First Computer S220 Notebook Computer User Manual

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Preface
About Your Notebook Computer
About Your User Guide
Copyright o 2000
All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan
Notebook Computer User Guide
Original Issue: 2000/08
This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer. Information in
this ual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change wlthout notlce.
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 identificatlon purposes only and may be the trademarks
of their respective companies.
IBM, AT, PS/2, and Token Ring are registered trademarks and 05/2 is a trademark of
International Business Machlnes Corporation.
Microsoft, MS—DOS, Windows, and Windows Sound System are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Intel and Intel Pentium is a 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.
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.
Radio and televlsion interference
Warning Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal cables with
this computer, so as not to interfere with radlo 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 installatlon. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, If not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur In a
particular installation. If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
ls encourage to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
1 Increase the separation between the device and receiver
1 Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver Is
connected
1 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 Compliamie
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.
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.
CD-ROM Notice
The CD-ROM is a Class One 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.
About Your User Guide
Welcome to your Professional Multimedia Notebook User Guide. This
manual covers everything you need to know in Ieaming 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
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
gives introduction on your computer features.
provides step-by-step instructions to help you begin using
your notebook as quickly as possible.
describes how to operate the standard features of your
computer.
Illustrates how to integrate video and sound chips into
impresslve presentation.
illustrates how to connect external device to your
computerl
explains how to use the System BIOS Setup program.
explans how to use the external PortBar and internal
module options of your computer.
offers instructions on how to care and maintain your
notebook.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Your Notebook PC Is a fully IBM compatible portable personal
computer. With the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia
technology, this notebook become your natural traveling companion.
Lightweight 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.
Wlth Its super sllm light weight design, you can carry it easily to
process the information and to connect the world everywhere. Your
Notebook PC makes an ideal choice for use In the office, the
schoolroom, at home, on the road and all other occasions.
In This Chapter
1.1 Feature Highlight
1.2 Unpacking the Cllmputer
1.3 The Front and Inside of the NI[ tebn ._~k
1.4 The Front Side of the Nil tebn 5k
1.5 The Rear Side of the Notebvnk
1.6 The Left Side of the Nutebn ._-k
1.7 The Right side of the NH tebnek
1.8 The ertbar and Comb-v of the Nwtehnn k
1.9 The Underside of the Nil tebllu-k
1.10 Nil tebn L-k Accessories
1.11 NlltebIl-gk Options
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
1 Your notebook runs on Intel Mobile Pentium ll! microprocessor, with integrated 256KB L2
Cache; or Intel Mobile Celeron microprocessor, wIth Integrated 128 KB L2 Cache. Check
with your dealer on the CPU type and speed.
1 Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on operating systems such as
MS-DOS, Windows 95/98, and Windows NT/2000. It also runs on future versions of
Windows.
Memory
This notebook provides one memory slots for installing 144-pin SODIMM modules up to
256MB using 32MB, 64MB, and 128MB SDRAM modules.
PCMCIA
Provides two PCMCIA slots that allows you to Insert either two Type II or one Type III cards.
PC! Video Local Bus Architecture
1 PCI local bus and 20/30 Graphic Engine with 4/8MB VRAM. Supports Zoomed Video (ZV)
Port technology for smooth full-screen motion picture playback capabilities.
PCI Local Bus Architecture
1 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and hard disk
drives. Support ultra DMA33/66 PIO Mode up to P10 Mode 4, bus mastering for LBA
Scheme.
1 32-bit PCMCIA CardBus PCI technology that is also backward compatible with 16—bit PC
cards.
Audio System
Full-duplex 16-bit stereo audio system with wavetabie function and PIug-and-Play features.
Sound Blaster and Sound Blaster Pro compatible.
Flash BIOS
Flash EPROM BIOS allows you to easily upgrade the System BIOS using the Phoenix Flash
utility program.
Power and System Management
1 Integrated SMM on system chipset that shuts down components not in use to reduce
power consumption. Power Management user control on System BIOS SETUP allows you
to activate and deactivate power saving features.
1 Auto Suspend hot-key allows you to suspend the system operation instantly and resume
at the press of the power button.
1 System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SETUP Program to protect
unauthorized use or your computer.
1.2 Unpacking the Computer
Your computer comes securely packaged In a sturdy cardboard shlpping 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:
1' The Notebook Computer
1 An AC Adapter and AC Power Cord
i Li-Ion or NiMH Battery Pack(s)
1- Utllity Diskettes/CD
1 Hardcopy/E-Book User Guide
1 Quick Setup Manual
Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing Is missing and/or damaged. If
any of these Items are 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 Front and 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.
1. Color LCD Display 2. Keyboard
3. LCD Cover Latch 4. Touchpad Pointing Device
5. Battery Bay 6. Status LED indicator Panel
7. Power On/Resume Button 8. Microphone
1 Color LCD Display
The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable
viewing position. The LCD can be a 12.1“ TFI' (Thin Film Transistor) color LVDS with
800x600 SVGA (Super Video Graphics Array) resolution panels, or 12.1" TFI' color LVDS
with 1024x768 XGA (Extended Graphics Array) resolution panels. The features of the
Color LCD Display are summarized as follows:
- TFI' color LVDS with 800x600 SVGA or 1024x768 XGA resolution panels.
Capable of displaying 64K colors (32-bit high color) on either SVGA or XGA LVDS panels.
LVDS display control hot-keys allows you to adjust the contrast of the LCD.
— Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor.
LCD display can be upgraded from 121" SVGA to XGA.
1 Keyboard
— Standard QWERTY—key layout and full—sized 82 keys keyboard wlth Windows 98
hot-keys, embedded numeric keypad, 12 function keys, Inverted "T“ cursor arrow keys,
separate page screen control keys, Internet access key and email access key.
— Wide extra space below the keyboard panel for your wrist or palm to sit-on comfortably
durlng typing.
1 LCD Cover Latch
— This hole can lock the LCD panel when It Is closed, Press the front side button can
release the lock.
NoteIf you close the LCD panel without shut down the Windows normally, the
notebook will go Into the Suspend to RAM or Suspend to Disk mode depending
on the setting of CMOS BIOS. When you re-open the LCD panel, you should
press the Power button again to start the notebook. After few second, the
system will return to Its original status.
1 Touchpad Pointing Devlce
Microsoft and IBM PS/2 mouse compatible with two select buttons. Supports tapping
selection and dragglng functlon. It works like a standard computer mouse. Simply move
your fingertip over the Glide Pad to control the position of the cursor. Use the selection
buttons below the Gllde Pad to select menu items.
1 Battery Bay
This battery supports power for the whole computer, including the external FDD/CD-ROM
(DVD—ROM) combo. However, If you use the combo very often, we suggest you to connect
external secondary battery for longer operation tlme.
1 Status LED Indicator Panel
keeps you Informed of your notebook computer's current operating status. Descriptions of
the status icons appear in the following section.
1 Power On/Resume Button
Switches the computer power on and off, or resumes whenever it is in Suspend mode.
1 Microphone
Use software voice recorder can record sound from this microphone
Status Icons
The notebook computer uses status lights marked with icons to communicate system status.
See the following figure and list for each icon‘s meaning.
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1. Num Lock 2. Caps Lock
3. Scroll Lock 4. Hard Disk Access
5. Battery Charge 6. Power LED
Status LED Icons
1 Num Lock
When LED in green light indicates that the Num Lock key on the keyboard Is activated.
When activated, the embedded numeric keypad will be enabled.
l Caps Lock
when LED In green light indlcates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is activated
When activated, all alphabet keys typed In will be in upper-case or capital letters.
1 Scroll Lock
When LED In green light indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the keyboard is activated.
The Scroll Lock key has different functions depending on the software you are using.
1 Hard Disk Access
When LED in green light indicates that the system is accessing the hard disk.
