California Access M665S, User Manual

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Page 3: ...ication except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and or registered trade marks of their respective companies They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer February 2007 Trademarks This product incorporates copyright protec...

Page 4: ...on If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di...

Page 5: ... from lightning 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 4 Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions 5 This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit with a DC Output of 100 240V 50 60Hz 19V 3 42A 65 Watts O...

Page 6: ...nd of heating ele ment This is an electrical appliance If water or any other liquid gets into it the computer could be badly dam aged Do not expose the computer to any shock or vibration Do not place it on an unstable surface Do not place anything heavy on the computer Do not expose it to excessive heat or direct sunlight Do not leave it in a place where foreign matter or mois ture may affect the ...

Page 7: ...and don t forget to save your work Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is depleted 5 Take care when using peripheral devices Do not turn off the power until you properly shut down all programs Do not turn off any peripheral devices when the computer is on Do not disassemble the com puter by yourself Perform routine maintenance on your computer Use only approv...

Page 8: ...trician install one When you want to unplug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head not by its wire Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power sup plies i e AC DC adapter or car adapter Do not plug in the power cord if you are...

Page 9: ... from and promptly dispose of a damaged battery Always dispose of batteries carefully Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly handled or discarded Keep the battery away from metal appliances Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects Battery Disposal Caution The product that you have p...

Page 10: ...Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions When the power cord or AC DC adapter is damaged or frayed If the computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids If the computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions If the computer has been dropped or damaged do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks If there i...

Page 11: ... the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps 7 If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and or cables 8 Anticipate customs Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or require proof of ownership for both hard ware and software Make sure your documents are prepared Power Off Before Traveling Make sure ...

Page 12: ...ata Pass your computer and disks around the devices Ask security officials to hand inspect them you may be asked to turn it on Note Some airports also scan luggage with these devices Fly safely Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight These restrictions are for your safety follow them If you stow the notebook in an overhead compartment make s...

Page 13: ...rms wrists and hands in a relaxed position Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest if necessary Use a chair with a back and adjust it to support your lower back comfortably Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you are working Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for long...

Page 14: ...on the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position ...

Page 15: ... 8 Keyboard 1 9 Function Keys 1 10 System Map Front Rear Views 1 11 System Map Left View 1 12 System Map Right View 1 13 System Map Bottom View 1 14 Windows Vista Start Menu Control Panel 1 15 Video Features 1 16 Power Options 1 18 Features Components Overview 2 1 Hard Disk Drive 2 2 Optical CD DVD Device 2 3 Loading Discs 2 3 Handling CDs or DVDs 2 4 DVD Regional Codes 2 5 7 in 1 Card Reader 2 6 ...

Page 16: ...ery 3 11 Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter 3 11 Proper handling of the Battery Pack 3 12 Battery FAQ 3 13 Drivers Utilities What to Install 4 1 Module Driver Installation 4 1 Driver Installation 4 2 Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers 4 3 Manual Driver Installation 4 4 User Account Control Win Vista 4 5 Windows Security Message 4 5 New Hardware Found 4 5 Driver Installation Proced...

Page 17: ... the Hard Disk Drive 6 4 Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device 6 6 Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 7 Upgrading the Processor 6 10 Modules Options Overview 7 1 802 11 b g USB WLAN Module 7 2 802 11 b g WLAN Driver Installation 7 2 Connecting to a Wireless Network 7 3 Windows Mobility Center 7 6 Bluetooth Module 7 7 Bluetooth Driver Installation 7 7 Bluetooth Configuration in Windows Vista 7 9 PC Ca...

Page 18: ...urity C 3 BIOS C 3 Storage C 3 Audio C 3 Keyboard Pointing Device C 3 Interface C 4 Card Reader C 4 ExpressCard Slot C 4 Communication C 4 Power Management C 4 Power C 4 Battery C 4 Environmental Spec C 5 Dimensions C 5 Weight C 5 Optional C 5 Windows XP Information DVD Regional Codes D 2 Windows XP Start Menu Control Panel D 3 TouchPad and Buttons Mouse D 4 Function Keys Hot Keys D 5 Application ...

Page 19: ...ng on the Computer D 19 Power Schemes D 20 System Power Options D 22 Hibernate Mode vs Shutdown D 22 Stand by Mode vs Hibernate Mode D 22 Configuring the Power Button D 24 Battery Information D 25 Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter D 26 Battery FAQ D 28 Driver Installation D 29 What to Install D 30 802 11 b g USB WLAN Module D 36 Bluetooth Module D 38 PC Camera Module D 40 BisonCap D 44...

Page 20: ...XVIII Preface ...

Page 21: ...ptions Chapter 4 The installation of the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems Chapter 5 An outline of the computer s built in software or BIOS Basic Input Output System Chapter 6 Instructions for upgrading your computer Chapter 7 A quick guide to the computer s Wireless LAN Bluetooth and PC Camera modules some of which may be optional...

Page 22: ... all the documentation more detailed descriptions of the functions setup and system controls are covered in the remainder of the User s Manual but do not worry if you do not understand every thing the first time Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go You may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with a as indicated in the margin For a more detailed description of any of t...

Page 23: ... interface between the com puter and a hardware component e g a wireless network module It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and util ities are properly installed If your system hasn t been properly configured your service representative may have already done that ...

Page 24: ...upported Note For information on the Windows XP OS specifically power video and driver information see Win dows XP Information on page D 1 Operating System Version Supported Note Windows XP Home or Professional Yes Windows Vista Home Basic 32 bit Yes In order to run Windows Vista without limitations or decreased performance your computer requires a minimum 1GB of system memory RAM 64 bit No Window...

Page 25: ... power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 5 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle and press the power button to turn the computer on 6 Adjust the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle 7 The LED indicators show the power and battery status of the computer Figure 1 1 AC DC Adapter In Shutdown Note that you should always shut your computer down by cho...

Page 26: ...n Microphone 9 LED Indicators 6 9 3 3 5 9 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission de vices aboard aircraft is usu ally prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the key combinations to toggle power to the WLAN Bluetooth modules and check the LED indicator icon to see if the modules are powered on or...

Page 27: ...aps Lock Activated Green Scroll Lock Activated Green The Computer is On Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode Orange The AC DC Adapter is Plugged In the Computer is Powered Off Orange The AC DC Adapter is Plugged In the Battery is Charging Blinking Orange The Battery has Reached Critically Low Power Status Green The Battery is Fully Charged Green Hard Disk Activity Green The WLAN Bluetooth ...

Page 28: ...lled Activate the BisonCap program Take Still Picture See Page 7 15 PC Camera Not Installed Activate Application Quick Button 1 See Page 2 10 Activate the Default Internet Program Activate the Default E Mail Browser Audio Record Start Stop See Page 2 11 PC Camera Installed Camera Zoom In See Page 7 15 PC Camera Not Installed Activate Application Quick Button 2 See Page 2 10 PC Camera Installed Cam...

Page 29: ...nal features instantly see Figure 1 3 Figure 1 3 Keyboard Fn Key Function Keys NumLk ScrLk Keys Numeric Keypad Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB keyboard The system will detect and enable it automatically However special functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work ...

Page 30: ... Fn F10 PC Camera Module Power Toggle Fn F4 Sleep Toggle Fn F11 Wireless LAN Module Power Toggle Fn F5 Decrease Audio Volume Fn F12 Bluetooth Module Power Toggle Fn F6 Increase Audio Volume Fn NumLk Number Lock Toggle Fn F7 Display Toggle Fn ScrLk Scroll Lock Toggle Special Characters Some software applications allow the number keys to be used with Alt to produce special characters These special c...

Page 31: ...System Map Front Rear Views 1 11 Quick Start Guide 1 System Map Front Rear Views Figure 1 4 Front Rear Views 1 2 4 3 1 1 LED Indicators 2 1 USB Port 3 DC In Jack 4 Battery ...

Page 32: ...on code 5 times The fifth selection is permanent This cannot be altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another computer Figure 1 5 Left View 1 Security Lock Slot 2 Optical Device Drive Bay see page 2 3 3 RJ 11 Modem Jack 4 S PDIF Out Jack 5 Microphone In Jack 6 Headphone Out Jack 7 Line In Jack CD Emergency Eject If you need to manually eject a CD DVD e g due to ...

Page 33: ...Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats MMC MultiMedia Card SD Secure Digital MS Memory Stick MS Pro Memory Stick Pro MS Duo requires PC adapter Mini SD requires PC adapter RS MMC requires PC adapter 3 5 Figure 1 6 Right View 1 ExpressCard Slot see page 2 7 2 7 in 1 Card Reader 3 2 USB 2 0 Ports 4 RJ 45 LAN Jack 5 External Monitor Port ...

Page 34: ...rheating make sure nothing blocks any Vent Fan Intake while the computer is in use Battery Information Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery before using it Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges See Battery Information on page 3 9 for full instruc tions 4 1 Figure 1 7 Bottom View 1 Vent Fan Intake Outlet 2...

Page 35: ...rties if you want to customize the appearance of the Start menu In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel is accessed from the Start menu and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features in Windows e g power video network audio etc Windows Vista provides basic controls for many of the fea tures however m...

Page 36: ...r point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under the Appearance and Personalization menu or double click Personalization Display Settings 3 Move the slider to the preferred setting in Resolution Figure 1 9 on page 1 17 4 Click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting In Colors Figure 1 9 on page 1 17 5 Click Advanced Settings button Figure 1 9 on page 1 17 to...

Page 37: ...Video Features 1 17 Quick Start Guide 1 Figure 1 9 Display Settings 1 2 3 ...

Page 38: ...losed display and sleep mode from the left menu Note that the Power saver plan may have an affect on computer performance Click to select one of the existing plans or click Create a power plan in the left menu and select the options to create a new plan Click Change Plan Settings and click Change advanced power settings to access further con figuration options Pay attention to the instructions on ...

Page 39: ... chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer Hard Disk Drive Optical CD DVD Device 7 in 1 Card Reader ExpressCard Slot TouchPad and Buttons Mouse Function Keys Hot Keys Application Quick Buttons Recording Audio Audio Features Adding a Printer ...

Page 40: ...e hard disk is accessible from the bottom of your computer as seen below For fur ther details see Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on page 6 4 Power Safety Before attempting to ac cess any of the internal components of your computer please ensure that the machine is not connected to the AC power and that the ma chine is turned off Also ensure that all peripher al cables including phone lines are disc...

Page 41: ...side facing up use just enough force for the disc to click onto the tray s spindle Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks and you are ready to start The busy indicator will light up while data is being accessed or while an audio video CD or DVD is playing If power is unexpectedly interrupt ed insert an object such as a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole to open the...

Page 42: ...ther materials to the surface of the disc Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high temperature areas Do not use benzene thinner or other cleaners to clean the CD or DVD Do not bend the CD or DVD Do not drop or subject the CD or DVD to shock CD Emergency Eject If you need to manually eject a CD e g due to an unexpected power interruption you may push the end of a straightened paper clip into the...

Page 43: ...Regional Coding Region Geographical Location 1 USA Canada 2 Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East Egypt 3 South East Asia Taiwan South Korea The Philippines Indonesia Hong Kong 4 South Central America Mexico Australia New Zealand 5 N Korea Russia Eastern Europe India Most of Africa 6 China Table 2 1 DVD Regional Coding Figure 2 3 DVD Regions ...

Page 44: ... the Card Reader driver see CardReader on page 4 6 Note The PC adapters are usually supplied with these cards Card Reader Cover Make sure you keep the rubber cover provided in the card reader when not in use This will help prevent foreign objects and or dust getting in to the card reader Figure 2 4 Right View 1 Card Reader MMC MultiMedia Card SD Secure Digital MS Memory Stick MS Pro Memory Stick P...

Page 45: ...tFlash card reader The number denotes the card width 54mm for the Ex press Card 54 and 34mm for the ExpressCard 34 Inserting and Removing ExpressCards Align the ExpressCard with the slot and push it in until it locks into place To remove an ExpressCard simply press the card to eject it Figure 2 5 ExpressCard Slot ExpressCard Slot Cover Make sure you keep the rubber cover provided in the ExpressCar...

Page 46: ...page 4 6 you can configure the functions by double clicking the TouchPad driver icon on the taskbar You may then configure the TouchPad tapping buttons scrolling pointer motion and sensitivity options to your preferences You will find further information at www synaptics com Mouse Driver If you are using an ex ternal mouse your op erating system may be able to auto configure your mouse during its ...

Page 47: ... buttons can be used to run the BisonCap application to take still pictures and to zoom the camera in out see PC Camera Hot Key Buttons on page 7 18 if a PC Cam era module is installed If you do not have a PC Camera module installed see Ap plication Quick Buttons on page 2 10 for details Fn Hot Key Function Indicator Fn F3 Mute Toggle Fn F5 F6 Volume Decrease Increase Fn F8 F9 Brightness Decrease ...

Page 48: ...e quick buttons will function as long as the program is running the icon will appear in the taskbar If the program is not running you will need to restart the computer 1 Press a button or right click the icon in the taskbar 2 Select Setup from the menu scroll to AP1 2 3 and select Custom 3 An Open dialog box will appear on the screen 4 Browse to the directory where the desired application exe see ...

Page 49: ...nt Mic or select Properties from the right click menu 6 Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone Front Mic slider to the level required 7 Click OK and close the control panels 8 Press the audio record button to begin the recording process the record icon will flash in the top left of the screen 9 Press the audio record button again to stop the recording process the record icon will disappear fro...

Page 50: ...Features Components 2 12 Recording Audio 2 Right click Figure 2 8 Audio Setup for Recording Windows Vista ...

Page 51: ...bring up the VIA Audio Deck menu The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key combination Click any of the buttons e g on the left to expand the audio menu selections Sound Volume Adjustment The sound volume level is set using the volume control within Windows and the volume func tion keys on the comput er Click the volume icon in the taskbar to check the setting Figure 2 9 VIA Aud...

Page 52: ...4 Connect the printer s USB cable to one of the USB ports on the computer 5 Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or ask you to supply one Follow the on screen instructions Parallel Printer This is still a very common type of printer The install instructions are in the sidebar however you will need to purchase a parallel to USB converter Parallel Printer After se...

Page 53: ...ng the Power Buttons Battery Information The computer uses enhanced power saving techniques to give the operating system OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors For example this enables the OS to set devices into low power states based on user set tings and information from applications OS Note Power management functions will vary slight ly depending on your o...

Page 54: ...ct the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 3 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle 4 Press the power button to turn On Battery The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or when an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you re using To increase battery life let the battery discharge completely be...

Page 55: ... fea ture Shut Down Note that you should al ways shut your comput er down by choosing the Shut Down command from the Lock Button Menu in Windows Vis ta This will help prevent hard disk or system problems Forced Off If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del key combination doesn t work press the pow er button for 4 seconds or longer to force the system to turn itself off Power Button Sleep Sleep is ...

Page 56: ...ter a period of inactivity Click Change plan settings and then click Change advanced power settings to ac cess further configuration options in Advanced Settings Resuming Operation If the display is off the system can resume by pressing any key on the keyboard The system can resume from Sleep mode by pressing the Sleep But ton key combination Fn F4 or power button Password It is recommended that y...

Page 57: ...encing any reduced performance especially under DC battery power Choose High performance for maximum performance when the computer is pow ered from an AC power source Choose the Power saver bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall performance of the computer in order to save power for maximum power saving when the computer is battery DC power pow ered Figure 3 2 Power Plans ...

Page 58: ...hat was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used You can use either method depending on your needs Sleep vs Hibernate If you want to stay away from your work for just a while you can put the system into Sleep instead of in hibernation It takes a longer time to wake up the system from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode Sleep will effectively act as Hibernate if ...

Page 59: ...r information on a part of the hard disk before it turns the system off Although it saves the most power it takes the longest time to return to full operation You can set your computer to automatically enter Hi bernate when the battery power is almost depleted You will need to enable Hiber nate mode from the Advanced Settings in power plans or you put the system directly into Hibernate mode from t...

Page 60: ...l be off battery or orange AC DC adapter If the only the display is turned off the LED will remain green Password Protection It is recommended that you enable a password on wake up in order to protect your data However you can dis able this setting from the Power Options menu by clicking Require a password on wakeup in the left menu and se lecting the options click Change settings that are current...

Page 61: ... set actions to be taken e g Shut down Hibernate etc and set critical and low battery levels from power plan Advanced Settings see Figure 3 1 on page 3 4 Click the battery icon in the taskbar to see the current battery level and charge status Low Battery Warning When the battery is criti cally low immediately connect the AC DC adapter to the computer or save your work oth erwise the unsaved data w...

Page 62: ...ower when it is not powered by the AC DC adapter Reduce the amount of time before the display is turned off Close wireless Bluetooth modem or communication applications when they are not being used Disconnect remove any unnecessary external devices e g USB devices ExpressCards etc Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center control panel pro vides an easy point of ac cess for information o...

Page 63: ...a new battery see Battery FAQ on page 3 13 for instructions on how to do this Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC DC adapter is attached and plugged into an electrical outlet If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into an electrical o...

Page 64: ...Discard used battery according to the manufacturer s in structions Damaged Battery Warning Should you notice any physical defects e g the battery is bent out of shape after being dropped or any unusual smells emanating from the notebook battery shut your computer down immediately and contact your service center If the battery has been dropped we do not recommend using it any further as even if the...

Page 65: ... computer even if a message indicates the battery is critically low just let the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own 1 Save and close all files and applications 2 Create a power plan for discharging the battery and set all the options to Never 3 Click Change plan settings after saving it and click Change advanced power settings Figure 3 7 Power Plan Create ...

Page 66: ...ttery options 5 Choose the options below click Yes if a warning appears Low battery levels 0 Critical battery Levels 0 Low battery action Do Nothing Critical battery action On battery Shut Down Critical battery action Plugged in Do Nothing Figure 3 8 Power Options Advanced Settings Battery ...

Page 67: ...ge the battery When charging the battery don t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes from orange to green How do I maintain the battery Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges ...

Page 68: ...Power Management 3 16 3 ...

Page 69: ... system required drivers and utilities What to Install The Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual CD ROM Win Vista OR WinXP contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the com puter There will be two CDs provided one will con tain drivers for Windows Vista the other will contain drivers for Windows XP make sure you install the ap propriate drivers for your system Table...

Page 70: ...er installation order from Table 4 1 on page 4 3 the drivers must be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below 2 Click to select the driver you wish to install after installing each driver it will become grayed out if you need to reinstall any driver click the Unlock button 3 Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedur...

Page 71: ...ver as outlined in this chapter If the driver is not listed in the Programs and Fea tures menu 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound Device Manager 3 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to click to expand the selection 4 Click Driver tab and click the Update Dr...

Page 72: ...cation Driver Driver Location Video Vista 32bit X Drivers Video setup exe Audio Vista 32bit X Drivers Audio SETUP EXE Modem Vista 32bit X Drivers Modem ssetup exe LAN Vista 32bit X Drivers LAN setupvis exe CardReader Vista 32bit X Drivers CardReader Setup exe TouchPad Vista 32bit X Drivers Touchpad Setup exe Hot Key Utility Vista 32bit X Drivers Hotkey 4AP exe Quick Button Utility Vista 32bit X Dr...

Page 73: ...been released after the version of Windows you are currently using All the drivers provided will have already received certification for Windows New Hardware Found If you see the message New Hardware Found Found New Hardware Wizard during the installa tion procedure other than when outlined in the driver install procedure click Cancel to close the window and follow the installation procedure as di...

Page 74: ...ck 5 Install CardReader Driver Yes 2 Click Next Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer TouchPad 1 Click 6 Install Touchpad Driver Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish Restart Now to restart the com puter 4 You may then configure your TouchPad as out lined in TouchPad and Buttons Mouse on page 2 8 Modem Country Selection Go to the Phone and Modem Options control panel Hardware and Sound and make su...

Page 75: ...h to restart your computer Adding Removing a PC Camera Note that the Quick Button and PC Camera drivers can not co exist If you wish to add a PC Camera module to your comput er at a later date then uninstall the Quick Button Driver entitled Multimedia Keyboard Driver before install ing the PC Camera and driver Drivers can be unin stalled from the Programs and Features Programs Uninstall a program ...

Page 76: ...n 802 11 b g USB WLAN Mod ule on page 7 2 and check the installation proce dure Bluetooth See the introduction in Bluetooth Module on page 7 7 and check the installation procedure PC Camera See the introduction in PC Camera Module on page 7 12 and check the installation procedure ...

Page 77: ...ou are a beginner keep a record of the set tings you find and any changes you make This information could be useful if your system ever needs servicing There is one general rule Don t make any changes unless you are sure of what you are doing Many of the settings are required by the system and changing them could cause it to become unstable or worse If you have any doubts consult your service repr...

Page 78: ...omputer the system takes a few seconds to conduct tests on memory keyboard mouse and system As the boot proceeds you can click the mouse or press Enter and then choose Launch System Setup from the Trusted Core menu to access the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Figure 5 1 Startup Screen ...

Page 79: ...also select a boot device view system information or setup a password for access to the computer at boot time see overleaf Launch System Setup TrustedCore Select Boot Device Security Enrollment Patent Inform r r ation System Inform r r ation Continue Booting Figure 5 2 Trusted Core Menu ...

Page 80: ...s follow the procedure above to bring up the Secu rity Enrollment screen and type the existing password Press Enter without typing any password entry and click Yes to un enroll Figure 5 3 Security Enrollment Enter your new password and confirm r r it Secu c c rity t t En E E r n n o r r llm l l e m m n e e t n n Password New Confirm r r Adm d d inistrator privileges Password Warning If you set a b...

Page 81: ...If these tools are confusing press F1 to call up a General Help screen and then use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page The Item Specific Help on the right side of each screen explains the highlighted item and has useful messages about its options If you see an arrow next to an item press Enter to go to a sub menu on that sub ject The sub menu screen that appears has a similar layout but ...

Page 82: ... files to reflect these changes Figure 5 4 Main Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help Tab Shift Tab or Enter selects field System Time 22 11 05 System Date 01 10 2007 IDE Channel 0 Master TSSTcorpCD DVDW TS L632D IDE Channel 2 Master TOSHIBA MK8032GSX...

Page 83: ...nnels Use the Auto Type setting to have the items configured automatically for you QuickBoot Mode Main Menu Enable this item to skip certain tests at start up and thus decrease the time needed to boot the system System Extended Memory Main Menu This item contains information on the system memory and is not user configurable The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed ...

Page 84: ...lect Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help Select the operating system installed on your system which you will use most commonly Note An incorrect setting can cause some operating systems to display unexpected behavior Advanced Installed O S WinXP Vista Legacy USB Support Enabled Reset Configuration Data No Enable Multi...

Page 85: ...ting in such a serious system conflict that the operating system is unable to boot Enable Multimedia Timer Advanced Menu Multimedia timer services allow applications to schedule timer events with the greatest resolution or accuracy possible for the hardware platform These timer ser vices are useful for applications that demand high resolution timing see your appli cation manual for further details...

Page 86: ...igure 5 6 Boot Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices Up and Down arrows select a device and moves the device up or down x exclude or include the device to boot Shift 1 enables or disables a device 1 4 Loads default boot sequence Boot pr...

Page 87: ... to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session Figure 5 7 Exit Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Execute Command F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup...

Page 88: ...BIOS Utilities 5 12 5 ...

Page 89: ...ar slotted flathead screwdriver An antistatic wrist strap Before working with the internal components you will need to wear an antistatic wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may damage the compo nents The chapter includes Removing the Battery Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device Upgrading the System Memory RAM Please make sure that you review each...

Page 90: ...es Under any of these conditions contact your service representative to purchase or re place the component s Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any upgrade proce dures make sure that you have turned off the power and disconnect ed all peripherals and cables including tele phone lines It is advis able to also remove your battery in order to pre vent accidentally turning the machine on Remova...

Page 91: ...n the computer off and turn it over 2 Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow 3 Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place 4 Slide the battery out in the direction of the arrow Warranty Warning Please check with your service representative before undertaking any upgrade procedures to find out if this will VOID your warranty 1 2 3 2 3 1 Figure 6 1 Battery Removal ...

Page 92: ...d turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws 3 Remove the hard disk bay cover 4 Grip the tab and slide the hard disk in the direction of arrow HDD System Warning New HDD s are blank Be fore you begin make sure You have backed up any data you want to keep from your old HDD You have all the CD ROMs and FDDs required to in stall your operating system and pr...

Page 93: ...omputer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 6 5 6 5 Lift the hard disk up in the direction of arrow 6 Remove the screws and cover 7 Reverse the process to install a new hard disk drive Figure 6 3 HDD Removal 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 94: ...d turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws 3 Remove the hard disk bay cover 4 Remove the screw at point and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point 5 Reverse the process to install the new device Figure 6 4 Removing the CD DVD Device 1 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 3 2 1 ...

Page 95: ...line SO DIMM DDRII DDR2 type memory modules see Memory on page C 2 for details of supported module types The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the CPU RAM bay cover and remove screws 1 7 3 4 2 5 1 6 7 Figure 6 5 CPU RAM Bay Screws ...

Page 96: ...mory socket in the direction indicated by the arrows in Figure 6 7 8 8 Figure 6 6 CPU RAM Bay Cover Removed 9 10 9 10 9 10 Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the module s connecting edge Even the cleanest hands have oils which can attract particles and degrade the module s performance Figure 6 7 RAM Module Release Latches ...

Page 97: ...ot 8 The module s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way Make sure the module is seated as far into the slot as it will go DO NOT FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure 9 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module 10 Replace the bay cover and screws 11 Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the n...

Page 98: ... will need to contact your customer service representative We rec ommend that you do not do this yourself since if it is done incorrectly you may damage the processor or mainboard Warranty The CPU is not a user serviceable part Open ing this compartment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your warranty Unauthorized tampering with the HDD may also violate your warranty ...

Page 99: ...g on the configuration purchased If you are unsure please contact your service representative 802 11 b g USB WLAN Module Bluetooth Module PC Camera Module Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the mod ule s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft ...

Page 100: ... sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Install VISTA Drivers button and then click 8 Install WLAN Driver Yes 3 Click Finish to complete the installation 4 The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows Vista see overleaf Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any p...

Page 101: ...he icon and then click Connect to a network 2 In the Show list click to choose Wireless from the drop down menu 3 A list of currently available networks will appear Figure 7 1 Taskbar Menus Network and Sharing Center You can also use the Network and Sharing Center control panel in Windows Network and Internet to connect to any available wireless networks Figure 7 2 Connect to a Network Click icon ...

Page 102: ...you do not see a network you want to connect to click Set up a connection or network a list of options will appear allowing manual searching and creating a new network 6 Move the cursor over the taskbar icon to see the connection status see below Figure 7 3 Connecting Figure 7 4 Connection Status ...

Page 103: ...ss the network menu and click Disconnect or right click the icon and then click Disconnect from Security Enabled Networks You should try to make sure that any network you are connecting to is a se cure network Connecting to unsecure net works may allow unautho rized access to your computer documents web sites and files etc Figure 7 5 Disconnecting Click icon Right click icon ...

Page 104: ...ion on battery status power plans used and wireless device status etc To access the Windows Mobility Center 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click Windows Mobility Center Mobile PC 3 Click the button to Turn wireless off on or click the icon to access the network menu Figure 7 6 Windows Mobility Center ...

Page 105: ...language you prefer and click OK Next 4 Click the button to accept the license agreement and then click Next 5 Click Next Install 6 Click Finish and the BlueSoleil icon will appear on the desktop 7 You can configure the settings at any time by going to the IVT Corpora tion BlueSoleil Main Window Start Programs All Programs IVT BlueSoleil BlueSoleil or by clicking the desktop icon Wireless Device O...

Page 106: ...uides from the Help Menu or press the F1 key in the IVT Cor poration BlueSoleil Main Window control panel Click the Help menu and select Contents and Index Look through Getting Started or select the ap propriate User Guide from the Contents menu Figure 7 7 BlueSoleil Main Window Help ...

Page 107: ...for the latest updated information on the PC Camera driver that may override the information provided here Adding Removing a PC Camera Note that the Quick Button and PC Camera drivers cannot co exist If you wish to add a PC Camera module to your computer at a later date then uninstall the Quick Button Utility Driver entitled Multimedia Keyboard Driver before installing the PC Camera and driver Dri...

Page 108: ... Finish to restart the computer 6 Run the BisonCap application program from the BisonCam shortcut on the desktop or from the BisonCam item in the Start Programs All Pro grams menu if the hardware is turned off use the Fn F10 key combina tion to turn it on again 7 You can use the application button to run the BisonCap application if you have installed the hot key driver see Hot Key Utility on page ...

Page 109: ...phone make sure that the Front Mic is not disabled 5 Double click Microphone Front Mic or select Properties from the right click menu 6 Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone Front Mic slider to the level required 7 Click OK and close the control panels 8 Run the BisonCap application program from the Start Programs All Programs BisonCam menu or press the application button 9 Go to the Devices ...

Page 110: ...Modules Options 7 12 PC Camera Module 7 Right click Figure 7 8 Audio Setup for PC Camera ...

Page 111: ...d select Save Captured Video As choose a file name and location and then click Open you can view the file using the Windows Media Player Set Capture File In the BisonCap application you will only be asked to set the capture file name on the first run of the program When you run the program the next time the file will automatically be overwritten with the newly captured file To avoid overwriting fi...

Page 112: ...n in the BisonCap application is flickering you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options 1 Run the BisonCap program 2 Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter 3 Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Frequency in Property Page tab Figure 7 9 Video Capture Filter ...

Page 113: ...e camera 2 Press the application button once 3 The BisonCap application will run 4 Use the zoom keys to obtain the picture required 5 Press the application button for a second time you will hear a camera motor sound to indicate the picture is being taken 6 The picture in JPEG format will be placed in the Snapshot folder on the desktop Snapshot Folder The Snapshot folder s default location is on th...

Page 114: ...Modules Options 7 16 7 ...

Page 115: ...ges make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what happened and what remedies you tried Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in case If after you ve tried eve...

Page 116: ...oose connections anywhere Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode by pressing the keys config ured in your Power Options see Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 8 the Fn F4 key combi nation or power button to wake up the system Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn F8 and F9 keys to adjust the bright ness Display Choice Press Fn F7 t...

Page 117: ... to run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your computer This is especially important if you choose to use a Supervisor password for the BIOS see Setting a Boot Password on page 5 4 Keep copies of vital settings files such as n...

Page 118: ...ow Viruses are often triggered from within e mail attachments so take care when opening any attached file You can configure most Anti Virus pro grams to check all e mail attachments Note You should also beware of files from people you know as the virus may have infected an address book and been automatically forwarded without the person s knowl edge Keep a Bootable CD ROM DVD ROM USB storage devic...

Page 119: ...e looking at the computer s manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the documentation of any new hardware and or software and pay particular attention to files entitled READ ME or READ ME FIRST When installing a new device always make sure the device is powered on and in ma...

Page 120: ...hings The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged A process of elimination adding and remov...

Page 121: ...osing battery power too quickly The system is using too much power If your OS has a Power Options scheme see Power Plans on page 3 4 Power Schemes on page D 20 check its settings You may also be using an PC Card ExpressCard device USB device external device that is drawing a lot of power Actual battery operating time is shorter than expected The battery has not been fully discharged before being r...

Page 122: ...de Toggle the sleep resume key combination Fn F4 see Sleep Button on page 3 6 Sleep Button on page D 24 The screen controls need to be adjusted Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn F8 F9 If you re connected to an external monitor make sure it s plugged in and turned on You should also check the monitor s own brightness and contrast controls The computer is set for a different display Togg...

Page 123: ...cannot be heard or the volume is very low The volume might be set too low Check the volume control in the Volume Control Panel in the Windows taskbar or use the key combination Fn F5 and F6 see Function Keys Hot Keys on page 2 9 to adjust The audio recording cannot be heard or the volume is very low The recording volume might be set too low Check the information in Recording Audio on page 2 11 Rec...

Page 124: ...es on page 2 5 DVD Regional Codes on page D 2 Unwelcome numbers appear when typing If the LED is lit then Num Lock is turned ON see LED Indicators on page 1 7 The system freezes or the screen goes dark The system s power saving features have timed out Use the AC DC adapter press the sleep Fn F4 key combination or press the power button if no LEDs are lit Problem Possible Cause Solution Other Keybo...

