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1 Product Name: Notebook PC Hardware Manual Revision: 1.00 E991 Release Date: Mar 2002 Notebook PC Hardware User ’ s Manual.
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3 Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
4 Safety Statements Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery) (Japanese) Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.A. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
5 Safety Statements Safety Statements Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. W ipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth.
6 T ransportation Precautions T o prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors . The hard disk drive ’ s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport.
7 Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Safety Statements.
8 UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFP A 70).
9 Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC ................................................................ 1 1 About This User ’ s Manual ..................................................................................................... 12 Notes For This Manual .
10 Optical Drive .................................................................................................................. ........ 39 Optional External Connections .............................................................................
11 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User ’ s Manual Notes For This Manual.
12 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User ’ s Manual Y ou are reading the Notebook PC User ’ s Manual. This User ’ s Manual provides information on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User ’ s Manuals: 1.
13 2. Knowing the Parts Top Side Bottom Side Left Side Right Side Rear Side Front Side.
14 2 Knowing the Parts T op Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC. Opening the Display Panel One spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use.
15 Knowing the Parts 2 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor . The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. Unlike desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is easier on the eyes.
16 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC. W ARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation.
17 Knowing the Parts 2 The following describes the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustration on the previous page. Air Vent and Cooling Fan The cooling fan turns ON when the temperature rises past a set threshold. The cooling fan is an extra feature needed for upgrading to faster processors in the future.
18 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC. Kensington ® Lock Port The Kensington ® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington ® compatible Notebook PC security products.
19 Knowing the Parts 2 Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC. Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in several optical drive models. Choose from CD-ROM, CD-R W , DVD- ROM, or DVD-ROM + CD-R W combo.
20 2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC. The following describes the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustration above.
21 Knowing the Parts 2 External Monitor Port The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display .
22 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. Display Panel Latch One display panel latch is used to lock the display panel in the closed position.
23 3. Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Operating Systems Power Connection Powering ON The Notebook PC Power Management - Stand By and Hibernate Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF The Notebook .
24 3 Getting Started W ARNING! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model. W ARNING! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data.
25 Getting Started 3 Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The battery pack begins to char ge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power . Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time.
26 3 Getting Started NOTE: This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territory . If a three-prong plug is provided, you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC.
27 Getting Started 3 The Power-On Self T est (POST) When you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self T est (POST). The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC ’ s architecture.
28 3 Getting Started Power Management - Stand By and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the W indows control panel. The following shows the power options properties in W indows ME. Y ou can define Stand By or Power Off for closing the display panel, pressing the power button, or activating sleep mode.
29 Getting Started 3 Using the Keyboard Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC ’ s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command.
30 3 Getting Started Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators The icons vary between models but the functions are the same. Status Indicators Mute Indicator If the sound is muted by pushing in the volume wheel, this indicator will light.
31 Getting Started 3 Volume Control The wheel on the left side allows you to quickly increase (turn wheel away from you) or decrease (turn wheel towards you), or mute (push wheel in) the volume. An LED will light in the mute mode. Power Gear The Power Gear button toggles power savings ON or OFF .
32 3 Getting Started Power Indicator The green LED lights to indicate that the Notebook PC is turned ON and blink when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Standby) mode. This LED is OFF when the Notebook PC is OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode.
33 Getting Started 3 Microsoft Windows ™ Keys There are two special W indows ™ keys on the keyboard as described below . The key with the W indows ™ Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the W indows ™ desktop.
34 3 Getting Started Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications. W ith Number Lock OFF , press and one of the cursor keys shown below .
35 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Optical Drive Optional External Connections PortBar II Accessory (Optional) PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Modem and Network Connections IR Wireless Communication .
36 4 Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device The Notebook PC ’ s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided.
37 Using the Notebook PC 4 Double-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you select. Move the cursor over the icon you wish to execute, press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession, and the system launches the corresponding program.
38 4 Using the Notebook PC Caring for the T ouchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for , it can be easily damaged. T ake note of the following precautions. • Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease.
39 Using the Notebook PC 4 Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC ’ s power is ON, press the drive ’ s eject button and the tray will eject out partially . 2. Gently pull on the drive ’ s front panel and slide the tray completely out.
40 4 Using the Notebook PC A CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD is properly inserted, data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives; except that nothing can be written to or changed on the CD.
41 Using the Notebook PC 4 Region Definitions Region 1 Canada, US, US T erritories Region 2 Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany , Gulf States, Hungary , Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy , Japan,.
