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  • Page 2 Everex StepNote® KR Series User Guide Original Issue: 2006/6 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new Everex StepNote® KR Series Notebook. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 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 You may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission: Interference Handbook (stock number 004- 000-00345-4). This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC20402 Warning: The user must not modify or change this computer without approval.

  • Page 5: Optical Disk Drive Notice

    otebook User Guide Peripheral Devices Notice 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 (OPTIONAL) reception.
  • Page 6 otebook User Guide (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European standards: EN 300 328-2 V.1.2.1 (2001-12) EN 301 489-1 V.1.3.1 (2001-09) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.1.1 (2000-09) EN 50371: 2002 EN 55022: 2001 EN 55024: 2001...

  • Page 7: About Your Everex Stepnote® Kr Series

    About Your Everex StepNote KR Series Notebook StepNote personal computer. This computer incorporates the latest in notebook designs with the newest technologies available. ongratulations for having purchased your new Everex otebook User Guide ®...

  • Page 8: About Your User Guide

    User Guide About Your User Guide elcome to your Everex StepNote® Notebook User Guide. This manual covers everything you need to know in learning how to use your computer. This manual also assumes that you know the basic concepts of Windows and the PC.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR EVEREX STEPNOTE® KR SERIES ... 7 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE... 8 INTRODUCTION... 15 EATURE IGHLIGHT NPACKING THE NSIDE OF THE Notebook Status Icons ... 21 The Function of Easy Buttons... 23 RONT IDE OF THE...
  • Page 10 otebook User Guide Basic Keyboard Functions ... 45 Cursor Control Keys ... 46 Screen Control Keys... 47 Windows Hot Keys... 47 Special Function Keys ... 47 SING THE OUCHPAD ONFIGURING Possible Display Configurations... 51 Changing the Display Properties under Windows... 52 NOWING THE ORKING WITH THE OW TO...
  • Page 11 SING THE CUSTOMIZING YOUR NOTEBOOK... 87 UNNING THE SING THE 6.2.1 Primary Master Sub-Menu... 92 6.2.2 Secondary Master Sub-Menu... 93 SING THE ECURITY SING THE OW TO XIT THE OW TO PGRADE THE USING OPTIONS ... 101 ... 102 YSTEM PGRADE EMORY PGRADE...
  • Page 12 otebook User Guide VGA System ... 116 Storage... 117 Audio System ... 117 ExpressCard ... 117 Touchpad ... 117 Keyboard ... 118 Flash BIOS ... 118 I/O Ports ... 118 Wireless devices ... 118 AC/DC Power Supply Adapter ... 118 Battery ...
  • Page 13 otebook User Guide Installing Cardreader Device Driver ... 155 Installing Silent Mode & RF on_off utility ... 155 Technical Support... 157...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Your Everex StepNote KR Series Notebook runs a wide variety of business, personal productivity, entertainment and professional applications and is ideal for use in the office, home and on the road.

  • Page 16: Feature Highlight

    User Guide Feature Highlight Before we go to identify each part of your Everex StepNote® Notebook, we will first introduce you to other notable features of your computer. Processing Unit • Your notebook runs on AMD Turion that is integrated with 512KB/1M L2 Cache for AMD Turion 256KB L2 Cache for AMD Sempron on the CPU type and speed.
  • Page 17 DVD Dual The DVD Dual device pack combines two standard packs: DVD-RW combo and DVD+RW combo. IEEE 1394 Provides one IEEE 1394 port for fast data transmission by external hard disk or digital video (DV). (BTO) USB 2.0 Provides four USB2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission. Express Card Provides one ExpressCard slot for faster new-generation PC card solution.

  • Page 18: Unpacking The Computer

    otebook User Guide • Closing the Notebook computer (lowering the cover) allows you to suspend the system operation instantly and resume at the press of the power button. • System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SETUP Program to protect unauthorized use of your computer.

  • Page 19: The Inside Of The Notebook

    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 Widescreen LCD Display 3. Keyboard 5. Easy Buttons 8. LED Indicators •...
  • Page 20 otebook User Guide summarized as follows: TFT color LCD with Widescreen 15.4” 1280x800 (Wide XGA) or ⇓ 15.4” 1680 x 1050 (Wide SXGA) resolution panels. Capable of displaying 16M colors (32-bit true color) on either size ⇓ panels. LCD display control hot-keys allow you to adjust the brightness of ⇓...

