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    NOTEBOOK PC USER'S MANUAL Product Name: Notebook PC Manual Revision: 1.01 E671 Release Date: March 2001
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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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    Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion 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. (English) VORSICHT
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    Safety Statements CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek 4
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    Safety Statements CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 5
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    energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. • Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. • Do not
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    INTRODUCING THE NOTEBOOK PC 11 About This User's Manual 12 Notes For This Manual 12 Caring Battery Pack 26 Using the Battery Pack 27 Before using your Notebook PC on the road 27 Battery Care ...27 Operating Systems 27 Support Software 27 Power Connection 28 Powering ON The Notebook
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    Connections 46 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket 47 32-bit CardBus Support 47 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA 48 Inserting a PC Infrared 51 AC Power System 53 Battery Power System 53 Charging the Battery Pack 53 Using Battery Power 53 Power Management Modes Notebook PC 59 Other Security Products 59 8
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    Menu ...73 Password Usage Summary 74 Power Menu ...75 Boot Menu ...77 Exit Menu ...78 APPENDIX 81 PortDock Accessory 82 Features ...83 Usage ...83 Docking Solution 84 Audio CD ...84 PortBar Accessory 85 Features ...85 Usage ...85 Docking Solution 86 Vehicle/Air Power Adapter
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    1. INTRODUCING THE NOTEBOOK PC About This User's Manual Caring Information Transportation Precautions 11
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    you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Configuring the BIOS Gives you information on configuring the BIOS software. 6. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes For This Manual This User's Manual was created using Macintosh versions
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    ! The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as
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    cared for. Be careful not to rub or scrap the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC. Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips. Remember that the power adapter
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    2. KNOWING THE PARTS Top Side Bottom Side Left Side Right Side Rear Side Front Side 15
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    Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC. Display Panel Instant Launch Keys Left Speaker Microphone ~ ` ! @ # Tab 1 latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use.
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    not press or lay any objects on the machine when it is closed. • Do not carry the Notebook PC with small or sharp objects (e.g. paper clips or staples) that may enter the Notebook PC and scratch the display panel. Instant Launch Keys/Status Indicators (described later) Left/Right Speaker The built
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    & Vent Hard Drive Compartment Removable Module Bay Drive Lock 1 Reset Button Drive Eject Battery & Drive Lock 2 Battery Release Hard Drive Cover Screw WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC (especially between the battery and hard drive compartments, and cooling fan) can get very hot. Be careful
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    is unlocked and one of the two removable drive locks are unlocked. The lock must be secured before using or transporting the Notebook PC. Battery Release L The battery release is a spring loaded latch that automatically locks the battery pack when inserted. This must be used in conjunction with the
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    DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. USB Port Universal Serial Bus (USB) supports many USB compatible devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, video cameras, modems, hard disk drives, printers
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    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. Unlike desktop PC floppy disk drives, the eject button of the Notebook PC is on top of the opening to allow easy floppy ejection from the
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    not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port supports an RJ-45 Ethernet cable. The internal LAN supports 10Base-T or 100BaseTX standard or duplex networks. The built-in connector allows convenient use without a dongle
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    external display. An external monitor can also be used for dual-view or dual-application support to allow referencing data on one display while working on the other display. This feature to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Do not block the air vents or else overheating may occur! 23
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    the display panel is lowered. Details are described in section 3. Headphone Jack (Head-Out) The stereo headphone jack is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. Microphone Jack (Mic-In) The
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    3. GETTING STARTED Installing/Removing Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack Operating Systems Power Connection Powering ON The Notebook PC Save-to-Disk Partition Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF The Notebook PC Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators Using the Keyboard 25
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    unlock to lock in the opposite direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration. To remove the battery pack: 1. Unlock the battery by sliding the battery and drive lock towards the front of the Notebook PC (from lock to unlock in direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration). 2. Slide the
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    pack must be purchased from an authorized dealer for this Notebook PC. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it is not recommended to stock up on battery packs for the future. Operating Systems This Notebook PC offers its customers the choice of a pre-installed operating system such as Microsoft
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    universal outlets to support different power cords compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook PC servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter. NOTE: This Notebook
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    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 Notebook PC, it will first POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup,
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    to use hibernation mode. The Notebook PC supports Advanced Power Management to save battery power and extend its working time the Drivers and Utilities Support CD User's Manual for detailed usage instructions. WARNING! All other the "Drivers and Utilities Guide"), installing applications, or
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    is OFF when the Notebook PC is OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (hibernation) mode. Charge Indicator The charge indicator shows the status of the battery's power as follows: Constant Orange: Battery charging Blinking Orange: Battery power low LED Off: Battery fully charged or completely drained
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    . The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. F1 Suspend: Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on BIOS setup). LCD Icon: Toggles the display panel ON and OFF
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    on both keyboards simultaneously. To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an exter- nal keyboard activated, press the NumLk keys on the Notebook PC. Sys Rq ^ & 7 *8 ( 9 ) * _ { 4 56 - [ 1 2 3 +" 0 / 33
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    3. Getting Started 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 [Fn][8]
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    Optional External Connections PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Modem/Network Connections IR Wireless Communication AC/Battery Power System Power Management Modes System Memory Expansion Processor Upgrades Hard Disk Drive Second Hard Disk Drive Module Securing Your Notebook PC Vehicle/Air Power Adapter 35
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    for working with some application software. See the Driver & Utility Guide for information on drivers and utilities for the touchpad. Left Cursor USB mouse can be easily connected to the Notebook PC. The USB mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC's touchpad. For more than one USB
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    4. Using the Notebook PC Clicking/Tapping - With the cursor over an item, press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly, keeping your finger
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    4. Using the Notebook PC Dragging - Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish. You can move the cursor over the
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    PC Inserting and Removing a Drive Module To remove a drive module: 1. Unlock the drive module by sliding Drive Lock 2 located on the battery pack towards the front of the Notebook PC from "Lock" to "Unlock" in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration. 2. Slide Drive Lock 1 towards the
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    course you can skip this step and create a rescue disk later after inserting the floppy disk drive but the time required to turn OFF the Notebook PC and back ON makes it inconvenient. Connect the included floppy disk drive external cable to the docking connector and connect the floppy disk drive
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    although "CD/DVD" should be more appropriate since this Notebook PC supports CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM optional modules. The CD-ROM (Compact CD when correctly mounted. 4. Slowly push the CD drive tray back into the Notebook PC. The drive begins reading the table of contents (TOC) on the CD.
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    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 herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 42
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    of optical disc storage technology. The DVD specification supports discs with capacities from 4.7GB to 17GB and access rates up to 22.16MBytes/s. The Notebook PC's DVD-ROM drive is only single-sided; double-sided DVD (8.5GB and higher) requires manually reversing the disc in order to access the
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    4. Using the Notebook PC Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves , UK, Greece, Former Yugoslav Republics, Slovakia Region 3 Burma, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam Region 4 Australia, Caribbean (Except US Territories
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    4. Using the Notebook PC Using a CD A CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a for all high-speed CD-ROM drives due to unbalanced CDs or CD print. To decrease vibration, use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the CD. Removing a CD Remove the CD by
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    ports. IEEE1394 is also used in high-end digital equipment and should be marked "DV" for Digital Video port. External Audio Connections 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. 46
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    memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I/II decoder cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. The Notebook PC supports PCMCIA 2.1, and 32bit CardBus standards. The three different PC Card standards actually have different thicknesses. Type I cards are 3.3mm, Type
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    4. Using the Notebook PC Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) 1. Insert the PC card with the running, 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
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    NOTE: When you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in suspend (or sleep mode) or else you will others), and CTR21 (see Appendix for supported countries) for almost worldwide protocol support. This is an example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for
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    100BASE-TX hub (not a 100BASE-T4 hub). For 10Base-T, use category 3, 4, or 5 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 default is to use the fastest setting so no user-intervention is
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    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 distance between the Notebook PC's IR and target device IR should not exceed 40 inches (1 m). • Do not move either the Notebook PC or the
