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- Page 1 Notebook PC User’s Manual Product Name: Notebook PC Hardware Manual Revision: 1.00 E1130 Release Date: Aug 2002...
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Page 2: Safety Statements
Safety Statements • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. •... - Page 3 Safety Statements CAUTION! VORSICHT! ADVARSELI! VARNING! VAROITUS! ATTENTION! ADVARSEL! (Japanese) unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation...
- Page 4 Safety Statements DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the cas- ing has been damaged. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC.
- Page 5 Safety Statements disconnect all external periph- erals to prevent damage to the connectors...
- Page 6 Safety Statements...
- Page 7 • Do not use the Notebook PC near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. • Do not use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
- Page 8 Table of Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC ... 11 2. Knowing the Parts ... 13 3. Getting Started ... 23...
- Page 9 Table of Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC ... 35...
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Page 11: Introducing The Notebook Pc
1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Notes For This Manual... -
Page 12: Notes For This Manual
Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User’s Manuals: 1. -
Page 13: Knowing The Parts
2. Knowing The Parts Top Side Bottom Side Left Side Right Side Rear Side Front Side... -
Page 14: Top Side
Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC. Microphone Opening the Display Panel One spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use. -
Page 15: Display Panel
Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. Unlike desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is easier on the eyes. Display Panel Care The LCD screen is very delicate and requires careful handling. -
Page 16: Bottom Side
Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC. Name Card Holder Battery Compartment WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when han- dling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. -
Page 17: Mini Pci Wireless Lan Module
Knowing the Parts The following describes the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustration on the previous page. Battery Compartment The battery compartment’s surface is actually combined with the battery pack in order to reduce thick- ness. -
Page 18: Left Side
Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC. 3 USB Ports DC Power Input Jack DC IN The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. -
Page 19: Right Side
Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC. Optical Drive USB Port The following describes the components on the right side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustra- tion above. -
Page 20: Rear Side
Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC. PS/2 Port The following describes the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustra- tion above. - Page 21 Knowing the Parts Air Vent for Second Fan The air vents allow cool air produced by the second fan to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Do not block the air vents or else overheating may occur! Parallel Port (and external floppy port) The 25-pin D-sub parallel/printer port supports parallel devices such as a printer.
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Page 22: Front Side
Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. Left Audio Speaker Display Panel Latch One display panel latch is used to lock the display panel in the closed position. To open the display panel, slide the latch to the right with your thumb and lift up the display panel at the same time. -
Page 23: Getting Started
3. Getting Started Installing/Removing Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack Operating Systems Power Connection Powering ON The Notebook PC Power Management - Stand By/Hibernate Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF The Notebook PC Using the Keyboard Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators... -
Page 24: Installing And Removing The Battery Pack
Getting Started Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed, there will be a large opening at the bottom of the Notebook PC. Use the following procedures to install or remove the battery pack. -
Page 25: Using The Battery Pack
Using the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power. Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time. -
Page 26: Power Connection
Getting Started Power Connection Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you may connect the power cord to any 110V-120V as well as 220V-240V outlets without setting switches or using power convert- ers. Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US-standard AC power cord to a different standard. -
Page 27: Powering On The Notebook Pc
Powering ON The Notebook PC The Notebook PC’s power-ON message appears on the screen followed by a short beep when you turn it ON. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. -
Page 28: Restarting Or Rebooting
Getting Started Power Management - Stand By & Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Windows control panel. The following shows the power options properties in Windows ME. You can define Stand By or Power Off for closing the display panel, pressing the power button, or activating sleep mode. -
Page 29: Using The Keyboard
Using the Keyboard Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same. -
Page 30: Instant Launch Keys And Status Indicators
Getting Started Above the Keyboard Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators Instant Launch Keys Power Button Power ON your Notebook PC by holding the power button for 1 second while holding it for 2 seconds to power OFF. Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk or optical storage drive. -
Page 31: Power Indicator
Power Gear The Power Gear button toggles power savings ON or OFF. When power savings is activated, CPU speed and LOC brightness will be decreased. Power Gear will decrease power consumption even more if used together with Intel SpeedStep. Power Gear works only in battery mode and Intel SpeedStep will work in battery or AC mode but requires manual configuration to work in AC mode. -
Page 32: Keyboard As A Numeric Keypad
Getting Started Microsoft Windows™ Keys There are two special Windows™ keys on the keyboard as described below. The key with the Windows™ Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows™ desktop. The other key, that looks like a Windows™ menu with a small cursor, activates the proper- ties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows™... -
Page 33: Keyboard As Cursors
Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications. With Number Lock OFF, press up, [Fn][K] for down, [Fn][U] for left, and [Fn][O] for right. With Number Lock ON, use [Shift] and one of the cursor keys shown below. -
Page 35: Using The Notebook Pc
4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Optional External Connections PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Modem and Network Connections IR Wireless Communication AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes System Memory Expansion Hard Disk Drive Processor & Hard Disk Drive Upgrades Securing Your Notebook PC (optional) -
Page 36: Pointing Device
Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device The Notebook PC’s integrated touchpad pointing de- vice is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, me- chanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software. - Page 37 Using the Notebook PC Clicking/Tapping - With the cursor over an item, press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly, keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. The selected item will change color.
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Page 38: Caring For The Touchpad
Using the Notebook PC Dragging - Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish. You can move the cursor over the item you select, and while keeping the left button depressed, moving the cursor to the desired location, then release the button. - Page 39 Using the Notebook PC...
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Page 40: Inserting An Optical Disc
Using the Notebook PC Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC’s power is ON, press the drive’s eject button and the tray will eject out partially. 3. Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc’s printed side up. Push down on both sides of the disc’s center until the disc snaps onto the hub. - Page 41 Using the CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved. Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop CD-ROM drives, the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle. When inserting a CD, it is important that the CD be pressed onto the center hub or else the CD-ROM drive tray will scratch the CD.
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Page 42: Regional Playback Information
Using the Notebook PC Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content. CSS (sometimes called copy guard) is the name given to the content protection scheme adopted by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to protect against unlawful content duplication. -
Page 43: Removing A Cd
Using the Notebook PC Using a CD A CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD is properly inserted, data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives; except that nothing can be written to or changed on the CD. -
Page 44: Optional External Connections
Using the Notebook PC Optional External Connections Monitor Out Connection Connecting an external monitor is just like on a stan- dard desktop PC. Just plug in the VGA cable and its ready to use (some Notebook PC configurations may require additional display driver settings). You can view the Notebook PC display panel while simultaneously allowing others to view the external monitor. -
Page 45: External Audio Connections
Using the Notebook PC Optional External Connections TV-Out Example The TV-out connector provides output to standard video devices that do not support the personal com- puter 15-pin RS-232 interface. The TV-out can be used with the S-Video interface (cable not included) or RCA interface (with the provided adapter). -
Page 46: Bit Cardbus Support
Using the Notebook PC PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket The Notebook PC supports PC Cards (or sometimes referred to as PCMCIA cards) to allow expansion like PCI cards on desktop computers. This allows you to customize your Notebook PC to meet a wide range of application needs. - Page 47 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) 1. Insert the PC card with the connector side first. When the PC card is fully inserted, the PC card bay door can close normally with- out striking the PC card. Be sure the PC card is level when inserting.
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Page 48: Modem And Network Connections
Using the Notebook PC Modem and Network Connections The built-in modem and network model comes with both an RJ-11 and an RJ-45 port. RJ-11 telephone cables have two or four wires and are used to connect telephones to telephone outlets found in the walls of residential homes and some commercial buildings (some commercial buildings may have telephone wir- ing designed for dedicated phone systems that may not be compatible). -
Page 49: Network Connection
Using the Notebook PC Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Note- book PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100BASE-TX speeds, your network cable must be category 5 (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. -
Page 50: Ir Wireless Communication
Using the Notebook PC IR Wireless Communication The Notebook PC is equipped with a conveniently located Infrared (IR) Communication Port (see for location). The IR port comes with IrDA (Infrared Data Association) Serial Knowing the Parts Infrared Data Link Version 1.1 compliance, that allows you to perform point-to-point wireless commu- nications. -
Page 51: Ac Power System
CAUTION! Disable the infrared communication when you are not using the IR for long periods because the IR consumes a great deal of Windows resources which will decrease the Notebook PC’s performance. AC Power System The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. -
Page 52: Using Battery Power
Using the Notebook PC Using Battery Power A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel. -
Page 53: Power Management Modes
Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You can control some of these fea- tures through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system. -
Page 54: Power Savings
Using the Notebook PC Power Savings In addition to reducing the CPU clock, this mode puts devices including the LCD backlight in their lower active state. The Notebook PC enters Standby mode (low priority) when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time. The timeout can be set through BIOS setup (lower priority) and Win- dows power management (higher priority). -
Page 55: System Ddr Memory Expansion
System DDR Memory Expansion Additional memory is optional and not required to use the Notebook PC. Additional memory will increase application performance by de- creasing hard disk access. This is more noticeable on newer software that require more and more system resources. The Notebook PC comes with some built-in memory. - Page 56 Using the Notebook PC Tip: You can use a USB keyboard with a hub to allow easy connection of a USB mouse or other USB devices to the keyboard. This allows you to use only a single connection to the Notebook PC. External Keyboard Connection To allow easier data entry, you may connect any PS/2 keyboard as shown here.
- Page 57 Using the Notebook PC Securing Your Notebook PC (Optional) For system and hard disk drive security, see BIOS setup “Securi ty”. A third party lock such as the ones ® by Kensington can be used to secure your Notebook PC physically to an unmovable object. The cable ®...