ZEPTO Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual
Portable Personal
Computer
User’s Manual
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Contents
Chapter One Features and Maintenance
Features·······················································································1-2
Maintenance ················································································1-3
Chapter Two The Grand Tour
Equipment Checklist····································································2-1
Looking at the Computer······························································2-2
Front with the display open ···················································2-2
Display panel·········································································2-3
Cursor components I·····························································2-3
Cursor components II ··························································2-4
Front with the display closed·················································2-5
Left side·················································································2-6
Right side···············································································2-7
Back side···············································································2-8
Underside··············································································2-9
Optical Media Drives··································································2-10
Connecting Standard Devices····················································2-15
External Devices········································································2-16
Chapter Three Getting Started
Tips for Safety and Comfort·························································3-2
Keyboard······················································································3-4
Touch Pad····················································································3-4
Function Keys··············································································3-7
Other Function Keys····································································3-8
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Chapter Four Power Management
Connecting Power········································································4-1
Standby Mode··············································································4-3
Shutting Down A Frozen Computer ·············································4-4
Power Options ·············································································4-5
AC adaptor···················································································4-9
Battery Pack···············································································4-10
Chapter Five Audio and Video Devices
Using Audio Devices····································································5-1
S-Video Connector·······································································5-4
Using Windows Media Player······················································5-5
Playing DVD in WinDVD······························································5-6
Displaying Modes·········································································5-8
Chapter Six Expansion and Upgrade
PC Cards······················································································6-1
RAM or Memory PC Cards··························································6-3
Viewing Information on Memory and Hibernation························6-3
Removing and Installing Memory Module····································6-4
Upgrading Your System·······························································6-7
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Fea tures
Names Features
LCD 14" TFT WXGA
Size 341 x 247 x 27 mm
Weight 2.3Kg
Keyboard 88 keys, PS2, 302.9X110.5, 5.5mm
CPU Intel Y onah 1.66GHz-2.33GHz (optional)
Memory DDR II dual channel (533/677) with 2 slots,
Chipsets Intel 945PM/ICH7-M
Wireless LAN Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG/ABG(optional)
HDD Bay Fixed 9.5 mm, SA TA
OD D 12.7 mm Combo/Dual/Super Multi(optional)
Memory Card 4-in-1Memory Card Slot
Li-ion battery pack 6 Cell (4800mAh) SBS Li-lo Battery Pack
Features and Maintenance
Chapter One
F eatures
& Maintenance
expandable to max 2 (optional)
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Features and Maintenance
Maintenance
This chapter introduces in detail the appropriate methods of
maintenance so that any possible damage to the computer might
be avoided. Some suggestion has been particularly listed below
for the users who have to travel from time to time.
Suggestion for travelers:
Please turn off the computer.
Please always remember to backup the important documents
stored in the computer.
Please fully charge the battery before a long meeting; if a
meeting lasts more than 4 hours, a secondary battery or an AC-
adaptor is supposed to be available.
Please put the computer in a cool and dry place if it is not
used. Frequent changes in temperature and humidity might bring
damage to the computer.
Please keep the hard disk away from magnetic objects, such
as video equipment, CD-RW/DVD-ROM, CDs, DVDs, LCD,
speakers, etc.
Please take the computer as a normal handy luggage.
Please remember that the computer can go through the X-ray
detection at the airport, but cannot be checked with a handy
metal detector.
Please make sure the power cord’s AC input plug and the cord
meet the standards for the country or region in which the com-
puter is used
Lock the computer
If the computer is used in a public place, please anchor the
computer to a fixed object, for example, a desk with the security
lock.
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1.Attach one end of a cable to the fixed object and the other end
to the security lock on the computer;
2.Lock the cable with a key.
3.Take the key with you or put it in a safe place.
Lock the computer
Notice: As a universal device, the computer security lock can be
bought at the retailer’s. It will help prevent unauthorized removal of
the computer.
Set the Password
The system allows password protection, such as a registration
password or a standby password. Once a password has been
set, a user’s name and a password are required to access
Windows.
Note: 1. Please do remember the password. If forgotten,
please contact the retailer for help.
2. Please set a password to protect the computer and
the confidential documents from unauthorized access.
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Features and Maintenance
Anti-Virus Protection
A virus is a program which copies itself to the target computer
and also attaches itself to other programs and files, for example, .
exe, .com, .dll files. When you send or receive emails or access the
Internet, the computer might be infected by a virus. T o protect the
computer from viruses’ intrusion, we suggest downloading anti-virus
software.
Please visit the concerning websites about anti-virus software to
get more information.
Conditions and Placement of the Computer
When delivering the computer, please place the computer into the
packing box and clearly state “take care, fragile”.
Please use the computer and drives in the temperature be-
tween 10 to 30 degrees Centigrade, and the relative humidity
should below 80 percent.
