Winbook XL2, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Manual for notebook computers ...

Page 2: ...1 19 LCD Display 1 20 Battery Power Saving Popup Menu Battery Icon Control Panel 1 21 Power Management 1 22 Audio Sound Built in Speakers Built in Microphone 1 23 CD ROM Drive DVD Drive 1 24 Software Preloaded Software Adding Software 1 26 Chapter 2 Basic Computing 2 1 RAM 2 2 Hard Drives 2 3 The Device Manager 2 7 Data Handling 2 8 Windows 98 Functions 2 12 Windows 98 Classic Desktop 2 16 Communi...

Page 3: ...hapter 4 Desktop Operation 4 1 Audio Audio Software Controlling the Sound Levels Playing an Audio CD Playing Sound Files Sound Recording External Speakers Microphone 4 2 Connecting Peripherals Printer Installing Your Printer for Windows 98 Other Parallel Devices External Monitor External Keyboard External Pointing Device Serial Devices 4 7 USB Ports 4 15 Optional Port Replicator 4 17 Chapter 5 PC ...

Page 4: ...er Upgrades Card Bus 7 12 Chapter 8 Configuring Maintaining Your System 8 1 Setup Program 8 2 Setup Utility Menu 8 2 Standard CMOS Setup Menu 8 6 Advanced CMOS Setup Menu 8 7 Power Management Menu 8 10 Peripheral Setup Menu 8 14 Security Viruses Passwords System Security 8 16 Encryption 8 18 Internet Connections 8 19 Physical Security 8 20 System Maintenance Backup 8 20 Archiving 8 20 Software Upd...

Page 5: ... Audio 9 2 Booting Up 9 5 CD ROM DVD 9 8 Drives 9 10 Keyboard 9 12 Miscellaneous 9 14 Modem 9 14 PCMCIA Cards 9 16 Pointing Devices 9 16 Ports 9 19 Software 9 24 TV Out S Video Out 9 24 USB Universal Serial Bus 9 25 Windows 98 9 26 Zoomed Video 9 27 Glossary G 1 Index I 1 User s Manual 5 Table of Contents ...

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Page 7: ...cular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate receiving antenna Increase the separation between equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir...

Page 8: ...roblems or errors Before proceeding you should be aware of some of the conventions of usage in this manual Specific keyboard keys to be typed are indicated in square brackets Tab Combinations of keys are indicated with a plus sign between the keys Shift Tab For a combination of keys you should depress the keys simultaneously You might also find it easier to hold down the control keys Alt or Shift ...

Page 9: ...e to your data or might disrupt proper system operation In order to get the optimal usage out of your WinBook XL2 you should remember the following Read through all the instructions for your WinBook XL2 including this manual and the Read Me First card that came with your computer Keep the area free of static electricity and magnetic fields These can damage the computer and or diskettes Be sure to ...

Page 10: ...ose mentioned in the instructions that came with your system please have this done by a qualified service technician You should never attempt to physically repair a CD ROM DVD drive diskette drive or LS 120 drive yourself Do not attempt to repair or open a battery yourself The battery should not be exposed to extreme heat as explosion can result Proper battery disposal is required Do not dispose o...

Page 11: ...Preface v ...

Page 12: ...Rights Use duplication or disclosure by the U S Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252 227 7013 Acknowledgements WinBook is a registered trademark of Micro Electronics Inc MS DOS Internet Explorer and Windows 98 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Zip is registered trademark ...

Page 13: ...Chapter One Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 1 ...

Page 14: ...User s Manual 1 2 Continuous use of a keyboard may cause repetitive stress injuries or discomfort including carpal tunnel syndrome tendonitis and tenosynovitis You should seek medical advice if you feel any aching numbing or tingling in your arms wrists or hands Suggestions for maximizing comfort in using a keyboard include Take frequent breaks from typing Maintain a straight wrist position Avoid ...

Page 15: ...as they arise Windows 98 Your WinBook XL2 is optimized for use with Windows 98 and allows you take advantage of new features in Windows 98 Hardware Inventory When you unpack your WinBook XL2 check that all the items that you ordered are present and in good condition Check the inventory checklist that came in the WinBook XL2 box to be sure that all the components and optional components that you or...

Page 16: ...e not approved for use with this computer you might cause the computer to malfunction or to emit electromagnetic radiation in excess of local regulations This does not apply to non proprietary accessories such as PC cards USB devices printers etc The WinBook XL2 Before you begin using your WinBook XL2 you should take a moment to familiarize yourself with the various ports bays connectors and indic...

Page 17: ...oppy disks but not LS 120 disks The CD ROM or DVD drive is built into the system To open the drive turn on the system and press the release button The door will slide open Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 5 Figure 1 1 Front View of the Closed WinBook XL2 Display Panel Release CD ROM or DVD Drive LS 120 Drive or Floppy Drive If your unit came with an LS 120 drive there is a motor for ejecting the disks ...

Page 18: ... external microphone using the microphone jack Using external speakers or headphones will disable the internal speakers using an external microphone will disable the internal microphone The IR infrared port allows you to connect to another system using IR technology You must place the port within one to two feet of the other IR port for proper communication The IR port on the WinBook XL2 comes dis...

Page 19: ...se to your WinBook XL2 To the right of the right door is the USB port and the AC connection for your system The USB Universal Serial Bus port of your WinBook XL2 allows you to add a wide variety of devices to your machine The USB port can allow you to connect up to 127 devices through this single port at very high data transfer rates of up to 12 Mbps Mega bits per second The AC connector should on...

Page 20: ...ot available on the actual WinBook XL2 The Parallel Port provides a connection for a parallel printer or other parallel port device The 9 pin Serial Port provides a connection for serial devices including a serial external mouse The serial port is designated as COM1 The SVGA port allows you to connect any standard computer monitor to your system The TV out port allows you to connect your WinBook X...

Page 21: ...Five for more detailed instructions for using your PCMCIA slots The fax modem line in jack provides the connection for your internal fax modem This jack does not provide a pass through option for connect ing a phone to this same line You can obtain adapters that will allow you to connect a phone to the same line as your WinBook XL2 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 9 Port Replicator Catch Cooling Vents ...

Page 22: ...d disk drive is located in the vented compart ment on the bottom See Chapter Seven for information on upgrading your hard disk drive User s Manual 1 10 CPU Compartment Screws Hard Drive Upgrade Access Panel Battery Releases CD ROM Upgrade Access Panel CD ROM Release Figure 1 6 Bottom view of the WinBook XL2 The bottom of your XL2 includes compartments which allow certified technicians access to th...

Page 23: ...he right of the keyboard Figure 1 8 The power LEDs located on the display panel indicate the different power use and battery statuses of your WinBook XL2 The functions of these LEDs are indicated by icons a plug a battery and a battery with a line through it left to right These LEDs can be seen whether the display panel is opened or closed When the computer is turned on and using power supplied by...

Page 24: ...y icon with a line through it will turn on When the battery is fully charged the light will turn green When the battery is low on charge and only has enough power to run the computer for a few minutes the green light will begin to flash red The activity LEDs located just to the right of the keyboard indicate activity in the system From top to bottom they are User s Manual 1 12 Figure 1 8 System St...

Page 25: ...o fully discharge and recharge three times This will help calibrate the electronics that monitor and maintain the battery charge After those three full discharges you can partially discharge or charge your system as your use demands although you should allow a full discharge recharge periodically to help optimize battery life See Chapter Three for more information on conditioning and maintaining y...

Page 26: ...ed out until then 3 In the next window you will be asked to enter the product key number from the Certificate of Authenticity on the front cover of your Windows 98 manual 4 You are now ready to begin the Start Wizard which will guide you through the rest of the setup Click Finish to begin 5 You will be asked to set the time zone for your location If the date and time for your system are not correc...

Page 27: ...d learn its capabilities The various options are there to allow you to work in the way most comfortable for you Your version of Windows 98 also comes preloaded with software for online service providers You can double click on the Online Services folder and then double click on an icon to activate the associated software The folder also includes an icon where you can find information about the ter...

Page 28: ... computer system The function keys F1 F12 serve different purposes and carry out different tasks depending on the application you have running They are often used in combination with control keys You should check the documentation for your application especially sections on keyboard shortcuts for information about what the keys do in that application The cursor arrow keys which are all located in ...

