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    Notebook PC User's Manual Product Name: Notebook PC Hardware Manual Revision: 1.00 E774 Release Date: Oct 2001
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    digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the AC Adaptor Model ADP-45GB (Pour Utiliser Avec Modele ADP-45GB) Power Safety Requirement Products with
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    Battery) 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 according to the manufacturer's instructions product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 3
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    instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing press or touch the display part of the body for an extended period while the Notebook PC is turned ON or is charging
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    the power is turned OFF to prevent position to protect the keyboard and display panel. Remove Notebook PC Use a carrying case such as the one supplied charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery
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    Safety Statements CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 6
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    Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium batteries for use as power sources in products. These batteries the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the
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    This Manual ...12 2. Knowing the Parts 13 Top Side ...14 Bottom Side ...16 Left Side ...18 Right Side ...19 Rear Side ...20 Front Side ...22 3. Getting Started 23 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack 24 Using the Battery Pack ...25 Battery Care ...25 Operating Systems ...25 Support Software
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    Optional External Connections 45 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket 46 32-bit CardBus Support 46 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA 47 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA Infrared ...50 AC Power System ...50 Battery Power System ...50 Charging the Battery Pack 50 Using Battery Power ...52 Power Management Modes 53 Full
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    Hard Disk Drive ...54 Important Handling Note 54 Processor & Hard Disk Drive Upgrades 54 System Memory Expansion 54 Vehicle/Air & Vehicle-Only Power Adapters (Optional 57 Securing Your Notebook PC (Optional 58 5. Configuring the BIOS 59 BIOS Setup Program ...60 Updating your BIOS ...61 BIOS
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    1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual 11
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    Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User's Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts accessories and gives additional information. Notes For This Manual This User's Manual and useful information for power (advanced) computer users. CAUTION! Information on actions
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    2. KNOWING THE PARTS Top Side Bottom Side Left Side Right Side Rear Side Front Side 13
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    Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC. Display Panel Air Vent & Fan Power Switch / Instant Keys Microphone Keyboard Touchpad Touchpad Buttons Status Indicators (see front side) Opening the Display Panel One spring-
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    Parts eyes. Display Panel Care The LCD screen is very delicate and requires careful handling. Pay attention to the Push the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Instant Windows™ function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows™ operating system. The keyboard
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    the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC. Name Card Holder Battery Compartment High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON THE LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM
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    battery pack in order to reduce thickness. When the battery is released, the compartment cover and battery pack will be seen as a single unit. The battery pack cannot be further disassembled and must be replaced the Notebook PC if or turning OFF the power does not respond. To use
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    power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. USB Ports Universal Serial Bus (USB) supports many USB compatible devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, video cameras, modems, hard
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    the CD icon in Windows™ "My Computer." The emergency eject (insert a straightened paper clip into the hole next to the eject button) is used to eject the tray in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use this in place of the electronic eject or as a substitute to turning on the Notebook PC
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    the Parts Notebook PC. External Monitor Port The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to must turn OFF the Notebook PC when connecting or disconnecting the floppy drive module from the parallel port.) Ai-Box Port (depending on model) The
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    Parts N PS/2 Port The PS/2 port is for connecting an external PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard to the Notebook PC if you do not want to use the built-in pointing device and keyboard. Simultaneous use of two PS/2 devices requires support NTSC or PAL formats. Air Vent & Cooling Fan The cooling fan turns
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    Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. Display Panel Latch Status Indicators Head-Out Mic-In Audio In Left Audio Speaker Email Indicator Right Audio Speaker Display Panel Latch One display panel latch is used to
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    3. Getting Started Installing/Removing Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack Operating Systems Power Connection Powering ON The Notebook PC Power Management - Stand By/Hibernate Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF The Notebook PC Using the Keyboard Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators 23
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    battery pack. 1 To install the battery pack: 1. Unlock the battery and drive lock 2 (arrow 1). 2. Insert the battery pack with the connector first. 3. Snap the battery the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data. WARNING! Only use battery
