NOTEBOOK PC USER’S MANUAL
Product Name: Notebook PC Manual Revision: 1.
SAFETY STATEMENTS Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German 4
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Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. (English) VORSICHT! Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.
Contents SAFETY STATEMENTS 3 Federal Communications Commission Statement ........................................................ 3 Canadian Department of Communications Statement .................................................. 3 CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with Modem) ........................................................ 4 Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery) ........................................ 6 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice ..................................
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED 27 Power Connection ............................................................................................................ 27 Powering ON Your Notebook PC ..................................................................................... 28 The Power-On Self Test (POST) ................................................................................. 28 Save-to-Disk Partition ..................................................................................................
Multimedia Sound System ............................................................................................... 46 External Audio Connections (optional) ............................................................................. 46 IR Wireless Communication ............................................................................................. 46 Guidelines for using IR communication ...................................................................... 46 Enabling Infrared .................
IDE Primary Master .......................................................................................................... 64 IDE Primary Slave ............................................................................................................ 64 IDE Primary Master Menu Details ............................................................................... 65 IDE Primary Slave Menu Details .................................................................................
1. Introduction SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION About This Product The Notebook PC is the latest in PC technology with features that surpass most desktop PCs. Since the number of features and components are so numerous, there may be different models depending on the territory. Your retailer should provide you with a standard component checklist and a list of optional components for the Notebook PC. Your retailer should also provide you with warranty and technical support.
1. Introduction About This User’s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information on the various components in this Notebook PC and how to use them. There are only a few sections in this reference guide as follows: 1. Introduction Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User’s Manual. 2. Components Gives you information on the Notebook PC’s components. 3. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4.
1. Introduction Hardware Features The Notebook PC features a wide range of standard features, upgrades, and options. The following gives you all of your current choices. Many future options are being developed for the Notebook PC to keep up with the latest technologies. • Processor: Pentium® 233MHz to Pentium® II 400MHz The Notebook PC uses Intel® Mobile Modules in order to support current and future Intel® processors. Current processors are Pentium® MMX 233MHz-266MHz and Pentium® II from 300MHz400MHz.
1. Introduction • All-In-One Design: Hard Drive, Floppy, CD The Notebook PC is an all-in-one design with a hard disk drive, a 3.5” floppy disk drive, and a 24X CD-ROM drive built in. • Hard Drive: 4/6/10GB The Notebook PC comes with a removable 2.5” (6.35cm) wide and .374” (.95cm) high UltraDMA/ 33 IDE hard disk drive with capacities from 4, 6, and 10GB, and supports S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to prevent hard disk failure and errors in advance.
Power Adapter: Output 19V DC, 2.4Ah, 50W 1. Introduction • The Notebook PC includes a very compact power adapter that can accept inputs from 100Volts to 240Volts AC 50/60Hz to accommodate any country. Output is 19 Volts DC 2.4 Amp or 50 Watts. • Pointing Device: Touchpad with scroll feature The Notebook PC features a pressure-sensitive touchpad that allows cursor movement as well as clicking through tapping the touchpad or through the two buttons below the touchpad.
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WARNING! 1. Introduction Caring Information The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene or other chemicals on or near the surface. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning.
1. Introduction Transporting the Notebook PC To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive’s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON.
SECTION 2 COMPONENTS 2. Components Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. Display Panel Latch Power Indicator Stereo Speakers Display Panel Latch Stereo Speakers Front Component Descriptions The following describes the front components of the Notebook PC as shown by the picture above. Display Panel Latches The two display panel latches are used to lock the display panel in the closed position.
Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC. 2.
Top Component Descriptions The following describes the components of the Notebook PC as viewed from the top as shown by the illustration on the previous page. 2. Components Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. It uses either a 12.1” or a 13.3” active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. Unlike desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is easier on the eyes.
Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC. Microphone Input Headphone Jack 2. Components Serial Port Parallel Port VGA Port Rear Vent PS/2 USB Port Port Kensington® Lock Port Audio Modem Input Port Rear Component Descriptions The following describes the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustration above. Serial Port The 9-pin D-sub serial port supports serial devices such as a drawing tablet, mouse, or modem.
Headphone Jack The stereo headphone jack is used to connect the Notebook PC’s audio out to amplified speakers or headphones. Audio Input 2. Components The stereo audio input jack can be used to connect an external audio source for mixing or recoding audio from outside sources such as a vinyl record player, mini-disc player, or tape player. Microphone Input The mono microphone jack can be used to connect an external microphone if the Notebook PC’s built-in microphone is not sufficient.
Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC. 2. Components Infrared Port Hard Disk Drive Compartment Floppy Eject Floppy Disk Drive CD-ROM Emergency Eject CD-ROM Eject CD-ROM Drive CD Activity LED Right Component Descriptions The following describes the components on the right side of the Notebook PC as shown by the picture above. Floppy Disk Drive and Eject This is a standard 1.44MB floppy disk drive with Japanese 3-mode floppy support.
Hard Drive Compartment The hard drive compartment has a cover that is secured by the hard drive cover screw. When the cover is removed, the Notebook’s PC hard disk drive can be seen. CD-ROM Drive The Notebook PC comes with a 24X CD-ROM drive built-in. 2. Components CD-ROM Emergency Eject The CD-ROM emergency eject is used to eject a CD in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use this in place of the electronic eject.
Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC. DC Input Reset Button 2. Components Power Switch PCMCIA Eject PCMCIA Socket Battery Compartment Left Component Descriptions The following describes the components on the left side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustration above. DC IN DC Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack.
SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED Power Connection Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you may connect the power cord to any 110V-120V as well as 220V-240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US-standard AC power cord to a different standard. Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages.
Powering ON Your Notebook PC Slide the power switch forward momentarily, and the Notebook PC’s power-ON message will appear on the screen followed by a short beep. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. To turn OFF the Notebook PC, push and hold the power switch until the power turns OFF.
Save-to-Disk Partition The Notebook PC supports Advanced Power Management to save battery power and extend its working time. One type of power management is “Save-to-Disk.” Save-to-Disk is a suspend mode where your operating system and application data is saved to a separate partition and retrieved when the Notebook PC comes out of suspend mode. A partition is a space on the hard disk drive equivalent to having a second hard disk drive.
LED Status Indicators There are several LED status indicators on the front edge of the Notebook PC. The LED status indicators give information on the Notebook PC’s current operating and keyboard statuses. The following illustration shows the meaning of each status LED. Number Battery Lock Indicator Capital Lock Power Indicator 3. Starting Activity Indicator LED Status Indicator Description The following gives a description for each of the LED status indicators.
Using the Keyboard Specific Hot Keys The following table defines the orange-labeled hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The orange-labeled commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the (function) key while pressing a key with an blue-labeled command. Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on BIOS setup). This is not the same as “stand by” in MS Windows. 3.
Microsoft Windows™ Keys There are two special Windows™ keys on the keyboard as described below. The key with the Windows™ Logo activates the Start menu button at the bottom left of the screen. The other key, which looks like a Windows™ menu with a small cursor, activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object. Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 3.
Numeric Keypad as Cursors Scroll Lock The numeric keypad can be used as cursors. To enable the cursor keypad, press (the number lock LED will light) and then press and the function desired. For example <8> represents a cursor up command. & * ( ) 3. Starting ^ Ctrl Ins NOTE: The large bold characters are exaggerated here for your reference. They are not printed on the keyboard as shown here.
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SECTION 4 USING THE NOTEBOOK PC Introduction This Section describes the basic features and procedures for using your Notebook PC. Topics covered include the floppy drive, CD-ROM drive, hard disk drive, pointing device, and other input and output devices. Floppy Disk Drive WARNING! 4. Using The Notebook PC features a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive that accepts standard 1.44MB (or 720KB) floppy diskettes.
Using the CD-ROM Drive Compact Disc Read Only Memory (CD-ROM or CD) discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved. Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop CD drives, the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle. When inserting a CD, it is important that the CD be pressed into the center hub or else the CD drive tray cannot be closed.
NOTE: The CD drive eject button is electronic and requires that the Notebook PC be powered ON in order to eject the CD drive tray. Only one CD may be used at one time on this CD drive. Fr on tP an el Inserting a CD Press the CD drive eject button and the CD drive tray will eject out partially. 2. Hold the CD drive’s front panel and slide the CD drive tray completely out. 3. Place a CD with the printed side facing up. 4. Snap the CD onto the hub by pressing on both sides of the CD’s center.
Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and CD-ROM drives. Enhanced IDE drives provide a reliable, fast, and cost-effective mass storage solution in the PC storage industry. The high speed transfer modes supported are Ultra DMA/33 up to 33MB/sec and PIO mode 4 up to 16.6MB/sec. The Notebook PC comes with a removable 2.5” (6.35cm) wide and .374” (.
Pointing Device The Notebook PC’s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with the two-button PS/2 mouse. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures are unlikely. A device driver is still required for working with some application software. See the Driver & Utility Guide for information on drivers and utilities for the touchpad. Using the Touchpad 4.
Double-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you select. Move the cursor over the icon you wish to execute, press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession, and the system launches the corresponding program. If the interval between the clicks or taps is too long, the operation will not be executed. You can set the doubleclick speed using the Windows Control Panel “Mouse.” Double-Clicking Double-Tapping 4.
Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is a pressure sensitive device. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Take note of the following precautions. • Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease. • Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet. • Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons. NOTE: The touchpad responds to movement not force. Do not tap the surface too hard.
Display Panel Besides modem and LAN models, the Notebook PC also comes in two display sizes. You may choose from a 12.1” (800x600) or a 13.3” (1024x768) Thin-Film-Transistor (TFT) Active Matrix display panel. You can also connect an external CRT or LCD monitor through the built-in VGA connector on the rear of the Notebook PC. TIP: The provided driver and BIOS allows “Stretch” capability.
Display Panel Care The LCD screen is very delicate and requires careful handling. Pay attention to the following precautions: • • • • • When not in use, keep the display panel closed to prevent dust accumulation. Do not use chemical cleaners on the screen. Wipe only with a dry cloth or tissue. Do not put your fingers or any objects directly on the screen. Do not press or lay any objects on the machine when it is closed. Do not carry the Notebook PC with small or sharp objects (e.g.
PC Cards The Notebook PC has two PC Card sockets designed to interface with two Type I/II or one Type III card. It allows you to expand and customize your computer to meet a wide range of application needs. The PC Card standard accommodates a number of function, communication, and data storage expansion options such as Memory/Flash Cards, FAX/Modems, Networking Adapters, and MPEG I/II decoder cards. The Notebook PC supports PCMCIA 2.1, 32bit CardBus, and Zoomed Video (ZV).
Inserting a PC Card 1. Insert the PC card, with the connector side first 2. and label side up, into the socket until it is flush with the Notebook PC’s side. Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the PC card. Usually a sticker or marking is used on one side of the connector to show the top side. 4. Using Removing a PC Card To remove the PC card, remove all cables or adapters attached to the PC card. 1. Press the eject button once to extend it. Press 2.
Multimedia Sound System The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound in high quality 16-bit stereo. With a pair of integrated stereo speakers, a built-in microphone, and both input and output audio jacks for external audio devices, the Notebook PC fulfills most multimedia computing needs. All audio features are software controlled.
IR Wireless Communication The Notebook PC is equipped with an Infrared (IR) Communication Port located on the rear side. The IR port comes with IrDA Serial Infrared Data Link Version 1.1 compliance, which allows you to perform point-to-point wireless communications. You can use a SIR/FIR-specified application to transmit or receive data files with other systems equipped with an infrared port. You must set these modes in the BIOS before you start to install the IR driver and file-transferring applications.
Universal Serial Bus Port Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a peripheral bus standard developed by PC and telecommunication industry leaders that will bring plug and play of computer peripherals outside the system, eliminating the need to install internal expansion cards and drivers. The Notebook PC is equipped with one USB port, which uses a shielded receptacle connector.
AC Power System The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. The battery pack consists of a set of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells housed together. There is one battery pack inserted in the Notebook PC. The AC Adapter’s primary function is to provide power to the Notebook PC which also charges the battery pack.
Using Battery Power A fully-charged Li-Ion battery pack will provide the system approximately 3 hours of working power. But the actual figure will vary depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the Notebook PC’s CPU, main memory size and the type of display panel. The “Battery Warning” beeps are automatically enabled in Windows 95/98 and will continually sound when down to 10% (configurable in Windows 98) power.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack: 1. Exit the operating system and turn OFF the power. 2. Unlock the battery by sliding the battery compartment cover downward with your thumb while pressing inward. 3. Slide the battery pack out like a drawer. To insert the battery pack: Correctly orientate the battery pack so that the label faces upward. 2.
WARNING! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the power is ON or if the system has not yet entered into the suspend mode as this may result in the loss of working data. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup.
Standby Mode In addition to reducing the CPU clock, this mode puts devices including the LCD backlight in their lower active state. The Notebook PC enters Standby mode when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time. The timeout can be set through the BIOS Setup. To resume system operation, press any key on the keyboard, touchpad, or external mouse (or moving the mouse).
System Memory Expansion Under some circumstances, you may find additional memory is required. This is particularly true as applications become more complex. Expanding system memory is one method of increasing system performance by decreasing hard disk access. The Notebook PC comes with 32MB 64-bit high speed SDRAM built-in. One standard 144-pin SO-DIMM socket is available for system memory expansion using common 3.3 Volt 66MHz SDRAM SO-DIMM modules.
Notebook PC Usage Notes and Examples From Desk to Desk You may want to move your Notebook PC from desk to desk to show something to others, or ask others to review or edit your work. When moving the Notebook PC from desk to desk at work, you can free yourself from all the external peripherals and bring just the Notebook PC. Be sure to: 1. Keep the battery pack fully charged. 2. Log out of the network. 3. Suspend to disk or power OFF the Notebook PC. 4. Disconnect all devices.
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SECTION 5 BIOS SETUP Updating Your BIOS PHLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the Notebook PC’s motherboard. This file works only in DOS mode. To determine the BIOS version, check the code (e.g. BIOS Ver. XXXXX) displayed on the upper left-hand corner of your screen just before entering BIOS setup (after pressing the F2 key). Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS version.
Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! 1. Boot from the BIOS floppy disk you created earlier. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify “Floppy Drive” as the first item in the boot sequence. (see Boot Menu) 2. At the “A:\” prompt, type “phlash/mode=3 xxxx.rom (xxxx being the name of the BIOS file) and then press . WARNING! 5.
BIOS Setup Program This Notebook PC supports a programmable EEPROM that stores the BIOS software and can be updated using the provided utility as described in Flash Memory Writer Utility. This Section will guide you through the BIOS setup program by providing clear explanations for all the options. A default configuration has already been set. If you are either installing new devices or expanding main memory, you will need to enter the BIOS Setup to reconfigure your Notebook PC.
BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN ADVANCED SECURITY POWER BOOT EXIT Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features Use this menu to set a password to control bootup and control access to the BIOS setup menu. Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management features. Use this menu to configure the default system device used to locate and load the Operating System.
General Help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by simply pressing or the + combination. The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions. Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program See Exit Menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program.
Main When the Setup program is accessed, the main menu screen appears as shown: Item Specific Help System Time: System Date: [17:15:19] [09/07/1999] Diskette A: 1.44MB IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave [4871MB] [CD-ROM] Video Display Device: System Memory Extended Memory [LCD & CRT] 640 KB 31744 KB , , or selects field. NOTE: In the following BIOS item descriptions, the item headings in square brackets represent the default settings for those fields.
Video Display Device: [LCD & CRT] This field allows you to select and enable video display devices, such as an LCD panel, an external CRT/LCD monitor, or both. The configuration options are: [LCD] [CRT] [LCD & CRT] System Memory: (auto-detect) This field displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the system during bootup. You do not need to make changes to this field. This is a display only field. Extended Memory: (auto-detect) 5.
IDE Primary Master This field is used to configure the IDE Hard Disk installed in the system. To configure a hard disk drive, move the cursor to highlight the Primary Master field and press the Enter key to enter the sub-menu.
IDE Primary Master Menu Details Type: [Auto] Select Auto to automatically detect an IDE type drive. This option only works with standard builtin IDE drives. If automatic detection is successful, the correct values will be filled in for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. To configure a drive, select User. Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for your drive. Refer to your drive documentation or look on the drive for this information.
32 Bit I/O: [Enabled] When enabled, this option speeds up communication between the CPU and the IDE controller. This option supports PCI local bus only. ISA bus is not supported. The configuration options are: [Disabled] [Enabled] Transfer Mode: (auto-detect or user defined) When enabled, this option speeds up communication between the system and the IDE controller by using enhanced I/O transfer modes (PIO Modes). NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to User.
Advanced Selecting “Advanced” from the main menu bar displays the following screen: Item Specific Help Installed O/S: [Win95/98/2000] I/O Device Configuration Large Disk Access Mode: Display Expansion: Internal Pointing Device: Num Lock: [Normal] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Off] Anti-Virus Feature: QuickBoot Mode: [Enabled] [Enabled] Select the operating system installed on your system which you will use most commonly.
Internal Pointing Device: [Enabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the internal touchpad. Disable the internal touchpad if you wish to use an external mouse with a scroll knob. The configuration options are: [Disabled] [Enabled] Num Lock: [Off] Specifies the number lock function of the keypad when power is on. Auto keeps the last status during shutdown.
I/O Device Configuration I/O Device Configuration Seral port A: Base I/O address: IR Port Base I/O address: Mode: DMA Channel Parallel Port: Mode: Base I/O address: [User] [3F8 IRQ4] [User] [2F8 IRQ3] [FIR] [DMA 3] [User] [EPP] [378/IRQ7] Item Specific Help Configure serial port A using options: Auto [BIOS configuration] User [USER configuration] Disabled [NO configuration] NOTE: The presence of sub-items in this menu is dependent on certain relevant settings.
Base I/O address: [2F8 IRQ 3] This field allows you to configure the Notebook PC’s serial IR port. The configuration options are: [3F8, IRQ 4] [2F8, IRQ 3] [3E8, IRQ 4] [2E8, IRQ 10] [Disabled] Mode: [FIR] This field allows you to select either Standard Infrared (SIR) or Fast Infrared (FIR) communication mode. The configuration options are: [IrDA SIR] [FIR] DMA channel: [DMA 3] The DMA Channel field allows you to configure the Parallel port DMA Channel for the selected ECP mode.
Security The Notebook PC’s advanced system of security allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized access to system resources, data, and the BIOS Setup Program. This Section covers each parameter of the Security Setup. Selecting “Security” from the main menu bar displays the following screen: Item Specific Help System Password: Set Password: Password checking: [Enter] [Disabled] Hard Disk Password: Set Password: [Enter] Set password to enable system security A Note about Passwords 5.
Security Menu Details Set Password This field allows you to set the User password. To set the User password, highlight this field and press [Enter]. Type the password and press [Enter]. You can type up to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other keys are ignored. To confirm the password, type the password again and press the [Enter]. The User password is now set. This password allows full access to the BIOS Setup menus. To clear the password, highlight this field and press [Enter].
Power The Power menu of the Setup program allows you to enable and adjust the advanced features of the Notebook PC, which are designed to conserve power. Enabling these features will extend the life of the battery pack between charges. To make changes to power management settings, select Power Savings from the menu bar.
Standby Timeout: [Off] This option is only enabled when Customized is selected in the Power Savings field. This field allows you to specify the period of inactivity before the system automatically switches to Standby mode. In Standby mode, various devices including the LCD backlight are powered off and the system enters a low power CPU state.
Boot The Boot menu allows the user to specify the order in which the Notebook PC is to check for a device to boot the system. To make changes, select Boot from the menu bar and the following screen appears: Item Specific Help 1. 2. 3. [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM Drive] [Removable Devices] Use <↑> or <↓> to select a device, then press <+> to move it up the list, or <-> to move it down the list. Press to exit this menu.
Exit Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu: Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS . NOTE: Pressing the [Esc] key does not exit this menu. You must select one of the options from this menu or a menu bar item to exit this menu. 5.
Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When this option is selected or if [F9] is pressed, a confirmation is requested. Select Yes to load default values. You can now select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the nonvolatile RAM. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the values you previously saved.
APPENDIX Vehicle/Air Power Adapter Accessory This section is provided for the optional vehical/air power adapter accessory for the Notebook PC. The main purpose of the vehicle/air power adapter is to provide a source of power for using the Notebook PC and/or charging the Notebook PC’s battery from a 12VDC recepticle such as those found in vehicles and certain airplanes.
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Internal Modem Model Protocols and Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan), and CTR21. The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/482/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN).
This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard.
Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Managment Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. AUTOEXEC.BAT AUTOEXEC.BAT is a special-purpose file that is automatically executed by DOS whenever the computer is turned ON or restarted. This file contains important commands that help configure the system to work with certain software and devices. Windows 95 and later has its own startup files and may not use or may ignore parts of the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called “Processor,” actually functions as the “brain” of the computer. It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer’s operating system to communicate with devices such as VGA, audio, ethernet, printer, or modem.
PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are based on IBM Micro Channel Architecture. This type of architecture transfers data through a 16-bit or 32-bit bus. A PS/2 mouse and/or keyboard may be used on ATX motherboards. RAM (Random Access Memory) There are several different types of RAM such as DRAM (Dynamic RAM), EDO DRAM (Extended Data Output DRAM), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM). ROM (Read Only Memory) ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs (called firmware) used in certain computer components.
Notebook PC Owner Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User’s Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out.
