User manual GERICOM 5XXC

[. . . ] Table of Contents Chapter 1 : Getting Started 1-1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Powering the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 By AC Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The location of the two screws may be varied depending on different types of hard disk model. Gently disconnect the cable from the hard disk drive when taking it out of the case. Be careful not to bend any pins or crimp the cable. Figure 2-11 Chapter 2: Operation 2-12 Using Floppy Disk Drive The computer is equipped with a removable 1. 44MB, 3. 5" floppy disk drive module. It is usually designated as drive A: by default and can be used as a boot device if properly set in SCU (please refer to Chapter 3: BIOS Utilities). You may replace the floppy disk drive module with a 120MB LS-120 drive (of 12. 7mm high). Contact your dealer for the detail. Inserting/Removing Diskettes When using the floppy drive, always insert your floppy diskette label-side up (Figure 2-12). To remove your diskette, press the eject button on the top-right corner of the floppy drive. Figure 2-12 User's Manual 2-13 Replacing Floppy Disk Drive Note: Before replacing floppy disk drive and CD-ROM module, you need to remove the cover between the two modules. 1. Locate the cover between the floppy disk drive and the CD-ROM 4. Remove the two screws to release the cover (Figure 2-13). Push the latch in the indicated direction and pull the floppy disk drive module out of the tray (Figure 2-14). Insert the replacement module into the bay. Figure 2-13 Figure 2-14 Chapter 2: Operation 2-14 Using CD-ROM The notebook computer comes standard with a removable 5. 25" CD-ROM module. It is labeled drive D: and may be used as a boot device if properly set. To insert a CD, press the Eject Button and place the CD into the Disc Tray with label-side facing up. Push the CD tray in and you are ready to start. The Busy Indicator will light up while data is being accessed or while an audio CD is playing. When the power is unexpectedly interrupted, insert an instrument such as a straightened paper clip into the Emergency Eject Hole to eject the tray (Figure 2-15). Disc Tray Emergency Eject Busy Indicator Eject Button Figure 2-15 User's Manual 2-15 Removing CD-ROM Module Note: Before replacing floppy disk drive and CD-ROM module, you need to remove the cover between the two modules. Locate the cover between the floppy disk drive and the CD-ROM module. Remove the two screws to release the cover (Figure 2-13). Push the latch in the indicated direction and pull the CD-ROM module out of the tray (Figure 2-16). Insert the replacement module into the bay. Figure 2-16 Chapter 2: Operation 2-16 User's Manual 2-17 Loading Compact Discs 1. Press the CD-ROM eject button; the disc tray will pop out partially. Carefully load the CD into the disc tray with label-side facing up. [. . . ] Specify whether Num Lock is on or off at system boot time. Define the rate (characters per second) at which the keyboard repeats while a key is depressed. Specify the amount of time (second) that will pass after a key is depressed before the key starts to repeat. Specify the TV mode selection Key Delay TV Mode User's Manual 3-15 Figure 3-5 Components Menu Chapter 5: Installing Drivers 3-16 Power Menu Item Enable Power Saving Low Power Saving Setting/Option Enable Disable Enable Disable Function Enable/Disable all power saving features. [. . . ]