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Preface
Copyright 1999
All Rights Reserved.
Manual edition, August, 1999 Document Number G797
The information in this document is subject to change without prior
notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not
represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability
to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility
of such damages.
This document contains proprietary information protected by
copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be
reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form
without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
Trademarks
Phoenix is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. CardSoft is a
trademark of SystemSoft Corporation. AutoCAD and Autoshade are
trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. IBM, OS/2, and VGA are trademarks of
International Business Machines Corp. Lotus, 1-2-3, and Symphony
are trademarks of Lotus Development Corp. Windows, Word, MS-
DOS, and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corp. VESA is a
trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association.
Other product names mentioned herein are used for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
Limitation of Liability
While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of
this manual, the manufacturer and distributor assume no liability
resulting from errors or omissions in this manual, or from the use of
the information contained herein.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction-------------------------------------------------1
Welcome to the Notebook PC --------------------------------------------------1
Unpacking the Notebook --------------------------------------------------------2
Accessories and Optional Devices---------------------------------------------2
Getting to Know Your Computer ----------------------------------------------3
Opening the LCD Panel---------------------------------------------------3
Front Panel ------------------------------------------------------------------6
Right Panel------------------------------------------------------------------7
Left Panel--------------------------------------------------------------------8
Rear Panel-------------------------------------------------------------------9
The Bottom Panel--------------------------------------------------------11
Preparing the Notebook for Transport---------------------------------------12
Chapter 2: Getting Started-------------------------------------------13
Operating Environment--------------------------------------------------------13
Connecting to a Power Source------------------------------------------------13
Connecting the AC Adapter--------------------------------------------13
Turning On Your Notebook Computer-------------------------------------- 15
About the ROM BIOS---------------------------------------------------15
About the Power-On Self Test-----------------------------------------15
Resetting the System-----------------------------------------------------16
Adjusting the Brightness------------------------------------------------ 16
Operating on Battery Power --------------------------------------------------17
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack---------------------------- 17
Charging the Battery Pack----------------------------------------------18
A Word about Ergonomics----------------------------------------------------19
Chapter 3: Using the Notebook Computer ---------------------21
The LCD Display ---------------------------------------------------------------21
Adjusting the LCD Screen Display ----------------------------------- 21
A Tour of the Notebook’s Keyboard ---------------------------------------- 22
Windows 95/98 Keys---------------------------------------------------- 23
The Function Keys-------------------------------------------------------25
The Cursor Keys ---------------------------------------------------------25
Embedded Numeric Keypad -------------------------------------------25
The TouchPad------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Using the TouchPad -----------------------------------------------------26
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TouchPad Precautions--------------------------------------------------- 27
Connecting an External Tracking Devices ---------------------------------27
Data Storage and Retrieval----------------------------------------------------27
The Floppy Disk Drive-------------------------------------------------- 27
The Removable HDD Module -----------------------------------------28
The CD-ROM -------------------------------------------------------------------29
Features of the CD-ROM Module------------------------------------- 29
Precautions for Handling CD-ROM Discs---------------------------30
Loading a Disc------------------------------------------------------------ 30
The Multimedia Sound System-----------------------------------------------31
IR Communication -------------------------------------------------------------32
PCMCIA Cards and Expansion Sockets------------------------------------ 33
Inserting a PCMCIA Card---------------------------------------------- 33
Power Saving Modes----------------------------------------------------------- 34
The AC Adapter-----------------------------------------------------------------34
The Battery Power System---------------------------------------------------- 35
Removing the Battery Pack---------------------------------------------35
Preparing the Battery Pack for Use -----------------------------------35
Automatic Battery Pack Charging Function-------------------------36
Battery Status ------------------------------------------------------------- 37
Battery Low Warning ---------------------------------------------------39
Small Battery for the Real Time Clock------------------------------- 40
Power Management Modes ---------------------------------------------------41
How to Suspend ----------------------------------------------------------42
How to Resume-----------------------------------------------------------43
Power Management Summary----------------------------------------- 43
The APM Interface------------------------------------------------------- 44
Chapter 4: Connecting Peripheral Devices --------------------45
External Keyboard/Numeric Keypad----------------------------------------45
External Monitor---------------------------------------------------------------- 46
Parallel Printer------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
Serial Devices -------------------------------------------------------------------47
Audio Sources and Output Devices------------------------------------------48
Port Replicator ------------------------------------------------------------------ 49
USB Device---------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
TV Out----------------------------------------------------------------------------49
Installing Optional Devices ---------------------------------------------------50
Chapter 5: Running BIOS Setup-----------------------------------53
Introduction---------------------------------------------------------------------- 53
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Navigating through BIOS Setup----------------------------------------------53
Accessing the BIOS Setup Program-----------------------------------------53
Item Specific Help -------------------------------------------------------54
The Menu Bar ------------------------------------------------------------------- 54
The Legend Bar -----------------------------------------------------------------54
Launching Submenus ---------------------------------------------------------- 55
General Help---------------------------------------------------------------------56
Save Changes and Exit the Setup Program --------------------------56
The Main Menu -----------------------------------------------------------------56
The Advanced Menu -----------------------------------------------------------62
The Security Menu -------------------------------------------------------------64
The Power Menu----------------------------------------------------------------67
The Boot Menu------------------------------------------------------------------71
The Exit Menu-------------------------------------------------------------------72
Chapter 6: The Software Utilities Disks-------------------------77
Installing Software Drivers in Windows 98-------------------------------- 77
VGA Display Drivers ---------------------------------------------------77
Installing the Creative Sound Drivers --------------------------------81
Installing Software Drivers in Windows NT------------------------------- 83
IDE Sound Driver-------------------------------------------------------- 83
VGA Display Driver-----------------------------------------------------84
Chapter 7: Using the PHDISK Utility -----------------------------85
Command Line Options ------------------------------------------------------- 85
CREATE Option --------------------------------------------------------- 86
REFORMAT Option ---------------------------------------------------- 88
DELETE Option----------------------------------------------------------89
INFO Option--------------------------------------------------------------89
Messages------------------------------------------------------------------- 90
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting-----------------------------------------95
Locating a Problem-------------------------------------------------------------95
Checking Cables and Connections-------------------------------------------96
The Power-On Self Test -------------------------------------------------------97
General Hardware Problems-------------------------------------------------- 98
Contacting Your Dealer-------------------------------------------------------100
Appendix A: Specifications--------------------------------------- 101
Detailed Notebook Specifications-------------------------------------------101
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General--------------------------------------------------------------------101
Mass Storage-------------------------------------------------------------102
Video System ------------------------------------------------------------102
Electrical------------------------------------------------------------------103
Mechanical ---------------------------------------------------------------103
Operating Environment ------------------------------------------------103
Options--------------------------------------------------------------------104
Software Specifications ------------------------------------------------104
Power Management Modes--------------------------------------------104
Appendix B: Index --------------------------------------------------- 105
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency
Interference Statement
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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 installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. Shielded interface cables and a non-shielded AC
power cord must be used in order to comply with emission limits.
This equipment is to be used with power supply: ILAN F1960H.
There is no internal power supply.
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Canadian DOC Notice For Class B Computing Devices
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B repecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matèriel brouilleur du Canada.
Ce manuel convient aux modèles suivants
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