Fujitsu Technology Solutions MOB75001 User Manual A26391 K84 Z100 1 7619

Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH A26391 K84 Z100 1 7619

Mobile 750 Operating Manual August 1998 Edition

A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 1IntroductionInnovative technology and ergonomic design make this notebook the ideal user-friendly and reliabletravel companion. Your operating system is pre-installed on the hard disk to facilitate the procedurewhen you use your notebook for the first time.The energy-saving processor and the energy-saving functions that can be configured allow you to usethe battery capacity of your notebook effectively. By using an additional battery instead of the diskdrive, you can double the notebook’s mobile operation time.Your notebook has 32 - 192 MB of main memory installed, depending on the upgrade level. Data issaved on an Enhanced-IDE hard disk drive. Your notebook is also equipped with a 3 1/2" floppy diskdrive and a CD-ROM drive. In addition, your notebook can be equipped with a DVD drive or with a 2nddhard disk drive. Two PC card slots (CardBus or PCMCIA) enable the notebook to operate two type IIPC cards or one type III PC card.For mouse control the notebook provides a touchpad. A double-touch directly on the touchpad is allthat is needed, for example, to open an application.Your notebook has connectors for external devices such as, e.g. external monitor, printer and mouse.The parallel port (which supports ECP and EPP modes) is designed to accommodate bi-directionaldata transfer. You can connect peripherals such as, e. g. scanner, loudspeakers, gamepads, keyboardor mouse via the USB interface.The notebook disposes of a infrared interface for wireless data transfer.In addition, the notebook has a connection port for a MobiDock or a QuickPort.An audio controller, two loudspeakers, a microphone, an audio input and output and a loudspeakeroutput provide your notebook with an audio capability. You can thus incorporate voice, noise effectsand music into your notebook environment. You can also connect an external microphone and anexternal loudspeaker.The system settings of the notebook can be configured via the user-friendly BIOS Setup program.Certain system settings (e.g. screen display, power-management functions) can be modified viavarious key combinations while you are using the notebook.Your notebook has a number of security features to ensure that no unauthorized persons can accessyour data. For example, you can activate a screen saver with password protection. The securityfunctions in the BIOS Setup also allow you to protect your data by means of passwords.This Operating Manual tells you how to put your notebook into operation and how to operate it in dailyuse.Further information on this notebook is provided:• in the "Safety Notes" manual which is included with your notebook• in the documentation of your operating system• on the SCENIC Mobile CD "Drivers & Utilities"• in the information files (e. g. *.TXT, *.WRI, *.DOC, *.HLP)• on the Internet under www.sni-pc.de/drivercd
Introduction Notational conventions2A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Notational conventionsThe meanings of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows:!Pay particular attention to texts marked with this symbol. Failure to observe this warningendangers your life, destroys the notebook, or may lead to loss of data.iThis symbol is followed by supplementary information, remarks and tips.Texts which follow this symbol describe activities that must be performed in the order shown.Texts in this typeface are screen outputs from the PC.Texts in italics indicate commands or menu item.Installing an ergonomic video workstationBefore you set up your equipment you should select a suitable position for working at the monitor.Please observe the following advices when installing a video workstation.Windowpermissiblereaching sector600 mmedge of deskpermissiblereaching sector600 mmAvoid direct and reflected glare. Avoid glare from electric lighting. Position the keyboard where it iseasiest to reach.30°30°65°65°0°60°preferable viewing sectorpermissible viewing sectorpermissibleviewing sector approx. 90°andmoreapprox. 90°Position the monitor for optimum viewing. Theviewing distance to the monitor should beapproximately 50 cm.Remember to maintain correct posture.
A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 3Important notesIn this chapter you will find information regarding safety which it is essential to take note of whenworking with your notebook. The manufacturer's notes contain helpful information on your notebook.This chapter also contains information on the licenses like CE certificate and RFI suppression of thenotebook.Safety!Pay attention to the information provided in the manual "Safety Notes".• During installation and before operating the device, observe the instructions on environmentalconditions in the chapter entitled "Technical data" as well as the instructions in the chapter"Preparation for use and operation".• When cleaning the device, observe the relevant notes in the paragraph "Cleaning the notebook".• Keep this Operating Manual together with your device. If you pass on the device to third parties,you should also pass on this manual.Notes on installing and removing boards and modules!Only qualified technicians may repair the device. Unauthorized opening or incorrectrepair may greatly endanger the user (electric shock, fire risk).Boards with electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) may be identified by thelabel shown.When you handle boards fitted with ESDs, you must observe the followingpoints under all circumstances:• You must always discharge yourself (e.g. by touching a grounded object)before working.• The equipment and tools you use must be free of static charges.• Pull out the power plug before inserting or pulling out boards containingESDs.• Always hold boards with ESDs by their edges.• Never touch pins or conductors on boards fitted with ESDs.
Important notes Manufacturer’s notes4A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Manufacturer’s notesEnergy savingMake use of the device's power management features (see "Preparation for use and operation").• If you will not be using your notebook, switch it off.• The notebook uses less power when the power management features are enabled. You will thenbe able to work for longer before having to recharge the battery.Energy saving under WindowsIf a monitor with energy saving features is connected to your notebook, you can use the Screen Savertab to set the energy saving features of the monitor. Select the following item in the start menu: Settings- Control Panel - Display - Display Properties - Screen Saver - Energy saving features of monitor. You canset additional energy saving functions in the Start - Settings - System control - Energy - Extended menu.Disposal and recyclingThis device has been manufactured to the greatest possible degree from materials which can berecycled or disposed of in a manner that is not environmentally damaging. The device is taken backafter use, so that it can be recycled, provided that it is returned in a condition which is the result ofnormal use. Any components not recuperated will be disposed of in an environmentally acceptablemanner.For devices marked with this symbol Siemens AG offers a guarantee for36 months with a Bring-in-Service. The guarantee starts on the day ofdelivery (sale date) by Siemens or a Siemens partner.We herewith declare that it will be possible to repair any device markedwith the eco-label for at least 5 years after production of that device hasdiscontinued.Information on power management and energy saving mode can befound in chapter "Technical data".Do not throw lithium batteries or accumulators into the trashcan. They must be disposed of inaccordance with local regulations concerning special waste.If you have any questions on disposal, please contact your local office, our service department, or,directly:Siemens AGRecycling CenterD-33094 PaderbornTel.: ..49 5251 818010Fax: ..49 5251 818015CE certificateThe shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives89/336/EEC "Electromagnetic compatibility" and 73/23/EEC "Low voltage directive".
FCC Class B Compliance Statement Important notesA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 5FCC Class B Compliance StatementIf there is an FCC statement on the device, then:The following statement applies to the products covered in this manual, unless otherwise specifiedherein. The statement for other products will appear in the accompanying documentation.NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a "Class B" digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-CausingEquipment Regulations. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to tryto correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between equipment and the receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Siemens AG is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorizedmodifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipmentother than those specified by Siemens AG. The correction of interferences caused by suchunauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.The use of shielded I/O cables is required when connecting this equipment to any and all optionalperipheral or host devices. Failure to do so may violate FCC rules.
Important notes Power cord selection6A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Power cord selectionThe power cord for this unit has been packed separately and has been selected according to thecountry of destination. It must be used to prevent electric shock. Use the following guidelines if it isnecessary to replace the original cord set.The female receptacle of the cord set must meetIEC 320 requirements.For the United States and CanadaUse a UL listed and CSA labeled cord set consisting of a two conductor cord with a maximum length of15 feet.For units which stand on a desk or table, type SVT or SJT cord sets shall be used.For units which stand on floor, only SJT type cord sets shall be used.The cord set must be selected according to the current rating for your unit. Please consult Table A forthe selection criteria for power cords used in the United States and Canada.Table A:Cord Type Size of Conductorsin Cord Maximum CurrentRating of UnitSJT 18 AWG16 AWG14 AWG10 Amps12 Amps12 AmpsSVT 18 AWG17 AWG 10 Amps12 AmpsFor units set at 115 V:use a parallel blade attachment plug rated 15 A,125 V.For units set at 230 V (outside of the United States and Canada):use a cord set consisting of a minimum AWG according to Table A and an attachment plug rated 15 A,250 V. The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which theequipment will be installed and should be marked HAR.
On the move with the notebook Important notesA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 7On the move with the notebookPlease observe the points listed below when transporting your notebook.Transporting the notebook• Do not carry the notebook by its open screen or by an empty slot.• Switch off the notebook.• Remove all data carriers (e.g. floppy disk, CD) from the drives.• Always use the bag supplied when transporting the notebook.If it needs to be shipped, use the original packaging or other suitable packaging to protect it fromdamage through mishandling.• The carrying bag provided protects against dust, but offers no protection against jolts or impacts.• Protect the notebook from severe shocks and extreme temperatures (e.g., direct sunlight in acar).Before starting the journey• Copy important data from the hard disk to a floppy disk.• Remove all data carriers (e.g. floppy disk, CD) from the drives.• If you wish to use your notebook during a flight, check first with the flight attendants if it ispermissible to do so.• If you are travelling abroad, ensure that the power adapter can be operated on the local linevoltage. If this is not the case, obtain the appropriate power adapter for your notebook.Do not use any other voltage converter!
Important notes Cleaning the notebook8A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Cleaning the notebook!Switch the notebook off and pull the power plug of the power adapter out of the powersocket.Do not clean any interior parts yourself, leave this job to a service technician.Do not use any cleaning agents that contain abrasives or may corrode plastic.Ensure that no liquid enters the notebook.Wipe the casing with a dry cloth. If particularly dirty, use a cloth which has been moistened in milddomestic detergent and then carefully wrung out.To clean the keyboard and the touchpad, you can use disinfectant wipes..Wipe the monitor casing with a soft, moistened cloth.
Unpacking and checking the delivery Preparation for use and operationA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 9Preparation for use and operation!Pay attention to the chapter "Important notes".You must charge the battery and install the application programs before you can work with thenotebook. The operating system and required drivers are preinstalled.When used away from a wall power outlet, the notebook runs on its built-in battery. You can increasebattery life by enabling its power management features.If you use the notebook in a normal office situation, you run it off the mains with the aid of the poweradapter, or in a MobiDock or QuickPort/QuickPort/Plus.Refer to the chapter on "System expansions" for instructions on how to connect external devices (e.g.mouse, printer) to the notebook.Unpacking and checking the deliveryUnpack all the individual parts.Check the delivery for damage incurred during transport.Check whether the delivery agrees with the details in the delivery note.Check whether all necessary details have been entered on the first page of the guarantee couponbooklet.Should you discover that the delivery does not correspond to the delivery note, notify your local salesoffice immediately.iDo not discard the original packing material of the devices. Keep it for future transportation ofthe drive.Choosing where to set up your notebookSelect a suitable location for the notebook before setting it up. Bear the following points in mind whenlooking for a location.• We recommend that you place your notebook on a surface with good anti-slip qualities. In view ofthe multitude of different finishes and varnishes used on furniture, it is possible that the rubber feetof the devices will mark the surface they stand on.• Do not expose the notebook to extreme environmental conditions. Protect it from dust, humidityand heat.• Keep other objects 100 mm clear of the notebook and its power adapter to ensure adequateventilation. The space between the notebook's feet must be clear. Do not place it on a softsurface (e.g., a carpet or soft furnishings).• The power adapter must be at least 200 mm away from the notebook. It must be free-standingand may not be covered. Do not stand the power adapter on heat-sensitive material.
Preparation for use and operation Preparing the notebook for use10 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619• For wireless data transfer you must align the notebook's infrared interface with that of the partnerdevice (e.g. PC). The devices must not be more than one meter apart.Preparing the notebook for use!The supplied power cord conforms to the requirements of the country in which youpurchased your notebook. Make sure that the power cable is approved for use in the countryin which you intend to use it.The notebook and the power adapter should be at least 200 mm apart. Keep other objects100 mm clear of the notebook and its power adapter.Do not cover the ventilation slots in the notebook.Place the notebook on a level, stable surface.Depending on the version, your notebook will be supplied with and internal or an external poweradapter.External power adapter123Plug the DC output connector on the power adapter into the DC input connector (DC IN) on thenotebook (1).Connect the AC power cable to the power adapter (2).Plug the power cable into the power outlet (3).The power adapter indicator lights up.
Preparing the notebook for use Preparation for use and operationA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 11Internal power adapterPlace the AC adapter in the left-hand slot so that the contacts enter first. The connector for the ACadapter power cable must face outwards.Push the AC adapter into the slot until you feel it locking into place.12Connect the power cable to the AC IN connector on the notebook (1).Plug the power cable into the power outlet (2).A battery built into the right slot is recharged in this configuration. A battery is fully charged inapproximately three hours if the notebook is switched on. If the notebook is switched on, it will chargein roughly five to six hours.iYou can also make your notebook operational by connecting it to the optional poweradapter or car adapter (see "Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery"). TheAC adapter can also be operated as an external power adapter (see "Using ACadapter as external power adapter").
Preparation for use and operation Preparing the notebook for use12 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Switching on the notebook123Press the release button (1) and unfold the display upwards (2).Press the ON/OFF switch (3) for roughly one second.!You must not switch off or warm-boot your notebook during first-time installation .iWhen you switch on your notebook for the first time the supplied software is set up andconfigured. Please follow the instructions on the screen.If you want to partition your hard disk, please refer to chapter "Restoring the hard diskcontents under Windows 9x".If you have assigned a password, you must enter this when requested to do so, in order tostart the operating system.Notes on WindowsThe license number for Windows is printed on the front cover of the Windows manual supplied.
Indicators and input devices Preparation for use and operationA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 13Switching off the notebook12Shut down the operating system properly. IfWindows 9x is installed on your notebook,the system is shut down and the notebook isswitched off. If the notebook is not switchedoff automatically, press the ON/OFF switch(1) for approx. one second.Close the display of the notebook (2) so thatit locks into place.Indicators and input devices42135161 = LCD lock2 = LCD switch-off3 = Touchpad with touchpad buttons4 = Kensington Lock device5 = Display field6 = Battery indicator (right)power-on indicator (left)!Only release the LCD lock when required.You can protect your notebook from theft with the Kensington Lock device (3) and with aKensington MicroSaver.Battery indicatorGlows green: Battery is being chargedGlows red: Battery capacity is below 12% or battery is defective
Preparation for use and operation Indicators and input devices14 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Power-on indicatorGlows green: Notebook is switched onGlows red: Processor is in idle modeGlows orange: Processor operates at half frequencyFlashes: Notebook is in standby modeDisplay fieldSymbols and texts in the display field indicate the operating state of the notebook. The meaning of thesymbols and texts are as follows:CapsLkNumLk ScrLkPadLk% %% % Indicates the approximate capacity of the installed batteries in percent.The left battery is installed. When the symbol flashes, the left battery is drained ordefective (for measures, see "Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery").The right battery is installed. When the symbol flashes, the right battery is drainedor defective (for measures, see "Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery").The arrow shows whether the battery is being charged or drained.The notebook is connected to an external power source (e.g. via the poweradapter).The notebook is switched to Suspend to DRAM mode.The floppy disk in the floppy disk drive is being accessed. You must not removethe floppy disk when this symbol is visible.A drive (hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, DVD drive or Zip drive) is beingaccessed. When this symbol appears, do not remove the data carrier from thedrive.CapsLK All the characters you type appear as uppercase. In the case of overlay keys, thecharacter on the upper left on the keycap appears when that key is pressed. TheCapsLock indicator appears when you press the key.ScrLK The key has been pressed. The effect this key has varies fromprogram to program.NumLK The key has been pressed. If PadLK is also visible in the functiondisplay, the blue numbers on the lower right on keys in the integrated numerickeypad are enabled.PadLK The key combination + has been pressed.
Indicators and input devices Preparation for use and operationA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 15Touchpad and Touchpad Keys!Make sure that the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease.Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty.Do not rest heavy objects (e.g., books) on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons.The touchpad enables you to move the mouse pointer on the screen. If, for example, you move onefinger to the left over the touchpad, the mouse pointer also moves to the left.A brief tap with the finger on the touchpad has the same effect as clicking with the left mouse button. Abrief "double-tap" with the finger on the touchpad has the same effect as double-clicking with the leftmouse button.The left and right touchpad buttons have the same functions as the left and right mouse buttons.iIf you attach and install an external mouse, the touchpad and its buttons are disabled. If youattach an external serial mouse, you must select the Disabled option for thePS/2 Pointing Device field in the Main Setup. This also releases interrupt 12, so that you canuse it for other applications.KeyboardEscF1F2F3F4 F5 F6F7F8 F9F10F11F12ELCD/CRTCD slow LCD Off Suspend CPU slow Info LCD TV on/offCtrl|PgDnFn`!1@2#3$4%5^67 890-QW RT Y UI OP{ }AZSXDCFVGBHNJMK<L>?:"&7*8(9)/_+=]456*End123-0,. /+PauseBreakPrtScrnSysRqPad NumAlt Alt Gr Ins DelHome\\PgUp[,;.LockScrollLockCaps Lock~StandbyThe following description of keys and key combinations refers to Windows 9x Additional functionssupported by the keys are described in the relevant manuals supplied with your application programs.
Preparation for use and operation Indicators and input devices16 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619The figure below shows how to access the different characters on keys with overlaid functions. Thekeystrokes shown in the example only work if CapsLK, NumLK, and PadLK have not been enabled (i.e.they are not visible in the display field).7/{77/{77/{7Alt Gr 7/{7Fn 7/{7Example from a German keyboardBackspace keyThe Backspace key deletes the character to the left of the cursor.Tab keyThe Tab key moves the cursor to the next tab stop.Enter key (return, enter, line feed, carriage return)The enter key terminates a command line. The command you have entered isexecuted when you press Enter.Caps Lock keyThe Caps Lock key activates uppercase mode (CapsLK is shown in the display field).The Caps Lock function causes all the characters you type to appear as uppercase. Inthe case of overlay keys, the character on the upper left on the keycap appears whenthat key is pressed.To cancel the Caps Lock function, simply press the Caps Lock key again.Shift keyThe Shift key causes uppercase characters to appear. In the case of overlay keys, thecharacter on the upper left on the keycap appears when that key is pressed.Alt Gr Alt Gr keyThe key causes the characters in the lower middle of the keycap to appear(e.g. in the case of the key).Fn FnThe key enables the special functions indicated in blue on overlay keys (see "Keycombinations").If the external keyboard does not feature a key, you can simultaneously pressthe + key or the key and the right key instead.
Indicators and input devices Preparation for use and operationA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 17Cursor keysThe cursor keys move the cursor in the direction of the arrow, i.e., up, down, left, orright.Pad Num Pad Num keyWhen the numeric keypad is enabled (PadLK is visible in the display field), the key causes this set of keys to produce numbers (NumLK appears in thedisplay field). Pressing them produces the blue characters shown on the bottom righton the keycaps.PauseBreak Pause keyThe key temporarily suspends display output. Output will resume when pressany other key.Start keyinvokes the START menu of Windows.Menu keyThe Menu key invokes the menu for the marked item (Windows).EEuro keyThe Euro-key produces the Euro character (Windows 98 and Windows NT5.0).Numeric keypad7 890UI OPJMK;L:_Ö/{([)]=}µ, . -789 /456*123-0+,121 = Characters enabled when neither PadLK, nor NumLK are visible in the display field.2 = Characters enabled when PadLK and NumLK are visible in the display field.The key enables and disables the integrated numeric keypad. If the numeric keypad isenabled (NumLK is shown in the display field) and you hold the key down, you can output thecharacters printed in blue at the right bottom of the keys.When the numeric keypad is enabled (NumLK is visible in the display field), pressing the keycombination + enables and disables the numeric entry in the integrated numerickeypad. If numeric entry is enabled (NumLK and PadLK are shown in the display field), the bluecharacters at the bottom right of the keys are effective.
Preparation for use and operation Indicators and input devices18 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619If the numeric keypad and numeric entry are both enabled (NumLK and PadLK are shown in thedisplay field), you can also output standard characters with the numeric keypad. If you press and holdthe key , the keys will produce lowercase letters and numbers indicated on the lower left of thekeycaps. If you press and hold the key combination + Shift, the keys will produce uppercaseletters and the characters indicated on the upper left of the keycaps.Key combinationThe following description of keys and key combinations refers to Windows 9x Some of the followingkey combinations may not function in other operating systems and with some device drivers.Other key combinations are described in the relevant manuals supplied with your application programs.You enter key combinations as follows:Press and hold the first key in the combination.While keeping the first key pressed, press the other key or keys in the combination.iIf the external keyboard does not feature a key, you can simultaneously pressthe + keys instead.F1LCD OffFn +Switching monitor on/offThis key combination switches your notebook's display on and off. Doing so doesnot affect any running programs.F3StandbyFn +Enabling Standby modeThis key combination enables Standby mode. The power-on indicator flashes.You can cancel Standby mode by pressing any key.F4SuspendFn +Enabling Suspend modeThis key combination switches the Suspend mode on (see Section "Suspendmode "). When you switch the notebook on again, it returns to the same placeyou were in the program that was running when you switched to Suspend mode.Fn F5CPU slow+Reducing CPU speedThis key combination reduces the CPU speed by 50 %.F6Fn +Switching the loudspeaker on/offThis key combination switches your notebook's integrated loudspeaker on andoff.F7Fn +Increasing the volumeThis key combination raises the volume of the integrated loudspeaker.F8+Fn Reducing the volumeThis key combination decreases the volume of the integrated loudspeaker.F10Info LCDFn +Switching over battery indicatorThis key combination switches the battery indicator in the display field betweenbattery capacity in %, as time (notebook will still run xx:xx hours) or the batterycharge level display.F11TV on/offFn +Switching TV out on/offThis key combination switches the video output (TV out) on or off.
Indicators and input devices Preparation for use and operationA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 19F12LCD/CRTFn +Switching between internal and external displayIf an external display is connected to your notebook, you can switch to it with thiskey combination. You can opt to use:• just the notebook's internal display• just the external display• both the internal and the external display• just the television• both the internal display and the televisionFn +Increasing the display brightnessThis key combination increases the brightness of the display.Fn +Reducing the display brightnessThis key combination reduces the brightness of the display.Fn +Reducing display contrastIf the notebook has an ADS color monitor, this key combination reduces thedisplay contrast.Fn +Increasing display contrastIf the notebook has an ADS color monitor, this key combination increases thedisplay contrast.Ctrl BreakPauseHalting the current operationThis key combination can be used to halt an operation instantly (its effect dependson the program that is running).Ctrl CHalting the current operationThis key combination can be used to halt an operation instantly without clearingthe keyboard buffer.Ctrl Alt Del Warm bootThis key combination triggers a reset and warm-boots the notebook.+Negative tabulator jump, Backtab (Shift+Tab)This key combination moves the cursor back to the previous tabularstop.
Preparation for use and operation The battery20 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619The batteryThe battery supplies your notebook with the necessary power during mobile use. You can increasebattery life by enabling its power management features.The battery charge is indicated by the battery symbol in the display field (see the section "Indicatorsand input devices") When you switch on the notebook, it takes a few seconds before the battery statusis displayed.The battery will last for roughly 500 charge/discharge cycles.Charging, caring for and maintaining the batteryThe battery can only be charged, when the ambient temperature is between 5°C and 40°C.The battery charge is indicated by the battery symbol in the display field.A battery is fully charged in approximately three hours if the notebook is switched on. If the notebook isswitched on, the battery will charge in roughly five to six hours.You can charge the battery by:• connecting the notebook to the AC adapter• connecting the notebook to the power adapter• connecting the notebook to the car adapter• connecting the notebook to the MobiDock• connecting the notebook to the QuickPortBatteries are to be stored in a charged state of approximately 50% over a long period of time (longerthan two months). If you store the batteries up to two months, the charge status of the batteries mustbe approximately 30%. The batteries should be stored in a dry environment in temperatures between+10°C and +25°C.iIf you do not use the batteries for longer periods, remove them from the notebook. Neverstore the batteries in the unit.
The battery Preparation for use and operationA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 21Connecting the AC adapter!The supplied power cord conforms to the requirements of the country in which youpurchased your notebook. Make sure that the power cable is approved for use in the countryin which you intend to use it.Keep other objects 100 mm clear of the notebook. Do not cover the ventilation slots in thenotebook.Switch off the notebook.Place the notebook on a level, stable surface.Deinstall the battery from the left slot and install it in the right slot (see "Removing and installingdrives and batteries").Place the AC adapter in the left-hand slot so that the contacts enter first. The connector for the ACadapter power cable must face outwards.Push the AC adapter into the slot until you feel it locking into place.12Connect the power cable to the AC IN connector on the notebook (1).Plug the power cable into the power outlet (2). The battery charges.
Preparation for use and operation The battery22 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Using AC adapter as external power adapter12Switch off the notebook.Swing open the display.Place the notebook on a level surface.Press the release button of the AC adapters(1).Pull the AC adapter out of the slot (2).Install the battery in the slide-in module.321Open the flap of the AC adapter (1).Pull the power adapter cable somewhat out of the AC adapter (2). The power adapter cable ispermanently attached to the AC adapter and cannot be completely removed from the AC adapter.Close the flap of the AC adapter (3). When doing so, make sure that the power adapter cable islocated in the groove of the AC adapter provided, and is not pinched between the flap and the ACadapter.Place the notebook on a level, stable surface.
The battery Preparation for use and operationA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 23123Connect the power adapter cable of the AC adapters to the direct current socket (DC IN) of thenotebook (1).Connect the power cable to the AC adapter (2).Plug the power cable into the power outlet (3).The power adapter indicator lights up.
Preparation for use and operation The battery24 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Connecting the power adapter!The supplied power cord conforms to the requirements of the country in which youpurchased your notebook. Make sure that the power cable is approved for use in the countryin which you intend to use it.The notebook and the power adapter should be at least 200 mm apart. Keep other objects100 mm clear of the notebook and its power adapter. Do not cover the ventilation slots in thenotebook and the power adapter.Do not stand the power adapter on heat-sensitive material.The power adapter's AC cord may only be connected to a wall outlet if the notebook isconnected to the power adapter.Switch off the notebook.Place the notebook on a level, stable surface.123Plug the DC output connector on the power adapter into the DC input connector (DC IN) on thenotebook (1).Connect the AC power cable to the power adapter (2).Plug the power cable into the power outlet (3).The power adapter indicator lights up. The battery charges.
The battery Preparation for use and operationA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 25Connecting the car adapterYou can use the car adapter to charge your notebook's battery if the car has a 12V electrical system.Switch off the notebook.Place the notebook on a level, stable surface.12Plug the DC output connector on the car adapter into the DC input connector (DC IN) on thenotebook (1).Start the car's engine.!You should only use the car adapter while the car's engine is running. You must not start thecar's engine while the car adapter is connected to the car's electrical system.Do not stand the car adapter on heat-sensitive material. When in operation, the car adaptermust be free-standing and may not be covered.Keep other objects 200 mm clear of the notebook. Do not cover the ventilation slots in thenotebook.Plug the car adapter's input connector into the car's cigarette lighter (2). The battery charges.
Preparation for use and operation The battery26 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Removing and installing drives and batteries!Only use batteries designed for the this notebook.Never use force when inserting or removing a battery.Make sure that no foreign objects enter the slots.Drives can only be installed in the right slide-in module.Batteries can be installed in the left and right slide-in module.Removing drive/battery12Switch off the notebook. You can leave thenotebook on provided the battery is not thenotebook’s only power source.Swing open the display.Place the notebook on a level surface.Press the battery’s unlock button (1).The release button for drives is located on theright side.Pull the battery (2) or, on the right side, thedrive out of the slide-in module.Installing drive/batterySwing open the display.Place the notebook on a level surface.Place the battery in the slot so that thecontacts enter first.Push the battery into the slot until you feel itlocking into place.
Floppy disk drive Preparation for use and operationA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 27Floppy disk drive!Use only the floppy disk drive designed for this notebook.Do not use force when installing or removing the floppy disk drive.Make sure that no foreign objects enter the slot.iThe disk drive can also be removed or installed while in operation (but not when the diskdrive is being accessed).Connecting the floppy disk drive externallyOpen the cover (1).Connect the floppy disk drive externally to the parallel port via an adapter cable.1
Preparation for use and operation Floppy disk drive28 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Working with floppy disks!Follow the instructions supplied by the vendor of the floppy disks.32156471 = Insertion direction2 = Label area3 = Write-protect slider4 = Hole for recognition of 1.44 Mbytes disk5 = Eject button for inserted floppy disks6 = Floppy disk is write protected7 = Floppy disk is not write-protectedTo insert a floppy disk, push it into the drive in the insertion direction (1) until it engages. The labelshould be facing upward.To remove the floppy disk, press the eject button (5).The write-protect slider enables you to protect the data on the floppy disk from inadvertent overwritingor deletion.To protect the data on the floppy disk from being overwritten, push the write-protect slider toposition (6). The hole is now visible.To remove write protection, push the slider to position (7). The hole is now covered.
Operating the CD-ROM drive and the DVD drive Preparation for use and operationA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 29Operating the CD-ROM drive and the DVD drive!This device contains a light-emitting diode, classified according to IEC 825-1:1993: LASERCLASS 1 (LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE, KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT), and must not beopened.There is an invisible laser radiation when the cover is open. Avoid exposure to the beam.Avoid touching the surface of a CD. Handle CDs only by their edges!Always store CDs/DVDs in their cases. You avoid dust contamination, scratches, bendingor other damage.Protect your CDs/DVDs from dust, mechanical vibration and direct sunlight!Avoid storing a CD/DVD in areas subject to high temperatures or humidity.You may use both 8-cm and 12-cm CDs.When using CDs/DVDs of minor quality vibrations and reading errors may occur.3211 = Power-on indicator2 = Insert/Eject button3 = Opening for manual ejectionPower-on indicatorThe power-on indicator (1) flashes when a CD/DVD is inserted. It goes out when the drive is ready forreading. It lights up when the drive is accessed.iIf the power-on indicator does not go out after the CD/DVD is inserted, and continues toflash, the CD/DVD is probably damaged or dirty.If the inserted CD/DVD vibrates and/or reading errors occur, then it may be possible toeliminate the vibrations or reading errors by reducing the rotating speed. Press theInsert/Eject button for roughly two seconds. Reducing the rotating speed also saves power.
Preparation for use and operation Operating the CD-ROM drive and the DVD drive30 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Inserting or removing a CD/DVDThe notebook must be switched on.Press the Insert/Eject button for roughly one second.The CD/DVD tray opens.Pull the CD/DVD tray completely out.Place the CD/DVD in the CD/DVD tray with the labeled side facing upwards, and carefully pushthe CD/DVD into the mount or remove an inserted CD/DVD.Push the CD/DVD tray in until you feel it locking into place.Manual removal (emergency removal)In the event of a power failure or damage to the drive it may be necessary to manually remove theCD/DVD.Switch off the notebook.Press a piece of wire (e. g. a paper clip) firmly into the opening.The CD/DVD tray is unlocked. You can now pull it out of the drive.
Operating the Zip drive Preparation for use and operationA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 31Operating the Zip driveBefore the Zip drive can be used, you must install the Iomega software on your notebook. To do this,use the Iomega installation disk provided and the Zip disk "Iomega Tools".Installing the Iomega softwareInstall the Zip drive in the right slide-in module.Connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port (see "Connecting the floppy disk driveexternally".Supply the notebook with power via the power adapter.Switch on the notebook and start Windows.Insert the Iomega installation floppy disk in the floppy disk drive.Start the a:\setup.exe program from the Iomega installation disk with Start - Run (Windows 9x) orFile - Run (Windows 3.1).Follow the instructions on the screen.Switch on the notebook again and start Windows.Insert the Zip disk "Iomega Tools" in the Zip drive.Follow the installation instructions displayed on the screen to finish the software installation.Reinstalling the Iomega software from the Zip diskIf the Zip drive of your notebook has already been assigned a drive letter in My Computer or in the FileManager, you can install the Iomega software directly from the Zip disk "Iomega Tools".Install the Zip drive.Switch on your notebook and start Windows.Insert the Zip disk "Iomega Tools" in the Zip drive.Open a search window for the Zip disk "Iomega Tools" with My Computer (Windows 9x).Double-click on INSTALL.EXE.Follow the installation instructions displayed on the screen to finish the software installation.
Preparation for use and operation Operating the Zip drive32 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619OperationUse the Zip drive like any other drive on your system. To be able to access the Zip drive, you mustinsert a disk and click on the Zip disk symbol or the Zip drive letter. Save and copy the files on the Zipdrive with the same method used for other drives on your system.1231 = Eject button2 = Drive indicator3 = Opening for manual ejectionHandling Zip disks!Follow the instructions supplied by the vendor of the Zip disks and the following notes:Always switch your computer on before inserting a Zip disk.Never use force when inserting and removing Zip disks.Never use ordinary 3.5" disks or cleaning disks in your Zip drive. This will damage the Zipdrive.Do not move the protection against accidental contact on the Zip disk.Protect your Zip disk from dust, mechanical vibration, heat, direct sunlight and strongmagnetic fields!Do not drop the Zip disk.Do not use the Zip disk during large fluctuations in temperature or humidity.Always transport the Zip disk in its protective cover.Never clean the Zip drive with cleaning disks. Even just one attempt would destroy theread/write head in the Zip drive within 20 seconds.
Operating the Zip drive Preparation for use and operationA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 33Inserting the Zip diskSwitch on your notebook.Insert the Zip disk in the Zip drive.The green drive indicator glows briefly and then goes out again.iShould the indicator continue to flash slowly, please press the eject button to remove theZip disk and then insert it again.Sleep mode of driveThe Zip drive is equipped with an automatic sleep mode. This is intended to reduce the powerconsumption, and thus to extend the operating time of the battery. In the sleep mode the speed of thedisk is automatically reduced after an adjustable, inactive time (e.g. 3 minutes). If the drive isaccessed, the speed of the disk is automatically increased again. The sleep mode time for the Zip driveis controlled via the system settings of your notebook.Removing the Zip diskGently push the eject button.The green drive indicator lights up. After a few seconds the Zip disk is then ejected.Please lay the Zip disk in the protective case after removing it from the drive.iWhen the notebook is switched off, the Zip drive automatically ejects the Zip disk.
Preparation for use and operation PC Cards34 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Manual removal (emergency removal)For normal removal of Zip disks, the notebook must be switched on. If the power supply of thenotebook is interrupted, the Zip disk can be removed manually.Switch off the notebook.Press a piece of wire (e. g. a paper clip) firmly into the opening.The Zip disk is unlocked. You can now pull it out of the drive.!Only use the disk emergency removal function when no battery is installed in the notebookand no power supply unit is connected to the notebook.PC CardsTwo PC card slots (CardBus or PCMCIA) enable the notebook to operate two type II PC cards or onetype III PC card.!The PC card must not consume more than 600mA (at +5V) or 60mA (at +12V).Consult the documentation supplied by the PC card's manufacturer and follow theinstructions provided.Never use force when inserting or removing a PC card.Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the PC cards slot.Zoomed video portYour notebook is equipped with a Zoomed video port (ZV port). You can install an MPEG decoder or aTV and frame grabber card in a PC Card slot. Please contact one of your IT service partners, yourlocal sales partner or office for advice on selecting a suitable ZV port card.
PC Cards Preparation for use and operationA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 35Installing a PC cardInsert the PC card, contacts first, into the slot guides. The labeled side of the PC card must befacing upwards.Gently push the PC card into the slot until you feel it click into place.iConsult the documentation supplied with the PC card for information on how to install thenecessary device drivers.For further information refer to the information files (e.g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.WRI, or *.HLP)provided with the PC card driver diskette or the information in the Windows 9x manual.You can push the PC card slot eject buttons down flush into the notebook casing. Press theeject buttons until they snap in.Removing PC cards12Press the eject button (1). It will project further out of the notebook's case. If the eject buttons arepushed in flush with the notebook casing, they must first be snapped out. Press the eject buttonsuntil they snap out.Slide the PC card out of the notebook (2).
Preparation for use and operation Microphone and loudspeaker36 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Microphone and loudspeaker1221 = built-in microphone 2 = built-in loudspeakerYour notebook contains a built-in microphone (1) and a loudspeaker (2).If you attach an external microphone, the built-in microphone is disabled. If you attach an externalloudspeaker, the built-in loudspeaker is disabled.
Using the power-management features Preparation for use and operationA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 37Using the power-management featuresThe notebook uses less power when the power management features are enabled. You will then beable to work for longer before having to recharge the battery.If you will not be using your notebook for a longer period, switch it off.Reducing the brightness level of the display helps to reduce the amount of power consumed by thenotebook.iIf you enable one of the power-management options in the Power menu of the BIOS Setup,that option will still be enabled the next time you switch on your notebook.Maximum Battery Life-ModeThe Maximum Battery Life mode uses all the available power-management features. The notebookuses little power and operates slightly slower than usual.ActivatingIn the Power Setup menu set the Power Savings field to Maximum Battery Life.Set the PM Control field in the Power Setup menu to Always Enable or to Battery Powered Only.ExitIn the Power Setup menu set the PM Control field to Disabled.Standby modeIn Standby mode the notebook's system clock is suspended and its display and hard-disk motor areshut down.ActivatingPress the key combination + .ExitPress any key to continue.Automatic activationIf the notebook is running and is not used for a predefined period of time, it switches into Standbymode. Any input causes the notebook to come out of Standby mode.In the Power Setup menu set the Power Savings field to Customize and set the time which has toelapse before the notebook switches to Standby mode in the Standby Timeout field.orIn the Power Setup menu set the Power Savings field to Maximum Performance orMaximum Battery Life.
Preparation for use and operation Using the power-management features38 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Suspend modeIn suspend mode, all current data (active programs, files) is saved to the hard disk or buffered in thememory, and the notebook is switched off.Suspend to DiskThe active data can only be saved if sufficient space is available on the hard disk (at least the mainmemory size + 2 Mbytes). If the operating system Windows NT or OS/2 Warp is used, a FAT partitionwith this space must be created as a drive on the hard disk (see manual for respective operatingsystem).Suspend to DRAMThe current data is buffered in the memory (DRAM). The data is stored for as long as the notebook issupplied with energy. If the battery is full, the data is stored for a matter of days. Without a battery andwithout a power supply the data is stored for only around 5 minutes. Without a battery and without apower supply the current data is lost.Activating!If your notebook is in Suspend mode:• do not connect any external peripheral devices• do not disconnect any external peripheral devices• do not attempt to switch it on if the built-in battery is empty• do not change or remove the floppy disk, if inserted• do not add or remove RAMdo not add or remove any PC cards.Press the key combination + .or Hold the on/off switch pressed for approximately one second.ExitSwitch on the notebook.The notebook reverts to the status it had prior to switching into Suspend mode.Automatic activationIf the notebook is running and is not used for a predefined period of time, it switches into Suspendmode.In the Power Setup menu set the Power Savings field to Customize and set the time which has toelapse before the notebook switches to Standby mode in the Suspend Timeout field.Set the Suspend Mode field to Save to Disk or Save to DRAM.or In the Power Setup menu set the Power Savings field to Maximum Performance orMaximum Battery Life.Set the Suspend Mode field to Save to Disk or Save to DRAM.
Using the power-management features Preparation for use and operationA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 39DisplaySwitching off the display does not affect running programs.ActivatingPress any key to continue.DeactivatingPress the key combination + .Automatic powerdownYou set this function in the BIOS Setup.If the notebook receives no input for a predefined period of time, the display switches off automatically.It switches on again automatically as soon as the notebook receives input.In the Power Setup menu set the Power Savings field to Customize and set the time which has toelapse before the display switches off in the Video Timeout field.orIn the Power Setup menu set the Power Savings field to Maximum Performance orMaximum Battery Life.Hard disk's power-management featureIf the hard disk is not accessed for a predefined period of time, its motor switches off automatically. Itswitches on again automatically the next time the hard disk is accessed.ActivatingIn the Power Setup menu set the Power Savings field to Customize and set the time which has toelapse before the motor of the hard disk switches off in the Hard Disk Timeout field.orIn the Power Setup menu set the Power Savings field to Maximum Performance orMaximum Battery Life.LoudspeakerDeactivatingPress the key combination + .ActivatingPress the key combination + .Deactivating in BIOS SetupIn the Advanced Setup Integrated Peripherals menu set the On Board Audio field to Disabled.
Preparation for use and operation Volume adjustment40 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Volume adjustmentIncreasing the volumePress the key combination + .Reducing the volumePress the key combination + .You can also adjust the volume of the loudspeaker in the audio program (e.g. mixer) or in theapplication program using the audio functions.Changing display settingsYou configure the basic display settings in the Main Setup (see chapter "Settings in BIOS Setup").You can change the settings using key combinations.Switching between internal and external displayIf an external monitor is connected to your notebook, you can switch between different display options.You can opt to use:• just the notebook's internal display• just the external display• both the internal and the external display• just the television• both the internal display and the television.The setting you select with Display Device Selection in Main Setup is always active when you switch onyour notebook.Press the key combination + until you find the display option you require.
Starting BIOS Setup BIOS SetupA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 41Settings in BIOS SetupIn BIOS Setup you can set the system functions and the hardware configuration of the notebook.When it is supplied, the notebook is set to factory default settings. You can change these settings inBIOS Setup. Any changes you make take effect as soon as you save and quit the BIOS Setup.The BIOS Setup program contains the following menus:• Main Setup: for system settings as time, date, ports and pointing device• Advanced Setup: for extended functions• Security Setup: for setting up the security features• Power Setup: for setting up the power-management features• Docking Setup: for configuring the MobiDock• Boot Setup: for configuring the boot sequence• Exit: Exiting BIOS SetupStarting BIOS SetupRestart the notebook (switching on/off or warm boot).When the message Press F2 for Setup appears, press the key .iIf a supervisor or user password has been defined:Enter the supervisor or user password and press the Enter key.If you have forgotten the user password contact your system administrator or contactour customer service. If you have forgotten the supervisor password contact ourcustomer service.If access to the setup is obtained with the user password, BIOS Setup settings in the Advanced, Security,Docking and Boot menus are not possible.
BIOS Setup Operating BIOS Setup42 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619The Main menu is displayed on the screen. Phoenix BIOS Setup Main Advanced Security Power Docking Boot Exit System Time: [08:00:00] System Date: [12/12/1997] Diskette A: [1.44M, 3 ] IDE Adapter 0 Master (C: 810 MB) IDE Adapter 1 Master [None] Display Device Selection: [LCD & CRT] TV Mode: [PAL] Boot Options System Memory: 640 KB Extended Memory: 15 MB Item Specific Help—————————————————————— F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item Space Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Previous ValuesExample for Main menuOperating BIOS SetupUse the cursor key or to select the menu you wish to access to make changes.Press the Enter key. The menu is displayed on the screen.Use the cursor key or to select the field you wish to change.Press the Space key to change the value of an entry.You must enter characters in the Supervisor Password, User Password and Docking StationPassword fields.Repeat the last two steps described for all the fields you wish to change.Make a note of the changes you have made (here in this manual, for example).Using the function key, you can load the default settings for the Setup menu you are currentlyin.With the key all the values of the menu you are currently in are restored.
Main menu - Making system settings BIOS SetupA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 43Main menu - Making system settingsIn the Main menu you can set up the following:• time (in the field marked Time)• date (in the field marked Date)• hard disk settings (in the two fields marked IDE Adapter)• display device (in the field marked Display Device Selection)• Pointing elements (in the field marked PS/2 Pointing Device)• System startup options (in the field marked Boot Options) Phoenix BIOS Setup Main Advanced Security Power Docking Boot Exit System Time: [08:00:00] System Date: [08/14/1998] Diskette A: [1.44M, 3 ] IDE Adapter 0 Master (C: 810 MB) IDE Adapter 1 Master [None] Display Device Selection: [LCD & CRT] TV Mode: [PAL] Boot Options System Memory: 640 KB Extended Memory: 15 MB Item Specific Help—————————————————————— F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item Space Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Previous ValuesExample for Main menuSystem Time/System DateSystem Time indicate the time of the device. If you change the time setting, enter the time in theformat HH:MM:SS (hours:minutes:seconds)System Date indicate the date of the device. If you change the date setting, enter the date in theformat MM.DD.YYYY (month/day/ year)Diskette A: - floppy disk driveThis field shows the type of the built-in floppy disk drive.360KB - 5 1/4", 720KB - 3 1/2", 1.2MB- 51/4", 1.44MB - 3 1/2", 2.88MB - 3 1/2"The entry depends on the floppy disk drive installed.Not Installed A floppy disk drive is not installed.
BIOS Setup Main menu - Making system settings44 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619IDE Adapter 0 Master/IDE Adapter 1 Master -hard disk driveThese two fields call the submenu to make corresponding settings of the IDE hard disk drives.iYou should change the default settings only if you are connecting an additional IDE drive(e.g. CD ROM drive)The following description of the setting options for IDE Adapter 0 Master also applies to IDE Adapter 0Slave, IDE Adapter 1 Master and IDE Adapter 1 Slave. The default settings depend on the installed drive. Phoenix BIOS Setup Main IDE Adapter 0 Master (C: 814 MB) Item Specific Help Type Fixed Disk: [Press Enter] Type: [Auto] 814 Mb Cylinders: 1579 Heads: 16 Sectors: 63 Maximum Capacity: Multi-Sector Transfers: 16 Sectors LBA Mode Control: Enabled 32 Bit I/O: [Enabled] Transfer Mode: Fast PIO 3 Ultra DMA Mode: [Disabled] F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item Space Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Previous ValuesExample for the submenu IDE Adapter 0 MasterIf you have installed a new unformatted IDE hard disk drive, you should mark the Type Fixed Disk fieldand press the Enter key. This has the effect of setting the optimum values for the IDE hard disk drive.You can change these values if you set the Type field to User.If you install a formatted hard disk drive, the values are set automatically.
Main menu - Making system settings BIOS SetupA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 45Type - Hard Disk TypeThis field is used to specify the type of hard disk drive.Auto If the hard disk supports this mode, the setup menu reads the hard disk parametersfrom the disk itself. You do not need to select the parameters yourself.User You can enter the hard disk parameters yourself.If you have set the hard disk parameters with Autotype Fixed Disk, you can only reducethe values.None You cannot change the hard disk parameters (Cylinders, Heads, Sector/Track and WritePrecomp.). An IDE drive has not been installed.CD If, for example, a CD-ROM drive is inserted into the notebook, or a CD-ROM drive isbuilt into the MobiDock, this item enables you to boot the system from the CD-ROMdrive.Cylinders, Heads, Sectors/Track, Write Precomp - hard disk parameterThese hard disk parameters are set in accordance with the IDE hard disk drive. If you want to changethe hard disk parameters manually, set the Type field to User.Multi-Sector Transfers - Block TransferThis field specifies the transfer mode for the IDE hard disk drive.Disabled One block is transferred for each interrupt.2 Sectors, 4 Sectors, 6 Sectors, 8 Sectors, 16 SectorsThe set number of blocks (sectors) is transferred for each interrupt. This enhancesperformance.LBA Mode Control - AddressingThis field enables and disables the LBA (Logical Block Addressing) mode. If a hard disk supports LBAmode, the LBA mode allows you to set up and use hard disks with a capacity of more than 528 Mbytes.The default entry depends on the installed IDE hard disk drive. Change the default entries only if youare installing another hard disk drive.!You may only use IDE drives in the LBA mode selected when they were set up. In otherwords, if you set up a hard disk with LBA mode disabled, you may only operate the hard diskwith LBA mode disabled.Disabled The BIOS uses the hard disk parameters and supports a maximum capacity of 528Mbytes.Enabled If the hard disk supports LBA and it has a capacity of more than 528 Mbytes, the BIOStranslates the hard disk parameters, allowing the disk's full capacity to be used. Thisallows the disk's full capacity to be used.
BIOS Setup Main menu - Making system settings46 A26391-K84-Z100-1-761932 Bit I/O - Access width for data transferThis field specifies the I/O access width of data transmission between the processor and the IDEcontroller.Enabled Data transfer is performed with 32-bit I/O commands. This enhances performance.Disabled Data transfer is performed with 16-bit I/O commands.Transfer ModeThis field specifies the transfer mode for the IDE hard disk drive.Standard 0,8 Mbytes/s to 2 Mbytes/sFast PIO 1 2 Mbytes/s to 4 Mbytes/sFast PIO 2 4 Mbytes/s to 5 Mbytes/sFast PIO 3 5 Mbytes/s to 10 Mbytes/sFast PIO 4 10 Mbytes/s to 13.3 Mbytes/sUltra DMA Mode - Access SpeedThis field specifies the access speed for the IDE hard disk drive.Mode 0 slow access speedMode 1 middle access speedMode 2 fast access speedDisplay Device SelectionThis field is used to specify the display device.LCD&CRT The notebook's internal display and the external display are used.CRT Just the external display is used.LCD Just the internal display is used.TVOutput is carried out on the TV.LCD & TV The notebook's internal display and the television are used.If the notebook is connected to a MobiDock and an external display is connected to the MobiDock, theexternal display is used regardless of the setting in the BIOS Setup (CRT only).TV ModeThis field is used to specify the display device.PAL Output on the TV is in the PAL standard.NTSC Output on the TV is in the NTSC standard.
Main menu - Making system settings BIOS SetupA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 47Boot Options - System startup optionsThis field calls the submenu to select the settings for the system startup of the device. Phoenix BIOS Setup Main Boot Options Item Specific Help Summary screen: [Enabled] Floppy check: [Disabled] Quiet Boot: [Enabled] F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item Space Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Previous ValuesExample for submenu Boot OptionsSummary screen - Displaying the configuration at system startupThis field is used to specify whether the configuration is displayed at system startup.Enabled The configuration is displayed when the device is switched on.Disabled The configuration is not displayed when the device is switched on.Floppy check - Checking the disk driveThis field can make the system startup faster.Enabled The entire notebook configuration is checked when the notebook is switched on.Disabled The disk drive is not checked in the self-test when the device is switched on.Quiet BootInstead of a start information a logo is displayed on the screen.Enabled The logo is displayed on the screen. A switch to the start information is made if youpress the key or if errors occur.Disabled The start information is displayed on the screen.System Memory - Main memoryThis field indicates the size of the available base memory below 1 Mbyte.Extended MemoryThis field indicates the size of the memory above 1 Mbyte.
BIOS Setup Advanced menu - Advanced system settings48 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Advanced menu - Advanced system settings!Change the default settings only for special applications. Incorrect settings can causemalfunctions.You can make the following system settings in the Advanced menu:• Ports and controllers (in the Integrated Peripherals submenu)• PCI configuration ( in the PCI Devices submenu)• Second-level cache (in the Memory Cache submenu)• Plug&Play functionality (in the Plug and Play O/S field)• Configuration data (in the Reset Configuration Data field)• Hard disk access (in the Large Disk Access Mode field) Phoenix BIOS Setup Main Advanced Security Power Docking Boot Exit Warning! Setting items on this menu to incorrect values may cause your system to malfunction. Integrated Peripherals PCI Devices Plug & Play O/S: [Yes] Enable ACPI [No] Reset Configuration Data: [No] Large Disk Access Mode: [DOS] Item Specific Help—————————————————————— F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item Space Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Previous ValuesExample for the Advanced menu
Advanced menu - Advanced system settings BIOS SetupA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 49Integrated Peripherals - Ports and controllersThis field calls the submenu to make the settings for the ports and controllers. Phoenix BIOS Setup Advanced Integrated Peripherals Item Specific Help PS/2 Mouse [Auto Detect] COM port: [Enabled] Base I/O Address: [3F8 IRQ4] IrDA port: [Auto] Mode: [IrDA] Parallel port [Auto] Mode: [Bi-Directional] Diskette Controller: [Enabled] On board IDE Adapter: [Both] On Board Audio: [Auto] Base I/O Address: [220] IRQ Channel: [IRQ 5] Capture DMA channel: [DMA 1] Playback DMA channel: [DMA 3] FM I/O: [388] MPU I/O: [300] Joystick: [Enabled] FM I/O: [201] QuickPort Audio Speaker: [Notebook] Microphone: [Notebook] F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item Space Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Previous ValuesExample for the submenu Integrated PeripheralsPS/2 MouseThis field determines whether the PS/2 mouse or the touchpad is enabled on the notebook.Enabled The internal touchpad is activated if no PS/2 mouse is connected. If a PS/2 mouse isconnected when the system is started up, the PS/2 mouse is activated and the internaltouchpad is deactivated.Disabled The internal touchpad and the PS/2 mouse are disabled.You must set Disabled if you want to use an external serial mouse.Auto Detect The internal touchpad is activated if no PS/2 mouse is connected. If a PS/2 mouse isconnected when the system is started up, the PS/2 mouse is activated automaticallyand the internal touchpad is deactivated.
BIOS Setup Advanced menu - Advanced system settings50 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619COM port - Serial portThis field switches the serial port on or off.Enabled The serial port can be set to a certain address and interrupt in the Base I/O Address field.Auto The serial port is automatically set to the next available combination (address,interrupt).Disabled The serial port is disabled.Base I/O Base Address - Address of the serial portiThis field is only visible when the Com Port field is set to enabled.This field selects the address and the interrupt used to access the relevant serial interface.3F8h IRQ4, 2F8h IRQ3, 3E8h IRQ4, 2E8h IRQ3, 3F8h IRQ5, 2F8h IRQ7, 3E8h IRQ5, 2E8h IRQ7The serial port is set to the shown address and interrupt.IrDA port - Infrared interfaceThis field switches the infrared interface on or off.If you wish to use infrared data transfer, an infrared interface with the associated hardware must beincorporated in the device.Enabled The infrared interface can be set to a certain address and interrupt in the Base I/OAddress field.Auto The infrared interface is automatically set to the next available combination (address,interrupt).Disabled The infrared interface is disabled.Base I/O Address - Address of the infrared interfaceiThis field is only visible when the IrDA Port field is set to Enabled.This field selects the address and the interrupt used to access the relevant IrDA interface.3F8h IRQ4, 2F8h IRQ3, 3E8h IRQ4, 2E8h IRQ3, 3F8h IRQ5, 2F8h IRQ7, 3E8h IRQ5, 2E8h IRQ7The IrDA interface is set to the shown address and interrupt.
Advanced menu - Advanced system settings BIOS SetupA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 51Mode - Infrared Interface ModeThis field sets the mode for the infrared interface.IrDA Standard IrDA is set.Ask-IR A data transfer rate of 38,4 kbit/s is set.FIR Fast IrDA is set.Parallel portThis field selects the address and the interrupt used to access the relevant parallel port.Enabled The parallel port can be set to a certain address and interrupt in the Base I/O Addressfield.Auto The parallel port is automatically set to the next available combination (address,interrupt).Disabled The parallel port is disabled.Base I/O Address - Address of the parallel portiThis field is only visible when the Parallel Port field is set to enabled.This field selects the address and the interrupt used to access the relevant parallel interface.378h IRQ7, 278h IRQ5, 3BCh IRQ7, 378h IRQ5The parallel port is set to the shown address and interrupt.Mode - parallel data transmission modeThis field is used to specify whether the parallel interface is to be used as a bi-directional input/outputport or just as an output port. ECP and EPP transfer modes allow faster transfer rates of 2 and2.4 Mbytes/s. These modes will only work with peripheral devices which support them. In addition, thefield Parallel must be set to 378h or 278h.Bi-Directional Data can be transferred in both directions across the port.EPP Fast transfer mode (up to 2 Mbytes/s), can output and receive data. The mode requiresa peripheral device which supports the EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) transfer mode.ECP Fast transfer mode (up to 2.4 Mbytes/s), can output and receive data. The moderequires a peripheral device which supports the ECP (Enhanced Capability Port)transfer mode.Output Only Bi-DirectionalThe port functions as an output port only.Diskette ControllerThis field is used to enable and disable the built-in floppy disk controller on the system board.Enabled The floppy disk controller is enabled - IRQ 6 is used.Disabled The floppy disk controller is disabled - IRQ 6 is free.
BIOS Setup Advanced menu - Advanced system settings52 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619On-board IDE Adapter - IDE hard disk controllerThis field is used to enable and disable the built-in IDE hard disk drive controller of the notebook.Both The drives in the notebook are operated via the primary and secondary IDE channel.IRQ14 and IRQ15 are occupied. The hard disk is operated on the primary IDE channel,the CD-ROM drive on the secondary IDE channel.Auto If the notebook is connected to a MobiDock, the hard disk in the notebook is operatedon the primary IDE channel, and the IDE drives in the MobiDock on the secondary IDEchannel. The CD-ROM drive in the notebook is switched off. IRQ14 and IRQ15 areoccupied. If Auto is set, the notebook can only be connected to a MobiDock whileswitched off (cold docking). It is not possible to connect the notebook during operation(hot docking) or while a drive is being accessed (warm docking).If the notebook is not connected to a MobiDock, Auto corresponds to the entry Both.Primary The primary IDE hard disk drive controller is enabled. IRQ14 is occupied.Disabled The IDE hard disk drive controller of the notebook is disabled.On Board Audio - Audio ControllerThis field is used to enable and disable the built-in audio controller on the system board.Auto The chip is enabled and the configuration is automatically carried out.Enabled The chip is enabledDisabled The chip is disablediThe following fields are only visible if the On Board Audio field is set to Enabled.Base I/O AddressThe I/O channel can be set to various basic addresses.220h, 240h, 260h, 280hThe I/O channel is set to the address displayed.IRQ Channel - Interrupt channelThis field is used to specify the interrupt for the audio controller. The interrupt can be set to variousIRQs.IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10;IRQ11The wave interrupt is set to the interrupt displayed.Capture DMA Channel - DMA channel for captureThe DMA channel for capture can be set to various values.DMA CH1, DMA CH0, DMA CH3The DMA channel is set to the value displayed.
Advanced menu - Advanced system settings BIOS SetupA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 53Playback DMA Channel - DMA channel for playbackThe DMA channel for playback can be set to various values.DMA CH0, DMA CH1, DMA CH3The DMA channel is set to the value displayed.FM I/O - Base address for the FM synthesizerThe I/O address of the FM synthesizer can be set to different values.388h, 390h, 398h, 3A0hThe I/O address is set to the value displayed.MPU I/O - Base address for the MIDI interfaceThe I/O address of the MIDI port can be set to different values.330h, 300h, 310h 320hThe I/O address is set to the value displayed.Joystick - Joystick PortThe joystick port and be enabled and disabled.Auto The joystick is enabled and the configuration is automatically carried out.Enabled The joystick is enabled.Disabled The joystick is disabled.FM I/O - Base address for the joystickiThis field is only visible when the Joystick field is set to enabled.200h, 201h The joystick is enabled and set to the I/O address displayed.QuickPort Audio - Audio options for QuickPortThe fields set the audio options for the QuickPort.iQuickPort Audio and the accompanying fields are only visible if the notebook is connected toa QuickPort Plus or a QuickPort S.Speaker - Selecting the loudspeakerNotebook The internal loudspeaker on the notebook is switched on.QuickPort Only the external loudspeakers connected to the QuickPort are switched on.Microphone - Selecting the microphoneNotebook The internal microphone on the notebook is switched on.QuickPort Only the external microphone connected to the QuickPort is switched on.
BIOS Setup Advanced menu - Advanced system settings54 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619PCI Devices - PCI configurationThis field calls the submenu to select the settings for the PC card controller and the PCI slots. Phoenix BIOS Setup Advanced PCI Devices Item Specific Help Cardbus Controller Select: [External/Internal] PCI IRQ line 1: [9] PCI IRQ line 2: [9] PCI IRQ line 3: [10] F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item Space Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Previous ValuesExample for submenu PCI DevicesiIf you use an operating system that does not support plug & play, you must select No for thePlug&Play O/S field in the Advanced menu to ensure that the PC card controller is switchedon by the system BIOS.Cardbus Controller Select - Settings of the PC Card ControlleriThis setting is only effective when a QuickPort Plus or a QuickPort S is connected. If theQuickPort is not connected, the controller in the notebook is always configured to thecompatible address 3E0h.This field specifies the order of the CardBus controllerExternal/InternalThe controller in the QuickPort Plus/S is configured to the compatible address 3E0h. Asecondary address is assigned to the controller in the notebook.Internal/ExternalThe controller in the notebook is configured to the compatible address 3E0h. Asecondary address is assigned to the controller in the QuickPort Plus/S.External only The controller in the QuickPort Plus/S is configured to the compatible address 3E0h.The controller of the notebook is disabled.
Advanced menu - Advanced system settings BIOS SetupA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 55PCI IRQ line 1,2,3 - Setting the PCI interruptThis field is used to specify which PCI interrupt is to be switched to which ISA interrupt.A multifunctional PCI board can use all PCI interrupts, if need be.If you use a setting other than Auto Select, the Plug&Play functionality of the system BIOS for PCIboards is deactivated.For monofunctional PCI boards, the PCI interrupt line 1 is assigned to the PCI slot1 and the PCIinterrupt line 2 to the PCI slot 2.Auto The PCI interrupt is automatically assigned in accordance with the plug & playguidelines.3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11The PCI interrupt is switched to the selected ISA interrupt. You may not select an ISAinterrupt that is used by a component on the system board (e.g. controller) or an ISAboard.Disabled No PCI interrupt is used for the PCI board in the assigned PCI slot. You should onlyselect this setting if you are sure that the corresponding PCI board does not require aninterrupt. Otherwise, errors may occur.iPCI IRQ line 1 is used by the following PCI boards: PC card controller in the notebook and inQuickPort Plus, SCSI controller in the MobiDock.PCI IRQ line 1 or line 2 is used by one of the PCI boards in the MobiDock. This depends onthe PCI board.PCI IRQ line 2 is used by both CardBus controllers (notebook and MobiDock.PCI IRQ line 3 is used by the USB controller in the notebook.Plug & Play O/SThis field is used to define the Plug&Play functionality. Plug&Play means that inserted modules areautomatically recognized and installed if they support Plug&Play.Yes The operating system takes over some of the Plug&Play functions. You should selectthis setting only if the operating system (e.g. Windows 9x) supports Plug&Play.No The BIOS takes over the complete Plug&Play functionality.Enable ACPI - ACPI functionalityThis field is used to define the ACPI functionality.Yes Only set it to Yes when the operating system supports ACPI (Windows98).No No ACPI function is active.
BIOS Setup Advanced menu - Advanced system settings56 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Reset Configuration DataThis field is used to specify whether the configuration data is reset and reinitialized when the system isstarted.No The Plug&Play functionality ascertains the current configuration data and uses it toinitialize the installed modules and drives. There is no update when the system isstarted.Yes When the system is started the old configuration data is reset. The new configurationdata is determined by means of the Plug&Play functionality. The mounted modules anddrives are then initialized with this data.iThis field only takes effect if the notebook is connected to a MobiDock.Large Disk Access Mode - Hard disk accessThis field is used to specify the type of hard disk access for large hard disks (more than 1024cylinders, 16 heads). The default setting depends on the operating system used.DOS the operating system uses MS-DOS-compatible hard disk accesses.Other If the operating system uses hard disk accesses which are not MS-DOS-compatible(e.g. Novell, SCO Unix).
Security menu - Setting up the security features BIOS SetupA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 57Security menu - Setting up the security featuresYou can set up the following security features in the Security menu:• Setting a supervisor password (in the field Set Supervisor password)• Setting a user password (in the field Set User password)• Set a hard disk password (in the Hard Disk Security submenu)• Activating the password query for system startup (in the field Password on boot)• Blocking access to the diskette (in the field Diskette access) Phoenix BIOS Setup Main Advanced Security Power Docking Boot Exit Supervisor Password is Disabled User Password is Disabled Set Supervisor Password [Press Enter] Set User Password Press Enter Hard Disk Security Password on boot: [Disabled] Diskette access: [User] Flash Update: [Disabled] Item Specific Help—————————————————————— F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item Space Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Previous ValuesExample for Security menuSupervisor Password is/User Password is - Password displayDisabled, EnabledThese fields indicate whether the appropriate password is installed or not.Set Supervisor PasswordThis field enables you to install the supervisor password.Set User PasswordThis field enables you to install the user password. However, you can only assign the user password ifa supervisor password has already been assigned.
BIOS Setup Security menu - Setting up the security features58 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Hard Disk Security - Setting hard disk passwordsThis field calls the submenu to make the settings for the hard disk passwords. Phoenix BIOS Setup Security Hard Disk Security Item Specific Help HD1 Password is: Disabled Set HD1 password: [Press Enter] F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item Space Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Previous ValuesExample for submenu PCI DevicesHD1 Password isDisabled, EnabledThis field indicates whether the appropriate password is installed or not.Set HD1 passwordThis field enables you to install the hard disk password. The hard disk password only applies to thehard disk in the notebook and not the one in the MobiDock. If a hard disk password has already beenset, you must enter the set password before you can change or delete it.Password on boot - Password query during system startupRequirement: the supervisor password or user password must be installed.This field is used to specify whether the password is to be queried when the operating system isbooted.Disabled The password is queried only when BIOS Setup is called.Enabled The password is queried before the operating system is booted and when BIOS Setup iscalled.Diskette access - Access privilege for disk driveThis field is used to specify whether diskettes can be accessed.User Both users and the supervisor can access diskettes.Supervisor Only a supervisor can access diskettes.Flash update - Permission for BIOS updateThis field specifies whether a BIOS flash update may be carried out on the notebook.Disabled BIOS flash update not possible.Enabled BIOS flash update is permitted.
Power menu - Setting energy saving functions BIOS SetupA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 59Power menu - Setting energy saving functionsYou can set up the following energy saving functions in the Power menu• Effectiveness of energy saving functions (in the PM Control field)• Extent of energy saving functions (in the Power Savings field)• Standby timer (in the Standby Timeout field)• Suspend timer (in the Suspend Timeout field)• Automatic display power-down in the Video Timeout field)• Select the mode of the LID switch (in field of LID switch)• Enter suspend mode if the battery capacity is low (in the Battery Low Suspend field)• Suspend mode selection (in the Suspend Mode field)• Resume condition selection(in the Resume On Modem Ring, Resume On Time, Resume Time fields) Phoenix BIOS Setup Main Advanced Security Power Docking Boot Exit PM Control: [Battery Powered Only] Power Savings: [Customize] Standby Timeout: [5 min] Auto Suspend Timeout: [10 min] Hard Disk Timeout: [2 min] Video Timeout: [2 min] LID Switch: [LCD off] Battery Low Suspend: [Enabled] Suspend Mode: [Save to DRAM] Resume On Modem Ring: [OFF] Resume On Time: [OFF] Resume Time: [00:00:00] Cooling Control: [Performance] Item Specific Help—————————————————————— F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item Space Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Previous ValuesExample for menu PoweriIf the field Enable ACPI is set to Yes, the energy saving functions are not controlled by theBIOS, but instead by the operating system.PM Control - Effectiveness of the energy saving functionsThis field determines when the energy saving functions are active.Battery Powered OnlyThe energy saving functions are only enabled for battery operation.Always Enable The energy saving functions are always enabled (battery and mains operation).Disabled None of the energy saving functions is effective.
BIOS Setup Power menu - Setting energy saving functions60 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Power Savings - Extent of energy saving functionsThis field is used to define the extent of the following energy saving functions.Customize The functions set in the fields Standby Timeout, Suspend Timeout, Hard Disk Timeout,Video Timeout, Hardware Dozemode and Battery Low Suspend are effective in powermanagementMaximum Performance/Maximum Battery LifeThese entries call predefined settings, thus determining the extent of energy saving.Disabled None of the energy saving functions is effective.Standby TimeoutThis field can only be changed, if the PowerSaving field is set to Customize.1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 30 minThe system switches to standby mode after the specified time without system activity.Off The PC does not switch to standby modeAuto Suspend Timeout - Suspend modeThis field can only be changed, if the PowerSaving field is set to Customize.1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 30 minThe system switches to suspend mode after the specified time without system activity.Off The PC does not switch to suspend mode
Power menu - Setting energy saving functions BIOS SetupA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 61Hard Disk Timeout - Hard disk energy saving functionThis field can only be changed, if the PowerSaving field is set to Customize.1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 30 minThe hard disk drive motor is switched off after the specified time without systemactivity.Off The PC does not switch off the hard disk drive motor.Video timeout - Energy saving functions for the monitorThis field can only be changed, if the PowerSaving field is set to Customize.2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 minThe screen goes dark after the specified time without system activity.Off The screen does not go dark.LID Switch - LID mode This field specifies which mode the device is switched into when the notebook monitor is closed.LCD Off The screen goes dark.Standby Mode The system is switched into the standby mode (see Standby Mode)Suspend Mode The system state is buffered in the DRAM memory. After folding open the monitor, theswitch-on button must be pressed to return to the state prior to closing.Battery Low Suspend - Suspend mode for low batterycapacityThis field indicates whether a switch is to be made to suspend mode when the battery capacity is low.Enabled The function is enabled; the device is switched to suspend mode when the batterycapacity is low.Disabled The function is disabled.
BIOS Setup Power menu - Setting energy saving functions62 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Suspend ModeThis field specifies where the system state is saved when the device is switched to suspend mode.Save to DRAM The system state is buffered in the DRAM memory.Save to Disk The system state is saved to the hard disk, the system is switched off.Resume On Modem Ring - Switching on for modem ringThis field specifies whether the notebook is booted when a call is made to the connected modem.This field can be operated only if Suspend Mode is set to Save to DRAM.OFF The function is disabled.ON The function is enabled.Resume On Time - Switching on at a fixed timeThis field specifies whether the notebook is booted at a specific time. The time is set in the Resume Timefield.This field can be operated only if Suspend Mode is set to Save to DRAM.OFF The function is disabled.ON The function is enabled.Resume Time - Setting the switch-on timeThis field specifies whether the notebook is booted at a specific time.This field can only be set if the Suspend Mode is set to Save to DRAM and the Resume On Time field is setto ON.Cooling Control - Cooling modeThis field defines the cooling mode.Performance When a certain temperature limit is exceeded in the system, the integrated fan isswitched on first. If the temperature nevertheless continues to increase, the clockfrequency of the processor is also reduced.Silence First the clock frequency of the process is reduced, then the integrated fan is switchedon.
Docking menu - Configuring the MobiDock BIOS SetupA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 63Docking menu - Configuring the MobiDockThe Docking menu is only available if the notebook is connected to a MobiDock.You can set up the following security features in the Docking menu• external floppy disk drive (in the Diskette B: field)• external hard disk drive (in the fields marked IDE Adapter 1)• loading the system from hard disk C: (in the Boot Hard Disk field)• MobiDock password (in the Docking Station Password is field) Phoenix BIOS Setup Main Advanced Security Power Docking Boot Exit Diskette B: [Not installed] IDE Adapter 1 Master [None] IDE Adapter 1 Slave [None] Boot Hard Disk: [Notebook] Integrated IDE adapter [Secondary] SCSI Controller: [Enabled] Docking Station Password is [Disabled] Set Docking Station Password [Press Enter] Item Specific Help—————————————————————— F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item Space Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Previous ValuesExample of the Docking menuFloppy disk B: - Set external floppy disk driveThis field shows the type of the floppy disk drive in the MobiDock.Not Installed A floppy disk drive is not installed.360KB - 5 1/4", 720KB - 3 1/2", 1.2MB - 51/4", 1.4MB - 3 1/2", 2.8MB - 3 1/2"The entry depends on the floppy disk drive in the MobiDock.IDE Adapter 1 Master/IDE Adapter 1 Slave -Setting external hard disk drivesiThis setting is only possible when the Onboard IDE-Adapter field in the Advanced/IntegratedPeripheral menu is set to Auto or Primary.This field shows the type of the hard disk drive in the MobiDock. How to change the settings for thehard disk drives is described in the IDE Adapter 0 field of the Main-Setup.
BIOS Setup Docking menu - Configuring the MobiDock64 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Boot Hard Disk - Specifying hard disk for system loadiThis setting is only possible when the Onboard IDE-Adapter field in the Advanced/IntegratedPeripheral menu is set to Auto or Primary.This field is used to specify which hard disk is to be treated as hard disk C:. This is the hard disk fromwhich the operating system is loaded.Notebook The operating system is loaded from the notebook's hard disk.MobiDock The operating system is started from the 1st MobiDock hard disk.Integrated IDE Adapter - Setting the IDE Controller in theMobiDockiThis setting is only possible when the Onboard IDE-Adapter field in the Advanced/IntegratedPeripheral menu is set to Auto or Primary.This field is used to enable or disable the IDE controller in the MobiDock.Secondary The IDE drives in the MobiDock are operated on the secondary IDE channel (IRQ15).Disabled The IDE controller in the MobiDock is disabled.SCSI Controller - Setting the MobiDock SCSI controllerThis field is used to enable or disable the SCSI controller in the MobiDock.Enabled The SCSI controller in the MobiDock is enabled.Disabled The SCSI controller in the MobiDock is disabled.Docking Station Password is - Password displayThis field is only available if the notebook is connected to a MobiDock. This field indicates whetherMobiDock access is controlled by means of a password.Enabled You have to enter the docking station password in order to access the MobiDock.Disabled You can access the MobiDock without having to enter a passwordiYou should set a docking station password to prevent unauthorized access to the MobiDock.Set Docking Station Password -Setting theDocking Station PasswordThis field enables you to install the docking station password.
Boot menu - Defining boot sequence BIOS SetupA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 65Boot menu - Defining boot sequenceIn the Boot menu you define the sequence in which the system BIOS searches the drives for systemfiles to start the operating system Phoenix BIOS Setup Main Advanced Security Power Docking Boot Exit 1. Diskette Drive 2. Hard Drive 3. CD-ROM Drive Item Specific Help—————————————————————— F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item Space Change Values ESC Exit ← → Select MenuExample for Boot menuDefault entry:1. Diskette Drive2. Hard Drive3. CD-ROM DriveTo change this boot sequence, proceed as follows:Place the cursor on the entry for the drive you to which wish to move forward or back.Press the function key to move the selected drive up.Use the key or the Space key to move forward the selected drive
BIOS Setup Exit menu - Exiting BIOS Setup66 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Exit menu - Exiting BIOS SetupIn the Exit menu, you can save your settings and exit BIOS Setup. Phoenix BIOS Setup Main Advanced Security Power Docking Boot Exit Save Changes & Exit Exit Without Saving Changes Get Default Values Load Previous Values Save Changes Item Specific Help—————————————————————— F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item Space Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Previous ValuesExample for menu ExitSave Changes & Exit - Saving and ExitingThis field saves the settings you have made and exits BIOS Setup.Exit Without Saving ChangesThis field exits BIOS Setup without saving the new settings.iIf you have made changes to passwords, these changes are still saved.Get Default ValuesThis field reverts all settings to the default valuesLoad Previous ValuesThis field resets all values to those that were active when the BIOS-Setup was started.Save ChangesThis field saves the settings you have made.
A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 67Property and data protectionThe software functions on your notebook enable you to protect your system and personal data in anumber of ways against unauthorized access. By combining these options, you can achieve optimumprotection for your system.Security functions under Windows 9xUnder Windows 9x you can activate a screen saver and protect it with a password. Only those userswho know the password can deactivate the screen saver and access any open files.BIOS Setup security functionsThe Security menu in BIOS Setup offers you various options for protecting your system and personaldata against unauthorized access. By combining these options, you can achieve optimum protectionfor your system.Preventing unauthorized BIOS Setup callsYou can activate this protection by setting a supervisor password in the Security menu(Set Supervisor Password).Preventing unauthorized system accessYou can activate this protection by setting a user password in the Security menu (Set User Password). Inaddition, you must select the entry Enabled in the Password on boot field.Preventing unauthorized access to the hard disk drivesYou activate this protection when you set hard disk passwords in the Hard Disk Security submenu ofthe Security menu (Set HD1/HD2 password).If set, the hard disk passwords are checked at each system startup, regardless of whetherPassword On Boot is set to Enabled or Disabled.Preventing unauthorized access to floppy disk driveTo activate this protection, select the value Supervisor for the Diskette access field in the Security menu.Preventing unauthorized access to MobiDockYou can only activate this protection if the notebook is connected to a MobiDock.You can activate this protection by setting a docking station password in the Docking menu(Set Docking Station Password).Preventing unauthorized update of flash BIOSTo activate this protection, select the value Disabled for the Flash Update field in the Security menu.
Property and data protection68 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Setting passwordsThe Supervisor password prevents unauthorized callup of BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup can be called only bythose who know the Supervisor password.The user password prevents unauthorized access to your notebook. With the user password you canprevent booting of the operating system. The system can be accessed only by those who know theuser password. A user password can only be set if a supervisor password is also set.iPasswords can be at most seven characters long. All alphanumerical characters can beused; no differentiation is made between upper-case and lower-case.Passwords are not displayed as they are entered.If you have forgotten a password contact your system administrator or contact our customerservice.To set or change a password, proceed as follows:Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu (see "Settings in BIOS Setup"). You mustadditionally change into the Hard Disk Security submenu for the hard disk passwords.Mark the Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password or Set HD password field and press theEnter key.The following applies for setting a hard disk password: if a hard disk password is already set, you areprompted to input it. Enter the former hard disk password and press the Enter key.You are asked to enter a password:Enter new Password:Enter the password and press the Enter key.You are asked to confirm the password:Re-enter new Password:Enter the password again and press the Enter key.The new password is saved.Notice: Changes have been saved [continue]To prevent booting of the operating system, mark the Password on boot field and select the valueEnabled.If you do not want to make any other settings, you can exit BIOS Setup.Select the option Save Changes & Exit in the Exit menu.The notebook is rebooted and the new password is effective.
Property and data protectionA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 69Canceling passwordiIf you cancel the supervisor password, you automatically deactivate the user password.To cancel a password (without setting a new password):Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu (see "Settings in BIOS Setup"). You mustadditionally change into the Hard Disk Security submenu for the hard disk passwords.Mark the Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password or Set HD password field and press theEnter key.If a password has already been assigned, you will be asked to enter the old password (Enter CurrentPassword). Enter the old password and press the Enter key.You are asked to enter a password:Enter new Password:Press the Enter key twice.Select the option Save Changes & Exit in the Exit menu.The notebook is rebooted and the password is canceled.
A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 71Troubleshooting and tips!Take note of the safety hints in the chapter "Important notes", when you connect ordisconnect cables.If a fault occurs, try to correct it as described. If you fail to correct the problem, proceed as follows:Switch off the notebook.Make a note of the steps and the circumstances that led to the fault. Also make a note of anyerror messages displayed.Contact your sales office or customer service.Installing new softwareWhen installing programs or drivers, important files may be overwritten and modified. To be able toaccess the original data in the case of any problems following installation, you should make a backupof the your hard disk prior to installation.The notebook does not start after switchonIf the notebook does not start after switchon, this may be due to the following causes:The battery is not installed correctlySwitch off the notebook.Check whether the battery is installed correctly in its compartment.Switch on the notebook.The battery is deadRecharge the battery or install a fully charged battery.The power adapter is not connected correctlySwitch off the notebook.Check whether the power adapter is connected correctly to the notebook.Check whether the power cable is plugged properly into the power adapter and into the poweroutlet.Switch on the notebook. The indicator on the power adapter should light up.The display of the notebook remains blankIf your screen remains blank this may have the following causes:Monitor is switched offPress a key or enter the user password
Troubleshooting and tips72 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619If the notebook is connected to a MobiDock in which a PCI VGA adapter is installed, the notebook'sdisplay is always switched off.The notebook's display is difficult to readIf the display is difficult to read, it can have the following reasons:ReflexesTurn the notebook or alter tilt of the display.Defective pixels on the screenPixel faults in the form of permanently lit, unlit or different-colored pixels can occur with LCD monitors.Up to ten pixel faults on the screen does not constitute grounds for exchanging the unit. Exceptionalcases are:• if two pixel faults are lying directly beside each other• if three pixel faults occur in a 5-mm diameter circleThe external monitor stays blankIf your screen remains blank this may have the following causes:Monitor is switched offSwitch the external monitor on.Screen has been blankedPress any key to continue.Brightness control is set to darkSet the brightness control to light. For detailed information, please refer to the Operating Manualsupplied with your monitor.The notebook has been configured to drive the internal displayPress the key combination + or change the Display Device Selection in Main Setup toCRT or LCD&CRT.The external display's power cable or data cable is not connected properlySwitch off the external monitor and the notebook.Check whether the power cable is plugged properly into the power adapter and into the poweroutlet.Check whether the data cable is properly connected to the notebook and the external monitor (if itis plugged in with a connector).Switch on the external monitor and the notebook.
Troubleshooting and tipsA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 73The external display is blank or the image is unstableThe wrong frequency has been selected for the external monitor or for the application program.Terminate the application program in Windows 9x with + . If the error persists after theprogram has been terminated, switch the external monitor off, wait at least three seconds, andthen switch the external monitor on again.Set the screen resolution required by the application. Select the Start button Select the Systemcontrol item under Settings. Double-click on the Display symbol. Select the required screenresolution in the Settings register card of the Resolution field.The notebook stops workingIf the notebook stops working, this may have the following reasons:The notebook is in Standby or Suspend modeReactivate the notebook by pressing a key (Standby mode) or by switching it on (Suspend mode).An application program has caused the malfunctionClose the application program or restart the notebook by switching it on/off or with a warm boot.The battery is deadRecharge the battery or install a fully charged battery.The touchpad does not workIf the touchpad does not work, it can have the following reasons:Incorrect setting in SetupCheck whether the field PS/2 Mouse in the Main Setup is set to Enabled or to Auto Detect.External PS/2 mouse connectedThe touchpad remains deactivated if an external PS/2 mouse is connected to the notebook.The mouse does not workIf the connected mouse does not work, it can have the following reasons:Incorrect setting in SetupCheck whether the PS/2 Mouse field is set to Enabled (for a PS/2 mouse) or Disabled (for a serialmouse) in the Main Setup.Check the COM Port field in the submenu Integrated Peripherals of the Advanced Setup to ensurethat serial port is enabled and set correctly.Mouse driver not loadedCheck whether the required mouse driver is properly installed and is present when the applicationprogram is started. Detailed information can be found in the User Guides of the mouse orapplication program.
Troubleshooting and tips74 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Mouse not connectedSwitch off the notebook.Check whether the mouse cable is connected correctly to the notebook.If you use an adapter or extension lead with the mouse cable, check the connector.Switch on the notebook.The floppy disk cannot be writtenCheck whether that floppy disk is OK and is not write-protected.The notebook's date or time is incorrectSet the time and/or date in the Main Setup.iIf the date and time are repeatedly incorrect when you switch on the notebook, the backupbattery that supplies the internal clock is dead.Connect the notebook via its power adapter to a wall outlet. The backup battery will chargefully in roughly two days.The printer does not printMakes sure that the printer is switched on and on-line (see the manuals supplied with the printer).Check that the printer cable connecting the notebook and the printer is connected properly.Check that the correct printer driver is installed.Check the submenu Integrated Peripherals of the Advanced Setup to ensure that the port you areusing is set correctly. The COM Port or Parallel Port or Parallel Port Mode setting, should matchthe settings in your application program under Windows x.The PC card (PCMCIA card) cannot be accessedIf you are working under Windows for Workgroups:Set the value to No for the fields Plug & Play O/S and Reset Configurtion Data in BIOS Setup inAdvanced Setup.
