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Notebook Manual Part 5

This chapter gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.AJ-e.book Page 62 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

63Disconnecting from the desktopFollow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories:1. Save your work in progress.2. Shut down the operating system.3. Turn off the computer.4. Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter.5. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices.6. Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer.Moving aroundwhen you are just moving within short distances, for example, from your office desk to a meeting roomPreparing the computerBefore moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in Standby mode. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building.To bring the computer out of Standby mode, open the display.What to bring to short meetingsA fully charged battery runs the computer for 3 hours under most circumstances. If your meeting is shorter than that, you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than the computer.What to bring to long meetingsIf your meeting will last longer than 3 hours or if your battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room.If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in sleep mode. Press Fn-F2 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer. Then tap any key or open the display to resume.Taking the computer homewhen you are moving from your office to your home or vice versaAJ-e.book Page 63 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

4 Moving with your computer64Preparing the computerAfter disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home:1. Remove all media from the drives. Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head.2. Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall.Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer. Pressure against the top cover could damage the screen.What to bring with youUnless you already have some items at home, bring the following items with you:• AC adapter and power cord• The printed user’s manualSpecial considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you.• If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot bring the computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat.• Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer. If the temperature change is greater than 18°F (10°C), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature.Setting up a home officeIf you frequently work on your computer at home, it may be worthwhile to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home. With a second AC adapter, you can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from home. AJ-e.book Page 64 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

65If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse.Traveling with the computerwhen you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a client’s office building or traveling locallyPreparing the computerPrepare the computer as if you were taking it home. Be sure the battery in the computer is charged. Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when bringing it into the gate area. What to bring with youBring the following items with you:• AC adapter• Spare, fully charged battery packs• Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printerSpecial considerationsIn addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling:• Always take the computer as carry-on luggage.• If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. The computer can safely pass through security X-ray machines, but never expose the computer to a metal detector.• Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors.Traveling internationally with the computerwhen you are moving from country to countryPreparing the computerPrepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling. AJ-e.book Page 65 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

4 Moving with your computer66What to bring with youBring the following items with you.•AC adapter• Power cords that are appropriate to the country to which you are traveling• Spare, fully charged battery packs• Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printerSpecial considerationsFollow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally.• When traveling in another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not, purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage (e.g., power rating). Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer.• If you are using the modem, check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunication system of the country you are traveling in.AJ-e.book Page 66 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

5 SoftwareAJ-e.book Page 67 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

This chapter discusses the important system utilities bundled with your computer.AJ-e.book Page 68 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

69System softwareThe computer comes preloaded with the following software:• Windows operating system• DMI (Desktop Management Interface)-compliant hardware BIOS utility• System utilities, drivers and application softwareNote: To access Windows software applications, click on the Start button and select the application folder. Then click on the application icon to run the selected application. To learn about the software and utility, make use of the online help provided by the software.AJ-e.book Page 69 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

5 Software70Launch ManagerLaunch Manager allows you to set the four launch keys and the wireless button located above the keyboard. See “Launch keys” on page 23 for the location of these keys. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. AJ-e.book Page 70 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

71BIOS UtilityThe BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (basic input/output system).Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. Please also refer to Chapter 6, Troubleshooting when a problem arises.To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST. Navigating the BIOS UtilityThese are the menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit. To enter a menu, highlight the item using the ← → keys.Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions:• Press the cursor up/down keys (↑↓) to select item.•Press the F5/F6 to change the value of a parameter.•Press Enter to go to sub-menu.•Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menuNote: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Note: Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen.AJ-e.book Page 71 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

5 Software72InformationThe Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.Note: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter DescriptionCPU Type Describes the type of CPU installed in the system.CPU Speed Shows the speed of the CPUHard Disk (MB) Shows the hard disk size.HDD1 Serial NumberShows the primary master hard disk drive serial number.HDD2 Serial NumberShows the secondary master hard disk drive serial number. If no secondary master hard disk drive is detected, “None” is displayed.System BIOS VersionShows the system BIOS version.VGA BIOS VersionShows the video graphics accelerator BIOS version.KBC Version Shows the current keyboard controller (KBC) versionAJ-e.book Page 72 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

73MainThe Main menu screen allows you to set basic settings about your computer such as date and time and boot settings. The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Serial Number Shows the system serial number.Asset Tag Number Shows the asset tag number.Product Name Shows the official name of the product.Manufacturer NameShows the name of the manufacturer.UUID Shows the universally unique identifier number.Parameter DescriptionSystem Time Sets the system time.Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second)System Date Sets the system date.Format: DDD MMM DD YYYY (day-of-the-week month day year)Boot Display Sets the display device when the computer starts up.Options: Both or AutoParameter DescriptionAJ-e.book Page 73 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

75AdvancedThe Advanced screen contains parameters values that define how your computer behaves on startup. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.Parameter DescriptionAC Powered Allows you to set the speed of the CPU when the computer is powered by the AC adapter.Options: Max Performance, Batt Optimized, Max Batt, or AutomaticBattery PoweredAllows you to set the speed of the CPU when the computer is powered by the battery.Options: Max Performance, Batt Optimized, Max Batt, or AutomaticPrimary Master Shows the IDE Primary Master information. Press Enter to access the sub-menu.Primary Slave Shows the IDE Primary Slave information. Press Enter to access the sub-menu.Secondary MasterShows the IDE Secondary Master information. Press Enter to access the sub-menu.I/O Device ConfigurationPress Enter to access and set the I/O Device Configuration sub-menu.PCI IRQ RoutingPress Enter to access and set the PCI IRQ Routing sub-menu.AJ-e.book Page 75 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

5 Software76IDE Primary MasterThe IDE Primary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the primary hard disk. Caution: The parameters in this screen are for advanced uses only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings in your hard disk drive.USB Host ControllerEnables or Disables the USB Host Controller.Options: Enabled or DisabledUSB BIOS Legacy SupportEnables or disables the USB BIOS Legacy Support.Options: Enabled or DisabledParameter DescriptionAJ-e.book Page 76 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

77IDE Primary SlaveThe IDE Primary Slave sub-menu contains parameters related to the optical drive installed in your computer. Caution: The parameters in this screen are for advanced uses only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings in your optical drive.I/O Device ConfigurationThe I/O Device Configuration sub-menu contains parameters that are related to your computer hardware. AJ-e.book Page 77 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

5 Software78.Parameter DescriptionSerial Port B Enables or disables the infrared port.Options: Enabled or Disabled Base I/O Address Sets the I/O address of the infrared port.Options: 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h or 2E8h Interrupt Sets the IRQ request of the infrared port.Options: IRQ 4, IRQ 3 DMA channel Sets the direct memory access of the infrared port.Options: DMA 1 or DMA 3 Parallel Port Enables or disables the parallel port.Options: Enabled or Disabled Mode Sets operation mode of the parallel port.Options: Output only, Bi-direction, EPP, or ECP Base I/O Address Sets the I/O address of the parallel port.Options: 3BC, 378h, or 278h Interrupt Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port.Options: IRQ 5 or IRQ 7 ECP DMA ChannelSets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP.Options: DMA 1 or DMA 3AJ-e.book Page 78 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

79PCI IRQ RoutingThe PCI IRQ Routing sub-menu allows you to set the IRQs for PCI devices.Caution: The parameters in this screen are for advanced uses only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen because these values are already optimized.SecurityThe System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.AJ-e.book Page 79 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

5 Software80The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Note: Don’t forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.Setting a passwordFollow these steps: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight a password parameter (Setup, Power-on, or Hard Disk) and press the Enter key. The password box appears:2. Type a password. The password may consist of up to eight alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).Important: Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.Parameter DescriptionSetup Supervisor PasswordWhen set, this password protects the BIOS Utility from unauthorized entry.Press Enter to set this password.Set User Password When set, this password protects the computer from unauthorized entry during boot-up or resume from Hibernation mode. Press Enter to set this password.Password on Boot When enabled, a password is requested when the system boots up.Options: Enabled or DisabledSet Primary Hard Disk PasswordWhen set, this password prevents the primary hard disk from unauthorized access. It consists of 8 alphanumeric characters.Press Enter to set this password.Set Secondary Hard Disk PasswordWhen set, this password prevents the secondary hard disk from unauthorized access. It consists of 8 alphanumeric characters.Press Enter to set this password.AJ-e.book Page 80 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

813. Press Enter. The retype password box appears. 4. Retype the password to verify your first entry and press Enter.After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Present.5. Press Esc to return to the main menu.6. Press Esc. The following dialog box appears.7. Select Yes and press Enter to save the password and exit the BIOS Utility.Removing a passwordTo remove a password, use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight a password parameter and press the ← or → key to select None.Changing a passwordTo change a password, you have to first remove the password and then follow the steps on page 80 for setting a password. BootThe Boot menu contains parameter values that determine in what order the bootable devices in your computer start-up. AJ-e.book Page 81 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

5 Software82Setting the Boot drive sequenceUse the cursor up/down keys to select a boot device, then press F5 or F6 to change its order. Items with a “+” sign can be further expanded.ExitThis menu contains the exit options.. Parameter DescriptionExit Saving Changes Saves your changes and exits the BIOS Utility.Exit Discarding ChangesDiscards your changes and exits the BIOS Utility.Load Setup Defaults Loads default settings for all setup parameters.Discard Changes Discards your changes.Save Changes Saves your changes.AJ-e.book Page 82 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

6 TroubleshootingAJ-e.book Page 83 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open and service the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.AJ-e.book Page 84 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

85Frequently-asked questionsThis is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer, and it gives easy answers and solutions to these questions.I press the power switch, but the computer does not start or boot-up.Look at the Power indicator:• If it is not lit, no power is being applied to the computer. Check the following:• If you are running on battery power, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack.• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged in properly to the computer and to the power outlet.• If it is lit, check the following:• If the Standby indicator is lit, the computer is in Standby mode. Press any key or tap on the touchpad to resume.• Is a non-bootable (non-system) diskette in the floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl-Alt-Del to restart the system.The operating system files may be damaged or missing. Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl-Alt-Del to restart the system. This will diagnose your system and make necessary fixes.Nothing appears on the screen.The computer’s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. Press any key to turn the display back on.If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, two things might be the cause:• The brightness level might be too low. Press Fn-← and Fn-→ to adjust the brightness level.• The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press the display toggle hot key Fn-F3 to toggle the display back to the computer.Image is not full-screen.Make sure the resolution is set to a resolution your system supports. Right-click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box. Then click on the Settings tab to make sure the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution. Resolutions lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on an external monitor.AJ-e.book Page 85 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

6 Troubleshooting86No audio from the computer.Check the following:• The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute option.• The speakers may be turned off. Press Fn-F5 to turn the speakers on (this hotkey also turns the speakers off).• The volume level may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. Click on the icon and adjust the level.If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out port on the computer’s left panel, the internal speakers automatically turn off.External microphone does not work.Check the following: • Make sure the external microphone is connected to the microphone-in jack on the computer’s left panel.• If you cannot hear playback, the speakers may be muted. The keyboard does not respond.Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB connector on the computer’s rear. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose.The printer does not work.Check the following:• Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and it is turned on.• Make sure the printer cable is connected securely to the computer’s USB port and the corresponding port on the printer.I want to set up my location to use the internal modem.To properly use your communications software (e.g., HyperTerminal), you need to set up your location:1. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click on the Modems icon.2. Click on Dialing Properties and begin setting up your location.Refer to the Windows manual.Why can’t I charge my battery to 100% charged when it is 99-95% AJ-e.book Page 86 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

87charged?To preserve the life of the battery, the system only lets you charge the battery when its capacity falls below 95%. However, it is recommended that you bring an extra battery and let the battery in the system use up its power before charging it.Error messagesIf you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action.Error Messages Corrective ActionCMOS Battery Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.CMOS Checksum Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.Disk Boot Failure Insert a system (bootable) diskette in the floppy drive (A:), then press Enter to reboot.Equipment Configuration ErrorPress F2 (during POST) to enter the Setup Utility; then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer.Hard Disk 0 Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.Hard Disk 0 Extended Type ErrorContact your dealer or an authorized service center.I/O Parity Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.Keyboard Error or No Keyboard ConnectedContact your dealer or an authorized service center.Keyboard Interface Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.Memory Size Mismatch Press F2 (during POST) to enter the Setup Utility; then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer.Missing operating system Follow these steps:1. Press F2 (during POST) to enter the Setup Utility.2. Exit the Setup Utility (saving the changes).Non-system disk or disk error. Replace and strike any key when readyInsert a system (bootable) diskette in the floppy drive (A:), then press Enter to reboot.AJ-e.book Page 87 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

6 Troubleshooting88If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Setup Utility. See “BIOS Utility” on page 71.Pointing Device Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.Pointing Device Interface ErrorContact your dealer or an authorized service center.Protected Mode Test Fail Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.RAM BIOS Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.RAM Parity Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.Real-Time Clock Error Press F2 (during POST) to reconfigure the computer.Video RAM BIOS Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.Error Messages Corrective ActionAJ-e.book Page 88 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

A SpecificationsAJ-e.book Page 89 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM

This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.AJ-e.book Page 90 Friday, April 11, 2003 5:18 PM