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Macrovision Corporation 17W29U User Manual

Summary of 17W29U

  • Page 3: Notice

    I preface notice the company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liab...

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    Ii preface fcc statement (federal communications commission) this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential...

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    Iii preface important safety instructions follow basic safety precautions, including those listed below, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons when using any electrical equipment: 1. Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink ...

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    Iv preface instructions for care and operation the notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions: 1. Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be damaged. 2. Keep it dry, and don’t overheat it....

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    V preface 3. Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields. These can hinder proper performance and damage your data. 4. Follow the proper working procedures for the computer. Shut the computer down properly and don’t fo...

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    Vi preface power safety the computer has specific power requirements: • only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer. • your ac/dc adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a steady, uninterrupted power supply. If you are unsure of your local power specif...

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    Vii preface battery precautions • only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the computer. • do not remove any batteries from the computer while it is powered on. • do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged ...

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    Viii preface cleaning do not apply cleaner directly to the computer; use a soft clean cloth. Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer. Servicing do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and ...

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    Ix preface travel considerations packing as you get ready for your trip, run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go: 1. Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged. 2. Power off the computer and peripherals. 3. Close the display panel and make sure it’s latched. 4....

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    X preface on the road in addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface, and chapter 8: troubleshooting, keep these points in mind: hand-carry the notebook - for security, don’t let it out of your sight. In some areas, computer theft is very common. Don’t check it with “n...

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    Xi preface developing good work habits developing good work habits is important if you need to work in front of the computer for long periods of time. Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or other joints. The following are some ...

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    Xii preface lighting proper lighting and a comfortable viewing angle can reduce eye strain and shoulder and neck muscle fatigue. • position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light. • keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contras...

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    Xiii preface contents notice ................................................................................. I fcc statement .............................................................Ii instructions for care and operation .......................... Iv power safety .................................

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    Xiv preface usb printer ...............................................................2-12 install instructions: ...................................................2-12 parallel printer ...........................................................2-12 power management overview ..........................

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    Xv preface intel turbo memory technology ............................... 4-6 bios utilities overview ........................................................................ 5-1 the power-on self test (post) ................................... 5-2 failing the post ......................................

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    Xvi preface bluetooth driver installation ...................................... 7-7 connecting to bluetooth devices ............................... 7-8 pc camera module ......................................................7-11 pc camera driver installation ................................. 7-12 pc...

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    Xvii preface nvidia video driver controls nvidia video driver installation ............................... B-1 nvidia control panel ................................................. B-2 attaching other displays ............................................. B-5 display modes ............................

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    Xviii preface battery life .................................................................D-17 recharging the battery with the ac/dc adapter ....... D-18 proper handling of the battery pack ........................... D-19 battery faq...................................................................

  • Page 21: Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide

    Overview 1 - 1 quick start guide 1 chapter 1: quick start guide overview this quick start guide is a brief introduction to the basic features of your computer, to navigating around the computer and to getting your system started. The remainder of the manual covers the following: • chapter 2 a guide ...

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    1 - 2 overview quick start guide 1 advanced users if you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this quick start guide. However you may find it useful to refer to “drivers & utilities” on page 4 - 1 , “bios utilities” on page 5 - 1 and “upgrading the computer” on page 6 - 1 in the user’s man...

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    Overview 1 - 3 quick start guide 1 model differences this notebook series includes two different design types, however only one design is pictured in this manual. Drivers if you are installing new system software, or are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will need to install t...

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    1 - 4 overview quick start guide 1 system software your computer may already come with system software pre-installed. Where this is not the case, or where you are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will find the following operating systems are sup- ported: table 1 - 1 - operati...

  • Page 25: System Startup

    System startup 1 - 5 quick start guide 1 system startup 1. Remove all packing materials. 2. Place the computer on a stable surface. 3. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook (e.G. Keyboard and mouse) to their ports. 4. Attach the ac/dc adapter to the dc-in jack at the rear...

  • Page 26: System Map: Lcd Panel Open

    1 - 6 system map: lcd panel open quick start guide 1 system map: lcd panel open figure 1 - 2 lcd panel open 1. Optional built-in pc camera 2. Lcd 3. Hot key buttons 4. Power button 5. Keyboard 6. Touchpad and buttons 7. Fingerprint reader module ( optional ) 8. Led indicators 9. Built-in microphone ...

  • Page 27: Led Indicators

    Quick start guide led indicators 1 - 7 1 led indicators the led indicators on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the computer. Table 1 - 2 - led indicators icon color description icon color description green the computer is on orange the battery is charging blinking...

  • Page 28: Hot Key Buttons & Keyboard

    Quick start guide 1 - 8 hot key buttons & keyboard 1 hot key buttons & keyboard these buttons give instant access to the default inter- net browser and e-mail program, and to a user-defined application, with one quick button press. To use the “user-defined application hot key button”, you must insta...

  • Page 29: Function/hot Key Indicators

    Function/hot key indicators 1 - 9 quick start guide 1 function/hot key indicators the function keys (f1 - f12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the fn key is held down. In addition to the basic function key combinations; visual indicators (see the table below) are available when the hot ...

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    1 - 10 system map: front & rear views quick start guide 1 system map: front & rear views figure 1 - 4 front view 1. Lcd latches 2. Line-in jack 3. Headphone-out jack 4. Microphone-in jack 5. S/pdif-out jack 6. Led indicators 7. Infrared & consumer infrared transceiver 8. Vent/fan intake/ outlet 9. 7...

  • Page 31: System Map: Right View

    Quick start guide system map: right view 1 - 11 1 system map: right view figure 1 - 5 right view 1. Express card slot 2. 7-in-1 card reader 3. 2 * usb 2.0 ports 4. Mini-ieee 1394 port 5. Rj-11 phone jack 6. Rj-45 lan jack 7. Catv antenna jack (enabled with tv tuner only) 8. Speaker usb ports note th...

  • Page 32: System Map: Left View

    1 - 12 system map: left view quick start guide 1 system map: left view figure 1 - 6 left view 1. Speaker 2. Security lock slot 3. Optional device drive bay (for cd/dvd device, see page 2 - 3 ) 2 1 3 cd/dvd emergency eject if you need to manually eject a cd/dvd (e.G. Due to an unexpected power inter-...

  • Page 33: System Map: Bottom View

    System map: bottom view 1 - 13 quick start guide 1 system map: bottom view figure 1 - 7 bottom view 1. Vent/fan intake/out- let 2. Battery 3. Optical device release latches 4. Component bay cover 5. Infrared & consumer infrared transceiver 6. Sub woofer 1 2 3 4 5 battery information always completel...

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    1 - 14 windows vista start menu & control panel quick start guide 1 windows vista start menu & control panel most of the control panels, utilities and programs within windows vista (and most other windows versions) are accessed from the start menu. When you install programs and utilities they will b...

  • Page 35: Video Features

    Video features 1 - 15 quick start guide 1 video features you can configure display options, from the display settings control panel in windows as long as the appro- priate video driver is installed. For more detailed video information see “nvidia video driver installation” on page b - 1 . To access ...

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    1 - 16 video features quick start guide 1 display devices & options besides the built-in lcd, you can also use an external vga monitor (crt)/ external flat panel display (con- nected to the dvi-out port) or tv (connected to the s-video-out jack) as your display device. Figure 1 - 9 - display setting...

  • Page 37: Power Options

    Power options 1 - 17 quick start guide 1 power options the power options ( hardware and sound menu) control panel icon in windows (see page 1 - 14 ) allows you to configure power management features for your computer. You can conserve power by means of power plans and configure the options for the p...

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    Quick start guide 1 - 18 1.

  • Page 39: Printer

    Storage devices, mouse, audio & printer overview 2 - 1 2 chapter 2: storage devices, mouse, audio & printer overview read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer: • hard disk drive • optical device • 7-in-1 card reader • expresscard slot • applicat...

  • Page 40: Hard Disk Drive

    Storage devices, mouse, audio & printer 2 - 2 hard disk drive 2 hard disk drive the hard disk drive is used to store your data in the computer. The hard disk can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (sata) hard disk drives with a height of 9.5 mm. The hard disk is accessible from the bottom...

  • Page 41: Optical Device

    Storage devices, mouse, audio & printer optical device 2 - 3 2 optical device there is a bay for a 5.25" optical (cd/dvd) device (12.7mm height). The actual de- vice will depend on the model you purchased (see “storage” on page c - 3 ). The optical device is usually labeled “ drive d: ” and may be u...

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    Storage devices, mouse, audio & printer 2 - 4 optical device 2 handling cds or dvds proper handling of your cds/dvds will prevent them from being damaged. Please follow the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your cds/dvds can be accessed. Note the following: • hold the cd or dvd by th...

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    Storage devices, mouse, audio & printer optical device 2 - 5 2 dvd regional codes to change the dvd regional codes see “changing dvd regional codes” on page 1 - 12 . . Dvd regional coding region geographical location 1 usa, canada 2 western europe, japan, south africa, middle east & egypt 3 south-ea...

  • Page 44: 7-In-1 Card Reader

    Storage devices, mouse, audio & printer 2 - 6 7-in-1 card reader 2 7-in-1 card reader the card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards. Push the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device, and can be accessed in the same way as your hard disk (s). Make sure...

  • Page 45: Expresscard Slot

    Storage devices, mouse, audio & printer expresscard slot 2 - 7 2 expresscard slot the computer is equipped with an expresscard/34/54 slot that reads express card/ 34 and expresscard/54 formats. Expresscards are the successors to pcmcia (pc cards). Expresscard/54 is used for applications which requir...

  • Page 46: Application Hot Key

    Storage devices, mouse, audio & printer 2 - 8 application hot key 2 application hot key to configure a program to open when the application hot key button is pressed ( windows media player is the default program), follow the instructions below. 1. Double-click the hot key driver icon in the taskbar....

  • Page 47: Touchpad and Buttons/mouse

    Storage devices, mouse, audio & printer touchpad and buttons/mouse 2 - 9 2 touchpad and buttons/mouse the touchpad is an alternative to the mouse; however, you can also add a mouse to your computer through one of the usb ports. The touchpad buttons function in much the same way as a two-button mouse...

  • Page 48: Audio Features

    Storage devices, mouse, audio & printer 2 - 10 audio features 2 audio features you can configure the audio options on your computer from the sound control panel in windows , or from the realtek hd audio manager icon in the taskbar/ control panel (right-click the taskbar icon to bring up an audio men...

  • Page 49: Enabling Fast Infrared (Fir)

    Storage devices, mouse, audio & printer enabling fast infrared (fir) 2 - 11 2 enabling fast infrared (fir) if you wish to enable and use the fast infrared transceiver then follow the procedure out- lined below. Enable the fir device in the bios 1. Restart the computer. 2. Enter the phoenixbios setup...

  • Page 50: Adding A Printer

    Storage devices, mouse, audio & printer 2 - 12 adding a printer 2 adding a printer the most commonly used peripheral is a printer. The following conventions will help you to add a printer; however it is always best to refer to the printer manual for specific instructions and configuration options. U...

  • Page 51: Chapter 3: Power Management

    Power management overview 3 - 1 3 chapter 3: power management overview to conserve power, especially when using the battery, your computer power man- agement conserves power by controlling individual components of the computer (the monitor and hard disk drive) or the whole system. This chapter cover...

  • Page 52: The Power Sources

    Power management 3 - 2 the power sources 3 the power sources the computer can be powered by either an ac/dc adapter or a battery pack. Ac/dc adapter use only the ac/dc adapter that comes with your computer. The wrong type of ac/ dc adapter will damage the computer and its components (see page c - 5 ...

  • Page 53: Turning On The Computer

    Power management turning on the computer 3 - 3 3 turning on the computer now you are ready to begin using your computer. To turn it on simply press the pow- er button on the front panel. When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a sleep/hibernate hot- key button when it is pressed for...

  • Page 54: Power Plans

    Power management 3 - 4 power plans 3 power plans the computer can be configured to conserve power by means of power plans . You can use (or modify) an existing power plan , or create a new one. The settings may be adjusted to set the display to turn off after a specified time, and to send the comput...

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    Power management power plans 3 - 5 3 each windows power plan will also adjust the processor performance of your ma- chine in order to save power. This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance (especially under dc/battery power). Choose high performance for maximum per...

  • Page 56: Power-Saving States

    Power management 3 - 6 power-saving states 3 power-saving states you can use power-saving states to stop the computer’s operation and restart where you left off. Sleep is the default power-saving state in windows vista . Earlier versions of windows used stand by and hibernate as system power-saving ...

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    Power management power-saving states 3 - 7 3 hibernate hibernate uses the least amount of power of all the power-saving states and saves all of your information on a part of the hard disk before it turns the system off. If a power failure occurs the system can restore your work from the hard disk; i...

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    Power management 3 - 8 configuring the power buttons 3 configuring the power buttons the power/sleep button ( fn + f4 key combo) and closed lid may be set to send the computer in to a power-saving state. Password protection it is recommended that you enable a password on wake up in order to protect ...

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    Power management configuring the power buttons 3 - 9 3 resuming operation you can resume operation from power-saving states by pressing the power button, or in some cases pressing the sleep button ( fn + f4 key combo). Power status icon color to resume power off off press the power button sleep blin...

  • Page 60: Battery Information

    Power management 3 - 10 battery information 3 battery information please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery. Battery power your computer’s battery power is dependent upon many factors, including the pro- grams you are running, and peripheral devices attached. You ...

  • Page 61: Conserving Battery Power

    Power management conserving battery power 3 - 11 3 conserving battery power • use a power plan that conserves power (e.G power saver ), however note that this may have an affect on computer performance. • lower the brightness level of the lcd display. The system will decrease lcd brightness slightly...

  • Page 62: Battery Life

    Power management 3 - 12 battery life 3 battery life battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance. To optimize the life and improve its performance, fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days . We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself. If you do...

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    Power management battery life 3 - 13 3 proper handling of the battery pack • do not disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances • do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures, it may explode • do not connect the metal terminals (+, -) to each other damaged battery warning should y...

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    Power management 3 - 14 battery life 3 battery faq how do i completely discharge the battery? Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery. Don’t turn off the computer even if a message indicates the battery is critically low, just let the computer use up all of the b...

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    Power management battery life 3 - 15 3 4. Scroll down to battery and click + to expand the battery options. 5. Choose the options below (click yes if a warning appears): • low battery levels = 0% • critical battery levels = 0% • low battery action = do nothing • critical battery action (on battery) ...

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    Power management 3 - 16 battery life 3 how do i fully charge the battery? When charging the battery, don’t stop until the led charging indicator light changes from orange to green. How do i maintain the battery? Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 2...

  • Page 67: What to Install

    Drivers & utilities what to install 4 - 1 4 chapter 4: drivers & utilities this chapter deals with installing the drivers and utili- ties essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer’s subsystems. The system takes ad- vantage of some newer hardware components for which the lates...

  • Page 68: Driver Installation

    Drivers & utilities 4 - 2 driver installation 4 driver installation insert the device drivers & utilities + user’s manual dvd-rom and click install drivers (button), or op- tional (button) to access the optional drivers menu. Figure 4 - 1 - drivers installer screen 1 1. Check the driver installation...

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    Drivers & utilities driver installation 4 - 3 4 table 4 - 1 - driver installation updating/reinstalling individual drivers if you wish to update/reinstall individual drivers it may be necessary to uninstall the original driver.To do this go to the control panel in the windows os and double-click the...

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    Drivers & utilities 4 - 4 driver installation 4 user account control (win vista) if a user account control prompt appears as part of the driver installation procedure, click continue / al- low , and follow the installation procedure as directed. Windows security message if you receive a windows secu...

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    Drivers & utilities driver installation 4 - 5 4 audio 1. Click 3. Install audio driver > yes . 2. Click next . 3. Click finish to restart the computer. Modem 1. Click 4.Install modem driver > yes . 2. Click ok . 3. The modem is now ready for configuration. Card reader/expresscard 1. Click 5.Install ...

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    Drivers & utilities 4 - 6 driver installation 4 optional drivers see the pages indicated for the driver installation pro- cedures for any modules included in your purchase op- tion. Figure 4 - 3 - optional drivers installer screen wireless lan see the appropriate install procedure for your wlan modu...

  • Page 73: Chapter 5: Bios Utilities

    Bios utilities overview 5 - 1 5 chapter 5: bios utilities overview this chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer’s built-in software: diagnostics: the post (power-on self test) configuration: the setup utility if your computer has never been set up, or you are making important changes to t...

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    Bios utilities 5 - 2 the power-on self test (post) 5 the power-on self test (post) each time you turn on the computer, the system takes a few seconds to conduct a post , including a quick test of the on-board ram (memory). As the post proceeds, the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong. ...

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    Bios utilities the power-on self test (post) 5 - 3 5 failing the post errors can be detected during the post . There are two categories, “fatal” and “non- fatal”. Fatal errors these stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something seriously wrong with your system. Take the computer to y...

  • Page 76: The Setup Utility

    Bios utilities 5 - 4 the setup utility 5 the setup utility the phoenix setup utility tells the system how to configure itself and manage basic features and subsystems (e.G. Port configuration). Entering setup to enter setup , turn on the computer and press f2 during the post . The prompt ( press f2 ...

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    Bios utilities the setup utility 5 - 5 5 setup screens the following pages contain additional advice on portions of the setup . Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with menu headings. When you select a heading, a new screen appears. Scroll through the features listed on each screen to make cha...

  • Page 78: Main Menu

    Bios utilities 5 - 6 main menu 5 main menu system time & date (main menu) the hour setting uses the 24-hour system (i.E., ØØ = midnight; 13 = 1 pm). If you can change the date and time settings in your operating system, you will also change these settings. Some applications may also alter data files...

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    Bios utilities main menu 5 - 7 5 ide primary/master (main menu) pressing enter opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of a hdd on the com- puter’s ide primary/master channel. Use the auto (type:) setting to have the items configured automatically for you. Ide secondary/master (main menu) press...

  • Page 80: Advanced Menu

    Bios utilities 5 - 8 advanced menu 5 advanced menu advanced chipset control > intel robson (advanced menu) the sub-menu here allows you to enable/disable support for intel turbo memory , if you have included an intel turbo memory module in your purchase option. You will need to enable this option be...

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    Bios utilities advanced menu 5 - 9 5 i/o device configuration (advanced menu) the sub-menus under this item allow you to enable/disable the serial port a (serial mouse) , and fir (infrared) transceiver . Reset configuration data: (advanced menu) this item is set to no as default. You can change the ...

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    Bios utilities 5 - 10 advanced menu 5 legacy usb support: (advanced menu) use this menu item to enable/disable the support for legacy universal serial bus. Boot-time diagnostic screen: (advanced menu) use this menu item to enable/disable the boot-time diagnostic screen (or post screen - see “the pow...

  • Page 83: Security Menu

    Bios utilities security menu 5 - 11 5 security menu set supervisor password (security menu) you can set a password for access to the phoenix trustedcore(tm) setup utility . This will not affect access to the computer os, (only the phoenix trustedcore(tm) setup utility ). Security menu the changes yo...

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    Bios utilities 5 - 12 security menu 5 password on boot: (security menu) specify whether or not a password should be entered to boot the computer ( you may only set a password on boot if a supervisor password is enabled ). If “ enabled ” is selected, only users who enter a correct password can boot t...

  • Page 85: Boot Menu

    Bios utilities boot menu 5 - 13 5 boot menu when you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system (e.G. Windows vista ) from the devices listed in this menu, and in this priority order . If it cannot find the operating system on that device, it will try to load it from the next device i...

  • Page 86: Exit Menu

    Bios utilities 5 - 14 exit menu 5 exit menu choosing to discard changes , or exit discarding changes , will wipe out any changes you have made to the setup . You can also choose to restore the original set- up defaults that will return the setup to its original state, and erase any previous changes ...

  • Page 87: Overview

    Upgrading the computer overview 6 - 1 6 chapter 6: upgrading the computer overview this chapter contains information on upgrading the computer. Follow the steps out- lined to make the desired upgrades. If you have any trouble or problems you can con- tact your service representative for further help...

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    Upgrading the computer 6 - 2 overview 6 when not to upgrade these procedures involve opening the system’s case, adding and sometimes replac- ing parts.You should not perform any of these upgrades if: • your system is still under warranty or a service contract • you don’t have all the necessary equip...

  • Page 89: Removing The Battery

    Upgrading the computer removing the battery 6 - 3 6 removing the battery if you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself, for safety reasons it is best to remove the battery. 1. Turn the computer off, turn it over and remove the battery. 2. Slide latch towards the unlock symbol and h...

  • Page 90

    Upgrading the computer 6 - 4 upgrading the hard disk drive 6 upgrading the hard disk drive the hard disk drive(s) can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (sata) hard disk drives with a height of 9.5mm (h) (see “storage” on page c - 3 ). Follow your operating system’s installation instructi...

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    Upgrading the computer upgrading the hard disk drive 6 - 5 6 3. Remove the bay cover . 4. Remove screws - from the hard disk cover. 5. Slide the hard disk assembly in the direction of the arrow . 12 12 figure 6 - 3 bay cover removal figure 6 - 4 hard disk assembly removal 13 16 17 13 14 16 15 17.

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    Upgrading the computer 6 - 6 upgrading the hard disk drive 6 6. Carefully remove the hard disk assembly in the direction of the arrow . 7. Remove screws - to separate the hard disk from the bracket. 8. Reverse the process to install any new hard disk. 18 18 18 19 22 20 19 21 22 figure 6 - 5 hdd remo...

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    Upgrading the computer upgrading the system memory (ram) 6 - 7 6 upgrading the system memory (ram) the computer has two memory sockets for 200 pin small outline dual in-line (so- dimm) ddr ii (ddr2) type memory modules (see “memory” on page c - 2 ). The total memory size is automatically detected by...

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    Upgrading the computer 6 - 8 upgrading the system memory (ram) 6 3. Remove the bay cover . 4. Gently pull the two release latches ( & ) on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the arrows in figure 6 - 9 . 12 12 13 14 13 14 13 14 figure 6 - 8 bay cover removal contact warning ...

  • Page 95

    Upgrading the computer upgrading the system memory (ram) 6 - 9 6 5. The ram module will pop-up, and you can remove it. 6. Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary. 7. Insert a new module holding it at about a 30° angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory socket. 8. The mo...

  • Page 96

    Upgrading the computer 6 - 10 upgrading the optical (cd/dvd) device 6 upgrading the optical (cd/dvd) device 1. Turn the computer off, turn it over and remove the battery. 2. Slide the latch towards the unlock symbol and hold it in place. 3. Slide latch (while still holding latch in place) in the dir...

  • Page 97

    Upgrading the computer removing the tv tuner card/turbo memory module 6 - 11 6 removing the tv tuner card/turbo memory module there is a minicard slot available for either the tv tuner or turbo memory mod- ule if included in your purchase option. Note that the minicard slot used for the wireless lan...

  • Page 98

    Upgrading the computer 6 - 12 removing the tv tuner card/turbo memory module 6 3. Remove the bay cover . 4. The tv tuner or turbo memory module will be visible at point . For the tv tuner: 5. Remove screws & , and then carefully disconnect cable . 6. The tv tuner module will pop-up, and you can remo...

  • Page 99

    Upgrading the computer removing the tv tuner card/turbo memory module 6 - 13 6 for the turbo memory module: 7. Remove screws & . 8. The turbo memory module will pop-up, and you can remove it. Figure 6 - 15 removing the turbo memory module 18 19 20 20 19 18.

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    Upgrading the computer 6 - 14 6.

  • Page 101: Chapter 7: Modules

    Modules overview 7 - 1 7 chapter 7: modules overview this chapter contains the information on the various modules (some of which are optional ) which may come with your computer, depending on the configuration purchased. If you are unsure please contact your service representative. The chapter inclu...

  • Page 102: Wireless Lan Module

    Modules 7 - 2 wireless lan module 7 wireless lan module if you have included an intel wireless wifi link 4965agn (802.11a/g/n) pcie wlan module in your purchase option , make sure that the wireless lan module is on before installing the driver. Use the fn + f11 key combination (see table 1 - 4, on p...

  • Page 103

    Modules wireless lan module 7 - 3 7 connecting to a wireless network make sure the wireless lan module is turned on. 1. Click the taskbar wireless icon , and then click connect to a network (or right- click the icon , and then click connect to a network ). 2. In the show list, click to choose wirele...

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    Modules 7 - 4 wireless lan module 7 4. Click a network, and then click connect . 5. If you do not see a network you want to connect to, click set up a connection or network (a list of options will appear allowing manual searching, and creating a new network). 6. Move the cursor over the taskbar icon...

  • Page 105

    Modules wireless lan module 7 - 5 7 7. To disconnect from the wireless network you can click the taskbar wireless icon , and then select connect or disconnect to access the network menu, and click disconnect (or right-click the icon , and then click disconnect from ). Security enabled networks you s...

  • Page 106

    Modules 7 - 6 wireless lan module 7 windows mobility center the windows mobility center control panel provides an easy point of access for information on battery status, power plans used and wireless device status etc. To access the windows mobility center: 1. Click start , and click control panel (...

  • Page 107: Bluetooth Module

    Modules bluetooth module 7 - 7 7 bluetooth module the optional bluetooth module allows you to connect your computer to bluetooth enabled devices such as other computers, desktop computers, mobile phones, print- ers, digital cameras, pdas, headsets etc. Using a short-range radio frequency. Make sure ...

  • Page 108

    Modules 7 - 8 bluetooth module 7 connecting to bluetooth devices make sure the bluetooth module is turned on. 1. If the bluetooth taskbar icon is grayed out, click the icon and select turn on bluetooth (or double-click the icon to start bluetooth). 2. The bluetooth places window will then appear (th...

  • Page 109

    Modules bluetooth module 7 - 9 7 4. Double-click any of the devices found to bring up the device options. 5. More advanced options (and help ) are available by clicking the taskbar icon and selecting display classic view . 6. This will bring up the ivt bluesoliel window. 7. Click bluetooth > search ...

  • Page 110

    Modules 7 - 10 bluetooth module 7 online help bluesoliel online help is available from the help menu (or press the f1 key) in the ivt blue- soleil window. Click any of the under- lined menu headings to get more information, or click contents and se- lect an item from the sub-menus. Disconnecting you...

  • Page 111: Pc Camera Module

    Modules pc camera module 7 - 11 7 pc camera module there are 2 camera options available for this computer, depending on your purchase configuration. The 1.3m pixel camera module uses the bisoncap application to capture video files. The 2.0m pixel camera module uses the videoview application to captu...

  • Page 112

    Modules 7 - 12 pc camera module 7 pc camera driver installation 1. Make sure the module is powered on, and then insert the device drivers & utilities + user’s manual dvd-rom into the cd/dvd drive. 2. Click optional (button). 3. Click 3.Pc camera driver, web cam > yes . For the 1.3m pixel camera modu...

  • Page 113

    Modules pc camera module 7 - 13 7 pc camera audio setup if you wish to capture video & audio with your camera, it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in windows . 1. Click start , and click control panel (or point to settings and click control panel ). 2. Click sound ( hardware and sou...

  • Page 114

    Modules 7 - 14 pc camera module 7 figure 7 - 12 audio setup for pc camera right-click.

  • Page 115

    Modules pc camera module 7 - 15 7 bisoncap for 1.3m pixel camera module bisoncap is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and testing, and can capture video files to .Avi format. 1. Run the bisoncap program from the start > programs/all programs > bison- cam menu (it is recommended...

  • Page 116

    Modules 7 - 16 pc camera module 7 eliminating screen flicker (bisoncap) if you find that the video screen in the bisoncap program is flickering, you can try to adjust the setting in the video capture filter options. 1. Run the bisoncap program. 2. Go to options and scroll down to select video captur...

  • Page 117

    Modules pc camera module 7 - 17 7 videoview (for 2.0m pixel camera module) videoview is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and testing, and can capture video files to .Avi format. 1. Run the videoview program from the start > programs/all programs > usb2.0 pc camera menu (it is ...

  • Page 118

    Modules 7 - 18 pc camera module 7 eliminating screen flicker (videoview) if you find that the video screen in the videoview program is flickering, you can try to adjust the setting in the video capture filter options. 1. Run the videoview program. 2. Go to options and scroll down to select video cap...

  • Page 119

    Modules pc camera module 7 - 19 7 zoom (videoview) if you have enabled digital zoom when installing the 2.0m pixel camera driver you may use the options > setting menu to zoom the camera in and out. 1. Run the videoview program. 2. Go to options and scroll down to select setting . 3. Use the slider ...

  • Page 120: Fingerprint Reader Module

    Modules 7 - 20 fingerprint reader module 7 fingerprint reader module the optional fingerprint reader protector suite software provides a high level of security for your computer. A further level of security and control is provided in the bios (see “security menu” on page 5 - 11 ). The fingerprint re...

  • Page 121

    Modules fingerprint reader module 7 - 21 7 fingerprint reader driver installation 1. Make sure the module is powered on, and then insert the device drivers & utilities + user’s manual dvd-rom into the cd/dvd drive. 2. Click optional , and then click 4.Install fingerprint driver > yes . 3. Click soft...

  • Page 122

    Modules 7 - 22 fingerprint reader module 7 user enrollment 1. Click start > programs/all programs > protector suite ql > user enrollment , or double click the taskbar icon . 2. On the first run of the program you will be asked to click the button to accept the license, and then click ok . 3. Click n...

  • Page 123

    Modules fingerprint reader module 7 - 23 7 8. Click next for each window of the tutorial (you can click the button to “ skip tutorial ” at any time). 9. Click the button above any of the fingers to begin the enrollment process for that finger. 10. Swipe the finger three times to enroll that finger. ...

  • Page 124

    Modules 7 - 24 fingerprint reader module 7 16. Right-click the taskbar icon to bring up the menu that allows you to edit fingerprints , start control center , access the help menu etc. You can also run the control center etc. From the protector suite ql item in the programs/all programs menu. 17. Se...

  • Page 125: Usb Tv Tuner Module

    Modules usb tv tuner module 7 - 25 7 usb tv tuner module a cd containing drivers, software and a user guide will be supplied if your purchase configuration includes the optional usb tv tuner module. In addition a driver is provided on the device drivers & utilities + user’s manual dvd-rom for the re...

  • Page 126

    Modules 7 - 26 usb tv tuner module 7 consumer infrared remote control unit driver 1. Make sure the module is powered on, and then insert the device drivers & utilities + user’s manual dvd-rom into the cd/dvd drive. 2. Click optional , and then click 5.Install ite cir driver > yes . 3. Click next > y...

  • Page 127

    Modules usb tv tuner module 7 - 27 7 17. Run the hybrid dtv application from the start > programs/all pro- grams > hybrid dtv and select the dtvplayer program or double-click the dtvplayer shortcut on the desktop. Or 18. Run windows media center directly from the start menu ( start > pro- grams > wi...

  • Page 128

    Modules 7 - 28 usb tv tuner module 7 digital tv broadcast signal the antenna is the most crucial factor in receiving a clear digital terrestrial tv broadcast signal. The passive antenna provided should provide a clear signal when placed beside a window. If the signal is not clear then you can purcha...

  • Page 129: Intel Turbo Memory Module

    Modules intel turbo memory module 7 - 29 7 intel turbo memory module if you have included an intel turbo memory (robson) nand flash memory card module in your purchase option, then you will need to enable the option in the bios (see “advanced menu” on page 5 - 8 ) before installing the windows vista...

  • Page 130

    Modules 7 - 30 intel turbo memory module 7 7. Select exit saving changes from the exit menu (or press f10 and enter ) and press enter to exit the bios and reboot the computer. 8. As the computer starts up, press a key when you see the message " press any key to boot from cd or dvd ". 9. The system s...

  • Page 131: Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting overview 8 - 1 8 chapter 8: troubleshooting overview should you have any problems with your computer, before consulting your service representative, you may want to try to solve the problem yourself. This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions. This can’t ant...

  • Page 132: Basic Hints and Tips

    Troubleshooting 8 - 2 basic hints and tips 8 basic hints and tips many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer ap- pears not to be working. • power - is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet? If plugged into a power s...

  • Page 133

    Troubleshooting backup and general maintenance 8 - 3 8 backup and general maintenance • always backup your important data, and keep copies of your os and programs safe, but close to hand. Don’t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases, e.G. In a cd wal- l...

  • Page 134: Viruses

    Troubleshooting 8 - 4 viruses 8 viruses • install an anti-virus program and keep the definitions file (the file which tells your program which viruses to look for) up to date. New computer viruses are discovered daily, and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data. Ant...

  • Page 135

    Troubleshooting upgrading and adding new hardware/software 8 - 5 8 upgrading and adding new hardware/software • do not be tempted to make changes to your windows registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing, otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system. • don’t open your computer...

  • Page 136

    Troubleshooting 8 - 6 upgrading and adding new hardware/software 8 • don’t over complicate things. The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found; example - if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports, and a number of programs running, then it will...

  • Page 137

    Troubleshooting problems & possible solutions 8 - 7 8 problems & possible solutions problem possible cause - solution you turned the power on but it doesn’t work. Battery missing / incorrectly installed. Check the battery bay, make sure the battery is present and seated properly (the design of the b...

  • Page 138

    Troubleshooting 8 - 8 problems & possible solutions 8 the computer feels too hot . Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the vents/fan intakes are not blocked. If this doesn’t cool it down, put the system into hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour. Make sure the computer isn’t sittin...

  • Page 139

    Troubleshooting problems & possible solutions 8 - 9 8 the sound cannot be heard or the volume is very low. The volume might be set too low. Check the volume control in the volume control panel in the windows taskbar, or use the key combination fn + f5 and f6 (see “audio features” on page 2 - 10 / “a...

  • Page 140

    Troubleshooting 8 - 10 problems & possible solutions 8 the system freezes or the screen goes dark. The system’s power saving features have timed-out . Use the ac/dc adapter, press a key on the keyboard, or press the sleep ( fn + f4 ) key combination, or press the power button if no leds are lit. The...

  • Page 141: Screen Resolution Error

    Troubleshooting screen resolution error 8 - 11 8 screen resolution error if you are experiencing either screen resolution reduction, or screen flickering after resuming from sleep in windows vista only then follow the instructions below to fix this problem. This error arises in compliance with windo...

  • Page 142

    Troubleshooting 8 - 12 screen resolution error 8 3. Double-click task scheduler library > microsoft > windows . 4. Click mobilepc to open the control panel. 5. Right-click tmm and select disable . Figure 8 - 2 - tmm disable 6. Close all the control panels..

  • Page 143: Overview

    Interface (ports & jacks) interface (ports & jacks) a - 1 a appendix a: interface (ports & jacks) overview the following chapter will give a quick description of the ports & jacks which allow your computer to commu- nicate with external devices, connect to the internet etc..

  • Page 144: Ports and Jacks

    Interface (ports & jacks) a - 2 interface (ports & jacks) a ports and jacks item description card reader the card reader allows you to use the following digital storage cards: mmc (multimedia card) rs mmc (requires pc adapter) sd (secure digital) mini sd (requires pc adapter) ms (memory stick) ms du...

  • Page 145

    Interface (ports & jacks) interface (ports & jacks) a - 3 a headphone-out jack headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack. Note : set your system’s volume to a reduced level before connecting to this jack. Infrared (fir) transceiver the fir (fast infrared) transceiver at the front of ...

  • Page 146

    Interface (ports & jacks) a - 4 interface (ports & jacks) a mini-ieee 1394 port this allows high-speed connection to various peripheral devices, e.G. External disk drives and digital cameras ( see note below ). Rj-11 phone jack this port connects to the built-in modem. You may plug the telephone lin...

  • Page 147

    Interface (ports & jacks) interface (ports & jacks) a - 5 a serial port connect a serial type mouse to this port. 7-pin s-video-out jack connect your television to your computer and view dvds, vcds or anything else your computer can display. Usb 2.0/1.1 ports these usb 2.0 compatible ports (usb 2.0 ...

  • Page 148

    Interface (ports & jacks) a - 6 a.

  • Page 149

    Nvidia video driver controls nvidia video driver installation b - 1 b appendix b: nvidia video driver controls the basic settings for configuring the lcd are outlined in “video features” on page 1 - 15 . Nvidia video driver installation make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in tab...

  • Page 150: Nvidia Control Panel

    Nvidia video driver controls b - 2 nvidia control panel b nvidia control panel more advanced video configuration options are provided in the nvidia control panel tab. 1. Open the display settings (see page 1 - 16 ) control panel. 2. Click advanced settings (button). 3. Click geforce..... (tab). 4. C...

  • Page 151

    Nvidia video driver controls nvidia control panel b - 3 b the nvidia control panel provides additional video configuration controls and tools which allows quick access to features such as display configuration, 3d set- tings and help menus etc. Navigating the control panel navigate through the contr...

  • Page 152

    Nvidia video driver controls b - 4 nvidia control panel b the help menus provide index and search features, and direct links to the nvidia website etc. Figure b - 3 help menus.

  • Page 153: Attaching Other Displays

    Nvidia video driver controls attaching other displays b - 5 b attaching other displays configuring an external display in windows vista 1. Attach your external display to the external monitor port and turn it on. 2. If a new display detected window does not appear in windows vista , go to the window...

  • Page 154

    Nvidia video driver controls b - 6 attaching other displays b configuring an external display using the nvidia control panel 1. Attach your external display to the external monitor port and turn it on. 2. Go to nvidia control panel (see “nvidia control panel” on page b - 2 ). 3. Click display, and t...

  • Page 155: Display Modes

    Nvidia video driver controls display modes b - 7 b display modes single display mode only one of your displays is used. Clone mode clone mode simply shows an exact copy of the primary display desktop on the other display(s). This mode will drive multiple displays with the same content. Dualview mode...

  • Page 156

    Nvidia video driver controls b - 8 display modes b using new display detected to enable extended mode 1. Attach your external display to the external monitor port and turn it on. 2. If a new display detected window does not appear in windows vista , go to the windows mobility center control panel ( ...

  • Page 157

    Nvidia video driver controls display modes b - 9 b using display settings to enable extended mode 1. Attach your external display to the external monitor port and turn it on. 2. Click start , and click control panel (or point to settings and click control panel ). 3. Click adjust screen resolution u...

  • Page 158: Enabling Tv Display

    Nvidia video driver controls b - 10 enabling tv display b enabling tv display to display desktop images on a tv, connect the tv to your computer by using an s-video cable from the tv to the 7-pin s-video-out jack at the rear of the computer. You will need to enable the tv display from the nvidia con...

  • Page 159

    Nvidia video driver controls enabling tv display b - 11 b changing the tv signal format 1. When the tv is selected as a display device, click the home icon to return to the category menu. 2. Click video and television , and then click “ change the signal or hd format ” 3. Select the tv signal format...

  • Page 160

    Nvidia video driver controls b - 12 b.

  • Page 161: Appendix C: Specifications

    Specifications specifications c - 1 c appendix c: specifications latest specification information the specifications listed in this appendix are correct at the time of going to press. Certain items (particularly processor types/ speeds and cd/dvd device types) may be changed, updated or delayed due ...

  • Page 162

    Specifications c - 2 specifications c feature specification processor types intel® core™2 duo processor (478-pin) micro-fc-pga package, socket p t7100 65nm (65 nanometer) process technology 2mb on-die l2 cache & 800mhz fsb 1.80 ghz intel® core™2 duo processor (478-pin) micro-fc-pga package, socket p...

  • Page 163

    Specifications specifications c - 3 c video adapter options nvidia geforce go 7950 gtx pci-e video card mxm-iv 512mb gddr3 video ram on board ms directx® 9.0 compatible nvidia geforce 8700m gt pci-e video card mxm-iii 512mb gddr3 video ram on board ms directx® 10.0 compatible supports hdcp nvidia ge...

  • Page 164

    Specifications c - 4 specifications c audio intel® high definition audio interface (hda) 3d stereo enhanced sound system srs wow surround sound technology inside sound-blaster pro™ compatible s/pdif digital output 7.1ch built-in microphone 2 * built-in speakers (1.5w, 8 Ω) one sub woofer (2w, 8 Ω ,)...

  • Page 165

    Specifications specifications c - 5 c communication built-in 56k mdc modem, v.90 & v.92 compliant built-in gigabit ethernet lan wireless lan module: intel® wireless wifi link 4965agn wireless lan module with minicard, pcie interface ( option ) tv tuner module with minicard, usb interface ( option ) ...

  • Page 166

    Specifications c - 6 specifications c optional optical drive module options: dvd/cd-rw combo drive module dvd-super multi drive module intel® wireless wifi link 4965agn wireless lan module with minicard, pcie interface bluetooth 2.0 + edr (enhanced data rate) module ( factory option ) 1.3m or 2.0m p...

  • Page 167

    Windows xp information d - 1 d appendix d: windows xp information this appendix contains information (including control panel information, driver installation etc.) for users of the windows xp os . • dvd regional codes • windows xp start menu & control panel • audio features • function/hot key indic...

  • Page 168: Dvd Regional Codes

    Windows xp information d - 2 dvd regional codes d dvd regional codes region geographical location 1 usa, canada 2 western europe, japan, south africa, middle east & egypt 3 south-east asia, taiwan, south korea, the philippines, indonesia, hong kong 4 south & central america, mexico, australia, new z...

  • Page 169

    Windows xp information windows xp start menu & control panel d - 3 d windows xp start menu & control panel most of the control panels, utilities and programs within windows xp (and most other windows versions) are accessed from the start menu. When you install programs and utilities they will be ins...

  • Page 170: Audio Features

    Windows xp information d - 4 audio features d audio features you can configure the audio options on your computer from the sounds and audio devices windows control panel. For advanced options double-click the realtek hd audio manager icon in the taskbar (or click the control panel) to bring up the r...

  • Page 171: Function/hot Key Indicators

    Windows xp information function/hot key indicators d - 5 d function/hot key indicators the function keys (f1 - f12 etc.) will act as hot keys when pressed while the fn key is held down. In addition to the basic function key combinations; visual indicators (see the table below) are available when the...

  • Page 172

    Windows xp information d - 6 function/hot key indicators d application hot key to configure a program to open when the application hot key button is pressed ( windows media player is the default program), follow the instructions below. 1. Double-click the hot key driver icon in the taskbar. 2. Click...

  • Page 173: Video Features

    Windows xp information video features d - 7 d video features you can switch display devices, and configure display options, from the display properties control panel in windows as long as the appropriate video driver is installed. To access display properties in windows : 1. Click start , point to s...

  • Page 174

    Windows xp information d - 8 video features d display properties figure d - 5 - display & additional properties 1 2 3 video card options note that card types, specifications and drivers are subject to continual updates and changes. Check with your service center for the latest details on video cards...

  • Page 175

    Windows xp information video features d - 9 d display devices & options besides the built-in lcd, you can also use an external vga monitor (crt)/ external flat panel display or tv as your display device. A vga monitor/flat panel display connects to the dvi-out port or external monitor port; a tv to ...

  • Page 176

    Windows xp information d - 10 video features d attaching other displays 1. Attach your external display to the external monitor port/dvi-out port (or tv to the s- video-out jack), and turn it on. 2. Go to the additional properties in the geforce..... Properties control panel tab. 3. Select nview dis...

  • Page 177

    Windows xp information video features d - 11 d 6. Select the display option from the primary display/ secondary display dropbox. If you have a tv and external monitor/flat panel display attached you will have a number of available options. Select and apply the appropriate option. Figure d - 7 - prim...

  • Page 178

    Windows xp information d - 12 video features d to enable extended desktop 1. Attach your external monitor to the external monitor port and turn it on. 2. Click start , point to settings (or click control panel ) and click control panel (if you are in category view choose appearance and themes ). 3. ...

  • Page 179: Power Management Features

    Windows xp information power management features d - 13 d power management features the power options control panel icon in windows (see page d - 3 ) allows you to configure power management features for your computer. You may conserve power through individual components such as the monitor or hard ...

  • Page 180

    Windows xp information d - 14 power management features d each windows power scheme will also adjust the processor performance of your machine in order to save pow- er. This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance (especially under dc/battery power). Choose the home/...

  • Page 181

    Windows xp information power management features d - 15 d stand by stand by saves the least amount of power, but takes the shortest time to return to full operation. During stand by the hard disk is turned off, and the cpu is made to idle at its slowest speed. All open applications are retained in m...

  • Page 182: Configuring The Power Button

    Windows xp information d - 16 configuring the power button d configuring the power button the power button may be set to send the computer in to either stand by or hibernate mode. In stand by mode, the led will blink green. In hibernate mode the led will be off (battery). If you are in a power savin...

  • Page 183: Battery Information

    Windows xp information battery information d - 17 d battery information please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery. New battery always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery (see “battery faq” on page d - 20 ). Battery life your computer’s battery l...

  • Page 184

    Windows xp information d - 18 battery information d battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance. To optimize the life and improve its perfor- mance, fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days . We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself. If you ...

  • Page 185

    Windows xp information battery information d - 19 d proper handling of the battery pack • do not disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances • do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures, it may explode • do not connect the metal terminals (+, -) to each other damaged battery war...

  • Page 186

    Windows xp information d - 20 battery information d battery faq how do i completely discharge the battery? Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery. Don’t turn off the computer by yourself even when you see a message that indicates the battery is critically low, j...

  • Page 187: Driver Installation

    Windows xp information driver installation d - 21 d driver installation insert the device drivers & utilities + user’s manual dvd-rom and click install drivers (button), or op- tional (button) to access the optional driver menu. If you wish to install the drivers manually see page “manual driver ins...

  • Page 188

    Windows xp information d - 22 driver installation d table d - 4 - driver installation winxp sp2 driver page # chipset d - 24 manual driver installation click the browse cd button in the drivers installer appli- cation and browse to the executable file in the appropriate driver folder. Video d - 24 a...

  • Page 189

    Windows xp information driver installation d - 23 d updating/reinstalling individual drivers if you wish to update/reinstall individual drivers it may be necessary to uninstall the original driver.To do this go to the control panel in the windows os and double-click the add/remove programs item. If ...

  • Page 190

    Windows xp information d - 24 driver installation d chipset 1. Click 1.Install chipset driver > yes . 2. Click next > yes > next > next . 3. Click finish to restart the computer. Video 1. Click 2.Install video driver > yes . 2. Click next . 3. Click “ yes, i want to restart my computer now ” (button...

  • Page 191

    Windows xp information driver installation d - 25 d card reader/expresscard 1. Click 6.Install cardreader driver > yes . 2. Click next > next . 3. Click finish to restart the computer. Touchpad 1. Click 7.Install touchpad driver > yes . 2. Click next > next > next . 3. Click finish to restart the co...

  • Page 192: Intel Wlan Module

    Windows xp information d - 26 intel wlan module d intel wlan module before installing the wireless lan driver use the fn + f11 key combination to toggle power to the module. Intel wlan driver installation 1. Make sure the module is powered on (use the fn + f11 key combination to toggle power to the ...

  • Page 193

    Windows xp information intel wlan module d - 27 d user guide you can view the user guides from the device drivers & utilities + us- er’s manual dvd-rom . Click optional > yes and then click the unlock but- ton. Click 1.Wireless lan > yes . Click view user guide (button). Figure d - 15 intel proset/ ...

  • Page 194: Bluetooth Module

    Windows xp information d - 28 bluetooth module d bluetooth module before installing the bluetooth driver use the fn + f12 key combination to toggle power to the module. Bluetooth driver installation 1. Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the device drivers & utilities + user’s manual ...

  • Page 195

    Windows xp information bluetooth module d - 29 d bluetooth local area connection icon if you want to display the local area connection icon for the bluetooth connection in the taskbar, set it up as follows: 1. Access the network connections control panel in windows ( start > settings > network conne...

  • Page 196

    Windows xp information d - 30 bluetooth module d connecting to bluetooth devices make sure the bluetooth module is turned on. 1. If the bluetooth taskbar icon is grayed out, click the icon and select turn on bluetooth (or double-click the icon to start bluetooth). 2. Double-click the icon to bring u...

  • Page 197

    Windows xp information bluetooth module d - 31 d 4. Double-click any of the devices found to bring up the device options. 5. More advanced options (and help ) are available by clicking the taskbar icon and selecting display classic view . 6. This will bring up the ivt bluesoliel window. 7. Click blu...

  • Page 198

    Windows xp information d - 32 bluetooth module d disconnecting you can close the pro- gram by selecting turn off bluetooth from the taskbar menu. This does not turn off the bluetooth mod- ule power . Use the fn + f12 key combination to toggle power to the bluetooth module, and check the indicator to...

  • Page 199: Pc Camera Module

    Windows xp information pc camera module d - 33 d pc camera module before installing the optional pc camera module driver use the fn + f10 key com- bination to toggle power to the module. There are 2 camera options available for this computer, depending on your purchase configuration. The 1.3m pixel ...

  • Page 200

    Windows xp information d - 34 pc camera module d for the 2.0m pixel camera module: 1. Click install . 2. Click to select yes or no in answer to the power system question. 3. Click finish > finish to restart the computer. 4. Run the videoview application program from the videoview shortcut on the des...

  • Page 201

    Windows xp information pc camera module d - 35 d bisoncap (for 1.3m pixel camera module) bisoncap is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and testing, and can capture video files to .Avi format. 1. Run the bisoncap application from the start > programs/all programs > bison- cam me...

  • Page 202

    Windows xp information d - 36 pc camera module d eliminating screen flicker (bisoncap) if you find that the video screen in the bisoncap program is flickering, you can try to adjust the setting in the video capture filter options. 1. Run the bisoncap application. 2. Go to options and scroll down to ...

  • Page 203

    Windows xp information pc camera module d - 37 d videoview (for 2.0m pixel camera module) videoview is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and testing, and can capture video files to .Avi format. 1. Run the videoview program from the start > programs/all programs > usb2.0 pc came...

  • Page 204

    Windows xp information d - 38 pc camera module d eliminating screen flicker (videoview) if you find that the video screen in the videoview program is flickering, you can try to adjust the setting in the video capture filter options. 1. Run the videoview program. 2. Go to options and scroll down to s...

  • Page 205

    Windows xp information pc camera module d - 39 d zoom (videoview) if you have enabled digital zoom when installing the 2.0m pixel camera driver you may use the options > setting menu to zoom the camera in and out. 1. Run the videoview program. 2. Go to options and scroll down to select setting . 3. ...

  • Page 206: Fingerprint Reader

    Windows xp information d - 40 fingerprint reader d fingerprint reader if you have included the fingerprint reader in your purchase option you will need to install the driver as per the instructions below. Make sure you have administrator’s rights to your computer, and have a windows password enabled...

  • Page 207

    Windows xp information fingerprint reader d - 41 d user enrollment 1. Click start > programs/all programs > protector suite ql > user enrollment , or double click the taskbar icon . 2. On the first run of the program you will be asked to click the button to accept the license, and then click ok . 3....

  • Page 208

    Windows xp information d - 42 fingerprint reader d 10. Click finish . 11. Right-click the taskbar icon to bring up the menu that allows you to edit fingerprints , start control center , access the help menu etc. You can also run the control center etc. From the protector suite ql item in the program...

  • Page 209: Usb Tv Tuner Module

    Windows xp information usb tv tuner module d - 43 d usb tv tuner module the usb tv tuner module driver and application are provided on a separate cd-rom for windows xp (see “usb tv tuner module” on page 7 - 25 for further information). In addition a driver is provided on the device drivers & utiliti...

  • Page 210

    Windows xp information d - 44 usb tv tuner module d 10. Click next > next > next . 11. Click the button to restart the computer, and then click next . 12. Click finish to restart the computer. 13. Run the hybrid dtv application from the start > programs/all programs > hybrid dtv and select the dtvpl...

  • Page 211: Enabling Fast Infrared (Fir)

    Windows xp information enabling fast infrared (fir) d - 45 d enabling fast infrared (fir) if you wish to enable and use the fast infrared transceiver then follow the procedure outlined below. Enable the fir device in the bios 1. Restart the computer. 2. Enter the phoenixbios setup utility by pressin...

  • Page 212

    Windows xp information d - 46 d.