User's Guide Model: M9700a – R1 Series First Edition: March 2006
User's Guide NOTICE Specifications and information found in this manual are subject to change without notice. Any changes therefore will be incorporated in future editions. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. TRADEMARKS Windows™ XP is the trademark of Microsoft Corporation. AMD® is the trademark of AMD Technologies. Bluetooth® is the trademark owned by its proprietor. This product incorporates copyright protect technology that is protected by U.S.
User's Guide Standards The following standards are adopted throughout this manual: Notebook in boldface (with or without capitalization) refers to the notebook computer that you have purchased. Boldface type is also used to highlight important information in this document.
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User’s Guide Contents CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 - BEFORE YOU BEGIN ..............................................1-1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 CHECKING WHAT YOU RECEIVED ................................................................. 1-1 EXAMINING YOUR COMPUTER ....................................................................... 1-2 THE TWO SYSTEM LEDS ............................................................................... 1-7 THE SEVEN STATUS LEDS ........................................
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User's Guide Before You Begin Chapter 1 - Before You Begin Please read this section before you start using your computer. 1.1 Checking What You Received Your notebook package should contain the following items: • • • • • The Notebook. AC Adapter. AC Power Cord. CD Disc (Including Drivers and User’s Guide). Battery Pack. Note: You should keep the original factory carton and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit back for servicing.
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User's Guide Note: Before You Begin Press this key combination (Fn+F4) to power on and power off the optional Web Cam module. After powering on the Web Cam, you need to activate its function through Windows™.
Before You Begin User's Guide Front View LCD Latch Emergency Hole Two Speakers Eject Button CIR Infrared Receiver Underneath (Optional) ODD Drive Rear View VGA Port S-Video In Connector S-Video Out Connector DC-In Jack Ventilation Holes USB Connector RJ11 Fax/Modem Connector DVI Connector Audio-In Connector Ventilation Holes TV-In Connector Page 1-4
User's Guide Before You Begin Left View PCI Express Card Slot Ventilation Holes Media Card Slot RJ 45 LAN Connector Two USB Connectors IEEE1394 Connector Kensington Lock Two HDD Doors Right View SPDIF-Out Connector Three Audio-Out Ports (Front/ Surround/ Center speakers) Microphone Jack Volume Dial Ventilation Holes USB Connector Headphone Jack Page 1-5
Before You Begin User's Guide Bottom View Compartment Door (for Memory DDR) Woofer Ventilation Holes Battery Latch Two HDD Doors Battery Pack Stereo Jack: Your headphone jack should have this type of connector as shown here. Mono Jack: Your microphone jack should have this type of connector as shown here.
User's Guide 1.3 Before You Begin The Two System LEDs The two System LEDs are closely knitted together to reflect the system and battery recharge statuses as below. Note: Off • • Blue • • Blue blinking once per 1.5 seconds • Amber • Purple • Purple blinking once per second • • • The battery pack is being recharged (fast-charge or pre-charge). The system is in full operation mode, and The battery pack fails to be recharged.
Before You Begin 1.4 User's Guide The Seven Status LEDs The Num Lock LED The LED will be lit when the keyboard is in Num Lock mode. In this mode, the embedded numeric keypads can be used. The Caps Lock LED The LED will be lit when the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode. In this mode, all characters you type are in uppercase. The Touch Pad LED The LED will be lit when the touch pad function is activated. You can press the (Fn+F5) key combination to switch off and to switch on the touch pad function.
User's Guide 1.5 Before You Begin The Power Button Power Button This Power Button is programmable by user. For details on how to program this button, please refer to Power Options in the Control Panel of Windows. Note: The Power Button is located near the right side of the keyboard. For the exact location, please refer to the Panoramic View diagram in Chapter 1.2.
Before You Begin 1.6 User's Guide The Nine Finger-Touch Buttons TV Button (Optional) Press this button to run the TV Program. DVD Button (Optional) Press this button to run the DVD Program. Music Button (Optional) Press this button to run the Music Program. Next Track Button Press this button to skip to the next track/chapter of media playback. Previous Track Button Press this button to skip to the previous track/chapter of media playback. Stop Button Press this button to stop media playback.
User's Guide Note: Before You Begin The system supports Windows™ MCE and Windows™ XP operating systems. Windows™ MCE supports full media center features. If you decide to use Windows™ XP and at the same time want to enjoy full media center features as supported by this notebook, you need to install software like Cyberlink™ PowerCinema.
Before You Begin 1.7 User's Guide PCI Express Card And Media Slots Media Card slot door is now inserted into the system unit. PCI Express Card slot door is now inserted into the system unit. Arrow on the topside of the Media Card slot Arrow on the topside of the PCI Express Card Media slot door is now taken out from the system unit. PCI Express Card slot door is now taken out from the system unit.
User's Guide • Before You Begin When no card (SD/MMC/MS Cards) is inserted into the media slot, make sure this slot is covered by the “media slot door” as supplied together with this notebook. The purpose of this “media slot door” is to prevent foreign matters from entering into the system unit through this slot, when no card is inserted. When inserting this “media slot door”, please make sure the arrow is on the topside as shown above. Inserting this door upside down may cause damage to your notebook.
Before You Begin 1.8 Operating Temperature Operating Temperature: 10ºC to 35ºC.
User's Guide 1.9 Before You Begin The Key The Function Key is located near the bottom-left corner of the keyboard. This key is used together with other keys to activate certain pre-defined functions. To activate these functions, press and hold down together with the keys described below: Sleep Switch Press this key combination (Fn+F1) to enter sleep mode. In sleep mode, the LCD display and selected devices will be switched off for less energy consumption.
Before You Begin User's Guide Mute/Un-mute Switch Press this key combination (Fn+F6) to mute and to un-mute audio volume. Decreasing Brightness Press this key combination (Fn+F7) to decrease the brightness of the LCD display. Increasing Brightness Press this key combination (Fn+F8) to increase the brightness of the LCD display. Bluetooth Switch (Optional) Press this key combination (Fn+F9) to power on and power off the Bluetooth® module.
User's Guide Battery Chapter 2 - Battery 2.1 Battery Pack Your notebook is equipped with a high-energy rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management settings of the product, and product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage. 2.
Battery 2.3 Q: A: User's Guide Questions and Answers: I can feel a mild heat next to the battery pack. Is this normal? The battery will generate heat during recharging and discharging. There is a protection circuit inside the notebook to prevent overheating. You do not need to worry. Q: A: My battery operation time is not as long as it should be. Why? Q: I did not use my spare battery for a few days. Even though it was fully recharged, there wasn't as much power left as a newly charged one.
User's Guide 2.4 Battery Battery Maintenance To maintain the battery pack's maximum capacity, you should occasionally let the notebook deplete its battery power completely before recharging. To carry out a complete depletion of the battery, disconnect the AC adapter and let your notebook consume the remaining battery power. To speed up the depletion, use the HDD as much as possible and set the LCD as bright as possible.
Battery 2.6 User's Guide Reducing Power Consumption Although your notebook (together with the operating system) is capable of power conservation, there are measures you can take to reduce the power consumption: • Use the AC power whenever possible. • Lower the intensity of the LCD backlight. A very bright screen translates to higher power usage. • Try to use the HDD or the PCMCIA drive to read and write files, instead of using the external USB FDD. Note: 2.
User's Guide Memory Chapter 3 - Memory Your notebook is equipped with a configurable memory unit. The industry standard JEDEC PC3200 (DDR-400) S.O.DIMM memory module sockets are available for memory upgrade to 2048MB. The table below illustrates all the possible ways system memory can be configured.
Memory 3.1 User's Guide Removing Memory Modules Below is the procedure on how to remove the memory modules. • • • • • Make sure the system is properly shutdown. Flip the system upside down as shown. Remove the battery pack as shown in Chapter 2. Remove the four screws as shown by #1. Remove the compartment door as shown by #2. Memory Modules • • • Page 3-2 Press the spring-locks sideways as shown by #1. The first memory module will pop up as shown by #2.
User's Guide Memory • • • Press the spring-locks sideways as shown by #1. The second memory module will pop up as shown by #2. Remove the second memory module as shown by #3. To insert the memory modules, reverse the steps above.
