Digital HiNote VP 500 Series User's Guide Part Number: ER-PB1WF-UA.
July 1996 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that might appear in this document. The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.
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Table of Contents 1 Getting to Know Your Notebook Features-------------------------------- -------------------------------- -------------------------------- -1–1 Components, Controls and Indicators-------------------------------- ---------------------------- 1–4 Front and Side Components (Panel Closed) -----------------------------------------------------1–4 Rear View --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1–5 Left and Side Components --------------------
Preface The Main Battery Pack -------------------------------- -------------------------------- ------------- 2–5 Installing the Main Battery-------------------------------------------------------------------------2–6 Removing the Main Battery Pack-----------------------------------------------------------------2–8 Charging the Battery Pack ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2–10 System LEDs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Preface The Security Menu -------------------------------- -------------------------------- ----------------- 3–13 Setting Admin. Password------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3–14 Changing Admin. Password --------------------------------------------------------------------- 3–14 Disabling Admin.
Preface Installing and Removing Modules-------------------------------- -------------------------------- - 6-5 Module Swapping ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6-5 Removing the Modules ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-5 Installing FDD and Optional Modules ----------------------------------------------------------- 6-8 The CD-ROM Module (Standard on selected models) ---------------------------------------- 6-9 Insta
Preface System Window Patterns --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-3 Standard Accessories ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-3 A Troubleshooting The Power System---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A-1 LCD Status Display -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A-2 Battery --------------------------------------------------------------
About This Guide This guide describes how to operate, configure, and troubleshoot the Digital HiNote VP 500 Series notebook computer. This guide, along with the on-line help in the Windows 95 Digital Folder, should familiarize you with all aspects of the notebook computer. Audience This guide is written specifically for anyone using or configuring the Digital HiNote VP 500 Series notebook computer.
Preface • Appendix B: Troubleshooting – In a questions and answer format, this section provides you with solutions to possible problems that may arise.
Preface Special Notices Three kinds of special notices are used in this guide to emphasize specific information. ___________________________ WARNING ___________________________ Warning: Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause personal injury if the hazard is not avoided.
Preface Related Documentation A Quick Setup Guide is available as a supplement to the information provided in this User's Guide. A When You Travel Card is available as a supplement to the information provided in this User's Guide.
1 Getting to Know Your Notebook Congratulations on your purchase of the Digital HiNote VP 500 series notebook computer. The HiNote VP 500 series notebooks feature innovative advances in portable computing technology. Their ergonomic design and sophisticated architecture provide you with a portable computer that is compact, powerful and easy to use. The notebook’s modular design provides maximum expandability without compromising portability.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer CPU The central processing unit (CPU) performs all computing functions and directs the actions of the system. Your notebook’s architecture supports the Intel Pentium family of CPUs which operates at 3.3 volts or less. This family of CPUs consumes less energy, for maximum battery life. Hard Drive Your notebook comes supplied with a user-upgradable Hard Disk Drive (HDD) with a data capacity of 1.08 GB or higher.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer Win95 Enhanced Keyboard Your notebook’s keyboard emulates a full-size desktop 101-key keyboard, featuring special function keys and an embedded numeric keypad. Take advantage of some of the time-saving features of Windows 95 keys within the Win95 environment. These keys have no function within other Microsoft Windows operating systems. PC Card Interface Your notebook’s PC Card socket supports two Type I or Type II cards, or one Type III card.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer Components, Controls and Indicators This section shows the locations and provides a description of the different components, controls, and indicators on your Digital notebook computer. Front and Side Components (Panel Closed) Component ➊ Removable Hard Drive ➋ Lid Release ➌ Main Battery Module ➍ Expansion bay Description Easily removable and upgradable. Slide the two latches located on either side of the notebook toward you to open the LCD panel.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer Rear View Component Description ➊ Infrared Interface Allows wireless data transfer between the notebook and other IR devices. (Selected models only) A serial device connects to this port. ➋ Serial (COM) Port ➌ Parallel LPT Port A parallel device, such as a printer , connects to this port. ➍ Reset Button Using a pen or paper clip, press this button to reboot the system. All unsaved data will be lost.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer Left and Side Components Component ➊ Speaker-out Port Description External speakers or headphones connect to this port. (Selected models only) ➋ External Mic Port An external microphone connects to the notebook. (Selected models only) ➌ PC Card Lower Socket Eject Button ➏ AC Power Port Ejects a PC Card Type I or Type II from the lower socket. Insert PC Card Type I, Type II or Type III cards into this socket.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer Figure 1-3: Left Front View (Panel Closed) Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 1–7
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer Right Front View (Panel Open) Component ➊ Internal Microphone Description Used to record music, voice and sound files. (Selected models only) DSTN or TFT Super VGA back-lit display. ➋ LCD Display Provides system operating status. ➌ LCD Status Display ➍ Suspend/Resume Button Turns the notebook on and toggles between the ➎ Suspend Lid Switch ➏ Internal Stereo Speakers Touch pad 1–8 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series suspend/resume mode.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer Figure 1-4: Right Front View (Panel open) Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 1–9
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer Installation and Initial Setup This section guides you through turning on your notebook for the first time. This section also explains what you need to do after turning on your notebook. Plugging In and Turning On To power the notebook by using the supplied Universal AC Adapter, refer to Figure 1-5, Figure 1-6 and the following instructions: 1. Connect the Universal AC Adapter to this port (Figure 1-5, step 1).
