Micron Electronics TransPort NX, User Manual

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Page 2: ...he CMOS screens may have seemed like a good idea at the time but now you are only getting cranky beeps Now what You may be trying to get help on line but a blank screen isn t going to help you out much there and you ve pulled the user s guide out as a last resort Fair enough If the reason you got the user s guide out is based on the last possibility first things first take a deep breath The system...

Page 3: ...ch as the ability to protect and supervise your notebook with password protection Data Storage Chapter Four This section explains the powerful ability of your TransPort NX to utilize the Hard Disk drive Removable Disk drive and CD ROM Power Management Chapter Five This section provides information on how to keep your TransPort NX supplied with power Optional Accessories Chapter Six This section pr...

Page 4: ...s manual you will also want to consult the manuals for your operating system and application software Manual Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual NOTE Notes contain important information that is set off from the text WARNING Caution messages appear before procedures which if not observed could result in loss of data or damage to equipment Failure to heed these warn...

Page 5: ...PCMCIA Slots Compartments 20 Main Battery 20 Fax Modem Optional 20 Right View 21 Microphone Jack 21 Line In 21 Line Out 21 CD Bay 21 FDD Bay 21 IrDA 21 Rear View 22 Foot 22 SVGA 22 Port Replicator Bay 22 USB Ports 22 Parallel Port 22 Game MIDI Port 22 Serial Port 23 PS 2 Port 23 TV OUT In Ports 23 Bottom View 23 CD ROM Release Latch 24 FDD BAY Release Latch 24 Name Card Holder 24 CPU Cover 24 Main...

Page 6: ...esetting the System 41 Chapter Three Running BIOS Setup 43 About BIOS Setup 43 Navigating Through BIOS Setup 43 Using Setup 44 Legend Bar 44 Accessing the BIOS Setup Program 44 In Case of Problems 45 Save Changes and Exit Setup Program 45 Main Menu 45 Standard CMOS Setup 46 Date 46 Time 46 Primary Master 46 Secondary Master 46 Secondary Slave 46 Drive Type A 46 LCD CRT 47 Halt On 47 Memory 47 BIOS...

Page 7: ... External Devices 71 External Keyboard 71 External Mouse 72 External Monitor 72 External Printer 73 Serial Devices 73 Audio Sources and Output Devices 74 Universal Serial Bus 74 LS 120 Drive 74 Zip Drive 75 Optional Fax Modem 75 Optional Port Replicator 76 Features 77 Connecting The Port Replicator 78 Cold Dock 78 Disconnecting the Port Replicator 79 DVD Installation 80 Chapter Seven Software Util...

Page 8: ... Partition 117 Routine Maintenance 118 Windows Task Scheduler Maintenance Wizard 118 System File Checker 119 Defragmenting Your Hard Disk 119 Using Scandisk 120 Chapter Eight Troubleshooting 123 Locating a Problem 123 Checking Cables and Connections 124 Power On Self Test 125 Fax Modem Problems 125 Service and Support 127 Appendix A Specifications 129 CPU 129 Memory 129 Core Logic Chips 129 L2 Cac...

Page 9: ...ic AT Commands 143 MNP V 42 V 42bis Commands 146 Fax Class 1 Commands 146 Speed Table unit bits s 147 S Registers 147 Section 8 Result Codes 148 Appendix E Alternative Device Drivers 151 Appendix F Caring for Diskettes and CDs 153 Precautions for Handling CD ROM Disks 154 Loading and Removing a Disc 154 Reading CDs 155 CD Types 155 Appendix G Abbreviations 157 Appendix H Glossary 159 Index 165 ...

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Page 11: ...a sturdy shipping carton Upon receiving your TransPort NX open the box and carefully remove the contents If anything is missing or damaged please contact Micron Electronics immediately All systems should include the following items The TransPort NX computer An AC adapter An AC power cord Main Battery Software and Micron Customer Resource Center CD and or MRestore CD User s manual NOTE Items includ...

Page 12: ...lectronics 900 East Karcher Road Nampa Idaho 83687 Technical Support File Library http support micronpc com library Technical Support Internet Mail 1 To send an E mail to Technical Support visit the Micron Electronics Website http support micronpc com contact support 2 Click on the Support Department for your specific need Web site www micronpc com Record the System s operating information Serial ...

Page 13: ...igh temperature can damage the circuitry Avoid exposing the computer to high or low humidity Extreme humidity can contribute to disk drive failure If you are using the computer with the AC adapter do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not place the computer where people can step on or trip over the cord The openings on the computer are provided to protect the computer from overheating...

Page 14: ...with power from an AC wall outlet Your computer also comes with a rechargeable battery pack for using the computer without an external power source Connecting the AC Adapter Use the provided universal AC adapter to supply your computer with power from an AC wall outlet You can also use the AC adapter to charge the computer s battery pack The AC adapter converts high level AC voltage to the much lo...

Page 15: ... the AC adapter to power other electrical devices Damage to the computer that is directly caused by using a different power source will not be covered under warranty Surge Suppressors Your computer has its own electrical filters fuses and protections and even its own built in surge suppressor We strongly recommend using a high quality external surge suppressor An external surge suppressor looks li...

Page 16: ...mage the TransPort NX s electrical circuitry Before you run your system for the first time on battery power remove the battery from its package and install it in the system Recharge the battery fully to prepare the battery pack for maximum service Except for PC cards never connect or disconnect any equipment or components while the system power is on When using the feet in the rear of the notebook...

Page 17: ...riods of time an ergonomically designed chair may well be worth the extra expense You can however create an ergonomically improved workstation without spending much money The following tips will help you work effectively without a lot of physical discomfort Purchase a chair with armrests and good back support Don t slouch when sitting keep your back straight Place the LCD panel or external monitor...

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Page 19: ...n the TransPort NX is not in use Follow these steps to raise the LCD display cover 1 Gently press the release button on the front of the notebook and raise the display until it is at a comfortable viewing angle To close the display press the top cover down until the latch snaps into place The display folds down to form a cover over the keyboard when the notebook computer is not in use 2 When you c...

Page 20: ...e meaning you can change cards without having to reboot your computer There are a wide variety of PC cards available including data storage fax modem Local Area Network LAN wireless communication cards and more See Using PCMCIA Cards on page 38 Main Battery Your TransPort NX comes equipped with a factory installed battery pack module After the battery runs down the module can be removed and replac...

Page 21: ...the audio out jack to an audio device such as a cassette recorder to record the TransPort NX s audio output CD Bay Your TransPort NX comes with a swappable 20X or faster 5 25 IDE CD ROM drive See Removable CD ROM on page 29 FDD Bay Your TransPort NX has a 3 5 floppy disk FDD installed The FDD is capable of reading and writing 3 5 1 44MB floppy diskettes When the FDD is reading from or writing to a...

