First Computer A430 Notebook PC User Manual Chap1

First International Computer Inc Notebook PC Chap1

Chap 1

Introduction 11-11IntroductionYour Notebook PC is a fully IBM compatibleportable personal computer. With the latest featuresin mobile computing and multimedia technology, thisnotebook makes a natural traveling companion.Lightweight and compact, your Notebook PC runson a whole wide range of general business, personalproductivity, entertainment, and professionalapplications. It is ideal for use in the office, at home,and on the road.With its all-in-one design, full functionality is built-inwith no need to change external devices. YourNotebook PC makes an ideal choice for use in theoffice, the schoolroom, at home, on the road and allother occasions.
Notebook User Guide1-21.1 Feature HighlightBefore we go to identify each part of your Notebook PC, we will firstintroduce you to other notable features of your computer.Processing Unit• Your notebook runs on Intel Mobile Pentium !!! microprocessor, withintegrated 256KB L2 Cache; or Intel Mobile Celeron microprocessor,with integrated 128 KB L2 Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPUtype and speed.• Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on operatingsystems such as MS-DOS, Windows 95/98, and Windows NT/2000. Italso runs on future versions of Windows.MemoryThis notebook provides two memory slots for installing 144-pin SODIMMmodules up to 256MB using 32MB, 64MB, and 128MB SDRAM modules.PCMCIAProvides two PCMCIA slots that allows you to insert either two Type II orone Type III cards.AGP Local Bus Architecture• AGP 2X video local bus and 2D/3D Graphic Engine with 4/8MBVRAM. Supports Zoomed Video (ZV) Port technology for smooth full-screen motion picture playback capabilities.
Introduction 11-3PCI Local Bus Architecture• 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPUand hard disk drives. Support ultra DMA33/66 PIO Mode up to PIOMode 4, bus mastering for LBA Scheme.• 32-bit PCMCIA CardBus PCI technology that is also backwardcompatible with 16-bit PC cards.Audio SystemFull-duplex 16-bit stereo audio system with wavetable function and Plug-and-Play features. Sound Blaster and Sound Blaster Pro compatible.Flash BIOSFlash EPROM BIOS allows you to easily upgrade the System BIOS using thePhoenix Flash utility program.Power and System Management• Integrated SMM on system chipset that shuts down components not inuse to reduce power consumption. Power Management user control onSystem BIOS SETUP allows you to activate and deactivate power savingfeatures.• Auto Suspend hot-key allows you to suspend the system operationinstantly and resume at the press of the power button.• System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SETUPProgram to protect unauthorized use or your computer.
Notebook User Guide1-41.2 Unpacking the ComputerYour computer comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shippingcarton. Upon receiving your computer, open the carton and carefully removethe contents. In addition to this User Guide, the shipping carton should alsocontain the following items:þ The Notebook Computerþ An AC Adapter and AC Power Cordþ Li-Ion or NiMH Battery Pack(s)þ Utility Diskettes/CDþ Hardcopy User Guideþ Quick Setup ManualCarefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and/ordamaged. If any of these items are missing or damaged, notify your dealerimmediately. Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case youneed to ship the computer or if you plan to store the computer awaysometime in the future.
Introduction 11-51.3 The Inside of the NotebookThe notebook computer is compact with features on every side. First, look atthe inside of the system. The following sections describe inside features.¶. Color LCD Display ·. Internet Button¸. E-Mail Button ¹. Status LED Indicator Panelº. Touchpad Pointing Device ». Power On/Resume Button¼. Cooling Fan Vent ½. Keyboard”. Power Indicator •. Battery Charging LED• Color LCD DisplayThe notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust fora comfortable viewing position. The LCD can be a 12.1” TFT (Thin FilmTransistor) color LVDS with 800x600 SVGA (Super Video Graphics
Notebook User Guide1-6Array) resolution panels, or 13.3” or 14.1” TFT color LVDS with1024x768 XGA (Extended Graphics Array) resolution panels. Thefeatures of the Color LCD Display are summarized as follows:−TFT color LVDS with 800x600 SVGA or 1024x768 XGA resolution panels.−Capable of displaying 64K colors (32-bit high color) on either SVGA or XGA LVDS panels.−LVDS display control hot-keys allows you to adjust the contrastof the LCD.−Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor.−LCD display can be upgraded from 12.1” TFT to 13.3” or 14.1”TFT.• Internet buttonThis latest technology is designed specifically for providing a veryconvenient way in connecting Internet only by pressing Internet button asshown in the graphics. For more understanding and interesting, you canrefer Section 2.5 to recognize the driver installation procedures inactivating Internet button.• E-mail buttonThis is the most convenient way to access the outlook utility just bypressing this button, you can omit several procedures in entering intoOutlook environment.• Status LED Indicator Panelkeep you informed of your notebook computer’s current operating status.Descriptions of the status icons appear in the following section.
