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- Page 1 Preface Chapter 1 General Introductions Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 G52-10581X1...
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Page 2: Preface
Preface 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
Preface 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. -
Page 4: Safety Guideline For Using Lithium Battery
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
Preface 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. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. -
Page 6: Macrovision Notice
Preface 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 Preface 10. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: The power cord or plug is damaged. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. The equipment has been exposed to moisture. The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work according to User’s Manual.
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Page 8: Weee Statement
Preface WEEE Statement (English) 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" cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life. - Page 9 Preface рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому производители вышеперечисленного электронного оборудования обязаны принимать его для переработки по окончании срока службы. (Español) Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equipos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasificados como "eléctricos y equipos electrónicos"...
- Page 10 Preface momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia. (TÜRKÇE) Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü...
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Page 11: Trademarks
Preface 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. Release History Version Revision Note Date First Release April 2006... -
Page 12: Table Of Contents
Preface 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...................VI Macrovision Notice.....................VI Safety Instructions .....................VI WEEE Statements .....................VIII Trademarks ......................XI Release History ....................XI... - Page 13 Preface Getting Started Specification......................2-2 Product View .....................2-6 Top-open View ....................2-6 Front View....................2-8 Right-side View..................2-10 Left-side View ...................2-12 Rear View ....................2-14 Bottom View....................2-15 Power Management ..................2-17 AC Adapter....................2-17 Battery Pack .....................2-19 Using the Battery Pack................2-22 Basic Operations ....................2-24 Safety and Comfort Tips................2-24 Have a Good Work Habit .................2-25 Knowing the Keyboard ................2-26 Knowing the Touchpad ................2-31...
- Page 14 Preface Customizing this Notebook Connecting the External Devices ..............3-2 Connecting the Peripheral Devices ............3-3 Connecting the Communication Devices...........3-6 Express PC Card Installation ................3-7 Installing the Express card .................3-7 Removing the Express card ...............3-7 Safely Remove Hardware.................3-8 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup.....................4-2 When to Use BIOS Setup ................4-2 How to Run BIOS Setup................4-2 Control Keys ....................4-3...
- Page 15 Preface Chapter 1 General Introductions Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4...
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Page 16: How To Use This Manual
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 17 General Introductions 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 allows you to configure the system for optimum use.
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Page 18: Unpacking
General Introductions 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 19: Getting Started
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Page 20: Specification
Getting Started Specification Physical Characteristic Dimension 303mm(L) x 225mm(D) x 28-30mm(H) Weight 1.9 kg Processor Type Socket S1 (638pins, uPGA) Turion 64 bit Taylor Processor Support Processor Sampron single core L1 Cache 64KB L2 Cache 512K/1M FSB Speed 800MHz Core Chips North Bridge ATI RS485M South Bridge... - Page 21 Getting Started Storage HDD form factor 2..5”, 9.5mm(H), 40/60/80/100/120GB PATA IDE Controller SB460 Optical Device COMBO/DVD dual/Super Multi I/O Port Monitor(VGA) 15 pin Mini D-Sub x 1 x 3 (USB version 2.0) Headphone Out/ SPDIF Out IEEE1394 Mic-in RJ11 RJ45 Card Reader 3-in-1 (MMC,SD,MS) Express Card...
- Page 22 Getting Started Wfm 2.0 support Wireless LAN MS-6833B or MS-6855B BG Mini PCI-E card Display LCD Type 12.1” WXGA (Glare type) Brightness Brightness controlled by K/B hot-keys Video Controller UMA ATI RS485M VRAM Shared System Memory 1280 x 800 WXGA CRT Support 640x480, max, 32bit color 800x600, max, 32bit color...
- Page 23 Getting Started Sound Codec chip Azalia interface, ALC 882 Sound Controller Embedded in South Bridge Internal Speaker 2 Speakers (1.5W) with housing Sound Volume Adjust by volume button, K/B hot-key & SW Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot Yes, USB floppy boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot Support --- Yes Others...
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Page 24: Top-Open View
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 25 Getting Started Cover Latch (Internal View) It is a bounce-back device to lock the cover with the deck when closing your Notebook. Rubber Pads Protect your Notebook from random closing. Stereo Speakers Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported.
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Page 26: Front View
Getting Started 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 27 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: Blinking Blue when Notebook is accessing the hard disk drive.
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Page 28: Right-Side View
Getting Started Right-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. RJ-11 Connector The Notebook provides a built-in modem that allows you to connect an RJ-11 telephone line through this connector. - Page 29 Getting Started 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. Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the Notebook. 2-11...
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Page 30: Left-Side View
Getting Started Left-side View Optical Storage Device A slim DVD Combo, DVD Dual drive and Super Multi Drive is available in the Notebook, 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 Notebook. - Page 31 Getting Started 3 in 1 Card Reader The built-in card reader supports MMC (multi-media card), SD (secure digital) and MS (memory stick) cards 2-13...
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Page 32: Rear View
Getting Started Rear View Kensington Lock Hole This is used to lock the Notebook to location for security Battery Pack (Rear View) To supply power to your Notebook when the AC adapter is not connected 2-14... -
Page 33: Bottom View
Getting Started Bottom View Battery Lock/Unlock Button Battery cannot be moved when the button is positioned on lock status. Once the button is pushed to unlock position, the battery is removable. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. - Page 34 Getting Started 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 Pack Supply power to your Notebook when the AC adapter is not connected. Screw Box for releasing Optical Device Use screwdriver to remove Optical Device from the Notebook.
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Page 35: Power Management
Getting Started 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. NOTE that the AC adapter included in the package is approved for your Notebook;... -
Page 36: Disconnecting The Ac Power
Getting Started 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 37: Battery Pack
Getting Started Battery Pack This Notebook is equipped with a high-capacity 4-cell/8-cell Li-ion Battery pack. The rechargeable Li-ion battery pack is an internal power source of the Notebook. Releasing the Battery Pack It’s a better way to have extra battery for enough power supply, so you don’t have to worry about the lack of battery power. -
Page 38: Replacing The Battery Pack
Getting Started 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 39 Getting Started Do not try to disassemble THE BATTERY PACK. Please follow your local laws and regulations to recycle the unused battery pack. 2-21...
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Page 40: Using The Battery Pack
Getting Started 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 41: Charging The Battery Pack
Getting Started 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 42: Basic Operations
Getting Started 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. However, choosing a good workspace is important if you have to work with your Notebook for long periods of time. -
Page 43: Have A Good Work Habit
Getting Started Keep your hands Sit straight and and feet with keep a good Adjust the posture. optimal comfort. angle and position of LCD panel. Adjust the desk’s height. Adjust the chair’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 44: Knowing The Keyboard
Getting Started Knowing the Keyboard The Notebook’s keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized 86-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. 2-26... -
Page 45: Typewriter Keys
Getting Started Typewriter Keys 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. When the lock keys are pressed, the corresponding LEDs will light up to indicate their status: Num Lock: Press and hold the [Fn] key and press this key to toggle the... -
Page 46: Cursor Keys
Getting Started Cursor Keys The keyboard provides four cursor (arrow) keys and [Home], [PgUp], [PgDn], [End] keys at the lower right corner, Cursor Keys which are used to control the cursor movement. Move the cursor left for one space. Move the cursor right for one space. Move the cursor up for one line. -
Page 47: Numeric Keys
Getting Started 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 48: Function Keys
Getting Started Function Keys Windows Keys You can find the Windows Logo key ( ) and one Application Logo key ) on the keyboard, which are used to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. -
Page 49: Knowing The Touchpad
Getting Started 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. Cursor Movement Area This pressure-sensitive area of the touchpad, allows you to place your finger on it and control the cursor on the screen by moving your finger. -
Page 50: Using The Touchpad
Getting Started 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 51 Getting Started desired location; finally, release the left button to finish the drag-and-drop operation. Using the Touchpad Move the cursor by sliding your fingertip. Put your wrist on the desk comfortably. 2-33...
- Page 52 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.
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Page 53: About Hard Disk Drive
Getting Started 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 54: Using The Optical Storage
Getting Started Using the Optical Storage Your Notebook is equipped with an optical storage device, which is known as the DVD Combo, DVD Dual drive and Super Multi 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 55: Inserting The Cd
Getting Started Inserting the CD The following instruction describes the general procedure when operating the optical storage device, including the DVD-ROM 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 56: Removing The Cd
Getting Started 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. Push the tray back into the drive. -
Page 57: Customizing This Notebook
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Page 58: Connecting The External Devices
Customizing this Notebook Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the Notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices. IEEE 1394 Device Modem Speakers/ Earphones Microphone Monitor Webcam Mouse/ Keyboard Printer Television... -
Page 59: Connecting The Peripheral Devices
Customizing this Notebook 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 PS2 connector, please purchase a PS/2-USB connector first. -
Page 60: Connecting The Webcam
Customizing this Notebook Connecting the WebCam You can connect a WebCam to your Notebook through the USB port. 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 61: Connecting The External Monitor Or Tv
Customizing this Notebook Connecting the External Monitor or TV You can connect an external monitor to your Notebook through the VGA 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 62: Connecting The Communication Devices
Customizing this Notebook 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 built-in 10/100/1000 Base-T LAN module supports data transfer rate up to 1000Mbps. -
Page 63: Express Pc Card Installation
Customizing this Notebook Express PC 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 64: Safely Remove Hardware
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. You can see all connected peripheral devices here. -
Page 65: Bios Setup
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Page 66: About Bios Setup
BIOS Setup 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. You want to reload the default BIOS settings. -
Page 67: Control Keys
BIOS Setup 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 68: Bios Setup Menu
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 69: Main Menu
BIOS Setup 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. The variable settings in Main menu are System Date and System Time, Primary IDE Master/Slave. - Page 70 BIOS Setup System Date This item allows you to set the system date. The date format is [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.
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Page 71: Advanced Menu
BIOS Setup Advanced menu Advanced Settings PCI Latency Timer Value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer register. Legacy USB Support If you want to use USB device, such as mouse, keyboard, portable disk, in DOS system or boot your system by USB device, you should enable this function by selecting Enabled. -
Page 72: Security Menu
BIOS Setup Security menu Security Settings Change Supervisor Password When you select the function, a message box will appear on the screen as below: Enter New Password password Type the you want, up to six characters in length and press [Enter]. - Page 73 BIOS Setup 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.
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Page 74: Boot Menu
BIOS Setup Boot menu Boot Settings Configuration Configure settings during system boot. Boot Device Priority --1st, 2nd, and 3rd Boot Device The three items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. 4-10... -
Page 75: Exit Menu
BIOS Setup Exit menu Exit & Save Changes Save the changes you have made and exit the utility. Exit & Discard Changes Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made. Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility. - Page 76 BIOS Setup 4-12...