Digital HiNote VP 500 Series User's Guide Part Number: ER-PD1WF-UA.
March 1997 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that might appear in this document. The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.
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Table of Contents 1 About Your Notebook Features -------------------------------- -------------------------------- -------------------------------- 1–2 Components, Controls and Indicators-------------------------------- --------------------------- 1–5 Front and Side Components (Panel Closed) -------------------------------- -------------------- 1–5 Rear View-------------------------------- -------------------------------- ---------------------------- 1–6 Left and Side Components-----------------------------
Table of Contents Forming a Battery-------------------------------- -------------------------------- -------- 2–3 LiIon Battery-------------------------------- -------------------------------- ------------------------- 2–4 Greater Life Span and No Memory Effect-------------------------------- ----------------- 2–4 Main Battery Pack-------------------------------- -------------------------------- ------------------- 2–5 Installing the Main Battery -------------------------------- ---------------------------
Table of Contents 3 BIOS Setup Program Introduction-------------------------------- -------------------------------- --------------------------- 3–1 Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program-------------------------------- ----------------- 3–2 Accessing the BIOS Setup Program-------------------------------- ------------------------------ 3–3 Menu Bar -------------------------------- -------------------------------- ----------------------- 3–3 Item Specific Help-------------------------------- ------------
Table of Contents 4 Peripheral Devices Peripheral Equipment -------------------------------- -------------------------------- --------------- 4-1 External Monitor -------------------------------- -------------------------------- --------------- 4-2 Parallel Device -------------------------------- -------------------------------- ------------------ 4-2 Serial Device -------------------------------- -------------------------------- -------------------- 4-2 Fast Infrared Port --------------------------------
Table of Contents 6 Expansion and Option Devices System Memory Expansion-------------------------------- -------------------------------- ---------6-1 Memory Configuration-------------------------------- -------------------------------- -------------- 6-2 Installing Memory (DIMMs) -------------------------------- -------------------------------- -------6-2 Installing and Removing Modules-------------------------------- -------------------------------- -6-5 Module Swapping -------------------------------- -
Table of Contents Serial Mouse Connection-------------------------------- -------------------------------- ---- 6-18 External Keyboard-------------------------------- -------------------------------- ------------ 6-19 Other Peripheral Devices -------------------------------- -------------------------------- --------- 6-19 Mouse (PS/2) Connection-------------------------------- -------------------------------- --- 6-19 The Audio Ports-------------------------------- -------------------------------- --------
Table of Contents Preparing a New Hard Drive-------------------------------- -------------------------------- - B-3 FDISK and Format Disk Utility-------------------------------- ------------------------ B-3 PHDISKF Utility-------------------------------- -------------------------------- --------- B-5 Installing Your Operating System-------------------------------- --------------------------- B-5 Setting up Win95-------------------------------- -------------------------------- --------- B-5 Setting up Windo
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About This Guide This guide describes how to operate, configure, and troubleshoot the Digital HiNote VP 500 Series notebook computer. Audience This guide is written specifically for anyone using or configuring the Digital HiNote VP 500 Series notebook computer. Organization This guide contains the following: • Chapter 1: About Your Notebook –This chapter identifies the Notebook’s external components, overviews the various advanced features and provides a quick reference to the notebook’s functions.
Preface Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices –This chapter describes the optional equipment that can be added to the basic notebook system. Also covered in this chapter is step by step information on installing and removing modules that can be inserted in the notebook’s expansion bay. • Chapter 7: Caring for Your Notebook- This section overviews some general maintenance and cleaning techniques. • Appendix A: Technical Specifications –This appendix lists your notebook’s operating specifications.
Preface Abbreviations Abbreviation BIOS CMOS DIMM DMA DSTN DRAM EDO FDD HDD IDE FIR ISA K KB LCD MB MS-DOS MIDI PC Card (PCMCIA) POST ROM VGA SVGA TFT Meaning Basic Input/Output System Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Dual In-line MemoryModule Direct Memory Access Dual Scan Twisted Pneumatic Dynamic Random Access Memory Extended Data Out Floppy Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive Integrated Drive Electronics (internal hard disk drive interface) Fast Infrared Industry Standard Architecture 1K = 1024 bytes Ki
Preface Special Notices Three kinds of special notices are used in this guide to emphasize specific information. ____________________________WARNING____________________________ Warning: Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause personal injury if the hazard is not avoided.
Preface Related Documentation A Quick Setup Guide is available as a supplement to the information provided in this User's Guide. A Quick Reference Card is provided, perfect for to accompany you when you travel. An On-line User’s Guidelocated on the Digital System CD which came with your system. Please refer to Appendix B for more information.
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1 About Your Notebook Congratulations on your purchase of the Digital HiNote VP 500 Series notebook computer. The HiNote VP 500 series notebook features innovative advances in portable computing technology. Their ergonomic design and sophisticated architecture provides you with a portable computer that is compact, powerful and easy to use. The notebook’s modular design provides maximum expandability without compromising portability.
About Your Notebook Features Your HiNote VP 500 Series notebook is a high-performance portable computer designed for the mobile professional; the notebook is equipped with the following features. CPU The central processing unit (CPU) performs all computing functions and directs the actions of the system. Your notebook’s architecture supports the Intel Pentium family of CPUs which operates at 3.3 volts or less. This family of CPUs consumes less energy, for maximum battery life.
About Your Notebook 12X CD-ROM/FDD Combination Module The 12X CD-ROM/ Floppy Disk Drive Combination module can be removed from the notebook’s expansion bayand replaced with the optional Li-Ion secondary battery module. With the 12X CD-ROM/FDD Combination Module, you’ll have the hardware needed to take advantage of many software packages on today’s market. The module provides you with the ability to access the FDD and CD-ROM just as you would with a desk-top, without having to swap out modules.
