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    Notebook PC User's Manual DC IN 1394 K Product Name: Notebook PC Hardware Manual Revision: 1.00 E672 Release Date: June 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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    manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (English) VORSICHT! Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 3
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    WARNING! 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
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    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 pack when the Notebook PC is in use. Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane. Most
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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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    connected in series, parallel, or both, that convert chemical 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
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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
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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 ( 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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    Safety Statements System Memory Expansion 54 Processor Upgrades ...54 Thermal Power Control 55 Hard Disk Drive ...56 Important Handling Note 56 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 56 Vehicle/Air & Vehicle-Only Power Adapters (Optional 58 Securing Your Notebook PC 59 MP3 Player Module (Optional 60
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    1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual 10
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    ® 8.0, 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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    2. KNOWING THE PARTS Top Side Bottom Side Left Side Right Side Rear Side Front Side 12
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    2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC. Display Panel Microphone Instant Launch Keys Power Switch Keyboard Touchpad Touchpad Buttons Optional Status Indicators MP3 Module (described on front side) Opening the
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    2 Knowing the Parts Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. Unlike desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is
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    the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC. Name Card Holder Hard Drive Compartment Reset Button Cooling Fan & Vent Battery Compartment L L Battery Release & Lock MP3 L L MP3 Module Release (MP3 Module is Optional) WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC (especially between the
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    be further disassembled and must be replaced as a single unit. Battery Release The battery release is a spring loaded latch that automatically locks the battery pack when inserted. Usage details described in battery section later in this manual. MP3 MP3 Module Lock When the latch is slid towards the
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    and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, use the even wireless printing to printers. If your office supports IrDA networking, you can have wireless connection printers, monitors, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec. USB allows up
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    identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC. Battery Compartment PC Card PC Card Eject (PCMCIA) Sockets Hard Drive Compartment type I/II or one type III PC card is available. The socket supports 32-bit CardBus. This allows accommodation of all Notebook PC expansion options
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    security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 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. Modem Port The
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    PS/2 connections are not required. USB Port Universal Serial Bus (USB) supports many USB compatible devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, video cameras, modems , hard disk drives, printers, monitors, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec. USB allows up to 127 devices to run
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    Notebook PC.) There is a brief introduction at the end of the hardware sections (before the BIOS section). There is also a separate User's Manual that comes with the MP3 Player Module. Status Indicators Status indicator details are described in section 3. Display Panel Latch One display panel latch
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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 Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators Using the Keyboard 22
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    out of the lock position. 2. Lift up on the two tabs as indicated by the arrows. MP3 L L MP3 L L MP3 L L WARNING! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data. WARNING! Only use
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    , and how your Notebook PC is used. It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 10˚C and 29˚C (50˚F manuals. The stability and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support CD that provides BIOS, drivers
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    Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages the AC-DC converter itself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the seek servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. You may damage both your battery pack(s)
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    and is not a problem with the display. The Power-On Self Test (POST) When you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run through a series of software-controlled 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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    because certain wake-up components like LAN and modem needs to remain powered. Restarting or Rebooting After installing drivers (please see the "Drivers and Utilities Guide"), installing applications, or making configuration changes, you may be prompted to restart the system to update the operating
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    turn ON your Notebook PC. 1 Programmable Launch Keys (see Driver & Utility Manual) 2 Pressing this button will launch your programmed software application shows the status of the battery's power as follows: ON: Battery charging Blinking: Battery power low Off: Battery fully charged or completely
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    entire display when using low resolution modes. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: Notebook PC LCD -> External Monitor -> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) (OSD
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    3 Getting Started 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, that looks like a Windows™ menu with a small cursor, activates
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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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    Module CD/CD-RW/DVD Drive Module 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 Vehicle/Air & Vehicle-Only Power Adapters Securing Your
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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. Using the Touchpad Light pressure with the tip of
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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 on the touchpad until the item is selected. The selected item will change color. The following 2 examples produce the same results.
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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 item you select, and while keeping the left button depressed, moving the cursor to the desired location, then release the button. Or, you can simply
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    patible with existing USB standards and will work on all computers with the proper drivers installed. Simply plug in the floppy disk drive cable to one of the is a standard 1.44MB floppy disk drive with Japanese 3-mode floppy support. Floppy disk activity should be seen through the activity LED.
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    When removing a module drive, you must select the device icon on the taskbar and select "Disconnect". Windows ME requires a driver which can be installed from the support CD. AiBox Power LED (Lights when the AiBox receives power from the Notebook PC through the Proprietary AiBox Connector) Module
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    then set the new partition active. To test whether it is successful, 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 hard disk drive jumper back to "DEVICE0" or "MASTER" for convenience
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    DVD" should be more appropriate since this Notebook PC supports CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM optional modules. The CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory) drive can support all the popular formats: Audio/ Music CDs; Photo CDs; MS-DOS MSCDEX Mode
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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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    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. DVD is essentially
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    4 Using the Notebook PC 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
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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 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
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    a standard desktop PC. Just plug in the VGA cable and its 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
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    DVD movie. PC Card PC Card Eject Buttons Sockets 32-bit CardBus Support CardBus support allows PC Cards and their hosts to use 32-bit bus mastering and SCSI peripherals, and ISDN-based video conference. The CardBus peripherals support plug and play. The CardBus socket is backward-compatible with
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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
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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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    connected to a 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
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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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    the orange LED is solid. When the LED is no longer lit, the battery pack is fully charged. NOTE: The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltage is too high. BIOS provides a smart battery refreshing function. See the Driver & Utility manual for more information. 51
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    on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, main memory size, and the size of the display panel. The "Battery Warning" beeps are automatically enabled in Windows 98/ME and continually sounds when down to 10% (configurable in Windows 98/ME) power. The processor is
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    of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You can control some is disabled by configuring Windows power management and Speedstep (see Driver & Utility manual). When the Notebook PC is operating in Full Power
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    -to-Disk) Soft OFF ENTRY EVENT EXIT EVENT • Stand by through Windows Start button, • Any device • Timer as set though "Power Management" • Battery low in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) or BIOS setup (lower priority) • Timer as set through BIOS setup • Ring indicator • Hotkey [Fn
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    compatibility and reliability. The memory module must be installed by a certified 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 PC uses an Intel® microPGA2 socket in order to
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    and CDROM drives. Enhanced IDE drives provide a reliable, fast, and cost-effective mass storage solution in the PC storage industry. The high speed transfer modes supported are UltraATA/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
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    4 Using the Notebook PC External Keyboard Connection To allow easier data entry, you may connect any PS/2 keyboard as shown here. External Mouse Connection A USB mouse can be easily connected to the Note- book PC. There is only one correct orientation with the USB symbol facing upwards. The USB
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    of power for using the Notebook PC and/or charging the Notebook PC's battery from while in transit when no AC power is available. These products are of its availability on your flight, please consult your airline information services. Vehicle-Only Power Adapter The Vehicle-Only power adapter does not
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    4 Using the Notebook PC 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
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    4 Using the Notebook PC MP3 Player Module (Optional) A detailed manual is provided with the MP3 player module. The page is only a quick overview. The pocket-sized self-powered MP3 module is a versatile digital audio recorder
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    5. CONFIGURING THE BIOS Managing and Updating Your 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 60
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    5 5. Configuring the BIOS 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
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    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 Manual". BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this
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    5 5. Configuring the BIOS 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
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    5 5. Configuring the BIOS 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
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    5 5. Configuring the BIOS Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the main menu screen appears as shown: System Time System Date Primary Master Secondary Master Video Display Device Installed Memory [17:15:00] [06/13/2001] [IBM-DJSA-220] [Auto] [LCD & CRT] 128 MB Item Specific Help
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    5 5. Configuring the BIOS >Primary Master (described later) >Secondary Master (described later) >Secondary Slave (described later) Video Display Device [LCD & CRT] This field allows you to select and enable video display devices, such as an LCD panel, an external CRT/LCD monitor, or both. The
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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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    . 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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    5 5. Configuring the BIOS Secondary Master / Secondary Slave (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
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    5 5. Configuring the BIOS Advanced Menu Selecting Advanced from the main menu bar display the Advanced menu as shown below. I/O Device Configuration Processor Serial Number Internal Pointing Device Quick Power On Self Test [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help to go to the
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    5 5. Configuring the BIOS I/O Device Configuration (sub-menu) I/O Device Configuration IR Port Mode DMA Channel [2F8H/IRQ3] [FIR] [1] Parallel Port Mode ECP DMA Select [378H/IRQ7] [ECP+EPP] [3] Item Specific Help to select the I/O Address & IRQ for IR. NOTE: The presence of sub-items
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    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 Write, Data Write, Address Read, and Data Read. All operations are performed
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    5 5. Configuring the BIOS 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
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    5 5. Configuring the BIOS System Password [Enter] This field allows you to set the password. To set the password, highlight this field and press [Enter]. Type a password and press [Enter]. You can type up to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other keys are ignored. Type the same password a
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    The Power menu of the Setup program allows you to manually enable and adjust certain power saving features of the Notebook through the operating system. Enabling these features will extend the life of the battery pack between charges. To make changes to power management settings, select Power Savings
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    Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [1 Hour] Start Battery Refreshing This function will start a software program to remove memory effects in the battery and recalibrate the battery gauge. Even though this Notebook PC uses a Lithium-Ion battery which is not prone to memory effects, memory effects will
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    5 5. Configuring the BIOS 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 Device [USB FDD] 2. IDE Hard Drive [IBM-DJSA-
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    from the Exit menu 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
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    5 5. 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 Owner Information 80
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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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    .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 The Netherlands additional testing is required for
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    A APPENDIX 84
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    A 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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    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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    up to 4 Mbits/sec. This allows easy wireless synchronization with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers. If your office supports IrDA networking, you can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of sight to an IrDA node. Small offices
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    , it will first run through the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the function keys. The timeout setting of both physically without having to install drivers or reboot. With USB, the traditional
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    Index A AC Power System 50 AiBox Portable Module 38 APM and ACPI 53 B Battery Pack 24 Battery Power System 50 BIOS Advanced Menu 71 BIOS Legend Bar 63 BIOS Menu Bar 63 BIOS Setup Program 62 Boot Menu 78 Boot Sequence 78
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    and Buttons 15 Touchpad, Caring 36 Touchpad, Using 34 Transportation Precautions 5 Twisted-Pair Cable 49, 88 U UL Safety Notices 7 USB Floppy Disk Drive 37 User's Manual, About 12 90
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    A APPENDIX 91
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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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Product Name:
Notebook PC Hardware
Manual Revision:
1.00 E672
Release Date:
June 2001
Notebook PC User’s Manual