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer 2. Connect the power cord to the port on the AC Adapter (Figure 1-6, step 2). 3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. The green LED on the AC Adapter will light (Figure 1-6, step 3). Figure 1-6: The Notebook to AC Power Connection 4. After you have plugged the notebook into its power source, open the LCD lid and press the Suspend/Resume (Power) button to turn the notebook on (Figure 1-7).
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer Figure 1-7: Turning On the Notebook 5. If the notebook does not power up, check the AC Adapter to the notebook connections. If the notebook still does not power up, please refer to Appendix B, Troubleshooting. 6. While holding down the [fn] key, press the Suspend/Resume button for approximately two seconds to turn off the notebook.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer ___________________________ WARNING ___________________________ Do not use an AC Adapter other than the one provided by Digital Equipment Corporation. To avoid personal injury and/or equipment damage, do not open the case of the International AC Adapter. There are no customerserviceable parts.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer Controlling Power Unique to Digital notebook’s, the suspend/resume button not only enables you to take advantage of the built-in power saving features but also turns the notebook on and off. Goal On Action Suspend Press this button to place your system in Suspend mode. Resume If you want to resume normal operation from the Suspend mode, press the Suspend/Resume button.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer Battery Charge Gauge (in LCD Status Display) Icon When Displayed, Indicates… 76% to 100% battery operating time remaining. When the lines within this icon are rotating, it indicates that the battery is being charged. When the rotating stops, the battery is fully charged. 51% to 75% battery operating time remaining. 26% to 50% battery operating time remaining. Low battery to 25% battery operating time remaining. The system’s warning beep will sound.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer LCD Status Display Icon When Displayed Indicates... Embedded Numeric Keypad is enabled by hot keycombination. If blinking, the system is prompting you to enter your resume from suspend password. Scroll Lock is enabled by a hot key combination. Num Lock is enabled by a hot key combination. Caps Lock is enabled. Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM is being accessed by the system. Floppy Disk Drive is being accessed by the system.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer Keyboard Hot Keys Hot keys are activated by holding down the [fn] key (located in the lower left corner of the keyboard) and pressing the desired function key. [fn] + [fn + esc] [fn + F1] [fn + F2] [fn + F4] [fn + F5] [fn + F6] [fn + F7] [fn + F8] [fn + F9] [fn + F10] [fn + home/pause] [fn + end/break] [fn + PrScr/ SysReq] [fn + ↑] [fn + ↓] Function Places the computer in Standby Mode. Decreases brightness level. Increases brightness level.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer Using the Touch Pad The touch pad is a touch-sensitive pointing device that provides all the features of a mouse. Although its operation differs from a mouse, its function is the same; to move the cursor around the screen. Your notebook’s touch pad is equipped with many advanced feature options. To customize any of these settings, double-click on the touch pad icon in the Control Panel.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer 2. 3. Gently move your thumb across the touch pad in the direction you want the cursor to move. The touch pad’s lower button is equivalent to the left button on a conventional two-button mouse. The touch pad’s upper button is equivalent to the right mouse button on a conventional two-button mouse. The Touch Pad and the Mouse Double-clicking on the left mouse button is a common technique for selecting objects or launching programs from icons.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer − Light is directed away from the screen to reduce glare. Look away to distant objects frequently. Use the tilt and swivel capabilities of your LCD or external monitor to place it in the most comfortable position. − The screen is the correct distance for your vision. ___________________________ Important ___________________________ If you experience pain or discomfort while using your notebook computer, take a rest break.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer Optional Expansion Devices A variety of optional expansion devices are available to increase the already superb performance and versatility of your notebook computer. Please contact your Digital notebook dealer for purchasing information. Products Portable and Powerful Minidock Port Replicator The HiNote VP 500 series notebooks can be used as a full office PC by connecting it to the Minidock Port Replicator.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer Products Portable and Powerful HDD The Digital HiNote VP 500 series has upgradable hard disk drives for easy expansion and investment protection. Secondary Battery The Digital lithium-ion optional secondary battery pack provides the convenience of extended battery at a reasonable cost. So light weight, that it’s the perfect traveling companion.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Notebook Computer Products Portable and Powerful Car Adapter The Car Adapter provides power to the HiNote VP 500 series notebooks by utilizing the DC power from a car’s cigarette lighter. It can also be used with the external battery charger. Additional EDO Memory With today’s demanding applications and operating systems, eventually you may find it necessary to increase your system’s base memory.
