Hitachi SA200 manual

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SA200 iii Copyright © 1998 Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language without permission from Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd. Trademar[...]

iv SA200 Disclaimer Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd. has taken every precaution to provide complete and accurate information in this document. However, due to continuous efforts being made to improve and update the product(s), Hitachi shall not be liable for any technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this document, or for any[...]

About This Guide SA200 v About This Guide This guide contains all the information you need to setup and use your new SA200 computer. Chapter 1 Introduction Read Chapter 1 for a general introduction to your laptop. This chapter contains illustrations that show you the laptop’s main parts. It also summarizes the computer’s main functions. Chapter[...]

About This Guide vi SA200 Appendixes The appendixes provide advice on the routine care and maintenance of the laptop, information about using the BIOS Setup program, a guide to troubleshooting problems that may arise in the use of the laptop, detailed specifications on your laptop, and safety and regulatory information. Glossary Refer to this gloss[...]

Contents SA200 vii Contents Disclaimer ...................................................................................... iv About This Guide .................................................................................. v Conventions ................................................................................... vi Contents ...........[...]

Contents viii SA200 Tap and Drop .......................................................................... 31 Toggle Key ............................................................................. 31 Customizing Your Laptop With Windows 95 .............................. 31 Using the Control Panel .................................................[...]

Contents SA200 ix A Maintenance and Troubleshooting ................................................ 75 Operating Environment . ............................................................... 7 5 Temperature ........................................................................... 75 Relative Humidity (Non-condensing) ............................[...]

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1 Introduction SA200 3 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the SA200. This chapter will acquaint you with the features of your laptop. Illustrations showing the main parts of the laptop will help you become familiar with the computer before you begin using it. Welcome to the Laptop Welcome to your SA200 computer. Hitachi Software has[...]

1 Introduction 4S A 2 0 0 • A removable and rechar g eable Nickel Metal H y dride or Lithium Ion batter y p ack • I/O (in p ut/out p ut) su pp ort for fast infrared (FIR) wireless communications, a serial device, a p arallel device, a USB device, an external ke y board or mouse, and an analo g monitor • A S y na p tics TouchPad (with an Ed g [...]

1 Introduction SA200 5 Identifying Components The figures in this section identify the external components and accessories of your SA200. Front View Figure 1 Front View of the SA200 LED Indicator Panel The indicator lights show the status of the AC power, battery, the CD-ROM drive, the floppy disk drive (FDD), the hard disk drive (HDD), Num Lock, C[...]

1 Introduction 6S A 2 0 0 TouchPad and Buttons The TouchPad uses a PS/2 interface. Its two buttons correspond to the two buttons of a mouse. See “TouchPad Operations” on page 29 for more information. Internal S p eakers These speakers are connected internally to the laptop’s integrated audio system. See “Multimedia Sound System” on page 1[...]

1 Introduction SA200 7 Peri p heral Ba y This bay is designed to house the floppy disk drive module, the CD-ROM module or the LS-120 high- capacity drive module. See “Exchanging the Peripheral Bay Modules” beginning on page 54 for more information. Power Button Press this button and hold it down for a few seconds to turn the computer on or off.[...]

1 Introduction 8S A 2 0 0 Serial Port You can connect RS-232 serial devices (for example, a mouse, or a graphics tablet) to this port. You must open the small panel to access this port. See “Serial Port” on page 46 and “Connecting an External Pointing Device” on page 47 for more information. External Monitor Port You can connect an external[...]

1 Introduction SA200 9 PCMCIA Slots The laptop has two PCMCIA slots. The upper slot is slot 1 and the lower slot is slot 0. See “Installing PCMCIA Expansion Slots and Cards” on page 51 for more information. Securit y Lock Port This opening is for use with a security device such as the Kensington Lock. You can use a security device to secure you[...]

1 Introduction 10 SA200 Bottom View Figure 5 Bottom View of the SA200 Peri p heral Ba y Release Latch This latch locks and unlocks the module in the peripheral bay. See “Exchanging the Peripheral Bay Modules” beginning on page 54 for more information. Memor y Ex p ansion (RAM) Com p artment This compartment houses the SA200’s RAM modules. See[...]

