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omissions contained in herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages
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Important Safety Instruction
Read all of these instructions, and save these instructions for later use.
•Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
•Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
•Do not use this product near water. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.
•Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
•Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation
unless proper ventilation is provided.
•Before connecting this product to a power source, check the required
voltage and frequency match the available power source.
•This computer is powered by an internal battery pack or by an external AC
power source, Which is supplied with the computer. Use of another
battery pack or AC power source may present risk of fire or explosion. To
disconnect the AC power cord and remove the battery packs.
•This product is equipped with a 2-wire type plug. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet.
•Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord.
•Do not place this product in a location where someone may trip over the
cord.
•If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the
ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not
exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of
all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
•Never push objects of any kind into this product through the cabinet slots,
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts; that could
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
•Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this
product yourself.
•Handle battery with care. If dropped, they may damaged.
•Do not allow the battery to be exposed to direct sunlight for extended
periods of time.
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•Do not attempt to disassemble the battery. If the battery is disassembled and
the electrodes are exposed to outside, the battery may generate eat and
smoke by chemical reaction.
•Do not expose the battery to moisture or chemicals.
•Charge the battery only as described in this document.
•Do not short circuit the battery terminals as the resulting high currents can
damage the battery.
•The battery should not be used to power other products.
•Do not dispose of a used battery in a fire or incinerator, as an explosion may
result.
•The battery should be recycled.
•Do not subject the battery to temperature should not less than -20 degrees
Centigrade or greater than 50 degrees Centigrade.
•Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer problems to the service
representative under the following conditions:
- When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
- If liquid has been spilled into product.
- If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
- If the product does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed, adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage.
- If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
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Battery Disposal
Warning : Do not put rechargeable batteries or products powered by nonremovable rechargeable batteries in the garbage.
Contact your customer service representative for information on how to dispose
of batteries that you cannot use or recharge any longer.
Follow all local regulations when old batteries.
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Federal Communications Commission
(FCC)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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 generate uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause
harmful 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.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet
helpful: "Something About Interference." This is available at FCC local regional
offices. Our company is not responsible for any radio or television interference
caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or
attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by our
company. The correction will be the responsibility of the user. Use only shielded
data cables with this system.
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Canadian Radio Interference
Regulations
This apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for radio noise emissions set out
in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le présent appareil n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicable aux appareils de la classe B prescrites par le règlement de brouillage
radioélectrique dicté par le Ministère des Communictions du Canada.
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Table of Contents
Using Your Documentation ......................................................... 1
Special Features of the User’s Manual ............................................................1
Using the Software User Documentation ........................................................2
Introducing Your Computer ....................................................... 3
Using Your Computer for the First Time .................................. 5
Installing the Battery .......................................................................................5
Attaching the Power Cord ...............................................................................6
Turning On the Computer ...............................................................................7
Understanding POST .......................................................................................8
Adjusting the LCD Display .............................................................................8
Making Backup Disks .....................................................................................8
Turning Off Your Computer ...........................................................................9
Restarting Your Computer ..............................................................................9
Tips for Using Your Computer ......................................................................10
Traveling with Your Computer .....................................................................11
Handling Spills ..............................................................................................11
Storing the Computer for Long Periods ........................................................12
Using the Keyboard .................................................................... 13
Using the Numeric Keypad ...........................................................................14
Using Special Function Keys ........................................................................15
Using the Touchpad .................................................................... 17
Reading the System Status Lights ............................................. 19
Connecting Peripheral Devices .................................................. 21
Using the Floppy Drive ............................................................... 24
Using the CD-ROM Drive .......................................................... 26
Using the Hard Drive ................................................................. 29
Removing the Hard Drive .............................................................................29
Installing a Hard Drive ..................................................................................30
Using the Battery ........................................................................ 31
Charging the Battery ......................................................................................31
Safely Using the Battery ................................................................................32
Removing the Battery ....................................................................................32
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Monitoring the Battery Charge ......................................................................33
Using the Battery Gauge ..........................................................................33
Battery Warnings ...........................................................................................35
Using System Setup .................................................................... 36
Starting System Setup ....................................................................................36
Main Menu ....................................................................................................38
Advanced Menu .............................................................................................41
Security Menu ...............................................................................................43
Power Menu ...................................................................................................44
Boot Menu .....................................................................................................46
Exit Menu ......................................................................................................47
Using System Security ................................................................ 48
Creating a Password ......................................................................................48
Deleting a Password ......................................................................................48
Requiring a Password When the Computer Starts ........................................49
Locking the Hard Drive Boot Sector .............................................................49
Locking the Keyboard ...................................................................................49
Using Power Management Options ........................................... 50
Non-Turbo Mode ...........................................................................................50
Standby Mode ................................................................................................51
Rest Mode ......................................................................................................51
Rest Mode Precautions ..................................................................................53
Using PowerProfiler ......................................................................................53
Creating a Save to Disk Partition .............................................. 55
Windows 98 ...................................................................................................56
Windows NT .................................................................................................57
Changing the Video Configuration ........................................... 59
Resolution and Color Depth ..........................................................................59
Selecting a Monitor Type ..............................................................................60
Changing Color Depth and Resolution ..........................................................61
Working with PC Cards ............................................................. 62
Maintaining PC Cards ...................................................................................62
Using PC Cards .............................................................................................63
Windows 98 .............................................................................................64
Windows NT ............................................................................................64
Upgrading Memory .................................................................... 66
Before You Install Memory .....................................................................66
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Installing a Memory Module ...................................................................67
About Drivers and System Resources ....................................... 70
Drivers ...........................................................................................................70
IRQs ...............................................................................................................70
Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 73
Operating Problems .......................................................................................73
Infrared Problems ..........................................................................................75
Specifications ............................................................................... 76
Abbreviations .............................................................................. 78
Glossary ....................................................................................... 81
Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration ................ 86
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Using Your Documentation
Congratulations on your purchase of the Notebook computer. Whether you are
new to using a portable computer or are an experienced user, this user’s manual
can help you get the most from your computer.
Special Features of the User’s Manual
Three types of messages with icons appear in the manual:
A note informs you of special circumstances.
A caution warns you of possible damage to equipment.
A warning indicates the possibility of personal injury.
Keys that you need to press to perform certain functions are shown in the manual
enclosed in angle brackets. For example,

indicates the control key (Ctrl on the computer’s keyboard).
If you need to press two keys at the same time, the key names are shown joined by
a plus sign. For example,

means that you should press the Fn key and hold it and then press the F11 key.
If you are new to using computers, see “Glossary”. The “Glossary” explains
general computing terms that are used in this manual and tells you about some of
the differences between notebook computers and desktop computers.
Using Your Documentation 1
Using the Software User Documentation
Your computer shipped from the factory with several software programs installed.
The software may include its own online or printed documentation. Refer to the
documentation or the Help options in the software for more information.
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Introducing Your Computer
Your computer is a lightweight portable computer that includes features to meet
your computing needs at home or on the road.
Figures 1 through 3 show you the features of your computer.
LCD
Cover latch
Status
lights
Smart
Shell
Speaker
Touchpad
Power button
CD-ROM
drive
Floppy
drive
Microphone
PC Card compartment
AutoBacklit
Fan vent
External-mic jack
Headphone jack
Modem connector
Battery compartment
Volume
control
Figure 1. Front View of Computer
Introducing Your Computer 3
Power Connector
USB port
Docking
connector
Kensington lock support
Parallel port
Hard drive
compartment
Serial port
Infrared
port
Video
port
PS/2™
mouse and
keyboard
port
Figure 2. Back View of Computer
Business card holder
Memory module
compartment
Label showing
Figure 3. Bottom View of Computer
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Using Your Computer for the First Time
This section gives you detailed information on using your computer for the first
time.
Installing the Battery
Your computer comes with the battery pack separate from the computer. To install
the battery pack:
1. With the computer’s power off, close the LCD panel and turn the computer
over so the bottom of the unit faces up.
2. Slide the battery compartment cover straight up and off the computer (Figure
4).
3. Slide the battery pack into the compartment. Make sure the battery is fully
inserted into the compartment.
4. Align the tabs on the battery compartment cover with the slots on the battery
compartment.
5. Push the cover straight down until it snaps into place.
Figure 4. Installing the Battery
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Attaching the Power Cord
Your computer includes an internal AC adapter that powers the computer and
charges the battery when you plug in the power cord. The first time that you use
your computer, fully charge the battery by attaching the power cord to the
computer and to an electrical outlet.
All batteries lose their charge if they sit unused for an
extended time period. When not used, battery can discharge
fully in 2 to 3 months.
The battery may have discharged in the time it took for the
computer to go from the factory to you.
To attach the power cord:
1. Plug the cord into the power connector on the right side of the computer (Figure
5).
2. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet.
Power connector
Power cord
AC Adapter
Figure 5. Connecting the Power Cord
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The battery starts charging as soon as you plug the power cord into an electrical
outlet. The battery charges faster if the computer is turned off during charging.
If the battery is fully depleted and the computer is turned off, the battery charges
in about 2 hours. If the computer is turned on, the battery charges in about 4 hours.
When the battery is charging, the battery charge light is amber. When the battery
is fully charged, the light turns green.
See ”Using the Battery” for more information on using your computer’s battery.
Turning On the Computer
To turn on the computer’s power for the first time:
1. Press and hold the cover latches on the sides of the cover.
2. Lift up the cover.
3. Press and then release the power button (Figure 6).
The power light is on when the computer’s power is on.
Cover latches
Power button
Power light
Figure 6. Turning On the Computer’s Power
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Understanding POST
When you turn on your computer, a routine called POST (power-on self-test)
automatically runs to test the computer components. Several messages appear on
the screen during POST.
Screen messages are built into the computer to report both normal and abnormal
system conditions. If an error message appears, take any action suggested in the
message. If the message identifies the error condition but does not suggest any
corrective action, write down the message and contact the manufacturer or an
authorized reseller’s service center for assistance.
After POST is completed, a message appears on screen telling you to press any key
to continue. Press a key to finish the start-up procedure.
Adjusting the LCD Display
You may wish to adjust the LCD (liquid-crystal display) when you begin using
your computer. A TFT (thin-film transistor) LCD does not require adjustment for
contrast because the contrast is set to remain at maximum. You can adjust both the
brightness and contrast on a DSTN (double layer super twist nematic) LCD.
To adjust the LCD:
•
•
•
•
Press to increase the display brightness.
Press to decrease the display brightness.
Press to increase the display contrast.
Press to decrease the display contrast.
Making Backup Disks
Use the Create System Disks Utility in Windows 98 to make backup disks of any
software on your hard drive. The utility will start automatically when you use your
computer for the first time. You can also open the utility by doing the following:
1. Click the Start button on the taskbar.
2. Select Programs.
3. Select Accessories.
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4. Select System Tools.
5. Click Backup.
Turning Off Your Computer
If your computer has a Windows operating system, turn off
your computer by performing the shutdown procedure
described in this section. Otherwise, you may lose data.
To turn off the computer:
1. Click Start on the taskbar.
2. Click Shut Down.
3. Select the shut down option.
4. Click OK or Yes.
• If the operating system is Windows 98, the computer turns off.
• If the operating system is Windows NT, you receive a shutdown message
and must press the power button to turn off the computer.
Restarting Your Computer
You may need to restart (reboot) your computer when installing hardware or
software or if the computer does not respond to your input. A warm (or soft) boot
prompts you to save your files, turns off the computer, and then restarts the
computer. A cold boot turns off the computer without saving your files.
To perform a warm (or soft) boot:
1. Click Start on the taskbar.
2. Click Shut Down.
3. Select the restart option.
4. Click OK or Yes.
5. Save your files if prompted. Your computer reboots.
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Do not perform a cold boot unless your keyboard and
touchpad have no effect and you cannot perform a warm
boot.
When you perform a cold boot, you lose data unless it was
saved to a storage medium.
You can also perform a soft boot by saving your files and pressing
. You can perform a cold(or hard) boot by pressing the power
button to turn the computer off, waiting five second, and then pressing the power
button to turn the computer on.
Tips for Using Your Computer
The following information helps you avoid potential problems as you use your
computer:
Do not try to disassemble your computer. Opening the
system chassis voids your warranty. Only an authorized
manufacturer’s service center can replace or add any parts
inside the chassis.
• Follow all the instructions and cautions in your computer user documentation.
• The LCD has a polarized surface and can be damaged easily. To prevent
damage, avoid touching the screen.
• Use only memory modules.
• Because a notebook computer is small and has restricted air flow around
components, it is more likely to overheat than a desktop computer. A fan
inside your computer runs when needed to help eliminate some heat. Make
sure the fan vent on the right side of your computer and the air vent on the left
side are not blocked when you use the computer. (See Figure 1 and Figure 2
for the location of the vents.) Occasionally check the vents and remove any
accumulated dust on the outside.
• Avoid using or storing the computer in extremely hot or cold areas, such as a
car on a hot day. Keep the computer away from heaters and out of direct
sunlight. Exposure to excessive heat may damage computer components.
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If you have left your computer in a hot place, let it cool down slowly to room
temperature (with the LCD panel open) before using it.
• Do not remove the memory-module compartment door, or try to install a
memory module when the computer is on. (See Figure 3 for the location of the
door.)
(For information on installing memory modules, see “Memory Modules”.)
• Set up your computer work area to avoid physical strain. Sit with your back
straight and supported by your chair. Adjust your chair or work table so that
your arms and wrists can remain in a relaxed position, parallel with the floor.
Avoid bending or twisting your wrists as you work. Your hands should “float”
slightly above the keyboard. Refer to a book on office ergonomics for more
information on setting up your work area.
• Take frequent breaks from working at the computer to rest your eyes and
stretch your muscles.
• Remember to save your data files frequently and to make backup copies of
your files.
Traveling with Your Computer
If you are traveling by airplane, follow these tips:
• Take the computer with you as carry-on luggage. Do not check the computer
with your baggage.
• Allow the computer and disks to go through the
X-ray security devices. Do not hand-carry disks through the walk-through
metal detectors, which can cause loss of data.
• Make sure that the battery is charged or the power cord is easily accessible.
You may be required to turn on the computer for airport security personnel.
• Be prepared to turn off the computer during take off and landing.
Handling Spills
Do not spill anything on your computer. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid
eating and drinking around your computer. If you do spill something on your
computer, turn off your computer, unplug it immediately, and do the following:
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• If you spill liquid on the keyboard, drain as much of the liquid from the
keyboard as possible. Be careful not to let the liquid drip onto the LCD panel.
Allow the system to dry for several days before trying to use it.
• If you spill liquid on an external keyboard or keypad, unplug it and drain as
much of the liquid as possible. Allow the keyboard to sit at room temperature
for a full day before trying to use it.
Sweet liquids leave a sticky residue that may jam the
keyboard despite your efforts to dry it.
• If you spill liquid on the LCD panel, clean it immediately with a soft cloth and
denatured alcohol. Do not use water, window cleaner, acetone, aromatic
solvent, or dry, rough towels to clean it.
Some liquids damage the polarized LCD screen. If your
screen is damaged, contact your authorized manufacturer’s
service center for a replacement.
Storing the Computer for Long Periods
If possible, leave the power cord connected to the computer and an electrical outlet
when the computer is not in use. This helps extend the life of the battery and keeps
the battery fully charged.
If you will not be using the computer for a long period of time (a month or more),
you should charge the battery until it is completely full. After you have done so,
remove the battery from the unit.
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Using the Keyboard
Your computer has an 87/88-key keyboard (Figure 7). By pressing designated key
combinations, you can have access to all the key functions of a full-sized keyboard.
Function keys
key
Windows
key
Typewriter
keys
Windows
keys
Cursor-control keys
Figure 7. Keyboard
Although the layout of the keys on your computer’s keyboard
is different from that on a desktop computer’s keyboard, the
keyboard feels like a full-sized keyboard when you use it. The
distance between the keys (the pitch) is the same as on a fullsize keyboard (19 mm). The travel, or space the key goes
down when pressed, is also the same (3 mm).
Using the Keyboard 13
The keys on the keyboard can be grouped into the following categories:
• Full-sized typewriter keys are arranged like a standard typewriter keyboard
and are used for text entry.
• Function keys, when pressed together with the key, enable special
functions.
• Cursor control keys move the cursor. They may perform other functions,
depending on your software.
• Windows keys open Windows menus.
To clean the computer keyboard, use slightly damp cotton swabs. Scrub the keys
and the surface around the keys.
Do not allow liquid to drip into the keyboard or you may
damage the keyboard.
Using the Numeric Keypad
Your keyboard includes a numeric keypad, which is a group of keys that you can
set to type numbers and mathematical symbols, such as the plus sign (Figure 8). A
number or symbol on the right corner of each keypad key shows its numeric
function.
Figure 8. Numeric Keypad
Press to turn on the embedded numeric keypad. The numeric
functions of the keypad are enabled and the Num Lock light turns on. (See Figure
10 for the location of the Num Lock light.)
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While the numeric functions are enabled, you can temporarily return a key to its
normal function by pressing and the key. For example to type the letter m,
press .
To turn the numeric keypad off, press again. The Num Lock light
turns off.
Using Special Function Keys
The key activates special functions when it is pressed in combination with
another key. Table 1 shows the special key combinations.
Table 1. Description of Special Function Keys
Key
Function
Combination

Print screen: Takes a picture of the open screen, which you can
paste into the Paint program.

System request: Reserved for use in software programs.

Speed: Enables and disables the Power Saving mode. The
options are Turbo and Non-turbo. Press to change the
Power Saving mode to their next settings. Press again
to return the Power Saving mode to their previous settings.
An icon of a dripping water faucet indicates that Power
Saving mode is Non-turbo mode.
An icon of a water faucet with water running at full force
indicates that Power Saving mode is Turbo mode.
This key combination changes Power Saving modes only until
you turn your computer off and then back on again.
The key combination functions only when the computer
is run from the battery. (See ”Power Menu” on page 53 for more
information on power-management settings.)

Backlit: Turns the LCD display off. Press any key (except the
key) to turn the LCD display back on.

CRT/LCD: Switches the display between the LCD, the external
monitor, and simultaneous display on both the LCD and the
external monitor.
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Gauge: Displays the battery gauge in the upper-right corner of
your screen. To change the Power Saving mode in System Setup,
press while the gauge is displayed. An icon of a dripping
water faucet indicates that Power Saving mode is Non-turbo
mode. An icon of a water faucet with water running at full force
indicates that Power Saving mode is Turbo mode. changes
Power Saving mode only when the computer is run from the
battery. The Power Saving mode you choose remains in force
when you turn off the computer.
The gauge closes in a few seconds, or you can press to
close the gauge. (See ”Monitoring the Battery Charge” on page
33 for more information on the battery gauge.)

KeyLock: Locks the keyboard and activates password protection.
Type your password and press to unlock the keyboard.
The key combination has no effect unless a password is
enabled in System Setup. The Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll
Lock lights blink when the keyboard is locked.

Mute: Turns the audio output on and off.

Volume down: Decreases the audio volume.

Volume up: Increases the audio volume.

Rest: Puts the computer into rest mode. To resume normal
operation from rest, press the power button. (See ”Using Power
Management Options” on page 50 for more information about the
rest mode.)

Scroll: In some applications, sets the cursor-control keys to scroll
the page up or down while the cursor position does not change.
Pressing again turns off the scrolling function.

Contrast up: Increases the LCD contrast. Contrast adjustment is
not needed on a TFT LCD.

Contrast down: Decreases the LCD contrast. Contrast adjustment
is not needed on a TFT LCD.

Brightness up: Increases the LCD brightness.

