■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics C H A P T E R ▼ O N E GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS This chapter introduces the features and components of the computer.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Performance Features High Performance Processor The notebook PC is equipped with a powerful AMD Athlon 64 processor of the latest sub-micron process, processor technologies, and high bus bandwidths. Advanced Graphic Engine An on-board ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 video processor with dedicated 128MB frame buffer gives excellent graphic performance.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Built-in Multifunction Card Reader Some system comes with a multiple card reader, which supports SD, MS, MMC Card formats. This allows user to access a wide array of portable memory devices available today. Communication Features The system provides built-in Ethernet network adapter for local network and 56K modem. Firewire (IEEE1394 / 1394a) and USB2.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics System At A Glance Front View 1. Built-in Microphone The built-in microphone records sound. 2. LCD Latch The LCD latches lock / unlock the LCD panel. 3. Power Jack (DC-in) The DC-out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers the computer.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 4. Optical Drive and Disk Eject Button and Manual Eject Key Hole If your computer comes with the Combo drive, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or DVD-Dual drive, you may save data onto a CD-R / CD-RW or DVD RW disc. Press the eject button to eject the disk tray. The manual eject keyhole allows you to manually eject a jammed disk. Note: The optical drive resides in the Swappable Device Bay. Additionally, you may also purchase an optional hard drive module to be used in this bay. 5.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 9. Stereo Headphone / SPDIF-out Jack The stereo headphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect the headphones or external speakers. Alternatively, you may connect the SPDIF output to an external DTS, AC3, or PCM sound processor / decoder in your home stereo system. 10. Keyboard The keyboard is used to enter data. It has an embedded numeric keypad and cursor control keys. (See Keyboard Section for details.) 11.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 16. Internet Quick Key The Internet Quick Key launches the Internet Explore automatically in Windows XP or 2000. Note: To enable the Internet Quick Key and Email Quick Key in Windows 98, you must install the special Quick Keys application contained in the factory driver utility CD. (d:\Utility\Qkeys\SETUP.EXE). 17. Wireless On/Off Quick Key When Wireless icon (key top) appears green, the wireless LAN function is enabled.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Rear View Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook. This may damage the display 1. PC Card Slot (Type II PCMCIA) and Card Eject Button The slot is where PC Card (Type II PCMCIA) is inserted. Press the eject button to release the PC Card. 2. Firewire / IEEE1394 / 1394a Port This is a high-speed serial data port. You may connect any Fire-wire-ready device to this port. 3.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics (See the LED Status Indicator Section for details.) 4. Battery Status LED The multi-color LED indicates the battery status of the notebook. (See the LED Status Indicator Section for details.) 5. Multifunction Card Reader The built-in multifunction card reader allows you to access portable memory devices such as SD, MS, and MMC Cards. 6. Ethernet / LAN Port The port connects to a network hub via the RJ-45 cable and also conforms to 10/100Base-TX transmission protocol.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 11. USB2.0 Port (x1) The Universal Serial Bus (USB2.0-compliant) port allows you to connect a wide variety of devices to your computer at a rate of up to 480 Mbps. This port conforms to the latest USB2.0 plug-and-play standards. 12. Infrared Port Infrared Data Association (IrDA) compliant serial infrared port enables 4Mbps (FIR mode) wireless data transfer with IrDA 1.1-compatible external devices. 13.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Bottom View 1. Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat. Do not block this airway completely. 2. System Device Cover The system’s processor with cooler assembly, hard drive, wireless LAN card, and DDR memory module are located under the case cover. The hard disk drive and system memory can be upgraded to a larger capacity. (See Chapter 4 for instructions on a hard drive upgrade.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 3. Battery Pack and Battery Latch The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook. Slide the battery latch to release the battery pack. 4. Swappable Device Bay and Latch Push the latch and pull on the drive hard case to remove the swappable device. 1 2 Note: The optical drive resides in the Swappable Device Bay. Additionally, you may also purchase an optional hard drive module to be used in this bay.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics AC Adapter 1. DC-out Connector The DC-out connector docks to the power jack (DC-in) on the computer. 2. LED Lamp The LED lamp appears green when the unit is plugged into a valid AC source. 3. Adapter The adapter converts alternating current into constant DC voltage for the computer. 4. AC Plug The AC plug plugs to the AC wall outlet. Warning: Make sure you are using a standard 3-prong AC wall socket with a ground pin.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics LED Status Indicator The LED Status Indicator displays the operating status of your notebook. When a certain function is enabled, an LED will light up. The following section describes its indication. System Status Indicator LED Graphic Symbol Indication Green light indicates the hard drive and/or optical drive is being accessed. Green light indicates the numeric keypad is activated. Green light indicates the cap-lock is activated.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Power Indicator LED Graphic Symbol Indication Persistent green light indicates Power On. Light-off indicates the notebook is in Power Off mode. Blinking green light indicates the battery power is currently low. Blinking orange light indicates the battery is being charged. Persistent green light indicates the notebook is neither in Power Saving mode nor in suspend mode. Blinking green light indicates the notebook is in suspend mode.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Keyboard Features Function Keys (Quick Keys) Graphic Symbol Action System Control Fn + F1 Enters Suspend Mode. Fn + F3 Turns Battery Warning Beep on or off. Fn + F4 Changes Display Mode: LCD-only, CRT-only and LCD&CRT. Fn + F5 Turns Speaker Volume up. Fn + F6 Turns Speaker Volume down. Fn + F7 Increases Display Brightness. Fn + F8 Decreases Display Brightness. Num Lock Enables the embedded keypad to work in numeric mode.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Windows Keys Your keyboard also has two Windows keys: 1. Start Key This key allows you to pull up the Windows Start Menu at the bottom of the taskbar. 2. Application Menu Key This key brings up the popup menu for the application, similar to a click of the right mouse button. Embedded Numeric Keypad Press Num Lock to enable the embedded numeric keypad. The numbers are printed in upper right corner of a key, in a color different from the alphabets.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Touch Pad with Page Up / Page Down Function The built-in touch pad, which is a PS/2-compatible pointing device, senses movement on its surface. As you move your fingertip on the surface of the pad, the cursor responds accordingly. The following items teach you how to use the touch pad: 1. Move your finger across the touch pad to move the cursor. 2. Press buttons to select or execute functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Graphic Subsystem Your computer uses a high performance 15.4-inch (wide aspect ratio) active matrix TFT panel with high resolution and multi-million colors for comfortable viewing. The ATI Radeon 9700 video graphics accelerator, which is Microsoft DirectX9 compatible, performs graphic rendering at a lighting-fast speed. Adjusting the Display Brightness The notebook uses special key combinations, called hot keys, to control brightness.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Opening and Closing the Display Panel To open the display, slide the LCD latch to the right and lift up the lid. Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position. To close the display cover, fold it down gently until the LCD latches click into place. Warning: To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it when closing.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Audio Subsystem Your computer’s audio subsystem is Sound Blaster Pro-compatible. Adjusting the Volume Manually To increase the volume, press Fn+ F5. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F6. Adjusting the Audio Volume in Windows 1. Click the speaker symbol in the task tray in Windows. 2. Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume. 3. To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting, click Mute.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Modem Your computer comes with a 56K V.92 internal fax/modem and a phone jack (RJ-11), which is located on the left side of your computer. Use a telephone cable to connect the computer to the telephone wall outlet. Connecting the Modem 1. Plug one end of the phone line into the modem port located on the rear side of the computer. (For EMI compliance, you need to clip the included EMI CORE to the phone line.) 2.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Ethernet Your computer is equipped with a 10/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet network adapter. Connect the active LAN cable to the RJ-45 LAN port located on the left side of the computer. This allows you to access and transmit data in the local area network. Connecting to the Network Use Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Ethernet cable only. 1. Insert one end of the UTP cable into the network connector until the connector snaps securely into the receptacle. 2.
