Targa Traveller E210, User Manual

Page 1: ...TARGA NOTEBOOK Traveller E210 User s Guide...

Page 2: ...allation 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 int...

Page 3: ...ith part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interfe...

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Page 5: ...function other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 6 Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of...

Page 6: ...ating Do not cover the openings 6 Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been adjusted properly to the value of 100 240V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet...

Page 7: ...as not work well or you can not get it work according to User Guide z The equipment was dropped and damaged z The equipment has obvious signs of breakage 12 Do not leave the equipment in an unconditio...

Page 8: ...pment please ask your local vendor for help Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Windows 98 ME 2000 XP a...

Page 9: ...3 Physical Characteristic 1 3 CPU 1 3 Core Chips 1 3 Memory 1 3 Power 1 3 Storage 1 4 I O Port 1 4 Communication Port 1 4 PCMCIA 1 5 Software BIOS 1 5 Display 1 5 1 2 Quick Components Guide 1 6 Top o...

Page 10: ...ning On the Computer 1 18 Power On Self Test 1 18 Turning Off the Computer 1 19 Chapter 2 Basics of Using Notebook PC 2 1 Safety and Comfort Tips 2 2 Safety Comfort Tips 2 2 Have a Good Work Habit 2 3...

Page 11: ...2 14 Inserting the CD 2 15 Removing the CD 2 16 Releasing the CD Manually 2 17 2 6 The Hard Disk Drive 2 18 2 7 Using the Video Function 2 19 Powerful Video Controller 2 19 Configuring the Display Se...

Page 12: ...curity 3 6 Starting Trend Micro Internet Security 3 6 Configuring Real time Virus Scan Actions 3 8 Identifying Real time Agent Icons 3 8 3 4 Advanced Software 3 9 System Control Manager SCM 3 9 CPU Co...

Page 13: ...ery Pack 4 7 Replacing the Battery Pack 4 8 4 2 Managing the Power 4 9 Power Options 4 10 Chapter 5 BIOS Setup 5 1 Using BIOS Setup Utility 5 2 When to Use BIOS Setup 5 2 How to Run BIOS Setup 5 2 Con...

Page 14: ...Device Setting 5 12 Security Settings 5 13 Change Supervisor User Password 5 13 Clear User Password 5 15 Exit Setting 5 16 Chapter 6 Expanding and Upgrading 6 1 Connecting the External Devices 6 2 Co...

Page 15: ...ower on Password 7 3 Operating System Password 7 3 Using the Anti Virus Protection 7 4 About Computer Virus 7 4 Trend Micro Internet Security 7 4 7 2 Tips for Traveling 7 5 7 3 Taking Care of Your Com...

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Page 17: ...ebook Traveller E210 Notebook PC This chapter first provides a general introduction on your Notebook PC to let you know the hardware components well and start to work easily Let s read on to learn mor...

Page 18: ...p the unit in the future The package should contain the following items One Notebook PC TARGA Notebook Traveller E210 One Recovery CD One Software CD containing the drivers and utilities One Nero Burn...

Page 19: ...nd Intel Pentium M Dothan L2 Cache On die 512K Core Chips North Bridge SiS M661MX South Bridge SiS 963L Memory Technology DDR 226 333 400 Memory DDR SO DIMM X 2 slot 128 256 512 1024MB DDR SDRAM Maxim...

Page 20: ...SB version 2 0 IEEE 1394 x 1 Mic in Line in x 1 Headphone Out Line out SPDIF out x 1 RJ11 x 1 RJ45 x 1 Card Reader MMC SD MS 3 in 1 Communication Port 56K Fax MODEM Support I F AC97 S W Modem Wake on...

Page 21: ...tment Adjustment controlled by K B hot keys CRT Support 800x600 max 32bit color 1024x768 max 32bit color 1400x1050 max 32bit color 1152x768 max 32bit color 1280x1024 max 32bit color 1600x1200 max 32bi...

Page 22: ...of your Notebook PC It will help you to know more about the appearance of this computer before using it Top open View Press the Cover Latch to open the top cover LCD Panel The figure of top open view...

Page 23: ...turn your Notebook PC power ON and OFF Quick Launch Buttons Just one click on the quick launch buttons can fast the starting of the programs in common use It helps you to do works more efficient Keybo...

Page 24: ...he IEEE 1394 port is a high speed bus that allows you to connect high end digital devices such as the DV digital video camera Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system a...

Page 25: ...On Glowing Blue when the AC Power is activated and blinking Blue when computer is getting into sleep mode Battery Status Blinking Green when the battery is being charged and blinking red is in LLB sta...

Page 26: ...onnector The computer provides a built in modem that allows you to connect an FJ 11 telephone line through this connector With the 56K V 90 modem you can make a dial up connection RJ 45 Connector The...

Page 27: ...b VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA compatible device such as a projector for a great view of the computer display Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and...

Page 28: ...VD disc for installing software accessing data and playing music movie on the computer USB Port This USB Port is in a reverse position PC Card Slot The computer provides a PC card slot to support one...

Page 29: ...computer to location for security See Caring Your Notebook PC in Chapter 7 for more information Battery Pack Rear View To supply power to your computer when the AC adapter is not connected See Introd...

Page 30: ...Battery can not be moved when the button is positioned on lock status Once the button is pushed to unlock position the battery is removable Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system DO...

Page 31: ...e back device as a preparation for releasing the battery pack Press it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system DO NOT...

Page 32: ...er is connected the battery is charged immediately Please NOTE that the AC adapter included in the package is correct for your Notebook PC using other adapter model may damage the computer or other de...

Page 33: ...d always hold the connector part of the cord Never pull the cord directly We Reminds You Disconnecting the AC Power When you disconnect the AC adapter you should 1 Unplug the power cord from the elect...

Page 34: ...ter 1 Make sure that the computer is connected to the AC power 2 Press the power button Once pressed the power button will light glittering White to indicate that the computer is turned on 3 When the...

Page 35: ...problems are found during booting these routines alert the user by sounding a series of beeps or displaying a message on the screen Turning Off the Computer In Windows operating system always use the...

Page 36: ...urn off the computer Otherwise you may lose your data 2 Confirm that the Hard Disk In use LED is OFF before turning off the computer Also remember to remove any CD disk from the drive 3 Gently push do...

Page 37: ...PC This chapter introduces the operating basics for your Notebook PC including the use of keyboard touchpad LCD panel hard disk drive and optical storage device It also includes the advanced features...

Page 38: ...desk and chair and adjust their height to fit your posture when operating When sitting on the chair and adjust the chair s back if available to support your back comfortably Place you feet flat and na...

Page 39: ...ry to you Please keep the following tips in mind when operating Change your posture frequently Stretch and exercise you body regularly Remember to take breaks after working for a period of time Adjust...

Page 40: ...oard provides all the functions of a full sized 86 key keyboard and an additional Fn key for specific functions on the computer How to use keyboard can divide into four categories Typewriter keys Curs...

Page 41: ...cate their status Num Lock Press and hold the Fn key and press this key to toggle the Num Lock on and off When this function is activated you can use the numeric keys that are embedded in the typewrit...

Page 42: ...used to control the cursor movement Move the cursor left for one space Move the cursor right for one space Move the cursor up for one line Move the cursor down for one line Move to the previous page...

Page 43: ...switch the typing mode between insert and overtype modes Press this key to delete one character to the right of the cursor and move the following text left for one space Press this key to delete one c...

Page 44: ...menu For more information of the two keys please refer to your Windows manual or online help Fn Key Switch the display output mode between the LCD external monitor and Both Increase the LCD brightnes...

Page 45: ...mail Internet To launch the web browser such as Internet Explorer to surf the Internet Wireless LAN To enable or disable the wireless LAN function of your computer Search Key To search application and...

Page 46: ...computer by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen and making selection with its two buttons Cursor Movement Area This pressure sensitive area of the touchpad allows you to place your finge...

Page 47: ...Click When you have moved and placed the cursor over an icon a menu item or a command that you want to execute simply tap slightly on the touchpad or press the left button to select This procedure cal...

Page 48: ...ouchpad We Reminds You contact with the touchpad on the second tap Now you can drag the selected item to the desired location by moving your finger on the touchpad and then lift your finger from the t...

Page 49: ...the functions of the two buttons In addition you can change the size shape moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen To configure the touchpad you can use the standard Micro...

Page 50: ...Hard Disk Drive Your computer is equipped with a 2 5 inch IDE Integrated Drive Electronics hard disk drive The hard disk drive is a storage device with much higher speed and larger capacity than other...

Page 51: ...the CD DVD ROM CD RW DVD Combo and DVD Dual drive The actual device installed in your computer depends on the model you purchased CD ROM Drive Allow you to read CD disks including audio CDs and CD R R...

Page 52: ...ve 1 Confirm that the computer is turned on 2 Press the Eject Button on the drive s panel and the CD tray will slide out partially Then gently pull the tray out until fully extended 3 Place your CD in...

Page 53: ...pen We Reminds You Removing the CD 1 Confirm that the computer is turned off 2 Press the Eject Button on the drive s panel and the CD tray will slide out partially Then gently pull the tray out until...

Page 54: ...lease it manually 1 Confirm that the computer is turned off 2 Insert a pointed object e g a straightened clip into the Emergency Eject Hole and the CD tray will slide out partially Gently pull the tra...

Page 55: ...screen Powerful Video Controller The powerful features of the SIS M661MX video controller include AGP3 5 and AGP 3 0 Compliant DX9 S W Compliant High Performance 256Bit 3D 128Bit 2D Graphic Engine SIS...

Page 56: ...ideo subsystem 2 When using the external CRT monitor as the display out put device the resolution depends on the specification of the connected CRT monitor We Reminds You SIS M661MX Graphic Support Mo...

Page 57: ...Quality 1 Click Start from the taskbar and select Control Panel to open the Control Panel window 2 In the Control Panel double click the Display item to open the Display Properties window 3 In the Scr...

Page 58: ...he Display Properties window 3 Go to Settings Tab and Click the Advanced button to bring up the following window that contains more settings 4 In Driver Mode Setting field under the Utility Manager ta...

Page 59: ...er audio quality when enjoying your music and movie on the computer The audio out jack allows you to connect the speakers and headphones the microphone jack allows you to connect the external micropho...

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Page 61: ...ware Applications Your Notebook PC provides you with the useful software application as well as the required drivers for the system It also provides a Recovery CD that allows you to resume your operat...

Page 62: ...request for your time zone and set your computer s clock In the Time Zone list click the time zone you are in For example select GMT 05 00 Eastern time US Canada if you live in Boston Mark the check b...

Page 63: ...Next to continue 5 How will this computer connect to the Internet Choose one of the options to connect this computer to the Internet Click Next 6 Do you want to set up Internet access now You ve finis...

Page 64: ...operating system from the Recovery CD The package should contain the following items To resume the operating system from the Recovery CD Insert the Recovery CD into the CD DVD ROM drive Press the Del...

Page 65: ...resume the factory default settings after reboots After resuming the operating system you should reactivate the operating system as like the first time to use the computer See Activating Your System l...

Page 66: ...o register your software before starting to use After registration you can get the full functionality of the software real time updates technical support and product updates To register your software...

Page 67: ...address Starting Trend Micro Internet Security When you turn on the computer and login the system Trend Micro Internet Security is automatically launched and shows an icon on the taskbar Double click...

Page 68: ...tions first Go to System Scan Settings Real time Scan and make sure Enable Real time Scan is checked Then you can configure more detailed settings of Virus Scan Identifying Real time Agent Icons The R...

Page 69: ...when you buy it You may re install this program in the future by the software CD bundled with the package of your Notebook PC When you turn on your Notebook PC The System Control Manager will automati...

Page 70: ...mouse and see a menu like below There are four items available under the battery mode and the first item is CPU Control function When you select CPU Control it shows you a submenu under CPU Control T...

Page 71: ...se Search Key Define the Search Key button on the keyboard panel is default to enter the Windows Search Results Notice that it is the same search screen as going to the path Start Search All files and...

Page 72: ...Nero StartSmart and press the button the path where Nero StartSmart locates will be add in the right field Because there is only one path listed so far all you need to do is to click it and make it as...

Page 73: ...w you may press on the Search Key button to test whether your setup for Search Key button is available If not please open and check your Search Key Define again and make sure you do the setting proces...

Page 74: ...eference and know every function with its related keys and reminders Function Keys Fn Fx Display Status NA Toggle between internal and external displays without any status reminder Adjustable scroll b...

Page 75: ...ng e mail quick launch button and starting Outlook Express or Microsoft Outlook Reminder between clicking Internet quick launch button and Webpage opening Toggle between enable and disable wireless co...

Page 76: ...or watching a movie on your desktop as you work InterVideo WinDVD 4 lets you get the most out of any computer with a DVD drive To launch WinDVD 4 double click InterVideo WinDVD 4 icon on Windows deskt...

Page 77: ...e But sometimes there s more to viewing a DVD title than letting a movie start and play through to the end without stopping WinDVD lets you control your DVD viewing through the Control Panel Main Pane...

Page 78: ...ld the button and slide up and down to adjust the speed of playback Playback Controller Forward Pause Reverse Play and Stop Increase Playback Speed Every one press on the button makes fixed amount of...

Page 79: ...nt of your disk playing Eject Button Press this button to eject disk You can eject CD directly by Eject button without stopping playing Fast Rewind Select Speed and Fast Forward This set of buttons ca...

Page 80: ...nal codes are entirely optional for the maker of a disc Discs without codes will play on any player in any country Most DVD ROM drives let you change the region code a few times usually between 0 and...

Page 81: ...D is bundled with CD DVD Recorder only Nero OEM Installation When you insert Nero OEM CD in your Notebook PC it shows Nero OEM Install software for creating your own CDs DVDs and back up your files Yo...

Page 82: ...in MRW format on systems that do not support MRW This includes the UDF reader for Windows 95 98 and ME Nero Media Player Installs Nero Media Player an ideal way to listen and watch your music play Co...

Page 83: ...of Nero ProductCenter You can see information about Installed Version and Latest Available Version and can link to Nero Website to see more information The check box of Automatically check for updates...

Page 84: ...t MP3 WMA or AAC format Change Colors It is an interesting function to let you change the panel s color Configure Click on this button will bring you to the configuration screen You can set interface...

Page 85: ...imilarly as Nero StartSmart however its operation is simpler and straighter to meet your needs There are four topics included in Help Button Help Topics to view on line help Enter New Serial Number Ah...

Page 86: ...D covers When you open a new document it will show you the screen as below You can choose a template from its New document filed as your basic design From here you are going to make a unique CD cover...

Page 87: ...4 1 4 Chapter 4 Power Management This chapter tells you how to manage the power effectively in order to maintain the longest battery life and increase the productivity when you are using the computer...

Page 88: ...uded in your Notebook PC is a universal AC adapter that can operate on any voltage ranging from 100 240V AC This allows you to use your computer at any place when traveling The AC adapter is used as a...

Page 89: ...kage is correct for your Notebook PC using other adapter model may damage the computer or other devices on the computer 2 When unplugging the power cord always hold the connector part of the cord Neve...

Page 90: ...e the computer Charging the Battery The battery pack can be charged while it is installed in the Notebook PC Connect the AC adapter to the computer and it starts to charge the battery automatically Pl...

Page 91: ...rging status through the Power Meter in Windows The Power Meter icon is displayed on the taskbar as or depending on the current power source Double click the icon to bring up the Power Meter window wh...

Page 92: ...ng and caring the battery pack please refer to Taking Care of Your Computer in Chapter 7 We Reminds You If the Power Meter icon does not appear on the taskbar you can configure the setting through Sta...

Page 93: ...rom your local dealer To remove the battery pack 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Check the Lock Unlock button is in unlocked status 3 Locate the Battery Release Button on the bottom side 4 Pu...

Page 94: ...lacing the Battery Pack 1 Insert the right side of battery pack into the compartment 2 Slightly slide and press the battery pack into the right place 3 After the right side of the battery pack fitting...

Page 95: ...on and Power Interface which allows you to manage the computer power easily and efficiently With the ACPI function the power can be distributed to different components individually according to their...

Page 96: ...tart from the taskbar and then select Control Panel to open the Control Panel window 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 In Performance and Maintenance window click the Power Options item to open th...

Page 97: ...king the options in Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm fields Once activated adjust the slide bar to set up the low or critical power level the default setting is 10 Click Alarm Action withi...

Page 98: ...you continue operating 3 Do not use the card reader or other storage devices when the battery power is low The access time may be longer than time you can operate Otherwise you may lose your critical...

Page 99: ...u activate this function the current and programs are saved to the hard disk drive Therefore you do not need to close the current applications when you are going to exit the operating system temporari...

Page 100: ...Degrade Always On None None Minimal Power Management Adaptive Adaptive Max Battery Adaptive Degrade Adaptive Performance state chosen based on CPU demand Degrade Starts at lowest performance state th...

Page 101: ...ing up the configuration of the computer To take full advantage of your computer and connected peripheral devices you should configure the system through BIOS Setup This chapter provides the informati...

Page 102: ...essage appears on the screen during the system booting up and requests you to run SETUP You want to change the default settings for customized features You want to reload the default BIOS settings How...

Page 103: ...title Press down arrow to select one item under the menu title Increase the setting value or make changes Decrease the setting value or make changes 1 Open the selected item to change setting options...

Page 104: ...the basic configuration Main menu Show System Overview information about BIOS version CPU features Memory size and setting of System Time and Date Advanced menu Configure IDE and USB settings Boot Me...

Page 105: ...llowing is CPU s information about its Type and Speed The variable settings in Main menu are Share Memory Size System Time and System Date Share Memory Size Some devices need to share with PC s memory...

Page 106: ...You can set up screen wild through BIOS setting There are two options Enable and Disable Enable Screen Expansion can make any image automatically become 16 10 Disable Screen Expansion will input image...

Page 107: ...PC or get into sleep mode The set format is hour minute second System Date This item allows you to set the system date The date format is day month date year Day Day of the week from Sun to Sat which...

Page 108: ...U settings y Primary and Secondary IDE Master The two items display the types of the primary and secondary IDE devices installed in the computer Press Enter to bring up a window showing the detailed i...

Page 109: ...5 9 y Legacy USB Support If you want to use USB device like mouse keyboard portable disk in DOS system or boot your system by USB device you should enable this function by select Enabled...

Page 110: ...y This function enables USB power supply in modes S3 S4 S5 of power management You can charge your electrical devices with USB interface by enabling this function even when your Notebook PC is getting...

Page 111: ...etting There are two options OFF ON BOOT and LAST STATE If OFF ON BOOT is selected the OS will boot without radio function turned on If the LAST STATE is selected OS will boot with the last status you...

Page 112: ...he vendor logo on the boot up screen Settings options Disabled and Enabled The default setting is Enabled y 1 st 2 nd and 3 rd Boot Device Setting The three items allow you to set the sequence of boot...

Page 113: ...ssage box will appear on the screen as below Type the password you want up to six characters in length and press Enter The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory...

Page 114: ...item Setting options No Access View Only Limited and Full Access The Password Check item is used to specify the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented Settings are described below Setup...

Page 115: ...5 15 y Clear User Password If you have set the User Password select this item to disable the User Password...

Page 116: ...ty without saving the changes you have made Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility Load Optimal Defaults Select this item to load the def...

Page 117: ...6 Expanding and Upgrading You can expand the capabilities of your Notebook PC and upgrade you system for your necessary This chapter introduces the installation of optional devices components for you...

Page 118: ...t ports on the rear panel of the computer allow you to connect peripheral devices For the information of these I O ports please refer to Quick Components Guide in Chapter 1 Connecting the Peripheral D...

Page 119: ...y have mouse of PS2 connector please purchase a USB connector first To connect the mouse 1 Turn on the computer and install the mouse driver 2 Connect your mouse to the computer 3 The computer may aut...

Page 120: ...Add Hardware to add the new device Connecting the Keyboard You can connect a mouse to your computer through the PS2 port or USB port If there is no PS port available on your computer but you only have...

Page 121: ...quired driver For further instructions please refer to your printer s manual Connecting the External Monitor You can connect an external monitor to your computer through the VGA port for a larger view...

Page 122: ...you to connect many high end peripheral devices and consumer electronic appliances such as the DV digital video camera The IEEE 1394 standard interface supports plug and play technology so that you ca...

Page 123: ...of the computer allows you to connect the LAN local area network devices such as a hub switch and gateway to build a network connection This built in 10 100 Base T LAN module supports data transfer ra...

Page 124: ...age of the modem feature We Reminds You Using the Modem The built in 56Kbps fax data modem allows you to use a telephone line to communicate with others or to dial up to connect the Internet The follo...

Page 125: ...The following instruction provides you with a basic installation for the PC card including how to install and remove it For more information please refer to the manual of your PC card Installing the P...

Page 126: ...interference or damage to the PC card 4 Before removing the PC card you should stop the device in Windows operating system We Reminds You Removing the PC card 1 Press the Eject Button to make it stre...

Page 127: ...ick the icon to bring up the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box You can see all connected peripheral devices here If you want to remove any of the devices move the cursor to the device and click Stop T...

Page 128: ...ook PC through the following ways 1 Adding memory to a maximum of 2GB 2 Replacing the hard disk drive 3 Replacing the CPU Please NOTE that system upgrade should be done by an authorized retailer or se...

Page 129: ...ring Your Notebook PC To ensure a trouble free operation and reduce the risk when working you should take good care of your computer This chapter provides the basic guidelines to protect your computer...

Page 130: ...computer in the public area you can secure your computer on the immovable object such as a desk by connecting a Kensington compatible lock 1 Loop the cable around the immovable object 2 Plug the lock...

Page 131: ...use by setting up a boot password Once the boot password is set it will bring up a dialog box requesting for the password whenever the computer is turned on Operating System Password In addition to th...

Page 132: ...le to scrambling the numbers in your spreadsheets to just taunting you with sounds pictures or obnoxious effects Trend Micro Internet Security To protect your computer from being attacked by the compu...

Page 133: ...re of the units Bring the fully charged Notebook PC to meetings for long time use If the meeting time is longer than 4 hours you are recommended to prepare a second battery pack or an AC adapter Store...

Page 134: ...C 95 F and humidity not higher than 80 Place the computer on a flat solid and steady surface of objects DO NOT block the ventilator when operating the computer DO NOT move the computer vigorously when...

Page 135: ...ressor or the brush Using the Battery Pack Battery Safety Tips Replacing or handling the battery incorrectly may present a risk of fire or explosion which could cause serious injury Only replace the m...

Page 136: ...it for a period of time Disable unneeded settings or remove idle peripherals to conserve power Connect an AC adapter to the system whenever possible Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be...

Page 137: ...charging However to optimized the life of battery we suggest that once a month the power is consumed entirely If you do not use the Notebook PC for a long time it is suggested to remove the battery p...

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