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  • Page 2 otebook User Guide Copyright ©2006 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2006/8 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 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.
  • Page 5 otebook User Guide Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment 5.105 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Requirements, Part This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 6 otebook User Guide any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution of the connecting cables and equipment other than manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment.

  • Page 7: 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 8 otebook User Guide 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 EN 60950: 2000 EN 61000-3-2: 2000...
  • Page 9 Italy Latvia Luxembourg None; General authorization required for Austria Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic France 5470- 5725MHz Hungary Italy Luxembourg None; General authorization required for Slovak Republic otebook User Guide General authorization required if used outside own premises Limited to 5150 – 5300 MHz, Under Study public service Not implemented;...

  • Page 10: 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 11: About Your User Guide

    Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Appendix A System Specifications Appendix B System Recovery and Driver Installation elcome to your Everex StepNote User Guide. This manual Introduction Getting Started Using Your Notebook Computer Multimedia Setup Connecting External devices...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    otebook User Guide Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER... 10 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE... 11 INTRODUCTION... 17 EATURE IGHLIGHT NPACKING THE NSIDE OF THE Notebook Status Icons ... 23 RONT IDE OF THE IDE OF THE IGHT NDERSIDE OF THE OTEBOOK 1.10 N OTEBOOK...
  • Page 13 Cursor Control Keys... 46 Screen Control Keys ... 47 Windows Hot Keys... 47 Special Function Keys ... 47 SING THE OUCHPAD ONFIGURING Possible Display Configurations... 51 Changing the Display Properties under Windows... 51 NOWING THE ORKING WITH THE OW TO CCESS THE FUN WITH MULTIMEDIA ...
  • Page 14 otebook User Guide SING THE CUSTOMIZING YOUR NOTEBOOK... 77 UNNING THE SING THE 6.2.1 Internal HDD Sub-Menu... 82 6.2.2 Internal Optical Drive Sub-Menu ... 83 SING THE ECURITY SING THE OW TO XIT THE OW TO PGRADE THE USING OPTIONS ... 91 ...
  • Page 15 VGA System ... 106 Storage... 107 Audio System ... 107 Touchpad ... 107 Keyboard ... 107 Flash BIOS ... 108 I/O Ports ... 108 Wireless devices... 108 AC/DC Power Supply Adapter ... 108 Battery ... 108 Weight and Dimension ... 108 APPENDIX B SYSTEM RECOVERY AND DRIVER INSTALLATION...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Your Everex StepNote NC 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 18: 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 VIA C7 with 1MB L2 Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed.
  • Page 19 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. Audio System Full-duplex 16-bit stereo audio system output.

  • Page 20: 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 21 1. Color Widescreen LCD Display 3. Keyboard 5. Power On/Resume Button • Color Widescreen LCD Display The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position. The LCD is 15.4” TFT color LCD with 1280x800 (Wide XGA with ratio 16:10) resolution panels.
  • Page 22 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 ⇓...

  • Page 23: Notebook Status Icons

    OTEBOOK TATUS 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 3. Drive Access 5. Caps Lock 7. Num Lock •...
  • Page 24 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.

  • Page 25: The Front Side Of The Notebook

    The Front Side of the Notebook • 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 26 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.

  • Page 27: The Left Side Of The Notebook

    The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure. 1. Modem Port • Modem Port A 56K internal fax/data modem is installed. It keeps you connected to the outside world through phone line.

  • Page 28: 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 29: The Underside Of The Notebook

    • 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. (The SPDIF transmits digitized audio signal by optical fiber.
  • Page 30 otebook User Guide 1. Hard Disk Compartment 3. Battery Bay 5. Memory Compartment • Hard Disk Compartment Open this cover of this compartment to replace with other Hard Disk Drive. Please refer to Chapter 7 for how to replace it. •...

  • Page 31: Notebook Accessories

    • 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. Notebook Accessories AC Adapter The AC Adapter supplies external power to your notebook computer and charges the internal battery pack simultaneously.

  • Page 32: 1.10 Notebook Options

    otebook User Guide 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.

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 35: Installing The Battery Pack

    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 36: 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 37: Connecting The Ac Power Source

    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 38: 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 39 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.

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43 1. Function Keys 3. Windows Start Menu Key 5. Windows Shortcut Key Key features and operations are described below: • Function Keys Function keys are application-driven, like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard. These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions.
  • Page 44 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. •...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Cursor Control Keys

    otebook User Guide Keypad URSOR Keypad <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 47: Screen Control Keys

    CREEN ONTROL Keypad <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> key. Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or line.

  • Page 48: Using The Touchpad Pointing Device

    otebook User Guide Keypad Using the Touchpad Pointing Device Your computer comes with a built-in Touchpad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm-rest surface. The Touchpad offers a number of options that let you customize how it Function Description Switches display between LCD, CRT, or LCD and CRT simultaneously.
  • Page 49 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. The Touchpad works a mouse pointing device replacement that is used under Windows-based operating system.

