Manual
Preface
Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide
Overview
Advanced Users
Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users
Warning Boxes
Not Included
System Software
System Startup
System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open
LED Indicators
Hot-Key Buttons & Keyboard
Function Keys
System Map: Front & Rear Views
System Map: Left View
System Map: Right View
System Map: Bottom View
Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel
Video Features
Display Devices & Options
Power Management Features
Chapter 2: Features & Components
Overview
Hard Disk Drive
Optical (CD/DVD) Device
Loading Discs
Handling CDs or DVDs
DVD Regional Codes
4-in-1 Card Reader
PC Card Slot
Inserting and Removing PC Cards
Hot Keys
Application Hot Key
TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse
Audio Features
2/4/6/8 Channel Sound Support
Adding a Printer
USB Printer
Parallel Printer
Chapter 3: Power Management
Overview
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
The Power Sources
AC/DC Adapter
Battery
Turning on the Computer
Power Schemes
Intel CPU SpeedStep Controls
Hot Key Display
System Power Options
Hibernate Mode vs. Shutdown
Stand by Mode vs. Hibernate Mode
Stand by
Hibernate
Configuring the Power Button
Battery Information
New Battery
Battery Life
Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter
Proper handling of the Battery Pack
Battery FAQ
Swap Battery (Optional)
Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities
What to Install
Module Driver Installation
Service Packs
Authorized Driver Message
Version Conflict Message
Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers
Driver Installation
Driver Installation Application
Service Pack Installation
New Hardware Found
Chipset
IAA (Intel Application Accelerator)
Video
Audio
LAN
Modem
TouchPad
PCMCIA/Card Reader
Hot Key
Wireless LAN
Bluetooth
PC Camera
Port Replicator
Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities
Overview
The Power-On Self Test (POST)
Failing the POST
Fatal Errors
Non-Fatal Errors
The System Configuration Utility
Entering Setup
Working with the Menu Bar
Working with the Pull-Down Menu
Working with Sub-Menus
Startup Menu
Fast Boot (Startup Menu)
Boot Device (Startup Menu)
Display (Startup Menu)
Enable Battery Low Beep (Startup Menu)
Enable Power On Beep (Startup Menu)
Display OEM logo (Startup Menu)
Fast Boot for Windows XP (Startup Menu)
Boot and SCU Passwords (Startup Menu)
Disks Menu
Virus Alerts (Disks Menu)
SATA Modes (Disks Menu)
Setting Up AHCI SATA Mode
Components Menu
COM Ports/LPT Port (Components Menu)
Keyboard Numlock (Components Menu)
Keyboard Repeat/Keyboard Type (Components Menu)
Power Menu
Low/Medium/High/Customize Power Saving (Power Menu)
CPU SpeedStep Controls (Power Menu)
Turn on power/radio for ........ (Power Menu)
Exit Menu
Save and Exit (Exit Menu)
Exit (No Save) - (Exit Menu)
Default Settings (Exit Menu)
Restore Settings (Exit Menu)
Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer
Overview
When Not to Upgrade
Removing the Battery
Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive
Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device
Upgrading the System Memory (RAM)
Chapter 7: Modules & Options
Overview
Intel PRO/Wireless Mini-PCI WLAN Module
Intel WLAN Driver Installation
Bluetooth Module
Bluetooth Driver Installation
PC Camera Module
PC Camera Driver Installation
PC Camera Audio Setup
EMAMCAP
Port Replicator Module
Port Replicator Setup Instructions:
Port Replicator Serial (COM) Port Driver (WinXP)
Port Replicator Network (LAN) Driver (WinXP)
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
Overview
Basic Hints and Tips
Backup and General Maintenance
Viruses
Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software
Problems & Possible Solutions
Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks)
Overview
Notebook Ports and Jacks
Optional Port Replicator Ports and Jacks
Appendix B: Intel Video Driver Controls
Intel Video Driver Installation
Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Intel Graphics Properties
Scheme Options
Display Devices
Attaching Other Displays
Display Modes
TV Settings
Appendix C: Specifications