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Portable computers and devices

Unit objectives Identify, install, and troubleshoot

notebook components Identify, install, and troubleshoot

handheld computers

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Topic A

Topic A: Notebook computers Topic B: Handheld computers

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Notebook power

Vary in size and shape

30 minutes to 8 hours of power

Automatically switches power

Power cord recharges the battery

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Notebook power, continued

Computer plug TransformerOutlet plug

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Power indicator lights

Solid light Solid alternate color light Blinking light

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Notebook processors

AMD– Turion 64 Mobile– Mobile AMD Athlon 64– Mobile AMD Sempron

Intel– Core Duo– Core Solo– Pentium M– Mobile Intel Pentium 4– Celeron M

Motorola– Apple PowerPC G4 continued

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Notebook processors, continued

Heat dissipation Power management

– ACPI Suspend Hibernate Standby

– WiFi

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Notebook memory

SODIMM MicroDIMM

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Notebook hard drive

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Notebook keyboard

Numeric keypadshares the letter keys

Function keys havespecial functions accessedwith the Fn key

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Monitors

LCD technology uses– Less power – Less heat – Less space– Less glare

Three types of LCD technology– Transmissive – Reflective – Transflective

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Native resolutions

XGA SXGA UXGA WXGA+ WSXGA+ WUXGA

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Notebook pointing devices

Glide surface

Left buttonRight button

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Communication connections

LAN technology – IEEE 1394– IEEE 802.11g– USB

Wireless protocols – Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity)– WiMAX– Bluetooth

Linking devices– Infrared– Radio– Bluetooth

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Infrared

Pulses of infrared light 9600 bps to 4 Mbps 10 – 20 feet range Direct line of sight Infrared Serial Data Link (ISDL)

– 1.5 Mbps– 20 feet

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IrDA port

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Radio

Modulated signals sent over radio waves

Not line of sight Varying technologies with varying

features– 802.11g: 54 Mbps

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802.11 wireless router

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Bluetooth

Short-range radio (10 meters) Self-configuring devices Cell phones, PDAs, music players,

etc.

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Notebook peripheral ports

Volume controls

Line outMicrophone port

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Activity A-1

Identifying the components and integrated peripherals in a notebook

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PC Card types

Type I—3.3 mm thick Type II—5 mm thick Type III—10.5 mm thick

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Type II PC Card

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PC Card bus types

CardBusZoomed VideoeXecute In Place

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Card and Socket Services

Metaformat/Card Information Structure Card Services Socket Services

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Mini PCI card

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Activity A-2

Using PC Cards

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Port replicators and docking stations

Port replicator– Ports only, no slots, no drives

Docking station– Ports– Slots for desktop cards– Bays for drives

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Port replicator

Front view Notebook connector

Rear view Peripheral ports

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Activity A-3

Docking and undocking a notebook

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Notebook computer issues

External peripherals not working Overheating Power problems Added components not recognized Display Wireless antenna

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Activity A-4

Troubleshooting notebook problems

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Maintenance

1. Clean the exterior case

2. Clean the touchpad

3. Keep the fan openings and ventilation holes clear

4. Blow out dust and other materials from sensitive components

5. Clean the monitor

6. Remove dust, crumbs, and dirt from between the keyboard keys

7. Clean the CD or DVD-ROM drive

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Operating environment

50% humidity Temperature to keep components cool Low dust

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Transporting a notebook

Specially-designed padded case Properly pack to ship

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Activity A-5

Maintaining a notebook

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Topic B

Topic A: Notebook computers Topic B: Handheld computers

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PDA

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Palm Desktop software

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Graffiti alphabet

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Palm Notepad note

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Using the stylus

Access applications through the touch screen

Interact through– Menus– The handwriting technique – An external or onscreen keyboard– Tapping icons

Calibrate the screen Stylus stored in body of PDA

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Powering the PDA

Battery powered Sometimes rechargeable—use cradle Turns off automatically to conserve

power Battery indicator on screen Also includes a ROM battery

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Activity C-1

Using a PDA

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Connecting PDAs and PCs

Connection options– Cradle with USB or serial connection– USB– Infrared– Bluetooth– WiFi

Synchronizing information– Palm Desktop– Windows CE and Pocket PC

Partnership

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Activity C-2

Connecting a PDA to a PC

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Handheld device problems

Power issues Synchronization issues

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Activity C-4

Troubleshooting handheld computer problems

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Unit summary

Identified, installed, and resolved issues with notebook components

Identified, installed, and resolved issues with handheld computers