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 CD/DVD-ROM
  • Features of the CD/DVD-ROM Module
  • Precautions for Handling CD/DVD-ROM/Combo Discs
  • Loading a Disc
• 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 Microphone
• Connecting Peripheral Devices
  • Installing the External monitor
  • Installing the Printer
  • Installing USB Devices
  • Connecting to the network
  • Installing the modem
• Introduction
  • Navigating through BIOS Setup
  • Accessing the BIOS Setup Program
  • Item Specific Help
    • The Menu Bar
  • The Legend Bar
  • Save Changes and Exit the Setup Program
  • The Standard CMOS Setup
  • The Advanced CMOS Setup
  • The Peripheral Setup
• AutoRun Installation
  • Installing the VIA Service Pack
  • Installing VGA Display Drivers
  • Intalling the Audio Driver
  • Intalling the LAN Driver
  • Installing the USB 2.0 Driver
  • Installing the TouchPad Driver
• Manual Installation
  • Installing the AC97Modem Driver for Win2K/XP
  • Installing the AC97 Modem Driver for WinME
• VGA Utilities
  • S3Display
  • S3Gamma Plus
  • S3Overlay
• Locating a Problem
• Checking Cables and Connections
• The Power-On Self Test
• General Hardware Problems
• Contacting Your Dealer
• Upgrading your Memory
• Easy to Upgrade HDD Module
  • How to upgrade your Hard Drive
• Detailed Notebook Specifications
  • General
    • CPU
    • Core Logic
    • Memory
    • Mass Storage
    • Pointing Devices
    • Keyboard
    • Audio
    • I/O Ports
  • Video System
    • Controller
    • Features
    • Graphic Memory
    • Display
  • Electrical
    • AC Adapter
    • Smart Battery
  • Dimensions
  • Operating Environment
    • Temperature
    • Humidity
    • Altitude
  • Options
  • Accessories
  • Software Specifications
    • System Software