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... 9 Display 11 Indicators 12 Keyboard 15 Special keys 15 Keyboard ergonomics 19 Touchpad 20 Touchpad basics 20 Launch keys 22 Storage 24 Connectivity options 25 Ethernet and LAN 25 Fax/data modem 25 Audio 26 Adjusting the volume 26 Using the Audio DJ feature 26 Securing your computer 27 Security notch 27 Passwords 27 2 Operating on battery power 29 Battery pack 31 Battery pack characteristics 31 Installing and removing the battery pack 31 Charging the battery 33...
... 9 Display 11 Indicators 12 Keyboard 15 Special keys 15 Keyboard ergonomics 19 Touchpad 20 Touchpad basics 20 Launch keys 22 Storage 24 Connectivity options 25 Ethernet and LAN 25 Fax/data modem 25 Audio 26 Adjusting the volume 26 Using the Audio DJ feature 26 Securing your computer 27 Security notch 27 Passwords 27 2 Operating on battery power 29 Battery pack 31 Battery pack characteristics 31 Installing and removing the battery pack 31 Charging the battery 33...
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TMa550.book Page ix Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 5 Software System software Easy Button E-Mail Detector BIOS Setup Utility Main System Devices Security Others Boot Exit 6 Troubleshooting Frequently-asked questions Error messages Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices Index ix 59 61 62 63 64 65 67 68 71 72 73 75 77 81 85 91 99
TMa550.book Page ix Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 5 Software System software Easy Button E-Mail Detector BIOS Setup Utility Main System Devices Security Others Boot Exit 6 Troubleshooting Frequently-asked questions Error messages Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices Index ix 59 61 62 63 64 65 67 68 71 72 73 75 77 81 85 91 99
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... line (only for models with an internal fax/data modem). 5 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 6 External display port Connects to a display monitor. 7 Video-out port Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. TMa550.book Page 7 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 7 Rear view # Item 1 Security keylock 2 IEEE 1394 port 3 Network jack 4 Modem jack Description Connects to a display device with S-video input. Connects to a IEEE 1394 compatible device (e.g., digital camcorder). Connects to an Ethernet 10...
... line (only for models with an internal fax/data modem). 5 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 6 External display port Connects to a display monitor. 7 Video-out port Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. TMa550.book Page 7 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 7 Rear view # Item 1 Security keylock 2 IEEE 1394 port 3 Network jack 4 Modem jack Description Connects to a display device with S-video input. Connects to a IEEE 1394 compatible device (e.g., digital camcorder). Connects to an Ethernet 10...
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...) • CardBus PC Card slots • Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports • IEEE 1394 port Human-centric design and ergonomics • All-in-one memory upgrade slot • Large LCD display with adjustable video memory • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Lithium-Ion battery pack • Power management system • DualView capability • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display Multimedia • 16-bit high-fidelity stereo audio with the user in mind.
...) • CardBus PC Card slots • Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports • IEEE 1394 port Human-centric design and ergonomics • All-in-one memory upgrade slot • Large LCD display with adjustable video memory • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Lithium-Ion battery pack • Power management system • DualView capability • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display Multimedia • 16-bit high-fidelity stereo audio with the user in mind.
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..., you to configure this setting, see "System Devices" on how to control the presentation from your computer and at 1400x1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array Plus (SXGA+) resolution (for models with a 14.1-inch display). Video performance Video memory is adjustable via the BIOS Setup Utility. Simultaneous display allows you can also connect other output display devices such as an LCD projector or a television for models with a 15.0-inch display) or 1024x768...
..., you to configure this setting, see "System Devices" on how to control the presentation from your computer and at 1400x1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array Plus (SXGA+) resolution (for models with a 14.1-inch display). Video performance Video memory is adjustable via the BIOS Setup Utility. Simultaneous display allows you can also connect other output display devices such as an LCD projector or a television for models with a 15.0-inch display) or 1024x768...
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... operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you can toggle on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. When Num Lock is in cursor mode. When Scroll Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on and off. Lock Key Caps lock Pad lock (Fn-F10) Num lock (Fn-F11) Scroll lock (Fn-F12) Description When Caps Lock is in uppercase. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has four lock keys which you need to connect an external...
... operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you can toggle on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. When Num Lock is in cursor mode. When Scroll Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on and off. Lock Key Caps lock Pad lock (Fn-F10) Num lock (Fn-F11) Scroll lock (Fn-F12) Description When Caps Lock is in uppercase. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has four lock keys which you need to connect an external...
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... this through the BIOS Setup Utility. TMa550.book Page 34 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 34 2 Operating on battery power • Use the AC adapter whenever possible so that the battery is reserved for battery packs ranges from the slot when it is not in use function also charges the battery pack. • Disable the parallel port if no devices are using the AC adapter. Warning! The charge-in a cool, dry...
... this through the BIOS Setup Utility. TMa550.book Page 34 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 34 2 Operating on battery power • Use the AC adapter whenever possible so that the battery is reserved for battery packs ranges from the slot when it is not in use function also charges the battery pack. • Disable the parallel port if no devices are using the AC adapter. Warning! The charge-in a cool, dry...
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... maximum performance at the same time. ACPI enables Windows to control the amount of these devices in power management unit that supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) which allows for your computer. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. For more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more information, refer...
... maximum performance at the same time. ACPI enables Windows to control the amount of these devices in power management unit that supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) which allows for your computer. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. For more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more information, refer...
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... manual for your display device supports. Using simultaneous display Your computer takes advantage of this connector, see "Rear view" on the other external display. So whatever is not connected, closing the display cover puts the computer into Standby mode. For the location of the computer. TMa550.book Page 39 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 39 External display devices External monitor You can connect an external monitor to toggle the display output location. External display with s-video...
... manual for your display device supports. Using simultaneous display Your computer takes advantage of this connector, see "Rear view" on the other external display. So whatever is not connected, closing the display cover puts the computer into Standby mode. For the location of the computer. TMa550.book Page 39 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 39 External display devices External monitor You can connect an external monitor to toggle the display output location. External display with s-video...
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... you to connect and use the device. TMa550.book Page 44 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 44 3 Peripherals and options Ejecting a card Before ejecting a PC Card: • Exit the application using the USB device. • Left-click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar and click on the safely remove card operation. Common USB devices include the mouse, keyboard, and digital cameras. USB The computer has two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports that...
... you to connect and use the device. TMa550.book Page 44 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 44 3 Peripherals and options Ejecting a card Before ejecting a PC Card: • Exit the application using the USB device. • Left-click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar and click on the safely remove card operation. Common USB devices include the mouse, keyboard, and digital cameras. USB The computer has two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports that...
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... Controller Parallel Port IRQ Description Determines whether or not to simulate an Fn key on an external keyboard by pressing the left Ctrl+left Alt keys. TMa550.book Page 67 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 67 System Devices The System Devices screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. Options: Simultaneous or Auto-Selected Allows you to disable the internal touchpad if a PS/2 pointing device is connected. Options: Enabled or Disabled Sets...
... Controller Parallel Port IRQ Description Determines whether or not to simulate an Fn key on an external keyboard by pressing the left Ctrl+left Alt keys. TMa550.book Page 67 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 67 System Devices The System Devices screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. Options: Simultaneous or Auto-Selected Allows you to disable the internal touchpad if a PS/2 pointing device is connected. Options: Enabled or Disabled Sets...
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Options: Disabled or Enabled Notes: When you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in boldface are prompted to enter a password, you have to return your notebook computer to your password, you forget your dealer to eight alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). Password on the screen. Setting a password Follow these steps: 1 Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to set , this screen. Options: Clear or Set Set User Password Press Enter to highlight the Set User Password parameter and press the Enter key. Retype...
Options: Disabled or Enabled Notes: When you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in boldface are prompted to enter a password, you have to return your notebook computer to your password, you forget your dealer to eight alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). Password on the screen. Setting a password Follow these steps: 1 Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to set , this screen. Options: Clear or Set Set User Password Press Enter to highlight the Set User Password parameter and press the Enter key. Retype...
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... changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a password Follow these steps: 1 Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set User Password parameter and press the Enter key. TMa550.book Page 70 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 70 5 Software 3 Press Enter. The Set Password box appears: Set Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2 Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3 Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Changing...
... changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a password Follow these steps: 1 Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set User Password parameter and press the Enter key. TMa550.book Page 70 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 70 5 Software 3 Press Enter. The Set Password box appears: Set Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2 Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3 Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Changing...
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.... 6 When you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Options: Disabled or Enabled Determines whether or not the system will alarm when the battery power is closed. TMa550.book Page 71 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 71 4 Press Enter. Options: Enabled or Disabled After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". 5 If desired, you can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
.... 6 When you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Options: Disabled or Enabled Determines whether or not the system will alarm when the battery power is closed. TMa550.book Page 71 Wednesday, October 3, 2001 10:57 AM 71 4 Press Enter. Options: Enabled or Disabled After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". 5 If desired, you can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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... 72 5 Software Parameter Installed O/S Description Sets the operating system in front of a device. Note: A plus (+) sign may be shown in use. You can press Enter to the next device in this category. Main System Devices +Removable Devices +Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Security Others Boot Exit Item Specific Help F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select > Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10...
