Getting Familiar with your Computer This computer combines high-performance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with unique style and ergonomic design. Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner. This chapter gives an in-depth “tour” of the computer’s many features.
Getting Familiar with your Computer 1.1 Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance Intel Pentium® processor with MMX™ technology 64-bit main memory and external (L2) cache memory Large LCD display and PCI local bus video with graphics acceleration Internal CD-ROM drive and external 3.5-inch floppy drive, or internal 3.
Getting Familiar with your Computer Connectivity High-speed fax/data modem port1 (on some models) Fast infrared wireless communication USB (Universal Serial Bus) port Human-centric Design and Ergonomics Lightweight and slim Sleek, smooth and stylish design Full-sized keyboard Wide and curved palm rest Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion 1 CardBus PC card (formerly PCMCIA) slots (two type II/I or one type III) with ZV (Zoomed Video) port support
Getting Familiar with your Computer 1.2 Display The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop performance graphics. The computer supports two different display configurations — DSTN or TFT. Video Performance PCI local bus video with graphics accelerator and 2MB EDO video RAM boost video performance. Simultaneous Display The computer’s large display and multimedia capabilities are great for giving presentations.
Getting Familiar with your Computer Opening and Closing the Display To open the display, slide the display lid latch to the left and lift up the lid. Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position. The computer employs a microswitch that turns off the display (and enters standby mode) to conserve power when you close the display cover, and turns it back on when you open the display cover.
Getting Familiar with your Computer 1.3 Indicators The computer has six easy-to-read indicator lights (LEDs) near the display cover. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Two of these LEDs, Power and Standby, are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed.
Getting Familiar with your Computer # Icon Function Description 1 Power Lights when the computer is on. 2 Standby Lights when the computer enters Standby mode. 3 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or CD-ROM drive is active. 4 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged. 5 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. 6 Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Getting Familiar with your Computer 1.4 Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys that includes an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows 95 keys and twelve function keys. 1.4.1 Special Keys Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. 1-8 Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. FnNumLk When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode.
Getting Familiar with your Computer Embedded Keypad The embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursorcontrol key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner. Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Hold Shift while using cursorcontrol keys.
Getting Familiar with your Computer Windows 95 Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows 95-specific functions. Key Description Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key performs special functions.
Getting Familiar with your Computer Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS setup utility. Hot Key Icon Fn-Esc Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Function Description Esc Hotkey Escape Exits the hotkey control. ? Hotkey Help Displays the hotkey list and help. Brightness Control Toggles between brightness control and contrast control.
Getting Familiar with your Computer Hot Key Icon Fn-F3 Description Display Toggle Switches display between the following: • LCD • CRT • Both LCD and CRT • TV (if the computer is attached to the optional port replicator) Fn-F4 Battery Gauge Displays the battery gauge. Fn-F5 Volume Control Press the scale hotkeys (Fn→, Fn-←) to increase and decrease the output level. Fn-F6 Setup Gains access to BIOS setup utility’s power management settings and system information reference screens.
Getting Familiar with your Computer Hot Key Fn-← Fn-T Icon ← Function Description Scale Decrease Decreases the setting of the current icon. Toggle Touchpad Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Note: If you want to use an external PS/2 mouse, first enable the touchpad, connect the external PS/2 mouse, then disable the touchpad if necessary. Activating and Using Hot Keys When activating hot keys, press and hold the first key Fn before pressing the other keys in the hot key combination.
Getting Familiar with your Computer 1.4.2 Keyboard Ergonomics Located below the keyboard, the wide and curved palm rest gives you a place to rest your hands while you type.
Getting Familiar with your Computer 1.5 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palm rest provides ample comfort and support. Note: When using an external mouse, you can press Fn-T to disable the internal touchpad.
Getting Familiar with your Computer Press the left and right buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results.
Getting Familiar with your Computer 1.6 Storage High-capacity storage comes in the form of a 2.5inch Enhanced-IDE hard disk. The computer also has either an internal 3.5-inch, 1.44MB floppy drive or an internal high-speed CD-ROM drive. 1.6.1 Hard Disk The hard disk module can be upgraded when you need more storage space. See section 3.11.2. 1.6.2 Internal Drive The computer comes with a floppy drive or CDROM drive. The CD-ROM drive gives you portable multimedia access.
Getting Familiar with your Computer Connecting an External Floppy Drive Connect the larger end of the floppy drive cable to the parallel port and the other end to the connector on the external floppy drive. Note: The external floppy drive is hot-pluggable. You do not need to turn off the computer to connect and use the floppy drive.
Getting Familiar with your Computer 1.7 Ports Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. The ports are found on the rear panel; PC card slots and audio ports are found on the left panel of the computer. Note: See Chapter 3 on how to connect external devices to the computer. 1.7.1 Left Ports 1 2 3 45 # Icon Port Connects to...
Getting Familiar with your Computer # Icon Port Connects to... 3 Line-out Port Line-out device (e.g., speakers, headphones) 4 Line-in Port Line-in device (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman) 5 Microphone-in Port External 3.5mm minijack condenser microphone Fax/Data Modem Port (on some models) The computer has an optional built-in fax/data modem.1 ! Warning: This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem.
Getting Familiar with your Computer PC Card Slots There are two type II/I or one type III CardBus PC Card slots found on the left panel of the computer. These slots accept credit-card-sized cards that enhances the usability and expandability of the computer. PC Cards (formerly PCMCIA) are add-on cards for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs. Popular type II cards include flash memory, SRAM, fax/data modem, LAN and SCSI cards. Common type III cards are 1.
Getting Familiar with your Computer Inserting a Card Insert the card into the desired slot and make the proper connections (e.g., network cable), if necessary. See your card manual for details. For type III cards, insert card into the lower slot. ! Important: If the computer detects a PC I/O card (e.g., modem card, ZV card) installed in the PC card slots, the computer will not enter standby/ hibernation mode but “sleeps” to maintain your communication connection.
Getting Familiar with your Computer Then press the slot eject button to eject the card. 1.7.2 Rear Ports 8 6 7 5 1 # Icon 23 4 Port Connects to... 1 DC-in Port AC adapter and power outlet 2 PS/2 Port PS/2-compatible device (e.g.
Getting Familiar with your Computer # Icon Port Connects to... 3 FIR Port Infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IRaware computers) 4 Serial Port (UART16550compatible) Serial device (e.g., serial mouse) 5 Parallel Port (ECP-compliant) External floppy drive, parallel device (e.g.
Getting Familiar with your Computer To use FIR, position two IR-aware devices such that their IR ports are no more than one meter apart and offset no more than 15 degrees. When the two computers are in position, simply begin the data transfer as you normally world. See your file transfer software for details.
Getting Familiar with your Computer 1.8 Audio Standard computer configuration includes 16-bit high-fidelity stereo audio with further enhancements that include 3D sound for true audio immersion. Dual speakers found on both sides of the display hinge direct sound towards you which allows for excellent sound output. Right Speaker Left Speaker Besides the built-in speakers, there are audio ports on the left panel of the computer. See section 3.6 for more information on connecting external audio devices.
Getting Familiar with your Computer 1.9 Securing your Computer Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and a two-level password scheme. 1.9.1 Security Notch A security notch located on the rear panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensingtoncompatible key-based computer security lock. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. 1.9.
Getting Familiar with your Computer There are two types of passwords you can set: ! Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the Setup Utility. Once set, you must key-in this password the next time you want to enter the Setup Utility. Section 5.3 discusses this utility in detail. Power On Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Once set, you have to type it whenever you boot the computer.
Getting Familiar with your Computer ! Important: Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 5. Press Enter. A prompt asks you to retype the password to verify your first entry. 6. Retype the password then press Enter. After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Enabled. 7. Press Esc to exit the System Security screen and return to the main menu. 8. Press Esc to exit the BIOS Utility.
Getting Familiar with your Computer Changing or Removing a Password Should you want to change or remove a password, do the following: 1. During POST (while the startup logo is being displayed), press F2 to enter the Setup Utility. 2. Select System Security and press Enter. 3. Highlight the desired password parameter to change or remove. 4. Press → or ← to display the password prompt and key-in a new password, or Press → or ← and select None to remove the existing password. 5.