2 Power and Your Computer Your Digital notebook computer can be powered by: • Battery only • International AC Adapter only ______________________________Note _____________________________ If the notebook is operating on AC power and a battery pack (main battery, secondary battery, or both) is in the notebook, the battery(ies) will continue to charge until full. ________________________________________________________________ Your notebook’s main battery is a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Smart Battery.
Chapter 2: Power and Your Computer General Battery Information All batteries have limited life span. A battery’s life span is measured by the number of charging and draining cycles it can undergo before it can no longer be charged. The amount of time that your system can be operated by battery power before the battery is drained is referred to as battery run time. Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Care Your notebook’s main battery is an Enhanced Nickel-Metal Hydride.
Chapter 2: Power and Your Computer Forming a Battery Action Forming a battery Instructions and Information 1. 2. 3. 4. Draining the battery • • When to form a battery • • • • Battery forming required time • • • Charge it to its full capacity. The battery charge LED will turn off. Use the notebook until the battery is completely drained. Charge the battery to full capacity a second time and drain it again. Charge the battery to full capacity. The battery is now formed.
Chapter 2: Power and Your Computer LiIon Battery An optional Lithium-ion (LiIon) secondary battery pack can be installed into the expansion bay, where the FDD is located. A fully charged battery will last three hours depending on your usage of the computer and its power management settings. LiIon batteries are lighter than NiMH batteries. Greater Life Span and No Memory Effect Lithium-ion batteries have a longer life span than NiMH batteries, averaging 1,000 complete charge/discharge cycles.
Chapter 2: Power and Your Computer The Main Battery Pack Your notebook’s main battery pack incorporates Enhanced NiMH Smart Battery technology. There are 5 LEDs on the outer casing of the battery module that indicate how much battery run time is remaining. Locate the word “Push” on the battery’s casing and press the colored circle below it. If all five LEDs light, the battery is charged to full capacity. Each LED represents approximately 20% battery charge.
Chapter 2: Power and Your Computer Installing the Main Battery Insert the charged main battery pack into the notebook as follows. 1. Holding the main battery so the LEDs are facing up, slide the on-battery lock/release clip to its down position. (Figure 2-2, step 1). Figure 2-2: Installing the Main Battery (step 1) 2. Slide the battery into the battery bay housing (Figure 2-2, step 2). When the battery has been installed properly, it fits flush with the side panel of the notebook.
Chapter 2: Power and Your Computer 3. Slide the main battery lock/release clip upward to its locked position (Figure 2-3, step 3).
Chapter 2: Power and Your Computer Removing the Main Battery Pack Before removing the main battery pack save your data, close all applications and turn off the notebook. To remove the main battery pack, perform the Installing the Battery Pack procedure in reverse order. Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-5 for provide illustrated instructions.
Chapter 2: Power and Your Computer Figure 2-5: Removing the Main Battery Pack (step 2) Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 2–9
Chapter 2: Power and Your Computer Charging the Battery Pack The Battery Pack charges automatically whenever your Digital notebook computer is connected to AC power. The following table describes how the system charges the battery and draws power in different situations. Battery Main Battery is Installed System Power System Action System is being powered by AC power. System is being accessed by the User in full operation mode. Battery charges automatically.
Chapter 2: Power and Your Computer System LEDs Two System LEDs, on the right side of the notebook's front panel help provide the system’s power status. The AC Power LED lights green when the notebook is being powered by its AC Adapter. The Battery Charger LED lights amber when the batteries are being charged. When the amber LED is off, the batteries are completely charged.
Chapter 2: Power and Your Computer ___________________________ WARNING ___________________________ Batteries must be replaced with the same type recommended by the manufacturer. Please see your authorized Digital notebook dealer for details. These batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local ordinances and regulations.
Chapter 2: Power and Your Computer Screen Brightness The brighter the LCD display screen, the shorter the battery run time. Avoid setting the screen brightness higher than necessary. This will extend battery run time. The Floppy Disk/CD-ROM Drive The floppy disk drive (FDD) and CD-ROM drives consume a large amount of battery power. In order to maximize battery run time , use the FDD/CD-ROM only when necessary. PC Cards PC (PCMCIA) Cards will also tax your battery power significantly reducing run time.
