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M3 Hardware User's Manual for English (E2108) - Page 2
... PC 5
About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6
Preparing your Notebook PC 9
2. Knowing the Parts 11
Top Side ...12 Bottom Side ...14 Left Side ...16 Right Side ...17 Rear Side ...18
3. Getting Started 19
Power System ...20 Using AC Power 20 Using Battery Power 20 Charging the Battery Pack 20 Powering ON the Notebook PC...
M3 Hardware User's Manual for English (E2108) - Page 3
... (PCMCIA 36 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA 36
Storage Devices ...37 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket 37 Optical Drive ...38 Flash Memory Card Reader 40 Modem Connection 40 Hard Disk Drive 41 Network Connection 42 Power Savings ...43
Power Management Modes 43 Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance 43 ACPI ...43 Suspend Mode ...43 Power State Summary 44 Thermal Power Control 44 Stand by and Hibernate...
M3 Hardware User's Manual for English (E2108) - Page 9
... Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed information on using your Notebook PC.
1. Install the battery pack
2. Connect the AC Power Adapter
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3. Open the Display Panel
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4. Turn ON the Notebook PC
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WARNING! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook...
M3 Hardware User's Manual for English (E2108) - Page 13
...) and palm rest for both hands. Two Windows™ function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows™ operating system.
Touchpad and Buttons
The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow...
M3 Hardware User's Manual for English (E2108) - Page 15
... expansion card can be installed in the mini-PCI compartment. An optional wireless LAN mini-PCI module enables you to stay connected to your LAN while "roaming" to meeting, conference rooms, or other office locations. Full-time, real-time access to email, Internet, and network resources means not only an expanded office space, but also greater productivity.
Memory Slot
The memory...
M3 Hardware User's Manual for English (E2108) - Page 17
... (varies by model)
Electronic Eject
Emergency Eject
SPDIF/ Phone Output
Audio Input
Power Input
Optical Drive (varies by model)
The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for...
M3 Hardware User's Manual for English (E2108) - Page 21
...set of battery cells housed together. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer.
Installing... PC is connected to external power using the power adapter. Fully charge the battery pack...
M3 Hardware User's Manual for English (E2108) - Page 22
... the BIOS version can be seen. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives.
IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON.
NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is...
M3 Hardware User's Manual for English (E2108) - Page 23
... general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel.
To check the remaining battery power, move your cursor over the power icon. The power icon is a "battery" when not using AC power and a "plug" when using AC power. Double click on the icon for more information and settings.
Move your mouse over the...
M3 Hardware User's Manual for English (E2108) - Page 24
... prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually, click Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Restart.
(Screens are different depending on security settings.)
Powering OFF
In Windows XP, power OFF the Notebook PC by clicking Windows Start button and select Shut Down...
M3 Hardware User's Manual for English (E2108) - Page 25
... in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Saveto-Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup).
Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the built-in wireless LAN or built-in Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the built...
M3 Hardware User's Manual for English (E2108) - Page 28
... not work with email software from other companies.
Wireless Indicator (on selected models)
This indicator is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN or built-in Bluetooth. When the built-in wireless LAN or built-in Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary to use the built-in wireless LAN or built-in Bluetooth...
M3 Hardware User's Manual for English (E2108) - Page 32
... provided by the native operating system. If updates or replacement of the support CD is necessary, contact your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities. The support CD contains all drivers, utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that have been pre-installed. The support CD does not include the operating system itself...
M3 Hardware User's Manual for English (E2108) - Page 33
...contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software.
IMPORTANT! Do not use any objects in place of your finger ...is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse. The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of ...
M3 Hardware User's Manual for English (E2108) - Page 35
...) (lightly strike the touchpad twice, sliding finger on touchpad during second strike)
NOTE: A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Basic functions can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to allow comfortable clicking and tapping.
Caring for the Touchpad
The touchpad is...
M3 Hardware User's Manual for English (E2108) - Page 39
... on the CD.
Listening to Audio CD
The optical drives can play audio CDs, but only the DVD-ROM drive can play DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD audio. You can adjust the volume...
M3 Hardware User's Manual for English (E2108) - Page 42
...) is only supported on selected models.
This is an example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller.
Network cable with RJ-45 connectors
Network Hub or Switch
NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, modem and/or network can be installed as a PC card (PCMCIA...
M3 Hardware User's Manual for English (E2108) - Page 54
... affect how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer's read-only memory. BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM.
Bit (Binary Digit)
Represents the smallest...
M3 Hardware User's Manual for English (E2108) - Page 57
...), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM).
ROM (Read Only Memory)
ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs (called firmware) used in certain computer components. Flash ROM (or EEPROM) can be reprogrammed with new programs (or BIOS).
Suspend Mode
In Save-to-RAM (STR) and Save-to-Disk (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their...
M3 Hardware User's Manual for English (E2108) - Page 58
..., you must install your own DVD viewer software. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs.
Regional Playback Information
Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content. CSS (sometimes called copy guard...