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- Page 2 otebook User Guide Copyright ©2006All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2006/5 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
- Page 3 otebook User Guide FCC Information to User Safety and Care Instructions No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure you read the safety and care instructions. This information can help protect you and your computer from possible harm. Radio and television interference Warning: Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal cables with this computer, so as not to interfere with radio and television reception.
- Page 4 otebook User Guide You may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission: Interference Handbook (stock number 004- 000-00345-4). This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC20402 Warning: The user must not modify or change this computer without approval.
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Page 5: Optical Disk Drive Notice
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. European Notice For the following equipment: Everex StepNote Notebook Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member... - Page 6 otebook User Guide (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European standards: EN 300 328-2 V.1.2.1 (2001-12) EN 301 489-1 V.1.3.1 (2001-09) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.1.1 (2000-09) EN 50371: 2002 EN 55022: 2001 EN 55024: 2001...
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Page 7: About Your Notebook Computer
User Guide About Your Notebook Computer ongratulations for having purchased your new Everex StepNote. This computer incorporates the latest in notebook designs with the newest technologies available. -
Page 8: About Your User Guide
User Guide About Your User Guide elcome to your Everex StepNote User Guide. This manual introduces you to the basic concepts of your new computer. Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook Computer Chapter 4... -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
otebook User Guide Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER.......... 7 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE..............8 INTRODUCTION................13 ..............14 EATURE IGHLIGHT ............16 NPACKING THE OMPUTER ............. 16 NSIDE OF THE OTEBOOK Notebook Status Icons ..............19 ..........21 RONT IDE OF THE OTEBOOK... - Page 10 otebook User Guide Cursor Control Keys ..............44 Screen Control Keys..............45 Windows Hot Keys................ 45 Special Function Keys ..............45 ........46 SING THE OUCHPAD OINTING EVICE ......... 48 ONFIGURING CREEN ISPLAY Possible Display Configurations..........49 Changing the Display Properties under Windows........49 ........
- Page 11 otebook User Guide .............. 72 SING THE ODEM CUSTOMIZING YOUR NOTEBOOK..........75 BIOS S .......... 76 UNNING THE ETUP ROGRAM ............. 78 SING THE ETUP 6.2.1 Internal HDD Sub-Menu........... 80 6.2.2 Internal Optical Drive Sub-Menu ........81 CMOS S ........... 82 SING THE DVANCED ETUP...
- Page 12 otebook User Guide LCD Display................104 VGA System ................104 Storage..................105 Audio System ................105 Touchpad ..................105 Keyboard ..................105 Flash BIOS ................. 106 I/O Ports ..................106 Wireless devices ................. 106 AC/DC Power Supply Adapter ........... 106 Battery ..................
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Page 13: Introduction
Your Everex StepNote N Series Notebook runs a wide variety of business, personal productivity, entertainment and professional applications and is ideal for use in the office, home and on the road. -
Page 14: Feature Highlight
User Guide Feature Highlight Before we identify each part of your Everex StepNote Notebook, we will first introduce you to other notable features of your computer. Processing Unit • Your notebook runs on Intel® Celeron® M Dothan microprocessor that is integrated with 1MB L2 Cache. - Page 15 Introduction USB 2.0 Provides three USB2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission. Graphic System Provides blazing graphics controller embedded in VIA VN800 chipset PCI Local Bus Architecture • 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and PATA hard disk drives. Support ultra DMA ATA-133 PIO Mode up to PIO Mode 4, bus mastering for LBA Scheme.
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Page 16: Unpacking The Computer
Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and/or damaged. If any of these items is missing or damaged, contact Everex (see Page 120). Be sure to save the shipping materials and carton in case you need to ship the computer or store for an extended period of time. - Page 17 Introduction 1. Color Widescreen LCD Display 2. Built-in Stereo Speaker 3. Keyboard 4. Touchpad Pointing Device 5. Power On/Resume Button 6. LED Indicators • Color Widescreen LCD Display The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position.
- Page 18 otebook User Guide Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop ⇓ computer monitor. • Built-in Stereo Speaker Integrated mini stereo speaker provides sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure. • Keyboard Standard QWERTY-key layout and full-sized 87 keys keyboard with ⇓...
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Page 19: Notebook Status Icons
Introduction OTEBOOK TATUS CONS The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the notebook’s current power and operating status. Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status. 1. Power Indicator 2. Battery Charging LED 3. Drive Access 4. - Page 20 otebook User Guide Lights orange to indicate that the battery is in charging. ⇓ When the light is off, it indicates the battery is fully charged or no ⇓ battery installed. • Drive Access When LED turns on indicates that the system is accessing the Hard Disk or Optical Disk Drive.
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Page 21: The Front Side Of The Notebook
Introduction The Front Side of the Notebook 1. Cover Switch • Cover Switch The cover (LCD panel) is locked when it is closed. Slide the button right aside to release the latch for opening the cover of the computer. The Rear Side of the Notebook The system ports at the back of your notebook computer can connect various devices. - Page 22 otebook User Guide • USB 2.0 Ports The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect USB 2.0- compliant devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to your notebook computer. • VGA Port Lets you attach an external monitor or projector for wider display. You can run the LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or switch it to monitor only using the display hot-key.
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Page 23: The Left Side Of The Notebook
Introduction The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure. 1. Modem Port 2. Optical Disk Drive • Modem Port A 56K internal fax/data modem is installed. It keeps you connected to the outside world through phone line. -
Page 24: The Right Side Of The Notebook
otebook User Guide Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. -
Page 25: The Underside Of The Notebook
Introduction Right Side Features • Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your notebook computer. • Headphone Jack (with SPDIF out) Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speaker, or earphone set with 1/8 inch phono plug for personal listening. - Page 26 otebook User Guide 1. Hard Disk Compartment 2. Battery Lock Latch 3. Battery Bay 4. Wireless LAN Compartment 5. Memory Compartment 6. Battery Release Latch Bottom of the System • Hard Disk Compartment Open this cover of this compartment to replace with other Hard Disk Drive.
- Page 27 Introduction • Battery Release Latch To release the battery, first locate the Battery Lock Latch at the left side in unlock status, then push the Battery Release Latch to the right end to remove the battery pack.
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Page 28: Notebook Accessories
otebook User Guide Notebook Accessories AC Adapter The AC Adapter supplies external power to your notebook computer and charges the internal battery pack simultaneously. The AC adapter has an auto- switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. Change the power cord if you are going to use your notebook in countries with different connector outlets. -
Page 29: 1.10 Notebook Options
Introduction 1.10 Notebook Options DVD/CD-RW Combo Device Pack This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW CD for you to backup the data and also can read DVD/CD title. DVD dual (Dual Rewritable DVD combo) Device Pack This device pack combines following two standard packs. Using the suitable media, you can make any format of CD or DVD as you want. -
Page 31: Getting Started
Getting Started Getting Started our Notebook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible. -
Page 32: Using The Battery Pack
otebook User Guide Using the Battery Pack The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: • With AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet. • With a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible, relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable. -
Page 33: Installing The Battery Pack
Getting Started Installing the Battery Pack This notebook provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your computer. With the extended nose directed toward the compartment, insert and push the battery pack. Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack, slide the lock latch to the end of left side to unlock the battery lock latch (1), then slide the battery release latch to the end of right side to release the battery latch (2), and take out the battery pack with your finger (3) simultaneously. -
Page 34: Extending Battery Life
otebook User Guide Replacing the Battery Pack When your notebook estimates that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes, it will alert you with a battery low warning beep. If you are consuming a lot of power by using the audio system, the hard disk drives, and optical disk drive, your notebook might run out of charge much sooner than you expect. -
Page 35: Connecting The Ac Power Source
Getting Started Connecting the AC Power Source The AC adapter provides external power source to your computer and charges the internal battery pack at the same time. The AC adapter also has an auto- switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. To connect the power adapter: Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power adapter. -
Page 36: Starting Your Computer
otebook User Guide For the power supply of this equipment, an approved power cord has to be used. Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e. - Page 37 Getting Started After a few seconds, the computer’s display will turn on and your computer will begin to execute the Power On Self Test or POST to check if all system components are running properly. Any error found during the test will be displayed on the screen and may generate short beep sound as well.
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Page 38: Adjusting The Display Controls
otebook User Guide Adjusting the Display Controls The LCD brightness adjustment is controlled by <Fn> +<F8> and <Fn> + <F9> keys respectively. You need to press these hot-key controls after powering on your notebook to suit your viewing pleasure. The Brightness hot-key control adjusts the brightness on the LCD. The brightness hot-key control will not set the LCD completely dark or bright;... -
Page 39: Using Your Notebook
Using Your Notebook Using Your Notebook his chapter describes how to operate the standard built-in features of the Everex StepNote. If you are unfamiliar with personal computers or the Microsoft® Windows® operating system, in addition to this chapter, we recommend reading the Windows® Help and Support... -
Page 40: Starting Your Operating System
otebook User Guide Starting Your Operating System The operating system is the software foundation for your computer. It is the platform for all your software application programs to run on. The most popular operating system today is Microsoft® Windows®. The StepNote computer comes with an operating system pre-installed and needs only to be setup and configured during initial use. - Page 41 Using Your Notebook 1. Function Keys 2. Control Keys 3. Windows Start Menu Key 4. Control Keys 5. Windows Shortcut Key 6. Cursor Control Keys Keyboard Key features and operations are described below: • Function Keys Function keys are application-driven, like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard.
- Page 42 otebook User Guide • Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work: Start Menu key ⇓ Displays the Start menu. Shortcut/Application key ⇓ Provides quick access to shortcut menus. This key acts like a right mouse button. •...
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Page 43: Basic Keyboard Functions
Using Your Notebook ASIC EYBOARD UNCTIONS Keypad Function Description <Enter> key. Execute a command. Within many text editing application programs, the <Enter> key inserts a hard carriage return, just like what ordinary typewriter does. <Esc> key. Press this key to cancel or escape from a command or function. -
Page 44: Cursor Control Keys
otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description <Ctrl> key. Known as the Control key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command. <Alt> key. Known as the Alternate key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command. -
Page 45: Screen Control Keys
Using Your Notebook CREEN ONTROL Keypad Function Description <Home> key. Moves the cursor to the beginning of a screen or line. <PgUp> key. Moves the cursor up one screen at a time <PgDn> key. Moves the cursor down one screen at a time <End>... -
Page 46: Using The Touchpad Pointing Device
otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description Switches display between LCD, CRT, or LCD and CRT simultaneously. To shut down or resume the built-in system speaker volume. Increases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. Decreases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally. - Page 47 Using Your Notebook functions. To access these options, locate the Control Panel and double click on the Mouse icon. The options let you control the size and color of the cursor, cursor speed, the accepted double-click speed, and selection button orientation.
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Page 48: Configuring Your Screen Display
otebook User Guide Here how to use the Touchpad pointing device: The rectangular surface acts like a miniature duplicate of your display screen. To move the mouse cursor, place the finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction. If you reach the end of the pad, lift your finger and place it back down on the other side of the pad. -
Page 49: Possible Display Configurations
Using Your Notebook under Windows. After installing the VGA driver, you would then configure the display resolution or screen size to match your LCD display panel. This notebook computer model provides Wide screen 15.4” 1280x800 (Wide XGA) resolution panels. You would also probably want to set the amount of color output to display sharper images and photos. -
Page 50: Knowing The Power Saving Features
otebook User Guide your screen. Click on the Settings tab to set your desired configuration. Make sure to follow the configuration table above. If you cannot configure the display properties, change the display driver first as mentioned on Section 5 "Installing the Notebook Device Drivers" of Chapter 2 in this manual. -
Page 51: Working With The Built-In Hdd
Using Your Notebook of power indicator flashes. To resume your working again , you can press the power button to return your work to the screen where you left off. Hibernation Mode In Hibernation mode, all system devices are powered down and the contents of RAM are stored on your hard drive. -
Page 52: How To Access The Optical Drive
User Guide If you wish to replace your hard disk, contact Everex (see page 120) for more information about upgrading your computer. How to Access the Optical Drive Your system ships with an optical disk drive installed on the left side of your computer. - Page 53 Using Your Notebook To remove the disc, press on the center spindle and pull up the disc from the side until the disc snaps out of the spindle lock. If the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs, the Emergency Eject Hole allows you to manually remove a CD from the reader.
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Page 55: Fun With Multimedia
Fun with Multimedia Fun with Multimedia his chapter describes how to make full use of the multimedia features available on your Everex computer. You will learn how to adjust and alter the built-in sound system and use the optical disk drive... -
Page 56: Notebook Multimedia Features
otebook User Guide Notebook Multimedia Features Your notebook computer is rich in multimedia features that make your computing fun, comfortable, exciting and easy. Your computer is well able to perform all multimedia tasks through the following: • Intel® Celeron® M Processor Dothan •... -
Page 57: Setting Up The Audio Driver Properties
Fun with Multimedia Setting up the Audio Driver Properties Your StepNote computer comes with Microsoft® Windows® pre-installed, and does not need additional audio driver setup. If you wish to customize the audio properties of our computer, visit the Windows® Help and Support document located on your computer Windows Multimedia Programs Windows provides several multimedia programs that you can run with the... -
Page 58: Recording Sounds
otebook User Guide Figure 4-1 Entertainment Programs Group The standard multimedia components are as follows: • Windows Media Player - for playing sound, video and animation files • Sound Recorder - for recording sounds and playback • Volume Control - for adjusting the volume of mixer For more information on how to operate these multimedia components, run the program and click on the Help menu. - Page 59 Fun with Multimedia Figure 4-2 Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder also allows you to record sound from different input audio source like the following: • From the external microphone • From the Optical drive Since you could record sound from different input sources, you must first set the proper audio input recording device under the Recording Control panel.
- Page 60 otebook User Guide Figure 4-3 Audio Properties Click OK and the Recording Control dialog box will appear. Here, you will select the input device for the recording source. If you want to record from the optical drive with audio music, you must click on CD Player.
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Page 61: Using An External Microphone
Fun with Multimedia Figure 4-4 Recording Volume Control SING AN XTERNAL ICROPHONE Your computer allows you to connect an external microphone for high quality recording. The external microphone jack is found on the left side of your computer. Use only microphone with 1/8-inch mini-jack connector. Follow the same procedure for recording voice. -
Page 62: Playing Audio And Sound
otebook User Guide Figure 4-5 Play Audio CD by Windows Media Player Select the starting point where you want to start recording. Switch to the Sound Recorder and press the Record button. Switch immediately to the Windows Media Player and press the Play button. -
Page 63: Using The Windows Media Player
Fun with Multimedia For more quality sound output, you can choose to connect an external amplified speaker or earphone from headphone jack. Always minimize the volume first before placing the phone set to your ear. SING THE INDOWS EDIA LAYER The easiest way to playback multimedia media files is to run the Windows Media Player. -
Page 64: Using Dvd
otebook User Guide Figure 4-6 Windows Media Player Using DVD DVD is the breakthrough in superb full-motion picture playback. One disc can contain at least 4.7GB of information, capable of holding one full-length movie with soundtracks, subtitles, and different languages. Much more, the DVD-ROM drive of your computer is backward compatible with CD-ROM drive so it allows you to use any CD as well. - Page 65 Fun with Multimedia You can use Windows Media Player to watch DVDs on your Notebook computer. Like a conventional DVD player, by using the Player, you can skip to specific titles and chapters, play sequences in slow motion, gain access to special features, and switch audio and caption languages.
