Everex StepNote XT5000T User Manual

Everex StepNote XT5000T User Manual

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  • Page 2 otebook User Guide Copyright © 2006 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2006/11 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. For Safety Regulation: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
  • Page 4 otebook User Guide frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encourage to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:...
  • Page 5 otebook User Guide 15.247 (b)(4), the EUT meets the requirement that it be operated in a manner that ensures the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy levels in excess of the Commission’s guidelines (1.1307, 1.1310, 2.1091 and 2.1093) 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 authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for 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

    otebook User Guide All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Peripheral Devices Notice Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
  • Page 8 otebook User Guide States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Lowvoltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (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...
  • Page 9 Operation of this device is subjected to the following National regulations and may be prohibited to use if certain restriction should be applied. Austria Belgium Croatia 5150- Italy 5350MHz Latvia Luxembourg None; General authorization required for Austria Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic France 5470-...
  • Page 10 otebook User Guide For DVD Players with both 525p and 625p progressive scan outputs: ‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’...
  • Page 11: About Your Notebook Computer

    User Guide About Your Notebook Computer ongratulation for having purchased your new Everex StepNote. This notebook incorporates the newest features to serve all your computing needs...
  • Page 12: 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. This manual is divided into eight chapters. Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Getting Started...
  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER... 11 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE... 12 INTRODUCTION... 19 EATURE IGHLIGHT NPACKING THE NSIDE OF THE Notebook Status Icons ... 25 The Function of Easy Buttons... 27 RONT IDE OF THE IDE OF THE IGHT NDERSIDE OF THE OTEBOOK...
  • Page 14 otebook User Guide Basic Keyboard Functions ... 49 Cursor Control Keys ... 50 Screen Control Keys... 51 Windows Hot Keys... 51 Special Function Keys ... 51 SING THE OUCHPAD ONFIGURING Possible Display Configurations... 56 Changing the Display Properties under Windows... 56 NOWING THE ORKING WITH THE OW TO...
  • Page 15 Windows Media Player... 79 Windows Meeting Space... 79 Windows Movie Maker ... 80 Windows Photo Gallery... 81 Windows Update... 82 Windows Sidebar and Gadgets... 83 Gaming ... 84 Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D... 85 CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS ... 87 USB P SING THE SING AN...
  • Page 16 otebook User Guide USING OPTIONS ... 113 ... 114 YSTEM PGRADE EMORY PGRADE Installing Memory Module ... 115 IRELESS CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK ... 119 MPORTANT LEANING AINTAINING THE AINTAINING ATTERY APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATION... 127 Processor Unit... 128 System Memory... 128 LCD Display...
  • Page 17 APPENDIX B SYSTEM RECOVERY AND DRIVER INSTALLATION... 133 YSTEM ECOVERY Using Recovery Disk ... 134 EVICE RIVERS Installing Windows Vista from Optical Disk Drive... 151 driver installation note:... 152 Installing the SATA IDE Driver ... 152 Installing the Chipset (SMU) Driver ... 153 Installing the VGA Driver ...
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  • Page 19: Introduction

    Your Everex StepNote XT 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 20: 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 AMD Turion processor, that is integrated with 1M L2 Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed.
  • Page 21 Optical Disk Drive Provides DVD Dual. IEEE 1394 Provides one IEEE 1394 port for fast data transmission by external hard disk or digital video (DV). USB 2.0 Provides three USB2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission. Express Card Provides one ExpressCard (54/34) slot for faster new-generation PC card solution.
  • Page 22: Unpacking The Computer

    otebook User Guide • Closing the Notebook computer (lowering the cover) allows you to suspend the system operation instantly and resume at the press of the power button. • System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SETUP Program to protect unauthorized use of your computer.
  • Page 23: The Inside Of The Notebook

    The Inside of the Notebook The notebook computer is compact with features on every side. First, look at the inside of the system. The following sections describe inside features. 1. Color Widescreen LCD Display 3. Keyboard 5. Easy Buttons 8. LED Indicators •...
  • Page 24 otebook User Guide TFT color LCD with Widescreen 17” 1440x900 (Wide XGA+) ⇓ resolution panels. Capable of displaying 16M colors (32-bit true color). ⇓ LCD display control hot-keys allows you to adjust the brightness of ⇓ the LCD. Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop ⇓...
  • Page 25: Notebook Status Icons

    • Easy Buttons There are four easy buttons used for CPU throttling, accessing Internet, email, and multimedia functions instantly and easily. Description of the easy buttons appears in the latter part of this section. • Power On/Resume Button Switches the computer power on and off, or resumes whenever it is in Suspend mode.
  • Page 26 otebook User Guide 7. Caps Lock 9. Scroll Lock • Power Indicator Lets you know that power to the system is turned on. This LED is positioned so that you can see the power state whether the LCD panel is opened or closed.
  • Page 27: The Function Of Easy Buttons

    • Wireless LAN access When LED in blue light indicates that the wireless LAN module is activated. When LED lights off, it indicates that the function is disabled. • Caps Lock When LED in blue light indicates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is activated.
  • Page 28: The Front Side Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide 1. Multimedia Button 3. CPU Throttling • Multimedia Button Press this button to activate the Multimedia function for DVD playing, music listening, or movie watching. • E-mail Button This is the most convenient way to access the outlook 98/2000/2002... utility just by pressing this button.
  • Page 29 5. Microphone Jack 7. Volume Control • 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. • Switch for Bluetooth/Wireless LAN Slide the Switch to right side for activating Bluetooth/Wireless LAN function or slide the Switch to left side for disabling this function.
  • Page 30: The Rear Side Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide • 4 in 1 card slot The card slot supports SD, MMC, MS (Memory Stick) and MS_Pro flash memory card format. You can use either of the 4 types flash memory cards for extra storage media. Please pay attention to correct direction when you insert the flash memory card.
  • Page 31: The Left Side Of The Notebook

    • DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your notebook and recharging the battery. The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure.
  • Page 32: The Right Side Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
  • Page 33 1. ExpressCard Slot 3. LAN Port 5. IEEE 1394 • ExpressCard Slot A newly developed PC Card interface, its connector has 26 pins and has a potential transfer rate of up to 500 MB/sec (or 250 MB/sec in each direction). •...
  • Page 34: The Underside Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide • USB 2.0 Port 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. The Underside of the Notebook The bottom of the notebook computer offers the following features. 1.
  • Page 35: Notebook Accessories

    • Battery Lock Latch Push the latch to the lock side to lock and secure the battery, or push the latch to the unlock side for unpacking the battery pack. • Battery Bay Equipped with a choice of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. •...
  • Page 36: Battery Pack

    otebook User Guide Battery Pack Aside from the AC adapter, your computer can also be powered through the internal battery pack. The battery pack uses rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells that provide long computing hours when fully charged and power management enabled.
  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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), and slide the battery release latch to the end of right side to release the battery latch (2), then take out the battery pack with your finger (3).
  • Page 40: 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 PCMCIA slots, the hard disk drives, and optical disk drive, your notebook might run out of charge much sooner than you expect.
  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: Adjusting The Display Controls

    After the test, the screen will also display a message "press <F2> to enter SETUP". You don’t need to run this program at the moment as your dealer already made the necessary settings for your computer optimal operation. Refer to Chapter 6 on running the SETUP program later. After the test has completed, your computer will start to search and boot up the operating system from your hard drive.
  • Page 44 otebook User Guide inside parts of the computer to cool off. Closing the panel will force the heat up against the LCD screen, which may degrade the LCD when done regularly. More importantly, never close the LCD panel for a long period of time when computer is on and power saving features are disabled.
  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47 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 48 otebook User Guide • Typewriter keys Typewriter keys (also called alphanumeric keys) are used to enter text and characters. Keys with blue print on them behave differently when combined with control keys.
  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 52 otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description Switches the system into Suspend mode. Switches display between LCD, CRT, or LCD and CRT simultaneously. To disable the touchpad function. To shut down or resume the built-in system speaker volume. Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally.
  • Page 53: Using The Touchpad Pointing Device

    Windows-based operating system. However, if you want to utilize the added features of the Touchpad, you may want to try installing its own device driver that comes with added utilities for enhancing the function of the device. You can find the Touchpad utilities on the Everex website.
  • Page 54 otebook User Guide 1. Left Selection Button 3. Touchpad 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.
  • Page 55: Configuring Your Screen Display

    To simulate holding the mouse button down (dragging an icon or selection), use the tap-and-drag gesture. This feels much like a double- click, except that the finger remains on the pad after the second tap: Tap, lift, tap, hold and move. The simulated button remains held as long as the finger remains on the pad.
  • Page 56: Possible Display Configurations

    otebook User Guide OSSIBLE The table below shows you the possible display resolution you can set when using either the LCD display or the external monitor (CRT): Display Widescreen 17” 1440x900 WXGA+ LCD CRT Only 65,536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16-bit high color while 16 million or 16M colors is equivalent to 32-bit true color.
  • Page 57: Knowing The Power Saving Features

    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. Consult your dealer for the latest Windows VGA driver. Knowing the Power Saving Features Aside from its superior performance, one of the great features in your notebook computer is the ability to conserve power.
  • Page 58: Working With The Built-In Hdd

    Your notebook computer is equipped with a built-in large capacity 2.5 inch hard disk drive where you store and run your computer’s operating system and application software programs. If you wish to replace your hard disk, contact Everex (see page 135) for more information about upgrading your computer. Settings...
  • Page 59: How To Access The Optical Drive

    How to Access the Optical Drive Your system ships with an optical disk drive installed on the left side of your computer. You would normally use the drive for installing operating system and software application programs. To insert and remove a disc on the drive: Make sure the computer is turned on.
  • Page 60: Expresscard

    otebook User Guide 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. To close the optical drive, simply push the CD tray inside. The optical drive LED will activate when the disc is detected.
  • Page 61: Inserting And Removing A Expresscard

    ExpressCard modules to be included in smaller host systems. Designed for both desktop and mobile use, ExpressCard use either USB 2.0 or a single lane PCI Express technology. The ExpressCard standard was developed by PCMCIA member companies including technology leaders, system manufacturers, card manufacturers, from all other parts of the PC Card industry.
  • Page 62: Removing Expresscard

    otebook User Guide be automatically detected, and once the needed driver is installed, it will generate a beep sound to indicate that the card is detected. Removing ExpressCard To remove a ExpressCard from the ExpressCard slot, you should first disable the ExpressCard card setting in the system as described followings: Double click the ExpressCard icon on the right bottom side of the task bar.
  • Page 63: Using Flash Memory Cards

    The power consumption of ExpressCard/54 is about 2.1W, while the consumption of ExpressCard/34 is about 1.3W. To save energy, press the button to disconnect the card when it is not in use. Using Flash Memory Cards HAT IS Flash Memory is a memory storage media. It is used by most digital camera, moreover, it can replace the traditional floppy disk.
  • Page 64 otebook User Guide For a single moment, only one card can be inserted into the 4 in 1 card slot Inserting Flash Memory Card To insert a flash memory card into the slot is similar to ExpressCard. You only need to pay more attention whenever insert the flash memory card into the slot with the correct side.
  • Page 65 Using Your Notebook Removing Flash Memory Card It is similar to ExpressCard for removing a flash memory card from the slot. You should first disable the card setting in the system as described in the former section. To remove the flash memory card, you should only pull out the card by finger, there is no release button for flash memory slot.
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  • Page 67: Fun With Windows Vista Experience

    Fun with Windows Vista Experience Fun with Multimedia his notebook integrated in a highly compact platform is designed for digital entertainment. With Windows Vista, it offers a breakthrough user experience and is designed to help you feel confident in your ability to view, find, and organize information and to control your computing experience.
  • Page 68: What Is Windows Vista

    otebook User Guide What is Windows Vista? Windows Vista is an operating system that enables you to enjoy the best in entertainment on your notebook. The visual sophistication of Windows Vista helps streamline your computing experience by refining common window elements so you can better focus on the content on the screen rather than on how to access it.
  • Page 69 Fun with Multimedia About the entertainment To recall all default multimedia applications, click on “All Programs” located on the left corner on the desktop, the “All Programs” will be changed to “Back” as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 70 otebook User Guide It now becomes more easy to execute various application with just click on it. Instant Search The Start menu features integrated desktop search through a new feature called Instant Search which can help you find and launch almost anything on your PC.
  • Page 71: Enjoy Your Multimedia Application

