EarthWalk eBuddy 6.5, User Manual

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Page 2: ...0 Turning off Your Computer 11 Making a Startup Disk 11 Tips for New Owners 12 CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 15 Hardware and Software 16 Front View 17 Left View 18 Right View 19 Bottom View 20 LCD Status Indicators 21 Power Indicators 22 Function Keys 22 Numeric Keypad 23 Touchpad 23 Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive 25 Disk Drives 25 Connecting the Printer 27 The PC Card Slot 28 Memory 29 The Graphics...

Page 3: ...1 Heat Considerations 51 CHAPTER 6 USING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY 53 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 54 Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS 55 The Main Menu 56 Standard CMOS Setup 57 Standard Feature Description 58 Advanced CMOS Setup 59 Power Management 61 Auto Detect Hard Disk 63 Change User Password 64 Change Supervisor Password 64 Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings 64 Exiting and Savi...

Page 4: ...European Notice 74 UL CAUTION 74 Canadian Department of Communications 75 Battery Disposal 76 CAUTION FOR ADAPTER 76 BATTERY CAUTION 76 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 76 iv ...

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Page 6: ...al productivity applications the notebook is an ideal choice for use in the office at home and on the road For maximum expandability without compromising portability the notebook accommodates a number of modules including CD ROM DVD CD RW Combo Drive three USB ports and one PCMCIA card The high capacity hard disk drive provides you with plenty of storage space for multimedia files and applications...

Page 7: ...tion when you add new options DATE OF PURCHASE PLACE OF PURCHASE DEALER S NAME DEALER S ADDRESS TELEPHONE E MAIL ADDRESS WWW CONTACT PERSON MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER BIOS VERSION The serial number is on the label with a bar code on the bottom side of the computer The BIOS revision number will appear briefly on the screen after turning on the computer before the graphic BIOS screen appears Press t...

Page 8: ...ocation where it might slip or be knocked over Serious damage could result from a fall Slots and openings in the system cabinet are for ventilation purposes Do not block or cover these openings or the system could overheat Do not use or store the computer near a source of heat or dust On the base or rear panel of this notebook there is a label with information on the power requirements of this sys...

Page 9: ...arefully inspect the contents If any of the items is missing or appear damaged contact your dealer The shipping carton should contain the following STANDARD A notebook computer with a hard disk drive An internal battery A CD ROM DVD drive An AC adapter with power cord User s Manual CD ROM System software CD ROMs OPTIONS The following items are normally optional but some vendors may include them in...

Page 10: ...eliable brands and models Features High Capacity Hard Disk Drive The computer has a high capacity hard disk drive to store your favorite programs and large multimedia files Built in Modem LAN Capability A built in 56k modem and 10 100 Mbps Ethernet port allows you to access the Internet or a local area network LAN Large LCD Your computer has an easy to view XGA LCD panel Built in Stereo Speakers a...

Page 11: ...f your computer New users can find a simple step by step orientation in the Quick Start section of this chapter About Windows The Windows Manual provides an overview of the Windows operating System Windows Online Help found on the Start menu offers extensive Windows assistance Welcome to Windows offers an online orientation for new Windows users Find it in Start Programs Accessories System Tools x...

Page 12: ...y is not fully charged Allow your battery to fully charge before using it i e before disconnecting AC power Calibrating the battery before use is also highly recommended Refer to Chapter 5 Power Management for further information Use the touchpad to move the cursor on the screen Move your finger across the pad to control the cursor and press the right and left buttons beneath with your thumb These...

Page 13: ... name and if applicable the name of your company 2 Read the End User s License Agreement Click on Next to accept it 3 Enter the product key number You can find this on the Certificate of Authenticity on a sticker attached to the computer Click Finish 4 The Start Wizard will prompt you to set the date and your local time After the Start Wizard updates your system settings the Welcome to Windows scr...

Page 14: ...ouchpad Volume control button Alternatively you can adjust the volume with the Windows volume control applet located on the taskbar Adjusting the Brightness Use the following hot key combinations to adjust the LCD panel brightness Fn F6 decreases the brightness Fn F7 increases the brightness xiv ...

Page 15: ...If you are going to be away from the computer for a short period there are ways of conserving power without shutting down the system See Chapter 5 Power Saving Modes for details Warning Shutting off the computer improperly may result in data loss Making a Startup Disk If you have trouble starting Windows the startup disk can be used to start your computer and fix many problems Refer to the Windows...

Page 16: ...belts are safe for computers If you are not sure ask the security staff You should keep a close eye on your computer When you are in a hurry make sure that you walk away with the correct notebook computer Tape your business card to the notebook and accessories In the workplace notebooks and accessories may often look exactly alike leading to equipment mix ups Prevent such mix ups by placing your n...

Page 17: ... Consider using a lock For added security consider purchasing a Kensington lock to put into the Kensington lock hole on the left side of your computer see Chapter 2 Left View Use the Kensington lock to secure the computer to a desk or table Note Using a computer for extended periods of time with a poor workstation setup and incorrect work habits can cause health problems xvii ...

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Page 19: ...re components the software and the audio and video systems Getting Started Before you begin using your computer read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main components installed in the system Slide the screen latch on the front edge of the cabinet towards the right to release the cover latch and open up the computer xix ...

Page 20: ... LCD panel 9 Battery 10 Keyboard 11 Speakers 12 Touchpad 13 Touchpad buttons 14 Scrolling button 15 Volume control knob 16 Microphone in jack 17 Audio out jack for external speakers or headphones 18 Power indicators 19 Power button xx ...

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Page 22: ...Left View 5 Kensington lock hole 6 Ventilation slots 7 DC adapter port 8 VGA port external video display 9 LAN RJ 45 jack 10 PCMCIA card slot 11 PCMCIA card eject button xxii ...

Page 23: ...Right View 1 USB ports 2 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive 3 CD ROM CD RW DVD ROM eject button 4 Phone jack for internal modem xxiii ...

Page 24: ...Bottom View 1 Ventilation slots 2 SO DIMM SDRAM compartment 3 Battery release button 4 Battery xxiv ...

Page 25: ...ive Each indicator is marked with a symbol CD ROM Drive The computer is reading information from the CD ROM CD RW or the DVD ROM drive HDD The computer is reading from or writing to the built in hard disk Number Lock The keyboard is in Num Lock mode Caps Lock The keyboard is in Caps Lock mode Scroll Lock The keyboard is in Scroll Lock mode xxv ...

Page 26: ... Description Blue Power is on and the AC adapter is in use Flashing Blue Power is in suspend mode T Blue Wireless LAN Blue Power is on and the battery is in use Flashing Blue Power is in suspend mode Green Battery fully charged Flashing Orange Battery charging Flashing Red Battery power critically low T Function Keys Hold the Fn key while pressing the numbered function key Function key Description...

Page 27: ...en keys that make number intensive input more convenient Press Fn NumLock to enable or disable the numeric keypad Touchpad The touchpad is a pressure sensitive pointing device that provides all the features of a two button mouse Its primary function is to move the cursor around the screen Touchp Touchpad Scrolling The instructions listed below describe how to use the touchpad xxvii ...

Page 28: ...e sensitive touchpad This double tapping function on the touchpad will select the desired item and prompt the software to perform the related operation 4 The buttons located directly below the touchpad are the same in function as those on a two buttoned mouse Clicking these buttons makes selections drags objects or performs a variety of other functions depending on the software To select an object...

Page 29: ...tive device If not properly cared for it can be easily damaged Please take note of the following precautions Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons Scrolling Buttons If you are scrolling through a document you may find that using the scrolling...

Page 30: ...t is active or you may lose data Hard Disk Drive The hard disk provides high capacity storage and fast access Windows and most programs are stored here Your notebook identifies the hard disk drive as drive C The CD ROM CD RW or DVD Drive Your computer comes with a pre installed CD ROM CD RW or DVD drive The CD ROM drive is a read only drive It cannot be used to write data to a recordable CD The CD...

Page 31: ... edges and remove the CD ROM from the tray Push the tray into the computer until it closes fully Warning When the computer is reading from a CD ROM CD RW DVD the indicator light for the CD ROM will flash on Do not attempt to remove a disk while this light is active Precautions for Handling CD ROM Discs Keep these precautions in mind when handling CD ROM discs Always hold the disc by the edges avoi...

Page 32: ...tering the drive unit If you experience difficulty when removing a CD disc stretch a paper clip or use a pin or a thin metal rod and insert it into the emergency eject hole located on the front panel The CD disk tray should eject immediately This procedure can also be used to remove a CD from the drive when the notebook is powered off Connecting the Printer To connect a printer to your notebook vi...

Page 33: ...irst 9 Insert the card into the slot You will feel some resistance as the card slides into the back of the slot 10 PC cards require drivers or a program that allows the operating system to use a specific device Many drivers are included with Windows but if not you will be prompted to install the driver included with your card 11 The computer will beep twice to indicate successful installation A si...

