N ot ebook User Guide Copyright©2003 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2003/3 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
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N ot ebook User Guide About Your Notebook Computer Congratulation for having purchased your new Professional Multimedia Notebook. This notebook incorporates the strongest features, which integrate the latest technologies available in the notebook industry. Your new notebook computer not only drives today̆ multimedia applications but also be ready for tomorrow̆ exciting new software.
N ot ebook User Guide About Your User Guide Welcome to your Professional Multimedia Notebook User Guide. This manual covers everything you need to know in learning how to use your computer. This manual also assumes that you know the basic concepts of Windows and the PC. You will start doing a lot of great and fun things with your computer. This manual is divided into seven chapters. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 gives introduction on your computer features.
N ot ebook User Guide Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER................................................................................. 5 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE......................................................................................................... 6 1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................13 1.1 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT ..........................................................................
N ot ebook User Guide Installing the AGP Driver.....................................................................................................43 Installing the VGA Device Driver .......................................................................................43 Installing the LAN Device Driver........................................................................................44 Installing the Audio Device Driver...............................................................................
N ot ebook User Guide Making PC Cards Work .......................................................................................................70 Hot Swapping PC Cards......................................................................................................70 3.9 USING FLASH M EMORY CARDS...........................................................................71 What is Flash Memory Card?..............................................................................................
N ot ebook User Guide 6 CUSTOMIZING YOUR NOTEBOOK..................................................................................... 101 6.1 RUNNING THE BIOS SETUP PROGRAM ........................................................... 102 6.2 USING THE M AIN M ENU SETUP ...................................................................... 104 6.2.1 Internal HDD Sub-Menu ....................................................................... 106 6.3 USING THE A DVANCED CMOS SETUP .........................
N ot ebook User Guide VGA System...........................................................................................................................130 Disk Drives............................................................................................................................131 Audio System ........................................................................................................................131 PCMCIA ....................................................................
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1 Introduction 1 Introduction Y our Notebook PC is a fully Windows compatible portable personal computer. With the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology, this notebook makes a natural traveling companion. With leap of technology and compact, your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business, personal productivity, entertainment, and professional applications. It is ideal for use in the office, at home, and on the road.
N ot ebook User Guide 1.1 Feature Highlight Before we go to identify each part of your Notebook PC, we will first introduce you to other notable features of your computer. Processing Unit • Your notebook runs on Intel Pentium 4/Intel Mobile Pentium 4 microprocessor. The Intel Pentium 4/Intel Mobile Pentium 4 are integrated with 512 KB L2 Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed. • Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on operating systems such as Windows X P.
1 Introduction USB 2.0 Provides four USB 2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission AGP Local B us Architecture Provides blazing graphics controller with nVidia chipset. AGP video local bus and 3D Graphic E ngine with maximum 64/128MB video memory PCI Local B us Architecture • 32-bit PCI E nhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and hard disk drives. Support ultra DMA100 PIO Mode up to PIO Mode 4, bus mastering for LBA Scheme.
N ot ebook User Guide • System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SE TUP Program to protect unauthorized use of your computer. 1.2 Unpacking the Computer Your computer comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your computer, open the carton and carefully remove the contents.
1 Introduction 1.3 The Inside of the Notebook The notebook computer is compact with features on every side. First, look at the inside of the system. The following sections describe inside features. 1. Color LCD Display 2. CPU Speed Adjustment Button 3. Power On/Resume Button 4. 9. Built-in Stereo Speakers 5. Status LE D Indicator 6. Power/Wireless LAN/Mail Status LE D 7. Keyboard 8.
N ot ebook User Guide TFT color LVDS with 14.1" 1024x768 XGA or 15" 1400x1050 SXGA+ resolution panels. Capable of displaying 16M colors (32-bit true color) on either size panels. LCD display control hot-keys allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD. Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor. LCD display can be 14.1" or 15" TFT.
