Notebook PC User’s Guide Model: TB120UI1 First Edition: February 2007
User's Guide NOTICE Specifications and information found in this guide are subject to change without notice. Any changes therefore will be incorporated in future editions. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. TRADEMARKS Windows™ is the trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Intel® is the trademark of Intel Corporation. Bluetooth® is the trademark owned by its proprietor. Other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
User's Guide Standards The following standards are adopted throughout this guide: Notebook in boldface (with or without capitalization) refers to the notebook computer that you have purchased. Boldface type is also used to highlight important information in this document.
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User’s Guide Contents CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................................................1-1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 CHECKING WHAT YOU RECEIVED ................................................................. 1-1 EXAMINING YOUR COMPUTER ....................................................................... 1-2 THE THREE SYSTEM LEDS ........................................................................... 1-7 THE FIVE STATUS LEDS ...........................................
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User's Guide Before You Begin Chapter 1 Before You Begin Please read this section before you start using your computer. 1.1 Checking What You Received Your notebook package should contain the following items: • • • • • Note: The Notebook. AC Adapter. AC Power Cord. CD Disc (Including Drivers and User’s Guide). Battery Pack. You should keep the original factory carton and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit back for servicing.
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User's Guide Before You Begin Front View LCD Lock Ventilation Holes LCD Latch HDD Door Rear View Three System LEDs Battery Pack Rotation Hinge DC-In Jack RJ11 Fax/Modem Connector Kensington Lock Page 1-3
Before You Begin User's Guide Left View Stylus Slot Cable Docking (Optional) Connector PCMCIA Slot RJ45 LAN Connector Ventilation Holes Media Card Slot VGA Connector PCMCIA Eject Handle Right View Headphone Jack (SPDIF) ODD Eject Button ODD Drive Emergency Hole Two USB Connectors Microphone Jack IEEE1394 Connector Page 1-4
User's Guide Note: Before You Begin The stylus pen together with the system touch-screen LCD display provides you a touch-screen operation by emulating the industry standard mouse right click. You are advised to keep the stylus pen in the stylus slot when not in use.
Before You Begin User's Guide Bottom View Battery Pack Battery Power Meter Ventilation Holes Two Battery Latches Memory Door HDD Door Mini-PCI Express Door Mono Jack: Your microphone jet should have this type of connector as shown here. Stereo Jack: Your headphone jet should have this type of connector as shown here.
User's Guide 1.3 Before You Begin The Three System LEDs The Power LED Below is how the LED would behave in different situations: Off System is powered off, or in Hibernate mode. On System is in full operation. Blinking System is in Standby mode. The Battery LED Below is how the LED would behave in different situations: Purple Battery pack is being recharged: fast-charge or pre-charge. Blue Battery pack is in full power capacity. Off Battery pack is not under recharge.
Before You Begin 1.4 User's Guide The Five Status LEDs The Battery LED Below is how the LED would behave in different recharge situations: Purple Battery pack is being recharged: fast-charge or pre-charge. Blue Battery pack is in full power capacity. Off Battery pack is not under recharge. Red Blinking Battery pack is consuming down to 10% level. Red Blinking Four Times Red Battery pack is consuming down to 6% level. Battery pack error.
User's Guide 1.5 Before You Begin The Power Button The Power Button This Power Button is programmable by user. For detail on how to program this button, please refer to the Power Options of Control Panel in Windows™ System. Note: The Power Button is located near the bottom left of LCD panel. For exact location, please refer to the Panoramic View diagram in Chapter 1.2.
Before You Begin 1.6 User's Guide The Six System Buttons The SAS (Alt+Ctrl+Del) Button Press this switch to emulate Windows’ “Alt”, “Ctrl” and “Del” buttons pressed simultaneously. The Display Rotation Button Press this button to rotate the image displayed on the LCD screen. Screen image would rotate by an angle of 90 degree each time when this button is pressed. The Mobility Center Button Press this button to enter the menu of Windows Mobility Center in Windows Vista™ operating system.
User's Guide Note: Before You Begin The proper way to activate Wireless LAN, and Bluetooth® is as below: 1) Press this Wireless LAN/ Bluetooth® Button to power on Wireless LAN and Bluetooth® modules. 2) Activate the application programs in Windows™. The effective range of the system Bluetooth® is 10 meters.
Before You Begin 1.7 User's Guide Attention On PCMCIA And Media Card Sockets The Media Card slot door is now inserted into the system unit. The PCMCIA slot door is now inserted into the system unit. The PCMCIA eject handle is now retracted into the system unit. The PCMCIA slot door is now being taken out. Arrow on topside of Media Card slot door. The PCMCIA eject handle is now protruded outside the system unit. The Media Card slot door is now taken out.
User's Guide • Before You Begin When no card (SD/ MMC/ MS Cards) is inserted into the media card slot, make sure this card slot is covered by the “media card slot door” as supplied together with this notebook. The purpose of this “media card slot door” is to prevent foreign matters from entering into the system unit through this card slot, when no card is inserted. When inserting this “media card slot door”, please make sure the arrow is on the topside as shown above.
Before You Begin 1.8 User's Guide Operating Temperature Operating Temperature Page 1-14 : 10ºC to 35ºC.
User's Guide 1.9 Before You Begin The Key The Function Key is located near the bottom-left corner of the keyboard. This key is used together with other keys to activate certain pre-defined functions. To activate these functions, press and hold down together with the keys described below: LED Toggle Press this key combination (Fn+F1) to toggle on and toggle off all LED lights. To minimize visual distractions, you may like to toggle off all LED lights during DVD software playback.
Before You Begin User's Guide Bluetooth Switch Press this key combination (Fn+F6) to power on and power off the Bluetooth® module. Powering on the Bluetooth® by pressing this key combination (Fn+F6) does not automatically activate the Bluetooth® function. After powering on, you need to activate the Bluetooth® function through Windows™.
User's Guide Before You Begin Num Lock Switch Press this key combination (Fn+ embedded numeric keypads. ) to activate or deactivate the Break Switch Press this key combination (Fn+ ) to break the MS-DOS application program you are running. Its function is the same as the industry standard “break” key. Print Screen Switch Press this key combination (Fn+ ) to capture the screen image. Its function is the same as the industry standard “PrtSC” key.
Before You Begin User's Guide Note regarding to brightness: • • • LCD backlight would be off when system entered sleep mode. If system enters sleep mode when brightness level is set to minimum brightness by means of pressing (Fn+F7), system would resume to its user setting brightness level after resuming from sleep. System supports dual user setting brightness: specifically one for when system is powered by AC source and another when system is powered by battery pack.
User's Guide Battery Chapter 2 Battery 2.1 Battery Pack Your notebook is equipped with a high-energy rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management settings of the product, and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage. 2.
Battery 2.3 Q: A: User's Guide Questions And Answers I can feel a milder heat next to the battery pack during recharge. Is it normal? The battery will generate heat during recharging and discharging. There is a protection circuit inside the notebook to prevent overheating. User needs not to worry. Q: A: My battery operation time is not as long as it should be. Why? Q: I did not use my spare battery for a few days.
User's Guide Battery 2.4 Battery Maintenance To maintain the battery pack's maximum capacity, you should occasionally let the notebook deplete its battery power completely before recharging. To carry out a complete depletion of the battery, disconnect the AC adapter and let your notebook consume the remaining battery power. To speed up the depletion, use the HDD as much as possible, and the LCD should be set as bright as possible.
Battery 2.6 User's Guide Reducing Power Consumption Although your notebook (together with the operating system) is capable of power conservation, there are measures you can take to reduce the power consumption: • Use the AC power whenever possible. • Lower the intensity of the LCD backlight. A very bright screen translates to higher power usage. • Try to use the HDD or the PCMCIA drive to read and write files, instead of using the external USB FDD. Note: 2.
User's Guide Memory Chapter 3 Memory Your notebook is equipped with a configurable memory unit. The industry standard JEDEC DDR2 S.O.DIMM memory module sockets are available for memory upgrade to 4096MB. The table below illustrates all the possible ways system memory can be configured. Your notebook supports the below industry standard memory modules: PC4300 (DDR2533), and PC5300 (DDR2-667).
Memory 3.1 User's Guide Removing Memory Module Below is the procedure on how to remove the memory module. Two Memory Modules • • • • • • • • Page 3-2 Make sure the system is properly shutdown. Flip the system upside down as shown. Remove the battery pack as shown in Chapter 2. Remove the two screws as shown by #1. Remove the compartment door as shown by #2. Press the spring-locks sideways as shown by #1. The first memory module would pop up as shown by #2.
User's Guide Memory • • • Press the spring-locks sideways as shown by #1. The second memory module would pop up as shown by #2. Remove the second memory module as shown by #3. To insert the memory modules, reverse the steps above.
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User's Guide The Hard Disk Drive Chapter 4 The Hard Disk Drive Your notebook is equipped with an industry standard 2.5”/9.5mm hard disk drive. 4.1 Removing The Hard Disk Drive Below is the procedure on how to remove the hard disk drive. • • • • • • • • • • Make sure the system is properly shutdown. Flip the system upside down as shown. Remove the battery pack as shown in Chapter 2. Remove the two screws as shown by #1. Remove the HDD door as shown by #2. Remove the two screws as shown by #3.
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User’s Guide Appendix A Appendix A - Agency Regulatory Notices A.1 Safety Instructions CAUTION: Please read these safety instructions carefully. CAUTION: Please keep this User's Manual for future reference. CAUTION: Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning. DO NOT use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use a clean moistened cloth. CAUTION: The wall socket used should be positioned near the equipment and should be easily accessible.
Appendix A User's Guide CAUTION: Verify the voltage of the power source before connecting the unit to any power outlet. WARNING: DO NOT step on or place anything over the power cord. CAUTION: All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. WARNING: If the equipment is not used for a long period of time, disconnect the equipment from the power source to avoid damage from power spikes. WARNING: NEVER pour any liquid into any openings; a fire or electrical shock is possible.
User’s Guide Appendix A CAUTION: DO NOT LEAVE THE EQUIPMENT IN TEMPERATURES BELOW -20ºC(-4ºF) OR ABOVE 60ºC(140ºF). IT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT. WARNING: Never install modem/telephone wiring during a lightning storm. WARNING: Never install modem/telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specially designed for wet locations. WARNING: Never touch un-insulated modem/telephone wires or terminals unless the modem/telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
Appendix A User's Guide WARNING: THE CD-ROM/DVD-ROM IN THIS NOTEBOOK EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM. a. To ensure proper use of this product, please read the relevant instructions carefully and retain for future reference. b. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact your local dealer. c. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. d. To prevent direct exposure to Laser Beam, do no try to open the enclosure.
User’s Guide Appendix A WARNING: Handle the battery pack very carefully. Avoid touching the metal leads on the connector of the battery case. CAUTION: Use only approved AC Adapter with your notebook. Using the wrong type of AC Adapter may cause serious damage to your notebook. CAUTION: The AC Adapter can accept a line voltage ranging from 100V to 240V and is compatible with most international power sources.
Appendix A A.2 User's Guide Agency Notice Federal Communications Commission Notice 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.
User’s Guide Appendix A FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement • If this device is going to be operated in 5.15 ~5.25GHz frequency range, then it is restricted in indoor environment only. USA and Canada Safety Requirements And Notices The FCC with its action in ET Docket 93-62 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment.
Appendix A User's Guide Use On Aircraft Caution Caution: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments. Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numerque de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.
User’s Guide Appendix A For devices with built-in wireless equipment, the following additional standards apply: • ETSI301489-17: General Emissions for Radio Equipment • EN60950: Safety • ETSI300328-2: Technical Requirements for Radio Equipment CE Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11b/802.11g wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11b/802.
Appendix A User's Guide Maximum allowable EIRP 802.11b wireless LAN cards in the mainland departments of France not shown in the table above are as follows: (See the ART website at www.arttelecom.fr for information on the French overseas territories.) Frequency Ranges (MHz) 2400 – 2446.5 2446.5 – 2483.
User’s Guide Appendix A U.S. Regulations Governing the Use of Modems This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company. If your telephone equipment harms the telephone network, the Telephone Company may discontinue your service temporarily.
Appendix A User's Guide This modem is also suitable for connection to Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX), which return secondary proceeding indication.
