First Computer MR031BT Notebook PC User Manual

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1  FIC  MR031  User Guide
Notebook User Guide 2  Copyright©2007 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan  Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2007/10  This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission. Trademarks Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective companies. Microsoft, Windows XP, Windows MCE, Windows Vista, and Windows Sound System are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel ®, Intel® CoreTM2 Duo, Intel ® HD Audio (Azalia) are registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro are trademarks of Creative Technology. All other brands or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Notebook User Guide 3  FCC Information to User Safety and Care Instructions No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure you read the safety and care instructions. This information can help protect you and your computer from possible harm. For Safety Regulation:   z Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. z For electrical safety concerns, only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher. z The Optical drive is a Class 1 Laser Product. z Li-Ion battery is vulnerable, do not charge it with other power adapter, or it may cause fire or explosion. z For the power supply of this equipment,  An approved power cord has to be used.  Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices.  Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e. AC adapter). Radio and television interference Warning: Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal cables with this computer, so as not to interfere with radio and television reception. If you use other cables, it may cause interference with radio and television reception. 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
Notebook User Guide 4  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 not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encourage 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 device and receiver • Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. You may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission: Interference Handbook (stock number 004-000-00345-4). This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC20402 Warning: The user must not modify or change this computer without approval. Modification could void authority to this equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirement of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Shielded Cables Notice All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.
Notebook User Guide 5  Peripheral Devices Notice Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Optical Disk Drive Notice The optical disk drive is Class 1 Laser Product. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer. Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 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. Warranty requirement in the manual: Along with the user documentation the importer/distributor must provide a statement that warranty services are included in the responsibilities of the distributor representative.  Canada (see also United States) Canada Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, Issue 2, and RSS-210, Issue 4 (Dec. 2000).
Notebook User Guide 6  “To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.”  Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003, No. 2, et CNR-210, No. 4 (Dec. 2000).  « Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit être utilisé à l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. »  Regulatory Information Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN and Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_  The information in this document applies to the following products: Quad-mode wireless LAN adapters (802.11a/802.11b/802.11g/802.11n) Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (model WM4965AGN) Tri-mode wireless LAN adapters (802.11a/802.11b/802.11g) Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ (model WM4965AG_) 7 NOTE: Due to the evolving state of regulations and standards in the wireless LAN field (IEEE 802.11 and similar standards), the information provided herein is subject to change. Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. Nor does Intel make any commitment to update the information contained herein. Information for the user
Notebook User Guide 7  Safety Notices The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN or Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_adapter meet the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, supplement C, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC’s recommended limits. The following safety precautions should be observed: z Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving. z Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. z Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; if not, the radio may be damaged. z Use in specific environments: Ö The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments. Ö The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Ö The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital. z Antenna use: Ö In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits, low gain integrated antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 20 cm (8 inches) or more from the body of all persons. Ö High-gain, wall-mount, or mast-mount antennas are designed to be professionally installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 30 cm (12 inches) or more from the body of all persons. Please contact your professional installer, VAR, or antenna manufacturer for proper installation requirements. z Explosive Device Proximity Warning (see below)
Notebook User Guide 8  z Antenna Warning (see below) z Use on Aircraft Caution (see below) z Other Wireless Devices (see below) z Power Supply (Access Point) (see below) Explosive Device Proximity Warning  Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as a wireless network device) near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use. Antenna Warnings  Warning: To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, it is recommended for the Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN or Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ adapter installed in a desktop or portable computer, that the antenna for this device be installed so as to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) from all persons and that the antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter. It is recommended that the user limit exposure time if the antenna is positioned closer than 20 cm (8 inches). Warning: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN products are not designed for use with high-gain directional antennas. Use of such antennas with these products is illegal. Use On Aircraft Caution  Caution: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments.
Notebook User Guide 9  Other Wireless Devices Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network: See the documentation supplied with wireless Ethernet adapters or other devices in the wireless network. Local Restrictions on 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n Radio Usag  Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n products are designed for use only in specific countries, and are not allowed to be operated in countries other than those of designated use. As a user of these products, you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country of use. The device transmit power control (TPC) interface is part of the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software. Operational restrictions for Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) are provided by the system manufacturer. Any deviation from the permissible power and frequency settings for the country of use is an infringement of national law and may be punished as such.  For country-specific information, see the additional compliance information supplied with the product. Wireless interoperability   The Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN or Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ is designed to be interoperable with other wireless LAN products that are based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) radio technology and to comply with the following standards:  z IEEE Std. 802.11b compliant Standard on Wireless LAN z IEEE Std. 802.11g compliant Standard on Wireless LAN  z IEEE Std. 802.11a compliant Standard on Wireless LAN
Notebook User Guide 10  z IEEE Std. 802.11n compliant Standard on Wireless LAN z Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification, as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance The Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN adapter The Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN or Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ adapter, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this device, however, is less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by other wireless devices such as mobile phones. The Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN or Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ adapter wireless device operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or environments, the use of the Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN or Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ adapter may be restricted to: z Using the Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN or Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ adapter equipment on board airplanes, or z Using the adapter equipment in any other environment where the risk of interference with other devices or services is perceived or identified as being harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (an airport, for example), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN or Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ wireless devices before you turn it on. Regulatory Information Information for the OEMs and Integrators The following statement must be included with all versions of this document
Notebook User Guide 11  supplied to an OEM or integrator but should not be distributed to the end user z This device is intended for OEM integrators only. z This device cannot be co-located with any other transmitter. z Please See the full Grant of Equipment document for other restrictions. z This device must be operated and used with a locally approved access point. Information To Be Supplied to the End User by the OEM or Integrator The following regulatory and safety notices must be published in documentation supplied to the end user of the product or system incorporating an Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN or Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ in compliance with local regulations. Host system must be labeled with "Contains FCC ID: XXXXXXXX", FCC ID displayed on label. The Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN or Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ wireless network device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. For country-specific approvals, see Radio approvals. Intel Corporation is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with the Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN or Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ adapter kit, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Intel Corporation. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment is the responsibility of the user. Intel Corporation and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from the user failing to comply with these guidelines. Local Restriction of 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n Radio Usage The following statement on local restrictions must be published as part of the compliance documentation for all 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n products.
Notebook User Guide 12  Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n products are designed for use only in specific countries, and are not allowed to be operated in countries other than those of designated use. As a user of these products, you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country of use. Any deviation from permissible settings and restrictions in the country of use could be an infringement of national law and may be punished as such. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and /or damage this device. z This device is intended for OEM integrators only. z This device cannot be co-located with any other transmitter. USA—Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions: z This device may not cause harmful interference,and z This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
Notebook User Guide 13  NOTE: The radiated output power of the Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN or Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ adapter wireless network device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Intel(R)Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN or Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ adapter wireless device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, you should keep a distance of at least 20 cm between you (or any other person in the vicinity) and the antenna that is built into the computer. Interference statement 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. If the equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, the equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee, however, that such 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 taking one or more of the following measures: z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. z Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. z Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE: The Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN or Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ adapter wireless network device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. Any other installation or use will violate FCC Part 15 regulations. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Regulatory Warning
Notebook User Guide 14   For use in (or with) UL Listed personal computers or compatible. Brazil  Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário. Canada—Industry Canada (IC)  This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada.  Caution: When using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN, this product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15- to 5.25-GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range of 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High power radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5.25- to 5.35-GHz and 5.65 to 5.85-GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage to this device.  The maximum allowed antenna gain for use with this device is 6dBi in order to comply with the E.I.R.P limit for the 5.25- to 5.35 and 5.725 to 5.85GHz frequency range in point-to-point operation.  This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, Issue 4, and RSS-210, No 4 (Dec 2000) and No 5 (Nov 2001).  Cet appariel numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003, No. 4, et CNR-210, No 4 (Dec 2000) et No 5 (Nov 2001).  "To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing."  « Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet
Notebook User Guide 15  d'une licence, il doit être utilisé a l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afinde fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. » Europe Frequency Bands  2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Europe ETSI)  5.15 - 5.35 GHz and 5.47-5.725 GHz (Europe ETSI)  Low band 5.25 - 5.35 GHz is for indoor use only   5.47 - 5.725 GHz is current not allowed in Czech Republic and France
Notebook User Guide 16  Declaration of Conformity  This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union directive 1999/5/EC.
Notebook User Guide 17  France  Pour la France métropolitain  2.400 -2. 4835 GHz (canaux 1 à 13) autorisé en usage intérieur 2.400 - 2.454 GHz (canaux 1 à 7) autorisé en usage extérieur Pour la Guyane et la Réunion  2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Canaux 1à 13) autorisé en usage intérieur 2.420 - 2.4835 GHz (canaux 5 à 13) autorisé en usage extérieur Italy A general authorization is requested for outdoor use in Italy
Notebook User Guide 18  The use of these equipments is regulated by: 1. D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, article 104 (activity subject to general authorization) for outdoor use and article 105 (free use) for indoor use, in both cases for private use.  2. D.M. 28.5.03, for supply to public of RLAN access to networks and telecom services.   L’uso degli apparati è regolamentato da:  1. D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, articoli 104 (attività soggette ad autorizzazione generale) se utilizzati al di fuori del proprio fondo e 105 (libero uso) se utilizzati entro il proprio fondo, in entrambi i casi per uso private. 2. D.M. 28.5.03, per la fornitura al pubblico dell’accesso R-LAN alle reti e ai servizi di telecomunicazioni. Latvia  A license is required for outdoor use for operation in 2.4 GHz band. Japan  Indoor use only. Korea  Taiwan
Notebook User Guide 19   Radio Approvals  To determine whether you are allowed to use your wireless network device in a specific country, please check to see if the radio type number that is printed on the identification label of your device is listed in the manufacture OEM Regulatory Guidance document.  Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection and the Intel(R)PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection The information in this document applies to the following products: Tri-mode wireless LAN adapters (802.11a/802.11b/802.11g ) Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (model WM3945ABG) Dual-mode wireless LAN adapters (802.11b/802.11g ) Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection (model WM3945BG) Note Due to the evolving state of regulations and standards in the wireless LAN field (IEEE 802.11 and similar standards), the information provided herein is subject to change. Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. Nor does Intel make any commitment to update the information contained herein.
Notebook User Guide 20  Information for the user Safety Notices The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter or the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection adapter meet the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, supplement C, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC’s recommended limits. The following safety precautions should be observed: z Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving. z Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. z Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; if not, the radio may be damaged. z Use in specific environments: Ö The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments. Ö The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Ö The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital. z Antenna use: Ö In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits, low gain integrated antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 20 cm (8 inches) or more from the body of all persons. Ö High-gain, wall-mount, or mast-mount antennas are designed to be professionally installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 30 cm (12 inches) or more from the body of all persons. Please contact your professional installer, VAR, or antenna manufacturer for proper installation requirements.
Notebook User Guide 21  z Explosive Device Proximity Warning (see below) z Antenna Warning (see below) z Use on Aircraft Caution (see below) z Other Wireless Devices (see below) z Power Supply (Access Point) (see below) Explosive Device Proximity Warning  Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as a wireless network device) near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use. Antenna Warnings  Warning: To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, it is recommended for the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter or the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection adapter installed in a desktop or portable computer, that the antenna for this device be installed so as to provide a separation distance of al least 20 cm (8 inches) from all persons and that the antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter. It is recommended that the user limit exposure time if the antenna is positioned closer than 20 cm (8 inches).  Warning: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN products are not designed for use with high-gain directional antennas. Use of such antennas with these products is illegal. Use On Aircraft Caution  Caution: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments.
Notebook User Guide 22  Other Wireless Devices  Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network: See the documentation supplied with wireless Ethernet adapters or other devices in the wireless network.  Local Restrictions on 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Radio Usage  Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products are designed for use only in specific countries, and are not allowed to be operated in countries other than those of designated use. As a user of these products, you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country of use. The device transmit power control (TPC) interface is part of the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software. Operational restrictions for Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) are provided by the system manufacturer. Any deviation from the permissible power and frequency settings for the country of use is an infringement of national law and may be punished as such.  For country-specific information, see the additional compliance information supplied with the product. Wireless interoperability  The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection are designed to be interoperable with other wireless LAN products that are based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) radio technology and to comply with the following standards: z IEEE Std. 802.11b compliant Standard on Wireless LAN. z IEEE Std. 802.11g compliant Standard on Wireless LAN. z IEEE Std. 802.11a compliant Standard on Wireless LAN. z Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification, as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Notebook User Guide 23  The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter or the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection adapter  The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter or the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection adapter, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this device, however, is less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by other wireless devices such as mobile phones. The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter or the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection adapter wireless device operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or environments, the use of the Intel (R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter or the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection adapter may be restricted to:  z Using the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter or the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection adapter equipment on board airplanes, or z Using the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter or the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection adapter equipment in any other environment where the risk of interference with other devices or services is perceived or identified as being harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (an airport, for example), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter or the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection wireless devices before you turn it on. Regulatory information Information for the OEMs and Integrators:  The following statement must be included with all versions of this document
Notebook User Guide 24  supplied to an OEM or integrator, but should not be distributed to the end user. z This device is intended for OEM integrators only. z This device cannot be co-located with any other transmitter. z Please see to the full Grant of Equipment document for other restrictions. z This device must be operated and used with a locally approved access point. Information to be Supplied to the End User by the OEM or Integrator The following regulatory and safety notices must be published in documentation supplied to the end user of the product or system incorporating an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection or an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection in compliance with local regulations. Host system must be labeled with "Contains FCC ID: XXXXXXXX", FCC ID displayed on label.  The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter or the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection wireless network device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. For country-specific approvals, see Radio approvals. Intel Corporation is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection or the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection adapter kit, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Intel Corporation. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment is the responsibility of the user. Intel Corporation and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from the user failing to comply with these guidelines.
Notebook User Guide 25  Local Restriction of 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Radio Usage  The following statement on local restrictions must be published as part of the compliance documentation for all 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products.  Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products are designed for use only in specific countries, and are not allowed to be operated in countries other than those of designated use. As a user of these products, you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country of use. Any deviation from permissible settings and restrictions in the country of use could be an infringement of national law and may be punished as such. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and /or damage this device.  z This device is intended for OEM integrators only. z This device cannot be co-located with any other transmitter. USA—Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions: z This device may not cause harmful interference. z This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
Notebook User Guide 26  Note: The radiated output power of the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter or the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection wireless network device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN wireless network device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, you should keep a distance of at least 20 cm between you (or any other person in the vicinity) and the antenna that is built into the computer. Interference statement 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. If the equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, the equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee, however, that such 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 taking one or more of the following measures: z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. z Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. z Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note: The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter or the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection adapter wireless network device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. Any other installation or use will violate FCC Part 15 regulations.
Notebook User Guide 27  Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Regulatory Warning For use in (or with) UL Listed personal computers or compatible. Brazil Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário Canada—Industry Canada (IC)  This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada.  Caution: When using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN, this product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15- to 5.25-GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range of 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High power radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5.25- to 5.35-GHz and 5.65 to 5.85GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage to this device.  The maximum allowed antenna gain for use with this device is 6dBi in order to comply with the E.I.R.P limit for the 5.25- to 5.35 and 5.725 to 5.85GHz frequency range in point-to-point operation  This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, Issue 4, and RSS-210, No 4 (Dec 2000) and No 5 (Nov 2001).  Cet appariel numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003, No. 4, et CNR-210, No 4 (Dec 2000) et No 5 (Nov 2001).  "To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing."
Notebook User Guide 28  « Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit être utilisé a l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afinde fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. » Europe Frequency Bands  2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Europe ETSI)  5.15 – 5.35 GHz and 5.47 - 5.725 GHz (Europe ETSI) Low band 5.25 – 5.35 GHz is for indoor use only  5.47 - 5.725 GHz is current not allowed in Czech Republic and France
Notebook User Guide 29  Declaration of Conformity
Notebook User Guide 30  This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union directive 1999/5/EC.
Notebook User Guide 31    France   Pour la France métropolitaine  2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Canaux 1à 13) autorisé en usage intérieur 2.400 - 2.454 GHz (Canaux 1à 7) autorisé en usage extérieur  Pour la Guyane et la Réunion  2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Canaux 1à 13) autorisé en usage intérieur 2.420 - 2.4835 GHz (Canaux 5 à 13) autorisé en usage extérieur Italy A general authorization is requested for outdoor use in Italy
Notebook User Guide 32  The use of these equipments is regulated by:  1. D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, article 104 (activity subject to general authorization) for outdoor use and article 105 (free use) for indoor use, in both cases for private use. 2. D.M. 28.5.03, for supply to public of RLAN access to networks and telecom services. L’uso degli apparati è regolamentato da:  1. D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, articoli 104 (attività soggette ad autorizzazione generale) se utilizzati al di fuori del proprio fondo e 105 (libero uso) se utilizzati entro il proprio fondo, in entrambi i casi per uso private. 2. D.M. 28.5.03, per la fornitura al pubblico dell’accesso R-LAN alle reti e ai servizi di telecomunicazioni. Latvia A license is required for outdoor use for operation in 2.4 GHz band. Japan Indoor use only. Korea  Taiwan
Notebook User Guide 33  Radio approvals  To determine whether you are allowed to use your wireless network device in a specific country, please check to see if the radio type number that is printed on the identification label of your device is listed in the manufacture OEM Regulatory Guidance document.  Television antenna connectors protection (for system TV tuner card) External television antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your mini EPC, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.  ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 820.93, provide information with regard to proper grounding of the mask and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.  Lightning protection For added protection of any product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Power Lines
Notebook User Guide 34  Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such power or circuits.   WARNING: When installing or realigning an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touch such power lines or circuits. Contact with them could be fatal.  Regulatory information: Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution of the connecting cables and equipment other than manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:  This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.  Safety Information In order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
Notebook User Guide 35  between the radiator and your body. Use only with supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth an uncontrolled environment. This device was tested for typical lap-held operations with the device contacted directly to the human body to the back side of the notebook computer. To maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure requirement, avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during operation.
Notebook User Guide 36  About Your Notebook Computer   Congratulation for having purchased your new Professional Multimedia Notebook. This notebook incorporates the strongest features, which integrate the latest technologies available in the notebook industry. Your new notebook computer not only drives today  multimedia applications but also be ready for tomorrow  exciting new software. This Professional Multimedia Notebook is a freedom, flexibility, and functionality notebook which users are demanding for a long time.
Notebook User Guide 37  About Your User Guide  Welcome to your Professional Multimedia Notebook User Guide. This manual covers everything you need to know in learning how to use your computer. This manual also assumes that you know the basic concepts of Windows and the PC. You will start doing a lot of great and fun things with your computer.  This manual is divided into eight chapters.  Chapter 1  gives introduction on your computer features. Chapter 2  provides step-by-step instructions to help you begin using your notebook as quickly as possible.  Chapter 3  describes how to operate the standard features of your computer. Chapter 4  illustrates how to integrate video and sound chips into impressive presentation. Chapter 5  illustrates how to connect external device to your computer. Chapter 6  explains how to use the System BIOS Setup program. Chapter 7  explains how to use the internal module options of your computer. Chapter 8  offers instructions on how to care and maintain your notebook.
Notebook User Guide 38  Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER........................................ 36 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE............................................................... 37 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................. 45 1.1 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT .................................................................... 46 1.2 UNPACKING THE COMPUTER ......................................................... 48 1.3 THE INSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK ..................................................... 48 Notebook LED Indicator .............................................................. 51 1.4 THE FRONT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK............................................. 52 Notebook Status Icons .................................................................. 54 1.5 THE LEFT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK................................................ 55 1.6 THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK ............................................. 57 1.7 THE UNDERSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK ............................................. 58 1.8 NOTEBOOK ACCESSORIES.............................................................. 60 1.9 NOTEBOOK OPTIONS ..................................................................... 61 2 GETTING STARTED...................................................................... 63 2.1 USING THE BATTERY PACK ........................................................... 64 Extending Battery Life.................................................................. 67 2.2 CONNECTING THE AC POWER SOURCE.......................................... 67 2.3 STARTING YOUR COMPUTER......................................................... 69 2.4 ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTROLS ............................................ 70 2.5 INSTALLING THE NOTEBOOK DEVICE DRIVERS ............................. 70 Installing Windows Vista from Optical Disk Drive......................... 70 driver installation note:................................................................ 71 Installing the Chipset Driver........................................................ 71 Installing the VGA Device Driver................................................ 72 Installing the Audio Device Driver .............................................. 72
Notebook User Guide 39  Installing Synaptics – Touch Pad driver ...................................... 73 Installing the LAN Device Driver................................................. 73 Installing the Bluetooth Device Driver......................................... 74 Installing Camera Device Driver.................................................74 Installing CardReader Device Driver .......................................... 75 Installing the Wireless LAN Driver and Utility............................ 75 Installing the Robson Driver and Utility...................................... 76 Installing the TV-Tuner Card Device Driver ............................... 77 2.6 TURNING OFF YOUR COMPUTER.................................................... 77 3 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK........................................................... 79 3.1 STARTING YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM........................................... 80 3.2 UNDERSTANDING THE KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS.............................. 80 Basic Keyboard Functions ........................................................... 83 Cursor Control Keys..................................................................... 84 Screen Control Keys..................................................................... 84 Windows Hot Keys........................................................................ 85 Special Function Keys.................................................................. 85 3.3 USING THE TOUCHPAD POINTING DEVICE ....................................... 87 3.4 CONFIGURING YOUR SCREEN DISPLAY ......................................... 89 Possible Display Configurations.................................................. 90 Changing the Display Properties under Windows.................................. 91 3.5 KNOWING THE POWER SAVING FEATURES .................................... 91 3.6 WORKING WITH THE BUILT-IN HDD............................................... 93 3.7 HOW TO ACCESS THE OPTICAL DRIVE........................................... 93 3.8 EXPRESSCARD............................................................................... 95 What is ExpressCard ?................................................................. 95 Inserting and Removing a ExpressCard....................................... 97 3.9 USING FLASH MEMORY CARDS................................................... 100 What is Flash Memory Card? .................................................... 100 4 FUN WITH WINDOWS VISTA EXPERIENCE ........................ 103
Notebook User Guide 40  4.1 WHAT IS WINDOWS VISTA? ........................................................ 104 4.2 GET READY FOR WINDOWS VISTA .............................................. 104 4.3 ENJOY YOUR MULTIMEDIA APPLICATION ................................... 107 Internet Explorer........................................................................ 107 Windows Calendar ..................................................................... 107 Windows Contacts...................................................................... 108 Windows Defender ..................................................................... 109 Windows DVD Maker................................................................. 110 Windows Fax and Scan .............................................................. 111 Windows Live Messenger Download ......................................... 112 Windows Mail............................................................................. 113 Windows Media Center .............................................................. 114 Windows Media Player .............................................................. 115 Windows Meeting Space............................................................. 115 Windows Movie Maker............................................................... 116 Windows Photo Gallery.............................................................. 117 Windows Update......................................................................... 118 Windows Sidebar and Gadgets................................................... 119 Gaming....................................................................................... 120 Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D ......................................... 121 5 CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS........................................... 123 5.1 USING THE USB PORT................................................................. 124 5.2 USING THE IEEE 1394 PORT ....................................................... 125 5.3 USING THE EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT............................................... 126 5.4 USING THE ANTENNA PORT .............................................................. 128 5.5 USING THE EXTERNAL AUDIO SYSTEM ....................................... 129 5.6 USING THE LAN PORT ................................................................ 130 5.7 USING THE WIRELESS LAN......................................................... 131 6 CUSTOMIZING YOUR NOTEBOOK............................................ 133
Notebook User Guide 41  6.1 RUNNING THE BIOS SETUP PROGRAM ........................................ 134 6.2 USING THE MAIN MENU SETUP ................................................... 136 6.2.1 Primary Master Sub-Menu.............................................. 138 6.2.2 Secondary Master Sub-Menu........................................... 139 6.3 USING THE ADVANCED CMOS SETUP......................................... 140 6.4 USING SECURITY MENU SETUP ................................................... 141 6.5 USING THE BOOT SETUP .............................................................. 143 6.6 HOW TO EXIT THE SETUP PROGRAM............................................ 144 6.7 HOW TO UPGRADE THE BIOS...................................................... 145 7 USING OPTIONS ........................................................................... 147 SYSTEM UPGRADE................................................................................. 148 7.1 MEMORY UPGRADE..................................................................... 148 Installing Memory Module ......................................................... 149 7.2 HARD DISK UPGRADE.................................................................. 150 7.3 WIRELESS MODULE INSTALLATION............................................. 151 8 CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK............................................ 153 8.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................ 154 8.2 CLEANING YOUR COMPUTER....................................................... 156 8.3 MAINTAINING THE LCD QUALITY............................................... 157 8.4 MAINTAINING YOUR HARD DISK ................................................ 157 8.5 BATTERY CARE GUIDELINES ....................................................... 158 8.6 WHEN YOU TRAVEL.................................................................... 159 APPENDIX A  SYSTEM SPECIFICATION...................................... 161 Processor Unit............................................................................ 162 System Memory........................................................................... 162 LCD Display............................................................................... 162 VGA System ................................................................................ 162 Storage........................................................................................ 163
Notebook User Guide 42  Audio System .............................................................................. 163 ExpressCard............................................................................... 163 Touchpad.................................................................................... 163 Keyboard .................................................................................... 164 Flash BIOS ................................................................................. 164 I/O Ports..................................................................................... 164 Wireless devices ......................................................................... 164 AC/DC Power Supply Adapter................................................... 164 Battery ........................................................................................ 164 Weight and Dimension ............................................................... 165
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Introduction1 45  1 Introduction  Your Notebook PC is a fully Windows compatible portable personal computer. With the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology, this notebook makes a natural traveling companion. With leap of technology and compact, your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business, personal productivity, entertainment, and professional applications. It is ideal for use in the office, at home, and on the road. Your Notebook PC makes an ideal choice for use in the office, the schoolroom, at home, on the road and all other occasions.
