FIC KR2W, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 FIC KR2W User Guide ...

Page 2: ... any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without prior written permission Trademarks Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective companies Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Sound System are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation AMD and AMD TurionTM 64 Mobile Technology are registered trademark of Advanced Micro ...

Page 3: ... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does no...

Page 4: ...t complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body 15 247 b 4 the EUT meets the requirement that it be operated in a manner that ensures the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy levels in excess of the Commission s guideline...

Page 5: ...which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation European Notice For the following equipme...

Page 6: ... 2003 EN 60950 2000 EN 61000 3 2 A1 2001 EN 61000 3 3 2002 802 11b Restrictions European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2 400 2 4835GHz In France the equipment must be restricted to the 2 4465 2 4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use For DVD Players with both 525p and 625p progressive scan outputs CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT...

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Page 8: ... the strongest features which integrate the latest technologies available in the notebook industry Your new notebook computer not only drives today multimedia applications but also be ready for tomorrow exciting new software This Professional Multimedia Notebook is a freedom flexibility and functionality notebook which users are demanding for a long time ...

Page 9: ... gives introduction on your computer features Chapter 2 provides step by step instructions to help you begin using your notebook as quickly as possible Chapter 3 describes how to operate the standard features of your computer Chapter 4 illustrates how to integrate video and sound chips into impressive presentation Chapter 5 illustrates how to connect external device to your computer Chapter 6 expl...

Page 10: ... THE NOTEBOOK 26 1 6 THE LEFT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK 27 1 7 THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK 28 1 8 THE UNDERSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK 30 1 9 NOTEBOOK ACCESSORIES 32 1 10 NOTEBOOK OPTIONS 33 2 GETTING STARTED 35 2 1 USING THE BATTERY PACK 36 Extending Battery Life 38 2 2 CONNECTING THE AC POWER SOURCE 38 2 3 STARTING YOUR COMPUTER 40 2 4 ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTROLS 41 2 5 INSTALLING THE NOTEBOOK DEVICE ...

Page 11: ...F YOUR COMPUTER 42 3 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK 49 3 1 STARTING YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM 50 3 2 UNDERSTANDING THE KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS 50 Basic Keyboard Functions 53 Cursor Control Keys 54 Screen Control Keys 55 Windows Hot Keys 55 Special Function Keys 55 3 3 USING THE GLIDE PAD POINTING DEVICE 56 3 4 CONFIGURING YOUR SCREEN DISPLAY 58 Possible Display Configurations 59 ChangingtheDisplayPropertiesunderWindo...

Page 12: ...g the Windows Media Player 81 4 7 PLAYING VIDEO AND MPEG FILES 81 4 8 USING DVD 82 5 CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS 85 5 1 USING THE USB PORT 86 5 2 USINGANEXTERNALMONITORPORT 87 5 3 USING THE IEEE 1394 PORT 88 5 4 USING THE TV PORT 89 5 5 USING THE EXTERNAL AUDIO SYSTEM 90 5 6 USING THE LAN PORT 91 5 7 USING THE WIRELESS LAN 92 5 8 USING THE MODEM PORT 93 6 CUSTOMIZING YOUR NOTEBOOK 95 6 1 RUNNING THE...

Page 13: ...ODULE INSTALLATION 113 8 CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK 115 8 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 116 8 2 CLEANING YOUR COMPUTER 118 8 3 MAINTAINING THE LCD QUALITY 119 8 4 MAINTAINING YOUR HARD DISK 119 8 5 BATTERY CARE GUIDELINES 120 8 6 WHEN YOU TRAVEL 121 APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATION 123 Processor Unit 124 System Memory 124 LCD Display 124 VGA System 124 Storage 125 Audio System 125 ExpressCard 125 G...

Page 14: ...Notebook User Guide 14 Wireless devices 126 AC DC Power Supply Adapter 126 Battery 126 Weight and Dimension 127 ...

Page 15: ...tebook makes a natural traveling companion With leap of technology and compact your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business personal productivity entertainment and professional applications It is ideal for use in the office at home and on the road Your Notebook PC makes an ideal choice for use in the office the schoolroom at home on the road and all other occasions ...

Page 16: ...ler on the CPU type and speed Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on operating systems such as Windows XP Memory This notebook provides two memory slots for installing DDR SDRAM 200 pin SODIMM modules up to 2GB using 256MB 512MB or 1024MB DDR SDRAM modules Wide Screen LCD Display Provides extraordinary 15 4 WXGA 1280 x 800 or 15 4 WSXGA 1680 x 1050 wide screen LCD display ...

Page 17: ...w generation PC card solution Audio System Compliant with Intel HD Audio Azalia Sound Blaster compatible Support 32 bit multi channel audio system output Flash BIOS Flash BIOS allows you to easily upgrade the System BIOS using the Phoenix Flash utility program Power and System Management Integrated SMM System Management Mode on system chipset that shuts down components not in use to reduce power c...

Page 18: ...dy cardboard shipping carton Upon receiving your computer open the carton and carefully remove the contents In addition to this User Guide the shipping carton should also contain the following items The Notebook Computer An AC Adapter and AC Power Cord Li Ion Battery Pack Utility Diskettes CD Hardcopy User Guide E book Quick Setup Manual Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing i...

Page 19: ...ct with features on every side First look at the inside of the system The following sections describe inside features 1 Color Widescreen LCD Display 2 7 Built in Stereo Speaker 3 Keyboard 4 Touchpad Pointing Device 5 Easy Buttons 6 Power On Resume Button 8 LED Indicators Color Widescreen LCD Display The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a ...

Page 20: ...ls LCD display control hot keys allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor Built in Stereo Speakers Integrated left and right mini stereo speakers for sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure Keyboard Standard QWERTY key layout and full sized 88 keys keyboard with Windows system ...

Page 21: ...ttons used for CPU throttling accessing Internet and Wireless LAN functions instantly and easily Description of the easy buttons appears in the latter part of this section Power On Resume Button Switches the computer power on and off or resumes whenever it is in Suspend mode LED Indicators Keeps you informed of your notebook computer s current power status and operating status Description of the s...

Page 22: ...nel is opened or closed Lights green when the system is powered on Lights green blinking when the system is in Standby mode Lights yellow when the battery power is low Lights orange when the battery power is critical low Battery Charging LED Lights to indicate battery in charging status Lights orange to indicate that the battery is in charging Lights orange blinking when the battery charging is in...

Page 23: ... Lock When LED in blue light indicates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is activated When activated all alphabet keys typed in will be in uppercase or capital letters Scroll Lock When LED in blue indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the keyboard is activated The Scroll Lock key has different functions depending on the software you are using Num Lock When LED in blue light indicates that the...

Page 24: ...me Internet Button This technology is designed specifically for providing a very convenient way in connecting Internet only by pressing Internet button as shown in the graphics Just Press this button to open the Internet Explorer directly Wireless LAN Button Push this button to activate or inactivate the Wireless LAN When you activate the wireless LAN function it will search the wireless LAN signa...

Page 25: ...ok computer Headphone Jack with SPDIF out Lets you plug in a stereo headphone powered speakers or earphone set with 1 8 inch phono plug for personal listening The SPDIF transmits digitized audio signal by optical fiber The external audio amplifier can get the best audio quality without loss Cover Switch The cover LCD panel is locked when it is closed Slide the button right aside to release the lat...

Page 26: ... you can refer to Chapter 3 9 1 5 The Rear Side of the Notebook The system ports at the back of your notebook computer can connect various devices Each port is described as followings 1 TV Port 2 VGA Port 3 DC Power Port TV Port Lets you connect to the S Video TV connector for presentation or VCD DVD watching VGA Port Lets you attach an external monitor or projector for wider display You can run t...

Page 27: ...he features shown in the following figure 1 Locking Device Keyhole 2 Modem Port 3 Optical Disk Drive Locking Device Keyhole Lets you attach a Kensington security system or a compatible lock to physically secure your notebook computer Modem Port A 56K internal fax data modem is installed It keeps you connected to the outside world through phone line For electrical safety concerns only use telephone...

Page 28: ...ay be a remote risk of electric 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 Optical Disk Drive Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc CD or a ...

Page 29: ...p to 500 MB sec or 250 MB sec in each direction USB 2 0 Ports The Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to connect USB 2 0 compliant devices for example printers scanners and so on to your notebook computer LAN Port An internal 10Base T 100Base TX Ethernet LAN module connects your computer to other computers networks through a local area network LAN Air Outlet Vent Emits the heat out of your co...

Page 30: ...ces for example printers scanners and so on to your notebook computer 1 8 The Underside of the Notebook The bottom of the notebook computer offers the following features 1 Hard Disk Compartment 2 Battery Lock Latch 3 Battery Bay 4 Memory Compartment 5 Wireless LAN Compartment 6 Battery Release Latch Bottom of the System Hard Disk Compartment Open this cover of this compartment to replace with othe...

Page 31: ...wo SO DIMM memory slots One memory slot is empty for upgrade usage Wireless LAN Compartment This compartment is for installing Wireless LAN module to enable the Wireless LAN function We strongly suggest that Wireless LAN module should be installed only by certified dealer Battery Release Latch To release the battery first locate the Battery Lock Latch at the left side with unlock status then push ...

Page 32: ...C adapter it charges the battery whether or not the notebook computer is powered on Battery Pack Aside from the AC adapter your computer can also be powered through the internal battery pack The battery pack uses rechargeable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery cells that provide long computing hours when fully charged and power management enabled You should always leave the battery inside your computer ev...

Page 33: ... two standard packs Using the suitable media you can make any format of CD or DVD as you want DVD RW combo This device pack can write data to CD R or CD RW and DVD R or DVD RW media and also can read DVD CD title This media is commonly used on DVD video player DVD RW combo This device pack can write data to CD R or CD RW and DVD R or DVD RW media for you to backup the data and also can read DVD CD...

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Page 35: ... and use This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible Contact your dealer if they have pre installed all the needed drivers to fully operate your computer or if there is an update on the driver installation of the notebook ...

Page 36: ...er the battery immediately starts to recharge Normal battery charging time is 2 hours for Lithium Ion Li Ion battery pack when your computer is turned off For maximum battery performance fully discharge the battery first before recharging it when you start to use it first time To do so unplug the AC adapter turn off power management features through Setup and Windows and turn on the system Once th...

Page 37: ...he Battery Pack To remove the battery pack slide the lock latch to the end of left side to unlock the battery lock latch 1 and slide the battery release latch to the end of right side to release the battery latch 2 then take out the battery pack with your finger 3 Replacing the Battery Pack When your notebook estimates that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes it will a...

Page 38: ...ttery Pack and Removing the Battery Pack For Window XP the suspend mode Hibernate or Standby can be chosen at Power Options of Windows s Control Panel Be sure to save your data before replacing the battery pack or connecting the AC adapter Failure to do so can result in data loss EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE It is important to be aware of the simple things for extending the life of the system main batte...

Page 39: ...s advisable to always have the AC adapter connected to the notebook and the battery pack installed This ensures continuous power supply and prevents any data loss incurring from sudden power breakdown y For the power supply of this equipment an approved power cord has to be used y Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices ...

Page 40: ...y error found during the test will be displayed on the screen and may generate short beep sound as well After the test the screen will also display a message press F2 to enter SETUP You don t need to run this program at the moment as your dealer already made the necessary settings for your computer optimal operation Refer to Chapter 6 on running the SETUP program later After the test has completed...

Page 41: ...hter the room the more you need to increase the brightness of the LCD 2 5 Installing the Notebook Device Drivers If you already have an operating system installed into your notebook computer it is best to install the needed device drivers for using the built in devices of your computer Before installing the drivers check with your dealer first if they have already installed all the drivers along w...

Page 42: ...e driver for Windows XP 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers WinXP SMBUS Setup exe 3 Click OK to execute the setup program The Setup box appears 4 Click Next continuously to install this driver when screen displays this command 5 Click Yes to accept the License Agreement 6 Tick the option Yes I want t...

Page 43: ...ur system INSTALLING THE VGA CPANEL DEVICE DRIVER Following is the procedure for installing the Video Accelerator 3D Adapter VGA driver to your computer Installing VGA device driver for Windows XP 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers WinXP VGA CPanel Setup exe 3 Click OK to execute the setup program T...

Page 44: ... and specify the directory as E Drivers WinXP Audio MSHDQFE win2k_xp us kb888111 e xe 3 Click OK to execute the setup program The Setup box appears 4 Tick the option I agree and press Next to install this driver 5 Click Finish to complete it INSTALLING THE AUDIO DEVICE DRIVER Your notebook computer uses the Realtek Audio controller Installing Audio device driver for Windows XP 1 Click the Start bu...

Page 45: ... and navigate to the directory as E Drivers WinXP modem ssetup exe 3 Click OK to implement the setup program to install this driver 4 Click OK to complete it Please be notified that whenever you install the TouchPad and Keyboard Controller driver it should be install the Keyboard Controller Driver first INSTALLING ENE KEYBOARD CONTROLLER DRIVER Installing ENE Keyboard Controller driver for Windows...

Page 46: ...K to execute the setup program The Setup box appears 4 Click Next to install this driver when screen displays this command 5 Tick the option Yes I want to restart my computer now and press Finish to restart your system INSTALLING THE WIRELESS LAN DEVICE DRIVER AND UTILITY INSTALLING THE WIRELESS LAN DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Gemtek Wireless LAN driver Installing ...

Page 47: ...r Windows XP 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers Winxp LAN Setup exe 3 Click Next to continue the following steps 4 Click Finish to implement the setup program to install this driver INSTALLING CARDREADER DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Cardreader driver Installing...

Page 48: ... Tick the option Finish to complete 2 6 Turning off Your Computer If you are not going to use the computer for a while it is best to turn off the power of the computer for longer use Before turning off the power you need to close first all application programs and shutdown the operating system After turning off the computer make it a habit to leave the LVDS panel open for a while whenever used for...

Page 49: ...in your day to day computer work If you are new to computers and to your operating system you also need to read the manual for the operating system on how to work with your computer It is very important to familiarize yourself well with the operating system The succeeding chapters not only guide you to go beyond the basics but also try other exciting features ...

Page 50: ...user and would need a more powerful operating system If you have an operating system already installed in your computer then you would be up and running after you power on your computer and boot up the system Check your operating system manual on how to run it 3 2 Understanding the Keyboard Functions Your notebook computer is equipped with an 86 87 88 keys keyboard that provides all the functional...

Page 51: ... keyboard These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions Some keys printed in blue on keypad are preprogrammed with dual functions Control keys Ctrl Alt Fn and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys to change their functions To use control keys press and hold the control key while pressing another key For example Press Ctrl C means to hold down the Ctrl key ...

Page 52: ...ursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want In the screen the cursor is a blinking underline block or vertical bar depending on the application The cursor indicates where the next text typed is inserted Typewriter keys Typewriter keys also called alphanumeric keys are used to enter text and characters Keys with blue print on them behave different...

Page 53: ... key Press this key to delete the character to the right of the cursor or delete marked texts or items Pause key Press this key to temporarily halt execution of a command Pressing any other key to resume execution of a command Backspace key Press this key to delete the character to the left of the cursor Shift key Press this key in combination with alphabet letters to produce uppercase letters in ...

Page 54: ...ed 15 key numeric keypad The keys are color coded blue Caps Lock key Used in most application program to always activate uppercase alphabet characters Fn Scroll Lock key Used in most application program to scroll the screen without having to move the cursor CURSOR CONTROL KEYS Keypad Function Description Up arrow key Moves the cursor up one line at a time Down arrow key Moves the cursor down one l...

Page 55: ...y Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or line WINDOWS HOT KEYS Keypad Function Description Start key Pulls up the Windows Start menu Right Click key Performs a mouse right click function for Windows system SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS The notebook has special system function keys that activate key serving dual functions When pressed in conjunction with the Fn key these keys set specific system parame...

Page 56: ...ay incrementally Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally Decreases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally Increases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally 3 3 Using the Glide Pad Pointing Device Your computer comes with a built in Glide Pad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm rest surface The Glide Pad offers a number of options that let you custom...

Page 57: ... that is used under Windows based operating system You can use the standard Microsoft driver that is compatible with the Glide Pad device and is normally used under Windows based operating system However if you want to utilize the added features of the Glide Pad you may want to try installing its own device driver that comes with added utilities for enhancing the function of the device 1 Left Sele...

Page 58: ... This feels much like a double click except that the finger remains on the pad after the second tap Tap lift tap hold and move The simulated button remains held as long as the finger remains on the pad 4 When you press both the Left and Right click button at the same time the auto Scroll function will be activated Avoid spilling any liquid on the Glide pad surface and always keep the Glide pad sur...

Page 59: ...IGURATIONS The table below shows you the possible display resolution you can set when using either the LCD display or the external monitor CRT Display Possible Resolution Maximum Colors Widescreen 15 4 1280x800 WXGA LCD 15 4 1680x1050 WSXGA LCD 800x600 1024x768 1280x768 1280x800 1680x1050 16 million colors 16 million colors 16 million colors 16 million colors 16 million colors CRT Only 800x600 102...

Page 60: ...Windows VGA driver 3 5 Knowing the Power Saving Features One of the great features in your notebook computer aside from its superior performance is the ability to save energy power Your computer is designed to incorporate intelligent and advanced power management functions that turn off power of most components when system is idle or not in use This feature not only gives you longer battery hours ...

Page 61: ...Standby mode but takes a bit longer time to resume When your notebook goes into hibernation Windows saves your entire desktop state before powering down your computer You don t need to save and close each document before you put your notebook into hibernation When you press power button again system will bring your notebook out of hibernation You ll find your applications and documents open on you...

Page 62: ...eed to set it manually Your dealer should already have done all of this for you You can refer to Chapter 6 on how to run the BIOS SETUP program You can increase the system s storage capacity by replacing the standard hard disk drive with a drive of greater storage capacity If you wish to replace your hard disk contact your local dealer for more information about this dealer installable device Alwa...

Page 63: ...pact disc onto the center spindle to secure the disc 3 To remove the disc press on the center spindle and pull up the disc from the side until the disc snaps out of the spindle lock If the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs the Emergency Eject Hole allows you to manually remove a CD from the reader 4 To close the combo drive simply push the CD tray inside The combo dr...

