Phoenix Gold pmn 1Rear View & Bottom Views

Introduction

1 - 18 Rear View & Bottom Views

1Rear View & Bottom Views

Security Lock Slot

To prevent possible theft, a Kensington-type lock can be attached to this slot.

Locks can be purchased at any computer store.

Figure 1 - 6

Rear View & Bottom

Views

1. Security Lock Slot

2. Vent/Fan Intake

3. Battery

4. RAM Bay Cover

5. Hard Disk, WLAN &

Bluetooth Module

Bay Cover

6. Optical (CD/DVD)

Device Screw Cover

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CPU

The CPU is not a user

serviceable part.

Opening this compart-

ment, or accessing the

CPU in any way, may

violate your warranty.

Contents

Main Page I Notice Trademarks II FCC Statement (Federal Communications Commission) Page IV Instructions for Care and Operation V VI Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements: VII Battery Precautions VIII Cleaning Servicing IX Travel Considerations Packing As you get ready for your trip, run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go: X On the Road XI Developing Good Work Habits Lighting XIII Contents Introduction XIV Using The Computer Advanced Controls XV Drivers & Utilities BIOS Utilities XVI Upgrading The Computer Wireless & PC Camera Modules Troubleshooting XVII Specifications Page Overview 1 - 1 Chapter 1: Introduction Advanced Users Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users Page Quick Start Guide 1 - 3 Quick Start Guide 1System Map Getting to Know Your Computer Top View 1 - 5 Top View 1 1 To open the LCD display: Figure 1 - 1 1 - 6 Top View Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 - 2 Top View 1 - 7 PC Camera LCD Panel LED Power & Communication Indicators Stereo Speakers 1 - 8 Top View Lid Sensor LED Status Indicators Power Button Page 1 - 10 Front View 1Front View 32 4 5 6 Mini-IEEE 1394 Port 11 72 4 5 63 Inserting Cards Page 1 - 12 Front View Ap-Key Buttons Left Side View 1 - 13 Left Side View 89 152 6 7 3 4 Vent/Fan Intake Page Left Side View 1 - 15 2 * USB 2.0/1.1 Ports PC Card Slot 1 - 16 Right Side View 1Right Side View USB 2.0/1.1 Port Serial Port Figure 1 - 5 Right Side View 1 - 17 Optical (CD/DVD) Device Bay DC-In Jack 1 - 18 Rear View & Bottom Views 1Rear View & Bottom Views Security Lock Slot Figure 1 - 6 Rear View & Bottom Views 1 - 19 Vent/Fan Intake Battery Hard Disk Drive 1 - 20 Rear View & Bottom Views Wireless LAN (Network) & Bluetooth Modules Overview 2 - 1 Chapter 2: Using The Computer 2 - 2 LED Indicators 2LED Indicators LED Status Indicators Table 2 - 1 LED Power & Communication Indicators 2Auto Mail Checker Page 2 - 6 Hard Disk Drive 2Hard Disk Drive Figure 2 - 3 Hard Disk The Optical (CD/DVD) Device 2 - 7 The Optical (CD/DVD) Device Loading Discs Figure 2 - 4 2 - 8 The Optical (CD/DVD) Device 2 DVD Regional Codes 2 - 10 The Optical (CD/DVD) Device 2 Table 2 - 3 PC Card Slot Inserting and Removing PC Cards 2 - 12 4-in-1 Card Reader 24-in-1 Card Reader Figure 2 - 7 Ap-Key Buttons 2 - 13 Ap-Key Buttons Table 2 - 4 2 - 14 Function Keys and Numeric Keypad 2Function Keys and Numeric Keypad Function Keys Function Keys Keys Description Other Keyboards Numeric Keypad Figure 2 - 8 2 - 16 TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse 2TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse Figure 2 - 9 Audio Features 2 - 17 Audio Features Sound Volume Adjustment Figure 2 - 10 Realtek Audio Configuration Menus TruBass Software Support 2Adding a Printer USB Printer Install Instructions: Parallel Printer Overview 3 - 1 Chapter 3: Advanced Controls 3 - 2 Advanced Video Controls Advanced Video Controls F9F6 F10 Opening the LCD Protecting the LCD NVIDIA Display Properties 3 - 4 NVIDIA Display Properties Windows Display Properties Display Properties Clicking through the tabs allows you to make any video adjustments you re- quire. Figure 3 - 2 Additional Properties Page NVIDIA Display Properties 3 - 7 NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager Desktop Manager Figure 3 - 5 3 - 8 Display Devices & Display Modes Display Devices & Display Modes Single Display Clone Mode Dualview Mode Attaching Other Displays 3 - 9 Attaching Other Displays Connect an external display to the appropriate port and configure it as follows. Figure 3 - 6 3 - 10 Attaching Other Displays Figure 3 - 7 Attaching Other Displays 3 - 11 Enabling TV Display Figure 3 - 8 Page Power Management Features 3 - 13 Power Management Features Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Power Options The Power Sources 3 - 15 The Power Sources AC Adapter Battery 3-16Power Schemes Power Schemes Figure 3 - 11 Page 3 - 18 System Power Options System Power Options Hibernate Mode vs. Shutdown Standby Mode vs. Hibernate Mode System Power Options 3 - 19 Standby Hibernate Figure 3 - 12 Configuring the Power Button Battery Information 3 - 21 Battery Information New Battery Battery Life Figure 3 - 14 3 - 22 Battery Information Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter Battery Information 3 - 23 Proper Handling of the Battery Pack 3 - 24 Battery Information Battery FAQ Overview 4 - 1 Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities What to Install Module Driver Installation 4 - 2 What to Install Navigate (Browse..) to D: Figure 4 - 1 What to Install 4 - 3 Authorized Driver Message Version Conflict Message 4 - 4 Driver Installation Driver Installation Figure 4 - 2 Driver Installation 4 - 5 Manual Driver Installation New Hardware Found Service Packs Installation Procedure Chipset (WinXP) Audio (WinXP) Modem (WinXP) LAN (WinXP) Video (WinXP) Ap-Key (WinXP) TouchPad (WinXP) PCMCIA & Card Reader (WinXP) Wireless LAN (WinXP) Bluetooth (WinXP) PC Camera (WinXP) AutoMail Checker (WinXP) Overview 5 - 1 Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities 5 - 2 The Power-On Self Test (POST) The Power-On Self Test (POST) POST Screen Figure 5 - 1 The Power-On Self Test (POST) 5 - 3 Failing the POST Fatal Errors Non-Fatal Errors The Setup Program Entering Setup The Setup Program 5 - 5 Setup Screens 5-6Main Menu Main Menu System Time: Main Menu System Time & Date Figure 5 - 2 Page Advanced Menu Page Security Menu Security Menu 5 - 11 Password on boot: (Security Menu) Fixed disk boot sector (Security Menu) 5 - 12 Boot Menu Boot Menu Boot Menu Figure 5 - 5 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility IDE 0/2 Channel Boot Menu 5 - 13 5 - 14 Exit Menu Exit Menu Figure 5 - 6 Overview 6 - 1 Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer 6 - 2 Overview When Not to Upgrade Removing the Battery 6 - 3 Removing the Battery Figure 6 - 1 6 - 4 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive HDD System Warning Figure 6 - 2 Hard Disk Cover Removal 1 7 8 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 6 - 5 Figure 6 - 3 6 - 6 Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) Figure 6 - 4 Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) 6 - 7 8 8 Figure 6 - 5 Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Upgrading the Processor 6 - 9 Upgrading the Processor Page Chapter 7: Wireless & PC Camera Modules 7 - 2 WLAN/Bluetooth Toggle Power Order WLAN/Bluetooth Toggle Power Order Table 7 - 1 Intel PRO/Wireless Mini PCI WLAN Module 7 - 3 Intel PRO/Wireless Mini PCI WLAN Module b/g) Figure 7 - 1 Intel WLAN Driver Installation Bluetooth Module Bluetooth Driver Installation Page PC Camera PC Camera Driver Installation 7 - 8 PC Camera PC Camera Audio Setup Page 7 - 10 PC Camera AMCAP Set Capture File Page Page Overview 8 - 1 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 8 - 2 Basic Hints and Tips Basic Hints and Tips Backup and General Maintenance 8 - 4 Viruses Viruses Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software 8 - 5 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software Page Problems & Possible Solutions 8 - 7 Problems & Possible Solutions Power Display 8 - 8 Problems & Possible Solutions Boot Password Problems & Possible Solutions 8 - 9 Password Warning 8 - 10 Problems & Possible Solutions Audio & CD Device Media Warning Problems & Possible Solutions 8 - 11 Keyboard Operation Other Keyboards 8 - 12 Problems & Possible Solutions Modules Page A - 2 A-3 A - 4 A-5