Page 29: ...o its function as a normal keyboard your keyboard also contains controls for various aspects of your WinBook XL2 including the intensity of the LCD screen These controls appear in green on the keys and are activated by pressing the Fn key located at the lower left corner of your keyboard in conjunction with the key for the specific control function or by holding the Fn key while pressing the key f...

Page 30: ...s display on the screen and a monitor and 4 back to the built in screen Fn F3 Sends your system into Standby mode to conserve power Fn F4 Suspends current work to RAM or Hard Drive and powers down system Fn F6 Decreases screen brightness Fn F7 Increases screen brightness Fn F8 Decreases audio volume Fn F9 Increases audio volume Fn F10 Mutes system audio Fn F11 Maximizes audio volume User s Manual ...

Page 31: ...t beneath your keyboard You can use the static sensitive panel of the touchpad as a pointing device Place your finger gently on the surface of the touchpad and slide it to move the cursor You can use the buttons along the touch pad as left and right mouse buttons You can also tap lightly on the touch pad which the system will recognize as a left mouse click You can click and drag an item with the ...

Page 32: ...splay Properties window see below to change down to a resolution lower than the standard resolution of your screen the dis play will not occupy the full size of the built in screen although it might on an external monitor Notice that when you put your computer into the DOS mode which uses the VGA resolution 640 x 480 as a default the display will be stretched to fit the full screen When you are di...

Page 33: ...the Battery Charge indicator the right LED on the display panel hinge will flash red about once per second When about 5 minutes of battery power remain you will receive additional warnings the system will beep twice the Battery Charge indicator the middle LED on the display panel will flash red about twice per second When the battery reaches a critical level Windows will pop up a warning telling y...

Page 34: ...d ing of battery charge level Control Panel Clicking on the Power icon in the Control Panel brings up the Windows 98 power management menu You can get a reading on the current battery charge level here You can also make changes here to the power manage ment settings used during Windows 98 sessions Power Management Your WinBook XL2 should run for over two hours on a single fully charged battery and...

Page 35: ... You can adjust the volume tone and balance of the audio output from your software by double clicking on the speaker icon on the taskbar and using the slides in the audio mixer Fig 1 12 Built in Microphone The microphone built into the case of your WinBook XL2 provides you with an integrated source for adding sound to your applications or for using the speech functions of your applications You wil...

Page 36: ...high capacity and fast speed makes them very useful for pro grams such as encyclopedias and other reference works that require a lot of space and a fast search mechanism and to which you do not need to add data Your CD drive can also be used to play audio CDs through the audio hardware built into your WinBook XL2 Your CD ROM will also be able to read from photo CDs User s Manual 1 24 Connecting an...

Page 37: ...e CD audio or data with the label side up on the disc tray Figure 1 13 5 Be sure to carefully center the CD and press it into place on the loading tray Since your WinBook XL2 is meant to be portable the CD is secured onto the tray rather than simply resting in a recess 6 Close the tray Be certain that it is closed completely Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 25 Dirt in the CD tray can affect performance...

Page 38: ...aper clip to press on the release inside the hole The tray can then be pulled gently forward until the disc can be retrieved Slide the tray back into place until you feel it click This method is designed to be used occasionally for an emergency retrieval of a disk and should not be used as a regular method of removing disks Your drive will last longer if you remove the disk using the normal unload...

Page 39: ... You can also use the instruc tions provided by the software manufacturer which will usually involve clicking on Run in the Start menu and typing in the necessary program information Most current software on CD ROM will start automatically once the CD is inserted and recognized by your WinBook XL2 To complete the installation of the software programs you should follow the instructions provided wit...

Page 40: ...Chapter Two Basic Computing Chapter 2 Basic Computing 2 1 ...

Page 41: ...ide additional virtual memory When the programs you are running need more than the memory available in RAM on your computer Windows 98 will swap some programs from RAM to that hard drive When those bits of memory are needed Windows 98 will swap them back into RAM and if necessary swap other bits of memory to the hard drive Even with the fast data bus and fast hard drive in your WinBook XL2 the rea...

Page 42: ...y more while the files that you create will generally take up much less stored in plain text a 1 000 page manuscript will fit in less than 1 megabyte Your hard drive is usually the C drive in your system There are a number of system tools that will allow you to keep track of disk usage and keep your hard drive running efficiently You can find out what is stored on this drive by double clicking on ...

Page 43: ...e the whole file then the computer will break off the remaining section of the file and find the next available space And so on This can result in files being broken into many small pieces and scattered across the drive With heavy usage the drive can eventually become very fragmented This can slow access time to the disk Keep in mind that even a very fast hard drive is still much slower than RAM s...

Page 44: ...ure 2 3 Task Scheduler This will bring up the Scheduled Tasks folder Figure 2 4 Scheduled Tasks You can take a look at the scheduled tasks already present by right clicking on them and selecting Properties You can add a task such as periodic defragmenting of your hard drive by double clicking on the Add Scheduled Task icon This will bring up a wizard that will lead you through the scheduling proce...

Page 45: ...ou will save yourself money and time and aggravation if you are careful to back up your hard drive on a regular basis your com puter retailer can help you select a backup device that meets your needs If you use your computer heavily a daily or weekly backup is probably in order If you use the system less frequently a monthly backup might be in order While it is often quicker to make a complete bac...

Page 46: ...onents of your system and how they operate You might find that there are capabilities of your system that you had not anticipated Or you might need to know what hardware is in your machine and to what standards it conforms in order to know how well your system will work with some new software you want to install Or you might want to add some additional equipment to your system and will need to kno...

Page 47: ...er running you will start to generate data of your own This data will be stored in files distinct collec tions of related data stored in a single for mat You provide names for those files when you save them from within the appli cation that has been used to create them Windows 98 is capable of supporting long files names so that you can name a file run ning in a Windows 98 application with a good ...

Page 48: ... would include a set of data from a spreadsheet and a graph from a presen tation graphics program and a picture from an image editing program This single document would be edited by using the programs to edit the individ ual components without you having to move from program to program OLE keeps track of what program needs to be used for editing a certain part of a document Thus your data is store...

Page 49: ... them on diskettes You computer will use diskettes usually 3 5 diskettes as secondary storage media Secondary storage means that they are stored outside the memory of your computer Your primary storage medium is your hard drive Data is stored on diskettes as magnetic fields Your WinBook XL2 system came equipped with a 3 5 diskette drive or an LS 120 drive capable of reading 3 5 diskettes To read d...

Page 50: ...that connects through the parallel port or a PCMCIA SCSI interface card You can also save larger files in smaller formats by compression them with a file com pression program such as PKZIP Software on CD ROM or DVD ROM can provide you with savings of hard drive space Some programs on CD ROM or DVD ROM will give you the option of setting up a minimal amount of the program on the hard drive and runn...

Page 51: ...ower of the Active Desktop you will need an Internet connection via a modem or network PCMCIA card or other network connection Can be set to allow for scheduled or immediate updates of web material so that your desktop is maintained with current information Can use a web page design which helps make the differences between files on your computer and links to Internet sites less apparent This can e...

Page 52: ...ndows which can fill the whole screen and obscure the desktop of variable sizes that take up space on the desktop One window is the active window and fills the foreground of the screen That active window is the one available for direct input If you are not familiar with Windows 98 you should familiarize yourself with the taskbar Figure 2 9 The Windows 98 Taskbar The taskbar has a start button that...

Page 53: ...the Windows 98 desktop you will also see a frame at the left of the open window which provides a description of the currently high lighted item in the window You can also use the Windows Explorer program to provide access to the program and files Both are important resources for finding organizing copying or deleting your files If you are not familiar with working in a Windows environment you shou...

Page 54: ...anation of DOS commands and features although some may vary slightly from the DOS that runs under Windows 98 Windows 98 has a number of components built into it which can allow you to write letters and papers draw pictures and the like Each of these applets is adequate to simple tasks If you plan to use your computer for more complicated tasks you will want to purchase software for that pur pose F...

Page 55: ... 95 style desktop it is possible to convert your desktop from the Web style desktop to the original To change the look of your folders start by right clicking on the desktop and selecting Active Desktop You can then use the Customize my Desktop option to open the Display Properties window You can delete any Active Desktop items from the list by selecting that item and clicking on the Delete button...

Page 56: ... modem access Your modem can be set to emulate a terminal for logging into remote systems It can also be used with log in protocols to connect to certain providers and on line services including those provided with Windows 98 Figure 2 11 Online Folder Your modem can be set to allow your computer to function as its own mini BBS bulletin board system enabling callers to log in to your com puter and ...

Page 57: ... compatibility of the modems the standards in this industry are fairly well established and thus compatibility is pretty much the norm To connect to anything with your modem you will usually need to sign on with some provider unless you have log in rights with some network already e g at work or dial in to another computer already set to receive such connections On line service providers will allo...

Page 58: ...f you can reduce the line noise in your phone lines sometimes the noise is in the lines from your telephone service provider and there is little that you can do Also if someone picks up a phone connected to the line and then hangs it back up this might be inter preted by your communications software to be a disconnect signal Internet and the World Wide Web If your WinBook XL2 came with a modem or ...

Page 59: ...th Windows 98 to be able to access information on the World Wide Web The browser program includes the necessary software to handle most of the program text graphics sound and video files of the web In some cases you might need additional soft ware for certain files but this software should be available as a download from the web Internet connections are a useful way to exchange information and acq...

Page 60: ...Chapter Three Mobile Computing Chapter 3 Mobile Computing 3 1 ...

Page 61: ...its potential charge Similarly if you do not use the battery for a few days it will slowly self discharge and when it is recharged it will hold less than 100 of the potential charge You should frequently let the battery fully discharge and recharge to help keep the battery in good condition This operation carried out every few weeks will maintain the battery efficiency When you replace the interna...

Page 62: ...to the Power Management menu and hit Enter to view this menu Near the bottom of this menu you will see Battery Calibration Use the down arrow to scroll down to it and hit PgUp to run the battery calibration Follow the instructions provide by the battery calibration utility As part of the calibration the WinBook XL2 will discharge the battery and shut down the system This process can be very length...

Page 63: ...imes aggressive conservation will not be needed or you might prefer not to engage it You should set the default to match your most common needs If you use the system primarily as a mobile system with long term battery needs you can use an aggressive setting If your battery usage is usually limited then you might prefer a more moderate setting Remember to reset the default you must use the Setup pr...

Page 64: ...er than anticipated 2 Your WinBook XL2 is ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface compliant and can take advantage of Windows 98 s built in power management features Windows 98 is designed to help manage power on portable computers and you will find its features useful in conserving battery life ACPI also allows certain applications to exert control over power management For example a prog...

Page 65: ...llow you to set your com puter to enter the standby mode to turn off the monitor and to spin down the hard disk Standby mode powers down most system functions See the section below for an explanation of standby and suspend modes on your system Turning off the monitor leaves other functions active but allows you to save power by eliminating LCD use Since the LCD uses a great deal of battery power y...

Page 66: ...ons Clicking on the Alarms tab will allow you to set the alarms for low battery 10 and critical battery 3 warnings Figure 3 5 Clicking on the Power Meter tab will allow you view the current battery status Figure 3 6 Remember The hardware power settings in the BIOS setup program will kick in at the designated intervals regardless of the Windows 98 settings You should check to make sure that your se...

Page 67: ...can get on a single charge A fully charged battery should provide you over two hours of system use but aggressive power man agement can extend that time There are some measures that you can take as a user to help optimize battery use in your WinBook XL2 If you are running one or more PCMCIA cards using the system audio and making frequent calls to the floppy diskette CD ROM or hard drive you will ...

Page 68: ...power to the system all data that had been held in memory will be restored Standby and Suspend Modes While both Standby mode and Suspend mode permit power savings each serves a different purpose The Standby mode can shut down the screen and put the hard disk into a less power demanding mode the exact action of the Standby mode as well as the default time for it to take effect are set using the Set...

Page 69: ...eciding which mode to use see Chapter Eight for information about changing the Suspend mode Suspend to Disk since it does not consume any power can also be a useful way to save you time in getting started on your work If you like to work with a number of programs open on a regular basis you can use Suspend to Disk to save the active session with those programs already opened Rather than wait for t...

Page 70: ...of data trans mission up to 115 200 bits per second and the ease of connection of the IR port it is a quick and easy connection to establish Your WinBook XL2 comes with the IR disabled since its IRQ use can conflict with other devices If you want to activate this function see the WinBook XL2 Help File in the WinBook folder for instructions Select the topic Activating the IR Port from the help file...

Page 71: ...d try adjusting the distance and angle between the two IR ports Figure 3 9 You can adjust the options for your IR port by selecting the Options tab If your IR port does not function or conflicts with another device you have added you can change the setting for the COM port see Chapter Eight Figure 3 10 3 12 User s Manual Figure 3 10 Infrared Options 3 Figure 3 9 Infrared Connection XL2 ...

Page 72: ...tion If all computers involved are using Windows 98 you can follow the instructions below for transferring files Since files can only be sent via this protocol you will have to actively send from one computer to another You cannot use this infrared protocol to look for files on another computer This helps prevent insecure transfers of files from your system If you need to use infrared for two way ...

Page 73: ...and select the files you want to send Drag the files to the computer to which you want to send them They will be sent to the My Received Files folder on the other computer Click on the Send Files button and select the files that you want to send They will be sent to the My Received Files folder on the other computer 3 14 User s Manual You might be asked to activate the Infrared Recipient utility o...

Page 74: ...ld also disable the infrared communication in Windows 98 since it will keep searching every three seconds for other infrared devices You can disable the infrared by either right clicking on the infrared icon on the taskbar and then clicking on Enable Infrared Communication from the menu or by opening the Infrared Monitor icon in the Control Panel see Figure 3 8 and unchecking the box that enables ...

Page 75: ...g a TV Receiver If you need a larger display and an external monitor is not available you can use the TV out jack on your WinBook XL2 to direct the screen output of your system to a television screen your WinBook XL2 includes both a standard TV out jack and an s video jack You will need to purchase a A V cable which is capable of fitting your jacks The TV out jack and the audio out jack on your Wi...

Page 76: ...he batteries will not operate as well under extremes of temperature They are specified to work from 41 to 98 F 5 to 35 C Running your WinBook XL2 in temperatures below 41 F or above 98 F will reduce the battery life If a battery module is left in the sun and gets quite hot it is apt to fail to charge This is due to a safety switch in the battery module that is aimed at preventing over heating due ...

Page 77: ...nnect between the WinBook XL2 and a cigarette lighter socket are available For information contact Sales at the number listed on the Read Me First card that came with your system Contact technical support if a The power cord appears damaged or frayed b Liquid has been spilled on the product c The product does not operate normally d The product has been dropped or the cabinet impeached e The produc...

Page 78: ...upgraded to accept modem fax connection from portable computers Hand your WinBook XL2 to an airport attendant rather than setting it on the conveyor for security checks This will help reduce the possibility of theft Note Airport X Ray machines will not damage your system Password protect your system with at least one level of password to help preserve your data Consider purchasing a lock for your ...

Page 79: ...nter and or printer cable PCMCIA cards and any detachable connections for those cards Spare battery packs if any Bootable floppy or CD A spare floppy or two for easy file exchange Manuals for any critical software printed or CD including Windows 98 Remember to Charge your battery Change your power management settings to more aggressive settings if appropriate Transfer the working files you will ne...

Page 80: ...Chapter Four Desktop Operation Chapter 4 Desktop Operation 4 1 ...

Page 81: ...ou with quality audio sound through the built in speakers or through external speakers connected via the jack on the right side of the system Controlling the Sound Levels In addition to the keyboard controls for the sound Fn F8 Lowers audio volume Fn F9 Raises audio volume which control the output of the sound hardware you can adjust the volume and balance of the audio output by double clicking on...

Page 82: ...p or down To adjust the balance left right of that audio element you can use the balance slide by dragging it to the left or right In the Properties menu you will also find the controls for adjusting record ing If you will be using voice input via your microphone you should adjust these settings to optimize voice input You can only choose one audio input for recording Choose the option by clicking...

Page 83: ...uch as voice recognition software might require you make such adjustments for optimal performance Figure 4 4 User s Manual 4 4 Figure 4 3 Recording Control If the Advanced button does not appear on your mixer click on Options Advanced Controls If your sound requirements change you can look into a high quality PCMCIA sound card for your system Figure 4 4 Advanced Microphone Properties ...

Page 84: ... 4 5 The CD Player has an active display panel You can click on the panel to toggle between track and time track and time remaining on the track and the time remaining on the disk You can use this program to set up play lists for your CDs Disc Edit Play List These will allow you to program the computer to remember this disk and play back tracks in an order in which you have saved them There are Ch...

