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    NOTEBOOK PC USER'S MANUAL Product Name: Notebook PC Manual Revision: 1.01 E548 Release Date: April 2000
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    . 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
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    du mêre type ou d'un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. (French) ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten
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    CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek 4
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    Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 5
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    INTRODUCING THE NOTEBOOK PC 9 About This User's Manual 10 Notes For This Manual 10 Caring Information 11 Transportation Precautions 12 SECTION 2 PC on the road 25 Battery Care ...25 Operating Systems 25 Support Software 25 Power Connection 26 Powering ON Your Notebook PC 27 The
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    Printer Connection (optional 46 IR Wireless Communication 47 Guidelines for using IR communication 47 Enabling Infrared 47 Universal Serial Bus 48 Driver Support 48 AC Power System 48 Battery Power System 49 Charging the Battery Pack 49 Using Battery Power 50 Power Management Modes
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    SECTION 5 CONFIGURING THE BIOS 57 Updating Your BIOS 58 Creating a BIOS Update Floppy Disk 58 Updating BIOS Procedures 59 BIOS Setup Program 60 BIOS Menu Bar 61 BIOS Legend Bar 61 Main Menu ...63 IDE Primary Master 64 IDE Primary Slave 67 Advanced Menu ...68 I/O Device
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    SECTION 1 INTRODUCING THE NOTEBOOK PC About This User's Manual Caring Information Transportation Precautions 9
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    ™ 5.0.2, and Macromedia® Freehand™ 8.0.1. The body text type used in this manual is "Times" (MAC) or "Times New Roman" (Windows™) and headings (Windows™). A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in order to complete certain tasks safely and
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    Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to liquids, rain, or moisture. Seek servicing if liquid has been spilled into the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty
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    Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport.
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    SECTION 2 KNOWING THE PARTS Top Side Front Side Left Side Right Side Rear Side 13
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    Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC. Display Panel Cooling Fan and air entry ~ ' ! @ # Tab S1 S2 $ % ^ & * ( Sys Rq Prt Sc ) _ + Back Space { } [ ] \ " Microphone Keyboard Touchpad Touchpad Buttons Status
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    same functions as a desktop mouse. A scrolling function for Web browsing or Microsoft® Office navigation is available using the third-party software on the support CD. Status LEDs The Notebook PC has status LEDs to display capital lock, number lock, storage device access, battery charging, and power
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    Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. Display Panel Latch Power Indicator 35mm Stereo Speaker Charge Indicator 310mm Power Switch Stereo Speaker The following describes the front components of the Notebook PC as shown by the
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    and Eject Two PCMCIA 2.1 compliant sockets for two Type I or Type II or one Type III PC card are available. The lower socket includes support for 32-bit CardBus and Zoomed Video. This allows accommodation of all Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards, fax/modems, SCSI adapters, high
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    PC as shown by the illustration above. Floppy Disk Drive and Floppy Eject This is a standard 1.44MB floppy disk drive with Japanese 3-mode floppy support. Floppy disk activity should be seen through the activity LED next to the power button. Unlike desktop PC floppy disk drives, the eject button of
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    Volume Control The volume control wheel allows fast adjustment of the master audio output volume. For maximum volume, the digital volume controlled through Windows™ "Volume Control" on the taskbar must also be maximized. Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is fixed internally. There is no removable
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    built-in microphone. Serial Port The 9-pin D-sub serial port supports serial devices such as a drawing tablet, mouse, or modem. Parallel Port The 25-pin D-sub parallel/printer port supports parallel devices such as a printer or a removable drive. Docking Port The
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    -installed as a PCMCIA card. WARNING! The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem port for use with RCA inputs available on all standard video devices. This port support NTSC or PAL formats. PS/2 Port The PS/2 port is for connecting
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    22 2. Knowing the Parts
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    SECTION 3 GETTING STARTED Inserting/Removing Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack Operating Systems Power Connection Powering ON Your Notebook PC Save-to-Disk Partition Restarting or Rebooting LED Status Indicators Using the Keyboard 23
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    Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack inserted. If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack inserted, there will be a large opening on the bottom of the Notebook PC. Use the following procedures to install or remove the battery pack.
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    Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0. The choices and languages will depend on territory. Support Software This Notebook PC will come with a support CD that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add
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    Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages and the AC-DC converter itself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter.
