Getac Technology 024 Notebook PC with CDMA800, 1900 User Manual W130 C

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W130 ENHANCE
NOTEBOOK
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Part Number: 799001148001 R00
(June. 2006)
TRADEMARKS
All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
NOTE
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Regulations Information
Class B Regulations
USA
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
− Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
− Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
− Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
− Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Please note:
The use of a non-shielded interface cable with this equipment is prohibited.
Canada
Canadian Department of Communications
Radio Interference Regulations Class B Compliance Notice
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numér ique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans le Règlement
sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) and
the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms:
l EN50081-1: Electromagnetic compatibility-Generic emission standard
l EN55022: conducted Emission, Radiated Emission
l EN61000-3-2: Current Harmonic
l EN61000-3-3: Voltage Flicker
l EN50082-2: Electromagnetic compatibility-Generic immunity standard
l IEC1000-4-2: Electrostatic Discharge
l IEC1000-4-3: Radiated Susceptibility
l IEC1000-4-4: Electrical Fast Transients
l IEC1000-4-5: Surge Test
l IEC1000-4-6: Conducted Susceptibility
l IEC1000-4-11: Voltage Dip and Interruption
The Products pass C-UL, UL, TUV approved to comply with EN60950 standard.
About the Battery
Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries
DANISH
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med
batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
NORWEGIAN
ADVARSEL:
Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en
tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til
fabrikantens instruksjoner.
SWEDISH
VARNING:
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent
typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt
fabrikantens instruktion.
FINNISH
VAROITUS:
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan
valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden
mukaisesti.
ENGLISH
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries
according to manufacturer's instructions.
DEUTSCH
VORSICHT:
Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch
denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich-wertigen Typ. Entsorgung
gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.
FRENCH
ATTENTION:
II y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer
uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le
constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du
fabricant.
Attention (for USA Users)
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is
recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be
illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local
solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
About the Modem
Caution
0. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
0. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed
for wet locations.
0. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has
been disconnected at the network interface.
0. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
0. Avoid using the telephone function during an electrical storm. There may be a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
0. Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Caution (for USA Users)
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
Power Supply Cord: (optional) Detachable, minimum 1.5 m long. Listed, rated
minimum 125 V, 7 A, having a 2/18 AWG, type SVT flexible cord. One end terminates
with a parallel blade, molded-on, attachments plug with a 7 A, 125 V (NEMA 1-15P)
configuration; other end terminates with a molded-on appliance coupler.
Alternate: (optional) Detachable, maximum 4.5 m (14.76 ft) long. Listed, rated
minimum 250 V, 6 A, having a 3/18 AWG, type SVT flexible cord. One end terminates
with a Tandem blade, grounding, listed molded-on, attachments plug with a 6 A, 250 V
(NEMA 6-15P) configuration; other end terminates with a molded-on appliance coupler.
Table of Contents
Preface
.............................................................................v
Chapter 1 Getting Started..................................................1-1
Getting the Computer Running ............................................1-2
Unpacking.....................................................................1-2
Connecting to AC Power................................................1-2
Opening the Cover .........................................................1-3
Closing the Cover ..........................................................1-4
Turning On and Off the Computer ..................................1-4
Taking a Look at the Computer............................................1-5
Right-side Components..................................................1-5
Left-side Components ....................................................1-7
Rear Components ..........................................................1-8
Front Components .........................................................1-9
Top-open Components .................................................1-11
Attaching and Detaching the Computer To/From the Docking
Station .............................................................................1-13
Attching the Docking Station........................................1-13
Detachin g the Computer...............................................1-13
Taking a Look at the Docking Station (option)....................1-14
Right-Side Components ....................................................1-14
Left-Side Components.......................................................1-15
Rear Components ............................................................. 1-15
Front Components ............................................................ 1-16
Bottom-Side Compontents ................................................ 1-17
Top Compontents ............................................................. 1-18
Chapter 2 Operating Your Computer ................................ 2-1
Starting and Stopping the Computer .................................... 2-2
Starting the Computer.................................................... 2-2
Stopping the Computer .................................................. 2-2
Using the Keyboard............................................................ 2-4
Typewriter Keys ........................................................... 2-4
Cursor-control Keys ...................................................... 2-4
Numeric Keypad ........................................................... 2-5
Euro Symbol................................................................. 2-5
Function Keys ............................................................... 2-5
Fn Key ......................................................................... 2-6
Hot keys ....................................................................... 2-6
Using the Touchpad............................................................ 2-8
Configuring the Touchpad ............................................. 2-9
Using the Touchscreen (optional) ...................................... 2-10
Configuring the Touchscreen ....................................... 2-11
Using the Floppy Disk Drive (optional) ............................. 2-12
Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks ............................. 2-12
Using the Hard Disk Drive ................................................ 2-14
Using the CD/COMBO Drive (optional) ............................ 2-15
Inserting and Removing a CD ...................................... 2-16
ii
Using the Video Features ..................................................2-17
Configuring the Display Modes ....................................2-17
Using the Audio Features ..................................................2-20
Connecting Audio Devices...........................................2-20
Using the Communication Features ....................................2-21
Using the Modem ........................................................2-21
Using the LAN ............................................................2-21
Using the Wireless LAN ..............................................2-22
Configuring the WLAN ...............................................2-22
Using the Wireless Modem (Optional) ..........................2-23
Chapter 3 Managing Power ...............................................3-1
AC and Car Adapter............................................................3-2
Battery Pack .......................................................................3-3
Charging the Battery Pack..............................................3-3
Initializing the Battery Pack ...........................................3-5
Checking the Battery Level ............................................3-5
Replacing the Battery Pack.............................................3-6
Battery Low Signals and Actions ....................................3-8
Power Management ............................................................3-9
Suspend-to-Disk (Suspend mode) ...................................3-9
Manual Power Management .........................................3-10
Power-Saving Tips............................................................3-11
Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer................................4-1
Connecting an External Monitor (optional) ...........................4-2
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Connecting a Parallel Device (optional) ............................... 4-3
Connecting a Serial Device ................................................. 4-4
Connecting a USB Device (USB 2.0)................................... 4-5
Using PC Cards.................................................................. 4-6
ZV and CardBus Support ............................................... 4-6
Inserting and Removing a PC Card................................. 4-6
System Memory Upgrade.................................................... 4-8
Chapter 5 SCU (Setup Configuration Utility)..................... 5-1
When and How to Use the SCU Program ............................. 5-2
When to Use ................................................................. 5-2
Starting SCU................................................................. 5-2
Moving Around and Making Selections .......................... 5-4
Main Menu ........................................................................ 5-5
Advanced Menu ................................................................. 5-7
Boot Menu ....................................................................... 5-12
Exit Menu ........................................................................ 5-13
Chapter 6 Installing Software Drivers ............................... 6-1
How to Use the CD ............................................................ 6-2
Installing Drivers for Windows 2000 ................................... 6-5
Installing Drivers for Windows XP ...................................... 6-6
Chapter 7 Caring for the Computer................................... 7-1
Protecting the Computer ..................................................... 7-2
Using the Password ....................................................... 7-2
Using an Anti-Virus Strategy ......................................... 7-2
iv
Taking Care of the Computer...............................................7-3
Location Guidelines .......................................................7-3
General Guidelines ........................................................7-3
Cleaning Guidelines.......................................................7-4
Battery Pack Guidelines .................................................7-4
When Traveling..................................................................7-5
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ...............................................8-1
Preliminary Checklist ..........................................................8-2
Solving Common Problems .................................................8-3
Battery Problems ...........................................................8-4
CD/COMBO Drive Problems (on optional docking station)8-5
Display Problems ..........................................................8-5
Floppy Disk Drive Problems (on optional docking station)8-7
Hardware Device Problems ............................................8-8
Hard Disk Drive Problems .............................................8-8
Keyboard, Mouse, and Touchpad Problems.....................8-9
LAN/Wireless LAN Problems ......................................8-10
Wireless LAN Problems...............................................8-10
Modem Problems ........................................................8-12
PC Card Problems .......................................................8-12
Power Management Problems (for Windows) ................8-13
Printer Problems (connected through optional docking
station)........................................................................8-14
Software Problems.......................................................8-14
Sound Problems ..........................................................8-14
Startup Problems ......................................................... 8-15
Other Problems ........................................................... 8-16
Resetting the Computer..................................................... 8-17
Appendix A Specifications .............................................. A-1
Preface
This manual contains information that will help you operate the
computer. It is divided into 8 chapters and an appendix.
Chapter 1, Getting Started, takes you through the process of setting up
the computer and identifying its external components.
Chapter 2, Operating Your Computer, tells you how to use the
computer’s components and features.
Chapter 3, Managing Power, provides information on power.
Chapter 4, Expanding Your Computer, provides information on
installing and using peripheral devices.
Chapter 5, SCU (Setup Configuration Utility), describes the SCU
program that configures the computer’s BIOS settings.
Chapter 6, Installing Software Drivers, describes how to install the
drivers and utilities supplied with the computer.
Chapter 7, Caring for the Computer, gives you tips in care and
maintenance.
Chapter 8, Troubleshooting, gives solutions to common problems you
may encounter when using the computer.
Appendix A, Specifications, gives a brief specification of the computer.
vi
Notational Conventions
Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to
distinguish elements of text.
NOTE: identifies additional information that requires special attention.
CAUTION: identifies important information which, if not followed, may result in loss of data or
damage to the computer.
Keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset. For example:
Press Enter to complete.
When keys are joined by a plus sign (+), press the first key, and, while
keeping the first key down, press the remaining keys, finally release all
the keys. When necessary, keys are also shown in graphics.
A title, command, setup item, or button that you can see on the screen is
shown in boldface. A value or an option that you can select for a setup
item is shown in italic. For example:
Select Power Management, set it to Enabled, and then
click the OK button.
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CHAPTER 1
Getting Started
Congratulations on purchasing this industrial notebook computer.
It’s rugged, compact, and portable design allows you to use it in the
field or inside a vehicle and other demanding situations where
conventional notebook computers just cannot measure up. It can also
connect with a docking station to extend the capabilities of input/output
devices.
This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the computer up and
running. You will find instructions for these procedures:
l Unpacking
l Connecting to AC power
l Opening the cover
l Connecting the computer to the docking station
l Turning on the computer
l Turning off the computer
Then, you will find a section briefly introducing the external
components of the computer. And the last section navigates you to the
information you may need after the computer is ready for use.
Getting Started
1-1
Getting the Computer Running
This section guides you through the procedures for getting the
computer ready for operation.
Unpacking
After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these
standard items:
l Notebook Computer
l Accessories:
− AC adapter (100~240 VAC, 50~60 Hz)
− AC power cord
− Driver CD
− Docking Station (Optional), include CD-ROM/COMBO & FD
Drive
− Car adapter (12~32 VDC) − (Optional)
− External battery charger − (Optional)
− This Operation Manual
− Touchscreen Pen (Optional)
− 3M High Performance Cloth (Optional)
Inspect all the items. If any item is damaged or missing, notify
your dealer immediately.
Keep the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need
to ship or store the computer in the future.
Connecting to AC Power
The computer operates either on the external AC power or internal
battery power. It is suggested that you use AC power when you
start up the computer for the first time.
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with your computer. Using other AC
adapters may damage the computer.
1-2
Getting Started
1. Make sure the computer is turned off.
2. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector on the
computer.
NOTE: When the computer is attached to the docking station, connect the DC cord to
the power connector on the docking station instead.
3. Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the
male end to an electrical outlet.
4. When the AC adapter is connected, the indicator on the computer /
docking station lights up, indicating that power is being supplied from
the electrical outlet to the AC adapter and onto your computer /
docking station. Now, you are ready to turn on the computer.
CAUTION:
l When you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the electrical outlet first and
then from the computer / docking station. A reverse procedure may damage the
AC adapter or the computer / docking station.
When unplugging the connector, always hold the plug head. Never pull on the
cord.
NOTE: When the AC adapter is connected, it also charges the battery pack. For
information on using battery power, see Chapter 3.
