DeskNote Computer User's Guide
Preface Copyright 2002 All Rights Reserved. Manual edition, October 2002 Document Number A980 The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer.
Notices Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
I/P: 100-240 Vac, 50-60Hz, 2.0A O/P: 20Vdc, 6.0A There is no internal power supply. Canadian DOC Notice For Class B Computing Devices This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B repecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matèriel brouilleur du Canada. Safety Precautions This section is designed to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions while working with this product.
the power outlet. 8. Place the power cord in such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything on top of the power cord. 9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. 10. If the equipment is not use for a long time, disconnect the equipment from the main power outlet to avoid being damaged by transient overvoltage. 11. Never pour any liquid into the opening, this could cause fire or electrical shock. 12. Never open the equipment.
17. Power Cord Requirements The power cord set used with the AC adaptor must meet the requirements of the country where you use the AC adaptor, whether it is 100-120 or 200-240 Vac. The following information explains the requirements for power cord set selection. • The cord set must be approved for the country in which it is used. • The appliance coupler must have a configuration for mating with a CEE22/EN6032/IEC 320 appliance inlet. A. For U.S.
1. 2. 3. 4. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Use only the power cord indicated in this manual. 19. Do not use the AC adapter near open water or other liquids.
könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen. 7. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnet die Anschlußwerte. 8. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand darüber fallen kann. Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitun abgestellt werden. 9. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden, sind zu beachten. 10. Wird das Gerät üeinen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung vermieden. 11.
gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. 15. Dieses Schaltnetzteil kann bis zu einer Außentemperatur von maximal 35ºC. 16. Die Ausgangswerte dürfen nicht die auf dem Label angegebenen Werte überschreiten. 17. Anforderungen an das Stromkabel Das Kabel-Set, das an das Netzteil angeschlossen wird, muss den Anforderungen des Landes, in dem Sie das Netzteil einsetzen, genügen, je nachdem, ob die Netzspannung 100-120 oder 200-240V Wechselspannung beträgt.
• Das Kabel-Set muss eine Stromkapazität von mindestens 2,5 Ampere haben und Spannungen von 125 oder 250 V Wechselstrom gestatten. 18. Bei der Benutzung Ihres Telefongerätes sollten Sie immer die grundlegenden Sicherheitsmaßnahmen beachten, um das Risiko von Feuer, Stromschlägen und Verletzungen zu minimieren. Zu beachten sind u.a. folgende Punkte: 5. 6. 7. 8.
Personal Inventory This Notebook computer system is designed for years of productive and pleasurable computing. Use this section to keep notes about details of your purchase. Update this section when you add new options.
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Welcome to the DeskNote PC Congratulations on your purchase of the DeskNote PC. Your DeskNote features the latest advances in portable computing technology. The DeskNote’s modular design provides maximum expandability without compromising portability. The high-performance CPU and enhanced IDE hard drive provides you with extra processing power for handling complex graphics and running large programs. Unpacking the Notebook The Notebook comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton.
Things you must remember before working on your computer Let your computer acclimate itself Your notebook can easily stand temperature extremes but it doesn’t like rapid changes in temperature, like going from the cold outdoors to a warm office. Rapid changes in temperature can cause water droplets to condense inside your case, threatening to damage the electronic parts inside.
Suitable place to work Your computer will run well wherever you’re comfortable but extremes of temperature and humidity can be challenging to your system’s parts. There are some things you can tolerate that the computer can’t – things like static electricity, dust, water, steam and oil. In case you decide to pull over for roadside computing, try to choose a clean, comfortable work area for your system. A lithium-ion battery pack will be available when you are traveling.
Removable HDD Module The Notebook comes with a 2.5" (9.5mm maximum height) hard disk installed. The HDD supports PIO mode 4. The hard drive can also be easily removed and replaced with a second hard drive for the purpose of data backup or expansion. The Notebook supports HDDs with capacities of 1.44GB or above.
IR (Infrared) Communication Port The Notebook features an IrDA compatible Standard Infrared (SIR ) communication module. The SIR module enables you to make serial communication between the Notebook and other IR equipped devices such as a printer or another Notebook computer. USB Ports Four USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors are available for you to connect USB devices.
Because the Notebook computer is available in different configurations, some of the features mentioned in this manual might not be included on your computer or may differ slightly. Getting to Know Your Computer Opening the LCD Panel At the front of the DeskNote you will find a retaining latch on the display panel that locks the display in closed position when the DeskNote is not in use. 1.
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Each of these features is briefly described below. LCD Screen Your DeskNote computer is equipped with a replaceable color 15.0” or 14.1" Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen that supports up to 1024 x 768 LCD resolution. Internet Explorer button Press this button to launch Microsoft Internet Explorer or your default browser. E-Mail button Use this key to open the Microsoft's Outlook Express to send/receive your mail.
The Built-in Microphone The built-in microphone is located to the right of the TouchPad. Scroll Button Use this button to scroll up and down the scrolling bar. Cooling Fan This fan prevents the DeskNote CPU and other internal components from becoming overheated. Keep this fan unobstructed to allow proper ventilation to the computer internal components. TouchPad The TouchPad is hardware-compatible with the IBM PS/2 mouse and software-compatible with the Microsoft mouse.
The Front Display Latch Allows you to open the display panel and reveal the LCD screen and the keyboard. Built-in Speakers The internal speakers provide true stereo sound.
Left View LED Status Indicator Panel The system status indicator panel keeps you informed of the computer’s operating status.
Power mode - Indicates that the computer is power on. Sleep mode - Indicates that the computer is in suspend mode. HDD - Indicates that the computer is accessing the hard disk drive. Num Lock - Indicates that the keyboard is in Num Lock mode. Caps Lock - Indicates when the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode. In this mode, the keyboard produces uppercase text when you press a key. When you press the Caps Lock key again, the indicator goes off and the keyboard produces lowercase text.
Ventilation Opening Please don't block this opening during operation of the system. The Right Side USB Ports Your computer includes four Universal Serial Bus (USB2.0) ports. USB is the latest development in Plug and Play technology. It will eventually replace the need for separate connectors for external keyboards, serial ports, and parallel (printer) port. The transport speed would reach up to 480Mbps.
1394A A very fast external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps (400 million bits per second). Can be used to connect up 63 external devices, also supports isochronous data - delivering data at a guaranteed rate. This makes it ideal for devices that need to transfer high levels of data in real-time, such as video devices. Also supports both Plug-and-Play and hot plugging, and also provides power to peripheral devices.
This application applies both on DOS mode and any Microsoft Windows OS (98SE/2K/ME/XP): Open the compartment door and push the eject button to eject and release the drive. You may also use the hotkey button to eject the drive under any Microsoft Windows OS. Modem Port You will able to connect your computer to your phone line through this port. Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment. To reduce the risk of fire use only No.
Line-Out/Front Out, SPDIF This is for speaker output. You can plug an external speaker or connect the line out jack to an audio device such as stereo loudspeaker to record the notebook's audio output. S/PDIF engine receives the digital format data from either DVD-ROM or CD-ROM, regroup the data to be synchronous signal and de-multiplexes audio and other digital data.
When using a LAN, please use an EMI Shielding Cable to minimize an inteference when transmitting. Parallel Port This port allows you to easily connect a parallel printer or plotter using this 25-pin bi-directional female port. VGA Port This port allows you to easily connect an external VGA/SVGA display monitor into your DeskNote using the 15-pin female connector. Ventilation Opening Please don't block this opening during operation of the system.
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Hard Disk Drive Your computer includes a 2.5-inch IDE hard disk drive (9.5mm in height). The DeskNote PC's BIOS automatically detects IDE drive types. CPU Compartment The DeskNote allows you to upgrade the CPU. Expansion Compartment This compartment will serve as an expansion to upgrade your RAM module.
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Connecting to a Power Source Connecting the AC Adapter A universal AC adapter is provided to supply your computer with power. The adapter’s AC input voltage can range anywhere from 100 to 240 volts, covering the standard voltages available in almost every country. The power cord for the AC adapter requires a three-hole grounded AC outlet. Please do not remove the grounding plug (the third prong).
The best kind of AC power source to connect your DeskNote to is a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). Lacking this, use a power strip with a built-in surge protector. Do not use inferior extension cords as this may result in dam age to your DeskNote. The DeskNote comes with its own AC adapter. Do not use a different adapter to power the computer and other electrical devices.
Whenever possible, keep the AC adapter plugged into the DeskNote and an electrical outlet to recharge the battery. Never turn off or reset your DeskNote while the hard disk is in use and the HDD status icon is lit; doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data. Always wait at least 5 seconds after turning off your DeskNote before turning it back on; turning the power on and off in rapid succession can damage the DeskNote’s electrical circuitry.
Operating on External Battery Power (Optional) Your computer comes with an optional rechargeable battery pack that lets you operate the computer without an external power source. When the battery pack is fully charged, you can operate the computer for approximately 1-2 hours under the following conditions: • • No peripheral devices are installed. • The disk/CD-ROM drives run no more than 10% of the time. The battery pack initially has a full charge.
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Adjusting the LCD Screen Display The LCD screen display can be adjusted by the following key combinations. KEYS FUNCTIONS [Fn] + [F7] Decreases the brightness level. [Fn] + [F8] Increases the brightness level. [Fn] + [F12] This key combination toggles the following: LCD only, CRT only, simultaneous LCD & CRT. LCD Care LCD screens are delicate devices that need careful handling.
External CRT Display You can hook up an external monitor through the 15-pin CRT connector. Three configurations are available: • LCD only • • CRT only Simultaneous display of the LCD screen and CRT monitor You can switch between these display configurations by pressing the key combination [Fn] + [F12]. For information on connecting an external display, please refer to Chapter Four.
The cursor (arrow) keys (which are all located in the lower right corner of your keyboard) and the [PgUp], [PgDn], [Home] and [End] keys (which are located along the right edge of the keyboard) allow you to move the active cursor of the computer to various locations on the screen or within the document. The embedded numeric keypad consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient. Like the [Num Lock] key, these keys are labeled in blue on the keycaps.
The DeskNote’s Hot Key Controls KEYS 30 FUNCTION(S) Power Button Press this button once to power on or enter the suspend/resume mode. Press this button for more than 4 seconds to power off the system. Internet Button Open Internet WWW Home short-cut key. Email Button Open Email Reader short-cut key. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/ Combo Drive Eject Button Press this button to eject and release the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Combo drive (CD-RW+DVD-ROM).
The TouchPad The touchpad is a rectangular electronic panel located just below your keyboard. You can use the static -sensitive panel of the touchpad and slit it to move the cursor. You can use the buttons below the touchpad as left and right mouse buttons.
TouchPad Precautions The TouchPad is a pressure sensitive device. Please take note of the following precautions. • • Do not touch the TouchPad if your fingers are dirty. • Do not rest heavy objects on the TouchPad or the TouchPad buttons. Make sure the TouchPad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease. You can use the TouchPad with Microsoft Windows as well as non-Windows applications.
• Front panel load/unload button • Supports CD-DA, CD -ROM mode 1 and mode 2, Multi-Session Photo CD™ , CD-I/Video CD (pcs.) • Low power consumption • 12.7mm height Precautions for Handling CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Combo Discs • • Use a clean, dry, cloth to remove dust, smudges, or fingerprints. Wipe from the center outward. • Do not write or place objects on the surface of the disc. • Store discs in a cool dry place not to damage the disc. • Do not use benzene, thinners, or cleaners with detergent.
Using the eject button on the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Combo drive This function applies both on DOS mode and any Microsoft Windows OS (98SE/2K/ME/XP) application. 34 1. Open the compartment door and push the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Combo drive eject button to release the drive. Gently pull the tray all the way out. 2.
surface is face down (the side with no writing on it). Carefully insert the CD-ROM onto the tray. Push the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM down gently so that it snaps onto the center ring. 3. Push the tray back into the drive. To remove a disk under any DOS mode, do the following: 1. Check the LED display and make sure that the computer is not accessing the CDROM/DVD-ROM/Combo drive. 2. Open the compartment door of the drive and push the eject button to release the drive. 3.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the disc tray. If you experience difficulty when ejecting the CD disk tray, stretch a paper clip (or use a pin or a thin metal rod) and insert it into the emergency eject hole located on the right side of the front panel. The CD disk tray should eject immediately. This procedure can also be used to remove a CD from the drive when the DeskNote is powered off.
Resetting the System After installing a software application package, you may be prompted to reset the system to load the changed operating environment. To reset the system, or “reboot,” press the [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Delete] keys simultaneously. This is known as “warm boot.” This key combination acts as “software ” reset switch when you encounter hardware or software problems, which lock up the DeskNote.
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Your DeskNote is capable of providing you with efficient and productive mobile computing, it also has the speed and capacity to service as a desktop system. This chapter discusses those functions of your DeskNote that are typical of desktop systems. Audio The Multimedia Sound System The DeskNote’s built-in audio capabilities allow you to take advantage of a wide range of education and entertainment multimedia software.
Audio Volume Control The DeskNote is equipped with hot-key volume controls: Pressing the [Fn] + [F3] hot-key combination decreases the audio output volume, press the [Fn] + [F4] hot-key combination increases the audio output volume. Audio Software Your DeskNote comes equipped with an integrated sound system capable of providing you with quality audio sound through the built-in speakers or through external speakers connected via the system ports.
External Speakers and Microphone The sound system is capable in providing high-quality sound to external speakers and receiving and processing sounds from an external microphone or external sound source. Connecting Peripheral Devices To expand your computing capabilities, you can add a variety of external devices to your computer. You may, for example, want to add a mouse, or a printer. The computer is equipped with several interface ports, including an enhanced parallel (printer) port, and USB ports.
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Chapter 5 Running BIOS Setup 44
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 your system to reflect installed hardware or alter system perfo rmance. When the DeskNote computer is turned back on, the system is configured with the values stored in CMOS. Navigating through BIOS Setup The Setup program has been designed to make it as easy to use as possible.
Standard CMOS Setup Set the time and date. Configure disk drives. Advanced CMOS Setup This setup is used for configuring system options. Peripheral Setup Configure peripheral features. Hardware Monitor Setup Feature the system current status to determine the fan speed. To access the menu bar items, press the é up or ê down arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. The Legend Bar At the bottom of the Setup screen you will notice a legend bar.
F2/F3 Set the color (8 colors) of the BIOS Setup screen. F10 Save and Exit. Enter Will select a sub menu or show a range of options for a field. Save Changes and Exit the Setup Program Refer to the "Save Settings and Exit" section of this chapter for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program.
Date/Time The current values for each category are displayed. Enter new values through the keyboard. Pri Master, Sec Master Select one of these hard disk drive icons to configure the hard disk drive named in the option.
The Advanced CMOS Setup When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears: 49
CPU/DRAM Base Frequency Set this option to select the CPU/DRAM base frequency for your system. Ø The settings are 100/100MHz, 100/133MHz (default value) or 100/166 MHz Fine Tune CPU/DRAM Frequency Set this option to select the CPU/DRAM frequency for your system. Ø The settings are 100/100MHz, 100/133MHz (default value) or 100/166 MHz Quick Boot Set this option to Enabled to instruct AMIBIOS to boot quickly when the computer is powered on. Ø The settings are Disabled or Enabled (default value).
3rd Boot Device This option sets the type of device for the third boot drives that the AMIBIOS attempts to boot from after AMIBIOS POST completes. Ø The settings are Disabled, IDE-0 and CDROM S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) for Hard Disks Set this option to Enabled to permit AMIBIOS to use the SMART (System Management System and Reporting Technologies) protocol for reporting server system information over a network. Ø The settings are Disabled (default value) and Enabled.
If an external VGA card is present in your system, this field is not available for configuring. Graphic Win Size This field shows the graphic win size available. Ø The settings are 4M/8M/16M/32M/64M (default value)/128M/256M USB Keyboard/Mouse/FDD Legacy Support Set this option to Enabled to enable support for older keyboards and mouse devices if the USB Function option is set to Enabled. Ø The settings are Enabled (default value) or Disabled.
The Peripheral Setup IR Port Support This option specifies the IR port address for the IR Port.
Ø The settings are Auto, Disabled, 3F8W/COM1, 2F8h/COM2, 3E8h/COM3, 2E8h/COM4 IR Mode Select This option specifies the infrared transmission method. Ø The settings are SIR (default value) OnBoard Parallel Port This option specifies the base I/O port address of the parallel port on the motherboard. Ø The settings are auto (default value), Disabled, 378h/278h/3Bch. Parallel Port Mode This field allows you to set the communication mode of the Parallel Port.
Ø The settings are Disabled, Primary, Secondary or Both. Auto-Detect Hard Disk When Auto-Detect Hard Disk is selected, the BIOS will automatically detect Pri Master and Sec Master Settings. Change User Password This field will show Set when you have set a User password as described below. If you have not set the User Password, the field will show Clear. This is a display only field. Change Supervisor Password This field allows you to set the Supervisor password.
Save Settings and Exit This option saves your selections and exit the Setup program. Save current settings and exit [Y/N] ? Exit Without Saving This option should only be used if you do not want to save the changes you have made to the Setup program.
Chapter 6 The Software Utilities Disks
There are two separate procedures on how to install the driver: AutoRun installation and Manual installation. AutoRun Installation • Follow the step-by-step procedures on the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM to execute the “AutoRun ” application by selecting the topic of “Driver Installation”. • To re-run the “AutoRun” installation, please refer to the procedures on the “Manual Installation” for a more detailed explanation.
NVidia This section describes the operation and installation of NVidia VGA display software drivers supplied on the Driver Utility CD-ROM that is shipped with your computer. 1. Insert the CD-ROM Driver into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. 2. Click “Start” and select “Run”. 3. Type the following: D:\VGA\NVidia\Win2K_XP\Setup.exe or D:\VGA\NVidia\Win98_ME\Setup.exe (If D is not your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, substitute D with the correct drive letter). 4. Click on “Setup” to begin the Installation Wizard. 5.
5. Follo w the Wizard’s on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 6. Restart the system. Intalling the Audio Driver for Win98SE/2K/Me/XP To install the audio driver you must first remove the currently installed driver. 1. Insert the CD-ROM Driver into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. 2. Click “Start” and Select “Run”. 3. Type the following: D:\Audio\A980\Setup.exe (If D is not your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, substitute D with the correct drive letter). 4.
5. Follow the Wizard’s on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 6. Restart the system. Installing the Keyboard Driver for win98SE/2K/ME/XP 1. Insert the CD-ROM Driver into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. 2. Click “Start” and Select “Run”. 3. Type the following: D:\keyboard\A980\Setup.exe (If D is not your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, substitute D with the correct drive letter). 4. Click on “Setup” to begin the Installation Wizard. 5.
6. Restart the system. Installing the USB20 Driver for Win98SE/2K/ME/XP To install the USB20 driver you must first remove the currently installed driver. 1. Insert the CD-ROM Driver into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. 2. Click “Start” and Select “Run”. 3. Type the following: D:\USB\A980\USB20.exe (If D is not your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, substitute D with the correct drive letter). 4. Click on “USB20” to begin the Installation Wizard. 5.
3. Click on the "Other Device" (denoted by a yellow mark symbol), select the "PCI Modem" . 4. Click the "Re-install Driver" tab and select the "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" item. 5. Select the "Include this location in the search" item. 6. Select the "Browse" button from the "Include this location in the search" and specify for the designate location of your CD driver. Installing the Modem Driver for Win2K Please follow these instructions to install the Modem driver: 1.
1. From your screen, click on the "My Computer" icon and use your mouse or touchpad right button to select the "Properties" item. 2. Click on the "Device Manager" and select the "PCI Card" item. 3. Use your mouse cursor to double click the "Reinstall Driver" item. 4. Select the "Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now.(recommand)" item and click on the "Specify a location" item. 5.
Display Modes This setting lets you adjust for the right resolution of your screen display.
Video Setting This dialog box has the following scroll bars and buttons for controlling the color components of the video image.
Brightness Use this scroll bar to adjust the overall intensity of light emitted by the video display. Contrast Use this scroll bar to adjust the contrast level between the bright and dark areas of the video image.
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Video Setting This dialog box has the following scroll bars and buttons for controlling the color components of the video image. Brightness Use this scroll bar to adjust the overall intensity of light emitted by the video display. Contrast Use this scroll bar to adjust the contrast level between the bright and dark areas of the video image. The highter the contrast, the brighter the bright areas and the darker the dark areas, and vice versa.
GeForce Windows VGA Utilities nView The nView allows you to connect two separate output devices to a single graphics board. The available settings are Standard, Clone, Horizontal span and Vertical span. This application is only applicable when an external monitor is connected to your system. Standard Both your DeskNote screen and external monitor screen display the same image.
Clone This application displays a replica of the image on your screen.
Horizontal Span This application extend the screen image horizontally on two separate window displays.
Vertical Span This application extend the screen image vertically on two separate window displays.
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Overlay Controls This dialog box has the following scroll bars and buttons for controlling the color components of the video image.
Video Mirror Controls This application is used to control the display properties of your image either on your DeskNote screen or on external display. Disable This setting allows the image to display on both screen of your DeskNote and external monitor. Primary display Choose this setting if you want to display the image on your DeskNote only. Secondary display Choose this setting if you want to display the image on an external monitor screen.
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This chapter describes locating and solving problems that you may encounter while using your computer. Locating a Problem Problems with your computer can be caused by something as minor as an unplugged power cord – or as major as a damaged hard disk. The information in this chapter is designed to help you find and solve minor problems. If you try all the suggested solutions and you still have a problem, make a list of what steps you have taken to correct the problem and contact your dealer.
with each other properly. To check the power cables, and connections: 1. If you have been using battery power, connect the DeskNote to an external power source and make sure that the battery has a charge. 2. If you are using the DeskNote with the AC adapter, check the power outlet, the power cord, and any power switches that may affect your computer. • • • • 3. Check the wall outlet or power strip with an item that you know is functioning properly.
The Power-On Self Test The Power-On Self Test (POST) runs every time you turn on or reset the DeskNote. The POST checks memory, the main system board, the display, the keyboard, the disk drives, and other installed options. A few seconds after you turn on your computer, a copyright message appears on your display screen. A memory test message appears next; as the test continues, memory size increases until all installed memory is tested.
General Hardware Problems A few common hardware problems and suggested solutions are presented in the table below: 84 Problem: Failure in the installation of the Audio driver. Solution: Be sure to first remove the current audio device from your system. Please follow the instruction on the installation of audio driver. Problem: The display screen is dark Solution: Make sure that the computer is not in Suspend mode. Check the Brightness controls for the screen.
Solution: The problem is beyond the scope of this manual. Contact technical support. Problem: An unidentified message is displayed. Solution: Reboot the computer and run the BIOS system setup. Confirm the Setup parameters. If the same message is displayed after booting up again, contact technical support for assistance. Problem: The system cannot access the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Solution: Check that a CD is properly inserted in the drive.
Solution: Try using another diskette or free up some space on the diskette. The disk drive is not operating. Contact your dealer for support. Problem: You cannot use the mouse. Ø Check the cable connection. Ø Check the mouse with another application to see if there is a software incompatibility problem. Ø If possible, check the mouse with another computer to see if it works. If it doesn’t operate on a different system, the mouse might be broken.
Chapter 8 How do I expand my DeskNote
Upgrading your Memory Refer to the following instructions and illustration for information on upgrading your DeskNote's memory. 88 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Turn the DeskNote over so that the rear ports are facing you and locate the memory module compartment. 3. Remove the screws that secure the RAM module compartment cover and set it aside in a safe place. 4. Remove the compartment cover and then angling it up and out. 5.
6. To install the new memory card, hold the card with its gold edge connector toward the edge connector slot of the compartment. To help you orient the cards, the edge connector has been made with two unequal-length sections. You will only be able to insert the card in one direction. 7. Insert the edge connector into the slot. The gold edge connector of the card should not be visible when the card is fully inserted.
8. Press the card downward wher e you should hear an audible click as the latches of the connector secure the card in place. 9. Once the module is properly seated, you can replace the cover on this compartment. 10. Replace and tighten the screw. Easy to Upgrade HDD Module The hard drive in your DeskNote computer is made to be easily swapped out for upgrading. You should back up your hard drive before attempting to change the hard drive.
6. To install the new HDD, you will need to align the tabs on the drive bracket with the slots on the bay. Press down gently on the drive bracket until it engages with the system. Do not force the drive into place this can bend the pins on the hard drive. 7. Slide the compartment cover into place and be sure the screw holes on the cover align completely with the screw holes in the case. 8. Secure the cover with the screws.
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Detailed DeskNote Specifications General CPU • • • • • Intel FC-PGA2 Celeron series 1.7GHz/ 1.8GHz/ 2.0GHz CPU, Willamette core, 128KB L2 cache on die, CPU front-side bus 400MHz, 0.18u/0.13u core Intel FC-PGA2 P4 series 1.4GHz/ 1.5GHz/ 1.6GHz/ 1.7GHz/ 1.8GHz/ 1.9GHz/ 2.0GHz CPU, Willamette core, 256KB L2 cache on die, CPU front-side bus 400MHz, 0.18u core Intel FC-PGA2 P4 series 1.8AGHz/ 2.0AGHz/ 2.2GHz/ 2.4GHz/ 2.5GHz/ 2.6GHz CPU, Northwood core, 512KB L2 cache on die, CPU front-side bus 400MHz, 0.
• • 512KB Flash ROM Boot block protection Core Logic • • • • • SiS651, SiS962 4X AGP bus interface Supports host bus at 400MHz and 533MHz 533MB/s high bandwidth MuTIOL between SiS651 and SiS962 AGP v2.0 compliant • • • 3.3V PCI version 2.2 compliance ACPI v1.0b compliance I/O APIC Mass Storage HDD • Support Enhanced IDE (PIO mode 4) and bus master (Ultra DMA 33/66/100 mode) • Easily upgradable 2.5” 9.5mm HDD Optical Storage • • Built-in 5.25” 12.
• Support four way scrolling feature Keyboard • • • • • US/Europe, DOS/V keyboard for Japan, full size keyboard alike pitch 300 mm keyboard with key stroke 3.
I/O Ports I / O controller • ITE 8705F Standard Ports • • • • • • • • • • • • One parallel port supported EPP / ECP (25-pin female D-connector) One DC input port for External AC adapter (3-pin DC jack) One video port for external analog VGA monitor (15-pin female D-connector) USB 2.0 port x 4 MIC-in Line-In or Rear speaker for 5.1 channel output Headphone jack w/ adrapter for 5.1 channel S/PDIF support, or Front speaker for 5.1 channel output Base/Center speaker for 5.
• • IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3x compliant Full duplex 10 Base-T, 100 Base-T Ethernet IEEE 1394 • • • • Controller : built-in SiS962 1394 OHCI v1.0 and v1.1 compliant Integrated IEEE 1394 OHCI-link and one port of IEEE 1394 PHY, Realtek RTL8801B Data transfer rate : 100/200/400 Mbit/s USB2.0 • • Controller : built-in SiS962 Integrated two UHCI host controller cores for full-speed (12Mbit/s) USB device / lowspeed (1.
• Supports 1600*1200*256K colors UXGA TFT LCD through external 2 channel LVDS transmitter Graphic Memory • Share Memory Architecture (SMA), supports 8/16/32/64MB DDR frame buffer (user adjustable in BIOS) LCD Display • • Supports 15.0" TFT XGA/ 14.1” TFT XGA notebook LCD and 15.0” TFT XGA monitor LCD Models: AU : B150XN01 15.0" XGA TFT notebook LCD LG : Samsung : Hannstar : LP150X2-A2M1 LTN150XD-L02 HSD150PX11-B 15.0" XGA TFT monitor LCD Hydis : Hannstar : HT15X31-100 HSD150SX84/HSD150MX49-A 14.
Dimensions With Notebook LCD Panel • • 342.0 mm (W) x 300.0 mm (D) x 29.0 mm/46.2mm/52.3mm(H) 13.46" (W) x 11.8" (D) x 1.14"/1.82”/2.06”(H) With Monitor LCD Panel • 342.0 mm (W) x 300.0 mm (D) x 33.7 mm/57.3mm/65mm(H) • 13.46" (W) x 11.8" (D) x 1.32"/2.25”/2.56”(H) Weight • • 3.25kg (7.16 lbs) with 15.0” notebook LCD panel and DVD-ROM Drive installed 4.20kg (9.25 lbs) with 15.
Altitude • • Operating: -200 to 10,000 feet above sea level Non-operating: -200 to 30,000 feet above sea level.
Operating system • • • • Optional Windows XP or above version Optional Windows ME or above version Optional Windows 2000 or above version Optional Windows 98SE or above version in Simplified Chinese Device Drivers and Utilities • VGA driver, Audio driver, 1394 driver, Touch-Pad driver, Modem driver, LAN driver, USB 2.