Asus P6300 Series User Manual

P6300 NOTEBOOK PC SERIES USER’S MANUAL R
2 Product Name: ASUS P6300 Manual Revision: 1.03 Release Date: December 1997 No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED T O THE IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MER- CHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P AR TICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIREC- T ORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DA T A, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT . Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair , modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe. • Intel, LANDesk, and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. • W indows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Sound Blaster A WE32 and SB16 are trademarks of Creative T echnology Ltd. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www .asus.com.tw SPECIFICA TIONS AND INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMA- TIONAL USE ONL Y , AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE A T ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THA T MA Y APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTW ARE DESCRIBED IN IT . Copyright © 1997 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
3 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are de- signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver . • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif ferent from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital appara- tus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. For use with AC Adaptor Model ADP-45GB (Pour Utiliser Avec Modele ADP-45GB)
4 Nordic Caution T exts Concerning Lithium Batteries CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries accord- ing to the manufacturer’s instructions. (English) ATTENTION! Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du mêre type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. (French) (Japanese) ADVARSELI! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. (Danish) ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian) VARNING! Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. (Swedish) VAROITUS! Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mukaisesti. (Finnish)
5 Contents Chapter 1 W elcome to the Notebook PC ...................................................................................................................... 9 Unpacking the Notebook PC ...................................................................................................................... 10 T aking Care of Y our Notebook PC ............................................................................................................. 1 1 Cleaning the Notebook PC ......................................................................................................................... 14 Opening the LCD Display .......................................................................................................................... 15 Keyboard Auto-T ilt-Up Feature ................................................................................................................. 15 Overview of the Notebook PC’ s Hardware Features ................................................................................ .1 6 Optional Devices ........................................................................................................................................ 19 T ouring the Notebook PC ........................................................................................................................... 20 Front V iew ............................................................................................................................................... 20 Rear V iew ................................................................................................................................................ 22 Bottom V iew ........................................................................................................................................... 24 Preparing the Notebook PC for T ransport ............................................................................................... 25 Chapter 2 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................ 27 Powering Up the Notebook PC for the First Time ..................................................................................... 27 The Power On Self T est (POST) ................................................................................................................ 28 Installing an Operating System .................................................................................................................. 29 Hard Disk Reserved for Save-to-Disk Use ................................................................................................. 29 Resetting the System .................................................................................................................................. 30 LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................................... 30 System Status Panel .................................................................................................................................... 30 Specific Hot Keys ................................................................................................................................... 33 Embedded Numeric Keypad ....................................................................................................................... 33 Operating the Numeric Keypad .................................................................................................................. 35 Operating as a Cursor Keypad .................................................................................................................... 36 W indows 95 Keys ....................................................................................................................................... 37
6 Chapter 3 The BIOS Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 39 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 39 Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program ............................................................................................ 40 Accessing the BIOS Setup Program ........................................................................................................... 41 The Menu Bar ............................................................................................................................................. 41 The Legend Bar .......................................................................................................................................... 42 Launching Sub-menus ................................................................................................................................ 43 General Help ............................................................................................................................................... 43 Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program ........................................................................................ 44 The Main Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 44 The Security Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 57 A Note about Passwords ............................................................................................................................. 57 The Power Menu ........................................................................................................................................ 59 The Boot Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 64 The Exit Menu ........................................................................................................................................ 65 Chapter 4 Using the Notebook PC .............................................................................................................................. 69 Removable Storage Device Modules ......................................................................................................... 69 The Floppy Drive Module .......................................................................................................................... 70 Inserting and Ejecting Diskettes ............................................................................................................. 70 Removing the Floppy Drive Module ...................................................................................................... 70 The CD-ROM Drive Module ..................................................................................................................... 71 Supported CD’ s Formats ......................................................................................................................... 71 Inserting and Removing CD-ROM Discs ............................................................................................... 71 Manually Opening the T ray .................................................................................................................... 72 The Removable Hard Disk Drive Module .................................................................................................. 72 Important Handling Note ........................................................................................................................ 72 The High Speed T ransfer Modes ............................................................................................................ 73 Remove and Upgrade the HDD Module ................................................................................................. 73
7 The T ouchpad Pointing Device ................................................................................................... ............... 73 Using the T ouchpad ................................................................................................................................. 74 T ouchpad Installation for DOS & W in31 ................................................................................................ 75 T rackpoint Pointing Device Model ......................................................................................................... 76 The Display ................................................................................................................................................ 76 Display Hot Key Controls ....................................................................................................................... 76 LCD Care ................................................................................................................................................ 77 External Display ...................................................................................................................................... 77 LCD Display Size under DOS and BIOS Setup ..................................................................................... 7 7 PC Cards ..................................................................................................................................................... 78 32-bit CardBus & Zoomed V ideo Port .................................................................................................... 78 Inserting and Removing a PC Card ......................................................................................................... 79 The Driver Support ................................................................................................................................. 80 Multimedia Sound System ......................................................................................................................... 80 Audio V olume Control ............................................................................................................................ 81 IR W ireless Communication ....................................................................................................................... 82 The Guidelines of using IR communication ........................................................................................... 82 Universal Serial Bus Port ........................................................................................................................... 83 The Driver Support ................................................................................................................................. 83 Chapter 5 The Notebook PC’ s Power System ............................................................................................................. 85 The AC Adapter .......................................................................................................................................... 86 The Battery Power System ......................................................................................................................... 86 Inserting the Battery Pack ....................................................................................................................... 87 Removing the Battery Pack ..................................................................................................................... 87 W arm-swapping the Battery Packs ......................................................................................................... 88 Battery Pack Char ging Function ............................................................................................................. 88 Using Battery Power ............................................................................................................................... 89 Battery Gauge & Char ging Status ........................................................................................................... 89 Discharging the Battery Pack .................................................................................................................. 90 Power Management Modes ..................................................................................................................... 91
8 Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance ......................................................................................... 91 Standby Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 91 Suspend to RAM / Suspend to Disk ........................................................................................................ 92 Chapter 6 Peripheral Connections & System Expansion ........................................................................................................................... 93 Connecting Peripheral Devices .................................................................................................................. 93 Overview of the Notebook PC’ s I/O Ports .............................................................................................. 93 System Expansion ...................................................................................................................................... 96 System Memory Expansion .................................................................................................................... 96 Chapter 7 Driver Utilities ............................................................................................................................................ 99 The Driver & Utility CD-ROM .................................................................................................................. 99 CD-ROM Drive Driver Installation ........................................................................................................ 99 About the Driver & Utility CD-ROM ..................................................................................................... 99 Power Management Utility ................................................................................................................... 100 BIOS Updating Utility .......................................................................................................................... 101 Battery Dischar ge Utility ...................................................................................................................... 101 Appendix A Glossary .................................................................................................................................................... 103 Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................................... 108
9 1 CHAPTER 1 WELCOME TO THE NOTEBOOK PC Congratulations on your purchase of the Notebook PC. The Notebook PC is modular design supports Intel Mobile Module architecture, providing maximum expandability and serviceability without any compromise. The Notebook PC delivers breakthroughs in portable PC technology that of fers the desktop-level processor power and memory bandwidth. W ith its unique system management, long-lasting “W arm- swap” battery pack, and the superior heat ventilation solutions, the Notebook PC saves energy , time and leave a plenty of headroom to upgrade to the latest processors, graphics/video modules, and de- vices technologies. That means not just buy now , but you own a reliable and portable PC with invest- ment-protection consideration which makes it could be upgradeable just like a desktop! This User ’ s Manual describes all the features of the Notebook PC in an easy-to-read yet thorough manner . The primary goals of this chapter are to identify the Notebook PC’ s external components and to pro- vide a quick reference of the Notebook PC functions for experienced computer users.
10 1 Unpacking the Notebook PC The Notebook PC comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Before unpacking the Notebook PC, prepare a clean, stable surface on which to place the contents of your Notebook PC is shipping carton. Open the carton and carefully remove the contents. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your Notebook PC dealer immediately . The shipping carton should contain the following items: • The Notebook PC Main Unit (with one Hard Disk Module installed) • One Floppy Disk Drive Module • One External Floppy Disk Drive Cable • One CD-ROM Drive Module (Optional) • One Li-Ion Battery Pack (Ni MH optional) • One AC Adapter • One AC Power Cord • One PS/2 Y -cable • One S-V ideo to RCA Composite V ideo Cable • Microsoft W indows 95/NT Backup Diskette/CD-ROM (Optional) • Microsoft W indows 95/NT User ’ s Manual (Optional) • W arranty Card (Provided by distributor or dealer) • A Carrying Case • Software Drivers and Utility CD • Driver & Utility Installation Guide • This User ’ s Manual
11 1 Taking Care of Your Notebook PC Follow these safety precautions and you will increase the working lifetime of your Notebook PC. Y ou will also reduce the chance of damage to your computer and personal injury to yourself. DO NOT place the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Do not throw the packaging materials away. You may need them later if you have to ship the computer or send it in for service. DO NOT place or dr op objects on top of the Notebook PC.
12 1 DO NOT expose the Notebook PC to cold temperatur es (below 32˚F or 0˚C) DO NOT expose the Notebook PC to hot temperatur es (over 122˚F or 50˚C) DO NOT expose the Notebook PC to dir ect sunlight. Never leave the Notebook PC in a car on a sunny day
13 1 DO NOT expose the Notebook PC or its accessories to liquids, rain or moistur e. DO NOT use the Notebook PC in a dusty or dirty work ar ea. Dust can cause contamination of the unit that can r esult in malfunction or damage. DO NOT operate or stor e the Notebook PC near magnetic devices or TVs. DO NOT place floppy disks near or on the speakers or else data may be erased.
14 1 Cleaning the Notebook PC 1. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of deter gent and warm water to clean. Do not use too much water . 2. Remove any extra moisture with the same cloth or a dry one. Never use strong solvents such as thinner, benzene or other chemicals on or near surface as they might damage the surface . W arning! T o avoid shock hazards: • Follow all cautions and instructions that may be marked on the Notebook PC. • Except as described elsewhere in this manual, refer all servicing to qualifed person- nel. Immediately shut of f the Notebook PC and refer for servicing under the following conditions: • When the power cord or plug is damged or frayed • If liquid has been spilled on the Notebook PC • If the Notebook PC has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged • Never push any objects of any kind into cabinet openings. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short parts that could result in fire or electrical shock. • T urn of f the Notebook PC before installing or removing a peripheral device. • T urn of f the Notebook PC and disconnect the AC adapter before cleaning.
15 1 Opening the LCD Display At the front of the Notebook PC you will find two retaining latches on the display panel which lock the display in closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use. Follow these steps to raise the LCD display cover: Slide the display panel latch until the display panel releases, and then raise the LCD screen. T ilt the display to a comfortable viewing position. Keyboard Auto-Tilt-Up Feature This ergonomic feature automatically tilts up the keyboard to a comfortable angle that reduces stress to the hands and wrists while at the same time providing proper ventilation of the Notebook PC. Figur e1-2:Auto-tilt-up keyboar d Mechanison Figur e 1-1: Opening the LCD Display
16 1 Overview of the Notebook PC’s Hardware Features This section provides an overview of the Notebook PC’ s features. The Notebook PC hardware in- cludes the following features: • Pr ocessor - The Notebook PC is equipped with Intel Pentium Processor with MMX technol- ogy or next Pentium II Processor using the state-of-the-art Intel Mobile Module architecture. The Mobile Pentium family CPUs operate at lower voltage therefore consume less energy and generate less heat than regular desktop-used CPUs. The MMX multimedia enhancement technology was designed specifically for faster processing of multimedia and communica- tions tasks. Contact your Notebook PC dealers for more system upgradeability information. • Internal Cache - Supports 32KB internal cache. • External Cache- 256/512KB Level-2 cache with Pipeline Burst mode enhances more system performance. • Main Memory - 64-bit memory bus with 16MB of SDRAM on board. Memory can be easily expanded by using one or two 16, 32 or 64MB 144-pin SO-DIMMs. (The expansion slots support one double-bank and another one should be single-bank type or just use two single-bank type SO-DIMMs please.) • Display - 13.3" TFT XGA LCD, 1024 x 768 resolution, with 64K colors. • Graphics and V ideo Accelerator - The Graphics & V ideo subsystem includes embedded 2MB of video memory and a high performance 128-bit graphics controller with support for MPEG-1 video playback, simultaneous display , ZV (Zoomed V ideo) port and Advanced Power Management. (The unique modular design can be upgradeable into next 3D Graphics & MPEG-2/DVD video playback engine.)
17 1 • Removable FDD Module - The 3.5" FDD (Floppy Disk Drive) module can be removed from the unit and replaced with a CD-ROM drive module, a LS-120 SuperDisk module, or other optional devices. • Removable CD-ROM Module - The 20 speed or higher CD-ROM drive allows you to take advantage of the wide array of multimedia titles available. • Auto-T ilt-Up with W in 95 Enhanced Keyboard - The keyboard uses a “qwerty” layout with the addition of specific function keys and an embedded numeric keypad for number intensive data entry . The unique auto-tilt-up mechanism goes with 19mm full-size desktop keypads add comfort for typing. This auto-tilt-up mechanism also help the system ventilation reserved for next Pentium II processors. T wo W indows 95 keys will be able for you to access and take advantage of many of the time-saving features of W indows 95 software. • T ouchpad - The T ouchpad is a pressure-sensitive pointing device which allows you to move the cursor around the screen and make selections just as one would with a conventional mouse. • PC Cards - The stack type PC Card socket supports two T ype II cards, or one T ype III card. W ith PCMCIA 2.1, 32-bit CardBus and Zoom V ideo port compliance (lower socket only), the Notebook PC is able to accommodate a number of expansion options, including memory cards, modems, hard disks, and high-speed network adapters. • IR Communication Port - The Notebook PC features both IrDA compatible Fast Infrared (FIR) and Standard Infrared (SIR) communication modes. It enables you to make serial communication between the Notebook PC and other IR equipped devices such as a printer or another computer . • 16-bit Stereo Audio - The Notebook PC provides Sound Blaster Pro compatible 16-bit stereo audio with 3D ef fect and supports full duplex.
18 1 • Audio Jacks & Devices - Three audio jacks on the backside are used for Line-in, Mono Microphone-in and Earphone-out. Integrated in-front microphone and stereo speakers provide convenience with high quality audio access. • Game/MIDI Port - The Notebook PC is equipped with a 15-pin D-sub connector to connect to a Joystick,, Gamepad, or MIDI instruments. • External PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port - A Mini-DIN connector for PS/2 compatible keyboard or mouse, one Y -cable provided for using both simultaneously . • VGA Port - A 15-pin Mini-D-sub VGA connector for connecting a CR T monitor . • S-video Composite TV -out Port - An S-video composite connector for connecting a TV set or a VCR. One S-video to RCA composite video cable is provided. • Serial Port - A 9-pin D-sub RS-232 and 16550 compatible serial port. • Parallel Port - A 25-pin D-sub parallel/printer port which is most commonly used to con- nect a printer or Floppy Disk Drive Module through the equipped External FDD cable. This parallel port also supports both EPP and ECP capabilities. • USB Port - A Universal Serial Bus (USB) receptade connector is provided on the left side. • Docking Connector - A 240-pin docking connector support the connection to the optional Port Replicator with LAN function built-in. • Battery and AC Power System - The Notebook PC can operate on two power sources, an AC Adapter or a rechargeable battery pack. The system’ s internal char ger will automatically rechar ge the battery pack in the Notebook PC when is connected to an specific AC adapter . By using the power management features described in Chapter 5, the Notebook PC can operate on battery power for approximately 4 to 5 hours. The battery pack takes ap- proximately 2.5~3 hours to recharge when the Notebook PC is turned of f. It takes 3.5 hours to rechar ge when the computer is in use. For extending battery-powered operation, addi- tional specific battery packs may be purchased through our dealers.
19 1 • Keyboard Controls - The Notebook PC provides a host of hot key features that are a permanent part of the Notebook PC’ s operation. Some affect the LCD video display , while others control the sound volume. A complete list of the Notebook PC’ s hot key functions is provided in the Chapter 2. • Power Management - The Notebook PC features APM 1.2 power management built into the BIOS Setup. These features are designed to conserve power and extend the working hours. Optional Devices T o further enhance the utility of your Notebook PC computer , there are several optional products available from your dealer . • High-speed CD-ROM Module • LS-120 SuperDsik Drive Module • DVD-ROM/RAM Drive Module • Additional Battery Pack • SO-DIMM Memory Module (16MB/32MB/64MB) • Port Replicator with 10/100 Base-T LAN • Luxury Carrying Bag
20 1 Touring the Notebook PC Please refer to the text and diagrams below to identify all external components and accessories of the Notebook PC. Front V iew Figur e 1-3: Front Right V iew of the Notebook PC 14 8 9 2 3 4 10 7 11 12 6 5 1 13
21 1 Rear View Descriptions Display Panel Latches - The latches are used to release the display panel from its locked position. Power Button - Press this button to turn the computer on or of f. Power LED - Shows system on status when lit, and standby or suspend when blinking Battery Charging LED - Orange LED indicator blinks when the system battery is charging. LCD Display System Status Panel Auto-T ilt-Up Keyboard T ouchpad Pointing Device & Click Buttons Removable Hard Drive Module - The HDD module can be easily removed and replaced with a second hard drive for the purpose of data backup or expansion. Do not attempt to remove the HDD while the Notebook PC is on. Please ask your dealers for expansion, not permitted to do by end-users. Removable Battery Module - Could be released for changing to another additional battery pack by moving the unlock knob on the bottom side. PC Cards Slots Built-in Micr ophone Built-in Stereo Speakers Removable Storage Devices Bay 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 11 12 13 14
22 1 Rear V iew Please refer to Figure 1-3 and the descriptions that follow to identify the components on the left side and the rear side of the Notebook PC. Figur e 1-4: Rear Left V iew of the Notebook PC 1. 2. 3. 12. 13. 10. 8. 9. 11. 4. 5. 14. 6. 15. 7.
23 1 1. PS/2 Keyboard or Mouse Port - This port is for connecting an external PS/2 mouse or a keyboard to the Notebook PC. 2. USB Port 3. Cooling Fan 4. External Micr ophone-in Jack - This mono microphone jack is used to connect an external microphone. 5. Audio Line-in Jack - This stereo jack is used to connect external audio sources. 6. Earphone Jack - This stereo jack is used to connect external stereo speakers or a headphone. 7. DC-in Jack - Connect the AC Adapter power lead to this jack. 8. Serial Port 9. Parallel Port 10. Game/MIDI Port 1 1. VGA Port - This port is used to connect an external monitor . 12. TV V ideo Out Port 13. Docking Connector 14. IR Port 15. Kensington Lock Rear View Descriptions
24 1 Bottom V iew Please refer to Figure 1-4 and the descriptions that follow to identify the components on the bottom of the Notebook PC. Figur e 1-5: Bottom V iew of Notebook PC 2 4 1 3
25 1 Storage Devices Module Release Knob Battery Pack Release Knob Memory Module Expansion Sockets Cover & Fixed Scr ew The fixed Scr ews of Removable Hdd Module Preparing the Notebook PC for T ransport T o prepare the computer for transport, you should first disconnect all peripherals. Make sure the com- puter is turned of f before you do this. The Notebook PC’ s hard disk head is with self-parking. Close the LCD panel and check that it is latched securely to the computer . Make sure the floppy drive does not contain a diskette. When a diskette is inserted in the floppy drive the eject button pops out. If you attempt to transport the Notebook PC with a diskette in the drive, you risk damaging the eject button. The computer has an soft carrying case. It will keep out dirt and dust and protect your Notebook PC’ s casing from becoming scratched or cracked. If you intend to use battery power , be sure to fully char ge the battery pack and any spares. Remember the AC adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter provides important information for getting the Notebook PC up and running for the first time. 1 2 3 4 Bottom V iew Descriptions
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27 2 CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED This chapter explains what you need to do after turning on your Notebook PC. Experienced computer users may need only read through this chapter and Chapter One while using the rest of the manual merely as a reference. Powering Up the Notebook PC for the First Time T o connect the Notebook PC to an AC power source, please refer to Figure 2-1 and the following directions: Figur e 2-1: Connecting the Notebook to the AC power sour ce
28 2 By pressing the power button, the Notebook PC’ s sign-on message should appear on the screen and you will hear a short beep. Y ou may need to adjust the brightness by using the hot key to attain a clear display . If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, please press [F2] to entry the BIOS Setup. Push and hold down the power button to turn of f the system. The Power On Self Test (POST) When you turn on the Notebook PC, it will first run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power On Self T est (POST). The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC’ s architecture. The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC’ s hardware configuration which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system. This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on how to run the BIOS Setup. In most cases the record should be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. When the test is finished, you should only get a message reporting “none operating system found” if the hard disk was not pre- loaded with an operating system. This indicates that the hard disk is ready to be prepared for use with the operating system you intend to use or not. Using a power strip with a built-in surge protector is better for shock protection. The Notebook PC comes with its own AC adapter. Do not use a different adapter to power the computer, and do not use the AC adapter to power other electrical devices. Never turn off or reset your Notebook PC while the hard disk or floppy disk is in use and the FDD and/or HDD status icon is lit; doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data. Always wait at least 5 seconds after turning off your Notebook PC before turning it back on.