Page 85: ...eck the documentation in Windows 98 for information on the functions of the Media Player Sound Recording You can obtain applications that will allow you to use your system micro phone to record sounds and store them as files on your system You can also use the Sound Recorder program built into Windows 98 Start Programs Accessories Entertainment Sound Recorder for this purpose This pro gram can als...

Page 86: ...will be played via the Windows 98 software when double clicked in the document Check your software docu mentation to determine if your software will support embedded sounds External Speakers Microphone The ESS sound system is capable of providing high quality sound to exter nal speakers and receiving and processing sounds from an external micro phone or external sound source To connect external sp...

Page 87: ... do not need to shut down to connect a USB printer If your printer is Plug and Play compliant your system will detect the new hard ware on boot and begin the process of setting up the printer Installing Your Printer for Windows 98 When you first boot your WinBook XL2 you will be offered the opportu nity to set up your printer If you did not set up your printer at that time or if you have added a p...

Page 88: ...Add Printer Wizard click on Next Figure 4 7 You will be asked to identify the printer as local or network Figure 4 8 Chapter 4 Desktop Operation 4 9 Figure 4 8 Add Printer Wizard Figure 4 7 Add Printer Wizard ...

Page 89: ... of distinguishing your printers from each other If this is not the first printer set up on your system you are also asked whether this will be your default printer If most of your printing will be done on this printer you should select Yes Figure 4 11 User s Manual 4 10 If you will be using an infrared port on your printer check to deter mine if the printer is set up as an infrared serial connect...

Page 90: ... finished loading your printer drivers you will be returned to the Printers menu You should now see your printer listed there You may also see some other drivers e g for fax software You may have noticed that there is a fax driver in your printer choices if you have installed fax software You can select the Chapter 4 Desktop Operation 4 11 Figure 4 10 Choose printer port Figure 4 11 Indentify Prin...

Page 91: ...printer you can do so in the Setup program see Chapter Eight User s Manual 4 12 Figure 4 12 Print test page You do not need to have a printer physically pre sent to install the Windows 98 drivers for it If you will be using another printer or might be transferring informa tion to another site such as work or home where you will be using another printer you can set up Windows 98 for those printers ...

Page 92: ...play icon on the taskbar selecting Settings Display Settings Figure 4 13 Figure 4 13 ATI Menu Once the Display dialog box appears click on the ATI Displays tab and then select the desired display option by clicking on its checkbox You can learn more about the various video features of your system in Chapter Six Chapter 4 Desktop Operation 4 13 WARNING When operat ing your WinBook XL2 with an exter...

Page 93: ...soft compatible mouse or a USB mouse to your WinBook XL2 Your WinBook XL2 can support two point ing devices simultaneously pointing stick and touchpad or pointing stick and PS 2 device The presence of an external PS 2 pointing device will disable the touchpad the pointing stick will remain active If you connect an external PS 2 mouse before you turn on your WinBook XL2 the WinBook XL2 will automat...

Page 94: ...or information about enabling and using the infrared port In the event you have changed your port assignments in the Setup Program and then experience problems go back into the Setup Program and scroll down to load the optimal or fail safe values for your sys tem This will reset the Serial Port as COM1 see Chapter Eight Devices connected after the WinBook XL2 is powered up may not work reliably Co...

Page 95: ...f the device is not immediately recognized check the docu mentation for the device If the device is new to your system you might be asked to set up the device before use for example a new printer will need to be set up to run under Windows 98 The USB port not only provides a connection between your WinBook XL2 and external devices they are also capable of providing electrical current to run those ...

Page 96: ...the docking port of your system Slide your WinBook XL2 back into the port replicator so that the docking port connects to the port replica tor Then secure the connection as directed in the documentation for the port replicator Figure 4 14 The port replicator provides you with the opportunity to set up a permanent work area for your WinBook XL2 for use as your desktop system The port replicator hol...

Page 97: ...mepad If you want to use a joystick or gamepad with your WinBook XL2 read the section of the WinBook XL2 Help File on joystick installation and use User s Manual 4 18 Figure 4 14 Connecting the port replicator The first time you use a peripheral on your system you should be able to plug it directly into your mini docking station or port replica tor If the computer does not recognize the new hardwa...

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Page 99: ...Chapter Five PC Cards PCMCIA Chapter 5 PC Cards PCMCIA 5 1 ...

Page 100: ...rations Two Type I Two Type II One Type I and One Type II If your card is not configured for power management which usually requires a driver the software coding that communicates between the card and the machine specific to the card this can drain your battery The pre loaded drivers will work with most cards designated as Windows 98 com patible If you find that your card does not work with the pr...

Page 101: ...beside PCMCIA Socket to see the PC card drivers If the drivers are loaded you should see the Texas Instruments PCI 1251 CardBus Controller Figure 5 1 To use the PC Card 1 Insert the card into one of the two slots the slots are identical Figure 5 2 2 Push to make sure it is properly seated When you insert your PCMCIA card Windows 98 should recognize the card if it is one you have used before and be...

Page 102: ... you will be prompted to complete the installation of the necessary drivers You can find the driver for your card use a standard driver for the hardware or if you have a disk from your manufacturer you can load the drivers provided Follow the instructions provided by the installation wizard If you use a standard driver and one not specific for your card the card should work but certain features su...

Page 103: ...ure will protect your system and also help prevent data loss that might occur if you attempt to remove a card that is still actively linked to a network or modem connection 7 You can now eject the card Press the eject button in and it will pop out Now press the button firmly in until the card ejects The button should remain in if it pops back out you can push it in until it clicks into place Chapt...

Page 104: ...k or alter the properties of the PC card usage by your system by double clicking on that icon This will call up the PC Card Properties dialog box Figure 5 5 You can also check the PCMCIA properties by selecting the PCMCIA icon in the Control Panel Figure 5 6 User s Manual 5 6 Figure 5 5 PCMCIA Properties ...

Page 105: ...r system so that the new files can take effect Reboot your system If you have added network functions for the first time in this process you will be Chapter 5 PC Cards PCMCIA 5 7 Figure 5 6 Control Panel Windows 98 will install standard networking protocols for cards it has recognized Contact your net work administrator to determine if you will need to configure your system for other protocols If ...

Page 106: ... Network icon in the Control Panel to see the networking configurations that have been added to your system Figure 5 7 User s Manual 5 8 A Network Neighborhood icon will now be present on your desktop to allow quick access to network functions Figure 5 7 Control Panel If you decide not to enter a password you can add one later byselecting Passwords in the Control Panel Please read your Windows 98 ...

Page 107: ...ines Figure 5 8 You will also see a button here that will allow you to set up your WinBook XL2 for file and or print er sharing If you will want to allow your files or your printer to be shared by other computers on the network you can set up the file and printer sharing as described in the section below If you do not want to allow your resources to be accessed by other users then you should leave...

Page 108: ...7 This will bring up the Networking window Click on the File and Print Sharing button see Figure 5 8 You will be asked to decide if want to allow file sharing print sharing or both Click on the appropriate check boxes see Figure 5 10 You have now established the file and print sharing for your WinBook XL2 You can click OK to exit the Network utility When you have finished making these changes you ...

Page 109: ...ers you want to share Find the folders that you want to share Right click on the folder and click on the Sharing option of the pop up menu Figure 5 11 Chapter 5 PC Cards PCMCIA 5 11 Figure 5 10 File and Print Sharing Sharing is a done by fold ers and not by files You might want to set up separate folders for shared files if you do not want all files in an existing folder to be accessible to anothe...

Page 110: ...w to this folder Figure 5 12 You should consider who will be using the access and why and establish the necessary passwords Keep in mind that shared folders might be accessible to any machine connected to the network User s Manual 5 12 Figure 5 12 Access to Shared Folders ...

Page 111: ...ll need to install a SCSI interface card in one of the PCMCIA slots in your WinBook XL2 Once your card has been recognized and the proper drivers loaded you will be able to connect SCSI devices to your WinBook XL2 Figure 5 13 Chapter 5 PC Cards PCMCIA 5 13 Figure 5 13 SCSI Properties ...

