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Sleep Manager functions Notebook Manager Information Viewer POST Boot Sequence Password Power Management Display Device BIOS Utility Using the BIOS Utility System Information Basic System Settings Startup Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration System Security Power Management Load Default Settings 6 Troubleshooting Frequently-Asked Questions Troubleshooting tips Using PC-Doctor Online services Before you call Error messages Appendix A Specifications Index v 76 79 80 81 82 83 85 87 88 88 89 91 92 93 95 97 98 99 101 105 105 106 106 107 109 115
Sleep Manager functions Notebook Manager Information Viewer POST Boot Sequence Password Power Management Display Device BIOS Utility Using the BIOS Utility System Information Basic System Settings Startup Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration System Security Power Management Load Default Settings 6 Troubleshooting Frequently-Asked Questions Troubleshooting tips Using PC-Doctor Online services Before you call Error messages Appendix A Specifications Index v 76 79 80 81 82 83 85 87 88 88 89 91 92 93 95 97 98 99 101 105 105 106 106 107 109 115
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... button. Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) Shift + + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run...
... button. Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) Shift + + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run...
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...unauthorized access. Once set, you connect a Kensington-compatible key-based computer security lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS Utility. a security notch and passwords. Security keylock notch A security keylock notch located on page 88 for maximum security. • Hard Disk Password ... resume from hibernation for details. • Power-On Password secures your computer and data: • Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility. See "BIOS Utility" on the left panel of this password to gain access to secure the lock.
...unauthorized access. Once set, you connect a Kensington-compatible key-based computer security lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS Utility. a security notch and passwords. Security keylock notch A security keylock notch located on page 88 for maximum security. • Hard Disk Password ... resume from hibernation for details. • Power-On Password secures your computer and data: • Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility. See "BIOS Utility" on the left panel of this password to gain access to secure the lock.
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... type) and press Enter to enter the password correctly after three tries, the following prompt appears at bootup. If you press F2 to access the BIOS Utility. • When the Power-on Password is set , the following prompt appears at boot-up . Type the Setup Password and press Enter... to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up . You have three chances to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Important! Try again...
... type) and press Enter to enter the password correctly after three tries, the following prompt appears at bootup. If you press F2 to access the BIOS Utility. • When the Power-on Password is set , the following prompt appears at boot-up . Type the Setup Password and press Enter... to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up . You have three chances to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Important! Try again...
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31 message or symbol appears. go to page 83. • BIOS Utility - Then turn on the computer again, and try again. Setting passwords You can set passwords using: • Notebook Manager - Slide and hold the power switch for four seconds to enter the Hard Disk Password, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center. If you fail to shut down the computer. go to page 95.
31 message or symbol appears. go to page 83. • BIOS Utility - Then turn on the computer again, and try again. Setting passwords You can set passwords using: • Notebook Manager - Slide and hold the power switch for four seconds to enter the Hard Disk Password, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center. If you fail to shut down the computer. go to page 95.
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... in Standby mode, or a month in Hibernation mode or when the power is advisable to use the AC adapter. The battery will come in the BIOS Utility. Disable the Sleep Upon Battery-low parameter in handy when you travel or during a power failure. You only need to do this situation by...
... in Standby mode, or a month in Hibernation mode or when the power is advisable to use the AC adapter. The battery will come in the BIOS Utility. Disable the Sleep Upon Battery-low parameter in handy when you travel or during a power failure. You only need to do this situation by...
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... for the Hibernation function. Also, you get the most out of your battery. Optimizing battery life This section helps you can do this through the BIOS Utility. Keep it running in a cool, dry place. See "Sleep Manager" on page 74. • Use the AC adapter whenever possible so that are connected...
... for the Hibernation function. Also, you get the most out of your battery. Optimizing battery life This section helps you can do this through the BIOS Utility. Keep it running in a cool, dry place. See "Sleep Manager" on page 74. • Use the AC adapter whenever possible so that are connected...
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If you enabled the Battery-low Warning Beep parameter in BIOS Utility is enabled and the following conditions exist: • The Hibernation file created by Sleep Manager is enough battery power left to take when you ..., if you do not connect the AC adapter within this period, the computer enters Hibernation mode if the Sleep Upon Battery-low parameter in the BIOS Utility. • The power indicator flashes at regular intervals until battery power is cut off the computer if you have to the computer as soon...
If you enabled the Battery-low Warning Beep parameter in BIOS Utility is enabled and the following conditions exist: • The Hibernation file created by Sleep Manager is enough battery power left to take when you ..., if you do not connect the AC adapter within this period, the computer enters Hibernation mode if the Sleep Upon Battery-low parameter in the BIOS Utility. • The power indicator flashes at regular intervals until battery power is cut off the computer if you have to the computer as soon...
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For a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into a serial port. For a serial printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port. See your printer manual for assistance. Note: If the printer does not function, enter the BIOS Utility and verify that the parallel port is enabled. See "Onboard Devices Configuration" on page 93 for operating instructions. 48 3 Peripherals and options Printer This computer supports both serial and parallel printers.
For a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into a serial port. For a serial printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port. See your printer manual for assistance. Note: If the printer does not function, enter the BIOS Utility and verify that the parallel port is enabled. See "Onboard Devices Configuration" on page 93 for operating instructions. 48 3 Peripherals and options Printer This computer supports both serial and parallel printers.
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... options USB devices The computer has a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port that allows you 're on page 92. Most USB devices also include a built-in BIOS Setup for more information. See "Startup Configuration" on the road. You can use . Note: The USB feature must be enabled in USB port connector which...
... options USB devices The computer has a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port that allows you 're on page 92. Most USB devices also include a built-in BIOS Setup for more information. See "Startup Configuration" on the road. You can use . Note: The USB feature must be enabled in USB port connector which...
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... help provided by the software. 73 The computer comes preloaded with or supports the following software: • Windows 98 or Windows NT operating system • BIOS Utility • System utilities, drivers and application software Note: To access Windows software applications, click on the application icon to run the selected application. Your...
... help provided by the software. 73 The computer comes preloaded with or supports the following software: • Windows 98 or Windows NT operating system • BIOS Utility • System utilities, drivers and application software Note: To access Windows software applications, click on the application icon to run the selected application. Your...
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... Sleep Manager. • On the Taskbar The computer automatically loads Sleep Manager every time you if the feature is a utility that works with your computer's BIOS and Windows ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) or APM (Advanced Power Management) to bring up the main Sleep Manager program. Sleep Manager can automatically...
... Sleep Manager. • On the Taskbar The computer automatically loads Sleep Manager every time you if the feature is a utility that works with your computer's BIOS and Windows ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) or APM (Advanced Power Management) to bring up the main Sleep Manager program. Sleep Manager can automatically...
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81 Item Internal Cache External Cache Touchpad Pointing Device Change Asset Tag Number button Description Total amount of internal cache memory (in kilobytes) Total amount of external cache memory (in kilobytes) Setting of the internal pointing device Type(s) of the pointing device(s) detected, internal and external Changes the Asset Tag Number of the computer's BIOS shows before the DeviceConfiguration table. POST POST (Power On Self-Test) defines how your computer The current version of your computer behaves when starting up.
81 Item Internal Cache External Cache Touchpad Pointing Device Change Asset Tag Number button Description Total amount of internal cache memory (in kilobytes) Total amount of external cache memory (in kilobytes) Setting of the internal pointing device Type(s) of the pointing device(s) detected, internal and external Changes the Asset Tag Number of the computer's BIOS shows before the DeviceConfiguration table. POST POST (Power On Self-Test) defines how your computer The current version of your computer behaves when starting up.
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... mode faster. 82 5 Software There are items in which the booting sequence will occur. Click on Apply to boot up . The operating system and the BIOS communicates information about Plug-and-Play resources and previous boot-ups.
... mode faster. 82 5 Software There are items in which the booting sequence will occur. Click on Apply to boot up . The operating system and the BIOS communicates information about Plug-and-Play resources and previous boot-ups.
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The Hard Disk Password is used to your computer. See "System Security" on page 95 and "Passwords" on page 29 for your computer at system startup and at resume from Standby/Hibernation or Sleep mode. 83 Password Password is set using the Notebook Manager: • Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the Notebook Manager and BIOS Utility. • Power-On Password prevents unauthorized access to set using the BIOS Utility. There are two passwords you can set , modify or delete the password(s) for details.
The Hard Disk Password is used to your computer. See "System Security" on page 95 and "Passwords" on page 29 for your computer at system startup and at resume from Standby/Hibernation or Sleep mode. 83 Password Password is set using the Notebook Manager: • Setup Password prevents unauthorized access to the Notebook Manager and BIOS Utility. • Power-On Password prevents unauthorized access to set using the BIOS Utility. There are two passwords you can set , modify or delete the password(s) for details.
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...; use the cursor up/down keys to select a menu item, then press Enter. Save your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Ouput System). There are seven menu options. 88 5 Software BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is enclosed in square brackets. • press Esc to exit the current sub-menu...a hardware configuration program built into your work and restart the computer. The BIOS Utility main screen appears. Using the BIOS Utility To start the BIOS Utility, follow these steps: 1. Please also refer to enter the BIOS Utility. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may ...
...; use the cursor up/down keys to select a menu item, then press Enter. Save your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Ouput System). There are seven menu options. 88 5 Software BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is enclosed in square brackets. • press Esc to exit the current sub-menu...a hardware configuration program built into your work and restart the computer. The BIOS Utility main screen appears. Using the BIOS Utility To start the BIOS Utility, follow these steps: 1. Please also refer to enter the BIOS Utility. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may ...
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If you make any changes, the following table describes the information in this sub-menu. Note: The screen above is a sample and may not reflect the actual data on your computer. The following dialog box displays: If you would like to keep the changes you made, use the cursor left/right keys to discard the changes you want to select Yes; System Information The System Information sub-menu displays basic and important information about your computer. then press Enter. Choose No if you made. 89 At the main menu, press Esc to exit the BIOS Utility.
If you make any changes, the following table describes the information in this sub-menu. Note: The screen above is a sample and may not reflect the actual data on your computer. The following dialog box displays: If you would like to keep the changes you made, use the cursor left/right keys to discard the changes you want to select Yes; System Information The System Information sub-menu displays basic and important information about your computer. then press Enter. Choose No if you made. 89 At the main menu, press Esc to exit the BIOS Utility.
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...capacity of the computer. Shows the asset number of the hard disk. Shows the version number of the VGA display BIOS. Shows the version number of the BIOS. Shows the universally unique indentifier of your computer. Parameter CPU Type & Speed Floppy Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive ...HDD Serial Number System with System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Description Shows the type and speed in this data helps our...
...capacity of the computer. Shows the asset number of the hard disk. Shows the version number of the VGA display BIOS. Shows the version number of the BIOS. Shows the universally unique indentifier of your computer. Parameter CPU Type & Speed Floppy Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive ...HDD Serial Number System with System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Description Shows the type and speed in this data helps our...
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... Standby and Hibernation modes) faster. You do not need to first search for bootable drives in the floppy drive. When enabled, the operating system and BIOS communicate information about Plugand-Play resources and previous boot-ups. For example, the default value (1st:Floppy Disk, 2nd:Hard Disk, and 3rd:CDROM) tells...
... Standby and Hibernation modes) faster. You do not need to first search for bootable drives in the floppy drive. When enabled, the operating system and BIOS communicate information about Plugand-Play resources and previous boot-ups. For example, the default value (1st:Floppy Disk, 2nd:Hard Disk, and 3rd:CDROM) tells...
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... section for instructions on Password Hard Disk Password Processor Serial Number Description Options When set a password. Parameter Setup Password Power-on how to set , this BIOS Utility from unauthorized entry. You can turn off this feature by setting this screen. 95 System Security The System Security sub-menu allows you to...
... section for instructions on Password Hard Disk Password Processor Serial Number Description Options When set a password. Parameter Setup Password Power-on how to set , this BIOS Utility from unauthorized entry. You can turn off this feature by setting this screen. 95 System Security The System Security sub-menu allows you to...