29 2 Installing an Operating System When starting the Notebook PC for the first time, please be aware that you must have an Operating System installed on the hard drive. Y ou might have the W indows 95, W indows NT or MS-DOS already installed on your Notebook PC. If your dealer did not install an operating system for you, please consult your Operating System manual for instructions on how to install it well. Hard Disk Reserved for Save-to-Disk Use The Notebook PC supports the Advanced Power Management version 1.2 to save battery power and extend the working hours. For executing one of the power saving suspend modes-”Save-to-Disk”, a reserved space of hard disk is needed for saving the system status for resume before you start to format and install the operating system onto your hard disk. Please follow the instructions listed below to make a reserved space in your hard disk if you want the Notebook PC to support “Save-to-Disk” mode : (The utility-”PHDISK.EXE” is included in the bundled Driver & Utility CD-ROM) 1. Boot the system with a Floppy diskette with DOS or W indows 95 booting system. 2. Locate the phdisk’ s sub-directory of the Driver & Utility CD-ROM. 3. Run the “phdisk/create”. 4. Instructions covering installation will be displayed. Follow the instructions to finish and check the reserved space with FDISK.EXE under DOS. The PHDISK.EXE” will automatically define the space to be reserved for “Save-to-Disk” according to the system memory size.
30 2 Resetting the System After installing a software application package on your hard disk drive, you may be prompted to reset the system to load the changed operating environment. T o reset the system, or reboot, please press the [Ctrl] [Alt] [Del] keys simultaneously . This is known as a “W arm boot”. When you encounter hardware or software problems which lock up the system, the same way to do the “W arm-boot” to reset. If this “W arm boot” does not shut down the Notebook PC, you can reset the Notebook PC by pushing the Notebook PC’ s power button, OFF then ON. LED Indicators The following table summarizes the functions of the Notebook PC’ s front-end LED indicators. System Status Panel Located under the LCD display panel, the System Status Panel informs you of the Notebook PC’ s current operating status at a glance. Upon activating a certain function, a symbol or icon corresponding to that function appears in the window indicating that the particular function is engaged. The icon will remain in the window until you deactivate that function. Figure 2-2 shows the System Status Panel with all the displayable icons. LED ST A TUS MEANING Solid Green LED The Notebook PC is powered on. Flashing Green LED The Notebook PC is in Stand-by or Suspend Mode Flashing Amber LED The Notebook PC’ s battery is charging. Solid Amber LED The Notebook PC’ s battery is fully char ged.
31 2 Figur e 2-2: System Status Panel CD-ROM or Storage Device Activity Indicates when lit that the CD-ROM or storage device is being accessed. HDD Activity Indicates when lit that the hard disk is being accessed. FDD Activity Indicates when lit that the system is accessing the floppy disk drive. PC Cards Activity Indicates when lit that insert card to the PC Cards lower slots. Indicates when lit that no cards inside of the PC cards slots.
32 2 Caps Lock Indicates that [Caps Lock] is activated Scroll Lock Indicates that [Scroll Lock] is activated Number Lock Indicates that [Num Lock] is activated Embeded Numeric Keypad Lock Embeded numeric keypad is engaged Power Management Status This icon indicates that the system is in the on state Stand-by or Suspend Mode This icon indicates that the power management system is enabled and the system is in Standby or Suspend Mode. The power management system is set using the system BIOS during boot-up. Refer to Chapter 3 for information on setting up Power Management AC Power-in System operating on AC power Battery Gauge & Charging Status 4-level-bar gauge displays remaining battery power Battery charging when blinking
33 2 Specific Hot Keys The following table lists the hot key functions for the Notebook PC computer . Fn Increases display brightness Fn Decreases display brightness Fn Enter into the “Suspend Mode” Fn T oggles Embedded keypad lock off and on Fn LCD T oggles LCD display of f and on Fn T oggles among LCD and external displays. Fn TV Switches to TV video output display likes a TV set. Fn T oggles the speakers of f and on Fn Decreases the audio volume output. Fn Increases the audio volume output. Fn NumLk T oggles the numeric keypad off and on Fn ScrLk T oggles the “ Scroll Lock “ of f and on Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more conve- nient. Like the [Num Lock] key , these keys are labeled in blue on the keycaps. Numeric assignments are located at the higher right of each key as shown in Figur e 2-3.
34 2 Figur e 2-3: The embedded numeric keypad When the numeric keypad is engaged by pressing [ Fn ] [ ], the system ststus panel will come on with . If an external keyboard is connected, pressing the [ NumLk ] key on either the Notebook PC or external keyboard will enable/disable NumLock of both keyboards in unison. T o disable the Note- book PC numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated, use the [ Fn ] [ NumLk ] hot key on the Notebook PC keyboard. TV * & _ ( ) { [
35 2 Operating the Numeric Keypad The keyboard has some keys that, when enabled, work as if they were a 10-key numeric keypad. The numeric keypad on the keyboard is not active when the external keyboard or the external numeric keypad is attached to the computer . T o enable numeric kepad, press [ Fn ] [ ]. The Embeded Nu- meric Keypad icon appears on system status panel. Figur e 2-4: The embeded numeric keypad works as a numeric keypad TV _ { [
36 2 Operating as a Cursor Keypad T o enable cursor keypad, press [ Fn ] [ ]and then [ Fn ] [ NumLk ] to enable embeded numeric keypad and disable the NumLock . The icon appears on system status panel. Figur e 2-5: The embeded numeric keypad works a cursor keypad . TV _ { [
37 2 Windows 95 Keys There are two special W indows95™ keys on the keyboard. A brief description of each key is given below . The key with the W indows95™ Logo activates the Start menu button on the bottom left of the screen. The other key which looks like a menu with a small arrow activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button while pointing at any object on the W indows desktop. This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter provides a detailed description of the Notebook PC’ s BIOS Setup.
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39 3 CHAPTER 3 THE BIOS SETUP Introduction The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup is a menu driven software utility that enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor your Notebook PC to reflect installed hardware, alter performance and setup power saving functions. It is a ROM-based program and also can be flashed with the latest version update through executing a specific BIOS flashing utility program bundled in the Driver & Utility CD-ROM. (Please see the Chapter 7 for details.) A battery backed-up CMOS RAM is used to record some basic system hardware information, clock, date, time, the error handling, and etc., even when the power is of f. When the Notebook PC is turned back on, the system is configured with the values stored in the CMOS RAM. W ith easy-to-use menus, you can configure such items through BIOS Setup as: • Date, time, and clock setting • Hard disk drives and peripherals • System-booting Sequence • Password protection setting • Power management features
40 3 The settings made in the BIOS Setup program intimately affect how the Notebook PC performs. It is important, therefore, to first try to understand all the Setup options, and second, to make settings appropriate for the way you use the Notebook PC. This chapter will guide you through the Setup by providing clear explanations for all options. A default configuration has already been set. If you are either installing new devices or expanding main memory , you will need to enter the BIOS Setup to reconfigure your Notebook PC. The first section discusses how to move around in the BIOS Setup program, as well as how to specify and save your new settings. A brief discussion of the optional settings among the different sub-menus follows. Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program The Setup program has been designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is a menu driven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections among the various predetermined choices. If you accidentally make a setting and do not know which one to switch back to, the Setup program has a hot key that allows you to return to the previous value. The hot keys are discussed in more detail later in this chapter . When turning on the Notebook PC for the first time you may get a message prompting you to enter run the BIOS Setup by pressing [F2]. A warning message may appear on the screen if the hardware con- figuration is changed or the POST fails. This message will inform you of any errors or invalid settings and prompt you to run the BIOS Setup to correct the problem. Even if you are not prompted by a message instructing you to use the Setup program, at some time in the future you may want to change the configuration of your computer . For example, you may want to enable the Security Password Feature or make changes to the power management settings. It will then be necessary to reconfigure your system using the Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in CMOS RAM.
41 3 Accessing the BIOS Setup Program T o access the BIOS Setup program, press the [F2] key after the Notebook PC has boot through its POST . The Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: Main Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. Advanced Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features available on your system. Security Use this menu to set a password. The password allows bootup and controls access to the BIOS setup menu. Power Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management features. Boot Use this menu to configure the default system device used to locate and load the Operating System and for booting up the Notebook PC. Exit Use this menu to exit the current menu or specify how to exit the Setup program. T o access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.
42 3 The Legend Bar At the bottom of the Setup screen you will notice a legend bar . The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding alternates and functions. LEGEND KEY AL TERNA TE FUNCTION F1 Alt H Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the BIOS Setup Esc Alt X Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a sub-menu ← keypad arrow Selects the menu item to the left → keypad arrow Selects the menu item to the right ↑ or ↓ keypad arrows Moves the cursor up and down between fields T ab Enter Moves the cursor to the next position available in the field. If there is only one field, the T ab key will move the highlight down to the next field Shift T ab (none) Moves the cursor to previous position available in the field. If there is only one field, the T ab Shift keys will move the highlight up to the previous field - (minus key) F5 Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field (plus key) F6, Space Bar Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted field Home PgUp Moves the cursor to the top field End PgDn Moves the cursor to the bottom field F9 (none) Sets current menu items to default values F10 (none) Saves changes and exits Setup
43 3 Launching Sub-menus Note that a right pointer symbol appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer indicates that a sub- menu can be launched from this field. A sub-menu contains additional options for a field parameter . T o call up a sub-menu, simply move the cursor to highlight the field and press the [Enter]. The sub-menu will then immediately appear . Use the legend keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu just as you would within a menu. Use the [Esc] key to return to the main menu. T ake some time to familiarize yourself with each of the legend keys and their corresponding functions. Practice navigating through the various menus and sub-menus. If you accidentally make unwanted changes to any of the fields, use the set default hot key . While moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field. General Help In addition to the Item Specific Help window , the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by simply pressing [F1] or the [Alt] [H] combina- tion. The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions.
44 3 Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program Refer to the Exit Menu section of this chapter for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program. When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window , this indicates that there is more information to be displayed that won fit in the window . Use the [PgUp] and [PgDn] keys or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the entire help document. Press the Home key to display the first page, press End to go to the last page. T o exit the help window , press the [Enter] or the [Esc] key . The Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears: Figur e 3-1: The Main Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System T ime: [08:18:19] System Date: [11/1 1/1997] Dskerre A: 1.44MB IDE Adapter Master [2168MB] IDE Adapter Slave [CD-ROM] V ideo Display Device: [LCD & CRT] Memory Cache: [Enabled] System Memory 640 KB Extended Memory 15360 KB Item Specific Help <T ab>, <Shift-T ab>, or <Enter> selects field . F1 Help Select Item Change V alues F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit
45 3 This is the Main menu of the BIOS Setup program. Changes to the Notebook PC basic system configura- tion can be made from this menu. Each of the fields displayed in this menu are covered below in detail. System Time Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour , minute, second. Insert the appropriate information. Use the [T ab] or [Shift] [T ab] keys to move between the hour , minute, and second fields. System Date Sets your system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The format is month, day , year . T ype in the appropriate information. Use the [T ab] or [Shift] [T ab] keys to move between the month, day , and year fields. Diskette A This is a display-only field. The information is set for type of floppy drive installed. IDE Adapter Master This field is used to configure the IDE Hard Disk installed in the system. T o configure a hard disk drive, move the cursor to highlight the Primary Master field: IDE Adapter Master [2168MB] Pressing the [Enter] at this point will reveal the IDE Adapter Master sub-menu: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the drive. Incorrect settings may cause your system can not recognize the installed hard disk. Or just select [AUTO] to let BIOS to detect the drive type automatically.
46 3 T ype Select Auto to automatically detect an IDE type drive. This option only works with the built-in standard IDE drives. If automatic detection is successful, the correct values will be filled in for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. T o configure a drive select User . Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for your drive. Refer to your drive documentation or look on the drive if you need to obtain this information. If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select None. The type can be set to CD-ROM in this field to support an inserted CD-ROM drive module. The type can be set to Removable A T API in this field to support an inserted storage device module with IDE interface as the primary master . Cylinders This field configures the drive number of cylinders. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter for this field. In order to make changes to this field, the T ype field must be set to User . Heads This field configures the drive number of read/write heads. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter for this field. In order to make changes to this field, the T ype field must be set to User . Sectors This field configures the drive number of sectors per track. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter for this field. In order to make changes to this field, the T ype field must be set to User .
47 3 Maximum Capacity This field shows the drive’ s maximum capacity which is automatically calculated by the BIOS refer- ring to the drive information you set to determine. Multi-Sector T ransfers This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the highest number supported by the drive. This field can also be configured manually . Note that when this field is automatically configured, the set value may not always be the fastest value for the drive. Refer to the documentation that came with your hard drive to determine the optimal value and set it manually . In order to make changes to this field, the T ype field must be set to User . Configuration options are: • Disabled • 2 Sectors • 4 Sectors • 8 Sectors • 16 Sectors LBA (Logical Block Access) Mode Control When enabled, this option uses 28-bit addressing of the hard drive without regard for cylinders, heads, and sectors. Note that Logical Block Access may decrease the access speed of the hard disk. However , LBA Mode is necessary to use drives with greater than 528MB in storage capacity . In order to make changes to this field, the T ype field must be set to User . Configuration options are: • Disabled • Enabled
48 3 32 Bit I/O When enabled, this option speeds up communication between the CPU and the IDE controller . This option supports PCI local bus only . ISA bus is not supported. In order to make changes to this field, the T ype field must be set to User . Configuration options are: • Disabled • Enabled T ransfer Mode When enabled, this option speeds up communication between the system and the IDE controller by using enhanced I/O transfer modes (PIO Modes). In order to make changes to this field, the T ype field must be set to User . Configuration options are: • Standard • Fast PIO 1 • Fast PIO 2 • Fast PIO 3 • Fast PIO 4 After using the legend keys to make your selections to this sub-menu, press the [Esc] key to exit back to the Main menu. When the Main menu appears, you will notice that the drive letter and the drive size appear in the Primary Master field for the hard drive you just configured IDE Adapter Slave In this field, indicate the size of disk drive or the device type of connecting your Notebook PC primary slave IDE such as a CD-ROM drive or a 2nd hard disk drive. The arrow head icon indicates that this field contains a sub-menu. The sub-menu is used to configure an IDE Hard Disk installed in the system.
49 3 T o configure a hard disk drive, move the cursor to highlight the Primary Slave field, and press the [Enter]. The Primary Slave sub-menu screen will appear . The fields and options on this sub-menu are the same as the Primary Master sub-menu described above. The type can be set to CD-ROM in this field to support an inserted CD-ROM drive module. The type can be set to Removable A T API in this field to support an inserted storage device module with IDE interface as the primary slave. After using the legend keys to make your selections to this sub-menu, press the [Esc] key to exit back to the Main menu. Video Display Device This field allows you to select to enable video display devices like LCD panel, external CR T/LCD monitor , or both. • LCD & CR T • CR T • LCD Memory Cache This field allows you to enable the Notebook PC L2 memory cache. The configuration options are: • Disabled • Enabled (as default) Disabling the external cache will cause overall system performance to de- crease substantially.
50 3 System Memory This field displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the system during bootup. Y ou do not need to make changes to this field. This is a display only field. Extended Memory This field displays the amount of extended memory detected by the system during bootup. Y ou do not need to make changes to this field. This is a display only field. The Advanced Menu Selecting Advanced from the menu bar displays the Advanced menu. Please see Figure 2-4. Figur e 3-2: Advanced Menu Play & Play O/S: [Y es] Peripheral Configuration Large Disk Access Mode: [Normal] TV mode: [NTSC] Internal Pointing Device: [Enabled] Mun Lock: [Auto] Item Specific Help Select 'Y es' if you are using a Plug & Play capable operating system F1 Help Select Item Change V alues F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
51 3 Plug & Play O/S Specifies whether a Plug & Play capable operating system such as W indows 95 is in use. Only enable this option if the system is using a Plug & Play capable operating system. A vailable configurations are: • No • Y es (default) Peripheral Configuration Pressing the [Enter] when this field is highlighted calls up the following sub-menu: This menu allows you to configure the Notebook PC’ s serial and parallel ports. Each field on this sub-menu is covered below . Serial Port A This field allows you to configure the Notebook PC serial COM1 port. The following options are available: • Auto (default) • User • Disabled • PnP OS When User is selected, the Base I/O Address menu item appears as following : The “Base I/O Address” field becomes available and you can set the serial port IRQ and I/O address as you like. The following options are available: • 3F8, IRQ 4 (default) • 2F8, IRQ 3 • 3E8, IRQ 4 • 2E8, IRQ 3
52 3 IR Port This field allows you to configure the Notebook PC’ s serial IR port. The following options are avail- able: • Auto(as default) • User • Disabled • PnP OS When Enabled is selected, the Base I/O Address menu item appears. This “ Mode “ field allows you to enable or disable the Notebook PC Fast Infrared (FIR) communication module. The following con- figuration options are available: • SIR • FIR The “Base I/O Address” field becomes available and you can set the serial port IRQ and I/O address as you like. The following options are available: • 3F8, IRQ 4 • 2F8, IRQ 3 • 3E8, IRQ 4 • 2E8, IRQ 3(as default) This field is only available when the Infrared port is set to Enabled. When FIR is selected, the DMA channel menu item appears. The COM2 se- rial port is available for system use only if the serial IR is Disabled. SIR en- ables standard IrDA IR support on COM2.
53 3 The “DMA Channel” field allows you to configure the DMA Channel used by Fast Infrared port. The following options are available: • DMA 1 • DMA 3 (default) This field is only available when the Infrared Port Mode field is set to FIR. Parallel Port This field allows you to configure the Notebook PC parallel port. The following options are available: • PnP OS • User • Disabled • Auto The “Mode” field allows you to configure the Notebook PC parallel port transmission mode. The following options are available: • Output Only • Bi-directional (default) • ECP • EPP Changing the default address and IRQ settings for COM1, COM2 and the LPT Port can cause conflicts with other system devices or installed peripherals.
54 3 “ Output only” mode allows data output only . However , EPP and ECP are Bi-directional modes, allow- ing both data input and output. The EPP and ECP modes are only supported with EPP and ECP aware peripherals. EPP Mode: When the EPP mode is selected the standard and bi-directional modes are also available. The EPP operates on a two phase cycle. First the host selects the register within a device for subsequent operations. Second, the host performs a series of read and/or write byte operations to the selected register . There are four operations supported by EPP: Address W rite, Data W rite, Address Read and Data Read. All operations are performed asynchronously . ECP Mode: The port is software and hardware compatible with existing parallel ports so that it may be used as a standard printer mode if ECP is not required. ECP mode provides an automatic high burst- bandwidth channel that supports DMA for ECP in both the forward (host to peripheral) and reverse (peripheral to host) direction. These options in the field of “Base I/O Address” are used to choose the I/O (port) address for the Parallel port. The available options are: • 378 / IRQ7 • 378 / IRQ5 • 278 / IRQ7 • 278/ IRQ5 This field is only available when the Parallel port is set to User . The “DMA Channel” allows you to configure the Parallel port DMA Channel for selecting ECP mode.The following options are available:
55 3 The “DMA Channel” allows you to configure the Parallel port DMA Channel for selecting ECP mode. The following options are available: • DMA 1 (default) • DMA 3 This field is only available when the Parallel Port Mode field is set to ECP . After using the legend keys to make your selections for the Peripheral Configuration sub-menu, press the [Esc] key to exit back to the Advanced menu. Large Disk Access Mode Specifies the type of operating system in use on the Notebook PC. The default, DOS, should be always used unless UNIX or Novell Netware is being used. A vailable configurations are: • Lar ge • Normal(as default) TV Mode Specifies the type of TV video output format for connecting to TV set. A vailable formats are: • NTSC(as default) • P AL Large Disk Access mode controls how the disk controller accesses the disk volume. Setting the option to Other may cause the hardware not to recognize DOS, Windows or other DOS based operating system disk formats.
56 3 Internal Pointing Device This field allows you to enable or disable the internal pointing device such as T ouchPad or a factory optional T rackPoint • Enabled(as default) • Disabled NumLock Specifies the number lock function of keypad when power is on. • Auto (default, keeps the last status during shutdown) • On • Off
57 3 The Security Menu The Notebook PC’ s advanced system of security allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized access to system resources, data, and the BIOS Setup Program. This section covers each parameter of the Security Setup. Selecting Security from the menu bar displays the following menu: Figur e 3-3: Security Menu A Note about Passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Security menu. The passwords con- trol access to the BIOS and certain Security menu options during system startup. The passwords are not case sensitive. In other words, a password can be entered using either upper or lower case letters; it makes nodif ference. Set Password: [Enter] Password checking: [Disabled] Item Specific Help Set password to enable system security F1 Help Select Item Change V alues F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
58 3 T ype the password and press the [Enter]. Y ou can type up to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other keys are ignored. T o confirm the password, type the password again and press the [Enter]. The User password is now set. This password allows full access to the BIOS Setup menus. T o clear the password, highlight this field and press the [Enter]. The same dialog box as above will appear . Press the [Enter] twice. The password is now cleared. Password checking This option requires prior setting of the User password to function. When enabled, the system will then require the User password before the system can bootup. When set to always, the system will then require either the User password before allowing access to the system when resuming from Save to Disk. Furthermore, boot from diskette or CD-ROM will be disabled. The options for this field are: • Disabled(as default) • On boot • Always The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: a Supervisor password and a User password. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setup program functions. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup program and having full access to all Security menu options. Set Password This field allows you to set the User password. T o set the User password, highlight this field and press the [Enter]. The following dialog box appears: Set User Password Enter New Password : [ ] Confirm New Password: [ ]
59 3 The Power Menu The Power menu of the Setup program allows you to enable and adjust the advanced features of the Note- book PC designed to conserve power . Enabling these features will extend the life of the battery pack be- tween char ges. T o make changes to power management settings, select Power Savings from the menu bar . The following menu appears: Figur e 3-4: Power Savings Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Power Sasvings : [Customized] Suspend Mode : [Save T o RAM] Standby T imeout : [1 Miunte] Auto Suspend T imeout : [Off] Hard Disk T imeout : [Disabled] V ideo T imeout : [Disabled] Resume On Modem Ring : [On] Lid Switch Closure : [Panel off] Beep On Battery Low : [Enabled] Item Specific Help Select Power Management Mode. Choosing modes changes system power management settings . Maximum Power Savings conserves the greatest amount of system power while Maximum Performance conserves power but allows greatest system performance . T o alter these settings , choose Customize . T o turn off power management , choose Disable . Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change V alues F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
60 3 Power Savings This option must be enabled to use any of the automatic power saving features. The options for this field are: • Disabled • Customized (as default) • Maximum Power Savings • Maximum Performance If this menu item is set to Disabled, power management features will not function regardless of other field settings on this menu. The Customized option allows you to make your own selections from the following fields within the Power Menu. When set to Maximum Power Savings, system power will be conserved to its greatest amount. The remaining fields within the Power Menu will be set to pre-defined values that ensure maximum power savings. When this field is specified as Maximum Performance, best system performance is achieved with some power conservation. The remaining fields within the Power Menu will be set to pre-defined values that ensure maximum power savings. Suspend Mode This field determines the mode of suspend when the Notebook PC entering power saving. A vailable options for this field are: • Save T o RAM (as default) • Save T o Disk
61 3 Standby Timeout This option is only enabled when Customized is selected in the Power Savings field. This field allows you to specify how much time of inactivity must elapse before the system automatically transits to Standby mode. In Standby mode various devices are powered off including the LCD backlight and the system enters a low power CPU state but for quick wakeup. A vailable options for this field are: • Off • 6 Minute • 1 Minutes • 8 Minutes • 2 Minutes • 12 Minutes • 4 Minutes • 16 Minutes If APM is installed, this function will be controlled by APM and may function differently depending on the APM settings. Auto Suspend T imeout This field determines how much system idle time must pass before the system enters Suspend mode. When set to Of f, the system cannot enter Suspend mode which is the lowest power state for the Note- book PC. The possible settings for this field are as follows: • Off • 20 Minutes • 5 Minutes • 30 Minutes • 10 Minutes • 40 Minutes • 15 Minutes • 60 Minutes
62 3 Hard Disk Timeout This field allows you to specify the period of inactivity required before the hard disk spins down and enters power saving mode. The possible options for this field are: • Disabled • 1 Minute • 2 Minutes • 4 Minutes • 6 Minutes • 8 Minutes • 10 Minutes • 15 Minutes Video T imeout This field allows you to specify the period of inactivity required before the LCD display turns off. The possible options for this field are: • Disabled • 2 Minutes • 4 Minutes • 6 Minutes • 8 Minutes • 10 Minutes • 15 Minutes
63 3 Resume On Modem Ring When this field is set On, a modem ring will cause the system to resume from Suspend mode. • Of f (default) • On Lid Switch Closure This option allows you to set the power management function when the lid switch is closed. The possible options are: • Panel off (default) • Disabled Beep on battery low This option allows you to enable or disable the battery low warning beep. • Disabled • Enabled (default)
64 3 The Boot Menu The Boot menu allows the user to specify the order in which the Notebook PC is to check for a device to boot the system. T o make changes, select Boot from the menu bar and the following screen appears: Figur e 3-5: Boot Menu Boot Sequence The Boot Menu allows you to use the up and down arrow keys to select among the three possible boot devices listed. By using the [ ] or [Space] and [-] keys, it is possible to alter the priority the system uses to search for the boot device on system power up in numerical order . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 1. [removable Devices] 2. [Hard Drive] 3. [A T API CD-ROM Drive] Item Specific Help T o select the boot device , use the up and down arrows , then press < > to move the device up the list , or <-> to move it down the list Press <Esc> to exit this menu Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change V alues F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
65 3 The Exit Menu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu: Figur e 3-6: Exit Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Exit Saveubg Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS . Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change V alues F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Pressing the [Esc] key does not exit this menu. You must select one of the options from this menu or a menu bar item to exit this menu.
66 3 Each of the options on this menu is described below . Exit Saving Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. The CMOS RAM is sustained by an on-board backup battery and stays on even when the Notebook PC is turned off. Once this option is selected, the Setup program displays the following message. Select Y es to save changes and exit. Exit Discarding Changes This option should only be used if you do not want to save the changes you have made to the Setup program. If you have made changes to the fields other than system date, system time and password, the system will ask for confirmation when choosing Discard Changes and Exit. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When this option is selected or by pressing [F9], the following message is displayed: If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program will prompt you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Setup Confirmation Save configuration changes and exit now? [Y es] [No]
67 3 Select Y es to load default values. Y ou can now select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to Non-V olatile RAM. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections youe made and restore the values you previously saved. After selecting this option, all selections are updated, and the following message is displayed: Select Y es to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Save Changes This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. Y ou can then return to other menus and make changes. After selecting this option, all selections are saved, and the following mes- sage is displayed: Setup Confirmation Load default configuration now? [Y es] [No] Setup Confirmation Load previous configuration now? [Y es] [No]
68 3 Select Y es to save any changes to Non-V olatile RAM. This concludes Chapter 3. The next chapter covers operation of the Notebook PC. Setup Confirmation Save configuration changes now? [Y es] [No]
69 4 CHAPTER 4 USING THE NOTEBOOK PC This chapter describes the basic features and procedures for using your Notebook PC. T opics covered include the floppy drive, CD-ROM drive, T ouchpad, and other input and output devices. Removable Storage Device Modules Data storage and retrieval are two of the most fundamental tasks you will perform when working with your computer . The Notebook PC is equipped with a 3.5" floppy drive, a hard disk drive and a optional high speed CD-ROM drive as usual. All of the storage devices are designed as removable modules. The module also can be equipped with an optional LS-120 Superdisk drive, a 2nd hard disk drive, or a DVD-ROM/RAM drive. (For more detail, contact your authorized dealer please.) The floppy drive can coexist with CD-ROM drive through a specific external cable(P ACB-FD01) connecting to the parallel port. The following sections will cover instructions for operating each of these drives. Due to the BIOS booting process and for concern of power station, a hot or warn-swapping is not permitted when you attempt to exchange the mod- ules. Always verify the system power is off first ! Do not touch the connector pin modules for preventing damage by static-discharge.
70 4 The Floppy Drive Module Y our Notebook PC features a removable 3.5 inch floppy drive module. It can use both the double density-720KB and the high-density 1.44MB format floppy diskettes. The modular design provide you convenience to put into the device bay for carry out. One specific external cable(P ACB-FD01) is of fered. Y ou can use both FDD and CD-ROM through connecting FDD module to the parallel port and insert CD-ROM drive module into the storage device bay . Due to the BIOS booting process, a hot or warn-swapping and to attempt connecting external cable when system on are not acceptable, please turn off system power first. Inserting and Ejecting Diskettes Removing the Floppy Drive Module The Notebook PC is shipped with the Floppy Drive Module already inserted in the device bay . T o remove the floppy drive module from the device bay , please refer to the following instructions. 1. T urn of f the Notebook PC’ s power . 2. T urn the Notebook PC so that its underside is facing up and its front is facing you. 3. Locate the device module knob marker with on the bottom side of the Notebook PC. Slide the knob to the left to eject the module. 4. Gently pull the module out of its bay .
71 4 The CD-ROM Drive Module In recent years, CD-ROM discs have become increasingly popular as a mass storage medium for PCs. One reason is clearly their lar ge storage capacity; CD-ROM disks can store a large variety of informa- tion, including audio and video data, as well as text files and programs up to 650MB in maximum. The Notebook PC comes with a built-in high speed CD-ROM drive module. The CD-ROM drive allows you to run the latest multimedia CD titles providing a new multimedia dimension to your personal computing experience. Supported CD’ s Formats The formats can be supported by the CD-ROM drive are listed below : • The Audio/Music CD’ s . • The Photo CDs. • MS-DOS MSCDEX compatible CD-ROM, mode 1 and mode 2. • The CD-ROM/XA, CD-I, and V ideo CD’ s. Inserting and Removing CD-ROM Discs The illustration below shows how to insert a CD-ROM disc into your CD-ROM drive and remove. Handle your CD-ROM discs with care, please keep the important safety instructions attached from your CD-ROM disc suppliers in mind.
72 4 Manually Opening the Tray An Emergency Ejection Hole beside the Front Eject Button is for you to open the tray manually if can not properly eject the CD-ROM disc by pushing the Front Eject Button or when power is off. Use a straightened paper clip, locate the hole, then push gently but firmly until the tray is released. T urn off the system before you attempt to do. The Removable Hard Disk Drive Module Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drive or CD-ROM drives. Y our Notebook PC comes equipped with a hard disk drive already installed and prepared for operation. It is commonly referred to as an A T A/Enhanced IDE drive with a form factor of 3.5 inches wide and 1.8 inches high. The A T A/Enhanced IDE drives provide a reliable, fast, and cost- effective mass storage solution in the PC storage industry . Important Handling Note Improper handling during transit may cause serious problems from HDD side, please handle the Note- book PC carefully and keep the HDD module away from both static-inducing area and irregular shock..