  • Page 21: Notebook Status Icons

    • Easy Buttons There are three easy buttons used for CPU throttling, accessing Internet and Wireless LAN functions instantly and easily. Description of the easy buttons appears in the latter part of this section. • Power On/Resume Button Switches the computer power on and off, or resumes whenever it is in Suspend mode.
  • Page 22 otebook User Guide • Power Indicator Lets you know that power to the system is turned on. This LED is positioned so that you can see the power state whether the LCD panel is opened or closed. Lights green when the system is powered on. ⇓...

  • Page 23: The Function Of Easy Buttons

    • Scroll Lock When LED in blue indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the keyboard is activated. The Scroll Lock key has different functions depending on the software you are using. • Num Lock When LED in blue light indicates that the Num Lock key on the keyboard is activated.

  • Page 24: The Front Side Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide • Internet Button This technology is designed specifically for providing a very convenient way in connecting Internet only by pressing Internet button as shown in the graphics. Just Press this button to open the Internet Explorer directly. •...

  • Page 25: The Rear Side Of The Notebook

    • Headphone Jack (with SPDIF out) Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speakers, or earphone set with 1/8 inch phono plug for personal listening. (The SPDIF transmits digitized audio signal by optical fiber. The external audio amplifier can get the best audio quality without loss.) •...

  • Page 26: The Left Side Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide • VGA Port Lets you attach an external monitor or projector for wider display. You can run the LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or switch it to monitor only using the display hot-key. • DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your notebook and recharging the battery.

  • Page 27: The Right Side Of The Notebook

    For electrical safety concerns, only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher. When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
  • Page 28 otebook User Guide 1. ExpressCard Slot 3. LAN Port 5. IEEE 1394 • ExpressCard Slot A newly developed PC Card interface, its connector has 26 pins and has a potential transfer rate of up to 500 MB/sec (or 250 MB/sec in each direction).

  • Page 29: The Underside Of The Notebook

    • IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 port is a high speed I/O port that can transfer high levels of data in real-time, such as external hard disk, Digital Video Camera. • USB 2.0 Ports The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect USB 2.0- compliant devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to your notebook computer.
  • Page 30 otebook User Guide • Battery Lock Latch Push the latch to the lock side to lock and secure the battery, or push the latch to the unlock side for unpacking the battery pack. • Battery Bay Equipped with a choice of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. •...

  • Page 31: Notebook Accessories

    Introduction 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 32: 1.10 Notebook Options

    otebook User Guide 1.10 Notebook Options DVD/CD-RW Combo Device Pack This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW CD for you to backup the data and also can read DVD/CD title. DVD dual (Dual Rewritable DVD combo) Device Pack This device pack combines following two standard packs.

  • Page 33: 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. Contact your dealer if they have pre-installed all the needed drivers to fully operate your computer or if there is an update on the driver installation of the notebook.

  • Page 34: Using The Battery Pack

    otebook User Guide 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 35: Installing The Battery Pack

    Installing the Battery Pack This notebook provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your computer. With the extended nose directed toward the compartment, insert and push the battery pack. Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack, slide the lock latch to the end of left side to unlock the battery lock latch (1), and slide the battery release latch to the end of right side to release the battery latch (2), then take out the battery pack with your finger (3).

  • Page 36: Extending Battery Life

    otebook User Guide slots, the hard disk drives, and optical disk drive, your notebook might run out of charge much sooner than you expect. You should always respond to the battery low indication by connecting to AC power or turning off your notebook, or suspending your notebook to disk.
  • Page 37 Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power adapter. Plug the other end of the AC power cord to a live AC wall outlet. Plug the connector of the AC adapter to the DC-IN port found at the rear side of the computer.

