EUROCOM 8500-V Super Notebook User manual

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2000
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Notice

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
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 equip-
ment 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:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning:
[ A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and
also to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. It is
essential that only the supplied power cord be used. ]
[ Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. ]
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equip-
ment.
[ ]: depend on EUT condition.

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

Do not place the computer on an
unstable surface. Do not place the computer on any
surfacewhichwillblockthevents.
Don’t use or store the computer in
a humid environment. Do not disassemble the computer
by yourself.
Do not turn off any peripheral de-
vices when the computer power is
on
.
Do not turn off the power until you
properly shutdown all programs.

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

Do not plug in the power cord if
you are wet. Do not use the power cord if it is broken.
Do not place heavy objects on the
power cord. Do not touch the battery contacts
with your hands or any metal ob-
jects.
Keep the battery away from any
metal appliances. Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery.
Handling of the Power Cord & Battery

Use only approved brands of pe-
ripheral devices. Unplug the power cord before at-
taching any peripheral devices.
Do not throw the computer or ac-
cessories into a fire. Do not touch the poisonous liq-
uid if the LCD panel breaks.
Remember to periodically save
your data. Data may be lost if the
battery is depleted.
Take periodic breaks if you are
using the computer for long peri-
ods of time.
Other reminders
Handling Peripheral Devices

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 back comfort-
ably.
!Sit straight so that your knees, hips and elbows form approximately 90
degreeangleswhen youareworking.
Developing Good Work Habits

Lighting
Proper lighting and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain
and muscle fatigue in your neck and shoulders.
!Positionthe displayto avoidglare orreflections fromoverhead lightingor
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 dis-
tance.
!Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position.
Rememberto:
!Alteryour posturefrequently.
!Stretch and exercise your body several times a day.
!Takeperiodic breakswhen you work at the computer forlong periodsof
time. Frequentand shortbreaks are better than fewer and longerbreaks.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Getting Started ................................................. 1-1
Checking the Items ...............................................................1-3
Opening the LCD Display .....................................................1-3
Top View with Display Open..................................................1-5
LCDDisplay................................................................................1-5
PowerButton ..............................................................................1-5
StereoSpeakers .........................................................................1-5
Touchpadand Buttons ................................................................1-5
Keyboard ....................................................................................1-5
LEDIndicators ............................................................................1-5
Microphone .................................................................................1-5
Right Side View.....................................................................1-7
PhoneJack.................................................................................1-7
HardDiskDrive ...........................................................................1-7
PC Card Slot...............................................................................1-7
Floppy DiskDrive ........................................................................ 1-7
Speaker-outJack ........................................................................1-7
AudioLine-in Jack.......................................................................1-7
MicrophoneJack.........................................................................1-7
Vent ............................................................................................1-7
RightSide Stand.........................................................................1-7
Rear View .............................................................................1-9
PowerJack .................................................................................1-9
LockingDeviceConnector...........................................................1-9
PortReplicator Port ....................................................................1-9
LANPort.....................................................................................1-9
PS/2 Type Port ...........................................................................1-9
Parallel Port ................................................................................1-9
S-videoJack ............................................................................. 1-11
RCAJack ................................................................................. 1-11
Dual USB Ports ........................................................................ 1-11
SerialPort................................................................................. 1-11
ExternalMonitor(CRT) Port ...................................................... 1-11
1394Port .................................................................................. 1-11
Left Side View .....................................................................1-12
Left SideStand ......................................................................... 1-12
InfraredPort .............................................................................. 1-12

CD-ROMDrive .......................................................................... 1-12
Chapter 2. Using the Computer.........................................2-1
The Power Sources ..............................................................2-3
ACPowerAdapter ......................................................................2-3
Battery Pack...............................................................................2-3
Turning on the Computer ......................................................2-5
LEDIndicators ............................................................................2-5
The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) ..................................................2-7
RemovingtheHDD ......................................................................2-7
InsertingtheHDD........................................................................2-7
The Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)................................................2-9
Inserting/RemovingDiskettes ......................................................2-9
The CD-ROM........................................................................2-9
LoadingCompact Discs ..............................................................2-9
HandlingCompact Discs........................................................... 2-11
The PC Card Slots.............................................................. 2-11
InsertingPCCards.................................................................... 2-11
RemovingPCCards .................................................................. 2-11
The Hot Key ........................................................................2-13
The Numeric Keypad ..........................................................2-14
Chapter 3. Attaching Peripherals ......................................3-1
PS/2 Keyboard or Mouse ......................................................3-3
USB Compatible Device .......................................................3-3
SerialMouse .........................................................................3-5
External Monitor (CRT) .........................................................3-5
TV Set ...................................................................................3-7
ParallelPrinter.......................................................................3-7
Phone Line ............................................................................3-9
Security Lock ........................................................................3-9
Digital Camera .................................................................... 3-11
Video InputDevice .............................................................. 3-11
LocalArea Network (LAN)...................................................3-12
Chapter 4. Upgrading the Computer.................................4-1
Replacing the HDD ...............................................................4-3
Replacing the FDD ...............................................................4-3
Replacing the CD-ROM Module............................................4-5
RemovingtheCD-ROM ...............................................................4-5
InsertingtheCD-ROMmodule.....................................................4-5

Upgradingthe Memory ..........................................................4-5
Installinga MemoryModule ........................................................4-7
RemovingaMemoryModule .......................................................4-9
Adding or Replacing the Processor ......................................4-9
Chapter 5. BIOS Utilities..................................................... 5-1
Power on Self Test (POST) ..................................................5-3
POSTMessage:Normal Operation .............................................5-3
POSTMessage: ErrorDetected..................................................5-3
BIOSSetup Utility..................................................................5-5
Informationin theBIOS SetupUtility ...........................................5-5
Initiating the BIOS Setup Utility...................................................5-5
Working with the Menu Bar .........................................................5-7
Working with the Menu Items...................................................... 5-7
Features of BIOS Setup Utility ..............................................5-7
MainMenu..................................................................................5-7
AdvancedMenu ........................................................................ 5-11
SecurityMenu .......................................................................... 5-13
PowerMenu.............................................................................. 5-15
Boot Menu ................................................................................ 5-17
Exit Menu ................................................................................. 5-17
PowerManagement ............................................................5-19
AdvancedPowerManagement(APM 1.2) ................................. 5-19
AdvancedConfigurationandPowerInterface(ACPI) .................. 5-19
GlobalStandby ......................................................................... 5-19
HardDisk Standby.................................................................... 5-19
SuspendandResume............................................................... 5-19
Chapter 6. Installing Drivers .............................................. 6-1
Preparation for a New Notebook ...........................................6-3
Installing Windows 98 SE (For Reference Only) ..................6-3
Installing Windows 2000 (For Reference Only) ....................6-4
Before Installing Drivers ........................................................6-6
Installing Drivers in Windows 98 SE .....................................6-7
Step1: Installingthe VGA Driver .................................................6-7
Step2: Installingthe AudioDriver................................................6-7
Step3: Installing theTouchpadDriver..........................................6-8
Step4: Installingthe Modem Driver.............................................6-8
Step5: Installingthe LANDriver..................................................6-9
Step 6:Installing the DVD driver(optional) ................................ 6-10
Installing Drivers in Windows 98 ME...................................6-12

Step1: Installingthe VGADriver(ATI) ........................................ 6-12
Step 2:Installing the AudioDriver.............................................. 6-12
Step3: Installing theTouchpadDriver........................................ 6-13
Step 4: Installingthe Modem Driver ........................................... 6-14
Step5: Installingthe LANDriver................................................ 6-15
Step6: Installingthe DVDdriver (optional) ................................ 6-16
Installing Drivers in Windows 2000 .....................................6-18
Step 1:Installing the VGADriver ............................................... 6-18
Step 2:Installing the AudioDriver.............................................. 6-18
Step3: Installing theTouchpadDriver........................................ 6-19
Step 4: Installingthe Modem Driver ........................................... 6-19
Step5: Installingthe LANDriver................................................ 6-20
Step6: Installingthe DVDdriver (optional) ................................ 6-21
Installing Drivers in Windows NT4.0 ...................................6-23
Step 1:Installing the VGADriver ............................................... 6-23
Step 2:Installing the AudioDriver.............................................. 6-23
Step3: Installing theTouchpadDriver........................................ 6-24
Step 4: Installingthe Modem Driver ........................................... 6-24
Step5: Installingthe LANDriver................................................ 6-25
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting...............................................7-1
Audio .....................................................................................7-3
Battery...................................................................................7-3
Boot Password .....................................................................7-5
CD ........................................................................................7-5
Floppy Disk Drive (FDD).......................................................7-5
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) .........................................................7-5
HardwareInstallation.............................................................7-7
LCD Panel ............................................................................7-7
MemoryModule.....................................................................7-7
PC Card................................................................................7-9
Power....................................................................................7-9
Printer ...................................................................................7-9
Appendix A. Specification................................................. A-1
Appendix B. Battery Information...................................... B-1
Appendix C. Different Versions of Keyboards ................ C-1
Glossary ................................................................................. 1

Chapter 1. Getting Started
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Chapter 1. Getting Started
This chapter provides you with the basic introduction about the computer and
its features. Now, lets take a look at the computer from the different view.
Checkingthe Items
Openingthe LCD Display
Top ViewwithDisplay Open
RightSide View
RearView
LeftSide View

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Checking the Items
Carefullyremove everythingfrom the shippingbox andcheck theitems one
by one. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
!Notebook Computer
!CarryingBag
!Power Adapter
!PowerCord
!User’s Manual
!PS/2TransferCable
!Utilities Diskette(s)
!Battery Pack

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Opening the LCD Display
1) Move thecover latch tothe right to release thetop cover (!).
2) Lift thetop cover to reveal theLCD paneland keyboard(").
3) Adjust theLCD panel to a comfortableviewing angle.
4) Press the power button to power up the system.

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Top View with Display Open
LCD Display
TheNotebook hasa LCD (LiquidCrystal Display)panel. Depending
upon the model you have purchased, the display screen can be a
15.0"XGA orSXGA TFTcolor panel. TheLCD panel is driven by a
AGPbus video controllerwith 8 or 16 MB video memory.
Power Button
Pressing this button turns your notebook computer on or off. Power
Button can also be used as a Suspend/Resume hot button when
pressed less than four seconds.
Note: After turning your notebook computer off, wait a few seconds
before turning it on again.
Stereo Speakers
Two built-inspeakers provide rich,stereo sound.
Touchpad and Buttons
Thepointingdevice featuresasensitive glidepadfor precisemove-
ments. It functions the same as a two-button mouse. The right
touchpad button is the same as a right mouse button; the left
touchpad button is the same as a left mouse button.
Keyboard
This102-key keyboardhas anembedded numerickeypad and can
be used with Windows 95 or Windows 98. It also has many of the
same features as a full-size desktop keyboard and can easily be
replacedwith non-English keyboards.

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LED Indicators
These LED indicators display the system's operational status. Refer
toChapter 2 LEDIndicators formore information.
Microphone
With the built-in microphone you can record on your notebook
computer.
LCDDisplay
Power Button
Stereo Speakers
Touchpad and Button
Keyboard
LED Indicators
Microphone

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RightSideView
Phone Jack
The RJ-11 phone jack is used to support a built-in 56K MDC modem.
Formore informationon thephone jackplease referto Chapter3
“AttachingPeripherals”.
Hard Disk Drive
Thecomputer acceptsany 2.5” hard disk drive with 9.5mm/12.7mm/
17.0mmheight. The harddisk driveis removableand canbe re-
placed. Formore informationplease referto Chapter2 “Usingthe
Computer”.
PC Card Slot
Thereare twoPC card slots (PCMCIA) locatedon thecomputer,
which accepts two Type II PC cards or one Type III PC card to
expand the computer’s capability. To remove the PC card, press the
PC-Cardeject button.
Floppy Disk Drive
Thecomputer comesstandard witha 1.44MBfloppy diskdrive
installed. Thefloppy-disk-drive modulecan be replaced with other
disk-driveunits, suchas asecondary 2.5” 12.7mm(h)/12.5mm(h)
harddisk drive ora 15mm(h)Zip 100/250MB drive. Formore infor-
mationplease referto Chapter 2“Using theComputer”.

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Speaker-out Jack
Headphone and speakers can be attached to the system through this
jack.
Audio Line-in Jack
An external audio source can be connected to the computer through
this jack.
Microphone Jack
This jack is used to connect an external microphone. Besides, the
jackalso providesa S/P-DIF(Sony/Philips DigitalInterface Format)
output, which allows you to connect your DVD-capable PC to a
DolbyAC-3 compatible receiver. Inthat way,the digital audio data
fromthe DVD-ROMwill be transported to the surround soundsystem
and offers you a spacious sound effect. To use the S/P-DIF output
function, you need to set the feature in the BIOS Setup Utility.
Vent
Preventsthenotebookcomputer from overheating.
Right Side Stand
Position the stand (along with the left one) to adjust the angle of the
computer. If a high speed CPU is installed, erecting the stands on
both sides is necessary for heat dissipation during operation.