... 72 5 Software Parameter Installed O/S Description Sets the operating system in front of a device. Note: A plus (+) sign may be shown in use. You can press Enter to the next device in this category. Main System Devices +Removable Devices +Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Security Others Boot Exit Item Specific Help F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select > Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10...
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...; to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to these questions. The operating system files may be set to turn the display back on battery power, it may arise during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl-Alt-Del to an external monitor. Make sure the resolution is not full-screen. Then click on the screen. Press any key to a resolution...
...; to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to these questions. The operating system files may be set to turn the display back on battery power, it may arise during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl-Alt-Del to an external monitor. Make sure the resolution is not full-screen. Then click on the screen. Press any key to a resolution...
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... port, access the BIOS Setup Utility by the drive. Clean it using a disc cleaning kit. See "Others" on both the computer and the printer. • If you use the internal modem. The CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc. If the CD or DVD is dirty, clean it is secure in the drive tray, make sure the printer cable is connected securely to the Windows Help and Support and the modem manual...
... port, access the BIOS Setup Utility by the drive. Clean it using a disc cleaning kit. See "Others" on both the computer and the printer. • If you use the internal modem. The CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc. If the CD or DVD is dirty, clean it is secure in the drive tray, make sure the printer cable is connected securely to the Windows Help and Support and the modem manual...
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... connecting externally 42 controlling volume 26 troubleshooting 78 Audio DJ 26 B battery bay 8 battery pack battery-low warning 34 caring for v characteristics 31 charging 33 charging modes 33 checking charge level 33 installing 32 low conditions 35 optimizing 33 removing 32 using the first time 31 battery release latch 8 BIOS Setup Utility 64- 73 Boot menu 72 entering 64 Exit menu 73 Main menu 65 navigating 64 Others menu 71 Security menu 68 System Devices menu 67 bottom view 8 brightness hotkeys...
... connecting externally 42 controlling volume 26 troubleshooting 78 Audio DJ 26 B battery bay 8 battery pack battery-low warning 34 caring for v characteristics 31 charging 33 charging modes 33 checking charge level 33 installing 32 low conditions 35 optimizing 33 removing 32 using the first time 31 battery release latch 8 BIOS Setup Utility 64- 73 Boot menu 72 entering 64 Exit menu 73 Main menu 65 navigating 64 Others menu 71 Security menu 68 System Devices menu 67 bottom view 8 brightness hotkeys...
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... 5 M memory compartment 8 installing 47- 48 upgrade slot 8 upgrading 47 messages error 81 microphone troubleshooting 78 modem 25 setting location 79 monitor connecting 39 mouse connecting externally 40 N notice DVD copyright protection 98 year 2000 compliance 97 num lock 15 on indicator 12 numeric keypad embedded 16 O optical drive 24 options hard disk upgrade 49 memory upgrade 47 PC Cards 43 spare AC adapter 46 spare battery 46 P pad lock 15 palm rest 19 parallel port setting in BIOS Utility 67 password 27 changing 70 removing 70 setting 69...
... 5 M memory compartment 8 installing 47- 48 upgrade slot 8 upgrading 47 messages error 81 microphone troubleshooting 78 modem 25 setting location 79 monitor connecting 39 mouse connecting externally 40 N notice DVD copyright protection 98 year 2000 compliance 97 num lock 15 on indicator 12 numeric keypad embedded 16 O optical drive 24 options hard disk upgrade 49 memory upgrade 47 PC Cards 43 spare AC adapter 46 spare battery 46 P pad lock 15 palm rest 19 parallel port setting in BIOS Utility 67 password 27 changing 70 removing 70 setting 69...
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... 94 scroll lock on indicator 12 security keylock 7, 27 password 27 service when to call v simultaneous display 39 software 101 bundled 61 speakers troubleshooting 78 status indicators 12 status LCD 4, 12 storage 24 floppy drive 24 hard disk 24 optical drive 24 s-video connecting 39 T time setting in BIOS Utility 66 touchpad 20 using 20- 21 travel international flights 58 local trips 57 U USB connecting 44 disconnecting 44, 45 utility BIOS Setup 64- 73 V video performance 11 volume adjusting 26 W Windows keys...
... 94 scroll lock on indicator 12 security keylock 7, 27 password 27 service when to call v simultaneous display 39 software 101 bundled 61 speakers troubleshooting 78 status indicators 12 status LCD 4, 12 storage 24 floppy drive 24 hard disk 24 optical drive 24 s-video connecting 39 T time setting in BIOS Utility 66 touchpad 20 using 20- 21 travel international flights 58 local trips 57 U USB connecting 44 disconnecting 44, 45 utility BIOS Setup 64- 73 V video performance 11 volume adjusting 26 W Windows keys...