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Table of Contents Traveling Internationally with the Computer 63 Chapter 5 Software 65 System Software 66 Sleep Manager 67 Notebook Manager 74 BIOS Utility 84 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 95 Frequently-Asked Questions 96 Error Messages 101 Appendix A Specifications 105 Index 109 iv
Table of Contents Traveling Internationally with the Computer 63 Chapter 5 Software 65 System Software 66 Sleep Manager 67 Notebook Manager 74 BIOS Utility 84 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 95 Frequently-Asked Questions 96 Error Messages 101 Appendix A Specifications 105 Index 109 iv
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.... Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays a list of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS setup utility.
.... Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays a list of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS setup utility.
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u Power-On Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of the BIOS Utility. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to and use . 26 User's Guide There are two types of the computer lets ...
u Power-On Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of the BIOS Utility. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to and use . 26 User's Guide There are two types of the computer lets ...
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If you forget your password, you need to page 91. Setting a Password You can set the password using: u Notebook Manager -- go to page 78. Important: Do not forget your Computer 27 Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your password! go to contact your Computer See "BIOS Utility" on page 84 for details. u BIOS Utility -- Securing your dealer.
If you forget your password, you need to page 91. Setting a Password You can set the password using: u Notebook Manager -- go to page 78. Important: Do not forget your Computer 27 Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with your password! go to contact your Computer See "BIOS Utility" on page 84 for details. u BIOS Utility -- Securing your dealer.
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... 76 Boot Sequence 77 Password 78 Setting the Power-On Password 79 Setting the Setup Password 80 Power Management 81 Display Device 82 BIOS Utility 84 Navigating the BIOS Utility 84 Basic System Settings 85 Startup Configuration 87 Onboard Devices Configuration 89 System Security 90 Setting a Password 91 Changing a Password 92 Removing...
... 76 Boot Sequence 77 Password 78 Setting the Power-On Password 79 Setting the Setup Password 80 Power Management 81 Display Device 82 BIOS Utility 84 Navigating the BIOS Utility 84 Basic System Settings 85 Startup Configuration 87 Onboard Devices Configuration 89 System Security 90 Setting a Password 91 Changing a Password 92 Removing...
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Then click on the Start button and select the application folder. To learn about the software and utility, make use of the online help provided by the software. 66 User's Guide System Software System Software The computer comes preloaded with the following software: u Windows 98 operating system u DMI (Desktop Management Interface)-compliant hardware BIOS utility u LDCM (LANDesk Client Manager) support u System utilities, drivers and application software Note: To access Windows 98 software applications, click on the application icon to run the selected application.
Then click on the Start button and select the application folder. To learn about the software and utility, make use of the online help provided by the software. 66 User's Guide System Software System Software The computer comes preloaded with the following software: u Windows 98 operating system u DMI (Desktop Management Interface)-compliant hardware BIOS utility u LDCM (LANDesk Client Manager) support u System utilities, drivers and application software Note: To access Windows 98 software applications, click on the application icon to run the selected application.
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...: u creating the hibernation file which contains the current state of the hibernation file when entering to understand how your computer. Sleep Manager allows your computer's BIOS and Windows APM (Advanced Power Management) to perform this function. If the system memory size was corrupted, Sleep Manager reallocates the hard disk space for...
...: u creating the hibernation file which contains the current state of the hibernation file when entering to understand how your computer. Sleep Manager allows your computer's BIOS and Windows APM (Advanced Power Management) to perform this function. If the system memory size was corrupted, Sleep Manager reallocates the hard disk space for...
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... cannot boot from the hard disk, it searches for your computer. The power-on Apply to accept. There are two passwords used to the computer's BIOS Utility. 78 User's Guide Make your selection and click on password prevents unauthorized access to the computer during system startup and at resume from the...
... cannot boot from the hard disk, it searches for your computer. The power-on Apply to accept. There are two passwords used to the computer's BIOS Utility. 78 User's Guide Make your selection and click on password prevents unauthorized access to the computer during system startup and at resume from the...
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... need to run this utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (while the Extensa logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Ouput System). then press Enter. BIOS Utility BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is being displayed. Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions: u Press the...
... need to run this utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (while the Extensa logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Ouput System). then press Enter. BIOS Utility BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is being displayed. Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions: u Press the...
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Basic System Settings The Basic System Settings screen contains parameters involving basic computer settings and hardware information. Note: Navigation keys for a particular menu are in square brackets. u Press Esc while you are shown on the bottom of the screen. Chapter 5 Software 85 Note: You can change the value of a parameter. BIOS Utility u Press the cursor left/right keys →← to change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in any of the menu options to return to the main menu.
Basic System Settings The Basic System Settings screen contains parameters involving basic computer settings and hardware information. Note: Navigation keys for a particular menu are in square brackets. u Press Esc while you are shown on the bottom of the screen. Chapter 5 Software 85 Note: You can change the value of a parameter. BIOS Utility u Press the cursor left/right keys →← to change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in any of the menu options to return to the main menu.
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BIOS Utility The following table describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Floppy Drive A ...
BIOS Utility The following table describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Floppy Drive A ...
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... memory test on boot-up . When set to Both, the computer outputs to computer startup. Parameter Description Boot Display Sets the display on boot-up . BIOS Utility Startup Configuration The Startup Configuration screen contains parameters that are the default and suggested parameter settings. otherwise, the computer LCD is connected, it becomes...
... memory test on boot-up . When set to Both, the computer outputs to computer startup. Parameter Description Boot Display Sets the display on boot-up . BIOS Utility Startup Configuration The Startup Configuration screen contains parameters that are the default and suggested parameter settings. otherwise, the computer LCD is connected, it becomes...
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Options: Drive A Then C, Drive A, Drive C, Drive C Then A Enables boot-up (the Extensa logo displays) Options: Enabled or Disabled Specifies the boot sequence (the order of drives that the computer will attempt to boot from the floppy drive. ... drive A, the computer boots from the CD-ROM drive. Options: Windows 95/98 or Windows NT Enables or disables the USB (Universal Serial Bus) function. BIOS Utility Parameter Silent Boot System Boot Drive Boot from CD-ROM Operating System USB Function Support Description When enabled, hides the computer startup messages on...
Options: Drive A Then C, Drive A, Drive C, Drive C Then A Enables boot-up (the Extensa logo displays) Options: Enabled or Disabled Specifies the boot sequence (the order of drives that the computer will attempt to boot from the floppy drive. ... drive A, the computer boots from the CD-ROM drive. Options: Windows 95/98 or Windows NT Enables or disables the USB (Universal Serial Bus) function. BIOS Utility Parameter Silent Boot System Boot Drive Boot from CD-ROM Operating System USB Function Support Description When enabled, hides the computer startup messages on...
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... disabled the serial port. You do not need to change the values in this screen because these values are the default and suggested parameter settings. BIOS Utility Onboard Devices Configuration The Onboard Devices Configuration screen contains parameters settings for advanced users only. Caution: The parameters in boldface are already optimized.
... disabled the serial port. You do not need to change the values in this screen because these values are the default and suggested parameter settings. BIOS Utility Onboard Devices Configuration The Onboard Devices Configuration screen contains parameters settings for advanced users only. Caution: The parameters in boldface are already optimized.
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.... Options: Enabled or Disabled Sets the I/O address of the parallel port. Options: Bi-directional , ECP or Standard Sets a DMA channel for the printer to ECP. BIOS Utility Parameter Parallel Port Base Address IRQ Operation Mode ECP DMA Channel Description Enables or disables the parallel port.
.... Options: Enabled or Disabled Sets the I/O address of the parallel port. Options: Bi-directional , ECP or Standard Sets a DMA channel for the printer to ECP. BIOS Utility Parameter Parallel Port Base Address IRQ Operation Mode ECP DMA Channel Description Enables or disables the parallel port.
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Options: Normal or Disabled Setup Password When set , this BIOS Utility from unauthorized entry. Options: None or Present Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. The password may consist of up or resume from unauthorized entry ... Power-on ) and press the Enter key. The password box appears: 2. Settings in this screen. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). BIOS Utility The following table describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Type a password. Options: Normal or Disabled Disk Drive Control...
Options: Normal or Disabled Setup Password When set , this BIOS Utility from unauthorized entry. Options: None or Present Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. The password may consist of up or resume from unauthorized entry ... Power-on ) and press the Enter key. The password box appears: 2. Settings in this screen. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). BIOS Utility The following table describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Type a password. Options: Normal or Disabled Disk Drive Control...
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... and press the ← or → key. 92 User's Guide Removing a Password To remove a password, use the ↑ and ↓ keys to the main menu. 6. BIOS Utility Important: Be very careful when typing your first entry and press Enter. Press Esc. Changing a Password To change a password, follow the same steps used...
... and press the ← or → key. 92 User's Guide Removing a Password To remove a password, use the ↑ and ↓ keys to the main menu. 6. BIOS Utility Important: Be very careful when typing your first entry and press Enter. Press Esc. Changing a Password To change a password, follow the same steps used...
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... management (Windows 95 only). Options: Enabled or Disabled Display Always On When enabled, the computer display is pressed). Options: Enabled or Disabled Chapter 5 Software 93 BIOS Utility Power Management The Power Management screen contains parameters that are the default and suggested parameter settings. See "Hot Keys" on page 11 for more...
... management (Windows 95 only). Options: Enabled or Disabled Display Always On When enabled, the computer display is pressed). Options: Enabled or Disabled Chapter 5 Software 93 BIOS Utility Power Management The Power Management screen contains parameters that are the default and suggested parameter settings. See "Hot Keys" on page 11 for more...
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... computer is running very low on battery power, the computer will enter hibernation mode if Sleep Manager is installed and the hibernation file is enabled. BIOS Utility Parameter Description System Resume Timer Mode When enabled and the system resume date and time are valid, the computer resumes (wakes up) at if...
... computer is running very low on battery power, the computer will enter hibernation mode if Sleep Manager is installed and the hibernation file is enabled. BIOS Utility Parameter Description System Resume Timer Mode When enabled and the system resume date and time are valid, the computer resumes (wakes up) at if...
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RAM Parity Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Setup Utility. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service... center. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 103 Error Messages Error Messages Corrective Action RAM BIOS Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. See "BIOS Utility" on page 84. Real-Time Clock Error Press F2 (during POST) to reconfigure the computer. Video...
RAM Parity Error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved using the BIOS Setup Utility. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service... center. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 103 Error Messages Error Messages Corrective Action RAM BIOS Bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. See "BIOS Utility" on page 84. Real-Time Clock Error Press F2 (during POST) to reconfigure the computer. Video...