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AVERATEC
5400 Series

User Guide

Copyright © 2004
All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan
Notebook Computer User Guide
Original Issue: 2004/06
This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer. Information in this manual has been carefully
checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    AVERATEC 5400 Series User Guide Copyright © 2004 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2004/06 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 2 otebook User Guide Trademarks Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective companies. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows Sound System are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. AMD and Athlon XP-M are a registered trademark of AMD Corporation. Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro are trademarks of Creative Technology.

  • Page 3: Fcc Information To User

    FCC Information to User Safety and Care Instructions No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure you read the safety and care instructions. This information can help protect you and your computer from possible harm. Radio and television interference Warning: Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal cables with this computer, so as not to interfere with radio and television reception.
  • Page 4 otebook User Guide Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. CD-ROM Notice The CD-ROM is a Class One Laser Product.
  • Page 5 otebook User Guide - In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use."...

  • Page 6: About Your Notebook Computer

    otebook User Guide About Your Notebook Computer ongratulations on your purchase of a new Professional Multimedia Notebook. This notebook incorporates the strongest features, which integrate the latest technologies available in the notebook industry. Your new notebook computer not only drives today’s multimedia applications but also be ready for tomorrow exciting new software.

  • Page 7: About Your User Guide

    About Your User Guide elcome to your Professional Multimedia Notebook User Guide. This manual covers what you need to know in using your computer. This manual also assumes that you know the basic concepts of Windows and the PC. This manual is divided into seven chapters. Chapter 1 Gives introduction on your computer features.
  • Page 8 Introduction 1 Introduction our Notebook PC is a full Windows compatible portable personal computer. With the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology, this notebook is a natural traveling companion. With leaps in technology, your Notebook PC runs a wide range of general business, personal productivity, entertainment, and professional applications.

  • Page 9: Feature Highlight

    otebook User Guide 1.1 Feature Highlight Before we identify each part of your Notebook PC, we will first introduce you to some notable features of your computer. Processing Unit • Your notebook is equipped with the latest AMD microprocessor. Memory This notebook provides two memory slots for installing 200-pin DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual In-Line Memory Module) up to 2 GB using 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1024 MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMMs.

  • Page 10: Unpacking The Computer

    Audio System Full-duplex 16-bit stereo audio system output. Sound Blaster and Sound Blaster Pro compatible. Flash BIOS Flash BIOS allows you to easily update the System BIOS using a flash utility program. Power and System Management • Integrated SMM (System Management Mode) on system chipset that shuts down components not in use to reduce power consumption.
  • Page 11 otebook User Guide Li-Ion Battery Pack Recovery CDs Quick Setup Guide Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and/or damaged. If any of these items is missing or damaged, notify your point of purchase immediately. Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you need to ship the computer or if you plan to store the computer away sometime in the future.

  • Page 12: The Inside Of The Notebook

    1.3 The Inside of the Notebook The notebook computer is compact with features on every side. First, look at the inside of the system. The following sections describe inside features. 1. Color LCD Display 3. Easy Buttons 5. Status LED Indicator 8.
  • Page 13 otebook User Guide TFT color LVDS with 15" 1024x768 XGA resolution Capable of displaying 16M colors (32-bit true color) on either size panels LVDS display control hot-keys allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD. Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor.
  • Page 14 Wide extra space below the keyboard panel for your wrist or palm to sit-on comfortably during typing. • Glide Pad Pointing Device Microsoft and IBM PS/2 mouse compatible with two Glide Pad click buttons. These two buttons array below the Glide pad. The two click buttons located at each side support tapping selection and dragging functions.

  • Page 15: Status Led Indicator

    otebook User Guide LED I TATUS NDICATOR The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the notebook’s current operating status. Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status. See the following figure and list for each icon’s meaning. 1.
  • Page 16 Lights amber when the battery power is low. • Battery Charging LED Lights to indicate battery in charging status. Lights amber to indicate that the battery is in charging. Lights off to indicate the battery is fully charged or no battery installed.
  • Page 17 otebook User Guide UNCTION OF 1. Internet Button • Internet Button This technology is designed specifically for providing a very convenient way in connecting to the Internet • E-mail Button This is the most convenient way to access your E-mail application such as Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express.