Opening the Cover
CAUTION: Be gentle when opening and closing the cover. Opening it vigorously or
slamming it shut could damage the computer.
Open the top cover by pulling the cover latch (bottom part)
outward using your thumb and at the same time using your index
finger to press on the notch on the top portion, and lifting up the
cover. You can tilt the cover forward or backward for optimal
viewing clarity.
Getting Started
1-3
Closing the Cover
When closing the cover, make sure that the hook is latched properly to
safeguard against the following:
l To prevent damage to the LCD screen during transport.
l To prevent the computer from accidentally waking up from Suspend mode during
transport without the user’s knowledge.
Turning On and Off the Computer
Turning On
1. Make sure the computer / docking station is connected to AC power.
2. Press the power button.
Power
3. Each time the computer is turned on, it performs a Power-On Self test (POST), and the operating system such as Windows should
start.
1-4
Getting Started
Turning Off
To turn off the computer power, use the “Shut Down” command of
your operating system.
NOTE: There are other ways you can stop the computer so that you will be back to
where you left off when you next turn on the computer. (See “Stopping the Computer”
in Chapter 2 for information.)
CAUTION: If you have to turn the computer on again immediately after turning it off,
wait for at least five seconds. Turning the computer off and on rapidly can damage it.
Taking a Look at the Computer
This section identifies the external components of the computer and
briefly describes the function of each component.
Right-Side Components
Ref
Œ
Component
Device Indicators
See Also
Shows the current status of the computer’s
devices.
Battery State Indicator – blinks orange
when battery charge is 9% or lower.
Getting Started
1-5
Ref
Component
Description
See Also
Battery Charge Indicator:
– glows green when the battery is fully
charged.
– Glows orange when the battery is being
charged.
– Is dark when battery has no charge left
and AC adapter is connected and
CMCIApowered on.
System State Indicator:
– glows green when the computer is
powered on.
– Glows orange when the computer is in
Suspend mode.
AC Power Indicator – glows green when
computer is connected to AC power and is
powered-on.
•
PC Card Slot
Accepts a PC Card for additional
functions.
Ž
RJ-45 Connector
Connects the LAN cable.
•
RJ-11 Connector
Connects the telephone line.
•
USB Port
Connects an USB device such as printer,
digital camera, joystick and more.
1-6
Getting Started
Left-Side Components
Ref
Component
Œ
Audio Output
Connector
Connects a hi-fi set, radio set, synthesizer,
walkman, etc.
•
Microphone In
Connector
Connects an external microphone.
Getting Started
Description
See Also
1-7
Rear Components
Ref
Component
Description
Œ
USB Port
Each of the two ports connects a USB device,
such as a USB floppy drive, printer, digital
camera, joystick, and more.
•
VGA Port
Connects an external monitor.
Ž
Serial Port
Connects a serial device, such as mouse.
•
Power
Connector
Connects the AC adapter.
1-8
See Also
Getting Started
Front Components
Ref
Component
Œ
Notched Hole
Allows you to hook the computer to the
docking station.
•
Wireless
Modem or
GSM Antenna
Serves as the antenna for the optional
wireless modem , GSM/GPRS, CDMA etc..
Ž
Touchscreen
Pen
Provides a convenient way to use the
touchscreen. Can be stretched for better grip
and handing.
•
Top Cover
Latch
Locks the top cover.
•
Wireless LAN
Antenna
Serves as the antenna for the WLAN.
Getting Started
Description
See Also
1-9
Ref
Component
Description
See Also
Œ
Speaker
Sends out sound and voice from the computer.
•
Battery
Compartment
Cover
Open the cover to access the battery pack.
Ž
Battery Cover
Latch
Locks the battery compartment.
•
Docking
Connector
Serves as the interface between the docking
station and the computer.
NOTE: Replace the battery pack, please see Page 3-5.
1-10
Getting Started
Top-Open Components
Ref
Component
Description
Œ
LCD Screen
•
Device Indicators Shows the current status of the computer’s
devices.
See Also
Displays the output of the computer.
Caps Lock Indicator – glows green when Caps
Lock key is pressed and its function is
activated.
Num Lock Indicator– glows green when Num
Lk key is pressed and its function is activated.
Scroll Lock Indicator – glows green when
Scroll Lk key is pressed and its function is
activated.
Getting Started
1-11
LAN 10/100 Indicator
– glows orange when LAN speed is 10 MBPS
– glows green when LAN speed is 100 MBPS
Hard Disk Drive Indicator (includes Floppy
Disk Drive or CD-ROM Drive In-use
Indicator when computer is connected to
docking station)
Ž
Keyboard
Serves as the data input device of the
computer.
•
Touchpad
Serves as the pointing device of the computer.
•
Power Button
Turns the computer power ON and OFF.
1-12
Getting Started
Attaching and Detaching the Computer To/From the
Docking Station
WARNING: Make sure that the computer is off before connecting it to or
disconnecting it from the docking station to prevent damage to either computer or
docking station.
Attaching the Docking Station
To attach the computer to the docking station:
1. Place the docking station on an upright position with the floppy and
CD drives in front facing you.
Slowly place the computer on top of the docking station slightly
inclined toward the front and carefully align the small rectangular holes
located in front near the edge of the computer to the two small hooks,
also located in the front top edge of the docking station to connect
together.
Press on the back portion to connect the computer to the docking
station.
Detaching the Computer
To detach the computer from the docking station:
2.
Place both index and middle fingers firmly on the side locking latch
and press firmly while at the same time using both thumbs to pull up
the rear side of the computer.
3. Slide the computer slightly toward the rear to separate the small
rectangular holes located in front near the edge of the computer
from the two small hooks, also located in the front top edge of the
docking station.
4. Lift the computer away from the docking station.
Getting Started
1-13
Taking a Look at the Docking Station (option)
This section identifies the external components of the docking station
and briefly describes the function of each component.
Right-Side Components
Ref
Œ
Component
Device
Indicators
Description
See Also
Shows the current status of the docking station
and computer’s devices.
AC Power Indicator – glows green when
computer is connected to AC power.
Docking Station Connection Indicator:
– glows green when the computer is properly
connected to the docking station.
– glows orange when the computer is not
connected properly to the docking station.
•
Release Tab
Press the Release Tab on both sides and lift up
to release computer from docking station.
Ž
Audio Output
Connector
Connects a Hi-Fi set, radio set, synthesizer,
walkman, etc.
•
Microphone
Connector
Connects an external microphone.
1-14
Getting Started
Left-Side Components
Ref
Component
Description
Œ
USB Ports
Each of the two ports connects an USB device
such as printer, digital camera, joystick and
more.
•
Release Tab
Press the Release Tab on both sides and lift up
to release computer from docking station.
See Also
Rear Components
NOTE: The I/O ports located on the computer (except USB port) will be disabled
when the docking station is installed.
Getting Started
1-15
Ref
Component
Description
See Also
Œ
•
Ž
Serial Ports
Connect serial devices such as mouse, etc.
Parallel Port
Connects a parallel device such as printer.
VGA Port
Connects an external monitor.
•
USB Port
Connects a USB device, such as printer, digital
camera, joystick and more.
•
Power
Connector
Connects the AC adapter.
Front Components
Ref
Component
Description
See Also
Œ
Hooks
Allows you to hook the computer to the
docking station.
•
Floppy Disk
Drive
Accepts a floppy disk for installing software or
storing data files.
Ž
CD/COBMO
Drive
Accepts a compact disc (CD) for installing or
loading software, accessing data, and playing
music/video.
1-16
Getting Started
Bottom-Side Components
Ref
Œ
Component
Speaker
Getting Started
Description
See Also
Sends out sound and voice from the docking
station.
1-17
Top Components
Ref
Component
Description
Œ
Hooks
Secures the computer to the docking station.
•
Docking
Connector
Serves as the interface between the docking
station and the computer.
1-18
See Also
Getting Started
Where to Go from Here
As your computer is ready for operation, you ma y want to do any of the
following now:
For this purpose…
To know more about the computer…
Do this…
Go on to the next chapter.
To install the operating system if your See the operating system manual.
dealer has not already done so…
To know more about the operating
system…
Read the operating system manual.
To install the drivers if your dealer has See Chapter 6.
not already done so…
To set a power-on password…
See “Security Menu” in Chapter 5.
To charge the battery pack for the first See “Charging the Battery Pack” in
time…
Chapter 3.
Getting Started
1-19
1-20
Getting Started
CHAPTER 2
Operating Your Computer
This chapter provides information about the use of the computer.
If you are new to computers, reading this chapter will help you learn the
operating basics. If you are already a computer user but are new to
notebook computers, you may choose to read only the parts containing
information unique to your computer.
Described in this chapter are the operating basics of these components:
l Keyboard
l Touchpad
l Touchscreen
l Floppy disk drive (when connected to docking station)
l Hard disk drive
l CD/COMBO drive (when connected to docking station)
And these features:
l Starting and stopping the computer
l Function keys
l Video features
l Audio features
l Communication features
Starting and Stopping the Computer
There are a number of ways to start and stop the computer.
Starting the Computer
You always start the computer using the power button.
A computer starts up with an operating system (OS) existing on the
storage device such as the hard disk; or from a floppy disk or CD if you
have the docking station installed. The computer will automatically load
the OS after you turn it on. This process is called booting.
NOTE: An operating system is the platform for all your software application programs
to run on. The most widely used operating system today is Microsoft Windows.
Stopping the Computer
When you finish a working session, you can stop the computer by
turning off power or leaving the computer in Standby or Suspend mode:
To stop in
this mode…
Off
Standby
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Do this…
To start up or
resume again
Follow the shutdown procedure of your
operating system. This can prevent loss
of unsaved data or damage to your
software programs.
If the system is locked up because of
hardware or software problems, press the
power button to turn off the computer.
Depending on your settings in Windows,
you can place the computer in Standby
mode by:
• Closing the display cover
• Pressing the power button
• Pressing Fn+F10
Press the power
button.
Press any key or
Open Lid.
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To stop in
this mode…
Do this…
Hibernation
Depending on your settings in Windows,
you can place the computer in
Hibernation mode by
l pressing the power button
l by closing the display cover.
To start up or
resume again
Press the power
button.
If you choose to stop in Standby or Hibernation mode, you can
return to where you left off the next time you start up the
computer. (See “Power Management” in Chapter 3 for more
information.)
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Using the Keyboard
Your keyboard has all the standard functions of a full-sized computer
keyboard plus a Fn. key added for specific functions.
The standard functions of the keyboard can be further divided into four
major categories:
Typewriter keys
Cursor-control keys
Numeric keys
Function keys
Typewriter Keys
Typewriter keys are similar to the keys on a typewriter. Several keys are
added such as the Ctrl, Alt, Esc, and lock keys for special purposes. The
Control key is normally used in combination with other keys for
program-specific functions. The Alternate key is normally used in
combination with other keys for program-specific functions. The Escape
key is usually used for stopping a process. Examples are exiting a
program and canceling a command. The function depends on the
program you are using. When the lock keys (Caps Lock, Num Lk, and Scroll
Lk) are pressed, their corresponding indicators light up on the
computer’s device indicators.
Cursor-Control Keys
NOTE: The word “cursor”refers to the indicator on the screen that lets you know
exactly where on your screen anything you type will appear. It can take the form of a
vertical or horizontal line, a block, or one of many other shapes.
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Numeric Keypad
A 15-key numeric keypad is embedded in the typewriter keys as shown
next:
Numeric keys facilitate entering of numbers and calculations.
When Num Lk is on, the numeric keys are activated; meaning you
can use these keys to enter numerals with “Fn” key.
NOTE:
l Some software may not be able to use the numeric keypad on the computer. If so,
use the numeric keypad on an external keyboard instead.
Euro Symbol
If your Windows supports the Euro dollar sign
the sign on the keyboard.
, you can press
l To press the CTRL+ALT+E.
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Function Keys
On the top row of the keys are the function keys: F1 to F12. Function
keys are multi-purpose keys that perform functions defined by
individual programs.
