NOTEBOOK PC USER'S MANUAL Product Name: Notebook PC Manual Revision: 1.01 E643 Release Date: November 2000 Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: · This device may not cause harmful interference, and · This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (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 instructions, 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. WARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. For use with AC Adaptor Model ADP-45GB (Pour Utiliser Avec Modele ADP-45GB) 2 Safety Statements Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (English) VORSICHT! Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. (German) ADVARSELI! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. (Danish) VARNING! Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. (Swedish) VAROITUS! Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mukaisesti. (Finnish) ATTENTION! Il y a danger d'explosion s'il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du mêre type ou d'un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. (French) ADVARSEL! Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian) (Japanese) Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.A. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 3 Safety Statements CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek 4 Safety Statements CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish 5 Safety Statements UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). When using the Notebook PC modem, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: · Do not use the Notebook PC near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. · Do not use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. · Do not use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak. Required for UL 1642 covering primary (nonrechargeable) and secondary (rechargeable) lithium batteries for use as power sources in products. These batteries contain metallic lithium, or a lithium alloy, or a lithium ion, and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series, parallel, or both, that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible chemical reaction. · Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. · Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion. Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers. 6 Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCING THE NOTEBOOK PC 11 About This User's Manual ...................................................................................... 12 Notes For This Manual...................................................................................... 12 Caring Information ................................................................................................. 13 Transportation Precautions .................................................................................... 14 2. KNOWING THE PARTS 15 Top Side ................................................................................................................. 16 Front Side .............................................................................................................. 18 Left Side ................................................................................................................. 19 Right Side .............................................................................................................. 20 Rear Side ............................................................................................................... 22 3. GETTING STARTED 25 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack ............................................................. 26 Using the Battery Pack .......................................................................................... 27 Before using your Notebook PC on the road .................................................... 27 Battery Care ...................................................................................................... 27 Operating Systems ................................................................................................ 27 Support Software .............................................................................................. 27 Power Connection ................................................................................................. 28 Powering ON The Notebook PC ............................................................................ 29 The Power-On Self Test (POST) ...................................................................... 29 Save-to-Disk Partition ............................................................................................ 30 Restarting or Rebooting ......................................................................................... 30 Powering OFF the Notebook PC ........................................................................... 30 Status Indicators and Instant Launch Keys ........................................................... 31 CD Control Buttons and Indicator .......................................................................... 32 Using the Keyboard ............................................................................................... 33 Colored Hot Keys .............................................................................................. 33 Microsoft WindowsTM Keys ............................................................................... 34 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad ....................................................................... 34 Keyboard as Cursors ........................................................................................ 35 4. USING THE NOTEBOOK PC 37 Pointing Device ...................................................................................................... 38 Using the Touchpad .......................................................................................... 38 Caring for the Touchpad ................................................................................... 41 Mouse or Keyboard Connection (Optional) ........................................................... 41 CD/DVD-ROM Drive .............................................................................................. 42 Laser Safety ...................................................................................................... 43 CDRH Regulations ........................................................................................... 43 Using the CD-ROM Drive ................................................................................. 43 DVD-ROM Drive Information ............................................................................ 44 7 Table of Contents Regional Playback Information ......................................................................... 45 Region Definitions ............................................................................................. 45 Listening to Audio CD ....................................................................................... 46 Optional External Connections .............................................................................. 47 PC Card (PCMCIA) Sockets .................................................................................. 48 32-bit CardBus Support .................................................................................... 48 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) ...................................................................... 49 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) ......................................................................... 49 Modem and Network Connections ......................................................................... 50 Modem Connection ........................................................................................... 50 Network Connection ......................................................................................... 51 IR Wireless Communication .................................................................................. 52 Guidelines for using IR communication ............................................................ 52 Enabling Infrared .............................................................................................. 52 AC Power System .................................................................................................. 53 Battery Power System ...................................................................................... ...