1 Introduction SA200 11 Visual Status Indicators Your laptop is equipped with several LED indicators that communicate the status of your laptop. The LED indicator panel is located just below the laptop’s LCD display panel. See Figure 6. Figure 6 LED Indicator Panel The LED indicator panel consists of the following indicators: LED Indicators ICON [...]

1 Introduction 12 SA200 Multimedia Sound System Your SA200 has a built-in multimedia sound system that enables you to take advantage of a wide range of education and entertainment multimedia software without the additional costs of add-on cards and peripheral hardware. For example, your laptop is equipped with an on-board FM sound generator that pr[...]

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2 Getting Started SA200 15 2 Getting Started Your SA200 is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the steps you should follow to get your laptop up and running. For information on using your battery pack, see Chapter 5, “The Power System” beginning on page 61. If you want to install optional devices such as a[...]

2 Getting Started 16 SA200 Figure 7 Connecting the AC Adapter 3. Open the LCD cover by first sliding the display panel latch to the left and then lifting the display panel open. 4. Check the SA200’s Battery Status indicator and AC Power Status indicator. The battery status should be on if the battery is not full. 5. If the Battery Status indicato[...]

2 Getting Started SA200 17 2. Press and hold down the power button for several seconds. The SA200’s sign-on message should appear on the screen. You may have to adjust the brightness and contrast controls for a clear display. See “LCD Display Controls” on page 28. 3. If you need to run the BIOS Setup program to set or modify your system’s c[...]

2 Getting Started 18 SA200 2. The Close Programs dialog box displays. You have several options: • You can end specific programs you are running. Highlight the programs you want to close and click End Task . You will lose any unsaved information in the programs you choose to close. • You can shut down the entire system. Click Shut Down , and Win[...]

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3 Using Your Laptop SA200 21 3 Using Your Laptop This chapter describes the basics of laptop operations. Topics covered include keyboard use, hot-key functions, basic TouchPad techniques, using the floppy disk drive, and using the hard disk drive. Keyboard Operations Your SA200 computer is equipped with a full-size, low-profile Windows 95 compliant[...]

3 Using Your Laptop 22 SA200 Alphanumeric Keys Your laptop’s alphanumeric keys consist of alphabetic keys (A-Z), numeric keys (0-9), and keys with printable symbols that are found on most typewriters. Figure 9 Alphanumeric Keys Function Keys The function keys are the smaller keys in the top row of the keyboard labeled F1 through F12. See Figure 1[...]

3 Using Your Laptop SA200 23 Editing Keys Use the laptop’s editing keys to edit text. Some editing keys also have software-specific functions. Refer to the appropriate software’s documentation for the precise definitions of these keys. Figure 11 Editing Keys Ins (Insert) ke y Press this key to insert text and other data into a passage of text. [...]

3 Using Your Laptop 24 SA200 Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad consists of a set of keys that make number intensive input more convenient. These keys have numeric functions labeled in blue on the front edge of each keycap. Press <Fn+F7> to activate this keypad. Figure 12 Numeric Keypad Miscellaneous Keys Most of your laptop?[...]

3 Using Your Laptop SA200 25 Ca p s Lock ke y Press this key to activate Caps Lock and type letters in upper case only. Number keys and function keys are not affected when you activate Caps Lock. (You must still press <Shift> to generate the symbols and punctuation marks above the number keys when Caps Lock is active.) Press <CapsLock> [...]

3 Using Your Laptop 26 SA200 Scroll Lock ke y This is a software specific key. Scroll Lock affects cursor movement and text scrolling in some applications. Press <Fn+F6> to activate Scroll Lock. Backs p ace ke y Press this key to delete text and symbols to the left of the cursor. Enter ke y Press this key to end a line of characters, data, or[...]

3 Using Your Laptop SA200 27 Hot Keys and Keyboard Controls One of the most convenient features of the SA200 is its host of keyboard controls. You can change many laptop settings simply by pressing a combination of keys. Hot key refers to the key or key combination you use to activate a control. Some hot keys implement permanent settings. These set[...]

3 Using Your Laptop 28 SA200 Fn+F3 Sus p end to RAM Mode Switch When you press this key combination, your system emits one short beep and enters Suspend to RAM mode. In Suspend to RAM mode, most devices are powered off. Press any key to resume from Suspend to RAM mode. Key Combination Help Fn+F4 Ke y Combination Hel p Displays help on key combinati[...]