Notebook User Guide 46  1.1 Feature Highlight Before we go to identify each part of your Notebook PC, we will first introduce you to other notable features of your computer. Processing Unit • Your notebook runs on Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor that is integrated with 2MB or 4MB L2 Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed.   • Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on operating systems such as Windows Vista. Memory This notebook provides two memory slots for installing DDRII SDRAM 200-pin SODIMM modules up to 4GB using 512MB, 1024MB or 2048MB DDRII SDRAM modules.  Wide Screen LCD Display Provides extraordinary 13.3" WXGA 1280 x 800 wide screen LCD display. It is the best choice for you to watch DVD movie. Wireless LAN Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n), Mini Card. Graphic System Provides blazing graphics controller embedded in Intel GM965 chipset.
Introduction1 47  Optical Disk Drive Provides DVD Dual or DVD Super-Multi optical disk drive.. IEEE 1394  Provides one IEEE 1394 port for fast data transmission by external hard disk or digital video (DV).  USB 2.0  Provides three USB2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission. Audio System Compliant with Intel HD Audio (Azalia). Sound Blaster compatible. Support 32-bit, multi-channel audio system output.  Flash BIOS Flash BIOS allows you to easily upgrade the System BIOS using the Phoenix Flash utility program.  Power and System Management • Integrated SMM (System Management Mode) on system chipset that shuts down components not in use to reduce power consumption. To execute power management, you can set up the parameter in Power Options properties by pointing your mouse to Control Panel of Windows. • Closing the Notebook computer (lowering the cover) allows you to suspend the system operation instantly and resume at the press of the power button. • System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SETUP Program to protect unauthorized use of your computer.
Notebook User Guide 48  1.2  Unpacking the Computer Your computer comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your computer, open the carton and carefully remove the contents. In addition to this User Guide, the shipping carton should also contain the following items:  ; The Notebook Computer ; An AC Adapter and AC Power Cord ; Li-Ion Battery Pack ; CD Driver Utility/ User Guide ; Quick Setup Manual Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and/or damaged. If any of these items is missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you need to ship the computer or if you plan to store the computer away sometime in the future.  1.3  The Inside of the Notebook The notebook computer is compact with features on every side. First, look at the inside of the system. The following sections describe inside features.
Introduction1 49   1. 5. Integrated Microphone  2. Webcam.  3. Color Widescreen LCD Display  4. Power On/Resume Button  6. Webcam Switch  7. LED Indicators 8. Keyboard  9. Touchpad Pointing Device  • Integrated Microphone Integrated mono microphone for instant voice recording and simultaneous voice conversation. • Webcam The Webcam is 1300K pixels. It can be used as a communication device that transmits instant image through network for conference. • Color Widescreen LCD Display The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position. The LCD is 13.3” TFT color LCD with
Notebook User Guide 50  1280x800 (Wide XGA) resolution panels. The features of the Color LCD Display are summarized as follows:  TFT color LCD with Widescreen 13.3” 1280x800 (Wide XGA) resolution panels.    Capable of displaying 16M colors (32-bit true color).  LCD display control hot-keys allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD.  Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor.  • Power On/Resume Button Switches the computer power on and off, or resumes whenever it is in Suspend mode. • Webcam Switch To disable or enable the Webcam function. For closing this function, push the switch to the left side; for turning on this function, push the switch to the right side.  • LED Indicators Keeps you informed of your notebook computer’s current status of Bluetooth/Wireless LAN accessing, Numeric Lock and Caps Lock. Description of the status appears in the latter part of this section. • Keyboard  Standard QWERTY-key layout and full-sized 87 keys keyboard with Windows system hot-keys, embedded numeric keypad, 11 hot keys, inverted "T" cursor arrow keys, and separate page screen control keys.  Wide extra space below the keyboard panel for your wrist or palm to sit-on comfortably during typing.
Introduction1 51  • Touchpad Pointing Device Microsoft mouse compatible with two touchpad click buttons. The two select buttons located at each side support tapping selection and dragging functions. These buttons work like a standard computer mouse. Simply move your fingertip over the touchpad to control the position of the cursor. Use the selection buttons below the touchpad to select menu items.  NOTEBOOK LED INDICATOR The Status LED keeps you informed of your notebook computer’s current status of Bluetooth/Wireless LAN accessing, Numeric Lock and Caps Lock.   1. Wireless LAN/Bluetooth  2. Num Lock  3. Caps Lock    • Wireless LAN/Bluetooth  When LED in blue light indicates that the Wireless LAN/Bluetooth Function is activated. When activate, the system will search the wireless LAN signal automatically if  you had installed the driver. • Num Lock
Notebook User Guide 52  When LED in blue light indicates that the Num Lock key on the keyboard is activated. When activated, the embedded numeric keypad will be enabled.  • Caps Lock When LED in blue light indicates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is activated. When activated, all alphabet keys typed in will be in uppercase or capital letters. 1.4  The Front Side of the Notebook    1. 11. Built-in Stereo Speakers  2. LED Indicators  3. Microphone Jack  4. Headphone Jack 5. IEEE1394  6. 4 in 1 card slot 7. Volume-Down Button  8. Volume-Up Button 9. Mute/Resume Button  10. Play/Pause Button • Built-in Stereo Speakers Integrated left and right mini stereo speakers for sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure.
Introduction1 53  • LED Indicators Keeps you informed of your notebook computer’s current operating status. Description of the status icons appears in the latter part of this section. • Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your notebook computer.  • Headphone Jack (with SPDIF out) Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speakers, or earphone set with 1/8 inch phono plug for personal listening. (The SPDIF transmits digitized audio signal by optical fiber. The external audio amplifier can get the best audio quality without loss.) • Line-In Jack Lets you connect audio sources, such as external CD, players to this jack for recording on your computer or playback through the Line-Out device. • IEEE 1394  IEEE 1394 port is a high speed I/O port that can transfer high levels of data in real-time, such as external hard disk, Digital Video Camera.  • 4 in 1 card slot The card slot supports SD, MMC, MS (Memory Stick) and MS_Pro flash memory card format. You can use either of  the 4 types flash memory cards for extra storage media. Please pay attention to correct direction when you insert the flash memory card. For more detail of flash card, you can refer to Chapter 3.9  • Easy  buttons for music listening There are four easy buttons for your listening pleasure.   Volume-Down Button  Decreases the audio volume of the music incrementally.
Notebook User Guide 54   Volume-Up Button Increases the audio volume of the music incrementally.  Mute/Resume Button Press this button to shut down or resume the music.   Play/Pause Button Press this button to play or pause the music. NOTEBOOK STATUS ICONS The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the notebook’s current power and operating status. Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status.  1. Power Indicator   2. Drive Access  3. Battery Charging LED  4. TV Access • Power Indicator  Lets you know that power to the system is turned on. This LED is positioned so that you can see the power state whether the LCD panel is opened or closed.  Lights blue when the system is powered on.
Introduction1 55   Lights blue blinking when the system is in Standby mode.  Lights yellow when the battery power is low.  Lights orange when the battery power is critical low. • Battery Charging LED Lights to indicate battery in charging status.  Lights orange to indicate that the battery is in charging.  Lights orange blinking when the battery charging is in error.  Lights blue to indicate the battery is fully charged or no battery installed. • Drive Access When LED in blue blinking light indicates that the system is accessing the Hard Disk or Optical Disk Drive. • TV Access When LED in blue light indicates that the system is accessing the TV channel. 1.5  The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure.
Notebook User Guide 56   1. Locking Device Keyhole  2. LAN Port  3. Air-Outlet Vent  4. USB 2.0 Ports 5. ExpressCard Slot   • Locking Device Keyhole  Lets you attach a Kensington security system or a compatible lock to physically secure your notebook computer. • LAN Port An internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN module connects your computer to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN). • Air-Outlet Vent Emits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operating temperature. • USB 2.0 Ports  The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect USB 2.0-compliant devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to your notebook computer. • ExpressCard Slot
Introduction1 57  A newly developed PC Card interface, its connector has 26 pins and has a potential transfer rate of up to 500 MB/sec (or 250 MB/sec in each direction). 1.6  The Right Side of the Notebook   The right side of the notebook computer offers the features shown in the following figure.  1. Eject Button   2. Optical Disk Drive  3. Antenna Port  4. USB 2.0 Port   5. VGA Port  6. DC Power Port  Right Side Features • Eject Button Push the eject button found on the left side of the Optical Disk Drive slot to release the Optical Disk. • Optical Disk Drive Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD) or a digital video disc (DVD) and play conventional audio CDs. It also can make CD/DVD by using CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW.
Notebook User Guide 58  • Antenna Port Allows you to connect the antenna for accessing the TV channel for TV watching.. • USB 2.0 Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect USB 2.0-compliant devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to your notebook computer • VGA Port Lets you attach an external monitor or projector for wider display. You can run the LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or switch it to monitor only using the display hot-key. • DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your notebook and recharging the battery.  1.7  The Underside of the Notebook The bottom of the notebook computer offers the following features.
Introduction1 59  1. Hard Disk Compartment  2. Memory Compartment 3. Battery Lock Latch  4. Air-Outlet Vent  5. Battery Release Latch  6. Battery Bay Bottom of the System • Hard Disk Compartment Open this cover of this compartment to replace with other Hard Disk Drive. Please refer to Chapter 7 for how to replace it. • Memory Compartment There are two SO-DIMM memory slots. One memory slot is empty for upgrade usage. • Battery Lock Latch Push the latch to the lock side to lock and secure the battery, or push the latch to the unlock side for unpacking the battery pack. • Air-Outlet Vent Emits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operating temperature. • Battery Release Latch To release the battery, first locate the Battery Lock Latch at the left side with unlock status, then push the Battery Release Latch to the right end to remove the battery pack.  • Battery Bay Equipped with a choice of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack.
Notebook User Guide 60  1.8 Notebook Accessories AC Adapter The AC Adapter supplies external power to your notebook computer and charges 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 in other countries with different connector outlets. When you connect the AC adapter, it charges the battery whether or not the notebook computer is powered on. Battery Pack  Aside from the AC adapter, your computer can also be powered through the internal battery pack. The battery pack uses rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells that provide long computing hours when fully charged and power management enabled. You should always leave the battery inside your computer even when using the AC adapter as it also acts as a back-up power supply in case power from the AC adapter is cut off. It is also very important to have the battery pack always charged to prevent battery cell degradation.
Introduction1 61  1.9 Notebook Options DVD dual (Dual Rewritable DVD combo) Device Pack This device pack combines following two standard packs. Using the suitable media, you can make any format of CD or DVD as you want. DVD-RW combo:  This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW and DVD-R or DVD-RW media and also can read DVD/CD title. This media is commonly used on DVD video player. DVD+RW combo:  This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW and DVD+R or DVD+RW media for you to backup the data and also can read DVD/CD title. This media is commonly used on newer DVD video player.
Getting Started 2 63  2 Getting Started   Your Notebook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible. Contact your dealer if they have pre-installed all the needed drivers to fully operate your computer or if there is an update on the driver installation of the notebook.
Notebook User Guide 64  2.1  Using the Battery Pack The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: • With AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet. • With a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible, relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable. Before you use your notebook computer, install and recharge the battery pack first. The rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack allows you to operate the notebook without an external power source. When you connect the AC power adapter, the battery immediately starts to recharge. Normal battery charging time is 2 hours for Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack when your computer is turned off. For maximum battery performance, fully discharge the battery first before recharging it when you start to use it first time. To do so, unplug the AC adapter, turn off power management features (through Setup and Windows), and turn on the system. Once the battery is fully discharged, plug in the AC adapter and recharge the battery.  If you do not discharge the battery completely, it fails to accept a full recharge.  Li-Ion battery is vulnerable, do not charge it with other power adapter, or it may cause fire or explosion.  Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Getting Started 2 65  Installing the Battery Pack This notebook provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your computer. With the extended nose directed toward the compartment, insert and push the battery pack.  Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack, slide the lock latch to the end of left side to unlock the battery lock latch (1), and slide the battery release latch to the end of right side to release the battery latch (2), then take out the battery pack with your finger (3).
Notebook User Guide 66   Replacing the Battery Pack When your notebook estimates that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes, it will alert you with a battery low warning beep. If you are consuming a lot of power by using the audio system, the PCMCIA slots, the hard disk drives, and optical disk drive, your notebook might run out of charge much sooner than you expect. You should always respond to the battery low indication by connecting to AC power or turning off your notebook, or suspending your notebook to disk. If you do not do so, the notebook will automatically suspend to disk and turn off. The contents of the memory will store in the hard disk drive. You will be unable to restart the notebook until you have connected to the AC adapter or installed a charged battery. To replace the battery pack, refer to the previous sections on "Installing the Battery Pack" and "Removing the Battery Pack."  Be sure to save your data before replacing the battery pack or connecting the AC adapter. Failure to do so can result in data loss.
