EG8L EG8L ST G200 SERIES NOTEBOOK Computer USER’S GUIDE October 2002
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CONTENTS G200 SERIES NOTEBOOK PC ..................................................................... 1 USER’S GUIDE ............................................................................................. 1 NOTICE........................................................................................................... 2 TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC ................................................... 5 1 BEFORE YOU START .............................................................................
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TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC To prevent possible overheating of the computer’s processor, make sure you don’t block the openings provided for ventilation. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT use your notebook computer under harsh conditions. DO NOT place or drop objects on the computer and DO NOT apply heavy pressure on it. DO NOT subject the computer to magnetic fields.
DO NOT expose to direct sunlight. DO NOT use or store in extreme temperatures. Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity by keeping it away fromA/C and heating vents. DO NOT expose the computer to rain or moisture. DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat. DO NOT tamper with the batteries. Keep them away from children.
DO NOT expose to dust and/or corrosive chemicals. DO NOT slam your notebook shut and never pick up or hold your notebook by the display. DO NOT spray water or any other cleaning fluids directly on the display. If you are traveling with your computer, remember to carry it as hand luggage. Do not check it in as baggage.
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1 BEFORE YOU START 1-1 Making sure you have everything When you receive your notebook PC, unpack it carefully, and check to make sure you have all the items listed below.
1. BEFORE YOU START 1-2 Finding where everything is located 1-2-1 OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1. Slide the latch located at the top of the display panel to the right. This releases the locking mechanism and raises the display slightly. 2. Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable viewing angle. 1-2-2 TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebook’s top and front components.
1. BEFORE YOU START Display Panel Latch The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel. Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics. (See 2-2 Display Panel for more information.) Application Panel The Application Panel allows you to either launch your favorite applications or to use as an optical drive when your unit is on.
1. BEFORE YOU START 1-2-3 LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebook’s left-side components. Anti-Theft Lock Slot Modem Port (RJ-11) LAN Port (RJ-45) PC Card Eject Button Microphone Jack PC Card Slot Headphone Jack Floppy Disk Eject Button Internal Floppy Disk Drive Anti-theft Lock Slot The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock-down device.
1. BEFORE YOU START 1-2-4 RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebook’s right-side components. Optical Drive Eject Button Lithium ion Battery Bay Optical Drive Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release Lithium ion Battery Bay The internal battery pack can be removed for installation of a fully charged battery pack. (See 2-1-3 Replacing the Battery for more information.) Optical Drive The optical drive allows you to play back a media disc.
1. BEFORE YOU START 1-2-5 BACK PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebook’s back panel components. PS/2 Port USB Ports Infrared Port DC Power Jack Parallel Port Serial Port IEEE 1394 Port External Monitor Port Infrared Port The fast IrDA compatible port allows you to communicate wirelessly with another IrDA-compatible infrared device without a cable.
1. BEFORE YOU START External Monitor Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor. (See 3-6-14 External Monitor Port for more information.) Parallel Port The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices, such as a printer. (This is also sometimes referred to as an LPT port.) (See 3-6-5 Parallel Port for more information.) 1-2-6 BOTTOM COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebook’s bottom panel components.
1. BEFORE YOU START Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery. (See 2-1-3 Replacing the Battery for more information.) Memory Compartment The memory compartment contains the system RAM. The RAM can be expanded according to the information contained in 3-5 Memory Upgrade Module.
2 GETTING STARTED 2-1 Power Sources Your notebook PC has two possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery or an AC adapter. 2-1-1 CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter provides power for operating your notebook PC and charging the batteries. Connecting the AC Adapter 1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your notebook PC. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet. POINT The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon purchase.
2. GETTING STARTED 2-1-2 RECHARGING THE BATTERY The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter. To recharge the battery make sure the battery that needs to be charged is installed in your notebook PC and connect the AC adapter. There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery, therefore you do not need to discharge the battery completely before recharging. The charge times will be significantly longer if your notebook PC is in use while the battery is charging.
2. GETTING STARTED 2-1-3 REPLACING THE BATTERY With the purchase of an additional battery, you can have a fully charged spare to swap with one that is not charged. 1. Have a charged battery ready to install. 2. Shut down your notebook PC and disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Slide the battery release latch while pulling the battery from the bay. 4. Remove the battery from the bay. 5. Slide the new battery into the bay. The pins will automatically align with the connector. 6.
2. GETTING STARTED 2-2 Display Panel Your notebook PC contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments and maintains top resolution through the use of active-matrix technology. 2-2-1 OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1. Slide the latch located at the top of the display panel to the right. This releases the locking mechanism and raises the display slightly. 2. Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable viewing angle.
2. GETTING STARTED 2-2-2 ADJUSTING DISPLAY PANEL BRIGHTNESS Once you have turned on your notebook PC, you may want to adjust the brightness level of the screen to a more comfortable viewing level. There are two ways to adjust the brightness, keyboard and power management utility. POINT The higher the brightness level, the more power the notebook PC will consume and the faster your batteries will discharge. For maximum battery life, set the brightness to as low a level as possible.
2. GETTING STARTED 2-3 Starting Your Notebook PC 2-3-1 POWER ON Suspend/Resume/Power On Button The suspend/resume/power on switch is used to turn on your notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your notebook. POINT When you turn on your notebook be sure you have a power source. This means that either the battery is installed and charged, or that the AC adapter is connected with AC power.
2. GETTING STARTED until your operating system is loaded. During booting, your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST). When the boot sequence is completed without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the operating system’s opening screen. The boot sequence is executed when: • You turn on the power to your notebook. • You restart your notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box.
2. GETTING STARTED 2-4 Status Display Indicators The Status Display Indicator LEDs correspond to specific components of your notebook. These lights (when visible) tell you that those components are operating. There are two additional lights on the front edge of the system to indicate battery and power states.
2. GETTING STARTED 2-4-2 BATTERY INDICATOR The Battery indicator tells you whether the primary Lithium ion battery is charging or fully charged. POINT If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not connected, or the power switch is Off, the Battery indicator will also be off. CAUTION Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged.
2. GETTING STARTED 2-4-7 CAPSLOCK INDICATOR The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters. 2-4-8 SCRLK INDICATOR S The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active.
2. GETTING STARTED 2-5 Using the Keyboard Your notebook has an integral 87-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys.
2. GETTING STARTED 2-5-2 WINDOWS KEYS Your notebook has three Windows keys, consisting of two Start keys and an Application key. The two Start keys display the Start menu. This button functions the same as your on-screen Start menu button. The Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Please refer to your Windows documentation for additional information regarding the Windows keys.
2. GETTING STARTED 2-6 Volume Control Your notebook has multiple volumecontrols which interact with each other. POINT Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. If you install an external audio device that has an independent volume control, the hardware volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other. It should be noted that if you set your software volume to Off, you will override the external volume control setting.
2. GETTING STARTED 2-7 Power Management Your notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention. However, others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions. 2-7-1 SUSPEND/RESUME/POWER ON BUTTON When your notebook is active, the Suspend/ Resume/Power On button can be used to manually put your notebook into Suspend mode.
2. GETTING STARTED progress. When you resume operation from Suspend mode, your notebook will return to the point where it left off. You must use the Suspend/Resume/Power On button to resume operation, and there must be an adequate power source available, or your notebook will not resume. 2-7-3 HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) FEATURE The Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) feature saves the contents of your notebook’s system memory to the hard drive as a part of the Suspend/Resume mode.
2. GETTING STARTED 2-7-5 DISPLAY TIMEOUT The Video Timeout is one of the power management parameters. This feature saves power by turning off the display if there is no keyboard or pointer activity for the user selected timeout period. Any keyboard or pointer activity will cause the display to restart automatically. 2-7-6 POWER OFF Before turning off the power by choosing Shut Down from Windows, check that the Hard Drive, optical drive drive, PC Card and Floppy Disk Drive Access indicators are all Off.
3 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK PC 3-1 Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your notebook PC. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control, a left and right button, and a scrolling button. The cursor control works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger.
3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-1-1 CLICKING Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. To rightclick, move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once.
3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-1-3 DRAGGING Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location and then release it. Dragging can also be done using the Touchpad. First, tap the Touchpad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap.
3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-2-2 EJECTING A DISK To eject a disk from the disk drive, follow these easy steps: 1. Check that the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator is inactive. 2. Press the Eject button. This will push your disk partially out of the drive. 3. Remove the disk. CAUTION 3-2-3 If you eject the disk while the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator is active, there is a risk of damaging the data on the disk, the disk itself or even the disk drive.
3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-3 Optical Drive Depending upon the configuration of your notebook PC, you may have one of the following drives: • CD-ROM • DVD • DVD/CD-RW combo A CD-ROM drive allows you to access software, data, or audio CDs. A DVD player gives you access to movie, software, data, and audio DVD/CDs. A CD-RW player allows you to access software, data, or audio CDs, and to write data onto recordable CDs.
3. Using Your Notebook PC different areas of the world. If the regional code of the DVD player does not match the regional codes on the titles, then playback is impossible. 3-3-2 LOADING A CD, DVD, CD-R, OR CD-RW To load a disc into your optical drive drive, follow these steps: 1. Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive drive to open the holder tray. The tray will come out of the notebook PC a short distance. 2.
3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-3-3 REMOVING MEDIA 1. Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive drive. This will stop the drive and the holder tray will come out of the notebook PC a short distance. 2. Gently pull the tray out until the disc can easily be removed from the tray. 3. Carefully remove the media disc from the holder tray. 4. Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click.
3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-3-6 USING DOLBY™ HEADPHONE The Dolby Headphone utility lets you enjoy multi-channel sound sources, such as DVD movies, with realistic surround sound using your conventional stereo headphones. The Dolby Headphone is a utility that is available in the DVD player software. POINTS Media discs which do not have the Dolby Surround 5:1 symbol will not support Dolby Headphone.
3. Using Your Notebook PC POINT An additional fully-charged battery is highly recommended if you will be watching DVD movies on battery power. To Watch a Movie on Battery Power: 1. Have an additional fully-charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use. 2. Start watching your DVD movie. 3. When the low battery warning occurs, immediately stop the movie and exit the optical drive.
3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-3-8 AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION The Auto Insert Notification function allows your notebook PC to automatically start a DVD/CD as soon as it is inserted in the optical drive drive and the tray is closed. Your notebook PC will begin playing an audio DVD/CD or will start an application if the DVD/CD includes an auto run file. Disabling Auto Insert Notification Function To disable the Auto Insert Notification function, follow these easy steps: 1.
3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-4 PC Cards Your notebook PC supports Type I, Type II and Type III PC Cards, which can perform a variety of functions depending on which type of PC Card you install. You can install one PC Card at a time in your notebook PC. • Some available PC Cards: • Fax/data modem cards (Type II). • Local area network (LAN) cards (Type II). • IDE solid-state disk cards (Type II). • SCSI cards (Type II). • • • Wireless LAN (802.11b) cards (Type II) Hard Drive (ATA) cards (Type III).
3. Using Your Notebook PC 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 3-4-2 also prevent you from completing this procedure. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on the installation of your card. Some PC Cards may require your notebook PC to be Off while installing them. Make sure there is no PC Card currently in the slot. If there is, see 3-4-2 Removing PC Cards. If either of the eject buttons is extended, press it in until it clicks. Insert your PC Card into the slot with the product label facing up.
3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-5 Memory Upgrade Module Your notebook PC comes with either 128MB or 256MB of high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your notebook’s memory capacity, you may install an additional memory upgrade module. The memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line (DIMM) SDRAM module.
3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-5-2 REMOVING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE 1. Perform steps 1 through 4 of 3-5-1 Installing a Memory Upgrade Module. 2. Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time. 3. While holding the clips out, remove the module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling towards the back of your notebook PC. 4. Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve. 5.
3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-5-3 CHECKING NEW MEMORY CAPACITY Once you have changed the system memory capacity by either adding or removing a memory upgrade module, be sure to check that your notebook PC has recognized the change. You can check the memory capacity by looking at the main menu of the BIOS setup: 1. Turn on the power to your notebook PC using the power switch. 2. Allow the system to start booting and press the [F2] key once the flash screen appears on the screen.
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3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-6 Device Ports Your notebook PC and the optional Port Replicator come equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect an external device including: disk drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc. 3-6-1 MODEM (RJ-11) TELEPHONE JACK The modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is used for an internal modem. To connect the telephone cable follow these easy steps: 1. Align the connector with the port opening. 2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated. 3.
3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-6-2 INTERNAL LAN (RJ-45) JACK The RJ-45 jack is used to connect the internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-T/Tx) to a Local Area Network (LAN) in your office or home, or broadband devices such as a cable modem, DSL, or satellite internet. If your notebook has been configured with internal LAN capability you will need to configure your notebook to work with your particular network. (To properly set up your LAN environment, consult with a networking professional.
3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-6-5 PARALLEL PORT The parallel port, or LPT port, allows you to connect parallel devices, such as a printer to your notebook. In order to connect a parallel interface device, follow these steps: 1. Align the connector with the port opening. 2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated. 3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each end of the connector.
3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-6-9 INFRARED PORT The Infrared IrDA (4Mbps) port allows for wireless data transfer between your notebook and other IrDA-compatible devices, such as another computer or a printer, without the use of a cable. It is important to keep in mind that while carrying out this form of communication, both devices must be placed so their infrared ports are directly facing each other without obstruction.
3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-6-11 EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor. In order to connect an external monitor follow these easy steps: 1. Align the connector with the port opening. 2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated. 3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each end of the connector. POINT Pressing the [FN] + [F10] keys allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video.
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4 TROUBLESHOOTING Your notebook PC is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field. However, you may encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices, that you can solve by replacing the device. The information in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward problems and identify failures that require service.
4. Troubleshooting • Any error messages that have occurred • Hardware configuration • Type of device connected, if any See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your notebook for configuration and serial numbers.
