ZEOS Meridian 400, User Manual

Page 1: ...Meridian 400 The ROADSIDE PORTABLE GUIDE TO MOBILE COMPUTING WITH YOUR MERIDIAN 400 SUB NOTEBOOK User s Guide...

Page 2: ...s do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages for consumer products and some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limi...

Page 3: ...g original shipping charges Returned products must be in as new condition in original packing complete with all warranty cards manuals cables and other materials as originally shipped not modified or...

Page 4: ...stomer provided that the defective product or part is returned shipment prepaid to us All replaced products and parts become the property of the vendor Replacement parts shall be similar new or servic...

Page 5: ...articular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to c...

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Page 7: ...e Button 18 Side View 20 Power Button 20 Reset Switch 20 PCMCIA Card Eject Buttons 20 Back View 22 Inside View 24 Indicator Lights 25 How to Use the Keyboard 26 What the Keys Do 27 How to Use the Embe...

Page 8: ...ian 400 43 How to Open the System 43 How to use the TruePoint Pointing Device 44 How to Use a PS 2 Style Mouse 45 How to Use a Serial Mouse 45 How to Use Floppy Disks 46 How to Care for Floppy Disks 4...

Page 9: ...ity 63 System Password 63 Removing and Changing a System Password 66 Key Lock Password 66 6 How to Install Options 67 How to Install More RAM Memory 68 How to Attach an External Floppy Drive 70 7 How...

Page 10: ...on about buttons connectors and LED indicators Chapter 3 Battery and Power management gives information about using your system for the first time and instructions for charging the battery pack and co...

Page 11: ...tem Specifications lists technical details about your system The Handy Cheat Sheet gives a short summary of some of the most needed or most forgotten commands The Glossary gives definitions of common...

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Page 13: ...into your system unit box It lists everything we shipped you As you unpack the box check the contents against the packing slip If an item is listed on your packing slip but isn t in the box it may be...

Page 14: ...our system and keep it running Your Windows for Workgroups MS DOS User s Guide has introductory chapters to help you install and configure DOS and Windows Since we have already loaded and tested DOS a...

Page 15: ...re can cause condensation inside your case If it is hot or cold outside when you receive your system let the computer gradually adjust to room temperature before you plug it in When you first receive...

Page 16: ...computer does not like at all Static electricity is one Dust water steam and oil are others Wherever you decide to pull over for roadside computing choose a clean comfortable work area for your syste...

Page 17: ...us video with 1MB video RAM Full 640 x 480 display 84 key keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and 12 dedicated function keys inverted T Eraser shaped integrated TruePoint pointing device Replaceable...

Page 18: ...TruePoint Pointing Device The TruePoint pointing device works much like a joystick The pointer moves the on screen cursor whichever direction you tilt the red button The harder you push the faster th...

Page 19: ...19 Chapter 2 The Big Picture Suspend Resume button LED Indicators Display latch Mouse buttons TruePoint pointing device Power Reset Switch...

Page 20: ...t Switch The reset switch reboots the system Insert the tip of a ball point pen into the opening to press the switch When the system is rebooted all information in random access memory RAM is lost PCM...

Page 21: ...apter 2 The Big Picture Right Side View Reset switch PCMCIA card eject button Type II PCMCIA slot Socket 1 Left Side View Type II PCMCIA slot Socket 0 SRAM boot socket PCMCIA card eject button Power b...

Page 22: ...al ports from the SETUP menu See Chapter 5 Using SETUP for detailed instructions Caution Whenever you connect or disconnect cables turn off all power switches Chapter 2 The Big Picture External floppy...

Page 23: ...se modem or other serial devices Configure the serial port from the SETUP program Ctrl Alt S at the DOS prompt Video 15 pin connector for external VGA monitor The system will automatically detect and...

Page 24: ...e View The indicator lights show the status of the power battery pack and hard disk drive CapsLock NumLock and ScrollLock Chapter 2 The Big Picture Power Suspend ScrollLock NumLock CapsLock HDD CHARGE...

Page 25: ...he battery or plug in the AC adapter Fast blinking Battery power is nearly gone If enabled in SETUP the system beeps quickly warning you to connect the AC adapter CHARGE Orange The battery is charging...

Page 26: ...o and giving it the numbers and words to do it The keyboard works much like the keys on a typewriter but computer keyboards have several specialty keys Over time most software packages have settled on...

Page 27: ...escape a function without completing it Function Keys F1 through F12 the purpose of the function keys depends on the application you are using Insert toggles between insert and overtype mode In insert...

Page 28: ...ge Up usually scrolls the screen page up to the previous page Right Arrow usually moves the cursor to the right one space Tab moves the cursor to the next tab setting or field Typically Shift Tab move...

Page 29: ...the numeric characters press the NumLock button Keys with a number in the lower right corner will type numbers whenever NumLock is enabled To return the keys to normal letters press NumLock again If y...

Page 30: ...Speaker Volume Pushing Fn F12 cycles through the four volume levels for the internal speaker When you set the volume level the system records and remembers the level you set for the Power On beep the...

Page 31: ...able Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery pack To prevent possible damage during shipment the battery pack has not been installed in your system Before turning on the system for the first time remove the...

Page 32: ...attery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment 2 Push the battery into the compartment until you hear a click Chapter 3 Battery and Power Management Bat...

Page 33: ...ck and battery pack release locks 2 Slide the battery pack release locks Releasing the battery pack locks The battery pack will be lifted upward 3 Pull the battery pack out of the compartment Chapter...

Page 34: ...ds before pressing the power button again If you don t the power button may not respond Chapter 3 Battery and Power Management Battery Pack Life Battery life greatly depends on how you use and configu...

Page 35: ...tery indicator light blinks rapidly and the system speaker beeps again After the second warning the system could shut down at any moment erasing all your unsaved work Warning Systems containing more t...

Page 36: ...Save all necessary files 2 Exit the application 3 Turn off the system 4 Remove the battery pack and replace it with the fully charged battery pack No AC adapter power outlet or extra charged battery...

Page 37: ...e the battery charges the CHARGE LED is orange Once the battery is fully charged the CHARGE LED is green Pre charging a Dead Battery If the battery has been completely discharged or placed in prolonge...

Page 38: ...em with external power at any time by plugging the AC adapter into the system and a power outlet It is not necessary to turn off the system power before connecting the AC adapter However do not unplug...

Page 39: ...If no activity is detected during the period of time specified in SETUP the system switches to the power saving mode See Chapter 5 Using SETUP for more information about setting the power saving conf...

Page 40: ...the battery into the system unit Do not drop it 6 Do not short circuit the electrode of the battery 7 Do not be alarmed if the battery feels warm to the touch when installed in your system This is no...

Page 41: ...st 5 seconds before attempting to reconnect it otherwise the CHARGE LED indicator may flash at random If this happens turn the system power off remove the battery and AC adapter and reinstall 8 Do not...

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Page 43: ...em To open the display push the latch at the front of the system backward to release the lock and lift the display carefully Suspend Resume button LED Indicators Display latch Mouse buttons TruePoint...

Page 44: ...ter it moves When you need to click on something use the rectangular mouse buttons on the front of the unit exactly as you would use the two buttons on a mouse Chapter 4 How to Use Your Meridian 400 N...

Page 45: ...fter bootup Always turn the power off before connecting a PS 2 style mouse How to Use a Serial Mouse To use a serial mouse you must first disable the TruePoint pointing device in SETUP On the SETUP me...

Page 46: ...storage capacity or double sided double density 720 KB storage capacity floppy disks in this drive The 1 44 MB disk has the advantage of storing more data than a 720 KB disk You can tell the disks apa...

Page 47: ...t on the disk Store disks at a temperature range between 10 C 50 F and 49 C 120 F Keep disks away from magnetic fields Format a new disk before you use it for storing data Before you begin the format...

Page 48: ...p and the connector is toward the computer Carefully slide the card into the slot To remove a card pull the PC card eject button out and then push in Your system comes with software that allows most P...

Page 49: ...00 PCMCIA cards Type II can provide your computer with Flash Memory LAN Fax Modem SRAM Memory SCSI Sound system Before you can use certain PCMCIA cards you need to install a client driver first See yo...

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Page 51: ...imum CPU speed Number lock on or off Quick boot on or off PCMCIA Boot Cache Serial and parallel port status Internal Mouse LCD Brightness System Password Power saving features Note SETUP configuration...

Page 52: ...P you lose all unsaved data because the system reboots when you exit SETUP To run SETUP press Ctrl Alt S at the DOS prompt Note Do not run SETUP during system initialization There are three SETUP scre...

Page 53: ...From the Standard System Parameters Menu F1 Display Help screen F2 Display system information Up and Down arrow Select a SETUP option and or Space Bar Change a SETUP non numeric value From the Exit M...

Page 54: ...py disk drive when it is installed in your system Hard Disk 1 Set to the fixed hard disk drive type installed in your system When set to Auto the system automatically determines your hard drive type D...

Page 55: ...ting should be left at Full Speed Numlock on at boot Use the Numlock on at boot feature to activate the numeric keypad on the computer s keyboard at bootup The keys that make up the 10 key numeric key...

Page 56: ...y the System Configuration menu press PageUP or PageDown from the main SETUP screen Cache Use of 8KB or 16KB of cache memory can improve your computer s processing speed Some applications and diagnost...

Page 57: ...llel Port Mode Sets the parallel port for unidirectional or bidirectional data flow Default Bidirectional Note Should you use the port as Enhanced Parallel Port EPP set to Bidirectional Internal Mouse...

Page 58: ...for the most efficient operation To view the Power Management Setup menu from the DOS prompt press Ctrl Alt P simultaneously Note Windows NT version 3 1 does not support power management If you are ru...

Page 59: ...the setup items listed under Power Management Parameters will take effect When Disabled the setup items listed under Power Management Parameters will not take effect When set to Battery Only and the...

Page 60: ...power but allows for quick wakeups when you press a key or move the mouse cursor You can set this option anywhere between 1 and 16 seconds Note If you set this option below 8 seconds applications tha...

Page 61: ...urns off the CPU after the allotted time has passed Data currently in RAM is safe until normal operation is resumed The suspend state timeout interval can be disabled or set to preset values between 5...

Page 62: ...arms the system will shut down when the battery is drained Also remember Suspend mode is intended for short breaks only For longer breaks always turn your system completely off so the battery can rech...

Page 63: ...ill not operate You will have to contact Customer Service to completely clear the CMOS password Write down your password and store it in a safe place To set the system password run the SETUP program a...

Page 64: ...64 Chapter 5 Using SETUP 2 Type the password you want use and press Enter It can be up to seven characters in length The following verification prompt appears more steps next page...

Page 65: ...password and press Enter again The following alert message appears 4 Press any key to return to main menu 5 Press ESC then F4 to save the password For security s sake the password characters don t ap...

Page 66: ...Key Lock Password Note The Key Lock Password feature is unavailable when using an external keyboard The key lock password feature prevents your computer from being used by an unauthorized person when...

Page 67: ...ity of your system This section explains how to install some of the most popular computer accessories Usually beefing up your system is as easy as opening the case and sliding in a new feature Caution...

Page 68: ...comes with 4 MB of RAM installed upgradable to 8 MB or 20 MB Additional memory is installed with a 4 MB or 16 MB RAM module Before You Begin Select a clean well lighted work space Place your system u...

Page 69: ...cting cables 2 As you face the computer turn the system over so the bottom of the system is facing up 3 Use a small thin screw driver or other tool to free the cover Be careful not to break the cover...

Page 70: ...e with good ventilation Keep the drive away from strong magnetic fields Do not insert liquids or corrosive chemicals into the drive To connect the drive 1 Turn off your computer and peripherals 2 Conn...

Page 71: ...71 Chapter 6 How to Install Options Floppy disk slot Disk release button...

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Page 73: ...Make sure that the display is properly closed The latch on the system must be secured 4 Disconnect the AC adapter and all peripherals 5 Make sure the PCMCIA eject buttons are flush with the edge of th...

Page 74: ...liquid or aerosol cleaners Wipe the system with a damp soft cloth Do not place the system near sources of heat Do not expose the system to extreme temperatures Do not place objects on top of the syst...

Page 75: ...and cables Caring for the Battery Power Pack Turn the power off before removing or replacing the battery pack Do not remove a battery while charging Unplug the AC adapter before removing a battery Do...

Page 76: ...IDE hard drive with 175MB 262MB or 350MB capacity Display dimensions STN mono 8 2 inch diagonal STN color 7 8 inch diagonal TFT color 7 8 inch diagonal Color Video mode 640 X 480 256 colors color only...

Page 77: ...ecifications Type 6 cell rechargeable nickel metal hydride Voltage 7 2V DC Capacity 2600 mAh Storage temperature 10 to 40 C short term 10 to 30 C long term Dimensions 5 5 w X 2 3 d X 0 8 h inch 139 6...

Page 78: ...a certain drive and directory DEL filename deletes a file MD newdirectory makes a new directory RD directoryname removes and erases an empty old directory RENAME oldfilename newfilename renames a fil...

Page 79: ...mbers letters or symbols in a file name The asterisk represents any number of other characters For example BAK would represent any file with the extension BAK GONOW would represent all files named GON...

Page 80: ...as a CPU a printer or an option card DIP switch settings control various functions and provide a system with information about itself DIP stands for Dual In Line Package Directory A list of the files...

Page 81: ...omputer can both read and write to The programs you use are temporarily stored in RAM All data stored in RAM is erased when you turn off the power Read To copy data from one area to another For exampl...

Page 82: ...nations 30 Keyboard 26 Keypad numeric 29 L Low Battery Warnings 35 M Memory how to install 68 Mouse how to use 45 Mouse Buttons 18 N Numeric Keypad 29 O Options how to install 67 P Packing Slip 13 PCM...

Page 83: ...e 39 Suspend Resume Button 18 System features 17 how to maintain 73 how to open 43 specifications 77 System Security 63 T TruePoint device 18 44 U Unpacking 13 W Where to set up 16 Index 700 0187 01 M...

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