Getting Started 2 67  EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE It is important to be aware of the simple things for extending the life of the system main battery while you are on the road. You should find a working place where the external lighting is not too bright and turn down the screen brightness. Also, you can choose the available mode on the Power Management item of the Control Panel in Windows.  2.2  Connecting the AC Power Source The AC adapter provides external power source to your computer and charges the internal battery pack at the same time. The AC adapter also has an auto-switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. To connect the power adapter: 1. Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power adapter. 2. Plug the other end of the AC power cord to a live AC wall outlet.
Notebook User Guide 68   3. Plug the connector of the AC adapter to the DC-IN port found at the rear side of the computer.  Whenever possible, it is advisable to always have the AC adapter connected to the notebook and the battery pack installed. This ensures continuous power supply and prevents any data loss incurring from sudden power breakdown.  y  For the power supply of this equipment, an approved power cord has to  be used. y  Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support   the total current load of all the connected devices. y  Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any   external power supplies (i.e. AC adapter).
Getting Started 2 69  2.3  Starting Your Computer The Power/Resume button is found on the top of the base unit. Press the Power/Resume button to start your computer and check that if the Power LED turns on.  After a few seconds, the computer’s display will turn on and your computer will begin to execute the Power On Self Test or POST to check if all system components are running properly. Any error found during the test will be displayed on the screen and may generate short beep sound as well. After the test, the screen will also display a message "press <F2> to enter SETUP". You don’t need to run this program at the moment as your dealer already made the necessary settings for your computer optimal operation. Refer to Chapter 6 on running the SETUP program later. After the test has completed, your computer will start to search and boot up the operating system from your hard drive. The notebook computer normally
Notebook User Guide 70  comes with a Windows operating system pre-installed in your hard drive. Consult the Windows manual on how to use the program. If not, contact your dealer for assistance. 2.4  Adjusting the Display Controls The LCD brightness adjustment is controlled by <Fn> +<F8> and <Fn> + <F9> keys respectively. You need to press these hot-key controls after powering on your notebook to suit your viewing pleasure.  The Brightness hot-key control adjusts the brightness on the LCD. The brightness hot-key control will not set the LCD completely dark or bright; it provides sufficient lighting to the LCD to match the external lighting of the surrounding. The brighter the room, the more you need to increase the brightness of the LCD. 2.5  Installing the Notebook Device Drivers  If you already have an operating system installed into your notebook computer, it is best to install the needed device drivers for using the built-in devices of your computer. Before installing the drivers, check with your dealer first if they have already installed all the drivers along with the operating system. If not, follow the procedures below: INSTALLING WINDOWS VISTA FROM OPTICAL DISK DRIVE To install Windows Vista directly from your optical disk drive, please go to Boot menu of BIOS setup menu. Use arrow key to select "CD-ROM Drive", then use "+" or "-" to move it to the top. Go to Exit menu and select "Exit
Getting Started 2 71  Saving Changes". Accordingly, insert the Windows Vista installation CD into optical disk drive with following the instructions on the screen to finish the installation. DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE:  Please be notified that you should install the CHIPSET Driver first before installing other driver utilities. INSTALLING THE CHIPSET DRIVER Your notebook computer uses this advanced chipset to enhance the stability and performance. Following is the procedure for installing the chipset driver: Installing Chipset device driver for Windows Vista 32 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears.  2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as  "E:\Drivers\Vista 32\Chipset\Setup.exe". 3.   When screen appears the User Account Control window, click “Allow” for processing the further step. 4. Click "Next" continuously to install this driver when screen displays this command. 5. Click “Yes” to accept the License Agreement. 6. Click “Next” to continue the following step. 7. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press "Finish" to restart your system.
Notebook User Guide 72  INSTALLING THE VGA DEVICE DRIVER Following is the procedure for installing the Video Accelerator 3D Adapter VGA driver to your computer: Installing VGA device driver for Windows Vista 32 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears.  2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as.  "E:\Drivers\Vista32\VGA\Setup.exe". 3. When screen appears the User Account Control window, click “Continue” for processing the further step.  4. Click “Next” to install this driver when screen displays this command. 5. Click “Yes” to accept the License Agreement. 6. Click “Next” to continue the following step. 7. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press "Finish" to restart your system. INSTALLING THE AUDIO DEVICE DRIVER  Your notebook computer uses the Conexant Audio controller: Installing Audio device driver for Windows Vista 32 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears.  2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as.  "E:\Drivers\Vista32\Audio\Setup.exe" where the audio driver is located. 3. When screen appears the User Account Control window, click “Continue” for processing the further step.
Getting Started 2 73  4. Click "OK" to continue the following steps. 5. Tick the "OK" and then restart your system to finish the installation. INSTALLING SYNAPTICS – TOUCH PAD DRIVER  Installing Synaptics - Touchpad driver for Windows Vista 32  1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as.  "E:\Drivers\Vista32\Touch Pad\Setup.exe". 3. When screen appears the User Account Control window, click “Continue” for processing the further step. 4. Click "Next" to continue the following step. 5. Click "Finish" and then press "Restart Now" to restart your system INSTALLING THE LAN DEVICE DRIVER  Please follow the procedures below for installing the LAN driver. Installing LAN driver for Windows Vista 32 1.  Click the Start button and then click Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click Browse button and specify the directory as “E:\Drivers\Vista32\LAN\Autorun.exe "   3. Click “Install Drivers and Software” to continue the following steps. 4. When screen appears the User Account Control window, click “Continue” for processing the further step. 5. Click “Next” to continue the following steps. 6. Choose “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click
Notebook User Guide 74  “Next”. 7. Click “Next” to continue the following steps. 8. Click “Install” to implement the setup program to install this driver. 9. Click “Finish” and then press “Exit” to complete the installation. INSTALLING THE BLUETOOTH DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Bluetooth driver: Installing Bluetooth driver for Windows Vista 32 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as  "E:\Drivers\Vista32\Bluetooth\Setup.exe". 3. When screen appears the User Account Control window, click “Continue” for processing the further step. 4. Click “Next” to continue the following steps. 5. Choose “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click “Next”. 6. Click “Install” to implement setup program to install this driver. 7. Click “Finish” and then press “Yes” to restart your system INSTALLING CAMERA DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Camera Device Driver: Installing Camera Device Driver for Windows Vista 32  1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears.
Getting Started 2 75  2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as.  "E:\Drivers\Vista32\Camera\setup.exe" 3. When screen appears the User Account Control window, click “Continue” for processing the further step. 4. Click “Next” to continue the following steps. 5. Tip the option “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” to finish the installation. INSTALLING CARDREADER DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the CardReader Device Driver: Installing CardReader Device Driver for Windows Vista 32 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as.  "E:\Drivers\Vista32\CardReader\setup.exe" 3. When screen appears the User Account Control window, click      “Continue” for processing the further step. 4. Click “OK” to complete the installation. INSTALLING THE WIRELESS LAN DRIVER AND UTILITY Please follow the procedures below for installing the Wireless LAN Adapter driver:  Installing Wireless LAN driver and Utility for Windows Vista 32 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears.
Notebook User Guide 76  2. Click Browse button and specify the directory as “E:\Drivers\Vista32\Wireless LAN\Autorun.exe” 3. When screen appears the User Account Control window, click “Continue” for processing the further step. 4. Click "Install Software" to execute the setup program. 5. Tick the option “I accept the terms in the license agreement”, and click Next for further step processing. 6. Tick the option “Typical”, and click “Next” again. 7. Click “OK” to complete the installation. INSTALLING THE ROBSON DRIVER AND UTILITY Please follow the procedures below for installing the Robson driver:   Installing Robson driver and Utility for Windows Vista 32 1. Click the Start button and then click Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click Browse button and specify the directory as “E:\Drivers\Vista32\Robson\setup.exe” 3. When screen appears the User Account Control window, click “Allow”     for processing the further step. 4. Click “Next” continuously to install this driver when screen displays this command. 5. Click “Yes” to accept the License Agreement. 6. Click “Next” to continue the following step. 7. When screen appears the Windows Security window, click “Install” for processing the further step.
Getting Started 2 77  8. Click “Next” again. 9. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press “Finish” to restart your system. INSTALLING THE TV-TUNER CARD DEVICE DRIVER  Please follow the procedures below for installing the TV-Tuner Card Device Driver: Installing TV-Tuner Card Device Driver for Windows Vista 32  1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as.  "E:\Drivers\Vista32\TV Driver\A306_Vista_Drv_x86_V1.12.0.60_Install" 3. When screen appears the User Account Control window, click “Allow”     to complete the installation.  2.6  Turning off Your Computer If you are not going to use the computer for a while, it is best to turn off the power of the computer for longer use. Before turning off the power, you need to close first all application programs and shutdown the operating system. After turning off the computer, make it a habit to leave the LCD panel open for a while whenever used for an extended period of time. This allows the inside parts of the computer to cool off. Closing the panel will force the heat up against the LCD screen, which may degrade the LCD when done regularly. More importantly, never close the LCD panel for a long period of time when computer is on and power saving features are disabled.
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Using Your Notebook 3 79  3  Using Your Notebook   This chapter describes how to operate the standard built-in features of the notebook that you normally would use in your day-to-day computer work. If you are new to computers and to your operating system, you also need to read the manual for the operating system on how to work with your computer. It is very important to familiarize yourself well with the operating system. The succeeding chapters not only guide you to go beyond the basics, but also try other exciting features.
Notebook User Guide 80  3.1  Starting Your Operating System The operating system is a must ingredient in using your computer. Without an operating system, it is like playing chess without the chessboard. It is the platform for all your software application programs to run on. The most popular operating system today is Microsoft Windows. You should have installed one operating system by your dealer unless you are an expert computer user and would need a more powerful operating system. If you have an operating system already installed in your computer, then you would be up and running after you power on your computer and boot up the system. Check your operating system manual on how to run it.  3.2  Understanding the Keyboard Functions Your notebook computer is equipped with an 104 keys keyboard that provides all the functionality of a full-sized 101 or 102-key keyboard. Aside from the standard typewriter-layout keyboard of your computer, there are a number of extra features and function controls on the built-in keyboard including Windows system hot keys.
Using Your Notebook 3 81    1. Function Keys  2. Control Keys   3. Windows Start Menu Key  4. Control Keys 5. Windows Shortcut Key  6. Cursor Control Keys  Keyboard Key features and operations are described below: • Function Keys Function keys are application-driven, like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard. These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions. Some keys (printed in blue on keypad) are preprogrammed with dual functions. • Control keys — Ctrl, Alt, Fn, and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys to change their functions. To use control keys, press and hold the control key while pressing another key. For example, "Press Ctrl-C" means to hold down the Ctrl key and type the letter C. Key combinations work especially to the application you are running.
Notebook User Guide 82  • Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work:   Start Menu key Displays the Start menu.  Shortcut/Application key Provides quick access to shortcut menus. This key acts like a right mouse button. • Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want. In the screen, the cursor is a blinking underline, block, or vertical bar depending on the application. The cursor indicates where the next text typed is inserted. • Typewriter keys Typewriter keys (also called alphanumeric keys) are used to enter text and characters. Keys with blue print on them behave differently when combined with control keys.
Using Your Notebook 3 83  BASIC KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS  Keypad  Function Description  <Enter> key. Execute a command. Within many text editing application programs, the <Enter> key inserts a hard carriage return, just like what ordinary typewriter does.  <Esc> key. Press this key to cancel or escape from a command or function.  <Ins> key. Known as the Insert key. Press this key to toggle the keyboard data entry from insert to type over mode. +<Fn> + <PrtScr> key. Known as the Print Screen key. Press this key to map the whole screen to share memory for your specific usage.  <Del> key. Known as the Delete key. Press this key to delete the character to the right of the cursor, or delete marked texts or items.  <Backspace> key. Press this key to delete the character to the left of the cursor.  <Shift> key. Press this key in combination with alphabet letters to produce uppercase letters in typing. Use this key in combination with those two-character keys (found on the second row of the keyboard) to produce the upper marked keys. Also used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command.  <Tab> key. Press this key to move the cursor to the next tab stop on the right. This key works much the same as in ordinary typewriter.  <Ctrl> key. Known as the Control key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command.
Notebook User Guide 84  Keypad  Function Description  <Alt> key. Known as the Alternate key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command.  <Num Lock> key. Activates the embedded 15-key numeric keypad. The keys are color coded blue.  <Caps Lock> key. Used in most application program to always activate uppercase alphabet characters. +<Fn> + <Scroll Lock> key. Used in most application program to scroll the screen without having to move the cursor. CURSOR CONTROL KEYS  Keypad  Function Description  Up arrow key. Moves the cursor up one line at a time.  Down arrow key. Moves the cursor down one line at a time.  Left arrow key. Moves the cursor to the left one space at a time.  Right arrow key. Moves the cursor to the right one space at a time. SCREEN CONTROL KEYS
Using Your Notebook 3 85  Keypad  Function Description  <Home> key. Moves the cursor to the beginning of a screen or line.  <PgUp> key. Moves the cursor up one screen at a time  <PgDn> key. Moves the cursor down one screen at a time  <End> key. Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or line. WINDOWS HOT KEYS  Keypad  Function Description  <Start> key. Pulls up the Windows Start menu.    <Right Click> key. Performs a mouse right-click function for Windows system.  SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS The notebook has special system function keys that activate key serving dual functions. When pressed in conjunction with the <Fn> key, these keys set specific system parameters and are sometimes referred to as "hot keys".
Notebook User Guide 86   Keypad  Function Description + Switches the system into Suspend mode. + To enable or disable the wireless LAN function. + Switches display between LCD, CRT, or LCD and CRT simultaneously. + To enable or disable the Bluetooth function. + To enable or disable the Webcam function. + To enable or disable the TV tuner. + To play or pause the music.  + To stop the music or DVD/VCD playing.
Using Your Notebook 3 87  Keypad  Function Description + To revert the previous music or previous DVD (VCD) section.  + To play the next music or next DVD (VCD) section.  + Increases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. + Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. + Increases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally. + Decreases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally. + To shut down or resume the built-in system speaker volume. 3.3  Using the Touchpad Pointing Device Your computer comes with a built-in touchpad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm-rest surface.
Notebook User Guide 88  The touchpad offers a number of options that let you customize how it functions. To access these options, locate the Control Panel and double click on the Mouse icon. The options let you control the size and color of the cursor, cursor speed, the accepted double-click speed, and selection button orientation. The touchpad works a mouse pointing device replacement that is used under Windows-based operating system. You can use the standard Microsoft driver that is compatible with the touchpad device and is normally used under Windows-based operating system. However, if you want to utilize the added features of the touchpad, you may want to try installing its own device driver that comes with added utilities for enhancing the function of the device.  1. Left Selection Button  2. Right Selection Button    3. Touchpad
Using Your Notebook 3 89  Touchpad Features Here how to use the touchpad pointing device: 1. The rectangular surface acts like a miniature duplicate of your display screen. To move the mouse cursor, place the finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction. If you reach the end of the pad, lift your finger and place it back down on the other side of the pad. 2. To select an item, click on the item by pressing the left button control or by simply tapping on the surface once. A light, quick tap always works best. To execute an item, click the left button twice or do a quick double tap on the surface. 3. To simulate holding the mouse button down (dragging an icon or selection), use the tap-and-drag gesture. This feels much like a double-click, except that the finger remains on the pad after the second tap: Tap, lift, tap, hold and move. The simulated button remains held as long as the finger remains on the pad. 4. When you press both the Left and Right click button at the same time, the auto Scroll function will be activated.  Avoid spilling any liquid on the touchpad surface and always keep the touchpad surface and pointing finger dry from sweat built-up. Also do not expose touchpad to any magnetic source object. 3.4  Configuring Your Screen Display The VGA display function of your notebook is based on a high performance AGP local bus controller and is fully VGA compatible. This controller offers a large set of extended functions and higher resolutions especially useful when
Notebook User Guide 90  you are connecting an external high-resolution and high-frequency CRT or LCD. Please Refer to Section 5 "Installing the Notebook Device Drivers" of Chapter 2 in this manual for the procedures on how to install the VGA device driver under Windows. After installing the VGA driver, you would then configure the display resolution or screen size to match your LCD display panel. This notebook computer model provides Wide screen 15.4” 1280x800 (Wide XGA) resolution panels. You would also probably want to set the amount of color output to display sharper images and photos. POSSIBLE DISPLAY CONFIGURATIONS The table below shows you the possible display resolution you can set when using either the LCD display or the external monitor (CRT):  Display  Possible Resolution  Maximum Colors Widescreen 13.3” 1280x800  WXGA LCD  800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 1280 x 800 16 million colors    16 million colors  16 million colors 16 million colors CRT  800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 768 1280 x 1024  16 million colors 16 million colors 16 million colors 16 million colors  65,536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16-bit high color while 16 million or 16M colors is equivalent to 32-bit true color.  You can use the <Fn> + <F3> hot-key to switch the display between LCD only, CRT only, or both LCD and CRT display.
Using Your Notebook 3 91  CHANGING THE DISPLAY PROPERTIES UNDER WINDOWS To change the display properties of your screen under Windows system, just right-click on the desktop area and select Properties or go to the Control Panel and click on the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box will appear on your screen. Click on the Settings tab to set your desired configuration. Make sure to follow the configuration table above.  If you cannot configure the display properties, change the display driver first as mentioned on Section 5 "Installing the Notebook Device Drivers" of Chapter 2 in this manual. Consult your dealer for the latest Windows VGA driver. 3.5  Knowing the Power Saving Features One of the great features in your notebook computer aside from its superior performance is the ability to save energy power. Your computer is designed to incorporate intelligent and advanced power management functions that turn off power of most components when system is idle or not in use. This feature not only gives you longer battery hours but cooler systems and components as well. For more information on how to control the power management features of your computer, refer to Power Options function in Control Panel of Windows. The definitions of Standby Mode, Hibernation Mode, and Shutdown are depicted as follows: Standby Mode Standby Mode is mainly for power saving. When the Standby Mode is activated, your display and hard drive are shut down and all open applications
Notebook User Guide 92  and documents are stored in RAM (Random Access Memory). This allows your notebook to wake up quickly, but a low level of power is required to maintain this suspended state. How quickly your system powers down into Standby mode is up to you by setting proper times in Power Options of Control Panel in Window. While the notebook is in Standby mode, the LED of power indicator flashes. To resume your working again, you can press the power button to return your work to the screen where you left off. Hibernation Mode In Hibernation mode, all system devices are powered down and the contents of RAM are stored on your hard drive. Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode, but takes a bit longer time to resume. When your notebook goes into hibernation, Windows saves your entire desktop state before powering down your computer. You don’t need to save and close each document before you put your notebook into hibernation. When you press power button again, system will bring your notebook out of hibernation. You'll find your applications and documents open on your desktop exactly as you left them.    Hibernation is enabled by default. To verify that Hibernation is enabledd, Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Choose Power Options icon, then click on the Hibernate tab. IF the chock box of Enable Hibernate is selected, the Hibernation mode is enabled. Shutdown   All power has been turned off from the notebook. This means that no power including external AC power source and battery power source will be consume by the notebook.
Using Your Notebook 3 93  3.6  Working with the Built-in HDD Your notebook computer is equipped with a built-in large capacity 2.5 inch IDE hard disk drive where you store or install your computer operating system and all application software programs. You need to format the hard disk before using. The internal hard disk is normally assigned as Drive C after formatting. Sometimes divided into two partitions, adding a Drive D. Since your computer supports different hard disk capacities (up to 80 GB), you also need to setup the disk type first on your computer’s BIOS SETUP program before formatting the disk drive. Your computer supports Auto-detect hard disk type, so you do not need to set it manually. Your dealer should already have done all of this for you. You can refer to Chapter 6 on how to run the BIOS SETUP program.  You can increase the system’s storage capacity by replacing the standard hard disk drive with a drive of greater storage capacity.  If you wish to replace your hard disk, contact your local dealer for more information about this dealer-installable device.  Always turn off your computer first before removing the hard disk drive. Failure to do so will damage the computer and the hard disk. Avoid jarring or moving the computer while the hard disk is still being accessed. 3.7  How to Access the Optical Drive Your system ships with an optical disk drive installed on the right side of your computer. You would normally use the drive for installing operating system and software application programs.  To insert and remove a disc on the drive:
Notebook User Guide 94  1. Make sure the computer is turned on. Insert the Optical disk into the drive slot with the label side facing up. The optical disk will be automatically slide in the optical drive.  2. To remove the disc, press the eject button found on the left bottom side of the optical drive. 3. The optical disk will pop-out slightly.
Using Your Notebook 3 95  How to care the Optical Disks (CDs, DVDs, etc.) When you handle CDs, pay attention to the following guidelines: • Always pick up the disk by its edges. • Avoid scratching or soiling either side of the disk. • Do not write with the hard ball-point pen or apply labels on either side of the disk. • Keep the disk away from direct sunlight or high temperatures. • Clean fingerprints or dust from the disk by wiping it with a soft cloth. The above points also apply to other optical storage media.  The Combo drive is a Class 1 Laser Product. 3.8 ExpressCard  WHAT IS EXPRESSCARD ? The ExpressCard is a newly developed PC Card interface, its connector has just 26 pins and the interface has a potential transfer rate of up to 500 MB/sec (or 250 MB/sec in each direction) using a single-lane PCI Express link. Its form factor is up to 40 percent smaller than a PC Card, which allows ExpressCard modules to be included in smaller host systems. Designed for both desktop and mobile use, ExpressCard use either USB 2.0 or a single lane PCI Express technology.  The ExpressCard standard was developed by PCMCIA member companies including technology leaders, system manufacturers, card manufacturers, from all other parts of the PC Card industry.
Notebook User Guide 96   Dimensions of ExpressCard Current CardBus PC cards are 54 millimeters wide. ExpressCard can divided into two categories, based on width. Most designs will use the ExpressCard 34 design, which sets the width at 34 millimeters. For some applications, the wider ExpressCard 54 standard will be used to produce cards that can handle the higher thermal requirements of those applications.  All ExpressCard modules are 5mm thick but the standard also allows for card developers to build longer 'extended' modules.  Native Bus Connection The ExpressCard standard supports both the USB 2.0 and PCI Express interfaces. Card manufacturers are able to choose whichever bus is appropriate to their application; the performance of PCI Express, or from the wide range of solutions supported by USB. All host PC ExpressCard slots will support cards using either interface. The host platform no longer needs to incorporate
Using Your Notebook 3 97  a bridge chip between the chipset and the socket. PCI Express and USB 2.0 are fully hot-pluggable.    To support the broadest range of applications there are two sizes of module. Both are smaller that today's CardBus card. The smallest card, the ExpressCard/34 module, is almost half the size of a CardBus card. This size is suited to a very broad range of applications covering communications, media, and general purpose.    PC Card  (CardBus,  Type II) ExpressCard/54 ExpressCard/34 Data Transfer rate  132 Mbps  500Mbps (or 250Mbps in each direction) Connector pins  68  26 Port Type  Parallel  Serial Dimensions (HxWxD) 54mmx86mmx5mm 54mmx75mmx5mm 34mmx75mmx5mm  A big part of "just working" will be the existing software support. Both Windows XP and Windows Vista already support the ExpressCard specification.  INSERTING AND REMOVING A EXPRESSCARD  Your computer includes hot swapping capability, that allows you to exchange cards while the computer is turn on and start using it immediately. Inserting ExpressCard To insert a ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot: 1. Locate the ExpressCard slot cover on the front side of the computer.
Notebook User Guide 98  2. Insert the side of ExpressCard with the 26-pin socket into the ExpressCard slot. The face label of the card should also be facing up. 3. When the full length of the card is almost inside the slot, push firmly but slowly, to ensure full connection with the computer. The ExpressCard will be automatically detected and once the needed driver is installed, it will generate a beep sound to indicate that the card is detected.
Using Your Notebook 3 99   Removing ExpressCard To remove a ExpressCard from the ExpressCard slot, you should first disable the ExpressCard card setting in the system as described followings: 1. Double click the ExpressCard icon on the right bottom side of the task bar. 2. Select the socket from the list that you want to remove, and click Stop button. The system then disables the function of ExpressCard card. 3. Then you can remove the inserted ExpressCard, push the ExpressCard to the bottom to release the ExpressCard.  4. When the ExpressCard has moved out a space out of the slot, hold the edges of the card and slowly slide it out.
Notebook User Guide 100    The power consumption of ExpressCard/54 is about 2.1W, while the consumption of ExpressCard/34 is about 1.3W. To save energy, press the button to disconnect the card when it is not in use.  3.9  Using Flash Memory Cards WHAT IS FLASH MEMORY CARD?   Flash Memory is a memory storage media. It is used by most digital camera, moreover, it can replace the traditional floppy disk. Flash memory card is built with different form factor and brand name. Their size is smaller than PCMCIA card. This computer supports most of the flash memory card, including SD, MMC, MS (Memory Stick), and MS_Pro card.
Using Your Notebook 3 101  The 4 in 1 card slot is used by the following cards as SD, MS (Memory Stick ), MMC, and MS_Pro.   For a single moment, only one card can be inserted into the 4 in 1 card slot  Inserting Flash Memory Card To insert a flash memory card into the slot is similar to ExpressCard. You only need to pay more attention whenever insert the flash memory card into the slot with the correct side. For MMC and SD card, you should position the copper connector at the bottom side. For Memory Stick card, you should position the copper connector at the topside. All of these cards should be located at the center of the slots in inserting.  Slot  Card type  Copper connector 4 in 1  SD (Secure Digital) MMC (MultiMedia Card) MS (Memory Stick)   MS_Pro Bottom side Bottom Top side Top side  Only one correct side can be accepted for the 4 in 1 card slots. If you cannot insert the card into the 4 in 1 slot or you had inserted the card but it is not recognized by the computer, please remove the card and turn the card upside down and insert it again. To prevent the damage made both on card and the slot, never forced an entry into the slot with incorrect side.
Notebook User Guide 102   Removing Flash Memory Card It is similar to ExpressCard for removing a flash memory card from the slot. You should first disable the card setting in the system as described in the former section.  To remove the flash memory card, you should only pull out the card by finger, there is no release button for flash memory slot.
Fun with Multimedia 4 103  4  Fun with Windows Vista Experience  This notebook integrated in a highly compact platform is designed for digital entertainment. With Windows Vista, it offers a breakthrough user experience and is designed to help you feel confident in your ability to view, find, and organize information and to control your computing experience. It simplifies our digital life in taking charge of media, share moves, TV, photos, and music with your friends and family.
Notebook User Guide 104  4.1  What is Windows Vista? Windows Vista is an operating system that enables you to enjoy the best in entertainment on your notebook.  The visual sophistication of Windows Vista helps streamline your computing experience by refining common window elements so you can better focus on the content on the screen rather than on how to access it. With Windows Vista, you can store, share and enjoy all of your photos, all of your music, all of your home video and even recorded TV. It’s all contained in one control system. That is as easy to use with a great new user-friendly interface. 4.2  Get Ready for Windows Vista Windows Vista is designed to help make you more productive as you work with your PC throughout the day with new features.  Starting the Windows Vista When you start using Windows Vista, you will recognize familiar elements such as the Start menu, which is now faster, more streamlined, and more helpful than in previous versions of Windows. More than that, the new start menu makes it very easy for you to navigate across all of the installed applications on your PC. Eliminating the slow performing, cascading "All Programs" view, the new start menu can help you get something started more quickly than ever.
Fun with Multimedia 4 105   About the entertainment To recall all default multimedia applications, click on “All Programs” located on the left corner on the desktop, the “All Programs” will be changed to “Back” as shown in the following figure.
Notebook User Guide 106  It now becomes more easy to execute various application with just click on it.  Instant Search The Start menu features integrated desktop search through a new feature called Instant Search which can help you find and launch almost anything on your PC. Just type in a word, a name, or a phrase, and Instant Search can find the right file for you.  Use Instant Search to quickly find the information you need.
Fun with Multimedia 4 107  4.3  Enjoy Your Multimedia Application INTERNET EXPLORER Windows Vista enhances the Internet Explorer experience in finding and displaying information, and Web sites on the Internet.  The upcoming release of Internet Explorer 7 not only adds important new security and privacy features, but makes everyday tasks easier through features such as tabbed browsing, inline search, and shrink-to-fit printing WINDOWS CALENDAR Windows Calendar helps you in management appointments and tasks by creating personal calendar, publishing them, and subscribe to other users calendars.
Notebook User Guide 108   Windows Calendar is a flexible, easy-to-use calendar built directly into the Windows Vista operating system. It lets you plan and manage all of your activities and coordinate your schedule with others. It also lets you create a personal task list and receive automatic notifications and reminders about specific tasks and upcoming appointments.  Windows Calendar has a broad range of features to help you manage your personal schedule WINDOWS CONTACTS Windows Contacts can store e-mail addresses and other information about people and organizations.
Fun with Multimedia 4 109   Microsoft Windows Vista provides a new mechanism and user interface for storing and retrieving information about people (contacts) who are important to the users of Microsoft Outlook and Windows Mail (formerly Outlook Express). WINDOWS DEFENDER Windows Defender is enable to protect the computer from spyware and other potentially unwanted software.
Notebook User Guide 110   Windows Defender helps protect computers against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. Applications can check and change its status.  WINDOWS DVD MAKER Windows DVD maker helps you burn pictures and video to DVD..
Fun with Multimedia 4 111   Windows DVD maker lets you create a DVD quickly, complete with professional-looking menus, a scene selection page so viewers can easily find what they are looking for, and even slide shows using your favorite songs as a soundtrack. WINDOWS FAX AND SCAN Windows Fax and Scan help you send and receive faxes or scan pictures and documents.
Notebook User Guide 112   Faxing and scanning functions come together in Windows Vista through Windows Fax and Scan. Sending and receiving faxes through your PC is now as simple as performing the same tasks on a fax machine, especially for digital document WINDOWS LIVE MESSENGER DOWNLOAD Windows Live Messenger Download can connect and share message instantly on the world’s favorite IM service..
Fun with Multimedia 4 113   Windows Live Messenger is the next-generation MSN Messenger. It has everything you already love about Messenger, and much more. WINDOWS MAIL Windows Mail can send and receive e-mail and newsgroup messages.
Notebook User Guide 114   Windows Mail is designed to help you prevent emerged some annoyances and risks that have grown over the years, that enables your e-mail experience is as productive and fun as possible. Windows Mail includes features that help you reduce the risks, while enjoying the many benefits, of e-mail WINDOWS MEDIA CENTER Windows Media Center lets you opens your home entertainment option for digital and on-demand media, including TV, Movies, music and pictures.  It is enable to make you enjoy all your favorite digital entertainment—including live and recorded TV, movies, music, and pictures—in one place with the easy-to-use Windows Media Center menu system and remote control. Windows Media Center in Windows Vista includes enhancements for expanded support of digital and high-definition cable TV, an improved menu system, and the ability to create a consumer-electronics-quality living-room experience, as well as new options for multi-room access to your entertainment through Media Center Extenders.
Fun with Multimedia 4 115  WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER Windows Media Player can play digital media including music, video, CDs and DVDs.  Windows Media Player gives you an easier way to enjoy and manage your digital music, video, and pictures on your PC. See things the way you want to see them, by CD cover art or in lists. Connect to networked media devices around your home or seamlessly sync up with your portable digital media player to enjoy all your entertainment wherever you are. Sporting an improved look and feel, Windows Media Player delivers a high-quality audio and visual experience both on the computer and around your home WINDOWS MEETING SPACE Windows Meeting Space lets you share files, a program, or your laptop anytime and anywhere.
Notebook User Guide 116   Windows Meeting Space gives you the ability to share documents, programs, or your desktop with other people. Some advantages are: you can share your desktop or any program with other meeting participants; you and other meeting participants can distribute and co-edit documents; you can pass notes to other participants; you can connect to a network projector to give a presentation. WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER Windows Movie Maker helps you make your own movie using videos, digital pictures and movies.
Fun with Multimedia 4 117   With Windows Movie Maker, you can quickly and easily import, edit, and organize all of your digital home videos. New tools, such as new effects and transitions, and improved graphics performance help you manage and edit your home videos. You can include photos along with video when you create a movie, and even add narration and soundtracks. Once your movies are just the way you want them, you can easily burn them to DVD or share them with others through the Internet WINDOWS PHOTO GALLERY Windows Photo Gallery lets you view , edit, organize, and share your photos and videos.
Notebook User Guide 118   Windows Photo Gallery in Windows Vista gives you the tools you need to easily organize, find, and view your photos and videos. You can edit, print, and share your photos from within Windows Photo Gallery, as well as transfer photos from your camera to your computer with a simple import process WINDOWS UPDATE Windows Update delivers software updates and drivers, and provide automatic updating options.
Fun with Multimedia 4 119   Windows Update keeps your computer up to date and more secure by automatically providing software updates to Microsoft Windows Vista. Updates can include upgrades to Windows Vista features, updates that improve reliability and performance, and updates that provide new security protections against malware and other potentially unwanted software. Windows Update makes updating easy and minimizes disruption to your work. It's easy to start updating—when you set up Windows Vista, you can set options that enable Windows Update to automatically download and install updates for you—so you can "set it and forget it WINDOWS SIDEBAR AND GADGETS As you use your computer to access more information, perform more tasks, and interact with more software applications, you increasingly face information overload. You open a web browser just to check the weather, open an application to view your calendar, and open a calculator program to simply add
Notebook User Guide 120  numbers. You need simple, specialized, and lightweight mini-applications that put information and tasks at your fingertips—no matter what you're doing. Windows Sidebar boosts your personal productivity by providing instant access to gadgets—a wide variety of engaging, easy-to-use, and customizable mini-applications that offer information at a glance and provide easy access to frequently used tools  GAMING If you are a parent, you now have a rich set of controls to ensure your children are only playing games that you consider appropriate. You can allow or restrict your children's access to games according to game title, rating, category, or content. Windows Vista supports six international rating standards and makes it easy for parents to manage and monitor their children's gaming experience
Fun with Multimedia 4 121   WINDOWS FLIP AND WINDOWS FLIP 3D Windows Vista provides two entirely new features to manage windows: Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D. Flip allows you to flip through open windows (by using Alt+Tab), providing a live thumbnail of each window, rather than just a generic icon and file name. Live thumbnails make it easier to quickly identify the window you want, particularly when multiple windows of the same kind are open. With Flip 3D, you can use the scroll wheel on your mouse to flip through open windows in a stack, and quickly locate and select the one you want to work with.   Use Flip to view and navigate more easily through open windows.
Notebook User Guide 122  You can visit and browse each domain to experience the information and assistance that Windows Vista offers.  For more information, please refer to Microsoft’s website: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/features/default.mspx
Connecting to Peripherals 5 123  5  Connecting to Peripherals   This chapter describes how you attach peripheral devices to your notebook. You can attach a printer or mouse; connect an external monitor and keyboard, or any other peripheral device. You will learn how to use these peripheral devices with the step-by-step instructions depicted in this chapter.
Notebook User Guide 124  5.1  Using the USB Port USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices (such as printers, mice, keyboards, storage devices, joysticks, digital cameras, and video conference cameras, etc.) to your notebook computer, and up to 127 devices can be attached.  Besides, USB’s hot swap capability allows everything to be plugged in and unplugged without turning the system off.   Microsoft, HP, Compaq, Intel, Agere, NEC and Philip are seven core members of USB-IF to have worked on USB 2.0 standardization. USB 2.0 offers data transfer rate up to 480Mbps (megabits per second) compared to USB 1.1 devices, which transfer at speeds of 12Mbps. So, you could know that USB 2.0 can transfer data between the computer and its peripherals 40 times faster than USB 1.1. However, USB 2.0 is fully backward compatible, you will be able to use a USB 1.1 device in a USB 2.0 compliant system.   Depending on your operational requirements, you may need to disable other ports in order to release system resource for the USB port.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 125   The USB bus distributes 0.5 amps (500 milliamps) of power through each port. For the purpose of power saving, please disconnect your USB device while not in use.  5.2  Using the IEEE 1394 Port IEEE 1394, also known as FireWire, is a high-bandwidth serial bus developed by Apple and Texas Instruments. IEEE 1394 supports 100, 200, and 400 Mbps (Megabit per second) transfer rates and is widely used for downing video from digital camcorders to the computer. In addition to its high speed, IEEE 1394 enables isochronous (real-time) data transfer. This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high-bandwidth of data in real-time, such as video devices. It supports both Plug-and-Play and hot plugging, and also allows for the connection of up to 63 devices.  With built-in IEEE 1394 port, this computer enables the peripheral devices in transmitting digital video data or data backup. The Windows system will automatically recognize it after installing a suitable driver for it. Please visit Microsoft's web site for more information about it. Moreover, you should install the driver of peripheral device to connect with the IEEE 1394 port, for details please refer to the manual that comes with your peripheral device.
Notebook User Guide 126    Please make sure that the external IEEE 1394 HDD box you purchase on local electronic store should provide external power adapter. There are different types of IEEE1394 HDD box and hard disk from different manufactures, the power consumption has varied range. If the power of the external IEEE 1394 HDD is supplied from the USB of this notebook, it may not run properly. 5.3  Using the External Monitor Port Your computer has a 15-pin Monitor port for supporting any external CRT or LCD color monitor. You need a display signal cable (usually provided with the monitor). One end of the cable must have a 15-pin connector for the system. To connect an external monitor: 1. Turn off your computer and make sure the monitor power switch is turned off.  The notebook computer must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected. Although you can connect the external Monitor without power off the computer and the external monitor, however, it is harmful to both devices and it shortens the life of these devices.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 127  2. Connect the connector cable of the monitor to the VGA port at the back of your computer. Secure the cable connection with the screws provided. 3. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Turn on the power of the monitor. 5. Turn on your computer. Both the LCD panel and the monitor screen will show the display. Your computer is set at default to run at simultaneous display mode. 6. If you only want to show the display on the external monitor or projector and shut off the LCD display, you can use the <Fn> + <F3> hot-key to switch display type between LCD and external monitor. Keep pressing the hot-key until you get the display to external monitor only.   Refer to Chapter 3 regarding the possible External CRT resolutions and how to change the display properties.