Please set the computer on a steady and flat surface.
Leave ample ventilation room for the fan. Ensure that there are
no obstructions around any of the system inlets or exhaust vents.
Please do not place heavy objects on the computer.
Please do not scratch the LCD screen with nails, scissors,
rulers or pencils, etc.
Please keep the computer away from electric equipment, for
example, mobile phones and TV sets, to avoid interference.
Please do not spray any cleansing liquid onto the computer.
Please load discs properly to avoid jams or damages.
Cleaning the Computer Carefully
Please turn off the computer before cleaning it.
Please use dry soft cloth and never clean the shell with
alkaline cleaner.
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Please do not clean the LCD screen with alcohol or cleaner.
Use dry soft non-linen cloth or anti-static cloth to wipe the
screen gently.
Please do not spray water, cleaner or chemical products
directly onto the LCD screen. It might cause the computer
permanent malfunction.
Please clean the keyboard regularly with a soft brush or a
compressed-air spray bottle; otherwise, the keys might be
jammed.
Please do not clean the keyboard with any liquid or normal
vacuum cleaner. It might bring an opposite effect, or even damage
the keyboard.
Dust or dirt on the touchpad might cause the on-screen pointer
to jump. Please wash and dry your hands or clean the touchpad
with damp cloth before using the computer.
Carefully Using the Battery Pack
Improperly replacing or handling the battery pack might cause
fire, explosion, or even more serious damage. Please refer to the
concerning instructions carefully.
When it becomes necessary to replace the battery pack, it
must be replaced only by an identical battery pack.
Please do not disassemble, fire, or short-circuit the battery
pack, or expose the battery pack in the environment with over 60
degrees Centigrade.
Please do not place the battery pack amid ordinary objects
and keep it out of children’s reach.
Please do not use rusty or damaged battery pack.
Please dispose of battery packs only in accordance with local
ordinances. Ask local waste disposal of fices for details.
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Chapter Two
The Grand Tour
Want to get familiar with the portable personal computer quickly
and easily? Why wait! Read this chapter which identifies the
various components of the computer, and get to know its special
and powerful features.
Equipment Checklist
Carefully unpack your computer. Check to make sure that the pack-
age has not been disclosed or destroyed. The items packed inside
might not be the same for different types of computers and in differ-
ent regions. If any of the items is missing or damaged, please con-
tact the local dealers immediately.
Please save the box and packing materials for future use.
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Looking at the Computer
A series of figures are provided in this chapter to help introduce
the components of the computer and their features.
display latch
This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position. Slide the
latch, lift the display up, position the display at a comfortable
viewing angle, and we are looking at the main part of the
computer.
Front with the Display Open
n
o
Z
Components Description
nSwitch Knob They lock the LCD panel in the closed
position.
oDisplay Screen The computer has a 14’’, 16:10 widescreen
LCD with a TFT display.
ZKeyboard The computer has an in-built, 19mm full-
sized, 88-key keyboard. Please refer to
Chapter Three for the introduction to its
function.
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Display Panel
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Components Description
Stereo speakers The computer has two in-built speakers
Cursor Components I
Components Description
Touch pad A pointer control device located in the
and a two-channel microphone. A surround
sound effect can be reached when using
the multi-media player. Please refer to
Chapter Five for more information.
Z
centre of the palm rest is used to control
the on-screen pointer. It has similar func
tions to a two-button mouse with a scroll
wheel, for example, scrolling, selecting,
double-clicking, etc. Please refer to the
concerning instruction on using the Touch
pad in Chapter Three.
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Control buttons The control buttons below the Touch pad
ZSwitch-slot Close the display panel and press the
are used like the buttons on a mouse
pointer. Please refer to the concerning
instruction in Chapter Three.
switch knobs into the switch-slots to lock
the display panel.
Cursor Components II
Components Description
Internet button Press the Internet button to easily access
the Internet.
Outlook Press the Outlook Express button to easily
Express access the Outlook Express.
ZP1 User programmable.
P2 User programmable.
Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator glows when the
alphabet keys are locked in uppercase.
Numeric mode The Numeric Mode indicator turns on when
the keypad overlay can be used for numeric input.
Z
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Scroll Lock The Scroll Lock indicator turns on when the
scroll lock is enabled.
Power Press the Power button to turn the
computer’s power on and off.
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Z
Components Description
Wireless Communication The Wireless Communication
indicator turns on when the wireless
LAN function is enabled.
Power The Power indicator is a dual color
LED. It glows blue when the system
is fully on. It glows orange when the
computer is in Standby mode. It is
off when the system is off or in
Hibernation mode.
ZBattery The Battery indicator, a dual color
LED, shows the condition of the
battery’s charge. It glows blue when
the system is powered by the
battery pack. It blinks blue when the
battery’s charge is low. It glows
orange when the battery is being
charged. It blinks orange when the
battery is abnormal. It is off when
the battery is fully charged or the
system is in Hibernation mode.
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qDisk The Disk indicator glows when the
drive.
rMemory card The memory card indicator glows
sInternal Microphone It enables audio input.
tInfrared Port This infrared port is compatible with
Left Side
Components Description
nDC IN Jack The DC-IN Jack is where you plug in
oModem Jack In areas where an internal modem is
ZCooling V ent The cooling vent provides airflow to
qWireless The Wireless Communication
Communication Switch turns on the wireless net-
Swtich working transceiver.
n
o
Z
computer is accessing a disk
when a memory card is in the slot; it
turns off when there is none.
IrCC standards.
v
u
s
t
rq
the AC-adapter.
installed as standard equipment,
here is a 56K modem jack that lets
you use a modular cable to connect
the modem directly to a telephone
line.
cool the internal components.
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rUSB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port
sIEEE1394 Port Connect an external device, such as
tPCMCIA Card Slot PCMCIA Card Slot can accommo-
uFour-in-One Memory Four-in-One Memory Card Slot can
Card Slot accommodate one memory card
vPC Card Eject Button Press the PC Card Eject Button to
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enable chain connection of a
number of USB-equipped devices,
for example, a keyboard, a mouse,
a printer, a modem, a USB portable
hard drive, etc.
a digital video camera to this port for
high-speed data transfer.
date one PC Card (Type II).
(MMC/SD/MC).
eject PC cards.
n
o
Z
q
r
Components Description
nHeadphone Jack An S/PDIF connector. The Head
phone Jack lets you connect stereo
head phones or other 6-channel
audio-output devices such as
external speakers. Connecting
headphones or other devices to this
jack automatically disables the
internal speakers.
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Microphone Jack A standard mini microphone jack
ZUSB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0)
Optical Media Drive The computer is configured with a
Security Lock A security cable can attach to this
Back Side
enables connection of a binaural
microphone.
ports enable chain connection of a
number of USB-equipped devices.
standard optical media drive. Y ou
can use CD/DVD discs to load
software, save files and play music
or films.
slot and be used to anchor your
computer to a desk or other large
object to deter theft.
Z
Components Description
USB Ports (two) The Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0)
ports enable chain connection of a
number of USB-equipped devices.
External Monitor Port This 15-pin port lets you connect an
external video display to the
computer.
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ZS-Video Connector Plug an S-video cable into this
LAN Jack The LAN Jack lets you connect to a
Under Side
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connector for output of NTSC or PAL
signal to a VCR or TV.
LAN. The adaptor has built-in
support for Ethernet LAN (10
megabits per second, 10BASE-T)
and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx).
Components Description
Battery The battery pack powers the com-
puter when the AC adaptor is not
connected. Please refer to Chapter
Four for detailed information on the
battery pack.
Battery Latch Slide the latch to remove or fix the
battery pack.
Z
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ZLabels Important information about the
qInlet V ents They provide airflow to cool internal
rHDD Slot It contains the Hard Disc Drive of the
sCPU Slot / It contains the CPU and its cooler.
Memory Socket / It contains two SO-DIMM memory
Chipsets The computer supports Intel
Note: Memory modules can only be installed or replaced by
authorized dealers.
computer is contained on the label,
for example, its serial number (when
you contact the dealer, the serial
number of the computer might be
required).
components.
computer.
modules. Use the socket to in
crease your computer’s memory to
2GB.
945PM/ICH7-M chipsets.
Optical Media Drives
Formats of Optical Media Drives
The Optical Media Drive of the computer, DVD-ROM, DVD
Combo and DVD Dual, lets you play from and record data to
rewritable DVDs and CDs. Y our drive may support the following
formats, depending on the model purchased:
DVD Combo Drive The drive can not only read and write CDs,
but also read DVDs.
DVD-ROM Drive The drive can read all kinds of DVDs and
CDs (this device is optional).
DVD-Dual Drive The burner can execute two formats, -R/
RW and +R/RW (this device is optional).
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Disc-in-Use Indicator
The IDE (Integrated Device Electronics) indicator turns on when
the drive is reading a disc.
Get to Know the Disc-in-Use Indicator
Protecting Optical Media Drives
Please operate your optical media drives carefully, and keep the
following in mind:
Remove discs carefully in case data might be destroyed or
lost.
Do not load any CD or DVD disc with force. Doing so will
damage or destroy the device or discs.
Do not spray cleaner or other kind of liquid onto the device,
orexpose it in an extremely hot or cold environment.
Do not remove the device except for repair or replacement.
In order to prevent the device from being damaged by static
electricity:
1. Please touch earthed metal objects to discharge the static
electricity on your body before handling the device.
2. Please do not touch connecting terminals;
3. Please do not expose the computer to magnetic devices, for
example, metal detectors at the airport gates or hand-held
wards.
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