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2007
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All Right Reserved - Printed in China
W466 / W566 Notebook User's Manual
Original Issue: 2007/04
This manual guides you in setting up and using your new Notebook PC. Information in the manual has been carefully checked for
accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
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- Page 1 2007 © All Right Reserved - Printed in China W466 / W566 Notebook User's Manual Original Issue: 2007/04 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new Notebook PC. Information in the manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your notebook. When Using Your W466 / W566 Notebook Computer CAUTION: Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body. - Page 3 As you pull out the connector, please ensure that it is W466 / W566 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL pulled out evenly in order not to bend its connecting pins. Also, be- fore you connect the power cord, make sure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
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Page 4: Regulatory Notices
Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 5 CE Notice (European Union) This symbol indicates this W466 / W566 notebook computer complies with the EMC Directive and the European Union’s Low Voltage Directive. This symbol also indicates that W451U meets the following technical standards: • EN 55022 — “Limitations and Methods of Measurement for the Radio Interferences of Information Technology Equipment.”...
- Page 6 Preface Congratulations on your purchase of a Notebook computer! Your new notebook features the most innovative features in portable computing technology. It combines state-of-the-art ergonomics with sophisticated architecture, providing you with a personal computer that is compact, powerful, and easy to use. Designed for a wide range of general, business, and personal productivity applications, this notebook is an ideal choice for use in the office, at home, and on the road.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
1.8 Storage ...09 1.9 Inroducing the Camera ...10 1.10 Graphics Display ...10 1.11 Protecting Your W466 / W566 Notebook Computer ...12 Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals 2.1 Using the USB Port ...15 2.2 Connecting to an External Monitor via the VGA Port ...15 2.3 Using the Port Replicator Connector ...16... -
Page 8: Chapter 1 Operating Basics
W466 / W566 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 1 Operating Basics This chapter will show you how to operate your W466 / W566 notebook computer, including connecting the AC adaptor, turning the computer on/off, using touch-pad, keyboard, hot keys, battery, and so on. -
Page 9: Using The Battery Pack
1.1 Using the Battery Pack W466 / W566 notebook computer is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: • AC power (using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet) • Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack You should use the AC adapter whenever possible; use the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable. -
Page 10: Connecting The Ac Adapter
2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port of your computer. 3. Connect the AC adapter power cord to an AC outlet. W466 / W566 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL 1.3 Turning Your Notebook On and Off ►Turning on the power◄... -
Page 11: Installing W466 / W566 Device Drivers
1.4 Installing W466 / W566 Device Drivers If your W466 / W566 Notebook Computer already has an operating system installed, it is best to install all necessary device drivers in order for he hardware to properly function. Before installing drivers, check with your vendors to see if they... -
Page 12: Keyboad Functions
1.6 Keyboad Functions W466 / W566 notebook computer is equipped with a standard typewriter-layout keyboard and has extra features. Basic Keypad Keypad Function Desription <Enter> key. Execute a command. Within many text editing programs, the <Enter> key inserts a hard carriage return, just like what an ordinary typewriter does. - Page 13 <Num Lk> key. Activates the embedded 15-key numeric keypad. <Fn>+<Scr Lk> key. Used in most programs to scroll the screen without having to move the cursor. The keys are in color-coded blue. <Cap Lock> key. Used in most programs to always activate uppercase letters.
- Page 14 + Shift + M Undoes minimize all Displays run dialog box + Tab Activates next taskbar button W466 / W566 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL ►Basic keypad◄ you can input letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and special symbols with it. ►Fn Keys◄...
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Page 15: Using The Touchpad
1.7 Using the Touchpad The Touchpad is a pressure-sensitive pointing device that provides all of the features of a two-button mouse; its primary function is to move the cursor around the screen. Touchpad Since the Touchpad is a pressure-sensitive device, therefore proper care should be attended to in order to prevent damage. -
Page 16: Storage
Avoid jarring or moving your computer while the hard disk is still being accessed. ►Optical Disc Drive (ODD)◄ W466 / W566 notebook computer is equipped with one of the DVD Super Multi The optical drive is normally used for installing operating system and software programs. -
Page 17: Inroducing The Camera
It also works as a digital camera (with a resolution up to 1.3 Megapixel) that you can use to take snapshots instantly. ►W466 camera ►W566 camera 1.10 Graphics Display Your computer has a high-performance graphics display system, which can easily handle the demands of today’s multimedia computing. - Page 18 Choose Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile. Click Graphics Properties to adjust. W466 / W566 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL Single Display (for both W566N and W466U / W566U) In Single Display mode, you can choose which device to apply as the Primary display.
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Page 19: Protecting Your W466 / W566 Notebook Computer
1.11 Protecting Your W466 / W566 Notebook Computer W466 / W566 Notebook Computer provides both hardware and software security locks to protect your computer. Using a security lock: A security lock notch can be found on the right side of the com- puter. - Page 20 Password. Your notebook service center may not be able to re- store the HDD once the password is missing. • Password on boot A Supervisor Password is required before you set Password on boot. F9 Setup W466 / W566 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL...
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Page 21: Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals
Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals This chapter will show you step-by-step how to connect your peripherals to the W466 / W566 notebook computer. -
Page 22: Using The Usb Port
4. Turn on the monitor. 5. Turn on your W466 / W566 notebook. Both the LCD panel and the monitor screen will show the display. Your notebook is set at default to run at simultaneous display mode. -
Page 23: Using The Port Replicator Connector
2.3 Using the Port Replicator Connector( W566 Only ) Port Replicator Connector allows you to connect an external port replicator devices (optional). This external device is an easy one- step connectivity solution whether at home or the office. 1. DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your Port Replicator. -
Page 24: Using The Lan Port
2. Connect the other end of the cable into the computer’s LAN port. ► W466 LAN Port ► W566 LAN Port W466 / W566 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL 2.5 Using the Modem Port The built-in fax/data modem allows you to connect a phone line to a phone jack. -
Page 25: Using The Ieee 1394 Port
Yet it is still recommended to install the drivers that came with your peripherals. For more information, please refer to your hardware manuals. ► W466 1394 Port ► W566 1394 Port 2.7 PCI Express card/Newcard... -
Page 26: Connecting To The S-Video Port
►W566 Newcard) slot W466 / W566 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL 2.9 SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro Cards Multimedia card slot is located on the right side of your W466 / W566 notebook computer, it accepts SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro cards. ►W466 Multimedia card slot ► W566 Multimedia card slot... -
Page 27: Using Your Bluetooth (Optional) And Wireless Devices
2.10 Using your Bluetooth (optional) and Wireless devices. Your W466 / W566 computer supports both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi compatible devices. To enable both wirless and Bluetooth functions at first, please press the wireless Launch key which is located on the top of the left side. -
Page 28: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
W466 / W566 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL Chapter 3 Troubleshooting In this chapter, we will list some frequently encountered technical problems and tell you how to resolve them. -
Page 29: Frequently Asked Questions
3.1 Frequently Asked Questions My computer switches to hibernation mode much too quickly and I have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse to bring back the screen. What can I do? This is part of Windows Power Management. Access Power Management by clicking on Start / Control Panel / Performance and Maintenance / Power Options, and change the time next to the “Turn off monitor”... - Page 30 3. In Stop a Hardware device, click OK. A notification appears stating that it is now safe to unplug or eject the device. W466 / W566 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL Caution Unplugging or ejecting a device that supports safe removal...
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Page 31: Appendix A W466 Specifications
Appendix A W466 Specifications This appendix lists technical and hardware specifications of your W466 / W566 notebook computer. Please note that the information mentioned here may not completely match your notebook computer’s actual specifications. Specification is subject to change without notice, and the present manual may be modified at a later... - Page 32 • Built-in 56Kbps V.92 fax/data modern • Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports ® • Dual band antenna WLAN Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG, W466 / W566 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL IEEE 802.11a+b+g (Option) ® • Dual band antenna WLAN Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN, IEEE 802.11a+g+n (Option)
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Page 33: Appendix B W566 Specifications
Appendix B W566 Specifications This appendix lists technical and hardware specifications of your W466 / W566 notebook computer. Please note that the information mentioned here may not completely match your notebook computer’s actual specifications. Specification is subject to change without notice, and the present manual may be modified at a later... - Page 34 Display and Video • 15.4” TFT-LCD, WXGA (1280x800), Glare Type • Simulataneous LCD and CRT display support • Dual indenpendent display W466 / W566 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL Connectivity • Intergrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection • Built-in 56Kbps V.92 fax/data modern •...
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Page 35: Appendix C Service Centers
Appendix C Service Centers This appendix will list our global service centers for your W466 / W566 notebook computer. - Page 36 NIPPON GIGA-BYTE CORPORATION TEL: +81-3-5791-5438 FAX: +81-3-5791-5439 WEB Address: http://www.gigabyte.co.jp/ China G.B.T. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD. Shanghai TEL: +86-21-63410999 FAX: +86-21-63410100 W466 / W566 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL GuangZhou TEL: +86-20-87586074 FAX: +86-20-85517843 Beijing TEL: +86-10-62102838 FAX: +86-10-62102848 Chengdu TEL: +86-28-85236930...