Page 112: ...een recognized you will be asked to set up the modem for use with your system Follow the steps above for installing and configuring your card Once the correct driver has been installed and the modem is ready for use you might be asked to fill in the settings for using this modem if you have not set up a modem on this system before Figure 5 14 Fill in the information requested to assure proper oper...

Page 113: ...Chapter Six Video Settings Chapter 6 Video Settings 6 1 ...

Page 114: ...mber of pixels a pixel is a single dot of color on the screen In addition to supporting multiple resolutions your system will also support a various number of colors at each resolution that is each dot can range through that many colors Your screen will support a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels with up to 64K colors or a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels with up to 256K colors Notice that when you pu...

Page 115: ...supported resolution before returning video output to the LCD screen Your WinBook XL2 provides easy access to various video settings and util ities by a right click on the ATI icon in the system tray of your taskbar You can alter the appearance of the pop up menu for these video settings by clicking on Settings and Icon Settings and then selecting from among the choices offered by the dialog box F...

Page 116: ...lay Properties dialog box by right clicking on the Windows 98 desktop and selecting Properties To adjust resolution right click on the ATI icon and select Settings and then Display Settings to bring up the display menu Click on the Settings tab Figure 6 4 User s Manual 6 4 Figure 6 3 Access to Video Settings Figure 6 4 Display Settings ...

Page 117: ...ndows 98 display properties settings there are other settings specific to your system that can be found by clicking on the Advanced button Figure 6 5 The tabs across the top allow you to move among the various dialog boxes that control settings for your system These settings are discussed in detail in your WinBook XL2 Help file located in the WinBook folder of the Start Menu Chapter 6 Video Settin...

Page 118: ...s dialog box Click on the Settings tab and then the Advanced button This will bring up the Display settings for your system Click on the Displays tab You can select the desired display option by clicking on its radio button Your external monitor might require that you change the video driver from the default driver for the LCD screen Check the WinBook XL2 Help file for specific instructions regard...

Page 119: ...nnecting the device to your system to prevent damage to your system and the external monitor TV out Your WinBook XL2 comes equipped with a TV out jack that allows you to direct the screen output of your system to a television screen You will need to purchase A V cables that are capable of fitting your jacks The TV out jack and the audio out jack on your WinBook XL2 are not adjacent they are separa...

Page 120: ...will bring up the Display settings for your system Click on the Displays tab The tele vision option will now be available Click on its radio button You can also send output to the LCD or external monitor by selecting their radio buttons Press Fn F2 to toggle the output to your WinBook XL2 s display screen you might need to press it more than once wait to see if the dis play returns to the display ...

Page 121: ...our WinBook XL2 comes equipped with an S video port on the back of the system which allows for higher quality video output to devices equipped with an S video input port If your television or video device has an S video port you can attain sharper image quality by connecting your WinBook XL2 to that device with that S video port than you can with a traditional TV out composite connection This can ...

Page 122: ...deo without the slowdown that usually results from video directed through the system bus Zoomed Video does not send video to the processor of your system so it is not a method of capturing video signals for editing by your computer Your WinBook XL2 comes equipped with ZV support via the two PCM CIA slots In order to take advantage of your ZV port you will need to purchase a ZV interface card for y...

Page 123: ...Chapter Seven Upgrading Chapter 7 Upgrading 7 1 ...

Page 124: ...ade in system memory with SO DIMM modules provided by WinBook Corporation Your WinBook XL2 has two memory slots that allow you to install new memory configurations One slot usually the left slot will already be occupied by a module You can add memory to the other slot and or install a module with a higher capacity in the existing slot Figure 7 1 User s Manual 7 2 Your WinBook XL2 requires SO DIMM ...

Page 125: ... Three for instructions if needed 2 Open the LCD panel so that it is fully vertical 3 Slide the end cap off each end of the LCD hinge Set the two caps in a safe place Figure 7 2 Chapter 7 Upgrading 7 3 Electrostatic Discharge can cause damage to SO DIMM modules and other computer components Always remember to 1 Keep the com ponent in its protective packaging until you are ready to install it and 2...

Page 126: ...ve it from the compartment Set it in a safe place Figure 7 3 7 You will now see the two RAM slots one or both of which might already have SO DIMM modules in place If you will need to remove a module or modules to complete your upgrade push outward on the edge clips to release the module angle the card slightly upward and gently User s Manual 7 4 7 4 Figure 7 3 Removing the RAM compartment panel ...

Page 127: ...help you orient the card the edge connector has been made with two unequal length sections The longer section is closer to the right side of the machine as you face the bottom of the unit Figure 7 5 7 5 Chapter 7 Upgrading 7 5 Figure 7 4 Removing the Old Memory Card Figure 7 5 Inserting the New Memory Card Be careful when inserting or removing a SO DIMM module Forcing a SO DIMM module in or out of...

Page 128: ...nd slide it towards the rear of the computer as far as it can go 13 Slide the end caps back on 14 Start your computer The WinBook XL2 should automatically register the new memory If the memory size indicated during the POST User s Manual 7 6 7 6 The panel that holds the memory slots also con tains the BIOS chip for your system and your internal speakers Each is a fragile piece of equipment and you...

Page 129: ...and configuration options Keep in mind that drives of different capacity might require some adjustment in the Setup program see Chapter Eight To maintain security in an environment where drives are swapped you should consider enabling the password option in the Setup program See Chapter Eight for more information about system security 7 7 Chapter 7 Upgrading 7 7 Be sure that your hard drive is com...

Page 130: ... not the bootable Windows 98 program CD The CD ROM that came with your system has all the proper drivers for the WinBook XL2 hardware and a disk image utility for just this kind of upgrade 2 Power down the system completely You should unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery before removing the drive Disconnect any attached peripherals See Chapter Three for instructions for removing the batter...

Page 131: ... screw that secures the the hard disk drive unit in its bay Remove the screw that secures the drive and set it in a safe place Be very careful not to drop the screw into this compartment since there are delicate components of your system located here Figure 7 9 6 Slide the hard disk drive unit out of the system Figure 7 10 7 The drive is attached to a special bracket that secures it to the WinBook...

Page 132: ...drive into the bay and press it gently into place If the drive does not slide in easily slide it out slightly and try again Do not force the drive into place this can bend the pins on the hard drive Be certain that the screw hole on the bracket aligns completely with the screw hole in the case Figure 7 11 11 Secure the drive to the case with the screw User s Manual 7 10 7 10 Figure 7 10 Removing t...

Page 133: ...ise turn on your WinBook XL2 and proceed to step 14 14 Insert your boot CD ROM into the CD ROM DVD drive NOTE This is the boot CD ROM that came with your system not the Windows 98 CD ROM The CD ROM that came with your system has all the proper drivers and information to restore your WinBook XL2 to its original factory configuration 7 11 Chapter 7 Upgrading 7 11 Figure 7 11 Installing the Hard Driv...

Page 134: ...y including the BIOS Basic Input Output System Setup Program discussed in Chapter Eight This firmware as this software is called when it resides on chips can be upgraded to provide enhancements These upgrades can be downloaded from the WinBook Web Page www winbookcorp com or obtained on diskette Technical Support can provide you with help in eras ing the current firmware and replacing it with the ...

Page 135: ...7 13 Chapter 7 Upgrading ...

Page 136: ...Chapter Eight Configuring Maintaining Your System Chapter 8 Configuring Maintaining Your System 8 1 ...

Page 137: ...m using the up arrow and down arrow keys or the Tab key To select an item hit Enter Figure 8 1 In any of the menus you can use the Tab key or arrows to move between items Use the PgUp and PgDn keys to change the settings for a given item Use the Esc key to move from a menu back to the main screen of the Setup utility Standard CMOS Setup Selecting this item calls up the Standard CMOS Setup menu whi...

Page 138: ...as well as configuration for your CD ROM or DVD drive and your LS 120 drive if present You can also use the Auto setting in the hard drive section of the Standard CMOS 8 3 Chapter 8 Configuring Maintaining Your System Figure 8 1 The Setup Utility Menu Standard CMOS Setup Advanced CMOS Setup Power Management Setup Peripheral Setup Auto Detect Hard Disks Change User Password Change Supervisor Passwo...

Page 139: ...lling down to this item and pressing Enter You will be asked to type the new password and then type it again to verify it The user password can only be changed by logging in as the supervisor You can use the Password Check setting in the Advanced CMOS Setup menu to establish whether the password will be checked only when enter ing Setup or any time the system is started Change Supervisor Password ...

Page 140: ... a stable working environment if problems arise You can reset the BIOS settings after the problems have been corrected Note This option will overwrite all customizing that you have made to the BIOS set tings as well all custom settings established by WinBook Using this option could affect the operation of your system Contact Technical Support before making this change unless you are an experienced...

Page 141: ... set at Not Installed 8 6 User s Manual You do not need to exit to the Setup program to adjust the time and date of your computer You can adjust these from within Windows 98 by double click ing on the clock on your taskbar and adjusting the information in the Date Time Properties window Windows 98 will also adjust your system time automatically to account for Daylight Savings Time if you choose th...

Page 142: ...tup Utility menu above Advanced CMOS Setup Menu Figure 8 3 Select Display Type This item allows you to set the default setting for video output on system start up The choices are Simul LCD or CRT You can always vary from this default setting during a session by toggling the display with the Fn F2 key combination or by calling up the Display Properties window Keep in mind that directing output to b...

Page 143: ... operation or quickness of your system during boot Floppy Access This item allows you to restrict users to Read Only access to the floppy disk drive or permit full Read Write access If pass 8 8 User s Manual Figure 8 3 The Advanced CMOS Setup Menu AMIBIOS SETUP STANDARD CMOS SETUP C 1998 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved Select Display Type LCD Only Available Options BootUp Sequence A C ...

Page 144: ...you will probably want to leave the Num Lock function Off so that the keys will function as a normal keyboard You can activate the Num Lock during a session by using the Num Lock key Password Check If you have chosen to enable the BIOS password s this allows you to set when this password will be required If you select Setup the password will only be required when entering the Setup Utility If you ...

Page 145: ...n you should disable this option Power Management Menu Your WinBook XL2 has an array of elaborate power management features that will enable you to extend battery life As you use your system you should try various power management settings to find the balance of sys tem response and power management that works best for you Figure 8 4 Power Savings Mode This item allows you to set the level of powe...

Page 146: ...8 11 Chapter 8 Configuring Maintaining Your System Figure 8 4 The Power Management Menu AMIBIOS SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP C 1998 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved Power Savings mode Customized ÒDisabledÓ will disable all CPU Auto Doze Mode Enabled BIOS time out and CPU auto Standby Timeout 10 minutes doze ÒMaximumÓ gives longest Suspend Mode Auto battery life ÒCustomÓ allows Suspend T...

Page 147: ...AM to Disk Timeout If the Auto suspend mode has been chosen this setting determines how long the system will suspend to DRAM before sus pending to disk Note This field might be display only depending on the setting selected in the Power Savings Mode above Suspend on Low Battery When this function is enabled the system will automatically enter the suspend mode when the battery reaches a critical le...

Page 148: ...wakes Keep in mind that you should set this time to allow a few minutes before the scheduled activity to allow the system to fully resume but not so long in advance that it will timeout again before the activity begins Battery Auto Calibration This item allows you to start a special program designed to optimize battery performance It must be performed when installing a new battery The battery will...

Page 149: ...n ing of your serial port Com3 Port IR This item allows you to set the I O address for the COM3 infrared port You can disable this port set it to auto which will automatically set the address on system start up or set a specific address Be aware of conflicts that might arise if you set more than one device to a specific address Your WinBook XL2 will come with the IR disabled to keep conflicts mini...

Page 150: ...s to assure proper functioning of your parallel port LPT Extended Mode This item allows you to set the communication mode of the Parallel Port There are four options 8 15 Chapter 8 Configuring Maintaining Your System Figure 8 5 The Peripheral Setup Menu AMIBIOS SETUP PERIPHERAL SETUP C 1998 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved Com2 Port Modem Auto Available Options Com1 Port 3F8h Auto Com3 ...

Page 151: ... If you have chosen the ECP mode above this item allows you to designate the DMA direct memory address channel to be used by the LPT port The options are 0 1 or 3 In any other LPT mode the LPT port will not make use of the DMA option and this item will be N A not available Be aware of conflicts that might arise if more than one device is set to use a specific DMA channel Security Viruses It is pos...

Page 152: ...sure is free of infection You should consider carrying a write protected boot disk with your computer to allow for a clean boot wherever you might be using your system Passwords System Security There are a number of opportunities that you will have to use passwords to protect your system or your data Keep in mind that a good password should be easy to remember but should not be a word or number th...

Page 153: ...protect your current session from a casual observer but it does not provide any substantial security Network ISP passwords These passwords are used to restrict use of your network or modem connection Although many programs including Windows 98 s Dial up Networking allow you to store these passwords so that you will not have to enter them every time you connect you should consider how secure your e...

Page 154: ...vate Networking VPM functions built into Windows 98 You can check the Windows 98 documentation for information about these kinds of connections When conducting business on the Internet be certain that you are using a secure site before providing sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers Physical Security You can help protect your WinBook XL2 from theft by taking several steps Cle...

Page 155: ...rovide more speed than a traditional backup only drive Most such drives can be con nected to your WinBook XL2 s parallel port or through a PCMCIA card that provides a SCSI port or other interface port Units with an LS 120 drive already have such a large capacity drive Archiving In addition to backing up your work it is also worth considering archiving old files This means moving them off the hard ...

Page 156: ...rosoft web site and inform you of new versions that might be available for download To use this update click on the Windows Update icon on the Start menu Follow the instructions pro vided or check the Windows 98 documentation online or text manual Windows 98 Maintenance Wizard Another way to help keep your system running efficiently is to take advantage of the Maintenance Wizard in Windows 98 Star...

Page 157: ...em down and unplug it Use a clean soft cloth and appropriate anti static cleaning solution Do not spray the screen Spray the cleaning solution onto the cloth and gently wipe the screen with the damp cloth Keyboard After shutting off and unplugging the computer use a hand held vacuum or canned air to remove dust and debris that accumulate in your keyboard Never shake the computer to dislodge debris...

Page 158: ...ronmental factors that can adversely effect your system Temperature Your system can be damaged by very high or very low tem peratures Try to avoid using your WinBook XL2 in temperatures below 41 F 5 C or above 95 F 35 C Avoid storing or shipping your WinBook XL2 in temperatures below 4 F 20 C or above 140 F 60 C Long term 6 months storage of a unit with a battery in place should not exceed 104 F 4...

Page 159: ...s however can lower disk drive reliability Dust accumulation Try to avoid environments with excessive dust If you do work in such an environment be sure to vacuum the vents of your WinBook XL2 as described in the section on cleaning above Battery Disposal The batteries from your WinBook XL2 must be recycled or disposed of properly Community regulations vary but the chemicals used to power your bat...

Page 160: ...Chapter Nine Troubleshooting Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 9 1 ...

Page 161: ...hat Mute is not enabled Press Fn F10 to toggle the Mute setting PROBLEM I can t hear sound on my headphones ACTIONS Check the volume level by pressing Fn F9 to raise the volume You should also double click on the speaker icon on the taskbar to be certain that the system volume and other volume settings are all turned up Check that Mute is not enabled Press Fn F10 to toggle the Mute setting Are the...

Page 162: ...ave external speakers or head phones plugged into the WinBook XL2 the built in speakers are automatically disabled Try unplugging external speakers or headphones to see if the audio is restored to the built in speakers PROBLEMS I can t hear sound from speakers that I connected ACTIONS Check the volume level by pressing Fn F9 to raise the hardware volume settings You should also double click on the...

Page 163: ... speakers If you are using powered speakers you will have to either install batteries or plug them into an AC outlet to get them to work correctly You may also have to turn the speakers on with a switch to get them to work properly Consult your external speaker manual for more details PROBLEM Buzzing or humming sound ACTIONS Check volume tone and mixer controls on software Follow the manu facturer...

Page 164: ...ur television Booting Up PROBLEM System reports an error message that is not related to any setup problems ACTIONS Your system may have a virus which has infected the master boot record Boot from a clean uninfected and write protected floppy disk or from a bootable CD and run a virus checking software to find and remove the virus Write down the message and call Technical Support at the number list...

Page 165: ... or a bootable diskette Then see if you can access the C drive If you cannot contact Technical Support Re install the Windows 98 operating system Do not do this until you have exhausted other options Reloading Windows 98 will also mean reloading your Windows 98 programs since the new installation will not have the information for the Windows 98 programs that you have installed on your system You w...

Page 166: ...st Enter the Setup program see Chapter Eight and check the BootUp Sequence option in the Advanced CMOS Setup menu Select CDROM A C as the sequence CD ROM does not have the necessary files to properly boot Try another bootable CD ROM CD is damaged If this is the Restore CD that came with your WinBook XL2 contact Technical Support about obtaining a replacement PROBLEM Computer does not come on when ...

Page 167: ...h gently until the door releases Pull the door forward until you can retrieve the disk Push the door closed until it clicks into place If this problem recurs contact Technical Support PROBLEM My music CDs won t play ACTIONS Under Windows 98 the audio program should start up as soon as an audio CD is detected in the drive Make sure the CD Player program is running in Windows 98 If it is not then st...

Page 168: ...ure that your Power Management is disabled DVD video is sent directly to the secondary video controller and does not pass through the processor so it does not reset power management timers Deactivating the power management should prevent such interruptions PROBLEM Speaker volume is too low when playing DVD video ACTIONS If you require greater audio output for your DVD videos consider connecting am...

Page 169: ...e to speed up their operation You can check the program documentation for instructions on how to decrease the default cache size Empty the Recycle Bin Windows 98 features a Recycle Bin When you delete files Windows 98 copies them to the Recycle Bin You should always check the contents of the Recycle Bin before you empty it but you can empty the Recycle Bin to create more disk space for new files Y...

Page 170: ...mat Is the disk already full If you have saved files on this disk before you may have reached the disk s capacity If the disk is full use a different disk or remove existing files from the disk to make room for other files that you want to save PROBLEM My Floppy Drive won t read my disk ACTIONS Is the disk fully inserted into the disk drive Disks only fit into the drive one way As you insert the d...

Page 171: ...Call Technical Support if you observe an obstruction The metal cover on the diskette might be bent Call Technical Support PROBLEM My LS 120 drive won t eject its diskette or LS 120 disk ACTIONS Turn the WinBook XL2 on While the power is ON press the button on the drive The disk should eject If the disk still will not eject you can manually eject it There is a small hole on the front of the drive j...

Page 172: ...the keyboard on another PS 2 or USB compatible computer and the keyboard works your port might be defective Call the Technical Support number listed on the WinBook XL2 Read Me First card for assistance PROBLEM The characters on the screen repeat while I type ACTIONS You may be holding the keys down for too long while you type You can configure the keyboard to wait longer before the auto repeat fea...

Page 173: ...ectricity from the outlet If you are using a surge protector or power strip be certain that it is not shut off Check for damage to the cords or the adapter If cords or adapter are damaged replace them PROBLEM System will not run on battery power ACTIONS Be sure the battery is properly installed in the battery bay Plug in the AC adapter boot the computer and then check the battery level Be sure tha...

Page 174: ...ns programs have been properly shut down and thus releasing the communications line Reboot the system to reinitialize modem PROBLEM Fax does not automatically receive incoming faxes ACTIONS Check software to be certain that the auto receive option is enabled PROBLEM Fax modem disconnects during transmission ACTIONS Be sure that you have disabled Call Waiting on your phone Check for faulty connecti...

Page 175: ...nBook XL2 are not made to accept a Type III card Pointing Devices PROBLEM I plugged an external PS 2 pointing device into the WinBook XL2 but it doesn t work ACTIONS Although the external and internal pointing devices should work together there may be an unusual incompatibility problem between the external and internal pointing devices To check this enter the Setup Program and dis able the interna...

Page 176: ...he Alt F4 key combination or the Start key to enter the shutdown menu The underlined letters in the menus will allow you to use the keyboard to select the choices to restart your computer As it restarts enter the Setup Program and enable your inter nal pointing device by setting it back to Auto You should try another external pointing device to determine if there is a defect in the device or in th...

Page 177: ...s up Note The touchpad works best with a medium to slow setting You might want to alter the setting if you use an external mouse or the pointing stick more often than the touchpad PROBLEM The point indicator on the display disappears when I move it quickly across the screen ACTIONS Does the mouse move faster than you are used to You can adjust the pointing device s speed see pointing device proble...

Page 178: ...d might result in inadvertently sending a mouse command Ports PROBLEM The device that I plugged into the serial port is not working ACTIONS Check the Peripheral Configuration submenu of the Advanced menu of the Setup program to be sure that the port is set to either Auto or set to a specific address make sure the address is correct and does not conflict with another device If the port is disabled ...

Page 179: ... Infrared Port disabled See the WinBook XL2 Help file for instructions on activating this port Go into the Peripheral Setup Menu and be sure that the port is set to Auto or a specific address make sure that this address does not con flict with another device Go into the Peripheral Setup Menu to be sure that the port is using the correct IR mode usually IrDA Try the other IR mode ASK IR to see if t...

Page 180: ...nnection in case of a weak battery PROBLEM My external printer is not working ACTIONS Make sure your application has selected the correct printer generally under File Print Setup Make sure the printer is ready to print Check the printer s power cable to see that it is properly plugged into the printer and the electrical outlet Also see that the printer s communication cable is connected properly t...

Page 181: ...ectional EPP an enhanced mode and ECP another enhanced mode Check the printer documentation for specific information about the printer s requirement If you use EPP mode make sure that the setting is for the correct ver sion of EPP You may be using the wrong cable or the cable may be faulty If your cable is the incorrect kind or faulty contact your local computer store to obtain another If you take...

Page 182: ...r Cancel the printing job see Windows 98 documentation or the documentation that came with your software application then turn off the printer s power switch Turn the printer back on and try to print the document again You may not have the printer drivers set up properly See the problem above for information on printer drivers PROBLEM Special devices that I connect to the Parallel Port do not func...

Page 183: ...t S Video Out PROBLEM Video does not appear on the TV receiver ACTIONS Make sure that the TV out or S video connection is secure Make sure that the TV out function is enabled Your television must be connected to the WinBook XL2 to allow for the signal to be directed out Right click the ATI icon on the taskbar and select Settings and Display Settings This will bring up the Display Properties dialog...

Page 184: ...of your WinBook XL2 and to the audio in jacks of the TV receiver USB Universal Serial Bus PROBLEM USB device does not function properly ACTIONS Make sure the USB connection is secure If you have several devices chained together make sure that all connections are secure Devices in a chain might need to have their power on to permit the USB signal to pass through Make sure all USB devices that are c...

Page 185: ...tem Select Command Prompt from the menu and hit enter When you have a C prompt run ScanDisk by typing scandisk and or ScanReg by typing scanreg to check for problems with your files or with the Windows Registry If problems are found fol low the suggestions for correcting them Interupt the boot process by hitting the F8 key just after the unit com pletes the POST Power On Self Test This will bring ...

Page 186: ...Zoomed Video PROBLEM Zoomed Video does not work ACTIONS Make sure card is properly seated and that it has been recognized by the computer 9 27 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting ...

Page 187: ...Glossary Glossary G 1 ...

Page 188: ...his code uses values from 0 to 127 to represent letters numbers symbols and punctuation marks The standard allows information to be exchanged in one common form without all of the extra codes that programs attach to those numbers and letters and symbols and marks This form of text is sometimes referred to as ASCII text or just text Storing data as ASCII text can allow you to easily exchange inform...

Page 189: ...program which allows a user access to the World Wide Web The brows er is able to read and use the HTML language of the World Wide Web as well as to view the pictures or videos or play the audio images stored on the World Wide Web pages Not all browsers can read all pages accurately and completely Check the documentation that came with your browser to ascertain its capabilities Byte A word used by ...

Page 190: ...rogram The CMOS chip is also the location of your computer s internal clock Control Panel A program in Windows 98 which allows you to change many of the basic hardware and software settings for you system Cursor The arrow or bar on the screen that informs you where the currently active input area of the display is The mouse has its own cursor which can be used to relocate the computer s cursor Cut...

Page 191: ...ions are put back together and stored in one piece This process helps speed up the retrieval of information from the disk Diskette A small disk used to store information outside the computer A diskette is accessed through a diskette drive Diskettes have relatively small capacity compared to a hard drive DMA Direct Memory Access DMA allows data to be moved directly to RAM without passing through th...

Page 192: ...compatible expansion devices such as printers backup tape drives or LAN adapters Embedded Numeric Keypad Feature of the WinBook XL2 15 keys are within the rest of the keyboard The numeric assignments are found on the upper right side of each key Ethernet Local area network LAN hardware specification Defines cable type frequencies etc Fax facsimile A copy sent over a telephone line or other communi...

