EUROCOM 2700-C User manual

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MS-DOS, Windows, Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
ThisEquipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomply with the limits foraClassB digital device, pursuant to
Part15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interferencein a residentialinstallation. Thisequipment generates, uses andcan radiate radio frequency
energyand, ifnot installedandused inaccordance withtheinstructions, maycauseharmful interferenceto
radiocommunications. However,there isnoguarantee thatinterferencewill not occurin a particularinstal-
lation. Ifthis equipment doescauseharmful interference toradioor television reception,whichcan be
determinedby turningtheequipment offandon, theuseris encouraged totry to correctthe interference by
oneor more ofthe following measures:
- Reorientorrelocate the receivingantenna.
- Increasetheseparation between theequipment and receiver.
- Connect theequipment into anoutleton a circuitdifferentfrom that towhich the receiverisconnected.
- Consult thedealeror an experienced radio/TVtechnicianfor help.
Warning:
[ A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and also to prevent interfer-
enceto the nearby radio andtelevisionreception. It is essential that onlythesupplied power cord be used.
]
[Use only shieldedcablesto connect I/Odevicesto this equipment.]
Youare cautioned thatchangesor modifications notexpresslyapproved by thepartyresponsible for com-
pliancecould voidyour authoritytooperate theequipment.
[ ]: depend on EUT condition.

Safety Instructions
As with any other piece of precision electronic equipment, proper care and op-
eration of your notebook computer will prolong its use. Help your notebook
computer last longer by following the advice in this section:
Handling the Computer
Do not expose it to excessive heat or
direct sunlight. Do not expose your notebook com- puter to any shock or vibration.

Do not expose it to strong magnetic
fields. Do not leave it in a place where
foreign matter or moisture may
effect the system.
Do not turn off any peripheral
devices when the computer is on. Do not turn off the power until you properly shutdown all pro-
grams.

Do not place the computer on an
unstablesurface. Do not place the computer on any
surfacewhich will block the vents.
Don’t use or store the computer in
a humid environment.
Do not disassemble the computer
byyourself.

Do not place anything heavy on the
computer. When traveling by air, follow the
airline’sinstructionsforin-flight
use.
If there is an unusual odor, heat or
smoke coming from your computer,
unplug the cord.
Perform routine maintenance on
your computer.

Handling of the Power Cord & Battery
Do not plug in the power cord if you
arewet. Do not use the power cord if it is broken.
Do not place heavy objects on the
powercord. Do not touch the battery contacts
with your hands or any metal
objects.

Keep the battery away from
metalappliances. Affix tape to the battery contacts before diposing of the battery.
Use only approved brands of
peripheraldevices. Unplug the power cord before attachinganyperipheraldevices.
Handling Peripheral Devices

Otherreminders
Remembertoperiodicallysaveyour
data. Data may be lost if the bat-
tery is depleted.
Take periodic breaks if you are
using the computer for long peri-
ods of time.
Do not throw the computer or
accessoriesinto a fire. Do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks.

Developing Good Work Habits
Developing good work habits are important if you need to work in front of the
computer for long periods of time. Improper work habits can result in discom-
fort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or other joints.
The following are some tips to reduce the strain:
– Adjust the height of the chair and/or desk so that the keyboard is at or
slightly below the level of your elbow. Keep your forearms, wrists, and
hands in a relaxed position.
– Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. Place your feet flat
on the floor or on a footrest if necessary.
– Use a chair with a back and
adjust it to support your lower
backcomfortably.
– Sit straight so that your
knees,hips and elbows form
approximately 90 degree
angles when you are working.

Rememberto:
– Alter your posture frequently.
– Stretch and exercise your body several times a day.
– Take periodic breaks when you work at the computer for long periods of
time. Frequent and short breaks are better than fewer and longer
breaks.
Lighting
Proper lighting and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain
and muscle fatigue in your neck and shoulders.
– Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting
or outside sources of light.
– Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to
levels that allow you to see the screen clearly.
– Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing
distance.
– Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position.

Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer.........1-1
Checking the Items .................................................. 1-2
Top view with LCD display closed........................... 1-3
Top View with Display Open ................................... 1-4
LCDDisplay ............................................................. 1-5
Microphone .............................................................. 1-5
LEDStatusIndicators ............................................... 1-5
ThreeHot-keyButtons............................................... 1-5
PowerButton ............................................................ 1-5
Keyboard.................................................................. 1-6
StereoSpeakers ....................................................... 1-6
TrackPadandButtons ............................................... 1-6
LEDPowerIndicators ............................................... 1-6
Right Side View........................................................ 1-7
5.25"CD-ROMorDVD-ROMDrive ........................... 1-7
Vent.......................................................................... 1-7
SecuritySlot ............................................................. 1-7
Attaching a security lock ....................................... 1-8
RearView ................................................................. 1-9
DC-inJack ............................................................... 1-9
PS/2TypePort ......................................................... 1-9

ParallelPort .............................................................. 1-9
Vent........................................................................ 1-10
ExternalMonitor(CRT)Port .................................... 1-10
DualUSBPorts....................................................... 1-10
TVout..................................................................... 1-10
IEEE1394.............................................................. 1-11
LANJack/PhoneJack ............................................ 1-11
Left Side View........................................................ 1-12
Microphone-inJack ................................................ 1-12
Speaker-outJack ................................................... 1-12
AudioVolumeControl.............................................. 1-13
PCCardSlot .......................................................... 1-13
InfraredPort........................................................... 1-13
3.5"FDD(Floppy DiskDrive).................................. 1-13
Bottom View........................................................... 1-14
RAM Cover ........................................................... 1-14
Battery Pack Cover.............................................. 1-14
Peripheral devices................................................ 1-15
Chapter 2. Using the Computer.............................2-1
The Power Sources .................................................. 2-2
AC Power Adapter ................................................. 2-2
Battery.................................................................... 2-3
Rechargingby AC Power ............................................. 2-4
ProperHandling of the BatteryPack .............................2-4
Turning on the Computer ........................................ 2-5

