Notebook PC Hardware User’s Manual Product Name: Notebook PC Hardware Manual Revision: 2 E1279 Release Date: April 2003 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.
Safety Statements 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) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica.
Safety Statements Safety Statements WARNING! 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.
Safety Statements Transportation Precautions 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.
Safety Statements CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 6
Safety Statements UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC ................................................................ 11 About This User’s Manual ..................................................................................................... 12 Notes For This Manual ..................................................................................................... 12 2. Knowing the Parts .................................................................................. 13 Top Side ..............................
Contents Optical Drive .......................................................................................................................... 39 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket ................................................................................................... 42 32-bit CardBus Support ................................................................................................... 42 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) .................................................................................
Contents Appendix ..................................................................................................... 53 Optional Acessories .............................................................................................................. 54 PortBar (Optional) ............................................................................................................ 54 Optional Accessories........................................................................................................
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1 Introducing the Notebook PC 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 the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User’s Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User’s Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC’s components. 3.
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2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC. Display Panel Microphone Power Switch / Instant Keys LED Status Indicators LED Status Indicators Keyboard Touchpad Touchpad Buttons Display Panel Latch Display Panel Latch One spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use.
Knowing the Parts 2 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an 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. Display Panel Care The LCD screen is very delicate and requires careful handling.
2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC. Reset Button Air Vents Hard Disk Drive Compartment CPU & Memory Compartment Drive Module Eject Optical Drive Module Name Card Holder Battery Eject Left Audio Speaker Right Audio Speaker Battery Pack WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation.
Knowing the Parts 2 The following describes the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustration on the previous page. Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment under a metal plate. Hard disk drive upgrades are to be done by authorized service centers or dealers only. reset Reset Button The reset button is used for shutting down the Notebook PC if or turning OFF the power does not respond.
2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC. Kensington® Lock Port K IEEE1394 Fast IrDA PC Card (PCMCIA Type II) Slot and Eject Audio Speaker (Left) Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object.
Knowing the Parts 2 Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC. Audio Speaker (Right) Optical Drive Eject Optical Drive Emergency Eject SPDIF Audio Output Mic/ Audio Input DC Power Input Jack Audio Speaker (Right) The built-in speaker allows you to hear audio without additional attachments.
2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC. Modem Port LAN Port 2 USB Ports Expansion Port 2 USB Ports Monitor Port Parallel Port Air Vents Modem Port The RJ-11 telephone port supports an RJ-11 telephone cable. The internal modem supports up to 56K V.90 transfers. The built-in connector allows convenient use without a dongle. WARNING! The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems.
Knowing the Parts 2 Monitor Port The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. Parallel Port The 25-pin D-sub parallel/printer port supports parallel devices such as printers, hard drives, removable drives, or scanners. Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC.
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3 Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed, use the following procedures to install the battery pack. To install the battery pack: 1. Insert the battery pack until it clicks into place. 2. The lock L will automatically snap into place. 2 1 To remove the battery pack: 1. Slide the Battery Release to unlock L and hold. 2.
Getting Started 3 Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power. Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time. A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power. When the battery power is low, the battery power LED will blink.
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.
Getting Started 3 Powering ON The Notebook PC The Notebook PC’s power-ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON. 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. If you press [Tab] during the splash screen, standard boot information such as the BIOS version can be seen.
3 Getting Started Power Management - “Stand By” & “Hibernate” Power management settings can be found in the Windows control panel. The following shows the power options properties in Windows. You can define “Stand By” or “Shut down” for closing the display panel, pressing the power button, or activating sleep mode. “Stand by” and “Hibernate” saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components.
Getting Started 3 Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually: Click the Start button and select Shut Down | and choose Restart. In case the operating system hangs (stops, freezes, crashes), try the following in this order: 1. Try a “warm boot” by pressing the [Ctrl][Alt][Del] keys simultaneously. (You may try a few times.) 2.
3 Getting Started Using the Keyboard Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Follow the icons instead of the function keys.
Getting Started 3 Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators Instant Launch Keys Email Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Email application while Windows is running. Internet Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is running. Power Gear Key The Power Gear button toggles power savings ON or OFF. When power savings is activated, CPU speed and LCD brightness will be decreased.
3 Getting Started Left - Above Keyboard Right - Above Keyboard Status Indicators Power Indicator The green LED lights to indicate that the Notebook PC is turned ON and blink when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Standby) mode. This LED is OFF when the Notebook PC is OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode.
Getting Started 3 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient. These dual-purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps. Numeric assignments are located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure. When the numeric keypad is engaged by pressing , the number lock LED lights up.
3 Getting Started Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications. and one of the cursor keys shown below. For example [Fn][8] for With Number Lock OFF, press up, [Fn][K] for down, [Fn][U] for left, and [Fn][O] for right. With Number Lock ON, use [Shift] and one of the cursor keys shown below.