Uniwill Computer 2200BG245 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 the powerful Mobile Intel
Pentium M or Celeron M Processor. Together with the
latest Alviso chipset and technologies, the system offers
advanced PC performances.
Advanced Graphic Engine
The Intel Integrated GMA900 Extreme3 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
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realism to PC games.
LCD Display
The computer is equipped either with a 14.1-inch TFT
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).
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Ethernet Port
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.
Wireless LAN (Optional)
The optional internal Wireless LAN module allows your
notebook to connect wirelessly to other 802.11-enabled
systems, devices, or network.
Internal USB slot for integrated USB Devices
The optional USB device gives you added function to the
notebook.
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System At A Glance
Top View
1. LCD Latch
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The LCD latches lock / unlock the LCD panel.
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2. LCD Display
The panel is where the system content is displayed.
3. Built-in Stereo Speakers
The built-in speakers output the sound in stereo.
4. Keyboard
The keyboard is used to enter data. It has an embedded
numeric keypad and cursor control keys. (See Keyboard
Section for details.)
5. Built-in Microphone
The built-in microphone records sound.
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.)
The LED Status indicators also reveal the status of the system
power state and battery-charging state. See the LED Status
Indicator Section for details.
7. Touch Pad Enable/Disable Button
Press the button once to disable the built-in touchpad. Press
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again to enable. When disabled, the LED on the button lights
up.
8. Touch Pad
The touch pad is a built-in pointing device with functions similar
to a mouse.
9. 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.)
Note:
When the system power is initially turned on, the Scroll-lock,
Cap-lock, and Numeric keypad LED indicators will light up momentarily to
indicate the start of the Power-On sequence.
10. Power Cinema Photo Viewer Quick Key (In Standalone
Media Player Mode) / Silent Mode Quick Key or Search Quick
Key (In Windows Mode)
This is a dual function quick key.
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When the system is in Power-Off mode:
The Photo Viewer Quick Key launches the Linux-based Power
Cinema application automatically. This is called the Standalone
Media Player mode; the system bypasses Windows and boots
to a Linux-based Photo Viewer application. See Appendix D to
learn more about Power Cinema application.
When the system is in Windows mode:
Pressing the button enables the system to go to Silent Mode or
Search Information. In Silent Mode, the processor performance
is reduced so that the cooler fan stops running and therefore
reduces noise.
Note:
If the system does not support Silent Mode, the Silent Mode
button will be changed to Search Information button.
11. Power Cinema DVD Player Quick Key (In Standalone Media
Player Mode) / Windows Explorer Quick Key (In Windows
Mode)
This is a dual function quick key.
When the system is in Power-Off mode:
The DVD Player Quick Key launches the Linux-based Power
Cinema application automatically. This is called the Standalone
Media Player mode; the system bypasses Windows and boots
to a Linux-based DVD Player application. See Appendix D to
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learn more about Power Cinema application.
When the system is in Windows mode:
Pressing the button launches Windows Explorer.
12. Power Cinema MP3 Player Quick Key ((In Standalone
Media Player Mode) / Windows Outlook Express Quick Key (In
Windows Mode)
This is a dual function quick key.
When the system is in Power-Off mode:
The MP3 Player Quick Key launches the Linux-based Power
Cinema application automatically. This is called the Standalone
Media Player mode; the system bypasses Windows and boots
to a Linux-based MP3 Player application. See Appendix D to
learn more about Power Cinema application.
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When the system is in Windows mode:
Pressing the button launches Windows Outlook Express.
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Front and Rear Views
Warning:
damage the display
Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook. This may
1. Power Jack (DC-in)
The DC-out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers
the computer.
2. Battery Pack
The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook.
3. Kensington Lock Key Hole
A Kensington-type security lock latches to this keyhole for
anti-theft purpose.
4. 4-in-1 Card Reader
The 4-in-1 Card Reader supports SD Card, MS Card, MMC
Card, and MS-Pro Card.
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5. Ventilation Grill
The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal
heat. Do not block this airway completely.
6. Wireless On/Off Switch
Use the Switch to disable or enable Wireless function.
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Side Views
Warning:
damage the display
Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook. This may
1. Ethernet / LAN Port
The port connects to a network hub via the RJ-45 cable and
also conforms to 10/100Base-TX transmission protocol.
2. Modem Port
This is where you plug the phone jack (RJ-11) for fax/modem
functions.
3. Optical Drive and Disk Eject Button and Manual Eject Key
Hole
If your computer comes with the Combo drive, DVD-RW,
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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.
4. 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.
Note:
For safety consideration, please insert the PCMCIA dummy card when
not using the PCMCIA card.
5. 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.
6. Firewire / IEEE1394 / 1394a Port
This is a high-speed serial data port. You may connect any
Fire-wire-ready device to this port.
7. USB2.0 Port (x4)
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.
8. Microphone Jack
The microphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect
a microphone.
9. TV (S-Video) Port
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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.
10. External VGA Port
The 15-pin VGA analog port is for connecting the external CRT
monitor or projector.
11. USB Device Cover (Optional)
Underneath the cover, there is a USB connector. You may
install the optional USB device into this slot.
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Bottom View
1. 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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2. Hard Disk Drive Cover
The system’s hard disk drive is located under the cover. The
HDD can be upgraded to a larger capacity. (See Chapter 4 for
instructions on a HDD upgrade.)
3. System Device Cover
The system’s processor with cooler assembly, Wireless LAN
module, and DDR memory module are located under the case
cover. The system memory can be upgraded to a larger
capacity. (See Chapter 4 for instructions on a memory
upgrade.)
4. 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
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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 & Power Status Indicators
LED Graphic
Symbol
Indication
Green light indicates the WLAN module
is active.
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 turned
ON.
Persistent green light indicates the battery
is Full.
LED-off (Dark) indicates the system is
without battery.
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.
Note:
When the system power is initially turned on, the Scroll-lock, Cap-lock,
and Numeric keypad LED indicators will light up momentarily to indicate the
start of the Power-On sequence.
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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 + 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 Fn+Scr Lk 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 Fn+Num Lk 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 Fn+Num Lk to revert to normal character keys.
Num
Lk
789
456
123
0
*
-
+
.
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 14.1-inch active matrix
TFT panel with high resolution and multi-million colors for
comfortable viewing. The SiS Ultra256 video graphics accelerator,
which is Microsoft DirectX 8.1 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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2. Click on the pull-down menu and select the country where it is
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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 connects 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 100BASE-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
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.
format.
Advanced Setup
►IDE Configuration
Item Selections /
Sub-menu
Primary
IDE
Master
Secondary
IDE
Master
Hard Disk Primary Master is where BIOS tries to
ATAPI CDROM The secondary master controls the
Description
boot from first. The primary master
controls the hard drive.
ATAPI CD-ROM drive.
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A
storage device.
Item Selections /
Description
Sub-menu
TouchPad
Support
Share
Memory
LCD
utoDimm
Function
Enabled
Disabled
32MB
64MB
128MB
Enabled
Disabled
Enable or disable the built-in touchpad.
You may choose the amount of system
memory to be used as video frame
buffer.
[Enabled]: The LCD backlight
automatically decreases when the AC
Adapter is unplugged from the wall.
[Disabled]: This function is disabled.
Boot Setup
►Boot Settings Configuration
Item Selections /
Sub-menu
Quick
Boot
Disabled
Enabled
Quiet Boot Disabled
Enabled
Bootup
Num-Lock
Off
On
Description
[Enabled]: The system skips certain tests
while booting. This shortens the boot-up
time.
[Disabled]: The system performs full tests
while booting.
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.)
[On]: The numeric keypad on the
keyboard is enabled on boot.
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