Motorola ML900 Manuel d'instructions

ML900 Operation Manual Part Number: 7990 0114 3001 R03 (April 2004)

C) Should the Product or its parts become, or in Motorola’s opinion be likely to become, the subject of a claim of infringement of a United States p

Installing Drivers for Windows XP To set up the necessary drivers for Windows XP, click on “Windows XP” on the initial screen. The following screen a

Audio Allows you to take full advantage of the audio subsystem. USB 2.0 Allows your system to connect to USB 2.0 devices. Upon clicking “Next Page,

Touchscreen Allows you to use your fingers as a pointing device (refer to the next section for further instructions). Upon clicking “Next Page,” the

Touchscreen Driver To install the touchscreen driver, perform the following: 1. Insert the driver CD into the drive. 2. Click on “Windows XP”, then

4. Click on the “Performance and Maintenance” category. Installing Software Drivers 6-11

5. Click on “System.” 6-12 Installing Software Drivers

6. Click on “Hardware” folder, then click on “Device Manager.” Installing Software Drivers 6-13

7. Click on “? Unknown device,” then click on the “Properties” icon. 6-14 Installing Software Drivers

8. Click on “Reinstall Driver.” 9. When the “Hardware Update Wizard” appears, select “Install the software automatically [Recommended],” then clic

10. Click on “Continue Anyway.” 6-16 Installing Software Drivers

About the Battery Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries DANISH ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning

11. Click on “Finish.” Installing Software Drivers 6-17

12. When the “PenMount DMC9000 and DMC9100 Properties” screen appears, click on “Close” to exit the driver installation. Touchscreen Utility To inst

Installing Software Drivers 6-19 2. Click on “Start”, then “Run.” 3. Enter the following directory on the driver CD: \TSRC\Setup.exe, then click

6-20 Installing Software Drivers

7CHAPTER Caring for the Computer Taking good care of your computer will ensure a trouble-free operation and reduce the risk of damage to your comput

Protecting the Computer To safeguard the integrity of your computer data as well as the computer itself, you can protect the computer in several ways

Taking Care of the Computer Location Guidelines  Use the computer where the temperature is between 0 °C (32 °F) and 50 °C (122 °F).  Avoid placin

Cleaning Guidelines  Never clean the computer with its power on.  Use a soft cloth moistened with water or a non-alkaline detergent to wipe the e

When Traveling  Before traveling with your computer, make a backup of your hard disk data into floppy disks or other storage devices. As an added p

7-6 Caring for the Computer

FRENCH ATTENTION: II y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’

8CHAPTER Troubleshooting Hardware, software, or a combination of both can cause computer problems. When you encounter any problem, it might be a typ

Preliminary Checklist Here are helpful hints to follow before you take further actions when you encounter any problem:  Try to isolate which part o

Solving Common Problems For easy reference, the problems are divided into these categories. Problem Type Go to Battery Problems P. 8-4 CD R-W / DVD

Battery Problems The battery does not charge (Battery Charge indicator does not light amber).  Make sure that the AC adapter is properly connected.

You cannot eject a CD.  The CD is not properly seated in the drive. Manually release the CD following the method described next: 1. Turn off the s

 The brightness level might be too low. Increase brightness by pressing Fn+F6.  The display output might be set to an external device. To switch

 Switch the display to the monitor by pressing Fn+F9, or change the display through the settings in Display Properties. Simultaneous display/multi-

Hard Disk Drive Problems The hard disk drive error message appears on the screen.  Insert a bootable diskette and check the integrity of your hard

 Make sure that the IR ports are clean. Keyboard, Mouse and Touchpad Problems The keyboard does not respond.  Try connecting an external keyboard

WLAN Problems I cannot use the WLAN feature.  Make sure that the Mini PCI WLAN card is correctly installed.  Make sure that the necessary driver(

 If the operating radio channel is in poor quality, change the Access Point and all the wireless station(s) within the BSSID to another radio chann

Power Management Problems (for Windows) The computer does not enter Standby or Hibernation mode automatically.  If you have a connection to another

 Make sure that the printer port is enabled in the SCU program. The printer prints garbled information.  Make sure that the printer driver is cor

The external microphone or audio device does not work.  Make sure that the microphone is connected to the proper connector on the computer.  Make

 If you are booting from the hard disk, make sure that there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive. If there is, remove it and restart the sys

Resetting the Computer You may have to reset (reboot) your computer on some occasions when an error occurs and the program you are using hangs up. If

APPENDIXA Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without any prior notices. Parts Specifications CPU Intel Mobile Pentium 4 Pr

A-2 Specifications Parts Specifications On left side IR port and Bluetooth port, Mic-in, Line-out On right side IEEE 1394 port, two USB ports, RJ-

BAPPENDIX Fingerprint Recognition System Your system features a fingerprint recognition system that can: • display fingerprint images derived from t

Finger Placement When placing a finger to be enrolled or identified, slide the cover to expose the sensor matrix surface, then use a light, but firm

Table of Contents Preface...v Chapter 1 Getting Started...

Using the Application NOTE: To take advantage of the fingerprint recognition system, the driver and utility supplied with your computer must be instal

B-4 Fingerprint Recognition System

Numeric Keypad ...2-5 Euro Symbol ...

Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer...4-1 Connecting an External Monitor ...4

Cleaning Guidelines...7-4 Battery Pack Guidelines...

Preface This manual contains information that will help you operate the computer. It is divided into 8 chapters and an appendix.  Chapter 1, Gettin

 Appendix B, Fingerprint Recognition System, provides information on using the system’s fingerprint recognition system. Notational Conventions Thr

TRADEMARKS All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. NOTE Information i

1CHAPTER Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing this computer. This high performance notebook computer is especially designed for the practic

Getting the Computer Running This section guides you through the procedures for getting the computer ready for operation. Unpacking After unpacking t

NOTE: Power Supply Cord: (optional) Detachable, minimum 1.5 m long. Listed, rated minimum 125 V, 7 A, having a 2/18 AWG, type SVT flexible cord. One

CAUTION:  When you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from the computer. A reverse procedure may damag

3. Each time the computer is turned on, it performs a Power-On Self Test (POST), and the operating system such as Windows should start. Turning Off

1-6 Getting Started Taking a Look at the Computer This section identifies the external components of the computer and briefly describes the function

Getting Started 1-7 Left-Side Components Ref Component Description See Also n IR Port Connects an IrDA-compliant device for wireless data transf

1-8 Getting Started Rear Components Ref Component Description See Also n DVI-I Port Connects an external monitor. P. 4-2 o Serial Port Connects

Getting Started 1-9 Front Components Ref Component Description See Also n Wireless Modem Antenna Serves as the antenna for the wireless modem (R

1-10 Getting Started Bottom-Side Components Ref Component Description See Also n X-bay Module Antenna Connector Serves as the interface between t

Regulations Information Class B Regulations USA Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement NOTE: This equipment has bee

Getting Started 1-11 Ref Component Description See Also t Primary Battery Pack Supplies power to your computer when external power is not connect

1-12 Getting Started Top-open Components Ref Component Description See Also n Fingerprint Scanner Contains the fingerprint sensor. P. B-1 o Keyb

Getting Started 1-13 Device Indicators Show the current status of the computer’s devices. Power on / Standby mode indicator P. 1-3 Hard disk dri

1-14 Getting Started Where to Go from Here As your computer is ready for operation, you may want to do any of the following now: For this purpose… D

CHAPTER 2 Operating Your Computer This chapter provides information about the use of the computer. If you are new to computers, reading this chapter

2-2 Operating Your Computer Starting and Stopping the Computer There are a number of ways to start and stop the computer. Starting the Computer You

Operating Your Computer 2-3 To stop in this mode… Do this… To start up or resume again Hibernation Depending on your settings in Windows, you can p

2-4 Operating Your Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has all the standard functions of a full-sized computer keyboard plus a Fn key added fo

Operating Your Computer 2-5 Cursor-Control Keys NOTE: The word “cursor” refers to the indicator on the screen that lets you know exactly where on y

2-6 Operating Your Computer Numeric keys facilitate entering of numbers and calculations. When Num Lock is on, the numeric keys are activated; meani

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This eq

Operating Your Computer 2-7 Fn Key The Fn key, at the lower left corner of the keyboard, is used with another key to perform the alternative functio

2-8 Operating Your Computer Key Description Switches the display output to one of the following when an external device is connected. Upon booting

Operating Your Computer 2-9 Using the Touchpad CAUTION: Do not use a sharp object such as a pen on the touchpad. Doing so may damage the touchpad su

2-10 Operating Your Computer Term Action Point Move your finger on the pad until the cursor points to the selection on the screen. Click Press an

Operating Your Computer 2-11 Configuring the Touchpad You may want to configure the touchpad to suit your needs. For example, if you are a left-hand

2-12 Operating Your Computer Using the Touchscreen (option) CAUTION: Do not use a sharp object such as a ballpoint pen or pencil on the touchscreen.

Operating Your Computer 2-13 Using the Hard Disk Drive Your computer comes with a hard disk drive as drive C. The system has a built-in heater that

2-14 Operating Your Computer Using the CD/DVD Drive (option) Depending on the model, your computer comes with a CD R-W or DVD-Combo drive. This driv

Operating Your Computer 2-15 NOTE: For DVD-Combo drive only. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method c

2-16 Operating Your Computer Inserting and Removing a CD NOTE: The following procedure applies to inserting or removing a DVD disc as well. Follow

COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS The Motorola products described in this instruction manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in

Operating Your Computer 2-17 Using the Video Features The video subsystem of your computer features:  12.1/13.3-inch TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) co

2-18 Operating Your Computer Your computer has been set to a default resolution and number of colors before shipment. You can view and change displa

Operating Your Computer 2-19 Using the Audio Features NOTES:  To take advantage of the enhanced audio capabilities, the audio driver supplied with

2-20 Operating Your Computer Connecting Audio Devices For higher audio quality, you can send or receive sound through external audio devices.  Mic

Operating Your Computer 2-21 Using the Communication Features Using the LAN NOTE for Windows 2000: To take advantage of the LAN feature, the LAN dri

2-22 Operating Your Computer Using the Wireless LAN Depending on your model, an internal Mini PCI wireless LAN (WLAN) card may have been pre-install

Operating Your Computer 2-23 Turning Off/On the WLAN NOTE: The FAA (Federal Aviation Agency) has deemed it unsafe to operate wireless devices in air

2-24 Operating Your Computer Your computer can send and receive data via a mobile network using the GSM protocol. To send or receive data over a GS

Operating Your Computer 2-25 positions accurate to a matter of meters. In fact, with advanced forms of GPS you can make measurements to better than

2-26 Operating Your Computer

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3CHAPTER Managing Power Your computer operates either on external AC power or internal battery power. This chapter tells you how you can effectively

AC Adapter CAUTION:  The AC adapter is designed for use with your computer only. Connecting the AC adapter to another device can damage the adapter

Battery Pack The battery pack is the internal power source for the computer. It is rechargeable using the AC adapter. The operating time of a fully c

Initializing the Battery Pack You need to initialize a new battery pack before using it for the first time or when the actual operating time of a bat

Replacing the Battery Pack CAUTION:  There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery only with the compute

Battery Low Signals and Actions Battery Low occurs when the battery has approximately 10% (Windows default setting) of its charge remaining. The comp

Power Management Your computer supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) for power management. The power management feature allows y

When you use the hibernation feature, you do not have to close the applications. The computer stores the state of your computer to a file on the hard

Power-Saving Tips In addition to your computer’s automatic power management, you can do your part to maximize the battery’s operating time by followi

3-10 Managing Power

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CHAPTER 4 Expanding Your Computer You can expand the capabilities of your computer by connecting other peripheral devices. When using a device, be s

4-2 Expanding Your Computer Connecting an External Monitor If you want the benefits of a larger display screen with higher resolution, you can conne

Expanding Your Computer 4-3 Connecting a USB Device NOTE: To take advantage of the USB 2.0 feature, the USB 2.0 driver supplied with your computer m

4-4 Expanding Your Computer Connecting a Serial Device Your computer has a serial port for connecting a serial device such as an external modem. Fol

Expanding Your Computer 4-5 Connecting an IR or Bluetooth-compliant Device NOTE: To take advantage of the Bluetooth feature, the Bluetooth driver su

4-6 Expanding Your Computer

Expanding Your Computer 4-7 Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device Your computer has an IEEE 1394 port on the right side of the computer for connecting 1394

4-8 Expanding Your Computer Connecting a Video Capture Device NOTE: To take advantage of the AV input port, the Video Capture driver supplied with y

Expanding Your Computer 4-9 System Memory Upgrade You can upgrade your computer by changing system memory to a maximum of 1 GB on the two 200-pin PC

4-10 Expanding Your Computer

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5CHAPTER Setup Configuration Utility (SCU) SCU is a program for configuring the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) settings of the computer. BIOS is a

When and How to Use the SCU Program When to Use You need to run the SCU program when:  You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run

The menu can be divided into four areas:  On the top line is the menu bar containing the titles of the available menus. Each menu title brings a

Moving Around and Making Selections A brief description of keyboard usage is listed next: Key Function ←, → Selects a menu title. ↑, ↓ 1) Selects a

Startup Menu The Startup menu contains the basic configuration setting of the system, the sequence of the devices to be searched for the operating sy

Sets the system time (Hour, Minute, Second) and date (Month, Day, Year). Boot Device Sets the first, second, third, and fourth booting device. The s

Set Password Allows you to set the password for your system. When typing the password, first make sure that Num Lk is off, then type your password i

Disks Menu The Disks menu contains a security setting that safeguards your system against viruses. Virus Alert Sets if a warning message will appear

Components Menu The Components menu contains a security setting that safeguards your system against viruses. COM Ports Setup Configuration Utility

Allows you to configure the IR port of the computer. COM1/2/3/4 Settings sets the I/O (Input/Output) address and the Interrupt ReQuest line (IRQ) se

I) A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software/firmware in the Product, does not function in accordance with Motoro

Port Address sets the I/O address and the interrupt request line settings of the parallel port. The options are None; LPT1, 378, IRQ 7; LPT2, 278, I

The Enable USB Port sub-item enables or disables the USB port in DOS mode. The options are enable and disable. A [X] mark indicates enable, while bl

Exit Menu The Exit menu allows you to leave the SCU program. After finished with your settings, you must save and exit so that the new settings can t

5-14 Setup Configuration Utility (SCU)

CHAPTER 6 Installing Software Drivers To take full advantage of the unique features of your computer, some operating systems require custom software,

6-2 Installing Software Drivers How to Use the CD NOTES: • The drivers may have been updated after this manual was published. For driver upgrade,

Installing Drivers for Windows 2000 To set up the necessary drivers for Windows 2000, click on “Windows 2K” on the initial screen. The following scre

VGA Allows you to select high-resolution displays with richer colors. It can drive LCD displays as well as CRT displays. Audio Allows you to take f

NOTE: An extensive on screen instructions is provided, follow the steps outlined to install the driver. Upon clicking “Next Page,” the following scr

NOTE: An extensive on screen instructions is provided, follow the steps outlined to install the driver. Bluetooth Allows you to use the bluetooth p