■ 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 Intel processor of the latest sub-micron process, processor technologies, and high bus bandwidths. Depending on the configuration at the factory, the system may come with Pentium 4, Celeron, Mobile Pentium 4, or Mobile Celeron.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics The system provides built-in Ethernet network adapter for local network and 56K modem. Firewire (IEEE1394 / 1394a) (Optional) and USB2.0 ports In addition to a full array of built-in I/O ports, the computer offers IEEE1394 for ultra high-speed connection to high bandwidth digital video devices and USB2.0 ports to connect to any USB-based peripheral devices.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics System At A Glance Front View 1. LCD Latch The LCD latches lock / unlock the LCD panel. 2. LCD Display The panel is where the system content is displayed. 3.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics certain key functions - numeric keypad enable/disable, cap lock, and scroll lock - and HDD and optical drive status. (See the LED Status Indicator Section for details.) 4. Built-in Microphone The built-in microphone records sound. 5. Suspend Status LED Flashing green light indicates the notebook is in suspend mode. (See the LED Status Indicator Section for details.) 6. Power Status LED The multi-color LED indicates the power status of the notebook.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Note: If the system is not equipped with the Card Reader, an additional USB2.0 port is present. 10. PS/2 Serial Port This is where you connect PS/2-type mouse or keyboard. 11. Kensington Lock Key Hole A Kensington-type security lock latches to this keyhole for anti-theft purpose. 12. Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is expelled to dissipate the internal heat. Do not block this airway completely. 13. Keyboard The keyboard is used to enter data.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 16. Email Quick Key The Email Quick Key launches the MS Outlook Express in Windows XP or 2000. 17. Power / Suspend Button The power/suspend button turns the notebook on and off and it also acts as a system suspend key. Press momentarily to turn on the system. Press and hold for at least 4 seconds to turn off the system. How this key behaves can be defined in [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options > Advanced] menu.
■ 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. Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat. Do not block this airway completely. 2. Parallel Port The 25-pin parallel port connects to any parallel-port devices such as a printer. 3. External VGA Port The 15-pin VGA analog port is for connecting the external CRT monitor or projector. 4.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics This is a high-speed serial data port. You may connect any Fire-wire-ready device to this port. 5. Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat. Do not block this airway completely. 6. TV (S-Video) Port The S-Video port permits you to redirect the screen output to a television set or any analog video playback device.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 12. Microphone Jack The microphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect a microphone. 13. Audio Volume Dial Use the volume dial to control the loudness of the speakers. 14. Optical Drive (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM or CD-RW or Combo or DVD±R/±RW) and Disk Eject Button and Manual Eject Key Hole If your computer comes with DVD-ROM, you may play DVD movies or regular CD-ROM disk.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Bottom View 1-11
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1. System Device Cover The system’s processor with cooler assembly, hard drive, battery pack, and DDR memory module are located under the case cover. 2. Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat. Do not block this airway completely. 3. CPU with Cooler Assembly This is the system’s processor subassembly with fan and heat sink for thermal regulation. 4. Hard Disk Drive This is the system’s hard drive module.
■ 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 is being accessed. Green light indicates the optical drive is being accessed. Green light indicates the numeric keypad is activated.
■ 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-inch active matrix TFT panel with high resolution and multi-million colors for comfortable viewing. The integrated SiS video graphics accelerator, which is Microsoft DirectX 9.0 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. Press Fn+F7 to increase the 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.90 internal fax/modem and a phone jack (RJ-11), which is located on the right rear 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 rear 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.
