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Each Windows power plan will also adjust the processor performance of your ma-chine in order to save power. This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencingany reduced performance (especially under DC/battery power).

Choose High performance for maximum performance when the computer is pow-ered from an AC power source. Choose the Power saver (bear in mind that thisscheme may slow down the overall performance of the computer in order to savepower) for maximum power saving when the computer is battery (DC power) pow-ered.

Figure 3 - 2Power Plans

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Power-Saving StatesYou can use power-saving states to stop the computers operation and restart whereyou left off. Sleep is the default power-saving state in Windows Vista .

Earlier versions of Windows used Stand By and Hibernate as system power-savingstates. Windows Vista combines the features of Stand By and Hibernate into the de-fault Sleep power-saving state.

SleepIn Sleep all of your work, settings and preferences are saved to memory before thesystem sleeps. When you are not using your computer for a certain length of time,

which you specify in the operating system, it will enter Sleep to save power.

The PC wakes from Sleep within seconds and will return you to where you last leftoff (what was on your desktop) without reopening the application(s) and file(s) youlast used.

If your mobile PC in Sleep is running on battery power the system will use only aminimum amount of power. After an extended period the system will save all theinformation to the hard disk and shut the computer down before the battery becomesdepleted.

Power Button

The Power Button in the Start Menu (inClassic View use theShut Down button )can be used to send thecomputer into a power-saving state.

Sleep Mode &Mobile PC Battery

A mobile PC in Sleepuses very little batterypower.

After an extended peri-od of time the computerwill save any open docu-ments and applications

to hard disk.

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HibernateHibernate uses the least amount of power of all the power-saving states and savesall of your information on a part of the hard disk before it turns the system off. If apower failure occurs the system can restore your work from the hard disk; if a power

failure occurs when work is saved only to memory, then the work will be lost. Hi-bernate will also return you to where you last left off within seconds. You shouldput your mobile PC into Hibernate if you will not use the computer for a period of time, and will not have the chance to charge the battery.

Shut DownYou should shut down the computer if you plan to install new hardware (dont for-get to remove the battery and follow all the safety instructions in Chapter 6 ), planto be away from the computer for several days, or you do not need it to wake up andrun a scheduled task. Returning to full operation from shut down takes longer thanfrom Sleep or Hibernate .

Silent Mode

You can use SilentMode to reduce powerconsumption and fannoise.

Use the Silent Modehot key to toggle thismode on/off.

On screen visual indica-tors and the LED indica-tor will display theSilent Mode status (seeTable 2 - 2, on page 2 - 9 , and Table 1 - 3, on page 1 - 7 ).

Note Silent Mode mayreduce computer perfor-mance.

Figure 3 - 3Lock Button menu

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Configuring the Power ButtonsThe power/sleep button ( Fn + F4 key combo) and closed lid may be set to send thecomputer in to a power-saving state.Password

Protection

It is recommended thatyou enable a passwordon wake up in order toprotect your data.

However you can dis-able this setting from thePower Options menuby clicking Require a password on wakeup in the left menu, and se-lecting the options (clickChange settings that are currently unavail- able ).

Figure 3 - 4

Power OptionsDefine PowerButtons

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Resuming OperationYou can resume operation from power-saving states by pressing the power button,or in some cases pressing the sleep button ( Fn + F4 key combo).

Power Status Icon Color To Resume

Power Off Off Press the Power Button

Sleep Blinking GreenPress the Power Button

Press the Sleep Button (Fn + F4 Key Combo)

HibernateOff (battery)

Press the Power ButtonOrange (AC/DC adapter)

Display Turned Off Green Press a Key or Move the Mouse/Touchpad

Closing the Lid

If you have chosen tosend the computer toSleep when the lid isclosed, raising the lidwill wake the system up.

Table 3 - 1ResumingOperation

Power Button

When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a Sleep/Hibernate/Shut Downhot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds (pressing and holding the power

button for longer than this will force the computer to shut down).

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Battery InformationPlease follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery.

Battery PowerYour computers battery power is dependent upon many factors, including the pro-grams you are running, and peripheral devices attached. You can set actions to betaken (e.g. Shut down, Hibernate etc.), and set critical and low battery levels frompower plan Advanced Settings (see Figure 3 - 1 on page 3 - 4 ).

Click the battery icon in the taskbar to see the current battery level and chargestatus.

Low BatteryWarning

When the battery is criti-cally low, immediatelyconnect the AC/DCadapter to the computeror save your work, oth-erwise, the unsaveddata will be lost whenthe power is depleted.

Figure 3 - 5Battery Icon

(Taskbar) & Battery

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Conserving Battery Power Use a power plan that conserves power (e.g Power saver ), however note that

this may have an affect on computer performance.

Lower the brightness level of the LCD display. The system will decrease LCDbrightness slightly to save power when it is not powered by the AC/DC adapter.

Reduce the amount of time before the display is turned off.

Close wireless, Bluetooth, modem or communication applications when they arenot being used.

Disconnect/remove any unnecessary external devices e.g. USB devices,

ExpressCards etc.

Windows MobilityCenter

The Windows MobilityCenter control panel pro-vides an easy point of ac-cess for information onbattery status, power plansused and wireless devicestatus etc.

Figure 3 - 6 Windows Mobility

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Battery LifeBattery life may be shortened through improper maintenance. To optimize the lifeand improve its performance, fully discharge and recharge the battery at leastonce every 30 days .

We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself. If you do need to re-move the battery for any reason see Removing the Battery on page 6 - 3 .

New BatteryAlways completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery (see Battery FAQ

on page 3 - 14 for instructions on how to do this).

Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC AdapterThe battery pack automatically recharges when the AC/DC adapter is attached andplugged into an electrical outlet. If the computer is powered on, and in use, it willtake several hours to fully recharge the battery. When the computer is turned off butplugged into an electrical outlet, battery charge time is less. (Refer to - LED Status

Indicators on page 1 - 7 for information on the battery charge status, and to Bat- tery Information on page 3 - 10 for more information on how to maintain andproperly recharge the battery pack.)

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Proper handling of the Battery Pack DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures, it may explode DO NOT connect the metal terminals (+, -) to each other

Caution

Danger of explosion ifbattery is incorrectly re-placed.

Replace only with thesame or equivalent typerecommended by themanufacturer. Discardused battery accordingto the manufacturers in-

structions.

Damaged Battery Warning

Should you notice any physical defects (e.g. the battery is bent out of shape after beingdropped), or any unusual smells emanating from the notebook battery, shut your computerdown immediately and contact your service center. If the battery has been dropped we donot recommend using it any further, as even if the computer continues to work with a dam-aged battery in place, it may cause circuit damage, which may possibly result in fire. It isrecommended that you replace your computer battery every two years.

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Battery FAQHow do I completely discharge the battery?Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery. Dontturn off the computer even if a message indicates the battery is critically low, just let

the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own.1. Save and close all files and applications.2. Create a power plan for discharging the battery and set all the options to Never .3. Click Change plan settings (after saving it) and click Change advanced power

settings .

Figure 3 - 7 Power Plan - Create

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5. Choose the options below (click Yes if a warning appears):

Low battery levels = 0% Critical battery Levels = 0%

Low battery action = Do Nothing Critical battery action (On battery) = Shut Down Critical battery action (Plugged in) = Do Nothing

Figure 3 - 8Power Options

Advanced Settings -Battery

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When charging the battery, dont stop until the LED charging indicator light changesfrom orange to green.

How do I maintain the battery?Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or afterabout 20 partial discharges.

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Chapter 4: Drivers & UtilitiesThis chapter deals with installing the drivers and utili-ties essential to the operation or improvement of some

of the computers subsystems. The system takes ad-vantage of some newer hardware components forwhich the latest versions of most available operatingsystems havent built in drivers and utilities. Thus,some of the system components wont be auto-config-ured with an appropriate driver or utility during oper-ating system installation. Instead, you need tomanually install some system-required drivers andutilities.

What to Install

The Device Drivers & Utilities + Users Manual CD- ROM contains the drivers and utilities necessary forthe proper operation of the computer.

Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 3 lists what you need to installand it is very important that the drivers are in-stalled in the order indicated (see Driver Installa-

tion on page D - 25 for Windows XP information).

Module Driver InstallationThe procedures for installing drivers for the PC Cam-era , Wireless LAN , Bluetooth , 3G and Fingerprintmodules are provided in Modules & Options on

page 7 - 1 .

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Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + Users ManualCD-ROM and click Install Drivers (button).

If you wish to install the drivers manually see overleaf for the driver path information .

Figure 4 - 1 - Drivers Installer Screen 1

page 4 - 3 (the drivers must be installed in thisorder ) which is the same as that listed in the Driv- ers Installer menu below.

2. Click to select the driver you wish to install, after

installing each driver it will become grayed out (ifyou need to reinstall any driver, click the Unlock button).

3. Follow the instructions for each individual driverinstallation procedure as listed on the followingpages.

Figure 4 - 2 - Drivers Installer Screen 2

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Table 4 - 1 - Driver Installation

If you wish to update/reinstall individual drivers itmay be necessary to uninstall the original driver.To dothis go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and

double-click the Programs and Features icon ( Pro-grams > Uninstall a program ). Click to select thedriver (if it is not listed see below) and click Uninstall ,and then follow the on screen prompts (it may be nec-essary to restart the computer). Reinstall the driver asoutlined in this chapter.

If the driver is not listed in the Programs and Fea-

tures menu:

1. Click Start , and click Control Panel (or point toSettings and click Control Panel ).

2. Double-click Device Manager (Hardware andSound > Device Manager ).

3. Double-click the device you wish to update/reinstallthe driver for (you may need to click + to expandthe selection).

4. Click Driver (tab) and click the Update Driver or Uninstall button and follow the on screen prompts.

Driver Page

Video Page 4 - 4

Audio Page 4 - 4

Modem Page 4 - 5

LAN Page 4 - 5

TouchPad Page 4 - 5

CardReader Page 4 - 5

Hot Key Page 4 - 5

PC Camera Module Page 7 - 3

802.11 b/g USB WLAN Module Page 7 - 11

Bluetooth Module Page 7 - 16

3.5G Module Page 7 - 23

Fingerprint Reader Module Page 7 - 30

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If a User Account Control prompt appears as part of the driver installation procedure, click Continue orAllow , and follow the installation procedure as direct-

ed.

Windows Security MessageIf you receive a Windows security message as part of the driver installation process. Just click Install this

driver software anyway or Install to continue the in-stallation procedure.

You will receive this message in cases where the driv-er has been released after the version of Windows youare currently using. All the drivers provided will havealready received certification for Windows .

New Hardware FoundIf you see the message New Hardware Found (Found New Hardware Wizard ) during the installa-tion procedure ( other than when outlined in thedriver install procedure ), click Cancel to close thewindow, and follow the installation procedure.

Video1. Click 1.Install VGA Driver > Yes .

2. Click Yes (click Yes if you want to view theReadMe file).

3. Click Yes to restart the computer.

Audio1. Click 2.Install Audio Driver > Yes .2. Click Next .

3. Click Finish to restart the computer.

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1. Click 3.Install Modem Driver > Yes .2. Click OK .3. The modem is ready for dial-up configuration.

LAN1. Click 4.Install LAN Driver > Yes .2. Click Next .3. Click Finish > Finish to restart the computer.4. The network settings can now be configured.

1. Click 5.Install Touchpad Driver > Yes .2. Click Next .3. Click Finish > Restart Now to restart the com-

puter.4. You may then configure your TouchPad as out-

lined in TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse on page 2 - 8 .

CardReader1. Click 6.Install Cardreader Driver > Yes .

2. Click Next > Next .3. Click Finish to restart the computer.

Hot Key1. Click 7.Install HOTKEY Driver > Yes .2. Click Next > Install .3. Click Finish > Finish to restart the computer.

Modem Country Selection

Go to the Phone and Modem Options control panel(Hardware and Sound ) and make sure the modemcountry selection is appropriate for you.

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See the introduction in PC Camera Module on page 7 - 2 , and check the installation procedure.

Wireless LAN ModuleSee the introduction in 802.11 b/g USB WLAN Mod-ule on page 7 - 11 , and check the installation proce-dure.

Bluetooth ModuleSee the introduction in Bluetooth Module on

page 7 - 16 , and check the installation procedure.

See the introduction in 3.5G Module on page 7 - 20 ,and check the installation procedure.

Fingerprint Reader ModuleSee the introduction in Fingerprint Reader Module on page 7 - 30 , and check the installation procedure.

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pOverview

This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computers built-in software:Diagnostics: The POST (Power-On Self Test)

Configuration: The Setup utilityIf your computer has never been set up, or you are making important changes to thesystem (e.g. hard disk setup), then you should review this chapter first and note theoriginal settings found in Setup . Even if you are a beginner, keep a record of the set-

tings you find and any changes you make. This information could be useful if yoursystem ever needs servicing.

There is one general rule: Dont make any changes unless you are sure of what youare doing . Many of the settings are required by the system, and changing them couldcause it to become unstable or worse. If you have any doubts, consult your servicerepresentative.

BIOS SettingsWarning

Incorrect settings cancause your system tomalfunction. To correctmistakes, return to Set- up and restore the Set- up Defaults with < F9 >.

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Each time you turn on the computer, the system takes a few seconds to conduct aPOST , including a quick test of the on-board RAM (memory).

As the POST proceeds, the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong. If thereis a problem that prevents the system from booting, it will display a system summaryand prompt you to run Setup .

If there are no problems, the Setup prompt will disappear and the system will loadthe operating system. Once that starts, you cant get into Setup without rebooting.

POST Screen

1.BIOS information2.CPU type3.Memory status4.Enter Setup prompt

appears only duringPOST

Note: The POST screenas pictured right is forguideline purposes only.

The POST screen onyour computer may ap-pear slightly different. Ifyou disable the Boot-time Diagnostic Screen ,the POST screen will notappear.

Figure 5 - 1POST Screen

Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) NBCopyright 1985-2006 Phoenix Technologies Ltd.

All Rights ReservedBios Revision: ********KBC/EC Firmware Revision: ********

CPU = 1 Processors Detected, Cores per Processor = 2Int el (R ) Core(TM)2 CPU T 5600 @ 1 .83GHz323M System RAM Passed2048 KB L2 CacheSystem BIOS shadowed ATAPI CD-ROM: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A Mouse intialized

Press to enter SETUP

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Errors can be detected during the POST . There are two categories, fatal and non-fatal.

Fatal ErrorsThese stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something seriously wrongwith your system. Take the computer to your service representative or authorizedservice center as soon as possible.

Non-Fatal ErrorsThis kind of error still allows you to boot. You will get a message identifying theproblem (make a note of this message!) followed by the prompt:

Press to resume to enter Setup

Press F1 to see if the boot process can continue. It may work, without the correctconfiguration.

Press F2 to run the Setup program and try to correct the problem. If you still get anerror message after you change the setting, or if the cure seems even worse, callfor help.

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The Phoenix Setup program tells the system how to configure itself and manage ba-sic features and subsystems (e.g. port configuration).

Entering SetupTo enter Setup , turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST . The prompt( Press F2 to Enter Setup ) seen on page 5 - 2 is usually present for a few secondsafter you turn on the system. If you get a Keyboard Error, (usually because youpressed F2 too quickly) just press F2 again.

If the computer is already on, reboot using the Ctrl + Alt + Delete combination andthen hold down F2 when prompted. The Setup main menu will appear.

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The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup .

Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with menu headings. When you select aheading, a new screen appears. Scroll through the features listed on each screen tomake changes to Setup .

Instructions on how to navigate each screen are in the box along the bottom of thescreen. If these tools are confusing, press F1 to call up a General Help screen, andthen use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page.

The Item Specific Help on the right side of each screen explains the highlighted

item and has useful messages about its options.

If you see an arrow next to an item, press Enter to go to a sub-menu on that sub- ject. The sub-menu screen that appears has a similar layout, but the Enter key mayexecute a command.

Setup Menus

The Setup menus

shown in this section arefor reference only. Yourcomputers menus willindicate the configura-tion appropriate for yourmodel and options.

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System Time & Date (Main Menu)The hour setting uses the 24-hour system (i.e., = midnight; 13 = 1 pm). If youcan change the date and time settings in your operating system, you will also changethese settings. Some applications may also alter data files to reflect these changes.

Figure 5 - 2Main Menu Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

F1 Help Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup DefaultsEsc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

Item Specific Help

, , or selects field.

Main

System Time: [ 22 :12:05]System Date: [04/23/2007]

IDE Channel 0 Master [Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A-(]SATA Port 1 [FUJITSU MHV2100BH PL-(S1)]

System Memory 633 KBExtended Memory 390144 KB

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on the computers IDE Channel 0. Use the Auto (Type:) setting to have the itemsconfigured automatically for you.

SATA Port 1 (Main Menu)Pressing Enter opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of a HDD on the com-puters SATA port. Use the Auto (Type:) setting to have the items configured auto-matically for you.

System/Extended Memory: (Main Menu)This item contains information on the system memory, and is not user configurable.

The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed.

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Installed O/S: (Advanced Menu)This setting tells the computer what kind of operating system youre using.

Figure 5 - 3Advanced Menu


Main Advanced Security Boot Exit


Item Specific Help

Select the operatingsystem installedon your system whichyou will use mostcommonly.

Note: An incorrectsetting can causesome operatingsystems to displayunexpected behavior.

Advanced

Installed O/S: [ WinXP/Vista ]

IDE PATA+SATA ID Control [5513+1183]

Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: [Enabled]

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have specific requirements to do so.

Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: (Advanced Menu)Use this menu item to enable/disable the Boot-time Diagnostic Screen. Enable thisitem to display the POST screen as illustrated in POST Screen on page 5 - 2 .

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Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu)You can set a password for access to the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility . This will not

affect access to the computer OS (only the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility ).

Security Menu

The changes you

make here affect theaccess to the Setuputility itself, and alsoaccess to your ma-chine as it boots up af-ter you turn it on.These settings do notaffect your machine ornetwork passwordswhich will be set inyour software OS.

Figure 5 - 4Security Menu



Item Specific Help

Supervisor Passwordcontrols access to thesetup utility.

Security

Supervisor Password Is: Clear

Set Supervisor Password [ Enter ]

Password on boot: [ Disabl d ]Fixed disk boot sector: [Normal]


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only set a password on boot if a supervisor password is enabled ). If Enabled is selected, only users who enter a correct password can boot the system ( see thewarning in the sidebar ). The default setting is Disabled .

Note : To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the existing password, thenpress Enter for the new password (without typing any password entry) and Enteragain to confirm the password clearance.

Fixed disk boot sector: (Security Menu)If you choose Write-Protect this will protect against viruses being written to thehard disk boot sector (this is not a substitute for installing an anti-virus program - seeViruses on page 8 - 4 ).

Password Warning

If you set a boot pass-

word (Password on bootis Enabled), NEVERforget your password.

The consequences ofthis could be serious. Ifyou cannot rememberyour boot password youmust contact your ven-dor and you may lose all

of the information onyour hard disk.

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When you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system (e.g. WindowsVista ) from the devices listed in this menu, and in this priority order . If it cannotfind the operating system on that device, it will try to load it from the next device inthe order specified in the Boot priority order . Item specific help on the right isavailable to help you move devices up and down the order.

Figure 5 - 5Boot Menu



Item Specific Help

Keys used to view orconfigure devices:Up and Down arrowsselect a device. and movesthe device up or down. exclude or includethe device to boot. enables ordisables a device. Loads defaultboot sequence.

Boot priority order:1 : USB KEY:2 : USB FDC:3 : USB HDD:4: USB CD: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A-(P5: IDE 4: FUJITSU MHV2100BH PL-(S1)6: IDE 5:7: PCI BEV: SiS191 UNDI, PXE-2.18:

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Choosing to Discard Changes , or Exit Discarding Changes , will wipe out anychanges you have made to the Setup . You can also choose to restore the original Set-

up defaults that will return the Setup to its original state, and erase any previouschanges you have made in a previous session.

Figure 5 6 Exit Menu


F1 Help Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup DefaultsEsc Exit Select Menu Enter Execute Command F10 Save and Exit

Item Specific Help

Exit System Setup andsave your changes toCMOS.

Exit Saving ChangesExit Discarding ChangesLoad Setup DefaultsDiscard ChangesSave Changes


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OverviewThis chapter contains information on upgrading the computer. Follow the steps out-lined to make the desired upgrades. If you have any trouble or problems you can con-tact your service representative for further help. Before you begin you will need:

A small crosshead or Phillips screwdriver A small regular slotted (flathead) screwdriver An antistatic wrist strap

Before working with the internal components you will need to wear an antistatic

wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may damage the compo-nents.

The chapter includes:

Removing the Battery Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Upgrading the System Memory (RAM)

Please make sure that you review each procedure before you perform it.

Warranty Warning

Please check with yourservice representativebefore undertaking anyupgrade procedures tofind out if this will VOIDyour warranty.


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ing parts.

You should not perform any of these upgrades if:

Your system is still under warranty or a service contract You dont have all the necessary equipment Youre not in the correct environment You doubt your abilities

Under any of these conditions, contact your service representative to purchase or re-

place the component(s).

Power SafetyWarning

Before you undertakeany upgrade proce-dures, make sure thatyou have turned off thepower, and disconnect-ed all peripherals andcables (including tele-phone lines). It is advis-able to also remove yourbattery in order to pre-vent accidentally turningthe machine on.

Removal Warning

When removing any cover(s) and screw(s) for the purposes of device upgrade, rememberto replace the cover(s) and screw(s) before turning the computer on.


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it is best to remove the battery.1. Turn the computer off , and turn it over.

2. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow.3. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow, and hold it in place.4. Slide the battery out in the direction of the arrow .

Warranty Warning

Please check with your

service representativebefore undertaking anyupgrade procedures tofind out if this will VOIDyour warranty.

Figure 6 - 1Battery Removal

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disk drives with a height of 9.5mm (h) (see Storage on page C - 3 ). Follow youroperating systems installation instructions, and install all necessary drivers and util-

ities (see Driver Installation on page 4 - 2 ), when setting up a new hard disk.1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery.2. Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws & .3. Remove the hard disk bay cover .4. Grip the tab and slide the hard disk in the direction of arrow .

HDD SystemWarning

New HDDs are blank. Be-fore you begin make sure:You have backed up anydata you want to keep fromyour old HDD.You have all the CD-ROMsand FDDs required to in-stall your operating systemand programs.If you have access to the in-ternet, download the latestapplication and hardwaredriver updates for the oper-ating system you plan to in-stall. Copy these to aremovable medium.

Figure 6 - 2Hard Disk Bay &

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5. Lift the hard disk up in the direction of arrow .6. Remove the screws & and cover .7. Reverse the process to install a new hard disk drive.

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Figure 6 - 3HDD & Cover

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Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery.2 Locate the RAM & CPU bay cover and remove screws -1 4


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2. Locate the RAM & CPU bay cover and remove screws - .3. Remove the screw at point , and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the

optical device at point .4. Reverse the process to install the new device.

Figure 6 - 4Removing the CD/

DVD Device

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DIMM) DDRII (DDR2) type memory modules (see Memory on page C - 2 fordetails of supported module types).

The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turnon your computer.

1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery.2. Locate the RAM & CPU bay cover and remove screws - .1 4

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Figure 6 - 5RAM & CPUBay Screws


3. Carefully (a fan and cable are attached to the under side of the cover) lift up thebay cover.

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5. Gently pull the two release latches on the sides of the memory socket in thedirection indicated by the arrows ( & ) in Figure 6 - 7 .

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CPU/RAM BayCover Removed

Contact Warning

Be careful not to touchthe metal pins on themodules connectingedge. Even the cleanesthands have oils whichcan attract particles, anddegrade the modulesperformance.

Figure 6 - 7 RAM Module

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6. The RAM module will pop-up, and you can remove it.9

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7. Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary.8. Insert a new module holding it at about a 30 angle and fit the connectors firmly

into the memory slot.9. The modules pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way. Make sure the module

is seated as far into the slot as it will go. DO NOT FORCE the module; it should fitwithout much pressure.

10. Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click intoplace to secure the module.

11. Replace the bay cover and screws ( make sure you reconnect the fan cablebefore screwing down the bay cover ).

12. Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configurationas it starts up.

Removal&

Fan CableReconnection9


Upgrading the ProcessorIf you want to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing processor with a fast-er/new one you will need to contact your customer service representative We rec-Warranty


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er/new one you will need to contact your customer service representative. We recommend that you do not do this yourself, since if it is done incorrectly you may

damage the processor or mainboard.

y

The CPU is not a user

serviceable part. Open-ing this compartment, oraccessing the CPU inany way, may violateyour warranty.

Unauthorized tamperingwith the HDD may alsoviolate your warranty.

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OverviewThis chapter contains information on the following modules, which may come withyour computer, depending on the configuration purchased. If you are unsure pleasecontact your service representative.

PC Camera Module 802.11 b/g USB WLAN Module Bluetooth Module 3.5G Module Fingerprint Reader Module

Operation AboardAircraft

The use of any portableelectronic transmissiondevices aboard aircraftis usually prohibited.Make sure the mod-ule(s) are OFF if you areusing the computeraboard aircraft.

Important Notice

If your purchase option includes both Wireless LAN and 3.5G modules, then the appropri-ate antennas will be installed. Note that In order to comply with FCC RF exposure compli-ance requirements, the antenna must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with anyother antenna or transmitter.

Modules & Options

PC Camera ModuleThere are 4 camera options available for this computer, depending on your purchaseconfiguration. The 300K and 1.3M (the 1.3M pixel camera module has both UVCLatest PC Camera


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g ( p(USB Video Class) and non UVC options) use the BisonCap application to capturevideo files, and the 2.0M pixel camera module uses the Video View application tocapture video files.

Before installing the PC Camera driver, make sure that the optional PC Camera ison. Use the Fn + F10 key combination (see Table 1 - 5, on page 1 - 10 ) to togglepower to the PC Camera module . Make sure you install the drivers in the orderindicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 3 .

Driver Information

Check the CD, and anyaccompanying insertpages, for the latest up-dated information on thePC Camera driver,which may override theinformation providedhere.

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PC Camera Driver Installation1. Make sure the module is powered on, and then insert the Device Drivers &

Utilities + Users Manual CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive.2 Cli k O i l (b )
http://../M54R%20User's%20Manual/M54R%20Ch1%20Quick%20Start.pdfhttp://../M54R%20User's%20Manual/M54R%20Ch1%20Quick%20Start.pdf


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2. Click Optional (button).3. Click 1.PC Camera Driver, Web cam > Yes .For the 1.3M (UVC and non UVC) or 300K Pixel Camera Module:1. Choose the language you prefer and click Next > Next .2. Click Finish to restart the computer.3. Run the BisonCap application program from the BisonCam shortcut on the

desktop, or from the BisonCam item in the Start > Programs/All Pro-grams menu (if the hardware is turned off use the Fn + F10 key combina-tion to turn it on again).

For the 2.0M Pixel Camera Module:1. Click Install .2. Click to select Yes or No in answer to the power system question.3. Click to select Yes or No to enable/disable the Digital Zoom function.4. Click Finish > Finish to restart the computer.5. Run the Video View application program from the Video View shortcut on

the desktop, or from the USB2.0 PC Camera item in the Start > Pro-grams/All Programs menu (if the hardware is turned off use the Fn + F10 key combination to turn it on again).

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PC Camera Audio Setup (all camera modules)If you wish to capture video & audio with your camera, it is necessary to setup theaudio recording options in Windows .


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1. Click Start , and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control

Panel ).2. Click Sound (Hardware and Sound ).3. Click Recording (tab).4. Right-click Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio) and make sure the item is

not disabled.5. Double-click Microphone (or select Properties from the right-click menu).6. Click Levels (tab), and adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sliders to

the level required.7. Click OK and close the control panels.

8. Run the BisonCap/Video View application program from the Start > Programs/All Programs > BisonCam/USB2.0 PC Camera menu.

9. Go to the Devices menu heading and select Microphone (Realtek.... ) (it shouldhave a tick alongside it).

10. Go to the Capture menu heading and select Capture Audio (it should have a tickalongside it).

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BisonCap (for 1.3M or 300K pixel camera modules)BisonCap is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and testing,and can capture video files to .avi format.

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1. Run the BisonCap program from the Start > Programs/All Programs > Bison-

Cam menu (it is recommended that you set the capture file before the captureprocess - see Set Capture File below ).2. Go to the Capture menu heading (if you wish to capture audio check PC Camera

Audio Setup (all camera modules) on page 7 - 4 ) and select Start Capture .3. On the first run of the program (if you have not set the captured file) you will be

asked to choose a file name and size ( see the sidebar - Pre-Allocating FileSpace ) for the captured file. Click Start Capture again.

4. Click OK to start capturing the video, and press Esc to stop the capture.5. If you wish to, you may go to the File menu and select Save Captured Video

As... , choose a file name and location, and then click Open (you can view the fileusing the Windows Media Player ).

Set Capture FileIn the BisonCap program you will only be asked to set the capture file name on thefirst run of the program. When you run the program the next time the file will auto-matically be overwritten with the newly captured file. To avoid overwriting files youcan go to the Set Capture File.. option in the File menu, and set the file name andlocation before capture. Set the name and location then click Open (you can chooseCancel to ignore the file size if prompted).

Space

You may pre-allocatethe file size for the cap-ture file in the BisonCapprogram. You canchoose to ignore this byclicking Cancel .

Pre-allocating space onthe hard disk can im-prove the capture quali-

ty (particularly of largecapture files), by reduc-ing the amount of workthe hard disk has to doin finding space for thevideo data as it is beingcaptured.

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Eliminating Screen Flicker (BisonCap)If you find that the video screen in the BisonCap program is flickering, you can tryto adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options.

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1. Run the BisonCap program.2. Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter... .3. Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Frequency in Property Page (tab).

Figure 7 - 2Video Capture Filter

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Video View (for 2.0M pixel camera module)Video View is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and testing,and can capture video files to .avi format.

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1. Run the Video View program from the Start > Programs/All Programs > USB2.0

PC Camera menu (it is recommended that you set the capture file before thecapture process - see Set Capture File below ).2. Go to the Capture menu heading (if you wish to capture audio check PC Camera

Audio Setup (all camera modules) on page 7 - 4 ) and select Start Capture .3. Click OK (the file location will be displayed in the pop-up box) to start capturing the

video, and press Esc to stop the capture.

Set Capture FilePrior to capturing video files you may Set Capture File.. . To avoid overwriting filesyou can go to the Set Capture File.. option in the File menu, and set the file nameand location before capture. Set the name and location then click Open (you canchoose Cancel to ignore the file size if prompted).

Space

You may pre-allocatethe file size for the cap-ture file in the VideoView program.

Pre-allocating space onthe hard disk can im-prove the capture quali-ty (particularly of largecapture files), by reduc-ing the amount of workthe hard disk has to doin finding space for thevideo data as it is beingcaptured.

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Eliminating Screen Flicker (Video View)If you find that the video screen in the Video View program is flickering, you cantry to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options.

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1. Run the Video View program.2. Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter... .3. Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Flickering Reduction in Image (tab).

Figure 7 - 3Video Capture Filter

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Zoom (Video View)If you have enabled digital zoom when installing the 2.0M Pixel Camera driver youmay use the Options > Setting menu to zoom the camera in and out.

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1. Run the Video View program.2. Go to Options and scroll down to select Setting .3. Use the slider to adjust the zoom level, and click OK to save the setting.

Still Image Capture (Video View)You can capture still images by using the Snapshot command from the Capturemenu.

1. Run the Video View program.2. Go to Capture and select Snapshot .3. The picture (in JPEG format) will be placed in the Snapshot folder on the desktop.

Figure 7 - 4

Setting

Snapshot Folder

The Snapshot foldersdefault location is on thedesktop. Do not movethis folder or an error

may appear when youtry to take a still picture.

If you accidentally de-lete or move the folder,you can create a newSnapshot folder on thedesktop in order to cap-ture the files.

Figure 7 - 5Snapshot Folder

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802.11 b/g USB WLAN ModuleIf you have included an 802.11b/g USB Wireless LAN module in your purchase op-tion, you will have the appropriate software provided for your module. Wireless Device

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Before installing the 802.11b/g USB WLAN driver, make sure that the WirelessLAN module is on. Use the Fn + F11 key combination (see Function Keys on

page 1 - 10 ) to toggle power to the Wireless LAN module . Make sure you installthe drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 3 .

802.11 b/g WLAN Driver Installation1. Make sure the module is powered on, and then insert the Device Drivers &

Utilities + Users Manual CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive.

2. Click Optional (button).3. Click 2.Wireless Lan > Yes .4. Click Finish to complete the installation.5. The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in

Windows Vista (see overleaf).

Aircraft

The use of any portableelectronic transmission de-vices aboard aircraft is usu-ally prohibited. Make surethe module(s) are OFF ifyou are using the computeraboard aircraft.

Use the Fn + F11 key com-bination to toggle power to

the WLAN module, andcheck the indicator to see ifthe module is powered onor not (see Table 1 - 5, on page 1 - 10 / Table 1 - 2, on page 1 - 7 ).

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Connecting to a Wireless NetworkMake sure the Wireless LAN module is turned on.

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click the icon , and then click Connect to a network ).

2. In the Show list, click to choose Wireless from the drop-down menu.3. A list of currently available networks will appear.

Figure 7 - 6 Taskbar Menus

Network andSharing Center

You can also use the

Network and SharingCenter control panel inWindows ( Network andInternet ) to connect toany available wirelessnetworks.

Figure 7 - 7 Connect to a

Network

Click icon Right-click icon

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4. Click a network, and then click Connect .5. If you do not see a network you want to connect to, click Set up a connection or

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6. Move the cursor over the taskbar icon to see the connection status (see below).

Figure 7 - 8Connecting

Figure 7 - 9Connection Status

Modules & Options

7. To disconnect from the wireless network you can click the taskbar wireless icon, and then select Connect or disconnect to access the network menu, and

click Disconnect (or right-click the icon , and then click Disconnect from ).Security Enabled

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You should try to makesure that any network youare connecting to is a se-cure network.

Connecting to unsecure net-works may allow unautho-rized access to yourcomputer, documents, web-sites and files etc.

Figure 7 - 10Disconnecting

Click icon

Right-click icon

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Windows Mobility CenterThe Windows Mobility Center control panel provides an easy point of access forinformation on battery status, power plans used and wireless device status etc.

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To access the Windows Mobility Center:

1. Click Start , and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click ControlPanel ).2. Double-click Windows Mobility Center (Mobile PC ).3. Click the button to Turn wireless off/on , or click the icon to access the network

menu.

Figure 7 - 11Windows Mobility

Center

Modules & Options

Bluetooth ModuleBefore installing the Bluetooth driver, make sure that the optional Bluetooth mod-ule is on. Use the Fn + F12 key combination (see Function Keys on page 1 - 10 )to toggle power to the Bluetooth module . Make sure you install the drivers in the

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gg p yorder indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 3 .

Bluetooth Driver Installation1. Make sure the module is powered on, and then insert the Device Drivers &

Utilities + Users Manual CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive.2. Click Optional (button).3. Click 3.Bluetooth > Yes .4. Choose the language you prefer, and click OK > Next .

5. Click the button to accept the license agreement, and then click Next .6. Click Next > Install .7. Click Finish , and the BlueSoleil icon will appear on the desktop.8. You can configure the settings at any time by going to the IVT Corpora-

tion BlueSoleil - Main Window (Start > Programs/All Programs > IVTBlueSoleil > BlueSoleil ), or by clicking the desktop icon .

Aircraft


Use the Fn + F12 key com-bination to toggle power to

the Bluetooth module, andcheck the indicator to see ifthe module is powered onor not (see Table 1 - 5, on page 1 - 10 / Table 1 - 3, on page 1 - 7 ).

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User Guides & Help

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View the BlueSoleilUser Guides from theHelp Menu (or press theF1 key) in the IVT Cor-poration BlueSoleil -Main Window controlpanel.

Click the Help menuand select Contentsand Index .

Look through GettingStarted or select the ap-propriate User Guidefrom the Contentsmenu.

Figure 7 - 12BlueSoleil MainWindow & Help

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Bluetooth Local Area ConnectionYou can check the Bluetooth connection status from the Network and SharingCenter :

1. Use the Fn + F12 key combination to turn on the Bluetooth module.2 R h IVT C i Bl S l il f h d k i S

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2. Run the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil program from the desktop icon or Start menu.

3. Click Start , and click Control Panel (or point to Settings and click Control Panel ).4. Double-click Network and Sharing Center (Network and Internet ).5. Click Manage network connections .6. The Bluetooth connection status will then be displayed in the control panel.

7. To disconnect click File from the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil - Main Window ,and select Exit (the Local Area Connection will then display Network cableunplugged ).

Area Connection icon dis-

play the correct connectionstatus, you will need to exitthe IVT Corporation Blue-Soleil - Main Window byclicking the File menu andselecting Exit (see over).

After exiting the programyou can then use the Fn +F12 key combination toturn off the Bluetooth mod-ule.

If you use the close button,or turn off the Bluetoothmodule (by using the Fn +F12 ) the icon will not dis-play the correct status

Figure 7 - 13

Local AreaConnection

Modules & Options

8. Do not use the close button or Fn + F12 key combination before clicking File >Exit or the correct status will not be displayed.

9. You can then use the Fn + F12 key combination to turn off the Bluetooth module(check the LED icon for the Bluetooth module power status).


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7Figure 7 - 14Bluetooth

Disconnected

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3.5G ModuleIf you have included an optional 3.5G module (see Communication on page A -

4 for specification details) in your purchase option, you will have the appropriatesoftware provided for your module. Follow the instructions below to install the SIM

d ( hi h ill b id d b i id ) d h i ll h li

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card (which will be provided by your service provider), and then install the applica-tion.Before installing the application , make sure that the 3.5G module is on. Use the Fn+ _ ( ) key combination (see Function Keys on page 1 - 10 ) to toggle powerto the 3.5G module . Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated inTable 4 - 1, on page 4 - 3 .

1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery .2. Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws & .3. Remove the hard disk bay cover .4. Grip the tab and slide the hard disk in the direction of arrow to remove it.

Before you undertakeany installation proce-dures, make sure thatyou have turned off thepower, and disconnect-ed all peripherals andcables (including tele-phone lines). It is advis-able to also remove yourbattery in order to pre-

vent accidentally turningthe machine on.

Figure 7 - 15Hard Disk Removal

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5. Insert the SIM card as you would into your mobile phone.6. The 3.5G module is pictured on the left, and the installed SIM card on the

right in Figure 7 - 16 .

Figure 7 - 16 Module and SIM

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77. Slide the SIMLOCK in the direction of the arrow ( Figure 7 - 17 ) in order torelease the lock and lift it up.

Card Location

Figure 7 - 17 SIMLOCK Unlock

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3G Watcher ApplicationWith the 3.5G module and SIM card (provided by your service provider) installedyou may then install the 3G Watcher application. The 3.5G Watcher application al-lows you to directly access your 3.5G internet service from the computer.

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3G Watcher Application Installation1. Make sure the module is powered on, and then insert the Device Drivers &Utilities + Users Manual CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive.

2. Click Optional (button).3. Click 4.3GWatcher > Yes .4. Click Next .5. Choose your region, and click Next .6. Click the button to accept the license agreement, and then click Next .7. Click Next > Install .8. Click Finish , and the 3G Watcher icon will appear on the desktop.9. You can access the 3G Watcher application from the Start menu ( Start >

Programs/All Programs > Sierra Wireless > 3G Watcher ), or by clickingthe desktop icon .

10. Make sure you enable power to the module by pressing the Fn + _ ( ) keycombination (the icon will be green).


Use the Fn + _ ( ) keycombination to toggle pow-

er to the 3.5G module, andcheck the indicator to see ifthe module is powered onor not (see Table 1 - 3, on page 1 - 7 / Table 1 - 5, on page 1 - 10 ).

Modules & Options

Setting Up a Carrier ProfileAlthough the connection information is stored on the USIM card supplied by the ser-vice provider, you will need to set up the appropriate carrier profile from the 3GWatcher software.

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1. Power on the 3.5G module using the Fn + _ ( ) key combination (the iconwill be green).

2. Access the 3G Watcher application from the Start menu ( Start > Programs/AllPrograms > Sierra Wireless > 3G Watcher ), or by clicking the desktop icon .

3. Click Tools and select Options .4. Click Profiles and then click the Add new profile button , and select WWAN

profile .

Figure 7 - 20Add WWAN Profile

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5. You can then enter a new profile name or choose a profile from the drop-down listprovided by the software (see the sidebar for information on the profile details). Figure 7 - 21

User Options

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6. Click Apply > OK to save the information.7. You can choose the profile from the pull-down menu.

Profile DetailsIf you have chosen theprofile from the drop-down list then most of theinformation in the Gener-al and Advanced tabsshould be automaticallyfilled in for you (howevercheck with your service

provider for the latest in-formation as you may atleast need to add in yourUsername and Pass-word ).

Figure 7 - 22Choose Profile

Click General and/or Ad-vanced (and the sub-menus under Advanced )in the left menu, and thenclick in any of the fields toadd the appropriate infor-mation supplied by yourservice provider.

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Connecting to the Service Provider1. Power on the 3.5G module using the Fn + _ ( ) key combination (the icon

will be green).2. You can access the 3G Watcher application from the Start menu ( Start >

Programs/All Programs > Sierra Wireless > 3G Watcher ), or by clicking thedesktop icon .

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3. The software will run and display the service provider name (connectioninformation is obtained from the SIM card).

4. Click Connect to begin the connection process.5. The 3G Watcher application will then display the connection information in the

window.

For further details on the3G Watcher applicationyou can access the On-line Help from the Help> Help Topics menu.

Click on any topic fromthe Contents window todisplay details.

Figure 7 - 233G Watcher

Figure 7 - 24Connecting

Modules & Options

6. When the connection is successful a taskbar notification will appear (as below).

Figure 7 - 25Connected

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7. You can then access the internet, download e-mail etc. as per any internetconnection.

8. While you are connected the taskbar icon will be green (it will be red whenthe program is running but not connected).

9. To disconnect click the Disconnect icon.

10. The program will disconnect from the service provider.11. The module will still be on, and you will need to press the Fn + _ ( ) key

combination (the icon will be off when disconnected).

TaskbarNotification

Figure 7 - 26 3GWatcherConnected

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12. If you click the 3G Watcher close icon a message will be displayed asking youto click OK to confirm the program exit.

Figure 7 - 27 Exit Warning


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13. Exiting the program DOES NOT turn off the 3.5G module, and you will need to pressthe Fn + _ ( ) key combination to turn off the module (pay careful attention to thisaboard aircraft - see Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft on page 7 - 23 ).

14. If the module is on and the computer enters a power-saving state, then the powerstatus of the module on resuming from the power-saving state will be as below:

If the 3.5G module is on and the computer is Shut Down or Restarted ; themodule will be off when the computer starts up.

If the 3.5G module is on and the computer enters Sleep or Hibernate ; the mod-ule will be off when the computer resumes from sleep.

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Short Messaging ServiceIn addition to standard internet services you may also send and receive SMS textmessages using the 3G Watcher program.

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1. The SMS message indicator in the main window will notify you of any newmessages received.

2. Double-click the icon or select Tools > SMS Express .3. Select the inbox folder and select any message to read it.4. You cannot receive any new messages if the SIM card becomes full so you will

need to delete some of the messages in order to fee up space on the SIM card.

Creating and Sending SMS Messages1. Double-click the icon or select Tools > SMS Express .2. Select File > New Message or click the New button.3. Enter the recipients number in the To.. field or click the To.. button to select an

entry from the phone book, and click the Message button.4. Type in the message details in the message body area.5. Click the Send button (or save the message to send later).

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User Enrollment1. Click Start > Programs/All Programs > Protector Suite QL > User Enrollment ,

or double click the taskbar icon .2. On the first run of the program you will be asked to click the button to accept the

license, and then click OK.3. Click Next and select Enrollment to the hard disk , and click Finish .


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4. If you have not set a Windows password you will be prompted to do so ( note : Ifyou have not set a password Protector Suite QL cannot secure access to yourcomputer).

5. Click Next .6. You will then be prompted to enter your Windows password.7. Click Next > Next (if you have the Run interactive tutorial tickbox selected you

will run through the Fingerprint Tutorial).8. Click Next for each window of the tutorial (you can click the button to skip

tutorial at any time).

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the Control Center etc. from the Protector Suite QL item in the Programs/AllPrograms menu.


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17. See Help & Manual on page 7 - 30 for further details.18. If you swipe your finger over the reader at any time you can access the Biomenu

to lock the computer , register websites , open the Control Center and accessthe Help menu.

19. The Control Center allows you to change the Settings , enroll Fingerprints andget Help .

Figure 7 - 30Control Center &

Biomenu

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Basic Hints and TipsMany of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer ap-pears not to be working.

Power - Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet? If plugged into a power strip ,make sure it is actually working. Check the LED Power & Communication Indicators (see LED Indica-


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y g ( tors on page 1 - 7 ) to see the computers power status.

Connections - Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose connections anywhere.

Power Savings - Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode by pressing the keys config-ured in your P ower Options (see Power-Saving States on page 3 - 6 ), the Fn + F4 key combination, orpower button to wake-up the system.

Brightness - Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn + F8 and F9 keys to adjust the bright-ness.

Display Choice - Press Fn + F7 to make sure the system is not set to external only display.

Boot Drive - Make sure there are no optical media and/or USB storage devices in any connected drive(this is a common cause of the message Invalid system disk - Replace the disk, and then press any key / Remove disks or other media. Press any key to restart ).

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Backup and General Maintenance Always backup your important data, and keep copies of your OS and programs safe, but close to hand.

Dont forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases, e.g. in a CD wal-let.


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Run maintenance programs on your hard disk and OS as often as you can. You may schedule these pro-grams to run at times when you are not using your computer. You can use those that are provided free withyour OS, or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so.

Write down your passwords and keep them safe (away from your computer). This is especially important if you choose to use a Supervisor password for the BIOS (see The Power-On Self Test (POST) on page 5 -

2).

Keep copies of vital settings files such as network, dialup settings, mail settings etc.(even if just brief notes).

WarrantyThe CPU is not a user serviceable part. Opening this compartment, or accessing the CPU in any way, may violate your war-ranty.

Troubleshooting

Viruses Install an Anti-Virus program and keep the definitions file (the file which tells your program which viruses

to look for) up to date. New computer viruses are discovered daily, and some of them may seriously harmyour computer and cause you to lose data. Anti-Virus programs are commercially available and the defini-tions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet.


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Be careful when opening e-mail from sources you dont know. Viruses are often triggered from within e-mail attachments so take care when opening any attached file. You can configure most Anti-Virus pro-grams to check all e-mail attachments . Note : You should also beware of files from people you know as thevirus may have infected an address book and been automatically forwarded without the persons knowl-edge.

Keep a Bootable CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/USB storage device (this CD/DVD/USB device provides basicinformation which allows you to startup your computer) handy. You may refer to your OSs documentationfor instructions on how to make one, and many Anti-Virus programs will also provide such a disk (or atleast instructions on how to make one).


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Thoroughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or moresystem components, or software programs. If possible, go back and undo the change you just made and seeif the problem still occurs.

Dont over complicate things. The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem maybe found; Example - if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports, and a number of programs

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running, then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem. Try disconnecting all of the devices andrestarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged. A process of elimination (adding andremoving devices and restarting where necessary) will often find the source of a problem, although this maybe time consuming.

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Problems and Possible Solutions

Problem Possible Cause - Solution

You turned on the powerbut it doesnt work.

Battery missing / incorrectly installed. Check the battery bay, make sure the battery is presentand seated properly (the design of the battery only allows it to go in one way). Make sure theres

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nothing interfering with the battery contacts.

The battery LED powerindicator , is blinkingorange.

Low Battery. Plug in the DC power source. If the computer doesnt start up immediately, turn it offthen on again.

You are losing batterypower too quickly.

The system is using too much power. If your OS has a Power Options scheme (see Power Plans on page 3 - 4 / Power Schemes on page D - 16 ) check its settings. You may also beusing an ExpressCard/USB device/external device that is drawing a lot of power.

Actual battery operatingtime is shorter thanexpected.

The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged. Make sure the battery is fullydischarged and recharge it completely before reusing (see Battery Information on page 3 - 10 / Battery Information on page D - 21 ).

Power Options have been disabled. Go to the Control Panel in Windows and re-enable theoptions.

A peripheral device/USB device/ ExpressCard is consuming a lot of power. Turn off/remove theunused device to save power.

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The computer feels toohot .

Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the Vent/Fan intakes are not blocked. If thisdoesnt cool it down, put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour. Make sure thecomputer isnt sitting on a thermal surface (see Overheating on page 1 - 14 ). Make sureyoure using the correct adapter.

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Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag (or anysuch container). Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the Vent/Fanintakes to be blocked.

Nothing appears onscreen.

The system is in a power saving mode . Toggle the sleep/resume key combination, Fn + F4 (seeConfiguring the Power Buttons on page 3 - 8 / Configuring the Power Button on page D - 20 ).

The screen controls need to be adjusted. Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn + F8/F9 .If youre connected to an external monitor, make sure its plugged in and turned on. You shouldalso check the monitors own brightness and contrast controls.

The computer is set for a different display. Toggle the screen display key combination, Fn + F7 . Ifan external monitor is connected, turn it on.

The screen saver is activated. Press any key or touch the TouchPad .

No image appears on theexternal monitor I haveplugged in and powered

on.

You havent installed the video driver and configured i t appropriately from the Control Panel . SeeAppendix B / Video Features on page D - 7 for instructions on installing and configuring thevideo driver.

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You forget the bootpassword .

If you forget the password, you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS. Contact yourservice representative for help.



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The sound cannot beheard or the volume is

very low .

The volume might be set too low. Check the volume control in the Volume Control Panel in theWindows taskbar, or use the key combination Fn + F5 and F6 (see Function/Hot Key

Indicators on page 2 - 9 / Function Keys on page D - 5 ) to adjust.The CD/DVD cannot beread .

The CD/DVD is dirty. Clean it with a CD/DVD cleaner kit.

The CD/DVD tray willnot open when there is adisc in the tray.

The CD/DVD is not correctly placed in the tray. Gently try to remove the disc using the eject hole(see Loading Discs on page 2 - 3 ).

The DVD regionalcodes can no longer bechanged.

The code has been changed the maximum 5 times. See DVD Regional Codes on page 2 - 5 / DVD Regional Codes on page D - 2 .

Password WarningIf you choose to set a boot password, NEVER forget your password. The consequences of this could be serious. If you cannotremember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk.

Troubleshooting

Unwelcome numbersappear when typing.

If the LED is lit, then Num Lock is turned ON . (see LED Indicators on page 1 - 7 ).



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The system freezes orthe screen goes dark.

The systems power saving features have timed-out . Use the AC/DC adapter, press the sleep ( Fn+ F4 ) key combination, or press the power button if no LEDs are lit.

The system never goesinto a power savingmode .

Power Options features are not enabled. Go to the Windows Power Options menu and enablethe features you prefer (see Power-Saving States on page 3 - 6 / System Power Options on page D - 18 ). Make sure you have enabled Hibernate mode from the control panel.

The Wireless LAN/Bluetooth/3.5G modulescannot be detected.

The modules are off. Check the LED indicator and/or function key indicator to see if theWLAN/Bluetooth/3.5G module is on or off (see LED Indicators on page 1 - 7 ). If the LEDindicator is off, then press the Fn + F11 (WLAN) , Fn + F12 (Bluetooth) or Fn + _ (3.5G) keycombination(s) in order to enable the modules (see Function Keys on page 1 - 10 ).

The PC Camera modulecannot be detected.

The module is off. Press the Fn + F10 key combination in order to enable the module (seeFunction Keys on page 1 - 10 ). Run the camera program to view the camera picture.

Other KeyboardsIf your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change, you can use any standard USB keyboard. The system willdetect and enable it automatically. However special functions/hot keys unique to the systems regular keyboard may notwork.

Troubleshooting

The Wireless LAN/Bluetooth/ PC Camera/3.5G modules cannot beconfigured.

The driver(s) for the module(s) have not been installed. Make sure you have installed the driverfor the appropriate module (see the instructions for the appropriate module in Modules &Options on page 7 - 1 / Module Drivers on page D - 29 ).



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Interface (Ports & Jacks)

Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks)OverviewThe following chapter will give a quick description of the interface (ports & jacks) which allow your computerto communicate with external devices, connect to the internet etc.


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Notebook Ports and Jacks

Item Description

Card Reader Port The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards. Push the card into theslot and it will appear as a removable device.


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DC-In Jack Plug the supplied AC/DC adapter into this jack to power your computer.

External Monitor (VGA)Port

This port allows you to connect an external monitor, or Flat Panel Display, to get dual video orsimultaneous display on the LCD and external monitor/FPD.

Headphone-Out Jack Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack. Note : Set your systems volume toa reduced level before connecting to this jack.

Microphone-In Jack Plug an external microphone in to this jack to record on your computer.

RJ-11 Modem Jack This port connects to the built-in modem. You may plug the telephone line directly into this RJ-11telephone connection.Note : Broadband (e.g. ADSL) modems usually connect to the LAN port.


RJ-45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN (Network) functions.Note : Broadband (e.g. ADSL) modems usually connect to the LAN port.

Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft, a Kensington-type lock can be attached to this slot. Locks can bepurchased at any computer store.

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S/PDIF-Out Jack This S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format) Out Jack allows you to connect your DVD-capable PC to a Dolby AC-3 compatible receiver for 5.1 or dts surround sound.

USB 2.0/1.1 Ports These USB 2.0 compatible ports (USB 2.0 is fully USB 1.1 compliant) are for low-speedperipherals such as keyboards, mice or scanners, and for high-speed peripherals such asexternal HDDs, digital video cameras or high-speed scanners etc. Devices can be plugged intothe computer, and unplugged from the computer, without the need to turn the system off (if the

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Appendix B: SIS Video Driver ControlsThe basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in Video Features on

page 1 - 16 .

SIS Video Driver InstallationFunction KeyCombination


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SIS Video Driver InstallationMake sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 3 .Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + Users Manual CD-ROM and click Install

Drivers (button).

Video1. Click 1.Install VGA Driver > Yes .

2. Click Yes (click Yes if you want to view the ReadMe file).3. Click Yes to restart the computer.

Video MemoryThe system does not feature dedicated video memory, but automatically and dynam-ically allocates as much (up to 256MB maximum) system memory (RAM) as need-ed to the video system. The system returns whatever memory is no longer needed tothe operating system.

You can use the Fn +F7 key combination totoggle through the dis-play options:

Notebook Only External Display

Only Notebook + External

Display

Make sure you give thedisplays enough timeto refresh.

SIS VGA Control CenterMore advanced video configuration options are provided by the SIS VGA ControlCenter .

1. Open the control panel (see Windows Vista Start Menu & Control Panel on page 1 - 15 ) and click SIS VGA Control Center (button).

Taskbar Icon

The SIS VGA ControlCenter can also be ac-cessed by clicking theicon in the taskbar


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and selecting ControlCenter from the menu.

Figure B - 1SIS VGA Control

Center

You may make changes to the video and display settings by clicking the appropriatemenu button.


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Figure B - 2SIS VGA

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