Chapter 2: Power and Your Computer Power Management Modes Your notebook computer is factory-configured with preset power management values. If you are not an advanced user, start by using the factory-configured power management settings. If you find that the factory settings do not fit your specific needs, enter the BIOS Setup Program and make the needed changes.
Chapter 2: Power and Your Computer • When the clock time specified in the Alarm Resume Time field has arrived. When the system suspends, the following events take place: • A system beep notifies you that suspend mode has been entered. • The CRT icon in the LCD Status Display begins to blink, indicating the system has entered Suspend.
Chapter 2: Power and Your Computer The following power management events take place: After 5 minutes of system inactivity, the notebook enters Standby. After 5 additional minutes (a total of 10 minutes of inactivity), the system enters Suspend (to RAM) Time-out. After the system resides in Suspend (to RAM) for 10 minutes, it Suspends-to-Disk.
Chapter 2: Power and Your Computer Power Management Summary The following table summarizes the Notebook’s power-saving features: Power Mode Standby Suspend (to RAM) Time-out Suspend-to-Disk How to Enter Mode How to Resume Automatically when system has been inactive for the specified period of time in Standby field in the BIOS Setup. • • Closing the LCD display lid. When the specified time in the Suspend Time-out field in the BIOS Setup Program has been reached.
3 The BIOS Setup Program Introduction The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup program is a menu driven utility that enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor the operation of your Notebook to suit your individual work needs. It is a ROM-based (Read only Memory) configuration utility that displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with a tool to set system parameters.
Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program The settings made in the Setup program affect how the notebook performs. It is important, to try to understand all the Setup options, and second, to make settings appropriate for the way you use the notebook. Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program When turning on the Notebook for the first time you may get a message prompting you to run the BIOS Setup program.
Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program Accessing the BIOS Setup Program To access the BIOS Setup program, press the F2 key when prompted during bootup. There are three essential elements to the BIOS screens: Menu Bar, Item Specific Help Window and Legend Bar. Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections : Changes to the basic system configuration are Main made from within this menu. Use this menu to enable and make changes to the Peripherals system port addresses and modes.
Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program Legend Bar At the bottom of the BIOS Setup screen you will notice a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through individual setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the Legend Bar with their corresponding alternates and functions. Legend Key F1 ESC Alternate Key Function Alt + H Displays the General Help window. Exits the current menu and returns you to the previous screen. Selects a different menu bar items.
Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program Launching Submenus Notice that a pointer symbol appears next to selected fields in the menu screens. For example, open the Peripherals Menu and you will see a pointer that resembles a triangle on its side next to the Integrated Peripherals field. This symbol indicates that a submenu can be launched from this field. A submenu contains additional options. To enter a submenu: 1. Move the highlighted cell to the desired Menu Bar item and press . 2.
Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program The Main Menu The following settings are available in the Main Menu screen of the BIOS Setup Program. Field Settings Description Date Enter current date: month, day, year format Enter current time: hour, minute, second format Display only field Sets the system to specified date. Time Diskette A Hard Disk Drive Boot Sequence Total Memory Video Memory Display only field • Diskette First * • Hard Disk Only Display only field Display only field * Default value.
Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program Figure 3-1: The BIOS Setup Main Menu Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 3–7
Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program The Peripherals Menu Notice the pointer icon next to the words Integrated Peripherals . This indicates the presence of a submenu. The following settings are available in the Peripherals Menu screen of the BIOS Setup Program.
Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program Figure 3-2: The BIOS Setup Peripherals Menu Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 3–9
Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program Integrated Peripherals (Peripherals submenu) Move the highlighted cell to this field and press to open the submenu. The following settings are available in the Integrated Peripherals Menu screen of the BIOS Setup Program.
Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program Figure 3-3: The BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Menu Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 3–11
Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program The Security Menu Select Security from the menu bar to display the following menu. Figure 3-4: The BIOS Setup Security Menu Field Admin. Password : Settings Description [Press Enter] Backup Password Password on Boot [Execute] Setting the Admin. Password will limit unauthorized access to the notebook, including the BIOS Setup Program.. Backs up Admin. password to diskette. • • Enabled Disabled * When enabled, the system will require the Admin.
Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program Setting Admin. Password To set the Admin. Password, move the highlighted cell to the Admin. Password field and press . The following dialogue box will appear: Set Admin. Password Enter new password: [ ] Confirm new password: [ ] 1. Type in your password and press . The password can be up to seven alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other keys are ignored. 2. Type the password in a second time to confirm. Press a second time.
Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program The Power Menu The Power Menu allows you to enable and adjust the notebook’s power saving features. Enabling these features will extend the battery run time. Figure 3-5: The BIOS Setup Power Menu Field Power Savings Settings • • Off Customize * Maximum Performance • Maximum Battery Life Description Sets the Power Management Mode.
Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program Save • Off Standby Time-out • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Disabled 1 Min. 2 Min. 3 Min. * 5 10, 15, 30 Min. Disabled 1 Min. 2 Min. 3 Min. * 5, 10, 15, 30 Min. Disabled 1, 2, 3, 5 Min. 10 Min. * 15, 20, 30 Min. Suspend Time-out Suspend-toDisk Time-out Hard Disk Time-Out DIM Mode Time-out Alarm Resume Alarm Resume Time • Disabled • 1 Min. • 2 Min. * • 3 Min. • 5, 10, 15, 20 Min. • Disabled • 15 Sec. • 30 Sec. * • 60 Sec. • Off * • On Enter time in a 24 hour format.
Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program The Exit Menu Enter the Exit Menu to save changes, set factory defaults or exit the Setup program. Field Save Changes & Exit Discard Changes & Exit Action Get Default Values Load Previous Values Saves Changes 3–16 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series Description Saves the current changes and exits the BIOS Setup Program. Discards the current changes and exits the BIOS Setup Program.
Chapter 3: The BIOS Setup Program Figure 3-6: The BIOS Setup Exit Menu Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 3–17
4 Peripheral Devices Your notebook computer is equipped with several ports for connecting a number of peripheral devices such as a printer, a modem, or an external monitor . There are also two PC Card (also known as PCMCIA) sockets for connecting industry standard PC Cards. Selected models are equipped with two stereo jacks for connecting external input/output audio equipment.
Chapter 4: Peripheral Devices External Monitor The notebook has a port for connecting an external VGA or higher resolution monitor. The port is a standard 15-pin analog connector commonly used with these monitors. Your Digital notebook supports three display modes: LCD only, CRT only and Simul scan (simultaneous view of CRT and LCD). Parallel Device This parallel port uses a 25-pin connector, allowing you to attach any parallel equipment compatible with this connector standard.
Chapter 4: Peripheral Devices Connecting An External Monitor Connect an external monitor to the notebook as follows. 1. Connect the monitor signal cable to the notebook’s VGA port located on the rear of the notebook. Tighten the thumb screws (Figure 4-1, step 1). 2. Connecting the monitor’s power cord to a the wall outlet after ensuring the monitor is turned off. (Figure 4-1, step 2). 3. Turn on the monitor. 4. Use the [fn + F4] hot key combination to achieve CRT only or simultaneous viewing mode.
Chapter 4: Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer to the Parallel Port To connect a parallel device to the notebook, you need the standard 25-pin connector parallel cable mentioned earlier. Check the documentation that came with the equipment to see if you need to make any adjustments to the equipment before using it. Connect a printer to the notebook as follows. 1. Connect the printer signal cable to the parallel port on the rear of the notebook. Tighten the thumb screws (Figure 4-2, step 1). 2.
Chapter 4: Peripheral Devices Parallel Port Data Transfers When using Puma TranXit 2.0 to conduct parallel port data transfers under Windows for Workgroups, you must enter the BIOS Setup Program and configure the Parallel Port to EPP mode. For detailed information on changing the Parallel Port mode, please refer to Chapter 3, Integrated Peripherals . Connecting a Serial Mouse The notebook has one Serial Port.
Chapter 4: Peripheral Devices Connecting An External Keyboard The notebook has a connection for a full-size enhanced 101/102-key keyboard commonly used with desktop computers. External keyboards can be hot plugged to the notebook. The presence of an external keyboard does not disable the notebook’s keyboard or the touch pad. Connect a keyboard as follows. (Figure 4-4) 1. If your keyboard cable connector is not equipped with a PS/2 connector, attach one to it.
Chapter 4: Peripheral Devices Connecting a PS/2 Mouse Your notebook does not support hot connecting for a PS/2 mouse. In order for the system to detect the presence of the PS/2 mouse, you must reboot your notebook. Connecting a PS/2 mouse will disable the on-board touch pad. Connect a PS/2 mouse as follows. 1. Save your data, close all applications and turn off the notebook. 2. Locate the PS/2 mouse port on the rear of the notebook and connect the PS/2 mouse cable to it. 3. Turn on the system.
Chapter 4: Peripheral Devices When conducting an Infrared (IR ) data transfer: • Make sure the IR field in the BIOS Setup Program is configured with the correct address. • Ensure that the notebook’s IR module is properly lined up with the other device’s IR module. The IR baud rate can reach 115,200 at a distance of one meter and bias angle of 15°. The transmission distance can be further lengt hened by reducing the baud rate or by perfectly aligning the two devices.
