Acer TravelMate 340, User Manual

Page 1: ...TravelMate 340 series User s guide ...

Page 2: ...rning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model Number _________________________________ Serial Number _____________________...

Page 3: ...Ports 20 Left port 20 Rear ports 21 Right ports 24 Audio 27 Adjusting the volume 27 Enabling the 3D effect feature 27 Securing your computer 29 Security keylock notch 29 Passwords 29 2 Operating on battery power 33 Battery pack 35 Battery pack characteristics 35 Using a battery pack for the first time 35 Replacing the battery pack 36 Charging the battery 37 Checking the battery level 38 Optimizing...

Page 4: ...oving with your computer 61 Disconnecting from the desktop 63 Moving around 64 Preparing the computer 64 What to bring to short meetings 64 What to bring to long meetings 64 Taking the computer home 66 Preparing the computer 66 What to bring with you 66 Special considerations 66 Setting up a home office 67 Traveling with the computer 68 Preparing the computer 68 What to bring with you 68 Special c...

Page 5: ...S Utility 88 System Information 89 Basic System Settings 91 Startup Configuration 92 Onboard Devices Configuration 93 System Security 95 Power Management 97 Load Default Settings 98 6 Troubleshooting 99 Frequently Asked Questions 101 Troubleshooting tips 105 Using PC Doctor 105 Online services 106 Before you call 106 Error messages 107 Appendix A Specifications 109 Index 115 ...

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Page 7: ... and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices t...

Page 8: ...t with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service If this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is ca...

Page 9: ... into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating 9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind ...

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Page 11: ...Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Year 2000 compliance statement The TravelMate 340 series notebook computer carries the Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant logo which certifies that this model has been tested by NSTL using the YMark2000 test and has been found to meet NSTL s standards f...

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Page 13: ...irst time 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 TravelMate 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 Gently insert the battery into the battery bay by following th...

Page 14: ...he computer and the other end to a power outlet 3 Slide the display cover latch to the left to open the display Slide the power switch towards the rear of the computer then release it to turn on the power The POST Power On Self Test routine executes and Windows begins loading ...

Page 15: ... off the computer normally press and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to shut down the computer If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again wait at least two seconds before powering up Getting help and support This user s guide provides clear and concise information about the computer so read it thoroughly To provide you with help when traveling the computer also has ...

Page 16: ...An ITW passport comes with your computer This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program A list of available authorized service centers are in this handy booklet Read this passport thoroughly Always have your ITW passport on hand especially when you travel to receive the benefits from our support centers Place your proof of purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of t...

Page 17: ...r fingers away from the battery release latch as you may inadvertently release the battery pack from the computer These care and maintenance tips also apply to the EasyLink Combo Drive when possible 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 Carefu...

Page 18: ...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 sp...

Page 19: ...1 Getting familiar with your computer ...

Page 20: ...y 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 ...

Page 21: ...xternal EasyLink Combo Drive floppy drive CD ROM Lithium Ion battery pack Power management system with ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface or APM Advanced Power Management support Multimedia 16 bit high fidelity PCI stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built in speaker EasyLink Combo Drive Dualview capability DVD playback capability with DVD equipped EasyLink DVD Combo ...

Page 22: ...eek smooth and stylish design Full sized keyboard Wide and curved palm rest Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function Stylish cover accessory Expansion CardBus PC Card formerly PCMCIA slot one type II I with Zoomed Video ZV support Upgradeable memory and hard disk ...

Page 23: ...you to control the presentation from your computer and at the same time face your audience You can also connect other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large audience presentations Power management The power management system incorporates an automatic LCD dim feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and at the same time conserves power See Power ...

Page 24: ...splay cover Note If an external monitor is connected the computer turns off the display but does not enter standby mode when you close the display cover To close the display cover fold it down gently until the display cover latch clicks into place Caution To avoid damaging the display do not slam it when you close it Also do not place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed ...

Page 25: ...tus of the computer while the cover is closed Icon Function Description 1 Power Lights when the computer is on 2 Sleep Lights when the computer enters Sleep mode 3 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive hard disk or EasyLink Combo Drive is active 4 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged 5 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated 6 Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activate...

Page 26: ... on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock Fn F11 When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock Fn F12 When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or do...

Page 27: ...nal keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner Cursor control keys on embedded keypad Hold Shift while using cursor control keys Hold Fn while using cursor control keys Main keyboard keys ...

Page 28: ...puter s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS Utility Key Description Windows logo key Start button Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions Below are a few examples Tab Activates next taskbar button E Explores My Computer F Finds Document M Minimizes All Shift M Undoes Minimize All R Displays the Run dialog box Application key Opens a context menu same as a right...

Page 29: ... the computer function available if supported by operating system See Setting power management schemes on page 44 Fn F4 Sleep ACPI or Standby APM Puts the computer in Sleep mode or Standby mode See Sleep mode on page 42 Fn F5 Display Toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor Fn F6 Screen Blank Turns the ...

Page 30: ...the keyboard type 1 Click on Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on Keyboard 3 Click on the Language tab 4 Verify that the keyboard layout used for En English United States is set to United States International If not select and click on Properties then select United States International and click on OK 5 Click on OK Fn F8 Speaker Toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn Brightness Down Dec...

Page 31: ...e Euro symbol Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to http www microsoft com typography faq faq12 htm for more information Keyboard ergonomics Located below the keyboard the wide and curved palm rest is ergonomically designed to provide you with a very comfortable place to rest your hands while you type ...

Page 32: ...uchpad connect the external PS 2 mouse then disable the touchpad if necessary The touchpad also has scroll functions with the center buttons Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Press the left 1 and right 3 buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions These two buttons ar...

Page 33: ...ngs Control Panel 2 Double click on Mouse 3 Click on the Button Actions tab 4 Customize the settings for Rocker Switch 5 Click on OK Function Left button Right button Center buttons Tap Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad Tap twice at the same spee...

Page 34: ... space See Hard disk upgrade on page 59 EasyLink Combo Drive The EasyLink Combo Drive is a two in one floppy CD ROM or floppy DVD ROM combo drive that connects externally to the computer The floppy drive reads and writes standard 3 5 inch diskettes The CD ROM or DVD ROM drive provides the latest in multimedia in a mobile world Connecting and disconnecting the EasyLink Combo Drive To connect the Ea...

Page 35: ... cable connector into its storage slot Note If the computer is on and you disconnect the EasyLink Combo Drive without using the HotIDE stop function the computer will hang stop operating normally Connect the EasyLink Combo Drive again to solve this problem It is advisable to follow the connect disconnect procedures discussed above If the computer is off you can disconnect the EasyLink Combo Drive ...

Page 36: ...en to complete the installation Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to input the region code DVD discs are divided into 6 regions Once your computer is set to a region code it will play DVD discs of that region only You can set the region code a maximum of five times including the first time afterwhich the last region code set will remain permanent Refe...

Page 37: ...ote To change the region code insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD ROM drive Please refer to the online help for more information 6 People s Republic of China Region Code Country or Region ...

Page 38: ...to your computer as you would with a desktop PC For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer see 3 Peripherals and options on page 45 Left port Port Connects to 1 EasyLink Combo Drive connector EasyLink Combo Drive See EasyLink Combo Drive on page 16 for details ...

Page 39: ...B mouse USB camera 3 Modem jack Phone line 4 Network jack Ethernet 10 100 based network 5 Infrared port Infrared device e g infrared printer IR aware computers 6 PS 2 port PS 2 compatible device e g PS 2 keyboard mouse keypad 7 Parallel port Parallel device e g parallel printer 8 Serial port Serial device e g serial mouse ...

Page 40: ...nes Plugging this modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack Start your communications software program See your communications manual for instructions Built in network feature option Available on select models the built in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet based...

Page 41: ...ared The computer s fast infrared FIR port allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR aware computers and peripherals such as infrared printers The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to four megabits per second Mbps at a distance of up to one meter To use FIR position two IR aware devices such that their IR ports are no more than one meter apart and offset no more than 15 d...

Page 42: ... giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs Popular type II cards include flash memory SRAM fax data modem LAN and SCSI cards CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits Icon Port Connects to 1 PC Card slot One 16 bit PC Card or 32 bit CardBus PC Card Zoomed Video supported 2 Microphone in jack Mono condenser microphone 3 Line in jac...

Page 43: ...ing a PC Card Note A slot protector card is installed in the PC Card slot Remove it before you insert your PC Card Insert the card into the desired slot and make the proper connections e g network cable if necessary See your card manual for details Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card 1 Exit the application using the card 2 Left click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card op...

Page 44: ...1 Getting familiar with your computer 26 3 Press the slot eject button 1 to pop out the eject button 2 then press it again to eject the card 3 ...

Page 45: ...l You can also hold Fn and press the up down arrow keys Enabling the 3D effect feature When connecting to external speakers you can enable the 3D effect feature for a more immersive experience Follow these steps 1 Double click on the volume speaker icon on the Windows taskbar If the speaker icon is not displayed on the taskbar enable this feature show volume control on the taskbar via the Multimed...

Page 46: ...1 Getting familiar with your computer 28 4 Click 3D Effect to enable the 3D effect feature 5 Click on OK ...

Page 47: ... from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility Once set you must key in this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility See BIOS Utility on page 88 for details Power On Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password w...

Page 48: ...ord is set the following prompt appears at boot up Type the Power on Password a symbol appears for each character you type and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly an x symbol appears Try again and press Enter When the Hard Disk Password is set the following prompt appears at boot up Type the Hard Disk Password a symbol appears for each character you type and press...

Page 49: ... to shut down the computer Then turn on the computer again and try again If you fail to enter the Hard Disk Password please contact your dealer or an authorized service center Setting passwords You can set passwords using Notebook Manager go to page 83 BIOS Utility go to page 95 ...

Page 50: ...1 Getting familiar with your computer 32 ...

Page 51: ...2 Operating on battery power ...

Page 52: ...mputer operates on AC or battery power This chapter contains the information you need to know to operate the computer on battery power It also includes information on how your computer manages and saves power ...

Page 53: ...enever possible use the AC adapter The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure It is advisable to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup Using a battery pack for the first time When using a battery pack for the first time follow these steps 1 Disable the Sleep Upon Battery low parameter in the BIOS Utility See page 97 2 Connect the AC adapter to a...

Page 54: ...y pack Replacing the battery pack Note Before removing the battery pack make sure that you have an AC adapter connected to the computer otherwise turn off the computer To replace the battery pack follow these steps 1 Slide and hold the battery bay release latch and slide the battery out slightly 2 Lift up the battery pack to remove it from the battery bay ...

Page 55: ...hree hours Charge in use mode When the computer is in use with the AC adapter plugged in the computer also charges the battery pack if installed This mode will take longer to fully charge a battery than rapid mode In charge in use mode a fully depleted battery gets fully charged in approximately six to seven hours Trickle mode When the battery is fully charged the adapter changes to trickle mode t...

Page 56: ...ion function Keep it running in the background to automatically adjust the Hibernation file size See Sleep Manager on page 74 Use the AC adapter whenever possible so that the battery is reserved for on the go computing Keep the battery pack in the computer powered by the AC adapter The constant trickle charge maintains the battery level to eliminate the battery self discharge effect The charge in ...

Page 57: ...e AC adapter within this period the computer enters Hibernation mode if the Sleep Upon Battery low parameter in BIOS Utility is enabled and the following conditions exist The Hibernation file created by Sleep Manager is present and valid See Sleep Manager on page 74 There is enough battery power left to save system information onto the hard disk Otherwise the computer enters Standby mode Warning C...