  • Page 38: Starting Your Computer

    otebook User Guide Starting Your Computer The Power/Resume button is found on the top of the base unit. Press the Power/Resume button to start your computer and check that if the Power LED turns on. After a few seconds, the computer’s display will turn on and your computer will begin to execute the Power On Self Test or POST to check if all system components are running properly.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Display Controls

    Consult the Windows manual on how to use the program. If not, contact your dealer for assistance. Adjusting the Display Controls The LCD brightness adjustment is controlled by <Fn> +<F8> and <Fn> + <F9> keys respectively. You need to press these hot-key controls after powering on your notebook to suit your viewing pleasure.
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  • Page 41: 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 42: Starting Your Operating System

    otebook User Guide Starting Your Operating System The operating system is a must ingredient in using your computer. Without an operating system, it is like playing chess without the chessboard. It is the platform for all your software application programs to run on. The most popular operating system today is Microsoft Windows.
  • Page 43 1. Function Keys 3. Windows Start Menu Key 5. 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 44 otebook User Guide • Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work: Start Menu key ⇓ Displays the Start menu. Shortcut/Application key ⇓ Provides quick access to shortcut menus. This key acts like a right mouse button. •...

  • Page 45: Basic Keyboard Functions

    Using Your Notebook 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 what ordinary typewriter does. <Esc> key. Press this key to cancel or escape from a command or function.

  • Page 46: Cursor Control Keys

    otebook User Guide Keypad URSOR Keypad <Ctrl> key. Known as the Control key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command. <Alt> key. Known as the Alternate key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command.

  • Page 47: Screen Control Keys

    CREEN ONTROL Keypad <Home> key. Moves the cursor to the beginning of a screen or line. <PgUp> key. Moves the cursor up one screen at a time <PgDn> key. Moves the cursor down one screen at a time <End> key. Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or line.

  • Page 48: Using The Touchpad Pointing Device

    otebook User Guide Keypad Using the Touchpad Pointing Device Your computer comes with a built-in touchpad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm-rest surface. The touchpad offers a number of options that let you customize how it Function Description Switches display between LCD, CRT, or LCD and CRT simultaneously.
  • Page 49 functions. To access these options, locate the Control Panel and double click on the Mouse icon. The options let you control the size and color of the cursor, cursor speed, the accepted double-click speed, and selection button orientation. The touchpad works a mouse pointing device replacement that is used under Windows-based operating system.

  • Page 50: Configuring Your Screen Display

    otebook User Guide 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. If you reach the end of the pad, lift your finger and place it back down on the other side of the pad.

  • Page 51: Possible Display Configurations

    Please Refer to Section 5 "Installing the Notebook Device Drivers" of Chapter 2 in this manual for the procedures on how to install the VGA device driver under Windows. After installing the VGA driver, you would then configure the display resolution or screen size to match your LCD display panel. This notebook computer model provides Wide screen 15.4”...

  • Page 52: Changing The Display Properties Under Windows

    otebook User Guide HANGING THE To change the display properties of your screen under Windows system, just right-click on the desktop area and select Properties or go to the Control Panel and click on the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box will appear on your screen.

  • Page 53: Hibernation Mode

    and documents are stored in RAM (Random Access Memory). This allows your notebook to wake up quickly, but a low level of power is required to maintain this suspended state. How quickly your system powers down into Standby mode is up to you by setting proper times in Power Options of Control Panel in Window.

  • Page 54: Working With The Built-In Hdd

    otebook User Guide 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 55 Make sure the computer is turned on. Press the eject button found on the door cover of the combo 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 56: Expresscard

    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 57: Inserting And Removing A Expresscard

    Dimensions of ExpressCard Current CardBus PC cards are 54 millimeters wide. ExpressCard can divided into two categories, based on width. Most designs will use the ExpressCard 34 design, which sets the width at 34 millimeters. For some applications, the wider ExpressCard 54 standard will be used to produce cards that can handle the higher thermal requirements of those applications.

  • Page 58: Removing Expresscard

    otebook User Guide Removing ExpressCard To remove a ExpressCard from the ExpressCard slot, you should first disable the ExpressCard card setting in the system as described followings: Double click the ExpressCard icon on the right bottom side of the task bar.

  • Page 59: Using Flash Memory Cards

    The power consumption of ExpressCard/54 is about 2.1W, while the consumption of ExpressCard/34 is about 1.3W. To save energy, press the button to disconnect the card when it is not in use. Using Flash Memory Cards HAT IS Flash Memory is a memory storage media. It is used by most digital camera, moreover, it can replace the traditional floppy disk.
  • Page 60 otebook User Guide For a single moment, only one card can be inserted into the 4 in 1 card or CF slot Inserting Flash Memory Card To insert a flash memory card into the slot is similar to ExpressCard. You only need to pay more attention whenever insert the flash memory card into the slot with the correct side.
  • Page 61 Using Your Notebook Removing Flash Memory Card It is similar to ExpressCard for removing a flash memory card from the slot. You should first disable the card setting in the system as described in the former section. To remove the flash memory card, you should only pull out the card by finger, there is no release button for flash memory slot.
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  • Page 63: Microsoft Media Center

    Microsoft Media Center Microsoft Media Center his notebok integrated in a highly compact platform is designed for digital entertainment. That means you can take charge of your media, share moves, TV, photos, and music with your friends and family. It simplifies our digital life.

  • Page 64: What Is Windows Xp Media Center Edition 2005

    otebook User Guide What is Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005? Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is an operating system that enables you to enjoy the best in home entertainment on your notebook. With Media Center Edition 2005, you can store, share and enjoy all of your photos, all of your music, all of your home video and even recorded TV.
  • Page 65 Click the Start button, then select Media Center to launch Media Center. The first time you start Media Center, the Welcome screen appears. The Media Center setup wizard requires an Internet connection to complete the process. Press the NEXT button to continue. Microsoft Media Center...
  • Page 66 otebook User Guide Read the on-screen information and select your option, then system will automatically configure your setting. You can now begin to select your option item “1 Required Setup” on the screen and set up your TV signal (Optional), then press NEXT to continue.
  • Page 67 Microsoft Media Center This screen informs you the Media Center Privacy Policy. Read and accept it. Press NEXT to continue.
  • Page 68 otebook User Guide The Enhanced Playback screen lets you connect to a variety of multimedia information. Select Yes and press Next to continue. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your option and complete the setting of Join Wireless Network and Internet Connection. The system will detect the signal and finish most of the setup for you.
  • Page 69 The Optional Setup screen allows you customize your Media Center. When you finished your settings. Select Setup finished and press Next. The You Are Done screen is the final screen of Media Center Setup Wizard. Press Finish button to complete Media Center Setup and start Media Center.
  • Page 70 otebook User Guide Now here comes the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. To enjoy the full benefit of Media Center, you can always go to the screen to change the setting.
  • Page 71 To change the setting, please select the option item by item as shown on the above screen, then it will appears Settings option. You can set the parameters with Settings option any time. When you watch TV, please be sure to install the following components. * TV Tuner (Optional) driver * SW encoder * DVD decoder...

  • Page 72: Enjoy Your Media Center

    otebook User Guide Enjoy Your Media Center Media Center extends the experience you have ever had. With a full range of powerful, yet easy-to-use digital entertainment features, you can experience TV, DVD movies, music and photos like never before. It is a whole new way to enjoy your digital entertainment. Take your time and get familiar with the basics behind the Media Center menu system and using a optional remote control with your notebook.
  • Page 73 Easily view your pictures With Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, you can display slide shows of your digital pictures anytime. Watch DVDs Enjoy watching DVDs with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. Just put the DVD in your system's optical drive, and then use your optional remote control to start it.
  • Page 74 otebook User Guide 2. Select Play DVD on the screen. 3. Use the relative buttons on the screen or the optional remote control to navigate the DVD menu. You can return to the DVD menu at any time by pressing the DVD menu button on your optional remote control or use the Play DVD Screen.
  • Page 75 With Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, you can burn TV shows (Optional) or movies onto DVDs that you can play in standard DVD players. After your burn your movies onto DVDs, you can delete them from your Media Center PC to create space so that you can record more TV (Optional) and movies.
  • Page 76 otebook User Guide 10. If the Fit Content to CD/DVD dialog box is displayed, select Yes. The DVD may take several hours to create because Media Center needs to compress the movie to fit on the DVD. When you select Yes in the Fit Content to CD/DVD dialog box, the file is compressed so that the show fits on the disc, and the file will play back with reduced image detail.
  • Page 77 Microsoft Media Center You can visit and browse each domain to experience the information and assistance that Media Center offers. For more information, please refer to Microsoft’s website: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/using/gets tarted/default.mspx...
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  • Page 79: 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 80: Using The Usb Port

    otebook User Guide Using the USB Port USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices (such as printers, mice, keyboards, storage devices, joysticks, digital cameras, and video conference cameras, etc.) to your notebook computer, and up to 127 devices can be attached.

  • Page 81: Using An External Monitor Port

    The USB bus distributes 0.5 amps (500 milliamps) of power through each port. For the purpose of power saving, please disconnect your USB device while not in use. Using an External Monitor Port Your computer has a 15-pin Monitor port for supporting any external CRT or LCD color monitor.

  • Page 82: Using The Ieee 1394 Port

    otebook User Guide If you only want to show the display on the external monitor or projector and shut off the LCD display, you can use the <Fn> + <F3> hot-key to switch display type between LCD and external monitor. Keep pressing the hot-key until you get the display to external monitor only.

  • Page 83: Using The External Audio System

    Microsoft's web site for more information about it. Moreover, you should install the driver of peripheral device to connect with the IEEE 1394 port, for details please refer to the manual that comes with your peripheral device. Please make sure that the external IEEE 1394 HDD box you purchase on local electronic store should provide external power adapter.

  • Page 84: Using The Lan Port

    otebook User Guide If you use external speakers and experience the sound distortion or feedback, please lower the volume. Some factors is caused by too close locating the microphone and speakers from each other, moving away the external audio option from the unit may also help. Using the LAN Port This notebook comes with an internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module that connects your computer to other computers/networks through a local...

  • Page 85: Using The Wireless Lan

    Connecting to Peripherals Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is the major breakthrough in computer communication technology. It lets user connect to the LAN environment without using any wire to traditional RJ-45 jack. User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Access Point (AP) of LAN.

  • Page 86: Using The Modem Port

    otebook User Guide 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 built-in fax/data modem provides on standard phone connector. To connect the analog phone cable to your modem: Locate the analog phone cable in the accessories box in notebook shipping carton.

  • Page 87: 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 you r 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 88: Running The Bios Setup Program

    otebook User Guide 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 89 • Item Specific Help The right side of the screen. This area 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 90: Using The Main Menu Setup

    otebook User Guide Using the Main Menu Setup Main System Time: System Date: Primary Master Secondary Master System Memory: Extended Memory: CPU Type: CPU Speed: Cache RAM BIOS Version: F1 Help Esc Exit • System Time Allows you to change the system time using the hour: minute: second format of the computer.
  • Page 91 • System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format. 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. You can also change the system time from your operating system. •...

  • Page 92: Primary Master Sub-Menu

    otebook User Guide • BIOS Version This field is for information only as the BIOS displays the BIOS version during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 6.2.1 P RIMARY Main Primary Master [SAMSUNG MP0603H-PM] Type: Total Sector: Maximum Capacity: Multi-Sector Transfers: LBA Mode Control: 32 Bit I/O: Transfer Mode: Ultra DMA Mode:...

  • Page 93: Secondary Master Sub-Menu

    during power on. Set this option to None when your computer is not installed any devices. Press <Esc> to return to the Main Menu. 6.2.2 S ECONDARY 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 Secondary Master: [_NEC DVD+/-RW ND-6650A-(SM...

  • Page 94: Using The Advanced Cmos Setup

    otebook User Guide Using the Advanced CMOS Setup Main Boot-time Diagnostic Screen Legacy USB Support LAN Boot Control: F1 Help Esc Exit • Boot-time Diagnostic Screen Lets you display or not display the diagnostic screen by choosing Disabled or Enabled. •...

  • Page 95: Security Menu Setup

    Security Menu Setup Main Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password on boot Fixed disk boot sector F1 Help Esc Exit • Supervisor Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by Supervisor Password or not.
  • Page 96 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 97: Using The Boot Setup

    Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. Main Boot Device Priority CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Hard Drive F1 Help Esc Exit --> Select Menu Enter Select This page allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first.

  • Page 98: How To Exit The Setup Program

    otebook User Guide How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program. Main Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes F1 Help Esc Exit • Exit Saving Changes Saves all changes to CMOS while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program.

  • Page 99: How To Upgrade The Bios

    • Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS. How to Upgrade the BIOS Your computer uses EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program. When you update the BIOS, any customized settings you made are lost. To upgrade the BIOS: Put in the BIOS Update data into the USB device.
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  • Page 101: Using Options

    Using Options Using Options his chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your notebook. You can upgrade your system for specific requirements.

  • Page 102: System Upgrade

    otebook User Guide System Upgrade This section provides some steps in doing system upgrade for your notebook computer. The upgrade procedures include the following: Memory Upgrade Your notebook computer offers 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) at least 256MB DDR-SDRAM. The memory compartment is located inside your computer.

  • Page 103: Installing Memory Module

    NSTALLING EMORY Your computer comes with standard 256 MB, 512MB or 1024MB of synchronous DDR SDRAM. You can increase system memory to a maximum of 2048 MB in the system, by installing two small outline double inline memory modules (SO-DIMMs) with installed base memory in the system. The 256MB, 512MB and 1024MB memory modules are available: To install the memory module: Make sure the system is powered off, the battery also is removed and that...

  • Page 104: Hard Disk Upgrade

    otebook User Guide Insert the connector of the memory module into the socket. Make sure the notch of the memory module fits the nose of the socket. Hold the memory module at a 30-degree angle and push its connector into the memory socket of the notebook. Press down on the edge of the memory module until the locking tabs on both sides is locked.

  • Page 105: Wireless Module Installation

    Remove the crane screws located at each side of the hard disk. Rotate and tighten the crane screws to the new hard disk. Attach the connector to the new hard disk precisely. Place the hard disk back to the compartment. Cover the lid, then rotate and tighten the screws.
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  • Page 107: Caring For Your Notebook

    Caring for Your Notebook Caring for Your Notebook our Everex StepNote is a fully IBM compatible personal computer with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology. If properly cared for and maintained, the performance and reliability of the computer can be greatly prolonged.

  • Page 108: Important Safety Instructions

    otebook User Guide 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 109 • 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 and continual power supply.

  • Page 110: Cleaning Your Computer

    otebook User Guide The notebook computer has dropped and damaged. ⇓ The notebook computer has obvious sign of breakage. ⇓ • Do not leave this notebook computer in an environment unconditioned. Storage temperature above 60ºC (140ºF) may damage the notebook computer.

  • Page 111: Maintaining The Lcd Quality

    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 112: Battery Care Guidelines

    otebook User Guide • Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows. These reorganize your hard disk by eliminating fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time. • Install a system password in your computer so others won't be able to use the hard disk.

  • Page 113: When You Travel

    • You should always discharge your battery before recharging it on either of these two conditions: first, this is the first time you start to use your battery; second, you had not charge the battery for more than 2 months. To discharge the battery, please execute the "Battery Refresh"...
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  • Page 115: Appendix A System Specification

    Designed with an advanced modular architecture, your Everex StepNote Notebook also allows you for several levels of customization and expansion that are previously available only on desktop PCs.

  • Page 116: Processor Unit

    otebook User Guide ROCESSOR • AMD Turion • 512KB/1M L2 Cache for AMD Turion 256KB L2 Cache for Mobile Sempron YSTEM • Two 200-pin memory slots • User-upgradeable to maximum 2GB using 200-pin SODIMM 256MB, 512MB or 1024MB modules • DDR –333/400 SDRAM modules LCD D ISPLAY...

  • Page 117: Storage

    TORAGE • 2.5” Format 9.5mm High PATA HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA Support for LBA Scheme • Enhanced IDE bootable DVD/CD-RW Combo drive module • Optional DVD Dual drive • 4-in-1 (SD, MS, MMC, and MS_Pro) card reader (BTO) UDIO YSTEM •...

  • Page 118: Keyboard

    otebook User Guide EYBOARD • Full-sized 88-keys keyboard with Windows systems hot-keys, inverted T- cursor keys, 6 hot keys, 12 function keys, and embedded numeric keypad • Provides international language keyboard BIOS LASH 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade I/O P ORTS •...

  • Page 119: Weight And Dimension

    EIGHT AND IMENSION • 14.06 (W) x 10.20 (D) x 0.98 ~ 1.36 (H) inches • Approximately 5.51 lbs System Specification...
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  • Page 121: Appendix B System Recovery And Driver Installation

    APPENDIX B System Recovery and Driver Installation System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation ppendix B provides information on how to install the Driver Utility and how to restore the software and operating system of your computer back to the original factory settings. In the system recovery section, you will learn how to generate the system recovery disk.

  • Page 122: System Recovery

    System Recovery Attention Dear Customer: Please use the blank DVD disk provided with the system to your Recovery DVD. When you are running “RecoveryCDMaker.exe”, please select the option “DVD” when choosing a CD/DVD ROM capacity. Thank you! Everex Systems Inc.

  • Page 123: Prepare Recovery Dvd(S)/Cd(S)

    System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation System Recovery Procedures for Users REPARE ECOVERY After the Windows Setup Process is completed, a pop-up Recovery CD Reminder dialog box will appear as shown below: DVD( )/CD(...
  • Page 124 otebook User Guide Please click Now , then the Recovery CD/DVD Maker dialog box will appear.
  • Page 125 System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation Please choose “DVD” for generating a Recovery Image (ISO) file on DVD disk. Choose “CD” for generating Recovery Image (ISO) file on CD disk. Please then click Start, a reboot of the system will be needed.
  • Page 126 otebook User Guide Please Click OK, upon reboot, the “Recovery CD Reminder dialog box” will appear again unless the Recovery Image (ISO) file is generated. Also, the Recovery CD/DVD Maker dialog box will also appear until the process is finished. ….
  • Page 127 System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation Please exit the “Recovery CD Reminder dialog box” by clicking Quit. Then click Start on the “Recovery CD/DVD Maker dialog box” to generate Recovery Image (ISO) file.
  • Page 128 otebook User Guide Recovery Image (ISO) file is now being generated , the Recovery CD/DVD Maker dialog box will appear when it’s done.

  • Page 129: Using Recovery Disk

    System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation Click OK then the system reboots, afterwards, please locate the Recovery Image (ISO) file in the “C:\ISOs” directory. Please create a Recovery DVD(s)/CD(s) by using Power2Go, Nero, Sonic Record now or Power2Go or other available burning software! SING ECOVERY Before we go on, let’s define some terminologies.
  • Page 130 otebook User Guide Users can choose to recover the system from either hard disk or recovery DVD(s)/CD(s). I. Recovering the System from Hard Disk Two methods are available: a. “Non Destructive Recovery” from Hard Disk System recovery is done by having system files from RP copied to the system files area in UP, and user data area stays intact.
  • Page 131 System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation Please click hotkeys F10 or R button to go into recovery mode.
  • Page 132 otebook User Guide Please choose between “Non destructive system recovery” & “Destructive system recovery”. When the ”Non destructive” option is chosen , please click Next.
  • Page 133 System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation The last part of recovery processes is to perform a check of all files. Please choose to perform this check or no. If no choice is made before timing out, the default choice is to perform the checks! Then CRC check is being done...
  • Page 134 otebook User Guide b. “Destructive Recovery from Hard Disk”...
  • Page 135 System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation How recovery is done: System files from RP are copied to system files area in UP, and user data area is formatted! Before OS boots, the following message will show:...
  • Page 136 otebook User Guide Please click hotkeys F10 or R button to go into recovery mode.
  • Page 137 System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation Please choose between “Non destructive recovery mode” & “Destructive recovery mode”. To choose “Destructive” please click Advance.
  • Page 138 otebook User Guide Please be warned of the danger of “Destructive Recovery” before clicking on Next Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK, the destructive recovery will begin...
  • Page 139 System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation The last part of recovery processes is to perform check of all files, users can choose to perform this check or not, if no choices are made before timing out, the default choice is to perform the checks!
  • Page 140 otebook User Guide Then files check is being done...
  • Page 141 System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation II. Recovering System from Recovery DVD(s)/CD(s) There are three available methods:...
  • Page 142 otebook User Guide The “Non destructive” & “Destructive” recoveries from Recovery DVD(s)/CD(s) have the same result as a recovery from Hard Drive. a. “Non Destructive” Recovery from Recovery DVD(s)/CD(s) b. “Destructive” Recovery from Recovery DVD(s)/CD(s) Insert the recovery DVD/CD into the DVD drive, then choose to boot from CD ROM in BIOS.
  • Page 143 System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation Please click R button Please click S, the subsequent processes are just like those in “non destructive” & “destructive” recoveries from hard disk.
  • Page 144 otebook User Guide c. Full Recovery from Recovery DVD(s)/CD(s) RP is destroyed, the hard disk is just one big partition Please insert the recovery DVD/CD into the DVD drive, then choose to boot from CD ROM in BIOS. Please click R button...
  • Page 145 System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation Please click F to go into full recovery mode.
  • Page 146 otebook User Guide System will be rebooted OS reboots...
  • Page 147 System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation Please click H, The last part of recovery processes is to perform a check of all files, users can choose to perform this check or doesn’t check at all, if no choice is made before timing out, the default choice is to perform the checks!
  • Page 148 otebook User Guide Then file check is being done.