Hot key functions are assigned to F1, F3 , F4, F5, F6, F8, F9, and F10 by your
computer. (See “Hot Keys” section in this chapter for information.)
Fn. Key
The Fn. key, at the lower left corner of the keyboard, is used with
another key to perform the alternative function of a key. The letter “Fn.”
and the alternative functions are identified by the color of blue on the
keycap. To perform a desired function, first press and hold Fn., then
press the other key.
Hot Keys
Hot keys refer to a combination of keys that can be pressed any time to
activate special functions of the computer. Most hot keys operate in a
cyclic way. Each time a hot key combination is pressed, it shifts the
corresponding function to the other or next choice.
You can easily identify the hot keys with the icons imprinted on the
keycap. The hot keys are described next.
Key
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Description
Fn+F1
Toggles Keyboard backlight.
Fn+F3
Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn+F4
Increases the speaker volume.
Fn+F5
Decreases the LCD brightness.
Fn+F6
Increases the LCD brightness.
Fn+F7
Enabled/Disabled the LCD Backlight On/Off.
Fn+F8
Switches LCD on and off.
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Key
Description
Fn+F9
Switches the display output to one of the following three when
an external CRT monitor is connected through the docking
station.
LCD
CRT monitor
Display on both
NOTE: If the display mode is set to 256 colors or lower, or in
DOS mode, there will be only two modes for selecting: CRT
only and Display on both.
Fn+F10
Serves as the sleep button that you can define with Windows’
Power Management. (See “Power Management” in chapter
3.)
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Using the Touchpad
CAUTION: Do not use a sharp object such as a pen on the touchpad. Doing so may
damage the touchpad surface.
NOTE: For optimal performance of the touchpad, keep your fingers and the pads
clean and dry. When tapping on the pad, tap lightly. Do not use excessive force.
The touchpad is a pointing device that allows you to
communicate with the computer by controlling the location of the
pointer on the screen and making selection with the buttons.
The touchpad consists of a rectangular pad and two buttons. To
use the touchpad, place your forefinger or thumb on the pad. The
rectangular pad acts like a miniature duplicate of your display.
As you slide your fingertip across the pad, the pointer (also
called cursor) on the screen moves accordingly. When your
finger reaches the edge of the pad, simply relocate yourself by
lifting the finger and placing it on the other side of the pad.
Here are some common terms that you should know when using
the touchpad:
Term
Action
Point
Move your finger on the pad until the cursor points to the
selection on the screen.
Click
Press and release the left button.
-orTap gently anywhere on the pad.
Double-click
Press and release the left button twice in quick succession.
-orTap twice on the pad rapidly.
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Term
Drag and
drop
Action
Press and hold the left button, then move your fingers
until you reach your destination (drag). Finally, release
the button (drop) when you finish dragging your selection
to the destination. The object will drop into the new
location.
-orGently tap twice on the pad, and on the second tap, keep
your finger in contact with the pad. Then, move your
finger across the pad to drag the selected object to your
destination. When you lift your finger from the pad, the
selected object will drop into place.
Scroll
To scroll is to move up and down or left and right in the
working area on the screen.
To move vertically, place your finger on the right edge of
the pad and slide your finger up and down along the edge.
To move horizontally, place your finger on the bottom
edge of the pad and slide your finger left and right.
This function wo rks only after you install the touchpad
driver supplied with the computer and it may not work for
all applications.
TABLE NOTE: If you swap the left and right buttons, “tapping” on the
touchpad as an alternative method of pressing the left button will no longer be
valid.
Configuring the Touchpad
You may want to configure the touchpad to suit your needs. For
example, if you are a left-handed user, you can swap the two
buttons so that you can use the right button as the left button and
vise versa. You can also change the size of the on-screen pointer,
the speed of the pointer, and so on.
To configure the touchpad, you can use the standard Microsoft or
IBM PS/2 driver if you are using Windows. However, you can
install the touchpad driver supplied with your computer to take
advantage of more powerful features. (For information on
installing the driver, see “How to Use the CD” in Chapter 6.)
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Using the Touchscreen (Optional)
CAUTION: Do not use a sharp object such as a ballpoint pen or pencil on the
touchscreen. Doing so may damage the touchscreen surface. Use the included
touchscreen pen instead, which can be stretched for better grip and handling.
The touchscreen is a touch-sensitive device that allows you to
communicate with the computer by controlling the location of the
pointer on the screen and making selection with the buttons.
The touchscreen needs a special device driver support called a
PenMount Utility, which allows you to easily use the computer
without any external pointing device.
The touchscreen pen is located at the handle of the computer
(refer to “Rear Components” on chapter 1). To use the
touchscreen, place the touchscreen pen or your forefinger on the
touchscreen. As you slide your pen or fingertip across the screen,
the pointer, or cursor, on the screen moves in the same direction
across the screen as your fingertip or pen moves across the screen.
Here are some common terms that you should know when using
the touchscreen:
Term
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Action
Point
Move your finger or pen on the touchscreen until the
cursor points to the selection on the screen.
Click
Tap gently anywhere on the touchscreen.
Double-click
Tap twice on the touchscreen rapidly.
Drag and
drop
Press lightly on the touchscreen and move your finger or
pen until you reach your destination (drag). Finally,
release your finger or pen (drop) when you finish
dragging your selection to the destination. The object will
drop into the new location.
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Term
Scroll
Action
To scroll is to move up and down or left and right in the
working area on the screen.
To move vertically, place your finger or pen on the right
edge of the touchscreen and slide your finger or pen up
and down along the edge. To move horizontally, place
your finger or pen on the bottom edge of the touchscreen
and slide your finger or pen left and right.
This function works only after you install the touchscreen
driver supplied with the computer and it may not work for
all applications.
TABLE NOTE: If you swap the left and right buttons, “tapping” on the
touchscreen as an alternative method of pressing the left mouse button will no
longer be valid.
Configuring the Touchscreen
You may want to configure the touchscreen to suit your needs. You can
also change the size of the on-screen pointer, the speed of the pointer,
and so on.
To configure the touchscreen, you can use the standard Microsoft or
IBM PS/2 driver if you are using Windows. However, you can install
the touchscreen driver supplied with your computer to take advantage of
more powerful features. (For information on installing the driver, see
Chapter 6.)
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Using the Floppy Disk Drive (optional)
Your computer may come with the optional floppy disk drive as
drive A through the optional docking station.
A floppy disk drive allows you to install new programs into your
computer, or to store information on a removable floppy disk so you can
transfer information from one computer to another.
The floppy disk drive is a high-density 3.5-inch one, which can
read and write to either double-density (2DD) 720-KB floppy
disks or high-density (2HD) 1.44-MB floppy disks. Notice that
both types of floppy disk have an arrow imprinted on the front
upper left corner , and a sliding write-protect tab on the bottom
left corner, as illustrated above. When opened, the write-protect
tab prevents data from being written to, or erased from, the floppy
disk.
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Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks
To insert a floppy disk, hold it with the arrow facing up and
towards the drive. Slide the disk into the drive until it clicks into
place.
To eject a floppy disk, first ensure that the floppy disk drive in-use
indicator is off, and then press the eject button on the drive. When
the floppy disk pops out of the drive, remove the floppy disk and
store it properly.
CAUTION:
l Never turn off or reset the computer while the floppy disk drive in-use indicator is
on.
l Always store your floppy disks in a safe, clean container, to protect them from the
environment and magnetic fields.
l A floppy disk must be formatted before you can use it. (To know how to format a
floppy disk, see your operating system manual.)
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Using the Hard Disk Drive
Your computer comes with a hard disk drive as drive C.
A hard disk drive is a storage device with non-removable, rotating,
magnetic storage platters inside it. It is where your operating system and
application software programs are stored.
Your hard disk drive is a 2.5-inch IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)
hard disk drive. This type of drive embodies the latest in fast, reliable
mass storage by integrating all the control circuitry necessary for
operation directly onto the drive itself. This allows the drive
manufacturer to carefully optimize drive performance.
CAUTION:
l Make regular backups of your data files from your hard disk drive to floppy disks or
other storage media.
l Never try to remove or install the hard disk drive while the computer is powered
on. Doing so can result in loss of data, and can damage the computer and the
hard disk drive’s sensitive circuitry.
l Never turn off or reset the computer while the hard disk drive in-use indicator is on.
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Using the CD/COMBO Drive (optional)
Your computer may come with an optional CD-ROM drive, COMBO
drives, or through the optional docking station. This drive is usually
configured as drive D.
The drive uses removable 5.25-inch silver CD-ROM discs, which look
like standard music CDs. It is an ideal medium to use for distributing
multimedia because of the huge amount of data that a disc can store.
A CD-ROM drive can read CD-ROMs, audio CDs, CD-R, and COMBO
disk. A CD-RW drive not only reads the above discs but also writes to
CD-R and CD-RW discs.
CAUTION:
1. When inserting a CD, do not use force.
2. Make sure the CD is correctly inserted into the tray, and then close the tray.
3. Do not leave the CD tray open. Also, avoid touching the lens in the tray with your
hand. If the lens becomes dirty, the CD-ROM may malfunction.
4. Do not wipe the lens with rough surface materials (such as paper towel).
Instead, use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens.
FDA regulations require the following statement for all laser-based devices:
“Caution, Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.”
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Inserting and removing a CD
Follow this procedure to insert or remove a CD.
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Press the eject button and the CD tray will slide out partially. Gently
pull it until fully extended.
3. To insert a CD, put down the CD in the tray with its label facing up.
Slightly press the center of the CD until it clicks into place.
To remove a CD, hold the CD by its outer edge and lift it up
from the tray.
4. Gently push the tray back into the drive.
NOTE: In the unlikely event that you are unable to release the CD tray by pressing
the eject button, you can manually release the CD. (See “CD/COMBO Drive
Problems”in Chapter 8.)
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Using the Video Features
The video subsystem of your computer features:
l 12.1-inch TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) color LCD display with
1024x768 XGA (Extended Video Graphics Array) resolution.
l Sunlight Readable Panel , Hi-Contrast solution (Optional).
l Simultaneous display on LCD and external monitor (connect through
the docking station), which is useful when you have a presentation as
you can control the screen from your computer and face the audience
at the same time.
l Multi-display capability, which allows you to expand your desktop on
the screen to another display device so that you have more desktop
space to work on.
Power Management.
NOTE: The computer enters Standby or Suspend mode when the LCD is closed. If
you want to use the computer with the LCD closed, set None to the “When I close the
lid of my portable computer” option in the Power Management properties. Thus the
computer does not enter Standby or Suspend mode when the LCD is closed.
Configuring the Display Modes
NOTE: To take advantage of the enhanced video capabilities, the video driver
supplied with your computer must be installed.
Your computer has been set to a default resolution and number of colors
before shipment. You can view and change display settings through your
operating system. See your operating system documentation or online
help for specific information.
For displaying in higher resolutions, you can connect an external CRT
monitor that supports higher resolutions through the optional docking
station. (See“Connecting a Monitor”in Chapter 4 for more information.)
The following table lists the display modes supported by your computer.
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Display Mode
Resolution
640x480
720x480
800x600
848x480
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LCD Only CRT Only
Simultaneous
Display
Colors
8-bit
√
√
√
16-bit
√
√
√
24-bit
√
√
√
32-bit
√
√
√
8-bit
√
√
√
16-bit
√
√
√
24-bit
√
√
√
32-bit
√
√
√
8-bit
√
√
√
16-bit
√
√
√
24-bit
√
√
√
32-bit
√
√
√
8-bit
√
√
√
16-bit
√
√
√
24-bit
√
√
√
32-bit
√
√
√
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LCD Only
CRT Only
Simultaneous
Display
8-bit
√
√
√
16-bit
√
√
√
24-bit
√
√
√
32-bit
√
√
√
Display Mode
1024x768
1152x864
1280x1024
1600x1200
8-bit
√
16-bit
√
24-bit
√
32-bit
√
8-bit
√
16-bit
√
24-bit
√
8-bit
√
16-bit
√
TABLE NOTE: 8-bit = 256 colors; 16-bit = High Color or 65,536 (64 K)
colors; 24 and 32-bit = True Color 16,770,000 (16 M) colors.
