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Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter User's Guide [Preliminary Draft]

The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter is a wireless device that operates at 5 and 2.4 GHz. This adapter operates with high-capacity networks using multiple access points within large or small environments. Using the Intel(R) PROSet Windows utility you can configure, manage wireless local area network (WLAN) management tasks, adapter switching functions, and connections. Wireless LAN General Information About Wireless LAN Technology Adapter Setup and Configuration Software Installation Using PROSet Connecting to a Network Security Overview Setting Up Security Troubleshooting Specifications Glossary Support and Warranty Customer Support Software License Safety and Regulatory Notices Limited Warranty Legal Notices Copyright 2002 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel Corporation, 5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124-6497 Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. Nor does Intel make any commitment to update the information contained herein. Intel, Itanium, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. Back to Contents About Wireless LAN Technology Choosing a WLAN Configuring a WLAN Identifying a WLAN Surveying the Site of Your WLAN Factors Affecting Range Stronger Security A wireless network connects computers without using network cables. Computers use radio communications to send data between each other. You can communicate directly with other wireless computers, or connect to an existing network through a wireless access point. When you set up your wireless adapter, you select the operating mode for the kind of wireless network you want. You can use your Intel(R) PRO/Wireless adapter to connect to other similar wireless devices that comply with the 802.11 standard for wireless networking. Choosing a Wireless LAN Mode Wireless LANs can operate with or without access points, depending on the number of users in the network. Infrastructure mode uses access points to allow wireless computers to send and receive information. Wireless computers transmit to the access point, the access point receives the information and rebroadcasts it to other computers. The access point can also connect to a wired network or to the Internet. Multiple access points can work together to provide coverage over a wide area. Peer-to-Peer mode, also called Ad Hoc mode, works without access points and allows wireless computers to send information directly to other wireless computers. You can use Peer-to-Peer mode to network computers in a home or small office or to set up a temporary wireless network for a meeting. Configuring a Wireless LAN There are three basic components that must be configured for a wireless LAN to operate properly:

Network NameEach wireless network uses a unique Network Name to identify the network. This name is called the Service Set Identifier (SSID). When you set up your wireless adapter, you specify the SSID. If you want to connect to an existing network, you must use the name for that network. If you are setting up your own network you can make up your own name and use it on each computer. The name can be up to 32 characters long and contain letters and numbers. ProfilesWhen you set up your computer to access a wireless network, Intel(R) PROSet creates a profile for the wireless settings that you specify. If you want to connect to another network, you can scan for existing networks and make a temporary connection, or create a new profile for that network. After you create profiles, your computer will automatically connect when you change locations. SecurityThe 802.11 wireless networks use encryption to help protect your data. Wired equivalent privacy (WEP) uses a 64-bit or 128-bit shared encryption key to scramble data. Before a computer transmits data, it scrambles the data using the secret encryption key. The receiving computer uses this same key to unscramble the data. If you are connecting to an existing network, use the encryption key provided by the administrator of the wireless network. If you are setting up your own network you can make up your own key and use it on each computer. Identifying a Wireless Network Depending on the size and components of a wireless LAN, there are many ways to identify a wireless LAN:

The Network Name or Service Set Identifier (SSID)Identifies a wireless network. All wireless devices on the network must use the same SSID. Extended Service Set Identifier (ESSID)A special case of SSID used to identify a wireless network that includes access points. Independent Basic Service Set Identifier (IBSSID)A special case of SSID used to identify a network of wireless computers configured to communicate directly with one another without using an access point. Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID)A unique identifier for each wireless device. The BSSID is the Ethernet MAC address of the device. Broadcast SSIDAn access point can respond to computers sending probe packets with the broadcast SSID. If this feature is enabled on the access point, any wireless user can associate with the access point by using a blank (null) SSID. Surveying the Site of Your Wireless LAN Conducting a site survey for your wireless LAN is the most crucial step in the process of setting up a wireless network. It greatly reduces the amount of troubleshooting you will have to do once you have the wireless LAN set up and ready for connection testing. To conduct a site survey, you will need the following tools:

An access point (or laptop computer) that is set up to be the transmitter. It should be mounted near and at the same height as the designated location of your wireless LAN. A laptop that will act as the mobile receiver. It must contain your site survey software. An area or building map, which will be used to plot the strength of your signals. Once you have the tools you need, you are ready to survey the inside of the building. Launch the site survey software on the mobile receiver laptop and carry it around in the intended wireless LAN area to test the signal strength. Be sure to also check the signal strength of each intended access point location. If you encounter problems while surveying the site, make sure your transmitter laptop is not located on a wall containing metal, such as an air-conditioning duct, which will interfere with the range of your signal. Simply move the transmitter and test the signal strength again. For users to have seamless coverage when moving from access point to access point, the signal levels at each point must overlap. There is software available that will seamlessly hand off changing signal levels from one access point to another. Your building's infrastructure can sometimes interfere with the microwave signal, but finding the location and cause of the interference will allow you to figure out the best place to mount your access points for optimal area coverage. Microwave signals travel in all directions, which means you can have one access point for a multi-floor building. However, the range is highly dependent on the material used to construct the flooring, especially metal materials. Once your signal strength is strong inside the building, you are ready to check the strength outside the building. To do so, simply carry the mobile receiver laptop as far down the street or around the building as you can go without losing significant signal strength. If possible, you should be aware of the types of networks being used by the companies on the floors above and below you, so that you can work together in harmony. With wireless networks, security is very important and if you communicate with those around you, you are better prepared to select the right channels, as well as the best location for access points. Factors Affecting Range Although access points can transmit signals up to 60 feet away in an area with many walled barriers or as much as 500 feet away in a large open area, the range is affected by the following factors:

Building materials, such as steel and drywall, can shorten the range of the radio signals. Physical layout of the area can interfere with the signals and cause them to be dropped. Electronic noise from cell phones, microwave ovens, or other devices on the same frequency can interfere with the transmission of the signals. Range is inversely proportional to data rate, so the faster that the signals are sent, the less distance they will travel. Taking these factors into consideration when you survey the site for your WLAN is key to providing all of your users with undisturbed mobile connectivity. Using multiple access points will, of course, reduce the impact of these factors if your area has dividing walls throughout. Stronger Security Although wireless networks are easy to use, the main issue lies with security. Even if you enable the security settings defined in the 802.11b standard, as well as the security settings of your hardware, your network is still vulnerable. There are a few things you can do to make it more difficult for outsiders to access your network:

Change the default network name of your WLAN. Every manufacturer's default settings are public knowledge. Do not allow the name of your network to be broadcasted by your access points. This makes it more difficult for hackers to identify your network. Enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption, which is the same security feature used by online shopping websites. Change your encryption keys as often as possible. Temporal Key Integrity Protocol

(TKIP), which is being developed by a IEEE task group, will change the keys automatically. Enable MAC address filtering so that each access point can generate a list of approved MAC addresses for your WLAN. If you have a small network, use virtual private network encryption for additional security. If you have a large network, you may want to install a gateway between your access points and network clients. Back to Contents Copyright 2002 Intel Corporation. Back to Contents Software Installation Installing Drivers and PROSet Software See the instructions for your operating system:

Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows 98SE Back to Contents Copyright 2002 Intel Corporation. Back to Contents Installation under Windows XP Preliminary Notes The installation instructions in this section are based on the following assumptions:

The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter hardware has already been installed in the computer in accordance with the computer manufacturer's instructions. The computer has not been powered on since the hardware installation was completed. No other wireless LAN card is installed in this computer. To install the driver before installing hardware, use Start > Run and browse to the file SetupWLD.exe in the path PROW7100\WINXP on the Intel CD. After running SetupWLD.exe, shut down the computer and install the hardware. When the computer restarts, the driver will be automatically installed. Before proceeding, make sure that you are operating Windows XP with administrative rights. If you log in to Windows XP without administrative rights, you may run into problems during the installation. The Intel(R) PROSet utility or the Windows XP wireless configuration feature can be used to configure wireless network settings. The instructions below include steps for installing the PROSet utility and for turning off the Windows XP configuration feature. If you do not turn off the Windows XP feature, you will not be able to use PROSet to configure wireless network settings. For information on how to use the Windows XP feature, see your Windows XP documentation. Driver Installation To install drivers under Windows* XP, follow these steps:

1. Power up the computer in which the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless Mini PCI Adapter hardware has just been installed. 2. Log in with administrative rights if prompted by Windows XP. 3. Wait for Windows to detect the newly installed hardware and display the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog. Verify that Install the software automatically

(Recommended) is selected. If Windows does not detect the new hardware, see Troubleshooting. Insert the Intel CD into your CD drive. The New Hardware Found Wizard searches for the correct driver files and copies them to your hard drive. 5. On the Network Name screen, click Next to accept the default Network Name (SSID) 4. 101, or enter a specific SSID for your network, then click Next. 6. On the Data Encryption screen, click Next to accept the default encryption setting None, or enter specific encryption settings for your network, then click Next. 7. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, click Finish. Proceed to disable the Windows XP wireless configuration feature. Disable Windows XP Wireless Configuration (Required) To disable the Windows XP wireless configuration feature so that you can use Intel(R) PROSet for wireless configuration, continue as follows:

Instructions are written for use with the Windows XP Start Menu and Control Panel Category View, not with "Classic" Start Menu or Control Panel views. 8. Click Start and Control Panel. 9. On the Pick a category screen, click Network and Internet Connections, then under the heading or pick a Control Panel icon click Network Connections. 10. In the Network Connections window, right-click your Wireless Network Connection and select Properties. 11. Select the Wireless Networks tab. 12. Click to clear ("deselect") the check box Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings, then click OK on the Wireless Network tab. Do not click any other tabs. Continue with the installation of PROSet. Intel(R) PROSet Installation (Required) Continue with the following steps to install the Intel PROSet wireless configuration utility

(required):

Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen for installation of utility software. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen does not appear, or if it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can start the PROSet installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file PROSet.msi in the path APPS/PROSet/2K-NET32 on the Intel CD supplied with the product. Skip Steps 13 and 14 below and continue with Step 15. 13. Display the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen by removing and re-inserting the Intel CD, or by running autorun.exe from the CD. Click Wireless LAN Adapters. 14. On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install Software. 15. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) PROSet screen, click Next. 16. On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 17. On the Setup Type screen, select Typical and then click Next. This is the recommended setting for a first-time installation. 18. On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install. 19. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. Click Exit to close the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen or leave it open if you wish to install Wireless Administration Tools. 20. To launch Intel PROSet, double-click the PROSet icon in the system tray or follow the path Start > Programs > Intel Network Adapters > Intel(R) PROSet. For additional information on the program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running. Administration Tools Installation (Optional) Continue with the following steps to install the Intel(R) Wireless Administration Tools Site Survey and AP Discovery (optional):

The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter hardware has already been installed in the computer in accordance with the computer manufacturer's instructions. The computer has not been powered on since the hardware installation was completed. No other wireless LAN card is installed in this computer. To install the driver before installing hardware, use Start > Run and browse to the file SetupWLD.exe in the path PROW7100\WIN2K on the Intel CD. After running SetupWLD.exe, shut down the computer and install the hardware. When the computer restarts, the driver will be automatically installed. After loading the Windows 2000 operating system, be sure to log in with administrative rights. If you log in to Windows 2000 without administrative rights, you may run into problems during the installation. During initial adapter installation and configuration, it may take up to two minutes for adapter settings to be confirmed. Driver Installation To install driver software in Windows* 2000, follow these steps:

1. Power up the computer in which the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter hardware has just been installed. 2. Log in with administrative rights when prompted by Windows 2000. 3. Wait for Windows to detect the newly installed hardware and display the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog. If Windows does not detect the new hardware, see Troubleshooting. Insert the Intel CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen appears, leave it open and click the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog to make that the active window. 5. On the Install Hardware Device Drivers screen verify that Search for a suitable driver 4. for my device (recommended) is selected, then click Next. 6. When the Locate Driver Files dialog appears, verify that the item CD-ROM drives is checked and click Next. found, click Next. 7. When the Driver Files Search Results dialog appears, indicating that a driver was 8. On the Network Name screen, click Next to accept the default Network Name (SSID) 101, or enter a specific SSID for your network, then click Next. 9. On the Data Encryption screen, click Next to accept the default encryption setting None, or enter specific encryption settings for your network, then click Next. 10. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, click Finish. Proceed to install Intel PROSet. Intel(R) PROSet Installation (Required) Continue with the following steps to install the Intel PROSet wireless configuration utility

(required):

inserting the Intel CD, or by running autorun.exe from the CD. 12. On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install Software. 13. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) PROSet screen, click Next. 14. On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 15. On the Setup Type screen, verify that Typical is selected, then click Next. This is the recommended setting for a first-time installation. 16. On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install. 17. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. Click Exit to close the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen or leave it open if you wish to install Wireless Administration Tools. 18. To launch Intel PROSet, double-click the PROSet icon in the system tray or follow the path Start > Programs > Intel Network Adapters > Intel(R) PROSet. For additional information on the program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running. During initial adapter installation and configuration, it may take up to two minutes for adapter settings to be confirmed. Administration Tools Installation (Optional) Continue with the following steps to install the Intel(R) Wireless Administration Tools Site Survey and AP Discovery (optional):

inserting the Intel CD, or by running autorun.exe from the CD. 20. On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install AP Admin Tools. 21. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Wireless Administration Tools screen, click Next. 22. On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 23. On the Setup Type screen, verify that Typical is selected, then click Next. 24. On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install. 25. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. Click Exit to close the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen. 26. To launch the Wireless Administration Tools, follow the path Start > Programs > Intel(R) PRO Wireless > Access Point Administration Tools and select AP Discovery or Site Survey. For additional information on either program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running. Back to Contents Copyright 2002 Intel Corporation. Back to Contents Installation under Windows Me Preliminary Notes The installation instructions in this section are based on the following assumptions:

1. Power up the computer in which the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter hardware has just been installed. 2. Wait for Windows to detect the newly installed hardware and display the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog. DO NOT click Next. Verify that Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended) is selected. If Windows does not detect the new hardware, see Troubleshooting. Insert the Intel CD into your CD drive. Windows installs the driver from the CD. If the installation does not start automatically, click Next on the Add New Hardware Wizard screen. 4. On the Network Name screen, click Next to accept the default Network Name (SSID) 3. 101, or enter a specific SSID for your network, then click Next. 5. On the Data Encryption screen, click Next to accept the default encryption setting None, or enter specific encryption settings for your network, then click Next. 6. Click Finish on the Add New Hardware Wizard screen when the driver installation is 7. When prompted to restart the computer, click No. You will restart it manually later. complete. Proceed to install PROSet. Intel(R) PROSet Installation (Required) To install the Intel PROSet utility, continue with the following steps:

Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen for installation of utility software. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen does not appear, or if it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can start the PROSet installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file PROSet.msi in the path APPS/PROSet/WN98SEME on the Intel CD supplied with the product. Skip Steps 8 and 9 below and continue with Step 10. 8. Display the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen by removing and re-inserting the Intel CD, or by running autorun.exe from the CD. Click Wireless Adapters. 9. On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install Software. 10. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) PROSet II screen, click Next. 11. On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 12. On the Setup Type screen, select Typical and then click Next. This is the recommended setting for a first-time installation. 13. On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install. 14. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. 15. When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes. 16. To launch Intel PROSet, double-click the PROSet icon in the system tray or follow the path Start > Programs > Intel Network Adapters > Intel(R) PROSet. For additional information on the program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running. Administration Tools Installation (Optional) After restarting the computer, continue with the following steps to install the Intel(R) Wireless Administration Tools Site Survey and AP Discovery (optional):

1. Power up the computer in which the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter hardware has just been installed. 2. Wait for Windows to detect the newly installed hardware and display the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog. Click Next. If Windows does not detect the new hardware, see Troubleshooting. Insert the Intel CD into your CD drive. 3. 4. On the New Hardware Wizard screen, select Search for the best driver for you device (Recommended), and click Next, then select CD drive and click Next. 5. On the Network Name screen, click Next to accept the default Network Name (SSID) 101, or enter a specific SSID for your network, then click Next. 6. On the Data Encryption screen, click Next to accept the default encryption setting None, or enter specific encryption settings for your network, then click Next. 7. On the Add New Hardware Wizard screen, click Finish. 8. When prompted to restart the computer, click No. You will restart it manually later. Proceed to the installation of PROSet. Intel(R) PROSet Installation (Required) To install the Intel PROSet utility, continue with the following steps:

Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen for installation of utility software. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen does not appear, or if it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can start the PROSet installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file PROSet.msi in the path APPS/PROSet/WN98SEME on the Intel CD supplied with the product. Skip Steps 9 and 10 below and continue with Step 11. 9. Display the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen by removing and re-inserting the Intel CD, or by running autorun.exe from the CD. Click Wireless Adapters. 10. On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install Software. 11. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) PROSet II screen, click Next. 12. On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 13. On the Setup Type screen, select Typical and then click Next. This is the recommended setting for a first-time installation. 14. On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install. 15. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. 16. When prompted to restart the computer, click Yes. 17. To launch Intel PROSet, double-click the PROSet icon in the system tray or follow the path Start > Programs > Intel Network Adapters > Intel(R) PROSet. For additional information on the program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running. Administration Tools Installation (Optional) After restarting the computer, continue with the following steps to install the Intel(R) Wireless Administration Tools Site Survey and AP Discovery (optional):

Some versions of this product do not support the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen for installation of the Administration Tools. If the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections menu screen does not appear, or if it does not have a menu item for Wireless LAN Adapters, you can start the Administration Tools installer manually using Start > Run and browsing to the file APAdmin.msi in the path APPS/PROSet/WN98SEME on the Intel CD supplied with the product. Skip Steps 18 and 19 below and continue with Step 20. 18. On the Intel(R) PRO Network Connections screen, click Wireless LAN Adapters. You can display this screen by removing and re-inserting the Intel CD, or by running 19. On the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapters menu screen, click Install AP Admin Tools. 20. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel(R) Wireless Administration autorun.exe from the CD. Tools screen, click Next. 21. On the License Agreement screen, after reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 22. On the Setup Type screen, verify that Typical is selected, then click Next. 23. On the Ready to Install the Program screen click Install. 24. After the software is installed on your computer, click Finish. 25. To launch the Wireless Administration Tools, follow the path Start > Programs > Intel(R) PRO Wireless > Access Point Administration Tools and select AP Discovery or Site Survey. For additional information on either program, press F1 or click Help while the program is running. Back to Contents Copyright 2002 Intel Corporation. Back to Contents Page Using Wireless Profiles in PROSet Creating a New Profile Creating a VPN Profile Automatic Profile Distribution Editing an Existing Profile Importing and Exporting Profiles Deleting a Profile Connecting to a Network without a Profile Profile Connection Preferences Loading a Profile from the Task Tray A profile is a saved group of network settings. Profiles are displayed in the Profile List in the PROSet General page. Profiles can be arranged in order of network connection priority. You can connect to one network using the first profile in the Profile List, then automatically connect to another network using the next profile. This allows you to stay connected while roaming freely from one wireless network to another. Although you can assign multiple profiles to a single network, you can only use one profile per connection. Profile general settings include, the network name (SSID), channel, security settings, and TCP/IP settings. The Networks tab allows you to add, edit and delete profiles. Creating a New Profile To add a new profile, use the Profile Wizard sequence of dialogs to configure the profile contents. The following example uses all of the Profile Wizard dialogs. Some settings may not be required for all profiles. To create a new profile and connect to a network:

1. Select the wireless adapter in the left-side pane. 2. From the General page, click the Networks tab. 3. Click the Add button. The General Settings dialog displays. NOTE: If this is the first time you have created a profile, click the profile named Default in the Profile List, click the Edit button and rename the default profile in the Profile Name field on the General page. Step 1 of 4: General Settings 4. Enter a profile name in the Profile Name field. 5. Enter the network SSID, in the Network Name (SSID) field. 6. Click the operating mode to use, Infrastructure or Ad hoc. 7. The Mandatory AP option is not required unless the adapter has to connect to a specific access point or computer. Click the Mandatory AP button to force the adapter to connect to a specific access point. Enter the Ethernet address for the access point or computer

(Ad-hoc). Click OK to save the setting and return to the General Settings page. 8. The Mandatory AP option is not required unless the adapter has to connect to a specific access point or computer. Click the Mandatory AP button to force the adapter to connect to a specific access point. Enter the Ethernet address for the access point or computer

(Ad-hoc). Click OK to save the setting and return to the General Settings page.Click the Configure TCP/IP and VPN settings checkbox to access the TCP/IP and VPN settings. If these settings are not required, leave the box unchecked, proceed to step 9. 9. Check the Enable Auto-Import check box to allow this profile to be imported. Refer to Automatic Profile Distribution for more information. 10. Click Next. Step 2 of 4: TCP/IP and VPN Client Settings 11. Use these options to configure TCP/IP and VPN settings for a VPN profile. Click Next when finished. Step 3 of 4: Security Settings 12. Select Open or Shared in the Network Authentication drop-down menu. Open, does not use any authentication method. Shared uses the WEP key as the authentication method. 13. Click the Enable data encryption (WEP) checkbox to configure WEP encryption settings. 14. Click the Password protect this profile checkbox to assign a password to the profile. 15. Click Next. Step 4 of 4: Password Protection Settings 16. Click the Password protect this profile checkbox. 17. Enter a password in the Password field. 18. Reenter the same password in the Confirm New Password field. 19. Click the Back button to change or verify the settings or click Finish when you have completed the profile settings and return to the Networks page. 20. Click the new profile name shown in the Profile List. Use the up and down arrows to position the priority of the new profile in the priority list. 21. Click the Advanced button to set the network connection preferences. 22. Click the Connect button to connect to the network. 23. Click OK to close the PROSet dialog. Creating a VPN Profile To create a VPN profile:

1. Select the wireless adapter in the left-side pane. 2. From the General page, click the Networks tab. 3. Select the profile to add VPN settings to from the Profile List. 4. Click the Edit button and the General page appears. 5. Click the Network tab. 6. Click the Configure button for the TCP/IP Settings. Make sure that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS address automatically is selected. 7. Click the Close button to close the dialog. 8. Click the Configure button for the VPN Client Settings. 9. Click Enable VPN for this profile checkbox. 10. Select the VPN client software from the Available VPN Clients drop-down menu. 11. Select the VPN profile if your VPN client software displays the VPN tunnel name. 12. Click the Close button to close the dialog. 13. Click OK on any of the pages to save all the settings and return to the Networks page. 14. Click the VPN profile name shown in the Profile List. Use the up and down arrows to position the priority of new profile in the priority list. 15. Click the Connect button to connect to the network. The VPN profile name displays a connect icon. Note: There must be an IP address assigned before the VPN client software can be launched. Click the Details button to verify that an IP address has been assigned. 16. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter your credentials before connecting. 17. Click OK to close the PROSet dialog. Importing and Exporting Profiles Important: Only password protected profiles can be imported and exported. Refer to Setting a Profile Password for more information. To import profiles:

1. From the General page, click the Networks tab. 2. Click the Advanced button. 3. Click the Import/Export button. 4. Click the Import button. 5. Locate the profile to import on your hard disk or enter the profile name in the File name field. The profile extension is .profile. 6. Click the Import to import the profile into the Profile List. 7. Click OK twice to return to the General page. 8. Click OK to close the PROSet dialog. To export profiles:

1. From the General page, click the Networks tab. 2. Click the Advanced button. 3. Click the profiles to export from the export profile list. 4. Click the Browse button and select a directory to save the profiles in. Click OK to return to the previous dialog. 5. Click the Export button to start exporting the profiles. 6. Click OK twice to return to the General dialog. 7. Click OK to close the PROSet dialog. Automatic Profile Distribution The Enable Auto-Import feature allow a network administrator to distribute a profile automatically to computers connected to a network. The Enable Auto-Import box is located on the Profile Wizard dialogs. When the checkbox is checked the profile must be copied to a specific directory on the host computer, from there it can be distributed to multiple computers. Once the profile is received by the remote computer it will automatically be available for use from the Scan profile list. If an attempt is made to edit a distributed profile that is password protected, a password prompt will appear. Automatically importing WLAN profiles is accomplished by monitoring the import folder on your hard disk for new profile files. Only profile that have the Enable Auto-Import checked on the Profile Wizard dialog can be automatically imported. If a profile of the same name already exists in the Profile List, a dialog is displayed from which you can either reject the import, or accept in which case the existing profile will be replaced. All imported profiles will be placed at the bottom of the Profile List, and the profile file will be immediately deleted after the import whether the import was successful or not. To distribute a profile to other computers on a network:

1. Select a profile to be edited from the Profile List in the Networks page, and click the Edit button or click the Add button to create a new profile using the Profile Wizard. 2. Check the Enable Auto-Import checkbox on the General page. 3. Click OK (Edit a profile) or Finish (Add a profile) to save the setting. 4. Copy the profile to the Programs Files/Intel/PROSet/Import directory. The profile is now ready to distribute to other computers. Editing an Existing Profile To edit an existing profile:

1. Select the wireless adapter in the left-side pane. 2. From the General page, click the Networks tab. 3. Click the Edit button. The General page displays. 4. Click on the General, Security, Network and Password tabs to make the necessary changes for the network profile settings:

5. Click OK on any of the pages to save all the settings and return to the Networks page. 6. Click the new profile name shown in the Profile List. Use the up and down arrows to position the priority of new profile in the priority list. 7. Click the Advanced button to set the network connection preferences. 8. Click the Connect button to connect to the network. 9. Click OK to close the PROSet dialog. Deleting a Profile To delete a profile:

1. Select the wireless adapter in the left-side pane. 2. From the General page, click the Networks tab. 3. Click the profile to be deleted from the Profile List. 4. Click the Delete button. 5. Click Yes to permanently delete the profile. Connecting to a Network Without a Profile To connect to an available network without a profile:

1. Select the wireless adapter in the left-side pane. 2. From the General page, click the Networks tab. 3. Click the Scan button. 4. Select the network profile name with <no profile> shown, and click the Connect button. 5. Click the No, connect me directly without creating a profile option. Note, you can click Yes, create a profile for this network now to create a profile to be used later. 6. Click OK to connect. Profile Connection Preferences To access the profile connection preference option:

1. From the General page, click the Networks tab. 2. Click the Advanced button. 3. Under the Auto-connection heading, click the one of the following options:

Connect to available networks using profiles only (Default setting): Use the profiles in the Profile List to connect to any available network. Connect to any available network if no matching profile is found: Connect to any available network without using a profile from the Profile List. 4. Click OK to save the setting and return to the previous dialog. Loading a Profile from the Task Tray To load a profile from the Task Tray:

1. Right-click PROSet icon in the task tray. 2. Select the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 7100 3B Mini PCI Adapter. 3. Click Select Profile and select the profile to be launched. Back to Contents Page Copyright 2002 Intel Corporation. Back to Contents Page Connecting to a Network using PROSet Connecting to a Network Automatically Scanning for Available Networks Connecting to a Network Using an Access Point Connecting to a Peer-to-Peer (Ad Hoc) Network Disconnecting from a Network Switching the Adapter Off and On Switching Between Wired and Wireless Adapters Connecting to a Network Automatically The Configuration Service feature operates in background to automatically display available networks not listed in the Profile List. This method provides automatic connection in a 2.4 or 5GHz environment to available networks in the range of your wireless adapter. The Configuration Service constantly monitors your wireless adapter's connection status. If no matching profiles are found in the Profile List for a network, a dialog automatically displays the available network access points and computers (ad hoc mode) within range of the wireless adapter. The Configuration Service can also be used if there is more than one wireless adapter installed using 802.11a and 802.11b bands. The Configuration Service features are as follows:

The Configuration Service is launched when you log on to your computer. No active profile switching will be performed. Once the adapter is associated with the access point, if a higher priority profile becomes available, no switching will occur. The Configuration Service is only be available if the PROSet is installed. If a connection to an access point cannot be made using any of the profiles in the Profile List, a dialog will display the available networks. If there are multiple profiles listed for an available network, a dialog box will list the profiles for you to choose from. The Configuration Service can be used in two ways:

To connect using preferred profiles only. In this mode the Configuration Service will attempt to connect to a network access point using the Profile List only. If a matching profile is not found, a dialog appears that lists available networks. From this dialog you can connect to any available network. You can also close this dialog without connecting by clicking the Cancel button. The adapter will remain unassociated, and the list of available networks will NOT be displayed again unless a new available network is detected. To connect to any available network (if no matching profile found). In this mode, the Configuration Service attempts to connect to a network access point using the Profile List. If no matching profile is found, the Configuration Service attempts to automatically connect to any available network. This mode is set in the Advanced Setting. Enabling Automatic Connection The Configuration Service also monitors for the "resume status" after a laptop computer suspend event. When this occurs, the Configuration Service will re-enable the automatic connection service. These features can be enabled again after rebooting your computer or after a suspend and resume cycle. Disabling Automatic Connection The Configuration Service watches for another profile management service, such as Windows*

XP Zero Config and AAA clients, to be detected. When another service is found, the Configuration Service stops processing connection information and a dialog box gives you the option of disabling the Configuration Service or continuing your wireless connection without interruption. To re-enable the Configuration Service:

1. Reboot your computer. 2. Resume after a computer suspend. 3. Use the Advanced Settings options to manually re-enable the Configuration Service. NOTE: The Configuration Service displays a list of available networks within the range of your wireless adapter when no matching profiles are found in the Profile List and the Connect button is not used to connect to a network. When the Configuration Service is disabled, the current connection will continue with the following PROSet features disabled:

The Connect button on the Profile page is disabled. The Scan button can be used to scan for available networks, but the Connect button is disabled when used to connect to a network. Ad hoc mode is disabled and the Connect button in the Ad Hoc Connect dialog box is disabled. From the Task Tray menu, launching an ad hoc profile and applying a profile is disabled. The buttons described above will not be disabled if you click the message: Another wireless LAN utility is communicating with the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Adapter. To avoid conflicts, PROSet has temporarily disabled its Profile Management features. Scanning for Available Networks A fast way to connect to a network is to use the Scan button to search for a network access point in range of your wireless adapter. When a network is found, you can instantly connect without a profile or create a new profile. NOTE: Profiles with the Enable Auto-Import feature enabled will also be displayed in the profile list of available networks. Refer to Automatic Profile Distribution for more information. To scan for available networks:

1. From the General page, select the wireless adapter on the left side pane. 2. Select the Networks tab. 3. Click the Scan button. 4. The Available Networks dialog displays the names of the available networks. 5. Select the network from the list, and click the Connect button. Click the Refresh button to refresh the list of available networks. 6. To connect without creating a profile, click No, connect me directly without creating a profile. Click Yes, create a profile for this network now to create a new profile using the Profile Wizard. 7. Click OK to connect to a network. Connecting to a Network Using an Access Point An infrastructure network consists of one or more access points and one or more computers with wireless adapters installed. Each access point must have a wired connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). The following describes how to create a new profile using the Profile Wizard and connect to an access point using the Connect button. You can also connect to a network, by using the Scan button. 1. From the General page, select the wireless adapter on the left side pane. 2. Click the Networks tab. 3. Click the Add button. 4. Enter the profile name in the text box. 5. Enter a network name (SSID) in the text box. 6. Select Infrastructure for the operating mode. 7. The Mandatory AP option is not required unless the adapter has to connect to a specific access point or computer. Click the Mandatory AP button to force the adapter to connect to a specific access point. Enter the Ethernet address for the access point or computer

(Ad-hoc). Click OK to save the setting and return to the General Settings page. 8. Click the Configure TCP/IP and VPN settings check box and click the Next button to access the TCP/IP and VPN settings. If these settings are not required, leave the box unchecked and proceed to step 11. 9. Click the Next button to select the WEP security settings. 10. Click the Password protect this profile checkbox and click Next button to access the Password Protection settings. Click Finish after the password information has been entered. If this option is not required, leave the box unchecked and proceed to step 11. 11. Click OK to save the profile settings and return to the Networks page. 12. Under Transmit channel, Channel 7 is the default transmit channel. Unless the other computers in the ad hoc network use a different channel, there is no need to change the default channel. To change the channel, click the Adapter tab and click the Configure button under Adapter Settings. Select a channel from the 802.11b Channel List pull-

down menu. Click OK to save the setting. 13. Click OK to save the settings and return to the Networks page. 14. After creating the new profile, click the profile in the Profile List. Profiles using infrastructure mode are indicated by a computer icon next to the profile name. 15. Click the Connect button to connect to the ad hoc network. Connecting to a Peer-to-Peer (Ad Hoc) Network In peer-to-peer (ad hoc) mode, you can send and receive information to other computers without using an access point. Each computer in a peer-to-peer network is called a peer. To create or join an ad hoc network, enter a personal password. Network related settings (SSID), operating mode, WEP 128-bit encryption, and IP addresses are automatically created. Once a network connection is established, after permission rights are given by other computers in the ad hoc network, you can freely share files. All wireless clients in the ad hoc network must use the same network name (SSID) and channel number. For a list of allowed 802.11b ad hoc channels, refer to the Adapter Settings for more information. NOTE: While scanning with an ad hoc profile set to a specific transmit channel, if an ad hoc network is found on another channel, you will be connected using the new channel. The new channel number is displayed in the Adapter Settings. There are two ways to connect to an ad hoc network:

Connect using an ad hoc profile. Refer to Creating a New Profile for details. Select an ad hoc profile from the Profile List and click the Connect button. This method uses a pre-defined ad hoc profile created by the Profile Wizard. The ad hoc profile is displayed in the Profile List. One-time ad hoc session. Refer to Starting an Ad Hoc (peer-to-peer) Connection below for details. This method does not use a pre-defined profile. To connect to any ad hoc network, use the Scan button to scan for any ad hoc networks, enter the password (SSID), then click the Connect button to connect. To end the session, click the Close button to end the session. Ending an Ad Hoc Session To end an ad hoc session, click the Close button. After the session is ended, an attempt is made to re-connect to the last profile used from the Profile List. Creating an Ad Hoc Profile Using the Profile Wizard The following describes how to create a new ad hoc profile using the Profile Wizard and connect to an ad hoc network. You can also connect to a network, by using the Scan button. 1. From the General page, select the wireless adapter on the left side pane. 2. Click the Networks tab. 3. Click the Add button. 4. Enter the profile name in the text box. 5. Enter a network name (SSID) in the text box. 6. Select Ad Hoc for the operating mode. 7. The Mandatory AP option is not required unless the adapter has to connect to a specific access point or computer. Click the Mandatory AP button to force the adapter to connect to a specific access point. Enter the Ethernet address for the access point or computer

1. From the General page, select the wireless adapter on the left side pane. 2. Click the Networks tab. 3. Click the Start button. 4. Enter the password (SSID) in the text box. 5. Under Transmit channel, Channel 7 is the default transmit channel. Unless the other computers in the ad hoc network use a different channel, there is no need to change the default channel. To change the channel, click the Advanced button. Select a channel from the pull-down channel menu under Adapter Configuration. Click OK to save the setting and return to the Ad Hoc dialog. 6. Under IP Address, the IP address is automatically assigned for your laptop wireless adapter. However, this DHCP assigned IP address can be changed. To change the IP address, click the Advanced button. Select Manual under Network Configuration, and enter the IP address and subnet mask for your laptop wireless adapter. Click OK to save the setting and return to the Ad Hoc dialog. 7. Select the peer name from the displayed list of computers in the ad hoc network. 8. Click the Connect button to connect to the ad hoc network. 9. Under Send Files, files can be sent to another computer in the ad hoc network. To send a file, click the Send File button. Locate the file you want to sent, and click Send. 10. Click the Close button to end the ad hoc session. Disconnecting from a Network To disconnect from a network, turn the radio to OFF from the General page in PROSet. Switching the Adapter Off and On When your laptop is switched on, the adapter radio is constantly transmitting signals. In certain situations, such as in a plane, signals from the radio may cause interference. This software function allows you to use your laptop with the radio switched off. To switch off the adapter radio from the General page (next to Wireless Device) click the Off button for the following results:

The wireless adapter is not associated with the network. PROSet can be used to edit or add profile contents. To switch on the adapter radio on from the General page (next to Wireless Device), click the On button for the following results:

With PROSet active, the wireless adapter will try to associate with the network access point using the last profile. If the adapter cannot connect to the access point, the Configuration Service will attempt to find an available network. Refer to Configuration Service above for more information. Switching Between Wired and Wireless Adapters Adapter switching enables your computer to automatically switch between wired and the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 7100/2100 3B Mini PCI adapter, so your laptop computer can maintain the best possible connection to the network while moving from one location to another. When Adapter Switching is enabled, DHCP is disabled on all other wired adapters except for the adapter currently being used. However, connection is possible using another wired adapter using an auto IP address setting. Adapter switching switches between wired and wireless adapters for the following Intel PRO adapters:

Wired LAN adapters. This type of adapter connects to a network through an Ethernet network cable. Adapter Switching supports adapters in the PRO/100 family, including the PRO/100 Mobile Adapters. Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Mini PCI adapter. This adapter send data to and from the network through the adapter's antenna. By default, adapter switching uses the wired Ethernet adapter when both wired and wireless adapters are present and working. If you detach the wired adapter, adapter switching automatically switches to the wireless adapter. When you attach an Ethernet cable again, adapter switching automatically switches back to the wired Ethernet connection. You can change your wireless preferences from the Advanced Settings dialog and prioritize your wireless and wired adapters from the Adapter Switching dialog. You can also install multiple wired adapters, or install two wireless adapters if the network supports both 802.11a and 802.11b wireless standards. Then when you detach the wired adapter, your computer uses the wireless adapter that gives the best data rate. Wireless Preferences One or more wired adapter and one or two wireless adapter can be installed in the same computer. Using the adapter switching feature, you can select your priority for a specific type of adapter, wired or wireless. If adapter switching is enabled, the installed adapters are selected from a preference list. To access the network preferences:

1. From the General page, select the wireless adapter on the left side pane. 2. Click the Networks tab. 3. Click the Advanced button. 4. Select your preferences from the options shown. 5. Click OK to save the settings and return to the Profiles dialog. Adapter Switching Considerations Consider the following issues when switching adapters:

Adapter switching requires the use of DHCP. It cannot be used with fixed IP addressing. Only Intel wired and wireless adapters are supported. Adapter switching cannot be used on a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Adapter switching should not be applied while an active data transfer is in progress. PROSet determines how many wireless adapters are present in the computer. PROSet supports simultaneous wireless adapter operation for the following:

o 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz installed adapters: Supports simultaneous operation in either o 2.4 GHz and 2.4 GHz installed adapters: Supports simultaneous operation where ad hoc or infrastructure mode. one adapter is in ad hoc mode and the other adapter is in infrastructure mode. Simultaneous operation with both adapters in infrastructure or ad hoc mode is not be supported. o The second adapter added is not supported. o 5 GHz and 5 GHz installed adapters: Supports simultaneous operation where one adapter is in ad hoc mode and the other adapter is in infrastructure mode. Simultaneous operation with both adapters in infrastructure mode or ad hoc is not supported. o The second adapter added is not supported. o Maximum of four adapters is supported. Switching Between 2.4 and 5 GHz Bands PROSet supports switching between 802.11a (5 GHz) and 802.11b (2.4 GHz) bands. Using the Advanced Settings options, you can define band priorities. Changing the Settings for Adapter Switching If you have two adapters installed, you can define the adapter to be used first. Adapter priorities can be set in the Adapter Switching dialog. To change the adapter switching settings:

1. From the General page, select the wireless adapter on the left side pane. 2. Click the Adapter Switching icon on the left side pane. 3. Click the Adapter Switching checkbox under the Settings heading. 4. Prioritize adapters in the lower adapter display list. Select an adapter in the Adapter Type list and use the up/down arrows on the left side of the dialog to arrange the adapters in priority. The adapter in the highest position is used first. 5. Click the adapter name that you want to use in the upper display list. The current adapter link status displays next to the adapter name. NOTE: One wireless adapter can be used for each band operating at a time. 6. After you have switched to the desired adapter, click OK to close the Adapter Switching dialog and return to the General tab. Back to Contents Page Copyright 2002 Intel Corporation. Back to Contents Security Overview Wireless Security Security Guidelines Protecting Your Network Wireless Security Since wireless networking devices transmit information through radio waves, it is imperative that you protect your information by configuring your security settings. There are three main components that, when used together, can protect your wireless network:

Service Set Identifier (SSID) The name of a device on a network, the SSID is the first level of security, but it is not fool-proof because the access points broadcast the SSIDs across a wireless network. This level of security is okay if you are on a peer-to-peer network without any access points, but for larger networks, more complex security measures should be put in place. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Supported by the IEEE 802.11 standard, WEP uses 64- or 128-bit encryption keys to encrypt data as it is sent or received by each client on a wireless network. The way these keys are authenticated determines the level of security on your wireless network. Using the default keys, however, makes your wireless network vulnerable and you should not use them. Authentication Server An authentication server works with each client to authenticate access with a session-specific WEP key. This type of server protects sensitive user and password information from intruders. Security Guidelines The following can help to achieve maximum security for your wireless network:

1. Enable WEP on your wireless network and change the WEP key daily or weekly. 2. Protect your drives and folders with passwords. 3. Change the default SSID. 4. Change the WEP key with each session, if possible. 5. Enable MAC address filtering, if possible. 6. Implement a Virtual Private Network (VPN) system to increase security. A VPN client is included in most operating systems. Protecting Your Network Authentication Types Encryption Keys WEP Encryption 802.1x IPSEC TKIP Virtual Private Networks Authentication Types The IEEE 802.1x standard provides a general authentication framework for 802 LANs and specifies an extensible authentication protocol (EAP) to enable LAN transport for many different types of authentication protocols. Encryption Keys To protect client traffic, the 802.11 standard defines Wireless Encryption Privacy (WEP) with fixed encryption keys (and three optional key lengths). The use of fixed keys has made it easy to mount several types of attack against WEP. WEP Encryption You can prevent unauthorized reception of your wireless data using the IEEE 802.11 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). The standard includes two levels of security, using a 64-bit key

(sometimes referred to as 40-bit) or a 128-bit key. For better security, use a 128-bit key. If you use encryption, all wireless devices on your WLAN must use the same encryption settings. Refer to Setting up WEP Encryption for more information. 802.1x A WAN client initiates an authorization request to the access point, which authenticates the client to an Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) compliant RADIUS server. This RADIUS server may authenticate either the user (via passwords) or the machine (by MAC address). IPSEC Software based IPSEC transport security. TKIP (Temporal key Integrity Protocol) Uses an encryption method called fast-packet rekeying, that changes the encryption keys frequency. Virtual Private Networks (VPN) The following VPN client software is supported by PROSet. Refer to Virtual Private Network

(VPN) for more information. Netstructure VPN (SST) Netstructure VPN (IPsec-IKE) Cisco 3000 VPN Checkpoint VPN (Non office transparent mode, connect office mode and connect non-

office mode) Microsoftt VPN (L2TP over IPsec transport, L2TP for configuration with ESP-in-UDP) 802.11a and 802.11b can be augmented with VPN security to protect TCP/IP based services. Back to Contents Copyright 2002 Intel Corporation. Back to Contents Setting Up WEP Encryption and Authentication Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and shared authentication provides protect for your data on the network. WEP uses an encryption key to encrypt data before transmitting it. Only computers using the same encryption key can access the network or decrypt the encrypted data transmitted by other computers. Authentication provides an additional validation process from the adapter to the access point. Note: You must use the same encryption type, key index number, and WEP key as other devices on your wireless network. Also, if 802.1x authentication is being used, WEP encryption must be disabled. To enable 64-bit (40-bit) or 128-bit encryption with authentication:

1. Select the wireless adapter in the left-side pane. Wizard. 2. From the General page, click the Networks tab. 3. Select the profile from the Profile List and click the Edit button or click the Add button if you are using the Profile Wizard. 4. Click the Security tab. Select Security Settings, the third dialog if using the Profile 5. Select Shared from the Network Authentication drop-down box. 6. Select 64-bit or 128-bit from the Encryption Level drop-down box. 7. Select a key index number 1, 2, 3, or 4 from the Encrypt data with key index drop-down box to use for encryption. Key selection corresponds to the WEP encryption pass phrase or WEP key. 8. Select either of the following:

Pass phrase: Click Use Pass Phrase to enable it. Enter a text phrase, up to five (using 64-bit) or 13 (using 128-bit) alphanumeric characters

((0-9, a-z or A-Z), in the pass phrase field. WEP key: Click Use WEP Keys to enable it. Enter up to ten (using 64-

bit) alphanumeric characters, 0-9, A-F, or twenty-six (using 128-bit) alphanumeric characters, 0-9, A-F in the WEP key field. 9. Click OK to save the settings and return to the previous dialog. NOTE: You must use the same encryption type, index number, and WEP key as other devices on your wireless network. Back to Contents Copyright 2002 Intel Corporation. Back to Contents Troubleshooting Problems with installation Before calling Customer Support Users are dropped from the wireless network Range decreases as data rate increases Signal doesn't pass through a short or thin wall Signal strength drops when a cell phone is used in area Range is shorter than it should be Interference from fluorescent lights When too much range is undesirable Prevent access to wireless networks from outside the building Problems with network connectivity Checking Adapter Statistics Problems with installation Windows does not detect the wireless adapter:

1. Remove and re-install the adapter. 2. Uninstall and reinstall the adapter's drivers. Before calling Customer Support Make a note of the following answers before calling customer support:

How many remote units do you have talking to each access point?

What channels are you using, and how are they dispersed?

How much coverage overlap is there between access points?

How high above the floor are the access points mounted?

What revision of Intel(R) PROSet software or other LAN software are you running?

What other electronic equipment is operating in the same band?

What construction materials are used in wall and floors?

Users are dropped from the wireless network Suggested causes and solutions:

Find out if a person or workgroup moved or if the building has been rearranged. If two or more users are seated too close to each other, performance can suffer. Instruct your users to space themselves a small distance apart to keep receivers from being overloaded. Delivery trucks with very large metal sides can affect performance by reflecting destructive signals back into a building. If you have an installation that includes a shipping dock, check to see if problem coincides with the arrival of large trucks. Personal systems can also interfere with your network. Wireless speakers, cordless earphones, some Bluetooth devices, and similar systems can be the source of an infrequent but hard to find the problem. Some systems do not conform to wireless regulations. Shut off suspect devices or remove them from the area. If possible, remove and reinstall your new software. Conflicts with other resident software packages are always a possibility, and they are not always the fault of the newest addition. Sometimes just starting over fixes the problem. Swap units around. Does your problem follow the changed units, or is it unique to a specific location? If it follows the product, the swapped unit could be damaged, or improperly configured. If the problem stays with the location, try to find out what is different about that particular room or area. Range decreases as data rate increases This is a normal condition. Range is inversely proportional to data rate: the faster the data, the shorter the range. This has to do with the modulation technology used. Very fast data rates require extremely complex signal waveforms, where even minor distortions can result in data errors. Slower data rates are much more tolerant, and consequently will get through even in the presence of some amount of noise, interference, distortion and echo. Signal doesn't pass through a short or thin wall Range is highly dependent on the physical environment. In a line-of-sight location, with elevated and calibrated antennas, range predictions are quite accurate. This is not true in a typical office building, where the walls may be simple drywall (which is almost transparent to microwaves), or could be plaster with metal underneath. Most sites are somewhere between these two extremes, and consist of a mixture of surfaces. You cant tell what is inside a wall by just looking at it, and we cant tell you exactly what distance you will achieve. Consider published range information to be typical, average, common or usual. Do not expect it to be exact. Signal strength drops when a cell phone is used in the area Range also depends on the electronic environment. If other equipment that could cause interference is nearby, the range of your transceiver could vary widely, and could change suddenly when the other equipment activates. This is particularly true for 802.11b installations, which share their frequencies with microwave ovens, cordless phones, wireless hi-fi speakers, electronics toys and similar devices. Try to keep your system away from other transmitters, and from other sources of electrical noise, such as large motors, spot welders, and similar electronically noisy devices. Range is shorter than it should be Repeat some tests late in the evening, or on a weekend, when there may be less interference. However, some users leave their networks turned all the time so this test is not foolproof. By all means, try more than one channel. Your range problem may just be a nearby user whose system uses your present test channel. Interference from fluorescent lights If you mount an access point close to fluorescent light fixtures, the lamp glow appears constant, but inside the lamp tube, ionization appears and disappears 120 times a second. This can modulate or chop an incoming signal and interfere with reception. When too much range is undesirable Too much range is not necessarily a good thing. At first it would appear that you would want as much range as possible, but with the increase in range comes an increase in interference potential, as your unit hears not only your other units but also manages to hear the systems of other companies up and down the street. If you have a large installation, you will also wind up with more than one access point using the same channel. If a remote unit hears two or more access points, this will slow the network network. Prevent access to wireless networks from outside the building Excess transmit range presents a special reverse problem. For example, putting an access point adjacent to a second floor bay window invites anyone with the right software on the street below to pick up and enjoy all network transmissions. We discuss some possible solutions to this problem further on. Problems with Network Connectivity If you cannot connect to the wireless network, try the following:

Check Network Settings 1. Select the wireless adapter in the PROSet left side pane. 2. From the General page, check that the Network Name (SSID) and operating mode are correct. If the laptop is configured for ad hoc networking, make sure that the channel is correct. 3. To correct these settings, click the Networks tab. 4. Select the profile being used. 5. Click the Edit button and make the changes. Check Security Settings 1. Select the wireless adapter in the PROSet left side pane. 2. From the General page, check that the security settings are correct. 3. To correct the security settings, click the Networks tab. 4. Select the profile being used. 5. Click the Edit button. 6. Click the Security tab. Make sure that the settings for WEP encryption are correct. Check Adapter Switching 1. Select the wireless adapter in the PROSet left side pane. 2. Select the Adapter Switching icon. 3. Check that the adapter is "Linked" to the network. Checking Adapter Statistics Adapter Statistics If the adapter is communicating with an access point (infrastructure mode) or other computers in peer-to-peer mode, click the Statistics button in the Troubleshooting tab to display the current information about how well the adapter is transmitting and receiving information. Copyright 2002 Intel Corporation. Back to Contents Specifications Intel(R) PRO/Wireless Mini PCI Adapter

(Models WM3B7100, WM3A7100 WM3B2100, and WM3A2100) Physical Characteristics Form Factor Dimensions (HxWxD) Mini PCI Type Type 3B card: 2.34 in x 1.75 in x 0.20 in (59.45 mm x 44.45 mm x 5 mm) 0.6 oz (17 g) Weight Antenna Interface Connector Hirose U.FL., Coax, surface-mount connectors Dual Diversity Antenna Connector Interface Operating Temperature Humidity Frequency and Modulation Frequency band Modulation On-board dual diversity switching 124-pin Mini-PCI 0 to +65 Celsius 10 to 90% non-condensing 2.4 GHz to 2.48 GHz CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK 802.11b 802.11a 5.15 GHz to 5.85 GHz BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing

(OFDM) 5 GHz UNII 8 non-overlapping; 4 non-overlapping (Japan and selected other countries) 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps 40 ft (12m) @ 54 Mbps /

300 ft (91 m) @ 6 Mbps 100 ft (30 m) @ 54 Mbps

/ 1000 ft (305 m) @ 6 Mbps 50 mW 450-480 mA 420-440 mA 30 mA 3.3 V Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 3 non-overlapping 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps 100 ft (30 m) @ 11 Mbps

/ 200 ft (60 m) @ 1 Mbps 350 ft (105 m) @ 11 Mbps / 1100 ft (325 m)

@ 1 Mbps 35 mW 200-385 mA 150-350 mA 65 mA typical 3.3 V Wireless Medium Channels Range and Throughput Data Rates Indoor Range Outdoor Range Power Output Power Transmit Receive Sleep Voltage Windows* XP, 2000, 98SE, Me Pending certification of interoperability test and logo program by WECA Yes Windows* XP, 2000, 98SE, Me Pending ratification of interoperability test and logo program by WECA Yes IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b Infrastructure or ad hoc (peer-to-peer) 802.11a and 802.11b compliant for seamless roaming between respective access points (802.11a, 802.11b, dual-mode 802.11a/11b) 0-bit, 64-bit (also called 40-bit), and 128-bit WEP CSMA/CA Compatibility Operating System WECA WHQL Network WLAN Standard Architecture Roaming Security Encryption Quality of Service DCF Back to Contents Copyright 2002 Intel Corporation. Back to Contents Glossary Numerical A B D E F I K M O P R S T U W Numerical 802.11 x: A series of IEEE specifications for LANs: currently 802.11b, 802.11a, and 802.11g. Using any one of these extensions to the 802.11 standard permits wireless communication between a client and an access point or between two clients. The various specifications govern transmission speeds and radio frequencies as well as fall-back rates and other characteristics. The upcoming standard 802.11i will provide additional security specific to WLANs, and 802.11e will address quality of service. A Access Point: A device that serves as a communications hub for wireless clients and provides a connection to a wired LAN. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES): A federal information-processing standard, supporting 128-, 192-, and 256-bit keys. B Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID): A unique identifier for each wireless client on a wireless network. The BSSID is the Ethernet MAC address of each adapter on the network. Bit Rate: The total number of bits (ones and zeros) per second that a network connection can support. Note that this bit rate will vary, under software control, with different signal path conditions. Bluetooth: An incompatible, very short-range lower speed communications system (PAN), developed first in Europe as a cable replacement for printers and similar peripheral connections. Its usage has expanded to include cordless earphones and similar devices. It uses the 2.4 GHz ISM band, and co-exists with 802.11b. Here the term, co-exist means that not all researchers agree on the amount of mutual interference generated when both systems operate in the same location. Broadcast SSID: Used to allow an access point to respond to clients on a wireless network by sending probes. D Data Rate (Information Rate): Not all bits carry user information. Each group (packet) of bits contains headers, trailers, echo control, destination information, and other data required by the transmission protocol. It is important to understand the difference between bit rate and data rate, since the overhead information may consume more than 40% of the total transmission. This difference is common to many such data systems, including Ethernet. Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency-Hop Spread Spectrum (FHSS):

Two incompatible technologies used in radio transmission. E Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP): An authentication protocol that supports multiple authentication methods, such as Kerberos, passwords, or smart cards. Cisco's authentication protocol, LEAP, is based on EAP, an extension to PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol). Encryption: Scrambling data so that only the authorized recipient can read it. Usually a key is needed to decrypt the data. Extended Service Set IDentifier (ESSID): A type of unique identifier applied to both the AP and the wireless PC Card that is attached to each packet. This allows the AP to recognize each wireless client and its traffic. F Frequencies: Strike a piano key and you generate a tone. Pick up the tone with a microphone and your tone turns in to a vibrating or cycling electronic signal. The rate of vibration depends on the key struck. In electronics we refer to this rate of vibration as the number of cycles per second. The formal term for this value is Hertz. As we move up in rate, such as in the Broadcast Band, we can use Kilohertz (KHz) to represent 1,000 Hz, or Megahertz (MHz) to represent 1,000,000 Hz. Continuing much further upward, we finally reach 1,000,000,000 Hz, which we can fortunately shorten to a Gigahertz (GHz). These frequencies are the home of both 802.11a (5 GHz) and 802.11b (2.4 GHz). I Independent Basic Service Set Identifier (IBSSID): Used to identify a wireless network configured to allow each wireless client to communicate directly with each other without an access point. Independent Network: A network that provides (usually temporarily) peer-to-peer connectivity without relying on a complete network infrastructure. Infrastructure Mode: A wireless network centered around an access point. In this environment, the access point not only provides communication with the wired network but also mediates wireless network traffic in the immediate neighborhood. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE): An organization involved in setting computing and communications standards. ISM Bands: A series of frequency bands, set aside by the FCC for Industrial, Scientific and Medical applications. Users of these bands operate equipment on a shared basis, meaning that they must expect, and accept interference from other legal users. Products manufactured for ISM Band use must be approved by the FCC, but the user does not have to be licensed. In addition to WLAN, ISM bands support cordless phones, microwave ovens, baby monitors, toys, ham radio transceivers, and other wireless services. K Kerberos: An authentication system enabling protected communication over an open network using a unique key called a ticket. M Media Access Control (MAC) Address: A hardwired address applied at the factory. It uniquely identifies network hardware, such as a wireless PC Card, on a LAN or WAN. Microcell: A bounded physical space in which a number of wireless devices can communicate. Because it is possible to have overlapping cells as well as isolated cells, the boundaries of the cell are established by some rule or convention. Microwave: Technically, the term describes any frequency above 1.0 GHz. Unfortunately the advertising industry has contorted this meaning considerably. In our discussion we will stick to the technical definition. Multipath: The signal variation caused when radio signals take multiple paths from transmitter to receiver. O Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM): A modulation technique for transmitting large amounts of digital data over radio waves. 802.11a uses OFDM, as will 802.11g. P Peer-to-Peer Mode: A wireless network structure that allows wireless clients to communicate with each other without using an access point. Personal Area Network (PAN):

Peripheral Connect Interface (PCI):

Preamble: A preliminary signal transmitted over a WLAN to control signal detection and clock synchronization. R Radio Frequency (RF) Terms (GHz, MHz, Hz): The international unit for measuring frequency is Hertz (Hz), which is equivalent to the older unit of cycles per second. One Mega-Hertz (MHz) is one million Hertz. One Giga-Hertz (GHz) is one billion Hertz. For reference: the standard US electrical power frequency is 60 Hz, the AM broadcast radio frequency band is 0.55 -1.6 MHz, the FM broadcast radio frequency band is 88-108 MHz, and microwave ovens typically operate at 2.45 GHz. Range: The distance over which a given system can communicate. This subject is discussed in detail below. RC4: An encryption algorithm designed at RSA Laboratories; specifically, a stream cipher of pseudo-random bytes that is used in WEP encryption. Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RAID): An authentication and accounting system that verifies users' credentials and grants access to requested resources. Roaming: Movement of a wireless node between two microcells. Roaming usually occurs in infrastructure networks built around multiple access points. S Service Set Identifier (SSID): Used to identify clients on a wireless network. Shared key An encryption key known only to the receiver and sender of data. Site Survey: A process where you set up one transceiver in a fixed location, and then use another unit to plot the field strength of the first units transmitted signal. By moving the transmitter around, and repeating the plots, you can develop a plan as to the best locations for access points. You will also identify dead zones and other areas in need of special attention. This can be a long, slow process, but it beats ripping up an unsatisfactory installation and starting over. These tests require special software commands. Refer to your manual for specific instructions. If you have a very large, or unusually complex installation situation, you might want to consider calling in professionals to do your survey. We are not permitted to suggest installer names, but you can check your yellow pages or similar sources for likely candidates. T TKPIL:

Transceiver: A commonly used term that describes a combination transmitter and receiver. Both 802.11a and 802.11b devices would be properly described as data transceivers. U UNII Bands: Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure. In contrast to the ISM bands, these are a group of frequency bands set aside by the FCC for WLAN type communications only. Users must accept interference from other legal WLAN users, but the other sources of interference problems are, or legally should be, missing. W WECA: The Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance... WEP64 and WEP128: Wired Equivalent Privacy, 64 bit and 128 bit (64 bit is sometimes referred to as 40 bit). This is a low-level encryption technique designed to give the user about the same amount of privacy that he would expect from a LAN. It is extremely important to understand that WEP is not some CIA-proof supercode! It performs as intended, giving the user a simple level of data security and protection from casual electronic eavesdropping. Use of the 128 bit option at all possible times is recommended. Remember that 802.11 devices transmit (broadcast) in all directions, and that it is possible, with very complex software, to copy and decode WEP transmissions. The task is not trivial, but it is possible. If your data is extremely sensitive, you should consider some form of secondary protection, such as strong passwords and an additional level of encryption. Suitable software packages are available from reputable suppliers. Although not intended by the original architects, WEP also prevents unauthorized access to your system by an outsider. Hackers have been known to access systems from outside a building, and to then to access the Web for a leisurely session, all at the system owners expense. Wide Area Network (WAN):

Wireless: A microwave transceiver system. Wireless LAN (WLAN):

Wireless Node: A user computer with a wireless network interface card (adapter). Back to Contents Please read all Restrictions and Disclaimers. Copyright 2002 Intel Corporation. Back to Contents Customer Support Intel support is available online or by telephone. Available services include the most up-to-date product information, installation instructions about specific products, and troubleshooting tips. Online Support Technical Support: http://support.intel.com Network Product Support: http://www.intel.com/network Gigabit Product Support: http://www.intel.com/network/solutions/gigabit.htm Corporate Web Site: http://www.intel.com Telephone Support US and Canada: 1-916-377-7000 (7:00 - 17:00, Monday through Friday, Pacific Time) Global: Intel has technical support centers all over the world. Many of the centers are staffed by technicians who speak the native languages. For a list of all Intel support centers, as well as their telephone numbers and business hours, visit http://www.intel.com/support/9089.htm. Back to Contents Please read all Restrictions and Disclaimers. Copyright 2002 Intel Corporation. Back to Contents Intel PRO/Wireless LAN Products Software License Agreement INTEL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING Do not use or load this software and any associated materials (collectively, the

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- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:

1) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. As long as conduction above is met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed

(for example Notebook ). IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization. End Product Labeling The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following:

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Z500 SERIES NOTEBOOK PC USERS GUIDE May 2003 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 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. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device was tested for typical lap held operations with the device contacted directly to the human body to the back side of the notebook computer. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. MACROVISION CORPORATION PRODUCT NOTICE This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 2 CONTENTS TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC ................................................... 5 1 BEFORE YOU START............................................................................... 9 1-1 Making sure you have everything................................................... 9 1-2 Finding where everything is located ............................................ 10 2 GETTING STARTED ............................................................................... 19 2-1 Power Sources ............................................................................... 19 2-2 Display Panel .................................................................................. 22 2-3 Starting Your Notebook PC ........................................................... 24 2-4 Status Display Indicators .............................................................. 26 2-5 Using the Keyboard ....................................................................... 29 2-6 Volume Control .............................................................................. 31 2-7 Power Management........................................................................ 32 3 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK PC ............................................................... 35 3-1 Touchpad Pointing Device ............................................................ 35 3-2 Memory Card Reader ..................................................................... 37 3-3 Optical Drive ................................................................................... 38 3-4 PC Cards ......................................................................................... 45 3-5 Memory Upgrade Module .............................................................. 47 3-6 Device Ports on Optional Port Replicator .................................... 51 4 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 55 4-1 Identifying the Problem ................................................................. 55 APPENDIX .................................................................................................... 57 Notebook Specifications ....................................................................... 57 WLAN Specifications ............................................................................. 58 3 This page is intentionally left blank. 4 TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC To prevent possible overheating of the computers processor, make sure you dont block the openings provided for ventilation. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT use your notebook computer under harsh conditions. DO NOT place or drop objects on the com-

puter and DO NOT apply heavy pressure on it. DO NOT subject the computer to magnetic fields. 5 DO NOT expose to direct sunlight. DO NOT use or store in extreme temperatures. Avoid sudden changes in temperature or hu-

midity by keeping it away fromA/C and heat-

ing vents. DO NOT expose the computer to rain or mois-

ture. DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat. DO NOT tamper with the batteries. Keep them away from children. 6 DO NOT expose to dust and/or corrosive chemicals. DO NOT slam your notebook shut and never pick up or hold your notebook by the display. DO NOT spray water or any other cleaning flu-

ids directly on the display. If you are traveling with your computer, re-

member to carry it as hand luggage. Do not check it in as baggage. 7 This page is intentionally left blank. 8 1 BEFORE YOU START 1-1 Making sure you have everything When you receive your notebook PC, unpack it carefully, and check to make sure you have all the items listed below. For a pre-configured model you should have the following:

Notebook Computer Lithium ion battery AC adapter with AC power cord Driver and Applications CD Getting Started Guide or User Guide Depending upon the configuration of your notebook, you may have also received the following items:

CD-ROM Application CD DVD Application CD DVD / CD-RW Combo Application CD DVD-RW Application CD Once you have checked and confirmed that your notebook system is complete, read through the following pages to learn about all of your notebook components. 9 1. BEFORE YOU START 1-2 Finding where everything is located 1-2-1 OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1. Slide the latch located at the top of the display panel to the right. This releases the locking mechanism and raises the display slightly. 2. Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable viewing angle. Display Panel Latch 10 1-2-2 TOP COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebooks top components. 1. BEFORE YOU START Display Panel Keyboard Built-in Speaker Instant Keys Suspend/Resume/

Power On Button Built-in Speaker Scroll Button Status Display Indicators TouchPad Pointing Device Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics. Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. Stereo Speakers The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound. 11 1. BEFORE YOU START Status Display Indicators The Status display indicator lights correspond to specific components of your notebook. (See suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your notebook from suspend mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from Windows. (See Suspend/Resume/Power On Button in 2-3-1 Power On for more information.) Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with four buttons

(left, right, and two scroll buttons). Suspend/Resume/Power On Button This button turns your notebook pc on and off as well as put it to sleep. (See Suspend/Resume/Power On Button in 2-3-1 Power On for more information.) Instant Keys The two instant keys allow you to launch your favorite email and internet applica-

tions with the touch of a button. 12 1-2-3 FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebooks front panel components. 1. BEFORE YOU START Display Panel Latch Built-in Speaker Memory Card Reader Infrared Port Built-in Speaker Built-in Stereo Speakers The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound. Memory Card Reader The memory card reader offers the fastest and most convenient method to transfer pictures, music and data between your notebook PC and flash-compatible devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Infrared Port The fast IrDA-compatible port allows you to communicate wirelessly with an-

other IrDA-compatible infrared device without a cable. Display Panel Latch The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel. 13 1. BEFORE YOU START 1-2-4 LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebooks left-side components. PC Card Eject Button Headphone Jack USB Ports IEEE 1394 Port PC Card Slot Audio-in Jack Microphone Jack USB Ports (V2.0) The four USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. POINT The leftmost USB port is disabled when your notebook PC is connected to an optional Port Replicator. IEEE 1394 Port The 1394 port is used to connect between your and a peripheral such as a digital video camera. PC Card Slot The PC Card Slot allows you to install one Type II PC Card. Audio-In Jack The audio-in jack allows audio sources to be recorded by your computer. Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or external speakers with amplifer. 14 1-2-5 RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebooks right-side components. 1. BEFORE YOU START Power Adapter Port Optical Drive Eject Button Lithium ion Battery Bay Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release Optical Drive Lithium ion Battery Bay The internal battery pack can be removed for installation of a fully charged battery pack. (See 2-1-3 Replacing the Battery for more information.) Optical Drive The Optical Drive allows you to play back a media disc. Optical Drive Eject Button The Optical Drive Eject Button allows you to open the Optical Drive tray to remove or install a DVD, CD-R, or CD-ROM. Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release The Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release allows you to open the Optical Drive tray without powering on your notebook. Power Adapter Port The power adapter port allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery. 15 1. BEFORE YOU START 1-2-6 BACK PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebooks back panel components. Port Replicator Interface Parallel Port TV-out Port Modem Ethernet Port

(RJ-45) External Monitor Kensington Lock Slot Port Port

(RJ-11) Modem (RJ-11) Port The modem (RJ-11) port is used to attach a telephone line to the internal 56K modem. LAN Port (RJ-45) The LAN port is designed to support a 10/100/1000 Base-T standard RJ-45 plug. Port Replicator Connector The Port Replicator connector extends the functionality of your notebook by providing ports to connect PS/2 devices, an external monitor, a serial device, a parallel device, USB devices, a LAN (RJ-45) cable, an external audio source, and an AC adapter. Parallel Port The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices, such as a printer. (This is also sometimes referred to as an LPT port.) External Monitor Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor. S-Video/TV Out Port The S-video/TV out port allows you to connect to video devices such as, a televi-

sion, projector, or a VCR. 16 Kensington Lock Port The Kensington lock slot allows you to secure your notebook to an immovable object through an optional security cable. 1. BEFORE YOU START 1-2-7 BOTTOM COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebooks bottom panel components. Optical Drive Bay Main Unit & Configuration Label Memory Compartment Lithium ion Battery Bay Mini-PCI Card Cover Hard Disk Drive Bay 17 1. BEFORE YOU START Optical Drive Bay The internal optical drive is accessible through the optical drive bay. Main Unit and Configuration Label The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your notebook. In addition, the configuration portion of the label has the serial number and manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative. It identifies the exact version of various components of your notebook. Memory Compartment The memory compartment contains the system RAM. Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery. Hard Disk Drive Bay The internal hard disk drive is accessible through the hard disk drive bay. 18 2 GETTING STARTED 2-1 Power Sources Your notebook PC has two possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery or an AC adapter. 2-1-1 CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter provides power for operating your notebook PC and charging the batteries. Connecting the AC Adapter 1. Plug the DC output cable into the adapter power port of your notebook PC. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet. POINT The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon purchase. Initially, you will need to connect the AC adapter to use your notebook PC. 19 2. GETTING STARTED 2-1-2 RECHARGING THE BATTERY The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter. To recharge the battery make sure the battery that needs to be charged is installed in your notebook PC and connect the AC adapter. There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery, therefore you do not need to discharge the battery completely before recharging. The charge times will be significantly longer if your notebook PC is in use while the battery is charging. If you want to charge the battery more quickly, put your notebook PC into Suspend mode, or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery. (See 2-7 Power Management for more information on Suspend mode and shutdown procedure) Low Battery State When the battery is running low, a low battery notification message will appear. If you do not respond to the low battery message, the battery will continue to discharge until it is too low to operate. When this happens, your notebook PC will go into Suspend mode. There is no guarantee that your data will be saved once the notebook reaches this point. CAUTION To protect your notebook PC from damage, use only the power adapter that came with the notebook PC because each power adapter has its own power output rating. Once your notebook PC goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an adapter, or a charged battery. Once you have provided power, you will need to press the Suspend/

Resume button to resume operation. In the Dead Battery Suspend mode, your data can be maintained for some time, but if a power source is not provided promptly, the Power indicator will stop flashing and go out, meaning that you have lost the data that was not stored. Once you provide power, you can continue to use your notebook PC while an adapter is charging the battery. Shorted Battery The Status Indicator panel uses a symbol inside the battery outline of the Battery Level indicator to display the operating level available in that battery. If this display shows a Shorted Battery, it means that the battery is damaged and must be replaced so it does not damage any other parts of your notebook PC. 20 2-1-3 REPLACING THE BATTERY 2. GETTING STARTED This notebook PC features a rechargeable bridge battery that allows for fast warm swapping of batteries. All you need is an additional battery and you can have a fully charged spare to swap with one that is not charged without having to close all your applications and powering down your computer. 1. Have a charged battery ready to install. 2. Press [F1] while holding down [FN] to place your notebook PC in suspend mode and disconnect the AC adapter. POINT The bridge battery maintains memory in suspend mode for up to 5 minutes, more than enough time for you to swap batteries. Charge your notebook PC for at least 24 hours before using it for the first time. Doing so insures that the bridge battery is fully charged so that no data is lost during a warm swap. 3. Slide the battery release latch while pulling the battery from the bay. 4. Remove the battery from the bay. 5. Slide the new battery into the bay. The pins will automatically align with the connec-

tor. 6. Press the battery in until the battery release latch snaps into place. 7. Plug in the AC adapter and press the resume/suspend/power on button. CAUTION If the Lithium ion battery connector is not fully seated, you may not be able to use your notebook PC or charge your battery. 21 2. GETTING STARTED 2-2 Display Panel Your notebook PC contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments and maintains top resolution through the use of active-matrix technology. 2-2-1 OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1. Slide the latch located at the top of the display panel to the right. This releases the locking mechanism and raises the display slightly. 2. Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable viewing angle. Display Panel Latch 22 2. GETTING STARTED 2-2-2 ADJUSTING DISPLAY PANEL BRIGHTNESS Once you have turned on your notebook PC, you may want to adjust the brightness level of the screen to a more comfortable viewing level. There are two ways to adjust the brightness, keyboard and power management utility. POINT The higher the brightness level, the more power the notebook PC will consume and the faster your batteries will discharge. For maximum battery life, set the brightness to as low a level as possible. Keyboard Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the setting only temporarily.

[FN+F4]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display.

[FN+F5]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display. POINT If using AC power, your brightness setting is set to its highest level by default. If using battery power, your brightness settings is set to approximately mid-level by default. 2-2-3 CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1. Holding the edge of your display panel, pull it forward until it is flush with the body of your notebook. 2. Push down until you hear a click. This will engage the locking mechanism and prevent your display panel from opening unexpectedly. 23 2. GETTING STARTED 2-3 Starting Your Notebook PC 2-3-1 POWER ON Suspend/Resume/Power On Button The suspend/resume/power on switch is used to turn on your notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your notebook. POINT When you turn on your notebook be sure you have a power source. This means that either the battery is installed and charged, or that the AC adapter is connected with AC power. Press the suspend/resume/on button located above the keyboard to turn on your notebook. If you need to take an extended break, you may either place it in Suspend mode (See 2-7-2 Suspend Mode for more information) or turn it off directly (See 2-

7-6 Power Off for more information). CAUTION Do not carry your notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or vibration, as you risk damaging your notebook. When you power on your notebook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your notebook PC will emit an audio warning and/or an error message will be displayed. Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings. After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test (POST), your notebook will load your operating system. CAUTION Never turn off your notebook during the Power On Self Test

(POST) or an unrecoverable error may occur. 24 2. GETTING STARTED 2-3-2 BOOT SEQUENCE The procedure for starting-up your notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your notebooks BIOS. When your notebook is turned on the for the first time, the main system memory is empty, and it needs to find instructions to start up your notebook. This information is stored in the BIOS program. Each time you power on or restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a flash screen until your operating system is loaded. During booting, your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST). When the boot sequence is completed without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the operating systems opening screen. The boot sequence is executed when:

You turn on the power to your notebook. You restart your notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box. The software initiates a system restart. Example: When you install a new application. 2-3-3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your notebook. Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating conditions, therefore there is no need to set or change the BIOS environment to operate your notebook. The BIOS Setup Utility configures:

Device control feature parameters, such as changing I/O addresses and boot de-

vices. System Data Security feature parameters, such as passwords. Entering the BIOS Setup Utility To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, do the following:

1. Turn on or restart your notebook. 2. Press the [F2] key once the flash screen appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed. 3. Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current settings. 25 2. GETTING STARTED 2-4 Status Display Indicators The Status Display Indicator LEDs correspond to specific components of your note-

book. These lights (when visible) tell you that those components are operating. There are two additional lights on the front edge of the system to indicate battery and power states. Power Indicator Battery Indicator Wireless LAN CapLk NumLk ScrLk Hard Drive Access POWER INDICATOR 2-4-1 The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is powered on. It has several different states, each state indicates your notebooks operating mode. Steady On: This means that there is power to your notebook and that it is ready for use. Flashing: This means that your notebook is in Suspend mode. Steady Off (not visible): This means that your system is either in Save-to-Disk mode, or that your notebook has been turned off with the power switch. If you are charging your battery, the Power indicatorsymbol will remain on even if your notebook is shut off. The Power indicator symbol will also remain on if you have either adapter connected and are shut down from Windows, but have not turned off the power switch. 26 2-4-2 BATTERY INDICATOR The Battery indicator tells you whether the primary Lithium ion battery is charging or fully charged. 2. GETTING STARTED POINT If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not connected, or the power switch is Off, the Battery indicator will also be off. CAUTION Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged. 2-4-3 WIRELESS CONNECTION INDICATOR The Wireless Connection indicator states whether your notebook PC is connected to a wireless network. 2-4-4 CAPSLOCK INDICATOR The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters. 2-4-5 NUMLK INDICATOR The NumLk indicator states that the internal keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode. POINT If you are using the optional external numerical keypad, pressing the [NumLk] key will activate the external keypad. The indicator will come on, however it will not change any of the functionality of your keyboard keys. 27 2. GETTING STARTED SCRLK INDICATOR 2-4-6 The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active. 2-4-7 HARD DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard drive is being ac-

cessed. 28 2. GETTING STARTED 2-5 Using the Keyboard Your notebook has an integral 87-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys. Numeric keypad Cursor keys Function keys Windows keys Function Keys

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* ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal points ( . ) using the keys designated as ten-key function keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions. POINT If you are using the optional external numerical keypad, pressing the [NumLk] key will activate the external keypad. The indicator will come on, however it will not change any of the functionality of your keyboard keys. 29 2. GETTING STARTED 2-5-2 WINDOWS KEYS Your notebook has three Windows keys, consisting of two Start keys and an Applica-

tion key. The two Start keys display the Start menu. This button functions the same as your on-screen Start menu button. The Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Please refer to your Windows documentation for additional information regarding the Windows keys.) 2-5-3 CURSOR KEYS The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and right in applications. In programs such as Windows Explorer, it moves the focus (selects the next item up, down, left, or right). 2-5-4 FUNCTION KEYS Your notebook PC has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used. The [FN] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key.

[FN+F1]: Pressing [F1] while holding [FN] will toggle the notebook between suspend mode and active mode

[FN+F2]: Pressing [F2] while holding down [FN] allows you to toggle between enabling and disabling wireless network connection.

[FN+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [FN] allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video. Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice. The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel only, both built-in display panel and external monitor, or external monitor only.

[FN+F4]: Pressing [F4] repeatedly while holding [FN] will lower the brightness of your display.

[FN+F5]: Pressing [F5] repeatedly while holding [FN] will increase the brightness of the display.

[FN+F6]: Pressing [F6] while holding [FN] will toggle the Audio Mute on and off.

[FN+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [FN] will decrease the volume of your notebook PC. 30 2. GETTING STARTED

[FN+F8]: Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [FN] will increase the volume of your notebook PC.

[FN+F9]: Pressing [F9] while holding down [FN] allows you to toggle between playing and pausing your optical drive.