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    PC. The AC Adapter's primary function is to provide power to the Notebook PC which also charges the battery pack. When the power adapter is connected to the Notebook PC, it provides power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery at the same time as long as it is plugged into an electrical
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    when down to 10% (configurable in Windows 98/ME) power. The processor is also throttled down to decrease power use. "Low Battery" condition (3% or less) forces the Notebook PC to enter suspend mode, regardless of power management settings but the threshold is configurable in Windows 98/ME. NOTE
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    Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower 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 [Fn][F1
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    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 BIOS setup • Hotkey [Fn][F1] • Battery Extremely Low • Power button • "Shut down" through Windows Start button EXIT EVENT • Any
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    and turn ON at the safe upper limit when only using battery power. • The processor throttles (decrease CPU speed) for passive Notebook PC technician. CAUTION! This Notebook PC does not support EDO DRAM. Processor Upgrades Visit your authorized service center or retailer for upgrades. The Notebook
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    , fast, and cost-effective mass storage solution in the PC storage industry. The high speed transfer modes supported are Ultra DMA/66 up to 66MB/sec and PIO mode 4 up to 16.6MB/sec. The Notebook PC comes with a removable 2.5" (6.35cm) wide and .374" (.95cm) high UltraDMA/66 IDE hard disk drive
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    conflict with the first hard disk drive. The first hard disk drive in the Notebook PC should not have any jumpers on it so that it can be used as , simply set the first hard disk drive to [None]. If there are no problems, you can physically switch the two hard disk drives (remember to set the first
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    or combination dial is used to secure the lock in place. For more information, you can read advertisements in Notebook (sometimes referred to as "Mobile" or "Portable") PC magazines. Other Security Products Another good security product is the PCMCIA lock. The dummy PCMCIA card with a cable inserts
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    5. Configuring the BIOS BIOS Setup Program Main Menu Primary IDE Secondary IDE Advanced Menu I/O Device Configuration Security Menu Power Menu Power Up Control Boot Menu Exit Menu 61
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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 flash memory writer utility. This Section will guide you through the BIOS setup program by providing clear explanations for all the options. A default configuration
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    PC Updating your BIOS This Notebook PC supports an easy-to-use BIOS update software called WINFLASH which is installed through the provided support CD. If you need help installing or using WINFLASH, refer to the "Driver & Utility Installation Guide". BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has
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    4. Using the Notebook PC 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
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    4. Using the Notebook PC Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the main menu screen appears and year fields. Legacy Diskette A: This field will automatically display the type of legacy device supported by this Notebook PC. >Primary Master (described later) >Primary Slave (described later) 65
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    4. Using the Notebook PC Video Display Device [LCD & CRT] This field allows you to enable or disable the internal LCD panel or an external CRT monitor, or both.
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    type to CDROM to support a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Translation Method Translation method allows you to select the sector addressing method. Match Partition Table is recommended if there is already an OS on the hard drive you are installing to this Notebook PC. Manual allows you to specify cylinders
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    4. Using the Notebook PC Cylinders [ ] This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer 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
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    previous menu described earlier. Set the type as CD-ROM in this field to support an inserted CD-ROM or DVD drive module. Primary Slave [TOSHIBA DVD-ROM display will be dependent on the actual drive that is installed in your Notebook PC. After using the legend keys to make your selections in this
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    -menu. >I/O Device Configuration (described on next page) Pressing [Enter] when this field is highlighted calls up a sub-menu for configuring the Notebook PC's serial and parallel ports. Processor Serial Number [Disabled] The Processor Serial Number is a unique number that is added to every Pentium
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    port. The configuration options are: [3F8H/IRQ4] [2F8H/IRQ3] [3E8H/IRQ4] [2E8H/IRQ3] [Disabled] IR Port: [2F8H/IRQ3] This field allows you to configure the Notebook PC's serial IR port. To enable this port, select an address that does not conflict with another port. A conflict will be noted by red
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    IRQ5] Mode: [ECP] The Mode field allows you to configure the Notebook PC parallel port transmission mode. The configuration options are: [Normal] [ 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
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    PC 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
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    disk drive. If the hard disk drive is used on this or another Notebook PC with this function, a password will be asked when the hard disk operating system. If three failed attempts are detected, the BIOS will halt the Notebook PC. Hard Drive: The BIOS will prompt for a password during system bootup
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    of the Setup program allows you to manually enable and adjust certain power saving features of the Notebook PC, which are necessary for systems Hard Disk Timeout Suspend Timeout [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Start Battery Refreshing Item Specific Help to select the Power Saving Mode.
