User manual WESTINGHOUSE NB-14W2

USER'S MANUAL MANUAL DEL USUARIO NB-14w2 Notebook Computer i -1 Notice The information in this user's manual is subject to change without notice. THE MANUFACTURER OR RESELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MANUAL. The information in this user's manual is protected by copyright laws. No part of this manual may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written authorization from the copyright owners. Copyright 6/2006 All rights reserved. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. DOS, Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners/companies. The software described in this manual is delivered under a license agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. . i -2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE Symbols and Conventions Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment Chapter Summaries 1. GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Performance Features (1-2,3) System at a Glance (1-4) Top View (1-4,5) Front View (1-6) Side Views (1-7,8,9) Bottom View (1-10,11) AC Adapter (1-12) LED Status Indicators (1-13) OSD Status Indicators (1-14) Keyboard Features (1-15) Function (Quick) Keys (1-15) Windows Keys (1-16) Embedded Numeric Keypad (1-16) Touch Pad (1-17) Graphic Subsystem (1-18) Adjusting the Display Brightness (1-18) Extending the Life of the TFT Display Panel (1-18) Opening and Closing the Display Panel (1-19) Audio Subsystem (1-20) Adjusting the Volume in Windows (1-20) Voice Recording (1-20) Modem and Modem Setting (1-21,22) Ethernet Adapter (1-23) 2. BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY Entering the BIOS Setup Screen (2-3) Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen (2-3) i -3 BIOS Action Keys (2-3) Modifying the BIOS Settings (2-4) Main Setup (2-4) Info Setup (2-4) Advance Setup (2-5) Security Setup (2-5,6) Power Setup (2-6) Boot Setup (2-7) Exit Setup (2-8) 3. BATTERY POWER & POWER MANAGEMENT The Battery Pack (3-2) Lithium-Ion Battery Technology (3-2) Battery Low-Power Warning (3-3) Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (3-4,5) Charging the Battery and Charging Time (3-5) Checking the Battery Level (3-6) Prolonging the Battery's Life and Usage Cycles (3-6) Using Windows Power Options (3-7) Windows' Power Schemes (3-7,8) Suspend Modes (3-9,10) Power Button Action (3-11) Low Battery Warning (3-12) Power Manual Quick Access (3-13) 4. TROUBLESHOOTING First Step (4-2,3) Audio Problems (4-4) Hard Disk Problems (4-5,6) Optical Drive Problems (4-7) Display Problems (4-8) Keyboard and Mouse Problems (4-9) CMOS Battery Problems (4-10) Memory Problems (4-11) Modem Problems (4-12) Network Adapter / Ethernet Problems (4-13) i -4 Performance Problems (4-14) Firewire (IEEE1394) and USB2.0 Problems (4-15) Additional Questions (4-16) APPENDIX A APPENDIX B Product Specification Agency Regulatory Notices i -5 Preface Using This Manual This User's Manual contains general information about the hardware and software setup, troubleshooting, and technical specifications of the notebook computer. Symbols and Conventions The following conventions and symbols are used in this manual: When keys are to be pressed at the same time, a plus (+) symbol is used. For instance, Fn+F7 means holding Fn and F7 keys at the same time. When a series of clicking actions is needed in Windows O/S, [ ] and > symbols are used. For instance, [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display] means clicking the Start icon first, then the Settings, then the Control Panel, then the Display icon. When you need to make a selection with the touch pad (or mouse), you will be asked to 'select' or `click' or `double-click', `right-click' the item. Note: Text in this format and symbol means specific instructions, commentary, sidelights, or any additional information or notes that you should be aware of. Warning: Text in this format and symbol means that failures to comply with the given instructions or information could result in damage to your computer or could cause bodily harm or loss of life. i -6 Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment Follow the advice below will help ensure that you get the most out of your Investment. Your computer will serve you well if you take good care of it. Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight or place it near sources of heat. Do not subject it to temperatures below 0oC (32oF) or above 35oC (95oF). Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields. Do not expose the computer to moisture or rain. Do not spill water or liquid on the computer. Do not subject the computer to adverse shock and vibration. Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt. Do not place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer. Do not place the computer on rocky surfaces. Here are some ways of taking care of your AC adapter. Do not connect the adapter to any devices other than your computer. Do not let water get into the adapter. Do not block the ventilation airway of the adapter. Keep the adapter in a cool and ventilated place. Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully tuck away the power cord and any cables away from pedestrian traffic. When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. i -7 Keep the adapter away from children. The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. The total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating. Do not connect other AC adapter to your notebook. This Notebook uses exclusively the AC adapter: Lishin 0335A2065 (65W), Lishin 0335C2065 (65W), Liteon PA-1650-01 (65W), Liteon PA-1650-02 (65W), EPS F10653-A(65W) When cleaning the computer, observe these steps: 1. Power off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the following occurs: Computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged. Liquid has been spilled into the product. The computer does not operate normally. Cleaning the Ventilation Grills: It is suggested that you clean the ventilation grills regularly to maintain optimal thermal regulation of the notebook. To do this, you may use a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner (with appropriate head adapter) to remove the dust buildup on the ventilation grills. i -8 Chapter Summaries The following is a summary of the available chapters and appendices in this manual. Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Basics In this chapter, you will learn the basic operations and features of your computer. It gives you a general understanding of the components of your computer. Chapter 2: BIOS Setup / Security In this chapter, you will learn how to change various firmware settings and what the settings mean. Also, you will learn how to take advantage of the built-in security feature provided by the BIOS. Chapter 3: Battery Power & Power Management In this chapter, you will learn the fundamentals of power management and how to use them to achieve longer battery life. Chapter 4: Troubleshooting In this chapter, you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems. Appendix A: Product Specification In this section, you will find a list of the computer's system specifications. Appendix B: Agency Regulatory Notices In this section, you will find the general electro-magnetic and safety regulatory information. i -9 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics C H A P T E R O N E GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS This chapter introduces the features and components of the computer. 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics Performance Features High Performance Processor with ATI Radeon Xpress 200M Chipset The notebook PC is equipped with a powerful Mobile Intel Celeron M processor. Together with the ATI chipset and integrated graphic technologies, the system offers very advanced PC performances. Wide-Screen LCD Display The computer is equipped with a wide-screen 14.1-inch TFT high-resolution display panel for the best cinematic viewing experience. ExpressCard Technology ExpressCard (type I, 34mm) is the next-generation of the PC Card standard. The bus interface is based on the two standards: PCI Express for high-performance I/O and USB2.0 for variety of devices. Expandability The system offers upgradeable hard disk drive and 2 DDRII SDRAM sockets for expansion, allowing the user to easily increase the storage and system capacities as the need arises. Built-in Multiple Card Reader There is built-in 4-in-1 card reader to access many of the portable media formats (SD Card, MS Card, MMC Card, and MS-Pro Card). Ethernet Port The system provides built-in 10/100Mbps Ethernet network adapter for high bandwidth network connection. 1-2 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics Firewire (IEEE1394 / 1394a) and USB2.0 ports In addition to a full array of built-in I/O ports, the computer offers IEEE1394 for ultra high-speed connection to high bandwidth digital video devices and USB2.0 ports to connect to any USB-based peripheral devices. Wireless LAN The internal Wireless LAN module allows your notebook to connect wirelessly to other 802.11-enabled systems, devices, or network. 1-3 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics System At A Glance Top View 1. LCD Display The panel is where the system content is displayed. 2. LED Status Indicator The LED Status indicators reveal the status of the system power state, battery-charging state, Instant-On/Suspend state, and the WLAN switch enabling and disabling. See the LED Status Indicator Section for details. 1-4 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics 3. Keyboard The keyboard is used to enter data. (See Keyboard Section for details.) 4. Touch Pad The touch pad is a built-in pointing device with functions similar to a mouse. 5. Built-in Microphone The built-in microphone records sound. 6. Silent Mode Button When the system is in Windows, pressing the key enables the system to lower its power usage; therefore the fan speed is reduced to achieve lowest operating noise. When Silent Mode is enabled, the shows steady green light. LED status indicator 7. Power / Suspend Button The power/suspend button turns the notebook on and off and it also acts as a system suspend key. Press momentarily to turn on the system. Press and hold for at least 4 seconds to turn off the system. How this key behaves can be defined in [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options > Advanced] menu. Press the power / suspend button again to return from the suspend mode. (See Chapter 3 for more details on system suspend function.) When the system is in Suspend Mode, the indicator shows blinking green light. LED status 1-5 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics Front View Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook. This may damage the display 1. Wireless On/Off Switch Use the Switch to disable or enable the Wireless function. When Wireless LAN function is enabled, the indicator shows steady blue light. LED status 2. Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat. Do not block this airway completely. 1-6 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics Side Views Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook. This may damage the display 1. Optical Drive and Disk Eject Button and Manual Eject Key Hole If your computer comes with the Combo drive, DVD-Dual, or Super-Multi drive, you may save data onto a CD-R / CD-RW or DVD RW disc. Press the eject button to eject the disk tray. The manual eject keyhole allows you to manually eject a jammed disk. 2. External VGA Port The VGA video output port is for connecting the external LCD monitor or projector. 3. Power Jack (DC-in) The DC-out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers the computer. 1-7 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics 4. Modem Port This is where you plug the phone jack (RJ-11) for fax/modem functions. 5. Kensington Lock Key Hole A Kensington-type security lock latches to this keyhole for anti-theft purpose. 6. USB2.0 Port (x3) The Universal Serial Bus (USB2.0-compliant) port allows you to connect a wide variety of devices to your computer at a rate of up to 480 Mbps. This port conforms to the latest USB2.0 plug-and-play standards. 7. Firewire / IEEE1394 / 1394a Port This is a high-speed serial data port. You may connect any Fire-wire-ready device to this port. 8. 4-in-1 Card Reader The 4-in-1 Card Reader supports SD Card, MS Card, MMC Card, and MS-Pro Card. 9. ExpressCard Slot The slot is where Express Card (Type I, 34mm) is inserted. ExpressCard integrates both the PCI-Express bus technology and USB2.0 interface. Press the card into the slot to insert. Press the card again to eject. 10. Stereo Headphone / SPDIF-out Jack The stereo headphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect the headphones or external speakers. Alternatively, you may connect the SPDIF output to an external DTS, AC3, or PCM sound processor / decoder in your home stereo system. 11. Microphone/Audio Line-in Jack The microphone/Audio Line-in jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect a microphone or an external audio input source such as a CD player. 1-8 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics 12. Ethernet / LAN Port The port connects to a network hub via the RJ-45 cable and also conforms to 10/100Base-TX transmission protocol. 13. Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat. Do not block this airway completely. 14. TV (S-Video) Port The S-Video port permits you to redirect the screen output to a television set or any analog video playback device. This TV Port is copyright protected; when DVD movie is played, the output is scrambled to prevent analog recording. For certain configuration, this port does not exist or does not function. 1-9 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics Bottom View 1. Battery Pack and Battery Latch The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook. Slide the battery latch to release the battery pack. 2. Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat. Do not block this airway completely. 1-10 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics Warning: Do not block the Fan Grill outlet. Place the machine on hard surface only. The bottom case may get very hot. 3. System Device Cover The system's processor with cooler assembly, Wireless LAN module, HDD, and DDR memory module are located under the case cover. Note: opening this door will void the warranty. 4. Built-in Stereo Speakers The built-in speakers output the sound in stereo. 1-11 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics AC Adapter 1. DC-out Connector The DC-out connector docks to the power jack (DC-in) on the computer. 2. Adapter The adapter converts alternating current into constant DC voltage for the computer. 3. AC Plug The AC plug connects to the AC wall outlet. 1-12 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics LED Status Indicator The LED Status Indicator displays the operating status of your notebook. When a certain function is enabled, an LED will light up. The following section describes its indication. System & Power Status Indicators LED Graphic Symbol Indication Blue light indicates the WLAN module is active. Persistent green light indicates the Silent Mode is enabled. Blinking green light indicates the notebook is in the suspend mode. Blinking orange light indicates the battery is being charged. Blinking green light indicates the battery power is low when the system is turned ON. Persistent green light indicates the system is turned ON. 1-13 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics OSD Status Indicator The On-screen Status Display Indicator displays the operating status of your notebook. When a certain function is enabled, the symbol will show up on windows. The following section describes its indication. OSD Status Indicators Action Fn + F3: Audio Mute Fn + F5: Audio Volume Up Fn + F6: Audio Volume Down Fn + F7: Display Brightness Up Fn+ F8: Display Brightness Down Fn + Num Lock: Numeric Keypad is Caps Lock: Capitalization is On Scroll Lock: Scroll Lock is On Graphic Symbol 1-14 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics Keyboard Features Function Keys (Quick Keys) Graphic Symbol Action Fn + F1 Fn + F3 Fn + F4 System Control Enters Suspend Mode. Turns of the battery warning beep off or on. Changes Display Mode: LCD-only, CRT-only and LCD&CRT. Turns Speaker Volume up. Turns Speaker Volume down. Increases Display Brightness. Decreases Display Brightness. Fn + F5 Fn + F6 Fn + F7 Fn + F8 Fn+Num Lk Enables the embedded keypad to work in numeric mode. The keys act like numeric keypads in a calculator. Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. An alternative would be to connect an external numeric keypad. Caps Lock When Caps lock is enabled, all the characters you enter become capitalized. Fn + Scr Lk Press the Fn+Scr Lk key and then press or to move one line up or down. 1-15 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics Windows Keys Your keyboard also has two Windows keys: 1. Start Key This key allows you to pull up the Windows Start Menu at the bottom of the taskbar. 2. Application Menu Key This key brings up the popup menu for the application, similar to a click of the right mouse button. Embedded Numeric Keypad Press Fn + Num Lk to enable the embedded numeric keypad. The numbers are printed in upper right corner of a key, in a color different from the alphabets. This key pad is complete with arithmetic operators (+, -, * , /). Press Fn+Num Lk to revert to normal character keys. 1-16 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics Touch Pad The built-in touch pad, which is a PS/2-compatible pointing device, senses movement on its surface. As you move your fingertip on the surface of the pad, the cursor responds accordingly. The following items teach you how to use the touch pad: 1. Move your finger across the touch pad to move the cursor. 2. Press buttons to select or execute functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touch pad twice produces is similar to clicking the left button of a mouse. Function Execution Left Button Click twice quickly Click once Click and hold to drag the cursor Click once Right Button Equivalent Tapping Action Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking the mouse button) Tap once Tap twice quickly and on the second tap hold finger to the touch pad to drag the cursor Selection Drag Access Context Menu Move One Page Up or Down Tips on Using the Touch Pad: 1. The double-click speed is timed. If you double-click too slowly, your notebook responds as if you single-clicked twice. 2. Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touch pad. Also keep the surface of touch pad clean and dry to prolong its life. 3. The touch pad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Heavy touch does not produce better response. 1-17 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics Graphic Subsystem Your computer uses a high performance 14.1-inch active matrix TFT panel with high resolution and multi-million colors for comfortable viewing. The ATI Radeon Xpress 200M integrated video graphics accelerator, which is Microsoft DirectX 9 compatible, performs graphic rendering at a lighting-fast speed. Adjusting the Display Brightness The notebook uses special key combinations, called hot keys, to control brightness. Press Fn+F7 to increase the brightness. Press Fn+F8 to decrease the brightness. Note: To maximize your battery operating time, set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting, so that the internal backlight uses less power. Extending the Life of the TFT Display Device Observe the following guidelines to maximize the life of the backlight in the display. 1. Set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting (Fn+F8). 2. When working at your desk, connect your notebook to an external monitor and disable the internal display Fn+ F4. 3. Do not disable the suspend time-outs. 4. If you are using AC power and have no external monitor attached, change to suspend mode when not in use. 1-18 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics Opening and Closing the Display Panel To open the display, lift up the lid. Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position. The LCD panel has a maximum opening of 135 degrees. Do not push it down forcibly. To close the display cover, fold it down gently. Warning: To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it when closing. Do not place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed 1-19 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics Audio Subsystem Your computer's audio subsystem is Sound Blaster Pro-compatible. Adjusting the Volume Manually To increase the volume, press Fn+F5. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F6. Adjusting the Audio Volume in Windows 1. Click the speaker symbol in the task tray in Windows. 2. Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume. 3. To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting, click Mute. Voice Recording A built-in microphone allows you to record sound. You will need to use audio processing software to enable the built-in microphone. For example, you may use Microsoft Sound Recorder. 