Notebook PC Hardware User’s Manual Product Name: Notebook PC Hardware Manual Revision: 1 E1558 Release Date: February 2004
Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
Safety Statements Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery) IMPORTANT! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica.
Safety Statements Safety Statements The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning.
Safety Statements Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive’s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON.
Safety Statements CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 6
Safety Statements UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC ................................................................ 11 About This User’s Manual ..................................................................................................... 12 Notes For This Manual ..................................................................................................... 12 Preparing your Notebook PC ................................................................................................ 13 2.
Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC ......................................................................... 37 Pointing Device ..................................................................................................................... 38 Using the Touchpad ......................................................................................................... 38 Touchpad Usage Illustrations ...........................................................................................
Contents Appendix ..................................................................................................... 57 Optional Accessories............................................................................................................. 58 USB Hub (Optional) ......................................................................................................... 58 USB 2.0 Slim Combo Drive (Optional) .............................................................................
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1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User’s Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User’s Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC’s components. 3.
Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 2 1 (1) Insert the battery pack until it clicks into place. (2) Slide both Battery Release tabs to the lock L position. 2.
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2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC. Status Indicators (when display panel closed) Display Panel Microphone Power Switch WLAN Switch Keyboard Touchpad Audio Speaker (mono) Status Indicators Display Panel Latch Display Panel Latch One spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use.
Knowing the Parts 2 Audio Speaker (mono) The built-in speaker allows you to hear mono audio without additional attachments. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound in high quality 16-bit stereo (when used with external stereo headphones or speakers). All audio features are software controlled. WLAN Switch (details given later) Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor.
2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC. Battery Lock Battery Pack Battery Lock CPU & Memory Compartment Air Vents Shut Down Button Hard Disk Drive Compartment IMPORTANT! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation.
Knowing the Parts 2 Battery Pack and Locks Usage details are described in the battery section later in this manual. CPU Compartment The CPU compartment contains a socket for mounting a central processing unit. CPU installation/ upgrades must be done by an authorized retailer or else warranty will be void. Memory Compartment The memory compartment contains an expansion slot for additional memory. Memory installation or upgrades must be done by an authorized retailer or else warranty will be void.
2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC. DCOUT MS.SD.MMC Monitor Output USB 2.0 Ports DC Power Output Air Vents Flash Memory Card Reader Mic Head Input Output Monitor Port The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. 2.0 USB Ports (1.1 & 2.
Knowing the Parts 2 Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC. PC Card Eject PC Card Socket 1394 USB LAN Modem PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket One PCMCIA 2.1 compliant socket is available to support one type I/II PC card. The socket supports 32-bit CardBus. This allows accommodation of Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards, ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters.
2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC. Kensington® Lock Port K Battery Pack DC Power Input Jack Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object.
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3 Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed, use the following procedures to install the battery pack. IMPORTANT! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data. To install the battery pack: 1. Insert the battery pack until it clicks into place. 2.
Getting Started 3 Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power. Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time. A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power.
3 Getting Started Power Connection Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you may connect the power cord to any 110V-120V as well as 220V-240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US-standard AC power cord to a different standard. Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages.
Getting Started 3 Powering ON The Notebook PC The Notebook PC’s power-ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If you press [Tab] during the splash screen, standard boot information such as the BIOS version can be seen.
3 Getting Started Power Management - “Stand By” & “Hibernate” Power management settings can be found in the Windows control panel. The following shows the power options properties in Windows. You can define “Stand By” or “Shut down” for closing the display panel, pressing the power button, or activating sleep mode. “Stand by” and “Hibernate” saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components.
Getting Started 3 Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually: Click the Start button and select Shut Down | and choose Restart. In case the operating system hangs (stops, freezes, crashes), try a “warm boot” by pressing [Ctrl][Alt][Del] keys simultaneously. (You may try a few times if there is no response.
3 Getting Started Powering OFF the Notebook PC In Windows XP, the Notebook PC can be powered OFF by using Start | Shut Down... | Turn off (or Shut down). For operating systems without proper power management (DOS, Windows NT), you must power OFF the Notebook PC by holding the power switch for 2 seconds (as opposed to 1 second to power ON) after closing applications and exiting operating systems. Holding the power switch for 2 seconds is necessary in order to prevent accidental power-OFFs.
Getting Started 3 Using the Keyboard Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Follow the icons instead of the function keys.
3 Getting Started Colored Hot Keys (Cont’) NOTE: Hot Keys work only on the Notebook PC’s own keyboard and not on any externally connected keyboards. Speaker Icons (F10): Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Down Speaker Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Up Speaker Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering.
Getting Started 3 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient. These dual-purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps. Numeric assignments are located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure. When the numeric keypad is engaged by pressing , the number lock LED lights up.
3 Getting Started Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications. With Number Lock OFF, press and one of the cursor keys shown below. For example [Fn][8] for up, [Fn][K] for down, [Fn][U] for left, and [Fn][O] for right. With Number Lock ON, use [Shift] and one of the cursor keys shown below.
Getting Started 3 Buttons and Indicators ON OFF Top Left Front Edge Top Right Wireless LAN Button The wireless LAN (WLAN) button toggles the function ON or OFF. Power Indicator The green LED lights to indicate that the Notebook PC is turned ON and blink when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Standby) mode. This LED is OFF when the Notebook PC is OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode.
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