Notebook User Guide 128  5.4  Using the Antenna Port Your system is equipped with an antenna port and provides an antenna module for TV watching.  .  To access the TV channel: 1. Turn on your system and make sure your notebook is positioned with the area for easily searching the TV channel.  2. Connect the antenna cable to the right side of the antenna port at your notebook. 3. Execute the Windows Media Center program for TV setting, TV watching, recording your favorite TV shows or burning your TV programs.  For more information, please refer to Microsoft’s website, http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/using/getstarted/default.mspx. 4. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna if you cannot access the TV channel successfully.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 129   5.5  Using the External Audio System At the right side of your computer, you will find the built-in audio ports. You can connect Microphone jacks, earphone or powered speaker. To connect to a audio jack: 1. Locate the audio port (Microphone, Headphone) that you want to use to the target device. 2. Plug the jack into the port on the front side of the system.  If you use external speakers and experience the sound distortion or feedback, please lower the volume. Some factors is caused by too close locating the microphone and speakers from each other, moving away the external audio option from the unit may also help.
Notebook User Guide 130  5.6  Using the LAN Port This notebook comes with an internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module that connects your computer to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN) and supports data transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps. The 10Base-T standard also called Twisted Pair Ethernet is connected with RJ-45 connectors. The 100Base-TX is based on the older Ethernet standard. Because it is 10 times faster than Ethernet, it is often referred to as Fast Ethernet. The built-in LAN module provides a standard RJ-45 connector.  To connect the twisted-pair cable to your LAN port: 1. Locate the twisted-pair cable in the accessories box in notebook shipping carton. Each end of the cable has a RJ-45 connector. 2. Connect one end of the cable into the network wall outlet or HUB. 3. Connect the other end of the cable into the computer RJ-45 LAN port.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 131  5.7  Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is the major breakthrough in computer communication technology. It lets user connect to the LAN environment without using any wire to traditional RJ-45 jack. User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Access Point (AP) of LAN.  Access Point (AP) is the wireless transmission and receiving device, it generally connects to the server of a LAN environment or act as a LAN hub with wireless connection. Access point can be set in an office environment, airport, major railway station, etc. that depends on the construction of each country. In most case, you probably can use it at office, please consult with the network department of your company for more details.  This computer integrates built-in 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless LAN module. IEEE 802.11b standard supports 11 Mbps wireless connection speed. However, IEEE 802.11g supports 54Mbps wireless connection speed, and is backward compatible with the slower 802.11b.  Wireless LAN module is similar to LAN module. You need to install software driver before using it. Please refer to chapter 2.5 on how to install the driver.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 133  6  Customizing Your Notebook   Your computer uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program that allows you to set several system configuration in changing the way your computer performs. This includes your system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. This information is then stored in the CMOS RAM and will remain permanent unless you change it again. This chapter discusses on how you will activate the BIOS Setup program and change the system configuration to suit your desired operation. You must be careful to set the configuration properly in order for your computer to run smoothly. If you are not sure of any settings, contact your dealer.
Notebook User Guide 134  6.1  Running the BIOS Setup Program Your computer is likely to have been properly setup and configured by your dealer prior to delivery. However, you may find it necessary to use the computer’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program to change system configuration information, such as the current date and time, or your hard disk drive type. The Setup program can be accessed when you power on the system and pressing the <F2> function key. The settings that you specify within the Setup program are recorded in a special area memory called the CMOS RAM. This memory is backed up by a battery so that is will not be erased when you turn off or reset the system. Whenever you turn on the computer, the system will read the settings stored in the CMOS RAM and compare them to the equipment check conducted during the Power On Self Test (POST). If an error occurs, an error message will be displayed on the screen, and you will then be prompted to run the Setup Program. As the POST (Power-On Self Test) executes during the boot up process, the screen will display the following message: Press <F2> to Enter SETUP Press the <F2> key to run the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS Setup program is organized into five menus which you can select using the <-- and --> keys. To move from one option to another, you use the up and down arrow keys while using the <F5> and <F6>, or <+>and <-> keys to change the settings. On the right hand side of the screen are some brief help descriptions of each item you want to change. On the BIOS Setup program, you will find the following parts on the screen:
Customizing Your Notebook 6 135  • Item Specific Help The right side of the screen. This area describes each parameter and its available settings. • Menu Bar The top line of the screen. Each of the five selections displays its own screen. • Parameters The left side of the screen. This area lists the parameters and their current settings. • Key Status Bar The bottom part of the screen. These lines display the keys available to move the cursor, select a particular function and so forth. To exit the BIOS Setup program, simply press the <Esc> key and select from the Exit menu whether you want to Save changes and exit; Discard Changes and exit.
Notebook User Guide 136  6.2  Using the Main Menu Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility  Main  Advanced  Security  Boot Exit      Item Specific Help  System Time:  [07:54:32]     System Date:  [10/12/2007]   <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>,      or <Enter> selects  4Primary Master   [MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-85JS-(PM)]  field.  4Secondary Master  [WDC WD1600BEVS-07RST0-(S1)]        CPU Type  Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU    CPU Speed  T7250   2.0GHz    System Memory:  640 KB    Extended Memory: 1038336 KB         BIOS Version:  0.4A-1471-0011        F1 Help  Ç È Select Item   -/+  Change Values  F9  Setup Defaults Esc Exit  Å-->  Select Menu  Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit • System Time  Allows you to change the system time using the hour: minute: second format of the computer. Enter the current time for reach field and use the <Tab>, <Shift>+<Tab>, or <Enter> key to move from one field or back to another. You can also change the system time from your operating system.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 137  • System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format.  Enter the current time for reach field and use the <Tab>, <Shift>+<Tab>, or <Enter> key to move from one field or back to another. You can also change the system time from your operating system. • IDE Primary/Master This field displays various parameters for the hard disk drive. If type [Auto] is selected, the system automatically sets these parameters. If type [User] is selected, Cylinders, Heads and Sectors and other value can be edited. • SATA Port 1 This field is for information only as the BIOS automatically detects the drive. • CPU Type This field reports the CPU type information detected by the BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST). • CPU Speed This field reports the CPU speed information detected by the BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST). • System Memory This field reports the amount of base (or conventional) memory found by the BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST). • Extended Memory This field reports the amount of extended memory found by the BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST).
Notebook User Guide 138  • BIOS Version This field is for information only as the BIOS displays the BIOS version during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 6.2.1 PRIMARY MASTER SUB-MENU   Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility  Main             Primary Master [MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-85JS-(PM)] Item Specific Help    User = you enter   Type:  [Auto]  parameters of hard-disk       drive installed at this  Multi-Sector Transfers:  [Disabled] connection.   LBA Mode Control:  [Disabled]  Auto = autotypes hard-   32 Bit I/O:  [Disabled]  disk drive installed here.   Transfer Mode:  [FPIO 4 / DMA 2]  CD-ROM = a CD-ROM    Ultra DMA Mode:  [Mode 2]  drive is installed here.       ATAPI Removable =       removable disk drive is      installed here.             F1 Help  Ç È Select Item   -/+  Change Values  F9  Setup Defaults Esc Exit  Å-->  Select Menu  Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Use the Type field to select the drive type installed. You can select different drive types as CD-DVD, User, Auto or None by pressing <Space> bar. Set this option to Auto so your computer will automatically detect the drive type during power on. Set this option to None when your computer is not installed any devices. Press <Esc> to return to the Main Menu.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 139  6.2.2 SECONDARY MASTER SUB-MENU  Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility  Main             Secondary Master [WDC WD1600BEVS-07RST0-(S1)]  Item Specific Help Type: [Auto]User = you enter  LBA Format parameters of hard-disk   Total Sector:  312581808  drive installed at this   Maximum Capacity:  160GB SATA1  connection.       Auto = autotypes  Multi-Sector Transfers:  [16 Sectors]  hard-disk drive   LBA Mode Control:  [Enabled]  installed here.   32 Bit I/O:  [Disabled]  CD-ROM = a CD-ROM   Transfer Mode:  [FPIO 4 / DMA 2]  drive is installed here.   Ultra DMA Mode:  [Mode 5]  ATAPI Removable =       removable disk drive is      installed here.             F1  Help  Ç È Select Item   -/+  Change Values  F9  Setup Defaults Esc  Exit  Å--> Select Menu  Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  Use the Type field to select the drive type installed. You can select different drive types by pressing <Space> bar. Set this option to Auto so your computer will automatically detect the drive type during power on. Set this option to None when your computer is not installed any devices. Press <Esc> to return to the Main Menu.
Notebook User Guide 140  6.3  Using the Advanced CMOS Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility  Main  Advanced  Security  Boot Exit    Item Specific Help      Legacy USB Support  [Enabled]  Enable support for  Disable Logo screen:  [Disabled]  Legacy Universal Serial Bus        SATA – Device 31, Function 2:  [Enhanced]    AHCI Configuration:  [Enabled]                      F1 Help  Ç È Select Item   -/+  Change Values  F9  Setup Defaults Esc Exit  Å-->  Select Menu  Enter  Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit • Legacy USB Support Enable or disable the USB Bus support when in connection with USB device. • Disable Logo Screen Lets you display POST screen or Logo screen by choosing “Enabled” or “Disabled”, respectively.  • SATA – Device 31, Function 2: This function lets you choose “Compatible” or “Enhanced” to define the SATA or PATA controller mode. For enabling the AHCI configuration, you should choose “Enhanced” option first.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 141  • AHCI Configuration Lets you choose “Enabled” or “Disabled” to activate or inactive the AHCI mode for Windows Vista driver. 6.4  Using Security Menu Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility  Main  Advanced  Security  Boot  Exit       Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is:  Clear  User Password Is:  Clear  Supervisor Password       controls access to the   Set Supervisor Password  [Enter] setup utility.   Set User Password  [Enter]           Fixed disk boot sector  [Normal]     Password on boot  [Disabled]         F1  Help  Ç È Select Item   -/+  Change Values  F9 Setup Defaults Esc  Exit  Å--> Select Menu Enter  Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit • Supervisor Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by Supervisor Password or not. • User Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by User Password or not.
Notebook User Guide 142  • Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the setup utility. You also need to enter this password in system booting and resuming from suspend mode. When you press <Enter> in this field, the Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. Enter a new password with up to 8 alpha-numeric characters, and then re-enter it for confirmation. • Set User Password This field is only available when Supervisor Password has set. Enter the user password when boot the system or resume from suspend mode. But if the Write Protect is set in the Fixed disk boot sector field, you should enter a supervisor password to access the fixed disk when boot the system or resume from suspend mode. • Fixed disk boot sector If you set this field to Write Protect, the write protect boot sector on hard disk will protect against viruses. In this situation, only the supervisor can access the Boot Sector of fixed disk.  • Password on Boot If  you set this field to Enabled, your computer will always ask for the password every time you boot your computer.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 143  6.5  Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first.   Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility  Main  Advanced  Security  Boot  Exit       Item Specific Help Boot priority order  Keys used to view or    IDE CD: MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-85JS-(PM)  configure devices:   IDE HDD: WDC WD1600BEVS-07RST0-(S1)  Up and Down arrows   PCI BEV: IBA GE Slot 008C8  v 1245  select a device.     <+> and <-> moves  Excluded from boot order:  the device up or down     <x> exclude or include       the device to boot             F1  Help  Ç È Select Item  F5/F6 Change Values  F9  Setup Defaults Esc  Exit  Å-->  Select Menu  Enter Execute Command  F10 Save and Exit This page allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first.  To select the boot device, you can setup “Enabled” or “Disabled” for booting from LAN, or you can search drive sequence by using the up or down arrow key, then press <+> to move up the device in the list or press <-> to move down the device in the list. To exit from this menu, press <Esc>.
Notebook User Guide 144  6.6  How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program.  Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility  Main  Advanced  Security  Boot Exit       Item Specific Help  Exit Saving Changes  Exit System Setup   Exit Discarding Changes    and save your    Load Setup Defaults    changes to CMOS.  Discard Changes      Save Changes                 F1 Help  Ç È Select Item  F5/F6 Change Values  F9  Setup Defaults Esc Exit  Å-->  Select Menu  Enter Execute Command  F10 Save and Exit  • Exit Saving Changes Saves all changes to CMOS while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program. • Exit Discarding Changes  Allows you to discard all changes made while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program. • Load Setup Defaults Lets you load the default values for all setup items. • Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 145  • Saving Changes Save Setup data to CMOS. 6.7  How to Upgrade the BIOS Your computer uses EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program. When you update the BIOS, any customized settings you made are lost. To upgrade the BIOS: 1. Put in the BIOS Update data into the USB device. 2. Power on the system with the USB device inserted in the USB port. 3. On the DOS prompt, type the following command.  A:\>Phlash XXXXXX.ROM (BIOS filename)  or A:\>XXXXXX.BAT (Batch file for BIOS file) Press <Enter> to run this BIOS utility. After the system has been successfully run this program, a message similar to the following appears:  Flash memory has been successfully programmed, press any key to restart the system. If the system does not restart, turn it off, then turn on again. 4. Press any key to restart this system. Contact your dealer for the latest BIOS update file.