73 4 The High Speed T ransfer Modes The high speed transfer modes supported are shown as below : • Ultra DMA/33 up to 33MB/sec • PIO mode 4 up to 16.6MB/sec Remove and Upgrade the HDD Module The Notebook PC is shipped with the HDD module already inserted in the HDD module bay . Please contact with your authorized dealers for how to remove the HDD module from the bay and upgrade it for a higher capacity HDD. The Touchpad Pointing Device The Notebook PC’ s integrated T ouchpad pointing device is fully compatible with the two-button PS/2 mouse. The T ouchpad is pressure sensitive and without any moving parts; therefore, mechanical fail- ure are eventually non-existent. A device driver is still required for working with some application software. See the Driver & Utility CD-ROM that were bundled with the device drivers of applications which require a mouse driver , and utilities that provide added features when using supported applica- tions. Figur e 4-1 : The T ouchpad Pointing Device Click Buttons T ouchpad
74 4 Using the T ouchpad A light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the T ouchpad. Please do not use pen, or other items with a sharp tip, they may make scratch on the pad and defect. Its primary function is to move the cursor around the screen using your finger tip to touch and move on the pad. The illustrations shown below describe how to use the T ouchpad with other extra skills under W in- dows operating systems. 1. Clicking/T apping- Press button or just use the finger tip to touch the pad lightly and then leave for selecting the item you want. 2. Double-clicking/Double-tapping- A common skill for launching program directly from the relative icon you select. Move the cursor over the icon you wish to execute, press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession, system will prompt the relative program. If the interval between clicks or taps is too long, this operation will not be executed. 3. Dragging- Means to pick up a item and place somewhere on the screen you wish. Y ou can move the cursor over the item you select, and while keeping the left button depressed, moving the cursor to the desired location, then release the button, or just done by double-tapping on the pad to select and pick the item you wish to move. Clicking T apping Double-Clicking Double-T apping
75 4 The T ouchpad is a pressure sensitive device. If not properly cared for , it can be easily damaged. Please take note of the following precautions. • Make sure the T ouchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease. • Do not touch the T ouchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet. • Do not rest heavy objects on the T ouchpad or the T ouchpad buttons. T ouchpad Installation for DOS & Win31 T o install for DOS & Win31: 1. Insert the Driver & Utility CD and into the CD-ROM drive and locate the /T ouchpad/DOS sub-directory 2. Run the “Inst31.exe”. 3. Instructions covering installation will be displayed. Follow the instructions to install the T ouchpad drivers and utilities. Dragging-Clicking Dragging-T apping The Touchpad responds to movement not force. Do not tap the surface too hard. Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the Touchpad. The Touchpad responds best to a light press
76 4 T rackpoint Pointing Device Model The optional models go with integrated T rackpoint pointing device. It is fully compatible with the two- button PS/2 mouse. The functions supported by the T rackpoint are the same as T ouchpad but except for tapping, double-tapping, and dragging by tapping on the pad. The Display The Notebook PC comes with a 13.3" color Thin-Film-T ransistor (TFT) Active Matrix LCD display panel that outputs XGA 1024 x 768 resolution with 64K Hi-color . Y ou also can hook up an external CR T or LCD monitor through the Mini-D-sub 15-pin VGA connector or just connect a TV video device such as TV set through the S-video composite connector on the back side. Display Hot Key Controls The following hot key combinations control the Notebook PC’ s display . Fn Increases display brightness Fn Decreases display brightness Fn LCD T oggles LCD display of f and on Fn T oggles between LCD and external CR T/LCD monitors. (simultaneous display is supported) Fn TV Switches to TV output devices (NTSC or P AL video format selectable by BIOS Setup or VGA driver)
77 4 LCD Care The LCD screen is verly delicate and require careful handling. Pay attention to the following precautions: • When not in use, keep the LCD display panel closed to prevent dust accumulation. • Do not use chemical cleaners on the screen, wipe only with a dry cloth or tissue. • Do not put your fingers or any objects directly on the screen. • Do not press on, or lay any objects on the machine when it is closed. External Display W ith a monitor or TV set connected, you can use the toggle hot key to switch the display output. T wo modes are available as below: • Simultaneous display of both LCD and external monitor . • TV video output to TV set or VCR. (in NTSC or P AL/SECAM) For details on connecting an external display , please refer to the illustration in Chapter 6. LCD Display Size under DOS and BIOS Setup T o keep the compatibility with the DOS applications including the BIOS Setup screen, the LCD dis- play supports VGA 640 x 480 resolution display shown as below : VGA 640x480
78 4 PC Cards The Notebook PC has two PC Card sockets designed to interface with two T ype I or T ype II cards, or stacked to accommodate one T ype III card. It allows you to expand and customize your computer to meet a wide range of application needs. The PC Cards standard accommodates a number of function, communication or data storage expansion options such as Memory/Flash Cards, F AX/Modems, Hard Disks, and Networking Adapters.The Notebook PC fully supports PCMCIA 2.1, 32-bit CardBus, and Zoomed V ideo Port. The lower one is called socket 1, upper one is socket 2. Figur e 4-2 : The PC Car ds Sockets 32-bit CardBus & Zoomed V ideo Port The CardBus allows PC Cards and their hosts to use 32-bit bus mastering and operate at speeds of up to 33MHz, transferring data in burst modes comparable with PCI’ s 132MB per second. By comparison, the standard 16-bit PC Card bus can handle only 20MB per second. The Notebook PC is equipped with CardBus’ broader , faster data pathway will be able to handle bandwidth-hungry operations that are cutting-edge even for desktop systems, such as 100Mbps Fast Ethernet, Fast SCSI peripherals, and ISDN-based video conferencing. The CardBus peripherals must be hot-swappable and support plug and play too. The Zoomed Video feature is only supported by the lower socket 1. Socket 2 Socket 1
79 4 The CardBus socket is backward-compatible with 16-bit PC Cards serving at 5 volts operation while CardBus operates at 3.3 volts to reduce power consumption. As part of the Notebook PC’ s advanced architecture, the Zoomed V ideo specification provides for full frame-rate video display channel for applications like MPEG decoders for movies and games, TV tuners, live video input, video capturing, and video conferencing. ZV Port allows video data on a PC Card to be transferred directly into the VGA frame buffer bypassing the CPU and PCI system bus. It can promise a high quality real-time full-motion video playback without any suf fering from CPU and system bus performance. Inserting and Removing a PC Card Follow these instructions and refer to Figure 4-7 to insert a PC Card : 1. Find the specific notched edge of PC Card to make sure the connector side toward the socket. 2. Insert the PC Card into an appropriate socket according to the card’ s type and press until it locks into place firmly and the eject lever will pop out. 3. The eject lever can be folded to the right to lock and prevent breaking. Figur e 4-3: PCMCIA Car d Installation and Removal
80 4 Follow these instructions and refer to Figure 4-7 to remove a PC Card : 1. Raise the tip of eject lever of the card which you want to remove. 2. Press tip of the lever and remove the card out. The Driver Support The W indows 95 operating system(since OSR 2.1 release on 10/19/’96) comes already equipped with the drivers that allows your PC to recognize PC cards and provide PC Cards service. However , new PC cards may need software driver upgrades. Please contact your authorized dealers for more information. Multimedia Sound System The Notebook PCís built-in audio capabilities allow you to take advantage of a wide range of educa- tion and entertainment multimedia software available on today growing market. The multimedia sound system features a integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound in high quality 16-bit and stereo. W ith a pair of integrated stereo speakers, a built-in microphone, and both input and output audio jacks for external audio devices, the Notebook PC brings you convenience to fulfill most of the portable multimedia computing use. All audio features are software controlled. When inserting a Type lll PC card, make sure the connector is inserted in the lower socket 1. Before ejecting a PC card, ensure that it is not being accessed by the system, especially when using a hard disk drive PC card.
81 4 The Notebook PC’ s multimedia sound system includes the following features: • Built-in OPL3 FM-synthesizer • Supports Sound Blaster Pro compatibility • Supports W indows Sound System compatibility • Full Duplex operation • Built-in MPU401 Compatible MIDI/Game port • 3D sound effect supported • 16-bit digitized audio playback • A built-in microphone for convenient recording • T wo integrated stereo speakers • Digitized audio recording through the Notebook PC’ s built-in microphone or external source Audio V olume Control The Notebook PC’ s audio output volume is easily controlled by the following: KEY COMBINA TION DESCRIPTION Fn Increases audio output volume. Fn Decreases audio output volume. Fn Mute
82 4 The Guidelines of using IR communication Follow the guidelines listed below when using the Infrared Communication : • Make sure the IR Mode in the BIOS Setup is properly set to the mode you like to use. • The angle between two Infrared Communication Ports should not exceed ( ±15˚). • Make sure the distance between the Notebook PC’ s IR port and the other device equipped with IR port does not exceed one meter . • Do not move either the Notebook PC or the other device during transmission of data. • An error may occur if IR transmission is conducted in an environment with high levels of noise. IR MODE DESCRIPTION FIR Fast Infrared T ransfer Mode, supports up to 4Mbps SIR Serial infrared T ransfer Mode, supports up to 1 15.2Kbps IR Wireless Communication The Notebook PC is equipped with an Infrared (IR) Communication Port located on the rear side. The IR port comes with IrDA Serial Infrared Data Link Standard V ersion 1.1 compliance which allows you to perform point-to-point wireless communication. Y ou can use a SIR/FIR-specified application to transmit or receive data files with other systems equipped with a infrared port. The following table briefly de- scribes each of the IR modes available. Y ou must set these modes in BIOS before you start to install the IR driver and file-transferring applications. Please refer to Chapter 3 for information on the BIOS Setup.
83 4 Universal Serial Bus Port USB(Universal Serial Bus) is a peripheral bus standard developed by PC and telecom industry leaders that will bring plug and play of computer peripherals outside the system, eliminating the need install add-ons into dedicated computer and reconfigure the system. The Notebook PC is equipped with one USB port using a shielded receptacle connector will allow computer peripherals to be automatically configured as soon as they are physically attached - without the need to reboot or run setup. USB will also allow multiple devices up to 127 to run simultaneously on a computer , with peripherals such as monitors and keyboards acting as additional plug-in sites, or hubs. The Notebook PC’ s built-in USB host controller initiates data transfer at full-speed, 12Mbps for digital camera or low-speed, 1.5Mbps for keyboard or mouse. The host also manages the logical connection of devices. The Driver Support The W indows 95 operating system (since OSR 2.1 release on 10/29/’96) comes already equipped with a standard driver that allows your Notebook PC to recognize USB peripherals. However , new periph- eral products may need software driver upgrades. Please contact your peripheral devices (or HID) authorized dealers for more information. According to the Intel’ s and Microsoft’ s technical report, the current version USB driver and patch file under W indows 95 environment might not work properly in Suspend/Resume mode of power management . This completes Chapter 4. The next chapter covers the Notebook PC’ s power system.
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85 5 CHAPTER 5 THE NOTEBOOK PC’S POWER SYSTEM This chapter contains information on the Notebook PC’ s power system, including the AC Adapter , the battery power system, rechar ging the battery , power management and tips for conserving battery power and extending the working hours. Also included is a detailed description of power management and each of the power modes. The power of Notebook PC is comprised of two parts, the AC Adapter and the battery power system. The AC Adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. The battery pack is a set of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells or optional Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) housed together with a battery gauge in a plastic non-flame case. There is one pack inserted in the power bay of the Notebook PC. In this section we will go over AC and battery power operation and explain the power saving features that are built into the Notebook PC.
86 5 The AC Adapter The AC Adapter ’ s primary function is to provide power to the Notebook PC. W e have already seen how to connect it to the Notebook PC in Chapter 1. When the Adapter is connected to the Notebook PC, it provides power as long as it is plugged into an electrical wall outlet. Figur e 5-1: The Notebook PC’ s Battery Pack The Battery Power System The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack. The pack can be found in the compartment here we call “Power Bay”. Please see Figure 5-1 if you are having trouble locating the battery pack when put inside the PC. Please refer to the rating label of AC adapter for safety information. Battery Pack
87 5 A fully char ged pack will provide approximately 4 to 5 hours of battery . The battery life can be extended by using the power management features. The battery system implements the Smart Batt-ery standard under W indows environment which allows the battery to accurately report on the amount of usable time and char ge percentage left in the battery before rechar ging is required. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through your authorized dealers. Before using the Notebook PC on battery power for the first time, check the bars of battery icon in the System Status Panel to make sure the battery is fully charged. Char ging the battery takes about 2.5 to 3 hours when power is of f. Always char ge completely to reduce the “ Memory Ef fect “or of ficially called ” V oltage Depressor ,” if you use the optional Ni-MH battery pack. Inserting the Battery Pack For inserting the battery pack into the power bay , refer to the following instructions. 1. Gently slide the battery pack into the bay . 2. When the pack is fully locked you should hear it click into place. Removing the Battery Pack T o remove the battery pack from the power bay , please refer to Figure 5-1 and the following instruc- tions : 1. T urn of f the Notebook PC’ s power . 2. T urn the Notebook PC so that its underside is facing up and its front is facing you. 3. Locate the battery release knob marked with on the bottom side of the Notebook PC. Slide the knob to the left to eject the battery pack. 4. Gently pull the pack out of its bay .
88 5 W arm-swapping the Battery Packs The Notebook PC’ s battery power system supports “W arm-swapping” of battery packs. The “W arm- swapping” should work together with either one of suspend modes of power management. (a reserved space of hard disk drive should be available for selecting “Save-to-Disk” mode. Please refer to Chapter 1 or Chapter 7 for how to make a reserved space of “Save-to-Disk”.) For warm-swapping the battery packs, please follow the instructions as below : 1. Enter into either one of the power management suspend modes (“Save-to-RAM” or “Save-to- Disk”) 2. T urn the Notebook PC so that its underside is facing up and its front is facing you. 3. Locate the battery release knob marked with on the bottom side of the Notebook PC. Slide the knob to the left to eject the battery pack. 4. Gently pull the pack which you like to replace out of the bay . 5. Gently slide in the other battery pack. 6. When the pack is fully locked you should hear it click into place. 7. Press [Enter] or other key or power button to resume the system. Battery Pack Charging Function Y ou can char ge the battery pack by using the AC Adapter . When the AC Adapter is plugged in, the inserted battery pack will automatically be rechar ged while you are working on your Notebook PC or just with the Notebook PC power turned of f. It takes 2.5 to 3 hours for full-charged when power is of f. An icon on the system status panel indicates battery pack char ging status with the outline of the icon. The battery is under char ging when blinking. A 4-level-bar gauge inside indicates the battery power remaining.
89 5 An amber LED on the front also indicates the battery pack char ging status. The inserted battery pack is under charging when blinking. When lit, battery is fully char ged. Using Battery Power A full-char ged Li-Ion battery pack will provide approximately 4 to 5 hours of working to the Notebook PC. But the actual figure will vary depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, and the type of CPU, main memory size and LCD display your Notebook PC has. The Low Battery W arning Beep is automatically enabled in W indows 95. However , POWER.EXE must be enabled in order to use the Low Battery W arning Beep function in DOS. In W indows 3.1, W31-APM must be enabled to use the battery warning beep feature. POWER.EXE must be loaded via a DEVICE= line in CONFIG.SYS in order to report the status of the battery while using DOS or W indows 3.x. POWER.EXE is not necessary when running W indows 95. For additional information, please see your DOS and W indows 3.1 User ’ s Manuals for details. Battery Gauge & Charging Status The battery status icon on the system status panel indicates the approximate battery via bars in the 4- level-bar gauge and also indicates the char ging status of battery pack by the outline of icon when blinking. When the pack initially reaches the very low battery state approximately 5% of a full-char ged battery is left. When the lowest bar of the 4-level-bar gauge start to flash and you can hear an audible beep signal alerting you to the very low battery status for indicating “ Battery Low ”.
90 5 Please save your data or plug-in AC adapter power immediately; otherwise, you may lose the data under working. On the top of battery pack, a 4-level LED gauge indicator is built-in Y ou can read the battery remaining out by pushing the flat button on the indicator label. Discharging the Battery Pack There is a bundled utility to provide you to reduce the “Memory Ef fect” or officially called “V oltage Depressor ” when using optional NiMH battery packs. Please refer to Chapter 7 for details. Never attempt removing the battery pack while the power is on or not entering into suspend modes as this may result in working data loss. Approximately 75 ~ 100% battery power remaining. Approximately 50 ~ 75% battery power remaining. Approximately 25 ~ 50% battery power remaining. Approximately 10 ~ 25% battery power remaining. Less than 5% remaining when lowest bar starts to flash. The battery pack is char ging when icon outline flashes.
91 5 Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features which you can use to maximize battery life. Y ou can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 3 for a detailed description of the BIOS Setup program. The power management features are designed to save as much electricity as possible by putting com- ponents into a low power consumption mode as often as possible. These low power modes are referred to as “Standby” mode and “Suspend” mode. The “Standby” mode is also commonly known as “Sys- tem Sleep” mode. When entering into either one of power saving modes, the Power LED will become blinking. Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance The Notebook PC operates in Full Power mode when power management function is disabled by configuring BIOS Setup. When the Notebook PC is operating in Full Power Mode, the Power LED remains on. If you are conscious of both system performance and power consumption, we suggest you to select the “Maximum Performance” instead of all power management features disabled. Standby Mode In addition to reducing the CPU clock, this mode puts devices in their lower active states including LCD backlight. The Notebook PC enters Standby mode when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time. The timeout is able to be set by BIOS Setup. Press any key to resume system opera- tion.
92 5 Suspend to RAM / Suspend to Disk In Suspend mode the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active states. The suspend mode is the lowest power state of the Notebook PC. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time. The timeout setting of both Hard Disk and V ideo can be set by BIOS Setup. Press any key to resume system operation. When entering into either one of power saving modes, the Power LED will start blinking. A Customized Power-saving Example The timeout settings for System Standby , Auto Suspend, Hard Disk Off, and V ideo Off specify the amount of time the system must be inactive before the next power management level is enabled. Refer to the Power Menu section in Chapter 3. The example below demonstrates this function. If the Hard Disk T imeout is set to 2 minutes, the Standby T imeout to 8 minutes and Auto Suspend T imeout is set to 10 minutes the following power management events take place: 1. After 2 minutes of system idle the hard disk spins down. 2. After 6 additional minutes (a total of 8 minutes of system idle) the system enters Standby . 3. After 2 additional minutes in the system Standby mode, the system suspends to memory or disk (a total of 10 minutes of system idle) After the system has suspended, operation can be returned or resumed to the point in your application where it was suspended. This concludes Chapter 5. The next chapter covers the optional equipment that can be added or con- nected to the basic Notebook PC.
93 6 CHAPTER 6 PERIPHERAL CONNECTIONS & SYSTEM EXPANSION The Notebook PC is equipped with a set of I/O ports for connecting peripheral devices such as a printer , a keyboard, or an external monitor . This chapter contains information how to connect peripherals and do system expansion in main memory . Connecting Peripheral Devices Overview of the Notebook PC’ s I/O Ports Before attempting to connect a peripheral device to the computer , make sure you are familiar with the Notebook PC’ s various I/O ports. Please refer to Chapter 1 to identify the following I/O ports.
94 6 IR Communication Port - an Infrared (IR) Communication Port located on the rear side. Audio Jacks- There audio jacks located on the rear side are used for Line-in , Mono Micro- phone-in and Line-out. Game/MIDI Port - A 15-pin D-sub connector on the rear side to connect to a Joystick, Gamepad, or MIDI instruments. VGA Port - A 15-pin Mini-D-sub VGA connector on the rear side for connecting a CR T monitor . S-video Composite TV -out Port - An S-video composite connector on the rear side for con- necting a TV set or a VCR. One S-video-to-RCA composite video cable is provided. Serial Port - A 9-pin D-sub serial port on the rear side. Parallel Port - A 25-pin D-sub parallel/printer port on the rear side. This port also supports External Floppy Disk Drive Module through the External FDD cable. USB Port - A Universal Serial Bus (USB) receptacle connector is provided on the left side. Docking Connector - A 240-pin docking connector on the rear side supports the connection to the optional Port Replicator with LAN function built-in.
