EUROCOM 7200 User manual

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Notice
Updating or revising this manual or making any changes to the information herein
will be initiated when the company deems it necessary. The company reserves the
right to take the above-mentioned actions and is under no obligation to notify any
person of such actions in advance or afterwards.
1997
Trademark
MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Windows NT and Microsoft Mouse are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM PC, OS/2, PS/2, EGA, and VGA are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation.
Intel, Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends, Inc.
Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Warranty Provisions
Warranties for the Notebook Computer may vary with different areas. If you have any
questions, please call your local dealer with the serial number of your unit, and you
will be provided with all warranty information you need.
The manufacturer is not liable to any purchaser for damage, lost revenue, lost wages,
lost savings, or any other incidental or consequential damages arising from the
purchase or use of the product or inability to use the product.

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FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
lReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
lIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
lConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
lConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CE -Certificate
This modelis in compliance with the requirements of the following regulation:
EN 55 022: CLASS B

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Important Safety Instructions
Please read and follow these important instructions.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning it or connecting peripheral
devices.
Use a damp cloth with mild soap to clean this product. Do not apply cleaner directly to
the unit. Do not use volatile or abrasive cleaners on this product.
Do not place this product on an unstable surface where it may fall.
Do not block or cover the system's ventilation openings. Also, never place this product
near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless adequate
ventilation is provided.
Operate this product in accordance with its rated power specifications. If you are unsure
of your local power specifications, consult your dealer or local power company.
This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. This is an important safety
feature; do not defeat its purpose. If you do not have access to such power, have a
qualified electrician install a proper outlet.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where
persons will likely walk on the cord.
If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure the total current drawn by the
products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord or outlet
power ratings.
Do not allow foreign matter to enter the system.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may
expose dangerous voltage points. Refer all repair work to qualified service personnel.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet, do not operate it, and immediately seek proper
servicing if:
üThe power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
üLiquid or foreign matter has entered this product.
üThis product has been exposed to rain or water.
üThis product has been dropped or damaged.
üThis product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for
service.
Do not use any battery pack other than the one specifically designed for this system.
Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly handled or guarded. Refer
battery replacement to your dealer or qualified service personnel.
Only use UL listed/CSA certified, type SVT/SJT power cords rated 6A 250V minimum
(VDE approved or equivalent). It should be a detachable type with a minimum length of
6 feet.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by these operating instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may result in serious damage to the system which is not
covered by the warranty.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Unpacking.........................................................................................................7
Operating Environment....................................................................................8
System Features................................................................................................9
Quick Starting-Up.............................................................................................11
Powering the System .................................................................................11
Opening the LCD Cover ...........................................................................12
Portable Operation.....................................................................................13
Primary battery Pack..........................................................................13
Secondary Battery Pack.....................................................................14
Top-Front View ................................................................................................15
LCD Panel.................................................................................................15
Stereo Speakers.........................................................................................15
Trackpad....................................................................................................15
Windows 95 Keyboard..............................................................................15
LED Indicators ..........................................................................................18
Right Side View................................................................................................19
PC Card Sockets........................................................................................19
3.5” Floppy Disk Drive .............................................................................19
Infrared......................................................................................................19
MIDI/Game Port.......................................................................................19
Ventilation Grids.......................................................................................19
Security Lock............................................................................................19
Headphone Jack.........................................................................................19
Line-in Jack...............................................................................................19
Microphone-in Jack...................................................................................20
Right-Side Stand.......................................................................................20
Left Side View..................................................................................................21
2.5”/3.0” Removable Hard Disk and latch................................................21
5.25” CD-ROM.........................................................................................21
Emergency Eject Hole...............................................................................21
Primary battery Pack and Latch................................................................21
Left-Side Stand..........................................................................................21
Rear View .........................................................................................................23
DC-in Socket.............................................................................................23
Ventilation Grids.......................................................................................23

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Expansion Port ..........................................................................................23
Dual USB Ports .........................................................................................23
Parallel Port...............................................................................................23
External Monitor Port................................................................................23
S-Video Jack .............................................................................................23
Serial Port..................................................................................................23
PS/2 Type Port ..........................................................................................23
Chapter 2 Operating
Setting DIP Switch...........................................................................................26
Accessing DIP Switch...............................................................................26
TV-Output.........................................................................................................28
Upgrading CPU ................................................................................................29
Replacing CPU..........................................................................................29
Working with ZIF Socket..........................................................................30
Expanding Memory ..........................................................................................31
Using Hot Keys.................................................................................................32
Using PC Card Sockets.....................................................................................33
Replacing Hard Disk Drive ..............................................................................35
Replacing Floppy Disk Drive ...........................................................................36
Using CD-ROM................................................................................................37
Using Embedded Numeric Keypad..................................................................38
Using Power Management................................................................................39
Doze ..........................................................................................................39
Suspend and Resume.................................................................................39
LCD Idle....................................................................................................39
Hard Disk Idle ...........................................................................................39
Advanced Power Management..................................................................39
Chapter 3 BIOS Utilities
Power On Self Test (POST) .............................................................................40
POST: Normal Operation..........................................................................40
POST: Error Detected...............................................................................40
WINBIOS Setup...............................................................................................41
Invoking WINBIOS Setup........................................................................41
Working with WINBIOS Setup................................................................42
Help...........................................................................................................43
Standard Setup...........................................................................................44
Advanced Setup.........................................................................................46

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Power Management Setup.........................................................................48
Peripheral Setup........................................................................................50
Security......................................................................................................53
Utility ........................................................................................................55
Default .......................................................................................................56
Exit............................................................................................................57
System Resources .............................................................................................58
Utility (0V Suspend) .........................................................................................59

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Chapter 1: Getting Started
This chapter provides a short introduction and tutorial that will familiarize you with
the Notebook system and get you up and running quickly.
Unpacking
Carefully unpack the Notebook Computer and its included accessories. If there are
any discrepancies or problems, contact your dealer immediately. Be sure to save the
packing materials in the case you need to repack and ship the Notebook back in the
future.
lNotebook Computer.
lCarrying bag.
lPower adapter.
lPower cord.
lUser manual.
lPS/2 transfer cable.
lUtilities diskette(s).
lCompact Disk.

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Operating Environment
Thanks to the Notebook’s ability to run on battery power, its compactness in size, and
light weight, it can be conveniently operated wherever the temperature and humidity
are comfortable enough for you to work.
If you properly care for the Notebook, it will provide many years of reliable service.
However, remember this computer system is a precision instrument and it should not
be:
lExposed to excessive heat or direct sunlight.
lSubjected to shock or vibration.
lExposed to strong magnetic fields.
lLeft in a place where foreign matter or moisture may enter the system.

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System Features
The Notebook Computer is a state-of-the-art, high performance, portable system. It
offers a host of features specially designed to enhance performance and usability.
lCPU
üIntel P54C.
üIntel P54LM.
üIntel P55C with MMX technology.
lMemory
ü3.3 V power supply.
üSupports Fast Page Mode/EDO.
ü512KB secondary cache PBSRAM.
ü8MB expandable up to 128MB.
ü8/16/32/64MB 144-pin SODIMM RAM modules (option).
lSystem BIOS
ü256KB flash ROM.
üPCI 2.1.
üPlug and Play 1.0a.
lDisplay
ü13.0” DSTN XGA (1024x768 pixels) LCD panel available.
ü13.3”/14.1” TFT XGA (1024x768 pixels) LCD panel available.
ü4MB display memory.
üVideo Port Manager (VPM) for Zoomed Video (ZV) port.
üSimultaneous display with an external monitor.
lInput/Output
üBuilt-in trackpad (PS/2).
üDual USB ports.
üSerial port.
üParallel port.
üCRT port.
üGame port.
üS-Video port.
üPS/2 type port.
ü168-pin expansion port.
üHeadphone jack, Microphone-in jack, Line-in jack.

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lPC Card Sockets
üOne Type III or two Type II PC cards.
üCardBus support.
üOne ZV-capable socket.
lMassStorage
ü2.5” or 3.0” hard disk drive.
ü3.5” floppy disk drive (interchangeable).
ü5.25” CD-ROM.
ü2.5” or 3.0” secondary harddisk drive. (option).
lInfrared Wireless Communication
üIrDA (HPSIR).
üASKIR.
üFIR.
lAudio
üSound Blaster Pro compatible.
ü3D stereo sound effects.
üBuilt-in microphone.
ü1MB ROM wavetable.
lPower Management
üDoze mode.
üSuspend/Resume.
üDisplay Idle mode.
üHard diskidle mode.
üAPM 1.2.
lRechargeable battery Pack
üNi-MH, Li-Ion available.
üBattery low warning.
üAuto-switching with AC power adapter.
üSecondary Battery Pack (option).
lAC Power Supply
üExternal model: AC-D01
üAlternative model: F1650L
lSize & Weight
ü323mm(w)x263.5mm(d)x58mm(h)
ü4.15kg.

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Quick Starting-Up
Powering the System
Use only the Power Adapter that comes with your Computer. System operation with
an incorrect power adapter will cause damage to the Notebook and its components.
Connect the power cord to the power adapter.
Plug the power adapter to the DC-in socket on the rear panel of the Notebook.
Plug the AC power cord into a properly grounded outlet.

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Opening the LCD Cover
Slide the top cover latch to the right to release the latch.
Lift the top cove r to reveal the LCD panel and keyboard.
Raise the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle.
Press the power button once to turn the system on, once to turn it off.

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Portable Operating
Primary Battery Pack
The Notebook system can be powered by battery pack for continuous portable
operation without an external power source when you take it away from the office.
The actual operating time, however, will be dependent upon the application you use
and the configuration you set.
Inserting
Open the battery access door on the left side of the Notebook.
Slide the battery into the compartment until the latch clicks into place.
Close the access door.
Removing
Open the access door.
Press the battery latch upward to pop up the battery pack.
Pull the battery pack out of the compartment.

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Secondary Battery Pack (Option)
When you need prolonged use without the availability of the AC adapter, you may
consider a spare battery, called Secondary Battery Pack, for optimal portable
operation. Contact your dealer for more information.
Turn the Notebook off.
Turn the Notebook over.
Locate the FDD (Floppy Disk Drive) latch.
Press the latch in the illustrated direction and pull the Floppy Disk Drive out of
the compartment.
Slide the Secondary Battery Pack all the way into the empty compartment.
Remove floppy disk
Insert second battery pack

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Top-Front View
A. LCD Panel
The LCD display is XGA (1024x768 pixels) compatible and driven by a PCI local bus
video controller with 4MB video memory providing high performance and crystal
clear resolution. It may measure 13.0” or 13.3” or 14.1” diagonally and be of either
Dual Scan or Active Matrix TFT technologies, depending upon what model you
purchased.
B. Stereo Speakers
Two built-in speakers provide clear stereophonic sound.
C. Trackpad
The pointing device features a sensitive glide pad for precise movements. It functions
like a two-button mouse does. The right trackpad button is equivalent to the right
mouse button; the left trackpad button is equivalent to the left mouse button.
D. Windows 95 Keyboard
The Notebook utilizes an 86 key Windows 95 keyboard. It is detachable for various
language versions.
E. Microphone
This is the built-in microphone.

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Icon Color of Light Description
Green System power is on (either by AC or by battery)
Red Seconda ry Battery is being charged.
Green Secondary Battery is fully charged.
Red Primary Battery is being charged.
Green Primary Battery is fully charged.
N/A Toggle the power switch to turn the system on or off.
N/A Press the button to initialize the suspend mode or
resume the system operation from the Suspend mode.
LED for primary battery LED for secondary battery

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LED Indicators
Icon Color of Light Description
Red AC power is used.
Green Battery power is used.
Red/green blinking Battery power is critically low.
Green CD-ROM is accessing.
Green Floppy Disk Drive is accessing.
Green Hard Disk Drive is accessing.
Green The system has entered the 5V-Suspend mode.
Green The CPU is running at the maximum speed.
Green Scroll lock function is activated.
Green Caps lock function is activated.
Green Num lock function is activated.

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Right Side View
A. PC Card Sockets
One Type III or two Type II PC cards may be used. The ejection button for the upper
slot is located on the left. The eject button for the lower slot is on the right. Both
sockets will expand the system capabilities when a PC card is inserted.
B. 3.5” Floppy Disk Drive
The Notebook comes standard with a 1.44MB floppy drive installed. You may press
the button on its top-right side for diskette ejection. This compartment may also be
used for optional accessory, such as the Secondary Battery Pack, or 2.5”/3.0” hard
disk storage.
C. Infrared
The Notebook provides an infrared communication that is IrDA compliant. It can be
used to make a cordless connection between the system and an IrDA compliant
device.
D. MIDI/Game Port
This port is used for connecting a MIDI keyboard or instrument. A standard joystick
may also be connected.
E. Ventilation Grids
The ventilation grids are necessary to dissipate heat. Do not block or obstruct them
during operation.
F. Security Connector
It is used to protect your Notebook from being stolen. Wrap the steel cable around
your desk. Next insert the locking device into this security connector.
G. Headphone Jack
Headphone can be attached to the system through this jack, so can external speakers
that have built-in output power amplifier.
H. Line-in Jack
External audio source can be fed into the Notebook through this jack.

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I. Microphone-in Jack
Use this jack to connect a microphone to the system.
J. Right-Side Stand
Move this stand (together with the left one) to adjust the typing angle. If a high speed
CPU is installed on the system, erecting the stands on both sides will be necessary
for heat dissipation during operation.
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