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    turned ON. This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with the display. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn ON the POST and will give a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup, backup
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    as shown in BIOS setup. See the Drivers and Utilities Support CD User's Manual for detailed usage instructions. WARNING! All other partitions and their data Restarting or Rebooting After installing drivers (please see the "Drivers and Utilities Guide"), installing applications, or making
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    LED Status Indicators There are several LED status indicators on the Notebook PC. The LED status indicators give information on the Notebook PC's current operating and keyboard statuses. The following illustration shows the meaning of each status LED. Capital Lock A Number Lock 1 Activity
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    stand by" in MS Windows. F5 S1 S1: Programmable Key 1. Using the provided software, a set of instructions can be assigned to this key. F6 S2 S2: Programmable Key 2. Using the provided software, a set of instructions can be assigned to this key. LCD: Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. This is
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    Microsoft Windows™ Keys There are two special Windows™ keys on the keyboard as described below. The key with the Windows™ Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows™ desktop. The other key, which looks like a Windows™ menu with a small cursor, activates the properties
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    Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications. With Number Lock OFF, press and one of the cursor keys shown below. For example for up, for
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    SECTION 4 USING THE NOTEBOOK PC Floppy Disk Drive CD-ROM Drive DVD-ROM Drive Pointing Device PS/2 Connection External Monitor Connection PC Cards (PCMCIA) External Audio Connections IR Wireless Communication Universal Serial Bus AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes System
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    This Section describes the basic features and procedures for using your Notebook PC. Topics covered include the floppy drive, CD/DVD-ROM drive, pointing device, and other input and output devices. Floppy Disk Drive The Notebook PC features a slim 3.5-inch floppy disk drive that accepts a standard 1.
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    Notebook PC. Please substitute where appropriate. The CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory) drive can support all the popular formats: Audio/ Music CDs; Photo CDs; MS-DOS MSCDEX Mode 1 / Mode the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 4. Using the Notebook PC
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    video decoder software and the DVD viewer software included on the DVD module driver support CD. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and drive is only single-sided; double-sided DVD (8.5GB and higher) requires manually reversing the disc in order to access the reverse side. It's essentially
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    Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content. CSS (sometimes called copy guard) is the name given to the content protection scheme adopted by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to
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    CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved. Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop CD-ROM drives, the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle. When
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    Using a CD A CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD is properly inserted, data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives; except that nothing can be written to or changed on the CD. Vibration is normal for all high-speed CD-ROM
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    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. Left Cursor Button Touchpad Right Cursor Button
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    Double-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding 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, and the system launches the corresponding program. If
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    Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is a pressure sensitive device. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Take note of the following precautions. • Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease. • Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or
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    . For large audiences, try connecting a computer video projector. TV-Out Example The TV-out connector provides output to standard 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
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    , such as 100Mbps Fast Ethernet, Fast SCSI peripherals, and ISDN-based video conference that are cutting-edge even for desktop systems. The CardBus peripherals support plug and play. The CardBus socket is backward-compatible with 16-bit PC Cards serving at 5 volts operation while CardBus operates at
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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 OFF the PC card. IMPORTANT: Stopping the PC card service is also necessary before removing a PC card. Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) To remove the PC card, first remove all
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    External Audio Connections (optional) The Notebook PC provides easy access for connecting a stereo headphone, mono microphone, and a stereo audio source just like on some personal tape recorders. Printer Connection (optional) The rear of the Notebook PC provides easy access for connecting a standard
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    you start to install the IR driver and file-transferring applications. FIR (Fast Infrared) supports up to 4Mbps and SIR (Serial Infrared) supports up to 115.2Kbps. See the Drivers and Utilities Support CD User's Manual for detailed setup instructions. Guidelines for using IR communication Follow
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    of devices and speeds. Driver Support The Windows 98 operating system comes already equipped with a standard driver that allows your Notebook usually require additional USB drivers. Read your peripheral documentation or contact an authorized dealer if you have any problems using USB peripherals. AC
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    Battery Power System The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack located inside the battery pack compartment. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup. The battery
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    using DOS or Windows 3.x. POWER.EXE is not necessary when running Windows 95/98. For additional information, see your DOS and Windows 3.1 User's Manuals for details. "Low Battery" condition (3% or less) will force the Notebook PC to enter suspend mode, regardless of power management settings but the
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    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 or manually using the keys. The timeout setting of both Hard Disk and Video can be set by the BIOS Setup. To resume system operation
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    Standby Mode In addition to reducing the CPU clock, this mode puts devices including the LCD backlight in their lower active state. The Notebook PC enters Standby mode when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time. The timeout can be set through the BIOS Setup. To resume system
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    by a certified Notebook PC technician. IMPORTANT: Be aware that stores may also carry EDO DRAM. EDO DRAM is not supported on this Notebook PC. Processor Upgrades Please visit your authorized service center or retailer for upgrades. The Notebook PC uses an Intel® microPGA2 socket in order to
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    ). WARNING! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the RJ-11 residential buildings). Once the driver is setup, the modem is ready to use. NOTE: When you are connected to an online service, do not place the
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    Securing Your Notebook PC 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" shaped end inserts into the
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    56 4. Using the Notebook PC
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    SECTION 5 CONFIGURING THE BIOS Updating Your BIOS BIOS Setup Program Main Menu IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave Advanced Menu I/O Device Configuration Security Menu Password Usage Summary The Power Menu Boot Menu Exit Menu 57
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    not work with DOS prompt in Windows and will not work with certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from your hard drive. It is recommended PHLASH, PLATFORM.BIN, and the original BIOS (from the support CD) and new BIOS (from the internet) files to the just created bootable floppy disk.
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    process, and if the problem still persists, restore the original BIOS file from the support CD. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need servicing
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    BIOS Setup Program This Notebook PC supports a programmable EEPROM that stores the BIOS software and can be updated using the provided utility as described in Flash Memory Writer Utility. This Section will guide you through the BIOS setup program by providing clear explanations for all the options.
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    BIOS 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 SECURITY Use this menu to set a password to control bootup and
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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 or the + combination. The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates
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    Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the main menu screen appears as shown: System Time: System Date: Diskette A: [17:15:00] [01/19/2000] 1.44MB Item Specific Help , , or selects field. IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave [IBM-DBCA-206480-(PM)] [TOSHIBA DVD-ROM
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    Video Display Device: [AUTO] This field allows you to select and enable video display devices, such as an LCD panel, an external CRT/LCD monitor, or both. The configuration options are: [AUTO] [LCD] [CRT] System Memory: This field displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the system
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    you entered. Multi-Sector Transfers: 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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    32 Bit I/O: [Enabled] 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. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to User. The configuration options are: [Disabled] [
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    and options on this sub-menu are the same as the previous menu described earlier. Set the type as CD-ROM in this field to support an inserted CD-ROM or DVD drive module. IDE Primary Slave [TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-C2302] Type: [Auto] Multi-Sector Transfers: [Disabled] LBA Mode Control
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    Advanced Menu Selecting Advanced from the main menu bar display the Advanced menu as shown below. Installed O/S: [Win98/2000] I/O Device Configuration Large Disk Access Mode: [Normal] TV Mode: [NTSC] Internal Pointing Device:[Enabled] Num Lock: [Off] Local Bus IDE adapter: [Primary] Anti
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    TV Mode: [NTSC] This sets the video synchronization mode for your video output device (television or video projector). The setting depends on the territory that your video output device is manufactured for. The configuration options are: [NTSC] [PAL] [J-NTSC] Internal Pointing Device: [Enabled] This
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    I/O Device Configuration I/O Device Configuration Seral port A: [User] Base I/O address:[3F8 IRQ4] IR Port [User] Base I/O address:[2F8 IRQ3] Mode: [FIR] DMA channel: [DMA 3] Parallel Port: [User] Mode: [Bi-directional] Base I/O address:[378/IRQ7] Item Specific Help Configure serial
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    mode allows data output only. However, EPP and ECP are Bidirectional modes, allowing both data input and output. The EPP and ECP modes are only supported with EPP and ECP aware peripherals. ECP Mode: The port is both software and hardware compatible with existing parallel ports so that it may be
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    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:
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    System Boot Entry Set Password: This field allows you to set the User password. To set the User password, highlight this field and press [Enter]. Type the password and press [Enter]. You can type up to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other keys are ignored. To confirm the password, type
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    The Power Menu The Power menu of the Setup program allows you to manually enable and adjust certain power saving features of the Notebook PC, which are necessary for systems without APM or ACPI. For Windows 98 with APM
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    Suspend Mode: [Save to RAM] This field determines the type of suspend mode when the Notebook PC enters power savings mode or when "Stand by" is selected from "Start - Shut Down". The configuration options are: [Save To RAM] [Save To Disk] Standby Timeout: [Off] This option is only enabled when
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    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. To make changes, select Boot from the menu bar and the following screen appears: 1. [Removable Devices] 2. [Hard Drive] 3. [ATAPI CD-ROM Drive] Item Specific Help Use
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    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: Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes
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    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 values may change from
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    APPENDIX PortBar Accessory Vehicle/Air Power Adapter Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary Index Owner Information 79
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    PortBar Accessory This section is provided for the optional PortBar accessory for the Notebook PC. The main purpose of the PortBar is to provide a simple inexpensive desktop docking solution as compared to traditional bulky port replicators. Serial Port Monitor Port PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard USB
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    Docking Solution For long-term use of the Notebook PC or if the Notebook PC is intended to be a desktop replacement computer, the PortBar provides a convenient docking solution. A desktop PS/2 mouse, PS/2 keyboard, monitor, printer, serial device, and Notebook PC power can all be connected to the
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    Vehicle/Air Power Adapter Accessory This section is provided for the optional vehicle/air power adapter accessory for the Notebook PC. The main purpose of the vehicle/air power adapter is to provide a source of power for using the Notebook PC and/or charging the Notebook PC's battery from a 12V DC
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    successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Overview On terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network addressing, if
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    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 The Netherlands additional testing is required for series
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    start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory. When the manual instructs you to "boot" your system (or computer), it means to turn ON interrupting the CPU. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are required to support bus master IDE mode. Byte (Binary
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    as the "brain" of the computer. It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer's operating system to communicate with devices such as VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer, or modem
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    computer peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem/ISDN to be automatically configured when they are attached physically without having to install drivers or reboot. With USB, the traditional complex cables from back panel of your PC can be eliminated. Appendix 87
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    Index Symbols 32 Bit I/O 66 A AC Power System 48 Activity Indicator 29 Advanced Menu 68 Anti-Virus Feature 69 APM and ACPI 51 Audio In (Jack) 20 Auto Suspend Timeout 75 B Base I/O address 70, 71 Battery Pack 24 Battery Power System 49 Beep On Battery Low 75 BIOS Legend Bar 61 BIOS Menu Bar 61 BIOS
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    Example 43 TV-Out Port 21 Twisted-Pair Cable 54 Type 65 U Ultra DMA Mode 66 Universal Serial Bus 48 Updating Your BIOS 58 User's Manual 10 V Vehicle/Air Power Adapter Accessory 82 Video Display Device 64 Video Timeout 75 Volume Control 19 Z Zoomed Video Port 44 Appendix 89
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    Information This page is provided for recording 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
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    in Taiwan in 1995 (reported by China Credit Information Service, Ltd.) • has been the first to introduce and ASUS' strong technical support team is prepared to deliver quick and effective solutions before and after sales. The use of sophisticated catalogues, sales kits, test reports, quality manuals
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    Pentium® III PC100 ECC Ultra2 SCSI 5.25" Pentium® II Max. Memory Onboard Fixed Storage Support (GB) (Channels) Devices AP100 1 1 1 3 AP200 2 1 1 3 AP2000 2 1 1 4 AP2500 2 1 Servers AP100 AP200 ASUS PCI-DA2100/2200 Series SCSI RAID Card AR1000 RAID Subsystem Rack Mountable
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    MPC3 standard • Supports Multi-Read function ® Ultra-Fast CD-ROM • Supports high speed CD-Audio playback • Supports high speed digital audio extraction • Supports UltraDMA/33 transfer mode • Compatible with all CD formats • Supports multi-read function (CD-R/CD-RW) Visit www.asus.com for updated
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    Visit www.asus.com for updated specifications
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    ® Goes Mobile! L8400 Series Compact Professional Notebook PC • 14.1" TFT Color Display • 450MHz to Notebook PC • 13.3" or 12.1" TFT Color Display • 366MHz to 650MHz+ • 64MB to 192MB Memory • Supports Two Hard Drives L7300/7200 Series All-in-One Compact Notebook PC • 13.3" or 12.1" TFT Color Display
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NOTEBOOK PC
USER’S MANUAL
Product Name:
Notebook PC
Manual Revision:
1.01 E548
Release Date:
April 2000