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January 2004 Notebook PC Hardware 1 Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-

tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-

ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television recep-

tion. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office. Power Safety Requirement Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to: H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm2 or H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm2. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

(Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.) For use with AC Adaptor Model (Pour Utiliser Avec Modele): ADP-65DB (65W) 2 Safety Statements 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 manufacturers instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica. Non disperdere le batterie nellambiente. (Italian) VORSICHT! Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. (German) ADVARSELI! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig hndtering. Udskiftning m kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levr det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandren. (Danish) VARNING! Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Anvnd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera anvnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. (Swedish) VAROITUS! Paristo voi rjht, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin. Hvit kytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mukaisesti. (Finnish) ATTENTION! Il y a danger dexplosion sil y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du mre type ou dun type quivalent recommand par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usages conformment aux instructions du fabricant. (French) ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian) Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.A. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

(Japanese) CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazard-

ous radiation exposure. 3 Safety Statements Safety Statements 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 solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT expose to or use near liq-

uids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during an electrical storm. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Note-

book PC. DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body while the Notebook PC is turned ON or is charging in order to prevent discom-

fort or injury from heat exposure. DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty en-

vironments. DO NOT operate during a gas leak. DO NOT expose to extreme temperatures above 50C (122F) or to direct sunlight. Do not block the fan vents!

DO NOT expose to extreme tempera-

tures (below 0C (32F), otherwise the Notebook PC may not boot. DO NOT throw batteries in fires as they may explode. Check local codes for special battery disposal instruc-

tions. Display Panel Care The LCD screen is very delicate and requires careful handling. Pay attention to the following precautions:

When not in use, keep the display panel closed to prevent dust accumulation. Do not use chemical cleaners on the screen. Wipe only with a dry cloth or tissue. Do not put your fingers or any objects directly on the screen. Do not press 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. 4 Transportation Precautions Safety Statements To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external periph-

erals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drives head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel. Remove Floppy Disks Make sure your floppy disk drive (external on some models) does not contain a diskette when trans-

porting the floppy disk drive. When a diskette is inserted into the floppy disk drive, the eject button protrudes out. If you attempt to transport the floppy disk drive with a diskette in the drive, you risk damaging the eject button and also risk scratching the surface of the diskette when the floppy disk drive is jolted. Cover Your Notebook PC Use a carrying case such as the one supplied with your Notebook PC to protect it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. NOTE: The surface glaze is easily dulled if not properly 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 charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery 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 airlines will have restric-

tions for using electronic devices. Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings. CAUTION! There are three main types of airport security devices: X-ray machines

(used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on people walk-

ing through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X-

ray machines. However, it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. 5 Safety Statements CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 6 Safety Statements UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). When using the Notebook PC modem, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

Do not use the Notebook PC near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. Do not use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak. Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium bat-

teries for use as power sources in products. These batteries contain metallic lithium, or a lithium alloy, or a lithium ion, and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series, parallel, or both, that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or revers-

ible 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 use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. Notebook PC Optical Drive Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

(LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT). Laser classifications can be found in the glossary at the end of this users manual. WARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in the users manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. Do not attempt to disas-

semble the optical drive. For your safety, have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider. Service warning label CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. 7 Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC ................................................................ 11 About This Users Manual ..................................................................................................... 12 Notes For This Manual ..................................................................................................... 12 Preparing your Notebook PC ................................................................................................ 13 2. Knowing the Parts.................................................................................. 15 Top Side ................................................................................................................................ 16 Bottom Side........................................................................................................................... 18 Left Side ................................................................................................................................ 20 Right Side.............................................................................................................................. 22 Front Side.............................................................................................................................. 23 3. Getting Started ....................................................................................... 25 Using the Battery Pack.......................................................................................................... 26 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack ....................................................................... 26 Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................................................... 27 Battery Care ..................................................................................................................... 27 Operating Systems................................................................................................................ 27 Support Software ............................................................................................................. 27 Power Connection ................................................................................................................. 28 Powering ON The Notebook PC ...................................................................................... 29 The Power-On Self Test (POST) ...................................................................................... 29 Power Management - Stand By & Hibernate .............................................................. 30 Powering OFF the Notebook PC........................................................................................... 31 Restarting or Rebooting ................................................................................................... 31 Powering OFF the Notebook PC ..................................................................................... 32 Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators ........................................................................... 33 Instant Launch Keys.............................................................................................................. 33 Status Indicators ................................................................................................................... 35 Using the Keyboard............................................................................................................... 37 Colored Hot Keys ............................................................................................................. 37 Microsoft Windows Keys .............................................................................................. 38 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad ...................................................................................... 39 Keyboard as Cursors ....................................................................................................... 39 8 Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC ......................................................................... 41 Pointing Device ..................................................................................................................... 42 Using the Touchpad ......................................................................................................... 42 Touchpad Usage Illustrations ........................................................................................... 43 Caring for the Touchpad ................................................................................................... 44 Optical Drive.......................................................................................................................... 45 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket ................................................................................................... 47 32-bit CardBus Support ................................................................................................... 47 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) ........................................................................................ 48 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) ...................................................................................... 48 Flash Memory Card Reader ............................................................................................. 49 Modem Connection .......................................................................................................... 50 Modem and Network Connections ........................................................................................ 51 Network Connection ......................................................................................................... 52 AC Power System ................................................................................................................. 53 Battery Power System........................................................................................................... 53 Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................................................... 53 Using Battery Power ........................................................................................................ 54 Power Management Modes .................................................................................................. 55 Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance .................................................................... 55 ACPI ................................................................................................................................. 55 Suspend Mode ................................................................................................................. 55 Power Management Modes .................................................................................................. 55 Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance .................................................................... 55 ACPI ................................................................................................................................. 55 Suspend Mode ................................................................................................................. 55 Thermal Power Control .................................................................................................... 56 Power Savings ................................................................................................................. 56 Power State Summary ..................................................................................................... 56 Notebook PC Upgrades ........................................................................................................ 57 System Memory Expansion ............................................................................................. 57 Hard Disk Drive Upgrades ............................................................................................... 57 Processor Upgrades ........................................................................................................ 57 9 Contents Appendix ..................................................................................................... 59 Optional Accessories............................................................................................................. 60 USB Hub .......................................................................................................................... 60 Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB ............................................................................... 61 USB Flash Memory .......................................................................................................... 61 USB Communication Cable ............................................................................................. 61 USB Floppy Disk Drive .................................................................................................... 62 USB Keyboard and Mouse .............................................................................................. 62 Optional Connections ............................................................................................................ 63 Monitor Out Connection ................................................................................................... 63 External Audio Connections ............................................................................................. 63 IEEE1394 Connection ...................................................................................................... 64 Securing Your Notebook PC ............................................................................................ 64 DVD-ROM Drive Information................................................................................................. 65 Internal Modem Compliancy ................................................................................................. 66 Glossary ................................................................................................................................ 68 Notebook PC Information ...................................................................................................... 74 10 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This Users Manual Notes For This Manual Preparing your Notebook PC 11 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This Users Manual You are reading the Notebook PC Users Manual. This Users Manual provides information on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this Users Manuals:

1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this Users Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PCs components. 3. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PCs components. 5. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes For This Manual This Users Manual was created using Macintosh versions of Adobe PageMaker 6.52, Adobe Photoshop 5.5, Adobe Illustrator 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 are Helvetica

(MAC) or Arial (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 completely. These notes have different degrees of importance as described below:

WARNING! Important information that must be followed for safe operation. TIP: Tips and useful information for completing tasks. IMPORTANT! Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons. NOTE: Tips and information for spe-

cial situations. Text enclosed in < > or [ ] represents a key on the keyboard; do not actually type the <

> or [ ] and the enclosed letters.

12 Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed infor-

mation on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack Insert the battery pack until it clicks into place. 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 1. Connect this end of the power cord to the AC-DC converter. 2. Plug the AC Power Cord into an electrical out-

let (110V - 240V). 3. Insert the DC Power Plug. 3 2 1 1 3. Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC There is no latch to release. Lift the display panel with one hand while holding the system portion with your other hand. Press the power button and release. In Windows XP, this button can also be used to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. 13 1 Introducing the Notebook PC 14 2. Knowing the Parts Top Side Bottom Side Left Side Right Side Rear Side Front Side 15 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Details are given starting from the top and going clockwise. Display Panel Latch Display Panel Audio Speakers Power Switch /

Instant Keys CD Player Controls CD Player Status Indicators Keyboard LED Status Indicators Touchpad Buttons Audio Jacks Touchpad Display Panel Latch One spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use. To open the display panel, push and release the latch with your thumb and lift up the display panel with the same thumb. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle. WARNING! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel!

16 Knowing the Parts 2 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 easier on the eyes. Audio Speakers The built-in speaker allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results im-

proved with external stereo headphones or speakers). All audio features are software controlled. Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Push the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Instant Launch Keys Instant launch keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button. Details provided later in this manual. CD Player Controls The CD player controls allow playing an audio CD without turning ON the Notebook PC and without using a software audio player. This is similar to using a portable CD player. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be de-

pressed) and palm rest for both hands. Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease naviga-

tion in the Windows operating system. Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. LED Status Indicators Status indicator details are described in section 3. 17 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Details are given starting from the top and going clockwise. Battery Lock Battery Pack Battery Lock Mini-PCI Compartment Memory Compartment Hard Disk Drive Compartment Optical Drive s s a B l e n n a h C System/4.1 S u p e r

or Sou n d Sub-Woofer Speaker IMPORTANT! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when han-

dling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON THE LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 18 Knowing the Parts 2 Battery Lock The battery is held by a spring lock. The spring loaded latch automatically locks the battery pack when inserted. Holding this in the unlock position will allow battery removal. Usage details are described in the battery section later in this manual. Battery Pack The battery pack is actually combined with the Notebook PCs surface in order to reduce thickness. When the battery is released, the surface and battery pack will be seen as a single unit. The battery pack cannot be further disassembled and must be replaced as a single unit. Memory Compartment The memory compartment contains an expansion slot for additional memory. Memory installation or upgrades must be done by an authorized retailer or else warranty will be void. Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Hard disk drive upgrades are to be done by authorized service centers or dealers only. Audio Speaker (Sub-Woofer) The built-in woofer allows you to enjoy amazing bass (low frequency) sounds in your multimedia applications. Optical Drive This Notebook PC features a built-in CD/DVD optical drive and depending on model, may have writ-

ing capabilities. 19 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. DC Power Input Jack LAN Port PC Card Slot and Eject 1394 Port

. W W W A S U S C O M

. remote Display Output Modem Port TV-Out Port Flash Memory Slot TV Cable-

In Port USB Ports DC Power Input Jack The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. Monitor Port The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or pro-

jector to allow viewing on a larger external display. Modem Port The RJ-11 telephone port supports an RJ-11 telephone cable. The internal modem supports up to 56K V.90 transfers. The built-in connector allows convenient use without a dongle. IMPORTANT! The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do 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 100Base-

TX standard or duplex networks. The built-in connector allows convenient use without a dongle. TV-Out Port For times when you need a really big display, try the TV-Out function. TV-Out allows a high definition connection to a television or video projection device using a Super VHS (S-Video) cable (not pro-

vided). An adapter is provided for use with RCA inputs available on all standard video devices. This port support NTSC or PAL formats. 20 Knowing the Parts 2 PC Card Slot and Eject One PCMCIA 2.1 compliant PC Card socket is available to support one type I/II PC card. The socket supports 32-bit CardBus. This allows accommodation of Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards, ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters. Flash Memory Slot Normally a PCMCIA memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that can read the following flash memory cards:

Secure Digital (SD), Multi-Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Select (MS Select), Memory Stick Duo (with MS adapter), Memory Stick Pro, and Memory Stick Pro Duo (with MS Pro adapter). The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. MMC/SD MS/Pro IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, for-

matting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur. 1394 Port IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities like USB. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100-400 Mbits/sec and can handle up to 63 units on the same bus. IEEE1394 is also used in high-end digital equipment and should be marked DV for Digital Video port. USB Ports (1.1 & 2.0) Universal Serial Bus (USB) supports many USB compatible devices such as keyboards, pointing de-

vices, video cameras, modems, hard disk drives, printers, monitors, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simulta-

neously on a single computer, with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. 21 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. W W W A S U S C O M

. Optical Drive Optical Drive Electronic Eject Optical Drive Emergency Eject Air Vents USB Port Kensington Lock Port Optical Drive Module This Notebook PC features a module bay to accept a removable module device. Shown here is an optical drive module which may support CD, DVD, or RW discs depending on the optical drive model. Optical Drive Electronic Eject and Emergency Eject The optical drive eject is an electronic eject button (requiring power) for opening the tray. You can also eject the optical drive tray through any optical drive software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows My Computer. The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Make sure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may occur. USB Ports (1.1 & 2.0) See left side for more information. Kensington Lock Port The Kensington lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington compatible Note-

book PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 22 Knowing the Parts 2 Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. Display Panel Latch Speaker Status Indicators Infrared Port Audio Jacks Speaker Audio Speakers The built-in speaker allows you to hear audio without additional attachments. The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results im-

proved with external stereo headphones or speakers). All audio features are software controlled. Status Indicators Status indicator details are described in section 3. Display Panel Latch One spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use. To open the display panel, slide and release the latch with your thumb and lift up the display panel with the same thumb. Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle. Infrared Port (IrDA) The infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with infra-

red-equipped devices or computers. 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 can use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placed Notebook PCs and even send files to each other without a network. Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PCs audio out signal to ampli-

fied speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 23 2 Knowing the Parts 24 3. Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Operating Systems Power Connection Powering ON The Notebook PC Power Management - Stand By and Hibernate Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF The Notebook PC Using the Keyboard Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators 25 3 Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed, use the following procedures to install the battery pack. IMPORTANT! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data. To install the battery pack:

1. Insert the battery pack until it clicks into place. 2. Slide the battery lock to the lock position. To remove the battery pack:

1. Slide the battery release to unlock 2. Remove the battery pack. 1 1 2 3 2 IMPORTANT! Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Note-

book PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC. 26 Getting Started 3 Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power. Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time. A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power. It takes a few hours to fully charge the battery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned ON. The battery charge light turns OFF when the battery pack is charged. Battery Care The Notebook PCs battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number times it can be recharged. Fully draining and charging the battery once a day every day will last over a year but how long beyond that will depend on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your Notebook PC is used. It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 10C and 29C (50F and 85F). You must also take into account that the Notebook PCs internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature. Any temperatures above or below this range will shorten the life of the battery. But in any case, the battery packs usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must be purchased from an authorized dealer for this Notebook PC. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it is not recommended to buy extras for storing. Operating Systems This Notebook PC may offer (depending on territory) its customers the choice of a pre-installed oper-

ating system such as Microsoft Windows XP. The choices and languages will depend on the territory. The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. The stability and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support CD that provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality, help manage your Notebook PC, or add functionality not pro-

vided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of the support CD is necessary, contact your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support CD contains all drivers, utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that have been pre-installed. The support CD does not include the operating system itself. The support CD is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre-configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre-install. A recovery CD is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory. The recovery CD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PCs operating system to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order. Contact your retailer if you require such a solution. 27 3 Getting Started Power Connection Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you may connect the power cord to any 110V-120V as well as 220V-240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US-stan-

dard AC power cord to a different standard. Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support differ-

ent power cords as well as voltages. It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country. TIP: You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem adapters for almost every country. With the AC power cord connected to the AC-DC converter, connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet

(preferably with surge-protection) and then connect the DC plug to the Notebook PC. Connecting the AC-DC adapter to the AC outlet first allows you to test the AC outlets power and the AC-DC converter itself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook PC. The green power LED on the adapter lights up if the power is within accepted ranges. IMPORTANT! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Note-

book PC or use the Notebook PCs adapter to power other electrical devices. If there is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek ser-

vicing. 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. Connecting the Power Adapter 1. Connect this end of the power cord to the AC-DC converter. 2. Plug the AC Power Cord into an electrical out-

let (110V - 240V). 3. Insert the DC Power Plug. 3 2 1 NOTE: This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug depending on territory. If a three-prong plug is provided, you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC. 28 Getting Started 3 Powering ON The Notebook PC The Notebook PCs power-ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If you press [Tab] during the splash screen, standard boot information such as the BIOS version can be seen. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives. IMPORTANT! Never turn OFF or reset your Notebook PC while the hard disk or floppy disk is in use and the activity LED is flashing; doing so can result in loss or destruc-

tion of your data. To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON. This is part of the Notebook PCs 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 run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests called the Power-On Self Test (POST). The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PCs architecture. The POST includes a record of the Notebook PCs hardware configuration, which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system. This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program. If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. In most cases the record should be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. When the test is finished, you may get a message reporting No operating system found if the hard disk was not preloaded with an operating system. This indicates that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system. The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk drive during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup, backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program. To run Windows disk checking program: (1) right-click any hard disk drive icon in My Computer, (2) choose Properties, (3) click the Tools tab, (4) click Check Now, (5) select a hard disk drive, (6) select Thorough to also check for physical damages, and (7) click Start. Third party disk utilities such as Symantecs Norton Disk Doctor can also perform the same functions but with greater ease and more features. IMPORTANT! If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing. Continued use may result in data loss. 29 3 Getting Started Power Management - Stand By & Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Windows control panel. The following shows the power options properties in Windows. You can define Stand By or Shut down for closing the display panel, pressing the power button, or activating sleep mode. Stand by and Hibernate saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components. When you resume your work, your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way will reappear as if you never left. Shut down will close all applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved. Stand by is the same as Suspend-to-RAM (STR). This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF. Because RAM is vola-

tile, it requires power to keep (refresh) the data. To operate:

select Start | Shut down, and Stand by. Hibernate is the same as Suspend-to-Disk (STD) and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive. By doing this, RAM does not have to be periodically re-

freshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake-up components like LAN and modem needs to remain powered. Hiber-

nate saves more power compared to Stand by. To oper-

ate: Enable hibernation in Power Options and select Start

| Shut down, and Hibernate. 30 Getting Started 3 Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually:

Click the Start button and select Shut Down | and choose Restart. In case the operating system hangs (stops, freezes, crashes), try a warm boot by pressing [Ctrl][Alt][Del]

keys simultaneously. (You may try a few times if there is no response.) The screens are different depending on your security settings. 31 3 Getting Started Powering OFF the Notebook PC In Windows XP, the Notebook PC can be powered OFF by using Start | Shut Down... | Turn off (or Shut down). For operating systems without proper power management (DOS, Windows NT), you must power OFF the Notebook PC by holding the power switch for 2 seconds (as opposed to 1 second to power ON) after closing applications and exiting operating systems. Holding the power switch for 2 seconds is necessary in order to prevent accidental power-OFFs. The screens are different depending on your security settings. 32 Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators Getting Started 3 Instant Launch Keys Internet Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is running. Email Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Email application while Windows is running. Pad-Lock Key Pressing this button will lock your touchpad when using an external mouse. Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing. To enable the touchpad, simply press this button again. Power4 Gear+ Key The Power4 Gear+ button toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize per-

formance versus battery time during various events. 3D Key The 3D key allows the enabling or disabling of the 3D audio function. 33 3 Getting Started Power4 Gear+ Modes When you are using an AC power adapter, Power4 Gear+ will switch between three modes in the AC power mode segment. When you remove the AC adapter, Power4 Gear+ will switch between seven modes in the battery (DC) mode segment. When you remove or apply the AC adapter, Power4 Gear+ will automatically shift you up or down into the proper mode segment (AC or DC). Icons Mode Names Power Segment Super Performance AC High Performance Game Performance DVD Movie Performance Email/Office Performance Presentation Performance Audio Listening Performance Battery-Saving Performance AC/DC AC/DC DC DC DC DC DC 34 Getting Started 3 Status Indicators Power Indicator The green LED lights to indicate that the Notebook PC is turned ON and blink when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Standby) mode. This LED is OFF when the Notebook PC is OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator is an LED that shows the status of the batterys power as follows:

The Notebook PCs battery is charging ON:

Blinking: The Notebook PCs battery power is lower than 10%

Off:

The Notebook PCs battery is charged or completely drained Email Indicator Flashes when there is one or more new email(s) in your email programs inbox. This function requires software setup and may not be currently configured on your Notebook PC. This function is designed for Microsoft email software only and may not work with email software from other companies. Wireless LAN Indicator (Optional) This indicator is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN. When the internal wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN.) 35 3 Getting Started Status Indicators Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk. The light flashes proportional to the access time. Number Lock Indicates that number lock [Num Lk] is activated when lighted. Number lock allows some of the key-

board letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input. Capital Lock Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters (e.g. A, B, C). When the capital lock light is OFF, the typed letters will be in the lower case form (e.g. a,b,c). Scroll Lock Indicates that scroll lock [Scr Lk] is activated when lit. Scroll lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as direction keys in order to allow easier navigation when only a part of the keyboard is required, such as for playing games. 36 Getting Started 3 Using the Keyboard Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PCs keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Z Icon (F1): Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-

to-Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup). Radio Tower Icon (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN and Bluetooth ON and OFF. When enabled, the wireless LAN LED will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Filled Sun Icon (F5):

Decreases the display brightness Open Sun Icon (F6):

Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. This also stretches your screen area (on certain models) to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes. LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between: Notebook PC LCD -> External Monitor -

> Television. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) IMPORTANT: It is necessary to connect an external monitor or television before booting up the Notebook PC for this function to work properly. Speaker Icons (F10):

Toggles the speakers ON and OFF (only in Windows OS) Down Speaker Icon (F11):

Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Up Speaker Icon (F12):

Increases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the Scroll Lock ON and OFF. Allows you to use a larger por-

tion of the keyboard for cell navigation. 37 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 the proper-

ties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object. Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient. These dual-purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps. Numeric as-

signments are located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure. When the

, the number lock LED lights up. If an external key-

numeric keypad is engaged by pressing on the external keyboard enables/disables the NumLock on both board is connected, pressing the keyboards simultaneously. To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated, press the keys on the Notebook PC. NOTE: The large bold characters and symbols are printed here for your reference. They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here. 38 Getting Started 3 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 up, [Fn][K] for down, [Fn][U] for left, and [Fn][O] for right. and one of the cursor keys shown below. For example [Fn][8] for With Number Lock ON, use [Shift] and one of the cursor keys shown below. For example [Shift][8]

for up, [Shift][K] for down, [Shift][U] for left, and [Shift][O] for right. NOTE: The large bold characters and symbols are printed here for your reference. They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here. 39 3 Getting Started 40 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Optical Drive Flash Memory Card Reader PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Modem and Network Connections AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes Notebook PC Upgrades 41 4 Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device The Notebook PCs integrated touchpad pointing de-

vice is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sen-

sitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechani-

cal failures can be avoided. A device driver is still re-

quired for working with some application software. IMPORTANT! Do not use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touch-

pad or else damage may occur to the touchpads surface. Using the Touchpad Cursor Movement Scroll Up Right Click Scroll Down Left Click Up - Slide finger forward Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touchpad. Because the touch-

pad is electrostatic sensitive, objects cannot be used in place of your fingers. The touchpads primary func-

tion is to move the cursor around or select items dis-

played on the screen with the use of your fingertip. The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of the touchpad. Moving The Cursor Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the cursor. Down - Slide finger backward Left - Slide finger left Right - Slide finger right 42 Using the Notebook PC 4 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 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. Clicking Tapping

(press the left cursor button and release)

(lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad) 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 the interval between the clicks or taps is too long, the operation will not be executed. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel Mouse. The following 2 examples produce the same results. Double-Clicking Double-Tapping

(press the left button twice and release)

(lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice) 43 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 double-tap on the item and hold while dragging the item with your fingertip. The following 2 examples produce the same results. Dragging-Clicking Dragging-Tapping

(hold left button and slide finger on touchpad)

(lightly strike the touchpad twice, sliding finger on touchpad during second strike) NOTE: A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the in-

cluded touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Basic functions can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to allow comfortable clicking and tap-

ping. Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. 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 wet. Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons. Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects. NOTE: The touchpad responds to movement not to force. There is no need to tap the surface too hard. Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touch-

pad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure. 44 Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PCs power is ON, press the drives eject button and the tray will eject out partially. Using the Notebook PC 4 2. Gently pull on the drives front panel and slide the tray completely out. Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and other mechanisms. Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed un-

der the drives tray. 3. Hold the disc by the edge and face the discs printed side up. Push down on both sides of the discs center until the disc snaps onto the hub. The hub should be higher than the disc when correctly mounted. 4. Slowly push the drives tray back in. The drive will begin reading the table of contents (TOC) on the disc. When the drive stops, the disc is ready to be used. NOTE: It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read. 45 4 Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive (Cont) Removing an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PCs power is ON, press the drives eject button and the tray will eject out partially. 2. Gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub. Using the Optical Drive Optical 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 optical drives, the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle. When inserting a CD, it is important that the CD be pressed onto the center hub or else the optical drive tray will scratch the CD. WARNING! If the CD disc is not properly locked onto the center hub, the CD can be damaged when the tray is closed. Always watch the CD closely while closing the tray slowly to prevent damage. 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. Using the proper software, a CD-RW drive or DVD+CD-RW drive can allow CD-RW discs to be used like a hard drive with writing, deleting, and editing capabilities. Vibration is normal for all high-speed optical 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. Listening to Audio CD The optical drives can play audio CDs, but only the DVD-ROM drive can play DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD audio. You can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows speaker icon on the taskbar. 46 Using the Notebook PC 4 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket The Notebook PC supports PC Cards (or sometimes referred to as PCMCIA cards) to allow expansion like PCI cards on desktop computers. This allows you to customize your Notebook PC to meet a wide range of application needs. The PCMCIA socket can interface with type I or type II PC cards. PC cards are about the size of a few stacked credit cards and have a 68-pin connector at one end. The PC Card standard accommodates a number of function, communication, and data storage expansion options. PC cards come in memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I/II de-

coder cards, Smart Cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. The Notebook PC supports PCMCIA 2.1, and 32-bit CardBus standards. The three different PC Card standards actually have different thicknesses. Type I cards are 3.3mm, Type II cards are 5mm, and Type III cards are 10.5mm thick. Type I and Type II cards can be used in a single socket and Type III cards take up two sockets. Type III cards are only supported on Notebook PCs with two PC card sockets. 32-bit CardBus Support CardBus support allows PC Cards and their hosts to use 32-bit bus mastering and operate at speeds of up to 33MHz, transferring data in burst modes comparable with PCIs 132MB/sec. By comparison, the standard 16-bit PC Card bus can handle only 20MB/sec. Since the Notebook PC is equipped with CardBus broader and faster data pathway, it can handle bandwidth-hungry operations, such as 100Mbps Fast Ethernet, Fast SCSI peripherals, and ISDN-based video conference. The CardBus peripherals sup-

port plug and play. The CardBus socket is backward-compatible with 16-bit PC Cards serving at 5 volts operation while CardBus operates at 3.3 volts to reduce power consumption. 47 4 Using the Notebook PC Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) 1. If there is a PC Card socket protector, remove it using the Removing a PC Card instructions below. 2. Insert the PC card with the connector side first and label side up. Standard PC cards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted. 3. Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the PC card. Usually connectors can only be inserted in one orientation. Look for a sticker, icon, or marking on one side of the connector repre-

senting the top side. remote remote 1 Be sure the PC card is level when inserting. 2 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) To remove the PC card, first remove all cables or adapters attached to the PC card, then double-click the PC card icon on the Windows taskbar and stop the PC card you want to remove. 1. Press in the toggle eject button and release. The recessed spring loaded toggle button will ex-

tend when pushed in and released. 2. Press the extended button again to eject the PC Card. Carefully pull the ejected PC card out of the socket. remote remote 3 5 remote 4 48 Using the Notebook PC 4 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a PCMCIA memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can read the following flash memory cards: Secure Digital

(SD), Multi-Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Select (MS Select), Memory Stick Duo (with MS adapter), Memory Stick Pro, and Memory Stick Pro Duo (with MS Pro adapter). Memory Sticks may be standard or with MagicGate technology. The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. Supported Memory Types MS adapter MS (Memory Stick) Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG MS (Memory Stick) Magic Gate (MG) MS (Memory Stick) MS (Memory Stick) Select MMC (Multimedia Card) SD (Secure Digita MS (Memory Stick) SD/MMC remote IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, for-

matting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur. 49 4 Using the Notebook PC Modem and Network Connections The built-in modem and network model comes with both an RJ-11 and an RJ-45 port. RJ-11 telephone cables have two or four wires and are used to connect telephones to telephone outlets found in the walls of residential homes and some commercial buildings (some commercial buildings may have telephone wir-

ing designed for dedicated phone systems that may not be compatible). RJ-45 network cables are found connecting network computers to network hubs or switches usually found in business environments. NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. Mo-

dem and/or network can be installed as a PC card (PCMCIA). IMPORTANT! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not sup-

port the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the RJ-11 to digital phone systems found in many commercial buildings or else damage will occur!

50 Using the Notebook PC 4 Modem Connection The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PCs internal modem should have either two or four wires (only two wires (telephone line #1) is used by the modem) and should have an RJ-11 connector on both ends. Connect one end to the modem port and the other end to an analog telephone wall socket

(the ones found in 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 Notebook PC in suspend (or sleep mode) or else you will disconnect the modem connection. 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 to digital phone systems found in many commercial buildings or else damage will occur!

