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MSI L710 Getting Started

Msi l710: user guide
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Preface
Chapter 1
General Introductions
Getting Started
Chapter 2
Customizing this Notebook
Chapter 3
BIOS setup
Chapter 4
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  • Page 1 Preface Chapter 1 General Introductions Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 G52-N1049X2...

  • Page 2: Preface

    L710 Regulations Information FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 3: Fcc Conditions

    This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Micro-Star International MS-1049/ L710 Preface...

  • Page 4: Safety Guideline For Using Lithium Battery

    L710 Preface Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery (Danish) ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri --- Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af same fabrikat og type. Levé det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. (Deutsch) VORSICHT: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie.

  • Page 5: Caution On Using Modem

    L710 Caution on Using Modem Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

  • Page 6: Macrovision Notice

    L710 Macrovision Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.

  • Page 7: Weee Statement

    WEEE Statement (English) To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that... Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products of "electrical and electronic equipment"...
  • Page 8 à la poubelle. Les fabricants de ces équipements seront obligés de récupérer certains produits en fin de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative au retour des produits en fin de vie au sein de la communauté européenne. Par conséquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces matériels dans les points de collecte.
  • Page 9 MSI estará comprometido con los términos de recogida de sus productos vendidos en la Unión Europea al final de su periodo de vida.
  • Page 10 MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih proizvoda kojima je istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. Ove proizvode možete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.
  • Page 11 " nie mogą być traktowane jako śmieci komunalne, tak więc producenci tych produktów będą zobowiązani do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia. MSI wypełni wymagania UE, przyjmując produkty (sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej) wycofywane z użycia.
  • Page 12 MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla fine del loro ciclo di vita.

  • Page 13: Trademarks

    L710 Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows®98/ME, 2000/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Notebook Memory Card International Association.

  • Page 14: Copyright Notice

    If you are not sure about these information, such as the Notebook specification and equipment, please ask your local vendor for help. Technical Support Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, driver and software updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/. Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw.

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    L710 Table of Content Preface Regulations Information ... II FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ... II FCC Conditions ... III Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery ...IV Caution on Using Modem ...V Optical Disc Drive Notice...V Macrovision Notice ...VI Safety Instructions ...VI WEEE Statement ...VII...
  • Page 16 L710 Getting Started Specification...2-2 Product View ...2-6 Top-open View ...2-6 Front View...2-9 Right-side View... 2-11 Left-side View ...2-13 Rear View ...2-14 Bottom View...2-15 Power Management ...2-16 AC Adapter...2-16 Battery Pack ...2-18 Using the Battery Pack...2-21 Basic Operations ...2-23 Safety and Comfort Tips...2-23 Have a Good Work Habit ...2-24...
  • Page 17 L710 Customizing this Notebook Connecting the External Devices ...3-2 Connecting the Peripheral Devices ...3-3 Connecting the Communication Devices...3-6 PC Card Installation...3-7 Installing the PC card ...3-7 Removing the PC card ...3-8 Express Card Installation ...3-9 Installing the Express card ...3-9 Removing the Express card ...3-9...
  • Page 18 Preface Chapter 1 General Introductions Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4...

  • Page 19: How To Use This Manual

    L710 General Introductions ongratulations on becoming a new user of this notebook, the finely designed notebook. This brand-new exquisite notebook will give you a delightful and professional experience in using notebook. We are proud to tell our users that this notebook is thoroughly tested and certified by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction.
  • Page 20 L710 General Introductions Chapter 3, Customizing this Notebook, gives instructions not only in connecting the mouse, keyboard, webcam, printer, external monitor, IEEE 1394 devices, and communication devices, but also in installing and removing the PC card. Chapter 4, BIOS setup, provides information on BIOS Setup program and...

  • Page 21: Unpacking

    L710 Unpacking First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future.

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    Preface Chapter 1 General Introductions Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4...

  • Page 23: Specification

    L710 Specification Physical Characteristic Dimension Weight Processor Type Support Processor L1 Cache L2 Cache FSB Speed Socket Smart Power Management Core Chips North Bridge South Bridge Memory Technology Memory Maximum Power 395mm(L) x 278mm(D) x 26.5~34.9mm(H) 3.2kg 754-pin (uPGA) Mobile Turion 64 25/35W series, Sempron 25W series 128K (Turion);...
  • Page 24 (4400mAH / 7200mAH) Yes, 3 years 9.5mm(H), 40/60/80GB COMBO/DVD dual x 3 (USB version 2.0) x 1 (SPDIF-Out supported) x 1 (S-Video) MD560LMI-2 (AZALIA I/F) 10/100/1000 Mbps IEEE 802.11b/g MSI 6833(B) EXPRESS Card x 1 Type II x 1 Getting Started...
  • Page 25 L710 Controller Display LCD Type Video Controller VRAM CRT Support Audio Sound Controller Sound Codec chip Internal Speaker SoundBlaster Software & BIOS Support OS USB Flash Boot 17” WXGA +/ WSXGA+ ATI RS482M Sharing system memory 1440 x 900 for WXGA+/...
  • Page 26 L710 BIOS Others Kensington Lock Hole Fast Boot Support --- Yes (Win XP) Getting Started...

  • Page 27: Product Overview

    L710 Getting Started Product Overview This section provides you the description of basic aspects of your Notebook. It will help you to know more about the appearance of this Notebook before using Top-open View Press the Cover Latch to open the top cover (LCD Panel). The figure of top-open view and description showing below will lead you to browse the main operating area of your NOTEBOOK.
  • Page 28 L710 Cover Latch (Internal View) It is a bounce-back device to lock the cover with the deck when closing your Notebook PC. Rubber Pads Protect your Notebook PC from random closing. Power Button Power Button: To turn your Notebook power ON and OFF.
  • Page 29 L710 Getting Started Status LED Num Lock: Glowing Blue when the Num Lock function is activated. Caps Lock: Glowing Blue when the Caps Lock function is activated. Scroll Lock: Glowing Blue when the Scroll Lock function is activated. Hard Disk In-use: Glowing Blue when the Notebook PC is...

  • Page 30: Front View

    L710 Front View Cover Latch (External View) Press Cover Latch rightward and lift the cover. The Cover Latch will bounce back when loosing it. IEEE 1394 The IEEE 1394 port is a high-speed bus that allows you to connect high-end digital devices such as the DV (digital video camera).
  • Page 31 L710 Status LED Battery: Glowing Green when recharging. Battery LED goes out when recharging is done or when the AC adapter is disconnected. Glowing Orange when the battery is in low battery status. Blinking Orange if the battery is out of order, and it is recommended to replace a new battery.

  • Page 32: Right-Side View

    L710 Right-side View Express Card Slot The computer provides an Express Card slot. Card interface is smaller and faster than PC Card interface. The Express Card technology takes high-bandwidth serial PCI Express and USB 2.0 interfaces. PC Card Slot The computer provides a PC card slot to support one Type-II PC card for expansion functions, such as LAN/WLAN card, modem card, memory card, etc.
  • Page 33 L710 Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. VGA Port The 15-pin-D-sub VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for a great view of the Notebook display.

  • Page 34: Left-Side View

    L710 Left-side View USB Port The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more. Optical Storage Device A slim CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD Combo/DVD Dual drive is available in the computer, depending on the model you purchased. The optical device allows you to use the CD/DVD disc for installing software, accessing data and playing music/movie on the computer.

  • Page 35: Rear View

    L710 Rear View Kensington Lock This port is used to lock the computer to location for security. Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the computer. RJ-11 Connector The computer provides a built-in modem that allows you to connect an FJ-11 telephone line through this connector.

  • Page 36: Bottom View

    L710 Bottom View Battery Release Button It is a bounce-back device as a preparation for releasing the battery pack. Press it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other. Battery Lock/Unlock Button Battery cannot be moved when the button is positioned on lock status.

  • Page 37: Power Management

    L710 Power Management AC Adapter Please be noted that it is strongly recommended to connect the AC adapter and use the AC power while using this Notebook for the first time. When the AC adapter is connected, the battery is being charged immediately.

  • Page 38: Disconnecting The Ac Power

    L710 Disconnecting the AC Power When you disconnect the AC adapter, you should: Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet first. Unplug the connector from the Notebook. Disconnect the power cord and the connector of AC adapter. When unplugging the power cord, always hold the connector part of the cord.

  • Page 39: Battery Pack

    L710 Battery Pack This Notebook is equipped with a high-capacity 6-cell/9-cell Li-ion Battery pack. The rechargeable Li-ion battery pack is an internal power source of the Notebook. A fully charged battery pack can supply power to the Notebook approximately up to 2.5 hours (using 6-cell battery) or up to 3.5 hours (using 9-cell battery).
  • Page 40 L710 Getting Started 2-19...

  • Page 41: Replacing The Battery Pack

    L710 Replacing the Battery Pack Insert the right side of battery pack into the compartment. Slightly slide and press the battery pack into the right place. After the right side of the battery pack fitting the right track, then slightly press the left side of battery pack into the battery chamber.

  • Page 42: Using The Battery Pack

    L710 Using the Battery Pack Battery Safety Tips Replacing or handling the battery incorrectly may present a risk of fire or explosion, which could cause serious injury. Only replace the main battery pack with the same or equivalent type of battery.

