i Preface ©Copyright 2008 All Rights Reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer. Limitation of Liability While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual, the manufacturer and distributor assume no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this manual, or from the use of the information contained herein. Notices Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 instruction manual 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: i 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 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Notice: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Shielded interface cables and a nonshielded AC power cord must be used in order to comply with emission limits. This equipment is to be used with power supply: 40W There is no internal power supply. ii Table of Content BEFORE YOU START ...............................................................................2 LET YOUR COMPUTER ACCLIMATE ITSELF ..............................................8 HEAT, COLD, HUMIDITY, AND GLARE ....................................................9 SUITABLE PLACE TO WORK ...................................................................9 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................11 FRONT VIEW .....................................................................................12 LEFT VIEWS ......................................................................................14 RIGHT VIEW ......................................................................................15 GETTING STARTED ...............................................................................18 CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER .........................................................18 TO INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK:........................................................20 TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK: ......................................................21 USING THE NOTEBOOK COMPUTER.......................................................23 LCD CARE........................................................................................23 EXTERNAL CRT DISPLAY...................................................................24 FUNCTION KEYS (QUICK KEYS) ..........................................................24 TOUCHPAD PRECAUTIONS .................................................................26 THE BATTERY POWER SYSTEM ..........................................................26 PREPARING THE BATTERY PACK FOR USE (BATTERY CALIBRATION) ....27 AUTOMATIC BATTERY PACK CHARGING FUNCTION..............................28 BATTERY STATUS..............................................................................28 BATTERY LOW WARNING ...................................................................28 SMALL BATTERY FOR THE REAL TIME CLOCK......................................29 ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS.............................................................30 HELP WINDOWS ................................................................................30 DESKTOP ..........................................................................................30 INTERNET CONNECTION ........................................................................36 RUNNING BIOS SETUP .........................................................................39 MAIN SETUP .....................................................................................40 ADVANCED SETUP.............................................................................41 SECURITY .........................................................................................42 BOOT SETUP.....................................................................................43 EXIT SETUP ......................................................................................43 VGA UTILITIES .....................................................................................48 TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................54 SPECIFICATION .....................................................................................63 iii 1 Before you Start Conventions of This Manual Use this manual will help you get the most from your notebook computer. If you are an experienced user of computers and/or Microsoft's Windows operating systems, you might find it useful to read the Quick Start Guide that comes along with your accessories. If you are a less experienced user, you should through the manual carefully before using your system. Whether or not you are an experienced user, you should consult on the Troubleshooting Chapter if you encounter any problems with your notebook. Safety Precautions This section is designed to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions while working with this product. Required safety features have been installed in the computer to protect you from injury. However, you should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards: 1. Please read these safety instructions carefully. 2. Please keep this User's Manual for later reference. 3. Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning. Don't use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moisture sheet or cloth for cleaning. 4. For pluggable equipment, that the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. 5. Please keep this equipment from humidity. 6. Lay this equipment on a reliable surface when installed. A drop or fall could cause injury. 2 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Make sure to use the right voltage for the power source when connecting the equipment to the power outlet. Place the power cord in such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything on top of the power cord. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. If the equipment is not use for a long time, disconnect the equipment from the main power outlet to avoid being damaged by transient overvoltage. Never pour any liquid into the opening, this could cause fire or electrical shock. Never open the equipment. For safety reason, the equipment should only be opened by a qualified service personnel. If on the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: a. The Power cord or plug is damaged. b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture. d. The equipment has not worked well or you cannot get it work according to the user's manual. e. The equipment has dropped and damaged. f. If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage temperature above 60°C (140°f), it may damage the equipment. The unit can be operated at an ambient temperature of max. 35°C. The sound pressure level at the operators position according to IEC 704-1: 1982 is equal or less than 70 dB(A). Power Cord Requirements The power cord set used with the AC adaptor must meet the requirements of the country where you use the AC adaptor, whether it is 100-240 Vac. The following information explains the requirements for power cord set selection. The cord set must be approved for the country in which it is used. The appliance coupler must have a configuration for mating with a CEE7/EN60320/IEC 320/NEMA/ JIS C 8303 appliance inlet. A. For U.S. and Canada: The cord set must be UL Listed and CSA Certified. 3 The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are No. 18 AWG, (2) Type SPT-2, and (3) 2-conductor. B. For Japan: All components of the cord set must bear a "PSE" mark and in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law. The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are .75m conductors, (2) VCTF or VCTFK, and (3) 2-conductor. The cord set must have minimum rated current capacity of 7 A. The attachment plug must be a two-pole, grounded type with a Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 (15 A, 125 VAC) configuration. C. For Other Countries: The cord set fittings must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in a specific country. The flexible cord must be of a HAR (harmonized) type H03VVH2-F. The cord set must have a current capacity of a least 2.5 Amperes and voltage rating of 125 or 250 Vac. CAUTION: MODEL J10ILx(x=0~9) IS DESIGNED TO USE WITH THE FLLOWING AC ADAPTER MODEL ONLY Manufacture: Li Shin International Enterprise Corp. Model: 0225C2040 (40W) Manufacture: Delta Electronics, Inc. Model: ADP-40MH AD (40W) 18. When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons. These precautions includes the following: Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 4 Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special instructions. 19. Do not use the AC adapter near open water or other liquids. Never spill liquid into the AC adapter. 20. 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. Never remove the battery pack while the power is on as this may result in data loss when the system loses power. 21. The input receptacle is used as the main disconnecting device. This part is hot. Be careful. Diese Flachewird sehr heiss. When you see this symbol, be careful as this spot may be very hot. Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise 1. 2. 3. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweis sorgfältig durch. Heben Sie dirse Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Versenden Sie Keine Flüssig- oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung. Die Netzanschlusteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder Fallen könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnet die Anschlußwerte. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand darüber fallen kann. Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitun abgestellt werden. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden, sind zu beachten. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 5 10. Wird das Gerät üeinen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer ...