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Winbook XP User Manual

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Preface_________________________________________________2
Chapter One: THE GUIDED TOUR__________________________5
Chapter TWO: ON THE ROAD--Battery Use XP________________23
Chapter THREE: SETTING UP BASE CAMP__________________37
Chapter FOUR: GREAT COMMUNICATIONS_________________44
Chapter FIVE: UPGRADES_________________________________49
Chapter SIX: CONFIGURING YOUR SYSTEM________________55
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE______64
APPENDIX B: SPECIFICATIONS___________________________81
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Winbook XP Specifications

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BrandWinbook
ModelXP
CategoryLaptop
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Manual Conventions

Chapter One: The Guided Tour

Unpacking and Initial Setup

Details unpacking the WinBookXP, identifying included items, and preparing for first use.

Exterior Features and Ports

Describes the external layout, ports, and compartments of the notebook.

Controls, Indicators, and Power

Explains user controls, status indicators, and the AC adapter.

System Startup and Troubleshooting

Guides through the initial boot process and basic problem-solving.

Chapter Two: On The Road

Battery Operation and Management

Information on charging, changing, and managing the computer's battery life.

Battery Gauge and Operation Expectations

Explains the battery gauge display and what to expect from battery operation.

Power Management Features

Setting Up Power Management

Guide to configuring the system's power management software for optimal battery life.

Timeout Settings for Devices

Explains timeouts for Hard Disk, Display, Floppy Disk, and Modem to save power.

Advanced Power Saving Features

Covers Audio Timeout, Auto Dim, CPU Clock Throttle, and Battery Low Suspend.

Resume and Alarm Features

Information on Modem Ring Resume, Alarm Resume, and conservation tips.

Chapter Three: Setting Up Base Camp

Peripheral Connection Basics

Explains how to connect common peripherals like printers and monitors.

Connecting External Devices

Details connecting monitors, keyboards, and mice to the computer.

Audio and PCMCIA Connections

Covers connecting audio equipment and using PCMCIA cards.

Chapter Four: Great Communications

Fax Modem Functionality

Describes the features and installation of the fax modem option.

Audio Card Options

Explains the features and setup of the audio card for multimedia.

Chapter Five: Upgrades

Hardware Upgrade Procedures

Guides on upgrading system memory, hard drives, and CPUs.

Installing Memory Upgrades

Step-by-step instructions for installing new memory modules.

Chapter Six: Configuring Your System

The System Setup Program

How to use the system Setup program to configure hardware settings.

Standard Setup Options

Details on configuring system time, date, drives, and boot options.

Power Management Setup

Configuration options for power management features and timeouts.

Advanced Setup and Video Drivers

Covers advanced hardware settings, audio, and video driver configurations.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Solving Common Problems

Lists common issues and their solutions during boot or operation.

Display and Keyboard Issues

Addresses troubleshooting for display problems and keyboard/pointing device issues.

Port and Communication Problems

Solutions for problems with communication ports, printers, and PCMCIA cards.

Power Management Troubleshooting

Guides on resolving issues related to battery operation and power management.

Appendix B: Specifications

Hardware Specifications

Lists physical dimensions, weight, CPU, memory, and controller details.

Battery, Display, and Drive Specifications

Details battery capacity, display types, hard drive, and floppy drive specifications.

PCMCIA, Ports, and Environmental Specs

Covers PCMCIA support, port assignments, and environmental operating conditions.

Keyboard and Environmental Details

Provides keyboard layout details and environmental specifications like humidity and shock.