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Notebook Manual Part 1
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| Date Submitted | 2003-05-14 00:00:00 |
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Notebook PC Users’ Guide Model M500B1 AJ-e.book Page ii Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM Copyright © 2002 All Rights Reserved Notebook Computer User’s guide Original Issue: June 2002 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. Notebook Computer Model Number : __________________________________ Serial Number:____________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Place of Purchase: ________________________________ All trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective companies. AJ-e.book Page iii Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM Contents iii Preface Connecting the computer Care and maintenance vii vii ix 1 Getting familiar with your computer A tour of your computer Top view Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Display Indicators Keyboard Special keys Keyboard ergonomics Touchpad Launch keys Storage Hard disk Optical drive Connectivity options Ethernet and LAN Fax/data modem Optional wireless communication Fast infrared Audio AV control panel Securing your computer Security notch Passwords 10 12 13 15 15 20 21 23 25 25 25 28 28 28 30 31 32 33 37 37 37 2 Operating on battery power 39 Battery pack Battery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery level Optimizing battery life 41 41 42 43 44 44 AJ-e.book Page iv Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM iv Battery-low warning Power management Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Contents 45 45 46 3 Peripherals and options 47 External monitor Using simultaneous display S-video External keyboard External pointing device Printer Audio devices PC Card PC Card slot USB devices IEEE 1394 devices Miscellaneous options Additional power packs Key component upgrades Memory upgrade Hard disk upgrade 49 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 55 57 58 59 59 60 60 60 4 Moving with your computer Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computer What to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetings Taking the computer home Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations 61 63 63 63 63 63 63 64 64 64 64 65 65 65 65 65 65 66 66 AJ-e.book Page v Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM 5 Software System software Launch Manager BIOS Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit 6 Troubleshooting Frequently-asked questions Error messages 67 69 70 71 72 73 75 79 81 82 83 85 87 A Specifications 89 B Notices 95 Index 103 AJ-e.book Page vi Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM vi Contents AJ-e.book Page vii Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM vii Preface This notebook computer incorporates such features as CardBus, internal pointing device, IEEE 1394, and Universal Serial Bus in an portable package. This manual should answer most of the questions you have about the day-to-day operation of your notebook computer. You should also take advantage of the online help files that are available with almost all of the programs shipped with your computer. We hope you enjoy your notebook computer. With proper care, your computer will provide you with years of productive service. Connecting the computer Connecting the computer is as easy as 1-2-3. 1. Insert the battery at an angle (1); press gently on the battery (2) until it click into place. Then slide the lock/unlock latch into the lock position (3). Note: When using a battery pack for the first time, fully recharge the battery, then disconnect the adapter to use up the battery before recharging again. Perform this action twice to condition the battery pack. AJ-e.book Page viii Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM viii 2. Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC-in port on the computer’s rear panel and the other end to a properly grounded power outlet. 3. Slide the display cover latch to the left (1) to open the display (2). Press the power switch (3) to turn on the power. The POST (power-on self-test) routine executes and Windows begins loading. AJ-e.book Page ix Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM ix Note: To turn off the power, we recommend that you use the Windows Turn Off command to shut down the computer. If you are unable to shut down your computer normally, press and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to turn off the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up. Care and maintenance Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 50ºC (122ºF). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration. • Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt. • Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer. • Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from all potential traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating. AJ-e.book Page x Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1. Power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the following occurs: • The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged. • Liquid has been spilled into the product. • The computer does not operate normally. AJ-e.book Page 1 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM 1 Getting familiar with your computer AJ-e.book Page 2 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM This computer combines high-performance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design. Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner. This chapter gives an in-depth "tour" of the computer’s many features. AJ-e.book Page 3 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM A tour of your computer Let us show you around your new notebook computer. Top view Item Description Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Status indicator LEDS (light-emitting diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components. AJ-e.book Page 4 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM 1 Getting familiar with your computer Item Description AV control panel Control buttons for playing audio/video media. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Speakers Outputs sound. Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4way scroll button. Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See “Launch keys” on page 23 for more details. 10 Power button Turns on the computer power. 11 Microphone Inputs sounds and voices into your computer. AJ-e.book Page 5 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM Front view Item Description Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. Eject button Ejects the CD/DVD disk. LED indicator Lights up when the DVD/CD-RW combo drive is active. Drive slot Slot for inserting a CD or DVD. Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer). Expansion module Module for optional second hard disk or optional subwoofer. Display cover latch Unlatch to open the LCD display. AJ-e.book Page 6 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM 1 Getting familiar with your computer Left view Item Description Hard disk Bay Houses the computer’s hard disk. PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card with ZV support. PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from its slot. SD slot Accepts Secured Digital (SD) memory card. Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. AJ-e.book Page 7 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM Right view Item Description USB ports Connect to a USB devices (e.g., USB mouse). Fan slots Keep the computer cool. Do not cover these slots to prevent the computer from overheating. Rear view Item Description DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. External monitor port Connects to a display monitor (up to 2048x1536 resolution). S-video port Connects to a television or display device with Svideo input. AJ-e.book Page 8 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM 1 Getting familiar with your computer Item Description Modem jack Connects a phone line (only for models with an internal fax/data modem). Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. Microphone-in jack Connects to a microphone; supports S/PDIF (Sony/ Philips Digital Interface) digital input Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). S/PDIF line-out jack Connects to S/PDIF audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). USB port Connect to a USB devices (e.g., USB digital camera). 10 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 11 IEEE 1394 port (4pin) Connects to a IEEE 1394-compatible (4-pin) device (e.g., digital video camera). 12 IEEE 1394 port (6pin) Connects to a IEEE 1394-compatible (6-pin) device (e.g., digital video camera). AJ-e.book Page 9 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM Bottom view Item Description Battery lock/unlock latch Locks/unlocks the battery pack. Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk. Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibrations. Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory. AJ-e.book Page 10 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM 10 1 Getting familiar with your computer Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance • Mobile Intel® Pentium™ 4 Processor - M with Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep™ technology • 512K on-die L2 cache • 15.2” 15:10 SXGA (1280x854) widescreen TFT LCD panel • nVidia® GeForce4 Go™ high-performance graphics chipset with 32MB frame buffer • Onboard memory upgradable to 1024 MB with 2 DDR-266 SoDIMM • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Lithium Ion battery pack • Power management system • Dual display capability • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display • LCD panel supports resolution up to 1280x854 • VGA monitor supports resolution up to 2048x1536 • Embedded TV encoder supports resolution up to 1024x768 Multimedia • AV control panel • Playback MP3 through SD, HDD or Audio CD with system off • Audio Codec support stereo 18-bit ADC/20-bit DAC • AC’97 2.2 compliant stereo audio • S/PDIF line-out jack • Enhanced audio system with 2 speakers and an optional subwoofer • Built-in microphone • Slot-loading DVD/CD-RW combo drive • S-video output port
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