  • Page 149: Device Drivers Installation

    Caution: After ‘F’ recovery, end user can not perform ‘S’ recovery any more because RP is already destroyed! Device Drivers Installation If you already have an operating system installed into your notebook computer, it is best to install the needed device drivers for using the built-in devices of your computer.

  • Page 150: Installing Powernow (Amd Turion/Sempron) Driver

    otebook User Guide Installing Chipset device driver for Windows XP Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as "E:\Drivers\WinXP\SMBUS\Setup.exe". Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. Click "Next"...

  • Page 151: Installing The Vga & Cpanel Device Driver

    System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation Finish to restart your system. VGA & CP NSTALLING THE Following is the procedure for installing the Video Accelerator 3D Adapter VGA driver to your computer: Installing VGA device driver for Windows XP Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as.

  • Page 152: Installing The Audio Device Driver

    otebook User Guide Click the Browse button and specify the directory as. "E:\Drivers\WinXP\Audio\MSHDQFE\win2k_xp\us\kb888111x psp2.exe". Click "Next" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears Tick the option "I agree" and press Next to install this driver. Click “Finish” to complete it. NSTALLING THE Your notebook computer uses the Realtek Audio controller.

  • Page 153: Installing Ene - Keyboard Controller Driver

    System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation Click Browse button and navigate to the directory as "E:\Drivers\WinXP\modem\ssetup.exe" Click “OK” to implement the setup program to install this driver. Click “OK” to complete it. Please be notified that whenever you install the Touchpad and Keyboard Controller driver , it should be install the Keyboard Controller Driver first .

  • Page 154: Installing The Wireless Lan Device Driver And Utility

    otebook User Guide Click Next to install this driver when screen displays this command. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press Finish to restart your system. NSTALLING THE TILITY NSTALLING THE Please follow the procedures below for installing the Gemtek Wireless LAN driver: Installing Wireless Lan driver for Windows XP Click the Start button and then click Run.
  • Page 155 System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation Click the Browse button and specify the directory as. "E:\Drivers\Winxp\LAN\Setup.exe" Click “Next” to continue the following steps. Click “Finish” to implement the setup program to install this driver. Please run CDRdr/CdRdr.exe before installing CardReader utility. NSTALLING ARDREADER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Cardreader driver:...
  • Page 156 otebook User Guide "E:\Drivers\WinXP\Silent Mode&RF on_off\PM_Setup.exe". Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Welcome box appears. Click “Next” then click Install to setup this driver when screen displays this command. Tick the option "Finish" to complete.
  • Page 157 Serial Number and a brief Description of the issue at hand to techsupport@everex.com To register your product visit www.everex.com or simply email your User Name (first and last), Model (KR3200W) and Serial Number to customerservice@everex.com. Please use “Product Registration – KR Series Notebook”...
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