95 6 Figur e 6-1: Connecting Peripheral Devices Floppy Disk Drive Module CD-ROM Module PC Cards
96 6 System Expansion System Memory Expansion For most circumstances, you may find additional memory is required. This is particularly true as more and more application programs are designed to run under W indows. T o expand system memory capac- ity is one of the effective way to increase the system performance. The Notebook PC goes with built-in 16MB 64-Bit high speed SDRAM as factory default. T wo 144- pin SO-DIMM sockets to reserve the headroom for making system memory expansion. A vailable memory size options come in 16MB, 32MB or 64MB for each module. The largest size you can expand on the Notebook PC is up to 144MB when using two single-bank 64MB SODIMM modules. W e recommend that purchase expansion modules from your authorized dealers for compatibility and stability issues. The SO-DIMM sockets cover is located on the bottom side of the Notebook PC. A T -screw is provided to fix. Please note to install two double-bank SO-DIMM modules into both sockets can not be accepted by the Notebook PC’s system. Please care for static-discharge. It is very easy to make damage on memory modules.
97 6 Figur e 6-2: Locating the SO-DIMM Sockets Installing Memory Modules 1. Remove the screw securing the memory socket cover on the bottom side and remove the cover . 2. Carefully insert one SO-DIMM module at an angle of 20 into either of the sockets. 3. Press the SO-DIMM module firmly . T wo latches on both edges of the SO-DIMM socket will lock in place. Removing Memory Modules 1. Remove the screw securing the memory socket cover on the bottom side and remove the cover . 2. Carefully press out o n the latches on both edges of the sockets at the same time. 3. Remove the module out. Memory Module Expansion Cover T -screw Hole So-DIMM Sockets Rear Side
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99 7 7 CHAPTER 7 DRIVER UTILITIES This chapter describes how to prepare your Notebook PC with the drivers and utilities come from the Driver & Utility CD-ROM that is bundled with the Notebook PC. (Normally , the Notebook is shipped with the latest version of W indows 95 OEM System Release or W indows NT operating system and relative device drivers and utilities already installed respectively .) The Driver & Utility CD-ROM CD-ROM Drive Driver Installation Before you can use the CD-ROM, you must first install the CD-ROM drive’ s driver . The manufacturer name and the model No. of CD-ROM drive is shown on the CD-ROM drive module’ s housing. And the driver comes from the Driver & Utility CD-ROM that is bundled with the Notebook PC. The MS- DOS MSCDEX.exe is required under DOS environment. About the Driver & Utility CD-ROM The Driver & Utility CD-ROM provides you convenience to installing the Notebook PC’ s device drivers and utilities with supporting AutoRun under W indows 95 environment, for other OS, run “ SETUP .EXE ” please.
100 7 Please refer to the ” Driver & Utility Installation Guide” for details. Drivers & utilities and their respective installation procedures are described in this guide book. Power Management Utility Hard Disk Reserved for Save-to-Disk Use The Notebook PC supports the Advanced Power Management version 1.2 to save battery power and extend the working hours. For executing one of the power saving suspend modes— “Save-to-Disk”, a reserved space of hard disk is needed for saving the system status for resume. Before you start to format and install the operating system onto your hard disk, please follow the instructions listed below to make a reserved space in your hard disk if you want the Notebook PC to support “Save-to-Disk” mode : (The utility-“PHDISK.EXE” is included in the bundled Driver & Utility (CD-ROM). 1. Boot the system with a floppy diskette with DOS or W indows 95 booting system. 2. Locate the “phdisk” sub-directory of the Driver & Utility CD-ROM. 3. Run the “phdisk/create” or “phdisk/create 160000" to reserve a 160MB space. 4. Instructions covering installation will be displayed. Follow the instructions to finish and check the reserved space with “ fdisk.exe ” under DOS. The “phdisk.exe” will automatically define the space to be reserved for “ Save-to-Disk” according to the system memory size.
101 7 7 BIOS Updating Utility BIOS Flashing The Notebook PC features with a Flash ROM for BIOS. The latest version BIOS release (file name is like DA TECODE.rom) can be written into by executing the utility-”phlash.exe” which is included in the bundled Driver & Utility CD-ROM. 1. Boot the system with a floppy diskette with DOS or W indows 95 booting system. 2. Locate the “phlash” sub-directory of the Driver & Utility CD-ROM after DOS prompt. 3. Check the new version BIOS release file : DA TECODE.rom, e.g. 980101.rom. 4. Run the “phlash 980101.rom”. 5. Instructions covering installation will be displayed. Follow the instructions to finish and reboot your system. Battery Discharge Utility The bundled utility to provide you to reduce the “ Memory Ef fect ” or officially called “ V oltage Depressor ” when using optional NiMH battery packs. Please follow the instructions listed below to discharge the inserted battery pack. 1. Boot the system with a floppy diskette with DOS or W indows 95 booting system. 2. Locate the “ battery ” sub-directory of the Driver & Utility CD-ROM after DOS prompt. 3. Run the “ batfresh.exe ” 4. Instructions will be displayed. Follow the instructions to start dischar ging.
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103 A APPENDIX A GLOSSARY Application An application is a type of computer program designed to help the user perform a certain kind of job. Applications dif fer from other types of programs, i.e., operating systems, utilities, and compilers. Op- erating systems control the access of system resources, utilities perform maintenance tasks and other chores, while a compiler is used by a programmer when writing other programs. Examples of common applications are word processors, spreadsheet programs, and data bases. AUTOEXEC.BA T AUTOEXEC.BA T is a special-purpose file that is automatically executed by DOS whenever the com- puter is turned on or restarted. This file contains important commands that help configure the system to work with the software and other devices installed. BIOS This acronym stands for Basic Input/Output System. BIOS is a set of routines that intimately affect the way the computer transfers data between elements of the system such as memory , disks, and the moni- tor . The BIOS instructions are built into the computer read-only memory . BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through your computer BIOS Setup program, but the basic set of instructions can only be changed by a programmer . Bit Bit, short for binary digit, represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer . A bit can have one of two values: 0 or 1.
104 A Boot Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory . Bus A bus is an electrical circuit used to transfer data among the various components of the computer . Byte Byte is an abbreviation for binary term. One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits. A byte is used to represent a single alphanumeric character , punctuation mark, or other symbol. COM Port COM is a logical device name used by to designate the computer serial ports. The Notebook has one physical serial port but this port can be reserved as one of two COM port assignments by the operating system (COM1 or COM3). Likewise, the FIR port can be assigned as COM2 or COM4. Each COM port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment. CPU CPU is an acronym for Central Processing Unit. The CPU actually functions as the “ brain” of the computer . It interprets and executes a program commands and processes all the data stored in memory . Cursor The cursor is the blinking on-screen indicator you see at the DOS prompt or application programs. Cylinder A cylinder is an area on a hard drive where data is stored. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer system to communicate with a device such as a printer or a F AX/Modem.
105 A DOS DOS is an acronym for Disk Operating System. DOS is the foundation on which all other programs and software applications operate, including W indows. DOS is responsible for allocating system re- sources such as memory , CPU time, disk space, and access to peripheral devices. For this reason, DOS constitutes the basic interface between you and your computer . Hardware Hardware is a general term referring to the physical components of a computer system, including peripherals such as printers, modems, and pointing devices. IDE Drives IDE is an acronym for Integrated Drive Electronics. IDE drives integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card. The All-In -One PC is equipped with an IDE hard drive. Joystick The Joystick is a specially designed pointing device that af fords greater manipulation of the cursor . Most computer games are programmed with support for a Joystick. LPT Port LPT , an abbreviation for line printer , is a logical device name reserved by DOS for the computer parallel ports. The Notebook has one physical parallel port, but this port can be reserved as one of three LPT port assignments by the operating system: LPT1, LPT2, or LPT3. Each LPT port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment. MIDI Interface MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. The Notebook MIDI port conforms to serial interface standards defined by the International MIDI Association. The MIDI port allows you to connect keyboards, synthesizers and other MIDI devices to the computer .
106 A Multimedia Multimedia describes a computer system that combines graphics, sound, animation, and video. The Notebook is a multimedia system. PCI Bus PCI is an abbreviation for Peripheral Component Interconnect local bus. PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. PCI is a standard widely used by expansion card manufacturers. The Notebook architecture is designed to comply with the current PCI bus specification. Peripherals Peripherals are devices attached to the computer via I/O ports. Peripheral devices allow your computer to perform an almost limitless variety of specialized tasks. The Monitor -Integrated PC is equipped with several I/O ports for connecting peripheral devices such as a printer , a modem, or even a joystick. POST POST is an acronym for Power On Self T est. When you turn on the computer , it will first run though the POST , a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory , the mother - board circuitry , the display , the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. Prompt A prompt is a message displayed by the system to inform the user to enter data or a command. The DOS prompt appears after the system boots up. PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are based on IBM Micro Channel Architecture. This type of architecture transfers data through a 16-bit or 32-bit bus. The Notebook is equipped with one PS/2 port.
107 A RAM RAM is an abbreviation for Random Access Memory . There are several different types of RAM. The Notebook PC’ s system memory utilizes Synchronized Dynamic RAM (SDRAM) modules. And the memory cache employs another kind of fast RAM chip called Static RAM (SRAM). Resolution Resolution refers to the quality of an image in terms of clarity and fineness of detail attained by a monitor , a scanner or a printer . Resume A resume operation returns the computer to full power operation from or Stand-by or Suspend mode. ROM ROM is an abbreviation for Read Only Memory . As its name implies, new data cannot be written to ROM; the system can only read data stored in ROM. System Disk A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to boot up the operating system.
108 A Abbr eviation BIOS CMOS DIMM DMA DRAM EDO DRAM IDE FIR GB ISA KB LCD MB MIDI MPEG MS-DOS PCI PCMCIA POST ROM VGA SVGA XGA Meaning Basic Input/Output System Complementary Metal Oxide Semi-conductor Dual In-line Memory Module Direct Memory Access Dynamic Random Access Memory Enhanced Data Output DRAM. About 30-50% faster than conventional DRAM Integrated Drive Electronics (internal hard disk drive interface) Fast Infrared Gigabyte (1GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes or 1,024MB) Industry Standard Architecture Kilobyte (1KB = 1,024 bytes) Liquid Crystal Display Megabyte (1MB = 1,048,576 bytes or 1,024KB) Musical Instrument Digital Interface Motion Picture Experts Group Microsoft Disk Operating System Peripheral Component Interconnect Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Power On Self-T est Read Only Memory V ideo Graphics Array , means 640 x 480 Super V ideo Graphics Array , mean 800 x 600 Extended Graphics Array , 1024 x 768 ABBREVIATIONS