ActionTec 1394 User's Guide

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Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen. dd.. ee.. f

• AGP v2.0 compliant • 3.3V PCI version 2.2 compliance • ACPI v2.0 • USB 2.0 compatible MMaassss SSttoorraaggee  HDD • Support Enhanced IDE (

• Built-in Intel ICH 4-M chipset  Codec • Realtek ALC202A  Features  Dual full-duplex Direct Sound Channels  Hardware SoundBlaster Pro for re

 Features • High performance 3D graphics engine (floating triangle setup/ rendering) • Accelerated Graphic Port (AGP) 2.0 interface, 4X  Graphic

DDiimmeennssiioonnss • 326.0 mm (W) x 258.0 mm (D) x 25/32mm(H) • 12.83" (W) x 10.17" (D) x 0.99”(H) WWeeiigghhtt • 2.7kg (5.9 lbs) wi

• Memory Extension card • Module bay: CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Combo (DVD-ROM+CD-RW) Drive AAcccceessssoorriieess • User's manual (option) • Driver C

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Laserstrahl, vermeiden Sie Kontakt mit dem Strahl bei offenem Gehäuse. Es besteht Explosionsgefahr, wenn der Akku nicht ordnungsgemäß ersetzt wird. E

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GGeettttiinngg ttoo KKnnooww YYoouurr CCoommppuutteerr OOppeenniinngg tthhee LLCCDD PPaanneell At the front of the Notebook you will find a

Each of these features is briefly described below. LCD Cover Release Latch 11.. Slide this latch to the right to open the LCD cover. 4

22.. LCD Screen Your Notebook computer is equipped with a replaceable color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen that supports up to 1024 x 768 or 14

66.. Power/Resume Button Pressing this button for 1-2 seconds will turn on the system or pressing this button when the computer is in Suspend mode w

TThhee LLeefftt SSiiddee Ventilation Opening 11.. 22.. 33.. Please don’t block this opening during operation of the system. 1394A A very fast

44.. PCMCIA Socket Button The computer has one PCMCIA type II socket 55.. : The LAN Port This jack provides a standard RJ-45 connection for integra

LLEEDD IInnddiiccaattoorrss These three LED indicators are separately program for the following functions: Power On, Suspend Mode and Battery Charg

TThhee RRiigghhtt SSiiddee The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM or DVD CD-RW Combo (Option) 11.. 22.. Your Notebook comes with a swappable 24X (or higher) 5.25&q

11.. Ventilation Opening Please don't block this opening during operation of the system. Kensington Lock 22.. 33.. 44.. 55.. 66.. 77.. Al

It will eventually replace the need for separate connectors for external keyboards, serial ports, and parallel (printer) port. TThhee BBoottttoom

11.. Battery Your notebook comes equipped with a factory-installed battery pack module. After the battery runs down, the module can be removed and

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CCoonnnneeccttiinngg ttoo aa PPoowweerr SSoouurrccee CCoonnnneeccttiinngg tthhee AACC AAddaapptteerr A universal AC adapter is provided to s

CCCAAAUUUTTTIIOOONNN:: CCCAAAUUUTTTIOOONNN:: I:The best kind of AC power source to connect your Notebook to is a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Suppl

OOppeerraattiinngg oonn BBaatttteerryy PPoowweerr Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that lets you operate the computer witho

Gently lower the battery into the bay and push it until it clicks securely in the bay. 33.. 11.. 22.. To remove the battery pack: Turn off the no

Hold the battery at the finger grip and lift it out of the compartment. 33.. 20

CChhaarrggiinngg tthhee BBaatttteerryy PPaacckk The installed battery pack charges automatically any time the computer is connected to the AC ad

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AAddjjuussttiinngg tthhee LLCCDD SSccrreeeenn DDiissppllaayy The LCD screen display can be adjusted by the following key combinations. KEYS FUN

• Simultaneous display of the LCD screen and CRT monitor • TV only • Simultaneous display of the TV screen and CRT monitor You can switch between

either the Notebook or external keyboard will enable/disable NumLock of both keyboards in unison. To disable the Notebook numeric keypad while keepin

manual, the manufacturer and distributor assume no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this manual, or from the use of the information co

to move the cursor. You can use the buttons below the touchpad as left and right mouse buttons. TToouucchhPPaadd PPrreeccaauuttiioonnss The Touch

You can use the TouchPad with Microsoft Windows as well as non-Windows applications. CCoonnnneeccttiinngg aann EExxtteerrnnaall TTrraacckkiinngg

• Use a clean, dry, cloth to remove dust, smudges, or fingerprints. Wipe from the center outward. • Do not write or place objects on the surface o

NNNOOOTTTEEE:: : Do not insert any foreign objects into the disc tray. If you experience difficulty when ejecting the CD disk tray, stretch a pa

NNNOOOTTTEEE:: CCCAAAUUUTTTIOOONNN:: : When inserting a Type II PC card, make sure the connector is inserted in the socket. Before ejecting a

See Battery Status later in this section for a description and explanation of the Windows Battery icon. Charging the battery takes about 3 hours to

In general, using the battery until the low-low battery-warning indicator appears and fully recharges the battery each time (full discharge/charge cy

Your battery now has 1 ~ 2 minutes of battery charge remaining. You must save your data or connect AC power immediately; otherwise, you may lose you

RReesseettttiinngg tthhee SSyysstteemm After installing a software application package, you may be prompted to reset the system to load the change

