Samsung Electronics Co S760 Notebook Computer User Manual Version 0 Maverick Change from Matrix

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Notebook Computer Version 0 Maverick Change from Matrix

64 Using the ModemATDTS0Recalls the stored phone number as AT&Z0 by tone dialATDPS0Recalls the stored phone number as AT&Z0 by pulse dialAT+MS=X Sets protocol for modem connection(X=V90, V34)AT+MS=V90 (default setting)Try to connect with V.90 (max 56 Kbps)AT+MS=V34Try to connect with V.34 (max 33.6 Kbps)

$Using the LAN 65Using the LANIdeal for customers who want basic 10/100 connectivity. Delivers industry-leadingperformance through Intel's latest 82559 chip design. Common drivers and Intel'sPROSet utility enable widespread compatibility and ease of installation.Installing the LAN Driver in Windows MeBefore you begin verify that the "3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet Adapter" is installedotherwise you will have to install it.Install the LAN DriverWindows Me has its own PCI Ethernet Adapter driver, simply install the LAN driveraccording to the instructions below.1. Start > Settings > Control Panel > System, double-click the system icon.2. Click the Device Manager tab.3. Double-click Network Adapters in the list area.4. Click the Driver tab,thenclickUpdate Driver.5. Select "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)" and click Next.6. Select "Search for a better driver than the one your device is using "RemovableMedia (Floppy, CD-ROM...)" and "Specify a location" then click Browse(Recommended)".Select the D:\Driver\LanDrv\WinMe from your CD-ROM. and after click Next.7. Click Next.8. Click Finish. (Windows has finished installing an updated driver for your hardwaredevice)9. Click Yes, to restart your computer and complete the driver installation.Configuring Network Environment1. After you complete the installation of the Network Adapter Driver, double-click theNetwork icon in the control panel.$

66 Using the LAN2. Click the Network Configuration tab, then ensure that "3Com 10/100 Mini PCIAdapter" is Installed.Figure 40. Installing the LAN Driver3. Select TCP/IP -> 3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet Adapter in the list of networkcomponents in the installed list, and click Properties.4. From the TCP/IP Properties, click the IP Address tab. Select Specify an IP addressand then enter your IP address and the appropriate subnet mask.If you use DHCP server, select "Obtain an IP address automatically".5. Click the Gateway tab, then enter gateway address in the New gateway and ClickAdd.If you use DHCP server, this process is not needed.6. Click the DNS Configuration tab, then select Enable DNS, and enter the host namein the Host, enter the domain name in the Domain and DNS server address in theDNS server Search Order.Click "Add". If you use DHCP server, this process is not needed.7. If you finish the TCP/IP set-up, click OK.8. From the Network dialog box, click Add.

Using the LAN 679. From the Select Network Component type dialog box, select protocol and thenClick Add.10. From the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft in theManufactures list and then select IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol.ClickOK.11.Repeat 8 and 9. Select Microsoft in the Manufactures list, and then selectNetBEUI.Click OK.12.Click Network "Identification" tab, type in anything you wish to identify thiscomputer in Computer Name,Workgroup,Computer Description.Keepinmindthat each Computer Name is unique on a network.13.When you finish the network set-up, click OK from the Network dialog box.14.Restart your computer to update the system.Installing the LAN Driver in Windows 98You can install the LAN driver as shown in the following.LAN Driver InstallationWindows 98 has its own Intel (R) PRO/100+ PCI adapter driver, but install the LANdriver according to the instructions below.1. From the Control Panel, double-click the System icon.2. Click the Device Manager tab.3. Double-click Other Devices or Network Adapters in the list area.4. Double-click a PCI Ethernet Controller (or Intel (R) PRO/100+ PCI adapter).5. Click the Driver tab, then click Update Driver.6. Click Next at the Update Device Driver Wizard.7. Select "Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location..." and click Next.8. Click Disk and select Have Disk.9. Insert the Intel PRO/100+ adapter disk or System Software CD and select Specifya location, then enter the appropriate drive for your disk media (A:, D:, etc.), andClick OK.

68 Using the LAN10.The Update Wizard displays the message that it has found the driver and selectIntel (R) PRO/100+ PCI Adapter,thenClickOK.11.From the Update Device Driver Wizard, Click Next.If a dialog box displays file not found message, enter the driver directory,and clickOK.12.From the Update Wizard, Click Finish.13.Restart your computer when prompted to update your computer.Configuring Network Environment1. If you complete installing Network Adapter driver, from the control panel, double-click the Network icon.2. Click Network Configuration tab, then ensure that Intel (R) PRO/100+ PCIAdapter is installed.3. Select TCP/IP >Intel (R) PRO/100+ PCI Adapter in the The following networkcomponents are installed list, and click Properties.4. From the TCP/IP Properties, click the IP Address tab. Select Specify an IP addressand then enter your IP address and the appropriate subnet mask. If you use DHCPserver, select Obtain an IP address automatically.5. Click the Gateway tab, then enter gateway address in the New gateway and ClickAdd. If you use DHCP server, this process is not needed.6. Click the DNS Configuration tab, then select Enable DNS, and enter the host namein the Host, domain name in the Domain and DNS server address in the DNS serverSearch Order.ClickAdd. If you use DHCP server, this process is not needed.7. If you finish the TCP/IP setup, click OK.8. From the Network dialog box, click Add.9. From the Select Network Component type dialog box, select protocol, click Add.10.From the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft in the Manufactureslist and then select IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol, click OK.11.Repeat 8 and 9. Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers list, and then selectNetBEUI, click OK.12.If you finish the network setup, from Network dialog box, click OK.13.Restart your computer to update the system.

$Windows Me Sound Card Driver Installation 69Windows Me Sound Card Driver InstallationWhen you add a new sound device Windows Me will recognize the addition of PCIMultimedia Audio Device and start the driver installation process automatically.Sound Card Driver InstallationWhen Windows ME automatically detects a 'PCI Multimedia Audio Device', click theNext and Finish buttons.1. Insert the System Utility CD.2. Click the Star' button, point to Settings and then click Control Panel.•Double-Click System icon.•Choose Device Manager tab.•Select Sound, Video and Game controller and ESS Allegro PCI Audio (WDM).•Click Properties.3. Click Update Driver.4. Select Specify the location of the driver (Advanced) and click Next.Figure 41. Device Driver Update Wizard (Specify Location)5. Check Specify a location and type D:\Audio\Winme and then click Next.$

$70 Windows Me Sound Card Driver Installation('D:\' may be the name of your CD-ROM Drive. If not type in the actualdrive letter of your CD-ROM Drive).Figure 42. Device Driver Update Wizard (File Location)6. ClickNext when the dialog appears saying that Windows is now ready to installthe driver.Figure 43. Device Driver Update Wizard (Install Start)$

Windows Me Sound Card Driver Installation 717. Click OK when the dialog appears saying that Windows has finished installing.Figure 44. Device Driver Update Wizard (Install Complete)8. Restart the system to update your files.

72 Using System SetupUsing System SetupThe System Setup program enables you to configure your computer hardware and setsecurity and power-savings options. The settings you choose are stored in battery-maintained CMOS memory that saves the information even when the computer’spower is turned off. When your computer is turned back on, it is configured with thevalues found in this memory.Run System Setup if you get a message prompting you to run the program. You mayalso want to run System Setup, particularly the first time you use your computer, to setthe time and date, use security or power-management features, or alter the settings ofother features.Your computer’s version of System Setup may not include all the fieldslisted here or may include additional fields. Field names and order ofappearance can vary according to the version of the BIOS (basic input/output system) on your computer.You can use the configuration listing at the back of this manual to record informationspecific to your computer. (See”Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration”onpage 133.) Fill it out as you complete your System Setup configuration. This list helpsyou describe your computer if you must contact your authorized reseller for service orproduct information.Starting System SetupTo start System Setup, turn on your computer and then press <F2> when prompted.The System Setup screen appears.The top of the System Setup screen has a menu bar with the selections listed in Table 4.Table 4. System Setup MenusMenu FunctionMain Changes the basic system configuration.Advanced Configures advanced features on your computer.Security Enables security features, including passwordsand backup and virus-check reminders.Power Configures power-management features.

Using System Setup 73To open a menu, use the left or right arrow keys to select the menu name and then press<Enter>.Table 5 lists the keys you can use to navigate through System Setup.Table 5. System Setup Navigation KeysBoot Specifies the order of boot devices andconfigures boot features.Exit Specifies how to exit System Setup.Navigation Key AlternateKey Function<F1> <Alt+H> Displays the General Help window.<Esc> Exits the current menu.<Left Arrow> and<Right Arrow>keysKeypad arrowkeysSelect a different menu. Pressing <ESC> at the Mainmenu brings you to the Exit menu.<Up Arrow> and<Down Arrow>keysKeypad arrowkeysMove the cursor up and down between fields.<Tab> Moves the cursor forward through the cells for ahighlighted field. If the field has only one cell, the<Tab> key moves the cursor down to the next field.<Tab+Shift> Moves the cursor backward through the cells for ahighlighted field. If the field has only one cell, the<Tab+Shift> key combination moves the cursor up tothe previous field.<Home> <PgUp> Moves the cursor to the field at the top of the window.<End> <PgDn> Moves the cursor to the field at the bottom of thewindow.<F5> <-> Scrolls backwards through the options for thehighlighted field.<F6> <+> or<Space>Scrolls forward through the options for the highlightedfield.<F9> Sets the parameters for the current menu to theirdefault values.<F10> Sets the parameters for the current menu to theirprevious values.<Enter> Executes commands or opens a submenu.

74 Using System SetupA pointer symbol appearing to the left of a field indicates that you can open a submenufrom this field. A submenu contains additional options for a field. To open a submenu,highlight the field and press <Enter>. Use the same keys to enter values and move fromfield to field within submenus as you use within menus.When you highlight a field, information about the field appears on the right side of thescreen. System Setup also provides a General Help screen that can be opened from anymenu by pressing <F1> or <Alt+H>. The General Help screen lists the navigation keyswith their corresponding alternates and functions.When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window, more information is availablethan can be displayed in the window. Use the <PgUp> and <PgDn> keys or the <UpArrow> and <Down Arrow> keys to scroll through the entire help document. Press<Home> to display the first page, or press <End> to go to the last page. To exit the helpwindow, press <Enter> or <Esc>.If your computer will not boot after you have changed settings in System Setup andexited the program, reboot and press <F2> to reenter System Setup. Once in SystemSetup, you can try to change the values that caused your computer boot to fail. If theproblem persists, press <F9> to load the default values.Main MenuWhen you open System Setup, the Main menu appears. You can make changes to yourcomputer’s basic system configuration from this menu. The fields displayed in thismenu are described below.System Time:Sets your computer to the time that you specify, usually the current time. Enter thehour, minute, and second in the format hh:mm:ss. Use a 24-hour clock.Use the tab keyto move between the hour, minute, and second cells. Use the hyphen key <-> or<Space> bar to decrease or increase the numbers.System Date:Sets your computer to the date that you specify, usually the current date. Enter themonth, day, and year in the format mm:dd:yyyy.Usethetabkeytomovebetweenthemonth, day, and year cells. Use the hyphen key <-> or <Space> bar to decrease orincrease the numbers. This field supports year dates of 2000 and beyond.Legacy Diskette A:Specifies a drive type for floppy drive A. 1.44 MB, 3 1/2”(default)floppy disk can beused.

Using System Setup 75Primary Master and Secondary Master:Your computer can support two IDE drives. The Main menu contains two IDE adapterfields to configure these drives. Primary Master defines the hard drive installed in thecomputer. Secondary Master defines the CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives orRemovable drives.To configure a replacement or upgrade hard drive, move the cursor to select thePrimary Master field in the System Setup Main menu, and then press the <Enter> key.The submenu appears.Normally, you can use the Auto option of the Type fieldinthesubmenutoautomatically set the values for the other fields in the submenu. Manually set the otherfields in this submenu only if the drive you have installed in your computer is notrecognized by System Setup.Set the Auto option of the Type field in the Secondary Master submenuto enable the system to boot from Bootable CD-ROMs, you will also needto check the boot device priority field and Bootable CD check field.After you make your selections from this submenu, press the <Esc> key to exit back tothe Main menu.Before attempting to configure a hard drive, make sure you have theconfiguration information supplied by the manufacturer of the harddrive. Incorrect drive settings can cause your computer to malfunction.The Primary and Secondary Master fields calls up a submenu. The following fields arefound in the submenu:Type:Configures the hard drive type. Normally, select Auto at this field to have yourcomputer attempt to automatically detect the drive type and set the values for theremaining fields in this submenu manually, specify User. Manually enter thenumber of cylinders, heads, sectors per track, and write precompensation for yourdrive. Refer to your drive’s user documentation or look on the drive to obtain thisinformation.If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, selectNone.Maximum Capacity:Shows the maximum capacity of the drive. This field is for reference only.Multi-Sector Transfers:Sets the number of sectors per block to the highest number supported by the drive.Configuration options are Disabled, 2 Sectors, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors, and 16 Sectors.

76 Using System SetupLBA Mode Control:Enables or disables 28-bit addressing of the hard drive, without regard forcylinders, heads, and sectors. Note that enabling this field may decrease the accessspeed of the hard drive.32 Bit I/O:Enables or disables 32-Bit I/O (input/output). When Enabled (default), your harddrive can work with applications with 32-bit input and output. If the field isDisabled, your computer works with 16-bit input and output and has lowerperformance.Transfer Mode:Selects the method for transferring data between the hard drive and systemmemory. Refer to your drive’s user documentation to specify the correct option forthis field. Options are Standard, Fast PIO 1, Fast PIO 2, Fast PIO 3, and FastPIO 4.Ultra DMA Mode:Enables the hard drive to use ultra DMA (direct memory access) transfer mode totransfer data between the drive and system memory. Options are Mode 0, Mode 1,Mode 2, and Disabled.CPU Type: Displays the CPU type detected during start up.CPU Speed: Displays the CPU speed detected during start up.System Memory: Displays the amount of conventional memory detected by yourcomputer during startup. This field is for reference only.Extended Memory: Displays the amount of extended memory detected by yourcomputer during startup. This field is for reference only.BIOS Version: Displays the BIOS version of your system.Micom Version: Displays the Firmware version of your system.Advanced MenuSelecting Advanced from the menu bar displays the Advanced menu.Installed O/S:Select the operating system installed on your system which you will use mostcommonly. An incorrect setting can cause the unexpected system behavior.PS/2 Mouse:Disabled prevents both the touchpad and external PS/2 port from functioning. Single