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    PC is disconnected from external power. The battery pack is about 85% charged when the battery charge light turns OFF. When the battery power is low, the battery power LED will blink. It takes a few hours to fully charge the battery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time
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    converters. Different countries may require that an adapter be support different power cords as well as voltages. It is always best DC converter itself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. You may damage both your battery
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    hard disk drive requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup, backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. To run Window's disk checking program: (1) right-click any hard disk drive icon in "My Computer", (2) choose Properties, (3) click
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    work if any are not saved. Stand By is the same as Suspend-to-RAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Because RAM is volatile, it requires system manually: Click the Start button and select Shut Down | and choose Restart. In case the
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    ON and OFF. This also stretches your screen area to fill the entire display when using keyboard for number entering. Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the "Scroll Lock" ON and OFF. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation. NOTE: Hot Keys work only on the Notebook PC's own keyboard
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    browser application. If your Notebook PC is OFF while pressing this button, this function will first turn ON your Notebook PC. 1Programmable Launch Keys (see Driver & Utility Manual) Pressing this button will launch your programmed software application. If your Notebook PC is OFF while pressing
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    turned ON and blink when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Standby) mode. This LED is OFF when the Notebook PC is OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Charge Indicator The charge indicator LED shows the status of the battery's power as follows: ON: Battery charging Blinking
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    a small cursor, activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows™ object. Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient. These dual-purpose keys are
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    Getting Started Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock left, and [Shift][O] for right. NOTE: The capital lock LED lights up when Number Lock is ON and turn OFF when Number Lock is OFF. NOTE: The large bold characters and symbols are printed here for your reference.
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    Disk Drive (optional) Optional External Connections PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Modem and Network Connections IR Wireless Communication AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes System Memory Expansion Hard Disk Drive Processor & Hard Disk Drive Upgrades Vehicle/Air & Vehicle-Only
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    The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software. See the Driver & Utility Guide for information on drivers and utilities for the touchpad. Using the Touchpad
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    over an item, press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly, keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item will not be executed. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel "Mouse." The following 2 examples produce the same results. Double-
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    item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish. You can move the easy Windows or web navigation. Basic functions can be adjusted at the Windows control come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease. • Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet. • Do not best to light pressure. 38
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    . This is the same floppy disk module that fits in the Notebook PC's internal module drive bay. NOTE: The floppy disk drive module does not support plug and play, you must shut down the Notebook PC when connecting or disconnecting the floppy disk drive module either from the parallel port or
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    button and the tray will eject out partially. 2. Gently pull on the drive's front panel and slide the tray completely out. Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and other mechanisms. Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive's tray. 3. Hold the disc by
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    safety instructions from replacing audio CD, videotape, laserdisc, CD-ROM, and perhaps even video game cartridges. DVD has widespread support from all major electronics companies, all major computer hardware companies, and most major movie and music studios. Software To meet customer requirements
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    particular region (usually coded to the region at which it is sold). While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions, CSS design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only be capable of playing one region. NOTE: The region setting may be changed up
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    CD off the tray by holding the edge of the CD. Do not touch the bottom-side of the CD where data is read from. Listening to Audio the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it may require that you open a
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    ready to use (some Notebook PC configurations may require additional display driver settings). You can view the Notebook PC display panel while simultaneously allowing others to view the external monitor. For large audiences, try connecting a computer
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    Using the Notebook PC Optional External Connections TV-Out Example The TV-out connector provides output to standard TV video devices that do not support the personal computer 15-pin RS-232 interface. The TV-out can be used with the S-Video interface (cable not included) or RCA interface (with the
