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NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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... Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components. 6 Chapter 1 Front Open View # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns on the computer. 3 Launch keys Two special keys for frequently used programs. 4 Keyboard...
... Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components. 6 Chapter 1 Front Open View # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns on the computer. 3 Launch keys Two special keys for frequently used programs. 4 Keyboard...
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... Description Icon Function Icon HDFDunction Description DLiegshctrsipwthioenn Hard Disk Drive is on Battery Wireless Communications Lights green. Lights to -read status icons below the display screen. Power Indicator Lights when the computer is activated. Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. Indicators The computer has six easy-to indicate the...
... Description Icon Function Icon HDFDunction Description DLiegshctrsipwthioenn Hard Disk Drive is on Battery Wireless Communications Lights green. Lights to -read status icons below the display screen. Power Indicator Lights when the computer is activated. Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. Indicators The computer has six easy-to indicate the...
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When Pad Lock is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press w and y respectively. Use this mode the keypad is cursor function. When Scroll Lock is on , the ...
When Pad Lock is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press w and y respectively. Use this mode the keypad is cursor function. When Scroll Lock is on , the ...
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Fn-PgUp Fn-PgDn Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the speaker volume. Hot Keys The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness and ... Description Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Brightness down Increases the speaker volume. Display toggle Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Fn-w Fn-y Brightness up Volume down Decreases the...
Fn-PgUp Fn-PgDn Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the speaker volume. Hot Keys The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness and ... Description Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Brightness down Increases the speaker volume. Display toggle Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Fn-w Fn-y Brightness up Volume down Decreases the...
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...m during POST (when "Press to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters Provides advanced settings of the system Provides security settings of screen). Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Description Allows the user to enter Setup" message is already properly configured and optimized, and you... CMOS setting and exit Setup. Allows the user to parameter values. Read this utility. Your computer is prompted on the bottom of the screen. Chapter 2 29 Help for a particular menu are five menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit. Navigation keys ...
...m during POST (when "Press to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters Provides advanced settings of the system Provides security settings of screen). Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Description Allows the user to enter Setup" message is already properly configured and optimized, and you... CMOS setting and exit Setup. Allows the user to parameter values. Read this utility. Your computer is prompted on the bottom of the screen. Chapter 2 29 Help for a particular menu are five menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit. Navigation keys ...
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...of the extended memory in these two fields take effect immediately Enabled>Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled Disabled>Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled Enabled>LCD brightness will automatically lower to save more power when AC is not present. ...The size is not present Enabled>During user's quite boot, the OEM POST screen will have "Press Change Boot Device" Disabled>During user's quite boot, the OEM POST screen will NOT automatically lower to save more powerwhen AC is fixed to factory defaults. Chapter 2 31...
...of the extended memory in these two fields take effect immediately Enabled>Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled Disabled>Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled Enabled>LCD brightness will automatically lower to save more power when AC is not present. ...The size is not present Enabled>During user's quite boot, the OEM POST screen will have "Press Change Boot Device" Disabled>During user's quite boot, the OEM POST screen will NOT automatically lower to save more powerwhen AC is fixed to factory defaults. Chapter 2 31...
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.../ COM2, 2F8, IRQ3/ COM3, 3E8, IRQ4/ COM4, 2E8, IRQ3 DMA1, DMA2, DMA3, Normal (16550), IrDA (HPSIR), ASK IR, FAST IR 32 Chapter 2 Settings in the screen. Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. Sets a DMA channel for accept.
.../ COM2, 2F8, IRQ3/ COM3, 3E8, IRQ4/ COM4, 2E8, IRQ3 DMA1, DMA2, DMA3, Normal (16550), IrDA (HPSIR), ASK IR, FAST IR 32 Chapter 2 Settings in the screen. Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. Sets a DMA channel for accept.
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.... < Enter> for the parallel port. activates accelerators. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in the screen. Standard AT: Normal mode (AT compatible) Bi-directional: Bi-directional mod (PS/2 compatible) Enhanced Parallel (EPP): EPP mode Extended Capabilities (ECP): ECP mode (requires DMA...
.... < Enter> for the parallel port. activates accelerators. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in the screen. Standard AT: Normal mode (AT compatible) Bi-directional: Bi-directional mod (PS/2 compatible) Enhanced Parallel (EPP): EPP mode Extended Capabilities (ECP): ECP mode (requires DMA...
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... Press Enter to enter a password, you are the default and suggested parameter settings. When set , this group happened. When set , this screen. If you forget your password, you may have three tries before the system halts. Defines whether a password is required to set the user ... while the events defined in boldface are prompted to set the administrator password. § § fi Security § The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your password. Option Length -- Password will NOT be grayed out if the user password was used ...
... Press Enter to enter a password, you are the default and suggested parameter settings. When set , this group happened. When set , this screen. If you forget your password, you may have three tries before the system halts. Defines whether a password is required to set the user ... while the events defined in boldface are prompted to set the administrator password. § § fi Security § The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your password. Option Length -- Password will NOT be grayed out if the user password was used ...
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for all parameters (same as t). Loads default settings for Enable or Disable. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. for accept. Discard Changes The system will reboot!!! froblock select. The table below ... user to save the current Load Setup Default Setup parameters to CMOS and reboot the system. Allows the user to discard previous changes in this screen. Allows the user Discards changes made and exits System Setup. activates accelerators. for item select. < Enter> for reject.
for all parameters (same as t). Loads default settings for Enable or Disable. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. for accept. Discard Changes The system will reboot!!! froblock select. The table below ... user to save the current Load Setup Default Setup parameters to CMOS and reboot the system. Allows the user to discard previous changes in this screen. Allows the user Discards changes made and exits System Setup. activates accelerators. for item select. < Enter> for reject.
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....passmark.com to correct the problem. A loose connection can cause an error. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system.
....passmark.com to correct the problem. A loose connection can cause an error. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system.
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... function and check if the mouse is within the normal range, run the display test program again. Check out the Power Options in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of the total power remaining when...an error after recharging, replace the battery. 4. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after you identify first the problem is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. If the PS/2 mouse does not work , then replace the FPC on next step. If the problem still exists,...
... function and check if the mouse is within the normal range, run the display test program again. Check out the Power Options in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of the total power remaining when...an error after recharging, replace the battery. 4. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after you identify first the problem is on the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. If the PS/2 mouse does not work , then replace the FPC on next step. If the problem still exists,...
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... The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU...
... The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU...
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... Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on. Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. See "Power System Check" on page 51". Battery pack... the Power Adapter" on page 51. Battery pack Main board 57 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Defaults" on Exit screen, then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD ...
... Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on. Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. See "Power System Check" on page 51". Battery pack... the Power Adapter" on page 51. Battery pack Main board 57 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Defaults" on Exit screen, then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD ...