pressed at the same time, a plus (+)

symbol is used. For instance, Fn+F7 means holding Fn and F7 keys at the same time.

 When a series of clicking a ctions is needed in Windo ws O/S, [ ]

and > symbols are used. For instance, [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display] means clicking the Start icon first, then the Settings, then the Control Panel, then the Display icon.

 When you need to make a selection with the touch pad (or

mouse), you will be asked to ’select’ or ‘click’ or ‘double-click’, ‘right-click’ the item.

Note: Text in this format and symbol means specific instructions, commentary,

sidelights, or any additional information or notes that you should be aware of.

Warning: Text in this format and symbol means that failures to comply with the

given instructions or information could result in damage to your computer or could cause bodily harm or loss of life.

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Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment

Follow the advice below will help ensure that you get the most out of your Investment.

Your computer will serve you well if you take g ood care of it.  Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight or place it near sources of heat.  Do not subject it to temperatures below 0

C (86oF).

C (32oF) or above

 Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields.  Do not expose the computer to moisture or rain.  Do not spill water or liquid on the computer.  Do not subject the computer to adverse shock and vibration.  Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.  Do not place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging

the computer.  Do not place the computer on rocky surfaces.

Here are some ways of taking care of your AC adapter.  Do not connect the adapter to any devices other than your computer.

 Do not let water get into the adapter.  Do not block the ventilation airway of the adapter.  Keep the adapter in a cool and ventilated place.  Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of

it.  Carefully tuck away the power cord and any cables away from pedestrian traffic.  When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug.

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 Keep the adapter away from children.  The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should

not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord.  The total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.  Do not connect other AC adapter to your notebook. This Notebook uses exclusively the AC adapter LITE-ON PA-1650-08 (65W); Lishin 0202A2065 (65W); Hipro HP-OK065E13 (65W)

When cleaning the computer, observe these steps:

1. Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.

2. Disconnect the AC adapter.

3. Use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the following occurs:

 Computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged.  Liquid has been spilled into the product.  The computer does not operate normally.

Cleaning the Ventilation Grills: It is suggested that you clean the ventilation grills regularly to maintain optimal thermal regulation of the notebook. To do this, you may use a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner (with appropriate head adapter) to remove the dust buildup on the ventilation grills.

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Chapter Summaries

The following is a summary of the available chapters and appendices in this manual.

Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Basics In this chapter, you will learn the basic operations and features of your computer. It gives you a general understanding of the components of your computer.

Chapter 2: BIOS Setup / Security In this chapter, you will learn how to change various firmware settings and what the settings mean. Also, you will learn how to take advantage of the built-in security feature provided by the BIOS.

Chapter 3: Battery Power & Power Management In this chapter, you will learn the fundamental s of power management and how to use them to achieve longer battery life.

Chapter 4: Upgrading You r Computer In this chapter, you will learn how to upgrade the system memory, the hard disk drive.

Chapter 5: Trouble-Shooting In this chapter, you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems.

Appendix A: Product Specification In this section, you will find a list of the computer’s system specifications.

Appendix B: Agency Regulatory Notices In this section, you will find the general electro-magnetic and safety regulatory information.

Appendix C: Power Cinema Installation and User Manual In this section, you will learn how to install Power Cinema and learn to use its features.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual