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By installing PC cards, you can add functions to your notebook computer similar to those found on add-in boards for desktop computers. Available PC cards include:
• Input/output, such as modem, network, video capture, and SCSI cards.
• Storage, such as hard drive and flash memory cards.
Your computer includes the following PC card support:
• One PC-card slot: You can install PCMCIA type I or II cards in the slot.
• CardBus hardware and software: CardBus enables the computer to use 32-bit PCMCIA cards. Windows supports 32-bit and 16-bit PC cards.
The PC card slot does not support PCMCIA type III card or ZV card.
Working with PC Cards
Maintaining PC Cards
To maintain your PC Cards, follow these guidelines:
•Keep cards away from excessive heat, direct sunlight, and liquids.
•Do not drop, bend, flex, or crush cards when handling.
•Keep dust, magnets, and static electricity away from PC Cards.
•When a card is not in use, carry it in its protective carrying case.
•Some PC cards include cables that extend from the back of the cards. Be careful not to bend or put excessive strain on these cables.
Contents
Macrovision Statement
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Information
Setting Up your System
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Battery Disposal
Care During Use
Laser Safety
Power Cord Requirements
Laser Safety Note
General Requirements
Wireless Guidance
Regulatory Compliance Statements
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Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part
United States of America
Intentional emitter per FCC Part
FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use
FCC Part
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003
Canada
Intentional Emitter per RSS
Regulatory Compliance Statements
European Union
European Directives
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Japan
Wireless Devices
Vcci Statement
Prior to setting up your device
Using Your Documentation
Manual Documentation Conventions
Information Icons
Keyboard Conventions
Software User Documentation
CD-ROM Device Naming Convention
Touchpad Conventions
Windows Conventions
Introducing Your Computer
Where Everything Is
Front
Buttons and LEDs
Right Side Left Side
Back Side
Bottom
Using Your Computer for the First Time
To turn on the computer’s power for the first time
Turning On the Computer
Initial Computer Startup
Power Off
Power Button Functions
Turning Off Your Computer
To turn off the computer, complete the following steps
Tips for Using Your Computer
Travelling with Your Computer
Air Travel
Locking your Computer
If you are travelling by air, follow these tips
Handling Spills
Storing the Computer for Long Periods
Using the Keyboard
Using the Numeric Keypad
Using Special Function Keys
Fn Key Key Function Combinations Name
Hot Keys
Default settings for these buttons are
To reprogram the hot keys, follow the steps below
Using the Touchpad
Action Process and Comment
PS/2 Mouse Menu
Action
To move a window on the desktop, complete the following
Drag Move
Area or Multiple item selection
System Top
Reading the System Status Lights
System Bottom
Connecting to the Internet
Connecting to the Internet Using a Modem
Precautions Before Use
Using the Modem on a PBX system
Country Selection
DOS support
Configuring Network Environment Settings for Wired LAN
Cable Connection
If you use a simple terminal program i.e. hyper terminal
Modem Notes
Configuring Network Environment
Using Both Dhcp and Static IP Simultaneously
Access Point
Configuring Network Environment Settings for Wireless LAN
What is an Access Point AP?
Connecting to an Access Point AP
To turn wireless function on/off
Setting up a computer-to-computer network
Connecting to computer-to-computer networks peer-to-peer or
Checking the connection status
Click Advanced On the Wireless Network tab, click Advanced
Wireless Networks tab, click Add
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Connecting to the configured computer
Checking the connection status
Using Networks in Other Operating Systems
Installing the wireless client administrator program
Setting up the network
Click Actions Add/Edit Configuration Profile
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Using Network Services
Sharing files or folders
Configuring Sharing
Sharing Printers
Using Shared Files or Folders
If your computer is a member of another workgroup
Adding and Using a Shared Printer
Configuring Printer Sharing
Click Add a printer
Connecting to the Internet
Configuring Internet Sharing
Sharing an Internet Connection
Checking the Shared Internet Connection
Using the Flex-Bay
Swapping a Flex-Bay Device Power On
Swapping a Flex-Bay Device Power Off
To remove a device with the power off proceed as follows
To swap a device with the power on proceed as follows
Start the Softex Bay Manager Utility
Using the Floppy Disk Drive Option
Using the Disk Drives
Using the CD-ROM Drive Option
CD Precautions
CD-ROM Drive Warnings
Using the Memory Stick Factory Option
Inserting the Memory Stick
To insert the memory stick proceed as follows
Memory Stick Support
Using the Memory Stick
To see the contents of the memory stick
Removing the Memory Stick
To use the Memory Stick proceed as follows
Maintaining PC Cards
Working with PC Cards
To maintain your PC Cards, follow these guidelines
To insert a PC card into a slot
Using PC Cards
To remove a PC card from your computer
Multi Media Functions/Equipment
Media Player
Playing a Audio/Multimedia CD
Removing the Audio/Multimedia CD
MP3/CD Player Factory Option
Button Operation
Using the MP3/CD Player
Play an Audio CD
Pause/Resume an Audio CD
Stop an Audio CD
Setting Up Your Home Theater
Dolby Digital & Home Theater System S/PDIF Port
Using the S/PDIF Connection
After making all connections, ensure you enable S/PDIF
Enabling S/PDIF on the DVD Program
Volume Control
Using the Keyboard
Using the Volume Control Icon
Movie Maker
Charging the Battery
Using the Battery
Follow these rules for charging your battery
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Installing the Battery
To install the battery pack
Monitoring the Battery Charge
Power Meter
Battery Gauge
Battery Level
Battery Warnings
Battery Calibration
You should
Calibration Notes
Starting System Setup
Using System Setup
Bios Caution
Navigation Key Function
Boot Device Priority field enables
Changing Booting Priority
Press Enter on Boot Options
Configuring the Password
Setting the Supervisor Password
Setting the User Password
On the Set Supervisor Password item, press Enter
Activating the Booting Password
Deactivating the Password
Using Power Management Options
Basic Power Management Schemes
Standby vs. Hibernation
Changing Devices
Hibernate Mode Power Management or Manual Method
Frequent Interruptions
If You Reinstall Windows
Rest Key
Advanced Power Management Schemes
Installing/Reinstalling a HDD
Using the Hard Drive
ReInstalling Windows and Device Drivers
Resolution and Colour Depth
Video Features and Configuration
Adjusting the LCD Brightness
Configuring Display Features
Changing Colour Depth and Resolution
Using Powerplay
Display Resolution Notes
Using External Display Devices
Switching Display Devices Using the Shortcut Key
Using Dual View to View Extended Screen
Deactivating Dual View Mode
To move a window between display devices in Dual View mode
Using Options
Before You Install Memory
Memory Modules
To install a memory module
Installing a Memory Module
Memory Module Precautions
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System Setup
Windows Setup
FIR Fast Infrared Connection
FIR Technology Limitation
Troubleshooting
Windows Related
Questions and Answers
Display Related
Q3 How to remove graphics driver?
Telecommunications Related
Q5 In the following cases, the screen displays noise
Q1 I cannot hear the modem sound
Using an AT command
Q2 I cannot make a call using an extension line
Configuring the Modem through the Control Panel
Q3 How do I use my modem when dialing from overseas?
Wireless Network Wlan Connection Problem
Q2 How to display DVD play image on both LCD and CRT?
Game and Program Related
Q3 Fn+F4/ CRT/LCD Key combination does not work
Q3 I cannot share an Internet connection
Q4 I cannot connect to the AP wireless network
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Installing drivers
Reinstalling Software
Running the system software CD
Installing programs
Reinstalling Windows XP
Reinstalling Windows
What is partition configuration?
What is Format?
Press any key to boot from CD
If You Cannot Run Windows
Specifications
CPU
Wireless LAN Specification
Radio Specifications
Regulatory Notice for Channel Use in France
Abbreviations
Pcmcia
Glossary
DMA direct memory access
CardBus
Cmos memory
COM port
Hard drive
Address
IRQ interrupt request line
LCD liquid-crystal display
RAM random access memory
Resolution
PC Card
PC slot
TFT thin film transistor LCD
Shadow RAM
Zoomed video