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  • Page 2 Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this publication.
  • Page 3 User’s Manual Trademarks This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home or other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise autho- rized by Macrovision Corporation.
  • Page 4 Preface Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 5 User’s Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

  • Page 6: Instructions For Care And Operation

    Preface Instructions for Care and Operation As with any other piece of precision electronic equipment, proper care and op- eration of your notebook computer will prolong its use. Help your notebook computer last longer by following the advice in this section: Handling the Computer Do not expose it to excessive heat or Do not expose your notebook com-...
  • Page 7 User’s Manual Do not leave it in a place where Do not expose it to strong magnetic foreign matter or moisture may fields. affect the system. Do not turn off any peripheral Do not turn off the power until you devices when the computer is on.
  • Page 8 Preface Do not place the computer on an Do not place the computer on any unstable surface. surface which will block the vents. Do not disassemble the computer Don’t use or store the computer in by yourself. a humid environment.
  • Page 9 User’s Manual When traveling by air, follow the Do not place anything heavy on the airline’s instructions for in-flight computer. use. If there is an unusual odor, heat or Perform routine maintenance on smoke coming from your computer, your computer. unplug the cord.
  • Page 10 Preface Handling of the Power Cord & Battery Do not plug in the power cord if you Do not use the power cord if it is are wet. broken. Do not place heavy objects on the Do not touch the battery contacts power cord.
  • Page 11 User’s Manual Affix tape to the battery contacts Keep the battery away from before diposing of the battery. metal appliances. Handling Peripheral Devices Use only approved brands of Unplug the power cord before peripheral devices. attaching any peripheral devices.
  • Page 12 Preface Other Reminders Do not throw the computer or Do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks. accessories into a fire. Remember to periodically save your Take periodic breaks if you are data. Data may be lost if the bat- using the computer for long peri- tery is depleted.
  • Page 13 User’s Manual Developing Good Work Habits Developing good work habits is important if you need to work in front of the computer for long periods of time. Improper work habits can result in discom- fort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or other joints. The following are some tips to reduce the strain: –...
  • Page 14 Preface Remember to: – Alter your posture frequently. – Stretch and exercise your body several times a day. – Take periodic breaks when you work at the computer for long periods of time. Frequent and short breaks are better than fewer and longer breaks.

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    User’s Manual Contents Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Quick Start Guide ....................1-2 Top View with LCD Display Closed ..............1-3 Top View with Display Open ................1-4 LCD Display ....................1-5 Microphone ....................1-5 LED Status Indicators ................. 1-5 Three Hot-key Buttons .................
  • Page 16 Preface Phone Jack ....................1-10 Vent ......................1-10 External Monitor (CRT) Port..............1-10 Dual USB Ports ..................1-10 S-Video Connector ..................1-10 IEEE 1394 Port ..................1-11 LAN Jack ....................1-11 Left Side View ....................1-12 Microphone-in Jack ..................1-12 Speaker-out Jack ..................
  • Page 17 User’s Manual LED Status Indicators ................2-7 The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) ................2-8 Removing the HDD Module ................. 2-8 Inserting the HDD Module ................ 2-10 Replacing the HDD ..................2-11 The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) ................2-13 Inserting and Removing Diskettes ............2-13 The CD Device ....................
  • Page 18 Preface Conserving Power throughout the Whole System: ........3-2 Suspend and Resume ................... 3-2 A: Standby....................3-2 B: Hibernate .................... 3-3 Setting the Power Management Functions ..........3-4 Creating a Partition on Your Hard Drive ..........3-5 Battery Information ................... 3-6 New Battery: ....................
  • Page 19 User’s Manual Information in the System Configuration Utility (SCU) ................ 5-4 Initiating the System Configuration Utility ..........5-5 Working with the Menu Bar ................ 5-6 Working with the Pull-down Menu ............5-7 System Configuration Utility Options ............5-8 Startup Menu..................5-8 Memory Menu ..................
  • Page 20 Preface Installing Drivers in Windows 98 SE ..............6-7 Step 1: Installing the Audio Driver ............. 6-7 Step 2: Installing the Video Driver .............. 6-8 Step 3: Installing the Hot Key Driver ............6-8 Step 4: Installing the LAN Driver ............... 6-9 Step 5: Installing the PCMCIA Driver (Optional) ........
  • Page 21 User’s Manual Chapter 7. Troubleshooting Audio ......................7-2 Battery ......................7-2 Boot Password ....................7-4 CD ........................7-4 Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) ................7-6 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) ................7-7 Hardware Installation .................. 7-7 LCD Panel..................... 7-8 Microphone-in Jack ..................7-8 Memory Module ....................

  • Page 22: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer

    Getting to Know Your Computer Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer In this chapter you will become familiar with the basic functions and compo- ! ! ! ! ! nents of your notebook computer and possibilities for expansion. This chapter includes: Note This manual •...

  • Page 23: Quick Start Guide

    User’s Manual Quick Start Guide ! ! ! ! ! This quick start guide assumes that you’re already familiar with notebook com- Note puters and can tell at a glance what and where all the key components are. Be sure to keep If you’re not that comfortable with this sort of device, take a look at the following the packing pages for an overview of the system.