5 PC Cards Your Digital notebook is equipped with two PC Card sockets. They accommodate two 3.3V/5V Type I or Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card. The PC Card feature allows you to allows you to expand and customize your notebook to meet a wide range of computing needs without sacrificing portability. PC Cards accommodate a number of expansion options: hard disks, fax/modems and network (LAN) cards are just a small sample of the PC Card products available on today’s market.
Chapter 5: PC Cards Using Workgroups PC Card Support Windows for Workgroups also offers configuring and troubleshooting support for PC Cards. To access support open the CardWizard application located in the main Windows directory. The PC Card drivers available in Windows for Workgroups are not as extensive as the number of drivers in Windows 95. Windows NT In order to use a PC Card under the Windows NT operating environment, that card’s driver must be written specifically to run under Win NT.
Chapter 5: PC Cards Figure 5-1: Inserting a PCMCIA Card _____________________________Caution _____________________________ When inserting a Type III PC card, make sure the connector is inserted in the lower socket. Before ejecting a PC Card, ensure that it is not being accessed by the system. Memorycard users must never change a card’s write protect switch while the card is inserted into a PC Card socket.
6 Expansion and Option Devices This chapter describes the optional and expansion equipment that can be added to the basic notebook system. Expansion devices are ones which are installed inside the computer rather than external equipment such as a printer that can be connected to the computer’s I/O ports. For example: • Add more system memory to improve performance. • Remove the FDD module and replace it with the CD-ROM module (standard on selected models) or the optional secondary battery pack.
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices Memory Configuration Your notebook’s system memoryis expandable to 40MB. Additional DIMMs must be installed in pairs of equal size. For example, it is possible to install two 4 MB DIMMs, two 8 MB DIMMs, or two 16MB DIMMs. It is not possible to install one 8MB and one 16MB DIMM. Installing Memory Cards Static electricity will permanently damage your computer’s internal components.
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices Figure 6-1: Removing Memory Door Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 6-3
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices 3. Insert the DIMM into the memory slot at a 45º angle. (Figure 6-2) 4. Gently, but firmly push the DIMM until it locks in place in the memory slot. Press down on the module until it snaps into place, laying horizontally in its slot. 5. Replace the memory door.
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices Installing and Removing Modules Your notebook has the added feature of being capable of supporting three hardware expansion modules: a CD-ROM module (standard on selected models), secondary battery module and Floppy Disk module. The addition of these modules increases your notebook’s already superb versatility and performance. All modules are installed in the notebook’s expansion bay. Most likely your FDD is currently in the expansion bay.
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices 1. Slide the locking button in the direction of the arrow shown in step 1 of Figure 6-3. This will unlock the Module Release latch. 2. Slide and hold the Module Release latch in the direction of the arrow shown in step 2 of Figure 6-3. 3. Holding the Module Release latch in this position, slide the FDD module out of the expansion bay. Please see step 3 in Figure 6-3. 4. Install the desired module. Move the locking button back to its original position.
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices Figure 6-3: Removing the FDD Module Digital HiNote VP 500 Series 6-7
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices Installing FDD and Optional Modules Figure 6-4: Installing the FDD Module Figure 6-5: Installing the Optional Secondary Battery 6-8 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices The CD-ROM Module (Standard on selected models) If your system did not come with the 6x CD-ROM module, you can still install a CD-ROM in order to take advantage of many of the graphics and educational software packages on today’s market. Please see your Digital notebook dealer for purchase information.
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices Loading a Disc into the CD-ROM Module To load a disk into the CD-ROM module, please refer to Figure 6-7 and the following instructions. Figure 6-7: Manually Ejecting the CD-ROM Tray 1. 2. 3. Press the eject button. The tray ejects from the drive. (Figure 6-7) Place the disc into the tray with the CD’s label facing up. (Figure 6-8) Push the tray to slide it back into the drive.
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices Figure 6-8: Loading a CD into the Module _____________________________Caution _____________________________ Do not insert any foreign objects into the disc tray. Do not force the tray to open or close manually. When not in use, keep the tray closed to prevent dust or dirt from entering the drive unit. The CD-ROM module uses 5¼” CDs, it is not able to support 3” CDs.
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices 2. There are two Philips head screws located on the bottom of the notebook. They secure the HDD into the unit and prevent it from being damaged. Remove these two screws. (Figure 6-9) Figure 6-9: Removing the HDD (step 1) 3. Slide the HDD module plastic cover in the direction of the arrows shown in Figure 6-9. 4. Gently remove the HDD from its housing, by pulling on its handle in the direction of the arrows shown in Figure 6-10. 5.
