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  • Page 2 otebook User Guide Copyright © 2006 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2006/03 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 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 Commission’s guidelines (1.1307, 1.1310, 2.1091 and 2.1093) Information of the responsible party for a DoC product Product Name: Everex StepNote Model Number: Everex StepNote LM7WE Notebook Computer For Technical Assistance visit www.everex.com or email techsupport@everex.com To speak with a Technical Support Representative...

  • Page 5: Optical Disk Drive Notice

    otebook User Guide Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 6: European Notice

    otebook User Guide (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. European Notice For the following equipment: Notebook PC Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), LowVoltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive...
  • Page 7 EN 61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 802.11b & 802.11g Restrictions: - European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz; - In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use." otebook User Guide...

  • Page 8: About Your Everex Notebook Computer

    User Guide About Your Everex Notebook Computer ongratulation for having purchased your new Everex StepNote, LM7W Series Notebook. This computer incorporates the latest in notebook designs with the newest technologies available.

  • Page 9: Overview

    Overview elcome to your Everex StepNote LM7W Series Notebook User Guide. This manual introduces you to the basic concepts of your new computer. Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook Computer Chapter 4 Multimedia Setup...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    User Guide Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR EVEREX NOTEBOOK COMPUTER ... 8 OVERVIEW... 9 1. INTRODUCTION ... 15 EATURE IGHLIGHT NPACKING THE NSIDE OF THE Notebook Status Icons ... 21 The Function of Easy Buttons ... 23 RONT IDE OF THE...
  • Page 11 Installing the Audio Device Driver... 41 Installing the Modem Device Driver ... 42 Installing ENE - Keyboard Controller driver ... 42 Installing the Wireless LAN Device Driver ... 43 Installing the LAN Device Driver... 43 URNING OFF 3. USING YOUR NOTEBOOK ... 45 TARTING NDERSTANDING THE Basic Keyboard Functions ...
  • Page 12 otebook User Guide UDIO OUND ETTING UP THE INDOWS ECORDING Using an External Microphone ... 73 Using the Built-in Combo Drive... 73 LAYING UDIO AND Using the Windows Media Player ... 75 LAYING IDEO AND DVD ... 76 SING 5. CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES ... 79 USB P SING THE SING AN...
  • Page 13 EMORY PGRADE Installing Memory Module ... 101 IRELESS 8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ... 105 MPORTANT LEANING AINTAINING THE AINTAINING ATTERY APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS... 113 Processor Unit... 114 System Memory... 114 LCD Display ... 114 VGA System ... 114 Storage... 115 Audio System ...
  • Page 14 otebook User Guide Technical Support... 122...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    The Everex StepNote LM7W Series Notebooks 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

    otebook User Guide Feature Highlight Before we go to identify each part of your Notebook PC, we will first introduce you to other notable features of your computer. Processing Unit • Your notebook runs on Intel® Celeron® M microprocessor that is integrated with 1MB L2 Cache.
  • Page 17 Graphic System Provides blazing graphics controller embedded in VIA VN800 chipset. PCMCIA Provides one PCMCIA slot that allows you to insert one Type II card. PCI Local Bus Architecture • 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and SATA hard disk drives.

  • Page 18: Unpacking The Computer

    otebook User Guide • System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SETUP Program to protect unauthorized use of your computer. Unpacking the Computer Your computer comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your computer, open the carton and carefully remove the contents.

  • 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. 7. Built-in Stereo Speaker 5. Power On/Resume Button 8.
  • Page 20 otebook User Guide TFT color LVDS with Widescreen 15.4” 1280x800 (Wide XGA) ⇓ resolution panels. Capable of displaying 16M colors (32-bit true color) on either size ⇓ panels. LCD display control hot-keys allowed you to adjust the brightness of ⇓ the LCD.

  • Page 21: Notebook Status Icons

    • LED Indicators Keeps you informed of your notebook computer’s current power status and operating status. Description of the status icons appears in the latter part of this section. • Touchpad Pointing Device Microsoft mouse compatible with two Touchpad click buttons. The two select buttons located at each side support tapping selection and dragging functions.
  • 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 turns on 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 turns on indicates that the Num Lock key on the keyboard is activated.

  • Page 24: The Front Side Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide • Wireless LAN Button Push this button to activate or inactivate the Wireless LAN. When you activate the wireless LAN function, it will search the wireless LAN signal automatically if you had installed the driver. The Front Side of the Notebook •...

  • Page 25: The Rear Side Of The Notebook

    The Rear Side of the Notebook The system ports at the back of your notebook computer can connect various devices. Each port is described as followings. 1. USB 2.0 Ports • 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 26: The Left Side Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure. 1. Modem Port 3. Headphone Jack • Modem Port A 56K internal fax/data modem is installed. It keeps you connected to the outside world through phone line.

  • Page 27: The Right Side Of The Notebook

    Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual.
  • Page 28 otebook User Guide 1. PCMCIA Slot 3. Air-Outlet Vent 5. LAN Port • PCMCIA Slot Lets you connect various PC cards such as memory card ⇓ Supports both 3V, 5V 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC cards. ⇓ • 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 29: The Underside Of The Notebook

    • LAN Port An internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN module connects your computer to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN). The Underside of the Notebook The bottom of the notebook computer offers the following features. 1. Hard Disk Compartment 3.

  • Page 30: Notebook Accessories

    otebook User Guide • Battery Bay Equipped with a choice of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. • Wireless LAN Compartment This compartment is for installing Wireless LAN module to enable the Wireless LAN function. We strongly suggest that Wireless LAN module should be installed only by certified dealer.

  • Page 31: Battery Pack

    Introduction Battery Pack Aside from the AC adapter, your computer can also be powered through the internal battery pack. The battery pack uses rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells that provide long computing hours when fully charged and power management enabled. You should always leave the battery inside your computer even when using the AC adapter as it also acts as a back-up power supply in case power from the AC adapter is cut off.

  • Page 33: Getting Started

    Introduction 2. Getting Started our Notebook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps required to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible.

  • 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), then slide the battery release latch to the end of right side to release the battery latch (2), and take out the battery pack with your finger (3) simultaneously.

  • Page 36: 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 disk drives, and optical disk drive, your notebook might run out of charge much sooner than you expect.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Ac Power Source

    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 38: 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 39: 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 40: Installing Windows Xp From Optical Disk Drive

    otebook User Guide first if they have already installed all the drivers along with the operating system. If not, follow the procedures below: NSTALLING To install Windows XP directly from your optical disk drive, please go to Boot menu of BIOS setup menu. Use arrow key to select "CD-ROM Drive", then use "+"...

  • Page 41: Installing The Vga Device Driver

    Click “Yes” to accept the License Agreement . Click “Next” twice to start installation. Click “Next” to continue. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press “OK” to restart your system. VGA D 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...

  • Page 42: Installing The Modem Device Driver

    otebook User Guide Click “Next” to continue. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press “Finish” to restart your system. NSTALLING THE Please follow the procedures below for installing the AC97 Modem driver: Installing Modem driver for Windows XP Click the Start button, then point to Run.

  • Page 43: Installing The Wireless Lan Device Driver

    NSTALLING THE NSTALLING THE Please follow the procedures below for installing the Gemtek Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter driver: Installing Wireless LAN driver for Windows XP Click the Start button and then click Run. The Run dialog box appears. Click Browse button and specify the directory as “E:\Drivers\WinXP\ Wireless Lan\ setup.exe”...

  • Page 44: Turning Off Your Computer

    otebook User Guide Turning off Your Computer If you are not going to use the computer for a while, it is best to turn off the power of the computer for longer use. Before turning off the power, you need to close first all application programs and shutdown the operating system.

  • Page 45: Using Your Notebook

    Fun with Multimedia 3. Using Your Notebook his chapter describes how to operate the standard built- in features of the Everex StepNote LM7W Series Notebook. If you are unfamiliar with personal computers or the Microsoft® Windows® operating system, in addition to this chapter, we recommended reading the Windows®...