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User's Guide The HDD Drives Chapter 4 - The HDD Drives 4.1 The Two HDD Sockets The primary HDD socket The secondary HDD socket Your notebook is equipped with two sets of HDD sockets. These sockets support industry standard 2.5”/9.5mm SATA-2 Gen1i (1.5Gb/s) hard disk drives. Unless you are going to install two Windows bootable HDD drives into these sockets, there is generally no need to distinguish which socket is the primary socket and vice versa.
The HDD Drives 4.2 User's Guide Removing The Hard Disk Drives Below is the procedure on how to remove the hard disk drives. • • • • • • • To insert the HDD drives, reverse the steps above. Page 4-2 Make sure the system is properly shutdown. Flip the system upside down as shown. Remove the battery pack as shown in Chapter 2. Remove the two screws as shown by #1. Remove the two HDD drives as shown by #2. Remove the four screws as shown by #1. Remove the HDD door as shown by #2.
User’s Guide Appendix A Appendix A - Agency Regulatory Notices A.1 Safety Instructions CAUTION: Please read these safety instructions carefully. CAUTION: Please keep this User's Manual for future reference. CAUTION: Please disconnect this equipment from the AC outlet before cleaning. DO NOT use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use a clean moistened cloth. CAUTION: The wall socket used should be positioned near the equipment and should be easily accessible.
Appendix A User's Guide CAUTION: Verify the voltage of the power source before connecting the unit to any power outlet. WARNING: DO NOT step on or place anything over the power cord. CAUTION: All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. WARNING: If the equipment is not used for a long period of time, disconnect the equipment from the power source to avoid damage from power spikes. WARNING: NEVER pour any liquid into any openings; a fire or electrical shock is possible.
User’s Guide Appendix A CAUTION: DO NOT LEAVE THE EQUIPMENT IN TEMPERATURES BELOW -20ºC(-4ºF) OR ABOVE 60ºC(140ºF). IT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT. WARNING: Never install modem/telephone wiring during a lightning storm. WARNING: Never install modem/telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specially designed for wet locations. WARNING: Never touch un-insulated modem/telephone wires or terminals unless the modem/telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
Appendix A User's Guide WARNING: THE CD-ROM/DVD-ROM IN THIS NOTEBOOK EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM. a. To ensure proper use of this product, please read the relevant instructions carefully and retain for future reference. b. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact your local dealer. c. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. d. To prevent direct exposure to the Laser Beam, do no try to open the enclosure.
User’s Guide Appendix A WARNING: Handle the battery pack very carefully. Avoid touching the metal leads on the connector of the battery case. CAUTION: Use only the approved AC Adapter with your notebook. Using the wrong type of AC Adapter may cause serious damage to your notebook. CAUTION: The AC Adapter can accept a line voltage ranging from 100V to 240V and is compatible with most international power sources.
Appendix A A.2 User's Guide Agency Notice Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
User’s Guide • Appendix A If this device is going to be operated in 5.15 -5.25GHz frequency range, then it is restricted to an indoor environment only. USA and Canada Safety Requirements And Notices The FCC with its action in ET Docket 93-62 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The Intel PRO/Wireless LAN MiniPCI Adapter products meet the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.
Appendix A User's Guide Use On Aircraft Caution Caution: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments. Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numerque de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.
User’s Guide Appendix A For devices with built-in wireless equipment, the following additional standards apply: • ETSI301489-17: General Emissions for Radio Equipment • EN60950: Safety • ETSI300328-2: Technical Requirements for Radio Equipment CE Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11b/802.11g wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11b/802.
Appendix A User's Guide Maximum allowable EIRP 802.11b wireless LAN cards in the mainland departments of France not shown in the table above are as follows: (See the ART website at www.arttelecom.fr for information on the French overseas territories.) Frequency Ranges (MHz) 2400 – 2446.5 2446.5 – 2483.
User’s Guide Appendix A U.S. Regulations Governing the Use of Modems This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company. If your telephone equipment harms the telephone network, the Telephone Company may discontinue your service temporarily.
Appendix A User's Guide This modem is also suitable for connection to Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX), which return secondary proceeding indication.