Page 125: ...cators on page 1 7 If the LED indicator is off then press the Fn F11 WLAN or Fn F12 Bluetooth key combination s in order to enable the modules see Function Keys on page 1 10 The PC Camera module cannot be detected The module is off Press the Fn F10 key combination in order to enable the module see Function Keys on page 1 10 Run the BisonCap program see PC Camera Module on page 7 12 PC Camera Modul...

Page 126: ...Troubleshooting 8 12 8 ...

Page 127: ... Ports Jacks A 1 A Appendix A Interface Ports Jacks Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the interface ports jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices connect to the internet etc ...

Page 128: ...omputer External Monitor VGA Port This port allows you to connect an external monitor or Flat Panel Display to get dual video or simultaneous display on the LCD and external monitor FPD Headphone Out Jack Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack Note Set your system s volume to a reduced level before connecting to this jack Line In Jack The Line In jack allows you to play audio so...

Page 129: ...omputer store S PDIF Out Jack This S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface Format Out Jack allows you to connect your DVD capable PC to a Dolby AC 3 compatible receiver for 5 1 or dts surround sound USB 2 0 1 1 Ports These USB 2 0 compatible ports USB 2 0 is fully USB 1 1 compliant are for low speed peripherals such as keyboards mice or scanners and for high speed peripherals such as external HDDs d...

Page 130: ...Interface Ports Jacks A 4 A ...

Page 131: ...ng the LCD are outlined in Video Features on page 1 16 VIA Video Driver Installation Make sure you install all the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 6 Instructions for installing the video driver are repeated below Video 1 Click 1 Install Video Driver Yes 2 Click Next Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer ...

Page 132: ...nd the driver for your operating system Video Memory The system does not feature dedicated video memory but automatically and dynam ically allocates as much up to 256MB maximum system memory RAM as need ed to the video system You can define the amount of system memory to be allocated from the BIOS see Frame Buffer Size Advanced Menu on page 5 9 The system returns whatever memory is no longer neede...

Page 133: ...ons below Windows Vista 1 Attach your external display to the external monitor port and turn it on 2 If a New Display Detected window does not appear in Windows Vista go to the Windows Mobility Center control panel Mobile PC Adjust commonly used mobility settings and click Connect display 3 Click on any of the buttons to configure the displays to your preferences or click Display Settings in the N...

Page 134: ...lick Advanced Settings in the Display Settings control panel see Video Features on page 1 16 to display the additional tabs 3 Select S3Display tab 4 Click to put a tick in the tickbox under the CRT icon 5 Click Apply OK and allow the monitor time to refresh the display 6 Click Yes to confirm the settings 7 Select the CRT icon and then click Refresh Rate to change the settings for the attached disp...

Page 135: ... desktop on the Secondary display s Extended Desktop An Extended desktop allows the desktop to span the displays to act as a large work area thus creating a lot more screen area for display Each display device can be con figured independently for specific resolutions and refresh rates Use the Display Set tings control panel to drag the monitors to match the physical arrangement you wish to use ...

Page 136: ...gs and click Connect display 3 Click to select Show different parts of my desktop on each display extended 4 Click Right or Left under Extend your desktop 5 Click Apply OK Display Settings Extended Desktop Use the control panel to drag the monitors to match the physical ar rangement you wish to use You can drag any icons or windows across to ei ther display desktop which makes it possible to have ...

Page 137: ...panel see Video Features on page 1 16 3 Click the monitor icon e g and make sure you have checked Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor and click Apply Figure B 4 Display Properties Extended Desktop 2 Click the appropriate monitor icon e g to be able to select the op tion to extend the desktop on to it In this example the Primary Display is on the left the Secondary Dis play is on the right ...

Page 138: ...o to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click the Programs and Features icon Programs Uninstall a program 3 Click to select the VIA Display Vista Driver and then click Uninstall and follow the on screen prompts 4 Click Yes to restart the computer Install the Updated Driver 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual CD ROM 2 Click Browse button 3 Navigate Browse to X Drivers Vi...

Page 139: ...ormation The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press Certain items particularly processor types speeds and CD DVD device types may be changed delayed or updated due to the manufacturer s release schedule Check with your service center for details ...

Page 140: ... T2700 65nm 65 Nanometer Process Technology 2MB On die L2 Cache 667MHz FSB 1 66 1 83 2 0 2 16 2 33 GHz Intel Core Solo Processor 478 pin Micro FC PGA Package T1300 T1400 65nm 65 Nanometer Process Technology 2MB On die L2 Cache 667MHz FSB 1 66 1 83 GHz Intel Celeron M Processor 478 pin Micro FCPGA Package 410 420 430 440 450 65nm 65 Nanometer Process Technology 1MB On die L2 Cache 533MHz FSB 1 46 1...

Page 141: ...ington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password BIOS One 4Mb Flash ROM Phoenix BIOS Storage One Changeable 12 7mm h Optical Device CD DVD Type Drive see Optional on page C 5 for drive options Easy Changeable 2 5 9 5 mm h SATA Serial HDD Audio Integrated AZALIA Compliant Interface HDA 3D Stereo Enhanced Sound System Sound Blaster PRO Compatible 2 Built In Speakers Built In Microphone Keyboard Pointing Device W...

Page 142: ...ressCard Slot One ExpressCard 34 54 Slot Communication AZALIA 56K Plug Play Fax Modem V 90 92 Compliant 10M 100Mb Base T Ethernet LAN 802 11 b g USB Wireless LAN Module Option USB 2 0 Bluetooth Module Version 2 0 Factory Option 300K or 1 3M Pixel USB PC Camera Module Factory Option Power Management Supports ACPI 2 0 and PCI Bus Power Management 1 1 Compliant Battery Low Suspend Supports Wake on LA...

Page 143: ...Non Operating 10 90 Dimensions Weight 360mm w 267mm d 25 4 34mm h 2 6 kg With 6 Cell Battery Optional Optical Drive Module Options DVD CD RW Combo Drive Module DVD Dual Drive Module 802 11 b g USB Wireless LAN Module 300K or 1 3M Pixel USB PC Camera Module Factory Option USB 2 0 Bluetooth Module Version 2 0 Factory Option Feature Specification ...

Page 144: ...Specifications C 6 C ...

Page 145: ...Windows XP Information D 1 D Appendix D Windows XP Information This Appendix contains information including control panel information driver installation etc for users of the Windows XP OS ...

Page 146: ... 1 DVD Regions Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double click System Hardware tab click Device Manager then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Double click on the DVD ROM device to bring up the Properties dialogue box and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control panel to allow you to adjust the regional code DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent ...

Page 147: ...t menu by right clicking the Start menu and selecting Properties from the menu In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel is accessed from the Start menu and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features in Windows e g power video network audio etc Windows XP provides basic controls for many of the fea tur...

Page 148: ...n page D 34 you can configure the functions by double clicking the TouchPad driver icon on the taskbar You may then configure the TouchPad tapping buttons scrolling pointer motion and sensitivity options to your preferences You will find further information at www synaptics com Figure D 3 Mouse Properties Mouse Driver If you are using an external mouse your operating system may be able to auto con...

Page 149: ...ttons can be used to run the BisonCap application to take still pictures and to zoom the camera in out see PC Camera Hot Key Buttons on page D 46 if a PC Camera module is installed If you do not have a PC Camera module installed see Applica tion Quick Buttons on page D 6 for details Fn Hot Key Function Indicator Fn F3 Mute Toggle Fn F5 F6 Volume Decrease Increase Fn F8 F9 Brightness Decrease Incre...

Page 150: ...buttons will function as long as the program is running the icon will appear in the taskbar If the program is not running you will need to restart the computer 1 Press a button or right click the icon in the taskbar 2 Select Setup from the menu scroll to AP1 2 3 and select Custom 3 An Open dialog box will appear on the screen 4 Browse to the directory where the desired application exe see sidebar ...

Page 151: ...e microphone in jack HD Audio Front Mic for the built in microphone from the Mixer device menu and click OK make sure there is a tick in the Microphone tick box 5 Click Recording button and click OK 6 Boost the volume in the Microphone section as high as it will go make sure there is a tick in the Select tick box if you have selected HD Audio rear input 7 Close the open windows 8 You can also boos...

Page 152: ...Windows XP Information D 8 Recording Audio D Figure D 5 Audio Setup for Recording Windows XP ...

Page 153: ...e desktop this will bring up the VIA Audio Deck menu The vol ume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key combination Sound Volume Adjustment How high the sound vol ume can be set depends on the setting of the vol ume control within Win dows and the volume control function keys on the computer Click the Volume icon on the taskbar to check the set ting Figure D 6 VIA Audio Deck Configurati...

Page 154: ... or click Control Panel 2 Double click Display icon Display icon is in the Appearances and Themes category 3 Click Settings tab in the Display Properties dialog box 4 Move the slider to the preferred setting in Screen resolution 5 Click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting in Color quality 6 Open the Display Properties control panel and click Advanced button to bring up the Advanced prope...

Page 155: ...o Memory The system does not feature dedicated video memory but automatically and dynam ically allocates as much up to 256MB maximum system memory RAM as needed to the video system You can define the amount of system memory to be allocated from the BIOS see Frame Buffer Size Advanced Menu on page 5 9 The system returns whatever memory is no longer needed to the operating system Function Key Combin...

Page 156: ...ty will appear in the taskbar when the video driver is installed Click Right click the icon to bring up the menu below From this menu you will also be able to make display adjustments access the Display Properties control panel check video memory information etc Figure D 8 S3Tray Plus Taskbar Utility Click Icon Right Click Icon ...

Page 157: ...he menu for the individual control panels or access the menus from the Advanced tab in the Display Properties control panel Help Menus Right click on almost any item in the tabs to bring up the What s This button Click the What s This button to bring up a help menu if the item has a help menu associated with it Figure D 9 S3 Control Panels Help Menu ...

Page 158: ...rol panel see Video Features on page D 10 to display the additional tabs 3 Select S 3Display tab 4 Click to put a tick in the tickbox under the CRT icon 5 Click Apply OK and allow the monitor time to refresh the display 6 Click Yes to confirm the settings S3Tray Plus Utility You can also use the S3Tray Plus utility in the taskbar to config ure an external dis play Attach the external dis play CRT ...

Page 159: ...lays to act as a large work area thus creating a lot more screen area for display Each display device can be con figured independently for specific resolutions and refresh rates Use the Display Properties control panel to drag the monitors to match the physical arrangement you wish to use Playing DVD Videos If you want to play a DVD video in a multiple monitor mode then choose EITHER the notebook ...

Page 160: ...ust the screen resolution color quality etc 5 Click Apply Yes to confirm any setting changes Display Settings Extended Desktop Use the control panel to drag the monitors to match the physical ar rangement you wish to use You can drag any icons or windows across to either display desktop which makes it possible to have one program visible in one of the displays and a different program visi ble in t...

Page 161: ...disk or you may use ei ther Stand by or Hibernate mode to conserve power throughout the system Advanced Configuration and Power Interface The ACPI interface provides the computer with enhanced power saving techniques and gives the operating system OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors For example it enables the OS to set devices into low power states based o...

Page 162: ...onnect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 3 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle 4 Press the power button to turn On Battery The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or when an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you re using To increase battery life let the battery discharge completel...

Page 163: ...is feature Shutdown Note that you should al ways shut your comput er down by choosing the Turn Off Computer command from the Start menu in Windows This will help prevent hard disk or system prob lems Forced Off If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del key combination doesn t work press the pow er button for 4 seconds or longer to force the system to turn itself off Power Button as Stand by or Hibe...

Page 164: ...ter s hard disk motor to turn off if the hard disk drive has not been accessed for a specified period of time if the system reads or writes data the hard disk motor will be turned back on The schemes may also be set to set a specified time for the system to enter Stand by or Hibernate modes see System Power Options on page D 22 Resuming Operation Press a key on the key board or move the mouse Touc...

Page 165: ...performance especially under DC battery power Choose the Home Office Desk scheme for maximum performance when the computer is powered from an AC power source Choose the Max Battery scheme bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall per formance of the computer in order to save power for maximum power saving when the computer is battery DC power powered Windows will use Portable Laptop ...

Page 166: ...ere you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used You can use either method depending on your needs Stand by Mode vs Hibernate Mode If you want to stay away from your work for just a while you can put the system on Stand by instead of in hibernation It takes a longer time to wake up the system from Hibernate mode than from Stand by mode Sta...

Page 167: ...ll of your information on a part of the HDD be fore it turns the system off Although it saves the most power it takes the longest time to return to full operation You can set your computer to automatically enter Hiber nate mode when the battery power is almost depleted You will need to enable Hi bernate mode from the Hibernate tab in the Power Options control panel The system will resume from Hibe...

Page 168: ...e mode the LED will be off battery or orange AC DC adapter If you are in a power saving mode set to save power through individual components e g hard disk monitor the LED will remain green Sleep Button You may also configure the Sleep Resume key combination Fn F4 from the menu illustrat ed In Windows this is referred to as the Sleep button Figure D 14 Power Options Advanced Power Buttons Sleep But...

Page 169: ...nt upon many factors including the programs you are running and peripheral devices attached Power Options you may set low battery Alarms and actions and check the Power Meter from the Power Options control panel and settings in the OS will help prolong the battery life if configured appropriately Low Battery Warning When the battery is criti cally low immediately connect the AC DC adapter to the c...

Page 170: ...ral hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet battery charge time is less Refer to LED Indica tors on page 1 7 for information on the battery charge status and to Battery In formation on page D 25 for more information on how to maintain and properly recharge the battery pack Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power Lower the...

Page 171: ...you notice any physical defects e g the battery is bent out of shape after being dropped or any unusual smells emanating from the notebook battery shut your computer down immediately and contact your service center If the battery has been dropped we do not recommend using it any further as even if the computer continues to work with a dam aged battery in place it may cause circuit damage which may...

Page 172: ...unclick the tickboxes see page D 25 and Schemes change all the settings to Never see page D 20 As the battery nears the end of its life save and close any critical files How do I fully charge the battery When charging the battery don t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes from orange to green How do I maintain the battery Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once eve...

Page 173: ...oth and PC Camera included in your purchase option Installation Methods Win XP You may choose to install the drivers from the autorun program or install them manually Table D 3 Driver Installation WinXP SP2 Driver Page Install the appropriate Service Pack for WinXP Page D 31 Chipset Page D 32 Video Page D 32 Modem Page D 32 Audio Page D 33 LAN Page D 33 CardReader Page D 33 TouchPad Page D 34 Hotk...

Page 174: ... manual setup instructions Figure D 16 Drivers Installer Screen 1 1 Check the driver installation order from Table D 3 all the drivers must be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below 2 Click to select the driver you wish to install after installing each driver it will become grayed out if you need to reinstall any driver click the Unlock button ...

Page 175: ...4 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to click 5 Look for the Update Driver button check the Driver tab and follow the on screen prompts Windows XP Service Pack 2 Make sure you install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or a Windows XP version which includes Service Pack 2 be fore installing any drivers Service Pack 2 includes sup port for USB 2 0 If you have up...

Page 176: ...ick Start menu Run and navigate Browse to X Drivers Chipset SETUP EXE and click OK 2 Click Next 3 Click the button to accept the license and then click Next 4 Click Next Next Next 5 Click Finish to restart the computer Video 1 Click 2 Install Video Driver Yes OR Navigate Browse to X Drivers Video setup exe and click OK 2 Click Finish Modem 1 Click 3 Install Modem Driver Yes OR Click Start menu Run...

Page 177: ...art the computer LAN 1 Click 5 Install LAN Driver Yes OR Click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to X Drivers LAN WinSetup exe and click OK 2 Click OK 3 The network settings can now be configured CardReader 1 Click 6 Install CardReader Driver Yes OR Click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to X Drivers Cardreader Setup exe and click OK 2 Click Next Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer ...

Page 178: ... Setup exe and click OK 2 Click Next Next Next click Continue Anyway if asked if you want to continue at any time 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Hot Key Utility 1 Click 8 Install Hotkey Utility Yes OR Click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to X Drivers Hotkey Setup EXE and click OK 2 Click Next Install 3 Click Finish Finish to restart the computer ...

Page 179: ...ck Finish to restart your computer Adding Removing a PC Camera Note that the Quick Button and PC Camera drivers can not co exist If you wish to add a PC Camera module to your comput er at a later date then uninstall the Quick Button Driver entitled Multimedia Keyboard Driver before install ing the PC Camera and driver Drivers can be unin stalled from the Add or Remove Programs control panel in Win...

Page 180: ...D drive 2 Click 9 Install WLAN Driver Yes OR Click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to X Drivers WLAN Setup exe and click OK 3 Click Next 4 Click Finish to complete the installation 5 The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Win dows XP see overleaf 6 Access any available wireless networks from Network Connections Wireless Network Connection menu in Windows or clic...

Page 181: ... Module D 37 D Network Connection Use the Windows Net work Connections con trol panel to access available wireless net works Start Settings Network Connections or Start Connect To Show all Connections Figure D 18 Wireless Network Control Panels ...

Page 182: ...ick OK 3 Click Install Software Drivers v2 3 0 1 4 Choose the language you prefer and click OK 5 Click Next 6 Click the button to accept the license agreement and then click Next 7 Click Next Next Install 8 Click Finish 9 You can configure the settings at any time by going to the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Window control panel Start Programs All Programs IVT BlueSoleil or by clicking the task...

Page 183: ...Contents and In dex from the Help menu or press the F1 key in the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Win dow control panel Click BlueSoleil User Guides in the Contents tab and click to select the appro priate User Guide from the panel on the right Figure D 19 Bluetooth Control Panel User Guides ...

Page 184: ...uttons on page D 46 Latest PC Camera Driver Information Check the CD and any accompanying insert pages for the latest updated information on the PC Camera driver that may override the information provided here Adding Removing a PC Camera Note that the Quick Button and PC Camera drivers cannot co exist If you wish to add a PC Camera module to your computer at a later date then uninstall the Quick B...

Page 185: ... Programs menu if the hardware is turned off use the Fn F10 key combination to turn it on again 6 You can use the application button to run the BisonCap application if you have installed the hot key driver see Hot Key Utility on page 4 7 7 A Snapshot folder will be placed on the desktop to record still pictures taken with using the application button see PC Camera Hot Key But tons on page D 46 Sta...

Page 186: ...ck HD Audio Front Mic for the built in microphone from the Mixer device menu and click OK make sure there is a tick in the Microphone tick box 5 Click Recording button and click OK 6 Boost the volume in the Microphone section as high as it will go make sure there is a tick in the Select tick box if you have selected HD Audio rear input 7 Close the open windows 8 You can also boost the microphone f...

Page 187: ...Windows XP Information PC Camera Module D 43 D Figure D 20 Audio Setup Windows XP ...

Page 188: ... and select Save Captured Video As choose a file name and location and then click Open you can view the file using the Windows Media Player Set Capture File In the BisonCap application you will only be asked to set the capture file name on the first run of the program When you run the program the next time the file will au tomatically be overwritten with the newly captured file To avoid overwritin...

Page 189: ...reen in the BisonCap application is flickering you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options 1 Run the BisonCap program 2 Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter 3 Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Frequency in Property Page tab Figure D 21 Video Capture Filter ...

Page 190: ...n the camera 2 Press the application button once 3 The BisonCap application will run 4 Use the zoom keys to obtain the picture required 5 Press the application button for a second time you will hear a camera motor sound to indicate the picture is being taken 6 The picture in JPEG format will be placed in the Snapshot folder on the desktop Snapshot Folder The Snapshot folder s default location is o...