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- Page 1 1100 Series User Manual...
- Page 2 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED Getting Started Inventory Safety and Maintenance Checklists Features Where to Look For Information Quick Start Loading Windows Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Brightness Turning off Your Computer Tips for New Owners CHAPTER 2...
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Page 3: Making Connections
Power Saving Tips When to Replace the Battery Heat Considerations CHAPTER 5 USING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY Using the BIOS Setup Utility Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS The Main Menu Advanced Menu Boot menu Security menu Exit menu Change User Password... -
Page 4: Appendix Afrequently Asked Questions
APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Frequently Asked Questions APPENDIX B STATEMENTS Statements European Notice UL CAUTION Canadian Department of Communications Battery Disposal CAUTION FOR ADAPTER BATTERY CAUTION CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT... - Page 5 Chapter 1 Introduction...
- Page 6 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.
- Page 7 Update this section when you add new options. DATE OF PURCHASE: PLACE OF PURCHASE: STORE NAME: STORE ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: E-MAIL ADDRESS/WWW: CONTACT PERSON: MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is on the label (with a bar code) on the bottom side of the computer.
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Page 8: Safety And Maintenance
• Slots and openings in the system cabinet are for ventilation purposes. Do not block or cover these openings or the system could overheat. Do not use or store the computer near a source of heat or dust. • On the base or rear panel of this notebook, there is a label with information on the power requirements of this system. - Page 9 Introduction — Chapter 1 • For best results, use a power strip with a built-in surge protector. Do not use inferior extension cords as this may result in damage to your computer. • Set the computer on a flat, stable surface. To prevent damage to the computer’s hard disk drive, avoid using the computer where it will be...
- Page 10 The computer has a high capacity hard disk drive, to store your favorite programs and large multimedia files. Built-in Modem/LAN Capability A built-in 56k modem and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port allows you to access the Internet or a local area network (LAN). AveraBrite™ LCD Display Your computer has an easy-to-view WXGA LCD panel with AveraBrite™...
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Page 11: Where To Look For Information
Where to Look For Information About Your Computer This User’s Manual describes the key elements of your computer. New users can find a simple step-by-step orientation in the Quick Start section of this chapter. About Windows Windows Online Help, found on the Start menu, offers extensive Windows assistance. -
Page 12: Quick Start
Chapter 5, Power Management, for further information. Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume with hot key combination as below: • Fn + F8 decreases the volume • Fn + F9 increases the volume • Fn + F10 Mute the volume... -
Page 13: Adjusting The Brightness
Down Windows screen, and then click OK. If you are going to be away from the computer for a short period, there are ways of conserving power without shutting down the system. See Chapter 5, Power Saving Modes, for details. -
Page 14: Tips For New Owners
Back up files often. Users who need to manage large amounts of data may wish to use backup devices such as a USB drive. If you use your notebook as a networked workstation with system backup, talk to the system administrator about backup procedures for your notebook. - Page 15 Introduction — Chapter 1 Note: Using a computer for extended periods of time with a poor workstation setup and incorrect work habits can cause health problems.
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Page 16: Getting Started
Chapter 2 Getting Started... -
Page 17: Hardware And Software
This chapter introduces the different components and controls of your notebook computer, including the hardware components, the software, and the audio and video systems. Getting Started Before you begin using your computer, read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main components installed in the system. -
Page 18: Front View
Getting Started — Chapter 2 Front View 1. LCD panel 6. Touchpad 2. Speakers 7. Touchpad buttons 3. Power button 8. Wireless LAN switch 4. Keyboard 9. Windows Media® Player Quick Launch Button 5. Status indicators... -
Page 19: Left View
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Left View 1 2 3 1. LAN RJ-45 jack Fax/modem RJ-11 Jack 3. IEEE 1394 port 4. Optical drive Bezel 5. Optical drive button 6. PCMCIA card slot 7. PCMCIA card eject button... -
Page 20: Right View
Getting Started — Chapter 2 Right View 1 2 3 Microphone jack MS/MMC/SD/MS Pro card slot Ear phone jack USB ports VGA external video display port Kensington lock hole... -
Page 21: Bottom View
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Bottom View DC-IN jack Ventilation slot Battery release latch Battery Battery lock 1 2 3... -
Page 22: Power Indicators
Getting Started — Chapter 2 LED Status Indicators The status indicators in the lower right corner of the keyboard light up when a particular function of the computer is active. Each indicator is marked with a symbol. The computer is reading information Optical Drive from the Optical Drive. -
Page 23: Function Key
Fn + F8 Decreases Volume Fn + F9 Increases Volume Fn + F10 Mute Volume Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad consists of ten keys that make number intensive input more convenient. Press <NumLock> to enable or disable the numeric keypad. - Page 24 Getting Started — Chapter 2 Touchpad The touchpad is a pressure sensitive pointing device that provides all the features of a two-button mouse. Its primary function is to move the cursor around the screen. Touchpad buttons Touchpad The instructions listed below describe how to use the touchpad.
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Page 25: Touchpad Precautions
Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons. Scrolling Buttons If you are scrolling through a document, you may find that using the scrolling line is more restful to your hand than holding down a mouse button. The scrolling line is located on the touchpad. -
Page 26: The Optical Drive
Your computer comes with a pre-installed Optical drive. The optical drive can read both DVDs and CDs. Your notebook identifies the drive with the letter following the hard drive letter. If your hard drive is C, then the optical drive will be D. - Page 27 The CD disc tray should eject immediately. This procedure can also be used to remove a CD from the drive when the notebook is powered off.
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Page 28: The Pc Card Slot
Getting Started — Chapter 2 The PC Card Slot The PC card slot can be used as an interface between your computer and a variety of communications devices, such as network adapters, fax/modems or provide additional data storage capacity. Your computer's PC card slot supports PCMCIA Type II and 32-bit CardBus. -
Page 29: The Graphics System
Higher resolution modes may be used, as long as the monitor supports them. Connecting to an External Monitor The notebook has a VGA monitor port to connect your computer to an external monitor. Using the VGA monitor port 1. Locate the 15-pin VGA monitor port on the right side of your notebook and connect the video signal cable from the external monitor (or the VGA adapter) to the monitor port. -
Page 30: Dual Displays
4. In the Display Properties window, click Advanced in the Settings tab. Click the Intel Extreme Graphics tab. 5. You are now able to select the appropriate options to change the display to an external monitor. 6. Adjustments to screen resolution and color depth can also be made in this dialog box. - Page 31 Fn + F5 keys. If the external CRT is connected, the display on the LCD and the CRT is the same. Tip: To ensure trouble-free video output, the first time you use an external monitor, change the output in the Display Properties dialog box.
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Page 32: Communication Components
Fax/Modem and PCMCIA card slot. Fax/Modem A phone jack on the left side of the computer allows you to connect to the Internet to send and receive data. When used with fax software, it can be used as a fax. When using this function, first plug the phone cord into the jack. - Page 33 The application of low power frequency electric machineries shall not affect the navigation safety nor interfere a legal communication, if an interference is found, the service will be suspended until improvement is made and the interference no longer exists. The foregoing legal communication refers to the wireless telecommunication operated according to the telecommunications laws and regulations.
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Page 34: Making Connections
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Page 35: Left Side Connectors
The fax/modem can transmit data using the 56 Kbps V.90 protocol, and send and receive faxes at 14.4 Kbps. In some countries, local regulations may not permit the use of the fax/modem designed in this system. In this case, you may use an add-on modem. - Page 36 4. Optical Drive Your computer comes with a built-in Dual Layer DVD Burner Drive. You may view DVDs and write to CD-R, CD-RW as well as the following DVD media: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW and Dual Layer discs. 5. Disk Eject Button Press the eject button to eject the disk tray.
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Page 37: Right Side Connectors
Connect a microphone to this jack to record. 2. MS Pro/MS/MMC/SD 4-in-1 card reader slot The 4-in-1 card reader slot is specially used for the device with a MS Pro/MS/MMC/SD interface card. Insert the card into the 4-in-1 card reader slot securely for device access. -
Page 38: Front Side Connectors
Making Connections — Chapter 3 Front Side Connectors 1. Wireless LAN On/Off Switch Use the switch to disable or enable the Wireless LAN function. -
Page 39: Power Management
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Page 40: Battery Calibration
Power Management Battery Calibration The first time you use a battery, you should calibrate it. The calibration process empties and charges the battery one time. This allows the Windows battery gauge to accurately monitor battery status. To calibrate a battery, follow these steps: 1. -
Page 41: Monitoring Battery Power
Two different power alarms can be enabled or disabled: the Low Battery Alarm, and the Critical Battery Alarm. Use the slidebar to set the power level at which the alarms are activated. Click on the Alarm Action button to choose whether the alarm sounds, displays a message, or both. -
Page 42: Battery Charging
Battery Charging When you use the AC adapter to connect your Notebook to a power outlet, the internal battery will automatically begin to recharge. While the battery is charging, the Battery Charge icon on the Indicator panel will be active. When the battery is fully charged, the Battery Charge icon will turn off. -
Page 43: Power Button Settings
Pressing the suspend function key <Fn> + <F4>. Power Button Settings The function of the power button can be set to Shutdown or Standby in the Power Options Properties dialog box. However, holding the power button down for more than four seconds will force a power off while operating under any situation, resulting in the loss of any unsaved information. -
Page 44: When To Replace The Battery
Chapter 4 — Power Management When to Replace the Battery Over time, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. We recommend that you replace your battery when you notice that it begins to store significantly less charge. Changing the Battery Change the main battery pack as follows: 1. -
Page 45: Using The Bios Setup Utility
Chapter 5 Using the BIOS Setup Utility... - Page 46 Starting the BIOS Setup Utility You can only enter the BIOS setup utility as the computer is booting, that is between the time you turn on the computer and before the Windows interface appears. If your computer is already on, shut down your computer completely (power off) and restart it and then press the F2 key to enter the setup utility.
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Page 47: Navigating And Entering Information In Bios
Reverse the attribute of the main options and press the Enter key to enter into the submenu. Press the Esc key to return to the previous configuration page. -
Page 48: The Main Menu
Chapter 5 — Using the BIOS Setup Utility The Main Menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit System Overview Use [ENTER] , [TAB] Or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. AMIBIOS Version : R0.XX Use [+] or [-] to... -
Page 49: Advanced Menu
Legacy USB Support [Enable] Battery Learning [Enter] device.. Start FAN Learning [Enter] Battery Alarm Function [Disabled] ?? Select Screen ?? Select Item +- Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02.53 ©Copyright 1985-2002, American Megatrends , Inc. Figure 6-2... -
Page 50: Boot Menu
Chapter 5 — Using the BIOS Setup Utility Boot menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Specifies the boot 1st Boot Device [CD-ROM] sequence from the Boot Device [HDD] available devices. 3rd Boot Device [Network] A device enclosed in... -
Page 51: Security Menu
Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password ?? Select Screen ?? Select Item Enter Change General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02.53 ©Copyright 1985-2002, American Megatrends , Inc. Figure 6-4... - Page 52 Chapter 5 — Using the BIOS Setup Utility Exit menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the changes. Save Changes and Exit Discard changes and Exit F10 key can be used Discard Changes for this operation.
- Page 53 A supervisor password must be set before a lower-level user password can be set. After selecting Change Supervisor Password, press Enter. You will be prompted for the new password, and then again to verify it. Type in 6 or fewer keystrokes. If you make an error, press Esc to start over.
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Page 54: Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions... - Page 55 Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions Q: My screen times out too quickly. I have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse in order to bring it back. How can I adjust the screen time-out? This is part of Windows Power Management. Access Power Management by clicking on Start / Settings / Control Panel / Performance and Maintenance / Power Options / Power Schemes.
- Page 56 Q: My computer alerts “CMOS Battery Low”, what can I do? A: If you keep your computer in no power situation (unplug the computer from the power outlet and remove battery at the same) over 45 days, your data in CMOS will be lost.
- Page 57 Appendix B Statements...
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Page 58: Federal Communications Commission Statement
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1. -
Page 59: About The Modem
In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling areas. -
Page 60: European Notice
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Page 61: Canadian Department Of Communications
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. - Page 62 "The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device. To prevent overloading, the termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devise subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100."...
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Page 63: Caution For Adapter
Appendix B — Statements Battery Disposal THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LITHIUM-ION OR NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY. IT MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA. CAUTION FOR ADAPTER THIS NOTEBOOK COMPUTER IS FOR USE AN AVERATEC APPROVED AC ADAPTER ONLY. - Page 64 Computer, and does not apply in the following FOREGOING, CONSUMER ASSUMES ALL cases: (1) Loss of or damage to, or inability to use, the RISKS AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, Portable Computer in whole or in part due to INJURY...
- Page 65 Your Accessory, when purchased in a new condition, is warranted against defects for one (1) year from the date of purchase. The warranty period will not be extended or altered for any time for any time during which it is in for warranty repair.
- Page 66 Your Battery, when purchased in a new condition, is warranted against defects for six (6) months from the date of purchase. The warranty period will not be extended or altered for any time for any time during which it is in for warranty repair.