Document Outline

• Manual
  • Preface
    • Trademarks
    • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
      • Warning
    • Instructions for Care and Operation
    • Power Safety
    • Battery Precautions
      • Battery Disposal
    • Cleaning
    • Servicing
    • Travel Considerations
      • Packing
      • On the Road
      • Developing Good Work Habits
      • Remember to:
      • Lighting
  • Chapter 1: Introduction
    • Overview
    • The Manual
      • Advanced Users
        • Advanced Notes
      • Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users
      • Warning Boxes
    • Not Included
      • System Software
    • Quick Start Guide
      • Peripheral Devices
    • System Map
      • Getting to Know Your Computer
      • Models
        • Figure 1 - 1 Model Differences
      • Top View with LCD Panel Closed
        • Figure 1 - 2 Top View with LCD Panel Closed
      • Top View with LCD Panel Open
        • Figure 1 - 3 Top View with LCD Panel Open
        • LCD Panel
        • LED Power & Auto Mail Indicators
        • Close Cover Switch
        • Stereo Speakers
        • LED Status Indicators
        • Hot-Key Buttons
        • Power Button
          • Shutdown
          • Forced Off
        • Keyboard
        • TouchPad & Buttons
        • Microphone
      • Left Side View
        • Figure 1 - 4 Left Side View
        • Overheating
        • Security Lock
      • Right Side View
        • Figure 1 - 5 Right Side View
        • Microphone-In Jack
        • Headphone-Out Jack
        • S/PDIF Out Port
        • Mini - IEEE 1394 Port
          • IEEE 1394
        • Three USB Ports
        • Optional 3.5" USB FDD (Floppy Disk Drive)
        • PC Card Slot
        • CD Device
          • CD Emergency Eject
            • Figure 1 - 6 CD Device
        • Infrared Transceiver
          • Infrared Communication
      • Rear View
        • Figure 1 - 7 Rear View
        • Overheating
        • RJ-11 Phone Jack
        • RJ-45 LAN Jack
        • Printer/Parallel Port
        • External Monitor (CRT) Port
        • S-Video Port
        • PS/2 Type Port
        • DC-In Jack
      • Bottom View
        • Overheating
          • Figure 1 - 8 Bottom View
  • Chapter 2: Using The Computer
    • Overview
    • The Power Sources
      • Power Button as Standby or Hibernate Button
      • AC Adapter
      • Battery
        • Figure 2 - 1 Battery Removed
      • Recharging Battery with the AC Adapter
        • Proper handling of the Battery Pack
    • Turning on the Computer
      • Forced Off
        • Figure 2 - 2 Power Options
    • LED Indicators
      • Figure 2 - 3 LED Indicators
      • LED Status Indicators
        • Num Lock
          • Table 2 - 1 LED Status Indicators
      • LED Power & Communication Indicators
        • Table 2 - 2 LED Power & Auto Mail Indicators
    • Auto Mail Checker
      • Note
        • Figure 2 - 4 AutoMail Checker Account Setup and Options
      • Special Group
        • Figure 2 - 5 Special Group Setup
    • The Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
      • Power Safety
        • Figure 2 - 6 Hard Disk Location
    • The USB Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)
      • Media Warning
      • Inserting/Removing Floppy Disks
    • The CD Device
      • Sound Volume Adjustment
      • Loading Discs
      • Handling CD’s or DVD’s
        • Media Warning
        • CD Emergency Eject
      • DVD Regional Codes
        • Figure 2 - 7 DVD Regional Codes (Windows XP)
        • Multiple Display Modes & DVD Playback
        • Changing the DVD Regional Codes
          • Table 2 - 3 DVD Regional Coding
    • The PC Card Slot
      • Figure 2 - 8 PC Card Slot
      • Inserting and Removing PC Cards
    • Hot-Keys
      • Figure 2 - 9 Hot-Keys
      • Programming the Hot-Keys
        • Non-Default E-Mail and Browser Programs
          • Table 2 - 4 Hot-Keys
        • Application.exe
    • Function Keys
      • Other Keyboards
        • Table 2 - 5 Function Keys
    • The Numeric Keypad
      • Special Characters
      • Function Keys and Numeric Keypad
        • Figure 2 - 10 Function Keys & Numeric Keypad
    • TouchPad and Buttons
      • Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons
        • Figure 2 - 11 Mouse Properties
      • Mouse
        • Mouse Driver
    • 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 Brightness Controls
    • Video Driver Controls
      • Screen Resolution/ Area Note
      • Making Adjustments for the Display
        • Display Properties
          • Figure 3 - 2 Advanced Display Properties
      • SiS Utility Tray/Manager
        • Figure 3 - 3 SiS Utility Tray/ Manager Windows XP
        • Figure 3 - 4 SiS Utility Tray/ Manager Setting Tabs
    • Video Memory
      • Video Memory Usage
    • Display Devices
      • CRT and TV Display setting
    • Display Options
      • Multiple Display Modes & DVD Playback
        • Table 3 - 1 Display Options
      • Switching/Enabling Displays (Keyboard Toggle)
      • Switching/Enabling Displays (Driver Controls)
        • Figure 3 - 5 Disable Auto
    • Attaching a Monitor (CRT)
      • Vertical Refresh Rate
        • Figure 3 - 6 Monitor Properties
      • Mirror
        • Multimonitor
          • Figure 3 - 7 Display Properties
      • Multimonitor
    • TV Display
      • CRT and TV Display setting
        • Figure 3 - 8 CRT and TV Display
    • Power Management Features
      • OS Note
      • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
    • Enabling Power Options
      • BIOS Settings
        • Figure 3 - 9 Power Options Control Panel
      • Conserving Power Through Individual Components
        • Resuming Operation
          • Figure 3 - 10 Power Options (Schemes)
        • Monitor Standby
        • Hard Disk Standby
      • Conserving Power Throughout the System
        • Hibernate Mode vs. Shutdown
        • Standby Mode vs. Hibernate Mode
        • Standby
        • Hibernate
          • Figure 3 - 11 Enable Hibernation
      • Configuring the Power Button
        • Suspend/Resume Button
          • Figure 3 - 12 Power Options (Advanced - Power Buttons)
    • Battery Information
      • Battery Caution
      • New Battery
      • Battery Life
      • Battery FAQ
      • Conserving Battery Power
        • Display Brightness
        • Applications and External Devices
      • Removing and Replacing the Battery
        • Figure 3 - 13 Battery Release Latch
        • Figure 3 - 14 Battery Unlock and Release
  • Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities
    • Overview
      • Assumption
    • What to Install
      • Navigate (Browse..) to D:
      • Authorized Driver Message
        • Version Conflict Message
          • Table 4 - 1 - What to Install
    • Windows 2000 Professional
      • Audio (Win2000)
      • Modem (Win2000)
        • Modem Country Selection
      • LAN (Win2000)
      • Video (Win2000)
      • TouchPad (Win2000)
      • Hot-Key (Win2000)
      • Auto Mail (Win2000)
    • Windows XP
      • Audio (WinXP)
      • Modem (Win XP)
        • Modem Country Selection
      • LAN (Win XP)
      • Video (WinXP)
      • TouchPad (WinXP)
      • Hot-Key (WinXP)
      • Auto Mail (WinXP)
  • Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities
    • Overview
      • BIOS Settings Warning
    • Important BIOS Settings
      • Table 5 - 1 Important Bios Settings
    • The Power-On Self Test (POST)
    • POST Screen
      • Figure 5 - 1 Post Screen
      • Post Screen
      • Failing the POST
        • QuickBoot Mode
        • Fatal Errors
        • Non-Fatal Errors
    • The Setup Program
      • Entering Setup
      • Setup Screens
        • Setup Main Menu
    • Main Menu
      • Figure 5 - 2 Main Menu
      • Switching Hard Disks
    • Advanced Menu
      • Figure 5 - 3 Advanced Menu
    • Security Menu
      • Figure 5 - 4 Security Menu
      • Password Warning
    • Boot Menu
      • Figure 5 - 5 Boot Menu
    • Exit Menu
      • Figure 5 - 6 Exit Menu
  • Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer
    • Overview
      • Warranty Warning
      • When Not to Upgrade
        • Power Safety Warning
    • Upgrading the CD Device
      • Figure 6 - 1 CD Device Release Latch Screw
      • Figure 6 - 2 CD Device Removed
    • Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive
      • Removing the Hard Disk
        • Figure 6 - 3 Hard Disk Case Cover Removal
        • Figure 6 - 4 Hard Disk Removal
      • Some Things to Watch Out For
        • HDD System Warning
        • Software
        • Setting Up a New HDD
    • Upgrading the System Memory
      • Removing the Keyboard
        • Figure 6 - 5 Keyboard Latches
        • Figure 6 - 6 Shielding Plate Screws
        • Contact Warning
          • Figure 6 - 7 Memory Sockets
          • Figure 6 - 8 Memory Removal
          • Figure 6 - 9 Keyboard Tabs
        • Warranty
  • Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
    • Overview
    • Basic Hints and Tips
    • Backup and General Maintenance
    • Viruses
    • Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/ Software
      • Warranty
    • Power
      • Battery Charging
      • Overheating
    • Display
    • Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
      • Password Warning
    • Boot Password
    • Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)
      • Media Warning
    • Audio
      • Sound Volume Adjustment
    • CD Device
      • Media Warning
    • PC Card
    • Keyboard and Mouse
    • Printer
    • Operation
  • Glossary
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • F
    • G
    • H
    • I
    • J
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • P
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • V
    • Z
  • Appendix A. Specifications
    • Processor
    • Core Logic
    • Structure
    • Security
    • Memory
    • BIOS
    • LCD
    • Display
    • Storage
    • Audio
    • PC Card
    • Interface
    • Communication
    • Power Management
    • Power
    • Indicators
    • Environmental Spec
    • Physical Dimensions
    • Weight
    • Optional