  • Page 46: 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 47 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 48 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 49: Basic Keyboard Functions

    Fun with Multimedia 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 50: 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 51: 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 52: Using The Glide Pad Pointing Device

    otebook User Guide Keypad 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 Function Description Switches display between LCD, CRT, or LCD and CRT simultaneously.
  • Page 53 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 Glide Pad works a mouse pointing device replacement that is used under Windows-based operating system.

  • Page 54: 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 55: Possible Display Configurations

    notebook computer model provides 15” 1024x768 XGA resolution panels. You would also probably want to set the amount of color output to display sharper images and photos. OSSIBLE ISPLAY The table below shows you the possible display resolution you can set when using either the LCD display or the external monitor (CRT): Display Possible Resolution...

  • Page 56: Knowing The Power Saving Features

    otebook User Guide If you cannot configure the display properties, change the display driver first as mentioned on Section 5 "Installing the Notebook Device Drivers" of Chapter 2 in this manual. Consult your dealer for the latest Windows VGA driver. Knowing the Power Saving Features One of the great features in your notebook computer aside from its superior performance is the ability to save energy power.

  • Page 57: Working With The Built-In Hdd

    Hibernation Mode In Hibernation mode, all system devices are powered down and the contents of RAM are stored on your hard drive. Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode, but takes a bit longer time to resume. When your notebook goes into hibernation, Windows saves your entire desktop state before powering down your computer.

  • Page 58: How To Access The Optical Drive

    otebook User Guide need to setup the disk type first on your computer’s BIOS SETUP program before formatting the disk drive. Your computer supports Auto-detect hard disk type, so you do not need to set it manually. Your dealer should already have done all of this for you.

  • Page 59: How To Care The Cd

    To remove the disc, press on the center spindle and pull up the disc from the side until the disc snaps out of the spindle lock. If the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs, the Emergency Eject Hole allows you to manually remove a CD from the reader.

  • Page 60: Using Pcmcia Cards

    otebook User Guide • Do not write with the hard ball-point pen or apply labels on either side of the CD. • Keep the CD away from direct sunlight or high temperatures. • Clean fingerprints or dust from the CD by wiping it with a soft cloth. The above points also apply to other optical storage media.

  • Page 61: Type Ii 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). Typical Type II cards include input/output (I/O) features such as modems and LANs. The features for Type II Cards include following characters: •...

  • Page 62: What Is Cardbus

    otebook User Guide Drive letter Type III Cards Type III cards are thicker (10.5 mm) than Type II cards and allow no extensions. This notebook does not support Type III Card. HAT IS CardBus is the high-performance 32-bit PCI bus master interface from PCMCIA.

  • Page 63: Removing Pc Cards

    When the full length of the card is almost inside the slot, push firmly but slowly, to ensure full connection with the computer. The PC card will be detected and once the needed driver is installed, it will generate a beep sound to indicate that the card is detected.

  • Page 64: 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. AKING Since PC cards come in different types and brands, making every card work on your computer may not that be easy.

  • Page 65: Hot Swapping Pc Cards

    Some PC cards require additional system 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 Just like floppy disk drive, your PCMCIA slot allows you to replace one PC...

  • Page 67: Multimedia Setup

    Fun with Multimedia 4. Multimedia Setup his chapter describes how to make full use of the multimedia features available on your Everex computer. You will learn how to adjust and alter the built-in sound system and use the DVD-ROM/CD- RW Combo drive to create multimedia presentations.

  • Page 68: Notebook Multimedia Features

    otebook User Guide 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: • Intel® Celeron® M Processor •...

  • Page 69: Setting Up The Audio Driver Properties

    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. If you bought your computer with Windows pre-installed, it is most likely that your dealer have configured the sound driver for you.

  • Page 70: Recording Sounds

    otebook User Guide Figure 4-1 Entertainment Programs Group 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 71 be played back through the internal speaker or earphone jack using an external speaker, headphone, or earphone set. You can also use the files as voice annotations on many applications for more real presentation. This section will describe briefly how you can record sounds under Windows operating system. To record sounds, you need to run the Sound Recorder program from the Multimedia program groups.
  • Page 72 otebook User Guide Click Properties in the Options main menu. Click the round button for Recording and tick off each component that list in the "Shows the following Volume Controls" box. Click OK and the Recording Control dialog box will appear. Here, you will select the input device for the recording source.

  • Page 73: Using An External Microphone

    Figure 4-4 Recording Volume Control SING AN XTERNAL 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 74: Playing Audio And Sound

    otebook User Guide Figure 4-5 Play Audio CD by Windows Media Player Select the starting point where you want to start recording. Switch to the Sound Recorder and press the Record button. Switch immediately to the Windows Media Player and press the Play button.

  • Page 75: Using The Windows Media Player

    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. SING THE The easiest way to playback multimedia media files is to run the Windows Media Player.

  • Page 76: Using Dvd

    otebook User Guide Using DVD DVD is the breakthrough in superb full-motion picture playback. One disc can contain at least 4.7GB of information, capable of holding one full-length movie with soundtracks, subtitles, and different languages. Much more, the DVD-ROM drive of your computer is backward compatible with CD-ROM drive so it allows you to use any CD as well.
  • Page 77 Fun with Multimedia You can use Windows Media Player to watch DVDs on your Notebook computer. Like a conventional DVD player, by using the Player, you can skip to specific titles and chapters, play sequences in slow motion, gain access to special features, and switch audio and caption languages.
  • Page 78 otebook User Guide Using Rewritable Optical Disk Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo or DVD+RW combo drive is a device that can write digital data to CD-R and CD-RW or DVD+R and DVD+RW media. With this device, you can backup your own data to CD-R or CD-RW disc for mass data storage and safely retaining.

  • Page 79: Connecting External Devices

    5. Connecting External Devices his chapter describes how to attach additional peripheral devices to your Everex notebook.* The Everex StepNote LM7W Series Notebook allows you to add a printer or mouse; connect an external monitor and keyboard or other compatible peripheral device.

  • 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 External Audio System

    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 Lan Port

    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 area network (LAN) and supports data transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps. The 10Base-T standard also called Twisted Pair Ethernet is connected with RJ-45 connectors.

  • Page 84: Using The Wireless Lan

    otebook User Guide 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 85 Locate the analog phone cable in the accessories box in notebook shipping carton. Each end of the cable has a RJ-11 connector. Connect one end of the cable into a standard wall outlet. Connect the other end of the cable into the computer modem port. The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of telephone lines.

  • Page 87: System Bios Setup

    Customizing Your Notebook 6. System BIOS Setup our Everex Notebook uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program and allows your system configuration to be altered to best suit your computing needs: User-adjustable options include system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup.

  • 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: SATA Channel 1 Master Secondary Master System Memory: Extended Memory: CPU Type: CPU Speed: 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: Internal Hdd 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 I NTERNAL Main SATA Channel 1 Master: [60012MB] Type: Total Sector: Maximum Capacity: Multi-Sector Transfers: LBA Mode Control: 32 Bit I/O: Transfer Mode:...

  • Page 93: Using The Advanced Cmos Setup

    Using the Advanced CMOS Setup Main Boot-time Diagnostic Screen Summary Screen Frame Buffer Size Display Device Selection Local Bus IDE adapter: Legacy USB Support LAN Boot Control: F1 Help Esc Exit • Boot-time Diagnostic Screen Display the diagnostic screen during boot. •...

  • Page 94: Security Menu Setup

    otebook User Guide [All items on this menu cannot be modified in user mode. If any item requires changes, please consult your system Supervisor.] • Local Bus IDE adapter Enable the integrated local bus IDE adapter • Legacy USB Support Enable or disable the USB Bus support when in connection with USB device.
  • Page 95 • Supervisor Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by Supervisor Password or not. • User Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by User Password or not. • Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the setup utility.

  • Page 96: Using The Boot Setup

    otebook User Guide 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 priority order F1 Help Esc Exit This page allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first.

  • Page 97: How To Exit The Setup Program

    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 --> Select Menu • Exit Saving Changes Saves all changes to CMOS while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program.

  • Page 98: How To Upgrade The Bios

    otebook User Guide • 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: Insert the BIOS Update diskette into the diskette drive.

  • Page 99: Upgrade Options

    System Recovery 7. Upgrade Options he Everex StepNote computer is fully upgradeable and expandable. This chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your notebook. For additional system specifications, upgrades and available accessories visit www.everex.com...

  • Page 100: 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 DDR2 SDRAM. The memory compartment is located inside your computer.

  • Page 101: Installing Memory Module

    NSTALLING EMORY Your computer comes with standard 256 MB, 512MB or 1024MB of synchronous DDR2 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.

  • Page 102: Hard Disk Upgrade

    otebook User Guide Avoid touching the exposed components inside the system. Doing so may damage the system. 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.

  • Page 103: Wireless Module Installation

    Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully Remove the connector from the hard disk gently. 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.
  • Page 104 otebook User Guide Please contact dealer for adding or changing this module. Any damage that caused by inappropriately adding or changing this module will not be under warranty...

  • Page 105: Care And Maintenance

    System Recovery 8. Care and Maintenance our Everex Notebook is a fully IBM compatible portable personal computer with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology. If properly cared for and maintained, the performance and reliability of the Everex StepNote LM7W Series...

  • Page 106: 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 107 • 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 108: 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 109: 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 110: 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 111: 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"...

  • Page 113: Appendix A System Specifications

    System Recovery APPENDIX A System Specifications his appendix provides technical specifications for the Everex StepNote LM7W Series Notebook Computers. Depending on the specific Everex model, specifications may vary.

  • Page 114: Processor Unit

    otebook User Guide ROCESSOR • Intel® Celeron® M Processor • Above 1.3 GHz CPU • 1MB integrated L2 cache for the processor YSTEM • Two 200-pin memory slots • User-upgradeable to a maximum 2GB using 200-pin SODIMM 256MB, 512MB or 1024MB modules •...

  • Page 115: Storage

    TORAGE • 2.5” Format 9.5mm High SATA HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA ATA-150 Support for LBA Scheme • Enhanced IDE bootable DVD/CD-RW Combo drive module or DVD Dual drive UDIO YSTEM • Full-duplex 16-bit stereo speaker with wavetable support •...

  • Page 116: Flash Bios

    otebook User Guide • Provides international language keyboard BIOS LASH 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade I/O P ORTS • 1 x 15-pin VGA port • 4 x Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) • 1 x LAN port •...

  • Page 117: Appendix B System Recovery

    System Recovery APPENDIX B System Recovery ppendix B provides information on how to restore the software and operating system of your computer back to the original factory settings. In this section, you will learn how to recover all files to your system with or without formatting the user partition.
  • Page 118 otebook User Guide Power on the system and place the recovery CD into Optical Disk Drive. Press "F2" to display the BIOS Setup Utility, then choose "Boot" from the main menu. Change the first boot-up device to "CD-ROM/DVD- ROM". Press "F10" to confirm the setup parameters. When the recover screen appears, press "R"...
  • Page 119 (Figure 2) While rebooting the system, press "H" (boot from Hard Disk) to continue the recovery process. (Figure 3) System Recovery...
  • Page 120 otebook User Guide (Figure 3) For the finish stage of the Recovery process, a CRC verification confirmation screen will be displayed. This step ensures all files in the Recovery CD are fully restored to your hard disk without loss. You may decide to perform this checking by selecting "Yes" or "No". (Figure 4)
  • Page 121 System Recovery (Figure 4)
  • Page 122 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 (StepNote LM7W Series) and Serial Number to customerservice@everex.com. Please use “Product Registration –...

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