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... to control the presentation from your Computer 5 Power Management The power management system incorporates an "automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for giving presentations. Video Performance PCI local bus video with your computer and at the same time conserves power. This computer supports simultaneous LCD and CRT display. Simultaneous display allows you can even connect other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for...
... to control the presentation from your Computer 5 Power Management The power management system incorporates an "automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for giving presentations. Video Performance PCI local bus video with your computer and at the same time conserves power. This computer supports simultaneous LCD and CRT display. Simultaneous display allows you can even connect other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for...
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Fn-H Turbo mode on/off Toggles turbo mode on and off , power management is maximized. Keyboard Hot Key Fn-→ Icon Function Description Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Note: If you want to use an external PS/2 mouse, first enable the touchpad, connect the external PS/2 mouse, then disable the touchpad if necessary. Fn-← Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Activating Hot Keys When activating hot keys, press and hold the first key Fn before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. 14 User's Guide With turbo mode off .
Fn-H Turbo mode on/off Toggles turbo mode on and off , power management is maximized. Keyboard Hot Key Fn-→ Icon Function Description Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Note: If you want to use an external PS/2 mouse, first enable the touchpad, connect the external PS/2 mouse, then disable the touchpad if necessary. Fn-← Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Activating Hot Keys When activating hot keys, press and hold the first key Fn before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. 14 User's Guide With turbo mode off .
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.... Ports S-Video You can transfer data at speeds of up to four megabits per second (Mbps) at a distance of up to connect and daisy-chain USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. 22 User's Guide Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you normally would. To use FIR, position two IR-aware devices...
.... Ports S-Video You can transfer data at speeds of up to four megabits per second (Mbps) at a distance of up to connect and daisy-chain USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources. 22 User's Guide Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you normally would. To use FIR, position two IR-aware devices...
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... or locked drawer handle. Once set certain parameters in this password to secure the lock. Securing your Computer Securing your Computer 29 u User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use . Security Notch A security notch located on page 83 for details. a security notch and a two-level password scheme. See "Setup Utility" on the rear panel of passwords you can access the computer without entering the correct password.
... or locked drawer handle. Once set certain parameters in this password to secure the lock. Securing your Computer Securing your Computer 29 u User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use . Security Notch A security notch located on page 83 for details. a security notch and a two-level password scheme. See "Setup Utility" on the rear panel of passwords you can access the computer without entering the correct password.
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... for the display, hard disk, and other devices. The computer then "sleeps" when these devices in heuristic power management unit that no timers to prolong your battery life. The problem with this is detected for a period of these time-outs elapse. Note: We recommend you enable heuristic power management to set inactivity time-out values for you. Each of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to...
... for the display, hard disk, and other devices. The computer then "sleeps" when these devices in heuristic power management unit that no timers to prolong your battery life. The problem with this is detected for a period of these time-outs elapse. Note: We recommend you enable heuristic power management to set inactivity time-out values for you. Each of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to...
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... hard disk is drained. 40 User's Guide Heuristic Power Management Power Management Modes Display Standby Mode Screen activity is no disk read/write operations within the period of time specified by the computer's HPM unit for these devices are no activity within the period of time determined by the HPM unit. These include audio, serial ports, floppy drive and parallel port. Standby Mode The computer consumes very low power in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device...
... hard disk is drained. 40 User's Guide Heuristic Power Management Power Management Modes Display Standby Mode Screen activity is no disk read/write operations within the period of time specified by the computer's HPM unit for these devices are no activity within the period of time determined by the HPM unit. These include audio, serial ports, floppy drive and parallel port. Standby Mode The computer consumes very low power in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device...
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... Power Management Advanced Power Management This computer supports the APM standard designed to your Windows 98 or Windows 95 user's manual. APM is a powermanagement approach defined jointly by default), the system time and date do not display the correct settings after the computer returns to normal operation from Standby or Hibernation mode. Advanced Power Management greatly prolongs battery life. Use APM whenever possible. 44 User's Guide An increasing number of software packages support...
... Power Management Advanced Power Management This computer supports the APM standard designed to your Windows 98 or Windows 95 user's manual. APM is a powermanagement approach defined jointly by default), the system time and date do not display the correct settings after the computer returns to normal operation from Standby or Hibernation mode. Advanced Power Management greatly prolongs battery life. Use APM whenever possible. 44 User's Guide An increasing number of software packages support...
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... your computer with the latest technology. Contents External Monitor 46 External Keyboard 47 External Keypad 48 External Pointing Device 49 External PS/2 Mouse 49 External Serial Mouse 50 Printer 51 Audio Devices 52 Mini Docking Station 53 PC Cards 54 USB Devices 55 Miscellaneous Options 56 Additional Power Packs 56 Battery Pack 56 AC Adapter 56 Cables 56 PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable 56 File Transfer Cable 57 Key Component Upgrades 58 Memory Upgrade 58 Memory Configurations 58 Installing Memory 59 Hard Disk Upgrade 61 Installing a Replacement Hard Disk . . . . . 61 45
... your computer with the latest technology. Contents External Monitor 46 External Keyboard 47 External Keypad 48 External Pointing Device 49 External PS/2 Mouse 49 External Serial Mouse 50 Printer 51 Audio Devices 52 Mini Docking Station 53 PC Cards 54 USB Devices 55 Miscellaneous Options 56 Additional Power Packs 56 Battery Pack 56 AC Adapter 56 Cables 56 PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable 56 File Transfer Cable 57 Key Component Upgrades 58 Memory Upgrade 58 Memory Configurations 58 Installing Memory 59 Hard Disk Upgrade 61 Installing a Replacement Hard Disk . . . . . 61 45
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... also choose to connect other output display devices to display devices with Svideo, follow these steps: 1. Click on the Neomagic tab. 4. Click on Display. 3. Double-click on Display Options and select TV. 5. To enable the display to output to the computer via its S-video output jack. Useful for additional instructions. Click on a larger display, connect an external monitor to a television monitor or LCD projector. External Monitor External Monitor To show graphical effects on Start, Settings..., then Control Panel. 2.
... also choose to connect other output display devices to display devices with Svideo, follow these steps: 1. Click on the Neomagic tab. 4. Click on Display. 3. Double-click on Display Options and select TV. 5. To enable the display to output to the computer via its S-video output jack. Useful for additional instructions. Click on a larger display, connect an external monitor to a television monitor or LCD projector. External Monitor External Monitor To show graphical effects on Start, Settings..., then Control Panel. 2.
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To enable the serial mouse, use a serial mouse, plug it into the serial port. External Pointing Device External Serial Mouse If you use the Add New Hardware tool in the Windows 98/Windows 95 Control Panel. 50 User's Guide
To enable the serial mouse, use a serial mouse, plug it into the serial port. External Pointing Device External Serial Mouse If you use the Add New Hardware tool in the Windows 98/Windows 95 Control Panel. 50 User's Guide
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... User's Guide Select to allow the computer to enter standby or hibernation mode when the computer runs low on . Select to make presentations on battery. Select to allow the computer to wake-up from standby mode when an incoming modem ring is used to set various settings related to enable heuristic power management. See "Power Management Modes" on page 40 for more information on indicator. u Enable sleep upon battery low. Notebook Manager Power Management Power Management...
... User's Guide Select to allow the computer to enter standby or hibernation mode when the computer runs low on . Select to make presentations on battery. Select to allow the computer to wake-up from standby mode when an incoming modem ring is used to set various settings related to enable heuristic power management. See "Power Management Modes" on page 40 for more information on indicator. u Enable sleep upon battery low. Notebook Manager Power Management Power Management...
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... selected) click on boot-up from standby mode if the resume timer is set the System Resume Timer. Notebook Manager u Enable system resume timer. Sets the current display device. Note: Make sure an external monitor is connected before External monitor is used to control various settings related to display device(s), such as the display brightness/contrast levels. Sets the default display device on the button to wake-up . u Switching Display Device. Chapter 5 Software 81 The items in this screen include: u Boot Display Device. Select to...
... selected) click on boot-up from standby mode if the resume timer is set the System Resume Timer. Notebook Manager u Enable system resume timer. Sets the current display device. Note: Make sure an external monitor is connected before External monitor is used to control various settings related to display device(s), such as the display brightness/contrast levels. Sets the default display device on the button to wake-up . u Switching Display Device. Chapter 5 Software 81 The items in this screen include: u Boot Display Device. Select to...
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Setup Utility Parameter Description Boot Device Priority Press Enter to both the computer LCD and an external display device if one is the boot display. Speaker Enables or disables the internal speakers on boot-up. Options: Enabled or Disabled Boot Display Device Sets the display on bootup. When set to Auto, the computer automatically determines the display device. otherwise, the computer LCD is connected. Video Memory Shows the size of the VGA BIOS. VGA BIOS Version Shows the version number of video memory. If an external display device (e.g., monitor) is...
Setup Utility Parameter Description Boot Device Priority Press Enter to both the computer LCD and an external display device if one is the boot display. Speaker Enables or disables the internal speakers on boot-up. Options: Enabled or Disabled Boot Display Device Sets the display on bootup. When set to Auto, the computer automatically determines the display device. otherwise, the computer LCD is connected. Video Memory Shows the size of the VGA BIOS. VGA BIOS Version Shows the version number of video memory. If an external display device (e.g., monitor) is...
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... situations that may arise during Windows 98/ Windows 95 setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl-AltDel to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to save power. Press any key to turn the display back on the touchpad to resume. Press any key or tap on . 98 User's Guide Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is in standby mode. This will diagnose your computer...
... situations that may arise during Windows 98/ Windows 95 setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl-AltDel to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to save power. Press any key to turn the display back on the touchpad to resume. Press any key or tap on . 98 User's Guide Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is in standby mode. This will diagnose your computer...
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... floppy drive (A:), then press Enter to reboot. then press Esc to hard disk drive. We suggest you set the Hard Disk 0 type to enter the Setup Utility; Replace and strike any key when ready Insert a system (bootable) diskette in the floppy drive (A:), then press Enter to enter the Setup Utility. 2. Memory Size Mismatch Press F2 (during POST) to reboot. Pointing Device Error Contact your dealer or an authorized Keyboard Connected service center. Missing operating system Follow these steps: 1. Keyboard Error...
... floppy drive (A:), then press Enter to reboot. then press Esc to hard disk drive. We suggest you set the Hard Disk 0 type to enter the Setup Utility; Replace and strike any key when ready Insert a system (bootable) diskette in the floppy drive (A:), then press Enter to enter the Setup Utility. 2. Memory Size Mismatch Press F2 (during POST) to reboot. Pointing Device Error Contact your dealer or an authorized Keyboard Connected service center. Missing operating system Follow these steps: 1. Keyboard Error...
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... Power Management audio, 28 connecting externally, 52 controlling volume, 28 setting input source in Notebook Manager, 82 setting input source in Setup Utility, 85 troubleshooting, 99-100 B battery installing, xiv battery pack battery-low warning, 37 caring for, xx characteristics, 32 charging, 34 charging indicator, 7 charging modes, 34 checking charge level, 35 installing, 33 low conditions, 38 optimizing, 36 removing, 34 using the first time, 32 boot order setting in Notebook Manager, 76 setting in Setup Utility, 88 brightness hot keys, 14 setting in Notebook Manager, 82 C caps lock...
... Power Management audio, 28 connecting externally, 52 controlling volume, 28 setting input source in Notebook Manager, 82 setting input source in Setup Utility, 85 troubleshooting, 99-100 B battery installing, xiv battery pack battery-low warning, 37 caring for, xx characteristics, 32 charging, 34 charging indicator, 7 charging modes, 34 checking charge level, 35 installing, 33 low conditions, 38 optimizing, 36 removing, 34 using the first time, 32 boot order setting in Notebook Manager, 76 setting in Setup Utility, 88 brightness hot keys, 14 setting in Notebook Manager, 82 C caps lock...
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... opening and closing, 6 performance, 5 power management, 5, 40 setting boot device in Notebook Manager, 81 setting boot device in Setup Utility, 85 setting in Notebook Manager, 81 simultaneous, 5 switching device in Notebook Manager, 81 troubleshooting, 98, 99 DockMate V, 53 E error messages, 103 F FAQ. See frequently-asked questions, 98 H hard disk, 18 installing, 61-62 power management, 40 upgrading, 61 help Internet home page, xvii online manual, xvii technical support, xviii Heuristic Power Management, 39 Hibernation mode, 42-43 conditions, 42 entering, 42 hot key, 13 112 User's Guide...
... opening and closing, 6 performance, 5 power management, 5, 40 setting boot device in Notebook Manager, 81 setting boot device in Setup Utility, 85 setting in Notebook Manager, 81 simultaneous, 5 switching device in Notebook Manager, 81 troubleshooting, 98, 99 DockMate V, 53 E error messages, 103 F FAQ. See frequently-asked questions, 98 H hard disk, 18 installing, 61-62 power management, 40 upgrading, 61 help Internet home page, xvii online manual, xvii technical support, xviii Heuristic Power Management, 39 Hibernation mode, 42-43 conditions, 42 entering, 42 hot key, 13 112 User's Guide...
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... messages error, 103 microphone troubleshooting, 100 modem, 24 module swapping, 19 monitor connecting, 46 mouse connecting externally, 49 troubleshooting, 101 N Notebook Manager, 74-82 Boot Sequence, 76 Display Device, 81 hot key, 12 Information Viewer, 75 Password, 77 Power Management, 80 starting, 74 num lock, 9 on and off, 90 ITW. See Heuristic Power Management I indicator lights, 7 infrared, 22 troubleshooting, 102 turning on indicator, 8 numeric keypad embedded, 10 O options cables, 56 hard disk upgrade, 61 memory upgrade, 58 mini docking station, 53 PC Cards, 54 spare AC adapter, 56...
... messages error, 103 microphone troubleshooting, 100 modem, 24 module swapping, 19 monitor connecting, 46 mouse connecting externally, 49 troubleshooting, 101 N Notebook Manager, 74-82 Boot Sequence, 76 Display Device, 81 hot key, 12 Information Viewer, 75 Password, 77 Power Management, 80 starting, 74 num lock, 9 on and off, 90 ITW. See Heuristic Power Management I indicator lights, 7 infrared, 22 troubleshooting, 102 turning on indicator, 8 numeric keypad embedded, 10 O options cables, 56 hard disk upgrade, 61 memory upgrade, 58 mini docking station, 53 PC Cards, 54 spare AC adapter, 56...
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... power managing in Notebook Manager, 80 managing in Setup Utility, 93 turning on, xv power management advanced, 44 heuristic, 39 power management modes display standby mode, 40 hard disk standby mode, 40 Hibernation mode, 42-43 peripheral standby modes, 40 Standby mode, 40-42 printer connecting, 51 troubleshooting, 101 problems, 98 audio, 99-100 CD-ROM, 100 display, 98, 99 infrared, 102 keyboard, 101 printer, 101 serial mouse, 101 startup, 98 troubleshooting, 97 PS/2 mouse connecting, 49 PS/2 y-bridge cable connecting, 56 Q questions multiple PS/2 devices, 101 setting location...
... power managing in Notebook Manager, 80 managing in Setup Utility, 93 turning on, xv power management advanced, 44 heuristic, 39 power management modes display standby mode, 40 hard disk standby mode, 40 Hibernation mode, 42-43 peripheral standby modes, 40 Standby mode, 40-42 printer connecting, 51 troubleshooting, 101 problems, 98 audio, 99-100 CD-ROM, 100 display, 98, 99 infrared, 102 keyboard, 101 printer, 101 serial mouse, 101 startup, 98 troubleshooting, 97 PS/2 mouse connecting, 49 PS/2 y-bridge cable connecting, 56 Q questions multiple PS/2 devices, 101 setting location...
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... entering, 41 hot key, 12 resuming from, 41 signals, 41 status indicator, 7 status indicators, 7 storage, 18 floppy drive, 18 hard disk, 18 support information, xviii s-video, 22 connecting, 46 T time setting in Setup Utility, 84 touchpad, 16 hot key, 13 using, 16-17 travel international flights, 69 local trips, 68 troubleshooting, 97 turbo mode hot key, 14 U Universal Serial Bus, 22 USB connecting, 55 USB. See Universal Serial Bus utility BIOS Setup, 83-96 Notebook Manager, 74-82 PhDISK, 73 V volume adjusting, 28 W warranty International Traveler...
... entering, 41 hot key, 12 resuming from, 41 signals, 41 status indicator, 7 status indicators, 7 storage, 18 floppy drive, 18 hard disk, 18 support information, xviii s-video, 22 connecting, 46 T time setting in Setup Utility, 84 touchpad, 16 hot key, 13 using, 16-17 travel international flights, 69 local trips, 68 troubleshooting, 97 turbo mode hot key, 14 U Universal Serial Bus, 22 USB connecting, 55 USB. See Universal Serial Bus utility BIOS Setup, 83-96 Notebook Manager, 74-82 PhDISK, 73 V volume adjusting, 28 W warranty International Traveler...