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TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE Symbols and Conventions Protecting Your Notebook - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment Section Summaries 1. GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Performance Features (1-2,3) System at a Glance (1-4) Top View (1-4,5,6) Rear View (1-6,7) Right-side View (1-8) Lift-side View (1-9) Bottom View (1-10,11) LED Status Indicators (1-11,12) LED System Indicators (1-13) KeyBoard (1-14) Function (Hot) Keys (1-15) 2.
Checking the Battery Level (3-6) Prolonging the Battery’s Life and Usage Cycles (3-6) Using Power Management (3-7) Suspend Mode (3-7) The Suspend Button (3-8) The LCD Panel Switch (3-8) Power Consumption of the LCD Panel (3-8) Creating Save To Disk Partition (or File) (3-9) Windows 95/98 Power Management Feature (3-10) 4.
Preface Using This Manual This User`s Manual contains general information about your notebook, hardware and software setup information, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. Symbols and Conventions The following conventions and symbols are used in this manual: n n n n When keys are to be pressed at the same time, a plus (+) symbol is used. For instance, Fn+F7 means holding Fn and F7 keys at the same time. The file names are printed in uppercase type. For instance, WELCOME.EXE.
Protecting Your Notebook - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment Follow the advice below will help ensure that you get the most out of your Investment. Your computer will serve you well if you take good care of it. n Do not expose the notebook to direct sunlight or place it near sources of heat. n Do not subject it to temperatures below 0oC (32oF) or above 50oC (122oF). n Do not expose the notebook to magnetic fields. n Do not expose the notebook to moisture or rain.
Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS SECTION 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS This section introduces the features and components of the notebook.
USER`S MANUAL Performance Features n High Performance Processor The notebook is equipped with the supreme computing power of Intel Celeron Processor, which provides awesome performance and data processing with 128K integrated Level II Cache. n AGP Graphics By adapting an 2D/3D video processor with integrated Super UltraAGP technology and advanced 64-bit graphic display interface, the system delivers AGP 4x performance, up to 2 GB/s memory bandwidth and perform high quality graphics capabilities.
Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS n Keyboard and Touch Pad The full-size keyboard, supported two win98 keys, and the build-in touch pad device, located at the center of the ergonomic plamrest, increase the work effeciency and productivity. n Advanced Battery Pack The state-of-the-art Nickel Metal Hydride battery or LiIon battery enables longevity, lightweight, and fast recharging.
USER`S MANUAL System at a Glance 11 Top View 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 Fn 8 9 Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook when the latches are on. That may damage the display. 1-4 1. LCD Latches The left and right LCD latches lock/unlock the LCD panel. 2. LCD Display Panel This notebook is equipped by the liquid crystal display with XGA and SXGA resolution.
Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Note: To use the Internet Hot Key feature, you must 1. install the Windows network dialer with a valid Internet access account (from an ISP), 2. install the special Internet Hot Key application contained in the factory CDROM (d:\Driver \ Qbrowse \ Setup. exe), and 3. install Microsoft Internet Explore 4. 0 or higher. 3. Internet Hot Key The `Internet Hot Key` activates the modem dial-up networking process and opens the Internet browser automatically. (See side Note.
USER`S MANUAL 10. LED System Indicators The Indicator shows the system`s power/suspend status. (Refer to Page 1-13) 11. Built-in Microphone The microphone built-in provides an integrated source for adding sound to your applications or for using the speech functions of your applications. It takes the application, such as audio software, capable of using audio input to make use of the microphone. Rear View 1 2 3 5 6 4 Note: 1-6 8 9 10 1.
Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS 4. PS/2 Port The notebook is designed to use one pointing device at once time. This is where you connect a external PS/2-compatible devices such as a mouse or keyboard. 5. Stereo Microphone Jack The stereo microphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect a microphone. To avoid the malfunction, please disable the built-in Microphone. 6. Stereo Headphone Jack The stereo headphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect the headphones or external speakers.
USER`S MANUAL Right-side View 1 2 1-8 4 5 6 1. Battery Pack The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook. 2. Floppy Drive The floppy drive was also fixed inside the system. 3. Floppy Eject Button With this button, you may have the floppy diskette ejected. 4. Fan Grill The fan grill is where hot air is expended. Do not block this airway completely. 5.
Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Left-side View 2 1 3 4 1. CD-ROM The CD-ROM device was fixed inside the notebook. 2. CD-ROM Eject Button The eject button opens the CD-ROM tray. 3. PC Card Slot The slot is where PC Card (PCMCIA) is inserted. A PC Card slot with connectors for two 3.3V/5V cards, and both of them support CardBus technology. 4. PC Card Eject Button With this button, you may have the PCMCIA card ejected.
USER`S MANUAL Bottom View 7 1 6 2 Warning: Do not open the CPU heatsink/fan cover and do not block this airway 1. completely. Otherwise it may result in permanent system electrical damage or 2. cause thermal issue which is not covered by the manufacturer`s warranty. 3. Warning: As upgrating your CPU, please be cautioned against the heatsink/fan. The axle of heatsink might 4. be twisted by heavy press. It is not covered by the manufacturer`s warranty.
Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS 5. CPU Heatsink/Fan Bay The bay is where the CPU be installed. 6. Battery Latches The battery latches locks or releases the battery pack. 7. Battery Pack The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook. LED Status Indicators The indicators under the LCD display panel, show as follow, inform you the current operating status of your notebook. As a certain function is enabled, the represented indicator will illuminate.
USER`S MANUAL LED Graphic Symbol Indication Green light indicates the floppy drive is being accessed. Green light indicates the hard drive is being accessed. Green light indicates the CD-ROM drive is being accessed Green light indicates the numeric keypad is activated. Green light indicates the cap-lock is activated. Green light indicates the scroll-lock is activated.
Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS LED System Indicators Symbol Indication Yellow light indicates the notebook is in suspend mode. As LED is in flash, it means the notebook is in POS mode. LED would be off when it is in the STD mode. Blinking red light indicates the battery is being charged (the system is OFF.) Blinking orange light indicates the battery is being charged (the system is ON.) Blinking green light indicates the battery power is currently low.
USER`S MANUAL KeyBoard The notebook is designed to use one keyboard at once time. Please disable the built-in keyboard before activating the exteranl one. The main interface of input in the portable PC would be the keyboard. The keyboard has all the functionality as a standard computing 101 typing keys. It provide the alternate functions as embedded numeric keypad, shortcut windows key, system operation hot keys. The desciption below present all the details you need to know.
Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Function (Hot) Keys Graphic Symbol Note: For verious system controls, press the Fn (Function) key and the Fx key simultaneously. Note: When use Fn+F5 or Fn+F6, volume control menu will not be updated immediately. After you re-open the menu, the volume bar will be updated to correct position. S c ro l l Lock Action System Control Fn + F1 Enters Suspend Mode. Fn + F2 Mute Fn + F3 Toggles between Battery Warning Beep on and off.
Section 2 BIOS SETUP & SECURITY SECTION 2 BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY In this section, you will learn how to enter the BIOS Setup Menu and manipulate various hardware control settings. You will also learn how to use the built-in security features.
USER`S MANUAL The Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your notebook’s BIOS (Basic Input/Ouput System). It runs and maintains a variety of hardware functions. It is a menu-driven software, which allows you to easily configure and change the settings. The BIOS contains manufacture’s default settings for the notebook`s standard operations. However, there are occasions when you may be required to modify the default settings in the BIOS.
Section 2 BIOS SETUP & SECURITY Entering the BIOS Setup Screen First turn on the power. When the BIOS is performing the POST (Power-On Self Test), press DEL key to activate the AMIBIOS Setup Utility. Press DEL when you see the prompt “Press DEL to enter SETUP”. Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen When you have finished modifying the BIOS settings, exit the BIOS. It takes a few seconds to record changes in the CMOS.
USER`S MANUAL Modifying the BIOS Settings The AMIBIOS setup main menu is subdivided into few sub-menus as follow. Each menu item is decribed detailed in this section. The Setup Main Menu AMIBIOS HIFLEX SETUP UTILITY VERSION 1.23b (c) 1999 AMERICAN MEGATRENDS, INC.
Section 2 BIOS SETUP & SECURITY Item Date Selections / Sub-menu N/A Time N/A Floppy Not installed Drive A: 1.44 MB 31/2 inch Pri Master Pri Slave Sec Master Description Type in the current date. It must be entered in MM/DD/YY format. Type in the current date. It must be entered in HH:MM:SS format. Choose one that fits your particular need. Not installed Auto ARMD CD-ROM 1-46 User Primary Master is where BIOS tries to boot from first. The primary master controls the hard drive.
USER`S MANUAL Note: AMIBIOS automatically sets IDE drive parameters. Set the setting as “USER” to enter the MFM, ESDI, or DLL drive parameters. Select “Not Installed” for SCSI Drive. Choose ”CDROM” option for ATAPI CDROM drive. The Detailed Description of Hard Disk Drive Setting Select Auto and let BIOS to configure the drive parameters automatically. After press “Enter”, BIOS display the drive parameters.
Section 2 BIOS SETUP & SECURITY The Menu of Advanced CMOS Setup Advanced CMOS Setup for configuring system options. Item 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device Selections / Sub-menu Disabled IDE-0 Floppy CDROM Description Set the type of device for the 1st boot drive that BIOS attempts to boot from after BIOS POST completes. Set the type of device for the 2nd boot drive that BIOS attempts to boot from after BIOS POST completes.
USER`S MANUAL Item Selections / Sub-menu Description Yes Plug and Play No Aware OS [Yes]: The operating system in this computer will follow the Plug and Play specification. Share Disabled Memory 4MB Size 8MB 16MB 32MB Set the size of memory allocation for VGA graphics support from system momery. [No]: The operating system in this computer won't follow the Plug and Play specification. Clear Yes NVRAM No [Disabled]: To disable memory allocation function.
Section 2 BIOS SETUP & SECURITY The Menu of Power Management Setup Power management setup for configuring power management featuring. Item Selections / Sub-menu Description Power Switch Type On/Off [On/Off]: Set the power switch type to On/Off function. Suspend [Suspend]: Set the power switch type to Suspend function. Power Management Disabled Enabled To disable or enable the system power management function. Suspend Mode Disabled [Disabled]: All system will run in fully speed.
USER`S MANUAL Item Selections / Sub-menu RTC Alarm Disabled Resume From Enabled Soft Off Description [Disabled]: The system ignores the RTC alarm and remains in suspend mode. [Enabled]: The system wakes up from the suspend mode as the RTC alarm. RTC Alarm Date* Every Day Set the date of RTC alarm. RTC Alarm Hour* 00 ~ 23 Set the hour of RTC alarm. RTC Alarm Minute* 00 ~ 59 Set the minute of RTC alarm. RTC Alarm Second* 00 ~ 59 Set the second of RTC alarm.
Section 2 BIOS SETUP & SECURITY Item Selections / Description Sub-menu Serial Port2 Mode IrDA FIR This is to specify the type of infrared supporting function. [IrDA]: Standard serial IR communication. [FIR]: Fast IR communication. IR Du- Half Duplex plex Full Duplex Mode This option is to select the infrared transmission method. [Half Duplex]: The infrared transmission method as half duplex. [Full Duplex]: The infrared transmission method as full duplex.
USER`S MANUAL The Security Issue by Using Password Protection Two Levels of Password Protection This BIOS provides a Supervisor. If you try to activate passwords, the Supervisor password must be set. The passwords activate two different levels of protection security: 1. Always requesting password every single time as the system is powered on. 2. A password checking procedure pops up when BIOS utility is executed.
Section 3 BATTERY POWER & POWER MANAGEMENT SECTION 3 BATTERY POWER AND POWER MANAGEMENT In this section, you will learn the fundamentals of power management and how to use it to achieve longer battery life.
USER`S MANUAL In this section, you will learn how to operate your notebook on battery power, how to handle and maintain the battery pack, and learn about the system`s unique Heuristic Power Management feature. TFT display, central processor, hard disk drive, floppy disk drive are the major hardware subsystems that consume the most power. Power management deals how these key components should behave to conserve power.
Section 3 BATTERY POWER & POWER MANAGEMENT Actions to Battery Warning I. Low Battery Warning Low battery occurs as the battery is in approximately 6% of its power remaining. Before the Very Low Battery, the green power LED indicator blinks at the same rate as the system beeps once every 16 seconds. Warning: Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0 degree Celsius (32 degree F) or above 60 degree C (140F). This may adversely affect the battery pack. II.
USER`S MANUAL Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Carefully observe the illustration for this operation. To Detach the Battery Pack: 1. Position the notebook rear-side up on a flat and secured surface. 2. Locate the battery latches. Slide the locked latch toward direcrion 1 shown by the arrow in the following figure and hold. 3. Continue holding the latches in the releasing position, and pull out the battery’s module hard case toward direction 2. 2 4.
Section 3 BATTERY POWER & POWER MANAGEMENT To Install the Battery Pack: 1. Position the notebook rear-side up on a flat and secured surface. 2. Sliding the latch in the releasing position and hold. 3. Carefully Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment of the unit until it is even with the edge of the notebook. 2 4. Release the latch to lock.
USER`S MANUAL Checking the Battery Level You can check the remaining battery power in the Windows battery status indicator, which is located at the lower right-hand corner of the task bar. The accuracy is within +/- 5-7%. Alternatively, you can access the power meter by clicking the Power Management icon in the Windows Control Panel. Prolonging the Battery’s Life and Usage Cycles There are ways you can do to prolong the use of battery.
Section 3 BATTERY POWER & POWER MANAGEMENT Using Power Management The system uses the following methods to management the power usage of various hardware subsystems. Windows offers two types of power management utility: the Advanced Power Management (APM) or Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI, Windows98 only). In the Windows Power Management Properties (Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Management) dialogue boxes, you may enter time-out values for monitor and hard disk drive.
USER`S MANUAL The Suspend Button This notebook adapts the ‘one-button’ design, meaning that both the power on/off and system suspend functions are sharing the same physical button. The Power On/Off button also doubles as the Suspend button. You may also active suspend function using the Fn+F1 hot key combination. Note: If your Windows98 is operating on ACPI mode, you may define how the power/ suspend button functions.
Section 3 BATTERY POWER & POWER MANAGEMENT Creating the Save To Disk Partition (or File) Note: Do not install or remove the memory module when the system is in the Save To Disk suspend mode. Restart the notebook and power down before attempting to change the memory configuration. The hard drive has a default Save To Disk partition. For example, the maximum system memory allowed is 160 MB; 16 MB is reserved for contents of the video chip and other microcontrollers.
USER`S MANUAL About Windows 98 Power Management Feature In addition to the notebook`s built-in power management utility, Windows 98 also offers a similar power management feature. To access this feature, go to [My Computer > Control Panel] and double-click on the Power Management icon. Note: Consult Windows98 user guide for more information on how to use the power management functions. Note: The notebook`s BIOS supports Windows APM and ACPI modes.
Section 4 UPGRADING YOUR NOTEBOOK SECTION 4 UPGRADING YOUR NOTEBOOK In this section, you will learn how to upgrade the memory and hardware capacity.
USER`S MANUAL Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Note: Certain models that come with the IBM-brand hard drive emit a clattering sound when it is being rattled. This is a normal condition. Replacing the original drive with one of larger capacity can increase the hard drive capacity of your notebook. The notebook uses a 9.5 mm (hight), 2.5-inch Enhanced IDE, Ultra DMA, or ATA-66 type hard disk. Be sure to make a backup copy of all your data before attempting this operation.
Section 4 UPGRADING YOUR NOTEBOOK Expanding the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1. Turn OFF the computer. Unhook the AC cord and all cables/devices attached to the notebook. 2. Place your hand on a large metal object momentarily to discharge any static electricity. 3. Locate the hard disk drive module on the bottom of the notebook. 4. Release the fixing screw-A locked the HDD bay cover. 5. Remove the HDD bay cover as the shown diagram. 6.
USER`S MANUAL 8. Lift up the mental HDD tray ‘til an angle of approximately 30 degrees and pull it up as the following illustration. Fixing Screws F,G (at the side of the metal tray) Flexible PCB Hard Disk Modem Module Drive Module Connecter-A Inserted PCMCIA Card Hard Disk Drive Module Mental HDD Tray Illustation 4-1 9. Note the orientation of the HDD module connector-A and carefully remove it from the hard disk drive. (Refer to the illustration <4-2> shawn as next page) 10.
Section 4 UPGRADING YOUR NOTEBOOK Fixing Screws F, G Mental HDD Tray Illustration 4-2 HDD Module HDD Module Connecter-A 13. Reinstall the connector-A on the new drive unit. Be sure the module makes a firm connection to the base connector. 14. Carefully put the mental HDD tray back to the drive bay. 15. Replace the fixing screws, D and E. 16. Replace the HDD Bay cover. 17. Turn the notebook right-side up, and power it on. You have now completed the hard drive upgrade.
USER`S MANUAL Upgrading the System Memory Many applications will generally run faster when the notebook’s memory capacity is increased. The notebook provides one expansion socket, located underneath the keyboard, for the memory upgrade. You can increase the amount of memory by adding a dual inline memory module (commonly known as DIMM.) The DIMM can be 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB or 256MB in capacity. The DIMM is of type Synchronous DRAM, has 144 pins and runs on 3.3V.
Section 4 UPGRADING YOUR NOTEBOOK Expanding The DIMM Module In The Original Socket To expand the DIMM, do the following: Warning: To avoid damaging the DIMM, do not touch its metal contact edge to avid the electrostatic damage from static electricity. 1. Power OFF the notebook. Unplug the AC cord and all cables/devices attached to the notebook. 2. Place your hand on a large metal object momentarily to discharge any static electricity. 3. Place the notebook on a flat surface and fully open the LCD lid. 4.
USER`S MANUAL PCB Connector Slot Original Memory Socket Fixing Screws DIMM Module Latch B Latch A Expansion Memory Socket Latch C Flexible PCB (The bridge between keyboard and the mainboard.) Keyboard Illustration 4-4 Note: Your notebook has been tested with a wide range of DIMM on the market. However, not all memory modules are compatible. Check with your notebook vendor for a list of compatible DIMM for your notebook. 4-8 7. The memory socket is now revealed as the shown illustration 4-4. 8.
Section 4 UPGRADING YOUR NOTEBOOK 9. Pull the DIMM module out of the memory socket. Be sure to reserve the DIMM for the future use. Note: Notice the notches on the DIMM. The notches should fit nicely with the socket. 10. Install the DIMM module into the memory socket. The DIMM will only fit in one orientation. Slide the DIMM at an angle of approximately 30 degrees into the empty memory socket. Then press it firmly so that the contact edge is driven into the receiving socket.
USER`S MANUAL Installing the DIMM Module In The Expansion Socket To remove the memory module, do the following: 1. Follow steps 1~7 in the above section, Installing the DIMM Module In The Memory Socket. 2. Hold the extended memory module at a 30-degree angle and slide it into the empty momery socket. Notch DIMM Module Memory Socket 3. Align the small notch in the module with the socket on the connector and gently push it in and down until it clicks in place. 4.
Section 4 UPGRADING YOUR NOTEBOOK Removing the DIMM Module In The Expansion Socket To remove the memory module, do the following: 1. Follow steps 1~7 in the above section, Installing the DIMM Module In The Memory Socket. 2. Press out on the latches located on both edges of the expansion socket at the same time. The DIMM should pop up to an angle of 30 degree. Illustration 4-7 3. Remove the DIMM from the expansion socket. Be sure to save the DIMM for future use. 4.
Section 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING SECTION 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING In this section, you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems.
USER`S MANUAL Your notebook has been fully tested and complies with the system specifications before shipping. However, incorrect operations and/or mishandling during shipment may cause problems. This section provides a reference for identifying and correcting common hardware and software problems that you may encounter. When you encounter a problem, you should first try to go through the recommendations in this section.
Section 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING n n n n n Be sure you have not performed an incorrect setting on the hardware devices in the BIOS Setup utility. A faulty setting may cause the system to misbehave. If you are not sure of the changes you made, try to restore all the settings to factory defaults. Be sure all the device drivers are installed properly. For example, without the audio driver properly installed, the speakers and microphone will not work.
USER`S MANUAL Audio Problems No speaker output n Software volume control is turned down in Microsoft Sound System. Double-click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar to see if the speaker has been muted. n Press Fn+F5 Up increase the volume. n Most audio problems are software-related. If your notebook worked before, chances are software may have been set incorrectly. n Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel] and double-click the Multimedia icon.
Section 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING Hard Disk Problems The hard disk drive does not spin n If you had just performed a hard disk upgrade, make sure the hard drive connector is not loose and the hard disk drive is also correctly seated. Remove it and reinsert it firmly (feel it clicking into a place), and restart your PC. (Read Section 4 Upgrading Your Notebook for details.) n Check the hard disk indicator LED. When you access a file, the LED lamp should light up momentarily. n The new HDD may be defective.
USER`S MANUAL The hard disk performs pretty slow n If you have been using the unit for a period, the files may be fragmented. Go to [Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter] to perform a disk defragment. This operation may take a while. The files are corrupted n Run the ScanDisk surface scan to check the platter. (This function is available in Windows 95/98, but not Windows NT). Go to [Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > ScanDisk] to perform a disk surface scan.
Section 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING Floppy Disk Problems The floppy disk does not work properlyn Check the color indicator LED for FDD. When you access a file, the LED lamp should light up momentarily. n The floppy diskette may be damaged. Try a different diskette to see if the problem persists. n Check if the disk is fully inserted into the floppy drive. The floppy drive does not save n Check if the tab of the floppy disk is on the write-protect position. n Have the disk formatted.
USER`S MANUAL Keyboard and Pointing Device (Mouse) Problems The built-in keyboard accepts no input n This notebook is designed to use only one keyboard at once time. If you had already connected an external keyboard to the system, the built-in keyboard won’t work. Disconnect the external keyboard and try to reboot the notebook. n If there is no external keyboard connected, still restart the system again.
Section 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING The characters on the screen repeat while I type. n You may be holding the keys down for long while you’re typing. n Keep the keyboard clean. Dust and dirt under the keys could cause them to stick. n Configure the keyboard to wait longer before the auto repeat feature starts. To adjust this feature, Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel], and double-click on the Keyboard icon. A dialogue box shows up with the adjustable settings for the keyboard.
USER`S MANUAL Infrared Problems The infrared communication port does not work n If you had just compeleted Windows 98 setup process, you need to update the loaded FIR driver. The steps listed below will guide you through the process of renewing the IrDA driver. 1. Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > System ], click the Device Manager tab. 2. In the Device Manager, double-click the Network Adapters, select IrDA 3.0 Fast Infrared Port under Network Adapters item and press Property button. 3.
Section 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING n Windows NT 4.0 does not support infrared devices. n Remove any objects that sit between the communicating path. n Make sure the communicating devices are not more than 1 meter apart and are aligned in a straight-line fashion. n Make sure that IR device is enabled in the Control Panel. If the infrared icon at the lower right corner of the task bar has a red ‘x symbol, it is being disabled. Click on the icon and in the Option page check off the Infrared Communication item.
USER`S MANUAL Modem Problems The built-in modem does not respond n Make sure the modem driver is loaded properly. Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Modem] and make sure HAMR 5600 Voice Modem is listed in the Modems Property page. Otherwise, click the Add button to add the modem drive, which is located in the factory CD-ROM (or floppy diskette). n Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > System] and in the Device Manager page check for possible resource or driver conflict.
Section 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING Network Adapter Problems The Ethernet adapter does not work – n Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel] and double click the System icon. Select the Device Manager tab from the System Properties. Double-click on Network Adapters and check if SiS 0900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter appears as one of the adapters. If it does not exist, Windows has not detected the SiS adapter or the device driver has not been installed.
USER`S MANUAL The PC card can not be recognizedn Windows NT4.0 does not support PCMCIA (PC Card) function. You may need an external program for this. n Make sure the card is fully inserted; the outer end of the card should be even with the edge of the notebook. n Remove and insert the PC card again. n Make sure there is no IRQ conflict with the card. See Windows on-line help for solving IRQ conflicts. n Reboot the notebook and see if the problem persists. n The card may be defective.
Section 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING n n You may be running too many applications. Try to close some applications or increase system memory for higher performance. You may have selected Maximum Power Savings or Idle Mode. These power saving options slow down the CPU to conserve power. See Section 2 BIOS Setup and Section 3 Battery Power / Power Management for more information. Power, Start, and Battery Problems The notebook powers down as soon as it is powered on n Battery power may be extremely low.
USER`S MANUAL Printing Problems The printer does not print n Make sure the cable connection is secured and the printer is powered up. n Run the printer self test to investigate any problem of the hardware itself. n Check if the printer displays any error messages. A paper jam may have occurred. n Make sure you have already installed the printer driver. n Most printer (using parallel or serial port) problems are software-related. Consult Windows on-line help or contact the printer vendor for assistance.
Section 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems The device that attached to the serial port is not working n Make sure the cable is fully connected. n Maybe you have a broken cable or a wrong type cable, try replacing the cable. n Check the device setting in the Windows Control Panel, [Start > Settings > Control Panel > System > Device Manager], and in the BIOS to be sure that the port is enabled.
Appendix A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION A-1
USER`S MANUAL Processor and Core Logic • Processor 400/433/466/500 MHz Intel Celeron processor. Socket Type, PIII FCPGA at 500/550MHz • L1 Cache 32KB (16KB for Code Instruction, 16KB for Data) on-die. • L2 Cache 128KB Cache on-die. • Core logic SiS chipset with graphic, audio and modem controller integrated • Bus 66 MHz Front Side Bus (100 MHz ready), PCI / AGP. Architecture System Memory • Memory Type Synchronous DRAM system memory. • Defualt 32MB, 3.
Appendix A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Storage Capacity • Hard Disk 2.5-inch / 3-inch format (9.5mm height) removable drive with capacity of 1.6 ~ 6.4GB • Diskette Drive 3.5-inch format fixed module with accommodating 3 modes as 720KB, 1.44MB, and 1.2MB. Audio • Audio Chipset SiS 630 with integrated audio controller • Sound Capability 64-voice Polyphony Wavetable Synthesizer. DirectSound 3D accelerator for IID, IAD and Doppler effects. Full duplex, independent sample rate converter.
USER`S MANUAL Other Standard Hardware • CD-ROM 5.25-inch format (12.7mm height) fixed module with 24X speed. • DVD ROM 5.25-inch format (12.7mm height) fixed module. (Optional) • Keyboard 87-key touch-type QWERTY keyboard with embedded numeric Keypad. • Pointing Device TouchPad with 2 buttons. PC Card • PCMCIA Controller O2Micro OZ 6812 / 6912 controller with Zoomed Video Capability. • Features Single slot for TYPE II / III PC Cards with Card Bus 1.
Appendix A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION BIOS • PnP Function AMI PnP BIOS • Self Test Power On Self Test • Auto Detection DRAM auto-detection, auto-sizing L2 Cache auto-detection Hard disk type auto-detection • Power Management APM 1.2 (Advanced Power Management) & ACPI 1.
Appendix B SPECIAL VGA FUNCTIONS APPENDIX B SPECIAL VGA FUNCTIONS In this section, you will learn how to take advantage of the special DualView feature via the VGA controller.
USER`S MANUAL The VGA controller (graphics processor) on your notebook is capable of DualView function. This unique display feature allows you to work efficiently when you have access to an external CRT monitor or RGB projector for a large audience presentation. With DualView, you can access separate Windows applications on the TFT display and on the CRT monitor simultaneously and independently.
Appendix B SPECIAL VGA FUNCTIONS Using the DualView Function With DualView function, you have gained twice as much desktop space without having to purchase additional graphics controller card. DualView allows you to run different applications independently across two display device. (For example, the external CRT and notebook`s LCD display). Important: Instructions to activate the DualView function: 1. Right-click on the SiS icon located at the lower right-hand corner of the Windows task bar. 2.
USER`S MANUAL 4. Or alternatively, you may Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display] and click on the Settings tab. Click Advanced button and select the Display Modes tab. After the process, you should see the following dialogue box. 5. Click on Advanced button. 6. After clicking the Advanced button on the figure as shawn next page, the Advanced Setting window should pop up. 7. Disable the function of Auto Display Combination.
Appendix B SPECIAL VGA FUNCTIONS 8. After that, system will ask you to reboot the computer for taking effect of the new setting and click Yes. 9. In the duration of rebooting, you need to plug in a plug-andplay-capable CRT and set up the external monitor.
USER`S MANUAL 10. After repeating the steps 1~6, you should see the following dialogue box. Click the pull bar of driver mode. Set the driver mode option to the one fits your desire. 11. 11. After the process, system will ask you to reboot the com puter for taking effect of the new setting and click Yes. You have just activated the DualView function.
Appendix C AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES APPENDIX C AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES C-1
USER`S MANUAL 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Appendix C AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES n n EN50082 (IEC801-2, IEC801-3, IEC801-4) Electro-magnetic Immunity EN60950 (IEC950) Product Safety Canadian Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
USER`S MANUAL n n CEBEC (Belgium) SEMKO (Sweden) DEMKO (Denmark) SETI (Finland) EANSW (Australia) SEV (Switzerland) IMQ (Italy) UTE (France) KEMA (The Netherlands) VDE (Germany) NEMKO (Norway) The flexible cord must be of a HAR (harmonized) type HO5VV-F 3-conductor cord with a minimum conductor size of 0.03 square inches. The cord set must have a current capacity of at least 10 A and a nominal voltage rating of 125 / 250 VAC.
Appendix C AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES Laser Safety The CD-ROM drive used with this notebook are certified as a Class 1 laser device according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard and International Standards IEC 825 / IEC 825-1 (EN60825 / EN60825-1). The device is not considered harmful, but the following precautions are recommended: n Do not open the unit. n Avoid direct exposure to the laser beam.
USER`S MANUAL CD-ROM warning Warning! Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes. The use of optical instruments, such as magnifying lenses, with this product increase the potential hazard to your eyes. For your safety, have this equipment serviced only by an authorized service provider.
