Taking a Look at the Computer, Right-Side Components | TAG 200

Taking a Look at the Computer

This section identifies the external components of the computer and briefly describes the function of each component.

NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased, the appearance of your computer may not exactly be the same as those shown in this manual.

Right-Side Components

Ref	Component		Description	See Also

	Primary		Supplies power to your computer when external	P. 3-5
	Battery Pack		power is not connected.

	PC Card Slot		Accepts a PC card for additional functions.	P. 4-10

	USB Ports		Each of the two ports connects a USB device,	P. 4-4
			such as a USB floppy drive, printer, digital
			camera, joystick, and more.

	PS/2 Port		Connects a PS/2 keyboard and/or mouse.	P. 4-5

1-8	Getting Started

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TAG 200 manual Taking a Look at the Computer, Right-Side Components

Contents

MIL-BOOK 200 Series Notebook Trademarks Table of Contents Managing Power Installing Software Drivers Troubleshooting Appendix C Hard Disk Encryption Page Preface Notational Conventions Getting Started Connecting to AC Power Getting the Computer RunningUnpacking Getting Started Powering the Computer Opening the CoverTurning On Turning Off Hard Disk Encryption Getting Started Taking a Look at the Computer Right-Side Components Left-Side Components Connector Rear Components Microphone Connects an external microphone Connector Front Components Top Cover Locks the top cover Latch Device Bottom-Side Components Release Knob Top-open Components Component Description See Also Ref Component Description See Also Where to Go from Here For this purpose… Do this… Operating Your Computer Starting and Stopping the Computer Starting the ComputerStopping the Computer Hibernation Using the Keyboard Typewriter Keys Cursor-Control Keys Numeric Keypad Euro Symbol Fn Key Windows KeysFunction Keys Hot Keys Lcdcrt LCD & CRT Operating Your Computer Using the Touchpad Term Action Configuring the Touchpad Using the Touchscreen option Using the Hard Disk Drive Using the Optical Drive Installing the CD/Combo/DVD RW Drive Inserting and Removing a Disc Using the Video Features Configuring the Display Modes Table Notes Using the Audio Features Connecting Audio Devices Using the Communication Features Using the LANUsing the Wireless LAN Wlan Configuring the Wlan Turning Off/On the Wlan RadioClick Network and Internet Connections Using the Modem Using the Wireless Modem Connecting Using the GSM Modem GSM data transmission circuit-switched dataGprs data transmission Configuring a GSM Modem Connection Using the GPSConnecting Using Gprs Configuring a Gprs Connection Using Bluetooth Turning Off/On the GPS Operating Your Computer Managing Power AC Adapter Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack Initializing the Battery Pack Checking the Battery Level Using the Primary Battery Pack Using the Secondary Battery Pack Battery Low Signals and Actions Power Management What… When… Hibernation Power-Saving Tips Expanding Your Computer Connecting an External Monitor Expanding Your Computer Connecting a USB Device Connecting the PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connecting a Parallel Device Connecting a Serial Device Connecting an IR Device Connect to IR device CardBus Support Using PC CardsPC Card Type Inserting and Removing a PC Card Eject Button System Memory Upgrade Long rubber cushion Short rubber cushions Expanding Your Computer Setup Configuration Utility SCU When and How to Use the SCU Program When to UseStarting SCU Setup Configuration Utility SCU Moving Around and Making Selections Brief description of keyboard usage is listed next Main Menu Date and Time Internal Numlock USB Emulation Advanced Menu Geyserville Support Shared Video Memory Optional COM Ports LPT Port MC97 Controller HDD Heater Power-on Password Security Menu SCU Password Hard Disk Encryption Hard Disk Boot Sector Boot Menu Boot Sequence Setup Configuration Utility SCU Exit Menu Setup Configuration Utility SCU Installing Software Drivers How to Use the Driver CD Installing Software Drivers Touchscreen Driver Mtcctrl Installing Software Drivers Installing Software Drivers Caring for the Computer Using the Password Using the Cable LockProtecting the Computer Using an Anti-Virus Strategy Taking Care of the Computer Location GuidelinesGeneral Guidelines Cleaning Guidelines Battery Pack Guidelines When Traveling Troubleshooting Preliminary Checklist Solving Common Problems Problem Type Go to Operating time of a fully charged battery becomes shorter Battery ProblemsOptical Drive Problems CD/Combo/DVD RW drive cannot read a disc Display Problems You cannot eject a discNothing appears on the screen Bad dots appear on the display at all times Resolution cannot be adjusted to desired settingCharacters on the screen are dim External monitor displays nothing Hardware Device Problems Hard Disk Drive ProblemsInfrared Problems Keyboard does not respond Keyboard, Mouse and Touchpad ProblemsNumeric keypad is disabled External keyboard does not work LAN Problems Wlan Problems Modem Problems Modem does not work Computer does not resume from Standby or Hibernation mode PC Card ProblemsPower Management Problems PC card does not work Printer does not work Printer ProblemsSoftware Problems Printer prints garbled information Sound Problems Startup Problems Other Problems When you turn on the computer, it stops after PostDate/time is incorrect Troubleshooting Resetting the Computer Specifications Parts Specifications Specifications Regulatory Information On the Use of the System Class B Regulations Safety Notices About the BatteryCanada About the AC Adapter English Deutsch About the Modem USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices On the Use of RF DeviceRadio Frequency Interference Requirements and SAR Antenna use EMC Requirements European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Canada Radio Frequency Interference RequirementsStatements of Compliance Local Restrictions of 802.11b/802.11g Radio Usage General Turning Off the Wireless LAN Radio Frequency Ranges MHz Indoors Outdoors Hard Disk Encryption IDE HDD Enova X-Wall Q & a How is key length related to security? If the X-Wall LX malfunctions, will I lose my data?