Brightness down: Decreases the LCD brightness.
When you press a function key combination, the system
sound may be temporarily muted.
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Using the Touchpad
Your computer is equipped with a touchpad, which is an integrated-pointing
device that is used to perform standard mouse functions (Figure 9). The touchpad
is an advanced and reliable pointing device that works with a touch of your finger.
Touchpad
Mouse buttons
Figure 9. Touchpad
Table 2 explains how to use the touchpad.
Press on the touchpad gently. The touchpad responds to light
pressure.
Table 2. Using the Touchpad
Mouse Action
How To
Move cursor
Place your finger on the touchpad and slide your finger
in the direction you want the cursor to move. The faster
you move your finger, the faster the cursor moves
across the screen.
Click
Tap the touchpad once with your finger.
Double-click
Tap the touchpad twice with one finger.
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You can use the buttons below the touchpad the way you use standard mouse
buttons. And you can use three finger mouse by the touchpad driver. Please refer
to System Utility CD enclosed in the box.
For information on attaching and using another pointing device or keyboard with
your computer, see “Connecting Peripheral Devices”.
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Reading the System Status Lights
System Status lights show the status of computer functions. The lights appear on
the left edge of the computer (Figure 10). Table 3 describes the meaning of the
lights.
Figure 10. System Status Lights
Table 3. System Status Lights
Icon
Function of Light
Battery low light: Light is blinking when the battery charge is low.
Plug the power cord into the computer and an electrical outlet when
this light is blinking.
Hard disk light: Light is on when the hard drive is being accessed. Do
not turn off the computer when this light is on.
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Floppy drive light: Light is on when the floppy drive is being
accessed. Do not turn off the computer when this light is on.
CD-ROM drive light: Light is on when the CD-ROM drive is being
accessed. Do not turn off the computer when this light is on.
Caps Lock light: Light is on when the caps lock function is activated.
When the function is activated, all alphabetic characters you type will
be in upper case.
Num Lock light: Light is on when the embedded numeric keypad is
activated. See ”Using the Numeric Keypad” for a description of the
keypad.
Scroll Lock light: Light is on when the scroll lock function is activated.
The scroll lock function affects cursor movement and text scrolling in
some applications. This is a software specific function. Refer to the
appropriate software manuals for a description of the key.
Power light: Light is green when the computer’s power is on. Light is
amber when the computer is in rest mode. (See ”Rest Mode” for
more information on rest mode.)
Battery charge light: When the power cord is connected, light gives
information about the battery charge. Light is amber when the
battery is charging normally. Light is green when the battery is fully
charged or is trickle charging. (See ”Charging the Battery” for more
information about charging the battery.)
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Connecting Peripheral Devices
The connectors on your computer enable you to attach peripheral devices to the
computer (Figure 11).
Turn off your computer before you connect a peripheral
device. Connecting a peripheral device with your computer
turned on may seriously damage the device or your
computer.
PS/2 mouse and
keyboard port
Video
port
Serial port
Modem
Connector
Parallel port
PC card
Connecotr
Docking connector
Power
connector
USB
port
Figure 11. Peripheral Connectors
Table 4 shows the icons located near each connector and tells you the devices that
you can attach to the connectors.
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Table 4. Connecting Peripheral Devices
Icon
Connector
Headphone jack (at the FRONT side): Connect stereo headphones
or speakers to this jack. Speakers connected to this jack override
the onboard speakers.
Microphone jack (at the FRONT side): Connect an external
microphone to this jack.
Power cord connector: Plug in the power cord to run the computer
and charge the battery.
PS/2 (Personal System/2) mouse and keyboard port: Connect a
PS/2-compatible mouse or external keyboard or keypad to this
port. Make sure your computer is turned off when you attach
peripherals to the port.
You can use the computer’s touchpad and a PS/2 keyboard at the
same time. If you attach a PS/2 mouse to the port, the computer’s
touchpad is disabled.
Docking connector: Connect a docking option to this connector.
Parallel port: Plug a parallel device, such as a parallel printer or
network adapter, into this 25-pin port.
Serial port: Plug a serial device, such as a serial printer, into this 9pin port. If the device has a 25-pin connector, you need a 25-to-9pin serial adapter.
Video port: Plug the interface cable of an external monitor into this
15-pin connector and then plug the monitor power cord into a
grounded outlet.
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USB (universal serial bus) port: Connect USB devices to this port.
USB input/output devices include keyboards, pointing devices, and
monitors. You must enable the USB port before you can use USB
devices.
Your computer ships from the factory with the USB port disabled. A yellow
exclamation mark appears in the Windows Device Manager, under Universal
serial bus controller, to indicate that the port is disabled.
If your computer’s operating system is Windows 98, you can enable and use the
USB port. The Windows NT 4.0 operating system does not support USB.
To enable the USB port in Windows 98:
1. Press at startup to enter the System Setup program.
2. Set the USB Device field under the Advanced menu to Enabled.
When the USB port is enabled, the computer will not automatically enter the
standby and rest modes, even if you have set timeout periods for these modes in
System Setup.
You can manually put the computer into rest mode by:
• Pressing .
• Clicking the Start button on the Windows taskbar and clicking Suspend.
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Using the Floppy Drive
The computer comes with a 1.44-MB, 3.5-inch, high-density floppy drive, which
can read, write to, and format the following disks:
• A high-density, 3.5-inch disk, which stores 1.44 MB (megabytes) of data.
• A double-density, 3.5-inch disk, which stores 720 KB (kilobytes) of data.
The floppy drive in your notebook computer is smaller, but
more power-efficient, than a floppy drive in a desktop
computer. To get the best performance from your floppy drive
use high-quality floppy disks.
To use a floppy disk, insert it into the floppy drive (Figure 12).
Floppy eject
button
Figure 12. Inserting a Floppy Disk
To remove a floppy disk, press the eject button on the floppy drive.
The floppy drive light on the computer is on when the computer writes to or reads
from a floppy disk. Do not remove a disk when this light is on.
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To protect the data on your floppy disks, follow these guidelines:
• Keep disks away from excessive heat, direct sunlight, and liquids.
• Keep magnets and any device that contains a magnet (like the telephone)
away from your disks.
Magnetic fields can destroy the information on a disk.
• Do not write directly on a label on your disk; instead, write on a disk label first
and attach the label to the disk.
• Make copies of all your important disks.
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Using the CD-ROM Drive
Compact discs are designed so that you can easily insert one into the computer
when you need it, and then remove it:
1. Press the button on the CD-ROM drive, and the tray slides out. (Do not lean on
the tray; it does not support much weight.)
2. Insert a CD (compact disc), label side up (or remove a disc, if you have finished
using it).
3. Push the tray in gently to close the drive tray (Figure 13).
A light on the drive tray is on when the computer is reading from a CD. Do not
remove a disc when this light is on.
Light
Button
Emergency eject button
Figure 13. Using the CD-ROM Drive
Install and start a CD-based program as you would run a program on a floppy disk.
See your operating system documentation for more information on running
programs.
The name of the CD-ROM drive is the letter following the letter assigned to your
last hard drive. For instance, if you have one hard drive with only one hard drive
partition, the hard drive is drive C and the CD-ROM drive is drive D.
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If necessary, you can use the emergency eject button to open the CD-ROM drive.
To use the emergency eject button, turn the computer’s power off and insert a
small object, like a bent paperclip, into the hole to press the button.
Do not place reflective objects in the disc slot because of
possible hazardous laser emissions.
The laser beam used in this CD-ROM drive is harmful to the
eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the CD-ROM drive. Refer
servicing to your authorized service center.
The on-board audio hardware and software of your computer enable the computer
to play audio compact discs. If you wish to do so, you can attach external speakers
to the Headphone jack.
To play an audio compact disc:
1. Insert a compact disc into your CD-ROM drive:
a. Press the button on the CD-ROM drive, and its tray slides out.
b. Insert a CD, label side up.
c. Push the tray in to close the drive tray. The CD Player button appears
on the taskbar.
The disc begins to play.
A light on the drive tray is on when the computer plays a CD. Do not remove
a disc when this light is on.
2. To adjust the sound, use the volume adjustment dial on the side of the computer
or press the following key combinations:
• decreases volume.
• increases volume.
To remove the CD:
1. Click the CD Player button on the Windows taskbar to open the CD Player
window (Figure 14).
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Play
Stop
Eject
Figure 14. CD Player Window
2. Click the Stop button in the CD Player Window.
3. Click the Eject button on the CD Player window or press the button on your
CD-ROM drive. The drive tray opens and you can remove the disc from the
CD-ROM drive.
For more information on playing compact discs, see the Help menu in the CD
Player window.
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Using the Hard Drive
Your computer includes a removable IDE (integrated drive electronics) hard drive.
The IDE hard drive can store the data and programs your computer uses. The drive
plugs into a connector on the system board.
Although the storage capacity of hard drives varies according to model, any hard
drive holds much more than a floppy disk does. Also, the computer reads and
works with a hard drive more rapidly than with a floppy disk.
Once information is saved on a hard drive, it remains there until it is overwritten.
Hard drive heads park automatically when you turn off your computer.
The hard drive that comes with your computer has already
been formatted. Do not format the hard drive. Doing so
destroys all data contained on the drive. If you need to format
a new drive, or want to erase all data on your existing hard
drive, refer to the manual for your operating system.
Removing the Hard Drive
To prevent loss of data and damage to the disk, do not
remove the hard drive while the computer’s power is on and
do not drop or jar the hard drive.
To remove the hard drive from the computer:
1. If you are installing a new hard drive, backup the application and data files on
the old hard drive before removing it from the computer.
In Windows 98, you can use the Microsoft Create System Disks Utility to back
up application files and the Microsoft Backup Utility to back up data files. .
In Windows NT, you can use the Windows NT Backup Utility to backup data
files. The Backup Utility requires a tape drive. You can also back up files to a
network.
2. Turn the computer’s power off.
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3. Close the LCD panel, and turn the computer over so that the bottom of the unit
faces up.
4. Remove the screw that holds the hard drive in place (Figure 15).
Bottom of
computer
Hard-drive
Figure 15. Removing the Hard Drive
5. Pull the hard drive out of the computer.
Installing a Hard Drive
To install a hard drive:
1. Remove the old hard drive from the computer as described in the previous
section.
2. Slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Make sure the drive is
pushed back as far as it will go.
3. Install the screw that holds the hard drive in place.
4. If you intend to use save to disk mode, see “Creating a Save to Disk Partition”.
5. Format your drive and reinstall your files.
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Using the Battery
Your computer uses a rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) or Lithium-ion
(Li-ion) battery pack for power when the power cord is not attached to an electrical
outlet.
Charging the Battery
Your computer’s battery starts charging automatically when you connect the
power cord to the computer and to an electrical outlet. If the computer is off, the
battery charges faster than if the computer’s power is on.
Approximate charging times for NiMH battery are
• 2 hours with the computer off.
• 4 hours with the computer on.
In the case of Li-ion battery, charging time is roughly one hour longer than above.
While the battery is charging normally, the battery charge light on the computer is
amber (see Figure 10 for the location of the battery charge light). When the battery
is fully charged, the light changes to green.
The light is also green if the battery is performing a trickle charge. In a trickle
charge, the battery cannot charge normally because its voltage is too low. The
battery raises the voltage in small increments until it can charge normally
When you use a new battery pack for the first time or use a battery after a long
period of storage, the initial battery life is shorter than normal. Normal battery life
resumes after a few discharge-recharge cycles.
Follow these rules for charging your battery:
• A battery normally discharges power when not used for long periods of time.
Be sure to recharge the battery every two months when it is not in use.
• Make it a practice to discharge your battery fully before recharging the
battery. This can help extend the life of the battery.
• Do not attempt to charge the battery in temperatures of under 41o F (5o C) or
over 95o F (35oC.)
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All batteries eventually wear out and lose the ability to hold a
charge. You may need to replace your battery pack after a
year of average usage.
Safely Using the Battery
Follow these guidelines to safely use the battery:
• Turn off your computer and unplug it if you accidentally:
– Expose the equipment to liquid.
– Drop, jar, or damage the computer.
• Use only approved battery chargers.
• Do not disassemble the battery, heat it above 212° F (100° C), or burn it. The
battery used in this computer may cause a fire or chemical burn if mistreated.
• Your computer's rechargeable battery may be considered hazardous waste. If
you replace your battery with a new one:
– Keep the old battery out of the reach of children.
– Dispose of the old battery promptly.
– Make sure that you follow all local requirements when you dispose of
the old battery.
Removing the Battery
To remove the battery from the computer:
1. Turn the computer’s power off.
2. Close the LCD panel, and turn the computer over so that the bottom of the unit
faces up.
3. Slide the battery compartment cover straight up and off the computer (Figure
16).
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Figure 16. Removing the Battery Pack
4. Grasp the tab on the battery and pull the battery out of the compartment.
See ”Installing the Battery” for information on installing the battery.
Monitoring the Battery Charge
Battery life is affected by factors such as the power-management settings in
System Setup, the applications you use, and the brightness and contrast settings of
the LCD. Under normal usage, the battery charge lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Battery life estimates are subject to variation. The actual life
of your battery may be less than the estimates given in the
manual.
You can monitor the charge of the battery pack installed in your computer through
the battery gauge.
Using the Battery Gauge
Press to display the battery gauge on the LCD
(Figure 17). You can display the battery gauge while you are in any program.
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Figure 17. Battery Gauge
The gauge has three sections:
• The top section shows you whether or not power management is turned on.
An icon of a water faucet that is dripping water indicates that
power management is enabled and the computer is using minimum
battery power.
An icon of a water faucet with the water running at full force
indicates that power management is turned off and the computer is
using maximum battery power.
To turn power management on or off, press to display
the battery gauge and then press until the icon for power management or
the icon for no power management appears. The setting you choose will
remain in force even after you turn off the computer.
• The middle section of the gauge shows an icon of a battery to indicate that the
computer is powered by the battery or an icon of a power cord plug to indicate
that the computer is powered by the internal AC adapter.
• The bottom section of the gauge shows you the approximate amount of battery
charge remaining. F means that the battery is at full charge. E means that the
battery is completely discharged. This section of the gauge is only displayed if
the computer is being powered by the battery.
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While the battery gauge is displayed, all keys except and are disabled.
The battery gauge closes in a few seconds, or you can press to close it.
You can also use the key combination to turn power-management on and
off. With this key combination, power management reverts to its previous setting
when you turn off the computer.
Because of the characteristics of battery cells, the battery
gauge may be inaccurate for 10 minutes after you charge the
battery. Wait until the computer has been operating from the
battery for 10 minutes before you check the battery gauge.
Battery Warnings
Your computer gives you the following low-battery warnings (Table 55).
Table 5. Battery Warnings
Warnings
Condition
Action to Take
The computer beeps 5
times (low-pitched
beeps). In Windows 98,
a battery-low warning
appears on screen.
Battery low: The battery
charge is about 10
percent. Approximately
5–10 minutes of battery
charge is left.
Save your work. Use the
power cord to power the
computer or turn off the
computer and install a fully
charged battery.
The computer beeps 5
Battery very low: The
times (high-pitched
battery charge is about 3
beeps), with a short time percent.
between beeps. After a
short time, the computer
automatically goes into
rest mode.
Use the power cord to
power the computer and
charge the battery.
If you cannot run your computer from the battery and the battery will not charge
when you attach the power cord, the problem may be that
• The battery temperature is over 95° F (35° C) or below 41° F (5° C). If you
think the battery temperature is too hot or too cold, turn off the computer,
remove the battery, and let the battery reach room temperature. Then try
charging the battery again.
• The battery is defective. Replace the battery with a new battery.
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Using System Setup
The System Setup program enables you to configure your computer hardware and
set security and power-savings options. The settings you choose are stored in
battery-maintained CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) memory
that saves the information even when the computer’s power is turned off. When
your computer is turned back on, it is configured with the values found in this
memory.
Run System Setup if you get a message prompting you to run the program. You
may also want to run System Setup, particularly the first time you use your
computer, to set the time and date, use security or power-management features, or
alter the settings of other features.
Your computer’s version of System Setup may not include all
the fields listed here or may include additional fields. Field
names and order of appearance can vary according to the
version of the BIOS (basic input/output system) on your
computer.
You can use the configuration listing at the back of this manual to record
information specific to your computer. (see “Recording the Computer Hardware
Configuration” .) Fill it out as you complete your System Setup configuration. This
list helps you describe your computer if you must contact your authorized reseller
for service or product information.
Starting System Setup
To start System Setup, turn on your computer and then press when
prompted. The System Setup screen appears.
The top of the System Setup screen has a menu bar with the selections listed in
Table 6.
Table 6. System Setup Menus
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Menu
Function
Main
Changes the basic system configuration.
Advanced
Configures advanced features on your
computer.
Security
Enables security features, including
passwords and backup and virus-check
reminders.
Power
Configures power-management features.
Boot
Specifies the order of boot devices.
Exit
Specifies how to exit System Setup.
To open a menu, use the left or right arrow keys to select the menu name and then
press .
Table 7 lists the keys you can use to navigate through System Setup.
Table 7. System Setup Navigation Keys
Navigation
Key
Alternate
Key
Function

Displays the General Help window.

