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Summary of Contents for MSI GX610
- Page 1 Preface Chapter 1 General Introductions Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4...
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Page 2: Preface
Regulations Information FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 3: Fcc Conditions
FCC Conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Preface... -
Page 4: Safety Guideline For Using Lithium Battery
Preface Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery (Danish) ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri --- Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af same fabrikat og type. Levé det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. (Deutsch) VORSICHT: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. -
Page 5: Caution On Using Modem
Caution on Using Modem Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. -
Page 6: Macrovision Notice
Macrovision Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. - Page 7 The power cord or plug is damaged. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. The equipment has been exposed to moisture. The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work according to User’s Manual. The equipment was dropped and damaged. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
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Page 8: Weee Statement
Preface WEEE Statement (English) Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products of "electrical and electronic equipment" cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life. - Page 9 Preface рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому производители вышеперечисленного электронного оборудования обязаны принимать его для переработки по окончании срока службы. (Español) Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equipos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasificados como "eléctricos y equipos electrónicos"...
- Page 10 Preface momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia. (TÜRKÇE) Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü...
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Page 11: Trademarks
Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows®98/ME, 2000/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Notebook Memory Card International Association. -
Page 12: Table Of Contents
Table of Content Preface Regulations Information ... II FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ... II FCC Conditions ... III Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery ...IV Caution on Using Modem ...V Optical Device Drive Notice...V Macrovision Notice ...VI Safety Instructions ...VI WEEE Statement ...VII Trademarks ...XI Release History ...XI... - Page 13 Top-open View ...2-7 Front View...2-10 Right-side View... 2-11 Left-side View ...2-13 Rear View ...2-15 Bottom View...2-16 Power Management ...2-17 AC Adapter...2-17 Battery Pack ...2-18 Using the Battery Pack...2-21 Basic Operations ...2-23 Safety and Comfort Tips...2-23 Have a Good Work Habit ...2-24 Knowing the Keyboard ...2-25 Knowing the Touchpad ...2-30 About Hard Disk Drive...2-33...
- Page 14 Removing the Express card ...3-7 Safely Remove Hardware...3-8 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup...4-2 When to Use BIOS Setup ...4-2 How to Run BIOS Setup...4-2 Control Keys ...4-3 BIOS Setup Menu...4-4 Main menu ...4-5 Advanced menu...4-7 Security menu...4-9 Boot menu... 4-11 Exit menu ...4-12 Preface...
- Page 15 Preface Chapter 1 General Introductions Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4...
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Page 16: How To Use This Manual
General Introductions ongratulations on becoming a new user of this notebook, the finely designed notebook. This brand-new exquisite notebook will give you a delightful and professional experience in using notebook. We are proud to tell our users that this notebook is thoroughly tested and certified by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction. - Page 17 General Introductions Chapter 3, Customizing this Notebook, gives instructions not only in connecting the mouse, keyboard, webcam, printer, external monitor, IEEE 1394 devices, and communication devices, but also in installing and removing the PC card. Chapter 4, BIOS setup, provides information on BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use.
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Page 18: Unpacking
Unpacking First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future. -
Page 19: Getting Started
Preface Chapter 1 General Introductions Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4... -
Page 20: Specification
Specification Physical Characteristic Dimension Weight Processor Type Support Processor L1 Cache L2 Cache FSB Speed Core Chips North Bridge South Bridge Memory Technology Memory Maximum Power AC Adapter Battery Type 358 (W) x 259 (D) x 27~33 (H) mm 2.9 kg Socket S1 (638-pin, μPGA) Turion 64 bit Taylor Processor 2.2GHz, dual core 35W (version F/G) - Page 21 RTC Battery Storage HDD form factor Optical Device I/O Port Monitor HDMI Headphone Out Mic-in Line-in Line-out RJ11 RJ45 IEEE1394 TV-Out TV Tuner Card Reader Communication Port 2.5" 9.5mm High DVD Combo DVD dual Super Multi Lightscribe HD DVD (Devices listed here may vary without notice) D-Sub x 1 x 4 (USB version 2.0) x 1 (S-Video)
- Page 22 56K Fax/MODEM PTT Approval Controller (MAC+PHY) Wake on LAN LAN Boot Bluetooth Wireless Lan Express Card Slot Display LCD Type Brightness Video Graphics(UMA) VRAM Dual View Function Azalia Modem Yes (FCC/CTR21/JATE) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Azalia Embedded Express Card Slot x 1 15.4"...
- Page 23 Camera CMOS Audio Sound Codec chip Internal Speaker Sound Volume Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot BIOS Others Kensington Lock Compliance 1400 x 1050, max. 32bit color 1600 x 1200, max. 32bit color 1800 x 1440, max. 32bit color Optional Azalia interface, ALC 888 2 Speakers with housing Adjust by volume button, K/B hot-key &...
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Page 24: Top-Open View
Product Overview This section provides the description of basic aspects of your notebook. It will help you to know more about the appearance of this notebook before using it. Note: The notebook shown here may vary from the actual one. Top-open View Press the Cover Latch to open the top cover (LCD Panel). - Page 25 Webcam (Optional) This built-in Webcam can be used for picture taking, video recording or conferencing, and any other interactive applications. Quick Launch Buttons and Power Button Quick Launch Buttons: Simply click the quick launch buttons to speed up the starting of the programs in common use.
- Page 26 Keyboard The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized (US-defined) keyboard. Touchpad Pointing device of the computer.. Status LED Hard Disk In-use: Blinking Blue when the notebook is accessing the hard disk drive. Num Lock: Glowing Blue when the Num Lock function is activated.
- Page 27 Wireless LAN and Bluetooth Glowing green when wireless LAN function is enabled. Glowing blue when Bluetooth function of is enabled. Glowing green and blue at the same time when Wireless LAN and Bluetooth function are both enabled. Getting Started...
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Page 28: Front View
Front View Card Reader The built-in card reader supports MMC (Multi-media Card), SD (Secure Digital), MS (Memory Stick), MS Pro (Memory Stick Pro),、XD (eXtreme Digital), and SM (SmartMedia) cards。 Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. -
Page 29: Right-Side View
Right-side View Express Card Slot The computer provides an Express Card slot. The new Express Card interface is smaller and faster than PC Card interface. The Express Card technology takes advantage of the scalable, high-bandwidth serial PCI Express and USB 2.0 interfaces. IEEE 1394 The IEEE 1394 port is a high-speed bus that allows you to connect high-end digital devices such as the DV (digital video camera). - Page 30 S-Video Connector By using a Super VHS (S-Video) cable, this connector allows you to connect a television (NTSC/PAL system) to use as a computer display. TV-Tuner Connector (Optional) This notebook provides you with a high quality TV viewing experience via the TV-Tuner Connector.
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Page 31: Left-Side View
Left-side View RJ-45 Connector The 10/100/1000 Ethernet connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection. RJ-11 Connector The computer provides a built-in modem that allows you to connect an FJ-11 telephone line through this connector. With the 56K V.90 modem, you can make a dial-up connection. - Page 32 Getting Started installing software, accessing data and playing music/movie on the computer. Lightscribe function allows users to have brief texts curved on the Lightscribe disks. 2-14...
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Page 33: Rear View
Rear View Kensington Lock This port is used to lock the computer to location for security. Battery Pack (Rear View) This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. -
Page 34: Bottom View
Bottom View Battery Lock/Unlock Button Battery cannot be moved when the button is positioned on lock status. Once the button is pushed to unlock position, the battery is removable. Battery Release Button It is a bounce-back device as a preparation for releasing the battery pack. Press it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other. -
Page 35: Power Management
Power Management AC Adapter Please be noted that it is strongly recommended to connect the AC adapter and use the AC power while using this notebook for the first time. When the AC adapter is connected, the battery is being charged immediately. NOTE that the AC adapter included in the package is approved for your notebook;... -
Page 36: Battery Pack
Disconnecting the AC Power When you disconnect the AC adapter, you should: Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet first. Unplug the connector from the notebook. Disconnect the power cord and the connector of AC adapter. When unplugging the power cord, always hold the connector part of the cord. -
Page 37: Replacing The Battery Pack
Replacing the Battery Pack Insert the right side of battery pack into the compartment. Slightly slide and press the battery pack into the right place. After the right side of the battery pack fitting the right track, then slightly press the left side of battery pack into the battery chamber. Make sure the Lock/Unlock Button is in lock position. - Page 38 Warning Do not try to disassemble THE BATTERY PACK. Please follow your local laws and regulations to recycle the unused battery pack. 2-20 Getting Started...
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Page 39: Using The Battery Pack
Using the Battery Pack Battery Safety Tips Replacing or handling the battery incorrectly may present a risk of fire or explosion, which could cause serious injury. Only replace the main battery pack with the same or equivalent type of battery. Do not disassemble, short-circuit or incinerate batteries or store them to temperatures above +60°... -
Page 40: Charging The Battery Pack
Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be recharged while it is installed in the Notebook. Please pay attention to the following tips before recharging the battery: If a charged battery pack is not available, save your work and close all running programs and shut down the system or Save-to-Disk. -
Page 41: Basic Operations
Basic Operations If you are a beginner to the Notebook, please read the following tips to make yourself safe and comfortable during the operations. Safety and Comfort Tips The Notebook is a portable platform that allows you to work anywhere. However, choosing a good workspace is important if you have to work with your Notebook for long periods of time. -
Page 42: Have A Good Work Habit
Keep your hands and feet with Adjust the optimal comfort. angle and position of LCD panel. Adjust the desk’s height. Have a Good Work Habit Have a good work habit is important if you have to work with your Notebook for long periods of time;... -
Page 43: Knowing The Keyboard
Getting Started Knowing the Keyboard The Notebook’s keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized keyboard and an additional [Fn] key for specific functions on the Notebook. The keyboard can be divided into four categories: Typewriter keys, Cursor keys, Numeric keys and Function keys. -
Page 44: Typewriter Keys
Typewriter Keys The function of these Typewriter keys is the major function of the keyboard, which is similar to the keys on a typewriter. It also provides several keys for special purposes, such as the [Ctrl], [Alt] and [Esc] key. When the lock keys are pressed, the corresponding LEDs will light up to indicate their status: Num Lock: Press and hold the [Fn] key and press this key to toggle the... -
Page 45: Cursor Keys
Cursor Keys The keyboard provides four cursor (arrow) keys and [Home], [PgUp], [PgDn], [End] keys at the lower right corner, which are used to control the cursor movement. Move the cursor left for one space. Move the cursor right for one space. Move the cursor up for one line. -
Page 46: Numeric Keys
The Backspace key, [Ins] and [Del] keys at upper right corner are use for editing purpose. This key is used to switch the typing mode between “insert” and “overtype” modes. Press this key to delete one character to the right of the cursor and move the following text left for one space. -
Page 47: Function Keys
Function Keys Windows Keys You can find the Windows Logo key ( ) on the keyboard, which are used to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. For more information of the two keys, please refer to your Windows manual or online help. -
Page 48: Knowing The Touchpad
Knowing the Touchpad The touchpad integrated in your Notebook is a pointing device that is compatible with standard mouse, allowing you to control the Notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen and making selection with its two buttons. Cursor Movement Area This pressure-sensitive area of the touchpad, allows you to place your finger on it and control the cursor on the screen by moving your finger. -
Page 49: Using The Touchpad
Using the Touchpad Read the following description to learn how to use the touchpad: Positioning and Moving Place your finger on the touchpad (usually using the forefinger), and the rectangular pad will act as a miniature duplicate of your display. When you move your fingertip across the pad, the cursor on the screen will move simultaneously in the same direction. - Page 50 desired location; finally, release the left button to finish the drag-and-drop operation. Move the cursor by sliding your fingertip. Configuring the Touchpad You can customize the pointing device to meet your personal needs. For example, if you are a left-hand user, you may want to swap the functions of the two buttons.
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Page 51: About Hard Disk Drive
About Hard Disk Drive Your Notebook is equipped with a 2.5-inch hard disk drive. The hard disk drive is a storage device with much higher speed and larger capacity than other storage devices, such as the floppy disk drive and optical storage devices. Therefore, it is usually used to install the operating system and software applications. - Page 52 Using the Optical Device Your Notebook is equipped with an optical storage device. The actual device installed in your Notebook depends on the model you purchased. DVD Combo Drive: This device allows you to read DVD and CD, and record CD format. DVD Dual Drive: In addition to read DVD and CD, this device allows you to record CD format and both the –R/RW and +R/RW DVD formats.
- Page 53 Inserting the Disk The following instruction describes the general procedure when operating the optical storage device. Confirm that the Notebook is turned on. Press the Eject Button on the drive’s panel and the disk tray will slide out partially. Then, gently pull the tray out until fully extended. Place your disk in the tray with its label facing up.
- Page 54 Removing the Disk Press the Eject Button on the drive’s panel and the disk tray will slide out partially. Then, gently pull the tray out until fully extended. Hold the disk by its edge with your fingers and lift it up from the tray. Push the tray back into the drive.
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Page 55: Customizing This Notebook
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Page 56: Connecting The External Devices
Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the Notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices. IEEE 1394 Device Modem Mouse/ Keyboard Customizing this Notebook Web Cam Monitor Television Microphone Printer Speakers/ Earphones... -
Page 57: Connecting The Peripheral Devices
Connecting the Peripheral Devices Connecting the Mouse You can connect a mouse to your Notebook through the PS/2 port or USB port. If there is no PS/2 port available on your Notebook, but you only have mouse of PS/2 connector, please purchase a PS/2-USB connector first. To connect the mouse: Turn on the Notebook and install the mouse driver. -
Page 58: Connecting The Webcam
Connecting the WebCam You can connect a WebCam to your Notebook through the USB port to connect the WebCam: Turn on the Notebook and install the WebCam driver. Connect your WebCam to the Notebook. The Notebook may auto detect your WebCam driver and enable the WebCam function. -
Page 59: Connecting The Ieee 1394 Devices
Plug the monitor’s D-type connector into the Notebook’s VGA port. Connect the monitor’s power cord and turn on the monitor. Turn on the Notebook and the monitor should respond by default. If not, you can switch the display mode by pressing [Fn]+[F2]. Alternately, you can change the display mode by configuring the settings in Display Properties of Windows operating system. -
Page 60: Connecting The Communication Devices
Connecting the Communication Devices Using the LAN The RJ-45 connector of the Notebook allows you to connect the LAN (local area network) devices, such as a hub, switch and gateway, to build a network connection. This built-in 10/100/1000 Base-T LAN module supports data transfer rate up to 1000Mbps. -
Page 61: Express Card Installation
Express Card Installation This computer provides an Express Card slot. The new Express Card interface is smaller and faster than PC Card interface. The Express Card technology takes advantage of the scalable, high-bandwidth serial PCI Express and USB 2.0 interfaces. The following instruction provides you with a basic installation for the Express Card, including how to install and remove it. -
Page 62: Safely Remove Hardware
Customizing this Notebook Safely Remove Hardware If you connect any peripheral device to your system, the Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) will appear on the taskbar. Double-click the icon to bring up the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box. You can see all connected peripheral devices here. -
Page 63: Bios Setup
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Page 64: About Bios Setup
About BIOS Setup When to Use BIOS Setup? You may need to run the BIOS Setup when: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up and requests you to run SETUP. You want to change the default settings for customized features. You want to reload the default BIOS settings. -
Page 65: Control Keys
Control Keys You can use only the keyboard to control the cursor in the BIOS Setup Utility. Press left arrow to select one menu title. Press right arrow to select one menu title. Press up arrow to select one item under the menu title. -
Page 66: Bios Setup Menu
BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the Main menu will appear on the screen. The Main menu displays the system information, including the basic configuration. The pictures shown in this chapter are for reference only, and may vary from the actual ones. -
Page 67: Main Menu
Main menu System Time This item allows you to set the system time. The system clock will go on no matter you shut down the PC or get into sleep mode. The set format is [hour:minute:second]. w System Date This item allows you to set the system date. [day:month:date:year]. - Page 68 w Serial ATA / Primary IDE Master These items display the types of the primary IDE devices installed in the Notebook. Press [Enter] to bring up a sub-window showing the detailed information of the device, including the device name, vendor, LBA mode, PIO mode and more.
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Page 69: Advanced Menu
Advanced menu w PowerNow This item allows you to enable or disable PowerNow function. When set to Enabled, the system always operates in a conserve power mode. If you want optimize the processor, set this item to Disabled, so that the processor’s speed will vary depending on the use of your operating system and applications. - Page 70 BIOS Setup w PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth.
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Page 71: Security Menu
BIOS Setup Security menu w Change Supervisor/User Password When you select the function, a message box will appear on the screen as below: Enter New Password Type the password you want, up to six characters in length and press [Enter]. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. - Page 72 When the Supervisor Password is set, the new item User Access Level and Password Check will be added in the menu. You can make further settings of access right in the User Access Level item. Setting options: No Access, View Only, Limited and Full Access. The Password Check item is used to specify the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented.
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Page 73: Boot Menu
Boot menu w Boot Settings Configuration Configure settings during system boot. w Boot Device Priority Press [Enter] to bring up a sub-window showing the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. 4-11 BIOS Setup... -
Page 74: Exit Menu
Exit menu w Exit & Save Changes Save the changes you have made and exit the utility. w Exit & Discard Changes Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made. w Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility.