Digital Equipment Corporation HiNote Ultra 2000 User's Guide

DIGITAL HiNote Ultra 2000User's GuidePart Number: ER-PF1WW-UA. A01Digital Equipment CorporationMaynard, Massachusetts

xi AcronymsAcronyms MeaningAPM Advanced Power ManagementASTN Active Scan Technology (Dynamic Matrix)BIOS Basic Input/Output SystemCMOS Compleme

A–1$Technical SpecificationsSystem SpecificationsModelFeature VTS5166M GTX5166MCPU Intel Pentium 166 MHz MMX 166 MHz MMXLCD 12.1" SVGA TFT 14.1&q

Technical SpecificationsA–2ModelFeature VTS5166M GTX5166MDIGITAL HiNote Ultra EnhancedPort ReplicatorOptional OptionalDIGITAL HiNote Ultra MultimediaD

B–1%Environmental InformationThis product has been designed and manufactured to achieve environmental compatibility.Use of Brominated Flame Retardants

Index-1IndexAAC Adapter, 2-2, 2-3, 3-1AC inputdescription, 1-6DIGITAL HiNote Ultra Enhanced PortReplicator, 6-15AC power, connecting, 2-1Acronyms,

IndexIndex-2DDIGITAL HiNote System CD, 2-4DIGITAL HiNote Ultra Enhanced Port ReplicatorAC Input, 6-15battery charging bay, 6-14battery, charging, 6-18

Index Index-3FFast IR portdescription, 1-6FDD, xiFloppy Disk, xiFloppy Disk Drive, xiFloppy drive. See DisketteHHard Disk, xi, 3-8, 6-1Hard Disk

IndexIndex-4LiIon, 3-1Line inDIGITAL HiNote Ultra Multimedia Dock, 6-20MMemory, xi, 6-1installing, 6-3optional, 6-2removing, 6-5Memory doordescription

Index Index-5PC Cards, 5-1phone lines, 5-1serial devices, 5-1Phone lineconnecting, 5-9Phone Lines, 5-1Port Replicator, 6-13. See DIGITAL HiNote U

IndexIndex-6Speakersconnecting, 5-10enabling/disabling speakers, 1-9stereo audio output jack, 1-2Special Notices, xiiSpecifications, 1Standby, 3-6, 3-

xiiSpecial NoticesThree kinds of special notices are used in this guide to emphasize specific information.________________________ WARNING ___________

xiiiRelated DocumentationA Quick Setup Guide is available as a supplement to the information provided in this User'sGuide.An On-line version of t

1-1Getting to Know Your ComputerThis chapter identifies and describes the features, components, controls, and indicators ofyour DIGITAL HiNote Ultra

Getting to Know Your Computer1-2Components, Controls, and IndicatorsThis section shows the locations and provides a description of the different compo

Getting to Know Your Computer1-3DEC01156Figure 1-1 Front and Right Side View

Getting to Know Your Computer1-4Front and Left Side ComponentsComponent Description➊Lid Release One of two lid releases. Push in both releases at the

Getting to Know Your Computer1-5DEC01154Figure 1-2 Front and Left Side View

Getting to Know Your Computer1-6Back ComponentsComponent Description➊AC In Input connection for Universal AC adapter➋External Keyboard/Mouse Port An

Getting to Know Your Computer1-7Bottom ComponentsComponent Description➊Battery Release Releases the LiIon battery from the notebook computer forremova

April 1997The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as acommitment by Digital Equipment Corpora

Getting to Know Your Computer1-8LCD Status DisplayIndicator Shows...AC Power – The computer is connected to and operating from itsexternal AC power su

Getting to Know Your Computer1-9Keyboard Hot KeysThe hot keys are used to set up and control the computer. These keys are activated byholding down th

Getting to Know Your Computer1-10fn +FunctionF7Toggles the system sound between mute and unmute.F8Enables and disables the keyboard’s embedded key pad

Getting to Know Your Computer1-11Controlling PowerUnique to DIGITAL’s notebooks, the Suspend/Resume button not only enables you to takeadvantage of th

Getting to Know Your Computer1-12Using the Touch padThe touch pad is a touch-sensitive pointing device that provides all the features of a mouse.Altho

Getting to Know Your Computer1-131. With your fingers on the keyboard in the normal typing position, the touch pad is easilyaccessible by moving eith

2-1Getting StartedThis chapter provides the information needed to perform installation and initial setup ofyour notebook computer. It also provides

Getting Started2-2To power the notebook using the supplied Universal AC Adapter, refer to the followinginstructions:1. Connect the Universal AC Adapt

Getting Started2-3________________________ WARNING__________________________Do not use an AC Adapter other than the one provided by DigitalEquipment C

Getting Started2-4Windows SoftwareYour notebook computer comes supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system andsupporting drivers. The first ti

The FCC wants you to know...This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the

Getting Started2-5Creating a Comfortable Working EnvironmentThe following tips can help minimize eye strain and body fatigue when using your notebookc

Getting Started2-6For more information related to using your notebook computer, install and run the MobileWellness Tutorial on the DIGITAL HiNote Syst

3-1Power and Your ComputerYour DIGITAL notebook computer can be powered by:• Battery• Universal AC Adapter___________________________Note __________

Power and Your Computer3-2________________________ WARNING __________________________To prevent risk of fire and exposure to hazardous energy, do notc

Power and Your Computer3-3If your system will not be in use for more than 30 days, DIGITAL recommends that theLiIon Battery Pack be removed from the s

Power and Your Computer3-4To remove the battery:1. Press the [Suspend/Resume] button to Suspend the notebook computer.___________________________Note

Power and Your Computer3-5To install the battery:1. Verify that the battery latch is over to the right (Figure 3-2, step 1).2. Place the battery in

Power and Your Computer3-6Power Management ModesYour notebook computer is factory-configured with preset power management values. Ifyou are not an ad

Power and Your Computer3-7Suspend ModeSuspend Mode saves power by removing power from all system functions except memory.Suspend Mode is entered as f

Power and Your Computer3-8Power ManagementYour DIGITAL notebook computer comes equipped with power management featuresdesigned to reduce system energy

vTable of Contents1 Getting to Know Your ComputerFeatures...

Power and Your Computer3-9AC Power The most obvious way to conserve battery power is to avoid using the battery when there isan available AC power sou

Power and Your Computer3-10After 5 minutes of systeminactivity, the notebook entersStandby.After 5 additional minutes (a totalof 10 minutes of inactiv

Power and Your Computer3-11Power Management SummaryThe following table summarizes the Notebook’s power-saving features:Power Mode How to Enter Mode Ho

4-1Configuring Your ComputerThis chapter provides information on how to configure your notebook computer and itssecurity features using the System S

Configuring Your Computer4-2Updating Your Notebook Computer's ConfigurationThere are number of hardware features that can be configured on your n

Configuring Your Computer4-3Helpful HintsWhen updating your computer’s setup information there are several keyboard keys assignedto help you select me

Configuring Your Computer4-4Power FeaturesYour notebook computer is factory-configured with preset power management values. Ifyou are not an advanced

Configuring Your Computer4-5Advanced Power FeaturesThese features are accessed by selecting the Advanced field in Power Features.Field Settings Commen

Configuring Your Computer4-6 System Features Feature Settings CommentsDate/Time Current Date/Time Sets your notebook computer to a specified date andt

Configuring Your Computer4-7Device FeaturesFeature Settings CommentsSerial Port DisabledAuto*ManualDisables the onboard Serial Port.Enables and automa

vi3 Power and Your ComputerLiIon Battery ...

Configuring Your Computer4-8Security FeaturesFeature Settings CommentsSet UserPasswordEnter a password of upto eight alphanumericcharacters.This optio

Configuring Your Computer4-9Notebook Computer SecurityNotebook Computer Security is important to avoid theft or accidental loss of your computersoftwa

Configuring Your Computer4-105. Type in up to an eight character User password and press [Enter]. To confirm, type in your User password a second ti

Configuring Your Computer4-11Setting/Changing the Supervisor PasswordPerform the following steps to set or change the Supervisor password:1. Turn on

Configuring Your Computer4-12Default FeaturesFeature Settings CommentsSave User DefaultSettingsStores the current Setup values as the user defaultvalu

5-1PeripheralsThis chapter provides information on connecting peripheral devices to your DIGITALHiNote Ultra 2000 notebook computer.Peripheral devic

Peripherals5-2Connecting an External Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse1. Rotate the keyboard or mouse cable connector until the arrow marking is on top. This m

Peripherals5-3Connecting a Monitor1. Connect and fully tighten the monitor signal cable to the monitor connector at the rearof the notebook computer.

Peripherals5-43. Press [fn] + [F4] until there is a monitor display or there is a display on both themonitor and the LCD screen.You can configure the

Peripherals5-5Connecting a Printer1. Connect and fully tighten the printer signal cable to the parallel port.___________________________Note ________

vii5 PeripheralsConnecting an External Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse...5-2Connecting a Mo

Peripherals5-6Connecting a Serial DeviceConnect a serial device to the serial port connector as shown.DEC01164Figure 5-4 Connecting a Serial Device

Peripherals5-7PC CardsYour DIGITAL HiNote Ultra 2000 notebook computer has PC Card slots located on the leftside of the computer. These slots can hol

Peripherals5-8Removing a PC CardTo remove a PC Card:1. Use the operating system software to shutdown the PC Card.2. Locate the eject button next to

Peripherals5-9Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal ModemSelected units come with an internal Data/FAX/Voice Modem. To connect a phone line tothe i

Peripherals5-10Connecting External Audio DevicesYour notebook computer allows you to attach external speakers or headphones and anexternal microphone

Peripherals5-11DEC01203Figure 5-8 Connecting External Audio Devices

6-1Expansion Devices and OptionsOptional Expansion DevicesA variety of optional expansion devices are available to increase the already superbperfor

Expansion Devices and Options6-2Products Portable and PowerfulDIGITAL HiNote Ultra EnhancedPort ReplicatorThe DIGITAL HiNote Ultra 2000 notebook can b

Expansion Devices and Options6-3Installing Optional MemoryTo install additional memory:1. Save all data and shutdown any running applications and tur

Expansion Devices and Options6-44. Align the notch in the 3.3v EDO memory module with the plastic tab in the memorycradle (Figure 6-2, step 1).5. In

viiiA Technical SpecificationsSystem Specifications...

Expansion Devices and Options6-5Removing MemoryTo remove memory:1. Save all data and shutdown any running applications.2. Turn off the notebook comp

Expansion Devices and Options6-63. Unlatch the keyboard by sliding the Keyboard latches toward the LCD display(Figure 6-3, step 1).4. Carefully lift

Expansion Devices and Options6-75. Slide the latch that holds the hard drive in place to the unlocked position(Figure 6-4, step 1).6. Pull up on the

Expansion Devices and Options6-87. Remove the hard drive (Figure 6-5).DEC01206-2Figure 6-5 Removing the Hard Drive

Expansion Devices and Options6-9Installing the Hard DriveTo install the hard drive (Figure 6-6 through Figure 6-8):1. Slide the left side of the hard

Expansion Devices and Options6-103. Slide the hard drive latch into the locked position (Figure 6-7, step 2).DEC01205-3Figure 6-7 Locking the Hard D

Expansion Devices and Options6-114. Lower the keyboard back into place (Figure 6-8, step 1).5. Slide the keyboard latches into the locked position (

Expansion Devices and Options6-12CD-ROM/Diskette Drive ModuleTo remove CD-ROM or Diskette Drive module:1. Slide the release latch located on the bott

Expansion Devices and Options6-133. To install a CD-ROM/Diskette Drive module, slide the module into the system(Figure 6-10).DEC01143-2Figure 6-10 I

Expansion Devices and Options6-14Connections and ControlsConnector/Control Descriptionn Battery Charging Bay Charge a battery with or without the note

ixAbout This GuideThis guide describes how to operate, configure, and troubleshoot the DIGITAL HiNoteUltra 2000 notebook computer. This guide, along

Expansion Devices and Options6-15Connector/Control Descriptionn AC In Input connection for AC adapter.o Mouse Connector PS/2 style connector for a mou

Expansion Devices and Options6-16Connecting the DIGITAL HiNote Ultra Enhanced Port ReplicatorThe DIGITAL HiNote Ultra Enhanced Port Replicator support

Expansion Devices and Options6-175. If not already attached, connect the supplied Universal AC adapter, external monitor,mouse, keyboard and other de

Expansion Devices and Options6-18___________________________Note ____________________________When Dock Security is enabled, you cannot undock the DIGI

Expansion Devices and Options6-19_______________ Battery Recycling and Disposal_________________Recycle or dispose of batteries contained in this prod

Expansion Devices and Options6-20DIGITAL HiNote Ultra Multimedia DockThe DIGITAL HiNote Ultra Multimedia Dock provides all the functions of a desktopd

Expansion Devices and Options6-21DEC01210Figure 6-16 DIGITAL HiNote Ultra Multimedia Dock Connections and Controls(Left Side)

Expansion Devices and Options6-22Connections and Controls (Right Side)Connector/Control Descriptionn Docking LED When lit, indicates that the device i

Expansion Devices and Options6-23DEC01208Figure 6-17 DIGITAL HiNote Ultra Multimedia Dock Connections and Controls(Right Side)

Expansion Devices and Options6-24Connections and Controls (Bottom)Connector/Control Descriptionn Subwoofer Provides lower frequency audio output.o Doc

x• Chapter 5: Peripherals – This chapter provides information on connecting peripheraldevices to your notebook computer.• Chapter 6: External Devic

Expansion Devices and Options6-25Connecting the DIGITAL HiNote Ultra Multimedia DockThe DIGITAL HiNote Ultra Multimedia Dock can be hot docked with th

Expansion Devices and Options6-26Removing the DIGITAL HiNote Ultra Multimedia DockTo remove the DIGITAL HiNote Ultra Multimedia Dock from the notebook

Expansion Devices and Options6-27___________________________Note ____________________________When Dock Security is enabled, you cannot undock the DIGI

7-1TroubleshootingThis chapter provides troubleshooting tables listing specific problems, probable causes, andrecommended actions to take if your no

Troubleshooting7-2Notebook Computer TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause ActionSystem doesnot start whenthe notebookcomputer isturned on andrunning o

Troubleshooting7-3Problem Possible Cause ActionNotebookcomputer doesnot boot fromthe hard diskdrive.“Floppy Boot” optionenabled in SetupOperating syst

Troubleshooting7-4Problem Possible Cause ActionAn externalmonitor isconnected and isnot working.Loose or incorrect cableconnectionsThe notebook’s vide

Troubleshooting7-5LCD TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause ActionPower is on,but there is noLCD display.LCD brightnessincorrectly set.Contrast is inc

Troubleshooting7-6Problem Possible Cause ActionSRAM carddoes not work(single beep).Missing device driver(s). Refer to the operating system’s on-line h

Troubleshooting7-7Audio and IR TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause ActionSound is notworking.Configuration problem.Audio volume needs tobe increased