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  • Page 1 P6300 NOTEBOOK PC SERIES USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
  • Page 3 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4 Nordic Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries accord- ing to the manufacturer’s instructions. (English) ATTENTION! Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du mêre type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Welcome to the Notebook PC ........................9 Unpacking the Notebook PC ........................10 Taking Care of Your Notebook PC ......................11 Cleaning the Notebook PC ......................... 14 Opening the LCD Display .......................... 15 Keyboard Auto-Tilt-Up Feature ......................... 15 Overview of the Notebook PC’s Hardware Features .................
  • Page 6 Chapter 3 The BIOS Setup ............................39 Introduction ..............................39 Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program .................... 40 Accessing the BIOS Setup Program ......................41 The Menu Bar ............................. 41 The Legend Bar ............................42 Launching Sub-menus ..........................43 General Help ............................... 43 Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program ..................
  • Page 7 The Touchpad Pointing Device ........................73 Using the Touchpad ..........................74 Touchpad Installation for DOS & Win31 ....................75 Trackpoint Pointing Device Model ......................76 The Display ..............................76 Display Hot Key Controls ........................76 LCD Care ..............................77 External Display ............................77 LCD Display Size under DOS and BIOS Setup ..................
  • Page 8 Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance ..................91 Standby Mode ............................91 Suspend to RAM / Suspend to Disk ......................92 Chapter 6 Peripheral Connections & System Expansion ........................... 93 Connecting Peripheral Devices ........................93 Overview of the Notebook PC’s I/O Ports ....................93 System Expansion ............................

  • Page 9: Welcome To The Notebook Pc

    CHAPTER 1 WELCOME TO THE NOTEBOOK PC Congratulations on your purchase of the Notebook PC. The Notebook PC is modular design supports Intel Mobile Module architecture, providing maximum expandability and serviceability without any compromise. The Notebook PC delivers breakthroughs in portable PC technology that offers the desktop-level processor power and memory bandwidth.

  • Page 10: Unpacking The Notebook Pc

    Unpacking the Notebook PC The Notebook PC comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Before unpacking the Notebook PC, prepare a clean, stable surface on which to place the contents of your Notebook PC is shipping carton. Open the carton and carefully remove the contents. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your Notebook PC dealer immediately.

  • Page 11: Taking Care Of Your Notebook Pc

    Do not throw the packaging materials away. You may need them later if you have to ship the computer or send it in for service. Taking Care of Your Notebook PC Follow these safety precautions and you will increase the working lifetime of your Notebook PC. You will also reduce the chance of damage to your computer and personal injury to yourself.
  • Page 12 DO NOT expose the Notebook PC to direct sunlight. Never leave the Notebook PC in a car on a sunny day DO NOT expose the Notebook PC to cold temperatures (below 32˚F or 0˚C) DO NOT expose the Notebook PC to hot temperatures (over 122˚F or 50˚C)
  • Page 13 DO NOT use the Notebook PC in a dusty or dirty work area. Dust can cause contamination of the unit that can result in malfunction or damage. DO NOT expose the Notebook PC or its accessories to liquids, rain or moisture. DO NOT operate or store the Notebook PC near magnetic devices or TVs.

  • Page 14: Cleaning The Notebook Pc

    Warning! To avoid shock hazards: • Follow all cautions and instructions that may be marked on the Notebook PC. • Except as described elsewhere in this manual, refer all servicing to qualifed person- nel. Immediately shut off the Notebook PC and refer for servicing under the following conditions: •...

  • Page 15: Opening The Lcd Display

    Opening the LCD Display At the front of the Notebook PC you will find two retaining latches on the display panel which lock the display in closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use. Follow these steps to raise the LCD display cover: Slide the display panel latch until the display panel releases, and then raise the LCD screen.

  • Page 16: Overview Of The Notebook Pc's Hardware Features

    Overview of the Notebook PC’s Hardware Features This section provides an overview of the Notebook PC’s features. The Notebook PC hardware in- cludes the following features: • Processor - The Notebook PC is equipped with Intel Pentium Processor with MMX technol- ogy or next Pentium II Processor using the state-of-the-art Intel Mobile Module architecture.
  • Page 17 • Removable FDD Module - The 3.5" FDD (Floppy Disk Drive) module can be removed from the unit and replaced with a CD-ROM drive module, a LS-120 SuperDisk module, or other optional devices. • Removable CD-ROM Module - The 20 speed or higher CD-ROM drive allows you to take advantage of the wide array of multimedia titles available.
  • Page 18 • Audio Jacks & Devices - Three audio jacks on the backside are used for Line-in, Mono Microphone-in and Earphone-out. Integrated in-front microphone and stereo speakers provide convenience with high quality audio access. • Game/MIDI Port - The Notebook PC is equipped with a 15-pin D-sub connector to connect to a Joystick,, Gamepad, or MIDI instruments.

  • Page 19: Optional Devices

    • Keyboard Controls - The Notebook PC provides a host of hot key features that are a permanent part of the Notebook PC’s operation. Some affect the LCD video display, while others control the sound volume. A complete list of the Notebook PC’s hot key functions is provided in the Chapter 2.

  • Page 20: Touring The Notebook Pc

    Touring the Notebook PC Please refer to the text and diagrams below to identify all external components and accessories of the Notebook PC. Front View Figure 1-3: Front Right View of the Notebook PC...
  • Page 21 Rear View Descriptions Display Panel Latches - The latches are used to release the display panel from its locked position. Power Button - Press this button to turn the computer on or off. Power LED - Shows system on status when lit, and standby or suspend when blinking Battery Charging LED - Orange LED indicator blinks when the system battery is charging.

  • Page 22: Rear View

    Rear View Please refer to Figure 1-3 and the descriptions that follow to identify the components on the left side and the rear side of the Notebook PC. Figure 1-4: Rear Left View of the Notebook PC...
  • Page 23 Rear View Descriptions 1. PS/2 Keyboard or Mouse Port - This port is for connecting an external PS/2 mouse or a keyboard to the Notebook PC. 2. USB Port 3. Cooling Fan 4. External Microphone-in Jack - This mono microphone jack is used to connect an external microphone.

  • Page 24: Bottom View

    Bottom View Please refer to Figure 1-4 and the descriptions that follow to identify the components on the bottom of the Notebook PC. Figure 1-5: Bottom View of Notebook PC...

  • Page 25: Preparing The Notebook Pc For Transport

    Bottom View Descriptions Storage Devices Module Release Knob Battery Pack Release Knob Memory Module Expansion Sockets Cover & Fixed Screw The fixed Screws of Removable Hdd Module Preparing the Notebook PC for Transport To prepare the computer for transport, you should first disconnect all peripherals. Make sure the com- puter is turned off before you do this.
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  • Page 27: Getting Started

    CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED This chapter explains what you need to do after turning on your Notebook PC. Experienced computer users may need only read through this chapter and Chapter One while using the rest of the manual merely as a reference. Powering Up the Notebook PC for the First Time To connect the Notebook PC to an AC power source, please refer to Figure 2-1 and the following directions:...

  • Page 28: The Power On Self Test (Post)

    By pressing the power button, the Notebook PC’s sign-on message should appear on the screen and you will hear a short beep. You may need to adjust the brightness by using the hot key to attain a clear display. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, please press [F2] to entry the BIOS Setup.

  • Page 29: Installing An Operating System

    Installing an Operating System When starting the Notebook PC for the first time, please be aware that you must have an Operating System installed on the hard drive. You might have the Windows 95, Windows NT or MS-DOS already installed on your Notebook PC. If your dealer did not install an operating system for you, please consult your Operating System manual for instructions on how to install it well.

  • Page 30: Resetting The System

    Resetting the System After installing a software application package on your hard disk drive, you may be prompted to reset the system to load the changed operating environment. To reset the system, or reboot, please press the [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Del] keys simultaneously. This is known as a “Warm boot”. When you encounter hardware or software problems which lock up the system, the same way to do the “Warm-boot”...
  • Page 31 Figure 2-2: System Status Panel CD-ROM or Storage Device Activity Indicates when lit that the CD-ROM or storage device is being accessed. HDD Activity Indicates when lit that the hard disk is being accessed. FDD Activity Indicates when lit that the system is accessing the floppy disk drive. PC Cards Activity Indicates when lit that insert card to the PC Cards lower slots.
  • Page 32 Caps Lock Indicates that [Caps Lock] is activated Scroll Lock Indicates that [Scroll Lock] is activated Number Lock Indicates that [Num Lock] is activated Embeded Numeric Keypad Lock Embeded numeric keypad is engaged Power Management Status This icon indicates that the system is in the on state Stand-by or Suspend Mode This icon indicates that the power management system is enabled and the system is in Standby or Suspend Mode.

  • Page 33: Specific Hot Keys

    Specific Hot Keys The following table lists the hot key functions for the Notebook PC computer . Increases display brightness Decreases display brightness Enter into the “Suspend Mode” Toggles Embedded keypad lock off and on Toggles LCD display off and on Toggles among LCD and external displays.
  • Page 34 When the numeric keypad is engaged by pressing [ Fn ]+[ ], the system ststus panel will come on with . If an external keyboard is connected, pressing the [ NumLk ] key on either the Notebook PC or external keyboard will enable/disable NumLock of both keyboards in unison. To disable the Note- book PC numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated, use the [ Fn ] + [ NumLk ] hot key on the Notebook PC keyboard.

  • Page 35: Operating The Numeric Keypad

    Operating the Numeric Keypad The keyboard has some keys that, when enabled, work as if they were a 10-key numeric keypad. The numeric keypad on the keyboard is not active when the external keyboard or the external numeric keypad is attached to the computer. To enable numeric kepad, press [ Fn ]+[ ].

  • Page 36: Operating As A Cursor Keypad

    Operating as a Cursor Keypad To enable cursor keypad, press [ Fn ]+[ ]and then [ Fn ]+[ NumLk ] to enable embeded numeric keypad and disable the NumLock . The icon appears on system status panel. Figure 2-5: The embeded numeric keypad works a cursor keypad .

  • Page 37: Windows 95 Keys

    Windows 95 Keys There are two special Windows95™ keys on the keyboard. A brief description of each key is given below. The key with the Windows95™ Logo activates the Start menu button on the bottom left of the screen. The other key which looks like a menu with a small arrow activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button while pointing at any object on the Windows desktop.
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  • Page 39: The Bios Setup

    CHAPTER 3 THE BIOS SETUP Introduction The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup is a menu driven software utility that enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor your Notebook PC to reflect installed hardware, alter performance and setup power saving functions. It is a ROM-based program and also can be flashed with the latest version update through executing a specific BIOS flashing utility program bundled in the Driver &...

  • Page 40: Navigating Through The Bios Setup Program

    The settings made in the BIOS Setup program intimately affect how the Notebook PC performs. It is important, therefore, to first try to understand all the Setup options, and second, to make settings appropriate for the way you use the Notebook PC. This chapter will guide you through the Setup by providing clear explanations for all options.

  • Page 41: Accessing The Bios Setup Program

    Accessing the BIOS Setup Program To access the BIOS Setup program, press the [F2] key after the Notebook PC has boot through its POST. The Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: Main Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration.

  • Page 42: The Legend Bar

    The Legend Bar At the bottom of the Setup screen you will notice a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding alternates and functions.

  • Page 43: Launching Sub-Menus

    Launching Sub-menus Note that a right pointer symbol appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer indicates that a sub- menu can be launched from this field. A sub-menu contains additional options for a field parameter. To call up a sub-menu, simply move the cursor to highlight the field and press the [Enter]. The sub-menu will then immediately appear.

  • Page 44: Saving Changes And Exiting The Setup Program

    Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program Refer to the Exit Menu section of this chapter for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program. When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window, this indicates that there is more information to be displayed that won fit in the window.
  • Page 45 This is the Main menu of the BIOS Setup program. Changes to the Notebook PC basic system configura- tion can be made from this menu. Each of the fields displayed in this menu are covered below in detail. System Time Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time).
  • Page 46 Type Select Auto to automatically detect an IDE type drive. This option only works with the built-in standard IDE drives. If automatic detection is successful, the correct values will be filled in for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. To configure a drive select User. Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for your drive.
  • Page 47 Maximum Capacity This field shows the drive’s maximum capacity which is automatically calculated by the BIOS refer- ring to the drive information you set to determine. Multi-Sector Transfers This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the highest number supported by the drive.
  • Page 48 32 Bit I/O When enabled, this option speeds up communication between the CPU and the IDE controller. This option supports PCI local bus only. ISA bus is not supported. In order to make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to User. Configuration options are: •...
  • Page 49 To configure a hard disk drive, move the cursor to highlight the Primary Slave field, and press the [Enter]. The Primary Slave sub-menu screen will appear. The fields and options on this sub-menu are the same as the Primary Master sub-menu described above. The type can be set to CD-ROM in this field to support an inserted CD-ROM drive module.

  • Page 50: System Memory

    System Memory This field displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the system during bootup. You do not need to make changes to this field. This is a display only field. Extended Memory This field displays the amount of extended memory detected by the system during bootup. You do not need to make changes to this field.
  • Page 51 Plug & Play O/S Specifies whether a Plug & Play capable operating system such as Windows 95 is in use. Only enable this option if the system is using a Plug & Play capable operating system. Available configurations are: • No •...
  • Page 52 IR Port This field allows you to configure the Notebook PC’s serial IR port. The following options are avail- able: • Auto(as default) • User • Disabled • PnP OS When Enabled is selected, the Base I/O Address menu item appears. This “ Mode “ field allows you to enable or disable the Notebook PC Fast Infrared (FIR) communication module.
  • Page 53 The “DMA Channel” field allows you to configure the DMA Channel used by Fast Infrared port. The following options are available: • DMA 1 • DMA 3 (default) This field is only available when the Infrared Port Mode field is set to FIR. Parallel Port This field allows you to configure the Notebook PC parallel port.
  • Page 54 “ Output only” mode allows data output only. However, EPP and ECP are Bi-directional modes, allow- ing both data input and output. The EPP and ECP modes are only supported with EPP and ECP aware peripherals. EPP Mode: When the EPP mode is selected the standard and bi-directional modes are also available. The EPP operates on a two phase cycle.
  • Page 55 The “DMA Channel” allows you to configure the Parallel port DMA Channel for selecting ECP mode. The following options are available: • DMA 1 (default) • DMA 3 This field is only available when the Parallel Port Mode field is set to ECP. After using the legend keys to make your selections for the Peripheral Configuration sub-menu, press the [Esc] key to exit back to the Advanced menu.
  • Page 56 Internal Pointing Device This field allows you to enable or disable the internal pointing device such as TouchPad or a factory optional TrackPoint • Enabled(as default) • Disabled NumLock Specifies the number lock function of keypad when power is on. •...

  • Page 57: The Security Menu

    The Security Menu The Notebook PC’s advanced system of security allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized access to system resources, data, and the BIOS Setup Program. This section covers each parameter of the Security Setup. Selecting Security from the menu bar displays the following menu: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...
  • Page 58 The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: a Supervisor password and a User password. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setup program functions. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup program and having full access to all Security menu options.

  • Page 59: The Power Menu

    The Power Menu The Power menu of the Setup program allows you to enable and adjust the advanced features of the Note- book PC designed to conserve power. Enabling these features will extend the life of the battery pack be- tween charges.
  • Page 60 Power Savings This option must be enabled to use any of the automatic power saving features. The options for this field are: • Disabled • Customized (as default) • Maximum Power Savings • Maximum Performance If this menu item is set to Disabled, power management features will not function regardless of other field settings on this menu.
  • Page 61 Standby Timeout This option is only enabled when Customized is selected in the Power Savings field. This field allows you to specify how much time of inactivity must elapse before the system automatically transits to Standby mode. In Standby mode various devices are powered off including the LCD backlight and the system enters a low power CPU state but for quick wakeup.
  • Page 62 Hard Disk Timeout This field allows you to specify the period of inactivity required before the hard disk spins down and enters power saving mode. The possible options for this field are: • Disabled • 1 Minute • 2 Minutes •...
  • Page 63 Resume On Modem Ring When this field is set On, a modem ring will cause the system to resume from Suspend mode. • Off (default) • On Lid Switch Closure This option allows you to set the power management function when the lid switch is closed. The possible options are: •...

  • Page 64: The Boot Menu

    The Boot Menu The Boot menu allows the user to specify the order in which the Notebook PC is to check for a device to boot the system. To make changes, select Boot from the menu bar and the following screen appears: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...

  • Page 65: The Exit Menu

    The Exit Menu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security...
  • Page 66 Each of the options on this menu is described below. Exit Saving Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. The CMOS RAM is sustained by an on-board backup battery and stays on even when the Notebook PC is turned off.
  • Page 67 Setup Confirmation Load default configuration now? [Yes] [No] Select Yes to load default values. You can now select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to Non-Volatile RAM. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections youe made and restore the values you previously saved.
  • Page 68 Setup Confirmation Save configuration changes now? [Yes] [No] Select Yes to save any changes to Non-Volatile RAM. This concludes Chapter 3. The next chapter covers operation of the Notebook PC.

  • Page 69: Using The Notebook Pc

    CHAPTER 4 USING THE NOTEBOOK PC This chapter describes the basic features and procedures for using your Notebook PC. Topics covered include the floppy drive, CD-ROM drive, Touchpad, and other input and output devices. Removable Storage Device Modules Due to the BIOS booting process and for concern of power station, a hot or warn-swapping is not permitted when you attempt to exchange the mod- ules.

  • Page 70: The Floppy Drive Module

    The Floppy Drive Module Your Notebook PC features a removable 3.5 inch floppy drive module. It can use both the double density-720KB and the high-density 1.44MB format floppy diskettes. The modular design provide you convenience to put into the device bay for carry out. One specific external cable(PACB-FD01) is offered.

  • Page 71: The Cd-Rom Drive Module

    The CD-ROM Drive Module In recent years, CD-ROM discs have become increasingly popular as a mass storage medium for PCs. One reason is clearly their large storage capacity; CD-ROM disks can store a large variety of informa- tion, including audio and video data, as well as text files and programs up to 650MB in maximum. The Notebook PC comes with a built-in high speed CD-ROM drive module.

  • Page 72: Manually Opening The Tray

    Manually Opening the Tray An Emergency Ejection Hole beside the Front Eject Button is for you to open the tray manually if can not properly eject the CD-ROM disc by pushing the Front Eject Button or when power is off. Use a straightened paper clip, locate the hole, then push gently but firmly until the tray is released.

  • Page 73: The High Speed Transfer Modes

    The High Speed Transfer Modes The high speed transfer modes supported are shown as below : • Ultra DMA/33 up to 33MB/sec • PIO mode 4 up to 16.6MB/sec Remove and Upgrade the HDD Module The Notebook PC is shipped with the HDD module already inserted in the HDD module bay. Please contact with your authorized dealers for how to remove the HDD module from the bay and upgrade it for a higher capacity HDD.

  • Page 74: Using The Touchpad

    Using the Touchpad A light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the Touchpad. Please do not use pen, or other items with a sharp tip, they may make scratch on the pad and defect. Its primary function is to move the cursor around the screen using your finger tip to touch and move on the pad.

  • Page 75: Touchpad Installation For Dos & Win31

    Dragging-Clicking Dragging-Tapping The Touchpad is a pressure sensitive device. If not properly cared for , it can be easily damaged. Please take note of the following precautions. • Make sure the Touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease. •...

  • Page 76: Trackpoint Pointing Device Model

    Trackpoint Pointing Device Model The optional models go with integrated Trackpoint pointing device. It is fully compatible with the two- button PS/2 mouse. The functions supported by the Trackpoint are the same as Touchpad but except for tapping, double-tapping, and dragging by tapping on the pad. The Display The Notebook PC comes with a 13.3"...

  • Page 77: Lcd Care

    LCD Care The LCD screen is verly delicate and require careful handling. Pay attention to the following precautions: • When not in use, keep the LCD display panel closed to prevent dust accumulation. • Do not use chemical cleaners on the screen, wipe only with a dry cloth or tissue. •...

  • Page 78: Pc Cards

    PC Cards The Notebook PC has two PC Card sockets designed to interface with two Type I or Type II cards, or stacked to accommodate one Type III card. It allows you to expand and customize your computer to meet a wide range of application needs. The PC Cards standard accommodates a number of function, communication or data storage expansion options such as Memory/Flash Cards, FAX/Modems, Hard Disks, and Networking Adapters.The Notebook PC fully supports PCMCIA 2.1, 32-bit CardBus, and Zoomed Video Port.

  • Page 79: Inserting And Removing A Pc Card

    The CardBus socket is backward-compatible with 16-bit PC Cards serving at 5 volts operation while CardBus operates at 3.3 volts to reduce power consumption. As part of the Notebook PC’s advanced architecture, the Zoomed Video specification provides for full frame-rate video display channel for applications like MPEG decoders for movies and games, TV tuners, live video input, video capturing, and video conferencing.

  • Page 80: The Driver Support

    Follow these instructions and refer to Figure 4-7 to remove a PC Card : 1. Raise the tip of eject lever of the card which you want to remove. 2. Press tip of the lever and remove the card out. The Driver Support The Windows 95 operating system(since OSR 2.1 release on 10/19/’96) comes already equipped with the drivers that allows your PC to recognize PC cards and provide PC Cards service.

  • Page 81: Audio Volume Control

    The Notebook PC’s multimedia sound system includes the following features: • Built-in OPL3 FM-synthesizer • Supports Sound Blaster Pro compatibility • Supports Windows Sound System compatibility • Full Duplex operation • Built-in MPU401 Compatible MIDI/Game port • 3D sound effect supported •...

  • Page 82: Ir Wireless Communication

    IR Wireless Communication The Notebook PC is equipped with an Infrared (IR) Communication Port located on the rear side. The IR port comes with IrDA Serial Infrared Data Link Standard Version 1.1 compliance which allows you to perform point-to-point wireless communication. You can use a SIR/FIR-specified application to transmit or receive data files with other systems equipped with a infrared port.

  • Page 83: Universal Serial Bus Port

    Universal Serial Bus Port USB(Universal Serial Bus) is a peripheral bus standard developed by PC and telecom industry leaders that will bring plug and play of computer peripherals outside the system, eliminating the need install add-ons into dedicated computer and reconfigure the system. The Notebook PC is equipped with one USB port using a shielded receptacle connector will allow computer peripherals to be automatically configured as soon as they are physically attached - without the need to reboot or run setup.
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  • Page 85: The Notebook Pc's Power System

    CHAPTER 5 THE NOTEBOOK PC’S POWER SYSTEM This chapter contains information on the Notebook PC’s power system, including the AC Adapter, the battery power system, recharging the battery, power management and tips for conserving battery power and extending the working hours. Also included is a detailed description of power management and each of the power modes.

  • Page 86: The Ac Adapter

    The AC Adapter The AC Adapter’s primary function is to provide power to the Notebook PC. We have already seen how to connect it to the Notebook PC in Chapter 1. When the Adapter is connected to the Notebook PC, it provides power as long as it is plugged into an electrical wall outlet.

  • Page 87: Inserting The Battery Pack

    A fully charged pack will provide approximately 4 to 5 hours of battery . The battery life can be extended by using the power management features. The battery system implements the Smart Batt-ery standard under Windows environment which allows the battery to accurately report on the amount of usable time and charge percentage left in the battery before recharging is required.

  • Page 88: Warm-Swapping The Battery Packs

    Warm-swapping the Battery Packs The Notebook PC’s battery power system supports “Warm-swapping” of battery packs. The “Warm- swapping” should work together with either one of suspend modes of power management. (a reserved space of hard disk drive should be available for selecting “Save-to-Disk” mode. Please refer to Chapter 1 or Chapter 7 for how to make a reserved space of “Save-to-Disk”.) For warm-swapping the battery packs, please follow the instructions as below : 1.

  • Page 89: Using Battery Power

    An amber LED on the front also indicates the battery pack charging status. The inserted battery pack is under charging when blinking. When lit, battery is fully charged. Using Battery Power A full-charged Li-Ion battery pack will provide approximately 4 to 5 hours of working to the Notebook PC.

  • Page 90: Discharging The Battery Pack

    Please save your data or plug-in AC adapter power immediately; otherwise, you may lose the data under working. Approximately 75 ~ 100% battery power remaining. Approximately 50 ~ 75% battery power remaining. Approximately 25 ~ 50% battery power remaining. Approximately 10 ~ 25% battery power remaining. Less than 5% remaining when lowest bar starts to flash.

  • Page 91: Power Management Modes

    Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features which you can use to maximize battery life. You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 3 for a detailed description of the BIOS Setup program. The power management features are designed to save as much electricity as possible by putting com- ponents into a low power consumption mode as often as possible.

  • Page 92: Suspend To Ram / Suspend To Disk

    Suspend to RAM / Suspend to Disk In Suspend mode the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active states. The suspend mode is the lowest power state of the Notebook PC. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time.

