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 ...