Phoenix Gold pmn LED Power & Communication Indicators

Using The Computer

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LED Power & Communication Indicators

Icon Color Description

Orange DC power is plugged in

Green The computer is on

Blinking Green The computer is in standby mode

Orange The battery is being charged

Green The battery is fully charged

Blinking Orange The battery has reached critically low power status

Blinking Green New mail has arrived

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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