Page 64: ...ser Product 3 8 ExpressCard WHAT IS EXPRESSCARD The ExpressCard is a newly developed PC Card interface its connector has just 26 pins and the interface has a potential transfer rate of up to 500 MB sec or 250 MB sec in each direction using a single lane PCI Express link Its form factor is up to 40 percent smaller than a PC Card which allows ExpressCard modules to be included in smaller host system...

Page 65: ...er thermal requirements of those applications All ExpressCard modules are 5mm thick but the standard also allows for card developers to build longer extended modules Native Bus Connection The ExpressCard standard supports both the USB 2 0 and PCI Express interfaces Card manufacturers are able to choose whichever bus is appropriate to their application the performance of PCI Express or from the wid...

Page 66: ... Transfer rate 132 Mbps 500Mbps or 250Mbps in each direction Connector pins 68 26 Port Type Parallel Serial Dimensions HxWxD 54mmx86mmx5m m 54mmx75mmx5m m 34mmx75mmx5m m A big part of just working will be the existing software support Both Windows XP and Windows 2000 already support the ExpressCard specification although Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition do not INSERTING AND REMOVING A EXP...

Page 67: ...e automatically detected and once the needed driver is installed it will generate a beep sound to indicate that the card is detected Removing ExpressCard To remove a ExpressCard from the ExpressCard slot you should first disable the ExpressCard card setting in the system as described followings 1 Double click the ExpressCard icon on the right bottom side of the task bar 2 Select the socket from th...

Page 68: ...essCard will automatically bounce off the ExpressCard slot 4 When the ExpressCard has moved out a space out of the slot hold the edges of the card and slowly slide it out The power consumption of ExpressCard 54 is about 2 1W while the consumption of ExpressCard 34 is about 1 3W To save energy press the button to disconnect the card when it is not in use ...

Page 69: ... Stick MMC and MS_Pro For a single moment only one card can be inserted into the 4 in 1 card or CF slot Inserting Flash Memory Card To insert a flash memory card into the slot is similar to ExpressCard You only need to pay more attention whenever insert the flash memory card into the slot with the correct side For MMC and SD card you should position the copper connector at the bottom side For Memo...

Page 70: ...de down and insert it again To prevent the damage made both on card and the slot never forced an entry into the slot with incorrect side Removing Flash Memory Card It is similar to ExpressCard for removing a flash memory card from the slot You should first disable the card setting in the system as described in the former section To remove the flash memory card you should only pull out the card by ...

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Page 73: ...ter lets you make full use of all the multimedia features of your computer in having fun and excitement during work or leisure You will learn how to mix and match the built in sound system use Combo drive in creating an exciting full multimedia presentation ...

Page 74: ...2 Audio Sound System Features Your computer has a built in 16 bit stereo sound controller that allows you to record store and playback voice music and other sound effects with built in mixer controls An integrated full duplex microphone and twin mini speakers are also built in into your computer to allow you to record and playback sound anytime and anywhere On the left side of your computer you wi...

Page 75: ...with Windows pre installed it is most likely that your dealer have configured the sound driver for you If not you must refer to Chapter 2 on how to setup the sound drivers for Windows 4 4 Windows Multimedia Programs Windows provides several multimedia programs that you can run with the built in features of your computer Pointing the Start button Programs Accessories then Entertainment you will fin...

Page 76: ...ound Recorder for recording sounds and playback Volume Control for adjusting the volume of mixer For more information on how to operate these multimedia components run the program and click on the Help menu 4 5 Recording Sounds Your computer allows you to record voice and other sounds in several ways and stores them as files on your hard disk These voice or sound files can then ...

Page 77: ...rder are simple to understand which comprise of the Fast Rewind Fast Forward Play Stop and Record buttons Click the Help menu on how to operate the Sound Recorder Figure 4 2 Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder also allows you to record sound from different input audio source like the following From the external microphone From the Combo drive Since you could record sound from different input sources...

Page 78: ... off each component that list in the Shows the following Volume Controls box Figure 4 3 Audio Properties 4 Click OK and the Recording Control dialog box will appear Here you will select the input device for the recording source If you want to record from the Combo drive with audio music you must click on CD Player ...

Page 79: ...rocedure for recording voice USING THE BUILT IN COMBO DRIVE You would normally use the Combo drive for recording audio music from the Audio CD Follow these steps 1 Activate CD Player volume on the Recording Control as discussed earlier 2 Run the Sound Recorder program 3 Insert the audio CD into the Combo drive Unless you have disabled the CD auto insertion notification for supporting Suspend mode ...

Page 80: ... the Record button 6 Switch immediately to the Windows Media Player and press the Play button You can adjust the volume control so you can also hear the music while in recording 4 6 Playing Audio and Sound Your computer has built in twin speakers to playback audio and sound You can also adjust the volume manually by adjusting the volume control hotkeys found on the keyboard ...

Page 81: ...cessories and then Entertainment 2 Click on Windows Media Player to start program 3 Click on the File menu and select the file you want to play 4 When the file is recognized and open click on the Play button to start playback 4 7 Playing Video and MPEG Files Your computer is capable of running video motion files as well as MPEG Motion Picture Expert Group files on CD DVD or CD RW By using software...

Page 82: ...th soundtracks subtitles and different languages Much more the DVD ROM drive of your computer is backward compatible with CD ROM drive so it allows you to use any CD as well It also works the same as the CD ROM To playback DVD titles you would need a software MPEG 2 program and the DVD ROM drive at least Your Notebook computer has installed Windows XP for operation system and its Windows Media Pla...

Page 83: ... In addition to these conventional DVD player tasks you can also retrieve information about each disc from the Internet Figure 4 7 To play a DVD On the Play menu point to DVD VCD or CD Audio and then click the drive that contains the DVD In the Playlist pane click a DVD title or chapter name if appropriate To eject a disc on the Play menu click Eject To play a selected title in a DVD repeatedly on...

Page 84: ...o CD R or CD RW disc for mass data storage and safely retaining The CD R disc can be written several times until the CD R is full the CD RW disc furthermore can write and erase data repeatedly Please refer to the related user manual about the CD RW software Please pay attention to the copyright of the software or data you want to backup Backup or distribute the software or data might be illegal ac...

Page 85: ...scribes how you attach peripheral devices to your notebook You can attach a printer or mouse connect an external monitor and keyboard or any other peripheral device You will learn how to use these peripheral devices with the step by step instructions depicted in this chapter ...

Page 86: ...off Microsoft HP Compaq Intel Agere NEC and Philip are seven core members of USB IF to have worked on USB 2 0 standardization USB 2 0 offers data transfer rate up to 480Mbps megabits per second compared to USB 1 1 devices which transfer at speeds of 12Mbps So you could know that USB 2 0 can transfer data between the computer and its peripherals 40 times faster than USB 1 1 However USB 2 0 is fully...

Page 87: ...onitor power switch is turned off The notebook computer must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected Although you can connect the external Monitor without power off the computer and the external monitor however it is harmful to both devices and it shortens the life of these devices 2 Connect the connector cable of the monitor to the VGA port at the back of your computer Se...

Page 88: ... by Apple and Texas Instruments IEEE 1394 supports 100 200 and 400 Mbps Megabit per second transfer rates and is widely used for downing video from digital camcorders to the computer In addition to its high speed IEEE 1394 enables isochronous real time data transfer This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high bandwidth of data in real time such as video devices It supports both Plug and Pla...

Page 89: ...d hard disk from different manufactures the power consumption has varied range If the power of the external IEEE 1394 HDD is supplied from the USB of this notebook it may not run properly 5 4 Using the TV Port Also found at the right of your computer is one TV port s video To display your computer screen on the TV please connect the TV port of this notebook to the Video Input of the TV set You can...

Page 90: ... to Setting tab 5 Click Advanced button and point to Displays tab You can see the TV icon on the screen 6 Please click the red button above the TV icon Click OK Windows now automatically detect the TV port and enable this function 5 5 Using the External Audio System At the front side of your computer you will find the built in audio ports You can connect Microphone jacks earphone or powered speake...

Page 91: ...ugh a local area network LAN and supports data transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps The 10Base T standard also called Twisted Pair Ethernet is connected with RJ 45 connectors The 100Base TX is based on the older Ethernet standard Because it is 10 times faster than Ethernet it is often referred to as Fast Ethernet The built in LAN module provides a standard RJ 45 connector To connect t...

Page 92: ...ent airport major railway station etc that depends on the construction of each country In most case you probably can use it at office please consult with the network department of your company for more details This computer integrates built in 802 11 b g wireless LAN module IEEE 802 11b standard supports 11 Mbps wireless connection speed However IEEE 802 11g supports 54Mbps wireless connection spe...

Page 93: ...e the analog phone cable in the accessories box in notebook shipping carton Each end of the cable has a RJ 11 connector 2 Connect one end of the cable into a standard wall outlet 3 Connect the other end of the cable into the computer modem port The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of telephone lines Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission Contact you...

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Page 95: ... date disk drive configuration and password setup This information is then stored in the CMOS RAM and will remain permanent unless you change it again This chapter discusses on how you will activate the BIOS Setup program and change the system configuration to suit your desired operation You must be careful to set the configuration properly in order for your computer to run smoothly If you are not...

Page 96: ...Whenever you turn on the computer the system will read the settings stored in the CMOS RAM and compare them to the equipment check conducted during the Power On Self Test POST If an error occurs an error message will be displayed on the screen and you will then be prompted to run the Setup Program As the POST Power On Self Test executes during the boot up process the screen will display the follow...

Page 97: ...ys its own screen Parameters The left side of the screen This area lists the parameters and their current settings Key Status Bar The bottom part of the screen These lines display the keys available to move the cursor select a particular function and so forth To exit the BIOS Setup program simply press the Esc key and select from the Exit menu whether you want to Save changes and exit Discard Chan...

Page 98: ...640 KB Extended Memory 194560 KB CPU Type AMD Turion tm 64 CPU Speed 1600 MHz BIOS Version 0 3A 8042 8A20 F1 Help Ç È Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Å Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit System Time Allows you to change the system time using the hour minute second format of the computer Enter the current time for reach field and use the Tab Shift Tab or Enter ...

Page 99: ...other value can be edited Secondary Master This field is for information only as the BIOS automatically detects the optical drive System Memory This field reports the amount of base or conventional memory found by the BIOS during Power On Self Test POST Extended Memory This field reports the amount of extended memory found by the BIOS during Power On Self Test POST CPU Type This field reports the ...

Page 100: ... a CD ROM 32 Bit I O Disabled drive is installed here Transfer Mode FPIO 4 DMA 2 ATAPI Removable Ultra DMA Mode Mode 5 removable disk drive is installed here F1 Help Ç È Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Å Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Use the Type field to select the drive type installed You can select different drive types as CD DVD User Auto or None by p...

Page 101: ... Transfer Mode FPIO 4 DMA 2 disk drive installed here Ultra DMA Mode Mode 2 CD ROM a CD ROM drive is installed here ATAPI Removable removable disk drive is installed here F1 Help Ç È Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Å Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Use the Type field to select the optical drive type installed Set this option to Auto so your computer will au...

Page 102: ...ke Function Disabled Wireless LAN Enabled F1 Help Ç È Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Å Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Boot time Diagnostic Screen Lets you display or not display the diagnostic screen by choosing Disabled or Enabled Legacy USB Support Enable or disable the USB Bus support when in connection with USB device LAN Boot Control Lets you specify...

Page 103: ...cific Help Supervisor Password Is Clear User Password Is Clear Supervisor Password controls access to the Set Supervisor Password Enter setup utility Set User Password Enter Password on boot Disabled Fixed disk boot sector Normal F1 Help Ç È Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Å Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Supervisor Password Is Set Clear selections show th...

Page 104: ...le when Supervisor Password has set Enter the user password when boot the system or resume from suspend mode But if the Write Protect is set in the Fixed disk boot sector field you should enter a supervisor password to access the fixed disk when boot the system or resume from suspend mode Password on Boot If you set this field to Enabled your computer will always ask for the password every time yo...

Page 105: ...Drive configure devices Up or Down arrows Select a device and moves the device up or down F1 Help Ç È Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Å Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit This page allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first To select the boot device you can use the up or down arrow key then press to move up the devic...

Page 106: ...e Changes F1 Help Ç È Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Å Select Menu Enter Execute Command F10 Save and Exit Exit Saving Changes Saves all changes to CMOS while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program Exit Discarding Changes Allows you to discard all changes made while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program Load...

Page 107: ...n the system with the diskette in the diskette drive 3 On the DOS prompt type the following command A Phlash XXXXXX ROM BIOS filename or A XXXXXX BAT Batch file for BIOS file Press Enter to run this BIOS utility After the system has been successfully run this program a message similar to the following appears Flash memory has been successfully programmed press any key to restart the system If the ...

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Page 110: ...cated inside your computer The table below lists the possible combinations of different memory module and memory size Please contact dealer for changing or adding DDR SDRAM module It is not available for users to change it by themselves Based Memory Installing Memory Total 256 MB 0 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 512 MB 256 MB 512 MB 768 MB 256 MB 1024 MB 1280 MB 512 MB 0 MB 512 MB 512 MB 256 MB 768 MB 51...

Page 111: ... are available To install the memory module 1 Make sure the system is powered off the battery also is removed and that no peripheral devices are attached 2 Turn the computer upside down and locate the screws that secure the DIMM door at the underside of the notebook 3 Remove the screws and open the DIMM cover by your finger 4 Locate the memory module into the empty memory module sockets Your syste...

Page 112: ...r back and secure the screw on the DIMM door 7 Turn the system over To remove a memory module push the locking tabs aside from the memory module until the module pops up Then remove the memory module 7 2 Hard Disk Upgrade Your notebook computer offers one 2 5 format 9 5mm height hard disk If the volume does not fit your need or it is crashed you can upgrade it by replacing with new hard disk Pleas...

Page 113: ...em by using WinXP CD ROM and the system will detect the hard disk automatically and prompt you how to format the new disk Please tighten the screws located at each side of the hard disk before operating the hard disk Any vibration may cause damage for the running hard disk Please contact dealer or certified technician for changing the hard disk drive The damage of changing HDD resulting from users...

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Page 115: ...omputing and multimedia technology Lightweight and compact your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business personal productivity and professional applications it is ideal for use in the office at home and on the road Your Notebook PC also allows you for several levels of customization and expansion that are previously available only on desktop PCs ...

Page 116: ...ing Instead use moisture sheet or a cloth for cleaning The socket outlet shall be installed near the notebook computer and shall be easily accessible Please keep the notebook computer from humidity Lay the notebook computer on a reliable surface when installing A drop or fall may cause injury The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence the notebook computer can be protected from ove...

Page 117: ...can not step on it Do not place anything over the power cord All cautions and warnings on the notebook computer should be noted If the notebook computer is not in use for a long time disconnect it from mains to avoid possible damage by transient over voltage Never pour any liquid into openings as this may cause fire or electrical shock Never open the body of notebook computer For safety reason the...

Page 118: ...ce The sound pressure level at the operator s position according to IEC 60704 1 is equal or less than 70dB A 8 2 Cleaning Your Computer When it is necessary to clean the plastic case and keyboard use a soft lint free cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution or use the contents of any commercially available computer cleaning kit Never use alcohol petroleum based solvents or harsh dete...

Page 119: ...s in inactivity for some time Adding screen savers is also acceptable Follow the safety guidelines mentioned earlier and how to clean your computer 8 4 Maintaining Your Hard Disk Losing your data has the same consequences as a system break down Users must make it a habit of doing hard disk maintenance every week or so Here is some maintenance you could do Always back up your data files from your h...

Page 120: ...ing the battery pack Handle batteries carefully Do not try to disassemble crush puncture open drop mutilate short external contacts disposed of in water or fire or expose it to temperatures higher than 60 C Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas Never use an external charger other than the one supplied with your computer Do not leave batteries in hot locat...

Page 121: ...ow these instructions Back up all needed files on your hard disk before traveling Recharge your battery overnight to ensure full battery power before you leave Don t forget to bring along the AC adapter and extra battery pack Try to bring backup software as well Check the voltage rating and the outlet type of your destination If the power cord of the adapter is different then you need to purchase ...

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Page 123: ... Please note that the information mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your computer as specification is subject to change without notice or modifying this manual Designed with an advanced modular architecture your Notebook PC also allows you for several levels of customization and expansion that are previously available only on desktop PCs ...

Page 124: ...IMM 256MB 512MB or 1024MB modules DDR 333 400 SDRAM modules LCD DISPLAY 15 4 WXGA Color TFT LCD 1280x800 15 4 WSXGA Color TFT LCD 1680x1050 Maximum 16M true colors on all LCD display VGA SYSTEM Integrated ATI RS482M graphic engine Simultaneous LCD and external monitor CRT display Maximum 16 million colors on LCD display at 1280x800 or 1680x1050 resolution for 15 4 LCD Maximum 16 million colors on ...

Page 125: ... BTO AUDIO SYSTEM Compliant with Intel HD Audio Azalia H W Audio Sound Blaster 16 compatible Built in dual speakers Audio input jacks for microphone MIC Audio output jack for external speaker or headphone Line Out Digitized audio SPDIF port for high quality signal transmission Sound volume adjust by K B Hot Keys EXPRESSCARD One 54mm 26 pin ExpressCard slot GLIDE PAD Integrated Glide Pad Serial USB...

Page 126: ...rade I O PORTS 1 x TV Out Port S Video 1 x 15 pin VGA port 4 x Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 1 x IEEE 1394 port BTO 1 x 10Base T 100Base TX LAN port 1 x 56Kbps v 92 Data Fax MDC Modem port WIRELESS DEVICES IEEE 802 11b g Mini PCI Wireless LAN Solution AC DC POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER Universal auto switching 100V 240V 65W adapter 20 Volt BATTERY Rechargeable 6 Cells Li ion battery pack with Smart Battery...

Page 127: ...System Specification A 127 WEIGHT AND DIMENSION 357 W x 259 D x 25 34 6 H mm Approximately 2 7 kg ...

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