Introduction 11-7• Touchpad Pointing DeviceMicrosoft and IBM PS/2 mouse compatible with two select buttons.Supports tapping selection and dragging function. It works like a standardcomputer mouse. Simply move your fingertip over the Glide Pad tocontrol the position of the cursor. Use the selection buttons below theGlide Pad to select menu items.• Power On/Resume ButtonSwitches the computer power on and off, or resumes whenever it is inSuspend mode.• Cooling Fan VentEmits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operatingtemperature.+ Do not block the fan while the notebook is in use.• Keyboard−Standard QWERTY-key layout and full-sized 86/87 keyskeyboard with Windows 98 hot-keys, embedded numeric keypad,12 function keys, inverted “T” cursor arrow keys, and separatepage screen control keys.−Wide extra space below the keyboard panel for your wrist or palm to sit-on comfortably during typing.• Power IndicatorLets you know that power to the system is turned on. This LED ispositioned so that you can see the power state whether the LVDS panel isopened or closed.ß Lights green when the system is powered on using the AC adapteror battery.ß Lights amber when battery is warning in low battery power.
Notebook User Guide1-8ß Lights green blinking when in Suspend to RAM (or Suspend to Diskif you already created Save to Disk partition in HDD by usingPHDISK utility in the MS-DOS) mode and critically low batterypower. We strongly recommend that users create Save to Diskpartition as this will prevent your data from loss when power iscritically low.• Battery Charging LEDLights to indicate battery charging status.ß Lights amber to indicate the battery is charging.ß Lights off to indicate the battery is fully charged or no batteryinstalled.STATUS ICONSThe notebook computer uses status lights marked with icons to communicatesystem status. See the following figure and list for each icon’s meaning.¶. Drive Access ·. Diskette Drive Access¸. Caps Lock ¹. Scroll Lockº. Num Lock Status LED Icons
Introduction 11-9• Drive AccessWhen LED in green light indicates that the system is accessing either theCD-ROM or DVD-ROM.• Diskette Drive AccessWhen LED in green light indicates that the system is accessing data fromor is retrieving data to the floppy diskette drive.• Caps LockWhen LED in green light indicates that the Caps Lock key on thekeyboard is activated. When activated, all alphabet keys typed in will be inupper-case or capital letters.• Scroll LockWhen LED in green light indicates that the Scroll Lock key on thekeyboard is activated. The Scroll Lock key has different functionsdepending on the software you are using.• Num LockWhen LED in green light indicates that the Num Lock key on thekeyboard is activated. When activated, the embedded numeric keypad willbe enabled.
Notebook User Guide1-101.4 The Front Side of the Notebook¶. Built-in Stereo Speakers ·. IR Port ¸. Microphone Jack¹. Integrated Microphone º. Stereo Line-In Jack ». Headphone Jack¼. Volume Control ½. Built-in Stereo Speakers• Built-in Stereo SpeakersIntegrated left and right mini stereo speakers for sound and audio outputfor your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure.• IR PortWireless data transfer of files between your notebook computer and anIR-equipped device or notebook computer. You can also print to an IR-
Introduction 11-11equipped printer without using cables. The SIR mode provides up to115.2Kbps of data transfer rate.• Audio PortsFrom left to right, the jacks are Microphone, Line In & Headphonesdescribed as follows:ß Microphone JackAllows you to connect an external microphone for monophonicrecording or amplification through the unit. Plugging in an externalmicrophone disables the built-in microphone. Lets you connect anexternal microphone to record monophonic sound directly into yournotebook computer.ß Integrated MicrophoneIntegrated mono microphone for instant voice recording andsimultaneous voice conversation.ß Stereo Line-In JackLets you connect an external audio device such as CD player, a tapedeck, or a synthesizer as an input source. Use a cable to connect tothe Line-Out port on the other audio system to record or play.ß Headphone JackLets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speakers, or earphoneset with 1/8 inch phono plug for personal listening.• Thumb Wheel Volume ControlAllows you to control the speaker volume.
Notebook User Guide1-121.5 The Rear Side of the NotebookYou’ll find system ports for connecting optional devices (like a printer orexternal monitor) to the back of your notebook computer. The ports aredescribed after the figure.¶”. PortBar Notches ·. AC Power Port ¸. PS/2 Port¹. Serial Port º. Expansion Port ». Parallel Port¼. Monitor (Video) Port ½ TV Port• PortBar NotchesUse these notches to secure the PortBar to the back of the system. Thereare two PortBar notches located at the both ends of the rear side of thesystem.• AC Power PortLets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous powerto your notebook and recharging the battery.• PS/2 PortLets you connect an external PS/2-style mouse, PS/2-style keyboard, orPS/2-style numeric keypad to the system. With an optional Y-cable
Introduction 11-13adapter, you also can connect any combination on two of these devicessimultaneously.• Serial PortLets you connect a 9-pin external pointing device such as a high-speedmodem, mouse, or other serial devices.• 80-Pin Expansion PortLets you connect to the notebook PortBar.• Parallel PortUse this port to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device. Theparallel port supports Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP) standard. Thestandard provides you with a greater processing speed than theconventional parallel port. The port also supports bi-directional and uni-directional protocols.+ The default setting for the parallel port on your notebook computer is setto Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP). Some older parallel devices may notfunction with the ECP default setting. You may need to adjust the settingto accommodate your parallel device by changing the BIOS setting.• Monitor (Video) PortLets you attach an external CRT monitor for wider display. You can runthe LCD display and the external CRT monitor simultaneously or switchit to CRT only using the display hot-key.• TV PortLets you connect to a S-Video TV connector for presentation or VCD,DVD watching.
