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A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 2
... Hot Keys ...27 Keyboard as Cursors ...28 Microsoft Windows™ Keys ...28 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad ...29 Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators ...29 Instant Launch Keys ...29 Status Indicators (top-right) ...30 Status Indicators (front) ...31 CD Player Control Buttons and Indicator ...32
4. Using the Notebook PC ...33
Operating System ...34 Support Software ...34
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... ...39 Optical Drive ...41 Hard Disk Drive ...42 Flash Memory Card Reader ...42 Modem Connection ...42 Fast-Ethernet Connection ...45 Power Management Modes ...45 Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance ...45 ACPI ...45 Suspend Mode ...45 Power Savings ...45 Power State Summary ...46 Thermal Power Control ...46 Stand by and Hibernate...46 Notebook PC Upgrades ...48 Processor Upgrades ...49 System...
A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 13
... Microphone
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The built-in microphone provides a source for general note taking, voice mail recording, or for use with Internet phone software. An external microphone connection is also provided for use with your own audio input device.
Display Panel
The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent...
A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 16
... the Notebook PC and optical disc.
Flash Memory Slot
Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that can read many flash memory cards as specified later in this manual. The built-in memory card reader is not only...
A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 19
... Panel Screws
This notebook PC contains easy to install/upgrade components under the bottom cover. Several screws must be removed to open the bottom panel. One screw is located on the rear side. WARNING! Because telephone lines carry electrical current, you must remove the phone (modem) cable before removing the bottom cover.
IMPORTANT! The bottom...
A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 24
... 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...
A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 26
... 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 the Notebook PC
In Windows XP, power OFF the Notebook PC by clicking Windows Start button and select Shut...
A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 27
... PC 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 internal wireless LAN ON and OFF. When enabled, the wireless LAN LED will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN. Filled Sun Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Open Sun Icon (F6): Increases...
A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 29
... the cursor while typing. To enable the touchpad, simply press this button again.
Wireless LAN Key (on selected models)
This button is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN (WLAN). Press once to enable and once to disable the WLAN function. (Windows software settings are necessary.)
Programmable Launch Key
Pressing this button will launch your programmed...
A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 31
...power is not connected.
Bluetooth Indicator
The Bluetooth indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC's built-in Bluetooth function is activated through the Bluetooth instant key.
Wireless LAN Indicator (on selected models)
This indicator is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN. When the internal wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings...
A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 34
... 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...
A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 35
... 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... 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... window up or down.
Scroll Up
Scroll Down
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(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...
A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 41
... 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...
A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 44
...) 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 Hub or Switch Network cable with RJ-45 connectors
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...
A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 50
... CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC.
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A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 59
..., 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...
A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 62
... 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...
A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 65
...), 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...
A4S Hareware User's Manual for English Edition (E2014) - Page 66
..., 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...