  • Page 18: The Front Side Of The Notebook

    1.4 The Front Side of the Notebook 1. Cover Switch • Cover Switch The cover (LCD panel) is locked when it is closed. Slide the latch towards your right to release the latch to open the cover. • Optical Disk Drive The ODD (Optical Disk Drive) device supports DVD-ROM, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW media.
  • Page 19 otebook User Guide 1. Air Outlet Vent 3. DC Power Port 5. VGA Port 7. LAN Port • Air-Outlet Vent Transmits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operating temperature. • Locking Device Keyhole Lets you attach a Kensington security system or a compatible lock to secure your notebook computer.

  • Page 20: The Left Side Of The Notebook

    • USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect up to 127 USB-equipped peripheral devices (for example, printers, monitors, scanners and so on) to your notebook computer. • LAN Port An internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module connects your computer to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN).

  • Page 21: The Right Side Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide scanners and so on) to your notebook computer. • Headphone Jack Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speakers, or earphone set with 1/8 inch phono plug for personal listening. • Microphone Jack Allow you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your notebook computer.

  • Page 22: The Underside Of The Notebook

    The battery provides the power for the notebook when there is no AC power available. Please refer to chapter 2.1 for how to attach and detach the battery. 1.8 The Underside of the Notebook The bottom of the notebook computer offers the following features. 1.

  • Page 23: Notebook Accessories

    otebook User Guide 1.9 Notebook Accessories AC Adapter The AC Adapter supplies external power to your notebook computer and charges the internal battery pack simultaneously. The AC adapter has an auto- switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. You just change the power cord if you are going to use your notebook in other countries with different connector outlets.
  • Page 24 Introduction This device can write data to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RW media. DVD+R/RW combo: This device can write data to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW media.

  • Page 25: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started our Notebook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible.

  • Page 26: Using The Battery Pack

    otebook User Guide 2.1 Using the Battery Pack The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: • With AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet. • With a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible, relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable.

  • Page 27: Installing The Battery Pack

    Installing the Battery Pack This notebook provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your computer. Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack, slide the latch to the end of right side to release the battery pack, and then take out the battery pack with your finger. Replacing the Battery Pack Getting Started...

  • Page 28: Extending Battery Life

    otebook User Guide When your notebook estimates that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes, it will alert you with a battery low warning beep. If you are consuming a lot of power by using the audio system, the PCMCIA slots, the hard drives, and DVD, DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD dual drive, your notebook might run out of charge much sooner than expected.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Ac Power Source

    2.2 Connecting the AC Power Source The AC adapter provides external power source to your computer and charges the internal battery pack at the same time. The AC adapter also has an auto- switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. To connect the power adapter: Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power adapter.

  • Page 30: Starting Your Computer

    otebook User Guide For the power supply of this equipment, an approved power cord has to be used. Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Display Controls

    After the test, the screen will also display a message "press <F2> to enter SETUP". You don’t need to run this program at the moment as your dealer already made the necessary settings for your computer optimal operation. Refer to Chapter 6 on running the SETUP program later. After the test has completed, your computer will start to search and boot up the operating system from your hard drive.
  • Page 32 otebook User Guide up against the LCD screen, which may degrade the LCD when done regularly. More importantly, never close the LVDS panel for a long period of time when computer is on and power saving features are disabled.

  • Page 33: Using Your Notebook

    Using Your Notebook Using Your Notebook his chapter describes how to operate the standard built- in features of the notebook that you normally would use in your day-to-day computer work. If you are new to computers and to your operating system, you also need to read the manual for the operating system on how to work with your computer.

  • Page 34: Starting Your Operating System

    otebook User Guide 3.1 Starting Your Operating System The operating system is a must ingredient in using your computer. It is the base platform for all your software applications. 3.2 Understanding the Keyboard Functions Your notebook computer is equipped with an 87-key keyboard that provides all the functionality of a full-sized 101 or 102-key IBM keyboard.
  • Page 35 . Function Keys . Windows Start Menu Key . Windows Shortcut Key Key features and operations are described below: • Function Keys Function keys are application-driven, like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard. These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions.
  • Page 36 otebook User Guide • Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want. In the screen, the cursor is a blinking underline, block, or vertical bar depending on the application. The cursor indicates where the next text typed is inserted.
  • Page 37 ASIC EYBOARD UNCTIONS Keypad Function Description <Enter> key. Execute a command. Within many text editing application programs, the <Enter> key inserts a hard carriage return, just like a typewriter. <Esc> key. Press this key to cancel or escape from a command or function. <PrtSc>...
  • Page 38 otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description <Shift> key. Press this key in combination with alphabet letters to produce uppercase letters in typing. Use this key in combination with those two-character keys (found on the second row of the keyboard) to produce the upper marked keys. Also used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command.
  • Page 39 Keypad Function Description Up arrow key. Moves the cursor up one line at a time. Down arrow key. Moves the cursor down one line at a time. Left arrow key. Moves the cursor to the left one space at a time. Right arrow key.

  • Page 40: Special Function Keys

    otebook User Guide Keypad <Start> key. Pulls up the Windows Start menu. <Right Click> key. Performs a mouse right-click function for Windows system. PECIAL UNCTION The notebook has special system function keys that activate key serving dual functions. When pressed in conjunction with the <Fn> key, these keys set specific system parameters and are sometimes referred to as "hot keys".

  • Page 41: Using The Glide Pad Pointing Device

    Keypad 3.3 Using the Glide Pad Pointing Device Your computer comes with a built-in Glide Pad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm-rest surface. The Glide Pad offers a number of options that let you customize how it functions.
  • Page 42 otebook User Guide 1. Glide Pad 3. Right Selection Button Glide Pad Features Here how to use the Glide Pad pointing device: The rectangular surface acts like a miniature duplicate of your display screen. To move the mouse cursor, place the finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction.

  • Page 43: Configuring Your Screen Display

    To simulate holding the mouse button down (dragging an icon or selection), use the tap-and-drag gesture. This feels much like a double- click, except that the finger remains on the pad after the second tap: Tap, lift, tap, hold and move. The simulated button remains held as long as the finger remains on the pad.

  • Page 44: Changing The Display Properties Under Windows

    otebook User Guide 1024x768 1280x1024 65,536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16-bit high color while 16 million or 16M colors is equivalent to 32-bit true color. You can use the <Fn> + <F3> hot-key to switch the display between LCD only, CRT only, or both LCD and CRT display.

  • Page 45: Full-On Mode

    Using Your Notebook The definitions of power management mode are depicted as follows: Full-On Mode No device in the system is executed in power management, the system can respond to all applications at maximum performance. Suspend to RAM mode All devices are powered off except the other supporting components and system memory where your working files are stored.

  • Page 46: Working With The Built-In Hdd

    otebook User Guide 3.6 Working with the Built-in HDD Your 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 and all application software programs. You need to format the hard disk before using.
  • Page 47 Make sure the computer is turned on. Press the eject button found on the door cover of the DVD-ROM drive. The CD tray mechanism will pop- out slightly and slowly pull out the whole length of the tray. Place the disc on top of the CD tray with the label side facing up. Gently press the compact disc onto the center spindle to secure the disc.

  • Page 48: Using Pcmcia Cards

    otebook User Guide How to care the CD When you handle CDs, pay attention to the following guidelines: • Always pick up the CD by its edges. • Avoid scratching or soiling either side of the CD. • Do not write with the hard ball-point pen or apply labels on either side of the CD.

  • Page 49: Type Ii Cards

    To allow manufacturers to add functions and technologies in the PC Card form factor, PCMCIA has defined two PC Card types: Type Thickness Type II 5.0 mm Fax/Modem & Network Cards Type II Cards Type II card has a thickness of 5.0 millimeters (mm). Type II cards are often storage or communications devices such as Flash Memory, LAN, and Small Computer System Interface (SCSI).

  • Page 50: What Is Card Bus

    otebook User Guide HAT IS CardBus is the high-performance 32-bit PCI bus master interface from PCMCIA. It runs up to 33MHz clock speed and operates at only 3.3V. Your notebook computer incorporates the CardBus inside the PC card slot. Aside from 3.3V CardBus PC cards, you can also insert 5V 16-bit PC cards that can also be detected and used by your computer.

  • Page 51: Removing Pc Cards

    Removing PC Cards To remove a PC card from the PCMCIA slot, you should first disable the PCMCIA card setting in the system as described followings: Double click the PC card icon on the right bottom side of the task bar. Select the socket from the list that you want to remove, and click Stop button.

  • Page 52: Making Pc Cards Work

    otebook User Guide When the PC card has moved out a space out of the slot, hold the edges of the card and slowly slide it out. PC C AKING ARDS Since PC cards come in different types and brands, making every card work on your computer may not that be easy.

  • Page 53: Hot Swapping Pc Cards

    Some PC cards require additional sys em resources. Before inserting a PC card you may have to disable either the USB port, or the 56K internal modem. Check the Windows device manager to ensure that there are no conflicts of resource amount those devices. PC C WAPPING ARDS...

  • Page 54: Fun With Multimedia

    Fun with Multimedia Fun with Multimedia his chapter lets you make full use of all the multimedia features of your computer in having fun and excitement during work or leisure. You will learn how to mix and match the built-in sound system, use DVD, DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD Dual drive in creating an exciting full multimedia presentation.

  • Page 55: Notebook Multimedia Features

    otebook User Guide 4.1 Notebook Multimedia Features Your notebook computer is rich in multimedia features that make your computing fun, comfortable, exciting and easy. Your computer is well able to perform all multimedia tasks through the following: • AMD Athlon XP-M microprocessor. •...

  • Page 56: Setting Up The Audio Driver Properties

    4.3 Setting Up the Audio Driver Properties Before you can start using the audio capabilities of your computer, you need first to setup properly the audio driver after installing Windows. Since Windows pre-installed, your audio driver was already configured for you. 4.4 Windows Multimedia Programs Windows provides several multimedia programs that you can run with the built-in features of your computer.

  • Page 57: Recording Sounds

    otebook User Guide The standard multimedia components are as follows: • Windows Media Player - for playing sound, video and animation files • Sound Recorder - for recording sounds and playback • Volume Control - for adjusting the volume of mixer For more information on how to operate these multimedia components, run the program and click on the Help menu.
  • Page 58 Figure 4-2 Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder also allows you to record sound from different input audio source like the following: • From the external microphone • From the DVD, DVD/CD-RW Combo, or DVD Dual drive Since you could record sound from different input sources, you must first set the proper audio input recording device under the Recording Control panel.
  • Page 59 otebook User Guide Figure 4-3 Audio Properties Click OK and the Recording Control dialog box will appear. Here, you will select the input device for the recording source. If you want to record from the DVD, CD-RW/Combo, or DVD Dual drive with audio music, you must click on CD Player.

  • Page 60: External Microphone

    Figure 4-4 Recording Volume Control SING AN XTERNAL ICROPHONE Your computer allows you to connect an external microphone for high quality recording. The external microphone jack is found on the left side of your computer. Use only microphone with 1/8-inch mini-jack connector. Follow the same procedure for recording voice.
  • Page 61 otebook User Guide Insert the audio CD into the DVD-ROM/ DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD dual drive. Unless you have disabled the CD auto-insertion notification for supporting Suspend mode, the CD Player should automatically run after you have inserted an audio compact disc and will start playing the audio CD.

  • Page 62: Playing Audio And Sound

    4.6 Playing Audio and Sound Your computer has built-in twin speakers to playback audio and sound. You can also adjust the volume manually by adjusting keyboard hot-keys. For more quality sound output, you can choose to connect an external amplified speaker or earphone from headphone jack. Always minimize the volume first before placing the phone set to your ear.
  • Page 63 otebook User Guide 4.8 Using DVD/CD-RW combo CD-RW, CD-RW/DVD combo drive is a device that can write digital data to CD-RW and CD-R compact disk (CD). With this device, you can backup your own data to CD-R or CD-RW disc for mass data storage and safely retaining. The CD-R disc can be written several times until the CD-R is full;...

  • Page 64: Connecting To Peripherals

    Connecting to Peripherals Connecting to Peripherals his chapter describes how you attach peripheral devices to your notebook. You can attach a printer or mouse; connect an external monitor and keyboard, or any other peripheral device. You will learn how to use these peripheral devices with the step-by-step instructions depicted in this chapter.

  • Page 65: Using The Usb Port

    otebook User Guide 5.1 Using the USB Port USB or Universal Serial Port is a peripheral bus standard. Personal computers equipped with USB will allow computer peripherals to automatically configure as soon as they are physically attached - without the need to reboot or run setup.

  • Page 66: Using The External Audio System

    Connect the connector cable of the monitor to the VGA port at the back of your computer. Secure the cable connection with the screws provided. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. Turn on the power of the monitor. Turn on your computer.

  • Page 67: Using The Lan Port

    otebook User Guide To connect to a audio jack: Locate the audio port (Microphone, Headphone) that you want to use to the target device. Plug the jack into the port on the left side of the system. If you use external speakers and experience the sound distortion or feedback, please lower the volume.

  • Page 68: Using The Modem Port

    5.5 Using the Modem Port This notebook comes equipped with a 56K internal fax/data modem that allows you to communicate with others via fax, email, or to connect to an online service or bulletin board. The modem module is available as an option. The built-in fax/data modem provides on standard phone connector.

  • Page 69: Using The Wireless Lan

    otebook User Guide The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of telephone lines. Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission. Contact your service provider for more information. The analog phone cable is an industry standard cable. Longer cables are available at your local electronics store.

  • Page 70: Customizing Your Notebook

    Customizing Your Notebook Customizing Your Notebook our computer uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program that allows you to set several system configuration in changing the way your computer performs. This includes your system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. This information is then stored in the CMOS RAM and will remain permanent unless you change it again.

  • Page 71: Running The Bios Setup Program

    otebook User Guide 6.1 Running the BIOS Setup Program Your computer is likely to have been properly setup and configured by your dealer prior to delivery. However, you may find it necessary to use the computer’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program to change system configuration information, such as the current date and time, or your hard disk drive type.
  • Page 72 • Item Specific Help The right side of the screen. This item describes each parameter and its available settings. • Menu Bar The top line of the screen. Each of the five selections displays its own screen. • Parameters The left side of the screen. This area lists the parameters and their current settings.

  • Page 73: Using The Main Menu Setup

    otebook User Guide 6.2 Using the Main Menu Setup P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced System Time: System Date: Primary Master Secondary Master QuickBoot Mode Boot Summary Screen...
  • Page 74 • System Time Allows you to change the system time using the hour:minute:second format of the computer. Enter the current time for reach field and use the <Tab>, <Shift>+<Tab>, or <Enter> key to move from one field or back to another.

  • Page 75: Internal Hdd Sub -Menu

    otebook User Guide • System Memory This field reports the amount of base (or conventional) memory found by the BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST). • Extended Memory This field reports the amount of extended memory found by the BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST). •...

  • Page 76: Using The Advanced Cmos Setup

    32 Bit I/O: Transfer Mode: Ultra DMA Mode: SMART Monitoring F1 Help Select Item Esc Exit --> Select Menu Use the Type field to select the drive type installed. You can select different drive types as CD-ROM, User, Auto or None by pressing <Space> bar. Set this option to Auto so your computer will automatically detect the drive type during power on.

  • Page 77: Security Menu Setup

    otebook User Guide 6.3.1 A DVANCED P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Chipset Configuration Graphics Aperture: Frame Buffer Size: F1 Help Select Item Esc Exit -->...
  • Page 78 Main Advanced Supervisor Password Is User Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Fixed disk boot sector Virus check reminder System backup reminder Password on boot F1 Help Select Item Esc Exit --> Select Menu Enter • Supervisor Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by Supervisor Password or not.
  • Page 79 otebook User Guide • Set User Password This field is only available when Supervisor Password has set. Enter the user password when boot the system or resume from suspend mode. But if the Write Protect is set in the Fixed disk boot sector field, you should enter a supervisor password to access the fixed disk when boot the system or resume from suspend mode.

  • Page 80: Using The Boot Setup

    6.5 Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced CD-ROM Drive...

  • Page 81: How To Exit The Setup Program

    otebook User Guide 6.6 How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program. P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Exit Saving Changes...
  • Page 82 • Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS. Battery Refresh Conditions the battery so that the battery can be fully charged. Customizing Your Notebook...

  • Page 83: Caring For Your Notebook

    Caring for Your Notebook portable personal computer with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology. Lightweight and compact, your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business, personal productivity, and professional applications, it is ideal for use in the office, at home, and on the road.

  • Page 84: Important Safety Instructions

    otebook User Guide 7.1 Important Safety Instructions Portable computers take the most beating from end users. This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environment while using the notebook computer. You can maintain its condition and performance by following these guidelines.
  • Page 85 • While unplugging the power cord, disconnect it by the plug head, not by its wire. • Make sure the socket and any extension cords you may use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. • Though your AC adapter is suitable for universal international voltage, it still requires a stable power source.

  • Page 86: Cleaning Your Computer

    otebook User Guide • Do not leave this notebook computer in an environment unconditioned. Storage temperature above 60ºC (140ºF) may damage the notebook computer. • An approved power cord has to be used for the notebook computer’s power supply. For a rated current up to 6A and an equipment weight more than 3 kg, a power cord not lighter than H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm must be used.

  • Page 87: Maintaining The Lcd Quality

    7.3 Maintaining the LCD Quality When it comes to screen problems, heat plays a big part. After a good working session, the typical routine is to shut the machine and close the cover. But the display surface - no matter what type it is - and the components inside the computer radiates heat;...

  • Page 88: Battery Care Guidelines

    otebook User Guide 7.5 Battery Care Guidelines The battery pack furnished with the computer requires reasonable care and handling to ensure efficient operation and maximum life. There is a risk of fire and chemical burn if the battery pack is handled improperly. To ensure that the battery pack endures normal life cycle, always observe the following precautions when handling the battery pack: •...

  • Page 89: When You Travel

    7.6 When You Travel For safety and convenience when traveling, please follow these instructions: • Back up all needed files on your hard disk before traveling. • Recharge your battery overnight to ensure full battery power before you leave. • Don't forget to bring along the AC adapter and extra battery pack.
  • Page 90 APPENDIX A Hardware System Information This appendix gives information on the technical and hardware specifications of your computer. Please note that the information mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your computer as specification is subject to change without notice. Hardware System Information...

  • Page 91: System Specification

    otebook User Guide System Specification ROCESSOR • AMD Athlon XP-M Processor YSTEM EMORY • Two 200-pin memory slots • User-upgradeable to maximum 2 GB using 200-pin SODIMM 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1024KB module • PC-333/400 DDR SDRAM modules LCD D ISPLAY •...

  • Page 92: Disk Drives

    RIVES • 2.5" Format 9.5mm High HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA ATA-100/133 Support • Enhanced IDE bootable optical disk drive UDIO YSTEM • Full-duplex 16-bit stereo speaker with Wavetable support • Sound Blaster Compatible, Compliant with AC97 • Built-in 2 High Quality Speakers •...

  • Page 93: Flash Bios

    otebook User Guide • Provides international language keyboard BIOS LASH 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade I/O P ORTS • Four USB Ports (two for 2.0, two for 1.1) • One DB 15-Pin VGA Port • One RJ-11 Port for Modem Module •...

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