Page 22: ...by making it easy for you to connect and disconnect peripheral devices to your TransPort NX USB Ports Your computer includes two Universal Serial Bus USB ports USB is the latest development in Plug and Play technology It will eventually replace the need for separate connectors for external keyboards serial ports and parallel printer ports With broad industry support USB is sure to play an importan...

Page 23: ...rked with the keyboard mouse icon NOTE After a PS 2 mouse is plugged into the system it will not be ready for use until you press FN F12 Only the pointing stick or the PS 2 mouse will be available at any one time If you wish to resume using the pointing stick press FN F12 again The touchpad will remain active with either option TV OUT In Ports These composite Ports allow you to view the NX display...

Page 24: ...nd FCC information CPU Cover This covers the CPU compartment providing easy access to allow for upgrades CAUTION Only Micron service technicians should open this cover Main Battery Release Latch Slide the battery lock to the left when removing the battery module from the battery bay Interior Features The following section describes the TransPort NX features viewable when the cover is open Figure 8...

Page 25: ...own the power button for 5 seconds until the notebook turns off Please note that when the system is still in POST stage the user has to press the button for 5 seconds to power off the system Power LED Indicates when the unit is receiving power or is in Standby mode Indicator Display The system status indicator panel located below the LCD screen keeps you informed of the computer s operating status...

Page 26: ...when the primary main battery pack is installed 12 Main Battery Icon This indicator lights when the primary main battery pack is installed 13 Main Battery Charge Indicator This indicator lights when the Main Battery is in charge mode If this indicator flickers continuously for more than eight hours then this indicates that the battery may be damaged 14 Power On Off Icon The icon indicates a status...

Page 27: ...U is the key hardware feature it is the brain of the computer performing all the computing functions and orchestrating the actions of the system The TransPort NX supports the Celeron Pentium II Pentium II PE and Mobile PIII processors All supported Intel processors are available with MMX technology The MMX media enhancement technology was designed specifically for faster processing of multimedia a...

Page 28: ...ile LCD Follow either procedure below to add or remove memory You will now see three memory slots as follows Figure 10 Memory Slots To Remove Memory 1 Press both metal tabs on either side of the memory module away from the module until the module pops free 2 Remove the module carefully at a 45 degree angle Avoid touching the SDRAM module on any of its static sensitive circuitry 3 Store the module ...

Page 29: ...ster and Microsoft Sound System The sound system includes amplified output two built in 1 watt stereo speakers manual volume control and built in microphone Audio Ports The TransPort NX comes with four audio jacks a line in for connecting audio equipment for use with the multimedia system and a line out for connecting stereo speakers a headphones jack and a microphone jack Battery and AC Power Sys...

Page 30: ...or LCD display panel The LCD screen display results can be adjusted by changing the LCD panel angle and the display brightness LCD Care LCD screens are delicate devices that need careful handling Please take the following precautions When you are not using the computer keep the LCD screen closed to protect it from dust If you need to clean your LCD screen use a soft tissue to gently wipe the LCD s...

Page 31: ...keys which you will commonly use when working with either the disk operating software or other software Figure 11 TransPort NX Keyboard Description of Function Keys Key Descriptions Esc Use the escape key to cancel any specific command you may have just keyed in PrtSc SysRq Pressing this key will cause whatever is on the screen at the time to be printed In Windows 95 98 or NT the Screen will be co...

Page 32: ...ion marks above the number keys you must still use the Shift key Shift Use this key to type letters in upper case Ctrl Used by itself the control key has no effect in carrying out any commands Like the Alt key it is always used in combination with other keys Its function depends mainly upon the type of software you are currently using Refer to the user s manual of the software you are using for de...

Page 33: ...definitions Figure 12 Function Keys Cursor Keys The four direction arrow keys control the movement of the cursor on the screen They do not affect the displayed characters Figure 13 Cursor Keys Key Combinations Definitions Fn F1 NTSC PAL TV Output mode Fn F5 Increases brightness Fn F6 Decreases brightness Fn F7 Increases the speaker volume Fn F8 Decreases the speaker volume Fn F12 Toggles between i...

Page 34: ...d while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated use the Fn NumLk hot key on the TransPort NX keyboard System Status Window Located above the keyboard the System Status window display panel informs you of the TransPort NX s current operating status at a glance Upon activating a certain function a symbol or icon corresponding to that function will appear in the system window until you d...

Page 35: ... select lightly double tap the pressure sensitive touch pad to select the desired object and start the application 5 The buttons located below the touch pad are essentially 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 first move the pointer over the ...

Page 36: ... rest heavy objects on the touch pad or the touch pad buttons You can use the touch pad with Microsoft Windows as well as non Windows applications Figure 15 Touchpad and Touchpad Buttons Installing a Touch Pad Driver The touch pad is internally connected to the computer s PS 2 port As with a mouse the touch pad must be enabled and configured in order to function correctly with your software Using ...

Page 37: ...ransmitter and the photo sensor acts as a receiver The transmitter emits a signal stream consisting of data in the form of pulses of infrared light The receiver picks up pulses of infrared light transmitted by other IR modules Use the IR module to perform wireless serial communication Use an FIR specified application to transmit or receive data via the TransPort NX s FIR module The following table...

Page 38: ...ssion is conducted in an environment with high levels of noise To avoid transmission errors do not transmit infrared communication signals near equipment with compressors such as refrigerators or air conditioners PCMCIA Cards and Expansion Sockets The TransPort NX features two PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association expansion sockets designed to interface with one or two Typ...

Page 39: ... will eject a Type II or Type III PCMCIA card from the lower socket Then remove the card and store it properly Preparing the TransPort NX for Transport To prepare the computer for transport you should first disconnect all peripherals Make sure the computer is turned off before you do this After disconnecting all peripherals close the rear port covers to protect the connectors The TransPort NX s ha...

Page 40: ...on all sides Power on Self Test The Power On Self Test POST runs every time you turn on the computer The POST checks memory the main system board the display the keyboard the disk drives and other installed options A few seconds after you turn on your computer a copyright message appears on your display screen A memory test message will appear next The test continues until all installed memory is ...

Page 41: ...Operating System When starting the TransPort NX for the first time please note you have either Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows NT 4 0 already installed on your TransPort NX Resetting the System To reset the system or reboot press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously This is known as a warm boot This key combination acts as a software reset switch when you encounter hardware or software problem...

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Page 43: ... intimately affect how the TransPort NX performs It is important therefore to first try to understand all the Setup options and second to make settings appropriate for the way you use the TransPort NX About BIOS Setup When you turn on your computer the system is configured using default values If necessary you can change these system defaults by running the BIOS System Setup program when you boot ...

Page 44: ...gend bar to navigate through the various setup menus Accessing the BIOS Setup Program To access the BIOS Setup program press the Delete key after the TransPort NX logo has screen or CRT Up Arrow Move to item Down Arrow Move to next item Left Arrow Move to the item in the left hand Right Arrow Move to the item in the right hand Esc Key Main Menu Quit and note save changes to CMOS Status Page Setup ...

Page 45: ...to the chipset setup has the potential for causing you to use the override Save Changes and Exit Setup Program See Save Exit Setup on page 51 for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed the Main Menu appears Figure 17 BIOS Main Menu Once you enter the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility the Main Menu will appear on the screen The ...

Page 46: ...ically predetermined by the BIOS and are not user changeable Secondary Slave These settings are automatically predetermined by the BIOS and are not user changeable Drive Type A The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive installed in your notebook There are two choices No floppy installed and 1 44 MB ESC Quit Select Item F10 Save Exit Setup Date mm dd yy Mon Oct 25 1999 Time hh mm ss 14...

Page 47: ... then select No Memory The various memory are for display only and cannot be changed by the BIOS The total amount displays how much memory is installed in your notebook BIOS Features Setup This section allows you to configure your system for basic operation You can select the system default speed boot up sequence keyboard operation shadowing and security Figure 19 BIOS Features Setup Quick Power O...

Page 48: ...up if you don t want other people to enter your Setup NOTE To disable security select PASSWORD SETTING at Main Menu and then you will be asked to enter password Do not type anything and just press Enter it will disable security Once the security is disabled the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely Integrated Peripherals Selecting Advanced from the menu bar displays the Advanced menu Fig...

Page 49: ...Onboard Serial Port 2 This selects the COM port IO address Choices are Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 and 2E8 IRQ3 Onboard Serial Port 2 Mode When you want to use modem or IR you must select this function to decide which you use Choices are Modem SharpIR IrDA SIR IrDA FIR FIR Mode Use DMA When FIR is selected you can choose which DMA you wish to use choices are 0 1 or 3 Onboard Parallel Port ...

Page 50: ... no more battery and the notebook will shut down and you will lose all data so it s recommended to save everything when you hear this beep If you have a special partition created the Save To Disk option will save all the data to the HDD Resume on Schedule When system suspend to RAM you can resume it by setting timer to wake it up If you Enable the Resume on Schedule it will appear as the next choi...

Page 51: ...ensure the values you selected are saved CMOS Changes you made to the Setup program must be saved to CMOS in order to make them operative CMOS memory is sustained by an on board battery even when the TransPort NX is turned off Exit Without Save This option should only be used if you do not want to save the changes you have made to the Setup program ...

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Page 53: ...he floppy disk drive interfaces with the rest of the TransPort NX s system via a disk drive controller The disk drive controller is an integral part of the computer s main board architecture The disk drive transfers data between the diskette and memory as requested by the system The floppy disk drive is designated drive A by the operating system The floppy diskette is the most widely used data sto...

Page 54: ...skettes are sometimes labeled by the manufacturer as double density 1 0MB and high density 2 0MB diskettes These labels however indicate the unformatted capacities of the diskettes The TransPort NX FDD also supports a 1 2MB format in accordance with NEC PC compatibility Removing the Floppy Disk Drive The floppy disk drive is removable and swappable with other modules to give you versatility while ...

Page 55: ...e an industry standard for PC hard drives because they provide a reliable fast and cost effective mass storage solution The formatted capacity of the TransPort NX s HDD is 1 44GB or above Disk Caching A disk cache is used to increase hard disk performance It sets aside a portion of the computer s system memory where frequently used data from the hard disk is temporarily stored Because typical memo...

Page 56: ...rive technology yet requires very little maintenance Use the CD ROM drive to run the latest multimedia CD titles providing a new educational and entertainment dimension to your personal computing experience The CD ROM module can be swapped with a Digital Versatile Disk DVD module or a second HDD DVD discs are the same diameter as a CD ROM but can be recorded on both sides Each side has a capacity ...

Page 57: ... CD ps Low power consumption 12 7mm height Removing the CD ROM Drive The CD ROM drive is removable and swappable with other modules to give you versatility while minimizing weight and size To remove the CD ROM drive 1 Save your work and turn off the computer 2 Turn the TransPort NX over so that the rear ports are facing you 3 Slide the CD ROM release latch holding it in place 4 Pull on the CD ROM ...

Page 58: ...sh the tray into the computer until it closes NOTE Do not insert any foreign objects into the disc tray When not in use keep the tray closed to prevent dust or dirt from entering the drive unit If you experience difficulty when ejecting the CD disk tray stretch a paper clip or use a pin or a thin metal rod and insert it into the emergency eject hole located on the right side of the front panel The...

Page 59: ...crophone jack External speakers or headphones can be connected to the TransPort NX s audio out jack External audio devices can be connected to the Line in jack All audio features are software controlled The TransPort NX s multimedia sound system includes the following features An ESS PCI chip set Supports Sound Blaster game compatibility Supports Windows Sound System compatibility Full Duplex oper...

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Page 61: ...n a plastic shell There is one pack inserted in the battery housing of the computer Power Saving Modes There are several modes in which the TransPort NX may enter automatically or manually in order to conserve power Full On Mode This is the normal operation mode when the notebook has not entered any suspend or power saving modes System Idle Mode Reduces the CPU speed Press any key to resume system...

Page 62: ... Standby mode the following will occur The Standby LED becomes illuminated Both the HDD and VGA controller will enter Standby mode to save power The internal clock in the CPU will stop There are four ways the notebook will resume from the Standby mode Any system activity detected Movement of the mouse touchpad or external mouse or any keystroke RTC alarm ring Modem ring from serial or Cardbus sour...

Page 63: ...consume all battery power then the Suspend indicator goes out and all unsaved data in the computer s memory is lost The system cannot resume until the battery is recharged or the TransPort NX is connected to AC power Suspend To Disk The system is defaulted to Suspend to RAM To change the default to Save to Disk reboot the system and and go into the BIOS See About BIOS Setup on page 43 and Power Me...

Page 64: ...t the system remains suspended depends on the amount of battery power remaining Due to this limitation you should always save your data before the system suspends Hard Drive Spin Down The hard drive is always spinning when in use also if left idle with the system in Full On mode When the system is left idle for a set amount of time the drive will power down or stop spinning This is a power savings...

Page 65: ...led battery pack charges automatically any time the computer is connected to the AC adapter and an external power source The Li Ion battery can be fully charged in about four hours when the computer is turned off NOTE It is a good idea to occasionally discharge the battery pack fully to preserve its operating performance An incorrect report of the battery status may be shown due to lost data of th...

Page 66: ...pack should already be inserted in your TransPort NX computer when you unpack it If it is not inserted 1 Turn off the TransPort NX 2 Open the battery bay door Slide the battery release latch to the left 3 Insert the battery into the empty compartment It is designed so that it only fits one way It should easily click into place 4 Close the battery compartment cover Removing the Battery Pack To remo...

Page 67: ... Battery IC within the battery pack should be calibrated in order to get accurate reporting of remaining battery life status To calibrate the battery pack follow the instructions below 1 Insert the battery into the battery compartment and turn on the TransPort NX If the battery is completely without power go to the next step Otherwise let the battery run down until the battery low warning beeps ar...

Page 68: ...on the Windows taskbar 4 Double click the Battery icon to display the following screen This screen indicates how much battery charge remains If the battery charge drops below a certain voltage level a beeping sound will prompt you to save your work and turn off the computer or connect the AC adapter When the AC plug is displayed it indicates that the AC adapter is attached to the TransPort NX When...

Page 69: ... of the TransPort NX s built in power saving features Small Battery for Real Time Clock There is a small built in battery pack that supplies power to the system in order to maintain certain system information while the power is off If the TransPort NX is left without a power source for too long this battery will be exhausted and system information will be lost Please avoid this condition by ensuri...

Page 70: ...stry specification authored by Microsoft Intel and Toshiba to enable demand based power consumption It allows for collection of power consumption information from the entire computer and gives complete device activity control to the Operating System enabling it to provide power to only those devices that need it when they need it The functions of ACPI can Lower processor clock speed when it determ...

Page 71: ...o the computer External Devices You can use your TransPort NX computer with an optional external keyboard numeric keypad or IBM PS 2 compatible mouse The devices are hot pluggable You do not have to power down the TransPort NX to connect these devices External Keyboard To connect an external keyboard to your computer 1 Place the keyboard at the front of the computer or in another location appropri...

Page 72: ... to use a serial mouse first disable the touch pad then enable and configure the mouse as specified by the manufacturer Please refer to the Hot Key Controls section in Chapter Two System Features and the Internal PS 2 device section in Chapter Three Running BIOS Setup If you wish to run a PS 2 keyboard and mouse at the same time please contact Micron for a splitter cable External Monitor You can c...

Page 73: ...ice After you connect a peripheral device to a parallel port secure the two small screws on the connector Serial Devices The rear panel of the TransPort NX computer has a standard RS 232C serial interface port Use the serial port to connect a peripheral device that can both input data to the computer and receive data from the computer Serial ports are widely used on everything from mainframe compu...

Page 74: ...ies and programs already installed Among these is a group of programs which let you control the computer s various audio capabilities Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus USB has a total bandwidth of 12Mb per second Up to 127 devices can be attached in a daisy chain fashion For example a USB keyboard or monitor could host several ports for additional devices It is expected to be used for ...

Page 75: ...ration This section describes the hardware installation procedures for your new modem Additional information on AT commands and S registers is provided so that your system can be customized for your particular operating environment See Appendix D Fax Modem Information on page 143 If your TransPort NX does not have a pre installed fax modem and you wish to install one you need only follow these sim...

Page 76: ...nd connectivity of a desktop computer without sacrificing convenience Figure 32 TransPort NX docked with Port Replicator Operating Environment To enhance its reliability this product must operate as intended in the face of typical environment conditions Our major task is to prevent equipment damage and to minimize any malfunctions Do not leave in a place where foreign matter or moisture may enter ...

Page 77: ... features One Serial Port One Parallel Port One VGA Port One PS 2 Two USB Connectors One Game MIDI Port One DC IN Connector One TV In Connector One TV Out Connector Headphone out jack One 10 100 Base T Ethernet connector Figure 33 Port Replicator Features 79 Q 2XW HYHU HDGSKRQH 2XW 3DUDOOHO 3RUW Q 5 DVH 7 WKHUQHW 69 3RUW DPH 0 3RUW 6HULDO 3RUW 86 3RUWV 3 6 3RUW ...

Page 78: ...ing the computer 5 From your notebook s rear panel open the small door covering the port replicator connector and fold it down 6 Locate the two position guides holes at the bottom edge of the notebook computer and align them with the pegs of the port replicator Figure 34 Connecting the Port Replicator 7 Once both of them are aligned properly press the notebook computer downward to fully attach it ...

Page 79: ...connecting by Software Application PROCEDURE ONE Click on the Start button and select the Eject PC option to disconnect the two units The notebook computer will enter the Suspend Mode Pull up the Lever Arm to totally disconnect the two units Figure 35 Start Menu PROCEDURE TWO Press the FN F10 buttons to enter Suspend Mode Pull up the Lever Arm to totally disconnect the two units WARNING Do not det...

Page 80: ...he BIOS and Operating System WARNING Using the RCA video out function with the DVD drive to a television is not recommended and will not be supported You may experience degraded video display quality on the television in this mode Removing the CD ROM 1 Remove the CD ROM drive from the bottom of your TransPort NX by sliding the small tab on the bottom of the notebook and gently pull out the DVD ROM...

Page 81: ...Windows This CD is needed to load any drivers that are not shipped installed on the notebook as a default such as DVD To use the MCRC boot your system to its current operation system such as Windows 95 98 insert the MCRC CD and follow all instructions NOTE All drivers are pre installed and tested by Micron You will not have to run this CD unless you are experiencing problems with your system or if...

Page 82: ...ity to resize partitions disk to disk copying for upgrading to a larger hard drive and file systems error and bad sector checking to prevent copying problems Drive Image supports the file systems of all versions of Windows 95 98 Windows NT Windows 3 x DOS And OS 2 including FAT32 FAT32X NTFS and HPFS partition types Because Drive Image understands the internal structure of these file systems parti...

Page 83: ...rent configuration for example a different motherboard or video card the operating system may not boot correctly Therefore we recommend imaging and restoring to identical hardware configurations Any discussion of hard disk imaging assumes that the software including the operating system is being copied in accordance with the license agreement with the software manufacturer Hardware Software Minimu...

Page 84: ...s Disk Doctor to identify and repair any errors on your hard drive NT users should run CHKDSK F 3 You may also choose to run a disk defragmenting utility to further optimize your hard drive 4 At the Drive Image main screen click Create Image Figure 36 Drive Image Main Screen 5 If you have more than one hard drive select the drive that contains the partitions you wish to include in the image file A...

Page 85: ...select partitions click again on a partition or click Select None to deselect all partitions at once The Total Selected field displays the disk space for all selected partitions as well as the total used and free space within the partitions 8 Click Next Type the desired path and image filename in the Image File field for example D MYIMAGE PQI Make sure there is no existing file with the same name ...

Page 86: ... Select the desired compression level No Compression is usually the fastest method for creating an image file and is useful if storage space is not an issue However if you are saving your image file to a busy network drive or to a relatively slow removable media device high compression may be faster than no compression since there is less data to write to the file Low compression offers a 40 avera...

Page 87: ...ile Screen To modify any settings click Previous 12 Click Advanced Options to set such options as disabling file system error checking or password protecting your image file 13 Click Finish to begin creating the image file If you entered a name of a current file Drive Image displays a message that path and filename already exists You can replace the existing file or choose a new filename If Drive ...

Page 88: ...g The Image Screen Upon completion the following message appears Image was copied successfully to file image filename 14 Click OK to return to the Drive Image main screen Advanced Options The Create Image Advanced Options dialog box appears when you click Advanced Options at the Ready To Create Image File screen Figure 43 Drive Image Create Image Advanced Options Clear the Check for File System Er...

Page 89: ...isk write verification Disk write verification is not critical to safely create image files Enabling disk write verification can slow the image file creation by as much as seven times ImageShield To password protect your image file click Password Protect Image File and type a password in the Password field NOTE Note image file passwords and store them in a safe place If you forget an image file s ...

Page 90: ... enter the path and filename of the image file you want to restore or click Browse to select the path and image file Figure 44 Drive Image Restoring An Image Screen 4 Click Next At any point prior to actual image file restore you can click Back to return to the previous step and change your settings 5 If you have more than one partition you can select the partitions you want to restore Select the ...

Page 91: ...ure 46 Drive Image Restoring An Image File Screen 8 Click Next 9 Select an existing partition or free space non partitioned disk space Figure 47 Drive Image Restoring An Image File Select Destination Screen 10 If the destination partition or free space is not large enough to accommodate the partitions you wish to restore or if you are restoring the image file to a larger drive and want to set a sp...

Page 92: ...e Totals field displays Destination Size Current Size of Selected Partition Remaining Space in Destination 12 Click Resize The Resize Partition window appears The Maximum Size field displays the largest possible size the source partitions can have and still fit in the destination space The Minimum Size field shows the smallest possible size the source partitions can occupy Figure 49 Drive Image Re...

Page 93: ...the following message appears Figure 50 Drive Image Restoring An Image Warning Screen Drive Image does not delete the partition until you click Finish on the Ready to Restore Image File screen If the free space on the destination drive is greater than the space required to restore the selected partitions the Resize Options dialog appears For more information refer to the Drive Image manual availab...

Page 94: ...age displays all the information you have entered to this point To modify any settings click Back Figure 52 Drive Image Restoring An Image Ready to Restore Image Screen 19 If you wish to enable bad sector checking or turn on DOS disk write verification click Advanced Options NOTE Restoring multiple logical partitions can cause the drive letters of subsequent partitions to change This may make the ...

Page 95: ...n screen Resize Options The following options are available when restoring partitions if the free space on the destination drive is greater than the space required by the partitions Automatically resize partitions proportionally to fit Click this option to allow Drive Image to automatically expand the partitions in equal proportions to occupy the destination drive s remaining free space Leave rema...

Page 96: ...rs the potential for problems increases during the lifetime of the hard drive If you have an older hard drive it is wise to enable bad sector checking Verify Check Writes Click Verify Disk Writes if you want to enable DOS disk write verification Disk write verification is not critical to safely restore image files Enabling disk write verification can slow the image restore process by as much as se...

Page 97: ... We recommend creating an image file before installing or changing anything on your system In the PartitionMagic main window the menu bar and a toolbar appear at the top of the window The menu bar gives you access to all of PartitionMagic s features while the toolbar gives you quick access to commonly used options Partition Information The partition area displays information about the selected har...

Page 98: ...s are displayed in megabytes To navigate using a mouse position the mouse pointer on the item you want to select and click the primary usually the left mouse button This action is simply referred to as clicking or click While you can make most of your selections using the mouse a few options require you to type information By positioning the pointer on a partition in the partition map or on the pa...

Page 99: ...a Hard Disk The Disk option on the toolbar displays the currently selected disk and its size in megabytes MB To select a disk On the toolbar click the arrow button to the right of the currently selected disk to open a drop down list of all the disks on your system and then click the disk you want to select OR On the menu bar click Drives and then select a disk NOTE Drives does not appear on the me...

Page 100: ... your system until you apply them You can tell when changes have been made but not yet applied to your system when 1 the Apply option appears in the main window and 2 the status box in the lower right corner of the main window indicates that operations are pending œ To apply changes to your system click Apply or click on the toolbar If you wish to discard the changes and start over click on the to...

Page 101: ...reference 1 In the main window click General Preferences 2 Click Allow 64K FAT Clusters for Windows NT 3 Click OK Ignore OS 2 EA Errors on FAT This preference tells PartitionMagic whether or not to ignore OS 2 Extended Attribute errors when it checks a FAT partition WARNING If OS 2 is on your computer do not enable this preference Data loss could occur because problems might go undetected To enabl...

Page 102: ...preference individually for each of your hard disks To enable or disable this preference 1 In the main window click General Preferences 2 In the Set as Read Only for PartitionMagic box click the box next to the disk s you want enabled or disabled 3 Click OK Creating Partitions The Create operation lets you create primary partitions extended partitions and logical partitions On a single hard disk y...

Page 103: ...sing a FAT table system Creating Bootable Partitions Before creating a partition where you plan to install an operating system a bootable partition you should understand the information outlined in the following table Windows NT must boot from a primary partition on the first drive However only a few NT files must reside on that partition the remaining files can reside on a logical partition which...

Page 104: ... Partition To create a partition 1 From the Disk drop down list located on the toolbar select the disk where you wish to create the new partition 2 On the partition map or in the partition list select a block of free space If no free space exists you must resize or delete an existing partition to create free space 3 On the toolbar click C The Create Partition screen appears NOTE You can also click...

Page 105: ...d in a partition for example DATA APPS WIN95 etc 7 In the Size box enter the desired size for the partition PartitionMagic automatically calculates a recommended size based on the most efficient use of disk space which you can accept or change 8 If the size you specified for the new partition is smaller than the available free space you can position the partition at the beginning or end of the fre...

Page 106: ...ed the new partition a drive letter b If you do not have open files the Batch Progress dialog appears tracking the following items Description of current operation Entire process progress bar Sub process progress bars If you created a logical partition after the changes are made PartitionMagic displays a message indicating that Windows must restart Scenarios Sample System Configuration Disk 1 One ...

Page 107: ...an make your drive letters change causing applications not to run because application shortcuts initialization files and registry entries refer to incorrect drives WARNING Performing the following procedure will destroy all data on the selected partition and may change drive letter assignments See How the OS Assigns Drive Letters and Problems Caused by Drive Letter Changes in Basic Concepts in Hel...

Page 108: ...t three To change a partition label 1 From the Disk drop down list located on the toolbar select the disk with the partition whose label you wish to change 2 On the partition map or in the partition list select the partition with the label you want to change 3 On the toolbar click the Label icon The Label Partition dialog appears 4 In the New Label box type the new label Labels cannot contain the ...

Page 109: ...on is too small or too large some partition types may not be available 7 If you wish type a label for the partition 8 Click OK 9 In the lower right corner of the PartitionMagic main window click Apply 10 Click Yes to confirm that you want to apply the changes Converting FAT to FAT32 The Convert FAT to FAT32 operation converts a FAT partition to FAT32 FAT32 partitions have less wasted disk space th...

Page 110: ...nversion In a DOS box at the C prompt type Convert c FS NTFS If you boot multiple OSs you must be very careful converting FAT to NTFS NTFS is only accessible with Windows NT therefore the data in this partition will not be accessible if you boot DOS or Windows 95 98 This is a one way conversion to revert back to FAT you must back up all your files reformat the partition and restore the files If NT...

Page 111: ...click Apply 5 Click Yes to confirm that you want to apply the changes Description of current operation Entire process progress bar Sub process progress bars When all operations are complete click OK to close the Batch Progress dialog and return to the PartitionMagic main window The partition is converted NOTE NTFS does NOT convert to anything You must stay with this partition format or reinstall t...

Page 112: ...e DriveCopy automatically performs both these functions 3 From the Destination Drive group box select the destination drive A check mark appears to the left of the selected drive 4 Click Next DriveCopy displays all the information you have entered to this point Source drive Source partitions Destination drive 5 If you wish to alter any settings click Previous to backtrack and make changes 6 If you...

Page 113: ...our operating system Click Set Active Click Close 11 From the DriveCopy main screen click Exit Zero Volt Data Suspend Utility ZVHDD This section briefly discusses the Award Zero Volt Data Suspend utility with instructions to guide you through installing and using the utility ZVHDD EXE is the utility program used to prepare your hard disk for the suspend to disk function Micron has already created ...

Page 114: ...HDD EXE from your hard drive or from the MCRC CD NOTE If you plan to store session data in a separate partition create a bootable diskette and run ZVHDD from the bootable diskette because partitioning the hard drive may destroy all existing data on the drive We recommend this method only for new systems with no data on the hard drive Also note that the hard drive must already be partitioned using ...

Page 115: ...install a save to disk partition on the hard drive you can save your session data at any time To save session data press the Suspend key or button on your notebook computer If your system has a built in software power off function the system simply turns itself off ZVHDD 2 22 AwardBIOS v4 51GPM Zero Volt Partition Utility Copyright c Award Software Inc 1998 All Rights Reserved Formatting xxxxxxxxx...

Page 116: ...task bar 2 Double click the Suspend icon 3 If your system has a built in software power off function the system simply turns itself off In systems that do not have a built in software power off function the Save to Disk Manager screen appears When all data is transferred turn off the system When you restart your system it first runs through the system initialization routine POST then returns to th...

Page 117: ...t the DOS prompt type zvhdd d partition 2 A screen similar to this appears Figure 59 ZVHDD Partition Deleted Screen 3 Press any key Usage ZVHDD Options Options C PARTITION M memsize Create 0V partition D PARTITION Delete 0V partition R Reformat 0V partition Parameters M Specifies the memory size MB of the notebook system Available size is from 1 to 512 ZVHDD 2 22 AwardBIOS v4 51GPM Zero Volt Parti...

Page 118: ...erformance Windows Task Scheduler System File Checker System Defragmentation ScanDisk Windows Task Scheduler Maintenance Wizard By using Task Scheduler you can schedule tasks such as Disk Defragmenter to run at a time that is most convenient for you Task Scheduler starts each time you start Windows and runs in the background With Task Scheduler you can Schedule a task to run daily weekly monthly o...

Page 119: ...on 3 On the taskbar choose Tools System File Checker 4 Select Scan files for errors and then click the Start button The program begins checking all your files If a file is found to be corrupted the original file on the Windows 98 CD ROM is copied to your hard drive to replace the damaged file Defragmenting Your Hard Disk Running Defrag can speed up the operation of your computer Data is stored on ...

Page 120: ...the drive Disk Defragmentation will be suspended until they are corrected To correct disk errors it will be necessary to run the Scan Disk utility 7 When the system has finished defragmentation choose Yes to exit the defragmenter Using Scandisk ScanDisk is a utility provided with Windows 95 98 to check disks for errors it has two main modes of operation Standard and Thorough Standard checks the st...

Page 121: ... sector on the hard drive it will attempt to move all the data at that location to a good area of the disk by selecting Do not repair bad sectors in hidden and system files ScanDisk will not try and perform this recovery if the file on the bad sector is marked as either a hidden or a system file 6 Choose Advanced Options to customize ScanDisk Section Options Meaning Display Summary Always Scandisk...

Page 122: ...file fragment not associated with a file it deletes it Convert to files If scandisk finds a file fragment not associated with a file it makes it into a file Check files for Invalid file names Scandisk checks filenames for invalid characters etc and that the file and path names are not too long Invalid dates and times Scandisk checks for invalid dates e g 31 2 2000 and time e g 12 64 00 Check host ...

Page 123: ...rough cabinet openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company If you use an extension cord with this...

Page 124: ...ok in the respective manual for a solution to the problem Checking Cables and Connections Start by performing a careful visual inspection of the exterior of the computer If no LEDs are illuminated make sure that your computer and its peripherals are getting power and communicating with each other properly To check the power cables and connections 1 If you have been using battery power connect the ...

Page 125: ...utine visible on the screen will be the memory test Two classifications of malfunctions can be detected during the POST Error messages that indicate a failure with either the hardware the software or the Basic Input Output System BIOS These critical malfunctions prevent the computer from operating at all or could cause incorrect and apparent results An example of a critical error is microprocessor...

Page 126: ... dial 1 Make sure the modem is connected to a working phone line Replace the modem with a working phone to ensure that the phone line is working 2 Make sure the phone line is connected to the jack marked LINE Incorrect connection prevents the modem from operating properly Modem dials but does not connect 1 Make sure the IRQ setting is identical on both the modem and the software Modem and software...

Page 127: ...n the unlikely event you experience difficulty in the use of this product we suggest you consult the Troubleshooting section of this guide and consult with your dealer To obtain service for this product follow Micron s Return Merchandise Authorization procedure If you still have a problem after reading the preceding sections the next step is to contact Technical Support Technical Support can deter...

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Page 129: ...y 2 X 400 pin design 0 MB DRAM on board 3 144 pin SODIMM Slots 3 3V TSOP DRAM Core Logic Chips Supports Synchronous DRAM L2 Cache Memory 128KB internal on die full speed L2 synchronous pipeline burst mode SRAM Celeron only 512 KB external L2 synchronous pipeline burst mode SRAM Pentium II only 256KB internal on die full speed L2 synchronous pipeline burst mode SRAM Pentium II PE only Display ATi R...

Page 130: ...ing stick Power Management Save to Disk Suspend BIOS Award Plug Play 256kb Disk Drives HDD Exchangeable 2 5 12 7 17mm height CD ROM or DVD ROM exchangeable Smart Bay FDD 1 44MB Zip 100MB LS 120 120MB 2nd HDD 2nd Battery Keyboard 19 mm Pitch Sound ESS Maestro 2E I O Ports NS 97338 controller Serial Parallel IrDA CRT Game PS 2 3 Audio jacks ...

Page 131: ...1 TFT Li Ion CD ROM and FDD Port Replicator System Dimension 460 mm W x 104 mm D x 80 mm H Weight 1 1 Kg System Configuration Parallel port 25 Pins D Type Female Serial port 9 Pins D Type Male Game port 15 Pins D Type Female VGA Connector 15 Pins D Type Female Video in out RCA Jacks V Capture input TV out PS 2 Connector 6 Pins Mini Din for external keyboard mouse USB 4 Pins two DC input DC 19V inp...

Page 132: ...ve rates up to 14 4 kbps ITU T V 17 V 29 V 27 ter and V 21 channel 2 EIA TIA 578 Class 1 and T 31 Class 1 0 commands Voice telephony TIA 695 command set 8 bit m Law A Law coding G 711 8 bit 16 bit linear coding 8000 7200 Hz sample rate Music on hold from host or analog hardware input TAM support with concurrent DTMF detect ring detect and caller ID V 80 synchronous access mode supports host contro...

Page 133: ...729 Annex B Voice silence detection and handset echo cancellation Handset headset or full duplex speakerphone VoiceView alternating voice and data Data Fax Voice VoiceView call discrimination Multiple country support Call progress blacklisting options Caller ID and distinctive ring detect Single profile stored in host System compatibilities Windows 95 Windows 95 OSR2 Windows 98 Windows NT operatin...

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Page 135: ...quipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult dealer or a Radio TV technician for help Use only shielded I O cables to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment Information to be Supplied ...

Page 136: ...pany Connection to party lines is subjected to state tariffs NOTE The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or their electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the following inform...

Page 137: ...surface such as bedding this could block the ventilation in the bottom of the notebook 6 Ensure the power source is the correct voltage before connecting your system 7 Do not place anything over the power cord or where it can be stepped on 8 All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted 9 If the equipment is not used for a long time disconnect the equipment to avoid damage by power su...

Page 138: ...ety hazards Power Safety Instructions 1 This electronic device should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 2 This computer is shipped with its own AC adapter Do not use the computer with a different adapter 3 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not place ...

Page 139: ...ority This equipment has a 2 or 3 wire power cord Replace the power cord if it gets damaged Contact your dealer for an exact replacement In the U S A and Canada the power cord must be a UL listed detachable power cord in Canada CSA certified For 2 wire it s SPT 2 18AWG for 3 wire cord it s SVT or SJT 18 AWG 3 conductor provided with a molded on NEMA type 1 15P 2 wire 5 15P 3 wire P plug cap at one...

Page 140: ... label CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT The drive is certified in the USA to comply with the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products In other countries the drive is certified to comply with the requirements of EN60825 CAUT...

Page 141: ... disk drives Never subject your computer to sudden shocks or extreme vibration Do not drop it or knock it with other equipment If you suddenly move your computer from a cold place to a warm place undesirable moisture may condense inside the unit After sudden temperature changes let the computer come to room temperature before using it This allows any moisture inside the computer to evaporate When ...

Page 142: ...clean your display at regular intervals Spray window cleanser onto a soft cloth and then wipe the display Do not spray the cleanser directly onto the display Clean your keyboard when needed This can be done with a soft cloth as well as with a keyboard vacuum cleaner ...

Page 143: ...ds Sweden Norway Denmark Finland Switzerland Germany T Touch tone dialing W Wait for second dial tone Pause Wait for five seconds of silence Flash Return to Command Mode after dialing Bong tone detection for calling card use DS n n 0 3 Dial one of the four telephone numbers stored in the modem non volatile memory E_ E0 Commands are not echoed E1 Commands are echoed Escape Characters Switch from Da...

Page 144: ...ta Mode O1 Return to Data Mode and initiate an equalizer P Set Pulse dial as default Note Pulse dialing is not supported for UK Netherlands Sweden Norway Denmark Finland Switzerland and Germany Q_ Q0 Modem sends responses Q1 Modem does not send responses Sr Read and display alue in register r Sr n Set register r to alue n n 0 255 T Set Tone Dial as default V_ V0 Numeric responses V1 Word responses...

Page 145: ...lt configuration G_ G0 Guard tone disabled G1 550Hz guard tone G2 1800 Hz guard tone K_ K0 Disable flow control K3 Enable RTS CTS hardware flow control K4 Enable XON XOFF software flow control M_ M0 Asynchronous operation S_ S0 Force DSR Signal High ON S1 DSR off in command mode on in on line mode T_ T0 End test in progress T1 Perform Local Analog Loopback Test T3 Perform Local Digital Loopback Te...

Page 146: ...wer on or reset Zn x N 0 3 Store phone number x into non volatile RAM Prefix Suffix Function TABLE 12 Basic AT Commands Prefix Suffix Function C C0 Disable MNP Class 5 and V 42bis data compression C1 Enable MNP Class 5 and V 42bis data compression only Q Q0 Direct data link only same as N0 Q5 Same as N3 Q6 Same as N0 N_ N0 Normal data link only N1 Direct data link only N2 V 42 or MNP data link onl...

Page 147: ...ands If you use a command to change a register value the command remains in effect until you turn off or reset your modem Your modem then reverts to the operating characteristics specified in its non volatile memory Refer to Chapter Three Running BIOS Setup for information on how to use the AT commands to manipulate the S registers FRS n Receive silence FTH n Transmit data with HDLC framing FTM n ...

Page 148: ...Appendix D Fax Modem Information 148 Section 8 Result Codes Result Code Numeric Result Code Numeric OK 0 Connect 1 RING 2 NO CARRIER 3 ERROR 4 CONNECT 1200 EC 5 NO DIALTONE 6 BUSY 7 NO ANSWER 8 TABLE 15 Section 8 Result Codes ...

Page 149: ...00 EC 11 CONNECT 9600 EC 12 CONNECT 14400 EC 13 CONNECT 19200 EC 14 CONNECT 7200 EC 24 CONNECT 12000 EC 25 CONNECT 16800 EC 86 CONNECT 300 EC 40 CONNECT 21600 EC 55 CONNECT 24000 EC 56 CONNECT 26400 EC 57 CONENCT 28800 EC 58 CONNECT 31200 EC 59 CONNECT 33600 EC 60 CONNECT 32000 EC 70 CONNECT 34000 EC 71 CONNECT 36000 EC 72 CONNECT 38000 EC 73 CONNECT 40000 EC 74 CONNECT 42000 EC 75 CONNECT 44000 E...

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Page 151: ...rch for a newer driver Note that the latest BIOS is NOT available on Phoenix s home page contact Micron for future BIOS versions Device Address Search For VGA http www atitech com ATI Rage Pro LT Sound http www esstech com ESS Maestro 2E PCMCIA http www o2micro com OZ 6860 Chipset http www intel com Intel 440BX I O contr http www ns com NS PC97338 BIOS http www micronpc com TransPort TransPort NX ...

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Page 153: ...ve accepts 720KB double density 2DD diskettes or 1 2MB and 1 44MB high density 2HD diskettes These diskettes are sometimes labeled by the manufacturer as double density 1 0MB and high density 2 0MB diskettes These labels however indicate the unformatted capacities of the diskettes The TransPort NX FDD also supports a 1 2MB format in accordance with NEC PC compatibility The floppy disk drive is ass...

Page 154: ...isk Use a clean dry cloth to remove dust smudges or fingerprints Wipe from the center outward Do not write on the surface of the disk Extremes in temperature may damage disks Store discs in a cool dry place Do not use benzene thinners or cleaners with detergent Only use CD OM cleaning kits Do not bend or drop the disks Do not place objects on top of disks Loading and Removing a Disc To play a CD d...

Page 155: ...nsert it into the emergency eject hole located on the right side of 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 TransPort NX is powered off Reading CDs The CD ROM drive is designated drive D by default However it s treated as a low priority device by the system For example if you have other drives installed they t...

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Page 157: ...Random Access Memory D STN Dual Scan STN Super Twisted Nematic D STN XGA Dual Scan Super Twisted Nematic Extended Graphics Array ECP Enhanced Capabilities Port EDO DRAM Extended Data Output DRAM EIDE Enhanced IDE Integrated Drive Electronics EPP Enhanced Parallel Port FDC Floppy Disk Controller FIR Fast Infrared GB Gigabyte 1GB 1 073 741 824 bytes or 1 024MB HP SIR Hewlett Packard Serial InfraRed ...

Page 158: ...eripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PGA Pin Grid Array PIO Programmed Input Output POST Power On Self Test RAM Random Access Memory ROM Read Only Memory RTC Real Time Clock SIR Serial Infrared SMI System Management Interrupt SPP Standard Parallel Port SRAM Static Random Access Memory SVGA Super Video Graphics Array S Video S video hookups...

Page 159: ...ponents within a computer such as memory the microprocessor and the expansion slots The width of the bus or the number of parallel connectors determines the size in bits of the largest data item that it can carry Your notebook uses both ISA and PCI buses the PCI bus is much faster VGA PCMCIA and IDE Byte 8 bits of memory Cache Small fast local storage for frequently accessed instructions and data ...

Page 160: ...ive matrix screen technology The contrast ratio can go as high as 30 to 1 and glare resistance washing out is improved over earlier DSTN screens But refresh rate is slower than with active matrix or Thin Film Transistor TFT technology displays which means DSTN is less desirable for motion video or animation Supertwist refers to a technique for improving LCD display screens by twisting light rays I...

Page 161: ... number there will be a conflict and none of the devices will work ISA A standard for 8 and 16 bit expansion cards this standard is also referred as AT bus The speed on the bus is 8MHz Isochronous Equal in duration Characterized by or occurring at equal intervals of time Joystick This input device plugs into the game midi port and allows you to control elements of some computer games Jumper On a p...

Page 162: ...nough to fit easily in a briefcase Aside from size the principal difference between a notebook computer and a desktop computer is the display screen ˆ NTSC National Television Systems Committee of Electronic Industries Association EIA that prepared the standard of specifications approved by the Federal Communications Commission in 1953 for commercial television broadcasting Operating System The so...

Page 163: ...tallation PnP is built into the Windows 95 operating system but to use it the computer s BIOS and expansion boards must also support PnP This is changing as IBM PC manufacturers adopt the new Plug and Play PnP specifications POST Post On Self Test Check out procedures that the BIOS runs automatically when the system is turned on These procedures verify that all computer hardware is functioning pro...

Page 164: ...evice to move your cursor under certain software like Windows 95 UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter the UART is compatible to NS16550 USB Universal Serial Bus A new external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 12Mbps 12 million bits per second A single USB port can be used to connect up to 127 peripheral devices such as mice modems and keyboards USB also supports Plug a...

Page 165: ...attery pack 14 20 29 39 40 50 61 64 65 66 67 69 138 141 BIOS 37 38 40 43 44 70 124 125 157 159 Bit 159 Boot 159 boot code boundary 104 brightness control 30 70 Bus 159 Byte 159 C Cache 159 Cardbus 159 Cathode Ray Tube 160 CD ROM 159 CD ROM Drive 159 Central Processing Unit 157 160 changes applying 100 CMOS 43 157 159 Complementary Metal Oxide Semi conductor 157 Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconduc...

Page 166: ...OS 2 EA Errors on FAT 101 Extended Graphics Array 158 extended partition deletion of 107 external monitor 17 30 F Fast Infrared 157 fast infrared FIR 37 38 157 FAT file system Convert from FAT32 111 FAT32 file system 111 Fax Modem modem 20 71 FDC 157 FDD 16 21 24 53 54 55 153 154 161 floppy disk drive 40 53 54 55 153 FIR 157 fast infrared 37 38 157 Firewire 160 Floppy Disk Controller 157 floppy di...

Page 167: ...work 157 Logical Block Addressing 161 M MB 158 162 Megabyte 158 MegaHertz 158 Megahertz 162 Memory 162 memory 159 Memory Management Unit 158 MESI 158 MHz 158 microphone 21 27 29 59 74 microphone jack 21 29 59 Microsoft Disk Operating System 158 Microsoft Sound System 29 74 MIDI 158 162 MMO 162 MMU 158 MMX 27 158 162 modem 20 71 Modified Exclusive Shared and Invalid 158 Motion Picture Experts Group...

Page 168: ...puter Memory Card International Associattion tion 20 Type II card 38 39 Type III card 38 39 Pentium 27 129 Pentium II 129 Peripheral 163 Peripheral Connect Interface 163 Personal Computer Memory Card International Association 158 163 PGA 158 physical disk 99 Pin Grid Array 158 PIO 158 Pixel 163 Plug and Play 163 PnP 163 POST 16 40 41 43 124 125 158 163 Power On Self Test 16 40 41 43 124 125 158 Po...

Page 169: ...em Suspend 64 Suspend mode 63 SVGA 22 158 163 Super Video Graphics Array 22 158 S Video 158 164 System Board 164 System Management Interrupt 158 System Standby 64 system status window 34 System Suspend 64 T TFT 158 164 TFT XGA 158 Thin Film Transistor 158 164 Thin Film Transistor Extended Graphics Array 158 Touchpad 164 troubleshooting Drive Image hangs when creating an image file 84 TV out 72 U U...

Page 170: ...Index 170 Z Zoomed Video 29 ZV 29 Zoomed Video Port 158 ZV Port 164 ZV Port 158 ...