Page 193: ...2 on your keyboard They each perform different functions sometimes in combination with the Alt Ctrl or Shift keys designated by the software application currently active Gigabyte The most proper definition is 1 073 741 824 bytes or 1024MB Now more commonly used to mean simply 1 billion bytes or 1000MB Hard Drive This is a disk coated with a magnetic material that is used by a computer to store dat...

Page 194: ...lly indicated by some other color of text often green or blue Infrared IR Port Communications port that allows wireless communications between the WinBook XL2 and IrDA Infrared Data Association compatible devices Communications over the infrared port operate similar to a TV remote control Internet Not a physical network but the interconnection of many physical networks commercial educational gover...

Page 195: ...he CPU that they need CPU cycles Your WinBook XL2 uses 16 interrupts which are num bered from 0 through 15 with one reserved for error handling Conflicts can occur if two devices use the same IRQ since each can interfere with the functioning of the other Kilobyte 1024 bytes Usually abbreviated K or KB LS 120 High capacity drive in some WinBook XL2 units that is capable of reading special disks tha...

Page 196: ...stem or program which combines different kinds of information for example text graphics sound and video into a single presentation or document Network Usually defined by the connection of three or more computers linked by physical cables or telecommunications connections A very small network is sometimes referred to as a workgroup if it is not structured on a client server basis Smaller networks s...

Page 197: ...a computer s graphic display They can be many different colors All such pixels add up to form the display The number of pixels displayed is the resolution of your computer s display Plug and Play A set of software firmware and hardware specifications that when imple mented together allow the system to automatically configure internal hardware and software without user intervention Pointing Stick S...

Page 198: ...asured in megabytes Refresh Rate The speed at which a monitor sends a new image to the screen A cathode ray tube CRT sends an image vertically down a screen one line at a time The whole screen is thus refreshed at a certain interval as the CRT cycles down the screen and then returns to the top This speed is usually measured in Hz which is a unit of frequency A refresh rate of 60 Hz will produce a ...

Page 199: ...peration of the system the SIR uses IRQ and COM settings as if it were a normal serial port S M A R T S M A R T is a set of hard drive diagnostics that are built right into the hard drive Your WinBook XL2 is able to read those diagnostics and moni tor hard disk functioning Software Error Messages Software error messages are returned from your operating system Windows 98 or your application program...

Page 200: ...end to DRAM WinBook XL2 power management feature that powers down but leaves the current program in RAM This mode operates faster than Suspend to Disk and uses more power but operation can be resumed if the modem detects an incoming phone call or if a scheduled alarm takes place S video S video is a method of transferring high quality video signals that involves breaking the signal into two compon...

Page 201: ...bars A feature of Windows 98 that allows you to create toolbars on the taskbar or desktop You can create the toolbars manually or drag existing folders to the taskbar to create custom taskbars Touchpad Pointing device that allows you to control the cursor with your finger It is based on a pad that allows finger movements to be converted to pointer controls and taps to be converted into switch inpu...

Page 202: ...d audio stored in files in a digital form For example when you speak into a microphone connected to your computer your voice is converted into voltage and then digitized and stored in an audio file that can be played back later World Wide Web WWW A subset of the Internet which relies upon browsers to allow a user to see images and watch video and hear sounds rather than just view text The HyperTex...

Page 203: ...lors than SVGA or VGA video ZV Zoomed Video Port A port built into the PCMCIA slots and conforming to PCMCIA standards that allows for high speed video transmission Video goes directly from the port to the display screen bypassing the processor and system bus This permits video playback at full screen size and at full motion speed Glossary G 17 X Z ...

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Page 205: ... 8 21 8 22 9 22 G 2 G 3 G 6 Boot 4 12 7 8 8 4 8 8 8 10 9 5 9 7 9 21 9 26 G 3 Boot Sequence 9 7 Bootable Floppy 3 20 8 17 Password see Password Cache 9 10 G 3 CD Player 1 26 4 5 4 6 9 2 9 8 CD ROM iv 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 10 1 13 1 24 1 26 1 27 2 11 2 12 3 8 7 8 7 11 7 12 8 3 8 7 8 17 9 7 9 8 G 2 G 6 Cleaning iv 8 22 8 23 8 24 Control Keys ii 1 16 Control Panel ii 1 20 1 22 1 23 1 27 2 8 2 15 3 11 3 15 3 1...

Page 206: ... 6 Environment 2 14 2 18 4 10 5 7 5 8 7 7 8 5 8 18 8 23 8 24 EPP 4 12 8 15 8 16 9 22 External Devices See Headphones See Keyboard See Microphone See Monitor See Pointing Devices See Port Replicator See Speakers Fax 2 17 3 18 3 19 4 11 4 12 9 15 G 6 Fax Modem 1 9 2 17 5 14 9 14 9 15 Floppy Disk Drive 1 5 1 13 8 6 8 8 9 11 Function Keys 1 16 G 7 Hard Drive 1 2 1 3 1 10 1 15 1 18 1 24 2 2 2 7 2 10 2 ...

Page 207: ... 1 26 Lock Slot 1 7 1 8 8 20 LS 120 iv 1 4 1 5 1 13 2 10 2 11 8 3 8 6 8 7 8 20 9 11 9 12 G 2 G 9 Maintenance Wizard 8 21 Memory 1 3 1 13 1 24 2 2 2 10 2 15 3 9 3 10 7 2 7 3 7 5 7 6 7 7 7 12 8 2 8 16 9 23 G 3 G 4 G 5 G 6 G 9 G 11 G 12 G 14 Microphone 1 6 1 11 1 23 1 24 4 3 4 4 4 6 4 7 9 4 9 5 G 16 External 1 6 1 24 4 7 9 4 Modem 1 4 1 9 2 12 2 17 2 18 2 19 2 20 3 17 3 18 3 19 4 15 5 2 5 5 5 14 7 9 ...

Page 208: ...1 13 1 15 4 8 4 12 6 8 7 7 7 11 8 2 8 4 8 7 8 8 8 10 8 16 8 17 9 5 9 6 9 7 9 14 9 21 9 26 G 3 PC Cards PCMCIA 1 4 1 6 1 9 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 5 5 6 5 7 5 9 5 11 5 13 5 15 7 12 G 11 PCMCIA Modem see Modem Plug and Play 4 8 4 12 5 5 7 6 7 11 Pointing Devices 1 19 1 20 4 14 4 15 8 22 9 16 9 17 9 18 G 12 G 15 Pointing Devices External 1 19 4 14 4 15 9 17 Pointing Stick 1 17 1 19 4 14 8 23 9 17 9 18 G 11 Por...

Page 209: ...15 1 22 2 7 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 7 3 9 3 15 4 12 4 15 6 8 7 7 7 12 8 1 8 2 8 5 8 6 8 10 8 17 9 6 9 15 9 16 9 17 9 18 9 19 9 22 9 23 G 4 G 11 Speaker Icon 1 23 1 24 1 26 4 2 4 7 9 2 9 3 9 4 9 5 9 8 Speakers 1 6 1 11 1 23 2 11 4 2 4 7 6 7 6 8 7 6 9 3 9 4 External 1 6 1 23 4 2 4 7 6 9 9 2 9 3 9 4 9 5 9 9 S Video 1 3 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 26 3 16 4 17 6 6 6 9 9 24 G 14 Standby 1 12 1 18 1 21 3 6 3 8 3 9 3 10 8 11 G ...

Page 210: ...G 5 G 12 Touchpad 1 19 4 14 8 9 8 10 8 23 9 17 9 18 9 19 G 15 Travel 3 6 3 17 3 18 3 19 5 3 8 19 TV out 1 3 1 7 1 8 3 16 4 17 6 6 6 7 6 8 6 9 8 10 9 24 9 25 Upgrade 1 5 1 10 7 2 7 4 7 8 7 12 8 21 9 10 USB 1 4 1 7 1 8 1 19 4 7 4 8 4 14 4 15 4 16 4 17 6 7 8 9 9 13 9 17 9 25 9 26 G 15 G 16 VGA 1 20 4 13 6 2 6 6 G 16 G 17 Viruses 3 10 8 7 8 16 8 17 8 19 9 5 Volume 1 18 1 23 1 26 4 2 4 3 4 4 9 2 9 3 9 ...

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