3 Using Your Laptop SA200 29 Fn+ ← Decrease Contrast Decreases the display contrast and saves the new setting. (SCC LCD panel only) Fn+ → Increase Contrast Increases the display contrast and saves the new setting. (SCC LCD panel only) Fn+F11 Blanks the Dis p la y Blanks the display to save power. Fn+F12 To gg les LCD/CRT/Simultaneous Dis p la y[...]

3 Using Your Laptop 30 SA200 The TouchPad also includes a special “Edge-Motion” feature that enables you to extend a drag operation if your finger reaches the edge of the pad before the cursor reaches the desired location. Hold your finger against the edge of the pad, and the cursor will continue to move in the indicated direction. Figure 14 To[...]

3 Using Your Laptop SA200 31 You can then drag the item around the screen by moving your finger around the pad. When you have placed the item where you want it, release the left button. The item will drop into the new location. Tap and Drop You can also drag and drop using the TouchPad as a large left button. Position the cursor over the item you w[...]

3 Using Your Laptop 32 SA200 If you need to adjust these settings, add new hardware to your laptop, or add and remove programs on your laptop, read this chapter. If you do not need to adjust these settings, skip this chapter. For information on adjusting your laptop’s BIOS settings, see “Using the BIOS Setup Program” on page 85. Using the Con[...]

3 Using Your Laptop SA200 33 Display Use the Display icon to adjust the screen resolution and color settings for you laptop. You can also choose LCD or external CRT as the display type. Mouse Use the Mouse icon to adjust settings for your TouchPad as well as any external mouse you may choose to use. Keyboard Use the Keyboard icon to adjust settings[...]

3 Using Your Laptop 34 SA200 Password Use the Password icon to change passwords for your laptop’s security features and to identify user profile settings. System Use the System icon to access several dialog boxes with information about the hardware devices that comprise your laptop. These dialog boxes store the default settings for these devices [...]

3 Using Your Laptop SA200 35 Add New Hardware Use the Add New Hardware icon to add a new device to your laptop. The Add New Hardware Wizard will guide you through the steps to configure the new device for your laptop. Add/Remove Programs Use the Add/Remove Programs icon to modify the default Windows 95 installation options and to change or remove s[...]

3 Using Your Laptop 36 SA200 Using the Floppy Disk Drive Your laptop features a high-density 3.5 inch, removable floppy disk drive. This drive is designated drive “A” by your laptop’s operating system and is housed in the laptop’s peripheral bay. See Figure 2 on page 6. See “Exchanging the Peripheral Bay Modules” beginning on page 54 fo[...]

3 Using Your Laptop SA200 37 3. When the floppy disk clicks into place, the eject button pops out. The floppy disk is now ready for use. To remove a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, follow these steps: 1. Ensure that the FDD (Floppy Disk Drive) Status indicator (located just below the display) is not lit. Never remove a floppy disk from the [...]

3 Using Your Laptop 38 SA200 2. Slide the write-protect tab down until it clicks into place. The window is now open, indicating that the floppy disk is write protected. Caring for Floppy Disks Under normal conditions, a floppy disk’s rigid plastic case will protect it from damage. Data stored on floppy disks, however, is easily corrupted. Follow [...]

3 Using Your Laptop SA200 39 Inserting and Removing a CD-ROM To insert CD-ROM Media: 1. With the laptop turned on, press the button on the front of the CD-ROM module. 2. Gently pull the tray out to its fullest extension. 3. Insert your CD-ROM with the shiny-side face down. 4. Gently push the tray in until it clicks in place. The CD- ROM is ready to[...]

3 Using Your Laptop 40 SA200 Your laptop’s unique modular architecture enables you to remove and replace your hard disk drive. See “Removing and Replacing Your Hard Disk Drive” on page 55. Using the Infrared Communications Port Your SA200 is equipped with an IrDA-compliant fast serial infrared (FIR) communications port on its left panel. See [...]

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4 Connecting and Installing Optional Devices SA200 45 4 Connecting and Installing Optional Devices This chapter gives you instructions on how to connect and install both external and internal optional devices for your laptop. The devices covered in this chapter are: • External keyboard • External pointing device • External monitor • Externa[...]

4 Connecting and Installing Optional Devices 46 SA200 Connecting Optional Peripheral Devices This section describes how to connect optional peripheral devices to your laptop. This section also provides you with an overview of your laptop’s ports. Laptop Port Overview The following sections provide you with information about your laptop’s serial[...]

4 Connecting and Installing Optional Devices SA200 47 In Bi-directional mode, the parallel port allows both data input and output only. In ECP mode, the parallel port uses Direct Memory Access (DMA) to transfer data in the background without using CPU resources. The parallel port operates in ECP mode when you load an Extended Capabilities Port devi[...]

4 Connecting and Installing Optional Devices 48 SA200 3. After you connect the external pointing device, turn your laptop on. Although both the external pointing device and the TouchPad should be functional, use only one pointing device at a time to avoid device conflicts. Note: When using an external mouse, we suggest that you disable the TouchPad[...]

4 Connecting and Installing Optional Devices SA200 49 Connecting a Printer Follow these instructions to connect a printer: 1. Locate the parallel port at the rear of your laptop. Refer to Figure 3 on page 7. 2. Connect the printer’s 25-pin male connector to the parallel port at the rear of your laptop. 3. If necessary, attach the printer cable to[...]

4 Connecting and Installing Optional Devices 50 SA200 Connecting Headphones Your SA200 is equipped with Sound Blaster Pro compatible sound features. You can listen to audio with the built-in speakers, attach headphones to your laptop, or connect external speakers. Follow these steps to connect headphones or external speakers to your laptop: 1. Loca[...]

4 Connecting and Installing Optional Devices SA200 51 Installing Optional Internal Devices In this section, you will learn how to install optional internal devices for your laptop. Installing PCMCIA Expansion Cards Figure 18 Inserting a PCMCIA Card PCMCIA cards accommodate a number of expansion options such as a memory card, a hard disk drive, and [...]

4 Connecting and Installing Optional Devices 52 SA200 To remove a PCMCIA compatible card follow these instructions: 1. Use the Windows 95 shutdown procedure for PCMCIA devices to disable the PCMCIA card. 2. After Windows 95 notifies you it is safe to eject the card, press the appropriate eject button. The PCMCIA card will eject from the slot. Insta[...]

4 Connecting and Installing Optional Devices SA200 53 2. Remove the retaining screws from the memory module compartment cover on the bottom of the laptop. See Figure 19. 3. Remove the memory module compartment cover. 4. Insert the module into the slot and press with firm, even pressure until the latches lock it into place. The memory module is desi[...]

4 Connecting and Installing Optional Devices 54 SA200 Exchanging the Peripheral Bay Modules The SA200 right or “peripheral” bay is designed to house either a floppy disk drive module or a CD-ROM module. Follow these instructions to remove the peripheral module and insert another module: 1. Place your system in suspend mode or turn your laptop o[...]

4 Connecting and Installing Optional Devices SA200 55 Removing and Replacing Your Hard Disk Drive Your SA200’s modular architecture enables you to replace the hard disk drive. The drive unit is located in a special, removable compartment. Refer to your laptop dealer for details on obtaining another hard disk drive. To remove or replace the hard d[...]

4 Connecting and Installing Optional Devices 56 SA200 Figure 21 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Externally If the CD-ROM is being used, you can connect the Floppy Disk Drive to the parallel port with the provided external floppy drive cable. To make the connection: 1. Attach the Floppy Disk Drive to the cable and attac[...]

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5 The Power System SA200 61 5 The Power System This chapter covers the power system of the SA200. The power system is made up of three parts: • AC adapter • Battery pack • Power management program The SA200’s built-in power management features completely control the computer’s power consumption and extend the life of the battery between c[...]

5 The Power System 62 SA200 If the AC adapter is not working, check the connector to see whether it is properly connected. If everything is connected properly, you may need to replace the adapter. Consult Mastercare PC Service for assistance. Battery Pack Your SA200 comes with a removable battery. The laptop is designed to operate with the battery [...]

5 The Power System SA200 63 1. Ensure that the battery pack is inserted in its compartment as described in the next section “Removing and Replacing the Battery Pack.” 2. Attach the AC adapter to the laptop and plug the adapter into an AC power source. The Battery Status indicator lights. 3. Allow the battery to charge fully. This takes about 2-[...]

5 The Power System 64 SA200 4. Slide the battery compartment cover to the front and to remove it. 5. Pull the battery out of its compartment. Figure 23 Battery Adapter Cartridge Follow the instructions listed below to replace the battery. 1. Turn your laptop off. 2. Locate the battery release latch. 3. Pull the release latch to the left and hold it[...]

5 The Power System SA200 65 Figure 24 Inserting the Battery Pack Battery Status Indicators Yo ur SA 200 prov ide s you wit h sev era l con ven ien t mechanisms for monitoring the charge status of the battery. Windows 95 Battery Meter Your laptop displays battery charge information on the Windows 95 Desktop. To read the battery meter follow these st[...]

5 The Power System 66 SA200 Windows 95 Low Battery Warnings When your battery is low, your laptop uses Audio Indicator warnings to inform you of your battery’s status. When your battery capacity reaches 15%, your system will produce 2 warning beeps every 7 seconds. When the battery charge level is less than 10%, your system will warn you within 3[...]

5 The Power System SA200 67 • Full Power • Power Mana g ement • Sus p end to RAM • Sus p end to Disk Each p ower mana g ement mode works for both AC and batter y - p owered o p erations. To chan g e y our la p to p ’s PM settin g s, run the Power Savin g Setu p in the BIOS Setu p p ro g ram. See “Power Savin g Menu” be g innin g on p [...]

5 The Power System 68 SA200 Suspend to RAM Mode Suspend to RAM mode is one of the SA200’s power saving modes. When you enable your laptop’s power management functions in the BIOS Setup program, the system automatically enters Suspend to RAM mode when the Suspend to RAM timeout period elapses or when you close the display. Press <Fn+F3> to[...]

5 The Power System SA200 69 Suspend Precautions You should observe the following precautions before switching the system to Suspend mode: 1. Save all open files. 2. While the laptop is in Suspend mode, do not connect or remove any devices (including PCMCIA compatible cards and memory cards); otherwise, you may damage the computer. 3. If a floppy di[...]

5 The Power System 70 SA200 Resume to Full Power mode may fail under the following conditions: • The battery is low • The size of system memory has been changed • The hard disk has been changed If the system cannot be restored to Full Power mode for any reason, a long warning beep sounds and this message displays: Save to disk space is not fo[...]

5 The Power System SA200 71 • Accounts for o p eratin g s y stem inactivit y and p ower demands. • Accounts for a pp lication inactivit y and p ower demands. • Allows a pp lication p ro g rams, o p eratin g s y stems, and the s y stem BIOS to share p ower mana g ement features to ensure more efficient use of p ower. • Determines when p ower[...]

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A Maintenance and Troubleshooting SA200 75 A Maintenance and Troubleshooting This appendix provides you with information on how to maintain your SA200 in top working condition. Operating Environment When using the laptop, try to ensure that the temperature and humidity of the surroundings are in the following ranges: Temperature Operating: 0°C to [...]

A Maintenance and Troubleshooting 76 SA200 Travel Recommendations Your laptop was designed for portability. For safety and convenience when traveling, follow these guidelines: • Before traveling, save your data by backing it up to floppy disks. • Take along an extra backup copy of your data. • Do not travel with a floppy disk in the floppy di[...]

A Maintenance and Troubleshooting SA200 77 Cleaning the Laptop Cabinet Keep the laptop clean by wiping the body with a dry cloth. Stubborn stains may be wiped first with a damp cloth, and then rubbed off gently with a dry cloth. Display Gently wipe the surface of the display with a dry cloth. FIR Port Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the FIR port. Alw[...]

A Maintenance and Troubleshooting 78 SA200 • The p ower switch does not acce p t j ust a li g ht touch. De p ress the switch firml y for at least one second. • Confirm that the AC ada p ter is p ro p erl y connected to y our la p to p and an electric outlet. • If y ou are usin g the batter y p ack, check the batter y g au g e on the batter y [...]

A Maintenance and Troubleshooting SA200 79 • Reset the la p to p b y p ressin g <Ctrl+Alt+Delete>. If the s y stem com p letes the POST but the screen is blank, or if the screen li g hts momentaril y and then becomes blank, contact Mastercare PC Service. • Turn the la p to p off, wait a few seconds, and then turn the la p to p back on. If[...]

A Maintenance and Troubleshooting 80 SA200 Symptom: You cannot recharge the battery If the laptop has been left unused for a prolonged period of time, the battery may become completely discharged. In such cases, you need to connect to the AC adapter for several hours before the battery begins to recharge normally. Symptom: The printer does not oper[...]

A Maintenance and Troubleshooting SA200 81 Error Messages If one of the following error messages appears when the laptop is turned on, handle the problem as shown in the right column. Error Messages/ Beeps Cause Corrective Action Short beep (1 → 2 → 2 → 3 times) Short beep (1 → 3 → 1 → 1 times) Short beep (1 → 3 → 1 → 3 times) Sho[...]

A Maintenance and Troubleshooting 82 SA200 xxxxK Extended RAM Failed at offset:xxxx Failing bits:xxxx An error was detected while testing the memory area above 1MB Check whether the memory boards are properly connected in the memory slots. If this doesn’t correct the problem, contact Mastercare PC Service. Real Time Clock error Real time clock er[...]

A Maintenance and Troubleshooting SA200 83 If you receive messages other than those listed in the preceding table, turn the laptop off. Wait at least ten seconds, and then turn the laptop on. Check the BIOS Setup program settings. If the same error recurs, contact Mastercare PC Service. Power on Self Test Error Messages The laptop performs the Powe[...]

A Maintenance and Troubleshooting 84 SA200 When the POST encounters an error that requires you to correct something, either a beep code sounds or a message appears in a box in the middle of the screen. If you need to enter the BIOS Setup program to correct a problem, press <F2>. Otherwise press <F1> to continue the boot process and igno[...]

B Using the BIOS Setup Program SA200 85 B Using the BIOS Setup Program All required settings for your SA200 have been preset at the factory before shipment. As long as you intend to use the laptop without modifying its environment, you do not need to read this chapter. Your laptop uses the BIOS Setup program to store the computer’s basic bootup c[...]

B Using the BIOS Setup Program 86 SA200 Because the BIOS Setup program is menu driven, you can scroll through the various submenus to make your selections. When to Run the BIOS Setup Program When you need to run your laptop’s BIOS Setup program depends on your computing requirements. When you turn on your SA200 for the first time, you may get a m[...]

B Using the BIOS Setup Program SA200 87 Accessing the BIOS Setup Program To access the BIOS Setup program, press <F2> while the laptop is running through its Power On Self Test (POST). You can access the BIOS Setup program just after you have turned on or reset the laptop but before the laptop has launched the Windows 95 operating system. Nav[...]

B Using the BIOS Setup Program 88 SA200 The Keyboard Controls The following table lists the keys you can use to navigate through the various BIOS Setup menus with their corresponding functions: The Help Box In the BIOS Setup program, the Help Box is located at the right of the screen. The Help Box displays the help text for the currently highlighte[...]

B Using the BIOS Setup Program SA200 89 Floppy Disk This option controls the settings for the floppy drive. The BIOS supports the 3-mode feature to automatically detect and read 512 bytes per sector, NEC-formatted (1.2MB) floppy disks without any special configuration. The options available are: • Disable • 1.44MB 3.5” The default value for t[...]

B Using the BIOS Setup Program 90 SA200 Note: If the system determines that the hard disk drive is 528MB or larger (unformatted capacity), it automatically “sees” the hard disk drive using LBA mode. If you are using a 528MB or larger hard disk drive from an older system that does not support LBA mode, the system cannot read it properly. You mus[...]

B Using the BIOS Setup Program SA200 91 The default order of the o p tions is: Removable Device, CD-ROM Drive and Hard Drive Note: The default removable drive is the floppy drive. To change this value, press Enter at the Removable Drive option. Speaker This option enables or disables the speaker on boot-up. The options are: • Enabled • Disabled[...]

B Using the BIOS Setup Program 92 SA200 The Serial Port options are: • Enabled • Disabled The default value for this field is: Enabled The Base I/O Address options are: • 3F8 • 2F8 • 3E8 • 2E8 The default value for this field is: 3F8 The Interrupt options are: • IRQ 3 • IRQ 4 • IRQ 10 • IRQ 11 The default values for this field i[...]

B Using the BIOS Setup Program SA200 93 The default value for this field is: 2F8 The Interrupt options are: • IRQ 3 • IRQ 4 • IRQ 10 • IRQ 11 The default value for this field is: IRQ 3 Parallel Port These options allow you to enable the parallel port and configure its Operation Mode, Base I/O Address and Interrupt setting. If you don’t pl[...]

B Using the BIOS Setup Program 94 SA200 The Interrupt (IRQ) options are: • IRQ 5 • IRQ 7 The default value for this field is: IRQ 7 Security Menu Supervisor Password is Before you can set the Supervisor password, you need to enable this option. User Password is Before you can set the User password, the Supervisor password has to be set, and you[...]

B Using the BIOS Setup Program SA200 95 Password on Boot When this option is enabled, you need to enter a password to complete the boot-up process. The options are: • Enabled • Disabled The default value for this field is: Disabled Password Check During Resume When this option is enabled, you need to enter a password to resume from Suspend to R[...]

B Using the BIOS Setup Program 96 SA200 Power Saving Menu Before you adjust the settings in the Power menu, review the power management system in Chapter 5. Note: Pressing <Fn+F2> activates Suspend to Disk mode. Pressing <Fn+F3> activates Suspend to RAM mode. Heuristic Power Management This option enables you to configure when the power[...]

B Using the BIOS Setup Program SA200 97 Resume on Modem Ring When this option is enabled, the computer resumes from Suspend to RAM mode when an incoming modem ring is detected. This option does not apply to Suspend to Disk mode. The options are: • Enabled • Disabled The default value for this field is: Disabled Note: The serial port is not moni[...]

B Using the BIOS Setup Program 98 SA200 Battery Low Warning Beep This option applies when the battery enters a low-battery level. This control does not take effect if the laptop can draw power from an AC adapter. When this option is enabled and a low-battery situation occurs, the laptop emits a warning beep. The options are: • Enabled • Disable[...]

C PhDISK SA200 99 C PhDISK The PhDISK utility allows your computer to enter suspend mode. Before entering suspend mode, your computer saves al necesary information into a suspend file created by PhDISK, then shuts off power to all system components. On the next startup, the computer reloads the information from the PhDISK file and resumes from wher[...]

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D Technical Data SA200 101 D Technical Data This appendix contains important technical data and specifications for your SA200. Upper Memory Address Map Memory Address Definition Function 000000-09FFFF 640KB memory Base memory 0A0000-0BFFFF 128KB video RAM Reserved for graphics display buffer 0C0000-0CBFFF Video BIOS Video BIOS 0F0000-0FFFFF 64KB sy[...]

D Technical Data 102 SA200 DMA Channels Setting Address Function 0 0087 Audio (default) 1 0083 Printer ECP mode 2 0081 Standard floppy disk controller 3 0082 Generic Ir serial port 4 Cascade Direct memory access controller 5 008B Spare 6 0089 Spare 7 008A Audio lonestar.boo : sa200.fm Page 102 Friday, March 6, 1998 10:53 AM[...]

D Technical Data SA200 103 System Interrupts IRQ Description SMI Power management unit NMI Parity error, I/O channel error, watchdog timer error 00 System timer (reserved) 01 Keyboard (reserved) 02 Cascade interrupt from slave PIC (reserved) 03 Serial communication port 2 04 Serial communication port 1 05 Audio controller / video controller (option[...]

D Technical Data 104 SA200 I/O Address Map Address Device 000-00F DMA controller 1 020-021 Interrupt controller 1 040-043 System timer 1 060-060 Keyboard / mouse 061-061 System speaker 064-064 Keyboard / mouse 070-071 System CMOS / RTC 080-080 Motherboard resources 081-08F DMA page register 0A0-0A1 Interrupt controller 2 0C0-0DF DMA controller 2 0F[...]

D Technical Data SA200 105 320-321 MPU-401 port 330-331 MPU-401 port (default) 34C-34F Docking bar 378-37F Parallel port 2 388-38B FM synthesizer 3BC-3BE Parallel port 1 3B4, 3B5, 3BA Video subsystem 3C0-3C5 NeoMagic VGA 3C6-3C9 Video DAC 3C0-3CF Enhanced graphics display 3D0-3DF Color graphics adapter 3E8-3EF COM 3 (modem) 3F0-3F7 Floppy disk cont[...]

D Technical Data 106 SA200 Laptop Technical Specifications The following specifications are for the standard configurations of SA200 laptop computers. Your system may contain optional equipment. All product specifications are subject to change without notice. Specification 166MHz 200MHz 233MHz Processor Intel Pentium with MMX™ technology L2 Cache[...]

