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M9JF User''s Manual for English Edtion(E2478) - Page 9
... Notebook PC.
1. Install the battery pack
2. Connect the AC Power Adapter
3. Open the Display Panel
4. Turn ON the Notebook PC
WARNING! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel!
Press the power button and release.
(In Windows XP, this...
M9JF User''s Manual for English Edtion(E2478) - Page 13
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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 easy Windows or web navigation.
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Display Panel Button
Press the display panel button to open the display panel.
WARNING! When opening, do not force the...
M9JF User''s Manual for English Edtion(E2478) - Page 15
... the POST (Power-OnSelf-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.
3 Central Processor (CPU)
Some...
M9JF User''s Manual for English Edtion(E2478) - Page 17
...Knowing the Parts
5 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1)
The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer...
M9JF User''s Manual for English Edtion(E2478) - Page 26
... BIOS version can be seen. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives.
NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON. This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with the display.
IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive...
M9JF User''s Manual for English Edtion(E2478) - Page 28
... 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...
M9JF User''s Manual for English Edtion(E2478) - Page 29
... or Save-toDisk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup).
F2 Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or 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 wireless LAN or Bluetooth.
F3 Envelope Icon (F3): Pressing...
M9JF User''s Manual for English Edtion(E2478) - Page 31
... AC adapter, Power4 Gear+ will automatically shift you up or down into the proper mode segment (AC or DC).
AC Mode
Battery (DC) Mode
Bluetooth Key
This button is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth (BT). Press once to enable and once to disable the BT function. (Windows software settings are necessary.)
Wireless LAN Key...
M9JF User''s Manual for English Edtion(E2478) - Page 36
... 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...
M9JF User''s Manual for English Edtion(E2478) - Page 42
... 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...
M9JF User''s Manual for English Edtion(E2478) - Page 44
...). Once the driver is setup, the modem is ready to use.
NOTE: When you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in suspend (or sleep mode) or else you will disconnect the modem connection.
WARNING! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems...
M9JF User''s Manual for English Edtion(E2478) - Page 53
... 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...
M9JF User''s Manual for English Edtion(E2478) - Page 56
...), 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...
M9 User''s Manual for English Edtion(E2184) - Page 15
... the POST (Power-OnSelf-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.
3 Central Processor (CPU)
Some...
M9 User''s Manual for English Edtion(E2184) - Page 26
... 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...
M9 User''s Manual for English Edtion(E2184) - Page 36
... of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed.
Models with Sonoma chipset
Notebook PC models with the Sonoma chipset will automatically disable the Notebook PC's touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached. To turn OFF this feature, deselect the option in Windows Control Panel - Mouse Properties - Device Settings.
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M9 User''s Manual for English Edtion(E2184) - Page 43
... 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...
M9 User''s Manual for English Edtion(E2184) - Page 45
...). Once the driver is setup, the modem is ready to use.
NOTE: When you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in suspend (or sleep mode) or else you will disconnect the modem connection.
WARNING! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems...
M9 User''s Manual for English Edtion(E2184) - Page 55
... 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...
M9 User''s Manual for English Edtion(E2184) - Page 58
...), 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...