CHAPTER 1 Preface 1-2 Preface Table of Content Preface Table of Content............................................................................................................................ 1-2 Regulations Information............................................................................................................... 1-5 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement .................................................................... 1-5 FCC Conditions ........................................................................................................................ 1-6 Safety Instructions........................................................................................................................ 1-7 Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery ............................................................................... 1-9 WEEE Statement ......................................................................................................................... 1-13 Optical Device Drive Notice ....................................................................................................... 1-20 Caution on Using Modem........................................................................................................... 1-20 Trademarks.................................................................................................................................. 1-21 Release History........................................................................................................................... 1-21 Introductions Manual Map ................................................................................................................................... 2-2 Unpacking...................................................................................................................................... 2-3 Specification.................................................................................................................................. 2-4 Product Overview ......................................................................................................................... 2-9 Top-Open View ......................................................................................................................... 2-9 Front View .............................................................................................................................. 2-14 1-3 Preface Right Side View ...................................................................................................................... 2-15 Left Side View......................................................................................................................... 2-17 Rear Side View....................................................................................................................... 2-20 Bottom SideView .................................................................................................................... 2-22 Getting Started Power Management ...................................................................................................................... 3-2 AC Adapter ............................................................................................................................... 3-2 Battery Pack ............................................................................................................................. 3-4 Using the Battery Pack............................................................................................................. 3-7 Basic Operations .......................................................................................................................... 3-9 Safety and Comfort Tips........................................................................................................... 3-9 Having a Good Work Habit..................................................................................................... 3-10 Knowing the Keyboard ............................................................................................................3-11 Knowing the Touchpad ........................................................................................................... 3-15 About Hard Disk Drive............................................................................................................ 3-18 Using the Optical Storage Device........................................................................................... 3-19 Connecting the External Devices.............................................................................................. 3-22 Connecting the Peripheral Devices........................................................................................ 3-22 Connecting the Communication Devices ............................................................................... 3-27 Express Card Installation........................................................................................................... 3-29 Removing the Express card ................................................................................................... 3-29 Installing the Express card .....................................................................................................3-29 1-4 Preface Safely Remove Hardware........................................................................................................... 3-31 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup......................................................................................................................... 4-2 When to Use BIOS Setup......................................................................................................... 4-2 How to Run BIOS Setup...........................................................................................................4-2 Control Keys............................................................................................................................. 4-3 BIOS Setup Menu.......................................................................................................................... 4-4 Main menu................................................................................................................................ 4-5 Advanced menu........................................................................................................................ 4-7 Security menu........................................................................................................................... 4-8 Boot menu .............................................................................................................................. 4-10 Exit menu.................................................................................................................................4-11 1-5 Preface Regulations Information FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help. NOTE The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 1-6 Preface Shield interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. FCC Conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 1-7 Preface Safety Instructions Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. Keep the User’s Guide that All cautions and warnings on the comes with the package for equipment or user’s manual future reference. should be noted. Keep this equipment away from Lay this equipment on a stable humidity and high temperature. surface before setting it up. Make sure the power voltage is The openings on the enclosure within safety range and has are used for air convection and been adjusted properly to the to prevent the equipment from value of 100~240V before overheating. Do not cover the connecting the equipment to the openings. power outlet. Do not leave the equipment in an Never pour liquid into the unconditioned environment with opening that could damage the a storage temperature above equipment or cause an electrical 60OC (140OF) or below 0OC shock. (32OF), which may damage the equipment. 1-8 Preface Place the power cord in a way Always unplug the power cord that people are unlikely to step before