Using Options 7 147  7 Using Options   This chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your notebook. You can upgrade your system for specific requirements.
Notebook User Guide 148  System Upgrade This section provides some steps in doing system upgrade for your notebook computer. The upgrade procedures include the following: 7.1 Memory Upgrade Your notebook computer offers 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) at least 512 MB DDRII-SDRAM. The memory compartment is located inside your computer. The table below lists the possible combinations of different memory module and memory size.  Please contact dealer for changing or adding DDRII-SDRAM module. It is not available for users to change it by themselves. Based Memory  Installing Memory Total 512 MB  0 MB  512 MB 512 MB  512 MB  1024 MB 512 MB  1024MB  1536 MB 512 MB  2048MB  2560 MB 1024MB 0 MB 1024 MB 1024MB 512 MB 1536 MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048 MB 1024MB 2048MB 3072 MB 2048MB 0 MB 2048 MB 2048MB 512 MB 2560 MB 2048MB 1024MB 3072 MB 2048MB 2048MB 4096 MB
Using Options 7 149  INSTALLING MEMORY MODULE Your computer comes with standard 512MB, 1024MB or 2048 MB of synchronous DDRII SDRAM. You can increase system memory to a maximum of 4096 MB in the system, by installing two small outline double inline memory modules (SO-DIMMs) with installed base memory in the system. The 512MB, 1024MB and 2048MB memory modules are available: To install the memory module: 1. Make sure the system is powered off, the battery also is removed and that no peripheral devices are attached. 2. Turn the computer upside-down and locate the screws that secure the DIMM door at the underside of the notebook.  3. Remove the screws and open the DIMM cover by your finger.  4. Locate the memory module into the empty memory module sockets. (Your system comes with one memory module already installed in the socket.)
Notebook User Guide 150   Avoid touching the exposed components inside the system. Doing so may damage the system. 5. Insert the connector of the memory module into the socket. Make sure the notch of the memory module fits the nose of the socket. y  Hold the memory module at a 30-degree angle and push its  connector into the memory socket of the notebook.  y  Press down on the edge of the memory module until the locking    tabs on both sides is locked. 6. Put the DIMM door back and secure the screw on the DIMM door. 7. Turn the system over. To remove a memory module, push the locking tabs aside from the memory module until the module pops up. Then, remove the memory module. 7.2  Hard Disk Upgrade Your notebook computer offers one 2.5" format, 9.5mm height hard disk. If the volume does not fit your need or it is crashed, you can upgrade it by replacing with new hard disk. Please do the following steps to change it. 1. Remove the screw and open the cover by lifting its upper side cover.
Using Options 7 151  2. Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully 3. Remove the connector from the hard disk gently. 4. Remove the crane screws located at each side of the hard disk. 5. Rotate and tighten the crane screws to the new hard disk. 6. Attach the connector to the new hard disk precisely. 7. Place the hard disk back to the compartment. 8. Cover the lid, then rotate and tighten the screws. 9. Set the boot device as DVD/CD-RW Combo drive and Primary Master as Auto on BIOS setup menu. Please refer to Chapter 6 about the setting of BIOS setup menu. Then, boot the system by using WinVista CD-ROM and the system will detect the hard disk automatically and prompt you how to format the new disk.   Please tighten the screws located at each side of the hard disk before operating the hard disk. Any vibration may cause damage for the running hard disk.  Please contact dealer or certified technician for changing the hard disk drive. The damage of changing HDD resulting from users may not be under warranty  7.3  Wireless Module Installation  This computer uses mini card wireless LAN module for wireless connection.
Notebook User Guide 152    Please contact dealer for adding or changing this module. Any damage that caused by inappropriately adding or changing this module will not be under warranty
Caring for Your Notebook 8 153  8  Caring for Your Notebook   Your Notebook PC is a fully compatible portable personal computer with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology. Lightweight and compact, your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business, personal productivity, and professional applications, it is ideal for use in the office, at home, and on the road. Your Notebook PC also allows you for several levels of customization and expansion that are previously available only on desktop PCs.
Notebook User Guide 154  8.1  Important Safety Instructions Portable computers take the most beating from end users. This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environment while using the notebook computer. You can maintain its condition and performance by following these guidelines. Please read it carefully to ensure maximum safety. • Before cleaning the notebook computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e. AC adapter, car adapter and so on). • When cleaning, do not use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning.  Instead, use moisture sheet or a cloth for cleaning. • The socket-outlet shall be installed near the notebook computer and shall be easily accessible. • Please keep the notebook computer from humidity. • Lay the notebook computer on a reliable surface when installing.  A drop or fall may cause injury. • The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence the notebook computer can be protected from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. • Be careful of using power supply. The notebook computer has specific power requirements. • Use only a power adapter approved for use with this notebook computer. • The power adapter may have a 2-prong plug. This is an important safety feature.  A compatible outlet is required. If it is not available, find a qualified electrician to install one.
Caring for Your Notebook 8 155  • While unplugging the power cord, disconnect it by the plug head, not by its wire. • Make sure the socket and any extension cords you may use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. • Though your AC adapter is suitable for universal international voltage, it still requires a stable and continual power supply. Make sure the voltage of the power source when connect the notebook computer to the power outlet. If your are unsure of your local power specifications, consult your dealer or local power company. • Place the power cord in such a way that people can not step on it.  Do not place anything over the power cord. • All cautions and warnings on the notebook computer should be noted. • If the notebook computer is not in use for a long time, disconnect it from mains to avoid possible damage by transient over-voltage. • Never pour any liquid into openings as this may cause fire or electrical shock. • Never open the body of notebook computer. For safety reason, the notebook computer should only be opened by qualified service personnel. • If one of the following situations arises, have the notebook computer checked by service personnel:  The power cord or plug is damaged.  Liquid has penetrated into the notebook computer.  The notebook computer has been exposed to moisture.  The notebook computer has not worked well or you can not get it work according to user’s manual.
Notebook User Guide 156   The notebook computer has dropped and damaged.  The notebook computer has obvious sign of breakage. • Do not leave this notebook computer in an environment unconditioned.  Storage temperature above 60ºC (140ºF) may damage the notebook computer. • An approved power cord has to be used for the notebook computer’s power supply.  For a rated current up to 6A and an equipment weight more than 3 kg, a power cord not lighter than H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm2, has to be used. • To avoid any damage happened to the internal device, you should first disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from the notebook when replacing any internal device. The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 60704-1 is equal or less than 70dB(A). 8.2  Cleaning Your Computer When it is necessary to clean the plastic case and keyboard, use a soft, lint-free cloth, slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution or use the contents of any commercially available computer cleaning kit. Never use alcohol, petroleum-based solvents, or harsh detergents to clean the notebook. Also never spray any liquids directly on the computer case, keyboard, or screen. If the liquid-crystal display (LCD) screen has become smeared or dusty, clean the screen by first applying a mild glass cleaner to a soft, clean, lint-free cloth, and gently wipe the glass. Never apply liquids directly on the screen surface. Moreover, do not use paper towels to clean the display screen. Paper can scratch the display screen matte.
Caring for Your Notebook 8 157  8.3  Maintaining the LCD Quality When it comes to screen problems, heat plays a big part. After a good working session, the typical routine is to shut the machine and close the cover. But the display surface - no matter what type it is - and the components inside the computer radiates heat; when you close the cover, you trap the heat against the screen. Leave the computer's cover open for about ten minutes while the heat disperses. Make this a habit. You should also enable the power management of your computer to turn off the LCD power and display when the system is in inactivity for some time. Adding screen savers is also acceptable. Follow the safety guidelines mentioned earlier and how to clean your computer. 8.4  Maintaining Your Hard Disk Losing your data has the same consequences as a system break down. Users must make it a habit of doing hard disk maintenance every week or so. Here is some maintenance you could do: • Always back up your data files from your hard disk. • Install the virus detecting program to monitor virus that could tamper your files. • Use SCANDISK once in a while to correct any errors found in the directory and File Allocation Table. This will also free up space from any unused sectors. • Never move or raise the computer while the hard disk is being accessed, most especially don't jar the hard disk as this may cause a hard disk crash.
Notebook User Guide 158  • Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows. These reorganize your hard disk by eliminating fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time. • Install a system password in your computer so others won't be able to use the hard disk. 8.5  Battery Care Guidelines The battery pack furnished with the computer requires reasonable care and handling to ensure efficient operation and maximum life. There is a risk of fire and chemical burn if the battery pack is handled improperly. To ensure that the battery pack endures normal life cycle, always observe the following precautions when handling the battery pack: • Handle batteries carefully. Do not try to disassemble, crush, puncture, open, drop, mutilate, short external contacts, disposed of in water or fire, or expose it to temperatures higher than 60 C. • Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas. Never use an external charger other than the one supplied with your computer. • Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two. • Do not leave your battery in your computer for longer than 1 month without plugging in the power adapter. • Do not leave battery in storage for more than 2 months without recharging it to prevent over discharge. Over discharge will hurt the battery • Dispose dead battery properly to protect the environment. The batteries contain hazardous chemicals and should not be thrown out with household or office trash.
Caring for Your Notebook 8 159  • You should always discharge your battery before recharging it on either of these two conditions: first, this is the first time you start to use your battery; second, you had not charge the battery for more than 2 months. To discharge the battery, please execute the "Battery Refresh" function in the BIOS Setup Utility. 8.6  When You Travel For safety and convenience when traveling, please follow these instructions: • Back up all needed files on your hard disk before traveling. • Recharge your battery overnight to ensure full battery power before you leave. • Don't forget to bring along the AC adapter and extra battery pack. • Try to bring backup software as well. • Check the voltage rating and the outlet type of your destination. If the power cord of the adapter is different, then you need to purchase a suitable one. Consult your dealer. • Carry your computer in its carrying case or in a briefcase. Never check-in the computer as a luggage. • Remember to apply those power saving features and techniques to save battery power.
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System Specification A 161  APPENDIX A  System Specification  This appendix gives information on the technical  and hardware specifications of your computer. Please note that the information mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your computer as specification is subject to change without notice or modifying this manual. Designed with an advanced modular architecture, your Notebook PC also allows you for several levels of customization and expansion that are previously available only on desktop PCs.
Notebook User Guide 162  PROCESSOR UNIT • Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor  T5450/T5550 for 1.66/1.66 GHz, 667MHz FSB, 2MB integrated L2 cache for the processor. • Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor  T7250 for 2.00 GHz, 800MHz FSB, 2MB integrated L2 cache for the processor. • Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo processor  T7300/T7500 for 2.0/2.2 GHz, 800MHz FSB, 4MB integrated L2 cache for the processor. SYSTEM MEMORY • Two 200-pin memory slots. • User-upgradeable to maximum 4GB using 200-pin SODIMM 512MB, 1024MB or 2048MB modules    • DDRII –667 SDRAM modules   LCD DISPLAY • 13.3" WXGA  Color TFT LCD, 1280x800  • Maximum 16M true colors on all LCD display VGA SYSTEM • Embedded with Intel GM965 graphic engine • Maximum 16 million colors on LCD display at 1280x800 resolution for 13.3" LCD
System Specification A 163  • Maximum 16 million colors on external monitor or projector at 1280x1024 resolution (Non-Interlaced)  STORAGE • 2.5” Format 9.5mm High SATA HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA ATA-150 Support for LBA Scheme • Enhanced IDE bootable DVD Dual or DVD Super-Multi drive module • 4-in-1 (SD, MS, MMC, and MS_Pro) card reader AUDIO SYSTEM • Compliant with Intel HD Audio (Azalia). • H/W Audio Sound Blaster 16 compatible • Audio input jacks for microphone (MIC) • Audio output jack for external speaker or headphone (Line-Out) • Digitized audio SPDIF port for high quality signal transmission. • Sound volume adjust by K/B Hot-Keys   EXPRESSCARD One 54mm, 26-pin ExpressCard slot TOUCHPAD  Integrated touchpad (Serial/USB mouse) pointing device with 2 click buttons
Notebook User Guide 164  KEYBOARD  • Full-sized 87-keys keyboard with Windows systems hot-keys, inverted T-cursor keys, 10 hot keys, 12 function keys, and embedded numeric keypad   • Provides international language keyboard FLASH BIOS 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade   I/O PORTS • 1 x VGA Port • 3 x Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) • 4 in 1 Card Reader Socket • 1 x IEEE 1394 port (BTO) • 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN port  WIRELESS DEVICES Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n), Mini Card. AC/DC POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER Universal auto-switching (100V~240V) 65W adapter, 20 Volt  BATTERY • Rechargeable 6 Cells Li-ion battery pack with Smart Battery function • Approximately 3 Hours (for Battery Mark) Battery Life
System Specification A 165  WEIGHT AND DIMENSION • 328 (W) x 247 (D) x 36.6 ~ 38 (H) mm • Approximately 2.3 kg

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