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for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Shielded interface cables and a non-shielded AC power cord must be used in

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

AAuuddiioo VVoolluummee CCoonnttrrooll The Notebook is equipped with hot-key volume controls: Pressing the [Fn] + [F3] hot-key combination decreas

EExxtteerrnnaall SSppeeaakkeerrss aanndd MMiiccrroopphhoonnee The sound system is capable in providing high-quality sound to external speakers an

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IInnttrroodduuccttiioonn The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup program is a menu driven utility that enables you to make changes to the sys

for the item that you are currently editing. TThhee MMeennuu BBaarr The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: Main - Use

The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding alternates and functions. Legend Key Alternate Key Function F1

LLaauunncchhiinngg SSuubbmmeennuuss Note that a right pointer symbol X appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer indicates that a submen

SSyysstteemm TTiimmee Sets your system to the time that you specify. The format is hour, minute, second. Use the [Tab] or [Shift] + [Tab] keys to

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This field is used to configure the IDE Hard Disk installed in the system. To configure a hard disk drive, move the cursor to highlight the IDE Adap

NNNOOOTTTEEE:: : Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer

TThhee AAddvvaanncceedd MMeennuu Selecting Advanced from the menu bar displays the Advanced menu: SSuuppeerrIIOO CCoonnffiigguurraattiioonn Use

 The configurations are: Disabled or Enabled (default value) QQuuiieett BBoooott Disabled: Displays normal POST messages. Enabled: Displays OEM

TThhee SSeeccuurriittyy MMeennuu The Notebook’s advanced system of security allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized access to system

TThhee BBoooott MMeennuu The Boot menu allows the user to specify the order in which the Notebook is to check for a device to boot the system. Yo

TThhee EExxiitt MMeennuu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you should save your changes and e

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AAuuttooRRuunn IInnssttaallllaattiioonn Follow the step-by-step procedures on the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM to execute the “AutoRun” application by selecting

66.. Restart the system. IInnssttaalllliinngg VVGGAA DDiissppllaayy DDrriivveerrss ffoorr WWiinn22KK//XXPP This section describes the operati

The unit can be operated at an ambient temperature of max. 35°C. 1155.. 1166.. 1177.. 1188.. The sound pressure level at the operators position a

55.. Follow the Wizard’s on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Restart the system. 66.. 11.. 22.. 33.. 44.. 55.. 66.. 11..

55.. Follow the Wizard’s on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Restart the system. 66.. 11.. 22.. 33.. 44.. 55.. 66.. 11..

44.. Click on “Setup” to begin the Installation Wizard. Follow the Wizard’s on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 55.. 66.. 11..

44.. Double click on the "Other Devices" , double click the " Network Controller " and click on the "Driver" tab. Cli

You will notice three new entries have been made in the Display Properties window: ATI Displays, ATI color, ATI OpenGL, ATI Direct 3D, ATI Overlay a

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AATTII CCoolloorr You can adjust the right resolution for your screen display. 62

AATTII OOppeennGGLL Play the latest and greatest OpenGL based games as well as CAD/Design programs. 63

AATTII DDiirreecctt 33DD An API for manipulating and displaying 3-dimensional objects. 64

AATTII OOppttiioonnss Display all the items concerning the ATI related function. 65

always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons. These precautions includes the following: 1. Do not use this p

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This chapter describes locating and solving problems that you may encounter while using your computer. LLooccaattiinngg aa PPrroobblleemm Problems

CChheecckkiinngg CCaabblleess aanndd CCoonnnneeccttiioonnss Start by performing a careful visual inspection of the exterior of the computer. If

NNNOOOTTTEEE:: : Do not substitute cables for different devices (other than the manufacturer recommended cables) even if they look exactly alike.

In general, if the POST detects a system board failure (a critical error), the computer halts and generates a series of beeps. If failure is detected

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Ensure that the disk has been formatted. Consult your operating system manual for information on formatting floppy diskettes. Solution: Problem:

• What have you done already to try to solve the problem? If you have overlooked a step, your dealer may be able to solve the problem over the phone

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UUppggrraaddiinngg yyoouurr MMeemmoorryy Refer to the following instructions and illustration for information on upgrading your notebook's me

44.. Remove the compartment cover and then angling it up and out. If you need to install a higher capacity module, gently push the edge clips on bo

TThhee EEaassyy ttoo UUppggrraaddee HHDDDD MMoodduullee The hard drive in your notebook computer is made to be easily swapped out for upgrading

The drive is attached to a special bracket that secures it to the notebook computer. There are 4 screws hold the bracket. Remove the screws and s

To install the new HDD, you will need to align the tabs on the drive bracket with the slots on the bay. Press down gently on the drive bracket unti

UUppggrraaddiinngg yyoouurr SSyysstteemm CCPPUU Refer to the following instructions and illustration for information on upgrading your notebook&a

33.. Remove the screen that is attached to the keyboard in order to remove the heatsink on top of the CPU. Remove all the screws attached to the h

Be sure to loosen all the screws first before removing it totally to release the heatsink. Failure to do so will cause a major damage to the heatsi

SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonnAppendix A

DDeettaaiilleedd NNootteebbooookk SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonnss GGeenneerraall CCPPUU • Intel Mobile Banias uFC-PGA2 1.3GHZ~1.7GHz CPU, 1MB L2 c