Exits the current menu.

and keys
Keypad
arrow keys
Select a different menu.

and keys
Keypad
arrow keys
Move the cursor up and down between fields.

Moves the cursor forward through the cells for a
highlighted field. If the field has only one cell, the
key moves the cursor down to the next
field.

Moves the cursor backward through the cells for
a highlighted field. If the field has only one cell,
the key combination moves the
cursor up to the previous field.

Moves the cursor to the field at the top of the
window.

Moves the cursor to the field at the bottom of the
window.

<->
Scrolls backwards through the options for the
highlighted field.
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<+> or

Scrolls forward through the options for the
highlighted field.

Sets the parameters for the current menu to
their default values.

Sets the parameters for the current menu to
their previous values.

Executes commands or opens a submenu.
A pointer symbol appearing to the left of a field indicates that you can open a
submenu from this field. A submenu contains additional options for a field. To
open a submenu, highlight the field and press . Use the same keys to enter
values and move from field to field within submenus as you use within menus.
When you highlight a field, information about the field appears on the right side of
the screen. System Setup also provides a General Help screen that can be opened
from any menu by pressing or . The General Help screen lists the
navigation keys with their corresponding alternates and functions.
When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window, more information is
available than can be displayed in the window. Use the and keys
or the and keys to scroll through the entire help
document. Press to display the first page, or press to go to the last
page. To exit the help window, press or .
If your computer will not boot after you have changed settings in System Setup and
exited the program, reboot and press to reenter System Setup. Once in
System Setup, you can try to change the values that caused your computer boot to
fail. If the problem persists, press to load the default values.
Main Menu
When you open System Setup, the Main menu appears. You can make changes to
your computer’s basic system configuration from this menu. The fields displayed
in this menu are described below.
System Time: Sets your computer to the time that you specify, usually the current
time. Enter the hour, minute, and second in the format hh:mm:ss. Use a 24-hour
clock. Use the tab key to move between the hour, minute, and second cells. Use
the hyphen key <-> or bar to decrease or increase the numbers.
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System Date: Sets your computer to the date that you specify, usually the current
date. Enter the month, day, and year in the format mm:dd:yyyy. Use the tab key to
move between the month, day, and year cells. Use the hyphen key <-> or
bar to decrease or increase the numbers. This field supports year dates of 2000 and
beyond.
Legacy Diskette A: Specifies a drive type for floppy drive A. Options are Not
Installed and 1.44 Mb, 3 1/2”(default), 2.88 Mb 3 1/2”, Disabled, 360 Kb 5 1/4”,
1.2 Mb 5 1/4”, and 720 Kb 3 1/2”.
IDE Adapter 0 and IDE Adapter 1: Your computer can support two IDE drives.
The Main menu contains two IDE adapter fields to configure these drives. IDE
Adapter 0 defines the hard drive installed in the computer. IDE Adapter 1 defines
the CD-ROM drive.
To configure a replacement or upgrade hard drive, move the cursor to select the
IDE Adapter 0 field in the System Setup Main menu, and then press the
key. The IDE Adapter submenu appears.
Normally, you can use the Auto option of the Type field in the submenu to
automatically set the values for the other fields in the submenu. Manually set the
other fields in this submenu only if the drive you have installed in your computer
is not recognized by System Setup.
After you make your selections from this submenu, press the key to exit
back to the Main menu.
Set the Auto option of the Type field in the IDE Adapter 1 submenu, if you
want CD-ROM boot.
Before attempting to configure a hard drive, make sure you
have the configuration information supplied by the
manufacturer of the hard drive. Incorrect drive settings can
cause your computer to malfunction.
Each IDE adapter field calls up a submenu. The following fields are found in the
submenu:
Type: Configures the hard drive type. Normally, select Auto at this field to
have your computer attempt to automatically detect the drive type and set the
values for the remaining fields in this submenu
You can also enter the drive type number (1-39) for your drive or select CDROM. All remaining fields in this submenu are then filled with the correct
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values for the disk type. If you do not have the documentation that came with
your upgrade hard drive, try to use the Auto option as described above.
To configure a drive that is not one of the 39 standard drive types, specify
User. Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads, sectors per track, and
write precompensation for your drive. Refer to your drive’s user
documentation or look on the drive to obtain this information.
If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it,
select None.
Cylinders: Configures the number of cylinders for the hard drive. Refer to
your drive’s user documentation or look on the drive to obtain this
information. Before you can make changes to this field, the Type field must be
set to User.
Heads: Configures the number of read/write heads for the hard drive. Refer to
your drive’s user documentation or look on the drive to determine the correct
value to enter for this field. Before you can make changes to this field, the
Type field must be set to User.
Sectors: Configures the number of sectors per track for the hard drive. Refer
to your drive’s user documentation or look on the drive to determine the
correct value to enter for this field. Before you can make changes to this field,
the Type field must be set to User.
Maximum Capacity: Shows the maximum capacity of the drive. This field is
for reference only.
Multi-Sector Transfers: Sets the number of sectors per block to the highest
number supported by the drive. Configuration options are Disabled, 2 Sectors,
4 Sectors, 8 Sectors, and 16 Sectors.
LBA Mode Control: Enables or disables 28-bit addressing of the hard drive,
without regard for cylinders, heads, and sectors. Note that enabling this field
may decrease the access speed of the hard drive.
32 Bit I/O: Enables or disables 32-Bit I/O (input/output). When Enabled, your
hard drive can work with applications with 32-bit input and output. If the field
is Disabled (default), your computer works with 16-bit input and output and
has lower performance.
Transfer Mode: Selects the method for transferring data between the hard
drive and system memory. Refer to your drive’s user documentation to
specify the correct option for this field. Options are Standard, Fast PIO 1,
Fast PIO 2, Fast PIO 3, and Fast PIO 4.
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Ultra DMA Mode: Enables the hard drive to use ultra DMA (direct memory
access) transfer mode to transfer data between the drive and system memory.
Options are Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, and Disabled.
Screen Expansion: Enables or disables the Screen Expansion mode. If you set this
field to Enabled, system displays the VGA mode (DOS mode or 640x480 Graphic
mode) to expansion mode.
Boot time Logo Screen: Enables or disables the Logo Screen during boot. If you
set this field to Disabled, system displays the diagnostic screen during boot.
System Memory: Displays the amount of conventional memory detected by your
computer during startup. This field is for reference only.
Extended Memory: Displays the amount of extended memory detected by your
computer during startup. This field is for reference only.
Advanced Menu
Selecting Advanced from the menu bar displays the Advanced menu.
Plug & Play O/S: Enables you to set the parameters for peripheral ports. Set this
field to No if your computer uses an operating system that is not plug and play
compliant, such as Windows NT. With an operating system that is not plug and
play compliant, you manually change the settings for the COM (communication
port) 1, COM2, and LPT ports. The BIOS will recognize the new settings.
Windows 98 automatically configures the ports regardless of the setting of this
field.
USB Device: Enables or disables (default) the USB port. Before you can use a
USB device, you must set this field to enabled.
Memory Cache: Enables or disables the external cache memory. Cache memory
improves system performance by keeping frequently used computer instructions in
memory with a faster access time than DRAM (dynamic random access memory).
Normally, do not disable the cache memory unless a program’s documentation
specifies that the computer cache memory must be disabled.
PCI Configuration: Opens the PCI (peripheral component interconnect)
Configuration submenu if you press when this field is highlighted. Set the
fields in the submenu if you are using ISA (Industry Standard Architecture)
devices that are not plug-and-play compliant in a docking device. The submenu
contains these fields:
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PCI/PNP ISA IRQ Region Exclusion: Reserves IRQs for use by legacy ISA
devices. You can reserve these IRQs: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 15.
I/O Device Configuration: Opens the I/O Device Configuration submenu if you
press when this field is highlighted. If you attempt to set two ports to the
same settings, the fields will be marked with asterisks.
The submenu contains these fields:
Serial port A: Configures serial port A. The options for this field are Enabled
(default), Auto, and Disabled. If you set this field to Enabled, you can set the
Base I/O Address field to 3F8 IRQ4 (default), 2F8 IRQ3, 3E8 IRQ4, or 2E8
IRQ3. When the field is set to Enabled, the computer’s operating system uses
the default configuration or the configuration you choose. Selecting Auto
enables the operating system or the BIOS to configure the port. If you select
Disabled, you free up an IRQ for use by another device.
Serial port B: Configures serial port B (the infrared port). The options for this
field are Enabled, Auto, and Disabled (default). If you set this field to
Enabled, you can set the Base I/O Address field and the Mode field. Settings
for the Base I/O Address are 3F8 IRQ4, 2F8 IRQ3 (default), 3E8 IRQ4, or
2E8 IRQ3. Settings for the Mode are IrDA (Infrared Data Association), ASKIR, and FIR (fast infrared). Selecting FIR enables you to set the DMA channel
to 3 or 1.
When the Serial port B field is set to Enabled, the computer’s operating
system uses the default configuration or the configuration you choose.
Selecting Auto enables the operating system or the BIOS to configure the port.
If you select Disabled, you free up an IRQ for use by another device.
Parallel port: Configures the parallel port. The options for this field are
Enabled (default), Auto, and Disabled. If you set this field to Enabled, you can
set the Mode field and the Base I/O Address field. Settings for the Base I/O
Address are 3F8 IRQ4, 2F8 IRQ3 (default), 3E8 IRQ4, and 2E8 IRQ3.
Settings for the Mode are Output only, Bi-directional, EPP (enhanced parallel
port), and ECP (extended capabilities port). Selecting the ECP setting enables
you to set the DMA Channel to 1, 2, or 3. Settings for the Base I/O Address
field are 378 IRQ7 (default), 378 IRQ5, 278 IRQ7, 278 IRQ5, 3BC IRQ7, and
3BC IRQ5.
When the Parallel port field is set to Enabled, the computer’s operating
system uses the default configuration or the configuration you choose.
Selecting Auto enables the operating system or the BIOS to configure the port.
If you select Disabled, you free up an IRQ for use by another device.
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Floppy disk controller: Configures the floppy disk controller. The options
for this field are Enabled (default), Auto, and Disabled. When the Floppy disk
controller field is set to Enabled, the computer’s operating system uses the
default configuration for the controller. Selecting Auto enables the operating
system or the BIOS to configure the port.
Audio Options Menu: Opens the Audio Options submenu if you press
when this field is highlighted. The computers default audio configuration is set up
for most common devices. If you have a software or hardware conflict when using
an adio device, change the settings in the Audio Options submenu.
The submenu contains these fields:
Sound: Choose Enabled, Disabled, or Auto. Select Enabled for the computer
to use the default audio settings or the ones you set. Choose Auto to enable the
operating system or the BIOS to configure the sound options.
Base I/O address: Options are 220-233, 240-253, 260-273, and 280-293.
FM I/O address: Options are 390-393, 398-39B, and 3A0-3A3.
MPU I/O address: Options are 330-331, 300-301, 310-311, and 320-321.
Interrupt: IRQ 5, IRQ 7, and IRQ 10.
DMA channel: DMA 1,DMA 3, and DMA 0.
Local Bus IDE adapter: Enables the integrated IDE local bus adapters. Options
are Both (default), Disabled, and Primary. The Both option enables both the
primary IDE adapter (for the hard drive) and the secondary IDE adapter (for the
CD-ROM drive) on the computer.
Large Disk Access Mode: Enables your computer’s operating system to work
with drives larger than 540 MB. Choose DOS (default) for Microsoft operating
systems. Choose Other for any other operating systems.
Security Menu
Selecting Security from the menu bar displays the Security menu.
Set Password: Enables you to set password. A password restricts access to the
system. see “Creating a Password” for instructions on setting a password.
Password on boot: Determines whether the computer prompts for a password
when starting up. The options are Enabled and Disabled. A password must be set
before you can enable this option.
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Fixed disk boot sector: Enables you to write-protect the hard drive boot sector to
protect against viruses and alterations.The options are Normal (default) and Write
protect.
Virus check reminder: Enables the computer to prompt you to scan the computer
for viruses. The prompt appears each time you start your computer or reboot until
you respond with Y (yes). The options for this field are
• Daily: Every day when you start your computer for the first time, the prompt
appears.
• Weekly: When you start your computer for the first time each week (after
Sunday), the prompt appears.
• Monthly: When you start your computer for the first time each month, the
prompt appears.
• Disabled: The prompt never appears. This is the default setting.
For a Daily, Weekly, or Monthly prompt to be accurate, System Date in the Main
menu must be set to the current date.
System backup reminder: Enables the computer to prompt you to backup your
files. The prompt appears each time you start your computer or reboot until you
respond with Y (yes). The options for this field are
• Daily: Every day when you start your computer for the first time, the prompt
appears.
• Weekly: When you start your computer for the first time each week (after
Sunday), the prompt appears.
• Monthly: When you start your computer for the first time each month, the
system backup prompt appears.
• Disabled: The prompt never appears. This is the default setting.
For a Daily, Weekly, or Monthly prompt to be accurate, System Date in the Main
menu must be set to the current date.
Power Menu
The Power menu of System Setup allows you to enable and adjust your computer’s
sophisticated power-saving features. Enabling these features extends the life of the
battery.
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Power Saving Mode: Enables and disables turbo mode. The options are Turbo
(default) and Non-Turbo. If you set this field to Turbo, the microprocessor and
hard drive run at full speed, unless affected by other power-savings settings. If you
set this field to Non-Turbo, the microprocessor and the hard drive run at slow
speed, unless there is user input or device activity.
Standby Timeout: Sets the period of computer inactivity (no user input or device
activity) that must pass before your computer automatically goes into standby
mode. In standby mode some devices are turned off (including the LCD screen)
and the microprocessor slows down. You can disable this option by selecting Off,
or you can specify a Standby Timeout delay time of from 1 to 16 minutes. The
default is 1 Minute.
Rest Mode: Specifies the type of rest mode your computer enters:
• Power On Suspend: Saves power by turning off the microprocessor and DMA
clocks, video, and all controllable peripheral devices. Some power is still used
when your system is in this mode. This rest mode is also known as suspend to
RAM (random-access memory).
• Save To Disk (default): Provides the greatest power-saving capabilities by
essentially turning off your computer. In the save to disk mode, all system
logic (except for your computer wakeup circuitry and battery charger) is
turned off. During save to disk mode, the DRAM and video memory are saved
to the hard drive and are restored when your computer resumes from rest.
When the computer enters save to disk mode, it will not resume normal
operation at a specified time no matter how the Resume On Time field is set.
Rest Timeout: Sets the period of computer inactivity (no user input or device
activity) that must pass before your computer enters rest mode. You can disable
this option by selecting Off, or you can specify a Rest Timeout delay time of from
5 to 60 minutes. The default setting is 10 minutes.
Resume On Modem Ring: Enables the computer to resume operation from rest
mode in the event of modem communication. The computer will resume only if the
Rest Mode field is set to Power On Suspend, not Save To Disk. The default setting
is Off.
Resume On Time: Enables the computer to resume operation from rest mode at a
scheduled time. The computer will resume only if the Rest Mode field is set to
Power On Suspend, not Save To Disk. If you set this field to On, you must set the
Resume Time field as well. The default setting is Off.
Resume Time: Specifies the time for your computer to automatically resume from
rest mode. Enter two-digit numbers to indicate the hour, minutes, and seconds in
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the format hh:mm:ss. Use a 24-hour clock. Use the tab key to move between the
hour, minute, and second cells. Use the hyphen key <-> or bar to decrease
or increase the numbers.
You must set this option if you enable Resume On Time.
Boot Menu
The Boot menu enables you to select a boot device and set boot options.
Floppy check: Enables a check of the floppy drive during the tests performed by
the computer at startup. When this field is enabled, a complete POST is performed
at startup. The options are Enabled (default) and Disabled.
Summary screen: Displays the system configuration when the computer starts.
The options are Enabled (default) and Disabled.
Boot Device Priority: Enables you to select the order in which the computer
attempts to boot from different devices. The field has three options: Diskette Drive,
Hard Drive, and ATAPI CD-ROM Drive.
To choose a device as the first, second, or third boot device:
1. Press at the Boot Device Priority field
2. Highlight the option with the or key.
3. Press the bar or <-> (hyphen key) until the option moves up or down
in the list of options and the number 1, 2, or 3 appears beside the option.
4. Press to return to the Boot menu.
The default setting is 1.Diskette Drive , 2. Hard Drive, and 3. ATAPI CD-ROM
Drive.
If you want to start the system by bootable CD, put the ATAPI
CD-ROM Drive at first of the Boot Device Priority and set the
Auto option of the Type field in the IDE Adapter 1 Submenu at
Main page.
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Exit Menu
Select Exit from the menu bar to display the Exit menu.
Pressing does not exit this menu. You must select one
of the options from this menu or a menu bar item to exit this
menu.
Exit Saving Changes: Enables you to exit System Setup and saves your changes.
When you select this item and press , a message appears asking you if you
want to save your changes and exit System Setup. Choose Yes and press
to save your changes and exit. Choose No and press to remain in System
Setup.
Exit Discarding Changes: Enables you to exit System Setup without saving your
changes. When you select this item and press a message appears asking
you if you want to save changes before exiting. Choose No and press to
exit without saving changes. Choose Yes and press to save changes and
exit.
Load Setup Defaults: Loads the default values for all System Setup parameters.
When you select this option and press , a message appears asking if you
want to load the default configuration. Choose Yes and press to load
default settings and remain in System Setup. Choose No and press to
retain your changes and remain in System Setup.
Discard Changes: Enables you to discard the selections you have made and
restore the values you previously saved. When you select this option and press
, a message appears asking if you want to load the previous configuration.
Choose Yes and press to load the previous settings and remain in System
Setup. Choose No and press to retain your changes and remain in System
Setup.
Save Changes: Saves your selections without exiting System Setup. When you
select this option and press , a message appears asking if you want to save
configuration changes. Choose Yes and press to save changes and remain
in System Setup. Choose No and press to discard changes and remain in
System Setup.
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Using System Security
This section describes the security options provided with your computer.
Creating a Password
The computer password prevents unauthorized access to the computer. You can set
security fields in System Setup so that a password is needed at startup. If you have
set a password, you must enter it to open System Setup.
To create a password:
1. At startup, press to open System Setup.
2. Use the key to select the Security menu.
3. Press at the Set Password field. The Set Password dialog box appears.
4. Type a password of up to seven characters. You can enter letters or numbers,
but you cannot use the function keys. Your computer does not distinguish
between capitalized and lowercase letters in your password. As you type the
password, the cursor moves but your password does not appear on the screen.
5. Press after you have typed your password. The computer prompts you
to reenter your password for verification.
6. Type your password again and press . A message appears telling you
that the changes have been saved.
7. Press again to return to the Security menu.
Deleting a Password
To delete the password:
1. At startup, press to open System Setup.
2. Type your password when prompted and press .
3. Use the key to select the Security menu.
4. Press at the Set Password field. The Set Password dialog box appears.
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5. Type your current password and press .
6. Press at the prompt Enter New Password. Do not type anything. The
computer prompts you to confirm the password.
7. Press again. Do not type anything. A message appears telling you that
the changes have been saved.
8. Press again to return to the Security menu.
Requiring a Password When the
Computer Starts
After you create a password, you can enable the computer to prompt for a
password each time the computer starts.
To enable the prompt, select the option Enabled in the Password on boot field in
System Setup. For more information about the Password on boot field, see
“Security Menu” .
Locking the Hard Drive Boot Sector
You can lock the hard drive boot sector to protect against viruses or alterations.
To lock the hard drive boot sector, select the option Write protect in the Fixed disk
boot sector field in System Setup. For more information about the Fixed disk boot
sector field, see “Security Menu” .
Locking the Keyboard
The keyboard lock enables you to protect your system when you walk away from
it for a time. To use the keyboard lock, you must first enable a password through
System Setup. (see “Creating a Password” for instructions.)
To lock your keyboard, press . To unlock your keyboard, type your
password and press .
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Using Power Management Options
Your computer includes power-management options that can help the battery
charge last longer and extend the life of the battery, LCD panel, and other
components. Power-management options slow down or shut off system
components when the components are not being used.
Power management slows down system performance. Your computer runs fastest
with the power cord attached, when no power management is in effect.
If your computer shipped from the factory with Windows 98 installed, APM
(advanced power management) is enabled. APM works with the settings in System
Setup to control power management. APM may delay the computer from entering
rest mode if full power is needed to complete an operation.
Some applications may require the computer to run at full
speed to operate correctly. If you experience any problems
with an application, try disabling power management.
When running the computer from the battery, you can press
to set the computer to full speed.
If your computer shipped from the factory with Windows NT installed,
PowerProfiler software was included to support power management.
Non-Turbo Mode
In non-turbo (or idle) mode, the microprocessor and hard drive run at slow speed
unless there is user input or device activity. To enable non-turbo mode, set the
Power Saving Mode field in System Setup to Non-Turbo.
When you touch the touchpad or press a key or when there is device activity, the
computer returns to full-speed (turbo) operation.
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Standby Mode
The Standby Timeout field in System Setup enables you to specify the time period
that the computer can remain idle (no user input or disk activity) before the
computer enters standby mode. You can disable this option by selecting Off, or you
can specify a Standby Timeout delay time of from 1 to 16 minutes.
In standby mode, the system and video memory and the video controller slow
down. The LCD backlight, hard drive, floppy drive, PC Card controller, and some
other devices turn off to save energy. DPMS (display power-management
signaling), a form of monitor power management, to an external monitor is
invoked.
To resume from standby, press the Power Button or touch the touchpad. Do not
press any keys on your keyboard.
If you press a key to resume from standby, your computer will
recognize the function of the key you pressed and perform
that function. For example, if you press and a document
is open, an “n” is typed into your document.
If you enable both standby and rest modes, your computer enters standby when the
delay time you chose for standby has elapsed, and then enters rest mode when the
delay time you chose for rest mode has elapsed.
Rest Mode
The Rest Timeout field in System Setup enables you to specify the time period the
computer can remain idle (no user input or device activity) before the computer
enters rest mode. You can disable this option by selecting Off, or you can specify
a Rest Timeout delay time of from 5 to 60 minutes.
The Rest Mode field in System Setup defines what type of rest mode your
computer enters:
• Power On Suspend: This mode saves power by turning off the microprocessor
and DMA clocks, video, and all controllable peripheral devices. The computer
still uses some power while in this mode. If you leave your computer in power
on suspend for several days without the power cord attached, the computer’s
battery will discharge.
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• Save To Disk: This mode provides the greatest power-saving capabilities by
essentially turning off your computer. In this mode, all system logic (except
for your computer wakeup circuitry and battery charger) is turned off. During
save to disk mode, the DRAM and video memory are saved to the hard drive
and are restored when your computer resumes operation.
You can press to manually place your computer into rest mode.
When you use the key combination, your computer
may postpone entering rest mode during a critical operation,
such as reading from or writing to the hard drive.
To resume to full-power mode, press the power button.
Once all devices return to full-power mode, all active software applications and
system states are restored to exactly how they were before your computer entered
rest mode.
When your computer enters or resumes from save to disk mode, screens appear
indicating system status. These status screens do not appear when the computer
enters or resumes from power on suspend.
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Rest Mode Precautions
Observe the following precautions when using rest mode:
• Save all open files before you press to manually place your
computer into rest mode.