Page 34: ...ncludes a memory card slot for adding additional memory Note Use only 1 inch DDR SODIMM 200 pin modules Calculate memory size by adding the size of the memory module to the existing built in memory For example 128 MB module 128 MB built in memory 256 MB Total Replacing a Memory Card Warning Memory modules can be easily damaged by static electricity Leave the module inside its static proof bag unti...

Page 35: ...2 Hold the card at a shallow angle about 25 degrees and insert the edge connector into the connector slot 3 The gold teeth of the edge connector should no longer be visible when the card is fully inserted 3 Press the card downwards so that it is flat inside the compartment 4 You may hear an audible click as the latches of the connector lock the card in place xxxv ...

Page 36: ...l brightness Resolution 9 Click My Computer Control Panel Display Settings Click the Settings tab The dialog box indicates the monitor resolution 10 Use the slide bar to adjust the resolution Normally you should use the resolution the LCD or monitor was designed for Note Using a lower resolution than the screen was designed for will reduce the area of the display Using the computer in DOS mode may...

Page 37: ... external monitor to a power outlet and turn on the monitor 13 On your notebook click the right touchpad button on the Windows desktop to open the desktop menu Click Properties to open the Display Properties window 14 In the Display Properties window click Advanced in the Settings tab Click the Display Modes tab 15 Under Driver mode you can select the appropriate options to change the display to a...

Page 38: ...Click the Settings tab 4 Click the Advanced button 5 Click the Display Modes tab The screen shown at the right appears Under Display Modes there is a drop down list with tow options Single and Mirror These options are described below Single In Display Combination there are two options available VGA1 or LCD2 You can choose which device to apply as the Primary xxxviii ...

Page 39: ...en when an external CRT is connected In Mirror mode the video display hot key combination is available you can cycle the video output by pressing the Fn F5 keys If the external CRT is connected the display on the LCD and the CRT is the same Tip To ensure trouble free video output the first time you use an external monitor change the output in the Display Properties dialog box After successfully sw...

Page 40: ...fax When using this function first plug the phone cord into the jack Anti electromagnetic wave clip To eliminate electromagnetic waves it is strongly recommended that you thread the USB cable or phone cord through the clip provided as shown below when using USB peripherals audio out jack or connecting to a phone line Attention When using the data communications function please do not plug the phon...

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Page 42: ...s modem and LAN ports offering advanced communications technology Left Side Connectors 1 Kensington Lock Your computer includes a Kensington lock hole to be used with a standard Kensington lock You can connect the notebook to a large object with the Kensington lock to prevent theft of your notebook See the documentation that comes with your Kensington lock for more information 2 DC in Jack Connect...

Page 43: ...g monitors input devices scanners and other devices to a PC USB devices can be chained together on a single cable 2 Fax modem RJ 11 Jack The fax modem can transmit data using the 56 Kbps V 90 protocol and send and receive faxes at 14 4 Kbps In some countries local regulations may not permit the use of the fax modem designed for this system In this case you may use a PCMCIA modem Warning Plug your ...

Page 44: ...Front Side Connectors 1 Audio out Jack Connect a stereo headset or external speakers to this jack to listen to multimedia 2 Microphone in Jack Connect a microphone this jack to record audio xliv ...

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Page 46: ... you need to operate the computer Audio and Video Drivers These utility programs and drivers are included for the PC Card drive the sound system and the graphics sub system DVD Player Application The DVD player application will let you watch DVD movies on your notebook for DVD ROM module only xlvi ...

Page 47: ...if you change a new hard disk you must first partition it If you reinstall your operating system all of the data originally on the hard disk will be overwritten Before reinstalling the operating system carefully backup any important data Your system is shipped with two different Recovery CD ROMs Before reinstalling note the CD ROM labels Caution When you re install operating system by Recovery CD ...

Page 48: ...to the CD ROM drive and reboot the computer Enter BIOS setup Set first boot device to CD ROM See Chapter 6 BIOS Settings NO Follow the instructions in the sections below Creating a Suspend to Disk Partition Partitioning the hard drive Recovering Windows Recovering original software YES Follow steps under Recovering Windows Hard disk partitioned xlviii ...

Page 49: ...he first screen select Create DOS partition or logical DOS drive On the next screen select Create Primary DOS partition This will create the largest possible partition as the C drive At the A prompt type fdisk and press Enter Note If your computer is set to boot from the CD ROM drive A refers to your CD ROM When the Microsoft Windows startup menu appears select 2 Go to MS DOS PRO Press Enter to re...

Page 50: ...Recovery CD for Windows XP 2000 Pro When prompted insert the Disc 2 It will take approximately five minutes to complete the installation Remove the CD ROM from the drive when the installation is complete While starting Windows reenter the Windows information as prompted Put the Recovery CD for Windows XP 2000 Pro Disc 1 into the CD ROM drive and reboot the computer Enter BIOS setup Set first boot ...

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Page 52: ...er Battery are present Would you to do battery auto learning Yes No System Reboot 20 Press Y at the above Battery Auto Calibration dialog to begin the battery calibration Please press Space Bar to select option and Enter to continue Battery Calibration will take from 8 to 10 hours depending on how much power the battery may already contain Note For optimum performance we recommend calibrating the ...

Page 53: ...r Start Settings Control Panel Power Options Alarms Two different power alarms can be enabled or disabled the Low Battery Alarm and the Critical Battery Alarm Use the slidebar to set the power level at which the alarms are activated Click on the Alarm Action button to choose whether the alarm sounds displays a message or both Warning When battery power is low the battery indicator will flash red a...

Page 54: ...ff If your computer is turned off a fully discharged battery will take about 3 hours to recharge If your computer is turned on and is not in suspend mode it twill take about 4 hours to recharge the battery Refer to the following table Charging Discharging System On 4 hours 3 5 hours System Off suspend to RAM 3 hours Note A fully charged Li Ion battery can run the Notebook for approximately 3 5 hou...

Page 55: ...next time you use the computer This mode is also called hibernation mode Suspend to disk Partition Suspend to disk File In order to Suspend to Disk you must have a special suspend to disk partition file on your hard disk drive This partition is pre installed on your computer The pre installed partition is large enough to store all system memory Power Off System is shutdown Initiating Suspend Mode ...

Page 56: ...ement Properties dialog box in the Windows Control Panel However holding the power button down for more than four seconds will force a power off while operating under any situation resulting in the loss of any unsaved information Power Saving Tips Avoid operating the fax modem or audio and video applications when using battery power Operating a fax modem video or audio equipment increases the comp...

Page 57: ...ry 18 Make sure the replacement battery is properly orientated Slide back the side battery latch 1 then insert the battery into the battery compartment Check that the latch locks back into position Heat Considerations The computer s processor has been specially designed to consume little power and generates very little heat However working in a hot environment or working for long periods may raise...

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Page 59: ...eads this information to initialize the hardware so that it can operate correctly Use the BIOS setup utility to change your computer s start up configuration For example you can change the security and power management routines of your system Starting the BIOS Setup Utility You can only enter the BIOS setup utility as the computer is booting that is between the time you turn on the computer and be...

Page 60: ...in menu then press Esc Up down keys Push the up and down arrow keys to move among selections then press Enter to make a selection PgUp or PgDn Use the PgUp PgDn keys to modify a field Use PgUp to increase a value such as a date or number and PgDn to decrease it For other types of choices such as enabled or disabled use either key to move between choices Enter Press enter to make a selection F2 or ...

Page 61: ...thout Saving are used to exit the Setup Utility AMIBIOS HIFLEX SETUP UTILITY VERSION 1 38 C 2001 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved Standard CMOS Setup Advanced CMOS Setup Power Management Setup Auto Detect Hard Disks Change User Password Change Supervisor Password Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings Save Settings and Exit Exit Without Saving Standard CMOS setup for changing time dat...

Page 62: ...f the computer AMIBIOS SETUP STANDARD CMOS SETUP C 2001 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved Date mm dd yyyy Wed Jan 12 2001 Base Memory 640 KB Time hh mm ss 16 55 24 Extd Memory 55 MB LBA Blk PIO 32Bit Type Size Cyln Head WPcom Sec Mode Mode Mode Mode Pri Master Auto On Sec Master Auto On Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Month Jan Dec ESC Exit Sel Day 01 31 PgUp PgDn Modify Year 1980 ...

Page 63: ... from the device When set to Auto the BIOS will automatically detect hard disk capacity Auto CD ROM DVD Not Installed Sec Master User The Default setting is Auto Auto lets the system automatically read setup information from the device Size Hard disk capacity Cylinders Displays the number of cylinders on the hard disk drive Heads Displays the number of heads per cylinder on the hard disk drive LBA...

Page 64: ...UP ADVANCED CMOS SETUP C 2001 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved 1st Boot Device CD DVD 2nd Boot Device USB FDD 3rd Boot Device HDD S M A R T for Hard Disks Enabled Password Check Setup TouchPad Support Enabled Share Memory Size 32MB USB 1 1 Device Legacy Support Enabled Display Expansion Support Enabled Available Options Disabled HDD CD DVD Intel UNDI USB FDD ESC Exit Sel PgUp PgDn Modif...

Page 65: ...on to run windows the display will not fill the entire screen Enable this mode to expand the display to the entire screen The default is Enabled Setup The default value is Setup which specifies that a password is only required to enter the setup utility Password Check Always If Always is selected the password is required when the system is booted up or resuming from a suspend to disk 8MB 16MB Shar...

Page 66: ...ow in My Computer and BIOS power management settings have NO effect In other operating systems that use ACPI power management BIOS settings likewise have no effect AMIBIOS SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP C 2001 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved Cover Close Panel Off Auto DIM Enabled Battery Auto Calibration Disabled FAN Auto Learning Disabled Available Options Panel Off Stand by ESC Exit Se...

Page 67: ...s not in use the monitor is run in power saving mode Auto DIM Disabled The monitor does not go into power saving mode Disabled Batttery calibration is disabled Battery Auto Calibratio n Enabled Battery calibration is endabled Battery calibration will optimize the battery performance Disabled FAN learning is disabled FAN Auto Learning Enabled FAN learning is ensabled FAN learning will optimize the ...

Page 68: ... All Rights Reserved Date mm dd yyyy Wed Jan 12 2001 Base Memory 640 KB Time hh mm ss 16 55 24 Extd Memory 55 MB LBA Blk PIO 32Bit Type Size Cyln Head WPcom Sec Mode Mode Mode Mode Pri Master User 12073Mb 23392 16 0 63 On On 4 On Sec Master CDROM 4 On Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Month Jan Dec ESC Exit Sel Day 01 31 PgUp PgDn Modify Year 1980 2099 F1 Help F2 F3 Color Figure 6 5 lxviii ...

Page 69: ...e set After selecting Change Supervisor Password press Enter You will be prompted for the new password and then again to verify it Type in 6 or fewer keystrokes If you make an error press Esc to start over Enter new supervisor password Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings The Auto Configuration pages reset the computer to default values The Auto Detect Hard Disks likewise helps users to config...

Page 70: ...ield values and restart the computer using the new values Pressing F10 from any of the menu screens also allows you to save settings and exit Exit Without Saving Select this option to discard any changes you have made to the field values and restart the computer using the old values lxx ...

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Page 72: ...eting unnecessary files and defragmenter which rearranges data into more efficient groupings Windows includes utilities for performing these maintenance tasks In Windows 98 for example go to Start Programs Accessories System Tools Run Disk Cleanup to remove unnecessary files and Disk Defragmenter to defragmenter the hard drive For more information refer to Windows documentation Q The internal fax ...

Page 73: ... of use for some time A After portable computers have not been used for a long time more than one month the batteries will go into the low voltage protection mode due to data back ups and natural electrical discharge At that point restoring normal voltage will require slow charging over a period of several hours Calibration can be performed after the battery has returned to a normal condition Q My...

Page 74: ...hen you see the following sentence FAN never Learn Do it in BIOS Setup Otherwise Smart FAN function is invalid Press F1 to Run SETUP then press F1 5 In the BIOS Setup Utility select Power Management Setup choose FAN Auto Learning then press PgDn It will take about 20 minutes to complete FAN Auto Learning 6 Press the power button to shut off your computer lxxiv ...

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Page 76: ... try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 23 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 24 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 25 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 26 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cables and shie...

Page 77: ... notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required However if advance notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a compliant with the FCC if you believe it necessary The telephone company may mark changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect t...

Page 78: ...e European Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms EN 55022 CISPR 22 Radio Frequency Interference EN 55024 EN61000 4 2 EN61000 4 3 EN61000 4 4 EN61000 4 5 EN61000 4 6 EN61000 4 8 EN61...

Page 79: ...pment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the company s inside writing associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly telephone extension cord The customer should be ...

Page 80: ... CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA CAUTION FOR ADAPTER THIS NOTEBOOK COMPUTER IS FOR USE WITH MODEL NO PA 0060A 002 BATTERY CAUTION MAY DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTI...

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