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Preface
       Document Number G797
ª Copyright 1999
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Manual edition, August, 1999
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction-------------------------------------------------1
Welcome to the Notebook PC --------------------------------------------------1
Unpacking the Notebook --------------------------------------------------------2
Accessories and Optional Devices ---------------------------------------------2
Getting to Know Your Computer ----------------------------------------------3
Opening the LCD Panel---------------------------------------------------3
Front Panel ------------------------------------------------------------------6
Right Panel ------------------------------------------------------------------7
Left Panel--------------------------------------------------------------------8
Rear Panel -------------------------------------------------------------------9
The Bottom Panel -------------------------------------------------------- 11
Preparing the Notebook for Transport--------------------------------------- 12
Chapter 2: Getting Started------------------------------------------- 13
Operating Environment -------------------------------------------------------- 13
Connecting to a Power Source------------------------------------------------ 13
Connecting the AC Adapter -------------------------------------------- 13
Turning On Your Notebook Computer-------------------------------------- 15
About the ROM BIOS--------------------------------------------------- 15
About the Power-On Self Test ----------------------------------------- 15
Resetting the System----------------------------------------------------- 16
Adjusting the Brightness------------------------------------------------ 16
Operating on Battery Power -------------------------------------------------- 17
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack---------------------------- 17
Charging the Battery Pack---------------------------------------------- 18
A Word about Ergonomics---------------------------------------------------- 19
Chapter 3: Using the Notebook Computer --------------------- 21
The LCD Display --------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Adjusting the LCD Screen Display ----------------------------------- 21
A Tour of the Notebook’s Keyboard---------------------------------------- 22
Windows 95/98 Keys---------------------------------------------------- 23
The Function Keys------------------------------------------------------- 25
The Cursor Keys --------------------------------------------------------- 25
Embedded Numeric Keypad ------------------------------------------- 25
The TouchPad ------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Using the TouchPad ----------------------------------------------------- 26
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TouchPad Precautions--------------------------------------------------- 27
Connecting an External Tracking Devices --------------------------------- 27
Data Storage and Retrieval---------------------------------------------------- 27
The Floppy Disk Drive-------------------------------------------------- 27
The Removable HDD Module ----------------------------------------- 28
The CD-ROM ------------------------------------------------------------------- 29
Features of the CD-ROM Module------------------------------------- 29
Precautions for Handling CD-ROM Discs--------------------------- 30
Loading a Disc------------------------------------------------------------ 30
The Multimedia Sound System----------------------------------------------- 31
IR Communication ------------------------------------------------------------- 32
PCMCIA Cards and Expansion Sockets ------------------------------------ 33
Inserting a PCMCIA Card ---------------------------------------------- 33
Power Saving Modes----------------------------------------------------------- 34
The AC Adapter----------------------------------------------------------------- 34
The Battery Power System ---------------------------------------------------- 35
Removing the Battery Pack--------------------------------------------- 35
Preparing the Battery Pack for Use ----------------------------------- 35
Automatic Battery Pack Charging Function------------------------- 36
Battery Status ------------------------------------------------------------- 37
Battery Low Warning --------------------------------------------------- 39
Small Battery for the Real Time Clock------------------------------- 40
Power Management Modes --------------------------------------------------- 41
How to Suspend ---------------------------------------------------------- 42
How to Resume----------------------------------------------------------- 43
Power Management Summary ----------------------------------------- 43
The APM Interface------------------------------------------------------- 44
Chapter 4: Connecting Peripheral Devices -------------------- 45
External Keyboard/Numeric Keypad---------------------------------------- 45
External Monitor---------------------------------------------------------------- 46
Parallel Printer------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
Serial Devices ------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
Audio Sources and Output Devices------------------------------------------ 48
Port Replicator ------------------------------------------------------------------ 49
USB Device---------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
TV Out---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
Installing Optional Devices --------------------------------------------------- 50
Chapter 5: Running BIOS Setup----------------------------------- 53
Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 53
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Navigating through BIOS Setup---------------------------------------------- 53
Accessing the BIOS Setup Program ----------------------------------------- 53
Item Specific Help ------------------------------------------------------- 54
The Menu Bar ------------------------------------------------------------------- 54
The Legend Bar ----------------------------------------------------------------- 54
Launching Submenus ---------------------------------------------------------- 55
General Help--------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
Save Changes and Exit the Setup Program -------------------------- 56
The Main Menu ----------------------------------------------------------------- 56
The Advanced Menu ----------------------------------------------------------- 62
The Security Menu ------------------------------------------------------------- 64
The Power Menu---------------------------------------------------------------- 67
The Boot Menu------------------------------------------------------------------ 71
The Exit Menu------------------------------------------------------------------- 72
Chapter 6: The Software Utilities Disks ------------------------- 77
Installing Software Drivers in Windows 98 -------------------------------- 77
VGA Display Drivers --------------------------------------------------- 77
Installing the Creative Sound Drivers -------------------------------- 81
Installing Software Drivers in Windows NT ------------------------------- 83
IDE Sound Driver -------------------------------------------------------- 83
VGA Display Driver----------------------------------------------------- 84
Chapter 7: Using the PHDISK Utility ----------------------------- 85
Command Line Options ------------------------------------------------------- 85
CREATE Option --------------------------------------------------------- 86
REFORMAT Option ---------------------------------------------------- 88
DELETE Option---------------------------------------------------------- 89
INFO Option -------------------------------------------------------------- 89
Messages------------------------------------------------------------------- 90
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting----------------------------------------- 95
Locating a Problem------------------------------------------------------------- 95
Checking Cables and Connections------------------------------------------- 96
The Power-On Self Test ------------------------------------------------------- 97
General Hardware Problems -------------------------------------------------- 98
Contacting Your Dealer-------------------------------------------------------100
Appendix A: Specifications --------------------------------------- 101
Detailed Notebook Specifications-------------------------------------------101
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General--------------------------------------------------------------------101
Mass Storage-------------------------------------------------------------102
Video System ------------------------------------------------------------102
Electrical------------------------------------------------------------------103
Mechanical ---------------------------------------------------------------103
Operating Environment ------------------------------------------------103
Options--------------------------------------------------------------------104
Software Specifications ------------------------------------------------104
Power Management Modes--------------------------------------------104
Appendix B: Index --------------------------------------------------- 105
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