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    Using the Notebook PC PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket The Notebook PC supports PC Cards (or sometimes referred to as PCMCIA cards) to allow expansion like PCI cards on desktop computers. This allows you to customize your Notebook PC to meet a wide range of application needs. The PCMCIA socket can interface
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    , they draw power from the Notebook PC even when they are not in use. You must stop the PC card service to turn the PC card OFF. CAUTION! Stopping the PC card service is necessary before removing a PC card. To remove the PC card, first remove all cables or adapters attached to the
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    network model comes cables are found connecting network computers to network hubs or switches usually telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do driver is setup, the modem is ready to use. NOTE: When you are connected to an online service,
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    twisted-pair wiring. Duplex transfers (up to 200Mbps) is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a switch with "duplex" enabled. The software connectors. If connecting two computers together without a hub in between, a crossover twisted-pair is required. T Network cable with RJ
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    located Infrared (IR) Communication Port (see 2. Knowing the Parts for location). The IR port comes with IrDA (Infrared Data driver and file-transferring applications. FIR (Fast Infrared) supports up to 4Mbps. See the Drivers and Utilities Support CD User's Manual for detailed setup instructions
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    the IR consumes a great deal of Windows resources which will decrease the Notebook PC's performance. AC Power System The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the
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    (lightning) icon appears over the "plug" icon if the battery is not fully charged. When fully charged, only the "plug" icon will remain. NOTE: If you ignore the low battery warning, eventually the Notebook PC enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR). WARNING! Save-to-RAM does not last
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    maximize battery life and , the status will be Windows power management and Speedstep (see Driver & Utility manual Windows NT4 and Windows 98. Because newer operating systems like Windows 2000 and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is no longer fully supported keyboard button (except Fn). Recover from STD
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    EVENT • Stand by through Windows Start button, • Any device • Timer as set though "Power Management" • Battery low in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). • The fan turns
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    is more noticeable on newer software that require more and more system resources. The in the PC storage industry. The high speed transfer modes supported are UltraATA/100 up to 100MB/ sec and PIO mode Disk Drive Upgrades Visit an authorized service center or retailer for processor upgrades. WARNING!
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    the USB symbol facing upwards. The USB mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC's touchpad. For more than one USB connection, you can purchase either a separate hub or a keyboard with integrated USB hub. Tip: You can use a USB keyboard with a hub to allow easy connection of a USB
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    the Notebook PC and/or charging the Notebook PC's battery from while in transit when . The EmPower plug is designed to work with EmPower in-flight airplane power systems please consult your airline information services. Vehicle-Only Power Adapter The model is also available which only has a fixed cigarette
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    Using the Notebook PC Securing Your Notebook PC (Optional) For system and hard disk drive security, see BIOS setup "Security". A third party lock such as the ones by Kensington® can be used to secure your Notebook PC physically to an unmovable object. The cable wraps around an object and the "T"
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    5. Configuring the BIOS BIOS Setup Program Main Menu Primary Master Secondary Master Advanced Menu I/O Device Configuration Security Menu Power Menu Boot Menu Exit Menu
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    and make your selections among the predetermined choices. When you start up the computer, press [F2] to call up the Setup utility. NOTE: Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only and may not exactly reflect your
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    provided support CD. If you need help installing or using "WINFLASH", refer to the "Driver & Utility Manual". BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. BIOS Legend Bar At the bottom of the Setup screen you will notice a legend
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    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] combination. The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates
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    Configuring the BIOS Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the main menu screen appears as shown: System Time System Date [17:15:00] [08/23/2001] Primary Master Secondary Slave Secondary Master Secondary Slave Installed Memory Video Frame
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    Configuring the BIOS Installed Memory [128 MB] (display field) This field displays the amount of extended memory as detected by the system. Unfortunately, this will not tell you how much is onboard and how much is added to the SO-DIMM socket. You must visually inspect the SO-DIMM socket if you are
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    only works with Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for your drive. Refer to your drive documentation or look on the drive for this information. If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select None. Set the type to CD-ROM to support
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    . Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum] 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
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    Configuring the BIOS Secondary Master (sub-menus) This field is used to configure the secondary IDE drive installed in the system. To configure a hard disk drive, select this sub-menu from the Main menu and press the Enter key to enter this sub-menu. The fields and options on this sub-menu are the
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    under Windows, the image on the computer display may not fill the entire display panel. To stretch the DOS image so that it fills the entire screen, set to turn ON or OFF the Notebook PC's built-in touchpad. Some external pointing devices have extra functions that may not function without turning OFF
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    Configuring the BIOS Processor Serial Number [Enabled] (only shows on PIII CPU) The Processor Serial Number is a unique number that is added to every Pentium III processor to help verify the identity of the user across the Internet. Set this field to [Enabled] when you need increased security for
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    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. 70
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    Configuring the BIOS ECP DMA Select: [3] The DMA select field allows you to configure the Parallel port DMA channel for the selected ECP mode. NOTE: This field is only available when the Parallel port "mode" is set to ECP. The configuration options are: [1] [3] NOTE: After using the legend keys to
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    and certain Security menu options during system startup. The passwords are not case sensitive. In other words, it makes no difference whether you enter a Setup program functions. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup program and having full access to all
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    Disk Password" are both "Enabled", the "Hard Disk Password" will be required first. Hard Disk Password [Enter] A hard disk password places a protection disk drive cannot be used as a master or slave drive on another computer. • The protected hard disk drive cannot be formatted. To Enable: Select
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    Saving LCD Auto Power Saving [User Define] [Enabled] [Enabled] Start Battery Refreshing Item Specific Help to select the Power Saving Mode. You maximum power savings. When this field is set to Min Saving, best system performance is achieved with some power conservation. The timeout fields
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    occur at the end of the battery's life cycle. Remember that all rechargeable batteries only have a definite number of charge and discharge cycles depending on environment and quality of the battery pack. Follow the instructions shown on the screen. You will be required to remove the AC power adapter
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    which the Notebook PC is to check for a device to boot the system. To make changes, select Boot from the menu bar and the following screen appears: 1. Removable Device [USB FDD] 2. IDE Hard Drive [IBM-DJSA-220] 3. ATAPI CD-ROM [TOSHIBA CD-ROM XM-7002Bc] Item Specific Help Boot Sequence:
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    to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on even when the Notebook PC is turned off. Once this option is selected, a confirmation is asked. Select Yes to save changes and exit. Exit Discarding Changes This
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    Configuring the BIOS 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 if [F9] is pressed, a confirmation is requested. Select Yes to load default values programmed into the BIOS file (the default
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    APPENDIX Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary Index Owner Information Appendix A
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    model event of problems you should requirements for connection to the analogue public switched telephone networks of terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter-working
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    may visit http://www.cetecom.de/technologies/ctr_21.html 1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling (manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling, which would make any additional testing superfluous). In
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    Appendix Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. AWG (American Wire Gauge) Gauge AWG 46 44 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 30
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    the manual instructs you to "boot" your system (or computer), it means to turn ON your computer. "Reboot" means to restart your computer. When using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from "Start | Shut Down..." will reboot your computer. Bus Master IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that
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    separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices). UltraDMA/66 likely that IEEE1394, together with USB, will replace Parallel, IDE, SCSI, and EIDE ports. to printers. If your office supports IrDA networking, you can have name reserved by DOS for the computer parallel ports. Each LPT port is
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    turn on the computer, it will first run through the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard or keyboard computer manually computers together without a hub in between, a crossover twisted-pair is required
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    Appendix 86
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    Index A AC Power System 50 APM and ACPI 53 B Battery Pack 24 Battery Power System 50 BIOS Advanced Menu 68 BIOS Legend Bar 61 BIOS Menu Bar 61 BIOS Setup Program 60 Boot Menu 76 Boot Sequence 76
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    Microphone Jack 22 Microsoft Windows™ Keys 32 Modem and Network Connections 48 Modem Port 20 Monitor Out Connection 44 Mouse or Keyboard Connection 56 N Network Restarting or Rebooting 28 S Securing Your Notebook PC 58 Speaker 22 Status Indicators 30 Suspend Mode 53, 85 System Memory Expansion 54 T
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    Appendix A 88
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    information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User's Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out. Owner's Name Owner's Telephone Manufacturer Model Retailer Telephone Display Size:______Purchase Date Serial Number Hard Disk
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Product Name:
Notebook PC Hardware
Manual Revision:
1.00 E774
Release Date:
Oct 2001
Notebook PC User’s Manual