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[. . . ] Notebook Computer User's Guide Preface Copyright 2002 All Rights Reserved. Manual edition, August 2002 Document Number G732 The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. [. . . ] Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Never remove the battery pack while the power is on as this may result in data loss when the system loses power. WARNING: Resetting the System After installing a software application package, you may be prompted to reset the system to load the changed operating environment. To reset the system, or "reboot, " press the [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Delete] keys simultaneously. This is known as "warm boot. " This key combination acts as "software" reset switch when you encounter hardware or software problems, which lock up the Notebook. If this key combination does not shut down the Notebook, you can reset the Notebook by using the Notebook's power button. Should the Notebook lock up for some reason, pressing this button powers the Notebook off. 38 Adjusting the Brightness To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen, press and hold down the [Fn] key in the lower left hand corner of the keyboard and press the [F7] key to reduce the brightness or [F8] to increase the brightness. 39 Chapter 4 Desktop Operation 40 Your notebook is capable of providing you with efficient and productive mobile computing, it also has the speed and capacity to service as a desktop system. This chapter discusses those functions of your notebook that are typical of desktop systems. Audio The Multimedia Sound System The Notebook's built-in audio capabilities allow you to take advantage of a wide range of education and entertainment multimedia software. The Notebook is equipped with two internal stereo speakers, a microphone, and input audio ports for external audio units. An external microphone can be connected to the microphone jack. headphones can be connected to the Notebook's audio-out jack. External speakers or External audio devices can be connected to the Line in jack. All audio features are software controlled. The Notebook's multimedia sound system includes the following features: · · · · · · · Supports Windows Sound System compatibility Full Duplex operation Dynamic filtering reduces noise and distortion rate 16-bit digitized audio playback A built-in microphone for convenient recording Two built-in stereo speakers Digitized audio recording through the Notebook's built-in microphone or any external source 41 Audio Volume Control The Notebook is equipped with hot-key volume controls: Pressing the [Fn] + [F3] hot-key combination decreases the audio output volume, press the [Fn] + [F4] hot-key combination increases the audio output volume. Audio Software Your notebook comes equipped with an integrated sound system capable of providing you with quality audio sound through the built-in speakers or through external speakers connected via the system ports. Sound Recording Your system allows you to record sounds and store them as files using the microphone via the microphone jack on the rear of the notebook computer. Check the Windows Help and Support Center in Windows for information on using the various elements in sound recording. NOTE: For a high-quality sound, click on the "Volume Control" at the lower right end of your screen. From the Volume Control windows, click on the "Advanced" tab, click and select the "Microphone Boost" item. Playing Sound Files Your notebook can play audio files stored in MIDI, WAVE or MP3 file format. Check the Help and Support Center in Windows for information on the functions of the Media Player. 42 External Speakers and Microphone The sound system is capable in providing high-quality sound to external speakers and receiving and processing sounds from an external microphone or external sound source. Connecting Peripheral Devices To expand your computing capabilities, you can add a variety of external devices to your computer. You may, for example, want to add a mouse, modem, or a printer. The computer is equipped with several interface ports, including an enhanced parallel (printer) port, a serial port, and USB ports. These are provided as a means of connecting peripheral devices to the computer. Connect peripheral devices to the computer's interface ports as shown below: 43 44 45 46 Chapter 5 Running BIOS Setup 47 Introduction The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup program is a menu driven utility that enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor your system to reflect installed hardware or alter system performance. When the Notebook is turned back on, the system is configured with the values stored in CMOS. [. . . ] Angle the card slightly upward and gently slide it from its edge connector slot. Store the card in the anti-static bag that contains your new module(s). To install the new memory card, hold the card with its gold edge connector toward the edge connector slot of the compartment. To help you orient the cards, the edge connector has been made with two unequal-length sections. [. . . ]