Page 58: ...ave all necessary files 2 Exit the application 3 Power off the computer 4 Replace the battery pack 5 Power on the computer and resume work AC adapter or power outlet not available 1 Save all necessary files 2 Exit the application 3 Power off the computer Situation Recommended Action ...

Page 59: ... Microsoft and Toshiba ACPI enables Windows 98 to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer With ACPI Windows 98 can turn off peripheral devices when they are not in use thereby saving power Advanced Power Management APM for Windows 95 and Windows NT 4 0 APM is a power management approach defined jointly by Microsoft and Intel A great number of software packages sup...

Page 60: ...y mode Data remains intact in the system memory until the battery is drained There are a number of ways to enter Standby mode If the waiting time specified by the System Standby value or the operating system elapses without any system activity Closing the display cover When the computer is about to enter Hibernation mode e g during a battery low condition but the Hibernation file is invalid or not...

Page 61: ...re is one necessary condition for the computer to enter Hibernation mode The Hibernation file created by Sleep Manager must be present and valid See Sleep Manager on page 74 In this situation there are a number of ways to enter Hibernation mode When customized functions for power management are set to Hibernation and the corresponding action is taken See Setting advanced features in power manageme...

Page 62: ... computer it automatically adjusts the LCD backlight to a brighter level Hard disk standby mode The hard disk enters standby mode when there are no disk read write operations within a specified period of time In this state the power supplied to the hard disk is reduced to a minimum The hard disk returns to normal once the computer accesses it Setting power management schemes Power management schem...

Page 63: ...3 Peripherals and options ...

Page 64: ...hat help you use your computer with ease When connecting peripherals read the manual included with the peripheral for operating instructions You can purchase most of these and other options directly from Acer This chapter also includes sections on how to upgrade key components Key component upgradeability helps keep your computer in step with the latest technology ...

Page 65: ...ernal display device giving you more desktop space to work on Follow these steps to use dualview 1 Connect an external display device to the external display port of the computer 2 Enable and set dualview options a Click on Start Settings Control Panel b Double click on Display c Click on the Settings tab d Click on 2 the second monitor icon e Click on Yes f Set the colors and screen area paramete...

Page 66: ...the printer cable into a serial port For a parallel printer plug the printer cable into the parallel port See your printer manual for operating instructions Note If the printer does not function enter the BIOS Utility and verify that the parallel port is enabled See Onboard Devices Configuration on page 93 for assistance ...

Page 67: ... internal touchpad by pressing Fn F7 External PS 2 mouse The built in touchpad works alternately with an external PS 2 mouse which is hot pluggable To use a PS 2 compatible mouse simply plug it into the PS 2 port External serial mouse If you use a serial mouse plug it into the serial port Then use the Add New Hardware tool in the Windows Control Panel to enable the serial mouse ...

Page 68: ...3 Peripherals and options 50 External USB mouse Plug the USB mouse into the USB port See USB devices on page 54 for more information ...

Page 69: ...comfortable using a desktop keyboard you can install a PS 2 compatible external keyboard To connect an external keyboard plug the external keyboard into the PS 2 connector You can also use a 17 key numeric keypad for number sensitive data entry applications To connect the keypad plug the keypad connector into the PS 2 port ...

Page 70: ...s are easy to connect with the audio ports accessible from the right side of the computer You can plug in an external microphone to the microphone in jack an audio line in device to the line in jack and amplified speakers or headphones to the line out jack ...

Page 71: ...C card slot that accommodates one type I II PC card Please consult your dealer for PC card options available that you can purchase for your computer Note For more information on how to use a PC Card with the computer see PC Card slot on page 24 ...

Page 72: ...ain other USB devices Note The USB feature must be enabled in BIOS Setup for your USB device to work See Startup Configuration on page 92 USB video capture kit option The USB video capture kit is a fun and easy way to capture still pictures or continuous video even when you re on the road You can use it to send photos or videos to family and friends or make a video call using your computer The cam...

Page 73: ...ow these steps to install the cover accessory 1 Flip out and remove the rubber covers on both sides of the display cover 2 Flush the edge of the cover accessory to the edge of the display cover and snap in place Note The cover accessory should be removed when you want to attach the USB video capture kit to the computer ...

Page 74: ...pter so you do not need to carry it from the office to your home or destination External battery charger The external battery charger charges your battery pack when it is not installed in your computer practical for charging spare battery packs PS 2 y bridge cable The PS 2 Y bridge cable allows you to connect two PS 2 devices a mouse and a keyboard to your computer simultaneously Connect the singl...

Page 75: ...ing the infrared port you can also transfer files between computers using a file transfer cable Connect the file transfer cable between the parallel ports of the two computers and use your file transfer utility to perform the transfer ...

Page 76: ... employing 32 64 128 MB 64 bit industry standard soDIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules The computer supports SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory There are two memory slots on your computer one of which is user upgradeable Note If you need to upgrade the main memory slot please contact your dealer Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory 1 Turn off the computer u...

Page 77: ...ze Hard disk upgrade You can upgrade your hard disk with a higher capacity drive when you need more storage space The computer uses a 9 5mm 2 5 inch Enhanced IDE hard disk Installing a replacement hard disk Follow these steps to install a hard disk 1 Turn off the computer unplug the AC adapter if connected and remove the battery pack Turn the computer over to access its base 2 Locate the hard disk...

Page 78: ...3 Peripherals and options 60 3 Pull out the hard disk 4 Insert a new hard disk module into the hard disk bay and tighten the hard disk bay screw ...

Page 79: ...4 Moving with your computer ...

Page 80: ...This chapter gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer ...

Page 81: ...t disc from the EasyLink Combo Drive 3 Shut down the operating system 4 Turn off the computer 5 Disconnect the EasyLink Combo Drive from the computer if necessary 6 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter 7 Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 8 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer ...

Page 82: ...ss any key If the power indicator is off the computer has entered Hibernation mode and turned off Slide and release the power switch to turn the computer back on Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after a period of time it is in Sleep mode Turn the power on to wake up the computer from Hibernation mode What to bring to short meetings A fully charged battery runs the computer for abo...

Page 83: ...65 cover whenever you are not actively using the computer Then tap any key or open the display to resume ...

Page 84: ...Unless you already have some items at home bring the following items with you AC adapter and power cord The printed user s manual EasyLink Combo Drive Special considerations Follow 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 ...

Page 85: ... your computer at home it may be worthwhile purchasing a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter you can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from home If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse ...

Page 86: ...the gate area What to bring with you Bring the following items with you AC adapter Spare fully charged battery pack s EasyLink Combo Drive Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In 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...

Page 87: ...veler s Warranty passport Special considerations Follow 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 Do not use ...

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Page 89: ...5 Software ...

Page 90: ...This chapter discusses the important system utilities bundled with your computer ...

Page 91: ... 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 Your computer is also compliant with or supports the following LDCM LANDesk Client Manager DMI Desktop Management Interface 2 0 ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface or APM Advan...

Page 92: ...e of the computer checking if the Hibernation file is valid saving and loading the contents of the Hibernation file when entering to and resuming from Hibernation mode The Hibernation file resides in a contiguous area on your hard disk Sleep Manager can automatically create recover and reallocate space for the Hibernation file If the system memory size was changed or the Hibernation file on the ha...

Page 93: ... enable or disable the icon on the taskbar Start menu a Click on Start Programs Sleep Manager b Select the Sleep Manager program The Sleep Manager displays below Item Description Buttons Click to access the Sleep Manager functions Current Setting Displays the drive and size of the current reserved space created by Sleep Manager ...

Page 94: ...red before the computer can enter Hibernation mode so that the computer can resume successfully These resources are the contents of Onboard memory DRAM or dynamic memory Video RAM VRAM or video memory SMRAM static memory and Others The total size of these resources shows as the recommended size in the dialog box Recommended Size Displays the minimum size of the contiguous space you need for the Hi...

Page 95: ...he current system status If the program cannot find the required space on the hard disk during the space creation process it shows a message box to inform the user Remove If you want to use or take back the reserved space click on the Remove button This will disable the Hibernation feature Instead the computer will only be able to enter Standby mode Minimize Minimize Sleep Manager by selecting the...

Page 96: ...nd disable the capability of auto adjusting the reserved space size Exiting Sleep Manager is NOT recommended Caution Do not deactivate remove or exit or uninstall Sleep Manager Do not remove or delete the Hibernation file Hibernation will not work without Sleep Manager and the Hibernation file ...

Page 97: ...found in the Notebook Manager To start the Notebook Manager press Fn F2 or follow these steps 1 Click on Start Programs Notebook Manager 2 Select the Notebook Manager application to run the program Note Changes made to most settings in the Notebook Manager take effect the next time the computer restarts Changes made in the Power Management and Display Device screens take effect immediately Noteboo...

Page 98: ...and the table below may differ from the ones shown on your computer Item Description CPU Brand type and clock speed of the CPU Central Processing Unit Total Memory Total amount of main memory in megabytes Video RAM Total amount of video memory in megabytes Hard Disk Size of hard disk in megabytes CD ROM or DVD ROM detected EasyLink Combo Drive type Serial Port 1 Resource settings of serial port 1 ...

Page 99: ...rting up Internal Cache Total amount of internal cache memory in kilobytes External Cache Total amount of external cache memory in kilobytes Touchpad Setting of the internal pointing device Pointing Device Type s of the pointing device s detected internal and external Change Asset Tag Number button Changes the Asset Tag Number of your computer Item Description ...

Page 100: ...include the following Floppy Drive IDE Hard Drive CD ROM DVD ROM Drive Simply drag and drop the devices to change the booting order Click on Apply to accept Item Description Enable Fast Boot The Fast Boot feature allows your computer to boot up and resume from Hibernation mode faster The operating system and the BIOS communicates information about Plug and Play resources and previous boot ups Enab...

Page 101: ...ager Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the Notebook Manager and BIOS Utility Power On Password prevents unauthorized access to your computer at system startup and at resume from Standby Hibernation or Sleep mode The Hard Disk Password is set using the BIOS Utility See System Security on page 95 and Passwords on page 29 for details ...

Page 102: ...ur Power On Password 4 Click in the Confirm Password textbox and retype the password 5 Click on OK Setting the Setup Password To set the Setup Password follow these steps 1 Click on the Change Setup Password button The following dialog box displays 2 Click on the Enable Setup Password checkbox 3 Click in the New Password textbox and type in up to seven alphanumeric characters A Z a z 0 9 which you...

Page 103: ...ollow the same steps used to set a password To remove a password follow the same steps used to set a password but leave both fields blank Power Management Power Management is used to set advanced settings related to power management ...

Page 104: ... in the Advanced tab The settings in this screen determine how the computer behaves when you a close the display b press the power switch and c press the Sleep button Fn F4 Options include the following Standby the computer enters Standby mode Hibernate the computer enters Hibernation mode Shutdown the computer closes all programs and shuts down 3 Click on OK ...

Page 105: ...old the slider control and move to the right to increase or move to the left to decrease the setting You can also click on the item and use the cursor keys to set the desired level Item Description Boot Display Device Sets the default display device on boot up Switching Display Device Sets the current display device Make sure an external monitor is connected before External monitor is selected Bri...

Page 106: ...tility To start the BIOS Utility follow these steps 1 Save your work and restart the computer A BIOS Utility entry reminder appears near the bottom of the screen 2 Press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility main screen appears There are seven menu options Use the cursor up down keys to select a menu item then press Enter After you enter a sub menu you can use the cursor up down keys to mo...

Page 107: ...cursor left right keys to select Yes then press Enter Choose No if you want to discard the changes you made System Information The System Information sub menu displays basic and important information about your computer Note The screen above is a sample and may not reflect the actual data on your computer The following table describes the information in this sub menu ...

Page 108: ...ppy Disk Drive Shows the floppy disk drive type Hard Disk Drive Shows the size or capacity of the hard disk HDD Serial Number Shows the serial number of the hard disk System with Shows the EasyLink Combo Drive type CD ROM or DVD ROM System BIOS Version Shows the version number of the BIOS VGA BIOS Version Shows the version number of the VGA display BIOS Serial Number Shows the serial number of the...

Page 109: ... allows you to set the system date and time The following table describes the parameters in this sub menu Parameter Description Format Date Sets the system date DDD MMM DD YYYY day of the week month day year Time Sets the system time HH MM SS hour minute second ...

Page 110: ...o the computer automatically determines the display device when the computer starts up If an external display device e g monitor is connected it becomes the boot display otherwise the computer LCD is the boot display When set to Both the computer outputs to both the computer LCD and an external display device if one is connected Auto or Both Screen Expansion Enables or disables the screen expansio...

Page 111: ...nd or 3rd then use the cursor left right keys to select the device for that priority level Onboard Devices Configuration The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only You do not need to change the values in this screen because these values are already optimized Hotkey Beep Enables or disables a system beep when a hotkey or key combination is pressed Enabled or Disabled Fast Boot Fast B...

Page 112: ... Enabled or Disabled 3F8h 3E8h 2F8h or 2E8h 4 or 11 IrDA Port Enables or disables the infrared port When enabled you can set the base I O address interrupt request IRQ and direct memory access DMA channel of the infrared port Enabled or Disabled 2F8h 3E8h 3F8h or 2E8h 3 or 10 Parallel Port Enables or disables the parallel port When enabled you can set the base I O address interrupt request IRQ and...

Page 113: ... for instructions on how to set a password Disabled or Enabled Power on Password When set this password protects the computer from unauthorized entry See the following section for instructions on how to set a password Disabled or Enabled Hard Disk Password When set this password protects the hard disk from unauthorized access See the following section for instructions on how to set a password Disa...

Page 114: ... press Enter After setting the password the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Present Removing a password Should you decide to remove a password do the following 1 Use the cursor up down keys to highlight a Password parameter Setup Power on or Hard Disk 2 Use the cursor left or cursor right key to remove the password Note When you want to remove the Hard Disk password yo...

Page 115: ...me are valid the computer resumes wakes up at the set time and date Disabled or Enabled MMM DD YYYY day month year HH MM SS hour minute second Battery low Warning Beep Enables or disables warning beeps during a battery low condition Enabled or Disabled Sleep Upon Battery low Enables or disables the Hibernation function during a battery low condition When the computer is very low on battery power t...

Page 116: ...ll parameter settings to their default values select this menu item and press Enter The following dialog box displays If you would like to load default settings for all parameters use the cursor left right keys to select Yes then press Enter Otherwise choose No ...

Page 117: ...6 Troubleshooting ...

Page 118: ... 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 the computer by yourself Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance ...

Page 119: ...ss 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 a...

Page 120: ...ntrol icon on the taskbar Click on the icon and adjust the level or press the Fn key If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port on the computer s right panel the internal speakers automatically turn off I want to eject the CD ROM or DVD ROM tray without turning on the power I cannot eject the CD ROM or DVD ROM tray There is a mechanical eject button on the CD R...

Page 121: ...rk Check the following Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other 15 degrees a maximum of 1 meter apart Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports Nothing should be blocking the ports Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices for file transfers or you have the appropriate drivers for printing to an infrared printer Durin...

Page 122: ...disk The hard disk has enough free space but this free space exists as small fragments The free disk space that Sleep Manager requires needs to be contiguous To solve this problem use tools such as Disk Defragmenter Windows to compact these free disk spaces Then run Sleep Manager again to create the file Disk compression utilities are used Sleep Manager can work with most compression software Howe...

Page 123: ... devices i e PC Cards external mouse 2 Open System Properties to check and make sure the components you diagnose are enabled To open the System Properties window a Click on Start Settings Control Panel b Double click on System c Click on the Device Manager tab 3 Close all application programs i e fax or communication programs if you plan to diagnose the modem To run PC Doctor simply double click o...

Page 124: ...nt of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer write them down as they appear on the screen or the number and sequence in the case of beeps If you are able to run the PC Doctor diagnostic tests locate the log file by selecting Windows Test Log in the PC Doctor menu bar If you haven t registered your notebook computer ...

Page 125: ...ype Mismatch Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS Utility then press Esc to exit and reconfigure the computer Equipment Configuration Error Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS 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 Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center I O P...

Page 126: ...bootable diskette in the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Pointing Device Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Pointing Device Interface Error Contact 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 dea...

Page 127: ...Appendix A Specifications ...

Page 128: ...This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer ...

Page 129: ... video 12 1 inch Thin Film Transistor LCD displaying 32 bit true color at 800x600 SVGA resolution 64 bit graphics acceleration with 2 5MB Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SDRAM and Accelerated Graphics Port AGP 3D features such as Goraud shading and Z buffering Simultaneous LCD and CRT display Dualview capability DVD playback capability with DVD equipped EasyLink DVD Combo Drive option Aud...

Page 130: ...port IrDA compliant One 9 pin RS 232 serial port UART16550 compatible One 25 pin parallel port ECP compliant One 15 pin external monitor port DDC 2 0 compliant One 6 pin keyboard mouse port PS 2 compatible One EasyLink combo drive port One 3 5mm line out minijack One 3 5mm line in minijack One 3 5mm microphone in minijack One USB jack Weight and dimensions 1 8 kg 3 98 lbs 289 x 219 x 23 5 mm 11 38...

Page 131: ...harge in use AC adapter 60 Watt Auto sensing 100 240Vac 50 60Hz Options 32 64 128 MB memory upgrade module Higher capacity hard disk drive EasyLink DVD Combo Drive floppy drive DVD ROM drive PS 2 y bridge cable Additional AC adapter and battery pack External battery charger USB video capture kit Mobile jacket cover accessory File transfer cable External numeric keypad In air auto adapter ...

Page 132: ...Appendix A Specifications 114 ...

Page 133: ...enu 93 Power Management sub menu 97 starting 88 Startup Configuration sub menu 92 System Information sub menu 89 System Security sub menu 95 boot display device setting in BIOS Utility 92 boot drive sequence setting in BIOS Utility 93 boot order setting in Notebook Manager 82 brightness hot keys 12 setting in Notebook Manager 87 C caps lock 8 on indicator 7 care AC adapter xvii battery pack xviii ...

Page 134: ... troubleshooting 101 102 dualview setting up 47 E EasyLink Combo Drive 16 error messages 107 Euro 12 F FAQ See frequently asked questions Fast Infrared See infrared file transfer cable connecting 57 FIR See infrared floppy disk ejecting 18 floppy drive 16 frequently asked questions 101 H hard disk 16 installing 59 60 power management 44 upgrading 59 help Internet home page xvii online manual xv on...

Page 135: ...pter 56 spare battery 56 P palm rest 13 parallel port setting in BIOS Utility 94 password 29 changing in Setup Utility 97 removing in Setup Utility 96 setting in Notebook Manager 84 85 setting in Setup Utility 96 types 29 PC Card 24 ejecting 25 inserting 25 ports 20 left 20 rear 21 right 24 power managing in BIOS Utility 97 managing in Notebook Manager 85 turning on xiv power management 41 ACPI 41...

Page 136: ...ting 102 specifications 110 Standby mode 42 43 entering 42 hot key 11 resuming from 43 signals 42 status indicator 7 status indicators 7 storage 16 EasyLink Combo Drive 16 floppy drive 16 hard disk 16 support information xvi T time setting in Setup Utility 91 touchpad 14 hot key 12 using 14 15 travel international flights 69 local trips 68 troubleshooting 100 tips 105 U Universal Serial Bus 22 USB...