  • Page 93: Peripheral Connections

    CHAPTER 6 PERIPHERAL CONNECTIONS & SYSTEM EXPANSION The Notebook PC is equipped with a set of I/O ports for connecting peripheral devices such as a printer, a keyboard, or an external monitor. This chapter contains information how to connect peripherals and do system expansion in main memory.
  • Page 94 IR Communication Port - an Infrared (IR) Communication Port located on the rear side. Audio Jacks- There audio jacks located on the rear side are used for Line-in , Mono Micro- phone-in and Line-out. Game/MIDI Port - A 15-pin D-sub connector on the rear side to connect to a Joystick, Gamepad, or MIDI instruments.
  • Page 95 Floppy Disk Drive Module CD-ROM Module PC Cards Figure 6-1: Connecting Peripheral Devices...

  • Page 96: System Expansion

    System Expansion System Memory Expansion For most circumstances, you may find additional memory is required. This is particularly true as more and more application programs are designed to run under Windows. To expand system memory capac- ity is one of the effective way to increase the system performance. The Notebook PC goes with built-in 16MB 64-Bit high speed SDRAM as factory default.
  • Page 97 So-DIMM Sockets T-screw Hole Memory Module Expansion Cover Rear Side Figure 6-2: Locating the SO-DIMM Sockets Installing Memory Modules 1. Remove the screw securing the memory socket cover on the bottom side and remove the cover. 2. Carefully insert one SO-DIMM module at an angle of 20 into either of the sockets. 3.
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  • Page 99: Driver Utilities

    CHAPTER 7 DRIVER UTILITIES This chapter describes how to prepare your Notebook PC with the drivers and utilities come from the Driver & Utility CD-ROM that is bundled with the Notebook PC. (Normally, the Notebook is shipped with the latest version of Windows 95 OEM System Release or Windows NT operating system and relative device drivers and utilities already installed respectively.) The Driver &...

  • Page 100: Power Management Utility

    Please refer to the ” Driver & Utility Installation Guide” for details. Drivers & utilities and their respective installation procedures are described in this guide book. Power Management Utility Hard Disk Reserved for Save-to-Disk Use The Notebook PC supports the Advanced Power Management version 1.2 to save battery power and extend the working hours.

  • Page 101: Bios Updating Utility

    BIOS Updating Utility BIOS Flashing The Notebook PC features with a Flash ROM for BIOS. The latest version BIOS release (file name is like DATECODE.rom) can be written into by executing the utility-”phlash.exe” which is included in the bundled Driver & Utility CD-ROM. 1.
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  • Page 103: Glossary

    APPENDIX A GLOSSARY Application An application is a type of computer program designed to help the user perform a certain kind of job. Applications differ from other types of programs, i.e., operating systems, utilities, and compilers. Op- erating systems control the access of system resources, utilities perform maintenance tasks and other chores, while a compiler is used by a programmer when writing other programs.
  • Page 104 Boot Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory. A bus is an electrical circuit used to transfer data among the various components of the computer. Byte Byte is an abbreviation for binary term. One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits. A byte is used to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation mark, or other symbol.
  • Page 105 DOS is an acronym for Disk Operating System. DOS is the foundation on which all other programs and software applications operate, including Windows. DOS is responsible for allocating system re- sources such as memory, CPU time, disk space, and access to peripheral devices. For this reason, DOS constitutes the basic interface between you and your computer.
  • Page 106 Multimedia Multimedia describes a computer system that combines graphics, sound, animation, and video. The Notebook is a multimedia system. PCI Bus PCI is an abbreviation for Peripheral Component Interconnect local bus. PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. PCI is a standard widely used by expansion card manufacturers. The Notebook architecture is designed to comply with the current PCI bus specification.
  • Page 107 RAM is an abbreviation for Random Access Memory. There are several different types of RAM. The Notebook PC’s system memory utilizes Synchronized Dynamic RAM (SDRAM) modules. And the memory cache employs another kind of fast RAM chip called Static RAM (SRAM). Resolution Resolution refers to the quality of an image in terms of clarity and fineness of detail attained by a monitor, a scanner or a printer.

  • Page 108: Abbreviations

    ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Meaning BIOS Basic Input/Output System CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semi-conductor DIMM Dual In-line Memory Module Direct Memory Access DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory EDO DRAM Enhanced Data Output DRAM. About 30-50% faster than conventional DRAM Integrated Drive Electronics (internal hard disk drive interface) Fast Infrared Gigabyte (1GB = 1,073,741,824 bytes or 1,024MB) Industry Standard Architecture...

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