1 Introduction Standard QWE RTY-key layout and full-sized 87/90 keys keyboard with Windows system hot-keys, embedded numeric keypad, 10 hot keys, inverted "T" cursor arrow keys, and separate page screen control keys. Wide extra space below the keyboard panel for your wrist or palm to sit-on comfortably during typing. • Touch pad Pointing Device Microsoft and IBM PS/2 mouse compatible with three select buttons as one Scroll button and two Touchpad click buttons.
N ot ebook User Guide Lights green when the system is powered on using the AC adapter or battery. Lights green blinking when in Suspend to RAM. (or Suspend to Disk) Lights orange when the battery power is low. • Battery Charging LE D Lights to indicate battery in charging status. Lights blue to indicate that the battery is in charging. Lights off to indicate the battery is fully charged or no battery installed. • Mail LE D Lights blinking blue to indicate that a new mail is arrived.
1 Introduction 1. Caps Lock 3. Num Lock 5. CF Access 2. Scroll Lock 4. Drive Access 6. 4 in 1 flash Access Status LE D Icons • Caps Lock When LE D in blue light indicates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is activated. When activated, all alphabet keys typed in will be in uppercase or capital letters. • Scroll Lock When LE D in blue indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the keyboard is activated. The Scroll Lock key has different functions depending on the software you are using.
N ot ebook User Guide • CF Access When LE D in blue light indicates that CF (Compact Flash) card is inserted into this slot and recognized by this NB. • 4 in 1 flash Access When LE D in blue light indicates that one of the flash card (SD, MMC, Memory Stick, or Smart Media card) is inserted into this slot and recognized by this NB. T HE F UNCTION OF CPU SPE E D ADJUSTME NT B UTTON S 1. CPU speed down button • 2.
1 Introduction 1.4 The Front Side of the Notebook 1. Cover Switch • 2. Battery Cover Switch The cover (LCD panel) is locked when it is closed. Slide the button right aside to release the latch for opening the cover of the computer. • Battery The battery provides the power for the N/B when there is no AC power available. Please refer to chapter 2.1 for how to attach and detach the battery. 1.
N ot ebook User Guide 4. TV Port 7. DC Power Port • 5. Monitor Port 6. COM Port Air-Outlet Vent E mits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operating temperature. • USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect up to 127 USBequipped peripheral devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to your notebook computer. • Air Inhalant Inhale the air into your computer to keep it within operating temperature.
1 Introduction 1.6 The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure. 1. LAN port 3. IE E E 1394 5. Microphone jack 7. CF card slot 9. PC Card slot 2. 4 in 1 card slot 4. Stereo line in jack 6. Headphone jack 8. USB port 10. IR port Left Side Features • LAN Port An internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module connects your computer to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN).
N ot ebook User Guide • Stereo Line-In Jack Lets you connect an external audio device such as CD player, a tape deck, or a synthesizer as an input source. Use a cable to connect to the Line-Out port on the other audio system to record or play on this N/B. • Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your notebook computer.
1 Introduction 1.7 The Right Side of the Notebook The right side of the notebook computer offers the features shown in the following figure. 1. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD Combo 2. PS/2 Port 3. Air Inhalant 4. Modem Port Right Side Features • CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD Combo Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD) or a digital video disc (DVD) and play conventional audio CDs. It also can make CD by using CD-R or CD-RW.
N ot ebook User Guide • Modem Port A 56K internal fax/data modem is installed. It keeps you connected to the outside world through networks. 1.8 The Underside of the Notebook The bottom of the notebook computer offers the following features. 1. Air Inhalant 2. Battery Lock Latch 3. Battery Release Latch 4. Memory Compartment 5. Wireless LAN/Modem Module Compartment 6. Battery Bay Bottom of the System • Air Inhalant Inhale the air into your computer to keep it within operating temperature.
1 Introduction • Memory Compartment Remove the screw to find two DIMM slots. One slot is empty for upgrade usage. • Wireless LAN/Modem Module Compartment This compartment is for installing Wireless LAN/Modem combo module to enable the Wireless LAN/Modem function. It is BTO option and can be installed only by certified dealer. • Battery Bay E quipped with a choice of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. 1.
N ot ebook User Guide even when using the AC adapter as it also acts as a back-up power supply in case power from the AC adapter is cut off. It is also very important to have the battery pack always charged to prevent battery cell degradation. 1.10 Notebook Options DVD-ROM Device Pack This device pack option is used for reading DVD or playing DVD titles. DVDROM drives are also backward compatible with CD-ROM, so you can also use any audio CDs, video CDs, photo CDs, and CD-R.
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Getting Started 2 2 Getting Started Y our Notebook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible. Contact your dealer if they have pre-installed all the needed drivers to fully operate your computer or if there is an update on the driver installation of the notebook.
N ot ebook User Guide 2.1 Installing the Hard Disk For safety and delivery purpose, the HDD might be separately packed from the notebook. If it had installed by the dealer, please skip this section and refer the next section continuously. If the HDD is packed individually, you should install it with following procedures before using the notebook. To install the HDD: 34 1. Remove the HDD's protecting package. 2. Insert the HDD with its connector toward the socket inside the battery bay. 3.
Getting Started 2 2.2 Using the Battery Pack The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: • With AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet. • With a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible, relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable. Before you use your notebook computer, install and recharge the battery pack first.
N ot ebook User Guide If you do not discharge the battery completely, it fails to accept a full recharge. L i-I on battery is vulnerable, do not charge it with other power adapter, or it may cause fire or explosion.
Getting Started 2 I nstalling the B attery Pack This notebook provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your computer. To install the battery, first orient the extended nose directed toward the compartment, then following the sequence as shown in the figure below. R emoving the B attery Pack To remove the battery pack, slide the related latch and then take out the battery pack with your finger as the sequence shown in the figure below.
N ot ebook User Guide R eplacing the B attery Pack When your notebook estimates that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes, it will alert you with a battery low warning beep. If you are consuming a lot of power by using the audio system, the PCMCIA slots, the hard drives, and CD/DVD/CD-RW/Combo drive, your notebook might run out of charge much sooner than you expect.
Getting Started 2 2.3 Connecting the AC Power Source The AC adapter provides external power source to your computer and charges the internal battery pack at the same time. The AC adapter also has an auto-switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. To connect the power adapter: 1. Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power adapter. 2. Plug the other end of the AC power cord to a live AC wall outlet. 3.
N ot ebook User Guide F or the power supply of this equipment, an approved power cord has to be used. Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. B efore cleaning the comp uter, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e. AC adapter). 2.4 Starting Your Computer The Power/Resume button is found on the top of the base unit.
Getting Started 2 After the test, the screen will also display a message " press < F2> to enter SE TUP ". You don’ t need to run this program at the moment as your dealer already made the necessary settings for your computer optimal operation. Refer to Chapter 6 on running the SE TUP program later. After the test has completed, your computer will start to search and boot up the operating system from your hard drive.
N ot ebook User Guide already installed all the drivers along with the operating system. If not, follow the procedures below: I NSTALLING WINDOWS XP F ROM CD/ DVD/ CDRW/ C OMBO DRIVE To install Windows X P directly from your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, please go to Boot menu of BIOS setup menu. Use arrow key to select "CD-ROM Drive", then use " + " or " -" to move it to the top. Go to E xit menu and select " E xit Saving Changes" .
Getting Started 4. 2 Return to previous level, please change the setting of Secondary IDE Channel as above. 5. Restart your notebook to let the setting take effect. I NSTALLING THE AGP DRIVE R For the best and fast performance of video AGP, please install the driver of the AGP. Follow the procedures indicated below to install the AGP driver. I nstalling AGP driver for Windows XP 1. 2. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears.
N ot ebook User Guide 3. Implement the setup program to install this driver. The Welcome dialog box appears. 4. Click Next to process the further step continuously when screen displays this command. 5. Press Finish to restart your system. I NSTALLING THE LAN DE VICE DRIVE R Please follow the procedures below for installing the LAN driver: I nstalling LAN driver for Windows XP 1. 2. Click the Start button, then point to Run to appear the Run dialog box.
Getting Started 2 appears. 4. Click Next to process the further step continuously when screen displays this command. 5. Press Finish to restart your system. I NSTALLING E ZB UTTON DRIVE R Following is the procedure for installing the Internet and e-mail buttonkeys. Installing E zB utton driver for Windows XP 1. Boot Windows from your hard disk and insert the disc containing the E zSystem driver for Windows. 2. Click the Start button and then click Run.
N ot ebook User Guide 3. Run the execution file for installing the E Z Mail Light driver, and then click Finish after completes the installing procedure. I NSTALLING SYNAPTICS - T OUCH PAD DRIVE R Installing Synaptics - T ouch Pad driver for Windows XP 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run to appear the Run dialog box. 2. Click the Browse button to specify the directory as " E :\Drivers\WinXP\Touch Pad\Setup.exe" 3. E xecute the setup program and then select the Welcome dialog box appears.
Getting Started 2 this command. 5. Press Finish to restart your system. I NSTALLING THE IDE DE VICE DRIVE R Your notebook computer uses the advanced IDE controller. Installing the driver will enhance the stability and performance. Installing IDE device driver for Windows XP 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as. " E :\Drivers\WinXP\IDE \Setup.ex e" . 3. Implement the setup program to install this driver.
N ot ebook User Guide 3. Implement the setup program to install this driver. The Welcome dialog box appears. 4. Click Next to process the further step continuously when screen displays this command. 5. Press Finish to restart your system. 2.7 Turning off Your Computer If you are not going to use the computer for a while, it is best to turn off the power of the computer for longer use. Before turning off the power, you need to close first all application programs and shutdown the operating system.
Using Your Notebook 3 3 Using Your Notebook T his chapter describes how to operate the standard builtin features of the notebook that you normally would use in your day-to-day computer work. If you are new to computers and to your operating system, you also need to read the manual for the operating system on how to work with your computer. It is very important to familiarize yourself well with the operating system.
N ot ebook User Guide 3.1 Starting Your Operating System The operating system is a must ingredient in using your computer. Without an operating system, it is like playing chess without the chessboard. It is the platform for all your software application programs to run on. The most popular operating system today is Microsoft Windows. You should have installed one operating system by your dealer unless you are an expert computer user and would need a more powerful operating system.
Using Your Notebook 1 . Function Keys 2 . Control Keys 3 . Windows Start Menu Key 4 . Control Keys 5 . Windows Shortcut Key 6. Cursor Control Keys 3 Keyboard Key features and operations are described below: • Function Keys Function keys are application-driven, like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard. These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions. Some keys (printed in blue on keypad) are preprogrammed with dual functions.
N ot ebook User Guide • Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work: Start Menu key Displays the Start menu. Shortcut/Application key Provides quick access to shortcut menus. This key acts like a right mouse b utton. • Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want. In the screen, the cursor is a blinking underline, block, or vertical bar depending on the application. The cursor indicates where the next text typed is inserted.
Using Your Notebook 3 B ASIC KE YBOARD F UNCTIONS Keypad Function Description < E nter> key. E xecute a command. Within many text editing application programs, the < E nter> key inserts a hard carriage return, just like what ordinary typewriter does. < Esc> key. Press this key to cancel or escape from a command or function. ˘́̇˸̅ ˘̆˶ < PrtSc> key. Known as the Print Screen key. Press this key to map the whole screen to share memory for your specific usage. ˣ̅̇ ˦˶ ˦̌̆˥̄ ˣ̅̇ ˦˶ ˦̌̆˥̄ < SysRq> key.
