User manual MEDION WIM 2030

NOTES ON THIS MANUAL Keep these instructions with your computer at all times. The proper set up, use and care can help extend the life of your computer. In the event that you transfer ownership of this computer, please provide these instructions to the new owner. This manual is divided into sections to help you find the information you require. Along with the Table of Contents, an Index has been provided to help you locate information. In addition, many application programs include extensive help functions. As a general rule, you can access help functions by pressing F1 on the keyboard. These help functions are available to you when you use the Microsoft Windows® operating system or the various application programs. We strongly recommend that you read the Online Manual for your Notebook, which can be found in the Start Menu. Information about your PC This interactive manual is designed to provide additional information about your Notebook as well as useful links accessible via the World Wide Web. Windowsxp invites you to a tour (notes on the task bar) to familiarize yourself with the operating system. We listed further useful sources of information starting on page 71. AUDIENCE These instructions are intended for both the novice and advanced user. Regardless of the possible professional utilization, this Notebook is designed for day-to-day household use. The functions and applications for use with this Notebook have been designed with the entire family in mind. DOCUMENT YOUR NOTEBOOK It is important to document the details of your Notebook purchase in the event you need warranty service. The serial number can be found on the back of the Notebook: Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... QUALITY Medion has selected the components in this computer for their high level of functionality, ease of use, safety and reliability. Through balanced hardware and software design we are able to provide you with an innovative personal computer useful for applications relating to both work and leisure. We are pleased to welcome you as our newest customer. Thank you for choosing Medion. SERVICE Medion is pleased to provide individualized customer service throughout the life of your Notebook. Please feel free to contact a customer service representative with any questions relating to this Notebook. Copyright© 2004 Medion®. All rights reserved. Microsoft®, MS-DOS®, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised 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. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ii Table of Contents: SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ........................................ 1 Safety instructions.................................................... 3 Data Security........................................................ 3 Operational Safety................................................. 4 General Safety Information ..................................... 4 Important Additional Safety instructions ................... 5 CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW Drive safety.............. 6 TFT Display Safety................................................. 6 Set-Up Location .................................................... 7 Ambient Temperature ............................................ 7 Power Adapter ...................................................... 8 Cabling ................................................................ 9 Modem ................................................................ 9 Touch pad ............................................................ 9 Battery operation ................................................ 10 VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK ........................................ 11 Views of the Notebook ............................................ Open Notebook ................................................... Front View.......................................................... Left Side ............................................................ Right Side .......................................................... Rear Side ........................................................... Underside........................................................... Indicators........................................................... Hotkeys ............................................................. Getting Started ...................................................... The Windows® XP Desktop.................................... Power Supply......................................................... On/Off button ..................................................... Power Adapter .................................................... Battery Operation ................................................ Inserting the Battery........................................ Removing the battery....................................... Charging the Battery........................................ Battery Power ................................................. Checking the Battery Level ............................... Power Management ............................................. 13 13 14 14 14 15 16 17 18 23 25 27 27 28 29 29 30 31 31 32 33 HANDLING ................................................................ 21 iii Display ................................................................. Opening and Closing the Display............................ Screen Resolution................................................ Connecting an External Monitor ............................. Connecting a TV .................................................. Data entry............................................................. The Keyboard ..................................................... Touch pad .......................................................... The Hard drive ....................................................... Important Directories ........................................... The Optical Drive.................................................... CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive ............................. The Sound Card ..................................................... External Audio Ports ............................................ Modem ................................................................. Modem port ........................................................ The Network .......................................................... What is a network? .............................................. Fast Ethernet-Network ..................................... Memory Card Connections ....................................... Memory Card Connections ....................................... Inserting Memory Cards ....................................... The PC Card Slot .................................................... 32-bit CardBus Port ............................................. Use of PC-cards................................................... Connection Options ................................................ Serial Interface ................................................... Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port ............................. IEEE 1394 (FireWire®).......................................... Infrared Interface ................................................ Instructions for Using the IR port ....................... Software ............................................................... Getting to Know Windows XP ................................ Software Help ..................................................... Device Drivers .................................................... Information about Your PC.................................... Digital Signatures ................................................ The BIOS Set-up-Program .................................... 34 34 35 35 37 38 38 39 43 44 45 45 51 52 55 55 56 56 57 63 63 64 65 65 65 67 67 68 69 70 70 71 71 72 72 73 73 74 MAIN COMPONENTS .................................................. 41 iv FIRST AID ................................................................. 77 FAQ ­ Frequently Asked Questions............................ Data and System Security ....................................... Data Security...................................................... Maintenance Programs ......................................... Windows® Update................................................ System Recovery ................................................... Restoring Microsoft Windows XP ............................ System Restore powered by Symantec ................... Troubleshooting ..................................................... Localize the Cause ............................................... Additional Support ............................................... Driver Support .................................................... Maintenance .......................................................... Maintenance Instructions...................................... Cleaning and Care ............................................... Care of the TFT Display ........................................ Transporting the Notebook.................................... Upgrades and Repairs .......................................... Notes for Service Engineers .................................. 79 81 81 81 81 82 82 83 86 86 88 88 89 89 89 89 90 90 92 APPENDIX ................................................................. 93 Standards ............................................................. 95 Electromagnetic Compatibility ............................... 95 Electrical Safety .................................................. 96 Ergonomics ........................................................ 96 Supplementary Information .................................. 96 ISO 13406-2 Class II ........................................... 96 FCC Compliance Statement ................................... 99 Warranty .............................................................100 Limits of Liability ................................................101 Local Law ..........................................................102 Making Copies of This Manual...............................102 Index ..................................................................103 v vi Chapter 1 Safety and Maintenance Subject Page Data Security _______________________ Set-up Location______________________ Ambient Temperature ________________ Power Adapter_______________________ Modem ____________________________ Touch Pad __________________________ Battery Operation ____________________ 3 7 7 8 9 9 10 2 SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please follow the instructions in this section for the safe operation of your Notebook: · DO NOT open the case of the Notebook, the battery or the power adaptor. When the case is open there is a danger of severe electric shock. · DO NOT insert objects through the slots and openings of the Notebook. This may lead to electric shock, electrical short-circuit or fire that will damage your Notebook. · DO NOT allow small children to play unattended with electrical equipment. · DO NOT cover the slots and openings of the Notebook. These openings are for ventilation purposes. Covering these vents may lead to overheating. · This Notebook is NOT designed for use within industrial environments. DATA SECURITY The supplier does not assume liability for data loss or damage to data storage units, and no claims can be accepted for damages resulting from the loss of data or consequential losses. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 OPERATIONAL SAFETY It is important to follow all of the safety instructions in this manual to ensure the safety of you and your Notebook. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION If you find that: · · · · the power cord/power adapter is worn or damaged. liquid is spilled on the unit. the Notebook fails to work properly. the Notebook is dropped or the housing is damaged. You should: · · · · shut-down your Notebook immediately. remove the power cord from the socket. contact Customer Service. do not restart unless you have contacted Customer Service. How important is the information you will be storing on your Notebook? You need to guard against the loss of your data by making backup copies. You can backup your data onto CD, floppy disk, or other media such as Zip drives. It depends upon how much data you have. In this way, if something happens to the hard drive in your Notebook, you have another copy of your data. 4 SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using any electronic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be taken. Following the guidelines below can reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury: · Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bathtub, lavatory or kitchens sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool). Avoid using a telephone/modem (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the telephone/modem to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Lithium batteries cannot handle intense pressure, high temperatures or fire. Danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Replace batteries with a compatible type as recommended by the manufacturer. Lithium batteries are hazardous waste and require proper disposal. Contact the Medion Service Center for additional information on battery disposal. · · SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW DRIVE SAFETY · CD-ROM-/CDRW-/DVD-drives are Laser Class 1 devices. These lasers must remain in their sealed casing. · Danger -- Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam. This product is certified by the manufacturer to comply with DHHS rules 21CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter J, applicable at date of manufacturer. Refer to optical drive labels for additional details. · DO NOT remove the drive covers, as exposure to the lasers may be harmful. · DO NOT look directly into the laser, even when wearing eye protection. TFT DISPLAY SAFETY · To avoid damage to the TFT Display, never open it a full 180º. Do not forcibly open it. · In order to avoid damage to the display, do not touch it with your fingers or sharp objects. · Never lift the Notebook by the TFT Display; doing so could break the hinges. · There is a risk of injury if the TFT display breaks. Use protective gloves to pack up the broken pieces and contact customer service to arrange for proper disposal. It is important to thoroughly wash your hands after handling a broken TFT display. There is a chance that chemicals may have been released. 6 SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE · Never place objects on top of the Notebook that would exert any pressure on the display. There is a danger that even slight pressure may break the TFT display. SET-UP LOCATION · Keep your Notebook and all connected peripherals away from moisture, dust, heat and direct sunlight. Failure to do so can lead to Notebook malfunction or damage. · It is highly recommended you do not use the Notebook outdoors. · Operate the Notebook and all peripherals on a stable, balanced and vibration-free surface. · Do not leave the base of your Notebook on your lap or any part of your body for a long period of time while the Notebook is turned ON or is charging. The Notebook can become very warm while it is turned on or charging and can cause discomfort or injury from heat exposure. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE · The Notebook is most reliably operated at an ambient temperature between +41° and +104° F and at a relative humidity between 30% and 70% (without condensation). · When powered off, the Notebook can be stored at temperatures between 32° and 140° F. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 POWER ADAPTER · Do not open the power adapter housing. When the housing is open there is a danger of severe electric shock. It contains no user-serviceable parts. · The electric outlet must be in the vicinity of the Notebook and within reach of the power adapter cables. DO NOT stretch the power cables tightly to reach an electric outlet. · To disconnect your Notebook from the power source, or set the Notebook to battery operation, remove the power cord from the Notebook's power socket. · Only use the Notebook with a power adaptor (FSP065-AAC) operating at AC 115V~/60 Hz. In European countries use the Notebook at AC 220-240V~/50 Hz. For details on power consumption, please refer to the rating plate on the rear of your Notebook. If you are unsure of the type of power supply available at the point of use, ask your local power company. · Use only the supplied power cord and power adapter. · If using an extension cord, make certain that it meets your local safety requirements. If in doubt, consult an electrician. · To provide additional protection against electric shock, power surges, lightning strikes, or other electrical damage to your Notebook, we recommend the use of a surge protector. 8 SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE CABLING · Arrange cables so no one can walk on or trip over them. · DO NOT place objects on any of the cables. Caution ­ To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication cords (applies to American Standards). MODEM · If your system has a modem, please make sure you connect it to an analogue telephone line only. Connecting to a digital PBX, a digital line designed for broadband services or ISDN, a shared service line or a payphone will damage the modem or the devices to which it is connected. TOUCH PAD Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touch pad. Because the touch pad is electrostatic sensitive, objects cannot be used in place of your fingers. Using a pen or other object can damage the touch pad or cause the Notebook to malfunction. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 BATTERY OPERATION To extend the life and power of your battery and guarantee secure operation, the instructions below should be followed: · Never expose the battery to direct sunlight or heat for long periods. · Do not dispose of the battery by fire as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. · Do not open the battery housing; it contains no user-serviceable parts. · Disregarding these instructions will lead to damage and under some circumstances may even cause the battery to explode. · Keep the battery away from electrically conductive materials, chemical substances and cleaning agents. · Only use the originally supplied power adapter to charge the battery. · Fully discharge the battery before recharging it. · Replace the battery only with the same type or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. · Charge the battery only until the battery charging light goes out. Also, refer to the instructions under "Charging the Battery" on page 31 for instructions on checking the battery level. · Only change the battery when the unit is switched off. · Batteries are classified as special waste and should always be disposed of properly. Contact Customer Service for more details. · Keep batteries away from children at all times. · Use only the batteries and power adapter/cord indicated in this manual. 10 SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE Chapter 2 Views of the Notebook Subject Page Open Notebook _____________________ Front View _________________________ Left Side ___________________________ Right Side __________________________ Rear Side __________________________ Underside __________________________ Power and Status Indicators____________ 13 14 14 14 15 16 17 12 VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK OPEN NOTEBOOK TFT display ( p. 34) p. 17) Status LED Indicators ( Power ON/OFF ( Hotkeys ( p. 18) p. 39) p. 39) p. 27) Touch pad ( Palm rest Keyboard ( Touch pad keys ( p. 38) Stereo Speaker VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK 13 FRONT VIEW Display catch ( Optical Drive ( p. 34) p. 45) p. 47) Disc eject button ( Activity LED optical drive Disc emergency eject LEFT SIDE IEEE 1394 (FireWire®) ( Multimedia Card reader ( PC card slot PCMCIA ( PC card eject button ( Infrared port ( p. 70) p. 69) p. 63) p. 63) Compact Flash Card reader ( p. 65) p. 65) RIGHT SIDE Kensington lock ( p. 91) 14 VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK REAR SIDE Power socket ( Serial port p. 27) S-Video TV out port External monitor (DVI) ( RCA digital audio output ( USB port ( p. 68) p. 55) p. 35) p. 53) Modem port (RJ-11) ( LAN port (RJ-45) ( p. 60) S. 51/54) Microphone / Centre Subwoofer1 ( Loudspeaker out / SPDIF ( 11 1 1 p. 51/54) S. 51/54) Audio In / Speaker backwards1 ( Function of port depends on speaker configuration. ( p. 51/54) VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK 15 UNDERSIDE Memory drive bay Bay for hard drives Battery Bay Accumulator ejection bar Battery lock/unlock latch ( p. 29) 16 VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK INDICATORS LED's indicate the power and operating system states of the Notebook. The meaning of each LED is: WIRELESS LAN Display for wireless data exchange. If the display lights steadily blue the wireless LAN function is enabled (optional feature). Flashes if the accumulator charge is low. This LED lights when operation (battery / power). STANDBY This LED flashes when the Notebook is in stand-by mode. This LED lights when the Notebook is accessing the hard disk. This LED lights when the battery is charging. When the battery is charged the light goes out. CAPITAL LOCK This LED lights when CAPS-Lock has been activated. This sets the keyboard to capital letters. NUM LOCK This LED lights when NUM-Lock has been activated. It sets the keyboard so that numbers are assigned to certain characters, simplifying numerical data input. VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK 17 HOTKEYS To enable or disable the wireless LAN. Launches the E-Mail Program. Launches the Internet Browser. Button that can be adjusted by the user to enable the preferred program to start quickly. Button that can be adjusted by the user to enable the preferred program to start quickly. 18 VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK ALLOCATION OF THE SPECIAL KEYS You can allocate programs to the special buttons by means of the `Launch Manager'. You start the program like this: 1. Click on 2. and then choose ,,All programs". 3. You will find the programm in ,,Launch Manager". 4. You can determine which program will be started by the respective button by means of the `Insert' or `Delete' control buttons. 5. Click on `OK' to accept the setting, after you have selected the relevant program. VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK 19 20 VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK Chapter 3 Handling Subject Page Getting started ______________________ On/Off Button _______________________ Power Adapter ______________________ Battery Operation ____________________ Power Management __________________ Open and Closing the Display __________ Screen Resolution ____________________ Connecting an External Monitor _________ Connecting a TV _____________________ Keyboard __________________________ Touchpad __________________________ 23 27 28 29 33 34 35 35 37 38 39 22 HANDLING GETTING STARTED Before you get started using your notebook, first take a few moments to read the important section on Safety. This Notebook comes with software fully pre-installed. You do not have to install any of the CDs supplied. However, with many programs (e.g., telephone CDs or encyclopaedias) it is necessary to insert the corresponding CD to access the data that is stored on it. The software will prompt you to do this when necessary. Step 1 Before starting the Notebook please insert the battery. For further information read the section titled "Power Supply" starting on page 27. Open the display (see page 34) and switch on the Notebook using the On/Off switch (see page 13.) If the battery level is insufficient, connect the power adapter. Note: Make sure there is no bootable CD (e.g., the Recovery CD) in the CD-ROM drive. Such disks will prevent the operating system from loading off the hard drive. Your operating system is finished loading when a welcome screen is shown on your display. GETTING STARTED 23 Step 2 The greeting procedure will guide you through a series of dialogue boxes. The information in each dialogue box will explain the steps that need to be taken. Should you have any questions just click on . Enter Personal Details In one of the initial start-up dialog boxes a request will appear on the screen for you to enter your personal details. Please enter the requested information in the white input fields. You can select the fields by clicking on them with the mouse. When you press Enter, or click on the Continue button you progress to the next window. License Agreement The greeting procedure also displays the license agreement. Please read this carefully. It contains important legal information on the use of your software. In order to see the full text, use the mouse and the scroll bar on the right side of the screen to move downwards until you have reached the end of the document. You accept the agreement by clicking on the "I accept the agreement" option field. Only by doing so will you be entitled to use the product under lawful terms and conditions and be entitled to open the sealed Windows® manual. Step 3 After the login procedure the Windows® desktop appears on your screen. This can be adjusted so that the screen of your computer looks different. 24 HANDLING THE WINDOWS® XP DESKTOP After the login procedure the Windows® XP desktop appears on your screen. (Your desktop might not look exactly like the one shown here.) 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 2 3 1 1. Start Button Clicking the Start button brings up a menu where you can access help, software programs, files, and settings. For more information, click Windows® XP Tour on the Start menu. 2. Program Bar The most commonly used software programs are listed here. 3. All Programs All of the software programs installed on your Notebook are ordinarily listed here. Click All Programs to reveal an extensive menu. 4. Information about your PC 25 GETTING STARTED Click this button to receive important information about your Notebook as well as valuable hints and additional assistance. 5. Turn Off Computer Click this button to shut down Windows® XP and the Notebook. 6. Task Bar Here you receive information and status reports about Windows® XP and which programs are running. 7. Desktop Icons Desktop icons link to their respective programs. To start a program, double-click its desktop icon. 8. Logged in User This tells you which user is logged in to your Notebook. 9. Control Panel You can use the icons in Control Panel to change the appearance and functionality of Windows® XP. These icons represent options for configuring your Notebook. 10.Windows® XP Help Here you can find information on using your Notebook, networking, backup, and many other tasks. 26 HANDLING POWER SUPPLY ON/OFF BUTTON The On/Off button (page 13) is used to power up/down the Notebook. Pressing the button briefly will turn off your computer using the operating system. This is the same as clicking Start then Turn Off Computer. If the button is held down for longer than 4 seconds, it will force the notebook to power down without going through the operating system shut down process. This may be useful if your computer has crashed or stalled. WARNING! Do not switch off your Notebook while the hard disk or the optical drive is running and the corresponding media activity LEDs are lit. Otherwise data may be lost. To protect the hard disk you should always wait for 20 seconds after powering down the Notebook before powering it up again. POWER SUPPLY 27 POWER ADAPTER Your Notebook is supplied with a universal AC power adapter, which automatically adjusts to the available power source. The following levels are supported: AC 100-240V~/ 50-60 Hz. Please follow the power supply safety instructions found on page 8. The power adapter is connected via a power cord to an AC outlet. The DC power lead from the power adapter is connected to the rear side of the Notebook (see page 15). The adapter provides the Notebook with power and also charges the battery. The power supply indicators of the Notebook (see page 15) provide details on the operating state. The battery is also being charged when you are working on your Notebook with the power adapter. The power adapter is still live if the Notebook is not connected with it. You should therefore unplug the power adapter from the outlet if it is not connected to the Notebook. WARNING! Use only the power adapter and power cord supplied with your Notebook. 28 HANDLING BATTERY OPERATION In order to extend the life and power of your battery, and to guarantee reliable operation, it is essential that the safety instructions on page 10 are followed. INSERTING THE BATTERY Slide the battery, contacts first, into the battery compartment. POWER SUPPLY 29 REMOVING THE BATTERY Slide the battery locks ( p. 16, ) to remove the battery. WARNING! Do not remove the battery while the Notebook is running on battery power. You increase the possibility of losing data. WARNING! Take care that the contacts at the accumulator and the notebook computer are not damaged or dirty when storing the accumulator or using the notebook. This could lead to malfunctioning. 30 HANDLING CHARGING THE BATTERY The battery is charged via the power adapter. If the power adapter is connected, it charges the battery automatically, whether the Notebook is turned on or not. When the Notebook is switched off, full charging takes a few hours. If the Notebook is switched on, the charging process takes a significantly shorter time. You will find the meaning of the load checking display on Page 17. However, it is recommended that from time to time you discharge the battery completely and recharge it afterwards with the Notebook switched off. You can discharge the battery without losing data, if you turn your notebook on without using any application and no power adapter. As soon as the battery is empty your notebook will enter the hibernate mode. We recommend doing this procedure every time you think the battery power is losing efficiency. BATTERY POWER A fully charged Li-Ion battery will provide power for some hours of operation. However, the battery life will vary according to how the power saving functions are set, the way you work, the size of the main memory and the display type. When working in Windows an audible warning alert will sound as soon as the battery level drops below a set minimum value. When this happens, the processing power is reduced in order to save power. NOTE: Battery warning signals and "LowBattery" mode will be heard immediately when the power pack is first connected. POWER SUPPLY 31 CHECKING THE BATTERY LEVEL In order to check the current level of the battery, move the cursor over the power symbol in the taskbar. When in battery mode, a battery symbol is displayed and when the power adapter is in use a power connector is displayed. If the battery is being charged the power connector has a lightning symbol superimposed over it. Further information on power settings can be obtained by double clicking on the symbol. NOTE: If you ignore the warning signal when the battery level is low, your Notebook goes into suspend mode. (Depending on the BIOS/OS setting this will be Save-to-Disk or Save-to-RAM). WARNING! If the battery is empty, your data will not be retained for long in Standby/Save-toRAM mode. WARNING! Never remove the battery while the Notebook is switched on or if the Notebook has not yet gone into suspend mode, as this may lead to loss of data. 32 HANDLING POWER MANAGEMENT Your Notebook offers automatic and modifiable power saving functions that you can use to maximize battery life and reduce overall operating costs. The power saving modes are known as standby mode and suspend (hibernate) mode. STANDBY MODE When in standby mode, the contents of the RAM of your Notebook are preserved while practically all other components of your Notebook are shut down, reducing your power consumption to a minimum. By pressing any key on the keypad, you can bring your Notebook back to the fully operational state. You will restart at precisely the line in which you were working prior to the interruption. The computer takes less time to go into and come out of standby mode, but uses more power than suspend (hibernate) mode. SUSPEND (HIBERNATE) MODE The hibernate mode is an alternative to a complete shutdown of the Notebook. In this mode all data from RAM (system and graphic data) are copied to the hard disk as a file. As soon as the data has been safely saved, the Notebook powers down. When the Notebook is switched on again, this file is written back to RAM by the BIOS. In a few moments the Notebook is in the exact state as when it was last used. If while working on a document the Notebook is closed (assuming the correct ACPI setting), the Notebook saves the data in RAM for you automatically. You will restart at precisely the line in which you were working prior to the interruption. The computer uses no power while it is in suspend (hibernate) mode, but it takes a little longer for the computer to go into and come out of hibernation compared to standby. POWER SUPPLY 33 DISPLAY Unlike a normal monitor, the TFT display does not produce either radiation or flicker. OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPLAY A display catch keeps the display closed when the Notebook is not in use. To open, use your thumbs to push the bar to the right ( ) then lift ( ) the display with your thumbs and index finger and position it as desired. WARNING! The display should not be opened fully to 180°. Do not try to forcibly open it. The opening and closing of the display can be assigned various functions via the Power management feature. For example, the Notebook can be programmed to power down when the display is closed. 34 HANDLING SCREEN RESOLUTION The integral screen has a native resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. Using a higher resolution can lead to distortion of the display, especially with text. Using a lower resolution may cause the display to use only a portion of the screen area. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR The Notebook has a VGA port for connecting an external monitor. To connect and configure an external monitor: 1. Shut down your notebook. 2. Connect the video signal cable of the external monitor to the DVI port of the Notebook (see page 15). Analogue monitors are connected with a special adapter that is available in specialized stores. 3. Connect the external monitor to the electrical socket, power it up and start your notebook. There are two options for setting up an external monitor: 1. Clone your Desktop Press + to activate the external monitor. The notebook display will be switched off. Adjust the display settings following the external monitor specification. Press + once more and both displays are switched on. Press + again to deactivate the external monitor. The notebook display will be switched on. DISPLAY 35 2. Extend your Desktop This option does not support the key combination + . Right click anywhere on your desktop and select "Properties" to start the "Display Properties" program. · · · Select the "Settings" tab and left click on the second display . Check the option "extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor" and press "ok". To deactivate the extension uncheck the option "extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor". You can change the resolution and colour depth for either display in this screen. However, you may have to decrease the depth of colour if you increase the resolution since the video memory has a limited capacity. 36 HANDLING CONNECTING A TV The Notebook has a port for connecting a TV. To connect and configure the Notebook for a TV: 1. Shut down your notebook. 2. Connect the signal cable of the TV to the optional composite video adapter provided with your notebook, then connect the other end of the adapter to the TV out port of the Notebook ( p. 15). 3. First turn on your TV, then turn on your notebook. Switch on your notebook and boot it properly. If the notebook is set to clone mode you can change your display to the TV set using the quick start key. ( S. 18, ) If the option Extend Windows Desktop to this Monitor in the program display properties is activated, then it must be deactivated first in order to change the display to the TV set. DISPLAY 37 DATA ENTRY THE KEYBOARD By dual assignment of certain keys you have the same range of functions available to you as with a normal Windows keyboard. Some functions are input using the Fn key, which is normal on notebook computers. NOTEBOOK-SPECIFIC KEY COMBINATIONS Combination Description A list of the combinations is displayed. + + Power saving functions. This key combination is set to power down by default. To adjust this key to your own needs go to display properties in power saving. Toggles the display screen between LCD, CRT and simultaneous display. Switches the backlight off to save power. Pressing any key switches the backlight on again. Switches the loudspeakers on / off. + + + Executes function HOME. + Executes function END. + Reduces screen brightness + Enhances screen brightness. + Increases the volume + Decreases the volume. + 38 HANDLING TOUCH PAD The touch pad's primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a mouse. It is positioned in front of the keyboard (see page 13). The pointer follows the direction which is specified by moving your finger or thumb over the touch pad. DO NOT use a ball-point pen or other object on the touch pad, as this could damage or cause a malfunction of your touch pad. Below the touch pad are the left and right mouse buttons which can be used as on a normal mouse. You can also perform a direct click or double click using the touch pad by tapping the surface briefly once or twice. In the Windows Control Panel you will find a number of useful settings that will make using the touch pad easier. If the Control Panel is in category view, click Printers and Other Hardware and then Mouse. In classic view, double-click Mouse. DATA ENTRY 39 40 HANDLING Chapter 4 Main Components Subject Page Hard Drive _________________________ Optical Drive ________________________ Sound Card ________________________ Modem ____________________________ Network ___________________________ Memory Card Connections _____________ PC Card Slot ________________________ Connection Options __________________ Software ___________________________ 43 45 51 55 56 63 65 67 71 42 MAIN COMPONENTS THE HARD DRIVE The hard drive is the main storage medium combining large storage capacity and rapid data access. The Windows operating system cannot use the full capacity of the hard drive, which means that there will be a difference between the capacity that the BIOS displays and what the operating system displays. The hard drive contains the operating system of the computer, other application programs and backup files. These programs and files are pre-installed on your Notebook, so you may note that some of the space on your hard drive is already taken. Whenever the computer is accessing the hard disk, the corresponding LED illuminates (see page 13.) WARNING! Never switch off the computer while the busy indicator is lit since this may result in loss of data. If you are looking for a file on the hard drive and you know the name, go to Search on the Start menu to find the file. Following is some general information on where you might find some common files. Usually your hard drive is divided into several partitions, as shown below. The partitions of your hard drive may vary from what is shown here. Local Disk C: Windows XP Software programs Your documents BOOT D: Drivers for internal PC components Installation files for software that came with your PC Recover E: Restore software THE HARD DRIVE 43 IMPORTANT DIRECTORIES The most important directories preinstalled on your Notebook are shown below. These directories may vary from what is shown here. Caution: Don't delete files unless you know what they are. Windows XP might require these files for your computer to operate correctly. Also, do not alter or resize the partitions ­ this will make it difficult to restore your Notebook to the factory settings. C:\ This is the main hard disk drive partition for your Notebook. It is where your program files, settings, and documents are stored, as well as files necessary for running Windows XP. C:\Program Files Includes files belonging to software programs. C:\Windows The main directory for Windows XP. C:\Documents and Settings Includes the settings and documents for all users. D:\ Includes files for restoring hardware components and software programs. D:\Driver Drivers for internal Notebook components. D:\Tools Includes installation files for software that came with your Notebook. E:\ Includes files for restoring the entire Notebook to working order. Includes the files needed to perform a system re- E:\Recover store. 44 MAIN COMPONENTS