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices Figure 6-10: Removing the HDD (step 2) Partitioning the Hard Disk Your notebook’s factory installed hard drive was formatted with a 42MB non-DOS partition. Without this special partition, you would not be able to take advantage of the notebook’s battery conserving Suspend to Disk Time-out feature (see Chapter 2 for more information). A PHDISK Utility has been installed on your hard drive.
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices ______________________________ Note ______________________________ Run the PHDISK Utility from the DOS command line after booting your system. You cannot run PHDISK by shelling out to a DOS window from within the Microsoft Windows environment. Suspend to Disk partition must be created before others areas of the hard disk are partitioned.
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices Optional Devices Optional devices are available to increase your notebook’s performance and versatility. Your Digital notebook representative will be able to provide you with detailed technical and purchase information on any of the optional devices. The External Battery Charger There are two tabs located on either side of the Battery Charger unit. Push these tabs in the direction of the arrows shown in step 1 of Figure 6-11.
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices Figure 6-12: Charging a Battery with the External Charger 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Connect the battery to the External Battery Charger. (Figure 6-12) Connect the AC Adapter to the External Battery Charger Then connect the power cord to the AC Adapter. Insert the power cord into a power source, such as a wall outlet. The LED on the battery charger turns on, indicating that the battery is being charged.
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices The Car Adapter The Car Adapter provides for extended versatility while on the road. The Car Adapter also operates with the battery charger. In order to take advantage of this flexible feature, follow the same procedures as stated above, except substitute the car lighter adapter cord for the AC power cord.
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices Adding the Minidock Port Replicator The optional Minidock Port Replicator features innovative advances in notebook personal computing technology. Much consideration has gone into the design of the Minidock in order to meet your requirements for versatility as well as quality.
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices Hot-Plug Peripheral Devices Your Minidock Port Replicator supports hot-plug connections. Digital recommends if you are connecting a device which utilizes speakers or are connecting speakers themselves, that you turn off the power to the device or speakers before making the connection to the Replicator. This will ensure that your speakers will not be damaged from any static discharges. The External Monitor 1. 2. 3.
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices Serial Mouse Connection 1. 2. Locate the serial port on the back of your Port Replicator. Connect the serial mouse to the serial port and tighten the thumb screws. The Keyboard Hot plug an external keyboard into the Minidock, while at the same time being able to take advantage of the notebook’s keyboard and touch pad. 1. Locate the port on the back of your Port Replicator. 2. Gently push the 6-pin connector into the port.
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices 1. 2. 3. Locate the audio-in port on the rear side of the Replicator. Depending on the signal cable which you are using, you may or may not need an adapter. Insert the round cable connector into the audio-in port. Connecting the Notebook By inserting your notebook into the Minidock Port Replicator, and by connecting peripheral devices (a keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, etc.
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices Figure 6-14: Connecting the Notebook to the Minidock 1. Locate the Minidock’s 240-pin port found on the front left side of the Minidock. Find the 240-pinned connector on the rear side of the notebook. It is concealed by a plastic door. Slide the door to the left until it clicks into its open position. (Figure 6-14, step 1) 2. Raise the long rectangular-shaped Release latch on the Minidock in the direction of the arrow (Figure 6-14, step 2). 3.
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices Figure 6-15: Securing the Notebook to the Minidock 5. Once you are confident that you have a firm connection, lower the Release latch back to its original position. This will secure the Minidock to notebook connection. (Figure 6-15) 6. Open the notebook’s LCD cover and resume normal operation.
Chapter 6: Expansion and Option Devices Removing the Notebook If the notebook’s battery has ample charge, you do not need to turn off the notebook before removing it from the Minidock. 1. Raise the Release latch in the direction of the arrow shown. (Figure 6-16, step 1) 2. Slide the notebook away from the Minidock. (Figure 6-16, step 2) 3. Secure the Minidock’s Release latch back to its original position.
7 Caring for Your Notebook General Maintenance The best maintenance you can perform yourself is preventive. Try to keep the notebook as clean as possible. Avoid using the notebook in dirty or dusty environments if possible. Be careful to avoid getting dirt and dust in the floppy disk drive. Use a clean carrying bag when you transport the notebook. Your Digital notebook dealer will be able to provide purchasing information on the optional Digital notebook carrying case.
Chapter 7: Caring for Your Notebook based cleaners, however. If you use a cleaner, be sure to spray the cleaner on the cloth first, rather than spraying directly onto the screen. Caring for Diskettes Under normal conditions a diskette’s rigid plastic case will protect it from damage. However, data stored on floppy diskettes are easily corrupted. Follow the protective measures listed below to preserve the integrity of data stored on floppy diskettes. Never touch the magnetic surface of the disk.
A Specifications CPU • Intel Pentium SYSTEM MEMORY • On board 8MB DRAM for system memory • Upgradable configuration sizes are 16MB by installing 2 additional 4MB DIMMs, 24 MB by installing two 8MB DIMMs or 40MB by installing two 16MB DIMMs. HARD DISK DRIVE Easily upgradable 2.5 inch, 1.08 GB or higher hard disk FLOPPY DISK DRIVE • 3.5” 1.
Appendix A: Specifications BATTERY • Main Battery: nickel-metal hydride • Secondary Battery: lithium-ion KEYBOARD • Enhanced PC/AT compatible keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and special hot key functions.
Appendix A: Specifications System Window Patterns SYSTEM ICONS • Battery Status • FDD in use • HDD/ CD-ROM in use • CRT/LCD/Simul • Key Pad • Scroll Lock • NumLock • Caps Lock LEDS • AC In • Charging Indicator Standard Accessories • AC adapter and AC cables BATTERY • One Rechargeable Enhanced NiMH battery pack • 2 operation hours with PMU disabled (depending on operating temperature, battery condition, and power management features.) • 3.
Appendix A: Specifications O/S SOFTWARE Factory installed with either: • Microsoft Win95 operating system A-4 • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups operating system • Microsoft Windows NT operating system
B Troubleshooting This chapter will try to anticipate potential problems that you may encounter in the day-to-day use of your notebook. Included in this chapter is information that should help to solve these problems for you. This section is organized into categories based on the hardware. The Power System Question: Answer: When I turn on the notebook, nothing happens. What’s the matter? 1. If your system is running off battery power, the batteries are probably completely drained.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting LCD Status Display Question: Answer: I am receiving questionable readings from the battery gas gauge. Is it broken? Most likely the battery is in poor condition and needs to be formed. Please see Chapter 2 for detailed information on forming the battery. Battery Question: Answer: I used to get better battery run time. My operating habits have not changed, is it time to buy a new battery? The battery is probably showing signs of memory effect and needs to be formed.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting I/O Connections External Monitor Question: Answer: I connected an external monitor, but it is not working. 1. Check all cable connections, including AC power. 2. The notebook’s video mode may be in LCD only. Use the [fn + F4] key combination to switch to CRT or Simul (simultaneously viewing both LCD and CRT) mode.
Index A D AC Adapter, v, 1–6, 1–10, 1–11, 1–12, 1–13, 2–1, 2–11, 2–12, 4-2, 6-16, 6-19, 7-1, 1 AC Power Port, 1–6 Admin.
Index Floppy Drive, 1–2 Forming, ii, 2–4, 2 H Hard Disk, v, viii, 1–2, 1–16, 1–21, 2–13, 2– 16, 3–6, 3–14, 3–15, 5-1, 6-11, 6-12, 6-13, 614, 1 Hard Disk Drive, viii, 1–2, 1–16, 1–21, 2–13, 3–6, 1 Hard Drive, 1–2, 1–4 HDD, iv, viii, 1–2, 1–21, 2–13, 2–15, 6-11, 612, 6-13, 3 Hot Key, i, 1–16, 1–17, 2–12, 2–13, 4-3, 2 I Infrared Port, ii, iv, 2–14, 3–8, 3–10, 4-2, 4-7 Integrated Peripherals, iii, 3–5, 3–8, 3–10, 3– 11, 4-5 Internal Mic, 1–8 Internal Microphone, 1–8 IR, viii, 1–3, 1–5, 4-2, 4-7, 4-8 IR Port,
Index S secondary battery, 1–1, 1–2, 2–1, 2–5, 2–11, 61 Security Menu, iii, 3–12 serial port, 2–14, 3–8, 3–10, 4-1, 4-2, 4-5, 6-20, 2 Speaker-out, 1–6 Standby, ii, 1–17, 2–13, 2–15, 2–16, 2–17, 2– 18, 3–14, 3–15, 2 Suspend, ii, 1–8, 1–11, 1–12, 1–14, 2–13, 2– 15, 2–16, 2–17, 2–18, 3–14, 3–15, 6-13, 6-14, 2 Suspend Lid Switch, 1–8 Suspend Time-out, 2–16, 2–18, 3–15 Suspend to Disk Time-out, 6-13, 6-14 Suspend/Resume, ii, 1–8, 1–11, 1–12, 1–14, 2– 13, 2–16, 2–18 System Memory, iv, 6-1, 1 T Touch Pad, i, 1–
