Document Outline

• Conventions of This manual
• Things you must remember before working on your computer
  • Let your computer acclimate itself
  • Heat, Cold, Humidity, and Glare
  • Suitable place to work
• Welcome to the Notebook PC
  • Unpacking the Notebook
  • Features
• Getting to Know Your Computer
  • Opening the LCD Panel
  • The Front
  • The Left Side
  • The Right Side
  • The Rear
  • The Bottom Panel
• Connecting to a Power Source
  • Connecting the AC Adapter
• Turning On Your Notebook Computer
• Operating on Battery Power
  • Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
  • Charging the Battery Pack
• Adjusting the LCD Screen Display
  • LCD Care
  • External CRT Display
• A Tour of the Notebook’s Keyboard
  • The Notebook’s Hot Key Controls
• The TouchPad
  • TouchPad Precautions
• Connecting an External Tracking Devices
  • Data Storage and Retrieval
• The DVD-ROM/Combo
  • Features of the DVD-ROM/Combo Module
  • Precautions for Handling DVD-ROM/Combo Discs
  • Loading a Disc
• Removing the CD/DVD-ROM/Combo Drive
• PCMCIA Cards and Expansion Sockets
  • Inserting a PCMCIA Card
• Power Saving Modes
  • The Battery Power System
  • Removing the Battery Pack
  • Preparing the Battery Pack for Use
  • Automatic Battery Pack Charging Function
  • Battery Status
  • Battery Low Warning
  • Small Battery for the Real Time Clock
  • Resetting the System
  • Adjusting the Brightness
• Audio
  • The Multimedia Sound System
  • Audio Volume Control
  • Audio Software
  • Sound Recording
  • Playing Sound Files
  • External Speakers and Microphone
• Connecting Peripheral Devices
• Introduction
• Navigating through BIOS Setup
• Accessing the BIOS Setup Program
  • Item Specific Help
• The Menu Bar
• The Legend Bar
• Launching Submenus
• General Help
  • Save Changes and Exit the Setup Program
• The Main Menu
  • ( Primary Master
  • ( Secondary Master
• The Advanced Menu
  • SuperI/O Device Configuration
• The Security Menu
• The Boot Menu
• The Exit Menu
• AutoRun Installation
  • Intalling the AGP Driver
  • Installing VGA Display Drivers
  • Intalling the Audio Driver
  • Installing the IR Driver
  • Intalling the LAN Driver
  • Installing the TouchPad Driver
  • Installing the MiniPCI Modem Driver
  • Installing the USB20 Driver
  • Installing the Wireless LAN Driver
• Manual Installation
  • Installing the CardBus Driver for WinXP
• VGA Utilities
  • ATI’s Display
  • Color
  • Options
  • Overlay
• Locating a Problem
• Checking Cables and Connections
• The Power-On Self Test
• General Hardware Problems
• Contacting Your Dealer
• Upgrading your Memory
• The Easy to Upgrade HDD Module
  • To upgrade your Hard Drive
• CPU Upgrade
• Adjusting the Jumper Setting
  • Jumper Setting
• Detailed Notebook Specifications
  • General
    • CPU
    • Memory
    • Core Logic
    • Mass Storage
    • Pointing Devices
    • Keyboard
    • Audio
    • I/O Ports
    • Graphic and Video
  • Electrical
    • AC Adapter
    • Smart Battery
  • Dimensions
  • Operating Environment
    • Temperature
    • Humidity
    • Altitude
  • Options
  • Accessories
  • Software Specifications
    • System Software