    Enjoy Your Multimedia Application NTERNET Windows Vista enhances the Internet Explorer experience in finding and displaying information, and Web sites on the Internet. The upcoming release of Internet Explorer 7 not only adds important new security and privacy features, but makes everyday tasks easier through features such as tabbed browsing, inline search, and shrink-to-fit printing INDOWS Windows Calendar helps you in management appointments and tasks by...
  • Page 72: Windows Contacts

    otebook User Guide Windows Calendar is a flexible, easy-to-use calendar built directly into the Windows Vista operating system. It lets you plan and manage all of your activities and coordinate your schedule with others. It also lets you create a personal task list and receive automatic notifications and reminders about specific tasks and upcoming appointments.
  • Page 73: Windows Defender

    Fun with Multimedia Microsoft Windows Vista provides a new mechanism and user interface for storing and retrieving information about people (contacts) who are important to the users of Microsoft Outlook and Windows Mail (formerly Outlook Express). INDOWS EFENDER Windows Defender is enable to protect the computer from spyware and other potentially unwanted software.
  • Page 74: Windows Dvd Maker

    otebook User Guide Windows Defender helps protect computers against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. Applications can check and change its status. INDOWS Windows DVD maker helps you burn pictures and video to DVD.. DVD M AKER...
  • Page 75: Windows Fax And Scan

    Fun with Multimedia Windows DVD maker lets you create a DVD quickly, complete with professional-looking menus, a scene selection page so viewers can easily find what they are looking for, and even slide shows using your favorite songs as a soundtrack.
  • Page 76: Windows Live Messenger Download

    otebook User Guide Faxing and scanning functions come together in Windows Vista through Windows Fax and Scan. Sending and receiving faxes through your PC is now as simple as performing the same tasks on a fax machine, especially for digital document INDOWS Windows Live Messenger Download can connect and share message instantly...
  • Page 77: Windows Mail

    Fun with Multimedia Windows Live Messenger is the next-generation MSN Messenger. It has everything you already love about Messenger, and much more. INDOWS Windows Mail can send and receive e-mail and newsgroup messages.
  • Page 78: Windows Media Center

    otebook User Guide Windows Mail is designed to help you prevent emerged some annoyances and risks that have grown over the years, that enables your e-mail experience is as productive and fun as possible. Windows Mail includes features that help you reduce the risks, while enjoying the many benefits, of e-mail INDOWS Windows Media Center lets you opens your home entertainment option for...
  • Page 79: Windows Media Player

    Windows Media Player delivers a high-quality audio and visual experience both on the computer and around your home INDOWS EETING Windows Meeting Space lets you share files, a program, or your laptop anytime and anywhere. Fun with Multimedia LAYER...
  • Page 80: Windows Movie Maker

    otebook User Guide Windows Meeting Space gives you the ability to share documents, programs, or your desktop with other people. Some advantages are: you can share your desktop or any program with other meeting participants; you and other meeting participants can distribute and co-edit documents; you can pass notes to other participants;...
  • Page 81: Windows Photo Gallery

    Fun with Multimedia With Windows Movie Maker, you can quickly and easily import, edit, and organize all of your digital home videos. New tools, such as new effects and transitions, and improved graphics performance help you manage and edit your home videos. You can include photos along with video when you create a movie, and even add narration and soundtracks.
  • Page 82: Windows Update

    otebook User Guide Windows Photo Gallery in Windows Vista gives you the tools you need to easily organize, find, and view your photos and videos. You can edit, print, and share your photos from within Windows Photo Gallery, as well as transfer photos from your camera to your computer with a simple import process INDOWS Windows Update delivers software updates and drivers, and provide automatic...
  • Page 83: Windows Sidebar And Gadgets

    Fun with Multimedia Windows Update keeps your computer up to date and more secure by automatically providing software updates to Microsoft Windows Vista. Updates can include upgrades to Windows Vista features, updates that improve reliability and performance, and updates that provide new security protections against malware and other potentially unwanted software.
  • Page 84: Gaming

    otebook User Guide numbers. You need simple, specialized, and lightweight mini-applications that put information and tasks at your fingertips—no matter what you're doing. Windows Sidebar boosts your personal productivity by providing instant access to gadgets—a wide variety of engaging, easy-to-use, and customizable mini-applications that offer information at a glance and provide easy access to frequently used tools AMING...
  • Page 85: Windows Flip And Windows Flip 3D

    Fun with Multimedia INDOWS LIP AND INDOWS Windows Vista provides two entirely new features to manage windows: Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D. Flip allows you to flip through open windows (by using Alt+Tab), providing a live thumbnail of each window, rather than just a generic icon and file name.
  • Page 86 otebook User Guide You can visit and browse each domain to experience the information and assistance that Windows Vista offers. For more information, please refer to Microsoft’s website: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/features/default.mspx...
  • Page 87: 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...
  • Page 88: 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 89: Using An External Dvi-I 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 DVI-I Port Your computer has a DVI-I port for supporting any external CRT or LCD color monitor.
  • Page 90 otebook User Guide Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. Turn on the power of the monitor. Turn on your computer. Both the LCD panel and the monitor screen will show the display. Your computer is set at default to run at simultaneous display mode.
  • Page 91: Using The Ieee 1394 Port

    Refer to Chapter 3 regarding the possible External CRT resolutions and how to change the display properties. Using the IEEE 1394 Port IEEE 1394, also known as FireWire, is a high-bandwidth serial bus developed by Apple and Texas Instruments. IEEE 1394 supports 100, 200, and 400 Mbps (Megabit per second) transfer rates and is widely used for downing video from digital camcorders to the computer.
  • Page 92: Using The Tv Port

    otebook User Guide Please make sure that the external IEEE 1394 HDD box you purchase on local electronic store should provide external power adapter. There are different types of IEEE1394 HDD box and hard disk from different manufactures, the power consumption has varied range. If the power of the external IEEE 1394 HDD is supplied from the USB of this notebook, it may not run properly.
  • Page 93: Using The External Audio System

    Double-click on the Display icon and point to Setting tab. Click Advanced button and point to Displays tab. You can see the TV icon on the screen. Please click the red button above the TV icon. Click OK, Windows now automatically detect the TV port and enable this function.
  • Page 94: Using The Lan Port

    otebook User Guide 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 95: Using The Wireless Lan

    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. Access Point (AP) is the wireless transmission and receiving device, it generally connects to the server of a LAN environment or act as a LAN hub with wireless connection.
  • Page 96 otebook User Guide Locate the analog phone cable in the accessories box in notebook shipping carton. Each end of the cable has a RJ-11 connector. 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.
  • Page 97: 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 98: 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 99 • 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 100: 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 101 • 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 102: Sata Hard Drive1 Sub-Menu

    otebook User Guide 6.2.1 S This sub-menu shows you the CD/DVD ROM relative information. Press <Esc> to return to the Main Menu. RIVE...
  • Page 103: Sata Hard Drive2 Sub-Menu

    Customizing Your Notebook 6.2.2 S RIVE This sub-menu shows you the CD/DVD ROM relative information. Press <Esc> to return to the Main Menu.
  • Page 104: Cd/Dvd Rom Sub-Menu

    otebook User Guide 6.2.3 CD/DVD ROM S This sub-menu shows you the CD/DVD ROM relative information. Press <Esc> to return to the Main Menu.
  • Page 105: Using The Info Menu Setup

    Using the Info Menu Setup • BIOS Version This field is for information only as the BIOS displays the BIOS version during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). • CPU Type This field reports the CPU type information detected by the BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST).
  • Page 106: Using The Advanced Cmos Setup

    otebook User Guide • Manufacturer: This field is for information of the manufacturer name. • Product Name This field is for information of the product name. • Notebook ID This field is for information of the notebook ID. • UUID This field is for information of Universal Unique ID number.
  • Page 107: Security Menu Setup

    • USB BIOS Legacy Support Enable or disable the USB Bus support when in connection with USB device in DOS or UNIX operating system. • CIR controller Lets you enable or disable the CIR controller function. You can set this option to “Enabled”...
  • Page 108 otebook User Guide • 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. You also need to enter this password in system booting and resuming from suspend mode.
  • Page 109: 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 110: 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. • Saving Changes & Exit Saves all changes to CMOS while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program. •...
  • Page 111: How To Upgrade The Bios

    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. Power on the system with the USB device inserted in the USB port.
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  • Page 113: 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 114: 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) at least 256MB DDRII-SDRAM. The memory compartment is located inside your computer.
  • Page 115: Installing Memory Module

    Based Memory Installing Memory 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB NSTALLING EMORY Your computer comes with standard 256 MB, 512MB, 1024MB or 2048 MB of synchronous DDRII SDRAM. You can increase system memory to a maximum of 4096 MB in the system, by installing two small outline double inline memory modules (SO-DIMMs) with installed base memory in the system.
  • Page 116 otebook User Guide Remove the screws and open the DIMM cover by your finger. Locate the memory module into the empty memory module sockets. (Your system comes with one memory module already installed in the socket.) Avoid touching the exposed components inside the system. Doing so may damage the system.
  • Page 117: Hard Disk Upgrade

    To remove a memory module, push the locking tabs aside from the memory module until the module pops up. Then, remove the memory module. Hard Disk Upgrade Your notebook computer offers one 2.5" format, 9.5mm height hard disk. If the volume does not fit your need or it is crashed, you can upgrade it by replacing with new hard disk.
  • Page 118: Wireless Module Installation

    otebook User Guide Set the boot device as DVD/CD-RW Combo drive and Primary Master as Auto on BIOS setup menu. Please refer to Chapter 6 about the setting of BIOS setup menu. Then, boot the system by using WinXP CD-ROM and the system will detect the hard disk automatically and prompt you how to format the new disk.
  • Page 119: Caring For Your Notebook

    Caring for Your Notebook Caring for Your Notebook our Everex StepNote is equipped 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 120: Important Safety Instructions

    otebook User Guide Important Safety Instructions This section gives you 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 121 • 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 122: 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 123: 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 124: 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 125: 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"...
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  • Page 127: 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 128: Processor Unit

    otebook User Guide ROCESSOR • AMD Turion (33W)/ TL-60 (35W); 25W Mobile AMD Sempron 3200+/3400+/3500+ (Socket S1) • 1MB L2 Cache YSTEM • Two 200-pin memory slots • User-upgradeable to maximum 4GB using 200-pin SODIMM 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB or 2048MB modules •...
  • Page 129: Storage

    TORAGE • 2.5” Format 9.5mm High SATA HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA ATA-150 Support for LBA Scheme • Enhanced IDE bootable DVD/CD-RW Combo drive module • Optional DVD Dual Multi drive • 4-in-1 (SD, MS, MMC, and MS_Pro) card reader UDIO YSTEM •...
  • Page 130: Keyboard

    otebook User Guide EYBOARD • Full-sized 87-keys keyboard with Windows systems hot-keys, inverted T- cursor keys, 7 hot keys, 12 function keys, and embedded numeric keypad • Provides international language keyboard BIOS LASH 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade I/O P ORTS •...
  • Page 131: Weight And Dimension

    • Approximately 3 Hours (for Battery Mark) Battery Life EIGHT AND IMENSION • 399(W) x 299(D) x 33 ~ 39.5(H) mm • Approximately 3.7 kg System Specification...
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  • Page 133: Appendix B System Recovery And Driver Installation

    APPENDIX B System Recovery and Driver Installation System Recovery and Driver Installation 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 134: B.1 System Recovery

    otebook User Guide B.1 System Recovery SING Before we go on, let’s define some terminologies. Hard disk is divided into RP & UP. RP - Recovery Partition, it stores system files and is hidden by default UP – User Partition, it can be divided into 2 parts (system files area + user data area) Users can choose to recover the system from either hard disk or recovery DVD(s)/CD(s).
  • Page 135 System Recovery and Driver Installation Please choose Repair Your Computer to go into recovery mode.
  • Page 136 otebook User Guide Please choose between “Non destructive system recovery” & “Destructive system recovery”. When the ”Non destructive” option is chosen , please click Next.
  • Page 137 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK, Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK, the Non destructive system recovery will begin System Recovery and Driver Installation...
  • Page 138 otebook User Guide The non destructive system recovery is begin...
  • Page 139 Then Non destructive system recovery is finished. System will be rebooting. b. “Destructive Recovery from Hard Disk” 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, please press hotkeys F8 button to go into advance boot options.
  • Page 140 otebook User Guide Please choose between “Non destructive recovery mode” & “Destructive recovery mode”. To choose “Destructive” please click Advance...
  • Page 141 When the ”Destructive” option is chosen , please click Next. Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK, System Recovery and Driver Installation...
  • Page 142 otebook User Guide Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK, the destructive recovery will begin...
  • Page 143 System Recovery and Driver Installation The destructive system recovery is begin...
  • Page 144 otebook User Guide Then destructive system recovery is finished. System will be rebooting II. Recovering System from Recovery DVD There are three available methods:...
  • Page 145 The “Non destructive” & “Destructive” recoveries from Recovery DVD have the same result as a recovery from Hard Drive. a. “Non Destructive” Recovery from Recovery DVD b. “Destructive” Recovery from Recovery DVD Insert the recovery DVD into the DVD drive, then choose to boot from CD ROM in BIOS.
  • Page 146 otebook User Guide Please press any key to boot from DVD Please choose Standard Mode, the subsequent processes are just like those in “non destructive” & “destructive” recoveries from hard disk.
  • Page 147 c. Full Recovery from Recovery DVD In this mode, all the data in your computer will lose Please insert the recovery DVD into the DVD drive, then choose to boot from CD ROM in BIOS. Please press any key to boot from DVD System Recovery and Driver Installation...
  • Page 148 otebook User Guide Please choose Full Mode to go into full recovery mode.
  • Page 149 System Recovery and Driver Installation Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK,...
  • Page 150 otebook User Guide Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK, the full recovery will begin The full recovery is begin...
  • Page 151: B.2 Device Drivers Installation

    System Recovery and Driver Installation Then full recovery is finished. System will be rebooting. B.2 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 152: Driver Installation Note

    otebook User Guide Saving Changes". Accordingly, insert the Windows Vista installation CD into optical disk drive with following the instructions on the screen to finish the installation. DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE Before install driver & utility, please turn off the item "Turn User Account Control on or off"...
  • Page 153: Installing The Chipset (Smu) Driver

    Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press “Finish” to restart your system. NSTALLING THE Please follow the procedures below in installing the chipset driver: Installing Chipset device driver for Windows Vista Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as "E:\Drivers\Vista x86\Chipset\setup.exe".
  • Page 154: Installing Resolution Utility

    otebook User Guide Click “Next” to install this driver when screen displays this command. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press “Finish” to restart your system. NSTALLING Please follow the procedures below in installing the Resolution utility: Installing Resolution utility for Windows Vista Click the Start button, then point to Run.
  • Page 155: Installing The Modem Driver

    NSTALLING THE Please follow the procedures below for installing the Azalia Modem driver: Installing Modem driver for Windows Vista Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. Click Browse button and navigate to the directory as "E:\Drivers\Vista x86\Modem\Setup.exe"...
  • Page 156: Installing Liteon Wireless Lan Driver

    otebook User Guide NSTALLING Please follow the procedures below for installing the LiteOn Wireless LAN driver. Installing Wireless LAN driver for Windows Vista Click the Start button and then click Run. The Run dialog box appears. Click Browse button and specify the directory as “E:\Drivers\Vista x86\Wireless LAN\setup.exe”...
  • Page 157: Installing Silent Mode Utility

    Installing Card Reader utility for Windows Vista Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as. "E:\Drivers\Vista x86\Card Reader\Setup.exe" Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. Click “Next”...
  • Page 158 otebook User Guide Installing Hotkey utility for 1 . Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as. "E:\Drivers\Vista x86\Hotkey\setup.exe". 3. Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. 4.
  • Page 159: 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 (XT5000T Series) and Serial Number to customerservice@everex.com. Please use “Product Registration –...

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