42 4 Using the Notebook PC IEEE1394 Connection IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities like USB. Up to 63 devices such as hard disk drives, scanners, and removable drives with an IEEE1394 port can all be connected instead of using traditional Parallel, IDE, SCSI, or EIDE ports.
43 Using the Notebook PC 4 External Audio Connections The Notebook PC provides easy access for connecting a stereo headphone, mono micro- phone, and a stereo audio source just like on some personal tape recorders. Optional External Connections (Cont ’ ) External Mouse Connection A USB mouse can be easily connected to the Notebook PC.
44 4 Using the Notebook PC DC IN Docking cable Press both sides to release T riangular icon or brand name faces up. PortBar II (rear view) Cable storage holder PortBar II Accessory (Optional on select.
45 Using the Notebook PC 4 32-bit CardBus Support CardBus support allows PC Cards and their hosts to use 32-bit bus mastering and operate at speeds of up to 33MHz, transferring data in burst modes comparable with PCI ’ s 132MB/sec. By comparison, the standard 16-bit PC Card bus can handle only 20MB/sec.
46 4 Using the Notebook PC Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) 1. Insert the PC card with the connector side first. When the PC card is fully inserted, it should be flush with the side of the Notebook PC. 2. Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the PC card.
47 Using the Notebook PC 4 Modem and Network Connections The built-in modem and network model comes with both an RJ-1 1 and an RJ-45 port. RJ-1 1 telephone cables have two or four wires and are used t.
48 4 Using the Notebook PC Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100BASE-TX speeds, your network cable must be category 5 (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring.
49 Using the Notebook PC 4 IR Wireless Communication The Notebook PC is equipped with a conveniently located Infrared (IR) Communication Port (see 2. Knowing the Parts for location). The IR port comes with IrDA (Infrared Data Association) Serial Infrared Data Link V ersion 1.
50 4 Using the Notebook PC AC Power System The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together .
51 Using the Notebook PC 4 Using Battery Power A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power . But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel.
52 4 Using the Notebook PC Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower T otal Cost of Ownership (TCO). Y ou can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup.
53 Using the Notebook PC 4 Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC ’ s thermal state. These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states.
54 4 Using the Notebook PC System Memory Expansion At least one memory module is required to use this Notebook PC. But, additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. This is more noticeable on newer software that require more and more system resources.
55 Using the Notebook PC 4 V ehicle/Air & V ehicle-Only Power Adapters (Optional on selected models) The main purpose of the vehicle/air or vehicle-only power adapters is to provide a source of power for using the Notebook PC and/or charging the Notebook PC ’ s battery from while in transit when no AC power is available.
56 4 Using the Notebook PC Securing Y our Notebook PC (Optional) For system and hard disk drive security , see BIOS setup “ Security ” . A third party lock such as the ones by Kensington ® can be used to secure your Notebook PC physically to an unmovable object.
57 Appendix A Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary World Power Plug Standards Index Owner Information.
58 A Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JA TE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, T aiwan), and CTR21. The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/ 482/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN).
59 Appendix A This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. Country Applied More T esting Austria 1 Ye s N o Belgium Y es No Czech Republic No Not Applicable Denmark 1 Ye s Ye s F.
60 A Appendix Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers.
61 Appendix A BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory , disks, and the display adapter . The BIOS instructions are built into the computer ’ s read-only memory .
62 A Appendix IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices). UltraDMA/66 or 100 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB/Sec transfer .
63 Appendix A POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn on the computer , it will first run through the POST , a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory , the motherboard circuitry , the display , the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices.
64 A Appendix Suspend Mode In Save-to-RAM (STR) and Save-to-Disk (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the function keys.
65 Appendix A W orld Power Plug Standards A (A) This is a plug with two flat parallel prongs. American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodi.
66 A Appendix (F) Plug F is similar to C except it is round and has the addition of two grounding clips on the side of the plug. This is refered to as "Schuko" style.
67 Appendix A Index A AC Power System 50 APM and ACPI 52 B Battery Pack 24 Battery Power System 50 C Canadian Department of Communications 3 Capital Lock 30 CardBus 45 CDRH Regulations 4 Colored Hot K.
68 A Appendix R Regional Playback Information 41 Restarting or Rebooting 28 S Securing Y our Notebook PC 56 Status Indicators 30 Suspend Mode 52, 64 System Memory Expansion 55 T Thermal Power Control .
69 Appendix A.
70 A Appendix Owner Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support.
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