Document Outline

• Manual
  • Contents
    • Introduction
    • Using The Computer
    • Advanced Controls
    • Drivers & Utilities
    • BIOS Utilities
    • Upgrading The Computer
    • Troubleshooting
    • Advanced Power Saving
  • Preface
    • Trademarks
    • FCC Statement
      • Warning
    • Instructions for Care and Operation
    • Power Safety
      • Power Safety Warning
    • Battery Precautions
      • Battery Disposal
      • Caution
    • Touch Panel Care
    • Cleaning
    • Servicing
    • Travel Considerations
      • Power Off Before Traveling
  • Chapter 1: Introduction
    • Overview
      • Notes
      • Advanced Users
      • Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users
      • Warning Boxes
      • Not Included
      • System Software
    • Quick Start Guide
      • Peripheral Devices
    • System Map
      • Model Differences
      • Getting to Know Your Computer
        • Design Differences
          • Figure 1 - 1 Design Differences
    • Top View
      • Figure 1 - 2 Top View with LCD Panel Closed
    • The LCD Swivel Screen
      • Figure 1 - 3 Rotating the LCD Swivel Screen
    • Top View with LCD Open
      • Figure 1 - 4 Top View with LCD Panel Open
      • PC Camera
      • LCD Swivel Screen
        • Touch Panel Input Device
        • Screen Rotation
      • LED Power Indicators
      • Cover Sensors
        • Lid Button
        • Table 1 - 1 Cover Sensor Functions
      • LCD Swivel & Side Hinges
      • Power Button
        • Forced Off
        • Shutdown
      • Stereo Speakers
      • Keyboard
      • TouchPad & Buttons
      • Microphone
    • Front View
      • Figure 1 - 5 Front View
      • LCD Latches
      • Microphone-In Jack
      • Headphone-Out Jack
      • Infrared Transceiver
      • LED Status Indicators
      • Hot-Key Buttons
        • Playing DVD’s/VCD’s and Screen Rotation
    • Left Side View
      • Security Lock Slot
        • Figure 1 - 6 Left Side View
      • Vent
        • Overheating
      • Stylus Pen Holder
    • Right Side View
      • Figure 1 - 7 Right Side View
      • 4-in-1 Flash Card Reader
        • Flash Card Reader Driver
        • External CD Devices
      • Two USB 2.0 Ports
        • Optional USB 2.0 CD Device
        • USB Cables
      • PC Card Slot
    • Rear View
      • Figure 1 - 8 Rear View
      • External Monitor (VGA) Port
      • RJ-45 LAN Jack
      • RJ-11 Phone Jack
      • DC-In Jack
      • Vent
    • Bottom View
      • Figure 1 - 9 Bottom View
      • Stylus Pen Holder
        • Overheating
      • Battery
      • Wireless LAN (Network) Module
        • Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft
      • Hard Disk Drive
        • Drive Warning
        • Don’t try to remove the hard disk (HDD) while the system is on. This could cause data loss or damage. Unauthorized removal or tampering with the HDD may violate your warranty. If you are in doubt, consult your service representative.
      • Vent
        • Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft
  • Chapter 2: Using The Computer
    • Overview
    • The Power Sources
      • Power Button as Standby or Hibernate Button
      • AC Adapter
      • Battery
      • Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter
        • Low Battery Warning
        • Proper handling of the Battery Pack
    • Turning on the Computer
      • Shutdown
      • Forced Off
    • LED Indicators
      • Table 2 - 1 LED Power Indicators
      • LED Power Indicators
      • LED Status Indicators
        • Table 2 - 2 LED Status Indicators
    • Hard Disk Drive
      • Power Safety
        • Figure 2 - 1 Hard Disk Location
    • The Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)
      • Media Warning
      • Inserting/Removing Floppy Disks
    • CD Device/DVD Device (Optional)
      • Optional CD Device with Desktop Computers
        • Figure 2 - 2 External CD Device
      • Optional CD/DVD Device Options
        • Playing Audio CD’s in Windows 2000
          • Figure 2 - 3 Enable CD Audio
      • Loading CDs or DVDs
      • Handling CDs or DVDs
        • CD Emergency Eject
      • DVD Regional Codes
        • Figure 2 - 4 DVD Regional Codes (Windows XP)
        • Changing DVD Regional Codes
          • Table 2 - 3 DVD Regional Coding
    • 4-in-1 Card Reader
      • SmartMedia Cards
        • Figure 2 - 5 4-in-1 Card Reader (With SmartMedia Card)
    • PC Card Slot
      • Figure 2 - 6 PC Card Slot
      • Conserving Battery Power
      • Inserting and Removing PC Cards
    • Hot-Keys
      • Right Cover Sensor
      • Table 2 - 4 Q Key Functions
    • The Keyboard
      • Other Keyboards
      • Table 2 - 5 Function Keys
      • The Function Keys
      • Numeric Keypad
        • Special Characters
          • Figure 2 - 7 Keyboard
    • Touch Panel (Model A Only)
      • Touch Panel Input Device (Model A Only)
        • Figure 2 - 8 Touch Panel Control Panel
      • Touch Panel Calibration
        • Figure 2 - 9 Touch Panel Set-Up and Configuration Utility
      • Touch Panel Input Device (Model A Only)
        • Figure 2 - 10 Touch Panel Warning
    • Handwriting Application (Optional)
      • ritePen
      • riteMail
      • ritePen Installation
      • ritePen
        • Help
          • Figure 2 - 11 Text Input
      • riteMail
        • Emailing Notes
          • Figure 2 - 12 riteMail Message
    • TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse
      • Mouse Driver
        • Figure 2 - 13 Mouse Properties
    • Configuring the Infrared Transceiver
      • Infrared Communication
    • Adding a Printer
      • USB Printer
        • Install Instructions:
      • Parallel Printer
        • Install Instructions:
  • Chapter 3: Advanced Controls
    • Overview
      • Drivers
    • Advanced Video Controls
      • Opening the LCD
        • Protecting the LCD
          • Figure 3 - 1 Display Controls
    • Video Memory
      • VGA Shared Memory
      • Dynamic Video Memory Technology
        • DVMT Notes
        • Table 3 - 1 DVMT Memory Requirements
    • Screen Rotation
      • Playing DVD’s/VCD’s and Screen Rotation
        • Figure 3 - 2 VGA Rotate Application
      • VGA Rotate Application
      • “Q” Hot-Key
        • Screen Rotation in Windows 2000
    • Video Driver Controls
      • Screen Resolution/ Screen Area Note
      • Making Adjustments for the Display
      • Display Properties
        • Figure 3 - 3 Display Properties
        • Intel(R) Extreme Graphics Controller Properties
      • Intel Video Driver Controls
        • Taskbar
          • Figure 3 - 4 Intel Extreme Graphics Control Panel
          • Figure 3 - 5 Intel Graphics Controller Properties
      • Schemes
        • Application.exe
    • Display Devices
      • Using the Driver to Switch Displays
        • Figure 3 - 6 Rear View
      • Switching/Enabling Displays (Keyboard)
      • Switching/Enabling Displays (Driver)
        • Vertical Refresh Rate
          • Figure 3 - 7 Switching Display Settings
      • Multi-Monitor Modes
        • Function Key Combinations
        • Intel(R) Dual Display Clone
        • Extended Desktop
          • Figure 3 - 8 Device Settings (Clone Mode)
          • Figure 3 - 9 Device Settings (Extended Desktop Mode)
          • Device Settings Extended Desktop
            • Figure 3 - 10 Display Properties (Extended Desktop Mode)
          • Extended Desktop Mode
    • Power Management Features
      • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
    • Enabling Power Options
      • Figure 3 - 11 Power Options Control Panel
    • Power Schemes
      • Resuming Operation
        • Figure 3 - 12 Power Schemes
    • Conserving Power (System)
      • Hibernate Mode vs. Shutdown
      • Standby Mode vs. Hibernate Mode
        • Standby
          • System Resume
            • Figure 3 - 13 Enable Hibernation
        • Hibernate
      • Configuring the Power Button
        • Lid Button
          • Figure 3 - 14 Power Options (Advanced - Power Buttons)
        • Sleep Button
    • Battery Information
      • Caution
        • Figure 3 - 15 Power Options (Alarm & Power Meter)
      • New Battery
      • Battery Life
      • Battery FAQ
        • Conserving Battery Power
    • PC Camera
      • Taking Still Pictures
      • Latest PC Camera Driver Information
      • PC Camera Audio Setup
        • (Win2000)
          • Figure 3 - 16 Audio Setup
      • AMCAP
        • Pre-Allocating File Space
          • Figure 3 - 17 Camera Controls
    • Wireless LAN Module
      • Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft
        • Figure 3 - 18 Network Control Panels
  • Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities
    • Overview
      • Assumption
    • What to Install
      • Windows XP & 2000 Service Packs
        • Windows XP Service Pack 1/1a
        • Windows 2000 (SP4) Internet Explorer 5.5 & DirectX 8.1
        • Service Pack Installed
      • New Hardware Found
        • Navigate (Browse..) to D:
      • Authorized Driver Message
      • Version Conflict Message
      • Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers
    • Driver Installation
      • Automatic Driver Installation
        • Figure 4 - 1 - Drivers Installer
        • *Service Pack Installed
        • Table 4 - 1 - Install Order
    • Windows 2000
      • Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4
      • Chipset (Win2000)
        • Windows 2000 (SP4) Internet Explorer 5.5 & DirectX 8.1
      • Audio (Win2000)
      • Video (Win2000)
      • LAN (Win2000)
      • Modem (Win2000)
        • Modem Country Selection
      • ENE-PCMCIA (Win2000)
      • TouchPad (Win2000)
      • Wireless LAN (Win2000)
        • Figure 4 - 2 View User Guides
      • PC Camera (Win2000)
        • Latest PC Camera Driver Information
      • Screen Rotation (Win2000)
      • Touch Panel (Win2000)
    • Windows XP
      • Windows XP Service Pack 1/1a
      • Chipset (WinXP)
      • Audio (WinXP)
      • Video (WinXP)
      • LAN (WinXP)
      • Modem (WinXP)
        • Modem Country Selection
      • ENE-PCMCIA (WinXP)
      • TouchPad (WinXP)
      • Wireless LAN (WinXP)
        • Figure 4 - 3 View User Guides
      • PC Camera (WinXP)
        • Latest PC Camera Driver Information
      • Screen Rotation (WinXP)
      • Touch Panel (WinXP)
  • Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities
    • Overview
      • Settings Warning
    • The Power-On Self Test (POST)
      • The POST Screen
        • Figure 5 - 1 POST Screen
      • Failing the POST
        • Fatal Errors
        • Non-Fatal Errors
    • The System Configuration Utility
      • BIOS Settings V’s OS Settings
      • Entering Setup
    • Working with the Menu Bar
      • Table 5 - 1 SCU Menu Navigation Keys
    • Working with the Pull-Down Menu
      • Table 5 - 2 Pull-Down Menu Keys
    • Working with Sub-Menus
      • SCU Screens
      • Table 5 - 3 Sub Menus (Right Arrow Enabled)
    • Startup Menu
      • Figure 5 - 2 Startup Menu
      • Password Warning
    • Memory Menu
      • Figure 5 - 3 Memory Menu
    • Disks Menu
      • Figure 5 - 4 Disks Menu (IDE Settings)
    • Components Menu
      • Figure 5 - 5 Components Menu
    • Power Menu
      • Figure 5 - 6 Power Menu
      • CPU SpeedStep Controls & CPU Performance
    • Exit Menu
      • Figure 5 - 7 Exit Menu
  • Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer
    • Overview
      • Warranty Warning
      • When Not to Upgrade
        • Power Safety Warning
    • Removing the Battery
      • Warranty Warning
      • Battery Removal Process
        • Figure 6 - 1 Battery Removal
    • Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive
      • HDD System Warning
      • Hard Disk Upgrade Process
        • Figure 6 - 2 HDD Release
        • Figure 6 - 3 HDD Removal
    • Upgrading the System Memory (RAM)
      • Memory Upgrade Process
        • Figure 6 - 4 Memory Socket Cover Removal
        • Contact Warning
          • Figure 6 - 5 Removing/ Installing a RAM Module
    • Upgrading the Processor
      • Warranty
  • Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
    • Overview
    • Basic Hints and Tips
    • Backup and General Maintenance
      • Warranty
    • Viruses
    • Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software
    • Power
    • Display
    • Boot Password
    • Audio
    • CD Device (Optional)
    • Keyboard and Mouse
      • Other Keyboards
    • Operation
  • Appendix A: Advanced Power Saving
  • Appendix B: Model A Spec
  • Appendix C: Model B Spec