ASUSTeK Computer S2NWM3B2200BG Notebook P.C. with WLAN User Manual 01 08 S200 E1082 E 1

ASUSTeK Computer Inc Notebook P.C. with WLAN 01 08 S200 E1082 E 1

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Notebook PC User’s ManualVersion: E1082 Version 1.00Date of Release: August 2002
Please note that operation of this device in US is limited to Channels 1-11. The end user does not have any method of selecting a “country code” which may allow transmission outside of the legally permitted range. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Note: 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Notebook has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines
°∞ Take short breaksperiodically; shake yourwrists, shoulders andneck.°∞ Keep both handslax and loose. Do nothit the keyboardheavily. Always keepyour wrists supported.2Safety Information°∞ Adjust the monitor to themost comfortable angle. Donot use your computer indark or reflective light areas.°∞ Keep you head andneck straight. Alwayskeep yourself in a comfort-able position.°∞ Keep your thighs par-allel to the ground and al-low both feet to contactthe ground comfortably.°∞ Use a chair de-signed to support your waist.Keep your spine straight andlean your back into the chair.°∞ Keep your eyes awayfrom the monitor, approxi-mately 50 – 70 cm. Adjustthe height of the desk tokeep the monitor lower thanyour eyes. Blink your eyes asyou like to refresh vision.
Safety Information1. Do not touch or press the monitor.2. Do not use your Notebook PC in a dusty or dirty area.(Dust may cause system malfunction)3. Do not place your Notebook PC on an unstable surface.4. In order not to damage the monitor, do not pile books,papers or other heavy items on your Notebook PC. Do notclose the cover of your Notebook PC heavily.5. Keep your Notebook PC away from magnetic objects (suchas amplifiers and TVs). Do not place diskettes in front ofor above your Notebook PC. Otherwise, theelectromagnetic interference may destroy the data inthe diskettes.6. Keep your Notebook PC away from direct sunshine,especially cars under direct sunshine.7. Keep your monitor away from excessively cold orexcessively hot areas Otherwise, you may have a hardtime turning on your Notebook PC.8. Keep your Notebook PC and its accessories away fromwater or moisture.9. Keep the battery away from fire. Do not throw the batteryinto fire. The battery may explode. Please recycle the wastebattery.3
Safety Information4°∞ When Notebook PC is in use or being charged, the heat generated by thesystem flows to the surface of the Notebook PC. To prevent high temperaturesfrom affecting your health, do not place your Notebook PC on your knees orany part of your body.°∞ Make sure that your Notebook PC bag is equipped with cushions toprevent collision. Do not place too many objects in bags with your NotebookPC. This may damage Notebook PC.°∞ Make sure that the ventilation holes are open when your Notebook PC is inuse. To prevent the ventilation holes from being clogged, do not use yourNotebook PC on a soft, uneven or cushioned desk.°∞ If your Notebook PC is temporarily not in use, please pull down the cover ofmonitor to activate the pause mode, thereby saving energy, prolonging the lifeof the monitor and keeping dust away.°∞ Make sure that all peripheral devices are connected properly beforeyou turn on your Notebook PC.°∞ Turn off the power before your install or remove the peripheral devicesthat do not support warm plugging/unplugging.°∞ Do not use your Notebook PC when you are driving. It may distract you andcause danger.°∞ Do not use a transformer not contained in your Notebook PC box. Do not usethe transformer of your Notebook PC for other purposes, because the circuitsof the transformer are designed in a different way and may damage the parts.°∞ Do not eat while you are typing on your Notebook PC. Do not place any drinksbeside your Notebook PC. These may cause malfunction.°∞ Do not insert anything into your Notebook PC. You may cause a short-circuitor destroy the circuit.°∞ Do not touch the monitor screen with your fingers. Please use the speciallymade cloth to wipe the screen.°∞ Do not use your Notebook PC if your palms are wet. Water may dip into thekeyboard and destroy the parts inside your Notebook PC. Make sure yourpalms are dry and clean before you use your Notebook PC.°∞ Do not place your Notebook PC on heated objects, such as microwave ovensand electric warmers.°∞ Keep your Notebook PC away from steam generated by electric appliances,such as rice cookers and hot water pots.°∞ Use your Notebook PC in dry areas. The minerals contained in rainwater,moisture and liquid may corrode electronic circuits.°∞ Do not use your Notebook PC in wet areas, such as bathrooms. Do not leaveyour Notebook PC in the bathroom.°∞ Do not throw your Notebook PC and its components. Keep your Notebook PCon a steady desktop and out of children’s reach.
Safety Information°∞ If you use an extension cord to connect power, do not use other electric appliances at the same time, especially ones that consume high-levels of electricity,such as electric warmers. This avoids electrical overuse and prevents thepower cord from burning.°∞ Do not dismantle your Notebook PC by yourself. If you have anyone otherthan our certified technician dismantle your Notebook PC, your warranty willbe void.°∞ Do not use your Notebook PC when during airplane take off or landing. Do notuse your Notebook PC beside medical equipment.°∞ If you listen to music with earphones, do not put the volume too high in ordernot to damage your ears. Please lower the volume before you put on theearphones.°∞ If any of following happens, please turn off the power and contact our repair representatives immediately:° The power cord is damaged or worn out.° Liquid penetrated into your Notebook PC.° Your Notebook PC dropped on the ground or its shell is damaged.5If your operation system crashes and doesn’t function at all, you should press thepower switch longer than 4 seconds to forcibly turn off your computer system.Do not throw away your Notebook PC box. You may need the box to protect yourNotebook PC if you ship your Notebook PC in the future.The warranty is 2 years for your Notebook PC. However, the warranty for the wearableparts, such as battery, is 1 year.If your power cord consists of a 3-hole plug and grounding cord, be sure to connectyour power cord to a 3-hole plug-in.The level of support provided for your Notebook PC varies, depending on the operationsystems. An operation system not pre-loaded on your Notebook PC may not have fullsupport.
Contents6Chapter 1: Get to know your Notebook PC1-1 Introduction to the components of your Notebook PC ................................................. 10Front view .................................................................................................................. 10Open the top cover .................................................................................................... 10Rear view ................................................................................................................... 11Top view ..................................................................................................................... 12Bottom view ............................................................................................................... 13Left view ..................................................................................................................... 14Right view .................................................................................................................. 151-2 Security function .......................................................................................................... 16Chapter 2: Before you use your Notebook PC2-1 Connect the battery ..................................................................................................... 18Removing Battery ...................................................................................................... 192-2 Connect the transformer .............................................................................................. 202-3 Power on ...................................................................................................................... 212-4 Install the operation system ......................................................................................... 22Left View of Notebook PC .......................................................................................... 222-5 LED Indicator ...............................................................................................................23Chapter 3: Using the Notebook PC3-1 Basic use of computer ................................................................................................. 263-2 LCD and brightness adjustment .................................................................................. 273-3 Using the joystick ......................................................................................................... 28Using the joystick ....................................................................................................... 28Maintenance of joystick ............................................................................................. 303-4 How to use the keyboard ............................................................................................. 30WindowsTM function keys ......................................................................................... 30Using combined function keys ................................................................................... 31How to use number keys ........................................................................................... 32How to use direction keys .......................................................................................... 323-5 How to use the PC card ............................................................................................... 3332-byte CardBus ........................................................................................................ 33
Contents7Inserting a PC card .................................................................................................... 34Ejecting the PC card .................................................................................................. 353-6 How to use a memory card .......................................................................................... 37Inserting the memory card ......................................................................................... 37Ejecting the memory card .......................................................................................... 373-7 Multimedia sound effect system .................................................................................. 38Adjust volume ............................................................................................................ 383-8 USB interface ...............................................................................................................383-9 Modem & Local Area Network ..................................................................................... 39How to use ................................................................................................................. 39Connect to household phone ..................................................................................... 40Connect to pay phone ................................................................................................ 40Chapter 4 Power system4-1 AC Power System ........................................................................................................ 424-2 Battery Power System ................................................................................................. 42Using Battery Power .................................................................................................. 43Checking Battery Power ............................................................................................ 43Charging the Battery Pack ......................................................................................... 444-3 Power Management Modes ......................................................................................... 45Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance .............................................................. 45ACPI .......................................................................................................................... 45Suspend Mode........................................................................................................... 46Power Savings ........................................................................................................... 46Power State Summary ............................................................................................... 46Thermal Power Control .............................................................................................. 47
This manual is divided into 4 chapters as follows:Chapter 1: Get to know your Notebook PC Description of the parts and features ofthe computer as well as caution and maintenance tipsChapter 2: Before you use your Notebook PC Preparation before using the NotebookPC as well as turning on/off the Notebook PCChapter 3: Using your Notebook PC Basic use of the Notebook PCChapter 4: Power system Power supply, energy administration & setupTo avoid loss resulting from improper use, read the safety information at thebeginning of this manual.Message iconsWarning: improper use is prohibited to avoid any loss resulting from improperuse.Caution: Improper use may affect your health and the Notebook PC. Usersare advised to be extremely cautious.Key points: contains important information, general caution, description ofterms, common sense related to the PC, and reference information.About the manual8
Chapter 1: Get to know your Notebook PC1-1 Introduction to the components of your Notebook PC1-2 Security functionsChapter 1
+-+-101-1 Introduction to the components ofyour Notebook PCDo not connect the power cord directly away taking it your Notebook PC out ofthe box. Let’s take a look at the components of your Notebook PC.Front viewTop cover latchOpening the top cover Open the top cover in the same manner as you would open a car door or abiscuit box. Hold the Notebook PC with one hand. Press the lower edge of the topcover latch with the thumb of the other hand; then open the top cover.Do not connect the power cord right away after you take your Notebook PC out ofthe box. Let’s take a look at the components of your Notebook PC.
11Chapter 1: Get to know your Notebook PCRear viewBattery receptacleYour Notebook PC comes with a built-in battery. There is a battery receptacle on theback of the unit to connect a second battery. Cover the battery recep-tacle if you don not wish to connect the second battery.
+-+-12Top view1012345678911LCDPower switchAll-purpose keyboardJoystickSpeakerIndicator342165Right keyDirection keyLeft keySpeakerIndicator78910 11
13Chapter 1: Get to know your Notebook PCBottom view7562341BatteryBattery switchVentilation holesMemory expansion socketVentilation holesVentilation holesBattery lock7654321
+-+-14Left viewSD/MMC memory receptacleBurglarproof socket1394 portalResetVentilation holesPC card receptaclePC card eject112345612635477
15Chapter 1: Get to know your Notebook PCRight viewSpeaker outMic inUSB portalUSB portalIndicator outNetwork line receptacle (RJ-45)Telephone line receptacle (RJ-11)Power receptacle1123456781 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
+-+-161-2 Security functionYour Notebook PC comes with double security functions described as below:°∞ Hard disk security: user can set a password for the hard disk on the Securitymenu of BIOS. In the POST process, the system will ask if your hard disk has apassword. If someone else intends to use your hard disk without the password,this person will not be able to turn on the computer and your data will be safe.°∞ System security: you can also set a user’s password at the Securitymenu of the BIOS. You will be asked to enter the system administrator’spassword each time you turn on the Notebook PC or enter the BIOS. Therefore,unauthorized users are prohibited from using your Notebook PC.If you have setboth passwords, each time you turn on your Notebook PC, the system will askyou to enter the hard disk password first; and then ask you to enter the systempassword. (You can use different passwords for the hard disk and the system.)
Chapter 2Chapter 2: Before you use your Notebook PC2-1 Connect the battery2-2 Connect the transformer2-3 Turn on the power2-4 Install the operation system2-5 Check the system restoration process2-6 Check the LED indicator
+-+-182-1 Connect the batteryThere are two types of power supplies for your Notebook PC – transformerand battery. You can use the later whenever you are away from home and have noaccess to AC power. Always use a transformer when you are at home or at work.Your Notebook PC comes with a built-in battery and is equipped with a charge-able battery. When you open the box, you will find that the battery in the accessorybox is not installed in your Notebook PC. Follow these steps to installthe battery:Step 1: Place your Notebook PC on a desk with the bottom side facing up (Do notplace your Notebook PC on a rough desktop to avoid scratching the top)Step 2: Move the fixing-switch of the battery to [Open ].Step 3: Follow the arrow sign and move to the back of the Notebook PC.Step 4: As soon as you hear a click sound, press the battery switch to [Close ].The battery should be tightly held in place.213Fixing-switch of battery Spring-switch of batteryIf you use a chargeable battery, please pay attention to following instructions: 1) Donot dismantle the battery; 2) Do not contact metal or electric conductors to avoidshort-circuits; 3) Avoid rain and do not place battery in water; 4) Keep battery out ofchildren’s reach.Once the Notebook PC is connected to the transformer, the battery inside the NotebookPC will charge until the battery is fully charged.
Chapter 2: Before you use your Notebook PC19132If the Notebook PC is connected to the battery (Not connected to the transformer)and the power is on, the power indicator turns green. If the Notebook PC is off or onstandby, the indicator will be off. Do not remove the battery if the power indicator isgreen. Otherwise, data will be lost.To Remove BatteryFollow these steps to remove battery:Step 1: Turn off the Notebook PC and remove all connection lines.Step 2: Place your Notebook PC on the desk with the bottom side facing up (Do notplace your Notebook PC on a rough desktop to avoid scratching the top).Step 3: Move the switch of the battery to [Open ].Step 4: Follow the arrow sign shown in Fig. 2 and press the spring-switch of thebattery to [Open ] with one hand; and press toward the arrow sign shownin Fig. 3 with the other hand simultaneously to remove the battery.
+-+-202-2 Connect the transformerThe transformer contained in your Notebook PC box can be used in differentworld regions ranging from 110V to 220V. However, voltages and plugs vary fromcountry to country. If you intend to use this Notebook PC abroad, please purchasea suitable power cord in a foreign country.Please follow these steps to connect the transformer:Step 1: Take the transformer and power cord out of the box and connect thetransformer to the power cord.Step 2: Plug the AC power cord into the receptacle.Step 3: Plug the DC power cord of the transformer into the DC receptacle of yourNotebook PC.Step 4: Make sure all power cords are connected properly. You can press the powerswitch to turn on your Notebook PC.⁄T⁄T⁄T⁄T⁄T⁄G⁄G⁄G⁄G⁄G⁄@⁄@⁄@⁄@⁄@This transformer is designed for your Notebook PC exclusively. Please do not usethe transformer for other purposes. Other transformers may look similar to thistransformer, but they are not designed for your Notebook PC. Do not use othertransformers with your Notebook PC.
Chapter 2: Before you use your Notebook PC212-3 Power onPress the power switch on the keyboard to turn off your Notebook PC. Youcan turn off your Notebook PC simply by pressing the power switch longer than 2seconds.As soon as you turn on the power, you can see a series of diagnostic tests onthe screen, which are controlled by software. These are known as POST (PowerOn Self Test). Press the <Esc> key and you’ll see the test results on the screen,including the CPU model, BIOS version, hard disk, memory test, etc. of your Note-book PC. POST procedure is activated each time you turn on your Notebook PC.POST records the basic information of hardware. You can set the basicinformation via BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). If the information contained inyour hardware is not the same as the original information, POST will display a warningmessage and ask you to enter into BIOS to change the setup. If you intend tochange the setup of hardware, you can press <Alt> + <F2> keys to enter into BIOSfor this purpose.Your Notebook PC has been installed with an operation system before ship-ment and all defaults are correct. As soon as POST is completed, your NotebookPC proceeds to the operation system.The hard disk of your Notebook PC is installed with S.M.A.R.T. If the hard diskdetects an error in the self-detecting analysis during the POST test, a warningmessage will be displayed. In such a case, please copy the important data to theexpanded hard disk or diskettes immediately. After you make the backup copy, pleasecontact the authorized distributor.If your Notebook PC is not installed with an operation system, you will see“Operating system not found” on the screen after the POST process is completed.This message tells you that the hard disk has been detected, but no operationsystem has been found in the hard disk, floppy disk or CD-ROM. You can startinstalling the operation system after you see this message.Do not remove the power cord when the hard disk, floppy disk or CD-ROM is retrievingdata. Otherwise, you may lose important data or even destroy your diskette device.Please follow the procedure of the operation system to turn off your Notebook PCwhen the operation system is working.
+-+-222-4 Install the operation systemPrior to shipment, your Notebook PC was installed with a Windows operatingsystem and various drivers. You will find the driver CD and utility program CD in thebox. If anything is missing, please check with your distributor. If you intend to installanother operating system, please follow the instructions stated in the manual; thenuse the driver CD and utility program CD contained in the box to install the driver.The driver CD and utility program CD contain the driver for various peripheralequipment of your Notebook PC and related utility programs (such as antivirussoftware and system monitoring software), except the pre-installed operation system.Therefore, you can install whatever operating system you need.If an application software crashes, please press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> keys.When you seen a dialogue box on the screen, please select the crashed applicationprogram and press “Job ends” button.If you install application software and need to restart the Notebook PC, youcan do it by one of following methods:Method 1: Press the power switch longer than 4 seconds to turn off the NotebookPC.Method 2: If Method 1 doesn’t work, please insert a straightened clip into the Resethole on the left side of the Notebook PC to turn off the Notebook PCforcibly.After the operation system is activated, please set the brightness and contrastof the screen for the best display.Reset holeLeft View of Notebook PCIf your operation system crashes and you intend to turn off the computer system,please press the power switch longer than 4 seconds to turn off Notebook PC.
Chapter 2: Before you use your Notebook PC232-5 LED IndicatorThere are 8 LED indicators on the upper and lower areas of your NotebookPC (With icons as follows). From left to right: SD memory card indicator, digit keyindicator, alphabet key indicator, scroll key indicator, power indicator, built-in batterypower indicator, expanded battery power indicator, hard disk / CD retrieval indicator.1.SD memory card indicator: the light is on when the memory card is inserted.2.Digit key indicator: Press + keys. If the digit key indicator’s light is on,the digit keyboard is activated.3.Alphabet key indicator: Press key. If the light is on, the capital letters areactivated.4.Scroll key indicator: Press + keys. When the light is on, the scroll keysare locked.5.Power indicator: The light is on when the power is turned on; flashes when theNotebook PC is on standby; and off when the Notebook PC is turned off.6.Built-in battery power indicator: The orange light is on if the Notebook PC ischarging. The green light is on if charging is complete.7.Expanded battery power indicator: The orange light is on if the Notebook PC ischarging. The green light is on if charging is complete.8.Hard disk / CD retrieval indicator: When the light flashes, the hard disk / CD-ROMis retrieving data.SDIndicator Status MeaningLight off Notebook PC is off or sleepingPower indicator Light on Notebook PC is onLights flashes Standby modeCharge indicator Orange light Under quick chargeGreen light Charge completed1234 5 678
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Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC3-1 Basic use of computer3-2 LCD and brightness adjustment3-3 Using the joystick3-4 Using the keyboard3-5 Using the PC card3-6 Using the memory card3-7 Multimedia sound effect system3-8 USB interface3-9 Adjustor and net areaChapter 3
+-+-263-1 Basic use of computerThis chapter Notebook PC components in order to help you make the bestuse of your Notebook PC and maximize efficiency.Generally, a computer consists of 5 parts – the CPU for operations, systemcontrol, storage equipment (such as memory,) and input / output equipment. Thefirst 3 are located inside your Notebook PC and are barely visible. The input / outputequipment facilitates the communication between the Notebook PC and you. Youcan convey your commands to the computer through input equipment. As far asyour Notebook PC is concerned, the input equipment means the keyboard, micro-phone and joystick. The output equipment displays the results processed by thecomputer in a manner understood by humans. As far as your Notebook PC isconcerned, the output equipment includes the screen, amplifier and printer. Thefollowing sections cover the basic functions of hardware as well as use and setup.For the use of the operating system, refer to the operating system manual orthe online instructions and support contained in the operating system. Take Win-dows XP for example, you can click “Begin” first; and then click “Instruction andsupport” to activate the Microsoft instructions and support center to help you under-stand how to use the operating system, Internet setup and use.For the software contained in your Notebook PC, refer to the software manualor the online instructions contained in the software.
Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC273-2 LCD and brightness adjustmentYour Notebook PC comes with 8.9-inch LTPS (Low Temperature Poli-Silicon)and allows you to connect the LCD to a PC.Your Notebook PC supports an OSD (On Screen Display). You can see therange of brightness adjustment on the screen. To change the brightness and switchof the LCD, refer to the key combination table below..If you do not use your Notebook PC for some time, enter into the energy-saving mode in order to prolong the life of the notebook components.Key Combination Function +Decrease the brightness of the LCD +Increase the brightness of the LCD +Switch between LCD and displayerThe surface of the LCD is made of glass. If your Notebook PC falls on the ground orcollides with a hard object, the LCD may be damaged!.
+-+-283-3 Using the joystickJoystick is a convenient indexing tool and works like a regular mouse. Thejoystick moves the curser as the finger moves the joystick. The joystick is a wear-able item. Your Notebook PC comes with an additional joystick. If you have a hardtime moving the cursor, you should change the joystick.The joystick is used to move the cursor up, down, left and right. There are 3buttons on the lower area of the joystick. The left button is similar to the left key ofmouse. You can use it to select the function keys of windows and execute programs.The right key is similar to the right key of mouse. The direction key is used to openthe window or move options.Using the joystick1. Move the cursor: You can place a finger on top of the joystick lightly; and thenmove your finger slowly to move the cursor around the screen.You can find the utility program of the joystick in the driver CD and utility program CDto install the advanced special functions, such as scroll. You can also set certain func-tions for the joystick at the Track Point icon on the lower right corner of the Windowswork row. JoystickRight buttonDirection buttonLeft button
Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC29° Single-click3. Drag: Move the cursor to the top of the target and hold the left button (You canuse another finger for this purpose) and move the target with the joystick until it isin the proper position; release the left button at the proper position.4. Scroll: The direction button of the joystick works similarly to the wheel at thecenter of a mouse. You’ll see the direction icon at the center of the screen (Asshown in the following Fig.). Move the mouse to scroll to the picture on the right,left, top or bottom. You can also do it by pressing the intelligent direction buttonand moving the joystick to scroll to the picture on the top, bottom, right or left, orroll the scroll to the top or bottom on the right of the window (The cursor has to bein the window to be rolled)2. Execute: To execute functions of Windows, you can use the joystick to move thecursor to the top of that function. Single-click the left button to select the object.Single-click the right button to open the menu of the object. To execute a program,move the cursor to the top of the object and double-click the left button swiftly inorder to execute or open that object.° Double-clickScrollScroll thewindow tothe top orbottomScroll the windowto the top, bottom,right or left
+-+-30Maintenance of joystick1. Do not use sharp objects to write on the surface of the joystick. It may damagethe joystick.2. Keep dust, grease and liquid away from the joystick.3. Make sure your fingers are clean and dry when you use the joystick.4. Do not place heavy objects on the joystick or on both buttons.5. A light touch is sufficient to activate the joystick. Striking joystick heavily doesn’tmake the joystick work better. Please avoid striking the joystick heavily.3-4 Using the keyboardYour Notebook PC comes with a Windows TM reinforced keyboard. Yourkeyboard can be used as a standard keyboard; and also includes 2 Windows TMspecial function keys to help you use Windows TM in a swift and convenient manner.WindowsTM function keysThere are two keys designed specifically for the WindowsTM operating systemand can be used in WindowsTM only.: Press this key to activate the Start of WindowsTM.Condense the homepage fonts swiftlyWhen you use IE to browse the homepage, you can use the control [Ctrl] key and rollthe wheel of the mouse to condense or enlarge the text of the homepage. Press thewheel of the mouse to scroll to the picture at the top, bottom, right or left.
Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC31This key works similarly to the right key of a mouse or joystick. All objectsunder the WindowsTM operation system are given certain functions with theright key. Move the cursor to the top of the icon of the object and press thiskey. You’ll see the function menu of that object.Using combined function keysThe colored text or diagrams on the keyboard are the function keys of yourNotebook PC. These keys work only when you hold the function key on thelower left corner.1. +: Decrease the brightness of the LCD.2. +: Increase the brightness of the LCD.3. +: Standby mode (Save to RAM).4. +: Sleep mode (Save to Disk).5. +: Increase volume (Only applicable to Windows system).6. +: Decrease volume (Only applicable to Windows system).7. +: Mute (Only applicable in Windows system).8. +: Switch to LCD or displayer.9. +: Activate built-in number keyboard. The built-in keyboard al-lows you to use the 15 keys on the center and right of the Notebook PC as thenumber keys on the right of the PC. Just like the number keys of the PC, the built-in number keys can be used to enter numbers. You can also use the built-innumber keyboard as the direction key.10. +: Open or close [Lock scroll].
+-+-32Using the number keys°∞Use as number keys: Press + to activate the number keys. Theindicator will be on. Then you can press the following keys to enter the numbersand symbols shown on the lower end of the keys.Using the direction keys°∞Use as direction keys: Press + to activate direction keys. Press[Shift] + the keys shown preceding Fig. Then the number keys will become directionkeys (The functions of all keys are shown as follows)
35Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC3-5 Using the PC cardYour Notebook PC comes with a Type II PC card socket with 68 pins and is85.6mmx54.0mm (about the size of a credit card). The PC card supports PCMCIA2.1 specification and 32-byte CardBus. The PC card also supports the plug andplay functions of Windows and hot-plug, which allows you to insert and plug incards when power is on. Users can purchase all kinds of PC cards to expand theirNotebook PC functions, including memory cards, hard disk, modem, network cardor wireless network cards.32-byte CardBusA CardBus provides 32-byte BUS and its speed is as high as 33 MHz. Underthe burst mode, the data transmission speed reaches 132 Mb per second. However,a 16-byte PC card transmits 20Mb per second only. The CardBus is compatible withthe 16-byte PC card.PC card socketEject buttonOur PC card socket supports the hot-plug function. However, we suggest that youfollow the instructions of the Windows operating system to “remove hardware safely”before you remove the PC card. For the procedure of removing the PC card, pleaserefer to the next page.Under standby mode, the PC card’s power supply will be turned off. Your NotebookPC will not detect the PC card being plugged in. Also, the network connection will beinterrupted under standby mode. You should connect the ISP and log in to LANagain.
36+-+-Inserting a PC cardStep 1: Just like credit cards, the PC card has a front side and a backside; it has tobe inserted in only one direction. Please make sure that the right side facesthe right direction (The product name should be face up). Place the end with68 holes facing the PC card socket when you insert the card into the socket. Ifyou hold the card upside down, you cannot insert the card into the socket. Ifyou have a hard time inserting the card, do not force the card into the socket.If you do, the card and the socket will be damaged.Step 2: After the PC card is inserted into the socket, if the PC card comes with aplug, please plug the connection line into the PC card.
37Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PCEjecting the PC cardStep 1: Click the icon “Remove hardware safely” located on the lower right workrow or control station of the Windows operating system.Step 2: The window “Remove hardware safely” appears. At [Hardware device] chosePCMCIA device and click [Stop] to stop the PC card from running.Step 3: Press the eject button.
38+-+-Step 5: Press the eject card toward the PC card socket to eject the PC card.Step 4: The eject button bounces out as shown in following Fig.
39Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC3-6 Using a memory cardYour Notebook PC comes with an SD (Secure Digital) memory socket thatallows you to use either SD or MMC (Multi-Media card). The memory socket alsosupports Windows plug and play and hot-plug. You can plug in the memory card thesame way as a PC card when the power is on. Please check How To Use PC Cardfor details.Inserting the memory cardNote: A memory card has to be inserted in a designated direction. If you place the card in areverse direction, the card will not be inserted at all. Do not insert the card too heavily.Otherwise, the card and socket may be damaged.Ejecting the memory cardNote: Please stop the memory card from running before you eject the memory card. Pressthe end of the memory card lightly to eject the memory card.Insert the cad intoNotebook PC with theknocked-off cornerfacing right
40+-+-3-7 Multimedia sound effect systemThe built-in multi-media sound system of your Notebook PC allows you totake advantage of the education & leisure software, listen to beautiful music andonline broadcasting. This system consists of a high quality 16-byte stereo soundeffect controller, a hidden stereo amplifier, a built-in microphone, microphonereceptacle, and earphone socket for your multi-media needs.Adjust volumePlease use the combined function keys to increase volume. Press + to decrease volume. Press + to increase volume. Press + to activate or deactivate mute (The combined function keys are suitable forthe Windows operation system).3-8 USB interfaceUSB (Universal Serial Bus) is a peripheral Bus interface developed by theleading computer and information product manufacturers. With USB, manufactur-ers do not have to modify the system setup whenever a peripheral computer sys-tem is invented; and thus the peripheral device can be installed easily.Your Notebook PC comes with 2 USB sockets to connect the peripheral de-vices with USB plugs (such as a keyboard and mouse). No restart or setup is re-quired for the peripheral device with USB specification. Just insert the peripheraldevice into the USB socket, the computer will complete the setup automatically. ANotebook PC can be connected to or support up to 127 USB devices. A USB displayeror USB keyboard can be attached to a USB portal as well to connect with other USBdevices, while the main unit administers the USB peripheral devices installed in thedisplayer or keyboard.The Windows ME/2000/XP operating system supports USB peripheral devices.However, new peripheral components may require upgrade drivers. For details,please check with the peripheral component distributor.
41Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC3-9 Modem and Local Area NetworkYou can use the built-in modem of your Notebook PC to transmit data and faxdocuments. The built-in modem also complies with Microsoft PC98 and PC 99specifications, supports Windows ME/2000/XP operation system, and APM and ACPIpower administration functions. In addition, the built-in model complies with FCCcertification (Applicable in Taiwan, Korea, USA, and Canada), JATE (Japan),European CTR21 specification (Applicable to 10 countries including England, France,Germany, Ireland, Austria, Switzerland, Greece, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway,Iceland, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg, Portugal, and Spain). All coun-tries have their own telecommunication specifications and telephone signals. If youare in any of the preceding countries, you can use your built-in modem. If not, youshould check whether the local telecommunication specification complies with thepreceding countries’ telecommunication specification before you use your built-inmodem.Please remove all connection lines before you remove your Notebook PC. Otherwise,the plug may be damaged.How to useStep 1: Plug the telephone line into the RJ-11 socket on the back of your NotebookPC. You can also plug the Server network line into the RJ-45 socket on theback of your Notebook PC.Step 2: Install the modem driver, network driver and relevant fax or network application software. Then, your built-in modem is ready for use.For the network setup, please refer to the operation system manual. You canalso use the built-in operation system installation wizard for this purpose.
42+-+-Connect to pay phoneConnect to household phone
Chapter 4Chapter 4 Power system4-1 AC Power System4-2 Battery Power System4-3 Power Management Modes
+-424-1 AC Power SystemThe Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and thebattery power system. The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet tothe DC power required by the Notebook PC. The battery pack consists of a set ofbattery cells housed together. The AC Adapter’s primary function is to provide powerto the Notebook PC which also charges the battery pack. When the power adapteris connected to the Notebook PC, it provides power to the Notebook PC and chargesthe internal battery at the same time as long as it is plugged into an electrical outlet.4-2 Battery Power SystemThe Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack locatedinside the battery pack compartment. A fully charged pack will provide several hoursof battery life, which can be further extended by using power management featuresthrough the BIOS setup. The battery system implements the Smart Battery standardunder the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report theamount of charge percentage left in the battery. Additional battery packs are optionaland can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer. Before using theNotebook PC on battery power for the first time, check the battery icon in the Windowstask bar to make sure that the battery is fully charged. Charging the battery takes afew hours when the Notebook PC is powered OFF.CAUTION! To protect your Notebook PC from damage, use only the power adapterthat came with this Notebook PC because each power adapter has its own poweroutput ratings.CAUTION! Disable the infrared communication when you are not using the IR forlong periods because the IR consumes a great deal of Windows resources whichwill decrease the Notebook PC’s performance.
+-Chapter 4 Power system43Using Battery PowerA fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of workingpower. But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power savingfeatures, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size ofthe display panel.Checking Battery PowerTo check the remaining battery power, move your cursor over the power icon.The power icon is a “battery” when not using AC power and a “plug” when using ACpower. Double click on the icon for more information and settings. The followingexample is that of Windows XP.NOTE: If you ignore the low battery warning, eventually the Notebook PC enters sus-pend mode (Windows default uses STR).WARNING! Save-to-RAM does not last long when the battery power is depleted.Save to Disk (STD) is not the same as power OFF. STD requires a small amount ofpower and will fail if no power is available due to complete battery depletion or nopower supply (e.g. removing both the power adapter and battery pack).WARNING! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the power is ON, or ifthe system has not yet entered into the suspend mode as this may result in the dataloss.Move your mouse over the battery icon forremaining power information.
+-44Charging the Battery PackYou can charge the battery pack by using the power adapter. When the poweradapter is plugged in, the inserted battery pack automatically recharges whetheryour Notebook PC is ON or OFF. It takes a few hours to receive a full charge whenthe power is OFF but takes twice as long when the Notebook PC is in use. Whenthe orange charge LED is flashing, charging is required. The battery is chargingwhen the orange LED is solid. When the LED is OFF, the battery pack is charged.NOTE: The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltageis too high. BIOS provides a smart battery refreshing function.
+-Chapter 4 Power system454-3 Power Management ModesThe Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power savingfeatures that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership(TCO). You can control some of these features through the Power menu in theBIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are made through the operatingsystem. The power management features are designed to save as much electricityas possible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often aspossible but also allow full operation on demand. These low power modes are referredto as Standby (or Suspend-to-RAM) and Hibernation mode or Suspend-to-Disk(STD). The Standby mode is a simple function provided by the operating system.When the Notebook PC is in either one of the power saving modes, the status willbe shown by the following: Standby: Power LED Blinks and Hibernation: PowerLED OFF.Full Power Mode and Maximum PerformanceThe Notebook PC operates in Full Power mode when the power managementfunction is disabled by configuring Windows power management and Speedstep .When the Notebook PC is operating in Full Power Mode, the Power LED remainsON. If you are conscious of both system performance and power consumption,select “Maximum Performance” instead of disabling all power management fea-tures.ACPIAdvanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI) was developed byIntel, Microsoft, and Toshiba especially for Windows and later to control powermanagement and Plug and Play features. ACPI is the new standard in powermanagement for Notebook PCs. If installing Windows 98 using a BIOS dated 12/1/1999 or later, ACPI is automatically installed.NOTE: APM was used in older operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98.Because newer operating systems like Windows 2000 and Windows ME utilize ACPI,APM is no longer fully supported on this Notebook PC.
+-46Suspend ModeIn Standby and Hibernation, the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Note-book PC devices are put in their lowest active state. The suspend mode is thelowest power state of the Notebook PC. The Notebook PC enters Suspend whenthe system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the [Fn][F1]keys. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in STR mode. In STD mode,the Notebook PC will appear to be powered OFF. Recover from STR by pressingany keyboard button (except Fn). Recover from STD by using the power switch(just like powering ON the Notebook PC).Power SavingsThe Notebook PC enters Standby mode (low priority) when the system remainsidle for a specified amount of time. The timeout can be set through BIOS setup(lower priority) and Windows power management (higher priority). To resume systemoperation, press any key.Power State SummarySTATE ENTRY EVENT EXIT EVENTStand by • Stand by through Windows Start button, • Any device• Timer as set though “Power Management” • Battery low in Windows Control Panel (higher priority)STR (Standy By) • Ring indicator • Any Key(Save-to-RAM) • Sleep button [FN F1]STD (Hibernate) • Power button • Power button(Save-to-Disk) • Battery Extremely Low
+-Chapter 4 Power system47Thermal Power ControlThere are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’sthermal state. These power control cannot be configured by the user and should beknown in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. The followingtemperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU).• The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safeupper limit.• The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceedsthe safe upper limit.• The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds themaximum safe upper limit.
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