1-20 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics Modem Your computer comes with a 56K V.92 internal fax/modem and a phone jack (RJ-11), which is located on the left side of your computer. Use a telephone cable to connect the computer to the telephone wall outlet. Note: For certain configuration, there is no Modem Port or Function. Connecting the Modem 1. Plug one end of the phone line into the modem port located on the rear side of the computer. (For EMI compliance, you need to clip the included EMI CORE to the phone line.) 2. Plug the other end of the line into the analog phone wall outlet. Depending on where your computer is used, you may need to change settings in the modem. Correct setting will allow you to maintain a stable connection in a country where its telecommunication system may be different to others. To change the modem setting, do the following: 1. Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Phone and Modem Options]. Go to Dialing Rules and Edit My Location. You will see a similar dialog box. 1-21 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics 2. Click on the pull-down menu and select the country where it is applicable. Click on OK to exit. 1-22 Chapter 1 Getting To Know The Basics Ethernet Your computer is equipped with a 10/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet network adapter. Connect the active LAN cable to the RJ-45 LAN port located on the left side of the computer. This allows you to access and transmit data in the local area network. Connecting to the Network Use Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Ethernet cable only. 1. Insert one end of the UTP cable into the network connector until the connector snaps securely into the receptacle. 2. Either connect the other end of the cable to an RJ-45 jack wall outlet or to an RJ-45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub in the network. Cabling Restriction for Networks The following restrictions should be observed for 10/100BASE-TX networks: The maximum cable run length is 100 meters(m) (328 feet[ft]). Note: Consult Windows manual and / or Novell Netware user's guide for the software installation, configuration, and operation of the network. 1-23 Chapter 2 Bios Setup and Security Feature C H A P T E R T W O BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY FEATURE In this chapter, you will learn how to enter the BIOS Setup Menu and manipulate various hardware control settings. You will also learn how to use the built-in security features. 2-1 Chapter 2 Bios Setup and Security Feature The Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). It runs and maintains a variety of hardware functions. It is a menu-driven software, which allows you to easily configure and change the settings. The BIOS contains manufacture's default settings for the computer's standard operations. However, there are occasions when you may be required to modify the default settings in the BIOS. The BIOS allows you to set up passwords to limit access to users. This is an important feature because a great deal of vital information is carried within the computer nowadays. Unauthorized access can be prevented. Later in this chapter, you will learn how to use this security feature. 2-2 Chapter 2 Bios Setup and Security Feature Entering the BIOS Setup Screen First turn on the power. When the BIOS performs the POST (Power-On Self Test), press F2 key quickly to activate the Pheonix BIOS Setup Utility. Note: You may need to press F2 key fairly quickly. Once the system begins to load Windows, you may have to retry by cycle-power on again Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen When you have finished modifying the BIOS settings, exit the BIOS. It takes a few seconds to record changes in the CMOS. BIOS Action Keys Function Key Command ESC Enter F1 F9 F10 + Exit Go to Sub Screen Description Leaves a sub-menu to return to the previous menu OR exits the BIOS setup while saving changes. Shows the Sub Menu Shows the Help Screen Load default values Saves changes and reboots the computer. Selects the next field. Selects the next upper item. Selects the next lower item. Selects the next value within a field. Selects the next value within a field. 2-3 General Help Setup Defaults Save and Exit Select a field Select an item Select an item Lower value Higher value Chapter 2 Bios Setup and Security Feature Modifying the BIOS Settings The Phoenix BIOS setup main menu is subdivided into sub-menus. Each menu item is described in this section. Main Setup Under this menu, you may change time/date and view basic processor and system memory information. Item System Time System Date Selections / Sub-menu N/A N/A Description Type in the current date, in HH:MM:SS format. Type in the current date, in MM/DD/YY format. Info Setup Item BIOS Information: BIOS Version: 1.00 KBC Version: 1.00 Processor: CPU Type CPU Info Description Display BIOS version and CPU Information Genuine Intel® CPU Intel Celeron M inside 2-4 Chapter 2 Bios Setup and Security Feature Advanced Setup Item Selections / Sub-menu Description When enabled, this unique feature protects against certain type of virus that creates Buffer Overflow problem in the memory subsystem. When Disabled, the system will display OEM logo instead of the POST messages. When Enabled, the system will display POST messages (i.e. devices information.) Enable or disable the built-in touchpad. Execute Disabled Disable Bit Enabled Quiet Boot Disabled Enabled TouchPad Enabled Support Disabled Security Setup Item Selections / Sub-menu N/A Description Install or Change the Password Set Supervisor Password Set User N/A Password Password Disabled on Boot Enabled Install or Change the Password When enabled, the system will always ask for User Password on boot. Using Password Protection Two Levels of Password Protection are available. The BIOS 2-5 Chapter 2 Bios Setup and Security Feature provides both a Supervisor and a User password. If you try to activate both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. The passwords activate two different levels of protection: 1. System always asks for password every time it is powered on. 2. System asks for password only when you attempt to enter BIOS utility. The passwords are encrypted and stored in NVRAM. Make sure you write them down or memorize them. If you lost the passwords, the computer may need to be sent back to the factory or to an authorized service dealer to reset the passwords. Power Setup Item LCD Panel Power Saving Selections / Sub-menu Enable Disable Description When Enabled (system is powered by battery), the system will automatically adjust the LCD brightness to save power. When Enabled, maximum battery life can be achieved. The processor performance is lowered. Long Battery Life Mode Enable Disable Note: In Windows ME / 98SE / 2000 / XP, suspend mode and settings are determined by settings in the Power Options Properties (Start > Control Panel > Power Options). 2-6 Chapter 2 Bios Setup and Security Feature Boot Setup Boot Settings Configuration Item LAN Remote Boot Selections / Sub-menu Disabled Enabled Description When enabled, the system can support remote wake-up or boot on LAN. Boot Device Priority Item Selections / Sub-menu USB Key USB FDC USB CDROM USB HDD IDE CD IDE HDD PCI BEV Realtek Boot Agent Description Set the priority of bootable devices that the BIOS attempts to boot from. For example, if you wish to boot from an external USB CDROM with a bootable disc in it, you may want to put USB CDROM to the top of the priority list. Note: IDE CD means the system's built-in optical drive. IDE HDD means the system's built-in HDD. PCI BEV is the Realtek Boot Agent, which allows you to boot from the Network. Note: When the BIOS performs POST, you may also press Enter Key to enable the Boot Device selection menu. You may choose CD/DVD, Hard Drive, or Realtek Boot Agent as the first storage device to boot from. If you have already connected a USB Floppy Disk Drive before powering up, it will appear as a USB FDC in the Boot Device selection menu 2-7 Chapter 2 Bios Setup and Security Feature Exit Setup Item Saves Changes and Exit Selections / Sub-menu N/A Description After you have completed the BIOS settings, select this item to save all settings, exit BIOS Setup utility, and reboot. New system settings will take effect on next power-up. F10 key can be used for this operation. Discards changes done so far to any of the setup questions and exit. Load Optimal Default value for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used for this operation. Load settings that you made during the previous BIOS Setup session. Discard Changes and Exit Get Default Values N/A N/A Load Previous N/A Values 2-8 Chapter 3 Battery Power & Power Management CHAPTER THREE BATTERY POWER & POWER MANAGEMENT In this chapter, you will learn the fundamentals of power management and how to use it to achieve longer battery life. 3-1 Chapter 3 Battery Power & Power Management In this chapter, you will learn how to operate your notebook on battery power, how to handle and maintain the battery pack, and learn about the system's power saving features. TFT display, central processor, hard disk drive are the major hardware subsystems that consume the most power. Power management deals how these key components should behave to conserve power. For example, you can have the system turn off its display after 2 minutes of inactivity to save power. Efficient power management can help you work longer sessions before having to recharge the battery. The Battery Pack Lithium-Ion Battery Your notebook uses a six-cell Lithium-Ion battery pack that provides power when you don't have access to an AC outlet. Note: It is necessary that you charge the battery pack for at least 6 hours before using it for the first time. Note: In the Standby Suspend mode, a fully charged battery loses its power in roughly 1/2 day or less. When not being used, the battery's power will deplete in 1-2 month. 3-2 Chapter 3 Battery Power & Power Management Battery Low-Power Warning 1. Low Battery Warning Low battery condition occurs when battery power is reduced to 6%. The green battery status LED indicator blinks and the system beeps once every 16 seconds or so. Very Low Battery Warning Very Low battery condition occurs at 3 % power remaining. The green battery status LED indicator blinks and the system beeps at 4-second interval. When the notebook warns you of its low battery condition, you will have about 3-5 minutes to save your current work. 2. Warning: Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0 degree Celsius (32 degree F) or above 60 degree C (140F). This may adversely affect the battery pack. Note: Press Fn+F3 to turn off the battery warning beep. 3-3 Chapter 3 Battery Power & Power Management Installing and Removing the Battery Pack To Remove the Battery Pack: 1. 2. Place the notebook bottom-side up on a flat and secured surface. Push the latch and pull the battery's hard case away from the notebook. 3-4 Chapter 3 Battery Power & Power Management To Install the Battery Pack: 1. 2. Place the notebook bottom-side up on a flat and secured surface. Carefully insert the battery pack into the battery compartment of the notebook. Charging the Battery and Charging Time To charge the battery, while the battery pack is in the notebook, plug the AC adapter into the notebook and an electrical outlet. The charging time is approximately 4-6 hours when the notebook is turned off and approximately 6-10 hours when the notebook is turned on. When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge indicator becomes green. Note: If system runs at heavy loading or in a high temperature environment, the battery may not be fully charged. You need to continue to charge it with the AC adapter plugged in until the charging LED turns green. 3-5 Chapter 3 Battery Power & Power Management Checking the Battery Level You can check the remaining battery power in the Windows battery status indicator, which is located at the lower right-hand corner of the task bar. (If you do not see a battery or AC-in icon on the task tray, go to Power Options Properties box and click on the Advanced tab. Check off ``Always show icon on the task bar``.) Alternatively, you can access the power meter by clicking the Power Options icon in the Windows Control Panel. Prolonging the Battery's Life and Usage Cycles There are ways you can do to prolong the use of battery. Use the AC adapter wherever AC wall outlet is available. This will ensure uninterrupted computing. Purchase additional battery pack. Store the battery pack in room temperature. Higher temperature tends to deplete the battery's power faster. Make good use of the power management function. Save To Disk (Hibernate) saves the most energy by storing current system contents in a hard disk space reserved for this function. The life expectancy of the battery is approximately 300 recharges. See the notices section in the beginning of the user manual on how to care for the battery pack. Note: Read Section Protecting Your Notebook in the beginning of this manual for tips about how to maintain the battery pack. Note: To achieve optimal battery performance, you may need to do a battery calibration at a 3-month interval. To do this: 1. 2. Fully charge the battery. Then discharge the battery by entering the BIOS setup screen. (Press F2 key as soon as you turn on the computer. And let it remain at the setup screen until the battery runs out. 3. 3-6 Fully charge the battery again. Chapter 3 Battery Power & Power Management Using Windows Power Options Windows Power Management provides basic power saving features. In the Windows Power Options Properties [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options] dialogue box, you may enter time-out values for display and hard disk drive. Windows power manager saves power by turning off hard drive after 1 minute of inactivity, for example. Windows' Power Schemes The power management control panel in Windows XP, known as Power Schemes, is designed to provide the user with an easy-to-use interface. The Power Schemes tab can be found in the Power Options Properties panel that is accessible via the control panel window. Schemes are easy to understand, based on notebook usage scenarios, and control not only processor power usage but other system peripherals as well. Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel] and double-click the Power Options icon. Always on mode puts the processor into maximum performance mode, which provides no power saving. The other schemes control processor performance based on demand. For example, Max Battery mode lowers the processor's speed and voltage to conserve power as much as possible. 3-7 Chapter 3 Battery Power & Power Management In this dialog box, you can manually set the LCD and hard drive's time-out values in the Plugged in column and in the Running on batteries column. Lower time-out values will save more battery power. Note: Also consult Windows user guide for more information on how to use Windows power management functions. Note: Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different. 3-8 Chapter 3 Battery Power & Power Management Suspend Mode Standby Suspend The system automatically enters this mode after a period of inactivity, which is set in the Power Schemes dialog box. In Standby mode, hardware devices, such as display panel and hard disk, are turned off to conserve energy. Hibernate Suspend In this mode, all system data are saved in the hard disk before powering down. When this mode is activated, all system state and contents are saved to the hard disk drive after a period of inactivity defined by the user. No power or very little power is drawn from the battery module under this mode. However, depending on how much RAM that have been installed on your computer, the amount of time the system requires to restore all its previous contents can range from 5 to 20 seconds. For Windows 2000 / XP users, hibernation is handled by the operating system; therefore, no special disk partition or disk file is necessary. If you wish to activate Hibernate mode, you need enable Hibernate Support in the Hibernate tab of the Power Options menu. 3-9