Troubleshooting and tipsA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 75Acoustic warningsA beep sounds every few secondsThe battery is almost drained.Charge the battery.One long tone, pause, three long tones, pause, three long tones, pause, one long toneNo main memory is installed in the notebook.Install at least 16 MB of main memory.A single continuous beepThe notebook cannot switch to standby or suspend mode because hard disk or diskette accesses takeplace or there is no space provided on the hard disk.Wait until the hard disk or diskette accesses have terminated, or set up the required storagespace on the hard disk.Three long beepsThe notebook cannot restore the programs that were active when it switched to Suspend mode.Error messages on the screenThis section describes the error messages generated by the system BIOS. Error messages displayedby the operating system or programs are described in the relevant manuals.Diskette read failure - press F1 to retry bootThe inserted system disk is defectiveInsert another system disk.Press function key .No boot device available - press F1 to retry bootThe operating system cannot be loadedInsert a system disk.Press function key .No boot sector on fixed disk - press F1 to retry bootThe operating system is not installed on the hard disk or the hard disk has not been formatted.Insert a system disk.Press function key .No devices detectedThe PC card (PCMCIA) interface cannot be initialized.Set the Plug & Play O/S field to No in the Advanced-Setup of the BIOS-Setup.
Troubleshooting and tips76 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Not a boot disk - press F1 to retry bootThe disk in the floppy drive is not a system disk.Remove the floppy disk from the drive.Press function key .If you wish to boot from floppy disk:Insert a system disk.Press function key .Real time clock failureInvalid configuration information - please run setup programPress the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utilityThe system configuration information is incorrect.Press function key .Reconfigure the system.If the error message is displayed again, the notebook's backup battery is empty.Connect the notebook via its power adapter to a grounded wall outlet or install a fresh battery. Thebackup battery will charge fully in roughly two days.Restoring the hard disk contents under Windows 9xInsert the Windows 9x startup disk into the floppy disk drive and switch the notebook on.Follow the instructions on the screen.iDetailed PC knowledge is required for manual partitioning.Insert the Windows 9x OEM CD into the CD-ROM drive.Start the Setup program on the CD.Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD-ROM drive.Install the drivers.
A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 77System expansions!Only qualified technicians may repair the device. Unauthorized opening or incorrect repairmay greatly endanger the user (electric shock, fire risk).Install only system expansions that satisfy the requirements and rules governing safety, RFIand electromagnetic compatibility and relating to telecommunications terminal equipment(see the chapter "Important notes").Memory expansion!Use only memory expansion which has been released for your notebook. (32, 64 Mbytemodules, SD RAM, JEDEC 144 pin SO DIMM)Never use force when installing or removing memory modules.Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the memory module compartment.The main memory of your notebook can be expanded to 32 - 192 Mbyte using up to three 32 or64 Mbyte memory modules. The notebook will not start without memory modules, as no fixed mainmemory is installed.Installing/removing memory expansionSwitch off the notebook.Remove the battery.123Pull the power plug of the power adapter outof the power outlet.Close the display of the notebook so that itlocks into place.Disconnect all cables connected tonotebook.Place the notebook bottom-up on a flatsurface.Remove the screws (1).Lift the cover (2) and pull it in the direction ofthe arrow (3) from the notebook.
System expansions Memory expansion78 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619In order to install memory modules:21Insert the memory modules, contacts first, into the slot (1).Carefully flap the memory module down (2) until you feel it latch in place.Install the other memory modules in the same way.In order to remove memory modules:112Carefully push the two mounting clips outwards (1). The memory module flaps upwards.Slide the memory module out of its location (2).Remove the other memory modules in the same way.
Memory expansion System expansionsA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 79231Place the cover on its mounting location (1)and flap it into place on the underside of thenotebook (2).Fasten the cover with the screw (3).Place the notebook bottom-down on a flatsurface.Reconnect the cables that you disconnectedbefore.Swing open the display.Refit the battery.
A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 81Connecting external devices!Disconnect all the devices from their respective power sources when you connect ordisconnect a device. Read the documentation on the external device before connecting it.Do not connect or disconnect cables during a thunderstorm.Always take hold of the actual plug body. Never unplug a cable by pulling the cable itself!Connect and disconnect the cables in the order described below.Connecting cables• Turn off all power and equipment switches.• Pull all power plugs out of the grounded power outlets.• Connect all the cables to the notebook and the external devices. Please observe under allcircumstances the information provided in the chapter "Important notes".• Plug all data communication cables into the utility sockets.• Plug all power cables into the grounded power outlets.Disconnecting cables• Turn off all power and equipment switches.• Pull all power plugs out of the grounded power outlets.• Unplug all data communication cables from the utility sockets.• Disconnect all the cables from the notebook and the external devices.
Connecting external devices82 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Port covers and connectorsIf you wish to connect an external display or adevice with serial or parallel port, you must firstopen the port cover.Flap the port cover down.Connect the desired device.IRDC-INMicrophone jack Audio input (Line in)Audio output (Line out) Audio output/LoudspeakerUSB - Universal Serial Bus PS/2 mouse port or keyboard portDC IN DC socket IR IR PortSerial port Video connectorConnection for QuickPort or MobiDock Parallel interfaceTV out
Connecting external devicesA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 83Connecting devices with serial or parallel portConnect the data cable of the external device to the appropriate port.The serial port is configured by default as COM1. You can change the setting in the COM Port field inthe Integrated Peripherals submenu in Advanced Setup. The parallel port is configured by default asLPT1. You can change the setting in the Parallel Port field in the Integrated Peripherals submenu inAdvanced Setup.Connecting an external monitorYou can connect a VGA screen. The notebook screen controller for an external monitor supportsscreen resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 with 65.536 colors (16 bits). If you wish to use a resolutiongreater than 640 x 480, you must load the relevant display drivers (see the manuals supplied with yourdisplay).Plug the data cable of the monitor into the monitor port.Connect the power cable of the external monitor to a power outlet and switch on the monitor.Switch on the notebook.Configure the display output in the Display Device Selection field in Main Setup or by pressing thekey combination + .Select the resolution for the external monitor.Connecting the mouseConnect the mouse, depending on the type, to either the PS/2 mouse port or the serial port. Thetouchpad and the touchpad buttons are disabled when you connect a mouse.Switch on the notebook.Set the PS/2 Mouse field in Main Setup to Disabled if you want to use a serial mouse (e g.TrackMan).Install the necessary device driver (see the manual supplied with the mouse).
Connecting external devices84 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Connecting an external keyboardConnecting an external keyboard does not disable the notebook's built-in keyboard.Connect the external keyboard to the external keyboard port.If you wish to connect a keyboard with a 5-pin connector you will require an adapter from 5-pinDIN to 6-pin DIN mini connector.iNever press the keys on the external and internal keyboards at the same time.If the external keyboard does not have an key, you can press the right key andthe key together instead.For example, to enter the key combination + on the external keyboard you wouldpress + + .Connecting external audio devicesIf you attach an external microphone, the built-in microphone is disabled. If you attach an externalloudspeaker, the built-in loudspeaker is disabled.Connect the audio device (external microphone, external loudspeaker, audio output) to the appropriateport.Connecting a MobiDock or QuickPortThe manuals supplied with the MobiDock and the QuickPort describe how to connect the notebook.!Read the MobiDock or QuickPort/QuickPortPlus manuals carefully before attempting toconnect the notebook.Make sure that no PC cards or extracting tools for PC cards are projecting from thenotebook. No power adapter may be connected when you dock the MobiDock onto thenotebook.If the notebook is connected to a MobiDock in which a PCI VGA board is installed, the notebook'sdisplay is always switched off.In case of problems with the display output on the external monitor, check the settings in theDisplay Device Selection field in BIOS Setup in the Main menu.Makes sure that any board installed in the MobiDock or the QuickPort/QuickPortPlus do not use I/Oaddresses, interrupts or DMA channels already used by the notebook. Details of the I/O addresses,interrupts and DMA channels are provided in the section "Technical data".The maximum DMA transfer rate between MobiDock and notebook is of 5 Mbyte/second.If necessary, you free I/O addresses (i.e. graphic controller) or interrupts (i.e. serial or parallelinterface). You do this by deactivating the relevant components in the BIOS-Setup.When the MobiDock is switched off, you should remove the batteries from the notebook to preventMobiDock from causing long-term capacity loss to the batteries.If you wish to operate IDE drives in the MobiDock, you must set the value Auto in theLocal Bus IDE Adapter field in BIOS Setup in the Integrated Peripherals submenu of the Advanced menu.You cannot operate the floppy disk drive on the parallel port of the MobiDock.
Connecting external devicesA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 85iYou should set a docking station password to prevent unauthorized access to the MobiDock.Transferring data with the infrared interfaceThe infrared interface (Fast IrDA) at the back of the notebook enables wireless serial data transfer.By default, the infrared interface is set to COM2 in the setup. You can change the setting in theIrDA Port field in the Integrated Peripherals submenu in Advanced Setup.iThe infrared interface can only be used, when the infrared interface is enabled in theIrDA Port field in the Integrated Peripherals submenu in Advanced Setup.Set up the infrared transmitter and receiver as illustrated above.The devices may be no more than one meter apart. The infrared interface of one device must bein the range of influence (horizontally approx. 30° and vertically approx. 15°) of the infraredinterface of the other device.
A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 87Technical dataTechnical data for the notebookProcessor Pentium II as from 233 MHzNumeric processor integrated in processorCache: 32 Kbyte integrated in processor512 Kbyte synchronous Second Level CacheMain memory 32 - 196 Mbyte SD RAM3 slots for 32, 64 Mbyte modulesJEDEC 144 pin SO DIMM (may not be mixed)System ROM (flash EPROM): 512 Kbyte for system and video BIOSDisk drives: Floppy disk drive for 3 1/2 inch floppy diskshard disk drive 2.5 inch,12.7 mm height,CD ROM drive twenty speed or moreDisplay:Display diagonal:• LCD TFT/ADSResolution / colors:LCD TFT 12.1 / LCD ADS 13 / LCD TFT 13.3Backlit liquid-crystal transmissive display (LCD)30.7 cm (12.1 inch) XGA Overhead Display33.0 cm (13.0 inch) XGA ADS33.8 cm (13.3 inch) XGA1024x768 / 262.144 colors (18 bit)Screen controller• Video memory (SG-RAM):• supported resolutions on external displayATI-3D Rage LT Pro4 Mbyte640x480 / 16.7 million colors and 85 Hz800x600/ 16.7 million colors and 85 Hz1024x768 / 65.536 colors and 75 Hz
Technical data Technical data for the battery88 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Audio:• Compatibility:• A/D and D/A conversion:Soundchip ESS1869Soundblaster Pro, Ad lib, MS soundsystem16 bit, stereoinput devices• Keyboard:• Touchpad (Length, Width) 86 keys64 x 48 mmSlots• PC card (CardBus/PCMCIA): PCMCIA 2 x type II or 1 x type III,PC card controller TI 1250, Zoomed-Video-PortPorts• PS/2 mouse/keyboard port:• Port for MobiDock/QuickPort:• Parallel port:• Port for external monitor:• Serial port:• Loudspeaker:• Microphone jack:• Audio input:• Audio output:• Infrared interface (Fast IrDA)• USB (Universal Serial Bus)6-pin mini DIN female connectorfemale connector, 240-pin25-pin female connector, bi-directional,EPP/ECP capablefemale connector, 15-pin9-pin male connector, 16550 compatibleconnector, stereoconnector, monoconnector, stereoconnector, stereoPower consumption: 50 W max.(notebook on with battery charging)Permissible ambient temperature• during operation:• Transport: 5 °C .... 35 °C-20 °C .... 60 °CDimensions (Width x Depth x Height): 309 mm, 256 mm, 28/46 mmWeight with a battery: approx. 3 kgTechnical data for the batteryRated voltage: 14.4 VRated capacity 40 WhCharging time (when not in operation): 3 hours (in the off state)Operating time with a battery: approx. 2 hours(depending on application)Weight: 370 g
Technical data for the power adapter Technical dataA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 89Technical data for the power adapterPrimary• Rated voltage:• Frequency:• max. rated current:100 V to 240 V (automatic)50 Hz to 60 Hz (automatic)0.75 A / 1.5 ASecondary• Rated voltage:• max. rated current: 19 V2.6 ATechnical data for the car adapterPrimary• Rated voltage: 10 V to 15 VSecondary• Rated voltage:• max. rated current: 19 V2.6 ACD-ROM driveSupported CD formats: • CD-Digital Audio• CD-ROM (Mode 1 and Mode 2)• CD-ROM XA (Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2)• CD-I (Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2)• CD-I Ready• CD bridge• Photo-CD (Single- and Multisession)• Video-CDLaser• Class 1 Laser Product• Type:• Wave length:• Power output:Semiconductor GaA/As780 nm5 mW max.DVD driveSupported DVD/CD formats: • DVD- 5: 4.377 Gbyte• DVD- 9: 7.959 Gbyte• DVD-10: 8.754 Gbyte• DVD-18: 15.917 Gbyte• CD (Mode-1): 656.5 Mbyte• CD (Mode-2): 748.8 MbyteLaser• Class 1 Laser Product• Type:• Wave length:• Power output:Semiconductor GaA/As650 nm5 mW max.
Technical data Interrupt I/O addresses, and DMA assignment90 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Interrupt I/O addresses, and DMA assignmentChangeable internal settings:Function I/O address IRQ DMASoundchip "ESS1869" 220h - 22Fh *240h - 24Fh260h - 26Fh280h - 28FhMidi Play Unit(MPU):330h - 331h300h - 301h310h - 311h320h - 321hFM:388h - 38Bh **Gameport:201h*Control Interface:800h-807h810h-817h820h-827h830-837hIRQ 5 * (LPT)IRQ 7 (LPT) IRQ 9 IRQ 10 IRQ 111. DMA:DMA 1 *DMA 0DMA 32. DMA:DMA 3 *DMA 0DMA 1Parallel port LPT 378h - 37Fh* =378h - 37Fh =3BCh- 3C5h =278h - 27Fh = IRQ 7* IRQ 5 IRQ 7 IRQ 5DMA 1 or DMA 3 inECP-mode1. Serial port COM 3F8h - 3FFh* =2F8h - 2FFh =3E8h - 3EFh =2E8h - 2EFh = IRQ 4 / COM1 * IRQ 3 / COM2 IRQ 4 / COM3 IRQ 3 / COM42. Serial port COM = Fast IrDA 2F8h - 2FFh * =3E8h - 3EFh =2E8h - 2EFh = IRQ 3 / COM2 * IRQ 4 / COM3 IRQ 3 / COM4DMA 0 *DMA 1DMA 3* = default setting in BIOS-SETUP** = default setting, when Audio is enabled
Interrupt I/O addresses, and DMA assignment Technical dataA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 91Fixed internal settings:Function I/O address IRQ DMASystem Timer 040h-043h 0Keyboard 060h, 064h 1Interrupt controller 020h-021h, -0A0h-0A1h 2Floppy disk drive controller 3F0h-3F5h, 3F7h 6 2System CMOS / Realtime clock 070h-071h 8PC card controller"Cirrus CL-PD 6832" automatically defined Shared IRQUSB controller automatically defined Shared IRQSynaptics touchpad 12Numeric processor 0F0h-0FFh 13Intel 82371AB PCI busMaster IDE controller 1F0h-1F7h, 3F6h 14DMA controller 000h-00Fh, 081h-08Fh,0C0h-0DFh 4PCI bus CF8h-CFFh
Technical data Interrupt I/O addresses, and DMA assignment92 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Settings for external components (e.g. MobiDock, PC card):Function I/O address IRQ DMA2. IDE-Hard disk controller in theMobiDock (PCI) 170h - 177h, 376h IRQ 15Internal SCSI controller "AdaptecAIC7850" in the MobiDock Automaticallyrecognized Shared IRQMax. two PCI slots in the MobiDock(PCI to PCI Bridge) and defined! Shared IRQMax. two ISA slots in the MobiDock(PCI to ISA Bridge) a) PnP-ISA: is automatically recognizedand defined (no shared IRQ)!b) ISA (without PnP): depends on thecard setting!PC card (PCMCIA cards):max. 1x TypIII or 2x TypII• I/O cards (modem, network board,COM, SCSI etc.)• memory cards (e.g. SRAM,FLASH)• ATA cards (e.g. Harddisk,Sundisk)PC cards require an IRQ (no sharedIRQ!), I/O addresses and/or a memoryarea and possibly DMA.(see also the documentation on thePC card).BIOS SETUPPnP = Plug and PlayShared IRQ:Several PCI components can share one free ISA-IRQ (assignment of the IRQs is automatic).Conflict situations with ISA cards can be prevented under DOS/WfW with the "ISA configuration utility"disk, which you created using the batchfiles in the directory /PROGS/DISKS (IRQ, DMA, I/O address,etc. are reserved for the ISA card and are therefore no longer available for the PCI bus!).Under Windows 9x you can change the resource contentions manually with the "Device Manager".
Port assignment Technical dataA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 93Port assignmentThe assignment of the external ports are as follows:DC jack (DC IN)12Pos.12Meaning0 V+19 VPort for external keyboard or PS/2 mousePos.123456MeaningDatafree0 V+5 VClockfreeTV out socket1234Pos.1234Meaning0 V0 VSVideo_Y_FBAS_MUXSVideo_COL
Technical data Port assignment94 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Serial port1569Pos. Signal name Meaning123456789DCD (Data Carrier Detect)RxD (Receive Data)TxD (Transmit Data)DTR (Data Terminal Ready)Signal GroundDSR (Data Set Ready)RTS (Request to Send)CTS (Clear to Send)Ri (Ring Indicator)Data Carrier DetectReceive DataTransmit DataData Terminal ReadySignal GroundData Set ReadyRequest to SendClear to SendRing IndicatorUSB port1Pin Signal name Meaning1234VCCDATA_NEGATIVEDATA_POSITIVEGNDVCC of the NotebookDataDataGround
Port assignment Technical dataA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 95Port for external monitor156101115Pos. Meaning Pos. Meaning12345678Video output redVideo output greenVideo output bluereservedDDC groundVideo ground redVideo ground greenVideo ground blue9101112131415+5Vlogic groundreservedDDC data line (bi-directional)horizontal synchronizationvertical synchronizationDDC clock signal lineParallel interface11325 14The parallel interface supports three transfer modes: SPP, EPP and ECP. SPP mode (standardparallel port) is the mode traditionally used to drive a printer. EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) and ECP(Extended Capabilities Port) modes are transfer modes that allow transfer rates of 2 and 2.4 Mbytes/s.These modes will only work in connection with peripheral devices which specifically support them.Cases where these transfer modes are used are, for example, interface conversions between Paralleland SCSI or Parallel and IDE. The pinouts are different in all three modes.
Technical data Port assignment96 A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Pinout in SPP mode (Standard Parallel Port)Pos. Signal name Meaning12-9101112131415161718-25STROBEData Lines 0-7ACKNOWLEDGEBUSYPESELECTAUTOERRORINITSELECT INGROUNDData messageData lines 0-7Data acknowledgementNot ready to receiveEnd of paperDevice selectionAutomatic new lineDevice errorReset/initializePrinter selectionGroundPinout in EPP mode (Enhanced Parallel Port)Pos. Signal name Meaning12-9101112131415161718-25WriteData LinesIntrWaitreservedreservedDStrbreservedreservedAStrbGroundOutputInput/outputInputInput--Output--Output-Pinout in ECP mode (Enhanced Capabilities Port)Pos. Signal name Meaning12-9101112131415161718-25HostClkData Lines 0-7PeriphClkPeriphAckAckReverseXflagHostAckPeriphRequestReverseRequestECP-ModeGroundOutputInput/outputInputInputInputInputOutputInputOutputOutput-
Port assignment Technical dataA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619 97Pinouts for connecting an external floppy disk drivePos. Signal name Meaning123456789101112131415161718-22232425+5VINDEX#TRK0#WP#RDATA#DSKCHG#MSEN0DRATE0MSEN1DR1#MTR1#WDATA#WGATE#DENSELHEADDIR#STEP#Ground+5VPNFGroundOutput (Supply voltage)InputInputInputInputInputInputOutputInputOutputOutputOutputOutputOutputOutputOutputOutput-Output (Supply voltage)Input-# = Signal is "low" active
A26391-K84-Z100-1-7619ContentsIntroduction .............................................................................................................................................1Notational conventions..............................................................................................................................2Installing an ergonomic video workstation ................................................................................................2Important notes.......................................................................................................................................3Safety ........................................................................................................................................................3Notes on installing and removing boards and modules....................................................................3Manufacturer’s notes.................................................................................................................................4Energy saving ...................................................................................................................................4Disposal and recycling......................................................................................................................4CE certificate.............................................................................................................................................4FCC Class B Compliance Statement........................................................................................................5Power cord selection.................................................................................................................................6On the move with the notebook ................................................................................................................7Cleaning the notebook ..............................................................................................................................8Preparation for use and operation ........................................................................................................9Unpacking and checking the delivery .......................................................................................................9Choosing where to set up your notebook .................................................................................................9Preparing the notebook for use...............................................................................................................10Switching on the notebook..............................................................................................................12Switching off the notebook..............................................................................................................13Indicators and input devices....................................................................................................................13Display field.....................................................................................................................................14Touchpad and Touchpad Keys.......................................................................................................15Keyboard.........................................................................................................................................15Key combination .............................................................................................................................18The battery ..............................................................................................................................................20Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery............................................................................20Connecting the AC adapter.............................................................................................................21Using AC adapter as external power adapter.................................................................................22Connecting the power adapter........................................................................................................24Connecting the car adapter.............................................................................................................25Removing and installing drives and batteries.................................................................................26Floppy disk drive .....................................................................................................................................27Connecting the floppy disk drive externally ....................................................................................27Working with floppy disks ...............................................................................................................28Operating the CD-ROM drive and the DVD drive...................................................................................29Operating the Zip drive............................................................................................................................31PC Cards.................................................................................................................................................34Zoomed video port..........................................................................................................................34Installing a PC card.........................................................................................................................35Removing PC cards........................................................................................................................35Microphone and loudspeaker..................................................................................................................36Using the power-management features..................................................................................................37Maximum Battery Life-Mode...........................................................................................................37Standby mode.................................................................................................................................37Suspend mode................................................................................................................................38Display ............................................................................................................................................39Hard disk's power-management feature.........................................................................................39Loudspeaker ...................................................................................................................................39Volume adjustment..................................................................................................................................40
ContentsA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Changing display settings....................................................................................................................... 40Switching between internal and external display............................................................................ 40Settings in BIOS Setup......................................................................................................................... 41Starting BIOS Setup................................................................................................................................41Operating BIOS Setup............................................................................................................................ 42Main menu - Making system settings ..................................................................................................... 43System Time/System Date............................................................................................................. 43Diskette A: - floppy disk drive......................................................................................................... 43IDE Adapter 0 Master/IDE Adapter 1 Master - hard disk drive ..................................................... 44Display Device Selection................................................................................................................ 46TV Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 46Boot Options - System startup options........................................................................................... 47System Memory - Main memory .................................................................................................... 47Extended Memory .......................................................................................................................... 47Advanced menu - Advanced system settings ........................................................................................ 48Integrated Peripherals - Ports and controllers................................................................................ 49PCI Devices - PCI configuration..................................................................................................... 54Plug & Play O/S.............................................................................................................................. 55Enable ACPI - ACPI functionality .................................................................................................. 55Reset Configuration Data ............................................................................................................... 56Large Disk Access Mode - Hard disk access ................................................................................ 56Security menu - Setting up the security features.................................................................................... 57Supervisor Password is/User Password is - Password display .................................................... 57Set Supervisor Password............................................................................................................... 57Set User Password......................................................................................................................... 57Hard Disk Security - Setting hard disk passwords......................................................................... 58Password on boot - Password query during system startup.......................................................... 58Diskette access - Access privilege for disk drive........................................................................... 58Flash update - Permission for BIOS update................................................................................... 58Power menu - Setting energy saving functions ...................................................................................... 59PM Control - Effectiveness of the energy saving functions............................................................ 59Power Savings - Extent of energy saving functions....................................................................... 60Standby Timeout............................................................................................................................. 60Auto Suspend Timeout - Suspend mode........................................................................................ 60Hard Disk Timeout - Hard disk energy saving function.................................................................. 61Video timeout - Energy saving functions for the monitor................................................................ 61LID Switch - LID mode.................................................................................................................... 61Battery Low Suspend - Suspend mode for low battery capacity.................................................... 61Suspend Mode................................................................................................................................62Resume On Modem Ring - Switching on for modem ring.............................................................. 62Resume On Time - Switching on at a fixed time............................................................................ 62Resume Time - Setting the switch-on time..................................................................................... 62Cooling Control - Cooling mode...................................................................................................... 62Docking menu - Configuring the MobiDock............................................................................................ 63Floppy disk B: - Set external floppy disk drive ............................................................................... 63IDE Adapter 1 Master/IDE Adapter 1 Slave - Setting external hard disk drives ........................... 63Boot Hard Disk - Specifying hard disk for system load.................................................................. 64Integrated IDE Adapter - Setting the IDE Controller in the MobiDock............................................ 64SCSI Controller - Setting the MobiDock SCSI controller................................................................ 64Docking Station Password is - Password display.......................................................................... 64Set Docking Station Password -Setting the Docking Station Password........................................ 64Boot menu - Defining boot sequence...................................................................................................... 65Exit menu - Exiting BIOS Setup.............................................................................................................. 66
ContentsA26391-K84-Z100-1-7619Property and data protection...............................................................................................................67Security functions under Windows 9x.....................................................................................................67BIOS Setup security functions ................................................................................................................67Setting passwords...................................................................................................................................68Canceling password................................................................................................................................69Troubleshooting and tips.....................................................................................................................71Installing new software............................................................................................................................71The notebook does not start after switchon....................................................................................71The display of the notebook remains blank....................................................................................71The notebook's display is difficult to read.......................................................................................72Defective pixels on the screen........................................................................................................72The external monitor stays blank....................................................................................................72The external display is blank or the image is unstable...................................................................73The notebook stops working...........................................................................................................73The touchpad does not work ..........................................................................................................73The mouse does not work ..............................................................................................................73The floppy disk cannot be written ...................................................................................................74The notebook's date or time is incorrect.........................................................................................74The printer does not print................................................................................................................74The PC card (PCMCIA card) cannot be accessed.........................................................................74Acoustic warnings...........................................................................................................................75Error messages on the screen .......................................................................................................75Restoring the hard disk contents under Windows 9x .....................................................................76System expansions...............................................................................................................................77Memory expansion..................................................................................................................................77Installing/removing memory expansion ..........................................................................................77Connecting external devices ...............................................................................................................81Port covers and connectors....................................................................................................................82Connecting devices with serial or parallel port........................................................................................83Connecting an external monitor ..............................................................................................................83Connecting the mouse ............................................................................................................................83Connecting an external keyboard ...........................................................................................................84Connecting external audio devices.........................................................................................................84Connecting a MobiDock or QuickPort.....................................................................................................84Transferring data with the infrared interface ...........................................................................................85Technical data .......................................................................................................................................87Technical data for the notebook..............................................................................................................87Technical data for the battery..................................................................................................................88Technical data for the power adapter......................................................................................................89Technical data for the car adapter ..........................................................................................................89CD-ROM drive.........................................................................................................................................89DVD drive................................................................................................................................................89Interrupt I/O addresses, and DMA assignment.......................................................................................90Port assignment ......................................................................................................................................93DC jack (DC IN)..............................................................................................................................93Port for external keyboard or PS/2 mouse .....................................................................................93TV out socket..................................................................................................................................93Serial port........................................................................................................................................94USB port .........................................................................................................................................94Port for external monitor .................................................................................................................95Parallel interface .............................................................................................................................95
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