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Using the Audio Features
NOTE:
l To take advantage of the enhanced audio capabilities, the audio driver supplied
with your computer must be installed.
l If you experience interference while recording, try lowering the microphone
recording volume.
The audio subsystem of your computer features:
l Digital audio and analog mixing functions required for recording and
playing sound on your computer
l SoundBlaster Pro, Adlib, and Microsoft Windows Sound System
support
l Speaker (located on the underside of both computer and the optional
docking station)
l External audio connectors (located on the left side of the computer or
on the right side of the optional docking station)
Ways of playing and recording sound vary with the operating
system used. See your operating system documentation or online
help for specific information.
Connecting Audio Devices
For higher audio quality, you can send or receive sound through
external audio devices.
l Microphone Connector (
) can be connected to an external
microphone for recording voice or sound.
l Audio Output Connector (
) can be connected to the line-in
connector of powered speakers with built-in amplifiers, headphones,
or earphone set.
NOTE: When using external speakers/headphones, you cannot use the internal one.
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Using the Communication Features
Using the Modem
NOTE: To take advantage of the modem feature, the modem driver supplied with
your computer must be installed.
The internal 56 K fax/data modem allows you to use the telephone line
to communicate with others by fax, email, or connect to an online
service or bulletin board.
To connect the telephone line to the modem, connect the end nearest the
core on the modem cable to the computer’s RJ-11 connector and the
other end to the telephone line.
Using the LAN
NOTE for Windows 2000: To take advantage of the LAN feature, the LAN driver
supplied with your computer must be installed.
The internal 100Base-T LAN (Local Area Network) module allows you
to connect your computer to a network. It supports data transfer rate up
to 100 Mbps.
To connect the network cable to the LAN module, connect one end of
the LAN cable to the RJ-45 connector on the computer and the other
end to the network hub.
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Using the Wireless LAN
Depending on your model, an internal Mini PCI wireless LAN (WLAN)
card may have been pre-installed by your computer manufacturer at the
factory. This card allows you to access corporate networks or the
Internet in a wireless environment.
The WLAN features include:
IEEE 802.11b standard compliance
2.4 GHz DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) technology
Peer-to-Peer (Ad-Hoc) and Access Point (Infrastructure) modes support
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 64/128-bit data encryption
Transmission rate at 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, and 1 Mbps with
automatic data rating
To take advantage of the WLAN feature, make sure that the WLAN
driver is installed correctly. (See Chapter 6 for more information.) If
your WLAN card was provided by your dealer instead of the computer
manufacturer, contact your dealer for the correct driver to use.
Configuring the WLAN
After driver installation, you can use the WLAN utility to configure and
monitor your WLAN connection. If you are using Windows XP, you can
also use its built-in WLAN utility. Follow this procedure to launch the
WLAN utility in Windows XP:
1. Select Control Panel from the Start menu.
2. Click Network and Internet Connections.
3. Click Network Connections, then double-click the Wireless
Network Connection icon
4. Click Properties in the Wireless Network Connection Status
dialog box.
You can configure your WLAN settings in the Wireless Network Connection
Properties dialog box.
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Using the Wireless Modem (Optional)
Introduction
This chapter describes how to open and close 1xEV-DO data connections.
Connections over a 1xEV-DO network provide asymmetric data rates.
Maximum throughput for the uplink direction is 153.6 kbps, while maximum
throughput for the downlink is 2.4 Mbps.
Only packet-switched data calls are supported by 1xEV-DO systems. No voice
calls are supported over 1xEV-DO. Service providers need to deploy both a
1xEV-DO system and a 1xRTT/IS-95 system (on separate frequencies) if they
want to provide both voice and packet data services.
Assuming that the service provider offers 1xRTT and 1xEV-DO services, the
modem is capable of monitoring for incoming voice calls and SMS messages
while in an active or dormant 1xEV-DO data connection. If a voice call or
SMS message is received, the modem may suspend the data transmission and
reply to the incoming event. Once the voice call or SMS message are complete,
data transmission may be resumed.
Connecting Using the 1XEV-DO Modem
Your computer can send and receive data via a mobile network using
the CDMA protocol.
To send or receive data over a CDMA network, you must have an
account with a service provider that supports CDMA data services, and
the service provider must enable the data features on your account.
To connect to an ISP or dial in to a specific computer, you must
configure a connection for that service on your computer.
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CHAPTER 3
Managing Power
Your computer operates either on external AC power, car adapter, or
internal battery power.
This chapter tells you how you can effectively manage power. To
maintain optimal battery performance, it is important that you use the
battery in the proper way.
The topics in this chapter include:
What is an AC or car adapter?
How to charge the battery pack
When and how to initialize the battery pack
How to check the battery level
How to replace the battery pack
What happens when the battery is low and what actions to take
What is Power Management?
How to save power
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AC and Car Adapter
CAUTION:
l The AC and car adapter is designed for use with your computer only. Connecting
the AC adapter to another device can damage the adapter.
l The AC power cord supplied with your computer is for use in the country where
you purchased your computer. If you plan to go overseas with the computer,
consult your dealer for the appropriate power cord.
l When you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the electrical outlet first
and then from the computer. A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or
computer.
l When unplugging the connector, always hold the plug head. Never pull on the
cord.
The AC adapter serves as a converter from AC (Alternating Current) to
DC (Direct Current) power because your computer runs on DC power,
but an electrical outlet usually provides AC power. It also charges the
battery pack when connected to AC power.
The AC adapter operates on any voltage in the range of 100 ~ 240 V
AC.
The car adapter serves as a converter from car battery to DC power. The
cigarette lighter port of the car usually provides DC power. It also
charges the battery pack when connected. The car adapter operates on
any voltage in the range of 12 ~ 32 V DC.
NOTE: The battery pack cannot be charged when the input power of car adapter falls below
11.5 V DC.
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Battery Pack
The battery pack is the internal power source for the computer. It is
rechargeable using the AC or car adapter.
The operating time of a fully charged battery pack depends on how you
are using the computer. When your applications often access peripherals,
you will experience a shorter operating time.
CAUTION: Use only the battery pack indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.
NOTE: Care and maintenance information for the battery is provided in Chapter 8. In
addition to this chapter, be sure to read the “Battery Pack Guidelines”section in
Chapter 8 as well.
Charging the Battery Pack
This computer is allowed to work in high temperature. But in order to
prevent the degradation of the battery, charging circuitry might stop
charging before fully charged. Recommend recharge the battery pack in
an environment temperature range of 10°C to 30°C.
The recharging time varies based on the usage conditions. Recharging
takes longer than usual when temperature is below 10°C . The lower the
temperature, the shorter the operating (discharging) time is.
CAUTION: Do not recharge the battery pack when internal battery temperature is out
of 0°C to 45°C.
NOTES:
l It is recommand to always charge the battery pack while the computer is powered
off.
l Do not charge the battery repeatedly before if is discharged completely.
l Recharge the battery pack equal of less than 95% remaining power of capacity to
effectively avoid overcharging.
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NOTE:
l Charging will not start if the battery’
s temperature is below 0°C (32°F) or above
40°C (104°F).
l The charging process will stop when the battery’
s temperature gets above 60°C
(140°F). If this happens, the battery pack may be damaged, please contact your
dealer.
l During charging, do not disconnect the AC adapter before the battery has been
fully charged; otherwise you will get a prematurely charged battery.
To charge the battery pack, connect the AC adapter to the computer and
an electrical outlet. The Battery Charge Indicator LED on the computer
glows orange to indicate that charging is in progress. You are advised to
keep the computer power off while the battery is being charged. When
the battery is fully charged, the Battery Charge Indicator LED glows
green.
It takes approximately 3 and half hours to fully charge the battery pack
when the computer is off. The battery pack may become warm during
charging or normal use. This is completely normal.
It takes approximately 90 minutes to charge the battery pack to 80%
capacity and two or three more hours to fully charge the battery pack.
CAUTION: After the computer has been fully recharged, do not immediately
disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter to charge it again. Doing so may damage
the battery.
NOTE: The battery level may automatically lessen due to the self-discharge process
(0.21% per day), even when the battery pack is fully charged (100%). This happens
no matter if the battery pack is installed in the computer.
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Initializing the Battery Pack
The battery pack is not charged when the computer is first bought.
Make sure to charge it at least 8 hours before use it for the first time.
Charging automatically starts when the AC adapter is plugged in to the
computer.
You need to initialize a new battery pack before using it for the first
time or when the actual operating time of a battery pack is much less
than expected.
Initializing is the process of fully charging, discharging, and then
charging. It can take several hours.
1. Make sure the computer power is turned off. Connect the AC adapter to fully
charge the battery pack.
2. After the battery pack is fully charged, turn on the computer.
3. Disconnect the AC adapter and leave the computer on until the battery is
fully discharged. The computer will shut down automatically.
4. Connect the AC adapter to fully charge the battery pack.
Checking the Battery Level
NOTE: Any battery level indication is an estimated result. The actual operating time
can be different from the estimated time, depending on how you are using the
computer.
You can check the approximate battery level using the battery meter
function of the operating system. To read the battery level in Windows,
click the icon
on the taskbar. (Click the
is using AC power.)
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icon if the computer
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Replacing the Battery Pack
CAUTION:
l There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the
battery only with the computer manufacturer’s optional battery packs. Discard
used batteries according to the dealer’s instructions.
Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack.
If battery leaks and the fluid get into eyes, do not rub eyes and immediately flush
eyes with clear water and see a doctor as soon as possible.
If you often rely on battery power for a long period of time while
traveling, you may consider the purchase of an additional battery pack
from your dealer and keep it with you in a fully charged state as a
backup.
To replace the battery pack, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the computer is not turned on or connected to AC power.
2. Carefully place the computer upside down.
3. Slides the battery cover latch inward and remove the battery
compartment cover.
Battery Cover Latch
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4.
Pull the battery block.
Battery Block
5. Pull on the protruding strip to slide the battery pack to the left and
lift the battery pack out of its compartment.
Pull Battery
6. Insert the new battery pack into the compartment and slide the battery
pack to the right to allow the proper connection of connectors.
7. In order to fixed battery back, we put the battery block on the rear of the
battery.
8.Replace the battery compartment cover and slide the battery cover latch
outward to secure it.
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Battery Low Signals and Actions
Battery Low occurs when the battery has approximately 10% of its
charge remaining. The computer in the Battery State Indicator LED
blink to alert you to take actions.
NOTE: You can set up your threshold and signals of Battery Low under Windows.
Immediately save your data upon Battery Low. The remaining operating
time depends on how you are using the computer. If you are using the
audio subsystem, PC Card, hard or CD-ROM or floppy disk drives, the
battery might run out of charge very quickly.
Always respond to Battery Low by placing your computer on
suspend-to-disk, turning off the computer, or connecting the AC or car
adapter.
If you do not take any action and after two minutes’, the computer will
automatically suspend-to-disk (if enabled under O/S program) and turn
off or, system will continue on until battery is dead.
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CAUTION:
If you are using a flash PC Card, do not access the card during battery low
periods. This is because the access may take longer than the time it takes the
battery to run out of charge, thus making your access to the card unsuccessful.
If you fail to save your data when the battery completely runs out of charge, then
you lose your data.
Managing Power
Power Management
Your computer supports APM (Advanced Power Management) and
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) for power
management. The power management feature allows you to reduce the
power consumption for energy saving.
With an ACPI-compliant operating system such as Windows 98 and
Windows 2000, power supply to different computer components is
controlled on an as-needed basis. This allows maximum power
conservation and performance at the same time.
In general, Windows’ power management works in this way:
What…
When…
Power to the hard disk is turned off
When the hard disk has been idle for
a set period.
Power to the display is turned off
When the display has been idle for a
set period.
The computer enters Standby mode.
The hard disk and display are turned
off and the entire system cons umes
less power.
When the entire system has been idle
for a set period, or
when you press Fn+F10, * or
when you close the cover, * or
when you press the power button. *
The computer enters Suspend mode.
(See the next subsection for more
information.)
When you press Fn+F10, * or
when you close the cover, * or
when you press the power button. *
* Depends on your settings in Windows.
For detailed information on power management, see Windows’ Help.
Suspend-to-Disk (Suspend mode)
NOTE: If your operating system does not support ACPI, you can use the computer’s
“Suspend-to-Disk” function, which is equivalent to Windows’Hibernation function.
(See “Power Menu”in Chapter 5 for more information.)
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Manual Power Management
You can manually initiate Suspend-to-disk mode at any time in one of
two ways:
l Use the O/S that supports the Suspend function.
l Press down the power button and release it in less than 4 seconds with the
system on. Repeat the action to wake up the system under Suspend mode.
Suspend-to-disk is a very useful feature. People frequently open many
applications when they use computers. It takes some time to get all
these applications open and running, and normally they all have to be
closed before the system can be turned off.
When you use the Suspend-to-disk feature, you do not have to close the
applications. The computer stores the state of your computer to a file on
the hard disk and then shut down. The next time you turn on your
computer, you return to exactly where you left off.
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Managing Power
Power-Saving Tips
In addition to your computer’s automatic power management, you can
do your part to maximize the battery’s operating time by following these
suggestions.
l Do not disable Power Management.
l Decrease the LCD brightness to the lowest comfortable level.
l Disable the parallel and serial ports if no devices are connected to these
ports. (See “Advanced Menu” in Chapter 5.)
l If you work with an application that uses the serial port or a PC Card, exit
the application when you finish using it.
l If you have a PC Card installed, remove it when not in use. Some PC Cards
drain power even while they are inactive.
l Turn off the computer when you are not using it.
l We recommend that you keep the AC adapter with the computer
whenever possible, even when using the computer on the road.
l Some screen savers place a large burden on the CPU. We recommend
that you do not use screen saver programs.
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CHAPTER 4
Expanding Your Computer
You can expand the capabilities of your computer by connecting other
peripheral devices. When using a device, be sure to read the
instructions accompanying the device together with the relevant
section in this chapter.
This chapter gives guidelines on installing and using these devices:
External monitor
Parallel device (through the optional docking station)
Serial device
USB device
PC Card
Expanding Your Computer
4-1
Connecting an External Monitor
If you want the benefits of a larger display screen with higher
resolution, you can connect an external CRT monitor to your
computer through the optional docking station.
Follow this procedure to connect an external monitor:
1. Make sure the computer is not turned on.
2. Plug the monitor’s D-type signal connector to the docking station’s
VGA port.
3. Plug one end of the monitor’s power cord into the power socket on
the monitor and the other end to an electrical outlet.
4. To use the monitor, turn on the monitor before turning on the computer.
5. The monitor should respond by default. If not, you can switch the
display to the monitor or to both (simultaneous displays) by pressing
Fn+F9. In Windows, you can also change the display through the
settings in Display Properties.
6. You can change display settings through your operating system. See
your operating system documentation or online help for specific
information.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the external monitor while the computer is in Standby mode
or Suspend mode. If no external monitor is connected when the computer resumes, the
LCD remains blank and the output is not displayed.
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Connecting a Parallel Device (optional)
The optional docking station has a parallel port for connecting a
parallel device such as printer. The port supports ECP (Extended
Capabilities Port) and EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) modes that turn
the standard parallel port into a high-speed bi-directional peripheral
port.
Follow this procedure to connect a parallel device:
1. Make sure that the “LPT Port” item is set properly in the BIOS Setup
program. (See “Advanced Menu” in Chapter 5 for information.)
2. Make sure the computer is not turned on.
3. Plug the parallel device’s cable to the docking station’s parallel port.
4. If the parallel device has independent power, plug its power cord into
an electrical outlet.
5. If the parallel device has its own power switch, turn on the parallel
device before turning on the computer.
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Connecting a Serial Device
Your computer has a serial port for connecting a serial device such as
a serial mouse or modem.
Follow this procedure to connect a serial device:
1. Make sure the “COM1 Port” item is set properly in the SCU program.
(See “Advanced Menu” in Chapter 5 for information.)
2. Make sure the computer is not turned on.
3. Plug the device cable to the serial port on the computer.
NOTE: When the computer is connected to the optional docking station, plug its cable to
the serial port on the rear of the docking station instead of using the serial port of the
computer.
4. Turn on the computer.
NOTE: Portable modems that derive power through the serial port cannot be used with the
computer. Instead, use a modem that is powered by its own internal battery or external AC
power.
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Expanding Your Computer
Connecting a USB Device (USB 2.0)
Your computer has one USB port on the right side for connecting
USB 2.0 devices such as digital camera, scanner, printer, modem, or
mouse and two USB ports on the left side of the optional docking
station.
USB is specified to be an industry standard extension to the PC
architecture. It supports “Plug-and-Play” technology so you can
install and remove USB devices without turning off the computer.
With its multiple connection capability, up to 127 devices can be
connected in a daisy-chain configuration. In addition, you can use a
USB hub that converts a single USB connector into multiple ports
where USB devices can be connected.
To connect a standard USB device, simply plug the device cable to
the USB port on the computer.
NOTE:
When the computer is connected to the optional docking station, plug its cable to the
USB port on the left side of the docking station instead of using the USB port of the
computer.
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Using PC Cards
Your computer has one PC Card slot to accommodate one type II card.
ZV Port and CardBus Support
Your computer’s PC Card slot supports CardBus and ZV (Zoomed-Video)
Port specifications. CardBus is the 32-bit version of PC Card technology. It
allows speeds of up to 133 Mbps at 33 MHz. Typical applications are SCSI
host bus, graphic video, and high-speed network cards.
Inserting and removing a PC Card
NOTES:
Some PC Cards require additional system resources. Before using such PC card, you
may have to free other system resources for the PC Card.
Although some PC Cards can be inserted and removed without turning off the computer,
you cannot remove or install PC Cards during Standby mode.
To insert a PC Card:
1. Locate the PC Card slot on the right side of the computer.
2. Slide the PC Card, with its label facing up, into the slot until the eject
button pops out.
3. When a new card is seated, the computer will detect it and try to
install the appropriate driver. Follow the on-screen instruction to complete
the process.
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Expanding Your Computer
To remove a PC Card:
1. Your operating system may require you to stop the PC Card before you
actually remove it. (In Windows, double-click the PC Card icon in
Control Panel to stop the card.)
2. Push the eject button and the card will slide out slightly.
3. Pull the card out of the slot.
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4-7
System Memory Upgrade
You can upgrade your computer by changing system memory to a maximum
of 1GB on the DDR SDRAM slot. However, to avoid damage during the
installation procedure, please ask your dealer for help.
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Expanding Your Computer
CHAPTER 5
Setup Configuration Utility (SCU)
SCU is a program for configuring the BIOS (Basic input/output System)
settings of the computer.
BIOS are a layer of software, called firmware that translates instructions
from other layers of software into instructions that the computer
hardware can understand. The BIOS settings are needed by your
computer to identify the types of installed devices and establish special
features.
This chapter tells you how to use the SCU program.
Setup Configuration Utility
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When and How to Use the SCU Program
When to Use
You need to run the SCU program when:
l You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run Setup.
l You want to restore the factory default settings.
l You want to modify some specific settings according to the hardware.
l You want to modify some specific settings to optimize system
performance.
Starting SCU
NOTES:
The Setup screens shown in this chapter are for your reference only. The actual
items or settings on your computer may differ.
The Setup program may have been updated after the publication of this manual.
The settings you select in your operating system might override similar settings in
Setup.
To run SCU, press F2 when the prompt appears in the left corner of the
screen during system startup. The prompt shows up on the screen for
only a few seconds. You must press F2 quickly. The SCU menu appears
as shown next.
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Setup Configuration Utility
The menu can be divided into four areas:
l On the top line is the menu bar containing the titles of the available
menus. Each menu tit le brings a specific menu.
l The center left column of the menu contains items that you can set for
the selected menu title.
l The right column of the menu provides help information of the
selected item.
l The bottom lines give keyboard instructions for moving around and
making selections.
Setup Configuration Utility
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Moving Around and Making Selections
A brief description of keyboard usage is listed next:
Key
Function
←, →
Selects a menu title.
↑, ↓
Selects an item or option.
Enter
Opens or closes the options window when an item is selected.
Space bar, Cycles through the pre-defined value for the selected item.
–
Pressing the space bar brings up the next value; pressing the
minus (–) key does the contrary.
Esc
1) Exits the SCU program.
2) Returns to the previous menu if in a submenu.
3) Closes the options window if one is open.
NOTE: You are advised to use the touchpad or mouse (if installed), as it is more
straightforward than using the keyboard.
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Setup Configuration Utility
Main Menu
The Main menu contains the basic configuration settings of the system.
Date and Time Sets the system date and time.
Setup Configuration Utility
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Internal and Numlock
sets if you can enter a number when Num Lock is turn off. When this
item is enabled, you can press and hold FN, and then press a letter key to
enter a number even if Num Lock is turned off. When this is disabled,
you cannot enter a number with the above method. A check mark (ü)
indicates enabled while undline (_) indicates disabled.
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Setup Configuration Utility
USB Emulation enables or disables the system’s support for the
USB port in DOS mode.
Advanced Menu
The Advanced menu contains the input/output configuration settings of the
system.
Setup Configuration Utility
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Geyserville Support
Enables or disables the Geyserville feature of the CPU. The
Geyserville feature helps conserve battery life by decreasing the
CPU’s running speed under certain conditions while still maintaining
a high performance. If this item is enabled, the CPU will
automatically change its speed whenever necessary based on the
“Power Scheme” setting in Windows’s Control Panel. If this item is
disabled, the CPU will always run in the low speed.
Note: If system auto detect the CPU type is Celeron, then the system will not support
Geyserville function.
Shared Video Memory sets the shared memory size of the video
controller. The options are 4M, 8M, 16M and 32M.
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Setup Configuration Utility
Com Ports
HDD Heater
A new feature creates safe and reliable operating conditions for the Hard
Disk Drive (HDD) in excessive cold temperature conditions (-20°). The
feature will allow flexible configurable settings to customize the
operational parameters of the HDD heater.
Setup Configuration Utility
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Security Menu
The Security menu contains the security setting that safeguards your
system against unauthorized use.
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Setup Configuration Utility
Power-on Password
Set Password allows you to set the password for your system. When
typing password, first ma ke sure that Num Lock is off, then type your
password in the entry fields and press Enter. Confirm your password by
typing it again and pressing Enter. If the Enable Password to Power-on
sub-item is enabled, the set password is always required to boot the
computer.
Setup Configuration Utility
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SCU Password
Set Password allows you to set the password for your system. When
typing password, first make sure that Num Lock is off, then type your
password in the entry fields and press Enter. Confirm your password by
typing it again and pressing Enter. If the Enable Password to SCU
sub-item is enabled, the set password is always required to enter SCU.
Hard Disk Boot Sector sets if a warning message will appear when
the hard disk boot sector (partition table) has been changed. A check
mark (ü) indicates enabled, while an underline (_) indicates disabled.
The default setting is disabled.
CAUTION: sets this item to disabled before installing an operating system, running
Fdisk or Format program. Otherwise, the intended action will fail.
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Setup Configuration Utility
Boot Menu
The Boot men sets the sequence of the devices to be searched for the
operating system.
Boot Sequence sets the first, second, third, and fourth booting
devices. The system will try to boot from the first device but if it is not
available, will try the next boot device. If you set the first boot device to
LAN Boot, the system will boot from the LAN server first. The options
are Hard Disk Drive, CD-ROM Drive, Floppy Disk Drive, and LAN
Boot. The default setting is Floppy Disk Drive, Hard Disk Drive,
CD-ROM Drive, then LAN Boot.
Note: If you set all booting options to the same device, then the computer will try to
boot from that device only.