D Technical Data SA200 107 Audio Yamaha enhanced stereo output with 3D audio; Sound Blaster Pro compatible. Audio Ports One Line-in jack (stereo) One Line-out jack (stereo) One Microphone jack (mono) Interfaces RS232 serial port, parallel port, external Monitor port, external PS/2 port, IrDA 1.1 compliant infrared port (ASK/SIR/FIR), USB port. Powe[...]

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E Technical Support SA200 109 E Technical Support Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd. provides easy access to technical support information. World Wide Web Site Access the latest technical information on Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd.’s World Wide Web Site by entering our URL into your Internet browser: http://www.ms.hitachi-sk.co.jp/u[...]

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Glossary SA200 113 Glossary AC adapter A device used for converting and supplying power to the laptop from a wall AC outlet. Audio line-in jack Used to connect a line from the audio output of peripheral devices such as a CD or cassette player. back up To copy programs and data from the hard disk or floppy disk onto floppy disks or other storage sys[...]

Glossary 114 SA200 device driver A software program that links a peripheral device (such as a printer) with an operating system by interpreting and transmitting data so that the operating system knows how to handle the peripheral device. dialog box A boxed area on the computer screen that either provides or requests information. drag A TouchPad and[...]

Glossary SA200 115 numeric keypad A small-sized keyboard, similar to a calculator, used for entering numeric values. partition To divide a single hard disk into several areas. When partitions are created, each area can be handled as if it were a separate hard disk. PC card Also called a PCMCIA (see later in this Glossary) card. A compact card that [...]

Glossary 116 SA200 SCC (S uper Clear Color) Hitachi’s display technology used for the liquid crystal display. SCSI (S mall C omputer System I nterface) One of the standards used for connecting the laptop with a peripheral device such as a printer. self-diagnostic test A test function that a computer performs on its own system when you either turn[...]

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Index SA200 121 Index A AC adapter caution 16,61 connecting laptop to 15-16 overview 61 troubleshooting 62 See also power management; power system Add New Hardware icon 35 Add New Hardware Wizard 35 Add/Remove Programs icon 35 adding programs 35 addresses I/O 104-105 memory map 101 Advanced Power Management interface 34,70-71 alphanumeric keys 22 A[...]

Index 122 SA200 external keyboard 48 external microphone 50 external monitor 48 headphones 50 mouse 47 peripheral devices 46-49 pointing device 47 printer 49 USB devices 49 contrast, adjusting 29 Control Panel 32-35 controls display 28 help 28 Notebook Manager 27 power management 27 Setup program 27 sound 28 conventions vi cover, opening 16 Ctrl (C[...]

Index SA200 123 Fn (Function) key 25 formatting floppy disks 36 Full Power mode 67 function keys 22 G glossary 111-117 graphics tablet 47 grounding strap 53 H hard disk drive configuring 89-90 removing 55-56 replacing 55-56 selecting boot drive 90 using 39-40 hardware devices. See internal devices; peripheral devices headphones 50 help Setup progra[...]

Index 124 SA200 memory modules 52-53 messages, error 81-84 microphone, external 50 modules memory modules 52-53 peripheral bay modules 54 monitor, external 48 mouse adjusting settings 33 connecting 47 Mouse icon 33 MS-DOS mode 17 N Notebook Manager hot key 27 Num Lock Status indicator 11 numeric keypad 24 NumLk (NumLock) key 25 P page keys 23 paral[...]

Index SA200 125 battery 63-65 hard drive 55-56 resetting system 17-18 restarting laptop 17 Resume options 97 Resume to Full Power mode 69 retrieving data 35-40 Ring-in Resume option 97 S SA200. See laptop safety precautions AC adapter caution 16,61 floppy disks 38 Save Change and Exit option 98 screen. See display Scroll Lock key 26 Serial Infrared[...]

Index 126 SA200 tap and drop operations, TouchPad 31 tapping, TouchPad 30 technical data, laptop 101-107 technical support 109 temperature, laptop and 75 time setting system time 88 setting with Control panel 32 tone control hot keys 28 TouchPad adjusting settings 33 cleaning 77 using 29-31 troubleshooting 77-80 AC adapter 62 common problems 77-80 [...]