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W451U Notebook User's Manual
Original Issue: 2006/02

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  • Page 1 Copyright©2006 W451U Notebook User’s Manual Original Issue: 2006/02...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions cal shock. • Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are supplied by your Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and notebook manufacturer. Using other types of battery or AC adapter your notebook. may heighten the risk of fire or explosion. •...
  • Page 3 W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL face. cord itself. As you pull out the connector, please ensure that it is • When traveling, do not check your notebook as baggage. You can pulled out evenly in order not to bend its connecting pins. Also, be- put your notebook through an X-ray security machine, but never fore you connect the power cord, make sure that both connectors put your notebook through a metal detector.

  • Page 4: Regulatory Notices

    Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) PART 68 Warning Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of the computer is a label that contains, among other in- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the formation, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Number (REN) for this equipment.
  • Page 5 W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL CE Notice (European Union) This symbol indicates this W451U notebook computer complies with the EMC Directive and the European Union’s Low The symbol above must be attached to the product indicating com- Voltage Directive. This symbol also indicates that W451U meets pliance with the BSMI standard.
  • 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL Content Using the Port Replicator Connector .........28 Using the LAN Port ............29 Using the Modem Port ............29 Safety Instructions ................I IEEE 1394 Port ..............30 Regulatory Notices ................ III PCI Express card/Newcard Slot ........30 Preface ..................V Connecting to your S-Video Port ........31 SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro Cards ..........31 Chapter 1 The Grand Tour...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 The Grand Tour

    W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL Chapter 1 The Grand Tour This chapter will show you basic components of the computer and briefly explain how they function.

  • Page 9: The Outside Of W451U Notebook Computer

    1.1 The Outside of W451U Notebook Computer Stereo Speakers The built-in dual speakers ouput stereo sound. ►Front View◄ Launch Keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. Palm Rest Comfortable extra space below the keyboard panel for your wrist or palm supports during typing.
  • Page 10 W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL ►Left View◄ ►Right View◄ 1 IEEE 1394 Port 1 VGA External Video Display Port Connects to your IEEE1394 (Firewire) compatible devices. Connects to an external monitor. 2 New Card Slot 2 Port Replicator Connector Accepts additional New Card-compatible modules. Connects additional peripheral devices to the computer through 3 USB Port a universal port.
  • Page 11 ►Front View◄ ►Bottom View◄ 1 LCD Latch Locks for the lid. 2 Speaker/Headphone Jack Connects to stereo headphone, speakers, or earphone set. 1 Battery Bay 3 Microphone-in jack Equipped with a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. Connects to an external microphone. 2 Battery Latch 4 4-in-1 Card Reader Push latch to remove battery.

  • Page 12: Status Led Indicator

    W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL 1.2 Status LED Indicator Power Num Lock It glows blue when the computer is on, and flashes blue when the Lights up when the numeric mode is turned on by pressing [Num computer is in the suspend mode. LK].

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Operating Basics

    Chapter 2 Operating Basics This chapter will show you how to operate your W451U notebook computer, including connecting the AC adaptor, turning the com- puter on/off, using touch-pad, keyboard, hot keys, battery, and so on. If you are new to computers and to the operating system, this chapter will guide you through some of the new exciting features.

  • Page 14: Using The Battery Pack

    W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL 2.1 Using the Battery Pack adapter, otherwise fire or explosion may occur. W451U notebook computer is designed to operate with one of the ►Replacing the Battery◄ following power sources: The battery will gradually weaken over time. We recommend that •...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Ac Power Source

    2.2 Connecting the AC Adapter 2.3 Turning Your Notebook On and Off The AC adapter converts AC power to DC power and reduces the ►Turning on the power◄ voltage supplied to the computer. It can automatically adjust to any Open the notebook lid, press and hold the power button for one or voltage from 100 to 240 volts and outputs power at 19 volts, 3.42A, two seconds.

  • Page 16: Installing W451U Notebook Computer Device Drivers

    W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL 2.4 Installing W451U Device Drivers 2.5 Using the Launch Keys The easy access buttons located on the top of the left side allow If your W451U Notebook Computer already has an operating sys- you to easily access the internet and your E-Mail client (such as tem installed, it is best to install all necessary device drivers in order Microsoft®...

  • Page 17: Keyboard Functions

    2.6 Keyboad Functions W451U series notebook computer is equipped with a standard type- writer-layout keyboard and has extra features. Basic Keypad Keypad Function Desription <Shift> key. Press this key in combination with letters <Enter> key. Execute a command. Within many text to produce uppercase letters in typing.
  • Page 18 W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL <Num Lk> key. Activates the embedded 15-key numeric Special Function Keys keypad. <Fn>+<Scr Lk> key. Used in most programs to scroll the ►Embedded Numeric Keypad◄ screen without having to move the cursor. The keys are in color-coded blue. <Cap Lock>...
  • Page 19 ►Windows Keys◄ ►Basic keypad◄ you can input letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and special symbols with it. ►Fn Keys◄ By pressing the Fn keys with other keys, it can simulate all key- Description board functions of a regular desktop keyboard. +[F1] Opens help and support [Fn]+[F1] Suspend switch...

  • Page 20: Using The Touchpad

    W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL 2.7 Using the Touchpad ►Double Clicking◄ Move the pointer over to the item with your finger on the pad, and The Touchpad is a pressure-sensitive pointing device that provides click twice on the left button to select menu items, or simply tap all of the features of a two-button mouse;...

  • Page 21: Storage

    2.8 Storage 4. Slide the tray back until it clicks shut. ►Hard Disk◄ The W451U notebook computer is equipped with a built-in large capacity 2.5 inch IDE hard disk drive where you store or install your computer operating system as well as software programs. The in- ternal hard disk is normally assigned as Drive C after formatting.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Personalize Your W451U Notebook Computer

    W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL Chapter 3 Personalize Your W451U Notebook Computer This chapter will explain how to use the BIOS setup utility. The W451U Notebook Computer has a BIOS setup utility which allows you to configure important system settings. You will also learn how to upgrade components in order to improve system performance.

  • Page 23: How To Restore To The Factory Restore Point

    3.1 How to restore to factory default settings ►Running the cME Version of Recover Pro◄ Once the cME version of Recover Pro is running, follow the steps 1. Power on your computer. If it is already running, reboot it (re- below.
  • Page 24 W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL After you select an option, a confirmation dialog box (identical or similar to the one shown here) will appear. • Percentage of recovery completed 3. Confirm that you want to continue. Click Yes to begin the recov- •...

  • Page 25: Bios Settings

    FirstWare Recover Pro will remain in the protected area of your General Help computer system in case you need to run it again in the future. Save and Exit In any area, you can simply Press Esc 3.2 BIOS Settings to exit.
  • Page 26 W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL ►The Main Menu◄ ►Advanced Menu◄ BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Main Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Security Boot Info Exit Info Item Specific Help System Time: [23:43:17] Item Specific Help ►Video Features System Date: [01/01/2006] ►Internal Devices Configurations Select options for...
  • Page 27 ►Security menu◄ ►Boot menu◄ BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Security Exit Main Advanced Boot Exit Info Info Main Advanced Supervisor Password Clear Item Specific Help Item Specific Help User Password Is: Clear Boot Menu: [Enabled] HDD Password Clear Boot Time Diagnostic Screen: [Disabled]...
  • Page 28 W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL ►Exit menu◄ BIOS SETUP UTILITY Change User Password Exit Main Advanced Security Boot Info You can enter into the setup utility to change or remove user pass- Exit Saving Changes Item Specific Help words, however, you cannot change or remove the Supervisor Exit Discarding Changes password, nor can you access the diskette.

  • Page 29: Bios Update

    5. The system will shut down automatically once the update is completed. To update BIOS in Windows: 1. Please go to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw (Home > Support > Notebook > BIOS > W451U) to download  BIOS update tool ...
  • Page 30 W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL 3. Run the setup.exe in your unzipped folder. 6. Click on OK to start running the program. 4. After you have successfully installed WinFlash, click Start→ Programs, locate the WinFlash program folder, then click on WinFlash. Flash progress will be shown in the pop-up window.

  • Page 31: Graphics System

    3.4 Graphics Display 1. Open Control Panel. 2. Double-click on Display. The Display Properties window will Your computer has a high-performance graphics display system, open. which can easily handle the demands of today’s multimedia com- 3. Click on the Settings tab. puting.

  • Page 32: Protecting Your W451U Notebook Computer

    W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL Single 3.5 Protecting Your W451U Notebook Computer You can choose which screen to use as primary. In Single Display The W451U Notebook Computer provides both hardware and soft- mode, the video display hot key is available. For example, you can ware security locks to protect your computer.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Connecting To Peripherals

    Chapter 4 Connecting Peripherals This chapter will show you step-by-step how to connect your peripherals to the W451U notebook computer.

  • Page 34: Using Usb Port

    W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL 4.1 Using the USB Port 4.2 Connecting to an External Monitor via the VGA Port The USB port allows multiple peripherals to run simultaneously on The notebook comes with a VGA port for you to connect to an a single computer.

  • Page 35: Using The Port Replicator Connector

    4.3 Using the Port Replicator Connector 1. DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your Port Replicator. Port Replicator Connector allows you to connect an external port replicator devices (optional). This external 2.

  • Page 36: Using The Lan Port

    W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL 4.4 Using the LAN Port 4.5 Using the Modem Port 1. Locate the RJ-45 cable in the accessories box that came with The built-in fax/data modem allows you to connect a phone line to your notebook’s shipping carton. Each end of the cable has a a phone jack.

  • Page 37: Ieee 1394 Port

    4.6 Using the IEEE 1394 Port 4.7 PCI Express card/Newcard The PCI Express card (or Newcard) slot can be used as an inter- With the built-in IEEE 1394 port, you can connect your IEEE 1394- face between your computer and a variety of communication de- compatible peripherals for video transmission or data backup.

  • Page 38: Connecting To Your S-Video Port

    W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL 4.8 Connecting to the S-Video Port 4.10 Using your Bluetooth (optional) and Wireless devices. Your W451U notebook computer comes with an S-Video port which Your W451U computer supports both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi compat- allows you to connect your computer to an external television set. ible devices.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting In this chapter, we will list some frequently encountered technical problems and tell you how to resolve them.

  • Page 40: Frequently Asked Questions

    W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL 5.1 Frequently Asked Questions under Device volume, adjust your speaker volume by control- ling the volume bar.  My computer swtiches to hibernation mode much too quickly, and I have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse to bring ...
  • Page 41 computer will resume to normal operation. device. 3.In Stop a Hardware device, click OK.  My computer says: “CMOS Battery Low”, what should I do? A notification appears stating that it is now safe to unplug or eject the device. If your computer is without power (i.e.

  • Page 42: Appendix A System Information

    W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL Appendix A Specifications This appendix lists technical and hardware specifications of your W451U notebook computer. Please note that the information men- tioned 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 time.
  • Page 43 Microprocessor • Build-in 56Kbps V.92 fax/data modern • Intel® Yonah® Dual Core Processor T2300~2700 • Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports • Intel® Yonah® Single Core Processor T1300~1400 • Dual band antenna WLAN Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG, IEEE • Intel® Celeron® M Processor 410~430 802.11a+b+g (Option) L2 Cache Audio...

  • Page 44: Appendix B Service Center

    W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL Appendix B Service Centers This appendix will list our global service centers for your W451U notebook computer.
  • Page 45 TEL: +886 (2) 8912-4888 TEL: +86-21-63410999 FAX: +886 (2) 8912-4004 FAX: +86-21-63410100 WEB Address: http://www.gigabyte.com.cn/ How to submit a question? GuangZhou Technical Issues about using GIGABYTE products. TEL: +86-20-87586074 Non-technical Sales and marketing issues FAX: +86-20-85517843 WEB Address: http://www.gigabyte.com.cn/ WEB Address(English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/ Beijing WEB Address(Chinese): http://chinese.giga-byte.com/...
  • Page 46 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE S.A.R.L. Serbia & Montenegro Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. in SERBIA & MONTENEGRO Add: 47 allee des impressionnistes , immeuble Gauguin- 93420 Vil- lepinte (France) TEL: +800 44422983 (+800 GIGABYTE) WEB Address: http://www.gigabyte.co.yu/ WEB Address: http://www.gigabyte.fr/...

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