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Notebook User Guide

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2005

Notebook Computer User Guide

Original Issue: 2005/02

This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer.

Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is

subject to change without notice.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or

transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy,

recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission.

Trademarks

Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the

trademarks of their respective companies.

Microsoft, Windows XP, and Windows Sound System are trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation.

Intel ®, Intel ® Celeron ® M Processor are registered trademark of Intel

Corporation.

Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro are trademarks of Creative Technology.

All other brands or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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FCC Information to User

Safety and Care Instructions

No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure you

read the safety and care instructions. This information can help protect you

and your computer from possible harm.

Radio and television interference

Warning: Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal cables

with this computer, so as not to interfere with radio and television reception. If

you use other cables, it may cause interference with radio and television

reception.

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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encourage to try to correct the interference by one or more

of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the device and receiver

• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

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You may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal

Communications Commission: Interference Handbook (stock number 004-

000-00345-4). This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing

Office, Washington, DC20402

Warning: The user must not modify or change this computer without

approval. Modification could void authority to this equipment.

FCC RF Exposure

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any

other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for

an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated

with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your

body.

15.247 (b)(4), the EUT meets the requirement that it be operated in a manner

that ensures the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy levels in

excess of the Commission’s guidelines (1.1307, 1.1310, 2.1091 and 2.1093)

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance

Statement

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Shielded Cables Notice

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded

cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

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Peripheral Devices Notice

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc) certified to

comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with

non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV

reception.

Optical Disk Drive Notice

The optical disk drive is Class 1 Laser Product.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may

void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications

Commission, to operate this computer.

Use Conditions

This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

European Notice

For the following equipment: Notebook PC

Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the

Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member

States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Lowvoltage

Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive

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(93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive

99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC.

The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the

following European standards:

EN 300 328-2 V.1.2.1 (2001-12)

EN 301 489-1 V.1.3.1 (2001-09) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.1.1 (2000-09)

EN 50371: 2002

EN 60950: 2000

802.11b Restrictions:

- European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW

EIRP

and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz;

- In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz

frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use."

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About Your Notebook Computer

Congratulation for having purchased your new Professional

Multimedia Notebook. This notebook incorporates the

strongest features, which integrate the latest technologies

available in the notebook industry.

Your new notebook computer not only drives today　

multimedia applications but also be ready for tomorrow　

exciting new software.

This Professional Multimedia Notebook is a freedom,

flexibility, and functionality notebook which users are

demanding for a long time.

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About Your User Guide

Welcome to your Professional Multimedia Notebook User

Guide. This manual covers everything you need to know in

learning how to use your computer. This manual also

assumes that you know the basic concepts of Windows and

the PC. You will start doing a lot of great and fun things with

your computer.

This manual is divided into eight chapters.

Chapter 1 gives introduction on your computer features.

Chapter 2 provides step-by-step instructions to help you

begin using your notebook as quickly as

possible.

Chapter 3 describes how to operate the standard features

of your computer.

Chapter 4 illustrates how to integrate video and sound

chips into impressive presentation.

Chapter 5 illustrates how to connect external device to

your computer.

Chapter 6 explains how to use the System BIOS Setup

program.

Chapter 7 explains how to use the internal module

options of your computer.

Chapter 8 offers instructions on how to care and maintain

your notebook.

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Table of Contents

ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER..........................................7

ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE.................................................................8

1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................. 15

1.1 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT.....................................................................16

1.2 UNPACKING THE COMPUTER .........................................................18

1.3 THE INSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK ..................................................... 19

Notebook Status Icons ..................................................................21

The Function of Easy Buttons....................................................... 23

1.4 THE FRONT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK.............................................24

1.5 THE REAR SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK............................................... 25

1.6 THE LEFT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK................................................ 27

1.7 THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK.............................................. 28

1.8 THE UNDERSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK.............................................. 29

1.9 NOTEBOOK ACCESSORIES.............................................................. 31

1.10 NOTEBOOK OPTIONS ..................................................................... 32

2 GETTING STARTED ......................................................................33

2.1 USING THE BATTERY PACK ...........................................................34

Extending Battery Life..................................................................36

2.2 CONNECTING THE AC POWER SOURCE.......................................... 37

2.3 STARTING YOUR COMPUTER .........................................................38

2.4 ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTROLS ............................................39

2.5 INSTALLING THE NOTEBOOK DEVICE DRIVERS .............................39

Installing Windows XP from Optical Disk Drive.........................40

Enable DMA channel for best performance.................................40

driver installation note:................................................................ 41

Installing the Chipset Driver........................................................ 41

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Installing the VGA Device Driver................................................ 42

Installing the Audio Device Driver .............................................. 42

Installing the Modem Device Driver............................................ 43

Installing the Wireless LAN Device Driver.................................. 43

Installing the LAN Device Driver................................................. 43

Installing the Card Reader Device Driver................................... 44

Installing the ENE KBC Device Driver........................................ 44

Installing ALPS - Touch Pad driver............................................. 45

2.6 T

URNING OFF YOUR COMPUTER.................................................... 45

3 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK........................................................... 47

3.1 STARTING YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM .......................................... 48

3.2 UNDERSTANDING THE KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS ............................. 48

Basic Keyboard Functions ........................................................... 51

Cursor Control Keys .................................................................... 52

Screen Control Keys..................................................................... 53

Windows Hot Keys........................................................................ 53

Special Function Keys.................................................................. 54

3.3 USING THE GLIDE PAD POINTING DEVICE ....................................... 54

3.4 CONFIGURING YOUR SCREEN DISPLAY ......................................... 56

Possible Display Configurations.................................................. 57

Changing the Display Properties under Windows.................................. 58

3.5 KNOWING THE POWER SAVING FEATURES .................................... 58

3.6 WORKING WITH THE BUILT-IN HDD............................................... 60

3.7 HOW TO ACCESS THE OPTICAL DRIVE........................................... 60

3.8 USING PCMCIA CARDS................................................................ 62

What is PCMCIA?........................................................................ 62

What is CardBus?......................................................................... 64

Inserting and Removing a PCMCIA Card ................................... 64

Making PC Cards Work............................................................... 66

Hot Swapping PC Cards .............................................................. 67

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3.9 USING FLASH MEMORY CARDS..................................................... 67

What is Flash Memory Card? ......................................................67

4 FUN WITH MULTIMEDIA............................................................71

4.1 NOTEBOOK MULTIMEDIA FEATURES.............................................72

4.2 AUDIO SOUND SYSTEM FEATURES ................................................72

4.3 SETTING UP THE AUDIO DRIVER PROPERTIES ............................... 73

4.4 WINDOWS MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS .............................................73

4.5 RECORDING SOUNDS .....................................................................74

Using an External Microphone....................................................77

Using the Built-in Combo Drive...................................................77

4.6 PLAYING AUDIO AND SOUND ........................................................ 78

Using the Windows Media Player................................................79

4.7 PLAYING VIDEO AND MPEG FILES ............................................... 79

5 CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS.............................................81

5.1 USING THE USB PORT................................................................... 82

5.2 USING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT .................................................. 82

5.3 USING THE IEEE 1394 PORT ......................................................... 84

5.4 USING THE TV PORT .....................................................................85

5.5 USING THE EXTERNAL AUDIO SYSTEM.......................................... 86

5.6 USING THE LAN PORT...................................................................86

5.7 USING THE WIRELESS LAN........................................................... 87

5.8 USING THE MODEM PORT.............................................................. 88

6 CUSTOMIZING YOUR NOTEBOOK ..........................................91

6.1 RUNNING THE BIOS SETUP PROGRAM .......................................... 92

6.2 USING THE MAIN MENU SETUP ..................................................... 94

6.2.1 Internal HDD Sub-Menu................................................... 96

6.3 USING THE ADVANCED CMOS SETUP...........................................97

6.4 SECURITY MENU SETUP ................................................................ 99

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6.5 USING THE BOOT SETUP.............................................................. 101

6.6 HOW TO EXIT THE SETUP PROGRAM............................................ 102

6.7 HOW TO UPGRADE THE BIOS...................................................... 103

7 USING OPTIONS........................................................................... 105

SYSTEM UPGRADE................................................................................. 106

Memory Upgrade ....................................................................... 106

Installing Memory Module......................................................... 107

Upgrade Hard Disk.................................................................... 108

Wireless Module Installation ..................................................... 109

8 CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK............................................ 111

8.1 I

MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................ 112

8.2 C

LEANING YOUR COMPUTER ...................................................... 114

8.3 MAINTAINING THE LCD QUALITY .............................................. 115

8.4 MAINTAINING YOUR HARD DISK ................................................ 115

8.5 BATTERY CARE GUIDELINES....................................................... 116

8.6 WHEN YOU TRAVEL.................................................................... 117

APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATION................................... 119

Processor Unit............................................................................ 120

System Memory........................................................................... 120

LCD Display............................................................................... 120

VGA System................................................................................ 120

Storage........................................................................................ 121

Audio System .............................................................................. 121

PCMCIA..................................................................................... 121

Glide Pad.................................................................................... 121

Keyboard.................................................................................... 122

Flash BIOS................................................................................. 122

I/O Ports..................................................................................... 122

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Wireless devices.......................................................................... 122

AC/DC Power Supply Adapter................................................... 122

Battery ........................................................................................122

Weight and Dimension ...............................................................123

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1 Introduction

Your Notebook PC is a fully Windows compatible

portable personal computer. With the latest features

in mobile computing and multimedia technology, this

notebook makes a natural traveling companion. With

leap of technology and compact, your Notebook PC

runs on a whole wide range of general business,

personal productivity, entertainment, and professional

applications. It is ideal for use in the office, at home,

and on the road.

Your Notebook PC makes an ideal choice for use in

the office, the schoolroom, at home, on the road and

all other occasions.

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1.1 Feature Highlight

Before we go to identify each part of your Notebook PC, we will first

introduce you to other notable features of your computer.

Processing Unit

• Your notebook runs on Intel® Celeron® M Dothan microprocessor that

is integrated with 256KB/512KB/1MB/2MB L2 Cache. Check with your

dealer on the CPU type and speed.

• Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on operating

systems such as Windows XP.

Wireless LAN

Built-in Mini PCI Wireless LAN module, IEEE 802.11b/g.

Memory

This notebook provides two memory slots for installing DDR SDRAM 200-

pin SODIMM modules up to 2GB using 256MB, 512MB or 1024MB DDR

SDRAM modules.

PCMCIA

Provides one PCMCIA slot that allows you to insert one Type II card.

USB 2.0

Provides four USB2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission.

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IEEE 1394

Provides one IEEE 1394 port for fast data transmission by external hard disk

or digital video (DV).

Graphic System

Provides blazing graphics controller embedded in VIA PN800 chipset

PCI Local Bus Architecture

• 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU

and hard disk drives. Support ultra DMA PATA-100 PIO Mode up to

PIO Mode 4, bus mastering for LBA Scheme.

• 32-bit PCMCIA CardBus PCI technology that is also backward

compatible with 16-bit PC cards.

Audio System

Full-duplex 16-bit stereo audio system output. Sound Blaster compatible.

Flash BIOS

Flash BIOS allows you to easily upgrade the System BIOS using the Phoenix

Flash utility program.

Power and System Management

• Integrated SMM (System Management Mode) on system chipset that shuts

down components not in use to reduce power consumption. To execute

power management, you can set up the parameter in Power Options

properties by pointing your mouse to Control Panel of Windows.

• Suspend hot-key allows you to suspend the system operation instantly and

resume at the press of the power button.

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• System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SETUP

Program to protect unauthorized use of your computer.

1.2 Unpacking the Computer

Your computer comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping

carton. Upon receiving your computer, open the carton and carefully remove

the contents. In addition to this User Guide, the shipping carton should also

contain the following items:

; The Notebook Computer

; An AC Adapter and AC Power Cord

; Li-Ion Battery Pack

; Utility Diskettes/CD

; Hardcopy User Guide/E-book

; Quick Setup Manual

Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and/or

damaged. If any of these items is missing or damaged, notify your dealer

immediately. Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you

need to ship the computer or if you plan to store the computer away sometime

in the future.

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1.3 The Inside of the Notebook

The notebook computer is compact with features on every side. First, look

at the inside of the system. The following sections describe inside features.

1. Color LCD Display 2. LED Indicators

3. Touchpad Pointing Device 4. Easy Buttons

5. Power On/Resume Button 6. Keyboard

• Color LCD Display

The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a

comfortable viewing position. The LCD is 15” TFT color LVDS with

1024x768 XGA (Extended Graphics Array) or 1280x1024 SXGA+

resolution panels. The features of the Color LCD Display are summarized

as follows:

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

TFT color LVDS with 15" 1024x768 XGA or 15” 1280x1024

SXGA+ resolution panels.

 Capable of displaying 16M colors (32-bit true color) on either size

panels.

 LCD display control hot-keys allows you to adjust the brightness of

the LCD.

 Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop

computer monitor.

• LED Indicators

Keeps you informed of your notebook computer’s current power status

and operating status. Description of the status icons appears in the latter

part of this section.

• Touchpad Pointing Device

Microsoft mouse compatible with two Touchpad click buttons. The two

select buttons located at each side support tapping selection and dragging

functions. These buttons work like a standard computer mouse. Simply

move your fingertip over the Glide Pad to control the position of the

cursor. Use the selection buttons below the Glide Pad to select menu

items.

• Easy Buttons

There are three easy buttons used for accessing Internet, e-mail and

Wireless LAN functions instantly and easily. Description of the easy

buttons appears in the latter part of this section.

• Power On/Resume Button

Switches the computer power on and off, or resumes whenever it is in

Suspend mode.

• Keyboard

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