Setup Configuration Utility
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Exit Menu
The Exit menu displays ways of exiting SCU. After finished with your
setting, you must save and exit so that the new setting can take effect.
Save Change and Exit saves the changes you have made and exits
SCU.
Discard Changes and Exit exits SCU without saving the changes you
have made.
Get Default Values loads factory default values for all the items.
Load Previous Values loads CMOS values before running SCU.
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Setup Configuration Utility
Setup Configuration Utility
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CHAPTER 6
Installing Software Drivers
To take full advantage of the unique features of your computer,
some operating systems require custom software, known as
drivers, to be installed.
If you purchased the computer with Windows pre-installed; your
dealer may have already installed the drivers. If not, you need to
install the drivers using the CD supplied with your computer.
This chapter describes how to install the drivers.
Installing Software Drivers
6-1
How to Use the CD
NOTES:
• The drivers may have been updated after this manual was published. For driver’s
upgrade, please contact your dealer.
• You can always find README or document files on the CD. These files contain
the latest information from the software supplier. Please read the files together
with this chapter.
•
This driver CD supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP only.
•
The available items may differ according to your computer model and Operating
System.
An autorun is provided on the driver CD to help you easily install
the drivers. As you insert the driver CD, the autorun program
automatically starts. If you need to start the program manually, run
the Autorun.exe program from the Setup directory of the driver
CD.
Note: If driver CD version is not the same as the one shown on the Operation Manual,
please refer to the UserGuide file on the driver CD for the latest driver
installation action steps and sequence.
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Installing Software Drivers
Install Device Driver for Windows 2000/Windows XP
To install the necessary driver, just click on the particular option and
follow the onscreen instructions to continue and complete installation.
Device Driver Press the “Device driver” button, the system will auto
install include VGA, Audio, Modem, LAN , Wireless
LAN, USB 2.0, DirectX 8.1, Chipset driver.
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VGA
Allows you to select high-resolution displays
with richer colors. It can drive CD displays as
well as CRT displays.
Audio Allows you to take full advantage of the audio
subsystem.
Modem The modem driver allows you to transmit
information over a standard telephone line
through RJ-11 port.
Speedstep Press the Speedstep button, the system will
auto install for Window 2000.
LAN/Wireless
LAN
Allows you to use the network function of the
computer.
USB 2.0 Allows your system to connect to USB 2.0
devices.
DirectX 8.1 Allows you to take full advantage of the
multimedia applications.
Chipset Ensures the full function of the following drivers.
Install this main chipset driver installing the device drivers.
Touchscreen
PROSet
Office Dock
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Allows you to use your fingers as a pointing device on the
LCD screen ( refer to the next section for further
instructions).
The PROSet driver allows you to use the Intel PRO
wireless LAN utility.
Click on the Office Dock button to install docking
driver, the system will auto install USB To
COM Port.
Installing Software Drivers
Vehicle Dock
Click on the Vehicle Dock button to install docking
driver, the system will auto install USB TO COM
Port and Video Capture drivers.
NOTE: Proceed immediately to the section “ .
Wireless LAN Utility Installation” for more details.
BROWSE CD Browses the contents of the CD.
README
Selects the manual to view.
Note: You are recommended to reboot your system after driver installation for the
drivers to take effect.
W130 can support USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 350K CCD
NOTE
1. Suggest setting of the FAX
STEP 1: When Printers and Faxes screen appear push right button
select “Properties” function.
STEP 2: When “Fax properties” screen then select “Devices” button
then select “Properties”.
STEP 3: When Smart Link 56k Voice Modem screen appear then
select Automatic after 1 ring of the Answer mode.
STEP 2
STEP 1
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STEP 3
2. Cursor not steady
Note: The transient abnormal cursor movement might occur before
driver installation. Please wait for seconds until recovery
3. Touch Pad Driver only for Windows XP installation.
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Installing Software Drivers
CHAPTER 7
Caring for the Computer
Taking good care of your computer will ensure a trouble-free operation
and reduce the risk of damage to your computer.
This chapter gives you guidelines covering these areas of maintenance:
l How to protect the computer
l What to note when using and storing the computer
l How to clean the computer
l What to note when using the battery pack
l What to note when traveling with the computer
Caring for the computer
7-1
Protecting the Computer
To safeguard the integrity of your computer data as well as the computer
itself, you can protect the computer in several ways as described in this
section.
Using the Password
The power-on password protects your computer against unauthorized
use. If the password is set, the prompt requesting for the password
appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on.
The password is set via the SCU program. See “Security Menu” in
Chapter 5 for instructions.
Using an Anti-Virus Strategy
New viruses are always being developed nowadays and they are
attacking computers even more easily with emails so commonly used
worldwide.
The Security feature of the SCU program protects the boot sector of the
hard disk. To enable the function, see “Security Menu” in Chapter 5 for
instructions.
You can also install a virus-detecting program to monitor potential
viruses that could damage your files.
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Caring for the Computer
Taking Care of the Computer
Location Guidelines
l Use the computer where the temperature is between 0 °C to 55 °C .
l Avoid placing the computer in a location subject to high humidity, extreme
temperatures, mechanical vibration, direct sunlight, or heavy dust.
l Do not cover or block any ventilation openings on the computer. For
example, do not place the computer on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. Otherwise, overheating may occur that results in damage to the
computer.
l Keep the computer at least 13 cm (5 inches) away from electrical appliances
that can generate a strong magnetic field such as a TV, refrigerator, motor,
or a large audio speaker.
l Do not move the computer abruptly from a cold to a warm place. A
temperature difference of more than 10 °C will cause condensation
inside the unit, which may damage the storage media.
l Do not place the computer on an unsteady surface.
General Guidelines
l Do not place heavy objects on top of the computer when it is closed as this
may damage the display.
l The screen surface is easily scratched. Do not use paper towels to clean the
display. Avoid touching it with a ballpoint pen or pencil.
l To maximize the life of the backlight in the display, allow the backlight to
automatically turn off as a result of power management. Avoid using a
screen saver or other software that prevents the power management from
working.
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Cleaning Guidelines
l Never clean the computer with its power on.
l Use a soft cloth moistened with water or a non-alkaline detergent to
wipe the exterior of the computer.
l Gently wipe the display with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use alcohol
or detergent on the display.
l Dust or grease on the touchpad/touchscreen can affect its sensitivity.
Clean the pad/screen by using adhesive tape to remove the dust and
grease on its surface.
Battery Pack Guidelines
l Battery pack should be protected as below:
To avoid the possible of overheat, fire or drop damage.
To avoid extreme heat, cold and direct sunlight
Do not use with any other computer.
Do not put into a microwave.
Do not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it become wet.
Do not place battery pack together with articles, such as necklaces or
hairpins when carrying or storing.
l Recharge the battery pack when it is nearly discharged. When
recharging, make sure the battery pack is fully charged. Doing so may
avoid harm to the battery pack.
l Take off the battery pack within computer when it is not used. If the
battery pack will not be used in the term of 10 days or longer period,
please charge or discharge the battery pack to maintain 30% to 40%
battery level and store it in cool, dry room.
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Caring for the Computer
l If you remove the battery pack, make sure the battery terminals do
not contact any conductors such as metal objects or water.
Otherwise, the battery may become unusable as a result of a short
circuit.
l Do not leave the battery pack in storage for more than 3 months
without recharging it.
l If the battery pack has been left unused for a long period of time, or if
the battery has deteriorated, the remaining battery capacity may not be
displayed accurately. It is recommend a process of fully charging,
discharging, and then charging. It can take several hours. If still not
recover yet, call the near service centers.
l The battery pack is a consumable item. After a certain period of time
when the computer runs off within dramatically short time and needs
repeatedly recharging or does not restore its performance, the battery
pack should be replaced with a new one.
Note: In order to fixed battery back, we put the block of the battery on the back
of the battery.
When Traveling
l Before traveling with your computer, make a backup of your hard
disk data into floppy disks or other storage devices. As an added
precaution, bring along an extra copy of your important data.
l Make sure the battery pack is fully charged.
l Make sure the computer is turned off and the top cover is securely
closed.
l Do not leave objects that will press onto the display.
l Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and take it with you.
Use the AC adapter as the power source and as a battery-charger.
l Hand-carry the computer. Do not check it in as luggage.
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l If you need to leave the computer in the car, put it in the trunk of the
car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat.
l Allow extra time for airport security. Many airports inspect electronic
devices carefully.
l When going through airport security, it is recommended that you send
the computer and floppy disks through the X-ray machine (the device
you set your bags on). Avoid the magnetic detector (the device you
walk through) or the magnetic wand (the hand-held device used by
security personnel).
l If you plan to travel abroad with your computer, consult your dealer
for the appropriate AC power cord for use in your country of
destination.
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CHAPTER 8
Troubleshooting
Hardware, software, or a combination of both can cause
computer problems. When you encounter any problem, it might
be a typical problem that can easily be solved.
This chapter tells you what actions to take when solving
common computer problems. It is divided into three sections:
l Preliminary checklist
l Solving common problems
l Resetting the computer
Troubleshooting
8-1
Preliminary Checklist
Here are helpful hints to follow before you take further actions
when you encounter any problem:
l Try to isolate which part of the computer is causing the problem.
l Make sure that you turn on all peripheral devices before turning on
the computer.
l If an external device has a problem, make sure that the cable
connections are correct and secure.
l Make sure that the configuration information is properly set in the
SCU program.
l Make sure that all the device drivers are correctly installed.
l Make notes of your observations. Are there any messages on the
screen? Do any indicators light? Do you hear any beeps? Detailed
descriptions are useful to the service personnel when you need to
consult one for assistance.
If any problem persists after you follow the instructions in this
chapter, contact an authorized dealer for help.
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Troubleshooting
Solving Common Problems
For easy reference, the problems are divided into these categories.
Problem Type
Battery problems
CD/COMBO drive problems (on optional docking
station)
Go to
P. 8-4
P. 8-5
Display problems
P. 8-5
Floppy disk drive problems (on optional docking station)
P. 8-7
Hardware device problems
P. 8-8
Hard disk drive problems
P. 8-8
Keyboard, mouse, and touchpad problems
P. 8-9
LAN Problems
P. 8-10
Wireless LAN problems
P. 8-10
Modem problems
P. 8-10
PC Card problems
P. 8-11
Power Management problems (for Windows)
P. 8-11
Printer problems (connected to optional docking station)
P. 8-12
Software problems
P. 8-12
Sound problems
P. 8-13
Startup problems
P. 8-14
Other problems
P. 8-15
Troubleshooting
8-3
Battery Problems
The battery does not charge (Battery Charge LED indicator does
not light orange).
l Make sure that the AC adapter is properly connected.
l Make sure that the battery is not too hot – gets above 55oC
or too cold – below 0oC. Allow time for the battery pack to
return to room temperature.
l Make sure that the battery pack is installed correctly.
l Make sure that the battery terminals are clean.
The operating time of a fully charged battery becomes shorter.
l If you often partially recharge and discharge, the battery might not be
charged to its full potential. Recommend a process of fully charging,
discharging, and then charging. It can take several hours.
1. Make sure the computer power is turned off. Connect the AC
adapter to fully charge the battery pack.
2. After the battery pack is fully charged, turn on the computer into
SCU or disable power management in Windows.
3. Disconnect the AC adapter and leave the computer on until the
battery is fully discharged. The computer will shut down
automatically.
4. Connect the AC adapter to fully charge the battery pack.
l The actual operating time can be different from the estimated time,
depending on how you are using the computer. If the actual operating
time is much less than the estimated time, initialize the battery. (See
“Initializing the Battery Pack” in Chapter 3 for instructions.)
8-4
Troubleshooting
CD/COMBO Drive Problems (on optional docking
station)
The CD/COMBO drive cannot read a CD.
l Make sure that the CD is correctly seated in the tray, with the label
facing up.
l Make sure that the CD is not dirty. Clean the CD with a CD cleaning
kit, available in most computer stores.
l Make sure that the CD/COMBO drive driver is installed correctly.
l Make sure that the computer supports the CD or files.
