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Product Name: Notebook PC HardwareManual Revision: 1.00 E774Release Date: Oct 2001Notebook PC User’s Manual

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111. Introducing the Notebook PCAbout This User’s ManualNotes For This Manual

12About This User’s ManualYou are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information on thevarious components in the Noteb

132. KNOWING THE PARTSTop SideBottom SideLeft SideRight SideRear SideFront Side

14Knowing the PartsTop SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC.Opening the Display PanelOne sprin

15Knowing the PartsDisplay PanelThe display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrixTFT LCD, which provide

16Knowing the PartsBottom SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC.WARNING! The bottom of the N

17Knowing the PartsThe following describes the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC as shown by theillustration on the previous page.Batte

18Knowing the PartsLeft SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC.Kensington® Lock PortThe Kensing

19Knowing the PartsThe following describes the components on the right side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustra-tion above.Optical DriveThis N

2Safety StatementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two co

20Knowing the PartsRear SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC.The following describes the comp

21Knowing the PartsPS/2 PortThe PS/2 port is for connecting an external PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard to the Notebook PC if you donot want to use the bu

22Front SideRefer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC.Display Panel LatchOne display panel latch is u

233. Getting StartedInstalling/Removing Battery PackUsing the Battery PackOperating SystemsPower ConnectionPowering ON The Notebook PCPower Management

24Getting StartedInstalling and Removing the Battery PackYour Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If your Notebook PC does not

25Getting StartedUsing the Battery PackBefore you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The batterypack begins t

26Getting StartedPower ConnectionYour Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you may connect thepower cord to any 110V-120V

27Getting StartedPowering ON The Notebook PCThe Notebook PC’s power-ON message appears on the screen followed by a short beep when you turn itON. If n

28Getting StartedPower Management - Stand By & HibernatePower management settings can be found in the Windows control panel.The following shows th

29Getting StartedUsing the KeyboardColored Hot KeysThe following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The colored commands can

3Safety StatementsNordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery)CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

30Getting Started1Above the KeyboardNOTE: A driver must be installed in order to use the “Instant Launch Keys”. See the“Driver & Utility” User’s M

31Getting Started1AStatus IndicatorsPower IndicatorThe green LED lights to indicate that the Notebook PC is turned ON and blink when the Notebook PCis

32Getting StartedMicrosoft Windows™ KeysThere are two special Windows™ keys on the keyboard as described below.The key with the Windows™ Logo activate

33Getting StartedKeyboard as CursorsThe keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigationease while enter

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354. Using the Notebook PCPointing DeviceUSB Floppy Disk Drive (optional)Optional External ConnectionsPC Card (PCMCIA) SocketModem and Network Connect

36Using the Notebook PCPointing DeviceThe Notebook PC’s integrated touchpad pointing de-vice is fully compatible with all two/three-button andscrollin

37Using the Notebook PCDouble-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from thecorresponding icon you select.

38Using the Notebook PCCaring for the TouchpadThe touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Take note of th

39Using the Notebook PCFloppy Disk Drive Module (Optional)For an All-In-One configuration, use a floppy disk module connected to the parallel port usi

4Safety StatementsWARNING! The following safety precautions will increase the life of the NotebookPC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except

40Using the Notebook PCInserting an optical disc1. While the Notebook PC’s power is ON, pressthe drive’s eject button and the tray will ejectout parti

41Using the Notebook PCUsing the CD-ROM DriveCD-ROM discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved.Keep in mi

42Using the Notebook PCRegional Playback InformationPlayback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption ofCSS

43Using the Notebook PCA left-click on this speaker icon givesyou a master volume control with muteInformation is shown whenthe cursor is passed overt

44Using the Notebook PCOptional External ConnectionsMonitor Out ConnectionConnecting an external monitor is just like on a stan-dard desktop PC. Just

45Using the Notebook PCExternal Audio ConnectionsThe Notebook PC provides easy access for connect-ing a stereo headphone, mono microphone, and a ste-r

46Using the Notebook PC32-bit CardBus SupportCardBus support allows PC Cards and their hosts to use 32-bit bus mastering and operate at speeds ofup to

47Using the Notebook PCInserting a PC Card (PCMCIA)1. Insert the PC card with the connector sidefirst. When the PC card is fully inserted, thePC card

48Using the Notebook PCModem and Network ConnectionsThe built-in modem and network model comes with both an RJ-11 and an RJ-45 port. RJ-11 telephoneca

49Using the Notebook PCNetwork ConnectionConnect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Note-book PC and

5Transportation PrecautionsTo prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external periph-erals to prevent damage

50Using the Notebook PCIR Wireless CommunicationThe Notebook PC is equipped with a conveniently located Infrared (IR) Communication Port (see 2.Knowin

51Using the Notebook PCAC Power SystemThe Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system.The power adapte

52Using the Notebook PCUsing Battery PowerA fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. But the actualfigure var

53Using the Notebook PCPower Management ModesThe Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use tomaximize

54Using the Notebook PCThermal Power ControlThere are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These powercontrol

55Using the Notebook PCSystem Memory ExpansionAdditional memory is optional and not required to use the NotebookPC. Additional memory will increase ap

56Using the Notebook PCExternal Mouse ConnectionA USB mouse can be easily connected to the Note-book PC. There is only one correct orientation withthe

57Using the Notebook PCVehicle/Air & Vehicle-Only Power Adapters (Optional)The main purpose of the vehicle/air or vehicle-only power adapters is t

58Using the Notebook PCSecuring Your Notebook PC (Optional)For system and hard disk drive security, see BIOS setup “Security”. A third party lock such

5. Configuring the BIOSBIOS Setup ProgramMain MenuPrimary MasterSecondary MasterAdvanced MenuI/O Device ConfigurationSecurity MenuPower MenuBoot MenuE

6DanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekItalianPortugueseSpanishSwedishCTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem)Safety Statements

60Configuring the BIOSBIOS Setup ProgramThis Notebook PC supports a programmable EEPROM that stores the BIOS software and can be up-dated using the pr

Configuring the BIOS61Updating your BIOSThis Notebook PC supports an easy-to-use BIOS update software called “WINFLASH” which is in-stalled through th

62Configuring the BIOSGeneral HelpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Helpscreen. This screen

Configuring the BIOS63NOTE: In the following BIOS item descriptions, the item headings in square bracketsrepresent the default settings for those fiel

64Configuring the BIOSInstalled Memory [128 MB] (display field)This field displays the amount of extended memory as detected by the system. Unfortunat

Configuring the BIOS65Type: [Auto]Select Auto to automatically detect an IDE type drive. This option only works with standard built-inIDE drives. If a

66Configuring the BIOSCylinders [ ]This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct valuet

Configuring the BIOS67Secondary Master (sub-menus)This field is used to configure the secondary IDE drive installed in the system. To configure a hard

68Configuring the BIOS>I/O Device Configuration (described on next page)Pressing [Enter] when this field is highlighted calls up a sub-menu for con

Configuring the BIOS69Processor Serial Number [Enabled] (only shows on PIII CPU)The Processor Serial Number is a unique number that is added to every

7UL Safety NoticesRequired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electricallyconnected to a telecommunication n

70Configuring the BIOSI/O Device Configuration (sub-menu)Item Specific HelpI/O Device ConfigurationOnboard Parallel Port: [378H/IRQ7]Parallel Port Mod

Configuring the BIOS71ECP DMA Select: [3]The DMA select field allows you to configure the Parallel port DMA channel for the selected ECPmode. NOTE: Th

72Configuring the BIOSSecurity MenuThe Notebook PC’s advanced system of security allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorizedaccess to system

Configuring the BIOS73System Password [Enter]The system password protects the BIOS settings. When “Enabled”, you will be prompted for a pass-word aft

74Configuring the BIOSPower MenuThe power management settings are controlled by the operating system. This menu only has one func-tion as follows:Item

Configuring the BIOS75LCD Auto Power Saving [Enabled]Enabling this item will decrease the LCD brightness when the AC power is not connected in order t

76Configuring the BIOSBoot MenuThe Boot menu allows the user to specify the order in which the Notebook PC is to check for a deviceto boot the system.

Configuring the BIOS77Exit MenuOnce you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you shouldsave your changes and

Configuring the BIOSLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Whenthis optio

AppendixAAPPENDIXInternal Modem CompliancyGlossaryIndexOwner Information

81. Introducing the Notebook PC ...11About This User’s Manual ...

80AppendixInternal Modem CompliancyProtocols and CompliancyThe Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Kore

80AppendixAThis table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.Country Applied More TestingAustria1Yes NoBelgium Yes NoCzech Republic No

82AppendixGlossaryACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface)Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.APM (Advanced Powe

82AppendixABIOS (Basic Input/Output System)BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components,such as m

84AppendixIDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a

84AppendixAPOST (Power On Self Test)When you turn on the computer, it will first run through the POST, a series of software-controlleddiagnostic tests

86Appendix

86AppendixAIndexAAC Power System 50APM and ACPI 53BBattery Pack 24Battery Power System 50BIOSAdvanced Menu 68BIOS Legend Bar 61BIOS Menu Bar 61

88AppendixKKeyboard 15LLaser Safety 40MMacrovision Notice 3Microphone Jack 22Microsoft Windows™ Keys 32Modem and Network Connections 48Modem Por

88AppendixA

9Table of Contents4. Using the Notebook PC ...... 35Pointing Device ...

90AppendixOwner InformationThis page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference orfor technical support. K