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Z84F English Edition User's Manual(E2584b) - Page 9
... Notebook PC.
1. Install the battery pack
2. Connect the AC Power Adapter
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1
3. Open the Display Panel
4. Turn ON the Notebook PC
IMPORTANT! 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...
Z84F English Edition User's Manual(E2584b) - Page 13
... 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 easy Windows or web navigation.
10 Status Indicators (front)
Status indicator...
Z84F English Edition User's Manual(E2584b) - Page 15
.... Visit an
authorized service center or retailer for information on upgrades.
WARNING! End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will void the warranty.
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Wireless LAN (WLAN) Compartment
The WLAN compartment allows the installation of a wireless networking card in order to wirelessly
connect to network access points or other wireless networking devices.
Memory (RAM) Compartment
The...
Z84F English Edition User's Manual(E2584b) - Page 18
... Serial Bus)
port
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 simul-
taneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in
sites or hubs. USB supports...
Z84F English Edition User's Manual(E2584b) - Page 24
... 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...
Z84F English Edition User's Manual(E2584b) - Page 26
... 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...
Z84F English Edition User's Manual(E2584b) - Page 27
... 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 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.
LCD/Monitor...
Z84F English Edition User's Manual(E2584b) - Page 31
.... This function is designed for Microsoft email software only and may not work with email software from other companies.
Wireless Indicator
This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth. When the built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.)
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Z84F English Edition User's Manual(E2584b) - Page 34
... Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed.
Automatic Touchpad Disabling (on selected models)
Notebook PC models with newer chipsets 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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Z84F English Edition User's Manual(E2584b) - Page 35
...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 ...
Z84F English Edition User's Manual(E2584b) - Page 37
...
(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...
Z84F English Edition User's Manual(E2584b) - Page 40
... 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...
Z84F English Edition User's Manual(E2584b) - Page 42
4 Using the Notebook PC
Connections
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).
Modem Connection
The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC's internal modem should have either two or four wires (only two wires (telephone line #1) is used by the...
Z84F English Edition User's Manual(E2584b) - Page 46
....
Note: The TPM is disabled by default. Use BIOS setup to enable it.
Important: Use your TPM application's "Restore" or "Migration" function to backup your TPM security data.
You can launch the Security Platform application from Windows "Control Panel".
You can launch the Security Platform application from Windows "Start" menu.
When the Security Platform is...
Z84 User's Manual for English Edition (E2584) - Page 15
.... Visit an
authorized service center or retailer for information on upgrades.
WARNING! End-user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will void the warranty.
6
Wireless LAN (WLAN) Compartment
The WLAN compartment allows the installation of a wireless networking card in order to wirelessly
connect to network access points or other wireless networking devices.
Memory (RAM) Compartment
The...
Z84 User's Manual for English Edition (E2584) - Page 24
... 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...
Z84 User's Manual for English Edition (E2584) - Page 34
... Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed.
Automatic Touchpad Disabling (on selected models)
Notebook PC models with newer chipsets 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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Z84 User's Manual for English Edition (E2584) - Page 35
...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 ...
Z84 User's Manual for English Edition (E2584) - Page 40
... 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...
Z84 User's Manual for English Edition (E2584) - Page 42
4 Using the Notebook PC
Connections
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).
Modem Connection
The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC's internal modem should have either two or four wires (only two wires (telephone line #1) is used by the...