• If you purchased a new hard drive, make sure that you create a save to disk
partition equal to the amount of system memory plus 2 MB before you enable
save to disk mode. see “Creating a Save to Disk Partition” for more
information.
• Do not try to resume to full-power mode using battery power if the battery
charge is low. If the battery charge is too low, the system may not be able to
resume fully. Plug in the power cord if your computer cannot resume normal
operation because of a low battery charge.
When your computer is in power on suspend or save to disk
mode, do not connect or remove any devices (including PC
Cards or memory modules) because you may damage the
computer or resume to full power may fail. If a floppy disk is
in the floppy drive, do not remove it or switch it with another
disk.
However, you can plug in the power cord if the resume to full
power fails because of a low battery charge.
When the computer is in save to disk mode, you can remove
and replace the battery.
Using PowerProfiler
PowerProfiler enables you to set power-management options for computers
shipped with Windows NT installed. To open the PowerProfiler window, doubleclick the battery icon on the right corner of the Windows taskbar. If you click the
icon with the right mouse button, a menu appears with an option to put the
computer in suspend (rest mode).
Click the Standard tab in PowerProfiler to set timeouts for the LCD and the hard
drive. You can also set power management to be enabled Always, Battery Only, or
Never. The Advanced screen in PowerProfiler enables resume from rest options,
and the Battery screen enables options to conserve battery life.
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Keep the following in mind when using PowerProfiler:
• If you disable power management in PowerProfiler, the setting overrides any
power-management settings in System Setup.
• If you enable LCD and hard drive timeouts in PowerProfiler and the standby
timeout in System Setup, the LCD and hard drive turn off when the shortest
timeout period in either program passes.
• If you disable the Resume on Time field in System Setup, the same field in
PowerProfiler is also automatically disabled. An easy way to work with these
two fields is to set the resume time to 0 in System Setup and set the actual
resume time that you desire in PowerProfiler.
• To enable your computer to resume from rest on a modem ring, enable the
Resume on Modem field in System Setup and the same field in PowerProfiler.
PowerProfiler maintains the accuracy of the system clock
when the computer resumes from rest mode. If
PowerProfiler is closed or removed from your hard drive,
your system clock may not be accurate when your computer
resumes from rest mode.
For more information on PowerProfiler, see the Help option in the PowerProfiler
software.
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Creating a Save to Disk Partition
The hard drive shipped in your computer has a save to disk partition in which data
from system and video memory is stored during save to disk mode. The partition
is the maximum size needed for your computer and supports system memory of
128 MB. You can add memory modules to your computer without changing the
size of the partition.
If you add a new hard drive to your computer, you need to create a save to disk
partition on the new hard drive.
If you do not intend to use save to disk mode, you do not need
to create a save to disk partition.
You can use the Phoenix PHDISK utility, provided with your computer, to create
the save to disk partition.
Before you use PHDISK to create a save to disk partition, do the following:
• Under the Boot menu in System Setup, set Diskette Drive as the first boot
device and CD-ROM Drive as the second. (see “Using System Setup” for
information on setting options.)
• Create a startup disk for your operating system.
• Create a PHDISK disk.
If you want to put programs or files from your current hard drive onto the new hard
drive, do the following before creating a save to disk partition on the new drive:
• Back up data files on your old hard drive.
– For Windows 98, you can use the Microsoft Backup Utility. To open
the Microsoft Backup utility, click the Start button on the Windows 98
taskbar, select Programs, select Accessories, select System Tools, and
click Backup.
– For Windows NT, you can use the Windows NT Backup Utility to
back up data files. The Backup Utility requires a tape drive. You can
also back up files to a network.
• Create copies of any software that is on the hard drive. For Windows 98, you
can use the Create System Disks Utility to create these copies. To open the
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utility, click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, select Programs, select
Accessories, select System Tools, and click Create System Disks.
After you complete the above procedures, use PHDISK to create a save to disk
partition.
If you do not intend to use the save to disk mode, you can
delete the save to disk partition on a hard drive using
PHDISK /delete. Then you can repartition and reformat the
save to disk partition for some other application. Back up
your hard drive before deleting the partition if you feel
unsure of how to do this.
Windows 98
To create a suspend partition if your computer’s operating system is Windows 98:
1. Turn off the computer, remove your old hard drive, and insert the new one into
your computer. (See ”Using the Hard Drive” for instructions.)
2. Insert the startup disk for your operating system into the floppy drive and start
your computer.
3. After your system boots, remove the startup disk from the floppy drive and
insert the PHDISK disk.
4. At the A: prompt, type:
phdisk /c 68608 /p
and then press .
PHDISK automatically creates a save to disk partition of the maximum size for
your computer.
When the save to disk partition has been created, the following message
appears:
Save to disk partition created successfully
5. Remove the PHDISK floppy disk from the floppy drive and insert the startup
disk.
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6. Use the FDISK utility in DOS to create user partitions on your drive, and then
restart your computer. Be careful not to delete the non-DOS partition that you
just created with PHDISK.
7. Use the Format command to format the new partitions, and then restart your
computer.
8. Remove the startup disk and turn off your computer.
9. Install your computer’s operating system.
10. Reinstall any program and data files that you backed up.
If you do not intend to use the save to disk mode, you can
delete the save to disk partition on the hard drive using
PHDISK/delete. Then you can repartition and reformat the
save to disk partition for some other application. Back up
your hard drive before deleting the partition if you are unsure
of how to do this.
Windows NT
To create a suspend partition if your computer’s operating system is Windows NT:
To create a save to disk partition, you need a DOS bootable
disk that contains FDISK and the Format command. This
disk is not provided with your system.
1. Turn off the computer, remove your old hard drive, and insert the new one into
your computer. (See ”Using the Hard Drive” for instructions.)
2. Insert the bootable disk into the floppy drive and start your computer.
3. After your system boots, remove the bootable disk from the floppy drive and
insert the PHDISK disk.
4. At the A: prompt, type:
phdisk /c 68608 /p
and then press .
PHDISK automatically creates a save to disk partition of the maximum size for
your computer.
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When the save to disk partition has been created, the following message
appears:
Save to disk partition created successfully
5. When you are prompted to restart (or reset) the computer, remove the PHDISK
floppy disk from the floppy drive and insert the startup disk. Restart the
computer.
6. Use the FDISK utility in DOS and the format command to complete the
preparation of your hard drive. Be careful not to delete the non-DOS partition
that you just created with PHDISK.
7. Use the Format command to format the new partitions, and then restart your
computer.
8. Remove the startup disk and turn off your computer.
9. Install your computer’s operating system.
10. Reinstall any program and data files that you backed up.
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Changing the Video Configuration
Your computer includes either a DSTN screen or a TFT screen. DSTN screens use
less energy than TFT screens but are not as sharp or bright. TFT screens, or activematrix displays, consume more power but create sharper and brighter images. The
capabilities of the screen plus the video drivers installed on the computer
determine the quality of the image your LCD can display.
The following sections describe the display capabilities of your computer.
Resolution and Color Depth
The resolution of the LCD is the sharpness of the image it can display. Resolution
is measured in number of pixels (individual dots) displayed on the entire screen.
In general, the more pixels the LCD can display, the better the image.
Your SVGA (super video graphics array) LCD supports a maximum display of
800x600, about 480,000 pixels.
The number of colors the LCD can display is measured by how many bits the LCD
uses to represent each pixel:
• 8-bit color can support 256 different colors.
• 16-bit color can support 64 K (65,536) colors.
• 24-bit color can support 16 MB (16.8 million) colors.
Table 8 lists the basic video mode capabilities and maximum colors supported by
your computer.
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Table 8. Video Driver Capabilities
Software
Drivers
Resolution Supported
Number of
Colors
Windows 98
640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1152x864,
1280x1024, 1600x1200
640x480, 800x600,1024x768
640x480, 800x600
256
256
65,536
16.8 million
Windows NT
640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024
640x480, 800x600, 1024x768
640x480, 800x600
256
65,536
16.8 million
Windows v3.x
640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024
640x480, 800x600, 1024x768
640x480, 800x600
256
65,536
16.8 million
All these video modes can be displayed on an external monitor. However, if you
disconnect an external monitor that was attached to your computer and then start
the computer, the LCD may revert to a different resolution than the one you chose
for the external monitor.
For Desktop area settings of more than 800x600, your LCD uses panning.
Selecting a Monitor Type
When you attach an external monitor to your computer, Windows 98 automatically
selects display settings for it. If you wish, you can adjust the display settings by
selecting a monitor type:
1. Click Start on the Windows 98 taskbar.
2. Select Settings.
3. Click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears.
4. Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears.
5. Click the Settings tab. The Settings screen appears.
6. Click the Advanced Properties button. The Advanced Display Properties
screen appears.
7. Click the Monitor tab.
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8. Click the Change button. The Select Device screen appears.
9. Select a manufacturer and model setting that matches your external monitor.
Your computer has an intelligent video chip set that automatically matches
your LCD panel resolution and frequency when an external monitor is not
present.
10. Click the OK button.
11. Click the Close button. Follow any prompts that appear on the screen.
Changing Color Depth and Resolution
To change the color depth and resolution of your LCD or external monitor:
1. Click Start on the Windows taskbar.
2. Select Settings.
3. Click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears.
4. Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears.
5. Click the Settings tab. The Settings screen appears.
6. To change the color depth, click the arrow next to Color palette and select the
color depth you want.
7. To change the resolution, click and drag the knob under Desktop until you
select the resolution you want. The desktop area display can be set larger than
800x600 resolution, but the screen display cannot be.
8. Click the Apply button.
9. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen.
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Working with PC Cards
By installing PC Cards, you can add functions to your notebook computer similar
to those found on add-in boards for desktop computers. Available PC Cards
include:
• Input/output, such as modem, network, pager, video capture, and SCSI cards.
• Storage, such as hard drive cards.
• Combo cards, such as a combination modem and network card.
Your computer includes the following PC Card support:
• Two PC-Card slots: You can install Type I, II, or III cards in the slots. Type
III cards are thicker than Types I and II. If you install a Type III card in the
bottom slot, you cannot install a card in the top slot.
• CardBus hardware and software: CardBus enables the computer to use 32-bit
PC Cards. Windows 98 supports 32-bit and 16-bit PC Cards. The
SystemSoft® CardWizard™ for Windows NT program, provided with
systems that ship from the factory with Windows NT installed, also supports
both 16-bit and 32-bit cards.
• Zoomed video: The bottom PC Card slot and the video chip on your computer
support zoomed video. When you install a zoom video PC Card in the bottom
slot, data can be transferred directly from the PC Card to video and audio
systems without going through the microprocessor. Video conferencing and
real-time multimedia devices, such as video cameras, are supported by
zoomed video.
To use the CardBus and zoomed video technology with
Windows NT, install the CardBus and zoomed video drivers
provided with your PC Card. If no drivers were supplied with
your card, contact the PC Card manufacturer. ATA (AT
attachment) and modem PC Cards do not require extra
drivers.
Maintaining PC Cards
To maintain your PC Cards, follow these guidelines:
• Keep cards away from excessive heat, direct sunlight, and liquids.
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Do not drop, bend, flex, or crush cards when handling.
Keep dust, magnets, and static electricity away from PC Cards.
When a card is not in use, carry it in its protective carrying case.
Some PC Cards include cables that extend from the back of the cards. Be
careful not to bend or put excessive strain on these cables.
Using PC Cards
You can install PC Cards while the computer is on.
To insert a PC Card into a slot:
1. Push the slot door with a PC Card.
2. Align the card with a slot and insert the card into the slot until it locks in place
(Figure 18).
The eject button for the card slot operates in two steps.
To remove a PC Card:
1. push the button once to pop it outward.
2. Push the button again, then the card will be ejected.
Eject button
PC Card
Figure 18. Inserting a PC Card
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Windows 98
Windows 98 automatically assigns computer resources (such as communication
ports and memory addresses) to a PC Card installed in your computer. For further
information on configuring a PC Card in Windows 98, see the index entry PC card
in the Windows Help. Windows 98 also handles power management for PC Cards.
To remove a PC Card from your computer if your operating system is Windows
98:
Use the following procedures to remove PC Cards, or you
may lose data that is being stored to a card.
1. Click the PC Card icon on the taskbar.
2. Select the name of the card you want to remove, and then click the Stop button.
3. Push the card eject button on the side of the PC Card slot when prompted to do
so.
4. Pull the card out of the PC Card slot.
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Windows NT
Systemsoft Card Wizard is shipped with this notebook computer that use Windows
NT as the operating system. When you install a PC Card, CardWizard attempts to
configure it automatically. If Card Wizard successfully assigns system resources
to your card, the computer beeps twice.
If CardWizard cannot automatically configure your PC Card, the computer beeps
once and a message appears telling you that the card has not been configured. Click
the Wizard button on the CardWizard window. CardWizard then analyzes why the
card was not configured and fixes the problem or gives you information to help fix
the problem.
CardWizard works with the PowerProfiler program to manage PC Cards when the
computer enters or resumes from rest mode. CardWizard gives you instructions to
prevent loss of data before the computer enters rest mode or may stop the computer
from entering rest mode. ATA and modem cards can enter rest mode.
Follow these guidelines when using PC Cards with CardWizard:
• LAN (local-area network) cards can be inserted while the computer is on but
should be removed only when the system is turned off.
• SCSI cards should be inserted at startup to enable Windows NT to find the
device attached to the SCSI card. SCSI cards can be removed when the
computer is turned off. If you restart your computer without the SCSI card
installed, a message may appear telling you that a service did not start. You
can ignore this message.
• Modem and ATA cards can be inserted and removed while the computer is
on.
Before you remove a modem or ATA card from your
computer, stop the card through the CardWizard program or
you may lose data.
To stop and remove a PC Card from your computer:
1. In the SystemSoft CardWizard screen, click with the right mouse button on the
name of the card you want to remove.
2. Click Stop in the Actions menu. A red stop sign appears on the main screen
when the card is stopped.
3. Click OK.
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4. Push the card eject button on the side of the PC Card slot.
5. Pull the card out of the slot compartment.
For more information on using the CardWizard program, see the CardWizard
Help.
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Upgrading Memory
You can increase system memory by installing optional memory modules. You
can install 8, 16, 32, or 64 MB modules. Install memory modules in any
combination of sizes.
To avoid possible system problems, use only approved
memory modules in your computer.
Before You Install Memory
To prevent personal injury and damage to the equipment,
follow the precautions listed here before installing a memory
module.
Take the following precautions when installing memory modules:
• Before you remove the memory module compartment door, turn off the
computer, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery. Also, disconnect
any peripheral devices.
• Before handling a memory module, discharge any static electricity by
touching a grounded surface or using a grounding wrist strap.
• Do not insert objects with conductive material, such as metal screwdrivers or
graphite pencils, into the memory-module compartment.
• Be careful in handling the metal plate of the memory door.
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Installing a Memory Module
Handle memory modules carefully. Hold them only by the
edges.
To install a memory module:
1. Turn the computer over so that the bottom faces up.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw that holds the memory-module
compartment door in place (Figure 19).
Figure 19. Removing the Memory Module Compartment Door
3. Grasp the edge of the door and pull the door off the chassis.
4. Remove installed modules if necessary:
When removing modules, pull on the plastic portion of the
connector slots tabs only. Do not pull on the metal part of the
tabs, or you may damage the tabs.
a. Pull the tabs on the connector slot outward slightly, until the edge of
the memory module pops up (Figure 20).
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Tabs
Figure 20. Removing a Memory Module
b. Hold the memory module by the edges and pull it forward out of the
compartment.
5. Align the connector on the memory module with the connector of the slot.
6. Push the memory module into the slot at a slight angle until the connectors are
fully engaged (Figure 21).
7. Push down on the edge of the memory module until the module snaps into
place.
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Figure 21. Installing a Memory Module
8. Align the memory module compartment door with the compartment and push
the door down until it snaps into place.
9. Reinstall the screw you removed in step 2.
10. Turn on the computer and perform a complete POST to check the memory
integrity.
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About Drivers and System Resources
This section gives you basic information about drivers and system IRQs.
Drivers
A driver is a program that enables the operating system to work with a hardware
device. Your computer includes drivers for the audio, video, infrared, touchpad,
keyboard, CD-ROM drive, hard drive, floppy drive, and PC Card controller. When
you add a device to your computer, such as a printer, you install a driver for that
device. Different drivers are used by different operating systems.
IRQs
Most of the devices in your computer or connected to your computer need their
own IRQ (interrupt request line). The IRQ is a hardware line that a device can use
to send signals to the microprocessor. When the device needs the microprocessor’s
service, the device sends an interrupt request signal to the microprocessor.
The number of IRQs available for any computer is limited by industry standards.
Because it ships with numerous features, this computer uses most of the available
IRQs. If you add another device to your computer, you may need to disable an
existing device to free up an IRQ for the new device. IRQ resources are of
particular concern when the computer is attached to a docking device.
The default IRQ settings that are used by your computer are listed in Table 9 and
Table 10.
Table 9. IRQs, Windows 98 Systems
IRQ
Component
System timer
Keyboard
Internal Controller
IrDA Port
COM 1, COM 3
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IRQ
Component
USB
Floppy controller
LPT1 (parallel port)
CMOS/Clock
ACPI bus SCI IRQ
10
Modem/Sound
11
CardBus
12
Touchpad, PS/2 mouse
13
Numeric data processor
14
IDE 1 (hard drive)
15
IDE 2 (CD-ROM drive)
Table 10. IRQs, Windows NT Systems
IRQ
Component
System timer
Keyboard
Internal Controller
COM 2, COM 4
COM 1, COM 3
Sound
Floppy controller
LPT1 (parallel port)
CMOS/Clock
USB
10
(available)
11
CardBus
12
Touchpad, PS/2 mouse
13
Numeric data processor
14
IDE 1 (hard drive)
15
IDE 2 (CD-ROM drive)
In Windows 98, you can configure a device so that the device is disabled when you
connect your computer to a docking station but enabled when the computer is not
connected to the docking station. With this configuration, an IRQ is available for
a peripheral device that you connect to the docking station. See your Windows 98
manual for more information.
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Troubleshooting
If you ever have difficulty running your computer, follow these steps:
1. Consult the following sections for advice on how to handle system problems.
2. If steps 1 does not help you to resolve the problem, contact your reseller for
assistance.
Operating Problems
This section tells you what to do if you have problems running your computer. If
any problem persists after you take corrective action, contact your reseller for
assistance.
The computer does nothing when you turn it on.
Has the battery run down? Connect the power cord to get power and recharge the
battery. Try turning on the computer again.
The computer is not behaving as expected.
Operating your computer at high speed with the cache enabled may cause system
instability and incompatibility with some operating systems. If your computer is
not behaving as expected and no error messages appear, disable the External
Cache setting in the Memory Cache field of System Setup.
Nothing appears on the LCD panel when you turn on the computer.
Adjust the brightness and contrast on an DSTN LCD or the brightness on a TFT
LCD. Are you using an external monitor? If so, press to return to the
LCD panel.
Nothing appears on the external monitor when you switch the display to it.
Is the monitor properly connected to the computer? Is the monitor’s power cord
connected to an AC wall outlet? Check the brightness and contrast controls on the
monitor. Does the program appear on the LCD panel instead of the external
monitor? If so, press to switch to the monitor. Try turning the monitor
off and on again.
The external monitor displays flashes or waves.
Check the cables between the monitor and the computer. Are they properly
installed?
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Some of the letter keys type numbers instead of the indicated letters.
Is the Num Lock light on? If so, the numeric keypad on the keyboard is active. To
return the keypad keys to typing letters, press .
Battery power seems to run out faster than expected.
If you are running the computer from the battery rather than the power cord, make
sure that you set the Battery Power Saving Mode field in System Setup to NonTurbo. This setting enables the microprocessor and the hard drive to slow down
when the computer is idle.
You can also enable other power-saving options through System Setup. Set the
timeout times in the Standby Timeout and Rest Timeout fields to the shortest times
to ensure maximum power savings.
Certain software programs “hang” during operations when there is no
interaction with the keyboard or peripheral devices.
Your computer may be in standby or rest mode. Tap the touchpad to resume from
standby or press the power button to resume from rest.
A serial or parallel device attached to a serial or parallel port on the rear
panel of the system unit does not work properly.
Check the attached device. Is it turned on? Is the cable properly installed between
the device and the port? If you are using an operating system that is not plug and
play compliant, make sure the Plug & Play O/S field in System Setup is set to No.
Check to make sure that the port is enabled in System Setup.
A PC Card does not work correctly.
Make sure that the PC Card is inserted right side up in the PC Card slot. Check
that the card is inserted fully into the slot. If you are using a PC Card modem,
check the modem cable connections. For the Windows 98 operating system, try
setting the Plug & Play OS field in System Setup to Yes to enable Windows 98 to
autosense an older PC Card. For the Windows NT operating system, make sure
Plug & Play O/S in System Setup is set to No.
The System Setup settings are not retained when you turn off the computer.
The CMOS battery inside the computer may need to be replaced. The CMOS
battery provides power to save the system BIOS information when the computer
is turned off. Normally, the CMOS battery lasts for several years. Do not attempt
to open the chassis and replace this battery yourself or your warranty is void. Have
an authorized the manufacturer’s service center replace the CMOS battery.
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Infrared Problems
If your computer’s operating system is Windows 98, you can enable and use the
infrared port. The Windows NT 4.0 operating system does not support infrared.
If you are unable to transfer files with the infrared port, check the following:
• Make sure the COM2 port field in System Setup is set to 2F8, IRQ 3. The field
is in the Advanced Menu under Integrated Peripherals.
• The receiving device must be positioned properly. There must be no more
than three feet of distance between the computer’s infrared port and the
receiving infrared device.
• The sending and receiving devices need to be on the same level vertically.
Place them on the same table if possible.
• Make sure the infrared ports on the sending and receiving devices face each
other, with no more than a 30 degree angle between the two infrared ports.
• Make sure that nothing is obstructing the file transfer path between the
computer’s infrared port and the receiving infrared device.
If you still cannot transfer a file, see the documentation for the infrared software.
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Specifications
Table 11 gives the specifications for your computer.
Table 11. System Specifications
Dimension
Width
11.9 in (30.8 cm)
Height
2.0 in (5.2 cm)
Depth
10.0 in (25.3 cm)
Weight (with NiMH battery & TFT LCD) 7.14 lb (3240 g)
LCD viewing area (12.1 DSTN)
9.6 x 7.2 in (245.0 x 183.7 mm)
LCD viewing area (12.1 TFT)
9.7 x 7.3 in (246.0 x 184.5 mm)
Environment
Ambient temperature, operating
50o–90o F (10o–32 oC)
Ambient temperature, storage
23o–104 o F (-5o–40o C)
Relative humidity (noncondensing),
operating
20–80%
Relative humidity (noncondensing),
storage
5–90%
Altitude, operating
0 to 8,000 ft (0 to 2,348 m)
Altitude, storage
0 to 40,000 ft (0 to 12,192 m)
Shock, operating
10 G for 11 ms half sine
Shock, nonoperating
60 G for 11 ms half sine
Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery
Weight
1.33 lb (607 g)
Nominal open circuit voltage
12.0 VCC
Capacity, typical
3500 mAhr, 42whr
Charging time, approximate, with
computer turned off
2.5 hr (Li-Ion)
5hr (Ni_MH)
Charging time, approximate, with
computer turned on
5 hr (Li-Ion)
9 hr (Ni_MH)
Average battery life, with no power
management enabled
3.2 hr