CAUTION: For electrical safety concerns, only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher. (see Glossary for more information) This is an example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built-in modem. W W W A S U S C O M

. remote Telephone cables with RJ-11 connectors Telephone Wall Jack Telephone connection is optional 51 4 Using the Notebook PC Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Note-

book PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100BASE-TX speeds, your network cable must be category 5 (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. If you plan on running the interface at 100Mbps, it must be 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-intervention is required. Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called a straight-

through Twisted Pair Ethernet (TPE). The end connectors are called RJ-45 connectors, which are not compatible with RJ-11 telephone connectors. If connecting two computers together without a hub in between, a crossover twisted-pair is required. W W W A S U S C O M

. remote Network Hub or Switch Network cable with RJ-45 connectors This is an example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller. 52 Using the Notebook PC 4 AC Power System The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together. The AC Adapters 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 inter-

nal battery at the same time as long as it is plugged into an electrical outlet. IMPORTANT! To protect your Notebook PC from damage, use only the power adapter that came with this Notebook PC because each power adapter has its own power output ratings. Battery Power System The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack. 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 system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows envi-

ronment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge percentage left in the battery. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer. Before using the Notebook PC on battery power for the first time, check the battery icon in the Windows task bar to make sure that the battery is fully charged. Charging the battery takes a few hours when the Notebook PC is powered OFF. Charging the Battery Pack You can charge the battery pack by using the power adapter. When the power adapter is plugged in, the inserted battery pack automatically recharges whether your Notebook PC is ON or OFF. It takes a few hours to receive a full charge when the power is OFF but takes twice as long when the Notebook PC is in use. The battery is charging when the orange LED is solid. When the LED is OFF, the battery pack is 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. 53 4 Using the Notebook PC Using Battery Power A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel. Checking Battery Power To check the remaining battery power, move your cursor over the power icon. The power icon is a battery when not using AC power and a plug when using AC power. Double click on the icon for more information and settings. Move your mouse over the battery icon for remaining power information. Right-click the battery icon for sub-

menus. Left-click the battery icon for power management settings. When the AC power is connected, charging status will be shown. NOTE: If you ignore the low battery warning, eventually the Notebook PC enters sus-

pend mode (Windows default uses STR). WARNING! Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is de-

pleted. Suspend-to-Disk (STD) is not the same as power OFF. STD requires a small amount of power and will fail if no power is available due to complete battery deple-

tion or no power supply (e.g. removing both the power adapter and battery pack). WARNING! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the power is ON, or if the system has not yet entered into the suspend mode as this may result in the data loss. 54 Using the Notebook PC 4 Power 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 Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You can control some of these fea-

tures through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system. The power management features are designed to save as much electricity as possible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as possible but also allow full operation on demand. These low power modes are referred to as Stand by (or Suspend-to-RAM) and Hibernation mode or Suspend-to-Disk (STD). The Standby mode is a simple function provided by the operating system. When the Notebook PC is in either one of the power saving modes, the status will be shown by the following: Stand by: Power LED Blinks and Hibernation: Power LED OFF. Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance The Notebook PC operates in Full Power mode when the power management function is disabled by configuring Windows power management and SpeedStep. When the Notebook PC is operating in Full Power Mode, the Power LED remains ON. If you are conscious of both system performance and power consumption, select Maximum Performance instead of disabling all power management features. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI) was developed by Intel, Microsoft, and Toshiba especially for Windows and later to control power management and Plug and Play features. ACPI is the new standard in power management for Notebook PCs. NOTE: APM was used in older operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98. Because newer operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows ME utilize ACPI, APM is no longer fully supported on this Notebook PC. Suspend Mode In Stand by (STR) and Hibernation (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state. The suspend mode is the lowest power state of the Notebook PC. The Notebook PC enters suspend mode when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the [Fn][F1] keys. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in STR mode. In STD mode, the Notebook PC will appear to be powered OFF. Recover from STR by pressing any keyboard button (except Fn). Recover from STD by using the power switch (just like powering ON the Notebook PC). 55 4 Using the Notebook PC Power Savings In addition to reducing the CPU clock, this mode puts devices including the LCD backlight in their lower active state. The Notebook PC enters Stand by mode (low priority) when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time. The timeout can be set through Windows power management

(higher priority). To resume system operation, press any key. Power State Summary STATE Stand by ENTRY EVENT Stand by through Windows Start button, Timer as set though Power Management in Windows Control Panel (higher priority) EXIT EVENT Any device Battery low STR (Stand by)

(Suspend-to-RAM) Hotkey [Fn][F1]

STD (Hibernate)

(Suspend-to-Disk) Hotkey [Fn][F1]

Signal from modem port Power button Power button Battery Extremely Low Soft OFF Power button (can be defined as STR or STD) Power button Shut down through Windows Start button Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PCs thermal state. These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU). The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit. The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit. The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit. 56 Using the Notebook PC 4 Notebook PC Upgrades System Memory Expansion Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. This is more noticeable on newer software that require more and more system resources. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST

(Power-On-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Hard Disk Drive Upgrades Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and CD-

ROM 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/100 up to 100MB/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 UltraATA/100/66 IDE hard disk drive with current capacities up to 80GB. Current IDE hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for upgrades. IMPORTANT! Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped. Processor Upgrades Some Notebook PC models feature an upgradable processor design for faster performance in the fu-

ture. Some Notebook PC models feature a ULV design for compactness and may not be upgraded. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on upgrades. WARNING! End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will void the warranty. 57 4 Using the Notebook PC 58 Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary Notebook PC Information 59 A Appendix Optional Accessories These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Hub Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your USB ports and allow you to quickly connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable. 60 Appendix A Optional Accessories (Cont.) These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB The SpaceLink Cardbus Card is a dual band (IEEE 802.11a/b) wireless LAN adapter that fits into a Notebook PCs PCMCIA Type II slot with Cardbus support. The USB version is single band (IEEE 802.11b) but supports any computer (Notebook or Desktop) with a USB port. Wireless LAN (Cardbus Card) Wireless LAN (USB) USB Flash Memory A USB flash memory device can replace the slow 1.44MB floppy disk by with up to 128MB in high-

speed durable storage that is compatible with all computers using the USB port. USB Communication Cable Attaching optional USB communication cables be-

tween computers through the USB ports will al-

low basic file transfer capabilities between the com-

puters whether they be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, or a combination of both. 61 A Appendix Optional Accessories (Cont.) These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Floppy Disk Drive The Notebook PC features an optional USB-interface disk drive that accepts a standard 1.44MB (or 720KB) 3.5-inch floppy diskette. The eject button is on the top edge of the floppy disk drive for easy access, unlike desktop PCs with the eject button on the bottom of the floppy disk drive. Floppy access activity can be monitored through the LED on the front of the floppy disk drive. WARNING! To prevent system failures,

(Safely Remove Hardware) on the use taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive. Eject the floppy disk before transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock. W W W A S U S C O M

. remote USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an exter-

nal USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external USB key-

board and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PCs built-in keyboard and touchpad. W W W A S U S C O M

. W W W A S U S C O M

. remote 62 Optional Connections These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. W W W A S U S C O M

. Monitor Out Connection Attaching an optional VGA/LCD monitor is just like that of a standard desktop PC (some configu-

rations may require additional display driver set-

tings. You can view the Notebook PC display panel while simultaneously allowing others to view the external monitor. For large audiences, try you can connect a video projector to this port. External Audio Connections The Notebook PC provides easy access for con-

necting a stereo headphone or multichannel am-

plifier, mono microphone, and a stereo audio source just like on many personal audio equipment. Appendix A remote 63 A Appendix Optional Connections (Cont.) These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. W W W A S U S C O M

. remote IEEE1394 Connection 1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities like USB. Up to 63 devices such as hard disk drives, scanners, removable drives, and digital cameras/

video cameras with an 1394 port can all be con-

nected (more 1394 devices can be connected us-

ing a 1394 hub). 1394 is also used in high-end digi-

tal equipment and should be marked DV for Digital Video port. 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 Note-

book PC physically to an unmovable object. The cable wraps around an object and the T shaped end inserts into the Kensington lock port as shown in this illustration and a key or combination dial is used to secure the lock in place. 64 Appendix A DVD-ROM Drive Information The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD titles, you must install your own DVD viewer software. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs. 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 protect against unlawful content duplication. Although the design rules imposed on CSS licensors are many, one rule that is most relevant is playback restrictions on regionalized content. In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases, DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in Region Definitions below. Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region (usually coded to the region at which it is sold). While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions, CSS design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only be capable of playing one region. NOTE: The region setting may be changed up to five times using the viewer software, then it can only play DVD movies for the last region setting. Changing the region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty. If resetting is desired, shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user. Region Definitions Region 1 Canada, US, US Territories Region 2 Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Ja-

pan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Turkey, 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), Central America, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, South America Region 5 CIS, India, Pakistan, Rest of Africa, Russia, North Korea Region 6 China 65 A Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan), and CTR21. The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/

482/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of 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 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Official Journal of the EC. The CTR 21 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with DTMF-

dialling which is intended to be connected to the analogue PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Net-

work). CTR 21 (Common Technical Regulation) for the attachment requirements for connection to the ana-

logue public switched telephone networks of terminal equipment (excluding terminal equipment sup-

porting the voice telephony justified case service) in which network addressing, if provided, is by means of dual tone multifrequency signalling. Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the Notified Body and the vendor: "This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter-working difficulties"

Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user: "This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter-working difficulties. The manufacturer shall also associate a statement to make it clear where network compatibility is dependent on physical and software switch settings. It will also advise the user to contact the vendor if it is desired to use the equipment on another network."

Up to now the Notified Body of CETECOM issued several pan-European approvals using CTR 21. The results are Europe's first modems which do not require regulatory approvals in each individual Euro-

pean country. Non-Voice Equipment Answering machines and loud-speaking telephones can be eligible as well as modems, fax machines, auto-dialers and alarm systems. Equipment in which the end-to-end quality of speech is controlled by regulations (e.g. handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones) is excluded. 66 This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. Appendix A Country Applied More Testing Austria1 Belgium Czech Republic Denmark1 Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Israel Lichtenstein Luxemburg The Netherlands1 Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Still Pending No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes No No Not Applicable Yes No No No No Not Applicable No No Still Pending No No No Yes No Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable No No No This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http://www.cetecom.de/technologies/ctr_21.html 1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling (manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling, which would make any additional testing superfluous). In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller ID facilities. 67 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 Diam Area AWG 46 44 42 41 40 39 38 37

(mm) 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.09 0.10 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.17 0.18 0.19 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45

(mm2) 0.0013 0.0020 0.0028 0.0039 0.0050 0.0064 0.0078 0.0095 0.011 0.013 0.015 0.018 0.020 0.023 0.026 0.028 0.031 0.049 0.071 0.096 0.13 0.16 36 35 34 33 32 30 29 27 26 25 R

(ohm/km) 13700 8750 6070 4460 3420 2700 2190 1810 1520 1300 1120 970 844 757 676 605 547 351 243 178 137 108 I@3A/mm2

(mA) 3.8 6 9 12 15 19 24 28 33 40 45 54 60 68 75 85 93 147 212 288 378 477 22 20 19 18 16 14 13 12 Gauge Diam Area AWG 24

(mm) 0.50 0.55 0.60 0.65 0.70 0.75 0.80 0.85 0.90 0.95 1.00 1.10 1.20 1.30 1.40 1.50 1.60 1.70 1.80 1.90 2.00

(mm2) 0.20 0.24 0.28 0.33 0.39 0.44 0.50 0.57 0.64 0.71 0.78 0.95 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.8 3.1 R

(ohm/km) 87.5 72.3 60.7 51.7 44.6 38.9 34.1 30.2 26.9 24.3 21.9 18.1 15.2 13.0 11.2 9.70 8.54 7.57 6.76 6.05 5.47 I@3A/mm2

(mA) 588 715 850 1.0 A 1.16 A 1.32 A 1.51 A 1.70 A 1.91 A 2.12 A 2.36 A 2.85 A 3.38 A 3.97 A 4.60 A 5.30 A 6.0 A 6.7 A 7.6 A 8.5 A 9.4 A NOTE: This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source of the American Wire Gauge standard as this table may not be current or complete. 68 Appendix A BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computers read-only memory. BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM. Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer. A bit can have one of two values: 0 or 1. Boot Boot 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 computer. Reboot means to restart your computer. When using Windows 95 or later, selecting Restart from Start | Shut Down... will reboot your computer. Bus Master IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that the CPU be involved in IDE access and waiting for me-

chanical events. Bus master IDE transfers data to/from the memory without interrupting the CPU. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are required to support bus master IDE mode. Byte (Binary Term) One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits. A byte is used to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation mark, or other symbol. Clock Throttling Chipset function which allows the processors clock to be stopped and started at a known duty cycle. Clock throttling is used for power savings, thermal management, and reducing processing speed. COM Port COM is a logical device name used by to designate the computer serial ports. Pointing devices, mo-

dems, and infrared modules can be connected to COM ports. Each COM port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment. CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called Processor, actually functions 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 computers operating system to commu-

nicate with devices such as VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer, or modem. Hardware Hardware is a general term referring to the physical components of a computer system, including pe-

ripherals such as printers, modems, and pointing devices. 69 A Appendix DVD is essentially a bigger, faster CD that can hold video as well as audio and computer data. With these capacities and access rates, DVD discs can provide you with dramatically-enhanced high-color, full-motion videos, better graphics, sharper pictures, and Dolby Digital Surround for a theater-like experience. DVD aims to encompass home entertainment, computers, and business information with a single digital format, eventually replacing audio CD, videotape, laserdisc, CD-ROM, and perhaps even video game cartridges. DVD has widespread support from all major electronics companies, all major computer hardware companies, and most major movie and music studios. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computers operating system to commu-

nicate with devices such as VGA, audio, Ethernet, printer, or modem. Hardware Hardware is a general term referring to the physical components of a computer system, including pe-

ripherals such as printers, modems, and pointing devices. IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices). UltraDMA/66 or 100 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB/Sec transfer. IEEE1394 Also known as iLINK (Sony) or FireWire (Apple). IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities like USB. The interface IEEE1394 has a band-

width of 400-1000 Mbits/sec and can handle up to 63 units on the same bus. It is very likely that IEEE1394, together with USB, will replace Parallel, IDE, SCSI, and EIDE ports. IEEE1394 is also used in high-end digital equipment and should be marked DV for Digital Video port. Infrared Port (IrDA) The infrared (IrDA) communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with infra-

red-equipped devices or computers. 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 can use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placed Notebook PCs and even send files to each other without a network. Kensington Locks Kensington locks (or compatible) allow the Notebook PC to be secured usually using a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 70 Appendix A Laser Classifications As lasers became more numerous and more widely used, the need to warn users of laser hazards be-

came apparent. To meet this need, laser classifications were established. Current classification levels vary from optically safe, requiring no controls (Class 1) to very hazardous, requiring strict controls

(Class 4). CLASS 1: A Class 1 laser or laser system emits levels of optical energy that are eye-safe and conse-

quently require no controls. An example of this class of laser system is the checkout scanning device found in most grocery stores or lasers used in optical drives. CLASS 2 AND CLASS 3A: Class 2 and Class 3A lasers emit visible, continuous-wave (CW) optical radiation levels slightly above the maximum permissible exposure (MPE) level. Although these la-

sers can cause eye damage, their brightness usually causes observers to look away or blink before eye damage occurs. These lasers have strict administrative controls requiring placement of signs warning personnel not to stare directly into the beam. Class 3A lasers must not be viewed with optically-aided devices. CLASS 3B: Class 3B lasers, and Class 3A lasers with outputs of 2.5mW, are hazardous to personnel who are within the beam path and look at the beam source directly or by specular reflection. These lasers cannot produce hazardous diffuse reflections. Personnel working with these lasers should wear appropriate protective eyewear during any operation of the laser. Class 3B lasers have both adminis-

trative and physical controls to protect personnel. Physical controls include limited access work areas. Administrative controls include special warning signs posted outside the entrances to the laser work spaces and lights outside the entrances that warn personnel when the lasers are in use. CLASS 4: Class 4 lasers are high-power lasers that will cause damage to unprotected eyes and skin through intra-beam viewing and specular or diffuse reflections. Consequently, no personnel should be in aroom where a Class 4 laser is operating without proper eye protection. LPT Port (Line Printer Port) Logical device name reserved by DOS for the computer parallel ports. Each LPT port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment. PCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus) PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. PCI is a standard widely used by expansion card manufacturers. PC Cards (PCMCIA) PC cards are about the size of a few stacked credit cards and have a 68-pin connector at one end. The PC Card standard accommodates a number of function, communication, and data storage expansion op-

tions. PC cards come in 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 32-bit CardBus standards. The three different PC Card standards actually have different thick-

nesses. Type I cards are 3.3mm, Type II cards are 5mm, and Type III cards are 10.5mm thick. Type I and Type II cards can be used in a single socket. Type III cards take up two sockets and must be used on Notebook PCs with two sockets. 71 A Appendix POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn on the computer, it will first run through the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the key-

board, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are based on IBM Micro Channel Architecture. This type of architecture transfers data through a 16-bit or 32-bit bus. 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 as DDR (Double Dynamic RAM), DRAM (Dynamic RAM), EDO DRAM (Extended Data Output DRAM), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM). ROM (Read Only Memory) ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs (called firmware) used in certain com-

puter components. Flash ROM (or EEPROM) can be reprogrammed with new programs (or BIOS). Suspend Mode In Save-to-RAM (STR) and Save-to-Disk (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the 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 using the function keys. The timeout setting of both Hard Disk and Video can be set by the BIOS Setup. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in STR mode. In STD mode, the Notebook PC will appear to be powered OFF. System Disk A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to boot up the operating system. Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called a straight-

through Twisted Pair Ethernet (TPE). The end connectors are called RJ-45 connectors, which are not compatible with RJ-11 telephone connectors. If connecting two computers together without a hub in between, a crossover twisted-pair is required. UltraDMA/66 or 100 UltraDMA/66 or 100 are new specifications to improve IDE transfer rates. Unlike traditional PIO mode, which only uses the rising edge of IDE command signal to transfer data, UltraDMA/66 or 100 uses both rising edge and falling edge. USB (Universal Serial Bus) A new 4-pin serial peripheral bus that allows plug and play computer peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem/ISDN to be automatically configured when they are at-

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