  • Page 50: 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 51: Possible Display Configurations

    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 52: 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 53: Working With The Built-In Hdd

    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 54: 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 55: How To Care For Optical Disks (Cds, Dvds, Etc)

    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.

  • Page 57: 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 58: 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: • VIA C7 • Up to 2GB DDRII SDRAM •...

  • Page 59: Setting Up The Audio Driver Properties

    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 built-in features of your computer.

  • Page 60: Recording Sounds

    otebook User Guide 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 61 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 62 otebook User Guide 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. Figure 4-3 Audio Properties...

  • Page 63: Using An External Microphone

    Figure 4-4 Recording Volume Control SING AN XTERNAL 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 64: 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 65: Using The Windows Media Player

    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 The easiest way to playback multimedia media files is to run the Windows Media Player.

  • Page 66: Using Dvd

    otebook User Guide 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 67 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 68 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.

  • Page 69: 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 70: 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 71: Using An External Monitor Port

    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 72: 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 73: Using The Lan Port

    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. The 10Base-T standard also called Twisted Pair Ethernet is connected with RJ-45 connectors.

  • Page 74: 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 75 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.

  • Page 77: 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 78: 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 79 • 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. • Parameters The left side of the screen. This area lists the parameters and their current settings.

  • Page 80: Using The Main Menu Setup

    otebook User Guide Using the Main Menu Setup • System Time Allows you to change the system time using the hour:minute:second format of the computer. 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.
  • Page 81 • 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. You can also change the system time from your operating system. •...

  • Page 82: 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 NTERNAL Use the Type field to select the drive type installed. You can select different drive types as CD-DVD, User, Auto or None by pressing <Space>...

  • Page 83: 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 Use the Type field to select the drive type installed. You can select different drive types by pressing <Space>...

  • Page 84: Using The Advanced Cmos Setup

    otebook User Guide Using the Advanced CMOS Setup • Quiet Boot Lets you specify the boot screen to Logo screen or POST screen by choosing Disabled or Enabled, respectively. • Summary Screen Displays system configuration on boot. • UMA Frame Buffer Size Lets you reserve memory space [32MB]/[64MB]/[128MB] for UMA frame buffer for video devices.

  • Page 85: Security Menu Setup

    • 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.
  • Page 86 otebook User Guide • Supervisor Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by Supervisor Password or not. • User Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by User Password or not. • Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the setup utility.

  • Page 87: Using The Boot Setup

    Customizing Your Notebook Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. This page allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first.

  • Page 88: How To Exit The Setup Program

    otebook User Guide How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program. • Exit Saving Changes Saves all changes to CMOS while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program. •...

  • Page 89: How To Upgrade The Bios

    • 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. When you update the BIOS, any customized settings you made are lost. To upgrade the BIOS: Put in the BIOS Update data into the USB device.

  • Page 91: 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 92: 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 93: Installing A Memory Module

    NSTALLING A EMORY 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 94: 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 95 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.
  • Page 96 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...

  • Page 97: 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 98: 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 99 • 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. • Though your AC adapter is suitable for universal international voltage, it still requires a stable and continual power supply.

  • Page 100: 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 101: Maintaining The Lcd Quality

    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 102: 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 103: When You Travel

    • 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 105: Appendix A System Specification

    APPENDIX A System Specification System Specification his appendix provides technical specifications for the Everex StepNote computer. Depending on the specific Everex model, specifications may vary.

  • Page 106: System Specification

    otebook User Guide System Specification ROCESSOR • VIA C7 • Above 1.3 GHz CPU • 1MB integrated L2 cache for the processor YSTEM • Two 200-pin memory slots • User-upgradeable to maximum 2GB using 200-pin SODIMM 256MB, 512MB or 1024MB modules •...

  • Page 107: Storage

    • 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 108: 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 • 3 x Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) • 1 x LAN port • 1 x Modem port IRELESS DEVICES IEEE 802.11b/g, Mini PCI 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Solution AC/DC P...

  • Page 109: Appendix B System Recovery And Driver Installation

    APPENDIX B System Recovery and Driver Installation System Specification ppendix B provides information on how to install the Driver Utility 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 generate the system recovery disk.

  • Page 110: System Recovery

    System Recovery Attention Dear Customer: Please use the blank DVD disk provided with the system to your Recovery DVD. When you are running “RecoveryCDMaker.exe”, please select the option “DVD” when choosing a CD/DVD ROM capacity. Thank you! Everex Systems Inc.

  • Page 111: Prepare Recovery Dvd(S)/Cd(S)

    System Recovery Procedures for Users REPARE ECOVERY After the Windows Setup Process is completed, a pop-up Recovery CD Reminder dialog box will appear as shown below: System Specification DVD( )/CD(...
  • Page 112 otebook User Guide Please click Now , then the Recovery CD/DVD Maker dialog box will appear.
  • Page 113 System Specification Please choose “DVD” for generating a Recovery Image (ISO) file on DVD disk. Choose “CD” for generating Recovery Image (ISO) file on CD disk. Please then click Start, a reboot of the system will be needed.
  • Page 114 otebook User Guide Please Click OK, upon reboot, the “Recovery CD Reminder dialog box” will appear again unless the Recovery Image (ISO) file is generated. Also, the Recovery CD/DVD Maker dialog box will also appear until the process is finished. ….
  • Page 115 System Specification Please exit the “Recovery CD Reminder dialog box” by clicking Quit. Then click Start on the “Recovery CD/DVD Maker dialog box” to generate Recovery Image (ISO) file.
  • Page 116 otebook User Guide Recovery Image (ISO) file is now being generated , the Recovery CD/DVD Maker dialog box will appear when it’s done.

  • Page 117: Using Recovery Disk

    Click OK then the system reboots, afterwards, please locate the Recovery Image (ISO) file in the “C:\ISOs” directory. Please create a Recovery DVD(s)/CD(s) by using Power2Go, Nero, Sonic Record now or Power2Go or other available burning software! SING ECOVERY Before we go on, let’s define some terminologies. Hard disk is divided into RP &...
  • Page 118 otebook User Guide Users can choose to recover the system from either hard disk or recovery DVD(s)/CD(s). I. Recovering the System from Hard Disk Two methods are available: a. “Non Destructive Recovery” from Hard Disk System recovery is done by having system files from RP copied to the system files area in UP, and user data area stays intact.
  • Page 119 System Specification Please click hotkeys F10 or R button to go into recovery mode.
  • Page 120 otebook User Guide Please choose between “Non destructive system recovery” & “Destructive system recovery”. When the ”Non destructive” option is chosen , please click Next.
  • Page 121 The last part of recovery processes is to perform a check of all files. Please choose to perform this check or no. If no choice is made before timing out, the default choice is to perform the checks! Then CRC check is being done System Specification...
  • Page 122 otebook User Guide b. “Destructive Recovery from Hard Disk”...
  • Page 123 System Specification How recovery is done: System files from RP are copied to system files area in UP, and user data area is formatted! Before OS boots, the following message will show:...
  • Page 124 otebook User Guide Please click hotkeys F10 or R button to go into recovery mode.
  • Page 125 System Specification Please choose between “Non destructive recovery mode” & “Destructive recovery mode”. To choose “Destructive” please click Advance.
  • Page 126 otebook User Guide Please be warned of the danger of “Destructive Recovery” before clicking on Next Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK, the destructive recovery will begin...
  • Page 127 System Specification The last part of recovery processes is to perform check of all files, users can choose to perform this check or not, if no choices are made before timing out, the default choice is to perform the checks!
  • Page 128 otebook User Guide Then files check is being done...
  • Page 129 System Specification II. Recovering System from Recovery DVD(s)/CD(s) There are three available methods:...
  • Page 130 otebook User Guide The “Non destructive” & “Destructive” recoveries from Recovery DVD(s)/CD(s) have the same result as a recovery from Hard Drive. a. “Non Destructive” Recovery from Recovery DVD(s)/CD(s) b. “Destructive” Recovery from Recovery DVD(s)/CD(s) Insert the recovery DVD/CD into the DVD drive, then choose to boot from CD ROM in BIOS.
  • Page 131 Please click R button Please click S, the subsequent processes are just like those in “non destructive” & “destructive” recoveries from hard disk. System Specification...
  • Page 132 otebook User Guide c. Full Recovery from Recovery DVD(s)/CD(s) RP is destroyed, the hard disk is just one big partition Please insert the recovery DVD/CD into the DVD drive, then choose to boot from CD ROM in BIOS. Please click R button...
  • Page 133 System Specification Please click F to go into full recovery mode.
  • Page 134 otebook User Guide System will be rebooted OS reboots...
  • Page 135 Please click H, The last part of recovery processes is to perform a check of all files, users can choose to perform this check or doesn’t check at all, if no choice is made before timing out, the default choice is to perform the checks! System Specification...
  • Page 136 otebook User Guide Then file check is being done.

  • Page 137: Device Drivers Installation

    Caution: After ‘F’ recovery, end user can not perform ‘S’ recovery any more because RP is already destroyed! 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.

  • Page 138: Installing The Vga Device Driver

    otebook User Guide Installing Chipset 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\Chipset\Setup.exe". Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. Click "Next"...

  • Page 139: Installing The Modem Device Driver

    Installing Audio 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\Audio\Setup.exe" where the audio driver is located. Click "OK" to implement the setup program to install this driver. Click "Next"...

  • Page 140: Installing The Wireless Lan Device Driver

    otebook User Guide "E:\Drivers\WinXP\KBC\Setup.exe". Click "OK" to implement the setup program to install this driver. Click "Next" to execute the setup program. Tick the option "Restart Windows now.", and press Finish to restart your system. NSTALLING THE Please follow the procedures below for installing the Mini PCI Adapter driver: Installing Wireless LAN driver for Windows XP Click the Start button and then click Run.

  • Page 141: Technical Support

    For complete warranty information, please refer to the Everex Limited Warranty Agreement. To register your product visit www.everex.com or simply email your User Name (first and last), Model (NC1200, NC1500, NC1800, NC2000, etc.) and Serial Number to customerservice@everex.com. Please use “Product Registration –...

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