You cannot eject a CD.
l The CD is not properly seated in the drive. Manually release the CD
following the method described next:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Insert a small rod, such as a straightened paperclip, into the
drive’s manual eject hole and push firmly to release the tray.
3. Pull the tray out until fully extended, and then remove the CD.
Display Problems
Nothing appears on the screen.
l If the power-on indicator LED is not on, check the electrical outlet,
the plugs and power cords.
l If the power button does not respond to a light touch, press the button
firmly.
l If you are using the battery power, make sure that it has a charge
remaining and that it is installed correctly.
l During operation, the screen may automatically turn off as a result of
power management. Press any key to see if the screen comes back.
Troubleshooting
8-5
l The brightness level might be too low. Increase brightness by pressing
Fn+F6.
l The display output might be set to an external monitor. To switch the
display back to the LCD, press Fn+F9.
l Reset the computer by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys if you are using
an external keyboard.
l Try turning the computer off; wait a few seconds, then turn it backs
on.
The characters on the screen are dim.
l Adjust the brightness.
Bad dots appear on the display at all times.
l A small number of missing, discolored, or bright dots on the screen
are an intrinsic characteristic of TFT LCD technology. It is not
regarded as a LCD defect. The Inspection Standard generally agreed
in the LCD industry allows a maximum of 8 pixels on a unit.
Term definition:
Bright dots When the LCD screen is lighted, dots appear
bright at a dark area. Red/green/blue bright dots
also count.
Dark dots When the LCD screen is lighted, dots appear black
at bright areas.
Distance between The minimum distance between two defective
defective dots dots.
Adjacent defective dots Defective dots within a radius of 10 mm.
Resolution cannot be adjusted to desired setting.
l Make sure that the video driver is installed correctly.
l Make sure that the video memory in the SCU program is configured
properly.
l If using an external display device, make sure that the device supports
the desired resolution.
8-6
Troubleshooting
The external monitor displays nothing.
l Make sure that the monitor is turned on.
l Make sure that the monitor’s signal cable is properly connected.
l Check if the Setup item Display Mode on the Main menu of the SCU
program is configured correctly.
l Switch the display to the monitor by pressing Fn+F9 or through the
Windows’ Display properties.
Simultaneous display does not work.
l Make sure that you turn on the external monitor before turning on the
computer.
l Check the Setup item Display Mode on the Main menu of the SCU
program is configured correctly.
l Press Fn+F9 or use Windows’ Display properties to select the display
options.
Floppy Disk Drive Problems (on optional docking station)
The Floppy Disk Drive In-use Indicator stays on.
l Make sure that the floppy disk is not physically damaged.
l Make sure that the floppy disk is inserted correctly.
The disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk.
l Make sure that the floppy disk is formatted.
l Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected.
l Make sure that you are writing to the correct drive.
l Make sure that there is enough space left on the floppy disk.
l Make sure that the floppy disk is not physically damaged.
Troubleshooting
8-7
The disk drive cannot read a floppy disk.
l Make sure that the floppy disk is formatted.
l Make sure that you are reading the correct drive.
Hardware Device Problems
The computer does not recognize a newly installed device.
l The device may not be correctly configured in the SCU program. Run
the SCU program to identify the new type.
l Make sure if any device driver needs to be installed. (Refer to the
documentation that came with the device.)
l Make sure if the device needs any jumper or switch settings. (Refer to
the documentation that came with the device.)
l Check the cables or power cords for correct connections.
l For an external device that has its own power switch, make sure that
the power is turned on.
Hard Disk Drive Problems
The computer cannot find the hard disk drive after it is turned on.
l Make sure that the hard disk drive type is configured correctly in the
SCU program.
The hard disk drive error message appears on the screen.
l Insert a bootable diskette and check the integrity of your hard drive.
l The hard disk drive has defects. Ask your dealer for help.
The hard disk drive operations seem slow.
l The data files stored on the hard disk drive may be fragmented. Use a
tool such as Window’s Disk Defragmenter to defragment the files.
8-8
Troubleshooting
The hard disk drive in-use indicator glows without blinking.
l The data files stored on the hard disk drive may be fragmented. Use a
tool such as Window’s Disk Defragmenter to defragment the files.
Keyboard, Mouse and Touchpad Problems
The keyboard does not respond.
l Try connecting an external keyboard. If it works, contact the
authorized dealer, as the internal keyboard cable might be loose.
The numeric keypad is disabled.
l Make sure that Num. Lk is switched on. (Check if the Num. Lk LED
Indicator
lights green or not.)
The external keyboard does not work.
l Make sure that the keyboard cable is properly connected.
The PS/2 mouse does not work.
l Make sure that the mouse cable is properly connected.
l Make sure that the pointing device is enabled in the SCU program.
The serial mouse does not work.
l Make sure that the mouse cable is properly connected.
l Make sure that you connect the mouse before booting the computer.
l Make sure that the serial port is enabled in the SCU program.
The touchpad does not work, or the pointer is difficult to control
with the touchpad.
l Make sure that the touchpad is clean.
Troubleshooting
8-9
LAN Problems
I cannot access the network.
l Make sure that the LAN/Wireless LAN driver is correctly installed.
l Make sure that the LAN /Wireless LAN cable is properly connected
to the RJ-45 connector and the network hub.
l Make sure that the network configuration is appropriate.
l Make sure that the user name or password is correct.
WLAN Problems
I cannot use the WLAN feature.
Make sure that the Mini PCI WLAN card is correctly installed.
Make sure that the necessary driver(s) is correctly installed.
Make sure that the WLAN feature is turned on.
Transmission quality is poor.
l Your computer may be in an out-of-range situation. Move your
computer closer to Access Point or another WLAN device it is
associated with.
l Check if there is high interference around the environment and solve
the problem as described next.
Radio interference exists.
l Move your computer away from the device causing the radio
interference such as microwave oven and large metal objects.
l Plug your computer into an outlet on a different branch circuit from
that used by the affecting device.
l Consult your order or an experienced radio technician for help.
8-10
Troubleshooting
I cannot to another WLAN device.
l Make sure that the WLAN feature is turned on.
l Make sure that the SSID setting is the same for every WLAN device
in the network.
l Your computer is not recognizing changes. Restart the computer.
l Make sure that the IP address or subnet mask setting is correct.
I cannot communicate with the computer in the network when
Infrastructure mode is configured.
l Make sure that the Access Point your computer is associated with is
powered on and all the LEDs are working properly.
l If the operating radio channel is in poor quality, change the Access
Point and all the wireless station(s) within the BSSID to another
radio channel.
l Your computer may be in an out-of-range situation. Move your
computer closer to the Access Point it is associated with.
l Make sure that your computer is configured with the same security
option (encryption) to the Access Point.
l User the Web Manager/Telnet of the Access Point to check whether
it is connected to the network.
l Reconfigure and reset the Access Point.
I cannot access the network.
l Make sure that the necessary driver(s) is correctly installed.
l Make sure that the network configuration is appropriate.
l Make sure that the user name or password is correct.
l You have moved out of range of the network.
l Turn off power management.
Troubleshooting
8-11
Modem Problems
The modem does not work.
l Make sure that the modem driver is correctly installed.
l Make sure that the telephone line is properly connected.
l Make sure that the COM port in the communication software is correctly
set.
l Turn off power management.
PC Card Problems
The PC Card does not work.
l Make sure that the PC Card is correctly seated.
l If the card requires an IRQ (interrupt request), make sure that there is
one available.
l The PC Card may be attempting to use a COM port in a manner that
conflicts with the COM port being used by another device. Try running
the SCU program to change the COM port setting. If your PC Card uses
COM1, set COM1 as Disabled. If your PC Card uses COM3, set COM3
as Disabled. If your PC Card uses COM4, set COM4 at Disabled.
WARNING: COM3 is reserved for use by the touchscreen, do not disable it. If COM1/2 is
disabled and COM3/4 is enabled on the SCU Setup (refer to chapter 5), upon
booting system would recognize the enabled COM3/4 and designate it as COM1/2.
The following table is the default settings:
COM Port
COM1 (available)
COM4 (reserved for
Wireless Modem)
8-12
I/O (input/output) Port
3F8
2E8
IRQ (Interrupt Request)
IRQ4
IRQ5
Troubleshooting
COM3 (reserved for
touchscreen only)
3E8
IRQ3
The PC Card stops communicating properly.
l The application may have been reset when the computer is turned off
or in Standby mode. Exit and restart the application.
Power Management Problems (for Windows)
The computer does not enter Standby or Suspend mode
automatically.
l If you have a connection to another computer, the computer does not
enter Standby or Suspend mode if the connection is actively in use.
l Make sure that the Standby or Suspend time-out is enabled.
The computer does not enter Standby or Suspend mode immediately.
l If the computer is performing an operation, it normally waits for the
operation to finish.
The computer does not resume from Standby or Suspend mode.
The computer automatically enters Standby or Suspend mode when the
battery pack is empty. Does any one of the following:
− Connect the AC or car adapter to the computer.
− Replace the empty battery pack with a fully charged one.
The computer does not enter Standby or Suspend mode with the
Fn+F10 hot keys.
l You might be using a PC Card that prevents the computer from
entering Suspend mode. To enter the mode, stop the communication
program and then remove the card or stop the card.
Troubleshooting
8-13
Printer Problems (connected through optional docking
station)
The printer does not work.
l Make sure that the printer is turned on (if with independent power
source) and is online (ready to use).
l Make sure that the printer’s signal cable is properly connected.
l Make sure that the printer driver is correctly installed.
l Make sure that you have assigned the printer port correctly in your
operating system or application program.
l Make sure that the printer port is enabled in the SCU program.
The printer prints garbled information.
l Make sure that the printer driver is correctly installed.
l Make sure that the printer cable is properly connected.
Software Problems
An application program does not work correctly.
l Make sure that the software is correctly installed.
l If an error message appears on the screen, consult the software
program’s documentation for further information.
l If you are sure the operation has stopped reset the computer. (See
“Resetting the Computer” in this chapter.)
Sound Problems
No sound is produced.
l Make sure that the volume control is not set too low.
l Make sure that the audio driver is correctly installed.
8-14
Troubleshooting
l Make sure that the computer is not in Standby mode.
l If using an external speaker, make sure that the speaker is properly
connected.
Distorted sound is produced.
l Make sure that the volume control is not set too high or too low. In
most cases, a high setting can cause the audio electronics to distort the
sound.
The sound system does not record.
l Adjust the playback or recording sound levels.
The external microphone or audio device does not work.
l Make sure that the microphone is connected to the proper connector
on the computer.
l Make sure that your computer is equipped with the driver needed.
l Click the speaker symbol on the taskbar and check the Windows
volume control.
l Check the volume control of your computer.
Startup Problems
When you turn on the computer, it does not respond and the Power
Indicator does not light green.
l If you are using an external AC power, make sure that the AC adapter
is correctly and securely connected. If so, make sure that the electrical
outlet works properly.
l If you are using the battery power, make sure that the battery is not
discharged.
When you turn on the computer, it stops after POST.
l Restart your computer.
Troubleshooting
8-15
The message “Operating system not found” appears on the screen
after you turn on the computer.
l Make sure that there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive (when
connected to the docking station). If there is, remove it and restart the
system.
l If this message appears when you are booting from the hard disk,
insert a bootable disk in the floppy disk drive and check the condition
of the hard disk.
l Make sure that the hard disk is set correctly in the SCU program.
The message “Invalid system disk” or “Disk error” appears on the
screen after you turn on the computer.
l If you are deliberately trying to boot from a floppy disk, replace the
disk with a bootable one and press any key to continue booting.
l If you are booting from the hard disk, make sure that there is no
floppy disk in the floppy disk drive (when connected to the docking
station). If there is, remove it and restart the system.
l If this message appears when you are booting from the hard disk,
insert a bootable disk in the floppy disk drive (when connected to the
docking station) and check the condition of the hard disk.
l Make sure that the hard disk is set correctly in the SCU program.
Other Problems
The date/time is incorrect.
l Correct the date and time via the operating system or SCU program.
l After you have performed everything as described above and still
have the incorrect date and time every time you turn on the computer,
the RTC (real-time Clock) battery is at the end of its life. Call an
authorized dealer to replace the RTC battery.
8-16
Troubleshooting
Resetting the Computer
You may have to reset (reboot) your computer on some occasions when
an error occurs and the program you are using hangs up.
If the system operation seems to hang up, first wait. It is possible that
the system is processing data. Periodically check the hard disk drive
in-use LED indicator, if it flashes irregularly, the program may be
accessing data and preventing you from using the keyboard. If you are
sure the operation has stopped and you cannot use the “restart” function
of the operating system, reset the computer.
Reset the computer by any one of these method:
l Press Ctrl+Alt+Del.
l If the above action does not work, turn off the system. Wait for at
least five seconds and turn it on again.
CAUTION: Resetting will cause any unsaved data to be lost.
Troubleshooting
8-17
8-18
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
8-19
Troubleshooting
8-16
APPENDIX
Specifications
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without any prior notices.
CPU
Core logic
System BIOS
Memory
VGA
Video Memory
Display
Structure
HDD
Keyboard
Pointing Device
A-1
• Intel Dothan LV 1.4 GHZ in µ-FCBGA package, 400MHz FSB
• Optional Intel Celeron M Processor 900 MGHz in µ-FCBGA
package, 400MHz FS
Intel 855GME chipset + ICH4-M (with Dothan and Celeron CPU)
512KB Flash EEPROM
• Includes System BIOS, VGA BIOS, plug & play, and ACPI 1.1b
capability
• Boot from IDE devices and LAN, USB CD-ROM and USB Floppy
• Suspend to DRAM / HDD
• PC2001 compliance
One 200-pin PC2700 DDR SODIMM socket for memory expansion
Supports 200MHz and 266MHz and 333MHz DDR SDRAM
Standard: 256MB Max: 1GB
855GM/ 855GME integrate graphics controller
Integrated 32-bit 3D/2D gfx core with Dynamic Video Memory
Technology
• Support DirectX® 8.1
• Support AGP 4X
• Dual View function
• LCD/CRT simultaneous display capability
Up to 64MB of dynamic video memory allocation
• 12.1” TFT XGA (1024x768) LCD
• 12.1” touch screen (Optional)
• Optional Hi-Contrast Solution
1-spindle
• Standard: 40GB, Integrated, Support Ultra DMA-33/66/100
2.5” 9.5mm height with damper protect
• HDD heater for low temp. –4 F (-20℃) to 131 F (55℃) (Optional)
• Water-proof membrane keyboard
• Rubber keyboard with back-light (Optional)
A touch-sensitive control pad with Microsoft Win Mouse function
coexist
Specifications
PCMCIA
Communication
Audio
I/O Port
Battery
AC adapter
Dimensions
Weight
Software
Docking
Station
Type II x 1
- Card Bus support
• 10/100 Base-T LAN
• 56K, V90. Modem
• 802.11b or b/g Wireless LAN (Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG LAN
mini-PCI type 3B adapter)
• Wireless Modem (GPRS/GSM or CDMA ) optional
• AC97 audio support
• MS-Sound compatible
• Built-in one speaker (Mono)
• Microphone-in
• Line-out
• Serial port x1
• VGA pot x 1
• USB 2.0 port x 2
• DC input x 1
• Docking port x 1
• RJ-11 x 1 for 56Kbps Software Modem port
• RJ-45 100 Base-T LAN port
Microphone-in & Earphone out ports
- Support 9 cells Li-Ion Battery
- Universal AC adapter -Input: 100-240v, 50/60Hz AC.
10.8” * 9.4” * 1.7” / 276mm * 239mm * 43mm
2.7kg
Support Windows 2000 / Windows XP
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Serial port x1 (pure serial signal)
Serial port x1 (USB transfer to serial signal)
Parallel port x1
VGA pot x1
DC-in x1
Microphone-in port x1
Earphone out port x1
USB 2.0 port x 3
CD-ROM/Combo drive
3.5” FDD Bay x1
Weight: below 1.2 Kg
Options
A-2
Removable Options:
• External Battery charger
Factory Options:
• HDD heater for low temp. –4 F (-20℃) to 131 F (55℃)
• Rubber keyboard with backlight
• Wireless Modem (GPRS/GSM or CDMA)
• 12.1” Hi-Contrast LCD
• 12.1” Touch screen
Specifications
APPENDIX
Regulatory Information
This appendix provides regulatory statements and safety notices on your
computer.
NOTE: Marking labels located on the exterior of your computer indicate the regulations
that your model complies with. Please check the marking labels and refer to the
corresponding statements in this appendix. Some notices apply to specific models only.
On the Use of the System
Class B Regulations
USA
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference
Statement
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Please note:
The use of a non-shielded interface cable with this equipment is
prohibited.
B-2
Regulatory Information
Canada
Canadian Department of Communications
Radio Interference Regulations Class B Compliance Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canada
Interference-Causing equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement Canadien sur le matériel brouileur.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B
prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le
ministère des Communications du Canada.
Safety Notices
About the Battery
Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries
DANISH
ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må
kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til
leverandøren.
NORWEGIAN
ADVARSEL: Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype
eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i
henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.
SWEDISH
VARNING: Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en
ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt
fabrikantens instruktion.
FINNISH
VAROITUS : Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo
ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan
ohjeiden mukaisesti.
Regulatory Information
B-3
ENGLISH
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to manufacturer's instructions.
DEUTSCH
VORSICHT : Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur
durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich-wertigen Typ.
Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.
FRENCH
ATTENTION: II y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie.
Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent
recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux
instructions du fabricant.
Attention (for USA Users)
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is
recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal
to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid
waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
About the AC Adapter
B-4
Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Use of another
type of AC adapter will result in malfunction and/or danger.
Do not use the adapter in a high moisture environment. Never touch
the adapter when your hands or feet are wet.
Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter when using it to
operate the device or charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter
with paper or other objects that will reduce cooling. Do not use the
AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case.
Connect the adapter to a proper power source. The voltage
requirements are found on the product case and/or packaging.
Do not use the adapter if the cord becomes damaged.
Do not attempt to service the unit. There are no serviceable parts
inside. Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess
moisture.
Regulatory Information
About the Modem
Caution
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet locations.
Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Avoid using the telephone function (other than a cordless type) during
an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of
the leak.
Do not use this product near water, for example near a bathtub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
Caution (for USA Users)
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger
telecommunication line cord.
Regulatory Information
B-5
On the Use of RF Device
NOTE: The information in this section applies to models with the wireless LAN module.
USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices
IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements, the antenna must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements and SAR
The FCC with its action in ET Docket 93-62 has adopted a safety
standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic
energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The A790 laptop with
wireless LAN module meets the Human Exposure limits found in OET
Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper operation of this
radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in
exposure substantially below the FCC’s recommended limits. The
following safety precautions should be observed:
Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or
receiving.
Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna
is very close or touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the
face or eyes, while transmitting.
Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna
is connected; if not, the radio may be damaged.
Use in specific environments:
B-6
The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the
constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments.
The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA).
The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set
forth by each hospital.
Regulatory Information
Antenna use:
To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna
must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
Explosive Device Proximity Warning
WARNING: Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as a wireless
network device) near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive
environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such
use.
Use on Aircraft Caution
CAUTION: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation
of radio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere
with critical aircraft instruments.
Regulatory Information
B-7
EMC Requirements
This device uses, generates and radiates radio frequency energy. The radio
frequency energy produced by this device is well below the maximum
exposure allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant
to Part 15 subpart C of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
The FCC limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual and operated in a commercial
environment. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular commercial installation, or if operated in a residential
area.
If harmful interference with radio or television reception occurs when the
device is turned on, the user must correct the situation at the user’s own
expense. The user is encouraged to try one or more of the following
corrective measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis
with other devices operating at this frequency. Any changes or
modification to said product not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
B-8
Regulatory Information
Information to User: To assure continued compliance, any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment.
End users must follow the specific operation instruction for
satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
The maximum reported Body SAR value is:
CDMA2000 (835MHz): 0.719 W/g
CDMA2000 (1900MHz): 1.395 W/g
Regulatory Information
B-9
Canada Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is
intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide
maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed
outdoors is subject to licensing.
Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant
l'objet d'une licence, il doit être utilisé à l'intérieur et devrait être placé
loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le
matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire
l'objet d'une licence.
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices
Statements of Compliance
English
This product follows the provisions of the European Directive
1999/5/EC.
Danish
Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europæiske direktiv
1999/5/EC.
Dutch
Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief
1999/5/EC.
Finnish
Tämä tuote noudattaa EU-direktiivin 1999/5/EC määräyksiä.
French
Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive Européenne
1999/5/EC.
German
Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Europäischen
Richtlinie 1999/5/EC.
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Regulatory Information
Greek
To p????? a?t? p????? t?? p??ß???e?? t?? ????pa???? ? d???a?
1999/5/EC.
Icelandic
Þessi vara stenst reglugerð Evrópska Efnahags Bandalagsins númer
1999/5/EC.
Italian
Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva Europea 1999/5/EC.
Norwegian
Dette produktet er i henhold til bestemmelsene i det europeiske direktivet
1999/5/EC.
Portuguese
Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Européia 1999/5/EC.
Spanish
Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo 1999/5/EC.
Swedish
Denna produkt har tillverkats i enlighet med EG-direktiv 1999/5/EC.
Local Restrictions of 802.11a/b/g Radio Usage
CAUTION: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a/b/g
wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries,
802.11a/b/g products are designed for use only in specific countries or
regions, and is not allowed to be operated in countries or regions other
than those of designated use. As a user of these products, you are
responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries or
regions for which they were intended and for verifying that they are
configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the
country or region of use. Any deviation from permissible settings and
restrictions in the country or region of use could be an infringement of
local law and may be punished as such.
The European variant is intended for use throughout the European
Economic Area. However, authorization for use is further restricted in
particular countries or regions within countries, as follows:
Regulatory Information
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General
European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100
mW Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) and the frequency range
2400 – 2483.5 MHz.
Belgium and the Netherlands
In Belgium and the Netherlands, the product may not be used outdoors.
See the instructions next under the heading “How to Turn Off the
Wireless LAN.”
France
Departments in Which the Wireless LAN Module Can Be Used
(Indoors Only)
The wireless LAN module can currently be used indoors only in the
following 38 departments of mainland France. Please turn off your
wireless LAN radio when operating the device in areas/places other than
the 38 departments listed:
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01
Ain Orientales
36
Indre
66 Pyrénées
02
Aisne
37
Indre et Loire
67 Bas Rhin
03
Allier
41
Loir et Cher
68 Haut Rhin
05
Hautes Alpes
42
Loire
70 Haute Saône
08
Ardennes
45
Loiret
71 Saône et Loire
09
Ariège
50
Manche
75 Paris
11
Aude
55
Meuse
82 Tarn et Garonne
12
Aveyron
58
Nièvre
84 Vaucluse
16
Charente
59
Nord
88 Vosges
24
Dordogne
60
Oise
89 Yonne
25
Doubs
61
Orne
90 Territoire de Belfort
26
Drôme
63
Puy du Dôme
94 Val de Marne
32
Gers
64
Pyrénées Atlantique
Regulatory Information
Departments in Which the Wireless LAN Module’s Maximum EIRP
Not Shown in the Previous Table
Frequency Ranges (MHz)
Indoors
Outdoors
2400 – 2446.5
10 mW
Not permitted
2446.5 – 2483.5
100 mW
100 mW on private property with
Ministry of Defense approval
Turning Off the Wireless LAN Radio
NOTE: Turning the wireless LAN radio off is not the same as disabling the
wireless LAN card. It is not necessary to disable the card to meet the
regulatory requirements.
While operating the computer in those French departments that do not
allow use of the wireless LAN equipment, the user of the equipment must
turn off the wireless LAN radio in order to comply with local regulations
(see chapter 2 for more information).
Regulatory Information
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