LEDIndicators....................................................... 2-5
LEDPower Indicators...................................................2-6
LEDStatus Indicators ...................................................2-7
The Hard Disk Drive (HDD).................................... 2-8
Removingthe HDD ................................................ 2-8
Inserting the HDD ............................................... 2-10
The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)................................ 2-11
Inserting/RemovingDiskettes............................. 2-11
TheCD-ROM/DVD-ROM ....................................... 2-12
LoadingCompact Discs.......................................... 2-12
HandlingCDs orDVDs ........................................ 2-13
The PC Card Slot ................................................... 2-14
Inserting PC Cards .............................................. 2-14
RemovingPC Cards ............................................. 2-14
PC Card Problem in Windows 98......................... 2-15
Hot Keys................................................................. 2-16
Three Hot-Key Buttons ....................................... 2-16
Programming the Hot Keys................................. 2-17
FunctionKeys......................................................... 2-18
The Numeric Keypad ............................................. 2-19
Chapter 3. Power and Battery Information .......3-1
PowerManagement ................................................. 3-1
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI) ..................................................................... 3-1
Advanced Power Management (APM 1.2)............. 3-1

Setting the Power Management functions............ 3-4
Creatinga file on your harddrive................................... 3-5
Battery Information................................................. 3-6
NewBattery: ............................................................. 3-6
BatteryLife:.............................................................. 3-6
BatteryFAQ ........................................................... 3-6
Conserving Battery Power..................................... 3-7
Removing the Battery.............................................. 3-8
Chapter 4. Upgrading the Computer ....................4-1
Replacingthe HDD .................................................. 4-2
Upgrading the Memory............................................ 4-4
A: Removing a memory module............................. 4-5
B: Installing a Memory Module ............................. 4-7
C: Setting the SW6 Jumper Switch ...................... 4-8
Upgrading the Processor ....................................... 4-10
Chapter 5. BIOS Utilities.......................................5 - 1
Power On Self Test (POST) ................................... 5 - 2
POST Message: Normal Operation ..................... 5 - 2
POST Message: Error Detected .......................... 5 - 3
SystemConfiguration Utility ................................ 5 - 4
Information in the System Configuration Utility
(SCU) .................................................................... 5 - 4
Initiatingthe SystemConfiguration Utility ....... 5 - 5
Working with the Menu Bar................................ 5 - 6
Workingwith thePull-downMenu ................................ 5 - 7

SystemConfiguration Utility Options ................ 5 - 8
StartupMenu .............................................................. 5 - 8
MemoryMenu........................................................... 5 - 11
DisksMenu .............................................................. 5 - 12
ComponentsMenu ................................................... 5 - 13
PowerMenu ............................................................. 5 - 16
ExitMenu.................................................................. 5 - 18
SCU Screen samples.......................................... 5 - 19
StartupScreen ......................................................... 5 - 19
MemoryScreen ........................................................ 5 - 19
Disks Screen............................................................ 5 - 20
ComponentsScreen................................................. 5 - 20
PowerScreen........................................................... 5 - 21
ExitScreen............................................................... 5 - 21
Chapter 6. Driver and OS installation..................6-1
InstallingWindows 98SE ........................................ 6-2
InstallingWindows Me ............................................ 6-3
InstallingWindows200 ............................................ 6-5
InstallingDriversin Windows98SE ...................... 6-7
Step 1: Installing the VGA Driver......................... 6-7
Step 2: Installing the Audio Driver ....................... 6-7
Step 3: Installing the Hot Key Driver................... 6-8
Step 4: Installing the LAN Driver......................... 6-9
Step 5: Installing the PCMCIA Driver .................. 6-9
Step 6: Installing the Modem Driver .................. 6-10
Installing Drivers in Windows Me......................... 6-12

Step 1: Installing the VGA Driver....................... 6-12
Step 2: Installing the Audio Driver ..................... 6-12
Step 3: Installing the Hot Key Driver................. 6-13
Step 4: Installing the LAN Driver....................... 6-14
Step 5: Installing the Modem Driver .................. 6-14
InstallingDrivers inWindows2000 ...................... 6-16
Step 1: Installing the SiSIDE Utility .................. 6-16
Step 2: Installing the VGA Driver....................... 6-16
Step 3: Installing the Audio Driver ..................... 6-17
Step 4: Installing the Hot Key Driver................. 6-17
Step 5: Installing the LAN Driver....................... 6-17
Step 6: Installing the Modem Driver .................. 6-18
InstallingDrivers inWindows NT4.0.................... 6-20
Step 1: Installing the VGA Driver....................... 6-20
Step 2: Installing the Audio Driver ..................... 6-20
Step 3: Installing the Hot Key Driver................. 6-21
Step 4: Installing the LAN Driver....................... 6-21
Step 5: Installing the Modem Driver .................. 6-22
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting....................................7-1
Audio....................................................................... 7-2
Battery.................................................................... 7-2
Boot Password........................................................ 7-4
CD ........................................................................... 7-4
Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) ....................................... 7-6

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) ......................................... 7-7
HardwareInstallation............................................ 7-7
LCDPanel............................................................... 7-8
Memory Module ..................................................... 7-8
PCCard .................................................................. 7-9
Power.................................................................... 7-10
Printer .................................................................. 7-11
Appendix A. Specifications .................................... A-1
Glossary ....................................................................G -1