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External AC Adapter
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Operating voltage
100 VAC to 240 VAC
Line frequency
50-60 Hz
Input current
1.3 A 100 V—0.7 A 240 V
Output current
2.63 A
Output voltage
19.0 VDC
Abbreviations
Your computer’s documentation uses the following abbreviations:
A . . . . . . . . . Amperes
AC . . . . . . . . Alternating current
APM . . . . . . Advanced Power Management
ATA. . . . . . . AT attachment (refers to the hard-drive interface in an ATcompatible computer)
ATAPI. . . . . AT attachment packet interface
BBS . . . . . . . Bulletin board system
BIOS . . . . . . Basic input/output system
C . . . . . . . . . Centigrade
CD . . . . . . . . Compact disc
CD-ROM . . Compact disc read-only memory
cm . . . . . . . . Centimeters
COM . . . . . . Communication (as in communication port)
CMOS . . . . . Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor
DC . . . . . . . . Direct current
DMA . . . . . . Direct memory access
DPMS . . . . . Display power-management signaling
DRAM. . . . . Dynamic random access memory
DSTN . . . . . Double layer super twist nematic
ECP . . . . . . . Extended capabilities port
EPP . . . . . . . Enhanced parallel port
F. . . . . . . . . . Fahrenheit
FIR . . . . . . . Fast infrared
ft . . . . . . . . . Feet
g . . . . . . . . . . gram
G . . . . . . . . . Gravity
GB . . . . . . . . Gigabytes
hr . . . . . . . . . hour
Hz . . . . . . . . Hertz
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IDE . . . . . . . Integrated drive electronics
in . . . . . . . . . Inches
I/O . . . . . . . . Input/output
IrDA . . . . . . Infrared Data Association
IRQ . . . . . . . Interrupt request line
ISA . . . . . . . Industry Standard Architecture
KB . . . . . . . . Kilobytes
kg . . . . . . . . . Kilograms
LAN. . . . . . . Local-area network
lb . . . . . . . . . Pounds
LBA . . . . . . . Logical block addressing
LCD. . . . . . . Liquid-crystal display
m . . . . . . . . . Meters
mA . . . . . . . . Milliampere
mAhr . . . . . . Milliampere hour
MB. . . . . . . . Megabyte
mm . . . . . . . millimeter
MPU . . . . . . Microprocessor unit
ms . . . . . . . . Millisecond
PDF . . . . . . . Portable document format
PC . . . . . . . . Personal computer
PCI . . . . . . . Peripheral component interconnect
PCMCIA. . . Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
POST. . . . . . Power-on self-test
PNP . . . . . . . Plug and play
PS/2 . . . . . . . Personal System/2
RAM . . . . . . Random-access memory
ROM . . . . . . Read-only memory
SVGA . . . . . Super video graphics array
TFT . . . . . . . Thin-film transistor
USB . . . . . . . Universal serial bus
V . . . . . . . . . Volt
VAC . . . . . . Voltage alternating current
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VCC . . . . . . Voltage collector current
VDC . . . . . . Voltage direct current
whr . . . . . . . Watt hour
Abbreviations 81
Glossary
AC adapter
The AC (or alternating current) adapter regulates current coming into your
computer from the wall outlet. The current at the wall outlet is alternating current
and needs to be changed by the adapter to DC (direct current) before your
computer can use it for power.
BIOS
BIOS stands for basic input/output system. The BIOS is software (often called
firmware) that is independent of any operating system. It enables the computer to
communicate with the screen, keyboard, and other peripheral devices without
using programs on the hard disk.
The BIOS on your computer is flash BIOS, which means that it has been recorded
on a flash memory chip that can be updated if needed.
Boot
To start your computer. A cold boot resets the entire computer and runs through
all computer self-tests. A warm boot clears out computer memory only.
Boot disk
A disk containing operating system programs required to start your computer. A
boot disk can be a floppy disk, hard drive, or compact disc.
Byte
The basic unit of measure for computer memory. A character—such as a letter of
the alphabet—uses one byte of memory. Computer memory is often measured in
kilobytes (1,024 bytes) or megabytes (1,048,576 bytes).
Each byte is made up of eight bits. For more information on bytes and bits, see an
introductory book on computers.
Cache memory
Cache is very fast, zero-wait-state memory located between the microprocessor
and main memory. Cache reduces the average time required for the
microprocessor to get the data it needs from the main memory by storing recently
accessed data in the cache.
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CardBus
CardBus technology enables the computer to use 32-bit PC Cards. Hardware in
the computer and the Windows 98 operating system provide support for the 32bit cards. The voltage of 32-bit cards (3.3 volts) is lower than that of 16-bit cards
(5 volts). The 32-bit cards can transmit more data at a time than the 16-bit cards,
thus increasing their speed.
CMOS memory
CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) memory is powered by the
CMOS battery. The System Setup settings and other parameters are maintained in
CMOS memory. Even when you turn your computer off, the information in
CMOS memory is saved.
COM port
COM stands for communication. COM ports are the serial ports in your computer.
Conventional memory
The first 640 KB of system memory. Operating systems and application programs
can directly access this memory without using memory-management software.
Disc
A compact disc (CD).
Disk
The device used by the computer to store and retrieve information. Disk can refer
to a floppy disk, hard disk, or RAM disk.
Disk cache
A software device that accumulates copies of recently used disk sectors in RAM.
The application program can then read these copies without accessing the disk.
This, in turn, speeds up the performance of the application.
A cache is a buffer for transferring disk sectors in and out of RAM. Data stored in
a disk cache is a copy of data already stored on the physical disk.
DMA (direct memory access)
A method of transferring data from a device to memory without having the data
pass through the microprocessor. Using DMA can speed up system performance.
Glossary 83
DSTN (Double layer super twist nematic) LCD
A DSTN LCD uses a scanning matrix to control image pixels. In a DSTN screen,
the matrix scans the image twice each time the screen is refreshed. This provides
a better image than provided by single layer LCDs. A DSTN LCD is also
sometimes called a passive matrix LCD.
Floppy disk
A removable disk, also called floppy or diskette.
Hard drive
Also called fixed disk. A hard drive is connected to the computer and can be
installed or removed. Data written to a hard drive remains until it is overwritten
or corrupted.
The 2.5-inch hard drive in your computer was designed for use in a notebook
computer. Because hard drives in notebook computers are smaller than those in
desktop computers, their maximum storage capacity may be less than that of
desktop hard drives. However, because of their smaller size, the drives handle
shock and vibration better than larger drives, which is important for a notebook
computer.
I/O
Input/output. Refers to peripheral devices, such as printers, that are addressed
through an I/O address.
I/O address
I/O stands for input/output. Peripheral devices, such as printers, are addressed
through the I/O port address.
IRQ (interrupt request line)
The IRQ is a hardware line that a device uses to signal the microprocessor when
the device needs the microprocessor’s services. The number of IRQs is limited by
industry standards.
LCD (liquid-crystal display)
The LCD screen on your computer differs from the display screen of a desktop
monitor. Most desktop monitors use CRT (cathode-ray tube) displays, which
work by moving an electron beam across phosphor dots on the back of the screen.
The phosphor dots light up to show the image. LCDs use a liquid-crystal solution
between two sheets of polarizing material. Electric current passing through the
liquid aligns the crystals so that light can or cannot pass through them, creating an
image.
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MB(megabyte)
1,024 kilobytes.
Megabit
1,048,576 bits or about 128 kilobytes.
Operating system
A program that supervises the computer's operation, including handling I/O.
Application programs and users can request operating-system services. A user
might request operation-system services to copy files or format a disk. An
application program might use the operating system to obtain keyboard input,
write data to a file, or write data to a screen.
PC Card
PC Card stands for personal computer card. The Personal Computer Memory
Card International Association (PCMCIA) defines the standards used to develop
all PC Cards. PC Card types include: modems, Ethernet adapters, SCSI adapters,
ATA cards, and memory cards.
PC slot
The PC slot is the hardware slot in the computer where the PC Card is placed.
Pixel
A pixel is an individual dot in a graphic displayed on your computer. The pixels
are so close together that they look as though they are connected. An LCD screen
displays thousands or millions of pixels.
Plug and Play
A plug and play operating system automatically configures computer components
to work with your system. With this type of operating system, you normally do
not need to set jumpers on devices or set memory addresses or IRQs.
POST
POST stands for power-on self-test. POST is a test performed by the computer
whenever you turn on the power. POST checks system integrity.
RAM (random access memory)
The computer's system memory, including conventional and extended memory.
You can write to and read from RAM. Information stored in RAM is temporary,
and is erased when the system is turned off.
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Refresh rate
The refresh rate is the rate at which the image on the LCD screen is rewritten to
the screen. A fast refresh rate helps keep the image from flickering.
Resolution
The resolution is the sharpness or clarity of the image on your LCD screen.
Resolution is measured by the number of pixels the computer’s screen can
display. For example, a resolution of 800x600 means that the screen can display
800 pixels in row and can display 600 rows. The more pixels displayed, the higher
the resolution and the better the image.
ROM (read-only memory)
Permanent computer memory dedicated to a particular function. For example, the
instructions for starting the computer when you first turn on power are contained
in ROM. You cannot write to ROM. (ROM is not the same as RAM).
Sector
Also known as disk sector. The portion of a track that is numbered and can hold
a specified number of characters (usually 512 KB).
Shadow RAM
A write-protected area of RAM that contains a copy of the BIOS. As the computer
boots, the BIOS is copied from its permanent location in ROM to RAM. The
BIOS can be executed much faster in RAM than in ROM. The BIOS remains in
shadow RAM until you turn off the computer.
TFT (thin film transistor) LCD
A TFT LCD uses a separate transistor circuit to control each pixel. This
technology provides the best resolution for an LCD screen. A TFT LCD is also
sometimes called an active matrix LCD.
Zoomed video
Zoomed video technology enables zoom video PC Card to transfer data directly
from the card to video and audio systems without going through the
microprocessor. This process improves video performance. Video conferencing
and real-time multimedia devices, such as video cameras, are supported by zoom
video.
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Recording the Computer Hardware
Configuration
In the spaces provided, write the System Setup program settings. If your computer
ever loses configuration information, you can enter the information from this
section into System Setup to restore it.
MAIN MENU
Legacy Diskette A:q360 Kb 5 1/4”
q720 Kb 3 1/2
q2.88 Mb 3 1/2”
q1.2 Mb 5 1/4”
q1.44/1.25 MB 3 1/2“
qDisabled
IDE ADAPTER SUBMENU
IDE Adapter 0:
Type:__________Cylinders:__________
Heads:__________Sectors:__________
Multi-Sector Transfers:_____
LBA Mode Control: qEnabled
qDisabled
32 Bit I/O:
qEnabled
qDisabled
Transfer Mode:
qStandard
qFast PIO 1
qFast PIO 2
qFast PIO 3
qFast PIO 4
Ultra DMA Transfer Mode: qMode 0
qMode 1
qMode 2
qDisabled
IDE Adapter 1:
Type:___________
Cylinders:__________
Heads:__________
Sectors :___________
Multi-Sector Transfers:_________
LBA Mode Control: qEnabled
qDisabled
32 Bit I/O:
qEnabled
qDisabled
Transfer Mode:
qStandard
qFast PIO 1
qFast PIO 2
qFast PIO 3
qFast PIO 4
Ultra DMA Transfer Mode: qMode 0
qMode 1
qMode 2
qDisabled
Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration 87
ADVANCED MENU
Plug & Play O/S: qYes
PS/2 Mouse:
qEnabled
USB Device:
qEnabled
Memory Cache qEnabled
qNo
qDisabled
qDisabled
qDisabled
PCI CONFIGURATION SUBMENU
PCI/PNP ISA IRQ Region Exclusion:
qIRQ3
qIRQ4
qIRQ 5
qIRQ9
qIRQ10
qIRQ 11
I/O DEVICE CONFIGURATION SUBMENU
Serial port A:
qEnabled
qAuto
Base I/O Address
q3F8, IRQ 4
q2F8, IRQ 3
q3E8, IRQ 4
q2E8, IRQ 3
Serial port B:
qEnabled
qAuto
Base I/O Address
q3F8, IRQ 4
q2F8, IRQ 3
q3E8, IRQ 4
q2E8, IRQ 3
Mode
qIrDA
qASK-IR
qFIR
qIRQ7
qIRQ15
qDisabled
qDisabled
DMA Channel
qDMA 3
qDMA 1
Parallel port:
qEnabled
qAuto
qDisabled
Mode
qOutput only qBi-directional
qEPP
qECP
Base I/O Address
q378, IRQ
q378, IRQ 5
q278, IRQ 7
q278, IRQ 5
q3BC, IRQ 7
q3BC, IRQ 5
DMA Channel
qDMA 1
Floppy disk controller:
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qDMA 2
qDMA 3
qEnabled
qAuto
qDisabled
AUDIO OPTIONS SUBMENU
Sound:
qEnabled
qAuto
qDisabled
Base I/O address
q220-233
q240-253
q260-273
q280-293
FM I/O address
q388-38B
q398-39B
q3A8-3AB
q3B8-3BB
MPU I/O address
q330-331
q300-301
q310-311
q320-321
Interrupt
IRQ 5
qIRQ7
qIRQ10
DMA channel
qDMA 1
qDMA3
qDMA 0
DMA channel
qDMA 0
qDMA 1
qDMA 3
Local Bus IDE adapter: qBoth
qDisabled
qPrimary
Large Disk Access Mode: qDOS
qOther
SECURITY MENU
Set password
Password on boot:
Fixed disk boot sector:
Virus check reminder:
qEnabled
qNormal
qDaily
qMonthly
System backup reminder: qDaily
qMonthly
POWER MENU
Power Saving Mode:
Standby Timeout:q
Rest Mode:
Rest Timeout:
Resume On Modem Ring:
Resume On Time:
qDisabled
qWrite Protect
qWeekly
qDisabled
qWeekly
qDisabled
qTurbo
qNon-Turbo
Off
Time_________________
qPower On Suspend
qSave To Disk
qOff
Time_________________
qOn
qOff
qOn
qOff
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Resume Time:________________________
BOOT MENU
Floppy check:
qEnabled
qDisabled
Summary screen: qEnabled
qDisabled
Boot Device Priority:
Boot option 1:________________________
Boot option 2:________________________
Boot option 3:________________________
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