EarthWalk eBuddy 8.5, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ur 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 LED Status Indicators 21 Power Indicators 22 Function Keys 22 Numeric Keypad 22 Touchpad 23 The COMBO Drive or DVD Dual Drive 25 Connecting the Printer 26 The PC Card Slot 27 The Graphics System 28 Communication Components 31 I...

Page 3: ...g Tips 45 When to Replace the Battery 46 Heat Considerations 47 CHAPTER 6 USING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY 49 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 50 Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS 51 The Main Menu 52 Advanced Menu 53 Boot menu 54 Security menu 55 Exit menu 56 Change User Password 57 Change Supervisor Password 57 CMOS Optimal Defaults 57 Exiting and Saving 57 APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...

Page 4: ...Canadian Department of Communications 68 Battery Disposal 69 CAUTION FOR ADAPTER 69 BATTERY CAUTION 69 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 69 iv ...

Page 5: ...C Ch ha ap pt te er r 1 1 I In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n ...

Page 6: ...ness and personal 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 Combo or DVD Dual Drive two USB ports and PCMCIA card slot The high capacity hard disk drive provides you with plenty of storage space for multimedia files and app...

Page 7: ...anty period Update this section 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 ...

Page 8: ...om 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 system These requirements must be followed If you are unsure of your local power...

Page 9: ... with a hard disk drive An internal battery A COMBO or DVD DUAL drive An AC adapter with power cord OPTIONS The following items are normally optional but some vendors may include them in the standard package Some items may not be available in some countries or some vendors may choose not to carry all the items 256 MB or 512 MB SODIMM memory cards A Carry bag Caution When purchasing any of the acce...

Page 10: ...apacity 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 LCD Your computer has an easy to view XGA LCD panel Built in Stereo Speakers The stereo speakers enable you to run a variety ...

Page 11: ...our Computer This User s Manual describes the key elements of your computer New users can find a simple step by step orientation in the Quick Start section of this chapter About Windows Windows Online Help found on the Start menu offers extensive Windows assistance Tour Windows XP offers an online orientation for new Windows users Find it in Start Programs Accessories System Tools 7 ...

Page 12: ...harged 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 buttons have th...

Page 13: ...tebook 1 Type your name and if applicable the name of your company 2 Read the End User s License Agreement Click 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...

Page 14: ... below the touchpad Alternatively you can adjust the volume with the Windows volume control applet located on the taskbar Volume control button 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 10 ...

Page 15: ...n and then click OK 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 ...

Page 16: ...lts 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 nam...

Page 17: ...able carrying case 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 13 ...

Page 18: ...Chapter 1 Introduction 14 ...

Page 19: ...C Ch ha ap pt te er r 2 2 G Ge et tt ti in ng g S St ta ar rt te ed d ...

Page 20: ...erent components and controls of your notebook computer including the hardware 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 16 ...

Page 21: ...CD panel 3 Keyboard 4 Speakers 5 Touchpad 6 Touchpad buttons 7 Scroll buttons 8 Microphone in jack 9 Audio out jack for external speakers or headphones 10 Volume control knob 11 Power indicators 12 Microphone 13 Status indicators 14 Power button 15 WLAN button 17 ...

Page 22: ...Chapter 2 Getting Started Left View 6 5 1 Kensington lock hole 2 DC IN jack 3 VGA Out External Video Display port 4 LAN RJ 45 jack 5 PCMCIA card slot 6 PCMCIA card eject button 18 ...

Page 23: ...Getting Started Right View Right View 1 USB ports 2 Fax modem RJ 11 Jack 3 COMBO DVD DUAL drive lock 4 COMBO DVD DUAL eject button 5 RS232 COM port 5 19 ...

Page 24: ...Chapter 2 Getting Started Bottom View 1 Ventilation slots 2 Battery release button 3 Battery 20 ...

Page 25: ... of the computer is active Each indicator is marked with a symbol CD ROM Drive The computer is reading information from the DVD ROM or the Combo 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 21 ...

Page 26: ...adapter is in use Blue Power is on and the battery is in use Flashing Blue Power is in suspend mode When battery is in use Green Battery is fully charged Flashing Green Battery is charging Red Battery malfunction Function Keys Hold the Fn key while pressing the numbered function key Function key Description Fn F3 Toggles display on off Fn F4 Suspend to RAM HDD Suspend mode Setup from Power Managem...

Page 27: ...yping position The touchpad is easily accessible by moving either your left or right thumb off the space bar and on to the touchpad 2 Gently move your thumb across the pressure sensitive touchpad in the direction you want the cursor to move The pad detects the change in pressure and moves the cursor in the corresponding direction 3 The touchpad offers another method of making selections in a softw...

Page 28: ...tion then press down the left button While still holding down the left button move the pointer to the desired location Release the button Move the pointer to the desired location Tap the touchpad twice quickly as if you were double clicking however do not remove your finger after the second tap Move the cursor to the desired location Lift your finger to finish dragging Adjust the touchpad settings...

Page 29: ...n the central spindle and press gently until the disk clicks into place 4 Slide back the tray until it clicks shut Removing a Disk 1 Make sure the computer is not accessing the COMBO or DVD DUAL drive 2 Press the eject button and pull the tray all the way out 3 Pick up the CD by the edges and remove the disk from the tray Push the tray into the computer until it closes fully Warning When the compu...

Page 30: ...ay Do not force the tray to open or close manually When not in use keep the tray closed to prevent dust or dirt from entering 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 remo...

Page 31: ...he card into the slot You will feel some resistance as the card slides into the back of the slot Slide the card into the slot 3 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 4 The computer will beep twice to indicate successful insta...

Page 32: ...ea of the display Using the computer in DOS mode may produce the same effect because it uses a 640 by 480 resolution by default You can stretch these low resolution displays to full screen size by selecting either the Expanded Display or Display Expansion Mode features in the BIOS utility However the stretching may cause distortion especially to fonts High Resolution with an external monitor Highe...

Page 33: ...itor 6 Adjustments to screen resolution and color depth can also be made in this dialog box Dual Displays With Windows system you may use an external monitor simultaneously with your notebook s LCD You may also use the external monitor only and disable the LCD or only use the LCD To do this you may first need to enable the multiple display settings in Windows 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Double clic...

Page 34: ...ingle mode the video display hot key combination is available you can cycle the video output by pressing the Fn F5 keys Mirror 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 30 ...

Page 35: ...l operation of the LCD Communication Components This system provides powerful communication functions including built in Fax Modem and PCMCIA card slot Fax Modem A phone jack on the right side of the computer allows you to connect to the Internet to send and receive data When used with fax software it can be used as a fax When using this function first plug the phone cord into the jack Attention W...

Page 36: ...in Wireless Local Area Network The built in Wireless Local Area Network WLAN interface card can provide a quick access without using cables for the connection to the network equipments The interface card adopts the IEEE 802 11 protocol and uses the 2 4 GHz ISM electric wave frequency band as the transmission interface to set up the communications between the host computer and other computers The w...

Page 37: ...Getting Started Information about the Wireless LAN button 33 ...

Page 38: ...C Ch ha ap pt te er r 3 3 M Ma ak ki in ng g C Co on nn ne ec ct ti io on ns s ...

Page 39: ...USB ports 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...

Page 40: ...e Connectors 1 USB Universal Serial Bus Ports The Universal Serial Bus USB is the latest standard for attaching 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 permi...

Page 41: ...Making Connections 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 38 ...

Page 42: ...C Ch ha ap pt te er r 4 4 S Sy ys st te em m S So of ft tw wa ar re e ...

Page 43: ...our computer on and press F4 when Twinhead logo appears 2 Click Protect Recover on left hand menu 3 Click Phoenix FirstWare Recover Pro 4 System restarts and will take 15 seconds until the next step is displayed 5 From Phoenix FirstWare Recover Pro Quick Start click Pick Backup Point 6 From Recover Pro Factory Restore Point is the default selection Click Restore 7 From the Recover Pro prompt click...

Page 44: ...C Ch ha ap pt te er r 5 5 P Po ow we er r M Ma an na ag ge em me en nt t ...

Page 45: ...ose Battery Calibration then press enter Do you want to do Battery Learning OK Cancel 4 Press OK at the above Battery Auto Calibration dialog to begin the battery calibration Battery Calibration will take from 6 to 8 hours depending on how much power the battery may already contain Note For optimum performance we recommend calibrating the battery again every three months Each time you charge and d...

Page 46: ...your computer responds to a low battery condition is set under Start 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...

Page 47: ...he Power Options Advanced dialog box in the Control panel The Power Options Properties dialog box allows you to set different actions to take when the computer is left idle for a certain amount of time Suspend Mode There are several possible settings for suspend mode which can be selected in the Power Management dialog box You may have the notebook standby suspend or you can power off the computer...

Page 48: ...ore 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 computer s power requirements Decreasing monitor brightness can also save power Decrease brightness by p...

Page 49: ...ry Change the main battery pack as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Close the screen cover and turn the computer over 3 Slide the side battery latch away from the battery Continue to hold it until the battery is removed 4 Remove the battery 5 Make sure the replacement battery is properly orientated Slide back the side battery latch then insert the battery into the battery compartment Check that t...

Page 50: ... hot environment or working for long periods may raise the temperature Your computer takes the following steps to lower temperature 1 The cooling fan will automatically turn on You may feel air coming from a vent at the left side when this happens 2 If the temperature continues to rise processor activity will be reduced You may notice a slight loss of performance when this happens 47 ...

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Page 52: ...C Ch ha ap pt te er r 6 6 U Us si in ng g t th he e B BI IO OS S S Se et tu up p U Ut ti il li it ty y ...

Page 53: ...puter on the system reads 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 o...

Page 54: ...ab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit Press Esc to exit any section If you wish to exit the BIOS utility without saving changes go to the main menu then press Esc ESC Users are allowed to enter new values to replace the default settings in certain fields and the rest fields are specified by system default parameters and cannot be modified by users Reverse the attribute of the main opti...

Page 55: ...eld Version R0 XX Use or to VGA BIOS 33N0623 Configure system Time Processor Type Mobile AMD sempron processor 2600 MHz Speed 1600MHz System Memory Select Screen Size 224MB Select Item Change Option Tab Select Field System Time 19 14 50 F1 General Help System Date Tue 05 25 2004 F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 56 Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 1 52 ...

Page 56: ... Options Advanced Setting Share memory size 32MB 16MB 32MB 64MB Auto DIM function Enable Legacy USB Support Enable FAN Calibration Enter Battery Calibrtion Enter Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 56 Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 2 53 ...

Page 57: ...quence from the 2nd Boot Device Removable Dev available devices 3rd Boot Device HDD 4th Boot Device Network PXE 2 33 A device enclosed in Parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 56 Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 3 54 ...

Page 58: ...Install or Change the password Supervisor Password Installed User Password Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level View Only Change User Password Select Screen Password Check Setup Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 53 Copyright 1985 2002 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 4 55 ...

Page 59: ... system setup Save Changes and Exit after saving the changes Discard changes and Exit F10 key can be used Discard Changes for this operation Load Optimal Defaults Select Screen Select Item Enter Go To Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 56 Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 5 56 ...

Page 60: ...rify it Type in 6 or fewer keystrokes If you make an error press Esc to start over Resetting the CMOS to Default Settings The main page provides the system parameters for you to reset the CMOS to default settings After you enter this page select the Load Optimal Defaults Load Optimal Defaults OK Cancel Select OK to reset the CMOS to default settings Exiting and Saving Save Settings Select this opt...

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Page 62: ...A Ap pp pe en nd di ix x A A F Fr re eq qu ue en nt tl ly y A As sk ke ed d Q Qu ue es st ti io on ns s ...

Page 63: ...his maintenance includes deleting unnecessary files and defragmenting which rearranges data into more efficient groupings Windows includes utilities for performing these maintenance tasks Run Disk Cleanup to remove unnecessary files and Disk Defragmenter to defragment the hard drive For more information refer to Windows documentation Q The internal fax modem dial tone sound is too low How can I in...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...ix A Frequently Asked Questions 3 Select Save Changes and Exit When you see the following prompt choose OK and then press Enter to restart your computer Save configuration changes and exit setup OK Cancel 62 ...

Page 66: ...A Ap pp pe en nd di ix x B B S St ta at te em me en nt ts s ...

Page 67: ... encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cable...

Page 68: ... company will 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 c...

Page 69: ... program this information refer to the manual of the communication software 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 z EN 55022 CISPR 22 Radio Frequency Interference z EN 5502...

Page 70: ...educe the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet baseme...

Page 71: ...ons may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own pr...

Page 72: ...LY REPLACED REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN60825 CAUTION THIS APPLIANCE CONTAINS A LASER SYSTEM AND IS CLASSIFIED AS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT TO USE THIS MODEL PROPERLY READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY AND KEEP THIS MANUAL ...