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    charge and discharge cycles depending on environment and quality of the battery pack. Attach the AC power adapter before using this function. During the battery refreshing process, you will be asked to remove the AC power adapter. Full instructions will be displayed on the Notebook PC's screen. 76
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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
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    4. Using the Notebook PC Exit Menu Once you have made all of your selections from 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
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    4. Using the Notebook PC Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When this option
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    Appendix PortDock Accessory PortBar Accessory Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary Owner Information 81
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    This section is provided for the optional PortDock accessory for the Notebook PC. The main purpose of the PortDock is to provide a desktop docking solution and extra drive bays for simultaneous CD/DVDROM, floppy, and second hard
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    CDROM control keys, floppy drive bay, CD/DVD-ROM or second hard disk drive bay, DC-in pass-through for powering the PortDock and the Notebook PC, serial port, parallel port, two PS/2 ports, VGA port, and audio output jack. Usage If you require more than one drive access, simply insert
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    required simply remove the PortDock connector (and LAN cable if used) and you're off! A second power adapter kept at a secondary site or in your Notebook PC carrying bag will be helpful so that it does not require constant removal and setup on your desktop. Audio CD When an audio CD
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    This section is provided for the optional PortBar accessory for the Notebook PC. The main purpose of the PortBar is to release Features The PortBar features a DC-in pass-through for powering the PortBar and the Notebook PC, serial port, parallel port, two PS/2 ports, VGA port, and two USB ports.
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    PC power can all be connected to the PortBar. Like the PortDock, the PortBar also requires USB devices to be connected to the Notebook PC. When the Notebook PC is used on a permanent desk, the single docking connector can be easily used to connect or disconnect all of these desktop peripherals
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    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 12VDC receptacle such as those found in vehicles
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    Protocols and Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance (excluding terminal equipment supporting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network
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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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    APPENDIX 90
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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
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    means to 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 your IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are required to support bus master IDE mode. Byte (Binary Term) One byte is a
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    memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I/II decoder cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. The Notebook PC supports PCMCIA 2.1, and 32bit CardBus standards. The three different PC Card standards actually have different thicknesses. Type I cards are 3.3mm, Type
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    bus. A PS/2 mouse and/or keyboard may be used on ATX motherboards. RAM (Random Access Memory) There are several different types of RAM such Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually
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    Index A AC Power System 53 Air Vent 20 APM and ACPI 54 B Battery Pack 26 Battery Power System 53 BIOS Advanced Menu 70 BIOS Legend Bar 63 BIOS Menu Bar 63 BIOS Setup Program 62 Boot Menu 77 Boot Sequence 77
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    Definitions 44 Regional Playback Information 44 Restarting or Rebooting 30 S Save-to-Disk Partition 30 Securing Your Notebook PC 59 Speaker 17 Standby Mode 55 Status Indicators 31 Suspend Mode 54, 94 System Memory Expansion 14 Twisted-Pair Cable 50, 94 U UL Safety Notices 6 User's Manual, About 12
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    APPENDIX 97
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NOTEBOOK PC
USER’S MANUAL
Product Name:
Notebook PC
Manual Revision:
1.01 E671
Release Date:
March 2001