Notebook User Guide1-141.6 The Left Side of the NotebookThe left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in thefollowing figure.¶. USB ·. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM¸. Diskette DriveLeft Side Features• USB PortThe Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect up to 127USB-equipped peripheral devices (for example, printers, monitors,scanners and so on) to your notebook computer.• CD-ROM/DVD-ROMAllows you to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD) or adigital video disc (DVD) and play conventional audio CDs.• Diskette DriveA 3.5-inch floppy diskette drive comes installed in the notebookcomputer. The drive accepts 1.44 MB/1.2MB floppy diskettes.
Introduction 11-151.7 The Right Side of the NotebookThe right side of the notebook computer offers the features shown in thefollowing figure.¶. Battery Bay ·. PC Card Slots¸. Modem / LAN Port ¹. Cooling Fan Ventº. Kensington LockRight Side Features• Battery BayStores the Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) or Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batterypack for off-the-cord operation or battery recharging.• PCMCIA Slot−Lets you connect various PC cards such as Modem cards, Ethernet LAN cards, and SCSI cards.−Double-deck PCMCIA slots that support two Type II PC cards atthe same time, or one Type III PC card in the bottom slot.−Supports both 5V and 3V 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC cards including PC cards with ZV function. The Zoom Video (ZV) portis supported in the bottom slot only.
Notebook User Guide1-16• Modem/LAN PortIf you purchase an internal fax modem, a 56K internal voice/fax/datamodem is installed. It keeps you connected to the outside world throughnetworks.If you purchase an internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module, itconnects your computer to other computers/networks through a localarea network (LAN).Build-in Modem and LAN modules are available as option. You caninstall only one module in the notebook PC and cannot use themsimultaneously. If you need to use them simultaneously, you need to useother PC card in PCMCIA socket instead.• Cooling Fan VentEmits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operatingtemperature.+ Do not block the fan while the notebook is in use.• Locking Device KeyholeLets you attach a Kensington security system or a compatible lock tosecure your notebook computer.
Introduction 11-171.8 The Underside of the NotebookThe bottom of the notebook computer offers the following features.¶. Tilt Foot ·. Modem or LAN Door¸. Modem or LAN Card Compartment ¹. Battery Bayº. Tilt Foot ». Memory Compartment .’ Battery Release LatchBottom of the System• Tilt FootProvides flexible keyboard angle.• Modem or LAN DoorProvides Modem or LAN cable inserted into optional Modem or LAN card fordata transmitting.
Notebook User Guide1-18• Modem or LAN Card CompartmentProvides optional Modem card or LAN card inserted into this compartment forexecuting relative functions.• Battery BayEquipped with a rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH) or Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery.• Memory CompartmentRemove the screw to find two DIMM slots. One is inserted with SDRAMmemory board configured by the factory. The other is empty for upgradeuse.• Battery Release LatchSlide the latch to the other end and hold it. While holding the latch, slidethe battery bay outwards to remove the battery.1.9 Notebook AccessoriesAC AdapterThe AC Adapter supplies external power to your notebook computer andcharges the internal battery pack simultaneously. The AC adapter has an auto-switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets.You just change the power cord if you are going to use your notebook inother countries with different connector outlets.When you connect the AC adapter, it charges the battery whether or not thenotebook computer is powered on.
Introduction 11-19Battery PackAside from the AC adapter, your computer can also be powered through theinternal battery pack. The battery pack uses rechargeable Nickel-MetalHydride (NiMH) or Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells that provide longcomputing hours when fully charged and power management enabled. Youshould always leave the battery inside your computer even when using the ACadapter as it also acts as a back-up power supply in case power from the ACadapter is cut off. It is also very important to have the battery pack alwayscharged to prevent battery cell degradation.1.10 Notebook OptionsDVD-ROM Device PackThis device pack option plugs into the Device Bay and used for reading DVDor playing DVD titles. DVD-ROM drives are also backward compatible withCD-ROM, so you can also use any audio CDs, video CDs, photo CDs, andrecorded CD (CD-R).Internal Ethernet LAN moduleThis notebook comes with an optional 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN modulethat supports data transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps.Internal Modem ModuleThis notebook comes equipped with a 56K capable internal voice/fax/ datamodem that allows you to communicate with others via fax, email, or connectto an online service or bulletin board.
Notebook User Guide1-201INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 11.1 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT................................................................................ 21.2 UNPACKING THE COMPUTER ..................................................................... 41.3 THE INSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK ................................................................. 5Status Icons............................................................................................................ 81.4 THE FRONT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK ....................................................... 101.5 THE REAR SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK ......................................................... 121.6 THE LEFT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK.......................................................... 141.7 THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK........................................................ 151.8 THE UNDERSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK........................................................ 171.9 NOTEBOOK ACCESSORIES ....................................................................... 181.10 NOTEBOOK OPTIONS .............................................................................. 19

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