N otebook User Guide Copyright©2003 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2003/10 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
N otebook User Guide FCC Information to User Safety and Care Instructions No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure you read the safety and care instructions. This information can help protect you and your computer from possible harm. Radio and television interference Warning: Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal cables with this computer, so as not to interfere with radio and television reception.
N otebook User Guide You may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission: Interference Handbook (stock number 004000-00345-4). This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC20402 Warning: The user must not modify or change this computer without approval. Modification could void authority to this equipment.
N otebook User Guide Peripheral Devices Notice Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Optical Disk Drive Notice The optical disk drive is Class 1 Laser Product.
N otebook User Guide (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European standards: EN 300 328-2 V.1.2.1 (2001-12) EN 301 489-1 V.1.3.1 (2001-09) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.1.1 (2000-09) EN 50371: 2002 EN 60950: 2000 802.11b Restrictions: - European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.
N otebook User Guide About Your Notebook Computer Congratulation for having purchased your new Professional Multimedia Notebook. This notebook incorporates the strongest features, which integrate the latest technologies available in the notebook industry. Your new notebook computer not only drives today multimedia applications but also be ready for tomorrow exciting new software.
N otebook User Guide About Your User Guide Welcome to your Professional Multimedia Notebook User Guide. This manual covers everything you need to know in learning how to use your computer. This manual also assumes that you know the basic concepts of Windows and the PC. You will start doing a lot of great and fun things with your computer. This manual is divided into seven chapters. Chapter 1 gives introduction on your computer features.
N otebook User Guide ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER..................................................................6 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE.........................................................................................7 1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................15 1.1 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT ..............................................................................................16 1.2 UNPACKING THE COMPUTER .................
N otebook User Guide Installing the Modem Device Driver......................................................................47 Installing the LAN Device Driver ..........................................................................47 Installing the FIR (Fast IR) Device Driver ............................................................48 Installing the PCMCIA Device Driver ...................................................................48 Installing the Keyboard Controller Driver ..................
N otebook User Guide Inserting and Removing a PCMCIA Card .............................................................71 Making PC Cards Work.........................................................................................73 Notice for Hot Swapping PC Cards.......................................................................74 3.9 USING FLASH MEMORY CARDS ..............................................................................74 What is Flash Memory Card?..................................
N otebook User Guide 5.8 USING THE LAN PORT ............................................................................................96 5.9 USING THE WIRELESS LAN (BTO) .........................................................................97 5.10 USING THE MODEM PORT .......................................................................................98 6 CUSTOMIZING YOUR NOTEBOOK .....................................................................99 6.1 RUNNING THE BIOS SETUP PROGRAM ..........
N otebook User Guide SYSTEM SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................128 Processor Unit.............................................................................................................128 System Memory............................................................................................................128 LCD Display ................................................................................................................
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Introduction 1 1 Introduction Your Notebook PC is a fully Windows compatible portable personal computer. With the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology, this notebook makes an entertainment companion. With leap of technology, your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business, personal productivity, entertainment, and professional applications. Your Notebook PC makes an ideal choice for use in the office, the schoolroom, at home, and all other occasions.
N otebook User Guide 1.1 Feature Highlight Before we go to identify each part of your Notebook PC, we will first introduce you to other notable features of your computer. Processing Unit • Your notebook runs on AMD Mobile AthlonXP microprocessor. There are integrated with 512 KB L2 Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed. • Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on operating systems such as Windows XP/Win 2000. Wide Screen LCD Display Provides extraordinary 15.
Introduction 1 IEEE 1394 Provides one IEEE 1394 port for fast data transmission by external hard disk or digital video (DV) USB 2.0 Provides three USB 2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission AGP Local Bus Architecture Provides blazing graphics controller with ATI chipset Mobility RADEON 9600 Pro. AGP video local bus and 3D Graphic Engine with maximum 64MB video memory PCI Local Bus Architecture • 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and hard disk drives.
N otebook User Guide Power and System Management 1.2 • Integrated SMM (System Management Mode) on system chipset that shuts down components not in use to reduce power consumption. To execute power management, you can set up the parameter in Power Options properties by pointing your mouse to Control Panel of Windows. • Suspend hot-key allows you to suspend the system operation instantly and resume at the press of the power button.
Introduction 1 Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and/or damaged. If any of these items is missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you need to ship the computer or if you plan to store the computer away sometime in the future.
N otebook User Guide 1.3 The Inside of the Notebook The notebook computer is compact with features on every side. First, look at the inside of the system. The following sections describe inside features. 1. Color LCD Display 3. Keyboard 5. Power/Mail/Wireless LED 7. Power On/Resume Button • 20 2. Status LED Indicator 4. 8. Built-in Stereo Speakers 6. Easy Buttons 9.
Introduction 1 ➟ Wide screen TFT color LVDS with 15.4" 1280x800 WXGA resolution panels. ➟ Capable of displaying 16M colors (32-bit true color) on the panel. ➟ LCD display control hot-keys allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD. ➟ Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor. • Status LED Indicator Keeps you informed of your notebook computer’s current operating status. Description of the status icons appears in the latter part of this section.
N otebook User Guide • Easy Buttons There are two easy buttons used for accessing Internet and e-mail functions instantly and easily. Description of the easy buttons appears in the latter part of this section. • Power On/Resume Button Switches the computer power on and off, or resumes whenever it is in Suspend mode. • Touchpad Pointing Device Microsoft mouse compatible with one Scroll pad and two Touchpad click buttons. These three buttons array below the Glide pad.
Introduction • • 1 Power Indicator Lets you know that power to the system is turned on. This LED is positioned so that you can see the power state whether the LCD panel is opened or closed. ➟ Lights green when the system is powered on using the AC adapter or battery. ➟ Lights green blinking when in Suspend to RAM. ➟ Lights orange when the battery power is low. Battery Charging LED Lights to indicate battery in charging status. ➟ Lights orange to indicate that the battery is in charging.
N otebook User Guide 1. Caps Lock 3. Num Lock 5. 4 in 1 flash Access 2. Scroll Lock 4. Drive Access Status LED Icons 24 • Caps Lock When LED in blue light indicates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is activated. When activated, all alphabet keys typed in will be in uppercase or capital letters. • Scroll Lock When LED in blue indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the keyboard is activated. The Scroll Lock key has different functions depending on the software you are using.
Introduction 1 • Drive Access When LED in blue light indicates that the system is accessing either the Hard Disk or optical disk drive. • 4 in 1 flash Access When LED in blue light indicates that one of the flash card (SD, MMC, Memory Stick, or SmartMedia card) is inserted into this slot and recognized by this NB. THE FUNCTION OF EASY BUTTONS 1. Internet Button • 2.
N otebook User Guide • 1.4 E-mail Button This is the most convenient way to access the outlook 98/2000/2002... utility just by pressing this button. You can simplify several procedures in entering into Outlook 98/2000/2002... environment. The Front Side of the Notebook 1. IR Port 3. Stop Button 5. Forward Button 7. Audio DJ Display • 26 2. Lock Switch 4. Rewind Button 6. Play/Pause Button 8.
Introduction 1 • Lock Switch This Lock Switch executes two functions as to power on/off the Audio DJ CD player and to lock or unlock the Audio DJ status. To power on or off the Audio DJ CD player, slide the switch left aside and hold it for a moment. To lock or unlock the status of your Audio DJ, slide the switch right aside. When your Audio DJ is in locking status while the music is playing, no matter what button is pressed, the music still continues to play.
N otebook User Guide ☞ The function of Audio DJ is workable without power on the Notebook. However, if you had started the Windows system, the Audio DJ function is disabled. You need to operate the Windows system for music listening. 1.5 The Rear Side of the Notebook The system ports at the back of your notebook computer can connect various devices (like a printer or external monitor). Each port is described as followings. 1. PS/2 Port 3. USB Port 5. Air-Outlet Vent 7. TV Port 9. Print Port • 28 2.
Introduction 1 • USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect up to 127 USB-equipped peripheral devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to your notebook computer. • Modem Port A 56K internal fax/data modem is installed. It keeps you connected to the outside world through networks. • Air-Outlet Vent Emits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operating temperature.
N otebook User Guide ☞ The default setting for the parallel port on your notebook computer is set to EPP. Some older parallel devices may not function with the ECP default setting. You may need to adjust the setting to accommodate your parallel device by changing the BIOS setting. • 1.6 Air Inhalant Inhale the air into your computer to keep it within operating temperature. The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure. 1.
Introduction 1 • DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your notebook and recharging the battery. • LAN Port An internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module connects your computer to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN). • USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect up to 127 USB-equipped peripheral devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to your notebook computer.
N otebook User Guide 1.7 • Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your notebook computer. • Stereo Line-In Jack Lets you connect an external audio device such as CD player, a tape deck, or a synthesizer as an input source. Use a cable to connect to the Line-Out port on the other audio system to record or play on this N/B. • Volume Control Allows you to control the speaker volume.
Introduction 1.8 1 • 4 in 1 card slot The card slot supports MMC, SD, SmartMedia and Memory Stick flash memory card format. You can use either of the 4 types flash memory cards for extra storage media. Please pay attention to correct direction when you insert the flash memory card. For more detail of flash card, you can refer to Chapter 3.9 • U-Disk Allows you to insert a U-Disk into this slot. U-Disk is a storage media that is made from flash memory.
N otebook User Guide 1.9 • Wireless LAN Compartment This compartment is for installing Wireless LAN module to enable the Wireless LAN function. It is BTO option and can be installed only by certified dealer. • Battery Release Latch Push the latch to the left end to remove the battery pack. • Battery Bay Equipped with a choice of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. • Memory and Modem Compartment Remove the screw to find two SO-DIMM memory slots and one modem module.
Introduction 1 Battery Pack Aside from the AC adapter, your computer can also be powered through the internal battery pack. The battery pack uses rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells that provide long computing hours when fully charged and power management enabled. You should always leave the battery inside your computer even when using the AC adapter as it also acts as a back-up power supply in case power from the AC adapter is cut off.
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Getting Started 2 2 Getting Started Your Notebook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible. Contact your dealer if they have pre-installed all the needed drivers to fully operate your computer or if there is an update on the driver installation of the notebook.
N otebook User Guide 2.1 Using the Battery Pack The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: • With AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet. • With a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible, relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable. Before you use your notebook computer, install and recharge the battery pack first.
Getting Started 2 Installing the Battery Pack This notebook provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your computer. To install the battery, first orient the extended nose directed toward the compartment, then following the sequence as shown in the figure below. Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack, slide the related latch and then take out the battery pack with your finger as the sequence shown in the figure below.
N otebook User Guide Replacing the Battery Pack When your notebook estimates that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes, it will alert you with a battery low warning beep. If you are consuming a lot of power by using the audio system, the PCMCIA slots, the hard drives, and optical disk drive, your notebook might run out of charge much sooner than you expect.
