■ 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 with Calistoga Chipset The notebook PC is equipped with a powerful Mobile Intel Pentium M processor. Together with the latest Calistoga chipset and technologies, the system offers advanced PC performance. Advanced Graphic Engine The system is built with NVI Mobility G73M with 256MB DDR dedicated frame buffer.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Expandability The system offers an upgradeable hard disk drive and 2 DDR SDRAM sockets for expansion, allowing the user to easily increase the storage and system capacities as the need arises. Built-in Multiple Card Reader The built-in 4-in-1 card reader lets you access many of the portable media formats (SD Card, MMC Card, MS Card, and MS Pro Card).
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics System At A Glance Top View A 1-4
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics B B 1. LCD Latch The LCD latches lock / unlock the LCD panel. 2. LCD Display The panel is where the system content is displayed. 3. Keyboard The keyboard is used to enter data. It has an embedded numeric keypad and cursor control keys. (See Keyboard Section for details.) 4. Touch Pad The touch pad is a built-in pointing device with functions similar to a mouse. 5. Built-in Microphone The built-in microphone records sound. 6.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 8. LED Status Indicator The LED Status indicators reveal the status of these functions: Numeric keypad, cap lock, scroll lock, WLAN module enabling and disabling and also the ODD, HDD activities. (See the LED Status Indicator Section for details.) The LED Status indicators also reveal the status of the system power state and battery-charging state. See the LED Status Indicator Section for details. 9.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 11. Outlook Express Quick Key Pressing the button launches Outlook Express in Windows. 12. Internet Explorer Quick Key Pressing the button launches Internet Explorer in Windows. 13. Windows Media Player Quick Key Pressing the button launches Media Player in Windows.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Front and Rear View Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of the notebook. This may damage the display 1. Wireless On/Off Switch Use the Switch to disable or enable the Wireless function. 2. Power Jack (DC-in) The DC-out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers the computer. 3. Modem Port This is where you plug the phone jack (RJ-11) for fax/modem functions. 4. Battery Pack The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook. 5.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat. Do not block this airway completely. 6. Kensington Lock Key Hole A Kensington-type security lock latches to this keyhole for anti-theft purposes.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Side Views Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of the notebook. This may damage the display 1. Audio Volume Dial Use the volume dial to control the loudness of the speakers. 2. 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. 3.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 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. 5. USB2.0 Port (x2) 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.
■ 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. 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. ExpressCard Slot The slot is where Express Card (Type 54) is inserted. ExpressCard Type 54 allows insertion of 54mm and 34mm cards.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Bottom View 1. 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.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 2. Hard Disk Drive Cover The system’s hard disk drive is located under the cover. The HDD can be upgraded to a larger capacity. (See Chapter 4 for instructions on an HDD upgrade.) 3. System Device Cover The system’s processor with cooler assembly, wireless LAN module, and DDR memory module are located under the case cover. You may install the WLAN module and the system memory can be upgraded to a larger capacity. (See Chapter 4 for instructions on a memory upgrade.
■ 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. Adapter The adapter converts alternating current into constant DC voltage for the computer. 3. 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. If not, you may feel a slight tingling sensation on any of the computer’s metal parts such as the I/O ports.
■ 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 & Power Status Indicators LED Graphic Symbol Indication Green light indicates the notebook is ON. Green light indicates the WLAN module is active. Blinking green light indicates the notebook is in suspend mode. Green light indicates the Silent Mode is enabled.
■ 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 Audio Mute 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. Fn+Num Lk 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 Fn+NumLk to enable the embedded numeric keypad. The numbers are printed in the upper right corner of a key, in a color different from the alphabet characters.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Touch Pad 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 (non-wide) active matrix TFT panel with high resolution and multi-million colors for comfortable viewing. The ATI Mobility M54-P video graphics accelerator, which is Microsoft DirectX 9 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, push the LCD latch inwardly 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 10/100/1000Base-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.