[FN+F10]: Pressing [F10] while holding [FN] stops your optical drive.

[FN+F11]: Pressing [F11] while holding [FN] to go back to the previous file.

[FN+F12]: Pressing [F12] while holding [FN] to go to the next file. 2-6 Volume Control Your notebook has multiple volumecontrols which interact with each other. POINT Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. If you install an external audio device that has an independent volume control, the hardware volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other. It should be noted that if you set your software volume to Off, you will override the external volume control setting. 2-6-1 CONTROLLING THE VOLUME The volume can be controlled in several different ways:

Volume can be set from within the Volume Control on the Taskbar. Volume can be controlled with the [F7] and [F8] functions keys. Pressing [F7]

repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your notebook. Pressing

[F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your notebook. Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that are set within individual applications. Certain external audio devices you might connect to your system may have hard-

ware volume controls. Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the other sources. We recommend that you experiment with the various volume controls to discover the optimal sound level. 31 2. GETTING STARTED 2-7 Power Management Your notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention. However, others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions. 2-7-1 SUSPEND/RESUME/POWER ON BUTTON When your notebook is active, the Suspend/ Resume/Power On button can be used to manually put your notebook into Suspend mode. Push the Suspend/Resume/Power On button when your notebook is active, but not actively accessing anything, and immedi-

ately release the button. You will hear two short beeps and your system will enter Suspend mode. If your notebook is suspended, pushing the Suspend/Resume/Power On button will return your notebook to active operation. You can tell whether or not your system is in Suspend mode by looking at the Power icon on the Status LCD Panel. (See 2-4 Status Display Indicators for more information.) If the indicator is visible and not flashing, your notebook is fully operational. If the indicator is both visible and flashing, your notebook is in Suspend mode. If the indicator is not visible at all, the power is off or your notebook is in Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode. (See 2-7-3 Hibernation Feature) 2-7-2 SUSPEND MODE Suspend or Standby mode saves the contents of your notebooks system memory during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to critical parts. This mode will turn off the CPU, the display, the hard drive, and all of the other internal components except those necessary to maintain system memory and allow for restarting. Your notebook can be put in Suspend mode by:

Pressing the Suspend/Resume /Power On button when your system is turned on. Selecting Standby from the Windows Shut Down menu. Timing out from lack of activity. Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition. 32 2. GETTING STARTED Your notebooks system memory typically stores the files on which you are working, opens applications information, and any other data required to support the operations in progress. When you resume operation from Suspend mode, your notebook will return to the point where it left off. You must use the Suspend/Resume/Power On button to resume operation, and there must be an adequate power source available, or your notebook will not resume. 2-7-3 HIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) FEATURE The Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) feature saves the contents of your notebooks system memory to the hard drive as a part of the Suspend/Resume mode. You can enable or disable this feature. Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature The default settings are not enabled for Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional; Hibernation is the default setting for Windows XP. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature, follow these steps:

1. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel. 2. From the Control Panel, select Power Options. 3. Select the Hibernation tab. Select the box to enable or disable this feature. Using the Hibernation Feature 1. From the Start menu, select Settings, then select Control Panel. 2. From the Control Panel, select Power Options. 3. Select the Advanced tab. Select Hibernate from the pull down menu for Power buttons. CAUTION The Suspend or Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode should not be used with certain PC Cards. Check your PC Card documentation for more information. 33 2. GETTING STARTED 2-7-4 STANDBY MODE Standby mode is one of the power management parameters. When Standby mode is activated, your notebook shuts off the display and turns off the hard drive when there is no activity (keystroke, pointer action, sound generation, video display change, modem transmission or reception, etc.) on your notebook for the user-selected Standby time-

out period. Any activity will cause your notebook to return to normal operation auto-

matically. This feature is independent of the Suspend/Resume/Power On button. 2-7-5 DISPLAY TIMEOUT The Video Timeout is one of the power management parameters. This feature saves power by turning off the display if there is no keyboard or pointer activity for the user selected timeout period. Any keyboard or pointer activity will cause the display to restart automatically. 2-7-6 POWER OFF Before turning off the power by choosing Shut Down from Windows, check that the Hard Drive, optical drive drive, PC Card and Floppy Disk Drive Access indicators are all OFF. If you turn off the power while accessing a disk or PC Card, there is a risk of data loss. To ensure that your notebook shuts down without error, use the Windows shut down procedure. CAUTION Turning off your notebook without exiting Windows or turning on your notebook within 10 seconds of the notebook being shut off may cause an error when you start the next time. 34 3 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK PC 3-1 Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your notebook PC. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control, a left and right button, and a scrolling button. The cursor control works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger. The left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used. The scrolling button allows you to navigate quickly through pages, without having to use the scroll bars. Touchpad Left Button Scroll Buttons Right Button 35 3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-1-1 CLICKING Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. To right-

click, move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the clicking opera-

tion by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once. 3-1-2 DOUBLE-CLICKING Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button twice, and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice. POINT If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed. Parameters for the Touchpad can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel. Clicking Dragging Double-clicking Scrolling 36 3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-1-3 DRAGGING Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location and then release it. Dragging can also be done using the Touchpad. First, tap the Touchpad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the Touchpad, and then release your finger. Using the Scrolling button allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using the windows scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are navigating through on-line pages. To use the Scrolling button, press the top or bottom of the button 3-2 Memory Card Reader Your notebook PC is equipped with a memory card reader that can read and write to seven different popular digital media - CF-I, CF-II, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Micro Drive, Multimedia Card, and Secure Digital Card. With this 7-in-1 reader, you can easily transfer data to your notebook PC from digital cameras, digital camcorders, PDAs, MP3 players, digital voice recorders and more. 3-2-1 INSERTING A MEMORY CARD Depending on the type of memory card, you may need to insert it into the reader conducting plate/label side up or down. Memory Type MicroDrive, CompactFlash I/II SmartMedia MemoryStick SecureDigital/MultiMedia Insert label side up conducting plate side up label side down label side up POINT Inserting your memory card incorrectly may cause your system to slow down or even hang up. If that happens, restart your system and insert the card correctly. 37 3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-2-2 REMOVING A MEMORY CARD To remove the memory card from the reader, follow these simple steps:

1. Locate the drive icon for your memory card reader. 2. Right-click the icon and select Eject. 3. Remove memory card from the reader. CAUTION Physically removing the memory card before it is ejected may result in data loss. 3-3 Optical Drive Depending upon the configuration of your notebook PC, you may have one of the following drives:

CD-ROM DVD DVD / CD-RW combo DVD-RW A DVD player gives you access to movie, software, data, and audio DVD/CDs. A CD-RW player allows you to access software, data, or audio CDs, and to write data onto record-

able CDs. A DVD-RW gives you access to movie, software, data, and audio DVD/CDs, and to write data onto recordable CDs. 38 3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-3-1 OPTICAL DRIVE SOFTWARE DVD Model only: With the optical drive and Optical Drive software you can play DVD movies on your notebook PC. The optical drive includes controls which allow you to take full advantage of the features of a DVD movie, as well as standard features such as fast forward, fast reverse, pause, etc. DVD / CD-RW Model only: With this optical drive, you can read audio CDs, play DVD movies, and write data onto a recordable CD-R or CD-RW disc. In addition to the Optical Drive software, you also receive software for burning CDs. If you should need to install your Optical Drive software, refer to the applicable readme file on the Driver Applications CD-ROM. CAUTION POINT Do not operate your optical drive drive unless your notebook PC is sitting on a flat surface. Using a drive when the system is not level may damage the drive or prevent proper operation. Prolonged use of the optical drive drive, such as watching a DVD movie, will substantially reduce the battery life if no other power source is attached. You should periodically check updated drivers. The DVD player is set to play DVD titles with region code number 1 which is specified for the North American market. The region number is a regional restriction code defined by the DVD Forum acting on the requirements of Hollywood. Different region codes are recorded on video DVD titles for publication in different areas of the world. If the regional code of the DVD player does not match the regional codes on the titles, then playback is impossible. 39 3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-3-2 LOADING A CD, DVD, CD-R, OR CD-RW To load a disc into your optical drive drive, follow these steps:

1. Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive drive to open the holder tray. The tray will come out of the notebook PC a short distance. 2. Gently pull the tray out until a media disc can easily be placed in the tray. 3. Place the media into the tray, label side up, with the hole in the center of the disc. Snap the disc onto the raised circle in the center of the tray. 4. Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click. CAUTION There may be a protective sheet in the tray from when it was shipped; please make sure it is removed before operating the drive. POINT If you have disabled the Auto Insert Notification Function, you will have to start the drive from your desktop, since your notebook PC will not automatically recognize that media has been loaded. 40 3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-3-3 REMOVING MEDIA 1. Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive drive. This will stop the drive and the holder tray will come out of the notebook PC a short dis-

tance. 2. Gently pull the tray out until the disc can easily be removed from the tray. 3. Carefully remove the media disc from the holder tray. 4. Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click. 3-3-4 EMERGENCY TRAY RELEASE In the event the media tray does not open after pressing the Optical Drive Eject button, it may be necessary to use the emergency tray release button. 3-3-5 USING THE OPTICAL DRIVE SOFTWARE POINT Depending upon its configuration, your system may not have the optical drive software pre-installed. If it is not installed, reference the documentation that accompanies the media application. Starting a DVD Movie (DVD Models only) 1. Insert the DVD movie into the optical drive drive of your notebook PC. If the CD AutoRun feature activates, skip Step 2. 2. From the Start menu, select Programs, then locate the DVD player software that you installed from the application CD that accompanied your notebook PC. 3. Click OK to close the About DVD Player Performance dialog box, and the movie will begin. Opening the Optical Drive Control Panel With most DVD-ROMs, you have the option of altering how the movie should play and what you wish to view. You can do this by using the Optical Drive control panel and the mouse. 1. Right-click on the movie screen to open a dropdown menu for options. 2. Select View, then Player for all the controls available. This will open the control panel into the bottom ofthe screen. 41 3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-3-6 USING DOLBY HEADPHONE The Dolby Headphone utility lets you enjoy multi-channel sound sources, such as DVD movies, with realistic surround sound using your conventional stereo headphones. The Dolby Headphone is a utility that is available in the DVD player software. POINT Media discs which do not have the Dolby Surround 5:1 symbol will not support Dolby Headphone. After making changes to the Dolby Headphone feature and clicking OK, wait at least ten seconds before making another change in order to allow the system to stabilize. To use the Dolby Headphone feature, perform the following steps:

1. Double click the DVD player application icon on your desktop. 2. On the toolbar that appears, click the Properties button (the fourth button from the left, with the image of a wrench). 3. On the Properties window, select the Dolby Headphone tab. 4. To enable Dolby Headphone, check the Enable Dolby Headphone box. To change the type of surround sound, select one of the radio buttons listed under Room Filter Setting. 5. Click OK. The Dolby Headphone feature will now be enabled until you disable it by unchecking Enable Dolby Headphone. 3-3-7 USING THE OPTICAL DRIVE ON BATTERY POWER Since optical drive drives consume a lot of power, your overall battery life will be significantly shorter when operating the optical drive drive continuously (such as watch-

ing a DVD movie) than during standard operation. Many movies run-times are longer than your notebook PC can support on a single charged battery. If you are watching a DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional, charged battery or attach AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety. CAUTION Prolonged use of the optical drive drive, such as watching a DVD movie, will substantially reduce your notebook PCs battery life. 42 POINT 3. Using Your Notebook PC Many movie run-times are longer than your system can support on a single battery. If you are watching a DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional, charged battery or attach AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety. An additional fully-charged battery is highly recommended if you will be watching DVD movies on battery power. To Watch a Movie on Battery Power:

1. Have an additional fully-charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use. 2. Start watching your DVD movie. 3. When the low battery warning occurs, immediately stop the movie and exit the optical drive. CAUTION If you do not stop the optical drive quickly and the notebook PC attempts to auto-suspend (critical battery low state) the notebook PC will shut down improperly. If this occurs, you will need to perform a hard reset and follow the instruction, if any, presented to you before the system will reboot. 4. Manually place your notebook PC into suspend mode by depressing the Suspend button and replace the discharged battery with an addi-tional full-charged battery. Or, if you do not have an additional battery, you may attach AC power as soon as you see the low battery warning. 5. Resume your notebook PC by pressing the Suspend button again. This step is not required if you attached AC power without entering suspend mode. 6. Restart your optical drive, locate and skip to the chapter of the movie you were last watching. 7. Continue watching your DVD movie. POINT Some shorter DVD movies may not require you to swap batteries or attach AC power to complete them. However, it is best to be prepared since actual battery life while operating the optical drive drive cannot be guaranteed. 43 3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-3-8 AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION The Auto Insert Notification function allows your notebook PC to automatically start a DVD/CD as soon as it is inserted in the optical drive drive and the tray is closed. Your notebook PC will begin playing an audio DVD/CD or will start an application if the DVD/

CD includes an auto run file. Disabling Auto Insert Notification Function To disable the Auto Insert Notification function, follow these easy steps:

1. Save all data and close all open applications. 2. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel. 3. Double-click the System icon. This will open the System Properties dialog box. 4. Select the Device Manager tab to display the device lists for your notebook PC. 5. Click on the + to the left of the CD player drive icon. The treeview will expand to show the optical drive drive manufacturers name and model number. 6. Double-click on the optical drive drive manufacturers name and model number. This will open the optical drive drive manufacturers name and model number dialog box. 7. Select the Settings tab and then remove the check mark in the Auto Insert Notifica-

tion box to turn it off. 8. Click OK. 9. Click Close in the System Properties dialog box, then click Ye s in the System Settings Change pop-up window when it asks you to restart your machine and activate this change. The Auto Insert Notification function can be re-activated by repeating this process and placing a check mark in the Auto Insert Notification box to turn it back on. 44 3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-4 PC Cards Your notebook PC supports Type II PC Cards, which can perform a variety of func-

tions depending on which type of PC Card you install. You can install one PC Card at a time in your notebook PC. Make sure that the PC Card conforms to PCMCIA 2.1 or CardBus standards. For further information, refer to the instructions supplied with your PC Card. 3-4-1 INSTALLING PC CARDS PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot. To install a PC Card(s), follow these easy steps:

WARNING POINT Installing or removing a PC Card(s) during your notebook PCs shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and/or your notebook PC. Do not insert a PC Card into a slot if there is water or any other substance on the card as you may permanently damage the card, your notebook PC, or both. You may be required to log on as an Administrator or a member of the Administrators Group to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure. 45 3. Using Your Notebook PC 1. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on the installation of your card. Some PC Cards may require your notebook PC to be OFF while installing them. 2. Make sure there is no PC Card currently in the slot. If there is, see 3-4-2 Remov-

ing PC Cards. If the eject button is extended, press it in until it clicks. 3. 4. Insert your PC Card into the slot with the product label facing up. 5. Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in the connector. 3-4-2 REMOVING PC CARDS To remove a PC Card(s), follow these easy steps:

1. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some PC Cards may require your notebook PC to be in Suspend Mode or OFF while removing them. CAUTION Windows has a shutdown procedure for PC Cards that must be followed before removing a card. (Please review your operating system manual for the correct procedure.) POINT If the dialog box states that the device cannot be removed, you must save all of your open files, close any open applications and shut down your notebook. Once your notebook PC has been shut down, you must turn Off the power using the power switch. 2. Unlock the PC Card from the slot by first pressing the eject button associated with the slot in which the card is located. When pressed, the button will pop out. 3. Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the notebook PC. This will eject the card slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the card. CAUTION If the PC Card(s) has an external connector and cable, do not pull the cable when removing the card. 46 3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-5 Memory Upgrade Module Your notebook PC comes with either 128MB or 256MB of high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your notebooks memory capacity, you may install an additional memory upgrade module. The memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line (DIMM) SDRAM module. CAUTION Do not remove any screws from the memory upgrade module compartment except the one specifically shown in the directions for installing and removing the memory upgrade module. 3-5-1 INSTALLING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE To install a memory upgrade module follow these steps:

WARNING You must turn off power before installing the memory upgrade module. 1. Turn off power to your notebook PC using the power switch, and remove any power adapter. 2. Place your notebook PC upside-down on a clean work surface. 3. Open the top cover all the way, so that it is lying flat on the work surface. 4. Remove the screw holding the memory compartment cover. CAUTION The memory upgrade module can be severely damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Be sure you are properly grounded when handling and installing the module. 47 3. Using Your Notebook PC 5. Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module, chip side up, with the connector slot in the compartment. 6. Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45 o angle and press it firmly onto the connector. 7. Press the memory upgrade module down into the compartment until it locks under-

neath the retaining clip. You will hear a click when it is properly in place. 8. Replace the cover and screw that were removed previously. Installation of the new memory module is now complete. POINT The memory upgrade module is not something you routinely remove from your notebook PC. Once it is installed, you should leave it in place unless you want to increase system memory capacity. 48 3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-5-2 REMOVING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE 1. Perform steps 1 through 4 of 3-5-1 Installing a Memory Upgrade Module. 2. Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time. 3. While holding the clips out, remove the module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling towards the back of your notebook PC. 4. Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve. 5. Replace the memory compartment cover by following step 8 of 3-5-1 Installing a Memory Upgrade Module. POINT After changing your memory module configuration, you must complete the Resetting the Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Parameters procedure in order for the Hibernation (Save-to-

Disk) mode to operate properly on your notebook PC. (See Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature on page 30 for more information.) 49 3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-5-3 CHECKING NEW MEMORY CAPACITY Once you have changed the system memory capacity by either adding or removing a memory upgrade module, be sure to check that your notebook PC has recognized the change. You can check the memory capacity by looking at the main menu of the BIOS setup:

1. Turn on the power to your notebook PC using the power switch. 2. Allow the system to start booting and press the [F2] key once the flash screen appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS setup with the current settings displayed. (See 2-3-3 BIOS Setup Utility for more information) Use the right arrow key to select Info in the BIOS Setup menu. The System Memory and the Extended Memory capacity, as detected by your note-

book PC during the Power On Self Test (POST), are displayed at the bottom of the Info menu screen. POINT If the total memory displayed is incorrect, check that your memory upgrade module is properly installed. 50 3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-6 Device Ports on Optional Port Replicator Your notebook PC and the optional Port Replicator come equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect external devices including: disk drives, keyboards, USB devices, printers, etc. 3-6-1 PS/2 PORT The PS/2 port allows you to connect an external keyboard, and/or numeric keypad and mouse. In order to connect a PS/2 interface device follow these easy steps:

1. Align the connector with the port opening. 2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated. POINT A mouse, keyboard, or keypad may be installed and automatically recognized by your notebook without restarting or changing setups. 3-6-2 EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor. In order to con-

nect an external monitor follow these easy steps:

1. Align the connector with the port opening. 2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated. 3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each end of the connector. POINT Pressing the [FN] + [F10] keys allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video. Each time you press the key combination, you will step to the next choice, starting with the built-in display panel only, moving to the external monitor only, finally moving to both the built-in display panel and an external monitor. Is there a stereo line-in jack? If not, remove from above. 51 3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-6-3 SERIAL PORT The serial port, or COM port, allows you to connect serial devices, such as printers or scanners. In order to connect a serial interface device follow these easy steps:

1. Align the connector with the port opening. 2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated. 3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each end of the connector. 3-6-4 PARALLEL PORT The parallel port, or LPT port, allows you to connect parallel devices, such as a printer to your notebook. In order to connect a parallel interface device, follow these steps:

1. Align the connector with the port opening. 2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated. 3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each end of the connector. 3-6-5 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS PORTS The two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB) allow you to connect USB devices such as external game pads, pointing devices, keyboards and/or speakers. In order to connect a USB device follow these easy steps:

1. Align the connector with the port opening. 2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated. POINT Due to the ongoing changes in USB technology and standards, not all USB devices and/or drivers are guaranteed to work. 52 3. Using Your Notebook PC 3-6-6 INTERNAL LAN (RJ-45) PORT The RJ-45 port is used to connect the internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-T/Tx) to a Local Area Network (LAN) in your office or home, or broadband devices such as a cable modem, DSL, or satellite internet. If your notebook has been configured with internal LAN capability you will need to configure your notebook to work with your particular network. (To properly set up your LAN environment, consult with a net-

working professional. Please refer to your network administrator for information on your network configuration.) To connect the LAN cable follow these easy steps:

1. Align the connector with the port opening. 2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated. 3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN outlet. 3-6-7 STEREO LINE-OUT PORT The optional stereo line-out port allows you to connect a set of speakers or a head-

phone to your notebook PC. To connect, follow these easy steps:

1. Align the connector with the port opening. 2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated. 53 3. Using Your Notebook PC This page is intentionally left blank. 54 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Your notebook PC is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field. However, you may encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices, that you can solve by replacing the device. The information in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward problems and identify failures that require service. 4-1 Identifying the Problem If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure before pursuing com-

plex troubleshooting:

1. Turn off your notebook PC. 2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook PC and to an active AC power source. 3. Make sure that any card installed in the PC Card slot is seated properly. You can also remove the card from the slot, thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure. 4. Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly. You can also disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure. 5. Turn on your notebook PC. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it on. 6. Go through the boot sequence. 7. If the problem has not been resolved, contact your support representative. Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution:

Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred 55 4. Troubleshooting Any error messages that have occurred Hardware configuration Type of device connected, if any See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your notebook for configuration and serial numbers. 56 APPENDIX Notebook Specifications Processor BIOS Chipset Main memory LCD Graphic Hard Disk Optical Disk Drive Modem PC card slot LAN Interface I/O ports Audio Memory card reader Mini-PCI Keyboard Battery AC adapter Pointing device OS Dimensions Weight Intel CentrinoTM Mobile Technology Phoenix 512K BB Flash ROM Intel 855PM (Odem) + ICH4-M Zero on board and two SO-DIMM memory sockets 14XGA/15XGA and SXGA+ TFT-LCD ATI M9-CSP64 support AGP4X One 2.5 9.5mm IDE HDD 5400rpm; Support 20/30/40 GB DVD or Combo drive 56K MDC S/W Modem,V.90/92 support PCMCIA 2.1 compliance Ethernet 10/100/Gbit Base-T on board 1 IEEE 1394 1 Infrared IrDA port support FIR 2 Audio jacks: Microphone-in/Line-in 1 SPDIF Optical out, combo with speaker-out 1 VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor 4 USB ports (v2.0) 1 TV-out 1 Printer port 1 RJ11 connector for Modem 1 RJ45 connector for Ethernet 1 Port Replicator Connector 1 DC-in Built-in AC97 stereo sound, with 3D sound effects 4-in-1 Smart Media Reader (Internal USB interface) One Mini-PCI Slot, Type 3A, CTO ready 86/87/88-key with Windows function keys Li-Ion 8 cells, 4400mAh, 65W battery pack Output: 19V DC, 3.95A, 75W Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz Universal Built-in touch pad with 4-way scroll function Window 2000 and Windows XP compliance 334(W) x 280(D) x 29.8(H) mm 2.75 Kg (with 14.1 TFT LCD, DVD-ROM) 2.85 Kg (with 15 TFT LCD, Combo Driver) 57 Appendix WLAN Specifications IEEE 802.11b standard technology 124-pin SO-DIMM edge connector 2.4GHz support Data rate up to 11Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, 1Mbps Transmit output power: 16dBm (max) Voltage: 3.3V 58

		frequency	equipment class	purpose
1	2004-01-27	2412 ~ 2462	DTS - Digital Transmission System	Original Equipment

Application Forms

app s	Applicant Information
1	Effective	2004-01-27
1	Applicant's complete, legal business name	Quanta Computer Inc
1	FCC Registration Number (FRN)	0006267215
1	Physical Address	No. 188, Wenhua 2nd Road, Guishan District
1		Taoyuan City, N/A 33377
1		Taiwan

app s	TCB Information
1	TCB Application Email Address	h******@americantcb.com
1	TCB Scope	A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques

app s	FCC ID
1	Grantee Code	HFS
1	Equipment Product Code	ZW9WM3B2100

app s	Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact
1	Name	J** K****
1	Telephone Number	+886-******** Extension:
1	Fax Number	+886-********
1	E-mail	j******@quantatw.com

app s	Technical Contact
1	Firm Name	Advance Data Technology Corporation
1	Name	E** W****
1	Physical Address	13-1, Lane19, WenShan 3rd ., St.
1		Taoyuan, 333
1		Taiwan
1	Telephone Number	+886-******** Extension:
1	Fax Number	886-3********
1	E-mail	e******@adt.com.tw

app s	Non Technical Contact
		n/a

app s	Confidentiality (long or short term)
1	Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?:	Yes
1	Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?:	No
	if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant.

app s	Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc
1	Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization?	No
1	Equipment Class	DTS - Digital Transmission System
1	Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant)	Note Book PC with WLAN
1	Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application?	No
1	Modular Equipment Type	Limited Single Modular Approval
1	Purpose / Application is for	Original Equipment
1	Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization?	No
1	Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization?	No
1	Grant Comments	Power Output listed is conducted. This is a Limited Modular Approval. The SAR data in this filing is applicable to demonstrate compliance for a final host product only as shown in this filing. Installation of this device into other host products requires the submission of a Class II permissive change application containing data demonstrating compliance for SAR, spurious emissions, and EIRP, or new application if appropriate. Compliance of this device in all final host configurations is the responsibility of the Grantee. End-users must be provided with specific information required to satisfy RF exposure compliance for the final host device. The highest SAR value for this device as reported to the FCC is: Body; 1.36 Watts/kg
1	Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application?	No
1	If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded?	No

app s	Test Firm Name and Contact Information
1	Firm Name	Bureau Veritas CPS (H.K.) Ltd. Taoyuan Branch
1	Name	T** W**
1	Telephone Number	886-2********
1	Fax Number	886-2********
1	E-mail	t******@adt.com.tw

Equipment Specifications
	Line	Rule Parts	Grant Notes	Lower Frequency	Upper Frequency	Power Output	Tolerance	Emission Designator	Microprocessor Number
1	1	15C	CE	2412.00000000	2462.00000000	0.0420000

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