Document Outline

• User's Manual
  • Preface
    • Notice
      • Trademarks
      • FCC Statement
        • Warning
      • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
      • CAUTION
      • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY NO. 26 AWG OR LARGER, TELECOMMUNICATION LINE CORD
      • Instructions for Care and Operation
      • Power Safety
        • Power Safety Warning
      • Battery Precautions
        • Battery Disposal
        • Caution
      • Cleaning
      • Servicing
      • Travel Considerations
        • Packing
        • On the Road
        • Developing Good Work Habits
        • Lighting
    • Contents
      • Introduction 1-1
      • Using The Computer 2-1
      • Advanced Controls 3-1
      • Drivers & Utilities 4-1
      • BIOS Utilities 5-1
      • Upgrading The Computer 6-1
      • Troubleshooting 7-1
      • Appendix A. Specifications A-1
  • 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
      • Design Differences
      • Getting to Know Your Computer
        • Figure 1 - 1 Design Differences
    • Model Types
      • Mobile or Desktop CPU
      • USB Port Type
        • Table 1 - 1 Model Differences
    • Top View
      • 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
        • Microphone
        • Close Cover Switch
        • LED Status Indicators
        • Hot-Key Buttons
        • Power Button
          • Shutdown
          • Forced Off
        • Keyboard
        • Stereo Speakers
        • TouchPad & Buttons
        • LED Power Indicators
    • Left Side View
      • Figure 1 - 4 Front View
      • S/PDIF Out Port / Microphone-In Jack
      • Headphone-Out Jack
      • Volume Control Knob
        • Sound Volume Adjustment
      • PC Card Slot
      • Infrared Transceiver
        • Infrared Communication
      • 3.5" FDD (Floppy Disk Drive)
    • Right Side View
      • Security Lock Slot
        • Figure 1 - 5 Left Side View
        • Overheating
      • CD Device Bay
        • CD Emergency Eject
          • Figure 1 - 6 CD Device
    • Rear View
      • Figure 1 - 7 Rear View
      • DC-In Jack
      • PS/2 Type Port
      • Printer/Parallel Port
      • RJ-11 Phone Jack
      • Vent
      • External Monitor (CRT) Port
      • 2 * USB Ports
      • S-Video-Out Port
      • IEEE 1394 Port
        • IEEE 1394
      • RJ-45 LAN Jack
    • Bottom View
      • Figure 1 - 8 Bottom View
      • Vent
        • Overheating
      • Battery
  • 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
        • Battery Removal
        • Low Battery Warning
        • Proper handling of the Battery Pack
    • Turning on the Computer
      • Forced Off
        • Figure 2 - 1 Power Button
    • LED Indicators
      • Figure 2 - 2 LED Indicators
      • Num Lock
      • LED Status & Power Indicators
        • Table 2 - 1 LED Status & Power Indicators
    • The Hard Disk Drive
      • Power Safety
    • The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)
      • Media Warning
        • Figure 2 - 3 Floppy Disk Drive
      • Inserting/Removing Floppy Disks
    • The CD/DVD Device
      • Sound Volume Adjustment
      • Loading Discs
      • Handling CDs or DVDs
        • CD Emergency Eject
      • DVD Regional Codes
        • Figure 2 - 4 DVD Regional Codes (Windows XP)
        • Changing DVD Regional Codes
          • Table 2 - 2 DVD Regional Coding
    • The PC Card Slot
      • Figure 2 - 5 PC Card Slot
      • Inserting and Removing PC Cards
    • Hot-Keys
      • Non-Default E-Mail and Browser Programs
        • Table 2 - 3 Hot-Keys
      • Hot-Key Buttons
      • Programming the Hot-Keys
        • Application.exe
    • Function Keys and Numeric Keypad
      • Function Keys
        • Other Keyboards
      • Numeric Keypad
        • Figure 2 - 6 Keyboard
        • Special Characters
          • Table 2 - 4 Function Keys & Numeric Keypad
    • TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse
      • Mouse Driver
      • TouchPad Taskbar Icon
      • Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons
        • Easy Launcher
          • Figure 2 - 7 Mouse Properties
    • 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/ Screen 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
        • Figure 3 - 4 SiS Utility Tray/ Manager Setting Tabs
    • Video Memory
      • Video Memory Usage
    • Display Devices
      • VGA Monitor and TV Display Setting
        • Figure 3 - 5 External Monitor & S-Video Out Ports
    • Display Options
      • Multiple Display Modes & DVD Playback
        • Table 3 - 1 Display Options
      • Switching/Enabling Displays (Keyboard)
      • Switching/Enabling Displays (Driver)
        • Figure 3 - 6 Disable Auto
        • Mirror Mode
          • Switching Display Modes
        • Multimonitor
          • Figure 3 - 7 Multimonitor Setting
          • Figure 3 - 8 Extended Desktop Monitor Arrangement
    • Adjusting Monitor Settings
      • Vertical Refresh Rate
        • Figure 3 - 9 Monitor Properties
    • TV Display
      • VGA Monitor and TV Display Setting
        • Figure 3 - 10 VGA Monitor and TV Display
    • Power Management Features
      • OS Note
      • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
    • Enabling Power Options
      • Figure 3 - 11 Power Options Control Panel
      • Conserving Power (Individual Components)
        • Resuming Operation
          • Figure 3 - 12 Power Schemes
        • Turn off Monitor
        • Turn off Hard Disk
      • 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
        • Sleep Button
          • Figure 3 - 14 Power Options (Advanced - Power Buttons)
    • Battery Information
      • Caution
      • New Battery
      • Battery Life
      • Battery FAQ
      • Conserving Battery Power
        • Conserving Battery Power
    • Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR
      • Infrared Communication
  • Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities
    • Overview
      • Assumption
    • What to Install
      • Navigate (Browse..) to D:
      • Authorized Driver Message
      • Version Conflict Message
        • Table 4 - 1 Install Procedure
        • Service Pack 3
    • Windows 2000 Professional
      • Audio (Win2000)
      • Modem (Win2000)
        • Modem Country Selection
      • LAN (Win2000)
      • Video (Win2000)
      • USB 2.0 (Win2000)
      • Hot-Key (Win2000)
      • TouchPad (Win2000)
    • Windows XP
      • Audio (WinXP)
      • Modem (WinXP)
        • Modem Country Selection
      • LAN (WinXP)
      • Video (WinXP)
      • USB 2.0 (WinXP)
        • USB 2.0 Driver - Service Pack 1
      • Hot-Key (WinXP)
      • TouchPad (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
      • 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 (Desktop CPU model)
      • Figure 5 - 4 Advanced Menu (Mobile CPU model)
    • Security Menu
      • Figure 5 - 5 Security Menu
      • Password Warning
    • Boot Menu
      • Figure 5 - 6 Boot Menu
      • Configuring the Network Boot Protocol
        • Enabling Network Boot
          • Figure 5 - 7 Boot Agent Menu
    • Exit Menu
      • Figure 5 - 8 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 Removal
    • Upgrading the System Memory (RAM)
      • Memory Upgrade Process
        • Figure 6 - 3 RAM Cover Removal
        • Contact Warning
          • Figure 6 - 4 Removing/ Installing a RAM Module (part I)
          • Figure 6 - 5 Removing/Installing a RAM Module (part II)
    • 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
    • Hard Disk & Boot Password
    • Floppy Disk Drive
    • Audio & CD Device
    • PC Card
    • Keyboard and Mouse
      • Other Keyboards
    • Printer
    • Operation
  • Appendix A. Specifications
    • Mobile or Desktop CPU
    • Processor
    • Core Logic
    • Structure
    • Security
    • Memory
    • BIOS
    • Display
      • Video Memory
    • LCD Options
    • Storage Devices
    • Audio
    • Keyboard
    • PC Card
    • Interface
    • Communication
    • Power Management
    • Power
    • Indicators
    • Environmental Spec
    • Physical Dimensions
    • Weight
    • Optional