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Gericom Hollywood D470W User Manual

Gericom Hollywood D470W User Manual (180 pages)

Brand: Gericom | Category: Laptop | Size: 5.42 MB

Table of Contents

Trademarks
3
FCC Statement
4
Important Safety Instructions
5
Instructions for Care and Operation
6
Power Safety
8
Battery Precautions
9
Cleaning
10
Servicing
10
Travel Considerations
11
Table of Contents
15
Introduction

21
- Overview
  21
  - Advanced Users
    21
  - Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users
    21
  - Warning Boxes
    22
  - Not Included
    22
  - System Software
    22
- Quick Start Guide
  23
- System Map
  24
  - Getting to Know Your Computer
    24
- Top View
  25
  - Top View with LCD Panel Open
    26
    
    PC Camera
    27
  - LCD Panel
    27
  - Microphone
    27
  - LED Power & Communication Indicators
    27
  - LED Status Indicators
    27
  - Hot-Key Buttons
    28
  - Close Cover Switch
    28
  - Power Button
    28
  - Keyboard
    29
  - Touchpad & Buttons
    29
  - Stereo Speakers
    29
- Front View
  30
  - Consumer Infrared Transceiver (Optional with TV Tuner)
    30
  - Mini-IEEE 1394 Port
    30
  - S/PDIF out Port
    31
  - Microphone-In Jack
    31
  - Headphone-Out Jack
    31
  - Infrared Transceiver
    31
  - Wireless Module ON/OFF Switch
    32
  - Stereo Speakers
    32
- Left Side View
  33
  - CD Device Bay
    33
  - USB 2.0/1.1 Port
    34
  - FDD (Floppy Disk Drive)
    34
- Right Side View
  35
  - Security Lock Slot
    35
- Rear View
  36
  - Vent
    36
  - DC-In Jack
    36
  - USB 2.0/1.1 Ports
    37
  - External Monitor (CRT) Port
    37
  - Printer/Parallel Port
    37
  - Serial Port
    37
  - S-Video-Out Port
    38
  - PS/2 Type Port
    38
  - RJ-11 Phone Jack
    38
  - RJ-45 LAN Jack
    38
- Bottom View
  39
  - Vent
    40
  - Battery
    40
  - Hard Disk Drive
    40
  - Optional Modules
    41
  - Wireless LAN (Network) Module
    41
  - Bluetooth Module
    41
  - Sub Woofer Module
    41
  - 6-In-1 Flash Card Reader
    42
  - TV Tuner Module
    42
Using the Computer

43
- Overview
  43
- The Power Sources
  44
  - AC Adapter
    44
  - Battery
    44
  - Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter
    45
    
    Proper Handling of the Battery Pack
    45
- Turning on the Computer
  46
- LED Indicators
  47
  - LED Status Indicators
    47
  - LED Power & Communication Indicators
    48
- Auto Mail Checker
  49
  - Special Group
    51
- Hard Disk Drive
  52
- Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)
  53
  - Inserting/Removing Floppy Disks
    53
- CD/DVD Device
  54
  - Loading Discs
    54
  - Handling Cds or Dvds
    55
  - DVD Regional Codes
    56
    
    Changing DVD Regional Codes
    57
  - PC Card Slot
    58
  - Inserting and Removing PC Cards
    58
- Hot-Keys
  59
  - Hot-Key Buttons
    59
  - Programming the Hot-Keys
    59
- Function Keys and Numeric Keypad
  61
  - Function Keys
    61
  - Numeric Keypad
    62
- Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse
  63
  - Configuring the Touchpad and Buttons
    63
- Adding a Printer
  65
  - USB Printer
    65
    
    Install Instructions
    65
  - Parallel Printer
    66
    
    Install Instructions
    66
Advanced Controls

67
- Overview
  67
- Advanced Video Controls
  68
  - Opening the LCD
    68
- Video Driver Controls
  69
  - Making Adjustments for the Display
    70
- Display Devices
  73
  - Attaching a Monitor (CRT)
    73
- Display Options
  74
- Enabling Other Displays
  75
  - Clone Mode
    76
  - Extended Desktop Mode
    76
- Enabling TV Display
  79
- Power Management Features
  80
  - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
    80
- Enabling Power Options
  81
  - Conserving Power (Individual Components)
    82
    
    Turn off Monitor
    82
    
    Turn off Hard Disk
    82
  - Conserving Power (System)
    83
  - Hibernate Mode Vs. Shutdown
    83
  - Standby Mode Vs. Hibernate Mode
    83
    
    Standby
    84
    
    Hibernate
    84
  - Configuring the Power Button
    85
- Battery Information
  86
  - New Battery
    86
  - Battery Life
    86
  - Battery FAQ
    87
  - Conserving Battery Power
    87
- Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR
  88
Drivers & Utilities

89
- Overview
  89
- What to Install
  90
- Windows 2000 Professional
  94
  - New Hardware Found
    94
  - Audio (Win2000)
    95
  - Modem (Win2000)
    95
  - LAN (Win2000)
    95
  - Video (Win2000)
    95
  - USB 2.0 (Win2000)
    96
  - PC Card/Pcmcia (Win2000)
    96
  - PC Camera (Win2000)
    97
  - Hot-Key (Win2000)
    97
  - Touchpad (Win2000)
    97
  - Wireless LAN (Win2000)
    98
  - Bluetooth (Win2000)
    98
  - Auto Mail (Win2000)
    98
- Windows XP
  99
  - New Hardware Found
    99
  - Audio (Winxp)
    100
  - Modem (Winxp)
    100
  - LAN (Winxp)
    100
  - Video (Winxp)
    101
  - USB 2.0 (Winxp)
    101
  - PC Card/Pcmcia (Winxp)
    101
  - PC Camera (Winxp)
    102
  - Hot-Key (Winxp)
    102
  - Touchpad (Winxp)
    102
  - Wireless LAN (Winxp)
    103
  - Bluetooth (Winxp)
    103
  - Auto Mail (Winxp)
    103
BIOS Utilities

105
- Overview
  105
- Important BIOS Settings
  106
- The Power-On Self Test (POST)
  107
  - Failing the POST
    108
    
    Fatal Errors
    108
    
    Non-Fatal Errors
    108
- The Setup Program
  109
  - Entering Setup
    109
  - Setup Screens
    110
- Main Menu
  111
- Advanced Menu
  113
- Security Menu
  116
- Boot Menu
  118
  - Configuring the Network Boot Protocol
    120
- Exit Menu
  121
Upgrading the Computer

123
- Overview
  123
  - Upgrading the Computer
    124
  - When Not to Upgrade
    124
- Removing the Battery
  125
  - Battery Removal Process
    125
- Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive
  126
  - Hard Disk Upgrade Process
    126
- Upgrading the System Memory (RAM)
  128
  - Memory Upgrade Process
    129
- Upgrading the CD Device
  132
  - CD Device Upgrade Process
    132
- Upgrading the Processor
  134
Optional Modules

135
- Overview
  135
- Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Modules
  136
  - Wireless LAN Driver Installation (Win2000)
    137
  - Wireless LAN Driver Installation (Winxp)
    138
  - Bluetooth Driver Installation (Win2000)
    139
  - Bluetooth Driver Audio Setup (Win2000)
    140
  - Bluetooth Driver Installation (Winxp)
    141
  - Control Panel Options (Bluetooth)
    142
    
    Audio
    142
    
    Hyper Terminal
    142
    
    FAX (Winxp)
    142
    
    FAX (Win2000)
    143
- PC Camera
  144
  - PC Camera Driver Installation (Win2000)
    145
  - PC Camera Driver Installation (Winxp)
    146
  - Audio Setup
    147
  - Amcap
    149
  - Set Capture File
    149
  - Eliminating Screen Flicker
    150
- Other Optional Modules
  151
  - Sub Woofer Module
    151
  - 6-In-1 Flash Card Reader
    151
  - TV Tuner Module
    152
Troubleshooting

153
- Overview
  153
- Basic Hints and Tips
  154
- Backup and General Maintenance
  155
- Viruses
  156
- Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software
  157
- Power
  159
- Display
  161
- Hard Disk & Boot Password
  163
- Floppy Disk Drive
  164
- Audio
  165
- CD Device
  166
- PC Card
  167
- Keyboard and Mouse
  168
- Printer
  169
- Operation
  170
- Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Modules
  171
- Driver Installation
  172
- Hyper-Threading Notes
  173
Appendix A. Specifications

175
- Processor
  175
- Core Logic
  175
- Structure
  175
- Security
  175
- Memory
  175
- Bios
  175
- Lcd
  176
- Display
  176
- Storage Devices
  176
- Audio
  177
- PC Card
  177
- Interface
  177
- Communication
  178
- Power Management
  178
- Power
  178
- Indicators
  178
- Environmental Spec
  178
- Physical Dimensions
  179

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