Clevo W760K, User Manual

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Page 3: ...se of this publication This publication and any accompanying software may not in whole or in part be reproduced translated trans mitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor manufacturer or creators of this publication 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...

Page 4: ...o communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation 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 Incre...

Page 5: ...adiator and your body Warning Use only shielded cables to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance with the above standards could void your authority to operate the equipment If your purchase option includes both Wireless LAN and 3 5G modules then the appropriate antennas will be installed Note ...

Page 6: ...er than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock 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 intende...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...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 9: ...ctrician 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 supplies i e AC DC adapter or car adapter Do not plug in the power cord if you are...

Page 10: ...y 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 ...

Page 11: ...hen 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 is...

Page 12: ... 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 13: ...data 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 ...

Page 14: ...arms 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 lon...

Page 15: ...directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position LCD Screen Care To prevent image persistence on LCD monitors caused by the continuous display of graphics on the screen for an extended period of time take the following precautions Set the Windows Power Plans to turn the screen off after a few minutes of screen idle time Use a rot...

Page 16: ...XIV Preface ...

Page 17: ...Open Model A 1 8 System Map LCD Panel Open Model B 1 9 LED Indicators 1 10 Hot Key Buttons 1 11 Keyboard Model A 1 12 Keyboard Model B 1 13 Function Hot Key Indicators 1 14 System Map Front Left Views 1 15 System Map Right Rear Views 1 16 System Map Bottom View Model A 1 17 System Map Bottom View Model B 1 18 Windows Vista Start Menu Control Panel 1 19 Video Features 1 20 Display Devices Options 1...

Page 18: ...y Power 3 10 Conserving Battery Power 3 11 Battery Life 3 12 New Battery 3 12 Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter 3 12 Proper handling of the Battery Pack 3 13 Battery FAQ 3 14 Drivers Utilities What to Install 4 1 Module Driver Installation 4 1 Driver Installation 4 2 Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers 4 4 User Account Control Win Vista 4 4 Windows Security Message 4 4 New Hardwar...

Page 19: ...iguration Data Advanced Menu 5 10 Power On Boot Beep Advanced Menu 5 10 Battery Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu 5 10 Security Menu 5 11 Set Supervisor Password Security Menu 5 11 Set User Password Security Menu 5 12 Password on boot Security Menu 5 12 Boot Menu 5 13 Exit Menu 5 14 Upgrading The Computer Overview 6 1 When Not to Upgrade 6 2 Removing the Battery 6 3 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 6 4 Up...

Page 20: ...uses 8 4 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 Problems and Possible Solutions 8 7 Screen Resolution Error 8 13 Interface Ports Jacks Overview A 1 Ports and Jacks A 2 ATI Video Driver Controls ATI Video Driver Installation B 1 ATI Catalyst Control Center B 2 Attaching Other Displays B 4 Display Modes B 6 Clone Mode B 7 Extended Mode B 8 Theater Mode B 11 PowerPlay B 12 Specifications Proc...

Page 21: ...ed Mode D 16 Theater Mode D 18 PowerPlay D 19 Power Management Features D 20 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface D 20 The Power Sources D 21 AC DC Adapter D 21 Battery D 21 Turning On the Computer D 22 Power Schemes D 23 System Power Options D 25 Hibernate Mode vs Shutdown D 25 Stand by Mode vs Hibernate Mode D 25 Configuring the Power Button D 27 Battery Information D 28 Recharging the Bat...

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Page 23: ...ation 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 Bluetooth PC Camera Wireless LAN 3 75G HSPA and Fin gerprint modules some of which may be optional dep...

Page 24: ...through 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 a...

Page 25: ...ms which act as an 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 You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and utilities are properly installed If your system hasn t been properly configured your service representative may have already done that for you ...

Page 26: ...et and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 5 Use one hand to raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle do not exceed 120 degrees use the other hand as illustrated in Figure 1 1 below to support the base of the computer Note Never lift the computer by the lid LCD Figure 1 1 Opening the Lid LCD Computer with AC DC Adapter Plugged In Shutdown Note that you should always shut your co...

Page 27: ...ot the computer Figure 1 2 Advanced BIOS Menu Main A Advanced Security 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 Advanced 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 Ph...

Page 28: ...rating System Version Note Windows XP SP3 Home or Professional In order to run Windows XP without limitations or decreased performance your computer requires a minimum 512MB of system memory RAM Windows Vista SP1 Home Basic Home Premium Business Enterprise and Ultimate Editions In order to run Windows Vista without limitations or decreased performance your computer requires a minimum 1GB of system...

Page 29: ...fferent model types The models differ as indicated in the table below however all other features modules and specifications are identical see Appendix D Table 1 2 Model Differences Feature Model A Model B Display Type Supported 14 1 WXGA 1280 800 TFT LCD 15 6 HD 16 9 Wide Screen 1366 768 TFT LCD Design ...

Page 30: ...5 1 7 8 4 6 3 3 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 com puter aboard aircraft Use the key combinations to toggle power to the 3 75G HSPA WLAN Bluetooth modules and check the LED indicator icon to see if the modules are powered on or not see Table ...

Page 31: ... 1 7 8 4 6 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard air craft is usually prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard air craft Use the key combinations to toggle power to the 3 75G HSPA WLAN Bluetooth modules and check the LED indicator icon to see if the mod ules are powered on or not see Table 1 6 ...

Page 32: ...ctivity Green Number Lock Activated Green Caps Lock Activated Green Scroll Lock Activated to activate press Fn Scr Lk Icon Color Description Orange DC Power is Plugged In Green The Computer is On Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode Orange The Battery is Charging Green The Battery is Fully Charged Blinking Orange The Battery Has Reached Critically Low Power Status Green The optional Wirele...

Page 33: ...and allow you to toggle the Silent Mode on off with one quick button press Table 1 5 Hot Key Buttons When enabled Silent Mode will reduce fan noise and save power consumption Note this may reduce comput er performance Hot Key Function Activate the Default E Mail Browser Activate the Default Internet Program Toggle Silent Mode for power saving ...

Page 34: ... and enable it automatically Howev er special functions hot keys unique to the system s regular key board may not work NumLk ScrLk Hold down the Fn Key and either NumLk or ScrLk to enable num ber or scroll lock and check the LED indica tor for status Numerical Keypad Play Pause Key Function Keys Toggle Key 3 75G HSPA Module Power NumLk ScrLk Keys Fn Key Special Characters Some software application...

Page 35: ...ll detect and enable it automatically Howev er special functions hot keys unique to the system s regular key board may not work NumLk ScrLk Hold down the Fn Key and either NumLk or ScrLk to enable num ber or scroll lock and check the LED indica tor for status Numerical Keypad Play Pause Key Function Keys NumLk ScrLk Keys Fn Key Toggle Key 3 5G Module Power Special Characters Some software applicat...

Page 36: ...tion Fn Keys Function Fn Play Pause in Audio Video Programs Fn F5 F6 Volume Decrease Increase Fn _ 3 75G Module Power Toggle Fn F7 Display Toggle Fn F1 Touchpad Toggle Fn F8 F9 Brightness Decrease Increase Fn F2 Turn LCD Backlight Off Press a key to or use TouchPad to turn on Fn F10 PC Camera Power Toggle Fn F3 Mute Toggle Fn F11 WLAN Module Power Toggle Fn F4 Sleep Toggle Fn F12 Bluetooth Module ...

Page 37: ...ack 5 Vent Fan Intake Outlet 6 2 USB 2 0 Ports 7 ExpressCard Slot see page 2 7 8 7 in 1 Card Reader 1 2 5 4 1 6 3 7 in 1 Card 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 8 6 7 ...

Page 38: ...per clip into the emergency eject hole Do not use a sharpened pencil or any object that may break and become lodged in the hole Don t try to remove a floppy disk CD DVD while the system is ac cessing it This may cause the sys tem to crash Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Double click on t...

Page 39: ...the RAM CPU Bay Cover 2 3 1 4 5 CPU The CPU is not a user serviceable part Overheating To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan Intake while the computer is in use Battery Information Always completely dis charge 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 di...

Page 40: ...Bay Cover 2 3 1 4 3 3 Battery Information Always completely dis charge 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 10 for full in structions CPU The CPU is not a user serviceable part Overheating To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothi...

Page 41: ...ties 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 ma...

Page 42: ... Personalization Display Settings 3 Move the slider to the preferred setting in Resolution Figure 1 12 on page 1 21 4 Click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting In Colors Figure 1 12 on page 1 21 5 Click Advanced Settings button Figure 1 12 on page 1 21 To access the ATI Catalyst Control Center See Appendix B for detailed information 1 Click Advanced Settings button Figure 1 12 on page 1 ...

Page 43: ...rnal VGA monitor CRT external Flat Panel Display as your display device Figure 1 12 Display Settings ATI Controls 1 2 3 5 4 Video Card Options Note that card types specifications and drivers are subject to continual updates and changes Check with your service center for the latest details on video cards supported ...

Page 44: ...osed 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 b...

Page 45: ...es Components Overview Read this 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 Audio Features Adding a Printer ...

Page 46: ...isk 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 discon necte...

Page 47: ...bel 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...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...e 1 16 DVD 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 ...

Page 50: ...l 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 3 Left View 1 Card Reader MMC MultiMedia Card SD Secure Digital MS Memory Stick MS Pro Memory Stick P...

Page 51: ...eader 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 as pictured in the generic figure below To remove an ExpressCard simply press the card to eject it ExpressCard Slot Cover Make sure you keep the rubber cover provided in the ExpressCard...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...rol panel right click the taskbar icon bring up an audio menu The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key combination 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 7 Realtek Audio Manager Right click the icon to access th...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...wer 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 operating system For more information it is best to refer to the user s...

Page 56: ...mfortable 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 before recharging see How do I completely discharge the battery on page...

Page 57: ... this feature 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...

Page 58: ...cified time and to send the computer into Sleep after 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 See Table 3 1 on page 3 9 for informa tion on how to resume from a power saving state Password It is recommended that you enable a password on system resume in or der to...

Page 59: ... 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 ATI PowerPlay PowerPlay in the ATI Catalyst Control Cen ter in the Graphics Set tings Tree View pane allows you to set your graphic...

Page 60: ...ating system it will enter Sleep to save power The PC wakes from Sleep within seconds and will return you to where you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used If your mobile PC in Sleep is running on battery power the system will use only a minimum amount of power After an extended period the system will save all the information to the ha...

Page 61: ... put your mobile PC into Hibernate if you will not use the computer for a period of time and will not have the chance to charge the battery Shut Down You should shut down the computer if you plan to install new hardware don t for get to remove the battery and follow all the safety instructions in Chapter 6 plan to be away from the computer for several days or you do not need it to wake up and run ...

Page 62: ...a power saving state 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 currently unavail able Figure 3 4 Power Options Define Power Buttons ...

Page 63: ... F4 Key Combo Hibernate Off battery Press the Power Button Orange AC DC adapter Display Turned Off Green Press a Key or Move the Mouse Touchpad Closing the Lid If you have chosen to send the computer to Sleep when the lid is closed raising the lid will wake the system up Table 3 1 Resuming Operation Power Button When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Sleep Hibernate Shut Down ho...

Page 64: ...n 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 ...

Page 65: ...wer 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 provides an easy point of access for information on b...

Page 66: ...ge a new battery see Battery FAQ on page 3 14 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 electrica...

Page 67: ...rer 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...

Page 68: ...the 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 69: ... battery 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 70: ...harge 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 71: ...riate driver or utility during oper ating system installation Instead you need to manually install some system required drivers and utilities What to Install The Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the computer Table 4 1 on page 4 3 lists what you need to install and it is very important that the drivers are in stalle...

Page 72: ...ver 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 you should uninstall the driver first 3 Follow the instructions for each ...

Page 73: ...tes will include the latest hotfixes from Microsoft See Windows Update on page 4 6 for instructions Driver Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 Page Video Page 4 5 Audio Page 4 5 LAN Page 4 6 TouchPad Page 4 6 CardReader Page 4 6 Hot Key Page 4 6 PC Camera Module Page 7 12 Wireless LAN Module Page 7 6 3 75G HSPA Module Page 7 19 Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Make sure you install Windows Vista Service...

Page 74: ...uble 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 Driver or Uninstall button and follow the on screen prompts User Account Control Win Vista If a User Account Control prompt appears as part of the driver installation procedure click C...

Page 75: ...tton and click Yes 5 Click Finish Yes to restart the computer Note After installing the video driver go to the Dis play Settings control panel to adjust the video settings to the highest resolution see Video Features on page 1 20 Audio 1 Click 2 Install Audio Driver Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Driver Installation General Guidelines The driver installation procedure outl...

Page 76: ... to restart the computer Windows Update After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Win dows Update in order to get all the latest security up dates etc all updates will include the latest hotfixes from Microsoft To enable Windows Update make sure you are con nected to the internet 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Click Check for update...

Page 77: ...fault setting for Bluetooth control in Windows Vista and does not re quire a driver See Bluetooth Module on page 7 2 for configuration instructions Wireless LAN Module See the introduction in Wireless LAN Module on page 7 6 and check the installation procedure PC Camera Module See the introduction in PC Camera Module on page 7 11 and check the installation procedure 3 75G HSPA Module See the intro...

Page 78: ...Drivers Utilities 4 8 4 ...

Page 79: ...gs found in Setup Even if you 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 doubt...

Page 80: ...etup without rebooting POST Screen 1 BIOS information 2 CPU type 3 Memory status 4 Enter Setup prompt appears only during POST Note The POST screen as pictured right is for guideline purposes only The POST screen on your computer may ap pear slightly different If you disable the Boot time Diagnostic Screen the POST screen will not appear Figure 5 1 POST Screen Phoenix TrustedCore tm NB Copyright 1...

Page 81: ... or authorized service center as soon as possible Non Fatal Errors This kind of error still allows you to boot You will get a message identifying the problem make a note of this message followed by the prompt Press F1 to resume F2 to enter Setup Press F1 to see if the boot process can continue It may work without the correct configuration Press F2 to run the Setup program and try to correct the pr...

Page 82: ...ter Setup turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST The prompt Press F2 to Enter Setup seen on page 5 2 is usually present for a few seconds after you turn on the system If you get a Keyboard Error usually because you pressed F2 too quickly just press F2 again If the computer is already on reboot using the Ctrl Alt Delete combination and then hold down F2 when prompted The Setup main menu ...

Page 83: ... 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 th...

Page 84: ... files to reflect these changes Figure 5 2 Main Menu M ai n Advanced Security 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 Main System Time 22 12 05 System Date 05 23 2009 SATA Port 1 FUJITSU MHY2120BH S SATA Port 2 HL DT ST DVDRAM GSA System Memory 633 KB Extended ...

Page 85: ...2 Use the Auto Type setting to have the items configured automatically for you 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 BIOS Revision KBC EC Firmware Revision Main Menu This item contains information on the current BIOS and firmware versions ...

Page 86: ...nu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help Advanced 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 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Control Installed O S VISTA SATA Class ID AHCI Legacy USB Support Enabled Boot time Diagnostic Screen Disabled...

Page 87: ...TA control to operate in either IDE native compatible or AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface modes from this menu The SATA mode should be set to AHCI mode for this system unless you are sure your hard disk can only operate in IDE mode If you are unsure of the mode your hard disk supports contact your service center Legacy USB Support Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the suppo...

Page 88: ...ve in stalled a new add on which has reconfigured the system resulting in such a serious system conflict that the operating system is unable to boot Power On Boot Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the beep as the computer starts up Battery Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the battery low alarm beep ...

Page 89: ... boots up af ter you turn it on These settings do not affect your machine or network passwords which will be set in your software OS Figure 5 4 Security Menu Main Advanced S Se ec cu ur ri it ty y 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 Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility Secu...

Page 90: ...ed to boot the computer you may only set a password on boot if a supervisor password is enabled If Enabled is selected only users who enter a correct password can boot the system see the warning in the sidebar The default setting is Disabled Note To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the existing password then press Enter for the new password without typing any password entry and Enter ...

Page 91: ... down the order Figure 5 5 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 Boot priority order 1 ...

Page 92: ...o its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session Figure 5 6 Exit Menu F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Main Advanced Secu...

Page 93: ...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 94: ...rade your computer by replacing the existing processor with a fast er new one you 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 Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any upgrade proce dures make sure that you have turned off the power and disconnect ed all periph...

Page 95: ...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 Figure 6 1 Battery Removal 1 2 3 1 3 2 ...

Page 96: ... off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the hard disk bay cover and loosen screws 3 Remove the hard disk bay cover 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 programs If you have access to the in ternet do...

Page 97: ... The Computer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 6 5 6 4 Grip the tab and slide the hard disk in the direction of arrow 5 Lift the hard disk out of the bay 4 Figure 6 3 HDD Assembly Removal 5 4 5 4 5 Model B Model A ...

Page 98: ...isk drive do not forget to replace all the screws and covers Figure 6 4 HDD Cover Removal 6 7 7 Hard Disk Screws Cover The hard disks and cov ers pictured here may appear slightly different from your model design these designs are sub ject to change and up grade without notice Pay careful attention to the screws if included and cover orientation 6 ...

Page 99: ...e under side of the cover lift up the bay cover 4 Carefully disconnect the fan cable and remove the cover OR 5 Model B Locate the hard disk bay cover and loosen screws 6 Remove the hard disk bay cover Fan Cable Cover Make sure you recon nect the fan cable before screwing down the bay cover Note the information on replac ing the RAM CPU bay cover in Cover Pins on page 6 12 Figure 6 5 Removing the R...

Page 100: ...er to carefully push out the optical device at point 8 Reverse the process to install the new device make sure you replace the bay cover for Model A computers and align the cover correctly see Model A Cover Alignment on page 6 12 Figure 6 6 Removing the Optical Device 6 7 6 7 Model A 6 7 7 Model B Model A Model B ...

Page 101: ...ckets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In line SO DIMM DDRII DDR2 type memory modules see Memory on page C 2 for details of supported module types 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the RAM CPU bay cover and remove screws Figure 6 7 CPU RAM Bay Cover Screws 1 3 1 2 3 3 1 2 Model A Model B ...

Page 102: ...e Cover Make sure you recon nect the fan cable before screwing down the bay cover Note the information on replacing the RAM CPU bay cover in Cover Pins on page 6 12 Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the RAM module s connect ing edge Even the cleanest hands have oils which can attract particles and degrade the module s perfor mance Figure 6 8 CPU RAM Bay Cover Removed 4 4 5 ...

Page 103: ...a 30 angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot 9 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 Figure 6 9 RAM Module Removal Single Memory Module Installation If your computer has a single memory module then insert the module into the Channel 0...

Page 104: ...guration as it starts up Cover Pins Note that Model A com puters have four cover pins and Model B com puters have five cover pins These pins need to be aligned with slots in the case to insure a proper cover fit before screwing down the bay cover Figure 6 10 Cover Pin Alignment Model A Model B Model A Model A Cover Alignment When replacing the Model A bay cover firstly attach the fan cable and the...

Page 105: ...dule 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 Important Notice If your purchase option includes both Wireless LAN and 3 75G HSPA modules then the appropriate antennas will be installed Note that In order to comply with FCC RF e...

Page 106: ...he Fn F12 key com bination to toggle power to the Bluetooth module and check the LED indicator to see if the module is pow ered on or not see Table 1 6 on page 1 14 Table 1 4 on page 1 10 Bluetooth Data Transfer Note that the transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is sup ported in one direction only simultaneous data transfer is not supported Therefore if you are copy...

Page 107: ...Bluetooth Devices control panel Double click the icon to access the Bluetooth Devices control panel Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel and then click Bluetooth Devices Hardware and Sound Click Right click the icon and choose an option from the menu Bluetooth Taskbar Icon If you cannot see the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar access the Bluetooth Devices c...

Page 108: ...pear 5 Click to select My device is set up and ready to be found and then click Next 6 The Wizard will then search for any available Bluetooth devices within range 7 Click to select the device you want to communicate with and click Next 8 Select an appropriate passkey option and click Next 9 Click Finish Figure 7 2 Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Passkey Options You can allow the sys tem to choose a p...

Page 109: ...ces 1 Access the Bluetooth Devices control panel 2 Click Options and make sure that Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box Discovery has a tick inside it 3 Make sure that Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect check box Connections has a tick inside it if you want to be notified when a Bluetooth device wants to connect Bluetooth Help To get help on Bluetooth configu...

Page 110: ...e the module is powered on then insert the Device Drivers Util ities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 1 Wireless Lan Yes 4 Choose the language you prefer and click Next 5 Click Next Install 6 Click Finish Note The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Win dows Vista see overleaf Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft Th...

Page 111: ...con 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 5 Taskbar Menus Network and Sharing Center You can also use the Net work and Sharing Cen ter control panel in Windows Network and Internet to connect to any available wireless networks Figure 7 6 Connect to a Network Click icon Ri...

Page 112: ...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 7 Connecting Figure 7 8 Connection Status ...

Page 113: ...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 9 Disconnecting Click icon Right click icon ...

Page 114: ...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 10 Windows Mobility Center ...

Page 115: ...ors on page 1 14 to toggle power to the PC Camera module When the PC Camera module is powered on the indicator will briefly be displayed Make sure you install the drivers in the order indi cated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 Latest PC Camera Driver Information Check the Device Driv ers Utilities User s Manual disc and any accompanying insert pages for the latest up dated information on the PC Camera dr...

Page 116: ...ication 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 PC Camera Screen Refresh If you find that the screen refresh rate is subject to lag or stutter ing then reduce the window size or adjust the Output Size and or Color Space Compres sion To reduc...

Page 117: ...ek High Definition Audio and make sure the item is not disabled 5 Double click Microphone or select Properties from the right click menu 6 Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sliders 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 9 Go to the Devices menu heading and ...

Page 118: ...Modules Options 7 14 PC Camera Module 7 Figure 7 11 Audio Setup for PC Camera Right click ...

Page 119: ... File Prior to capturing video files you may select the Set Capture File option in the File menu and set the file name and location before capture this will help avoid ac cidentally overwriting files Set the name and location then click Open then set the Capture file size and click OK You can then start the capture process as above Note the important information in Reducing Video File Size on page...

Page 120: ...CD DVD or USB Flash drive Note that the Windows Vista system requires a minimum of 15GB of free space on the C drive system partition In order to prevent system problems it is recommend ed that you save the captured video file to a location other than the C drive see Set Capture File on page 7 15 limit the file size of the captured video see Pre Allocating File Space on page 7 15 or reduce video r...

Page 121: ...een in the BisonCap program 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 12 Video Capture Filter ...

Page 122: ...un the BisonCap program 2 Go to Options and select Take Picture 3 The picture in JPEG format will be placed in the Snapshot folder on the desktop Figure 7 13 Zoom Setting Snapshot Folder The Snapshot folder s default location is on the desktop Do not move this folder or an error may appear when you try to take a still picture If you accidentally de lete or move the folder you can create a new Snap...

Page 123: ... 75G HSPA modules available for this series of computer models Each module is supplied with the appropriate application software The module type supplied may depend upon the com puter model purchased Check with your service center for details Install the driver from the Drivers Installer menu and check the instructions for the appropriate application on the following pages Important Notice 3 75G H...

Page 124: ...ers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 Note that exiting the application does NOT turn off the 3 75G HSPA module HSPA Modem Interface See HSPA Modem Interface Installation on page 7 24 for driver installation information and HSPA Modem Interface on page 7 25 for instructions on using the HSPA Modem Interface Mobile Partner See Mobile Partner Application Installation on page 7 33 for d...

Page 125: ...Safety Warning Before you undertake any installation 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 Figure 7 14 SIM Card Cover Bay Cover Removal 1 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 Model A Model B 4 4 Fan Cable Cover Make sure you rec...

Page 126: ...LOCK towards the hinge in order to release the lock and lift it up 5 Insert the USIM card as illustrated in Figure 7 15 and close the SIMLOCK 6 Lock the SIMLOCK by pushing it in the direction of the arrow in Figure 7 16 until it clicks into the lock position Figure 7 15 Insert the USIM Card Figure 7 16 SIMLOCK Lock ...

Page 127: ...e fan cable before screwing down the bay cover Cover Pins Note that Model A com puters have four cover pins and Model B com puters have five cover pins These pins need to be aligned with slots in the case to insure a proper cover fit before screwing down the bay cover Figure 7 17 Cover Pin Alignment Model B Model A ...

Page 128: ...iver as below 2 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 3 Click Option Drivers button 4 Click 3 Install 3G Driver Yes 5 Click Next Install 6 Click Finish to restart the computer 7 Access the HSPA Modem Interface from the Start menu Start Pro grams All Programs HSPA modem or by double clicking the HSPA modem icon on the desktop Wireless Device Operation Aboard A...

Page 129: ...d to enter a pin then a message will appear to prompt you to enter a pin Note to change pin go to Settings and click OK in PIN code 5 Click the Network connection button and the HSPA Modem interface window will display Connection Manager HSPA Modem Help To get help on 3 75G HSPA module configu ration and settings click the help icon and select Help Figure 7 18 HSPA Modem Interface Window Connectio...

Page 130: ...o your service provider 7 The message Network is connected will be displayed when the network connection is successful 8 You can then access the internet download e mail etc as per any internet connection Figure 7 19 Connecting to Network Figure 7 20 Network is Connected ...

Page 131: ... icon Connection Manager 11 The program will disconnect from the service provider 12 The module will still be on and you will need to press the Fn key combination to turn it off Adding a Profile 1 Access the HSPA Modem Interface from the Start menu Start Programs All Programs HSPA Modem HSPA Modem or by clicking the desktop icon 2 Click the Network connection and click Profiles tab Figure 7 21 Upl...

Page 132: ...ings required by your service provider 4 Click OK to save the profile 5 You can Edit or Delete profiles from the Profiles tab 6 To use a profile click to select it and then click Apply button and the settings will be transferred to Connection Manager Figure 7 23 Network Settings Profiles ...

Page 133: ...licking the desktop icon 2 Click Contacts button 3 Click Refresh button to download the contacts from the USIM card to the computer 4 The Contacts will then be displayed 5 Double click any contact to edit the information or right click and select Edit 6 You can also Export Import contacts by clicking the appropriate button Figure 7 24 Network Settings Profiles ...

Page 134: ...ton to download the messages from the USIM card to the computer 4 Click New button to create a new message 5 You can either type the telephone number in the recipient field or press To button to select the contact from the list SMS Service In addition to standard in ternet services you may also send and receive SMS text messages us ing the HSPA Modem In terface if your service supports SMS Figure ...

Page 135: ...7 Type the message information into the message body and click Send button to send it or Save to draft button to save the message 8 Select any message to forward or delete it or to reply to it Settings 1 Access the HSPA Modem Interface from the Start menu Start Programs All Programs HSPA Modem HSPA Modem or by clicking the desktop icon 2 Click Settings button Figure 7 26 Settings ...

Page 136: ...l need to press the Fn key combination to turn off the module pay careful attention to this aboard aircraft see Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft on page 7 6 8 If the module is on and the computer enters a power saving state then the power status of the module on resuming from the power saving state will be as below If the 3 75G HSPA module is on and the computer is Shut Down or Restarted ...

Page 137: ...User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 3 Click Option Drivers button 4 Click 3 Install 3G Driver Yes 5 Choose the language you prefer and click OK 6 Click I Agree button to accept the license agreement 7 Click Next Install 8 Click Finish to restart the computer 9 Access the Mobile Partner application from the Start menu Start Pro grams All Programs Mobile Partner or by double clicking the Mobile...

Page 138: ...menu Start Programs All Programs Mobile Partner or by double clicking the Mobile Partner icon on the desktop 3 If you have not created a profile click Tools and select Options and then click Profile Management 4 Click New and input the appropriate information for Profile Name APN and Authentication etc as supplied by your service provider 5 Click Save to save the profile Mobile Partner Help To get...

Page 139: ...rom the Start menu Start Programs All Programs Mobile Partner or by double clicking the Mobile Partner icon on the desktop 3 The software will run and you can select the Profile Name from the menu 4 Click Connect to begin the connection process 5 The Mobile Partner application will then display the connection information Figure 7 29 Connect Figure 7 30 Network Connection Prompt ...

Page 140: ...nload e mail etc as per any internet connection 8 While you are connected the indicators in the Mobile Partner window will display uploading and downloading icons and a network icon in the taskbar 9 To disconnect click the Disconnect icon or right click the taskbar icon and select Disconnect 10 The program will disconnect from the service provider Figure 7 31 Connected Taskbar Notification Figure ...

Page 141: ...d to press the Fn key combination to turn off the module pay careful attention to this aboard aircraft see Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft on page 7 33 14 If the module is on and the computer enters a power saving state then the power status of the module on resuming from the power saving state will be as below If the 3 75G HSPA module is on and the computer is Shut Down or Restarted the...

Page 142: ...Modules Options 7 38 7 ...

Page 143: ...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 144: ...e no loose 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 Power Saving States on page 3 6 the Fn F4 key combination 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 to mak...

Page 145: ...rams 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 Security Menu on page 5 11 Keep copies of vital settings files such as networ...

Page 146: ...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 147: ...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 148: ...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 149: ...are losing 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 23 check its settings You may also be using an ExpressCard 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 recharged M...

Page 150: ...e the sleep resume key combination Fn F4 see Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 8 Sleep Button on page D 27 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 dis...

Page 151: ...DVD cannot be read The CD DVD is dirty Clean it with a CD DVD cleaner kit The CD DVD tray will not open when there is a disc in the tray The CD DVD is not correctly placed in the tray Gently try to remove the disc using the eject hole see Loading Discs on page 2 3 The DVD regional codes can no longer be changed The code has been changed the maximum 5 times See DVD Regional Codes on page 2 5 DVD Re...

Page 152: ...ystem never goes into a power saving mode Power Options features are not enabled Go to the Windows Power Options menu and enable the features you prefer see Power Saving States on page 3 6 System Power Options on page D 25 Make sure you have enabled Hibernate mode from the control panel Problem Possible Cause Solution Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change yo...

Page 153: ... 75G HSPA modules cannot be configured The driver s for the module s have not been installed Make sure you have installed the driver for the appropriate module see the instructions for the appropriate module in Modules Options on page 7 1 Module Drivers on page D 36 A file cannot be copied to from a connected Bluetooth device The transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device...

Page 154: ... Windows Vista Service Pack 1 To re enable Hibernate mode go to the Command Prompt and type the command powercfg h on make sure you are logged on as an Administrator 1 Click Start menu button 2 Type cmd in the Start Search box 3 Double click the Command Prompt when it appears in the menu 4 Type powercfg h on in the Command Prompt window 5 Close the Command Prompt window 6 The Hibernate function wi...

Page 155: ...lti Monitor Manager when the notebook lid S3 is closed TMM disconnects the LCD display from the OS and then adds the LCD display back when the lid is opened This may trigger TMM to restore an old display setting which may result in screen flickering or a screen resolution change To fix this problem you will need to disable TMM in the OS 1 Go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click ...

Page 156: ... 14 Screen Resolution Error 8 3 Double click Task Scheduler Library Microsoft Windows 4 Click MobilePC to open the control panel 5 Right click TMM and select Disable Figure 8 2 TMM Disable 6 Close all the control panels ...

Page 157: ... 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 158: ... 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 Microphone In Jack Plug an external microphone in to this jack to record ...

Page 159: ...eceiver 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 digital video cameras or high speed scanners etc Devices can be plugged into the computer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn the system of...

Page 160: ...Interface Ports Jacks A 4 A ...

Page 161: ... Yes 2 Click Next Install button 3 Click the Express or Custom if you prefer to manually configure the driver installation settings button and click Next 4 Click Accept button and click Yes 5 Click Finish Yes to restart the computer Note After installing the video driver go to the Display Settings control panel to adjust the video settings to the highest resolution see Video Features on page 1 20 ...

Page 162: ... are featured in this chapter if you choose Basic the on screen Wizard will help you configure your display options ATI Taskbar Icon The ATI Catalyst Control Center can be accessed as above or by double clicking the icon in the taskbar or by right clicking the icon and selecting Catalyst Control Center If you don t see the ATI icon in the taskbar click Prefer ences tab in the ATI Cat alyst Control...

Page 163: ...ck access to features such as display options 3D Set tings color and Help menus etc Adjust settings from the options in the Graphics Settings Tree View pane Help Menus Click Help tab and se lect an option from the drop down menu Press F1 to bring up Help for any currently selected page Figure B 2 ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced Settings ...

Page 164: ...ility 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 New Display Detected window to access the control panel Display Devices Besides the built in LCD you can also use an external monitor flat panel display as your display device The fol lowing are the display options The built in LCD An external monito...

Page 165: ...esktop and Display Setup box 5 Right click the attached display icon to bring up the Display Mode options see Display Modes on page B 6 6 Select an option from the menu and click Yes to accept the settings 7 Click OK to save the changes Detect Displays Click Detect Displays button to automati cally update the at tached display information Configure the Display Detection Option from Display Options...

Page 166: ...ng in a large workspace When Extended Mode is enabled you can drag any icons or windows across to the other display desktop It is therefore possible to have one program visible in one of the displays and a different program visible in the other display Function Keys You can use the Fn F7 key combination to tog gle through the display options Notebook Only External Display Only Notebook External Di...

Page 167: ...ure to display the screen through a projector for a presentation Selecting Display Modes Right click the at tached display icon and select an option Clone or Ex tend from the menu Figure B 5 Displays Manager Clone Mode Drag any attached display here to disable it and simply drag it back to the Clone window to re enable it Click Displays Properties to make adjust ments for any attached displays ...

Page 168: ...display Selecting Display Modes Right click the at tached display icon and select an option Clone or Ex tend from the menu Extended Mode When enabled you can drag any icons or windows across to the other display desktop It is therefore possible to have one program visible in one of the displays and a differ ent program visible in the other display Figure B 6 Displays Manager Extended Mode Click ei...

Page 169: ...ick 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 one progr...

Page 170: ...ded 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 one program visible in one of the dis plays and a different program visible in the other display Figure B 8 Display Settings Extend the Desktop 2 Click the appropriate monitor icon e g to be abl...

Page 171: ...r Mode Theater Mode enables you to display video playback in full screen on a secondary monitor Theater Mode can be configured from the Avivo Video Theater Mode tab in the Graphics Settings Tree View pane Figure B 9 Theater Mode ...

Page 172: ...B 12 PowerPlay B PowerPlay PowerPlay in the Graphics Settings Tree View pane allows you to set your graphics processor settings for higher performance or longer battery life Figure B 10 PowerPlay ...

Page 173: ...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 updated or delayed due to the manufacturer s release schedule Check with your service center for details ...

Page 174: ...X 9 BIOS One 8Mb SPI Flash ROM Phoenix BIOS Storage One Changeable 12 7mm h Optical Device CD DVD Type Drive see Optional on page C 3 Easy Changeable 2 5 9 5 mm h SATA Serial HDD Audio High Definition Audio Compliant Interface Direct Sound 3D Compatible Built In Microphone 2 Built In Speakers Keyboard Pointing Device Full Size WinKey Keyboard Built in TouchPad integrated scrolling key functionalit...

Page 175: ...ck 4400mAH 9 Cell Smart Lithium Ion Battery Pack 7200mAH Option Security Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password Operating System Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 Windows XP with Service Pack 3 Environmental Spec Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non Operating 20 C 60 C Relative Humidity Operating 20 80 Non Operating 10 90 Dimensions Weight Model A Computers 336mm w 250mm d 24 8 35 7mm h 2 ...

Page 176: ...Specifications C 4 C ...

Page 177: ...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 178: ...select Yes then press Enter and press Enter to exit the BIOS and reboot the computer Figure D 1 Advanced BIOS Menu Main A Advanced Security 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 Advanced Select the operating system installed on your system which you will use most commonly Note An incorrect setti...

Page 179: ...ns 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 You can sele...

Page 180: ...ght 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 tures however m...

Page 181: ... 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 4 Mouse Properties Mouse Driver If you are using an external mouse your operating system may be able to auto configure your...

Page 182: ...ys Function Fn Play Pause in Audio Video Programs Fn F5 F6 Volume Decrease Increase Fn _ 3 75G Module Power Toggle Fn F7 Display Toggle Fn F1 Touchpad Toggle Fn F8 F9 Brightness Decrease Increase Fn F2 Turn LCD Backlight Off Press a key to or use TouchPad to turn on Fn F10 PC Camera Power Toggle Fn F3 Mute Toggle Fn F11 WLAN Module Power Toggle Fn F4 Sleep Toggle Fn F12 Bluetooth Module Power Togg...

Page 183: ...anel this will bring up the Realtek Audio Configuration menus The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key com bination Figure D 5 Realtek Audio Configuration Menus Sound Volume Adjustment How high the sound volume can be set depends on the setting of the vol ume control within Windows and the volume control function keys on the computer Click the Volume icon on the taskbar to chec...

Page 184: ... 4 Move the slider to the preferred setting in Screen resolution Figure D 6 on page D 9 5 Click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting in Color quality Figure D 6 on page D 9 6 Click Advanced button Figure D 6 on page D 9 to bring up the Advanced properties tabs To access the ATI Catalyst Control Center See ATI Catalyst Control Center on page D 10 for details 1 Click Advanced Settings butto...

Page 185: ...A monitor CRT external Flat Panel Display as your display device Figure D 6 Display Properties ATI Controls 1 2 3 4 5 Video Options Note that card types specifications and drivers are subject to continual updates and changes Check with your service center for the latest details on video cards supported ...

Page 186: ...s are featured in this chapter if you choose Basic the on screen Wizard will help you configure your display options ATI Taskbar Icon The ATI Catalyst Control Center can be accessed as above or by double clicking the icon in the taskbar or by right clicking the icon and selecting Catalyst Control Center If you don t see the ATI icon in the taskbar click Prefer ences tab in the ATI Cat alyst Contro...

Page 187: ...ck access to features such as display options 3D Set tings color and Help menus etc Adjust settings from the options in the Graphics Settings Tree View pane Help Menus Click Help tab and se lect an option from the drop down menu Press F1 to bring up Help for any currently selected page Figure D 8 ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced Settings ...

Page 188: ...they act as a virtual desktop resulting in a large workspace When Extended Mode is enabled you can drag any icons or windows across to the other display desktop It is therefore possible to have one program visible in one of the displays and a different program visible in the other display Stretched Mode Stretched mode horizontally or vertically treats both connected displays as a single device and...

Page 189: ...display they will appear in the box below 5 Right click the attached display icon to bring up the Display Mode options 6 Select an option from the menu and click Yes to accept the settings 7 Click OK to save the changes Detect Displays Click Detect Displays button to automati cally update the at tached display information Configure the Display Detection Option from Display Options in the Graphics ...

Page 190: ...ature to display the screen through a projector for a presentation Selecting Display Modes Right click the at tached display icon and select an option Clone Extend or Stretch from the menu Figure D 10 Displays Manager Clone Mode Drag any attached display here to disable it and simply drag it back to the Clone window to re enable it Click Display Properties to make adjust ments for any attached dis...

Page 191: ...h display Selecting Display Modes Right click the at tached display icon and select an option Clone Extend or Stretch from the menu Extended Mode When enabled you can drag any icons or windows across to the other display desktop It is therefore possible to have one program visible in one of the displays and a differ ent program visible in the other display Figure D 11 Displays Manager Extended Mod...

Page 192: ...1024 H 768 V then the desktop area can be considered as 2048 H 768 V Selecting Display Modes Right click the at tached display icon and select an option Clone Extend or Stretch from the menu Stretched Mode When enabled you can drag any icons or windows across to the other display desktop It is therefore possible to have one program visible in one of the displays and a differ ent program visible in...

Page 193: ...ecked Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor and click Apply Figure D 13 Display Properties Extended Desktop 2 Click the appropriate mon itor icon e g to be able to select the option to ex tend the desktop on to it In this example the Primary monitor is on the left the secondary display is on the right 2 1 2 Display Settings Extended Desktop Use the control panel to drag the mon itors to matc...

Page 194: ... Mode Theater Mode enables you to display video playback in full screen on a secondary monitor Theater Mode can be configured from the Avivo Video Theater Mode tab in the Graphics Settings Tree View pane Figure D 14 Theater Mode ...

Page 195: ...PowerPlay D 19 D PowerPlay PowerPlay in the Graphics Settings Tree View pane allows you to set your graph ics processor settings for higher performance or longer battery life Figure D 15 PowerPlay ...

Page 196: ... 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 on user sett...

Page 197: ...C 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 before rec...

Page 198: ...osing the Turn Off Computer command from the Start menu in Windows This will help prevent hard disk or system prob lems Silent Mode Use the key to tog gle Silent Mode to re duce fan noise and save power consumption Note this may reduce computer performance 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 s...

Page 199: ...isk 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 25 Resuming Operation Press a key on the key board or move the mouse TouchPad to re s...

Page 200: ...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 as the defau...

Page 201: ... 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 Stand by Hibern...

Page 202: ...nformation 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 Hibernate mode b...

Page 203: ...ED 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 18 Power Options Advanced Power Buttons Sleep Button Power Bu...

Page 204: ... 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 computer or save your work oth erwise the unsaved data will be lost when the power is depleted Fig...

Page 205: ... 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 Battery Life on page D 28 for information on the battery charge status and to Battery Information on page D 28 for more information on how to maintain and properly recharge the battery pack Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power Lower the brigh...

Page 206: ...ing the battery for storage charge it to 60 70 Check stored batteries at least every 3 months and charge them to 60 70 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 ...

Page 207: ...tickboxes see page D 28 and Schemes change all the settings to Never see page D 23 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 every 30 days o...

Page 208: ...low the manual setup in structions Figure 5 Drivers Installer Screen 1 1 Check the driver installation order from Table D 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 greyed out if you need to reinstall any driver click the Unlock button...

Page 209: ...ll procedure for the driver in question If the driver is not listed in the Add Remove Programs item 1 Click Start menu point to Settings and click Control Panel or click Start Control Panel 2 Double click System icon System icon is in Performance and Maintenance category 3 Click Hardware tab Device Manager button 4 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to...

Page 210: ...D CPU Driver Yes 2 Click Next Yes Next Next 3 Click to select Yes I want to restart my com puter now button 4 Click Finish to restart the computer Windows XP Service Pack 3 Make sure you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 or a Windows XP version which includes Service Pack 3 be fore installing any drivers Driver Installation General Guidelines The driver installation procedure outlined in this Chap...

Page 211: ...stall 3 Click Finish 4 The network settings can now be configured TouchPad 1 Click 5 Install Touchpad Driver Yes 2 Click Next Next Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer CardReader 1 Click 6 Install CardReader Driver Yes 2 Click Install 3 Click Finish Hot Key 1 Click 7 Install Hotkey Utility Yes 2 Click Next Install 3 Click Finish Finish to restart the computer ...

Page 212: ...rd Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Wireless LAN Bluetooth 3 75G HSPA Modules Power Toggle Enable power to the modules as follows Fn F11 Wireless LAN Module Power Toggle Fn F12 Bluetooth Module Power Toggle Fn 3 75G HSPA Module Power Toggle The LED indi...

Page 213: ...te that the transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is sup ported in one direction only simultaneous data transfer is not supported Therefore if you are copying a file from your computer to a Bluetooth enabled device you will not be able to copy a file from the Bluetooth enabled device to your computer until the file transfer process from the computer has been complete...

Page 214: ... Show icon in the notification area when connected box and click OK 4 Close the control panels and the icon for the Bluetooth local area connection will be displayed in the taskbar when connected see sidebar and overleaf 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...

Page 215: ...Devices control panel Double click the icon to access the Bluetooth Devices control panel Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel and then click Blue tooth Devices Network and Internet Connections Click Right click the icon and choose an option from the menu Bluetooth Taskbar Icon If you cannot see the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar access the Bluetooth Devi...

Page 216: ...Click to select My device is set up and ready to be found and then click Next 6 The Wizard will then search for any available Bluetooth devices within range 7 Click to select the device you want to communicate with and click Next 8 Select an appropriate passkey option and click Next 9 Click Finish Passkey Options You can allow the sys tem to choose a pass key for you You will then be prompted to e...

Page 217: ...k Services clear tick the check box next to the service and click OK To Make your Computer Discoverable to Bluetooth Devices 1 Access the Bluetooth Devices control panel 2 Click Options and make sure that Turn discovery on check box Discovery has a tick inside it 3 Make sure that Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect check box Connections has a tick inside it if you want to be noti...

Page 218: ... installation 7 The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Win dows XP 8 Access any available wireless networks from Network Connections Wireless Network Connection menu in Windows or click the icon in the taskbar and click View Wireless Connections Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission de vices aboard aircraft is usu...

Page 219: ...ork Connection Use the Windows Net work Connections control panel to access available wireless net works Start Settings Network Connec tions or Start Con nect To Show all Connections Figure D 6 Wireless Network Control Panels ...

Page 220: ...ick Option Drivers button 3 Click 2 Install Camera Driver Yes 4 Choose the language you prefer and click Next Next 5 Click 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 Programs menu if the hardware is turned off use the Fn F10 key combination to turn it on again Taking Still Pictu...

Page 221: ...s and scroll down and click Properties 4 Select Realtek HD Audio input from the Mixer device menu 5 Make sure the Mic Volume check box is checked then click OK 6 Boost the Mic Volume and make sure the Select box is ticked in the Recording section in the Recording Control menu as high as it will go 7 Close the Recording Control window and then click OK 8 Run the BisonCap application program from th...

Page 222: ...ure File Prior to capturing video files you may select the Set Capture File option in the File menu and set the file name and location before capture this will help avoid acciden tally overwriting files Set the name and location then click Open then set the Capture file size and click OK You can then start the capture process as above Note the important information in Reducing Video File Size on p...

Page 223: ...or USB Flash drive Note that the Windows XP system requires a minimum of 1 5GB of free space on the C drive system partition In order to prevent system problems it is recommended that you save the captured video file to a location other than the C drive see Set Capture File on page D 46 limit the file size of the captured video see Pre Allocating File Space on page D 46 or reduce video resolution ...

Page 224: ...he BisonCap program 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 7 Video Capture Filter ...

Page 225: ...program 2 Go to Options Capture and select Take Picture Snapshot 3 The picture in JPEG format will be placed in the Snapshot folder on the desktop Figure D 8 Zoom Setting Snapshot Folder The Snapshot folder s default location is on the desktop Do not move this folder or an error may appear when you try to take a still picture If you accidentally de lete or move the folder you can create a new Snap...

Page 226: ...s series of computer models Each module is supplied with the appropriate application software The module type supplied may depend upon the com puter model purchased Check with your service center for details Install the driver from the Drivers Installer menu and check the instructions for the appropriate application on the following pages Important Notice 3 75G HSPA Bluetooth Wireless LAN Modules ...

Page 227: ...e order indicated in Table D 3 on page D 33 Note that exiting the application does NOT turn off the 3 75G HSPA module HSPA Modem Interface See HSPA Modem Interface Installation on page D 52 for driver installation information and HSPA Modem Interface on page 7 25 for instructions on using the HSPA Modem Interface Mobile Partner See Mobile Partner Application Installation on page D 53 for driver in...

Page 228: ...er status If a Found New Hardware window appears click Cancel in all windows that appear and then proceed to install the driver as below 2 If a Found New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel 3 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 4 Click Option Drivers button 5 Click 3 3G Driver Yes 6 Click Next Install Finish 7 Access the HSPA Modem Interface from the Start...

Page 229: ...all windows that appear and then proceed to install the driver as below 2 If a Found New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel 3 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 4 Click Option Drivers button 5 Click 3 3G Driver Yes 6 Choose the language you prefer and click OK 7 Click I Agree button to accept the license agreement 8 Click Next Install 9 Click Finish to r...

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