Using System Setup 77mouse (default) enables the external PS/2 port or the touchpad, and external PS/2 porthas priority. Dual Mouse allows the use of both the touchpad and PS/2 port.Screen Expansion:Enables or disables the Screen Expansion mode. If you set this field to Enabled, thesystem expands VGA mode (DOS mode or 640x480 Graphic mode) to use the full sizeof the LCD. If this field is Disabled VGA mode appears as a 640x480 box in the LCD.TV Out Mode:Select TV standard such as NTSC (default),PAL.Display Configuration:Enable you to set the default display. Options areLCD,CRT and Both. Choose LCD touse the built-in display only, CRT to use an external monitor only or BOTH to haveboth built-in and external displays used as the default. If you select CRT and noexternal monitor is attached you will see no display until you attach the externalmonitor. The default is LCD.I/O Device Configuration:Opens the I/O Device Configuration submenu if you press <Enter> when this field ishighlighted. If you attempt to set two ports to the same settings, the fields will bemarked with asterisks.The submenu contains these fields:Serial port:Configures serial port. The options for this field are Enabled (default), andDisabled. If you set this field to Enabled, you can set the Base I/O Address field to3F8 IRQ4 (default), 2F8 IRQ3, 3E8 IRQ4, or 2E8 IRQ3. When the field is set toEnabled, the computer’s operating system uses the default configuration or theconfiguration you choose. If you select Disabled, you free up an IRQ for use byanother device.Infrared port:Configures the infrared port. The options for this field are Enabled,andDisabled(default). If you set this field to Enabled, you can set the Base I/O Address field andthe Mode field and the Mode field. Settings for the Base I/O Address are 3F8 IRQ4,2F8 IRQ3 (default), 3E8 IRQ4, or 2E8 IRQ3.Mode FIR (fast infrared) enables youto set the DMA channel to3or1.When the Infrared port field is set to Enabled, the computer’s operating systemuses the default configuration or the configuration you choose. If you selectDisabled, you free up an IRQ for use by another device.Parallel port:Configures the parallel port. The options for this field are Enabled (default), and

78 Using System SetupDisabled. If you set this field to Enabled, you can set the Mode field and the Base I/O Address field. Settings for the Base I/O Address are 378 IRQ7(default), 378IRQ5,278 IRQ7, 278 IRO5, 3RC IRQ7, and 3RC IRQ5. Settings for the Mode areOutput only,Bi-directional, EPP (enhanced parallel port),and ECP (extendedcapabilities port). Selecting the ECP setting enables you to set the DMA Channel to1, 2, or 3.When the Parallel port field is set to Enabled, the computer’s operating systemuses the default configuration or the configuration you choose. If you selectDisabled, you free up an IRQ for use by another device.Floppy disk controller:Configures the floppy disk controller. The options for this field are Enabled(default), and Disabled. When the Floppy disk controller field is set to Enabled,thecomputer’s operating system uses the default configuration for the controller.Local Bus IDE adapter:Enables the integrated IDE local bus adapters.Options are Enabled (default), Disabled,Both, and Primary.Large Disk Access Mode:Enables your computer’s operating system to work with drives larger than 540 MB.Choose DOS (default) for Microsoft operating systems. Choose Other for any otheroperating systems.Security MenuSelecting Security from the menu bar displays the Security menu. Your computer’sadvanced security system allows you to set two different passwords to preventunauthorized access to system resources, data, and System Setup. From the Securitymenu, you can enable a boot password, disk access, a system backup reminder, and avirus check reminder.Security fields marked with an asterisk (*) can only be changed if you start SystemSetup with a system supervisor password or if no passwords are in effect. You cannotaccess these fields with a user password.Set User Password:Enables you to set a user password to control access to the system at boot. See”Creating a Password” on page 86 for instructions on setting a password.The userpassword allows restricted access to the System Setup Security menu; the user hasaccess only to changing his own password and to enabling or disabling Password onboot. A supervisor password must be set before a user password can be set.

Using System Setup 79Set Supervisor Password:*Enables you to set the supervisor password to control access to the System Setuputility. See ”Creating a Password” on page 86 for instructions on setting a password.Password on boot:Determines whether the computer prompts for a password when starting up. Theoptions are Enabled and Disabled. A supervisor password must be set before you canenable this option.Fixed disk boot sector:*Enables you to write-protect the hard drive boot sector to protect against viruses andalterations. Only a user with the supervisor password can access this field. The optionsfor this field are Normal (default) and Write Protect.Processor Serial Number:Controls detection of the processor serial number.Power MenuThe Power menu of System Setup allows you to enable and adjust your computer’ssophisticated power-saving features. Enabling these features extends the life of thebattery.If your computer shipped with Windows 98 or Windows Me installed, thePower Management works with the settings in the Power Options ofControl Panel. But if your computer has DOS, Windows 95thePowerManagement works with the settings in System Setup.Intel (R) Speedstep (TM): When CPU supports Speedstep (TM), this field will appearon this menu. The main idea of Speedstep is to save the power. The CPU supported bythe Speedstep adjusts its speed according to the power supply method, such as by thebattery or by the AC adapter. If this field is set toPerformance, it reduces the batteryusage time by the high CPU speed, or set to Battery increases the battery usage time bythe slower CPU speed. And when it is set to Automatic, the system adjusts its speedaccording to the power supply method, such as by the battery or by the AC adapter.Disabled means that this function does not activated.Power Savings:Enables and disables Maximum Performance mode. The options are MaximumPerformance,Maximum Power Saving (default),Customizedand Disabled. If you setthis field to Maximum Performance, the microprocessor and hard drive run at fullspeed, unless affected by other power-savings settings. If you set this field to Maximum

80 Using System SetupPower Saving, the microprocessor and the hard drive run at slow speed, when there isno user input or device activity. Choose Customized to alter these settings and Disabledto turn off the Power management function.Idle Mode:Turns on or off the idle mode power savings. On slows down the CPU when the systemis not busy.Suspend Time out:Sets the period of computer inactivity from Suspend that must pass before yourcomputer automatically goes into rest mode. When the rest time-out expires, yourcomputer goes to the rest mode according to Suspend Mode.Standby Mode:Specifies the type of rest mode your computer enters:•Save to RAM: Saves power by turning off the microprocessor and all devices exceptsystem memory and controller, video memory and controller.•Save To Disk (default):Provides the greatest power-saving capabilities byessentially turning off your computer. In the save to disk mode, all system logic(except for your computer wakeup circuitry and battery charger) is turned off.During save to disk mode, the system and video memory are saved to the hard driveand are restored when your computer resumes from rest.When the computer enters save to disk mode, it will not resume normal operation ata specified time no matter how the Resume On Time field is set.Resume On Modem Ring:Enables the computer to resume operation from rest mode in the event of modemcommunication. The computer will resume only if theSuspend Mode field is set toSave to RAM, not Save To Disk. The default setting is Off. Windows 98 does not usethis item.Resume On Time:Enables the computer to resume operation from rest mode at a scheduled time. Thecomputer will resume only if the Suspend Mode field is set to Save to RAM, not SaveTo Disk. If you set this field to On, you must set the Resume Time field as well. Thedefault setting is Off. Windows 98 does not use this feature.Resume Time:Specifies the time for your computer to automatically resume from rest mode. Entertwo-digit numbers to indicate the hour, minutes, and seconds in the formathh:mm:ss.Use a 24-hour clock.Use the tab key to move between the hour, minute, and secondcells. Use the hyphen key <-> or <Space> bar to decrease or increase the numbers. Youmust set this option if you enable Resume On Time.

82 Using System SetupIf you want to start the system using a bootable CD, change the ATAPICD-ROM Drive to be the first priority and make sure that Auto is set in theType field of the Secondary Master Submenu at Main page.Exit MenuSelect Exit or press <Exc> from the menu bar to display the Exit menu.Pressing <Esc> does not exit this menu. You must select one of theoptions from this menu or a menu bar item to exit this menu.Exit Saving Changes:Enables you to exit System Setup and saves your changes. When you select this itemand press <Enter>, a message appears asking you if you want to save your changes andexit System Setup. Choose Yes and press <Enter> to save your changes and exit.Choose No and press <Enter> to remain in System Setup.Exit Discarding Changes:Enables you to exit System Setup without saving your changes. When you select thisitem and press <Enter> a message appears asking you if you want to save changesbefore exiting. Choose No and press <Enter> to exit without saving changes. ChooseYes and press <Enter> to save changes and exit.Load Setup Defaults:Loads the default values for all System Setup parameters. When you select this optionand press <Enter>, a message appears asking if you want to load the defaultconfiguration. Choose Yes and press <Enter> to load default settings and remain inSystem Setup. Choose No and press <Enter> to retain your changes and remain inSystem Setup.Discard Changes:Enables you to discard the selections you have made and restore the values youpreviously saved. When you select this option and press <Enter>, a message appearsasking if you want to load the previous configuration. Choose Yes and press <Enter>to load the previous settings and remain in System Setup. ChooseNo and press <Enter>to retain your changes and remain in System Setup.Save Changes:Saves your selections without exiting System Setup. When you select this option andpress <Enter>, a message appears asking if you want to save configuration changes.

Using System Setup 83Choose Yes and press <Enter> to save changes and remain in System Setup. ChooseNo and press <Enter> to discard changes and remain in System Setup.

84 Using System SecurityUsing System SecurityThis section describes the security options provided with your computer.System PasswordsThe computer provides two levels of password security: administrative-level(supervisor) and user-level (user). Either password prevents unauthorized access to thecomputer. The supervisor password enables full access to all System Setup fields. Theuser password enables full access to only the Set User Password and Password on bootsecurity fields and read access to all other System Setup fields. (See ”Security Menu”on page 78 for a complete list of System Setup security fields.)If multiple users have access to the computer (such as in a network environment), asupervisor password can prevent unauthorized access to certain security options.Choose the type of password security that is appropriate for your work. If you want toset a user password, you must set a supervisor password first.Creating a PasswordTo create a password:1. At startup, press <F2> to open System Setup.2. Use the <Right Arrow> key to select the Security menu.3. Use the <Down Arrow> key to select Set Supervisor Password or Set UserPassword.4. Press <Enter>. The Set Password dialog box appears.5. Type a password of up to seven characters. You can enter letters or numbers, butyou cannot use the function keys, such as <Shift>. Your computer does notdistinguish between capitalized and lowercase letters in your password. As youtype the password, the cursor moves but your password does not appear on thescreen.6. Press <Enter> after you have typed your password. The computer prompts you toreenter your password for verification.

Using System Security 857. Type your password again and press <Enter>. A message appears telling you thatthe changes have been saved. Press <Enter> again to return to the Security menu.8. Press <Esc> to go to the Exit menu.9. Select Exit Saving Changes, press <Enter>, and press <Enter> again to restart thecomputer.Deleting a PasswordTo delete the password:1. At startup, press <F2> to open System Setup.2. Type your password when prompted and press <Enter>.3. Use the <Right Arrow> key to select the Security menu.4. Use the <Down Arrow> key to select Set Supervisor Password or Set UserPassword.5. Press <Enter>. The computer prompts you to enter the current password.6. Press <Enter>. The computer prompts you to enter a password. Do not typeanything.7. Press <Enter>. The computer prompts you to re-enter the password. Do not typeanything.8. Press <Enter>. A message appears telling you that the changes have been saved.Press<Enter>againtoreturntotheSecuritymenu.9. Press <Esc> to go to the Exit menu.10.Select Exit Saving Changes, press <Enter>, and press <Enter> again to restart thecomputer.Requiring a Boot PasswordAfter you create a supervisor or user password, you can enable the computer to promptfor a password each time it starts.To enable the prompt, select the option Enabled in the Password on boot field inSystem Setup. For more information about the Password on boot field, see “SecurityMenu” on page 80.

86 Using Power Management OptionsUsing Power Management OptionsYour computer includes power-management options that can help the battery chargelast longer and extend the life of the battery, LCD panel, and other components. Power-management options slow down or shut off system components when the componentsare not being used.Power management may slow down system performance. Your computer runs fastestwith the power cord attached, when power management is disabled.Windows 98/ Me have two Power Management strategies:•ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) mode: Underthe ACPI mode, All the settings in System Setup have no effect on Windows 98/Me. Battery low and battery very low warnings are configured using the PowerManagement option.If you want to use Hibernation function in ACPI mode (Windows 98/ Me),then click Start > Settings > Control Panel and double click Power Optionsicon. Select Hibernate on the When I press the sleep button on my computerfield in Advanced tap. Then you can use the power button for activating thehibernation function.If you want to shut down your computer by pressing the power button, see“ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Mode” on page 13.Maximum Power Saving ModeFor maximum power saving mode, the microprocessor may run at slow speed toconserve power. To enable this mode, set the Idle Mode fieldinSystemSetuptoenabled.Suspend ModeThe Suspend Time-out field in System Setup enables you to specify the time period thecomputer can remain idle (no user input or device activity) before the computer entersrest mode. You can disable this option by selecting Off,oryoucanspecifyaSuspendTime-out delay time of from 5 to 60 minutes.

Using Power Management Options 87The Suspend Mode field in System Setup defines what type of Rest mode yourcomputer enters:•Save to RAM: Saves power by turning off the microprocessor and all devices exceptsystem memory and controller, video memory and controller.•Save To File: This mode provides the greatest power-saving capabilities byessentially turning off your computer. In this mode, all system logic (except foryour computer wakeup circuitry and battery charger) is turned off. During save tofile mode, the DRAM and video memory are saved to the hard drive and arerestored when your computer resumes operation.You can press <Fn+F9/Rest> to manually place your computer into Suspend mode.When you use the <Fn+F9/Rest> key combination, your computer maypostpone entering Suspend mode during a critical operation, such asreading from or writing to the hard drive.To resume to full-power mode, press the power button.Once all devices return to full-power mode, all active software applications and systemstates are restored to exactly how they were before your computer entered rest mode.When your computer enters or resumes from Save To File mode, screens appearindicating system status. These status screens do not appear when the computer entersor resumes from power on suspend.Standby Mode PrecautionsObserve the following precautions when using Suspend mode:•Save all open files before you press <Fn+F9/Rest> to manually place yourcomputer into Standby mode.•Do not try to resume to full-power mode using battery power if the battery charge isbelow <20%. If the battery charge is too low, the system may not be able to resumefully. Plug in the power cord if your computer cannot resume normal operationbecause of a low battery charge.Recommendations:When it is in power on suspend or save to file mode, do not connect or removeany devices because you may damage the computer or resume to full powermay fail. If a floppy disk is in the FDD, do not remove it or switch it with anotherdisk. However, you can plug in the AC adapter if the resume to full power failsbecause of a low battery charge. When the computer is in save to disk mode,you can remove and replace the battery.

$88 Creating a Save to Disk PartitionCreatingaSavetoDiskPartitionSave to Disk Partition: [Not Windows Me]It enables you to store data from the system and video memory to hard driveduring Save To Disk mode for computer shipped with Windows 95, 98installed. Windows Me does not need this partition.If you want to use a new hard drive to your system, you need to create a Save to DiskPartition area on the new hard drive.See the below notes and cautions before partitioning your HDD;•Back up data files of your old hard drive.•If you do not intend to use Save to Disk mode, you do not need to create a Save toDisk Partition.•For system boot with CD-ROM, under the Boot menu in System setup, set BootableCD Check to Enabled and set Boot Device Priority ordered starting from [DVD/CD-ROM]. Use DVD Software CD in this process.•Before you set partition and format HDD, set Fixed Disk Boot Sector to Normal inSecurity menu of System setup.To create FDISK1. Set the system boot with CD-ROM, press <F8> key to boot with “Safe modecommand prompt only”.2. Operate Fdisk.exe, type “A:\>fdisk” and press Enter.3. When 'Do you wish to enable large disk support (Y/N)...?' shows, select Y and pressEnter.4. Select '1. Create DOS partition or Logical DOS Drive' field in [FDISK Options].5. Select 'Create Primary DOS Partition' field in [Create DOS Partition or LogicalDOS Drive] and press Enter to start creating 'Primary DOS Partition'.6. ’Do you wish to use the maximum available size for a Primary DOS Partition andmake the partition active (Y/N)...?' shows, then select N to divide HDD into severaldrives or using Save to Disk mode. If you select Y, it means you are not using Saveto Disk Partition and use HDD sector as active DOS only.7. Type the partition size in the blank of 'Enter partition size in Mbytes or percent ofdisk space (%) to create a Primary DOS Partition...:[ ]' and press Enter.$

$Creating a Save to Disk Partition 89(HDD size) - (Save-To-Disk Partition + 5MB)(e.g.) Partition size for 6.4 GB HDD = 6250 - (140 + 5) = 61058. Finish the Fdisk by <Esc> key and press the power button to reboot the system.To create PHDISK1. Set the system boot with CD-ROM, press <F8> key to boot with “Commandprompt only”.2. Operate Phdisk.exe as follows.3. Type ‘E:\sysutil>phdisk /c 143360 /p’ and press Enter.143360 is calculated as below formula, and it could be different according tosystem memory.143360={system memory(64MB) + video memory(8MB) + extendedmemory(64MB) + buffer space(1MB)}x10244. Press any key to restart the system.To format the HDD1. Boot system by CD-ROM.2. Operate Format.exe, type ‘A:/format c: /s’ and press Enter.3. Warning message saying all the data will be removed shows, type Y for 'Proceedwith Format (Y/N)?' and press Enter.4. Type the drive label and press Enter.To install Windows and device driversUse System Recovery CD to install OS and System Software CD to install device’drivers.$

90 Return Operating System to Original SetupReturn Operating System to Original SetupNotebook computers that ship from the factory include System Recover CD-ROM andSystem Software CD-ROM, which contains a copy of the applications and driversneeded for computer’s operating system.In the unlikely event that programs on the computer hard drive become corrupted orare erased, you can use the System Recovery CD-ROM to reinstall your operatingsystem and then System Software CD-ROM to reinstall your original applications anddrivers.Under the Boot menu in System Setup,setDiskette Driveas the first bootdevice andCD-ROM Driveas the second. (see “Using System Setup” onpage 74 for information on setting options.)See the documentation that accompanied your operating system fordetailed information on installation and setup.To (re)install your operating system1. Turn your machine on.2. During the Boot Sequence, press F2 to enter System Setup.3. Insert the System Recovery CD-ROM.4. Enter the Boot Menu and ensure that Bootable CD Check is Enabled.5. Select the Boot Device Priority menu option, press Enter. Ensure that ATAPI CD-ROM Device is first on the list.6. Press F10 to save and exit System Setup and confirm yes by pressing ENTER.7. When the Recovery Menu appears, select number as you insist.1. Restore Manufacturer’s originally pre-installed software.2. Exit to the DOS Prompt.

Return Operating System to Original Setup 91System Recovery UtilityThis utility will destroy all data on your hard disk. If you have any data files orother software that you do not wish to lose, make a backup to diskette by usingthe Backup utility or by copying the files or software directly to diskettes beforeproceeding.To (re)install your original applications and drivers:Use the System Software CD-ROM included in the packing. And follow the instructionin the CD cover.

92 Video Features and ConfigurationVideo Features and ConfigurationYour computer includes a TFT LCD or active-matrix display. The capabilities of thescreen plus the video drivers installed on the computer determine the quality of theimage your LCD can display.The following sections describe the display capabilities of your computer.Resolution and Color DepthThe resolution of the LCD is the sharpness of the image it can display. Resolution ismeasured by the number of pixels (individual dots) displayed on the entire screen. Ingeneral, the more pixels the LCD can display, the better the image.Your LCD screen is XGA. In XGA, the screen has a maximum display of 1024x768,about 800,000 pixels.The number of colors the LCD can display is measured by how many bits the LCD usesto represent each pixel:•8-bit color can support 256 different colors.•16-bit color can support 64 K (65,536) colors.•24-bit color can support 16 M (16.8 million) colors.•32-bit color can support 16 M (16.8 million) colors.24-bit color uses the RGB color model.32-bit color uses the CMYK color model which gives better printed color matching.The video mode capabilities and maximum colors supported in Windows 98/ Me,Windows 2000 are same in your computer and Table 6 shows video capabilities.

Video Features and Configuration 93Table 6. Video Driver CapabilitiesAll these video modes can be displayed on an external monitor. However, if youdisconnect an external monitor that was attached to your computer and then start thecomputer, the LCD may revert to a different resolution than the one you chose for theexternal monitor.Configuring Display FeaturesThe following sections describe how to configure the display settings on yourcomputer.Selecting a Monitor TypeWhen you attach an external monitor to your computer, Windows 98/ Meautomatically selects display settings for it. If you wish, you can adjust the displaysettings by selecting a monitor type:1. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar.2. Select Settings.3. Click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears.4. Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears.5. Click the Settings tab. The Settings screen appears.6. Click the Advanced button. The Advanced Properties screen appears.7. Click the Monitor tab.8. Click the Change button. The Update Device Driver Wizard screen appears.9. Click the Next button.10.Select the Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can selectthe driver you want radio button and click the Next button.Resolution Supported with 8MB SGRAM (16MB SDRAM) Number of Colors640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1600x1200 256640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1600x1200 65,536640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, (1600x1200) 16.8 million (24 bit)640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, (1280x1024) 16.8 million (32 bit)

94 Video Features and Configuration11.Select the Show all hardware radio button.12.Select a manufacturer and model setting that matches your external monitor. Yourcomputer has an intelligent video chip set that automatically matches your LCDpanel resolution and frequency when an external monitor is not present.13.Click the Next button.14.The Update Device Driver Wizard screen appears showing the driver location ofthe device you have selected. Click the Next button.15.Follow any prompts that appear on the screen.Changing Color Depth and ResolutionTo change the colour depth and resolution of your LCD or external monitor:1. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar.2. Select Settings.3. Click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears.4. Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears.5. Click the Settings tab. The Settings screen appears.6. To change the colour depth, click the arrow next to Color palette and select thecolour depth you want.7. To change the resolution, click and drag the knob under the Screen area until youselect the resolution you want.8. Click the OK button.9. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen.Changing the Video DriverIt is possible that you may want to update your video driver or that your installed videodriver has become corrupt so that the display is unusable.Windows 98/Me:1. Click on the Start Button and the Start Menu appears.

$Video Features and Configuration 952. Select Settings and click on Control Panel, double click on Display. The DisplayProperties window appears.3. Select Settings tab.4. Click the Advanced button. The properties screen for your currently installed videodriver appears.5. Select the Adapter menu.6. Click the Change button. The Update Device Driver Wizard window appears.7. Click the Next button.8. Select Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select thedriver you want. Click the Next button.9. Click the Have disk button. If the driver is on a floppy disk insert it into the floppydrive. Click the Browse button and locate driver you want to install. Click the OKbutton.10.Select the new driver in the Select Device screen and click the Ok button.11.Click the Next button to install the new driver and follow any directions on thescreen to finish setting the display properties.Windows Me ReinstallationIf your system crashes and you have to reinstall Windows Me you will have toreinstall the S3 Savage IX Video Driver.To reinstall the driver complete the following steps.1. Insert System Recovery Disk 2 CD to CD-ROM drive.2. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > double click on the Display icon.3. Click Settings >Advanced in Display Properties.4. ClickontheAdapter tab and click Change.5. The Update Device Driver Wizard window appears.6. Select Specify the location of the driver [Advanced] and click Next7. Select Specify a location and input "D:\Driver\Graphics\WinME".8. Next9. Next$