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    Product Name: Notebook PC Hardware Manual Revision: 1.00 E798 Release Date: Sep 2001 Notebook PC Hardware Reference[...]

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    Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and fo[...]

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    Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer . Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer ’ s instructions. (English) VORSICHT! Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgem äß en Austausch d[...]

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    Safety Precautions W ARNING! The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or [...]

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    T ransportation Precautions T o prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external periph- erals to prevent damage to the connectors . The hard disk drive ’ s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not transport the No[...]

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    Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Safety Statements[...]

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    Safety Statements UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code[...]

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    T able of Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC 1 1 About This User’s Manual ..................................................................................................... 12 Notes For This Manual ..................................................................................................... 12 2. Knowing the Parts 13 T op Side ...[...]

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    T able of Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC 35 Pointing Device ................................................................................................................ ..... 36 Using the T ouchpad ......................................................................................................... 36 T ouchpad Usage Illustrations ......[...]

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    10 T able of Contents Power Management Modes .................................................................................................. 59 Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance .................................................................... 59 ACPI ....................................................................................[...]

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    11 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User ’ s Manual Notes For This Manual[...]

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    12 About This User ’ s Manual Y ou are reading the Notebook PC User ’ s Manual. This User ’ s Manual provides information on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User ’ s Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User ’ s Manual. 2.[...]

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    13 2. KNOWING THE PARTS Top Side Bottom Side Left Side Right Side Rear Side Front Side[...]

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    14 Knowing the Parts T op Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC. Opening the Display Panel One spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use. T o open the display panel, slide the latch to the right with yo[...]

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    15 Knowing the Parts Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor . The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. Unlike desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is easier on the eyes. Display Panel Care The LCD scr[...]

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    16 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC. W ARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when han- dling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High tem- peratures are normal during charging or operation. DO NOT[...]

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    17 Knowing the Parts The following describes the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustration on the previous page. Memory Compartment The memory compartment contains 2 SO-DIMM slots for memory installation. There is no memory built in, so one memory module must be installed in order for the Notebook PC to function.[...]

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    18 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC. Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC. Fast Infrared Port (IrDA) The fast infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with infr[...]

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    19 Knowing the Parts The following describes the components on the right side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustra- tion above. Right Audio Speaker (See Left Side) PS/2 Port The PS/2 port is for connecting an external PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard to the Notebook PC if you do not want to use the built-in pointing device and keyboard. Simultane[...]

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    20 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC. The following describes the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustra- tion above. Serial Port The 9-pin D-sub serial port supports serial devices such as a drawing tablet, serial mouse, PDA cradle,[...]

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    21 Knowing the Parts External Monitor Port The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or pro- jector to allow viewing on a larger external display . LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port supports an RJ-45 Ethernet cable. The internal LAN supports 10Base-T or 100Base- TX standard or duplex networks. The built-in [...]

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    22 Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. Display Panel Latch One display panel latch is used to lock the display panel in the closed position. T o open the display panel, slide the latch to the right with your thumb and lift up the display panel at the same time. Status Indicators Sta[...]

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    23 3. Getting Started Installing/Removing Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack Operating Systems Power Connection Powering ON The Notebook PC Power Management - Stand By/Hibernate Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF The Notebook PC Using the Keyboard Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators[...]

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    24 Getting Started Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Y our Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed, there will be a large opening at the bottom of the Notebook PC. Use the following procedures to install or remove the battery pack. W ARNING! Only use battery pac[...]

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    25 Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power . Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time. A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook[...]

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    26 Getting Started Power Connection Y our Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter . That means that you may connect the power cord to any 1 10V -120V as well as 220V -240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. Dif ferent countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US-stan- dard AC power cord [...]

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    27 Getting Started Powering ON The Notebook PC The Notebook PC ’ s power-ON message appears on the screen followed by a short beep when you turn it ON. If necessary , you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If [...]

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    28 Getting Started Power Management - Stand By & Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the W indows control panel. The following shows the power options properties in W indows ME. Y ou can define Stand By or Power Of f for closing the display panel, pressing the power button, or activating sleep mode. Basically Stand by and Hiber [...]

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    29 Getting Started Using the Keyboard Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC ’ s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but th[...]

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    30 Getting Started 1 Front Edge of Notebook PC Above the Keyboard NOTE: A driver must be installed in order to use the “Instant Launch Keys”. See the “Driver & Utility” User ’ s Manual for more information. Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators Instant Launch Keys M-Mode The M-Mode button toggles power savings ON or OFF . When pow[...]

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    31 Getting Started 1 A Status Indicators (T op) M-Mode When the LED is not lit (OFF), the Notebook PC is running in full power mode (M-Mode is not activated). When the LED is lit (ON), the Notebook PC is running in power savings mode (M-Mode is activated). Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) [...]

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    32 Getting Started Microsoft Windows ™ Keys There are two special Windows ™ keys on the keyboard as described below . The key with the W indows ™ Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the W indows ™ desktop. The other key , that looks like a W indows ™ menu with a small cursor, activates the proper - ties menu and is[...]

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    33 Getting Started Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications. With Number Lock OFF , press and one of the cursor keys shown below . For example [Fn][8] for up, [Fn][K] for down, [Fn][U] for left, and [...]

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    34 Getting Started[...]

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    4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Floppy Disk Drive Module (optional) Additional Battery Pack (optional) Portbar Accessory (optional) Second Hard Disk Drive Module (optional) Optical Drive Modules (optional) Optional External Connections Optional External Audio Connections PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Modem and Network Connections IR Wireless Com[...]

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    36 Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device The Notebook PC ’ s integrated touchpad pointing de- vice is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, me- chanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some app[...]

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    37 Using the Notebook PC Double-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you select. Move the cursor over the icon you wish to execute, press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession, and the system launches the corresponding program. If the interval between the cl[...]

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    38 Using the Notebook PC Caring for the T ouchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for , it can be easily damaged. T ake note of the following precautions. • Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease. • Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet. • Do not rest heavy[...]

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    39 Using the Notebook PC Floppy Disk Drive Module (Included) For an All-In-One configuration, use a floppy disk module connected to the parallel port using the provided cable. This is the same floppy disk module that fits in the Notebook PC’ s internal module drive bay . NOTE: The floppy disk drive module does not support plug and play , you must[...]

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    40 Using the Notebook PC Additional Battery Pack (Optional) Flip the Notebook PC over to access the underside. The left side is a combination module bay and battery bay and the right side is a permanent battery bay . Follow these instructions for inserting an additional battery pack. 1 2 Remove module drive adapter T o use the battery bay on the le[...]

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    41 Using the Notebook PC PortBar Accessory (Optional) This section is provided for the optional PortBar accessory for the Notebook PC. The main purpose of the PortBar is to provide a simple inexpensive desktop docking solution as compared to traditional bulky port replicators. Depending on the power requirements of your Notebook PC, it may support [...]

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    42 Using the Notebook PC DC IN 60W DC Power Pass through to Notebook PC Docking cable Press both sides to release T riangular icon or brand name faces up. PortBar 2 (rear view) Cable storage holder USB Port 2 Monitor Port PS/2 Mouse or Keyboard LAN (RJ-45) USB Port 1 Parallel Port DC IN 50W DC Power Pass through (not supported on this Notebook PC) [...]

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    43 Using the Notebook PC PortBar Accessory (Optional) Features The PortBar features a DC pass-through for powering the PortBar and the Notebook PC, VGA port for an external monitor , one PS/2 port for either a PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard (dual use possible with a PS/2 “ Y ” adapter), two USB ports, RJ45 LAN port, and parallel port. Usage If you[...]

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    44 Using the Notebook PC Second Hard Disk Drive Module (Optional) The convenient design of the Notebook PC allows for the usage of a second hard disk drive in the modular bay . A second hard disk drive allows you to use it as a removable device, for installing dual operating systems, for additional data storage, or to store CDs. T o use a second ha[...]

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    45 Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Modules (Optional) The Module Bay provides a convenient solution to add an additional device such as: • CD-ROM • CD-R W • DVD-ROM • DVD-ROM + CD-R W • Second Hard Disk W ARNING: Shut down the Notebook PC before inserting or removing module drives to prevent the system from hanging. The CD-ROM (Compac[...]

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    46 Using the Notebook PC Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC ’ s power is ON, press the drive ’ s eject button and the tray will eject out partially . 2. Gently pull on the drive ’ s front panel and slide the tray completely out. Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and other mechanisms. Make sure there are no obstructions[...]

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    47 Using the Notebook PC Using the CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved. Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop CD-ROM drives, the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle. When inserting a CD, it is im[...]

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    48 Using the Notebook PC Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content. CSS (sometimes called copy guard) is the name given to the content protection scheme adopted by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to protect against unlawful conten[...]

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    49 Using the Notebook PC A left-click on this speaker icon gives you a master volume control with mute Information is shown when the cursor is passed over this speaker icon a double-click on the speaker icon gives this detailed control panel A right-click on this speaker icon gives a menu Using a CD A CD drive letter should be present regardless of[...]

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    50 Using the Notebook PC Optional External Connections Monitor Out Connection Connecting an external monitor is just like on a stan- dard desktop PC. Just plug in the VGA cable and its ready to use (some Notebook PC configurations may require additional display driver settings). Y ou can view the Notebook PC display panel while simultaneously allow[...]

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    51 Using the Notebook PC External Audio Connections The Notebook PC provides easy access for connect- ing a stereo headphone, mono microphone, and a stereo audio source just like on some personal tape recorders. SPDIF Audio Connection The headphone jack also doubles as a SPDIF audio port. The SPDIF port carries undecoded digital au- dio signal (AC3[...]

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    52 Using the Notebook PC 32-bit CardBus Support CardBus support allows PC Cards and their hosts to use 32-bit bus mastering and operate at speeds of up to 33MHz, transferring data in burst modes comparable with PCI ’ s 132MB/sec. By comparison, the standard 16-bit PC Card bus can handle only 20MB/sec. Since the Notebook PC is equipped with CardBu[...]

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    53 Using the Notebook PC Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) 1. Insert the PC card with the connector side first. When the PC card is fully inserted, the PC card bay door can close normally with- out striking the PC card. 2. Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the PC card. Usually connectors can only be inserted in one orientation. Look for[...]

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    54 Using the Notebook PC Modem and Network Connections The built-in modem and network model comes with both an RJ-1 1 and an RJ-45 port. RJ-11 telephone cables have two or four wires and are used to connect telephones to telephone outlets found in the walls of residential homes and some commercial buildings (some commercial buildings may have telep[...]

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    55 Using the Notebook PC Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Note- book PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100BASE-TX speeds, your network cable must be category 5 (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. If you plan on running the interface at 100Mbps, it must [...]

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    56 Using the Notebook PC IR Wireless Communication The Notebook PC is equipped with a conveniently located Infrared (IR) Communication Port (see 2. Knowing the Parts for location). The IR port comes with IrDA (Infrared Data Association) Serial Infrared Data Link V ersion 1.1 compliance, that allows you to perform point-to-point wireless commu- nica[...]

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    57 Using the Notebook PC AC Power System The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together . The AC Adapter ’ s primary function is t[...]

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    58 Using the Notebook PC Using Battery Power A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power . But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel. The “ Battery W arning ” beeps are automatica[...]

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    59 Using the Notebook PC Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower T otal Cost of Ownership (TCO). Y ou can control some of these fea- tures through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are made through the oper[...]

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    60 Using the Notebook PC Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC ’ s thermal state. These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • The fan turn[...]

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    61 Using the Notebook PC System Memory Expansion Memory must be installed in order to use the Notebook PC. Under some circumstances, you may find additional memory is required. This is particularly true as applications become more complex. Expanding sys- tem memory is one method of increasing system performance by de- creasing hard disk access. The[...]

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    62 Using the Notebook PC External Mouse Connection A USB mouse can be easily connected to the Note- book PC. There is only one correct orientation with the USB symbol facing upwards. The USB mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC ’ s touchpad. For more than one USB connection, you can purchase either a separate hub or a keyboard with[...]

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    63 Using the Notebook PC Securing Y our Notebook PC (Optional) For system and hard disk drive security , see BIOS setup “ Security ” . A third party lock such as the ones by Kensington ® can be used to secure your Notebook PC physically to an unmovable object. The cable wraps around an object and the “ T ” shaped end inserts into the Kensi[...]

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    64 Using the Notebook PC[...]

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    5. CONFIGURING THE BIOS BIOS Setup Program Main Menu Primary Master Secondary Master Advanced Menu I/O Device Configuration Security Menu Power Menu Boot Menu Exit Menu[...]

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    66 Configuring the BIOS BIOS Setup Program This Notebook PC supports a programmable EEPROM that stores the BIOS software and can be up- dated using the provided flash memory writer utility . This Section will guide you through the BIOS setup program by providing clear explanations for all the options. A default configuration has already been set. I[...]

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    67 Configuring the BIOS Updating your BIOS This Notebook PC supports an easy-to-use BIOS update software called “ WINFLASH ” which is in- stalled through the provided support CD. If you need help installing or using “ WINFLASH ” , refer to the “ Driver & Utility Manual ” . BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the [...]

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    68 Configuring the BIOS General Help In addition to the Item Specific Help window , the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by simply pressing [F1] or the [Alt] + [H] combi- nation. The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions. Scroll B[...]

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    69 Configuring the BIOS NOTE: In the following BIOS item descriptions, the item headings in square brackets represent the default settings for those fields. System Time Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour , minute, second. Insert the appropriate information. Use the [T ab] or [Shift T ab] key[...]

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    70 Configuring the BIOS Floppy 3 Mode [Disabled] This is required to support older Japanese floppy disk drives. Floppy 3 Mode will allow reading and writing of 1.2MB (as opposed to 1.44MB) on a 3.5-inch diskette. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] >Primary Master (described later) >Secondary Master (described later) Video Display Dev[...]

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    71 Configuring the BIOS Type: [Auto] Select Auto to automatically detect an IDE type drive. This option only works with standard built-in IDE drives. If automatic detection is successful, the correct values will be filled in for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. T o configure a drive manually , select User T ype HDD . Manually enter the number[...]

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    72 Configuring the BIOS Cylinders [ ] This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: T o make changes to this field, the T ype field must be set to User T ype HDD and “ T ranslation Method ” must be set to Manual . Heads [ ] This field configures th[...]

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    73 Configuring the BIOS Secondary Master (sub-menus) This field is used to configure the secondary IDE drive installed in the system. T o configure a hard disk drive, select this sub-menu from the Main menu and press the Enter key to enter this sub-menu. The fields and options on this sub-menu are the same as the previous menu described earlier . L[...]

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    74 Configuring the BIOS >I/O Device Configuration (described on next page) Pressing [Enter] when this field is highlighted calls up a sub-menu for configuring the Notebook PC ’ s serial and parallel ports. Processor Serial Number [Enabled] (only shows on PIII CPU) The Processor Serial Number is a unique number that is added to every Pentium II[...]

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    75 Configuring the BIOS I/O Device Configuration (sub-menu) Item Specific Help I/O Device Configuration Serial Port A: [3F8H/IRQ4] IR Port [0E00H/IRQ3] Mode [FIR] Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7] Mode [Bi-dir] <Enter> to select the I/O Address & IRQ for Infrared. NOTE: The presence of sub-items in this menu is dependent on certain relevant setti[...]

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    76 Configuring the BIOS Parallel Port: [378H/IRQ7] This field allows you to configure the Notebook PC parallel port. The configuration options are: [Dis- abled] [378H/IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5] Mode: [Bi-dir] The Mode field allows you to configure the Notebook PC parallel port transmission mode. The configuration options are: [Normal] [Bi-dir] [ECP] [EPP] E[...]

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    77 Configuring the BIOS Security Menu The Notebook PC ’ s advanced system of security allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized access to system resources, data, and the BIOS Setup Program. This Section covers each parameter of the Security Setup. Selecting Security from the menu bar displays the following menu: Item Specific Help Supe[...]

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    78 Configuring the BIOS System Password [Disabled] The system password protects the BIOS settings. When “ Enabled ” , you will be prompted for a pass- word after you press [F2] to enter BIOS setup. T o Enable: Select the “ Disabled ” item and press [Enter], type a password and press [Enter], type the same password again and press [Enter] to[...]

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    79 Configuring the BIOS Power Menu The power management settings are controlled by the operating system. This menu only has one func- tion as follows: Item Specific Help CPU Auto Power Saving [Disabled] LCD Auto Power Saving [Disabled] Start Battery Refreshing By slowing down CPU speed when AC adapter not in use to conserve battery power CPU Auto P[...]

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    80 Configuring the BIOS Boot Menu The Boot menu allows the user to specify the order in which the Notebook PC is to check for a device to boot the system. T o make changes, select Boot from the menu bar and the following screen appears: Boot Sequence 1. Removable Device 2. IDE Hard Drive 3. A T API CD-ROM 4. Other Boot Device The Boot menu allows y[...]

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    81 Configuring the BIOS Exit Menu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu: NOTE: Pressing the [Esc] key does not exit this menu. Y ou must select one of the options from this menu or a menu bar item[...]

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    Configuring the BIOS Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When this option is selected or if [F9] is pressed, a confirmation is requested. Select Ye s to load default values programmed into the BIOS file (the default values may change from one BIOS version to another). [...]

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    Appendix A APPENDIX Fingerprint Authentication System (on selected models) Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary Owner Information[...]

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    84 Appendix Fingerprint Authentication System If you purchased the Notebook PC model with Fingerprint Identification, you need to read this section to understand how to use it. Preboot Authentication, V5.018 RIO V2.3 AES4000 Identifying: Place your finger firmly on the Sensor <F1> for Authentication Setup Preboot Authentication, V5.018 RIO V2[...]

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    85 Appendix A Preboot Authentication, V5.018 RIO V2.3 AES4000 Add new user Erase all information Change admin. status add Fingerprint List users change Security level Delete user delete fingerPrint eXit Use arrow keys to highlight a menu item, see detailed description below With the desired option highlighted press <Enter> ...or press one of [...]

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    86 Appendix Preboot Authentication, V5.018 RIO V2.3 AES4000 + User 1 User 2 Delete a User s fingers: Use arrow keys to select With User name highlighted, press <Enter> + + Preboot Authentication, V5.018 RIO V2.3 AES4000 + User 1 User 2 Use arrow keys to select a User name for more information Press <Enter> to return to the main menu + +[...]

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    87 Appendix A Preboot Authentication, V5.018 RIO V2.3 AES4000 + User 1 User 2 Use arrow keys to select a User to change Administrator status. When the name is highlighted, press <Enter> + Preboot Authentication, V5.018 RIO V2.3 AES4000 Current security level: 1 Enter new security level (1-4, 1 is highest): _ This screen allows you to change a[...]

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    88 Appendix Fingerprint Authentication System (cont ’ ) Proper Finger Placement While the matching algorithm of the fingerprint authentication system is quite tolerant to non-optimum finger placement, centering the core on the sensor will give the best possible performance. The fingerprint ridges curve around the tip of the finger . The fingerpri[...]

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    89 Appendix A Fingerprint Authentication System (cont ’ ) Using the Full Fingerprint Capture the full area of the fingerprint by contacting the sensor with the finger placed flat on the sensor , as opposed to presenting only the tip of the finger . The fingertip alone contains insufficient image data for a high-quality fingerprint. The ridges in [...]

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    90 Appendix Centering the Core In some cases, if the core of the fingerprint is not visible in the image on the screen, the software may incorrectly reject a registered user . In this case, simply lift the finger and replace it on the sensor with the core more closely centered on the sensor . The matching process should then be performed correctly [...]

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    91 Appendix A Internal Modem Compliancy Protocols and Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JA TE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, T aiwan), and CTR21. The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/ 482/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network [...]

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    92 Appendix This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. Country Applied More T esting Austria 1 Ye s N o Belgium Y es No Czech Republic No not applicable Denmark 1 Ye s Ye s Finland Y es No France Y es No Germany Y es No Greece Y es No Hungary No not applicable Iceland Y es No Ireland Y es No Italy Pending Pending Israel No N[...]

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    93 Appendix A Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. AWG (American Wire Gauge) Gauge Diam Area R I@3A/mm2 A WG (mm) (mm2) (ohm/km) (mA) 46 0.04 0.0013 13700 3.8 44 0.05 0.0020 8[...]

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    94 Appendix BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory , disks, and the display adapter . The BIOS instructions are built into the computer ’ s read-only memory . BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The[...]

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    95 Appendix A IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices). UltraDMA/66 or 100 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB/Sec transfer . IEEE1394 Also known as iLINK (Sony) or FireW ire (Apple). IEEE1394 is a[...]

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    96 Appendix POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn on the computer , it will first run through the POST , a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory , the motherboard circuitry , the display , the key- board, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are based on IBM Micro Channel Architec[...]

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    97 Appendix A Suspend Mode In Save-to-RAM (STR) and Save-to-Disk (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the function keys. The timeout setting of both Hard Disk and V ideo ca[...]

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    98 Appendix[...]

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    99 Appendix A Index A AC Power System 56 APM and ACPI 59 B Battery Pack 24 Battery Power System 56 BIOS Advanced Menu 74 BIOS Legend Bar 67 BIOS Menu Bar 67 BIOS Setup Program 66 Boot Menu 80 Boot Sequence 80 Cylinders 72 Discard Changes 82 Exit Discarding Changes 81 Exit Menu 81 Exit Saving Changes 81 Heads 72 I/O Device Configuration 75 IR Port 7[...]

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    100 Appendix N Network Connection 55 Nordic Cautions 3 Numeric Keypad, alternate 32 O Owner Information 102 P Parallel Port 20 PC Card (PCMCIA) Sockets 52 Pointing Device 36 Power Connection 26 Power Indicator 31 Power Management Modes 59 Power State Summary 60 Power Switch 15 Power-On Self T est (POST) 27 Powering OFF 28 Powering ON 27 Processor U[...]

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    101 Appendix A[...]

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    102 Appendix Owner Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User ’ s Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out. Owner ’ s Name:________________________ Owner ’ s T elephone:___________________ Manufacturer:___________________[...]