  • Page 43: Charging The Battery Pack

    L710 Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be recharged while it is installed in the Notebook. Please pay attention to the following tips before recharging the battery: If a charged battery pack is not available, save your work and close all running programs and shut down the system or Save-to-Disk.

  • Page 44: Basic Operations

    L710 Basic Operations If you are a beginner to the Notebook, please read the following tips to make yourself safe and comfortable during the operations. Safety and Comfort Tips The Notebook is a portable platform that allows you to work anywhere.

  • Page 45: Have A Good Work Habit

    L710 Keep your hands and feet with Adjust the optimal comfort. angle and position of LCD panel. Adjust the desk’s height. Have a Good Work Habit Have a good work habit is important if you have to work with your Notebook for long periods of time;...

  • Page 46: Knowing The Keyboard

    L710 Getting Started Knowing the Keyboard The Notebook’s keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized 103-key keyboard and an additional [Fn] key for specific functions on the Notebook. The keyboard can be divided into four categories: Typewriter keys, Cursor keys, Numeric keys and Function keys.

  • Page 47: Typewriter Keys

    L710 Typewriter Keys The function of these Typewriter keys is the major function of the keyboard, which is similar to the keys on a typewriter. It also provides several keys for special purposes, such as the [Ctrl], [Alt] and [Esc] key.

  • Page 48: Cursor Keys

    L710 Cursor Keys The keyboard provides four cursor (arrow) keys and [Home], [PgUp], [PgDn], [End] keys at the lower right corner, which are used to control the cursor movement. Move the cursor left for one space. Move the cursor right for one space.

  • Page 49: Numeric Keys

    L710 The Backspace key, [Ins] and [Del] keys at upper right corner are use for editing purpose. This key is used to switch the typing mode between “insert” and “overtype” modes. Press this key to delete one character to the right of the cursor and move the following text left for one space.

  • Page 50: Function Keys

    L710 Function Keys Windows Keys You can find the Windows Logo key ( ) on the keyboard, which are used to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. For more information of the two keys, please refer to your Windows manual or online help.

  • Page 51: Knowing The Touchpad

    L710 Knowing the Touchpad The touchpad integrated in your Notebook is a pointing device that is compatible with standard mouse, allowing you to control the Notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen and making selection with its two buttons.

  • Page 52: Using The Touchpad

    L710 Using the Touchpad Read the following description to learn how to use the touchpad: Positioning and Moving Place your finger on the touchpad (usually using the forefinger), and the rectangular pad will act as a miniature duplicate of your display. When you move your fingertip across the pad, the cursor on the screen will move simultaneously in the same direction.
  • Page 53 L710 desired location; finally, release the left button to finish the drag-and-drop operation. Move the cursor by sliding your fingertip. Using the Touchpad Put your wrist on the desk comfortably. 2-32 Getting Started...
  • Page 54 L710 Getting Started Configuring the Touchpad You can customize the pointing device to meet your personal needs. For example, if you are a left-hand user, you may want to swap the functions of the two buttons. In addition, you can change the size, shape, moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen.

  • Page 55: About Hard Disk Drive

    L710 About Hard Disk Drive Your Notebook is equipped with a 2.5-inch IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard disk drive. The hard disk drive is a storage device with much higher speed and larger capacity than other storage devices, such as the floppy disk drive and optical storage devices.

  • Page 56: Using The Optical Disc Drive

    L710 Using the Optical Disc Drive Your Notebook is equipped with an optical storage device, which is known as the DVD Combo and DVD Dual drive. The actual device installed in your Notebook depends on the model you purchased. DVD Combo Drive: A cost-effective solution that can work both as a DVD-ROM drive and a CD-RW drive.

  • Page 57: Inserting The Cd

    L710 Inserting the CD The following instruction describes the general procedure when operating the optical storage device, including the optical disc drive. Confirm that the Notebook is turned on. Press the Eject Button on the drive’s panel and the CD tray will slide out partially.

  • Page 58: Removing The Cd

    L710 Removing the CD Press the Eject Button on the drive’s panel and the CD tray will slide out partially. Then, gently pull the tray out until fully extended. Hold the CD by its edge with your fingers and lift it up from the tray.
  • Page 59 L710 Getting Started 2-38...

  • Page 60: Customizing This Notebook

    Preface Chapter 1 General Introductions Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4...

  • Page 61: Connecting The External Devices

    L710 Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the Notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices. IEEE 1394 Device Modem Mouse/ Keyboard Printer Customizing this Notebook Speakers/ Earphones Microphone Monitor WebCam Television...

  • Page 62: Connecting The Peripheral Devices

    L710 Connecting the Peripheral Devices Connecting the Mouse You can connect a mouse to your Notebook through the PS/2 port or USB port. If there is no PS/2 port available on your Notebook, but you only have mouse of PS/2 connector, please purchase a PS/2-USB connector first. To connect the mouse: Turn on the Notebook and install the mouse driver.

  • Page 63: Connecting The Printer

    L710 Connecting the WebCam You can connect a WebCam to your Notebook through the USB port to connect the WebCam: Turn on the Notebook and install the WebCam driver. Connect your WebCam to the Notebook. The Notebook may auto detect your WebCam driver and enable the WebCam function.

  • Page 64: Connecting The External Monitor Or Tv

    L710 Connecting the External Monitor or TV You can connect an external monitor to your Notebook through the DVI-I port for a larger view with higher resolution. To connect the monitor: Make sure that the Notebook is turned off. Plug the monitor’s D-type connector into the Notebook’s VGA port.

  • Page 65: Connecting The Communication Devices

    L710 Connecting the Communication Devices Using the LAN The RJ-45 connector of the Notebook allows you to connect the LAN (local area network) devices, such as a hub, switch and gateway, to build a network connection. This LAN module supports data transfer rate up to 1000Mbps.

  • Page 66: Pc Card Installation

    L710 PC Card Installation The PC card slot of your Notebook allows you to install comprehensive Type-II PC cards that support various functions for your necessary, including the LAN/WLAN card, modem card and memory card. The following instruction provides you with a basic installation for the PC card, including how to install and remove it.

  • Page 67: Removing The Pc Card

    L710 Removing the PC card Press the Eject Button to make it stretch out. Push the Eject Button and the PC card will slide out. Pull it out of the slot. Reattach the dummy card back to the slot. Do not hold the “golden finger” when installing the PC card;...

  • Page 68: Express Card Installation

    L710 Express Card Installation This computer provides an Express Card slot. The new Express Card interface is smaller and faster than PC Card interface. The Express Card technology takes advantage of the scalable, high-bandwidth serial PCI Express and USB 2.0 interfaces.

  • Page 69: Safely Remove Hardware

    L710 Customizing this Notebook Safely Remove Hardware If you connect any peripheral device to your system, the Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) will appear on the taskbar. Double-click the icon to bring up the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box.

  • Page 70: Bios Setup

    Preface Chapter 1 General Introductions Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4...

  • Page 71: About Bios Setup

    L710 About BIOS Setup When to Use BIOS Setup? You may need to run the BIOS Setup when: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up and requests you to run SETUP. You want to change the default settings for customized features.

  • Page 72: Control Keys

    L710 Control Keys You can use only the keyboard to control the cursor in the BIOS Setup Utility. Press left arrow to select one menu title. Press right arrow to select one menu title. Press up arrow to select one item under the menu title.

  • Page 73: Bios Setup Menu

    L710 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the Main menu will appear on the screen. The Main menu displays the system information, including the basic configuration. Main menu Show System Overview information about BIOS version, CPU features, Memory size and setting of System Time and Date.

  • Page 74: Main Menu

    L710 Main menu System Overview System Overview will show you BIOS version and other information about its build date and update notes. Following is CPU’s information about its Type and Speed. System Time This item allows you to set the system time. The system clock will go on no matter you shut down the PC or get into sleep mode.
  • Page 75 L710 System Date This item allows you to set the system date. [day:month:date:year]. Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, which is determined by BIOS (read-only). Month The month from 01 (January) to 12 (December). Date The date from 01 to 31.

  • Page 76: Advanced Menu

    L710 BIOS Setup Advanced menu Advanced Settings Primary/Secondary IDE Master The two items display the types of the primary/secondary master IDE devices installed in the Notebook. Press [Enter] to bring up a window showing the detailed information of the device, including the device name, vendor, LBA mode, PIO mode and more.
  • Page 77 L710 BIOS Setup to Enabled. Legacy USB Support If you want to use USB device, like mouse, keyboard, portable disk, in DOS system or boot your system by USB device, you should enable this function by selecting Enabled.

  • Page 78: Boot Menu

    L710 BIOS Setup Boot menu Quiet Boot This item enables you to show the vendor logo on the boot-up screen. Settings options: Disabled and Enabled. The default setting is Enabled. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Boot Device The three items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices...

  • Page 79: Security Menu

    L710 BIOS Setup Security menu Security Settings Change Supervisor/User Password When you select the function, a message box will appear on the screen as below: Enter New Password Type the password you want, up to six characters in length and press [Enter].
  • Page 80 L710 When the Supervisor Password is set, the new item User Access Level and Password Check will be added in the menu. You can make further settings of access right in the User Access Level item. Setting options: No Access, View Only, Limited and Full Access. The Password Check item is used to specify the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented.

  • Page 81: Exit Menu

    L710 BIOS Setup Exit menu Save Changes and Exit Save the changes you have made and exit the utility. Discard Changes and Exit Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made. Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility.

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