N ot ebook User Guide Keypad ˕˴˶˾̆̃˴˶˸ ˦˻˼˹̇ ˧˴˵ ˖̇̅˿ ˔˿̇ ˡ̈̀ ˟̂˶˞ ˖˴̃̆ ˟̂˶˾ ˦˶̅˟̂˶˞ Function Description < Backspace> key. Press this key to delete the character to the left of the cursor. < Shift> key. Press this key in combination with alphabet letters to produce uppercase letters in typing. Use this key in combination with those two-character keys (found on the second row of the keyboard) to produce the upper marked keys.
Using Your Notebook Keypad 3 Function Description Up arrow key. Moves the cursor up one line at a time. Down arrow key. Moves the cursor down one line at a time. Left arrow key. Moves the cursor to the left one space at a time. Right arrow key. Moves the cursor to the right one space at a time. SCRE E N CONTROL KE YS Keypad Function Description ˛̂̀˸ < Home> key. Moves the cursor to the beginning of a screen or line. ˣ˺˨̃ < PgUp> key. Moves the cursor up one screen at a time ˣ˺˗́ < PgDn> key.
N ot ebook User Guide Keypad Function Description < E nd> key. Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or line. ˘́˷ WINDOWS H OT KE YS Keypad Function Description < Start> key. Pulls up the Windows Start menu. < Right Click> key. Performs a mouse right-click function for Windows system. SPE CIAL F UNCTION KE YS The notebook has special system function keys that activate key serving dual functions.
Using Your Notebook Keypad 3 Function Description Switches display between LCD, CRT, or Fn + ˙ˆ LCD and CRT simultaneously. Increases the audio volume of the Fn ˙ˇ + notebook incrementally. Decreases the audio volume of the Fn ˙ˈ + notebook incrementally. E nable or Disables the built-in system ˙ˉ Fn speaker. + Activate or deactivate the sleep mode. ˙ˊ Fn + Increases the brightness of LCD display Fn ˙ˋ + ˙ˌ incrementally. Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally.
N ot ebook User Guide Keypad Function Description Activate the Mail connection. Fn + 3.3 Using the Glide Pad Pointing Device Your computer comes with a built-in Glide Pad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm-rest surface. The Glide Pad offers a number of options that let you customize how it functions. To access these options, locate the Control Panel and double click on the Mouse icon.
Using Your Notebook 1. Left Selection Button 2. Scroll Button 3. Right Selection Button 4. Glide Pad 3 Glide Pad Features Here how to use the Glide Pad pointing device: 1. The rectangular surface acts like a miniature duplicate of your display screen. To move the mouse cursor, place the finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction. If you reach the end of the pad, lift your finger and place it back down on the other side of the pad. 2.
N ot ebook User Guide 3. To simulate holding the mouse button down (dragging an icon or selection), use the tap-and-drag gesture. This feels much like a double-click, except that the finger remains on the pad after the second tap: Tap, lift, tap, hold and move. The simulated button remains held as long as the finger remains on the pad. 4. To scroll up or down the screen, just slide up or down the scroll button to move the screen up or down.
Using Your Notebook Display Possible Resolution Maximum Colors 1024x768 640x480 16 million colors XGA LCD 800x600 16 million colors 1024x768 16 million colors 1400x1050 640x480 16 million colors SXGA+ LCD 800x600 16 million colors 1024x768 16 million colors 1400x1050 16 million colors 640x480 16 million colors 800x600 16 million colors 1024x768 16 million colors 1152x768 16 million colors 1280x1024 16 million colors 1400x1050 16 million colors CRT Only 3 65,536 or 64K c
N ot ebook User Guide I f you cannot configure the display properties, change the display driver first as mentioned on Section 6 " I nstalling the N otebook D evice D rivers" of Chapter 2 in this manual. Consult your dealer for the latest Windows AGP VGA driver. 3.5 Knowing the Power Saving Features One of the great features in your notebook computer aside from its superior performance is the ability to save energy power.
Using Your Notebook 3 the power button or setting the Suspend timer on the Power Management function of the Control Panel in Windows. To resume full-on state, press the power button. Suspend to Disk mode When this mode is activated, the context of the entire system is saved to disk and all components and devices are powered off, while all clocks are also stopped (except Real Time Clock or RTC).
N ot ebook User Guide of this for you. You can refer to Chapter 6 on how to run the BIOS SE TUP program. You can increase the system’ s storage capacity by replacing the standard hard disk drive with a drive of greater storage capacity. I f you wish to replace your hard disk, contact your local dealer for more information about this dealer-installable devic e. Always turn off your computer first before removing the hard disk drive. F ailure to do so will damage the computer and the hard disk.
Using Your Notebook 3. 3 To remove the disc, press on the center spindle and pull up the disc from the side until the disc snaps out of the spindle lock. I f the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs, the E mergency E ject H ole allows you to manually remove a CD from the reader. 4. To close the CD-ROM drive, simply push the CD tray inside. The CD-ROM LE D will activate when the disc is detected. Wait until the LE D has turned off and then start to read the disc.
N ot ebook User Guide • Clean fingerprints or dust from the CD by wiping it with a soft cloth. The above points also apply to CD-RW, DVD-ROM or CD-RW/DVD drive. T he CD-ROM, DVD-R O M reader is a Class 1 L aser Product. 3.8 Using PCMCIA Cards WHAT IS PCMCIA? PCMCIA or Personal Computer Memory Card International Association is a non-profit trade association that defines the industry standard for the PC Card technology.
Using Your Notebook 3 T ype I I Cards Type II card has a thickness of 5.0 millimeters (mm). Type II cards are often storage or communications devices such as Flash Memory, LAN, and Small Computer System Interface (SCSI). Typical Type II cards include input/output (I/O) features such as modems and LANs. The features for Type II Cards include following characters: • Type II E xtended Cards Many PC cards are Type II extended cards.
N ot ebook User Guide Drive letter Location/Device C: Internal hard disk D: Internal hard disk, 2nd partition E: CD/DVD/RW/Combo drive F: Slot 0, high-speed memory card T ype I I I Cards Type III cards are thicker (10.5 mm) than Type II cards and allow no extensions. This notebook does not support Type III Card. WHAT IS CARDB US? CardBus is the high-performance 32-bit PCI bus master interface from PCMCIA. It runs up to 33MHz clock speed and operates at only 3.3V.
Using Your Notebook 3. 3 When the full length of the card is almost inside the slot, push firmly but slowly, to ensure full connection with the computer. The PC card will be detected and once the needed driver is installed, it will generate a beep sound to indicate that the card is detected. R emoving PC Cards To remove a PC card from the PCMCIA slot, you should first disable the PCMCIA card setting in the system as described followings: 1.
N ot ebook User Guide MAKING PC C ARDS WORK Since PC cards come in different types and brands, making every card work on your computer may not that be easy. PC cards like network, SCSI or multifunction cards (MFC) need additional driver installation and configuration in making the card work. This additional driver may already be built-in under Windows that Windows will try to detect and prompts you if you want to install the driver.
Using Your Notebook 3 PC cards draw power even when not in use. T o save energy, press the button to disconnect the card when it is not in use. 3.9 Using Flash Memory Cards WHAT IS F LASH ME MORY CARD? Flash Memory is a memory storage media. It is used by most digital camera, moreover, it can replace the traditional floppy disk. Flash memory card is built with different form factor and brand name. Their size is smaller than PCMCIA card.
N ot ebook User Guide Only one correct side can be accepted for the CF and 4 in 1 card slots. If you cannot insert the card into the CF, 4 in 1 slot or you had inserted the card but it is not recognized by the computer, please remove the card and turn the card upside down and insert it again. To prevent the damage made both on card and the slot, never forced an entry into the slot with incorrect side. .
Using Your Notebook 3 To remove the flash memory card, you should only pull out the card by finger, there is no release button for flash memory slot.
