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User's Guide 

Before You Begin 

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1-1 

Chapter 1 Before You Begin

 

 
Please read this section before you start using your computer. 
 

1.1

  

Checking What You Received

 

Your 

notebook

 package should contain the following items: 

 

 

  

 

 

Note:

 

You should keep the original factory carton and packing materials in case you 
need to ship the unit back for servicing. 

 

 
 

• 

The

 

Notebook

.

 

• 

AC Adapter. 

• 

AC Power Cord. 

• 

CD Disc (Including Drivers and 
User’s Guide). 

• 

Battery Pack. 

Summary of Contents for W730-P4

Page 1: ...Notebook PC User s Guide Model W730 P4 W730 K8 W730 K7 First Edition January 2004...

Page 2: ...l be incorporated in future editions The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document Windows XP is the trademark of Microsoft Corporation Intel is the trademark of...

Page 3: ...important information in this document The messages that appear on the Notebook screen will be boxed when they are referenced Whenever extra caution is called for the information will be boxed in a da...

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Page 5: ...PTER 2 BATTERY 2 1 2 1 BATTERY PACK 2 1 2 2 RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 2 1 2 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2 2 2 4 BATTERY MAINTENANCE 2 3 2 5 POWER CONSUMPTION 2 3 2 6 REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION 2 4 2 7 R...

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Page 7: ...r computer 1 1 Checking What You Received Your notebook package should contain the following items Note You should keep the original factory carton and packing materials in case you need to ship the u...

Page 8: ...ore you start using your computer you need to get acquainted with your notebook s main features and interfaces Panoramic View Optical Drive Ventilation Grills Keyboard Touch Pad LCD Screen Speaker Spe...

Page 9: ...ge 1 3 Front View Rear View Cover Latch Speaker DC In Microphone Headphone USB Ports RJ11 Fax Modem Connector RJ45 LAN Connector VGA Port S Video Connector Optional Kensington Lock Ventilation Grills...

Page 10: ...View Right View Ventilation Grills IEEE1394 Connector Optional USB Ports PCMCIA Eject Handle PCMCIA Socket Door CF Card Socket Door CF Card Eject Handle 4 in 1 Socket Door for MMC MS SD CF Cards Optic...

Page 11: ...dio Jet Mono Connector Your microphone jet should have this type of connector as shown here Stereo Connector Your headphone jet should have this type of connector as shown here Two Battery Latches Bat...

Page 12: ...lit when the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode In this mode all characters you type are in uppercase The Num Lock LED This LED would be lit when the keyboard is in Num Lock mode In this mode the embedded...

Page 13: ...tions On Battery pack is being recharged fast charge or pre charge Blinking Battery pack is consuming down to 10 level Battery pack is waiting for recharge when battery temperature is too high after d...

Page 14: ...n to activate the internet function Email Button Press this button to activate the email function Volume Up Button Press this button to increase volume CD Play Button Press this button to playback aud...

Page 15: ...eject CF card A protruded handle is prone to external interference such as ramming by an inkjet printer or external keyboard When CF card is not inserted into the CF card socket make sure this socket...

Page 16: ...back Wireless LAN Press this key combination Fn F2 to activate the wireless LAN function Suspend Press this key combination Fn F3 to have system enter the Suspend mode In Suspend mode the black light...

Page 17: ...play back Stop This hot key is for audio CD disc playback Press this key combination Fn F10 to stop audio playback Previous Track This hot key is for audio CD disc playback Press this key combination...

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Page 19: ...specially I O activities can affect the operation time greatly 2 2 Recharging the Battery Pack Your notebook supports both on line and off line recharge Follow the procedure below to recharge battery...

Page 20: ...AC Adapter Wait until it is cooled down Then plug in the AC Adapter to start recharging again Q I did not use my spare battery for a few days Even though it was fully recharged there wasn t as much p...

Page 21: ...59 77 F Then insert the AC adapter to recharge the battery 2 5 Power Consumption The Windows XP the latest Windows operating systems has incorporated the latest state of the art ACPI Advanced Configur...

Page 22: ...easures you can take to reduce the power consumption Use the AC power whenever possible Lower the intensity of the LCD backlight A very bright screen translates to higher power usage Try to use the HD...

Page 23: ...ck while power is on make sure this battery pack is not the only electrical source to the system unit Follow the steps below to remove the battery pack To insert the battery pack reverse the steps abo...

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Page 25: ...Two types of DDR S O DIMM are available in the market PC2100 DDR266 and PC2700 DDR333 If it occurs that system is installed with both the PC2100 and PC2700 S O DIMM s the overall speed would be downg...

Page 26: ...he memory module reverse the steps above Make sure the system is properly shutdown Flip the system upside down Remove the screw as shown by 1 Remove the compartment door as shown by 2 The Groove Press...

Page 27: ...ni PCI module reverse the steps above Make sure the system is properly shutdown Flip the system upside down Remove the screw as shown by 1 Remove the compartment door as shown by 2 The Groove Press th...

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Page 29: ...d 2 5 9 5mm hard disk drive 5 1 Removing The Hard Disk Drive Below is the procedure on how to remove the hard disk drive To insert the hard disk drive reverse the steps above Make sure the system is p...

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Page 31: ...T use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning Use a clean moistened cloth CAUTION The wall socket used should be positioned near the equipment and should be easily accessible CAUTION Please keep this...

Page 32: ...into any openings a fire or electrical shock is possible WARNING For safety reasons other than pre designated ports doors and the equipment should be opened only through qualified service personnel CA...

Page 33: ...less the modem telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface CAUTION Use caution when installing or modifying modem telephone lines WARNING Avoid using a modem telephone other than a c...

Page 34: ...the outside of the CD ROM DVD ROM drive with the following wordings CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT WARNING Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the s...

Page 35: ...ranging from 100V to 240V and is compatible with most international power sources If you are unsure whether your power source is compatible please contact the local dealer for assistance CAUTION To r...

Page 36: ...asures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver...

Page 37: ...s in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration FA...

Page 38: ...nt l objet d une licence il doit tre utiliz l int rieur et devrait tre plac loin des fen tres afin de fournir un cran de blindage maximal Si le mat riel ou son antenne d mission est install l ext rieu...

Page 39: ...ed in countries or regions other than those of designated use As a user of these products you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries or regions for which they we...

Page 40: ...r operation of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service The FCC prohibits this equipment to be connected to part...

Page 41: ...uire that intended users of their network request permission to connect and for the installation of an appropriate socket The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this modem is 1 REN is guide to the maxim...

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Page 43: ...ure 20 C to 60 C Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing Shock 5G operating 60G non operating Vibration 3 200Hz 1 0G operating 3 200Hz 1 5G non operating Warning Don t expose your notebook to excessive heat...

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