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- Page 1 Hardware User’s Manual Product Name: Notebook PC Hardware Manual Revision: 1 E1558 Release Date: February 2004 Notebook PC...
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Page 2: Safety Statements
Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 3: Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
Nordic Cautions IMPORTANT! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica. - Page 4 Safety Statements Safety Statements The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface.
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Page 5: Transportation Precautions
Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external periph- erals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive’s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. - Page 6 Safety Statements CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish...
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Page 7: Ul Safety Notices
UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC ... 11 About This User’s Manual ... 12 Notes For This Manual ... 12 Preparing your Notebook PC ... 13 2. Knowing the Parts ... 15 Top Side ... 16 Bottom Side ... 18 Left Side ... - Page 9 4. Using the Notebook PC ... 37 Pointing Device ... 38 Using the Touchpad ... 38 Touchpad Usage Illustrations ... 39 Caring for the Touchpad ... 40 External Optical Drive ... 41 Connecting the External Optical Drive ... 41 Ejecting a Disc from the External Optical Drive ... 42 Using the External Optical Drive ...
- Page 10 Contents Appendix ... 57 Optional Accessories... 58 USB Hub (Optional) ... 58 USB 2.0 Slim Combo Drive (Optional) ... 58 Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB (Optional) ... 59 USB Flash Memory (Optional) ... 59 USB Communication Cable (Optional) ... 59 USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional) ...
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Page 11: Introducing The Notebook Pc
1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Notes For This Manual Preparing your Notebook PC... -
Page 12: About This User's 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: Preparing Your Notebook Pc
Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed infor- mation on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack (1) Insert the battery pack until it clicks into place. 2. - Page 14 Introducing the Notebook PC...
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Page 15: Knowing The Parts
2. Knowing the Parts Top Side Bottom Side Left Side Right Side Rear Side Front Side... -
Page 16: Top Side
Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC. Status Indicators (when display panel closed) WLAN Switch Audio Speaker (mono) Status Indicators Display Panel Latch 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 17: Display Panel
Audio Speaker (mono) The built-in speaker allows you to hear mono audio without additional attachments. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound in high quality 16-bit stereo (when used with external stereo headphones or speakers). All audio features are software controlled. -
Page 18: Bottom Side
Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC. Battery Lock Hard Disk Drive Compartment IMPORTANT! 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 19: 2 Knowing The Parts
Knowing the Parts Battery Pack and Locks Usage details are described in the battery section later in this manual. CPU Compartment The CPU compartment contains a socket for mounting a central processing unit. CPU installation/ upgrades must be done by an authorized retailer or else warranty will be void. Memory Compartment The memory compartment contains an expansion slot for additional memory. -
Page 20: Left Side
Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC. Monitor Output Monitor Port The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or pro- jector to allow viewing on a larger external display. -
Page 21: Right Side
Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC. PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket One PCMCIA 2.1 compliant socket is available to support one type I/II PC card. The socket supports 32-bit CardBus. -
Page 22: Rear Side
Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC. Kensington ® Lock Port ® Kensington Lock Port ® The Kensington lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington book PC security products. -
Page 23: Getting Started
3. Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Operating Systems Power Connection Powering ON The Notebook PC Power Management - Stand By and Hibernate Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF The Notebook PC Using the Keyboard Buttons and Indicators... -
Page 24: Using The Battery Pack
Getting Started Using the Battery Pack 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, use the following procedures to install the battery pack. IMPORTANT! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data. -
Page 25: Charging The Battery Pack
Charging 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 converters. Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US-stan- dard 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 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: Power Management - "Stand By" & "Hibernate
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. You can define “Stand By” or “Shut down” for closing the display panel, pressing the power button, or activating sleep mode. -
Page 29: Restarting Or Rebooting
Getting Started Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually: Click the Start button and select Shut Down | and choose Restart. In case the operating system hangs (stops, freezes, crashes), try a “warm boot”... -
Page 30: Powering Off The Notebook Pc
Getting Started Powering OFF the Notebook PC In Windows XP, the Notebook PC can be powered OFF by using Start | Shut Down... | Turn off (or Shut down). For operating systems without proper power management (DOS, Windows NT), you must power OFF the Notebook PC by holding the power switch for 2 seconds (as opposed to 1 second to power ON) after closing applications and exiting operating systems. -
Page 31: 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 32: Colored Hot Keys (Cont')
Getting Started Colored Hot Keys (Cont’) NOTE: Hot Keys work only on the Notebook PC’s own keyboard and not on any exter- nally connected keyboards. Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Down Speaker Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Up Speaker Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) - Page 33 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient. These dual-purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps. Numeric as- signments are located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure. When the numeric keypad is engaged by pressing board is connected, pressing the keyboards simultaneously.
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Page 34: Keyboard As Cursors
Getting Started 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: Buttons And Indicators
Buttons and Indicators Top Left Wireless LAN Button The wireless LAN (WLAN) button toggles the function ON or OFF. Power Indicator The green LED lights to indicate that the Notebook PC is turned ON and blink when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Standby) mode. - Page 36 Getting Started...
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Page 37: Using The Notebook Pc
4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device External Optical Drive Flash Memory Card Reader PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Modem and Network Connections AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes System Memory Expansion Hard Disk Drive Upgrades Processor Upgrades... -
Page 38: 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 sen- sitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechani- cal failures can be avoided. A device driver is still re- quired for working with some application software. -
Page 39: Touchpad Usage Illustrations
Using the Notebook PC Touchpad Usage Illustrations 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. -
Page 40: 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 41: External Optical Drive
External Optical Drive The USB 2.0 port provides a convenient solution to connect the external optical drive. Normally, an additional power adapter is required for an external optical drive but this Notebook PC features a power output jack for use with the provided optical drive. Connecting the External Optical Drive NOTE: USB plugs are slotted so that they fit in only one orientation. -
Page 42: Ejecting A Disc From The External Optical Drive
Using the Notebook PC Using the External Optical Drive NOTE: The eject button is electronic and requires power in order to use. 1. Press the stop/open button on the top cover panel of the drive to open the top cover. 3. -
Page 43: Using The Drive's Emergency Manual Eject
Using the Drive’s Emergency Manual Eject The emergency manual eject on the bottom of the drive allows you to manually open the top cover and remove a disc from the drive in the following instances: • supply of power to the computer is cut due to electrical power outage •... -
Page 44: Using The External Optical Drive On Other Computers (Optional)
Using the Notebook PC Using the External Optical Drive on Other Computers (Optional) Using the Optical Drive’s Power Adapter (Optional) In case you use the external optical drive on USB (2.0 or 1.1) ports other than this Notebook PC, you will need to use the power adapter. NOTE: Although the power adapter accepts voltages from 100v to 240v, plug types may vary in different countries or regions around the world. -
Page 45: Pc Card (Pcmcia) Socket
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. The PCMCIA socket can interface with type I or type II PC cards. PC cards are about the size of a few stacked credit cards and have a 68-pin connector at one end. -
Page 46: Inserting A Pc Card (Pcmcia)
Using the Notebook PC Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) Insert the PC card with the connector side first and label side up. Standard PC cards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted. IMPORTANT! Do not force. Be sure the PC card is level when inserting. -
Page 47: Flash Memory Card Reader
Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a PCMCIA memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can read the following flash memory cards: Secure Digital (SD), Multi-Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Select (MS Select), Memory Stick Duo (with MS adapter), Memory Stick Pro, and Memory Stick Pro Duo (with MS Pro adapter). -
Page 48: Modem Connection
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 Modem Connection The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC’s internal modem should have either two or four wires (only two wires (telephone line #1) is used by the modem) and should have an RJ-11 connector on both ends. Connect one end to the modem port and the other end to an analog telephone wall socket (the ones found in residential buildings).
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Page 50: 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 100/1000BASE-TX speeds, your network cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. -
Page 51: Ac Power System
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. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together. The AC Adapter’s primary function is to provide power to the Notebook PC which also charges the battery pack. -
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: Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance
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 “Stand by” mode (low priority) when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time. The timeout can be set through Windows power management (higher priority). -
Page 55: Notebook Pc Upgrades
Notebook PC Upgrades System Memory Expansion Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. This is more noticeable on newer software that require more and more system resources. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. - Page 56 Using the Notebook PC...
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Page 57: Appendix
Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary Notebook PC Information... -
Page 58: Optional Accessories
Appendix Optional Accessories These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Hub (Optional) Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your USB ports and allow you to quickly connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable. USB 2.0 Slim Combo Drive (Optional) The slim combo drive features FlextraLink™... -
Page 59: Wireless Lan Cardbus Card Or Usb (Optional)
Optional Accessories (Cont.) These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB (Optional) The SpaceLink™ Cardbus Card is a dual band (IEEE 802.11a/b) wireless LAN adapter that fits into a Notebook PC’s PCMCIA Type II slot with Cardbus support. The USB version is single band (IEEE 802.11b) but supports any computer (Notebook or Desktop) with a USB port. -
Page 60: Usb Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)
Appendix Optional Accessories (Cont.) These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional) The Notebook PC features an optional USB-interface disk drive that accepts a standard 1.44MB (or 720KB) 3.5-inch floppy diskette. The eject button is on the top edge of the floppy disk drive for easy access, unlike desktop PCs with the eject button on the bottom of the floppy disk drive. -
Page 61: Optional Connections
Optional Connections These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. Monitor Out Connection Attaching an optional VGA/LCD monitor is just like that of a standard desktop PC (some configu- rations may require additional display driver set- tings. You can view the Notebook PC display panel while simultaneously allowing others to view the external monitor. -
Page 62: Ieee1394 Connection
Appendix Optional Connections (Cont.) These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. IEEE1394 Connection 1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities like USB. Up to 63 devices such as hard disk drives, scanners, removable drives, and digital cameras/ video cameras with an 1394 port can all be con- nected (more 1394 devices can be connected us-... -
Page 63: Internal Modem Compliancy
Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan), and CTR21. The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/ 482/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. - Page 64 Appendix This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. Country Applied Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Still Pending Israel Lichtenstein Luxemburg The Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability.
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Page 65: Dvd-Rom Drive Information
DVD-ROM Drive Information The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD titles, you must install your own DVD viewer software. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs. Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content. -
Page 66: Internal Modem Compliancy
Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan), and CTR21. The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/ 482/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. - Page 67 This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. Country Applied Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Still Pending Israel Lichtenstein Luxemburg The Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability.
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Page 68: Glossary
Appendix Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. AWG (American Wire Gauge) Gauge Diam Area (mm) (mm2) 0.04 0.0013 0.05 0.0020 0.06... - Page 69 Appendix BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer’s read-only memory. BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM.
- Page 70 Appendix DVD is essentially a bigger, faster CD that can hold video as well as audio and computer data. With these capacities and access rates, DVD discs can provide you with dramatically-enhanced high-color, ® full-motion videos, better graphics, sharper pictures, and Dolby Digital Surround for a theater-like experience.
- Page 71 Laser Classifications As lasers became more numerous and more widely used, the need to warn users of laser hazards be- came apparent. To meet this need, laser classifications were established. Current classification levels vary from optically safe, requiring no controls (Class 1) to very hazardous, requiring strict controls (Class 4).
- Page 72 Appendix POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn on the computer, it will first run through the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the key- board, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are based on IBM Micro Channel Architecture.
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Page 74: Notebook Pc Information
Appendix Notebook PC Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User’s Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out. Owner’s Name: __________________________ Owner’s Telephone: ________________ Manufacturer: ______________________________________ Model: ________________ Retailer: ______________________________________ Telephone: ________________ Display Size: _________ Purchase Date: _________ Serial Number: ________________...