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Summary of Contents for MSI Megabook S300
- 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...VI Macrovision Notice...VI Safety Instructions ...VI WEEE Statements ...VIII Trademarks ...XI Release History ...XI... - Page 13 Top-open View ...2-5 Front View...2-7 Right-side View...2-9 Left-side View ... 2-11 Rear View ...2-13 Bottom View...2-14 Power Management ...2-16 AC Adapter...2-16 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...2-34...
- 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 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 Support Processor Core Chips North Bridge South Bridge Memory Technology Memory Maximum Power AC Adapter Battery Type Storage HDD form factor Controller Optical Device 308mm(L) x 226.5mm(D) x 27.3-33.8mm(H) 1.95 kg (with 4 Cells battery) Intel Core Duo and Core 2 Duo Intel 945GM ICH-7M... - Page 21 Lightscribe I/O Port Monitor(VGA) 15 pin Mini D-Sub x 1 x 3 (USB version 2.0) Headphone Out/ SPDIF Out IEEE1394 Mic-in RJ11 RJ45 Express Card x 1 (34mm/54mm) Card Reader Controller O2 OZ128, 3-in-1 (MMC,SD,MS) Communication Port GigaLan Support Bluetooth Optional Wireless LAN Mini PCI-E WLAN card...
- Page 22 CRT Support 800x600, max, 32bit color 1024x768, max, 32bit color 1280x800, max, 32bit color 1400x1050, max, 32bit color 1600x1200, max, 32bit color Display Detect System auto detect LCD or CRT: 1. Display to CRT - only if LCD lid is closed; 2.
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Page 23: Top-Open View
Product Overview This section provides you the description of basic aspects of your notebook. It will help you to know more about the appearance of this notebook before using Top-open View Press the Cover Latch to open the top cover (LCD Panel). The figure of top-open view and description showing below will lead you to browse the main operating area of your notebook. - Page 24 Rubber Pads Protect your notebook from random closing. Quick Launch Buttons and Power Button Power Button：Turn Notebook power ON and OFF. Quick Launch Buttons: Simply click the quick launch buttons to speed up the starting of the programs in common use. It helps you to do works more efficiently. Press the E-mail Quick Launch Button to launch the E-mail E-mail application.
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Page 25: Front View
Front View 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). Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. - Page 26 Scroll Lock: Glowing Blue when the Scroll Lock function is activated. Hard Disk In-use: Blinking Blue when notebook is accessing the hard disk drive. Power On / OFF / Standby Blinking Blue when the system is in suspend mode. Glowing Blue when the system is activated. LED goes out when the system is turned off.
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Page 27: Right-Side View
Right-side View USB Port The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more. RJ-11 Connector The notebook provides a built-in modem that allows you to connect an RJ-11 telephone line through this connector. - Page 28 VGA Port The 15-pin-D-sub VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for a great view of the notebook display. Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the notebook. Stereo Speaker Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported.
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Page 29: Left-Side View
Left-side View Optical Storage Device A slim DVD Combo or DVD Dual or Super Multi (DVD Dual and DVD RAM) or Lightscribe drive is available in the computer, depending on the model you purchased. The optical device allows you to use the CD/DVD disc for installing software, accessing data and playing music/movie on the computer. - Page 30 3 in 1 Card Reader The built-in card reader supports MMC (multi-media card), SD (secure digital) and MS (memory stick) cards Stereo Speaker Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. 2-12 Getting Started...
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Page 31: Rear View
Rear View Kensington Lock Hole This is used to lock the notebook to location for security Battery Pack (Rear View) To supply power to your notebook when the AC adapter is not connected 2-13 Getting Started... -
Page 32: 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. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. - Page 33 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. Battery Pack Supply power to your notebook when the AC adapter is not connected. 2-15 Getting Started...
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Page 34: 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 35: Disconnecting The Ac Power
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 36: Battery Pack
Battery Pack This notebook is equipped with a high-capacity 4-cell/8-cell Li-ion Battery pack. The rechargeable Li-ion battery pack is an internal power source of the notebook. Releasing the Battery Pack It’s a better way to have extra battery for enough power supply, so you don’t have to worry about the lack of battery power. -
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 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 expose 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 86-key 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. Using the Touchpad Move the cursor by sliding your fingertip. Put your wrist on the desk comfortably. 2-32 Getting Started...
- Page 51 Getting Started 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. In addition, you can change the size, shape, moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen.
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Page 52: 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 53: Using The Optical Storage
Using the Optical Storage 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 54: Inserting The Cd
Inserting the CD The following instruction describes the general procedure when operating the optical storage device, including the DVD-ROM drive. Confirm that the notebook is turned on. Press the Eject Button on the drive’s panel and the CD tray will slide out partially. -
Page 55: Removing The Cd
Removing the CD Press the Eject Button on the drive’s panel and the CD tray will slide out partially. Then, gently pull the tray out until fully extended. Hold the CD by its edge with your fingers and lift it up from the tray. Push the tray back into the drive. -
Page 56: Customizing This Notebook
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Page 57: 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 Speakers/ Earphones Microphone Webcam Printer Television Monitor... -
Page 58: 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 PS2 connector, please purchase a PS/2-USB connector first. To connect the mouse: Turn on the Notebook and install the mouse driver. -
Page 59: Connecting The Webcam
Connecting the WebCam You can connect a WebCam to your Notebook through the USB port. 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 60: Connecting The External Monitor Or Tv
Connecting the External Monitor or TV You can connect an external monitor to your Notebook through the VGA port for a larger view with higher resolution. To connect the monitor: Make sure that the Notebook is turned off. Plug the monitor’s D-type connector into the Notebook’s VGA port. Connect the monitor’s power cord and turn on the monitor. -
Page 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: Bios Setup
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Page 65: 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 66: 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 67: 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. Main menu Show System Overview information about BIOS version, CPU features, Memory size and setting of System Time and Date. -
Page 68: Main Menu
Main menu System Overview System Overview will show you BIOS version and other information about its build date and update notes. Following is CPU’s information about its Type and Speed. The variable settings in Main menu are Share Memory, System Time and System Date. - Page 69 w System Date This item allows you to set the system date. [day:month:date:year]. Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, which is determined by BIOS (read-only). Month The month from 01 (January) to 12 (December). Date The date from 01 to 31. Year The year can be adjusted by users.
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Page 70: Advanced Menu
Advanced menu Advanced Settings w Primary/Secondary IDE Master The two items display the types of the primary/secondary IDE master devices installed in the Notebook. Press [Enter] to bring up a window showing the detailed information of the device, including the device name, vendor, LBA mode, PIO mode and more. - Page 71 BIOS Setup w Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. This item allows you to enable or disable Intel SpeedStep technology. When set to Disabled, the system always operates in a conserve power mode (the processor works at FSB400-600MHz or FSB533-800MHz). If you want optimize the processor, set this item to Enabled, so that the processor’s speed will be controlled by the use of your operating system and applications.
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Page 72: Security Menu
BIOS Setup Security menu Security Settings w Change Supervisor/User Password When you select the function, a message box will appear on the screen as below: Enter New Password password Type the you want, up to six characters in length and press [Enter]. - Page 73 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 74: Boot Menu
Boot menu w Quiet Boot This item enables you to show the vendor logo on the boot-up screen. Settings options: Disabled and Enabled. The default setting is Enabled. w 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Boot Device These items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. -
Page 75: Exit Menu
Exit menu w Save Changes and Exit Save the changes you have made and exit the utility. w Discard Changes and Exit 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.