  • Page 24: Top View With Lcd Display Closed

    Getting to Know Your Computer Top View with LCD Display Closed To open the LCD display: 1) Place the computer on a stable surface. 2) Move the cover latch to the right to release the top cover. 3) Lift the top cover to reveal the LCD panel and keyboard. 4) Adjust the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle.

  • Page 25: Top View With Display Open

    User’s Manual Top View with Display Open 1. LCD Display 2. Microphone (built-in) 3. LED Status Indicators 4. Three Hot-Key Buttons 5. Power Button 6. Keyboard 7. Stereo Speakers 8. TouchPad and Buttons 9. LED Power Indicators figure 1-2 1 - 4...

  • Page 26: Lcd Display

    Getting to Know Your Computer LCD Display The Notebook comes with a TFT LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) display. ! ! ! ! ! Depending on the model and configuration you have purchased, the dis- play can be either a 13.3” or 14.1” XGA TFT color panel. Note After turning the computer off...

  • Page 27: Keyboard

    User’s Manual Keyboard An A4-Size Win98 keyboard with an embedded numeric keypad. It has many of the same features as a full-sized desktop keyboard and can easily be replaced with a non-English keyboard should you desire. Stereo Speakers Two built-in speakers provide rich, stereo sound. TouchPad and Buttons The pointing device features a sensitive glide pad for precise movements.

  • Page 28: Right Side View

    Getting to Know Your Computer Right Side View figure 1-3 1. 5.25” CD Device 2. Vent 3. Security Slot 5.25" CD Device Depending on the configuration you purchased, your notebook may come with one of the following 12.7mm CD devices: 24X-speed CD-ROM drive, 8X-speed DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW drive (20X Read, 8X Write) or DVD- ROM+CD-RW combo drive.

  • Page 29: Attaching A Security Lock

    User’s Manual Attaching a Security Lock To install the security lock, wrap the cable around a desk or other immovable object, then insert the locking device into the slot located on the right side of the computer. Security Lock Cable Security Lock figure 1-4 1 - 8...

  • Page 30: Rear View

    Getting to Know Your Computer Rear View figure 1-5 1. DC-in Jack 5. Vent 8. S-Video Connector 2. PS/2 Type Port 6. External Monitor 9. IEEE 1394 Port 3. Parallel Port (CRT) Port 10. LAN Jack 4. Phone Jack 7. Dual USB Ports DC-in Jack Plug the supplied AC adapter into this jack to power your notebook.

  • Page 31: Phone Jack

    User’s Manual Phone Jack Supports the optional modem module. Vent Warning To prevent your Enables airflow to prevent the notebook from overheating. computer from overheating, External Monitor (CRT) Port make sure nothing blocks Connect an external CRT monitor to this port to allow simultaneous dis- the vent while play on the LCD display and external CRT monitor.

  • Page 32: Ieee 1394 Port

    Getting to Know Your Computer IEEE 1394 Port ! ! ! ! ! Allows high speed connection to various peripheral devices, such as an external disk drive or a digital camera. Note Your notebook will only accept LAN Jack IEEE 1394 Supports the integrated LAN function.

  • Page 33: Left Side View

    User’s Manual Left Side View figure 1-6 1. Microphone-in Jack 4. PC Card Slot 2. Speaker-out Jack 5. Infrared Port 3. Audio Volume Control 6. 3.5” FDD (Floppy Disk Drive) ! ! ! ! ! Microphone-in Jack Note A microphone can be connected to your notebook via this jack. You can The S/PDIF also use this for S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format) output, output feature...

  • Page 34: Audio Volume Control

    Getting to Know Your Computer Audio Volume Control Adjust the audio volume with this knob. Audio volume can also be ad- justed in the operating system. PC Card Slot A Type-II PC card slot which also supports CardBus mode. Refer to Chapter 2 for more information on the PC Card slot.

  • Page 35: Bottom View

    User’s Manual Bottom View figure 1-7 1. RAM Cover 2. Battery Cover RAM Cover The cover secures the installed RAM modules. For further information on removing or inserting the RAM modules, please refer to Chapter 4. Battery Pack Cover The cover secures the battery pack in its bay. 1 - 14...

  • Page 36: Chapter 2. Using The Computer

    Using the Computer Chapter 2. Using the Computer Your notebook computer can be used almost anywhere, in the home, office, or on the road. To learn more about your computer, please read this chapter. This chapter includes: – The Power Sources –...

  • Page 37: The Power Sources

    User’s Manual The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC adapter or a battery pack de- pending on where you want to use it. AC Adapter Use only the AC adapter that comes with your computer. An incorrect type of AC adapter will cause damage to the computer and its components.

  • Page 38: Battery

    Using the Computer Battery The battery allows you to use your notebook computer while you are on the road or an electrical outlet is unavailable. Battery life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you're using. To increase battery life, let the battery discharge completely before recharging.

  • Page 39: Recharging By Ac Power

    User’s Manual Recharging by AC Power The battery pack automatically recharges when plugged into an electrical out- let. If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery. When the computer is turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet, battery charge time is less.

  • Page 40: Turning On The Computer

    Using the Computer Turning on the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your new notebook computer. To turn it on simply press the power button on the top right of the front panel (figure 2-3) . The power button can also be used as a Suspend/Resume hot-key button if pressed less than four seconds and appropriately configured in the SCU.

  • Page 41: Led Power Indicators

    User’s Manual LED Power Indicators ! ! ! ! ! Note When the bat- tery is critically low, immedi- ately connect the AC adapter to the computer figure 2-4 LED Power Indicators or save your work; otherwise, the unsaved data will be lost when power is depleted.

  • Page 42: Led Status Indicators

    Using the Computer LED Status Indicators Once your computer is on and in use, the LED status indicators will display the ! ! ! ! ! system's operational status. Note To enable/ disable the Scroll Lock feature, press the Fn and Scr figure 2-5 Lk key simulta- neously.

  • Page 43: The Hard Disk Drive (Hdd)

    User’s Manual The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) The hard disk drive is used to store your data internally in the notebook com- puter. It is mounted in a removable case and can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5” IDE hard disk drives with a height of 9.5 mm or 12.7 mm. The sys- tem supports DMA mode 2, PIO mode 4, and ATA-33/ATA-66/ATA-100 IDE HDDs.
  • Page 44 Using the Computer 3) Carefully raise and set the keyboard aside and locate the HDD module (figure 2-7a). 4) Unscrew the 3 screws (A, B, C) holding the HDD module on the mainboard (figure 2-7b) . 5) Lift the HDD module out of the computer by pulling on the HDD tab (figure 2-8).

  • Page 45: Inserting The Hdd Module

    User’s Manual Inserting the HDD Module (with no HDD module currently installed) 1) Place the HDD module into the computer in its appropriate spot, making sure to align the HDD connector with the socket on the mainboard (figure 2-9). 2) Connect the HDD connector securely to the mainboard by gently pressing the HDD module on to the mainboard.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Hdd

    Using the Computer Replacing the HDD 1) Remove the HDD module (refer to Removing the HDD Module on pages 2-8 to 2-9 for details). Warning 2) Remove the two screws on the HDD connector board. Before remov- 3) Gently disconnect the HDD connector board from the HDD being careful ing the HDD, please check not to bend any pins.
  • Page 47 User’s Manual 8) Attach the HDD connector board to the HDD being careful not to bend any pins. 9) Screw the HDD connector board on to the HDD. 10) Place the HDD module into the computer (refer to Inserting the HDD Module on page 2-10 for details).

  • Page 48: The Floppy Disk Drive (Fdd)

    Using the Computer The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) The computer is equipped with a fixed 1.44 MB, 3.5” floppy disk drive module. It is usually designated drive A by default and can be used as a boot device if properly set in the SCU (please refer to Chapter 5, BIOS Utilities). Inserting and Removing Diskettes When using the floppy drive, always insert your floppy diskette with the label-side facing up.

  • Page 49: The Cd Device

    User’s Manual The CD Device The CD device can be a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW or DVD-ROM+CD-RW Warning combo module depending on the configuration you purchased. It is usually When manually labeled drive D and may be used as a boot device if properly set in the SCU ejecting a CD/ DVD, DO NOT (please refer to Chapter 5, BIOS Utilities).

  • Page 50: Handling Cds Or Dvds

    Using the Computer Handling CDs or DVDs Proper handling of your CDs/DVDs will prevent them from being damaged. Please follow the advice listed below to make sure that the data stored on your CDs/DVDs can be accessed. Remember to: - Hold the disc by the edges; do not touch the surface of the disc. - Use a clean, soft, dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints.

  • Page 51: The Pc Card Slot

    User’s Manual The PC Card Slot The computer is equipped with one PC card slot (previously referred to as PCMCIA). The slot can support either one 3.3V/5V type II PC card or one 3.3V CardBus card (PC Card 95). Inserting PC Cards Align the PC card with the slot and push the card in until it locks into place.

  • Page 52: Pc Card Problem In Windows 98

    Using the Computer PC Card Problem in Windows 98 After installation of Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition, you may find that the PC cards are not working normally and you may have noticed one or more of the following: - An exclamation mark appears in the PC card driver in Device Manager - PC cards don’t work at all...

  • Page 53: Hot Keys

    User’s Manual Hot Keys The computer provides you with two sets of hot keys: three hot-key buttons on the com- puter and the function key combinations on the keyboard. figure 2-14 Three Hot-Key Buttons The computer offers three hot-key buttons for quick one button access to the Internet, e-mail or a user-defined application.

  • Page 54: Programming The Hot Keys

    Using the Computer Programming the Hot Keys After installing the hot key driver, you may have to configure or change the driver settings. To configure the driver, right click the Hot key driver icon the task bar and the following menu will appear. Hot-key Driver Menu To program the user-defined hot key, you must configure “Application 1.”...

  • Page 55: Function Keys

    User’s Manual Function Keys On the bottom-left of the keyboard is the Fn key or Function key. The Fn key allows you to change operational features instantly. To use the table 2-4 following functions, press and hold the Fn key; then press the appropriate function key (Esc, F3, F5, etc..) located at the top of your keyboard.

  • Page 56: The Numeric Keypad

    Using the Computer The Numeric Keypad The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input. The keypad stands out by its blue typeface. To use the keypad simply: • Activate the Num Lock feature by pressing the Num Lock key. •...
  • Page 57 Notes:...

  • Page 58: Chapter 3. Power And Battery Information Power Management

    Power and Battery Information Chapter 3. Power and Battery Information ! ! ! ! ! Power Management Note To conserve power, especially when using the battery, your notebook computer Power manage- ment functions has two types of power management available; ACPI and APM. will vary slightly depend- Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

  • Page 59: Conserving Power Through Individual Components

    User’s Manual Conserving Power through Individual Components: ! ! ! ! ! Hard Disk Standby Note The computer's hard disk drive motor will be turned off if the hard disk drive Hard Disk has not been accessed for a specified period of time. If the system reads or Standby can be set in the SCU writes data, the hard disk motor will be turned back on.

  • Page 60: B: Hibernate

    Power and Battery Information to full operation. During Standby the hard disk is turned off, and the CPU is made to idle at its slowest speed. All open applications are retained in memory. When you are not using your computer for a certain length of time, which you specify in the operating system, it will enter Standby mode to save power.

  • Page 61: Setting The Power Management Functions

    User’s Manual Setting the Power Management Functions You can set the power management functions either in the SCU (for APM and hard disk standby), or the operating system (for ACPI). To learn more about what power management settings are available and how to configure them it is best that you refer to your operating system’s user guide.

  • Page 62: Creating A Partition On Your Hard Drive

    Power and Battery Information Creating a Partition on Your Hard Drive Warning To use Suspend to Disk or Hibernate with Windows 98 or Windows If you increase the system 98SE , you must create a partition on your hard disk drive (HDD). The memory to a instructions are as follows: value larger...

  • Page 63: Battery Information

    User’s Manual Battery Information Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery. New Battery: Always use a new battery before recharging it. Battery Life: Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance. To opti- mize the life and improve the performance of your battery, fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days.

  • Page 64: Conserving Battery Power

    Power and Battery Information How do I maintain the battery ? Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges. Conserving Battery Power Display brightness The LCD display consumes a lot of power, so setting the brightness level to low will save power.

  • Page 65: Removing The Battery

    User’s Manual Removing the Battery We recommend that you don’t remove the battery, but if it is necessary, please contact your Caution service representative for assis- Danger of explo- sion if battery is tance. The removal procedure is incorrectly as follows: replaced.

  • Page 66: Chapter 4. Upgrading The Computer

    Upgrading the Computer Chapter 4. Upgrading the Computer This chapter contains the information on upgrading the computer. Follow the steps outlined to make the desired upgrades. If you have any trouble or prob- lems you can contact your dealer for further help. Before you begin you will need: - A small crosshead or Philips screwdriver - A small regular screw driver...

  • Page 67: Upgrading The Memory

    User’s Manual Upgrading the Memory ! ! ! ! ! The computer has two memory sockets for 144-pin Small Outline Dual In-line Note Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) and supports both PC-100/PC-133 SDRAM. The If you are using main memory can be expanded up to 1 GB with one or two memory modules two memory using the different combinations listed below: modules in your...

  • Page 68: A: Removing A Memory Module

    Upgrading the Computer To upgrade the memory in your notebook please perform the following steps: A: Removing a memory module (if present). B: Inserting a new memory module. C: Setting the SW6 jumper switch. – Removing the keyboard. – Locating and setting the SW6 jumper switch. –...
  • Page 69 User’s Manual 4) Locate the memory sockets. 5) Gently pull the two latches outward on the sides of the memory socket (figure 4-2). 1. Memory Module 2. Memory Socket 3. Latches figure 4-2 6) The module will pop up. 7) Remove the memory module as shown (figure 4-3)..

  • Page 70: B: Installing A Memory Module

    Upgrading the Computer B: Installing a Memory Module ! ! ! ! ! 1) Turn off the computer. 2) Turn the computer over. Note Make sure the 3) Unscrew and remove the RAM cover (fig- memory connec- ure 4-1). tors go into the memory socket 4) Insert the memory module at a slight angle figure 4-4...

  • Page 71: C: Setting The Sw6 Jumper Switch

    User’s Manual C: Setting the SW6 Jumper Switch ! ! ! ! ! 1) Turn off the computer. 2) Remove the keyboard by pressing the 4 latches at the top (figure 4-7) and Note Step C is only gently lifting it out of the notebook. necessary if 3) Place the keyboard as shown your new...
  • Page 72 Upgrading the Computer 4) Locate the SW6 jumper switch (figure 4-8) or (figure 4-9). 5) Set the SW6 jumper switch accord- ing to table 4-2. figure 4- 9 1. SW6 Jumper Switch SW6 Jumper Switch Settings table 4-2 6) Reinstall the keyboard. 4 - 7...

  • Page 73: Upgrading The Processor

    User’s Manual Upgrading the Processor If you want to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing processor with a faster one you will need to contact your customer service representative. We recommend that you do not attempt to do this yourself since if done incorrectly you may damage the processor or mainboard.

  • Page 74: Chapter 5. Bios Utilities

    BIOS Utilities Chapter 5. BIOS Utilities In this chapter you will learn about the Power On Self Test (POST) and how to configure the system parameters using the System Configuration Utility (SCU). The chapter includes: – Power On Self Test (POST) –...

