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Product Name: Notebook PC Hardware Manual Revision: 1.00 E891 Release Date: Dec 2001 Notebook PC Hardware User ’ s Manual.
2 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.
3 Safety Statements Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer . Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer ’ s instructions.
4 Safety Statements W ARNING! The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.
5 T ransportation Precautions T o prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external periph- erals 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.
6 Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Safety Statements.
7 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).
8 1. Introducing the Notebook PC ................................................................ 1 1 About This User’s Manual ..................................................................................................... 12 Notes For This Manual .
9 T able of Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC ......................................................................... 35 Pointing Device ................................................................................................................
10 Processor & Hard Disk Drive Upgrades ................................................................................ 63 System Memory Expansion .................................................................................................. 63 V ehicle/Air & V ehicle-Only Power Adapters (Optional) .
11 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User ’ s Manual Notes For This Manual.
12 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 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 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 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 han- dling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation.
17 Knowing the Parts The following describes the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustration on the previous page. Battery Compartment The battery compartment ’ s surface is actually combined with the battery pack in order to reduce thick- ness.
18 Knowing the Parts IEEE 1394 Port 1 3 9 4 Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC. DC Power Input Jack The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack.
19 Knowing the Parts The right side does not contain any components so that a mouse can be used here without any obstruc- tions. Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC.
20 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 illustra- tion above. Air Vent and Cooling Fan The cooling fan turns ON when the temperature rises past a set threshold.
21 Knowing the Parts External Expansion Port The External Expansion Port is for connection to an optional Portbar II or PortDock II to provide a docking solution to desktop peripherals and expansion options to various drive modules. More details given later .
22 Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. Microphone Jack (Mic-In) The mono microphone jack can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone.
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 Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Y our Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed, there will be a lar ge opening at the bottom of the Notebook PC.
25 Getting Started 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 charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power . Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time.
26 Getting Started Power Connection Y our Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter . That means that you may connect the power cord to any 1 10V -120V as well as 220V -240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters.
27 Getting Started Powering ON The Notebook PC The Notebook PC ’ s power-ON message appears on the screen followed by a short beep when you turn it ON. If necessary , you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup.
28 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 Of f for closing the display panel, pressing the power button, or activating sleep mode.
29 Getting Started 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 Getting Started 1 A 1 Above the Keyboard NOTE: A utility must be installed in order to use the “ Instant Launch Keys ” . See the “ Driver and Utility ” User ’ s Manual for more information.
31 Getting Started Status Indicators 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.
32 Getting Started Microsoft Windows ™ Keys There are two special Windows ™ 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.
33 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. With Number Lock OFF , press and one of the cursor keys shown below .
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35 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device AiBox Portable Module Bay Optical Disk Module Second Hard Disk Drive (optional) Portbar II Accessory (optional) Optional External Connections USB Floppy Dis.
36 Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device The Notebook PC ’ s integrated touchpad pointing de- vice 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, me- chanical failures can be avoided.
37 Using the Notebook PC 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 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 AiBox Portable Module Bay The external AiBox Portable Module Bay provides a convenient solution to connect external devices such as CD, DVD, CD-R W , DVD+CD-R W , or a second hard disk drive to the Notebook PC using a single cable.
40 Using the Notebook PC Press both sides in to release Proprietary AiBox Connector DC IN 1394 Connecting the AiBox The AiBox connects to the AiBox port located on the left side of the Notebook PC.
41 Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Module (Optional) NOTE: The terms “ CD-ROM ” or “ CD ” are mainly used in all documentation because of its wide familiarity , although “ CD/DVD ” should be more appropriate since this Note- book PC supports CD-ROM, CD-RW , and DVD-ROM optional modules.
42 Using the Notebook PC 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. Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and other mechanisms.
43 Using the Notebook PC Using the CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved. Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop CD-ROM drives, the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle.
44 Using the Notebook PC Software T o meet customer requirements for a complete DVD solution, a software playback solution is provided. The provided software has been optimized for playback of MPEG2 (Motion Picture Experts Group specifications for data compression) encoded video clips as well as encrypted DVD movie titles.
45 Using the Notebook PC Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content.
46 Using the Notebook PC Second Hard Disk Drive Module (Optional) The convenient design of the Notebook PC allows for the usage of a second hard disk drive in the modular bay . A second hard disk drive allows you to use it as a removable device, for installing dual operating systems, for additional data storage, or to store CDs.
47 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) If you req.
48 Using the Notebook PC PortBar II Accessory (Cont ’ ) Docking Solution For long-term use of the Notebook PC or if the Notebook PC is intended to be a desktop replacement computer , the PortBar provides a convenient docking solution.
49 Using the Notebook PC Optional External Connections Monitor Out Connection Connecting an external monitor is just like on a stan- dard desktop PC. Just plug in the VGA cable and its ready to use (some Notebook PC configurations may require additional display driver settings).
50 Using the Notebook PC External Audio Connections The Notebook PC provides easy access for connect- ing a stereo headphone, mono microphone, and a ste- reo audio source just like on some personal tape re- corders.
51 Using the Notebook PC External Mouse Connection A USB mouse can be easily connected to the Notebook PC. There is only one correct orientation with the USB symbol facing upwards. The USB mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC ’ s touchpad.
52 Using the Notebook PC K USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional) The Notebook PC features an optional USB-interface disk drive that accepts a standard 1.44MB (or 720KB) 3.5-inch floppy diskette. The eject button is on the top edge of the floppy disk drive for easy access, unlike desktop PCs with the eject button on the bottom of the floppy disk drive.
53 Using the Notebook PC 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.
54 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, the PC card bay door can close normally with- out striking the PC card. 2. Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the PC card.
55 Using the Notebook PC 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 to .
56 Using the Notebook PC Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Note- book 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.
57 Using the Notebook PC 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.
58 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 .
59 Using the Notebook PC Using Battery Power A fully-char ged 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.
60 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 fea- tures through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup.
61 Using the Notebook PC 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.
62 Using the Notebook PC System Memory Expansion Additional memory is optional and not required to use the Notebook PC. Additional memory will increase application performance by de- creasing hard disk access. This is more noticeable on newer software that require more and more system resources.
63 Using the Notebook PC V ehicle/Air & V ehicle-Only Power Adapters (Optional) 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.
64 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.
5. Configuring the BIOS BIOS Setup Program Main Menu Primary Master Secondary Master Advanced Menu I/O Device Configuration Security Menu Power Menu Boot Menu Exit Menu.
66 Configuring the BIOS BIOS Setup Program This Notebook PC supports a programmable EEPROM that stores the BIOS software and can be up- dated using the provided flash memory writer utility . This Section will guide you through the BIOS setup program by providing clear explanations for all the options.
Configuring the BIOS 67 Updating your BIOS This Notebook PC supports an easy-to-use BIOS update software called “ WINFLASH ” which is in- stalled through the provided support CD. If you need help installing or using “ WINFLASH ” , refer to the “ Driver & Utility Manual ” .
68 Configuring the BIOS General Help In addition to the Item Specific Help window , the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by simply pressing [F1] or the [Alt] + [H] combi- nation. The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions.
Configuring the BIOS 69 NOTE: In the following BIOS item descriptions, the item headings in square brackets represent the default settings for those fields. System Time Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour , minute, second.
70 Configuring the BIOS Video Display Device [LCD & CRT] This field allows you to select and enable video display devices, such as an LCD panel, an external CR T/LCD monitor , or both.
Configuring the BIOS 71 Type: [Auto] Select Auto to automatically detect an IDE type drive. This option only works with standard built-in IDE drives. If automatic detection is successful, the correct values will be filled in for the remaining fields on this sub-menu.
72 Configuring the BIOS Cylinders [ ] This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: T o make changes to this field, the T ype field must be set to User T ype HDD and “ T ranslation Method ” must be set to Manual .
Configuring the BIOS 73 Secondary Master (sub-menus) This field is used to configure the secondary IDE drive installed in the system. T o configure a hard disk drive, select this sub-menu from the Main menu and press the Enter key to enter this sub-menu.
74 Configuring the BIOS >I/O Device Configuration (described on next page) Pressing [Enter] when this field is highlighted calls up a sub-menu for configuring the Notebook PC ’ s serial and parallel ports. Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] This allows you to turn ON or OFF the Notebook PC ’ s built-in touchpad.
Configuring the BIOS 75 I/O Device Configuration (sub-menu) Item Specific Help I/O Device Configuration IR Port [2F8H/IRQ3] Mode [FIR] DMA Channel [1] Parallel Port: [378H/IRQ7] Mode: [ECP+EPP] ECP DMA Select: [3] <Enter> to select the I/O Address & IRQ for Infrared.
76 Configuring the BIOS Parallel Port: [378H/IRQ7] This field allows you to configure the Notebook PC parallel port. The configuration options are: [Dis- abled] [378H/IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5] Mode: [ECP+EPP] The Mode field allows you to configure the Notebook PC parallel port transmission mode.
Configuring the BIOS 77 Security Menu The Notebook PC ’ s advanced system of security allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized access to system resources, data, and the BIOS Setup Program. This Section covers each parameter of the Security Setup.
78 Configuring the BIOS System Password [Enter] The system password protects the BIOS settings. When “ Enabled ” , you will be prompted for a pass- word after you press [F2] to enter BIOS setup. T o Enable: Select “ Enter ” and press [Enter], type a password and press [Enter], type the same pass- word again and press [Enter] to confirm.
Configuring the BIOS 79 Power Menu The power management settings are controlled by the operating system. This menu only has one func- tion as follows: Item Specific Help LCD auto power saving [Enabled] Start Battery Refreshing <Enter> to select the Power Saving Mode.
80 Configuring the BIOS Boot Menu The Boot menu allows the user to specify the order in which the Notebook PC is to check for a device to boot the system. T o make changes, select Boot from the menu bar and the following screen appears: Item Specific Help 1.
Configuring the BIOS 81 Exit Menu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu: NOTE: Pressing the [Esc] key does not exit this menu.
Configuring the BIOS Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When this option is selected or if [F9] is pressed, a confirmation is requested. Select Ye s to load default values programmed into the BIOS file (the default values may change from one BIOS version to another).
Appendix A Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary Index Owner Information.
84 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).
Appendix A 85 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.
86 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. AWG (American Wire Gauge) Gauge Diam Area R I@3A/mm2 A WG (mm) (mm2) (ohm/km) (mA) 46 0.
Appendix A 87 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 .
88 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 .
Appendix A 89 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 key- board, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices.
90 Appendix.
Appendix A 91 Index A AC Power System 59 AiBox Portable Module 39 APM and ACPI 60 B Battery Pack 24 Battery Power System 59 BIOS Advanced Menu 74 BIOS Legend Bar 67 BIOS Menu Bar 67 BIOS Setup Program.
92 Appendix K Keyboard 15 L Laser Safety 41 M Macrovision Notice 3 Microphone Jack 22 Microsoft Windows ™ Keys 32 Modem and Network Connections 55 Modem Port 20 Monitor Out Connection 49 Mouse or Ke.
Appendix A 93.
94 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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