- Page 66 otebook User Guide Using Rewritable Optical Disk Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo Device Pack This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW CD for you to backup the data and also can read DVD/CD title. DVD dual (Dual Rewritable DVD combo) Device Pack This device pack combines following two standard packs.
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Page 67: Connecting To Peripherals
Connecting to Peripherals Connecting to Peripherals his chapter describes how you attach additional peripheral devices to your notebook*. The Everex StepNote allows you to add a printer or mouse; connect an external monitor and keyboard, or other compatible peripheral device. Use of additional devices is described in this chapter. -
Page 68: Using The Usb Port
otebook User Guide Using the USB Port USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices (such as printers, mice, keyboards, storage devices, joysticks, digital cameras, and video conference cameras, etc.) to your notebook computer, and up to 127 devices can be attached. -
Page 69: Using An External Monitor Port
Connecting to Peripherals The USB bus distributes 0.5 amps (500 milliamps) of power through each port. For the purpose of power saving, please disconnect your USB device while not in use. Using an External Monitor Port Your computer has a 15-pin Monitor port for supporting any external CRT or LCD color monitor. -
Page 70: Using The External Audio System
otebook User Guide If you only want to show the display on the external monitor or projector and shut off the LCD display, you can use the <Fn> + <F3> hot-key to switch display type between LCD and external monitor. Keep pressing the hot-key until you get the display to external monitor only. -
Page 71: Using The Lan Port
Connecting to Peripherals Using the LAN Port This notebook comes with an internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module that connects your computer to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN) and supports data transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps. -
Page 72: Using The Wireless Lan
otebook User Guide Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is the major breakthrough in computer communication technology. It lets user connect to the LAN environment without using any wire to traditional RJ-45 jack. User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Access Point (AP) of LAN. - Page 73 Connecting to Peripherals Connect one end of the cable into a standard wall outlet. Connect the other end of the cable into the computer modem port. The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of telephone lines. Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission. Contact your service provider for more information.
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Page 75: Customizing Your Notebook
Customizing Your Notebook Customizing Your Notebook our computer uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program allowing your system configuration to be altered to best suit your computing needs: User- adjustable options include system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. BIOS information stored in the CMOS RAM will remain permanent unless changed. -
Page 76: Running The Bios Setup Program
otebook User Guide Running the BIOS Setup Program Your computer is setup and pre-configured. The computer’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program may be used to change system configuration information such as the current date and time, or your hard disk drive type. - Page 77 Customizing Your Notebook • Item Specific Help The right side of the screen. This area describes each parameter and its available settings. • Menu Bar The top line of the screen. Each of the five selections displays its own screen. •...
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Page 78: Using The Main Menu Setup
otebook User Guide Using the Main Menu Setup P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Time: :54 :32] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, System Date:... - Page 79 Customizing Your Notebook • System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format. Enter the current time for reach field and use the <Tab>, <Shift>+<Tab>, or <Enter> key to move from one field or back to another.
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Page 80: Internal Hdd Sub-Menu
otebook User Guide • BIOS Version This field is for information only as the BIOS displays the BIOS version during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 6.2.1 I HDD S NTERNAL P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security... -
Page 81: Internal Optical Drive Sub-Menu
Customizing Your Notebook during power on. Set this option to None when your computer is not installed any devices. Press <Esc> to return to the Main Menu. 6.2.2 I NTERNAL PTICAL RIVE P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security... -
Page 82: Using The Advanced Cmos Setup
otebook User Guide Using the Advanced CMOS Setup P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Quiet Boot [Enabled] Select boot screen Summary Screen... - Page 83 Customizing Your Notebook • Legacy USB Support Enable or disable the USB Bus support when in connection with USB device. • LAN Boot Control: Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for booting the notebook from Network or not. • Execute-Disable Bit Capability When disabled, forces the Execute-Disable Bit Capability extended feature bit to always return 0.
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Page 84: Security Menu Setup
otebook User Guide Security Menu Setup P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear... - Page 85 Customizing Your Notebook • Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the setup utility. You also need to enter this password in system booting and resuming from suspend mode. When you press <Enter> in this field, the Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears.
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Page 86: Using The Boot Setup
otebook User Guide Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security... -
Page 87: How To Exit The Setup Program
Customizing Your Notebook To select the boot device, you can use the up or down arrow key, then press <+> to move up the device in the list or press <-> to move down the device in the list. To exit from this menu, press <Esc>. How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program. -
Page 88: How To Upgrade The Bios
otebook User Guide • Load Setup Defaults Lets you load the default values for all setup items. • Discard Changes Reverts to previously selected settings. • Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS. How to Upgrade the BIOS Your computer uses EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program. -
Page 89: Using Options
Using Options Using Options his chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your notebook. For additional system specifications, upgrades and available accessories visit www.everex.com... -
Page 90: System Upgrade
otebook User Guide System Upgrade This section provides some steps in doing system upgrade for your notebook computer. The upgrade procedures include the following: Memory Upgrade Your notebook computer offers 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) with at least 256MB DDRII-SDRAM. The memory compartment is located inside your computer. -
Page 91: Installing Memory Module
Using Options NSTALLING A EMORY ODULE Your computer comes with standard 256 MB, 512MB or 1024MB of synchronous DDRII SDRAM. You can increase system memory to a maximum of 2048 MB, by installing two small outline double inline memory modules (SO-DIMMs). 256MB, 512MB And 1024MB memory modules may be used to upgrade your computer memory. -
Page 92: Hard Disk Upgrade
*Everex recommends using only Everex approved upgrades and accessories. Use of non-approved Everex memory modules are not guaranteed compatible with the StepNote line of computers and are not covered under the Everex Standard Warranty Agreement. Visit www.everex.com to view the complete line of approved accessories. - Page 93 Using Options Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully Remove the connector from the hard disk gently. Remove the crane screws located at each side of the hard disk. Rotate and tighten the crane screws to the new hard disk. Attach the connector to the new hard disk precisely.
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Page 94: Wireless Module Installation
User Guide Please contact Everex before attempting to change the hard disk drive. Damage caused by improper HDD installation will void the Everex Standard Warranty Agreement Wireless Module Installation This computer uses mini-PCI wireless LAN module at the bottom of this notebook for wireless connection. -
Page 95: Caring For Your Notebook
Caring for Your Notebook Caring for Your Notebook our Everex StepNote is a fully IBM compatible personal computer with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology. If properly cared for and maintained, the performance and reliability of the computer can be greatly prolonged. -
Page 96: Important Safety Instructions
otebook User Guide Important Safety Instructions This section provides detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environment while using the notebook computer. You can maintain its condition and performance by following these guidelines. Please read it carefully to ensure maximum safety. •... - Page 97 Caring for Your Notebook • While unplugging the power cord, disconnect it by the plug head, not by its wire. • Make sure the socket and any extension cords you may use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. •...
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Page 98: Cleaning Your Computer
otebook User Guide The notebook computer has dropped and damaged. ⇓ The notebook computer has obvious sign of breakage. ⇓ • Do not leave this notebook computer in an environment unconditioned. Storage temperature above 60ºC (140ºF) may damage the notebook computer. -
Page 99: Maintaining The Lcd Quality
Caring for Your Notebook Maintaining the LCD Quality When it comes to screen problems, heat plays a significant role. After a typical working session, users routinely close the notebook the cover. The display surface - no matter what type it is - and the components inside the computer radiate heat;... -
Page 100: Battery Care Guidelines
otebook User Guide • Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows. These reorganize your hard disk by eliminating fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time. • Install a system password in your computer so others won't be able to use the hard disk. -
Page 101: When You Travel
Caring for Your Notebook • You should always discharge your battery before recharging it on either of these two conditions: first, this is the first time you start to use your battery; second, you had not charge the battery for more than 2 months. To discharge the battery, please execute the "Battery Refresh"... -
Page 103: Appendix A System Specification
System Specification APPENDIX A System Specification his appendix provides technical specifications for the Everex StepNote computer. Depending on the specific Everex model, specifications may vary. -
Page 104: System Specification
otebook User Guide System Specification ROCESSOR • Intel® Celeron® M Processor Dothan • Above 1.3 GHz CPU • 1MB integrated L2 cache for the processor YSTEM EMORY • Two 200-pin memory slots • User-upgradeable to maximum 2GB using 200-pin SODIMM 256MB, 512MB or 1024MB modules •... -
Page 105: Storage
System Specification • Maximum 16 million colors on external monitor or projector at 1280x1024 resolution (Non-Interlaced) TORAGE • 2.5” Format 9.5mm High PATA HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA ATA-133 Support for LBA Scheme • Enhanced IDE bootable DVD/CD-RW Combo drive module •... -
Page 106: Flash Bios
otebook User Guide BIOS LASH 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade I/O P ORTS • 1 x 15-pin VGA port • 1 x TV-Out Port (S-Video) • 3 x Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) • 1 x LAN port •... -
Page 107: Appendix B System Recovery, Driver And Norton Installation
System Specification APPENDIX B System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation ppendix B provides information on how to install the Driver Utility, Norton Internet Security 2006, and how to restore the software and operating system of your computer back to the original factory settings. In the system recovery section, you will learn how to recover all files to your system with or without formatting the user partition. -
Page 108: System Recovery
otebook User Guide System Recovery Power on the system and place the recovery CD into Optical Disk Drive. Press "F2" to display the BIOS Setup Utility, then choose "Boot" from the main menu. Change the first boot-up device to "CD-ROM/DVD- ROM". - Page 109 System Specification The recovery system tool will start running. (Figure 2) (Figure 2) While rebooting the system, press "H" (boot from Hard Disk) to continue the recovery process. (Figure 3)
- Page 110 otebook User Guide (Figure 3) For the finish stage of the Recovery process, a CRC verification confirmation screen will be displayed. This step ensures all files in the Recovery CD are fully restored to your hard disk without loss. You may decide to perform this checking by selecting "Yes" or "No". (Figure 4)
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Page 111: Device Drivers Installation
System Specification (Figure 4) Device Drivers Installation If you already have an operating system installed into your notebook computer, it is best to install the needed device drivers for using the built-in devices of your computer. Before installing the drivers, check with your dealer first if they have already installed all the drivers along with the operating system. -
Page 112: Driver Installation Note
otebook User Guide optical disk drive with following the instructions on the screen to finish the installation. DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE Please be notified that whenever you install the driver utility, it should be install the CHIPSET Driver first. NSTALLING THE HIPSET RIVER Your notebook computer uses the advanced chipset. -
Page 113: Installing The Audio Device Driver
System Specification Installing VGA device driver for Windows XP Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as. "E:\Drivers\WinXP\VGA\Setup.exe". Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. Press "Finish"... -
Page 114: Installing Ene - Keyboard Controller Driver
otebook User Guide Click Browse button and navigate to the directory as "E:\Drivers\WinXP\Modem\ssetup.exe" Click "OK" to implement the setup program to install this driver. Click "OK" to install the modem driver. ENE - K NSTALLING EYBOARD ONTROLLER DRIVER Installing ENE- Keyboard Controller driver for Windows XP Click the Start button, then point to Run. -
Page 115: Installing The Lan Device Driver
System Specification LAN D NSTALLING THE EVICE RIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the LAN driver: Installing LAN driver for Windows XP Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as. "E:\Drivers\Winxp\LAN\WinSetup.exe "... - Page 116 otebook User Guide Click "View Details" to see the complete results of the scan...
- Page 117 System Specification 4. Scan Results 5. Click "Next" to continue.
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- Page 119 System Specification 6. System now executes the installation. 7. When the installation completes, click "Finish" to restart the computer.
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Page 120: Technical Support
Serial Number and a brief Description of the issue at hand to techsupport@everex.com To register your product visit www.everex.com or simply email your User Name (first and last), Model (NM3500W, NM3900W, etc.) and Serial Number to customerservice@everex.com. Please use “Product Registration –...