  • Page 75: Power On Self Test (Post)

    User’s Guide Power On Self Test (POST) The system BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) SystemSoft MobilePRO BIOS Version 1.01 performs a series of tests on the system memory (2482-00)-(R1.XX.prXX) Copyright 1983-1996 SystemSoft Corp. All and key computer components every time the Rights Reserved computer is powered on.

  • Page 76: Post Message: Error Detected

    BIOS Utilities POST Message: Error Detected If an error is detected, you will see the following SystemSoft MobilePRO BIOS Version 1.01 WARNING message. You may press the F1 key (2482-00)-(R1.XX.prXX) Copyright 1983-1996 SystemSoft Corp. All to continue, or press the Ctrl-Alt-S keys simulta- Rights Reserved neously to enter the System Configuration Util- ity.

  • Page 77: System Configuration Utility

    User’s Guide System Configuration Utility The System Configuration Utility (SCU) can be used to set your notebook’s system parameters. The system date and time, power settings and other func- tions are set in the SCU. The settings are stored in a nonvolatile battery-backed CMOS RAM.

  • Page 78: Initiating The System Configuration Utility

    BIOS Utilities Initiating the System Configuration Utility ! ! ! ! ! The System Configuration Utility (SCU) can be accessed by pressing the Ctrl, Alt, and S keys simultaneously when you turn on your computer and see this Note message: During startup, if your com- puter has a logo...

  • Page 79: Working With The Menu Bar

    User’s Guide Working with the Menu Bar Use these keys to begin working in the SCU. g i l ") g i l t e l table 5-2 5 - 6...

  • Page 80: Working With The Pull-Down Menu

    BIOS Utilities Working with the Pull-down Menu Once your desired menu bar item is highlighted, press Enter or the down arrow (#) to see the pull- down menu items. You move about the pull-down menu # ( ) $) . d l with these keys: .

  • Page 81: System Configuration Utility Options

    User’s Guide System Configuration Utility Options Startup Menu i t i i l a c i t . s t ! ! ! ! ! y f i s ’ Note Sample screens of the various SCU options are shown on pages 5-19 to 5- y f i s ’...
  • Page 82 BIOS Utilities Startup Menu (continued) i t c s ’ . l e i t c i t c l l i l l i f i t n . l e table 5-5b 5 - 9...
  • Page 83 User’s Guide Startup Menu (continued) & & & & & Warning If you choose to set a boot pass- word, NEVER forget your i g i . t u password, the i g i l a t consequences i g i .

  • Page 84: Memory Menu

    BIOS Utilities Memory Menu table 5-6 Important: The value for VGA shared memory must be less than the amount of RAM in your computer! In the SCU utility you are able to set the value for the VGA Shared Memory. The default is 8MB.

  • Page 85: Disks Menu

    User’s Guide Disks Menu y f i t l u e l l table 5-7 5 - 12...

  • Page 86: Components Menu

    BIOS Utilities Components Menu y f i & y f i table 5-8a 5 - 13...
  • Page 87 User’s Guide Components Menu (cont’d) y f i i f e t i n l e l t i l i y f i y f i . t r table 5-8b 5 - 14...
  • Page 88 BIOS Utilities Components Menu (cont’d) y f i i t t e l i i t f . t r table 5-8c 5 - 15...

  • Page 89: Power Menu

    User’s Guide Power Menu s t l f i l s t l f i l s t l i n i f i l f i c table 5-9a 5 - 16...
  • Page 90 BIOS Utilities Power menu (cont’d) The power . f f button acts as a suspend/re- sume button for switching the system between f i c a working state and the sus- pend mode. y f i . t n In the mechani- l l i f i c cal-off state the...

  • Page 91: Exit Menu

    User’s Guide Exit Menu t i x t i x t i x t l u f n i table 5-10 5 - 18...

  • Page 92: Scu Screen Samples

    BIOS Utilities SCU Screen samples Startup Screen Memory Screen 5 - 19...

  • Page 93: Disks Screen

    User’s Guide Disks Screen Components Screen 5 - 20...

  • Page 94: Power Screen

    BIOS Utilities Power Screen Exit Screen 5 - 21...
  • Page 95 Notes:...

  • Page 96: Chapter 6. Driver Installation

    Driver Installation Chapter 6. Driver Installation This chapter deals with installing drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the notebook’s subsystems. The system takes advan- tage of some newer hardware components for which the latest versions of most available operating systems haven’t built in drivers and utilities.

  • Page 97: Before Installing Windows

    User’s Manual Before Installing Windows Partitioning the HDD 1. Insert the Windows Boot Disk in the FDD before you turn on the system. Note 2. Choose the “Start computer with CD-ROM support” option. Before install- ing Windows 3. When the “A:\” prompt appears, type fdisk [Enter] and 98SE or Win- a.

  • Page 98: Installing Windows 98 Se (For Reference Only)

    Driver Installation Installing Windows 98 SE (for reference only) 1. Insert the Windows Boot Disk in the FDD and turn on your computer. Note 2. Choose option 1 “Start computer with CD-ROM support.” If your Win- dows CD-ROM 3. Place the Windows 98 CD into the CD-ROM drive. is bootable, you 4.

  • Page 99: Installing Windows Me (For Reference Only)

    User’s Manual Installing Windows Me (for reference only) 1. Insert the Windows Boot Disk in the FDD and turn on your computer. 2. Choose option 1 “Start computer with CD-ROM support.” 3. Place the Windows Me CD into the CD-ROM drive. 4.

  • Page 100: Installing Windows 2000 (For Reference Only)

    Driver Installation Installing Windows 2000 (for reference only) 1. Insert the Windows 2000 Installation CD disk and start your computer. Note 2. Press any key to start the installation immediately after the message To insert the “Press any key to boot from CD.” appears. disk: 1) open the CD 3.
  • Page 101 User’s Manual 14.Continue to press Next until Setup starts to install various components, and performs its final tasks. 15.Click Finish to complete Windows 2000 Setup Wizard. 16.The computer will restart Windows 2000 automatically. 6 - 6...

  • Page 102: Installing Drivers In Windows 98 Se

    Driver Installation Installing Drivers in Windows 98 SE Step 1: Installing the Audio Driver A: Installing the Audio Driver without S/PDIF output support 1: Click Start. 2: Select Run. 3: Specify the path to D:\Audio\Setup.exe Note 4: Run Setup.exe. S/PDIF can 5: Follow the on-screen instructions, and continue to press Next.

  • Page 103: Step 2: Installing The Video Driver

    User’s Manual 7: Click the Device Manager tab. 8: Select the DVD-ROM type device located under “CDROM.”. 9: Click the Properties button. 10: Click the Settings tab, and enable DMA mode. 11: Restart the computer. 12: Click Start and select Run. 13: Type D:\Audio\Setup.exe -vxd and press OK to install the audio driver.

  • Page 104: Step 4: Installing The Lan Driver

    Driver Installation 3: Specify the path to D:\Ap-key\CNK001.exe 4: Run CNK001.exe. 5: Follow the on-screen instructions, and continue to press Next. 6: Click Finish to restart your computer. Step 4: Installing the LAN Driver 1: Click Start. 2: Select Run. 3: Open the path to D:\Lan\Setup.exe.

  • Page 105: Step 6: Installing The Modem Driver (Optional)

    User’s Manual 7: Choose Remove and click Refresh. 8: The “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box appears. Press Next. 9: Select “Search for the better driver for your device” and press Next. 10: Select “Specify a location” and choose Browse to specify the location to D:\Pcmcia\PCMCIA.inf, then press OK.
  • Page 106 Driver Installation 11: Follow the on-screen instructions and press Next. 12: Click Finish to complete the setup. 13: Click Close to close the Properties window and restart your computer. 6 - 11...

  • Page 107: Installing Drivers In Windows Me

    User’s Manual Installing Drivers in Windows Me Step 1: Installing the Audio Driver A: Installing the Audio Driver without S/PDIF output support 1: Click Start. 2: Select Run. 3: Specify the path to D:\Audio\Setup.exe Note 4: Run Setup.exe. S/PDIF can only be used 5: Follow the on-screen instructions, and continue to press Next.

  • Page 108: Step 2: Installing The Video Driver

    Driver Installation 7: Click the Device Manager tab. 8: Select the DVD-ROM type device located under “CDROM.”. 9: Click the Properties button. 10: Click the Settings tab, and enable DMA mode. 11: Restart the computer. 12: Click Start and select Run. 13: Type D:\Audio\Setup.exe -vxd and press OK to install the audio driver.

  • Page 109: Step 4: Installing The Lan Driver

    User’s Manual 3: Specify the path to D:\Ap-key\CNK001.exe 4: Run CNK001.exe. 5: Follow the on-screen instructions, and continue to press Next. 6: Click Finish to restart your computer. Step 4: Installing the LAN Driver 1: Click Start. 2: Select Run. 3: Open the path to D:\Lan\Setup.exe.
  • Page 110 Driver Installation 7: Click the Driver tab and choose Update Driver. 8: When the Update Device Driver Wizard appears, select “Specify the loca- tion of the driver” and click Next. 9: Deselect “”Removable Media”, select “Specify a location”, choose Browse to specify the location to D:\Mdc\WinMe and click OK.

  • Page 111: Installing Drivers In Windows 2000

    User’s Manual Installing Drivers in Windows 2000 Step 1: Installing the SiSIDE Utility 1: Click Start. 2: Select Run. 3: Open the path to D:\SiSIDE\Win2000\SISIDE.EXE 4: Run Siside.exe and then restart Windows. For more information on this, refer to the Readme file under the directory. Step 2: Installing the Audio Driver 1: Click Start.

  • Page 112: Step 4: Installing The Hot Key Driver

    Driver Installation 4: Run Setup.exe. 5: Follow the on-screen instructions, and continue to press Next. 6: Click Finish to restart the computer now. 7: Click Start. 8: Select Run. 9: Open the path to D:\Video\Win2000\AGP\Setup.exe 10:Run Setup.exe 11:Follow the on-screen instructions and continue to press Next. 12:Click Finish to restart the computer.

  • Page 113: Step 6: Installing The Modem Driver (Optional)

    User’s Manual 3: Open the path to D:\Lan\Setup.exe. 4: Run Setup.exe. 5: Follow the on-screen instructions, and continue to press Next. 6: Click Finish to restart the computer now. For more information on the driver, refer to the Readme file under the direc- tory.
  • Page 114 Driver Installation 14: Click Next to install the driver. 15: Click Finish to complete the setup. 16: Close the Properties window and restart your computer. For more information on the driver, refer to the Readme file under the direc- tory. 6 - 19...

  • Page 115: Installing Drivers In Windows Nt4.0

    User’s Manual Installing Drivers in Windows NT4.0 Step 1: Installing the Audio Driver Note 1: Click Start. After installing 2: Select Run. Windows NT4.0 3: Specify the path to D:\Audio\Setup.exe please install Service Pack 6 4: Run Setup.exe. or above to 5: Follow the on-screen instructions, and continue to press Next.

  • Page 116: Step 3: Installing The Hot Key Driver

    Driver Installation 11: If a “Third-party Drivers” dialog box asking if you want to install the driver appears, click Yes. 12: Close the Properties window and restart your computer. For more information on the driver, refer to the Readme file. Step 3: Installing the Hot Key Driver 1: Click Start.

  • Page 117: Step 5: Installing The Modem Driver (Optional)

    User’s Manual 8: Specify the path to D:\Lan\Nt40. Press OK. 9: Click OK again to accept the driver “SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter”. 10:Click Next. 11: Choose the appropriate Network Services. You may want to contact your system adminstrator for the correct protocols. 12:Choose the appropriate Network Services.
  • Page 118 Driver Installation 4: Run Setup.exe. 5: Press Next. 6: Select an appropriate Com Port for the modem and click Next. 7: Press Next. 8: Select “Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list”, and press Next. 9: Click Have Disk. 10: Choose Browse and specify the path to D:\Mdc\Nt40.
  • Page 119 Notes:...

  • Page 120: Chapter 7. Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Chapter 7. Troubleshooting Should you have any problems with your computer, before consulting the com- puter vendor, you may want to solve the problem yourself. This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions. The chapter includes: – Audio –...

  • Page 121: Audio

    User’s Manual Audio Problem: The speaker cannot be heard. Solution: The volume might be set too low, please check the volume control. Problem: The volume is too high (or too low). Solution: The volume is not correctly set, please check the volume control. Problem: The headphone doesn’t work.
  • Page 122 Troubleshooting Problem: The battery pack will not charge and the charge indicator light is off. Solution 1: The battery is already fully charged and the indicator light is broken. Solution 2: The battery pack is exposed to an excessively hot or cold environ- ment.

  • Page 123: Boot Password

    User’s Manual Suitable operating conditions are between 32°F and 113°F (0°C and 45°C) while the ideal temperature for battery operation is between 50°F and 95°F (10°C and 35°C). Solution 2: Make sure the battery is fully discharged and recharge it com- pletely before reusing.
  • Page 124 Troubleshooting remove the disk using the eject hole. Problem: The compact disk cannot be read. Solution 1: The compact disk is not correctly placed in the tray. Solution 2: The compact disk is dirty. Please clean it with a CD-ROM cleaner kit.

  • Page 125: Floppy Disk Drive (Fdd)

    User’s Manual to your operating system manual for more information on the software and make sure you have the proper software installed for using compact disks. If the correct software is properly installed, contact your vendor about a hardware problem. Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) Problem: The floppy disk drive will not write data to disk.

  • Page 126: Hard Disk Drive (Hdd)

    Troubleshooting Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Problem: The computer takes longer during START UP. Solution 1: Data saved on the hard disk drive may be lost or damaged. Please operate the disk scan or disk defragmenter to check for any lost or damaged data.

  • Page 127: Lcd Panel

    User’s Manual LCD Panel Problem: The fonts are too dark. Solution: The brightness is not correctly set. Use Fn + F9 or Fn + F10 to adjust the brightness. Problem: The screen is blank. Solution 1: The panel may be set for an external monitor, please reset to nor- mal display using the hot keys.

  • Page 128: Memory Module

    Troubleshooting Memory Module Problem: The computer will not boot. Solution: An incorrect type of memory module is installed. Make sure a cor- rect module is installed. Problem: The memory capacity is insufficient. Solution: The memory is not correctly configured for the application. Make sure the memory is correctly configured for the application.

  • Page 129: Pc Card

    User’s Manual PC Card Problem: The PC card cannot be configured. Solution: The PC card is not supported. Problem: The system cannot recognize the PC card. Solution 1: The PC card is not inserted into the socket or inserted incorrectly. Solution 2: The PC card driver is not installed.

  • Page 130: Printer

    Troubleshooting Problem: The system has automatically entered suspend mode. Solution 1: The system’s temperature is too high, let it cool before using. Solution 2: The system has entered suspend mode after a specified period of time. Press any key to wake up the computer. Printer Problem: The printer cannot be added to the system.
  • Page 131 User’s Manual Problem: The printer prints incorrect data. Solution 1: The printer driver is not installed or configured correctly. Solution 2: The printer connector is not correctly connected. 7 - 12...

  • Page 132: Appendix A. Specifications

    Specifications Appendix A. Specifications Processor - Intel Pentium III 1.13/1.26 GHz - CPU Package: FC-PGA2 (Socket 370) Memory - Two 144-pin SO-DIMM sockets - Supports PC-100/PC-133 SDRAM (3.3V) - Expandable up to 1GB, depending on 32/64/128/256/512 MB SO-DIMM modules BIOS - Insyde BIOS with Smart Battery - One 256KB Flash ROM - Supports ACPI 1.0B compliant...
  • Page 133 User’s Manual - 13.3”/14.1” XGA TFT color panel Video - UMA Architecture with 8/16/32/64 System Memory sharable as Display Memory - Ultra AGP (equivalent to AGP 4X Performance) - 128-bit 2D / 3D Graphics Engine - Motion Compensation and IDCT for DVD Content Playback Accelerator - Fully DirectX 6 Compliant Graphics Engine Storage - One fixed 3.5”...
  • Page 134 Specifications Audio - AC’97 2.1 Compliant - Compatible with Sound Blaster PRO/16 - Advanced Wavetable Synthesizer - DirectSound 3D Accelerator - Full-duplex - S/PDIF Output - Virtual AC3 - Built in microphone - Built in 2 speakers PC Card Sockets - One Type II PCMCIA 3.3V/5V socket - Supports CardBus (PC Card 95) Pointing Device...
  • Page 135 User’s Manual Input/Output - One IEEE 1394 port - One parallel port, supports ECP/EPP 1.7 and 1.9 - One PS/2 port for external keyboard/mouse - One external CRT monitor port - One infrared port, supports IrDA 1.1, ASKIR (SHARP standard) and FIR modes - One jack for microphone or S/PDIF output - One speaker-out jack - Dual USB ports...
  • Page 136 Specifications Keyboard - A4-Size Win 98 keyboard includes numeric keypad and application hot keys for E- mail, www browser and API Power Management - Supports APM 1.2 - Supports ACPI 1.0B - Soft Off by system power button - Supports suspend to disk - Battery low suspend - Resume from alarm time - Resume from modem ring...
  • Page 137 User’s Manual Size & Weight - 308mm(w) x 254mm(d) x 37.5mm(h) - 3.25 kg with Lithium-Ion battery Environment - Temperature: Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C Non-Operating: -20°C ~ 60°C - Relative Humidity: Operating: 20% ~ 80% Non-Operating: 10% ~ 90% Optional - 12.7mm DVD-ROM module - 12.7mm CD-RW module - 12.7mm DVD-ROM+CD-RW combo module...

  • Page 138: Glossary

    Glossary AC (Alternating Current) - The power from a standard household electrical outlet. adapter - A device that allows compatibility between different equipment. An AC adapter converts AC current to DC current which is needed to operate a computer. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) - A high-speed graphics port that provides a direct connection between the display adapter and memory application - A program such as a word processor, database or image editor.
  • Page 139 computer to another. byte (binary term) - A unit of storage capable of holding a single character. On almost all modern computers, a byte is equal to 8 bits. cache - When you cache something you improve the speed of access to it by moving it one stage closer to the CPU.
  • Page 140 operating system for IBM-compatible personal computers. DRAM - The most common type of computer RAM, called D-RAM or DRAM. driver - A program that controls a device. Every device, whether it be a printer, disk drive, or keyboard, must have a driver program. DVD - Originally called Digital Video Disc since it was used mostly for video, now called Digital Versatile Disc, similar to a CD only with greater storage capacity.
  • Page 141 Hot key - see function keys. interface - Something that connects two separate things. Hardware interface connects the computer to attached hardware such as a printer. I/O (Input/Ouput) - Term used when your computer needs data entered (input) or has data to go to another source such as a printer or floppy disk (output). IrDA (Infrared Data Association) - IrDA ports allow a laptop to exchange data or use a printer without a cable connection.
  • Page 142 physical area. It is made up of servers, workstations, a network operating system and a communications link. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) - A display technology that uses rod-shaped mol- ecules (liquid crystals) that flow like liquid and bend light. LED (Light Emitting Diode) - an electronic device that lights up when electric- ity is passed through it.
  • Page 143 modem (modulate-demodulate) - A device that adapts a computer to a tele- phone line by converting the computer’s digital pulses into audio frequencies for the telephone when sending. And the reverse when receiving a signal from the telephone line. module - Referring to hardware, a module is a self-contained component. mouse - The most popular pointing device.
  • Page 144 PC Card - See PCMCIA Card. PCMCIA Card - A credit-card sized, removable module for portable computers standardized by PCMCIA. Also known as PC Cards, they are 16-bit devices that are used to attach modems, network adapters, sound cards, radio transceivers, solid state disks and hard disks to a portable computer.
  • Page 145 programs will need more or less RAM depending on what they are doing. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computers. reboot - To restart a computer. resume - To restart your computer from suspend mode. ROM (Read Only Memory) - A memory chip that permanently stores instruc- tions and data.
  • Page 146 your computer for long periods of time. TFT (Thin Film Transistor) - The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle compared to passive matrix. USB (Universal Serial Bus) - A hardware interface for low-speed peripherals such as the keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and telephony devices.
  • Page 147 The ZV Port is built into the notebook computer and activated by plugging in an MPEG PC Card that is ZV Port-compliant. G - 10...

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