1 Battery Charging LED
It Indicate battery charging status
1 Power LED
Lets you know that power to the system is turned on. This LED is posltloned so that you
can see the power state whether the LVDS panel Is opened or closed,
1.4 The Front Side of the Notebook
1 Cover Latch
The cover (LCD panel) is locked when it is closed. Push the button to release the latch and
then you can open the cover of the computerr
1 Battery Bay
Stores the Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) or Lithium-Ion (Li—Ion) battery pack for
off»the-cord operation or battery recharging.
1.5 The Rear Side of the Notebook
You'll find system ports for connecting optional devices (like a prlnter or external monitor) to
the back of your notebook computer. The ports are described alter the figure.
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1. External Batt Lock Hole 2. USE! Port 3. AC Power Port
4. Monitor (Video) Port 5. Modem/LAN Port 5. Cooling Fan Vent
7. “1 Port a. Force Power~0ff Hole
1 External Battery Lock Hole
These two holes Is to secure and lock the secondary external battery. Please refer to
chapter 7 on how to attach and detach the external battery module.
1 USB Port
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect up to 127 USE-equipped
peripheral devices (for example, printers, monitors, scanners, digital camera and so on)
to your notebook computer.
1 AC Power Port
Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your notebook
and to recharge the battery.
1 Monitor (Video) Port
Lets you attach an external CRT monitor for wider display. You can run the LCD display
and the external CRT monitor simultaneously or switch it to CRT only using the display
hot-key.
l Modem/LAN Port
If you purchase an internal fax modem, a 56K internal voice/fax/data modem is installed.
It keeps you connected to the outside world through networks.
If you purchase an internal IOBase-T/IOOBase-TX LAN module, it connects your computer
to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN).
Build—In Modem and LAN modules are available as option. You can install only one module
in the notebook PC and cannot use them simultaneously. If you need to use them
simultaneously, you need to use other PC card in PCMCIA socket instead.
1 Cooling Fan Vent
Emits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operating temperature.
NoteDo not block the fan while the notebook is in use.
1 USB Port
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect up to 127 USE-equipped
peripheral devices (for example, printers, monitors, scanners, digital camera and so on)
to your notebook computer.
1 IR Port (Infrared Transmission Port)
Wireless data transfer of files between your notebook computer and an IR-equipped
device or notebook computer. You can also print to an IR—equipped printer without using
cables. The FIR mode provides up to 4Mbps of data transfer rate.
1 Force Power-Off Hole
If there is any hardware or soitware problem that cause the notebook can not be powered
off smoothly, use the tip of ball-point-pen to plunge the hole can force the notebook to be
powered off.
1.6 The Left Side of the Notebook
The leit side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure.
1. PC Card Slot 1 2. PC Card Slot 2
Left Side Features
1 PCMCIA Slot
— Lets you connect various PC cards such as Modern cards, Ethernet LAN cards, and SCSI
cards.
— Two PCMCIA slots that support two Type Ii PC cards at the same time
— Supports both SV and 3V 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC cards including PC cards with
ZV function. The Zoom Video (ZV) port is supported in the front slot only.
1.7 The Right Side of the Notebook
The right side of the notebook computer offers the features shown In the following figure.
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1. Kensington Lock Keyhole 2. Mlcropnone Jack
3. Headphone Jack 4. Port Bar Connector
5. Combo Port
Right side Features
1 Kenslngton Lock Keyhole
Lets you attach a Kenslngton security system or a compatible lock to secure and lock your
notebook computer on the desktop. It prevents others to take it without permission.
1 Microphone Jack
Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic recording or amplification
through the unit. Plugging In an external microphone disables the built-in microphone.
Lets you connect an external microphone to record monophonic sound directly into your
notebook computer.
NoteThe feature for this MIC port Is for general voice recording purpose only. If you
use software voice recognition input system. It may not lit the requirement of
those systems. Please try it with different setting of those systems or try it with
other sound card on desktop PC.
1 Headphone Jack
Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speakers, or earphone set with 1/8 inch
phono plug for personal listening.
1 Port Bar Connector
Use this port to connect an external port bar. A port bar includes a serial port, a parallel
(printer) port and 3 PS/2 or other ports.
1.8 The Portbar and Combo of the Notebook
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1. PS/2 Port 2. Parallel Port
3. Serial Port 4. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
5. Floppy Dlskette Drive
1 Portbar:
The port bar can connect the device on the desktop
— P2/2 Port:
Lets you connect an external PS/Z-style mouse, PS/2-style keyboard, or PS/Z—style
numeric keypad to the system. With an optional Y-cahle adapter, you also can connect
any combination on two of these devices simultaneously
— Parallel Port:
The parallel port supports Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP) standard. The standard
provides you with a greater processing speed than the conventional parallel port. The
port also supports bi-directionai and uni-directional protocols.
NoteThe default setting for the parallel port on your notebook computer is set to
Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP). Some older parallel devices may not function
with the ECP default setting. You may need to adjust the setting to
accommodate your parallel device by changing the BIOS settingi
— Serial Port:
Lets you connect a 9~pin external pointing device such as a high-speed modem,
mouse, or other serial devices.
1 Combo port:
The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM and Diskette Dnve is Integrated Inside the Combo together
- CD-ROM/DVD—ROM
Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD) or a digital video disc
(DVD) and play conventional audio CDs.
- Diskette Drive
The drive accepts 3.5" 1.44 MB/1.2MB floppy diskettes.
1.9 The Underside of the Notebook
The bottom of the notebook computer offers the following features.
1. External Battery Stabilizer 2. Secondary Battery Connector
3. Speaker 4. Battery Bay
5. Battery Release Latch 6. Rubber Pad
7. Heat Radiator a. Hard Disk Compartment
Bottom of the System
1 External Battery Stabilizer
These two holes can secure the second external battery If you had used It.
1 External Secondary Battery Connector
Please push and slip along the surface to open the cover. There are connectors inside the
compartment. You can connect external secondary battery here. Please refer to Chapter 7
to know how to attach and detach the battery.
1 Built-in Speakers
Mono sound audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure. You can
connect external powered speaker to phone jack on the right side of the Notebook to for
stereo and louder sound output
1 Battery Bay
Provides Internal battery inserted into the bay for power supply without AC adapter.
1 Battery Release Latch
Slide the latch to the other end and hold it. While holding the latch, slide the battery bay
outwards to remove the battery.
1 Rubber Pad
It keeps the computer stable and provides a little height between the desktop and the
computer. It helps the Notebook to emit the heat and the sound. Please do not operate it
on the soft cloth, because it may block the emission of heat and sound.
1 Heat Radiator
These small holes radlate the heat. Please do not operate the notebook on the soft cloth,
because it may block the heat radiation
1 Hard Disk Compartment
Open this cover of this compartment to replace with other Hard Disk Drive. Please refer to
Chapter 7 to know how to replace It.
1.10 Notebook Accessories
AC Adapter
The AC Adapter supplies external power to your notebook computer and charges the
internal and external 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
intemaI/external battery pack. The battery pack uses rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride
(NIMH) or Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells that provide long computing hours when fully
charged and power management enabled. You should always leave the Internal 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.
1.11 Notebook Options
FDD/CD-ROM, DVD-ROM Combo
This device pack option is plugged into the Combo port and used for accessing floppy
diskette and reading DVD or playing DVD titles. DVD-ROM drives are also backward
compatible with CD—ROM, so you can also use any audio CDs, video CD5, photo CDs, and
recorded CD (CD-R).
Internal Ethernet LAN module
This notebook comes with an optional IOBase—T/IOOBase-TX LAN module that supports data
transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps.
Internal Modem Module
This notebook comes equipped with a 56Kbps capable internal fax/ data modem that allows
you to communicate with others via fax, email, or connect to an online service or bulletin
board.

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