About Your Notebook PC Card Interface Your notebook’s PC Card socket supports two Type II cards, or one Type III card. It is equipped with Card Bus support as well as support for Zoom Video. Card Bus is a new standard that allows full-size 32-Bit PCI peripheral type performance in a PC Card form factor. It is Advanced Power Management aware -therefore providing superior power management.
About Your Notebook Components, Controls and Indicators This section shows the locations and provides detailed description of the different components, controls, and indicators on your Digital HiNote VP 500 Series notebook computer. Front and Side Components(Panel Closed) Component Description Removable Hard Drive Lid Release Easily removable and upgradable. Main Battery Module Expansion bay Slide the two latches located on either side of the notebook toward you to open the LCD panel.
About Your Notebook Rear View Component Description Fast Infrared Interface Serial (COM) Port Allows wireless high speed data transfer between the notebook and other IR devices. A serial device connects to this port. Parallel LPT Port A parallel device, such as a printer, connects to this port. Reset Button Using a pen or paper clip, press this button to reboot the system. All unsaved data will be lost. An external VGA or SVGA monitor connects to this port.
About Your Notebook Figure 1-2: Rear View 1–7
About Your Notebook Left and Side Components Component Description Speaker-out Port External speakers or headphones connect to this port. External Mic Port An external microphone connects to the notebook. PC Card Lower Socket Eject Button PC Card Socket Ejects a PC Card Type II from the lower socket. PC Card Upper Socket Eject Button AC Power Port 1–8 Insert PC Card Type II or Type III cards into this socket. Ejects a PC Card Type II from the upper socket.
About Your Notebook Figure 1-3: Left Front View (Panel Closed) 1–9
About Your Notebook Right Front View(Panel Open) Component Description Internal Microphone LCD Display LCD Status Display Suspend/Resume Button Used to record music, voice and sound files. DSTN or TFT Super VGA back-lit display. Provides system operating status. Turns the notebook on and toggles between the suspend/resume mode. Press the [fn + Suspend/Resume] to turn off the notebook. Close the notebook’s LCD lid to suspend the Lid Switch system.
About Your Notebook Figure 1-4: Right Front View (Panel open) 1–11
About Your Notebook Installation and Initial Setup This section guides you through turning on your notebook for the first time. When turning on the notebook for the first time, operate the computer on AC power. This will give the installed main battery a chance to charge (the amber LED will light). Plugging In and Turning On To power the notebook by using the supplied Universal AC Adapter, refer to figure 1-5, figure 1-6 and the following instructions: 1.
About Your Notebook 2. Connect the power cord to the port on the AC Adapter (Figure 1-6, step 2). 3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet (Figure 1-6, step 3). The green LED on the AC Adapter will light. Figure 1-6: The Notebook to AC Power Connection 4. After you have plugged the notebook into its power source, open the LCD lid and press the Suspend/Resume (Power) button to turn the notebook on (Figure 1-7).
About Your Notebook Figure 1-7: Turning On the Notebook 5. If the notebook does not power up, check the AC Adapterto the notebook connections. If the notebook still does not power up, please refer toAppendix C, Troubleshooting. 6. While holding down the [fn] key, press the Suspend/Resume button for approximately two seconds to turn off the notebook. The system beep sounds indicating that the system has powered down.
About Your Notebook ____________________________WARNING____________________________ Do not use an AC Adapter other than the one provided with your HiNote VP 500 Series notebook. To avoid personal injury and/or equipment damage, do not open the case of the International AC Adapter. There are no customerserviceable parts.
About Your Notebook Controlling Power Unique to Digital notebooks, the suspend/resumebutton not only enables you to take advantage of the built-in power saving features but also turns the notebook on and off. 1–16 Goal Action On Press the Suspend/Resume (power) button to turn the system on. Suspend When the system is on, press this button to place your system in Suspend mode. Resume Press the Suspend/Resume button to resume normal operation from the Suspend mode.
About Your Notebook Battery Charge Gauge(in LCD Status Display ) Icon When Displayed, Indicates… 76% to 100% battery operating time remaining. When the lines within this icon are rotating, it indicates that the battery is being charged. When the rotating stops, the battery is fully charged. 51% to 75% battery operating time remaining. 26% to 50% battery operating time remaining. Low battery to 25% battery operating time remaining. The system’s warning beep will sound.
About Your Notebook LCD Status Display Icon When Displayed Indicates... Embedded Numeric Keypad is enabled by the hot key combination. The keyboard’s embedded keypad functions as a cursor control keypad. When displayed in conjunction with the Num Lock icon, the embedded keypad functions as a numeric keypad. Scroll Lock is enabled by the hot keycombination. Num Lock is enabled by the hot keycombination. Caps Lock is enabled. Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM is being accessed by the system.
About Your Notebook Keyboard Hot Key s Hot keys are activated by holding down the f[n] key (located in the lower left corner of the keyboard) and pressing the desired function key. [fn] + Function [fn + esc] [fn+F] [fn + F1] [fn + F2] [fn + F4] Places the computer in Standby Mode. [fn + F5] [fn + F6] [fn + F7] [fn + F8] [fn + F9] [fn + F10] [fn + home/pause] [fn + end/break] [fn + PrScr/ SysReq] [fn + ↑] [fn + ↓] All open data and system settings are Saved to Disk. Decreases brightness level.
About Your Notebook Using the Touch Pad The touch pad is a touch-sensitive pointing device that provides all the features of a mouse. Although its operation differs from a mouse, its function is the same; to move the cursor around the screen. Your notebook’s touch padis equipped with many advanced feature options. To customize any of these settings, double-click on the touch pad icon in the Control Panel. Please refer to figure 1-8 and the following explanation on how to use the touch pad.
About Your Notebook 1. 2. 3. With your fingers on the keyboard in the normal typing position, the touch pad is easily accessible by moving either your left or right thumb off the space bar and down on to the pad. Gently move your thumb across the touch padin the direction you want the cursor to move across the screen. The touch pad’s lower button is equivalent to the left button on a conventional two-button mouse.
About Your Notebook • − − Adjust your display and lighting so that: Light is directed away from the screen to reduce glare. Look away to distant objects frequently. Use the tilt capabilities of your LCD and the tilt and swivel capabilities of the external monitor to place it in the most comfortable viewing position. The screen is the correct distance for your vision.
About Your Notebook Optional Expansion Devices A variety of optional expansion devices are available to increase the already superb performance and versatility of your HiNote VP 500 notebook computer. Please contact your Digital notebook dealer for purchasing information. Products Minidock Port Replicator Portable and Powerful The HiNote VP 500 Series notebooks can be used as a full office PC by connecting it to the Minidock Port Replicator.
About Your Notebook Products Portable and Powerful External Battery Charger The optional Battery Charger provides a way to charge a battery pack without installing the battery pack in the notebook. This is helpful for charging spare battery packs or for charging a battery quickly while the notebook is in use. Car Adapter The Car Adapter provides power to the HiNote VP 500 series notebooks by utilizing the DC power from a car’s cigarette lighter. It can also be used with the external battery charger.
2 Power and YourComputer Your Digital notebook computer can be powered by: • Battery • International AC Adapter ______________________________ Note ______________________________ If the notebook is operating on AC power and a batterypack (main battery, secondary battery, or both) is in the notebook, the battery(ies) will continue to charge until full.
Power and Your Computer General BatteryInformation All batteries have limited life span. A battery’s life span is measured by the number of charging and draining cycles it can undergo before it can no longer be charged. The amount of time that your system can be operated by battery power before the battery is drained is referred to as battery run time.
Power and Your Computer Forming a Battery Action Instructions and Information Forming a battery 1. 2. 3. 4. Draining the battery • • When to form a battery • • • • Required time • • • Charge it to its full capacity. The notebook’s batterycharge LED will turn off. Use the notebook until the batteryis completely drained. Charge the battery to full capacity a second time and drain it again. Charge the battery to full capacity. The battery is now formed.
Power and Your Computer LiIon Battery The Lithium-ion (LiIon) main battery pack is standard on selected models. The optional secondary battery pack is also LiIon. The secondary LiIon battery pack can be installed into the expansion bay, where the 12X CD-ROM/FDD Combination module is located. A fully charged battery will last three hours depending on your usage of the computer and its power management settings.
Power and Your Computer Main BatteryPack Regardless of which type of main battery you have, NiMH or LiIon, both are considered Smart Batteries. A Smart Battery can tell you how much approximate charge remains in the battery without the assistance of external hardware or software. There are 5 LEDs on the outer casing of the battery module that indicate how much battery run time is remaining. Locate the word “Push” on the battery’s casing and press the colored circle below it.
Power and Your Computer Installing the Main Battery Insert the charged main battery pack into the notebook as follows. 1. Holding the main battery so the LEDs are facing up, slide the on-battery lock/release clip to its down position. (Figure 2-2, step 1). Figure 2-2: Installing the Main Battery (step 1) 2. 2–6 Slide the battery into the battery bay housing (Figure 2-2, step 2). When the battery has been installed properly, it fits flush with the side panel of the notebook.
Power and Your Computer 3. Slide the main battery lock/release clip upward to its locked position (Figure 2-3, step 3).
Power and Your Computer Removing the Main BatteryPack Before removing the main battery pack save your data, close all applications and turn off the notebook. To remove the main battery pack, perform the Installing the Battery Pack procedure in reverse order. Figure 2-4 and figure 2-5 provide illustrated instructions.
Power and Your Computer Figure 2-5: Removing the Main Battery Pack (step 2) 2–9
Power and Your Computer Charging the BatteryPack The Battery Pack charges automatically whenever your Digital notebook computer is connected to AC power. The following table describes how the system charges the battery and draws power in different operating situations. Battery System Power System Action Main Battery is Installed System is being powered by AC power. System is being accessed by the User in full operation mode. Battery charges automatically.
Power and Your Computer System LEDs Two System LEDs, on the right side of the notebook's front panel, help provide the system’s power status. The AC Power LED lights green when the notebook is being powered by its AC Adapter. The Battery Charger LED lights amber when the battery is being charged. When the amber LED is off, the battery is completely charged. Low BatteryActivity When the battery reaches low battery charge level, a warning beep sounds to remind you to save your data immediately.
Power and Your Computer Power Management Your Digital notebook computer comes equipped with power management features designed to reduce energy consumption. By understanding these features and utilizing good power management techniques, you will obtain the longest possible batteryrun time. Good Power Management Habits If you often operate the notebook on batterypower, it is important to develop good power saving habits to maximize battery life.
Power and Your Computer 12X CD-ROM/FDDDrive Floppy Disk (FDD) and CD-ROM drives consume a large amount of batterypower. In order to maximize battery run time, use the 12X CD-ROM/FDD Combination module only when necessary. PC Cards PC (PCMCIA) Cards will also tax your batterypower, significantly reducing run time. When operating the notebook on battery power, use PC Cards as little as possible. When you finished using your PC Card, eject it from the PC Card slot. This extends battery run time.
Power and Your Computer Power Management Modes Your notebook computer is factory-configured with preset power management values. If you are not an advanced user, start by using the factory-configured power management settings. If you find that the factory settings do not fit your specific needs, enter the BIOS Setup Program and make the needed changes. If you choose to set your own power saving features, you should understand how it affects battery run time and system performance before changing a setting.
Power and Your Computer Suspend Mode There are actually two levels of Suspend: Suspend (to RAM) Time-out and Suspend-toDisk. When the system suspends, the following events take place: • A system beep notifies you that suspend mode has been entered. • The CRT icon in the LCD Status Display begins to blink, indicating the system has entered Suspend.
Power and Your Computer In the Save to Disk mode, all system logic (except for the batterycharger) is turned off. During the Suspend-to-Disk mode, the DRAM and video memoryare saved to the hard disk and are restored when the system is resumed. Suspend-to-Disk can be configured by entering the BIOS Setup Program.
Power and Your Computer The following power management events take place: After 5 minutes of system inactivity, the notebook enters Standby. HDD, FDD or CD-ROM drive and the LCD back-lit display are powered off and the CPU speed is reduced After 5 additional minutes (a total of 10 minutes of inactivity), the system enters Suspend (to RAM) Time-out. DMA clocks powered down, the math co-processor suspends, turning the video off, and turning off all controllable peripheral devices.
Power and Your Computer Power Management Summary The following table summarizes the Notebook’s power-saving features: Power Mode How to Enter Mode Standby Automatically when system has been inactive for the period of time specified in Standby field of the BIOS Setup. Press [fn+esc.] How to Resume • • • • • Suspend (to RAM) Time-out Closing the LCD lid. Transits automatically from Standby when the system has been inactive for the period of time specified in the BIOS.
Power and Your Computer Using Power Panel To make specific changes to the individual Power Management settings, such as changing the time value set for Standby Time-out, you must enter the BIOS Setup Program. Chapter 3 discusses in detail how to enter, navigate and make changes to BIOS Setup. However, if you want to make changes to the Power Savings, such as changing Maximum Performance to Maximum Battery Life, you do not need to enter the BIOS.
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3 BIOS Setup Program Introduction The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Program is a menu driven utility that enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor the operation of your notebook to suit your individual work needs. It is a ROM-based (Read only Memory ) configuration utility that displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with a tool to set system parameters.
The BIOS Setup Program By activating user friendly menus, you can configure such items as: • Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals • Password protection from unauthorized use • Power Management Features The settings made in the Setup program affect how the notebook performs. It is important to try to understand all the Setup options and to make settings appropriate for the way you use the notebook.
The BIOS Setup Program Accessing the BIOS Setup Program To access the BIOS Setup program, press the F2 key when prompted during bootup. There are three essential elements to the BIOS screens: Menu Bar, Item Specific Help Window and Legend Bar. Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections : Main Peripherals Security Power Boot Exit Changes to the basic system configuration are made from within this menu.
The BIOS Setup Program Legend Bar At the bottom of the BIOS Setup screen you will notice a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through individual setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding alternates and functions. Legend Key Alternate Key Function F1 Alt + H Displays the General Help window. ESC Exits the current menu and returns you to the previous screen. ← or → Selects a different menu bar item.
The BIOS Setup Program Launching Submenus Notice that a pointer symbol appears next to selected fields in the menu screens. For example, open the Peripherals Menu and you will see a pointer that resembles a triangle on its side next to the Integrated Peripherals field. This symbol indicates that a submenu can be launched from this field. A submenu contains additional options. To launch a submenu: 1. 2. 3. Move the highlighted cell to the desired Menu Bar item and press .
The BIOS Setup Program The Main Menu The following settings are available in the Main Menu screen of the BIOS Setup Program. Field Date Time Diskette A Hard Disk Drive Total Memory Video Memory * Default value. 3–6 Settings Description Enter current date: month, day, year format Enter current time: hour, minute, second format Display only field Sets the system to specified date. Display only field Sets the system to specified time. Indicates the presence and size of the FDD.
The BIOS Setup Program Figure 3-1: The BIOS Setup Main Menu 3–7
The BIOS Setup Program The Peripherals Menu Notice the pointer icon next to the words Integrated Peripherals. This indicates the presence of a submenu. The following settings are available in the Peripherals Menu screen of the BIOS Setup Program.
The BIOS Setup Program Figure 3-2: The BIOS Setup Peripherals Menu 3–9
The BIOS Setup Program Integrated Peripherals(Peripherals submenu) Move the highlighted cell to this field and press to launch the submenu. The following settings are available in the Integrated Peripherals Menu. Field Serial Port Settings • • • • • • Fast Infrared • • • • • • Parallel Port * Default value.
The BIOS Setup Program Field Settings Description Parallel Mode • Disabled Disables the parallel port. • Normal • Bi-Directional * • EPP Mode (Extended Parallel Port) ECP (Extended Capabilities) Parallel port is set for data-out mode only. Parallel port permits both data output and data input. Operates only with EPP aware peripherals. Operates only with ECP aware peripherals. See your parallel device user’s guide. Enables, configures or disables the audio port.
The BIOS Setup Program The Security Menu Select Security from the menu bar to display the following menu. Figure 3-4: The BIOS Setup Security Menu Field Settings Description Admin. Password [Press Enter] Backup Password Password on Boot [Execute] Setting the Admin. Password will limit unauthorized access to the notebook, including the BIOS Setup Program. Backs up Admin. password to diskette. • • Enabled Disabled * When enabled, the system will require the Admin. Password during system boot.
The BIOS Setup Program Setting Admin. Password To set the Admin. Password, move the highlighted cell to the Admin. Password field and press . The following dialogue box will appear: Set Admin. Password 1. 2. Enter new password: [ ] Confirm new password: [ ] Type in your password and press . The password can be up to seven alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other keys are ignored. Type the password in a second time to confirm. Press . The System Password is now set.
The BIOS Setup Program Using Backup Password It is highly recommended that you save backup your Admin. Password to a floppy diskette. To backup the password: 1. 2. Insert a blank formatted floppy disk into the notebook’s floppy disk drive. From within the BIOS Setup Program’s Security Menu, move the highlighted cell to Backup Password and press . 3. The password has successfully been backed up to the floppy. This is a hidden file. 4.
The BIOS Setup Program The Power Menu The Power Menu allows you to enable and adjust the notebook’s power saving features. Enabling these features will extend the battery run time. Figure 3-5: The BIOS Setup Power Menu Field Power Savings AC Power Save Settings • • Off Customize * • Maximum Performance • Maximum Battery Life • • On * Off Description Sets the Power Management Mode.
The BIOS Setup Program Field Settings Description Standby Time-out • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Disabled 1 Min. 2 Min. 3 Min. * 5 10, 15, 30 Min. Disabled 1 Min. 2 Min. 3 Min. * 5, 10, 15, 30 Min. Disabled 1, 2, 3, 5 Min. 10 Min. * 15, 20, 30 Min. Indicates the amount of time the system needs to be idle before entering Standby mode. In order to make changes to this field, Power Savings must be set to Customize. Lid Switch • • CRT Suspend * Hard Disk Time-Out • • • • • • • Disabled 1 Min. 2 Min.
The BIOS Setup Program The Boot Menu From this menu you can choose where the system looks to boot from. You can also prioritize the different boot devices. Field Action Boot Sequence • Diskette First * • Hard Disk Only • CD-ROM Description This field allows you to prioritize which device the system looks at to boot from. Move the highlighted cell to the device you wish to select. Use the + or - key to set its priority in the list. The system will attempt to boot from drive A.
The BIOS Setup Program The Exit Menu Enter the Exit Menu to save changes, set factory defaults or exit the Setup program. 3–18 Field Action Description Save Changes & Exit Discard Changes & Exit Get Default Values Load Previous Values Saves Changes Saves the current changes and exits the BIOS Setup Program. Discards the current changes and exits the BIOS Setup Program. Loads the factory default values for each of the fields in the BIOS Setup Program.
The BIOS Setup Program Figure 3-7: The BIOS Setup Exit Menu 3–19
The BIOS Setup Program 3–20
4 Peripheral Devices Your notebook computer is equipped with several ports for connecting a number of peripheral devices such as a printer, a modem, or an external monitor. There are also two PC Card (also known as PCMCIA) sockets for connecting industry standard PC Cards. The notebook is equipped with two stereo jacks for connecting external input/output audio equipment.
Peripheral Devices External Monitor The notebook has a port for connecting an external VGA or higher resolution monitor. The port is a standard 15-pin analog connector. Your Digital notebook supports three display modes: LCD only, CRT only and Simul scan (simultaneous view of CRT and LCD). Parallel Device This parallel port uses a 25-pin connector, allowing you to attach any parallel equipment compatible with this connector standard. This port is most commonly used for connecting a printer.
Peripheral Devices Connecting An External Monitor If you wish to connect both an external keyboard and an external monitor, you should first enter the BIOS Setup Program and set the Lid Switch to CRT mode. This will allow you to close the lid of the notebook without the system entering into suspend. Please refer to Chapter 3 in the section labeled The Power Menufor detailed instructions on how to configure the Lid Switch’s function. Connect an external monitor to the notebook as follows. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printerto the Parallel Port To connect a parallel device to the notebook, you need the standard 25-pin connector parallel cable mentioned earlier. Your notebook’s Parallel Port IRQ and I/O address is factory-default set to Auto (detect). This should be adequate for the connection of most parallel devices. In some cases, however, you may need to make specific changes to the parallel port’s IRQ and I/O address to suit the parallel device.
Peripheral Devices Parallel PortData Transfers When using Puma TranXit version 2.0 (or higher) to conduct parallel port data transfers under Windows for Workgroups, you must enter the BIOS Setup Programand configure the Parallel Port to EPP mode. For detailed information on changing the Parallel Port mode, please refer to Chapter 3, Integrated Peripherals. Connecting a Serial Mouse The notebook has one Serial Port.
Peripheral Devices Connecting An External Keyboard The notebook is equipped with a port for the connection of a full-size enhanced 101/102key keyboard commonly used with desktop computers. External keyboards can be hot plugged to the notebook. The presence of an external keyboarddoes not disable the notebook’s keyboard or the touch pad. If you connect an external keyboard and a monitor, enter the BIOS Setup Program and set the Lid Switch mode to CRT.
Peripheral Devices Connecting a PS/2 Mouse Your notebook does not support hot connecting for a PS/2 mouse. In order for the system to detect the presence of the PS/2 mouse, you must reboot your notebook. Connecting a PS/2 mouse will disable the touch pad. Connect a PS/2 mouse as follows. 1. 2. 3. Save your data, close all applications and turn off the notebook. Locate the PS/2 mouse port on the rear of the notebook and connect the PS/2 mouse cable to it. Turn on the system.
Peripheral Devices When conducting an Infrared (IR) data transfer: • Make sure the FIR field in the BIOS Setup Program is configured with the correct address. If you are unsure of the correct address, try setting the port to Auto (detect). • Ensure that the notebook’s FIR port is properly lined up with the other device’s IR port. The FIR baud rate can reach 4MB/second at a distance of one meter and bias angle of 15°.
5 PC Cards Your Digital notebook is equipped with two PC CardBus sockets. Card Bus is a new standard that allows full-size 32-Bit PCI peripheral type performance in a PC Card form factor. It is Advanced Power Management aware - therefore providing superior power management. The PC Card Bus sockets accommodate two 3.3V/5V Type I or Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card.
PC Cards Inserting a PC Card The instructions for inserting a PC Card are as follows. (Figure 5-1) 1. If your PC Card or operating system does not support hot-plugging, save your data and close all applications. Shut down the notebook. 2. Hold the PC Card with the connector side toward the socket. 3. Align the card connectors with the appropriate socket and carefully slide the card into the socket until it locks into place.
PC Cards Ejecting a PC Card The instructions for ejecting a PC Card are as follows: (Figure 5-1) 1. 2. 3. To remove a PC card simply push the respective eject button. Push the left eject button to eject a Type I or Type II PC Cardfrom the lower socket or a Type III PC Card from the socket. The left eject button is circled in the enlarged illustration in figure 5-1. Push the right eject button to eject a Type I or Type II card from the upper socket. Remove the card and store it properly.
PC Cards 3. Select one of the four choices and follow the remaining on-screen instructions. Installing PC Network Cards in Win95 1. 2. Insert the PC Network Card into the PC Card socket. Please refer to figure 5-1 if you have questions on inserting PC Cards into the PC Card socket. Windows 95 will normally configure the network card immediately. If Windows 95 cannot configure your PC Card, it will give you up to four choices to choose from: • • • • 3.
PC Cards Installing PC Modem Cards in Windows NT 4.0 To install PC modem cards and drivers within Windows NT 4.0 please refer to the following instructions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Save all data files and close any open applications. Insert the PC modem Card into the PC Card socket. Please refer to figure 5-1 if you have questions on inserting PC Cards into the PC Card socket.
PC Cards 6. The Insert Disk dialogue box will appear. In the command line, type in the path where the driver is located. For example, A:\Card\network\driver.inf Click on the [OK] button. 7. The Windows NT Setup dialogue box will appear. The command line should read C:\WinNT\options\i386 Click on the [Continue] button. 8. At the Network Card dialogue box, locate the Network’s IRQ setting. By default, the Network will be assigned IRQ 5. Change this to IRQ 11. Your notebook’s audio uses IRQ 5.
6 Expansion and Option Devices This chapter describes the optional and expansion equipment that can be added to the basic notebook system. Expansion devices are ones which are installed inside the computer rather than external equipment such as a printer that can be connected to the computer’s I/O ports. For example: • Add more system memoryto improve performance. • Remove the 12X CD-ROM/FDDCombination module and replace it with the optional secondary battery pack.
Expansion and Option Devices Memory Configuration Your notebook is equipped with 16MB of on-board memory. Itis expandable to 80MB. Additional DIMMs must be installed in pairs of equal size. For example, it is possible to install two 16 MB DIMMs, or two 32MB DIMMs. Both memory slots must be occupied. It is not possible to install one 16MB and one 32MB DIMM.
Expansion and Option Devices Figure 6-1: Removing Memory Door 6-3
Expansion and Option Devices 3. Insert the DIMM into the memory slot at a 45º angle. (Figure 6-2) 4. Gently, but firmly slide the DIMM into its plastic memory cradle, until it locks into place. Press down on the plastic memory cradle until it snaps into place, laying horizontally in its slot. 5. Replace the memory door.
Expansion and Option Devices Installing and Removing Modules Your notebook has the added feature of being capable of supporting two hardware expansion modules: the 12X CD-ROM/FDD Combination module or the secondary battery module. Modules are installed in the notebook’s expansion bay. For information about removing and replacing modules, please refer to the following table. Module Swapping The following table details the action needed when swapping modules. Removing Module... Inserting Module...
Expansion and Option Devices Figure 6-3: Removing a Module from the Expansion bay 6-6
Expansion and Option Devices Installing Modules The following provides illustrative instructions on how to install the 12X CD-ROM/FDD Combination module into the expansion bay, how to eject the CD-ROM tray and how to install the other module devices. Installing the 12X CD-ROM/FDD Combination Module With the 12X CD-ROM/FDD Combination Module, you will be able to take advantage of many of the graphics and educational software packages on today’s market.
Expansion and Option Devices Loading a Disc into the Combination Module To load a disk into the CD-ROM/FDD Combinationmodule, please refer to figure 6-5, figure 6-6 and the following instructions. Figure 6-5: Ejecting the CD-ROM Tray 1. 2. 3. Press the eject button. The motorized tray ejects from the drive. (Figure 6-5) Place the disc into the tray with the CD’s label facing up. (Figure 6-6) Push the tray, sliding it back into the drive.
Expansion and Option Devices Figure 6-6: Loading a CD into the Combination Module Manually Ejecting the CD-ROM Tray Your CD-ROM tray is motorized allowing it to interact with software. It does, however, require that the system be powered on. If the notebook is shut down and you need to retrieve a CD from the CD-ROM drive, press the manual eject button located on the front panel of the 12X CD-ROM/FDD Combination module. The manual eject button is hidden inside a small hole.
Expansion and Option Devices Enabling CD-ROM and Touch Pad for DOS Real Mode When entering DOS Real mode for the first time, the CD-ROM and touch pad will not function. In order to use the CD-ROM and touch pad from within DOS, you must remove the REM from the relevant command lines in the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files. This process only needs to be done once. Please refer to the following for detailed instructions. 1. If you are not completely confident that you possess the skills to edit the CONFIG.
Expansion and Option Devices Installing the Optional Secondary LiIon Battery The following provides illustrative instructions on how to install the optional LiIon Secondary Battery module. Figure 6-7: Installing the Optional Secondary Battery Removing and Installing HDD Eventually you may find that your notebook’s HDDspace is limiting and you wish to upgrade to a larger capacity HDD to provide additional hard disk space. Please contact your Digital authorized notebook dealer for purchasing information.
Expansion and Option Devices 1. Turn off the notebook, disconnect the AC cord and any connected peripherals and remove the battery. 2. There are two Philips head screws located on the bottom of the notebook. They secure the HDD into the unit and prevent it from being damaged from vibrations. Remove these two screws. (Figure 6-8) Figure 6-8: Removing the HDD (step 1) 3. Slide the HDD module plastic cover in the direction of the arrows shown in figure 6-8. 4.
Expansion and Option Devices Figure 6-9: Removing the HDD (step 2) Creating a DOS Save to Disk File Your notebook’s factory installed hard drive was formatted with an 80MB DOS file. Without this file, you would not be able to take advantage of the notebook’s battery conserving Suspend to Disk Time-out feature (see Chapter 2 for more information). A PHDISKF Utility has been provided for you on the Digital System CD.
Expansion and Option Devices Optional Devices Optional devices are available to increase your notebook’s performance and versatility. Your Digital notebook representative will be able to provide you with detailed technical and purchase information on any of the optional devices. The External BatteryCharger There are two tabs located on either side of the Battery Charger unit. Push these tabs in the direction of the arrows shown in step 1 of figure 6-10.
Expansion and Option Devices Figure 6-11: Charging a Batterywith the External Charger 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Connect the battery to the External Battery Charger. (Figure 6-11, step 1) Connect the AC Adapter to the External Battery Charger (Figure 6-11, step 2) Then connect the power cord to the AC Adapter. (Figure 6-11, step 3) Insert the power cord into a power source, such as a wall outlet. (step 4) The LED on the battery charger turns on, indicating that the battery is being charged.
Expansion and Option Devices The Car Adapter The Car Adapter provides for additional flexibility while on the road. The Car Adapter also operates with the battery charger. In order to take advantage of this feature, follow the same procedures as stated in the section labeled External Battery Charger, except substitute the car lighter adapter cord for the AC power cord.
Expansion and Option Devices Adding the MinidockPort Replicator The optional Minidock Port Replicator features innovative advances in notebook personal computing technology. Much consideration has gone into the design of the Minidock in order to meet your requirements for versatility as well as quality.
Expansion and Option Devices Connecting the AC Adapter 1. 2. Connect the AC Adapter cable to the Minidock’s AC port. Connect the power cord to the AC Adapter. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Hot-Plug Peripheral Devices Your Minidock Port Replicator supports hot-plug connections. Digital recommends if you are connecting a device which utilizes speakers or are connecting amplified speakers, that you turn off the power to the device or speakers before making the connection to the Replicator.
Expansion and Option Devices External Keyboard Hot plug an external keyboard into the Minidock, while at the same time being able to take advantage of the notebook’s keyboard and touch pad. 1. 2. Locate the port on the back of your Port Replicator. Gently push the 6-pin connector into the port.
Expansion and Option Devices Docking the Notebook By docking your notebook to the MinidockPort Replicator, and by connecting peripheral devices (a keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, etc.) to the Minidock’s rear side, your Digital HiNote VP 500 series notebook turns into a fully functional desk-top PC. Your notebook can be hot-plugged into the MinidockPort Replicator without NIC (Network Interface Card). This means that you do not have to turn off the notebook before connecting it to the Minidock.
Expansion and Option Devices Figure 6-13: Docking the Notebook to the Port Replicator 1. Locate the Minidock’s 240-pin port found on the front left side of the Minidock. Find the 240-pinned connector on the rear side of the notebook. It is concealed by a plastic door. Slide the door to the left until it clicks into its open position. (Figure 6-13, step 1) 2. Notice that there is one rail on the left of the docking platform and one on the right.
Expansion and Option Devices Figure 6-14: Securing the Notebook to the Port Replicator 4. Open the notebook’s LCD cover and resume normal operation. Docking to a Port Replicator with NIC If your Minidock Port Replicator is equipped with Network Interface Card (NIC), you will need to load the network driver. To load the Minidock Port Replicator with NIC driver please refer to the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 6-22 Save all data, close any opened applications and shut down the notebook.
Expansion and Option Devices Undocking the Notebook If the notebook’s batteryhas ample charge, you do not need to turn off the notebook before removing it from the Minidock. 1. 2. 3. Raise the Release latch in the direction of the arrow shown. (Figure 6-15, step 1) Slide the notebook away from the Minidock. (Figure 6-15, step 2) Secure the Minidock’s Release latch back to its original position.
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7 Caring for Your Noteboo k General Maintenance The best maintenance you can perform yourself is preventive. Try to keep the notebook as clean as possible. Avoid using the notebook in dirty or dusty environments if possible. Be careful to avoid getting dirt and dust in the floppy diskdrive. Use a clean carrying bag when you transport the notebook. Your Digital notebook dealer will be able to provide purchasing information on the optional Digital notebook carrying case.
Caring for Your Notebook Avoid any cleaner that has abrasives in it and DO NOT use cleaning solvents or isopropyl alcohol-based products. Never spray anything directly onto the notebook. Always spray cleaning solutions onto a cloth and then wipe the computer with that. Cleaning The LCD Display Clean the LCD the way you would clean a computer monitor screen. Use a lint free cloth and if necessary some commercially available screen or glass cleaner. It is better to avoid ammonia-based cleaners, however.
A Specifications CPU • Intel Pentium SYSTEM MEMORY • On board 16MB DRAM for system memory • Upgradable configuration sizes are 24MB by installing two 4 MB DIMMs, 32MB by installing 2 additional 8MB DIMMs, 48 MB by installing two 16MB DIMMs or 80MB by installing two 32MB DIMMs. HARD DISK DRIVE Easily upgradable 2.5 inch, 1.08 GB or higher capacity hard disk CD-ROM/FDD COMBINATIONMODULE 12X CD-ROM, 3.5” 1.
Specifications KEYBOARD • Enhanced PC/AT compatible keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and special hot key functions.
Specifications System Window Patterns SYSTEM ICONS • Battery Status • FDD in use • HDD/ CD-ROM in use • CRT/LCD/Simul • Key Pad • Scroll Lock • Num Lock • Caps Lock LEDS • AC In • Charging Indicator Standard Accessories • AC adapter and AC cables BATTERY • One Rechargeable Enhanced NiMH battery or one LiIon battery pack • 2 operation hours with PMU disabled (depending on operating temperature, battery condition, and power management features.) • Charge time, NiMH 3.
Specifications O/S SOFTWARE Factory installed with either: A-4 • Microsoft Win95 operating system • Microsoft Windows NT operating system
B System Software and Restoration This chapter lists the software and User documentation found on the Digital System CD and details on how to install them. This section also instructs you on what you need to know in order to restore the operating system, applications and drivers on an existing hard drive as well as how to prepare a newly purchased hard drive for use. System Software For your convenience, Digital automated the installation of the software available on you Digital System CD.
System Software and Restoration Software Title Software Description Puma TranXit Puma TranXit allows multiple modes of file transfers, such as parallel port or infrared file transfers. Digital ClientWorks DMI-based technology provides powerful tools to locally and remotely manage clients. It is Microsoft SMS and SNMP compliant. The package integrates into workgroup and enterprise level manageable applications.
System Software and Restoration System Restoration This section describes the steps you need to take to install a Microsoft Operating system, and drivers onto a new hard drive, or on an existing drive which needs restoration. Preparing a New Hard Drive PHDISKF and FDISK are the two utilities needed in order to prepare you hard disk for general use. These utilities can be found on your Digital System CD.
System Software and Restoration 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. B-4 If you wish to make the primary partition C: bootable, type 2 and then press . You will be asked to enter the number of the partition you wish to make active (bootable). Type 1, and press . Press to return to the FDISK Main Menu. If you wish to make more DOS partitions accessible by Win95, press 1, Create DOS Partition or Logical DOS Drive (recommended) at the FDISK Main Menu.
System Software and Restoration PHDISKF Utility You will need to create a DOS File segment on your hard drive in order to take advantage of the Save to Disk Power Management Feature. The DOS file can be created before or after you install your operating system. Creating the DOS file after the installation of your operating system will NOT erase any data from the hard drive. For the purpose of these instructions, we have decided to first create the DOS file and then install the operating system.
System Software and Restoration 6. After completing the install process, ensure that your CD-ROM has been properly initialized by Win95. The procedure is as follows: a) Left click on the [Start] button at the bottom left of your Win95 screen. b) Move the mouse pointer to Settings and select Control Panel. Then double click on System. c) Click on the [Performance] tab. Click on [File System] located in the Advanced Settings at the bottom of the dialogue box. d) Click on the [CD-ROM] tab.
System Software and Restoration Installing Drivers In order to restore your system back to its original Digital factory shipped standard, you must install the HiNote VP 500 Series audio, video, track pad and network drivers (the need to install the network driver depends upon your individual requirements). If you have installed WinNT, you will also want to install the EPM (Enhanced Power Management) driver located in the Driver/WinNT directory.
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C Troubleshooting This chapter will try to anticipate potential problems that you may encounter in the dayto-day use of your notebook. Included in this chapter is information that should help to solve these problems for you. This section is organized into categories based on the hardware. The Power System Question: Answer: When I turn on the notebook, nothing happens. What’s the matter? 1. If your system is running on batterypower, the batteries are may be completely drained.
Troubleshooting LCD Status Display Question: Answer: I am receiving questionable readings from the battery gas gauge. Is it broken? Most likely the battery is in poor condition and needs to be formed. Please see Chapter 2 for detailed information on forming the battery. Battery Question: Answer: I used to get better battery run time. My operating habits have not significantly changed, is it time to buy a new battery? The battery is probably showing signs of memoryeffect and needs to be formed.
Troubleshooting I/O Connections External Monitor Question: Answer: I connected an external monitor, but it is not working. 1. Check all cable connections, including AC power. 2. The notebook’s video mode may be in LCD only. Use the [fn + F4] key combination to switch to CRT or Simul (simultaneously viewing both LCD and CRT) mode. Question: I connected an external monitor and keyboard.
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Index A C AC Adapter, 1–5, 1–8, 1–12, 1–13, 1–14, 1–15, 2–1, 2–10, 2–11, 2–13, 4-2, 6-15, 6-17, 6-18, A-2, C-1 AC Power Port, 1–8 Admin.
Index F FDD, 1–9, 1–5, 2–12, 2–13, 3–6, 6-1, 6-5, A-3 Floppy Disk, 1–9, 1–18, 2–12, A-1, A-2 Floppy Disk Drive, 1–9, 1–18, 2–12 Forming, 2–3, C-2 H Hard Disk, 1–9, 1–2, 1–18, 1–23, 2–12, 2–15, 3–6, 3–15, 3–16, 5-1, 6-11, 6-13, 1 Hard Disk Drive, 1–9, 1–2, 1–18, 1–23, 2–12, 3–6, A-1 Hard Drive, 1–2, 1–5 HDD, 1–9, 1–2, 1–23, 2–12, 2–13, 6-11, 6-12, 6-13, A-3 hot key, 1–18, 1–19, 2–11, 2–12, 4-3, C-2 I Infrared Port, 2–13, 3–8, 3–10, 4-2, 4-7 Integrated Peripherals, 3–5, 3–8, 3–10, 3–11, 45 Internal Mic, 1–
Index S secondary battery, 1–1, 1–3, 2–1, 2–4, 2–10, 61 Security Menu, 3–12 serial port, 2–13, 3–8, 3–10, 4-1, 4-2, 4-5, 6-20, A-2 Speaker-out, 1–8 Standby, 1–19, 2–12, 2–13, 2–14, 2–15, 2–16, 2–17, 3–15, 3–16, C-2 Suspend, 1–10, 1–13, 1–14, 1–16, 2–12, 2–13, 2–14, 2–15, 2–16, 2–17, 3–15, 3–16, 6-13, C-2 Suspend Lid Switch, 1–10 Suspend Time-out, 2–14, 2–15, 3–16 Suspend to Disk Time-out, 6-13 Suspend/Resume, 1–10, 1–13, 1–14, 1–16, 2– 12, 2–14, 2–15, 2–17 System Memory, 6-1, 1 T Touch Pad, 1–20, 1–21, 2
