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- Page 1 Preface Chapter 1 General Introductions Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Chapter 4...
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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: Weee Statement
Preface 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. The equipment was dropped and damaged. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage. 11. - Page 8 Preface kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden, die sich auf 13.August, 2005 wirken. Und der Hersteller von bedeckt Elektronik-Altgeräte gesetzlich zur gebrachten Produkte am Ende seines Baruchbarkeitsdauer zurückzunehmen. (Français) Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux déchets des équipement électriques et électroniques, directive 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 août 2005, que les produits électriques et électroniques ne peuvent être déposés dans les décharges ou tout simplement mis à...
- Page 9 Preface Vervuiling van Electrische en Electronische producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kunnen niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling. Fabrikanten van dit soort producten worden verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het eind van hun levenscyclus.. (Srpski) Po Direktivi Evropske unije ("EU") o odbačenoj ekektronskoj i električnoj opremi, Direktiva 2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13.
- Page 10 Preface povinni odebírat takové výrobky zpět po skončení jejich životnosti. (MAGYAR) Az Európai Unió („EU") 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint az elektromos és elektronikus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági hulladékként, és az ilyen elektronikus berendezések gyártói kötelessé...
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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. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Notebook Memory Card International Association. -
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 Device Drive Notice................V Macrovision Notice ...................VI Safety Instructions .....................VI WEEE Statement ....................VII Trademarks ......................XI Release History ....................XI... - Page 13 Preface Getting Started Specification......................2-2 Product Overview .....................2-5 Top-open View ....................2-5 Front View....................2-9 Right-side View..................2-10 Left-side View ...................2-12 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 Knowing the Keyboard ................2-25 Knowing the Touchpad ................2-30...
- Page 14 Preface 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 Safely Remove Hardware.................3-9 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 BIOS Setup Menu....................4-4...
- 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 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 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
Preface Chapter 1 General Introductions Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Chapter 4... -
Page 20: Specification
Getting Started Specification Physical Characteristic Dimension 332 (W) x 240 (D) x 26.5~35 (H) mm Weight 2.1~2.2 kg with 6 cell battery Processor Type Micro-FCPGA 478-pin ® ® Support Processor Intel Celeron Processor FSB Speed 533MHz Core Chips ® North Bridge Intel 960GL ®... - Page 21 Getting Started Optical Device DVD Combo DVD dual Super Multi (Devices listed here may vary without notice) I/O Port Monitor(VGA) 15 pin D-Sub x 1 x 3 (USB version 2.0) IEEE1394 Headphone Out (S/PDIFOut supported) Mic-in RJ11 RJ45 TV-Out x 1 (S-Video) Slot x 1 PC Card Slot (Type II) Card Reader...
- Page 22 Getting Started LAN Boot Bluetooth Yes (Optional, MS-6837D, Bluetooth 2.0) Wireless LAN IEEE802.11 A/B/G/N, MSI 6877/Kedron Display LCD Type 13.3" WXGA Glare / Non-Glare Brightness Brightness controlled by K/B hot-keys Video ® Controller Intel 960GL 1,280 x 800 WXGA VRAM...
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Page 23: Product Overview
Getting Started Product Overview This section provides the description of basic aspects of the notebook. It will help you to know more about the appearance of this Notebook before using it. Note the notebook shown here may vary from the actual one. Top-open View The figure of top-open view and description showing below will lead you to browse the main operating area of your notebook. - Page 24 Getting Started Rubber Pads Protect your Notebook PC from random closing. Quick Launch Buttons and Power Button Power Button: To turn your Notebook power ON and OFF. Quick Launch Buttons: Simply click the quick launch buttons to speed up the starting of the programs in common use. It helps you to do works more efficiently.
- Page 25 Getting Started 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 accessing the hard disk drive. Bluetooth (Optional) Glowing blue when Bluetooth function of is enabled.
- Page 26 Getting Started Webcam (Optional) This built-in webcam can be used for picture taking, video recoding or conferencing, and any other interactive applications. Internal Microphone There is built-in microphone and its function is the same with microphone.
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Page 27: Front View
Getting Started Front View 6 in 1 Card Reader The built-in card reader supports MMC (multi-media card), SD (secure digital), MS (memory stick), XD, SDIO, and MS Pro (memory stick pro) cards. Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. -
Page 28: Right-Side View
Getting Started Right-side View 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. 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 29 Getting Started RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection. Kensington Lock This port is used to lock the computer to location for security. 2-11...
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Page 30: Left-Side View
Getting Started Left-side View 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 computer display. S-Video Connector By using a Super VHS (S-Video) cable, this connector allows you to connect a television (NTSC/PAL system) to use as a computer display. - Page 31 Getting Started Optical Storage Device A slim DVD Combo/ DVD Dual/ Super Multi 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.
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Page 32: Rear View
Getting Started Rear View Battery Pack (Rear View) Supply power to your computer when the AC adapter is not connected. Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the computer. 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. Battery Pack Supply power to your computer when the AC adapter is not connected. Battery Release Button It is a bounce-back device as a preparation for releasing the battery pack. -
Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: Battery Pack
Getting Started Battery Pack This Notebook is equipped with a high-capacity 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 37 Getting Started 2-19...
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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: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: Have A Good Work Habit
Getting Started Keep your hands Sit straight and and feet with keep a good Adjust the optimal comfort. posture. 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 43: Knowing The Keyboard
Getting Started Knowing the Keyboard The Notebook’s keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized 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 44: Typewriter Keys
Getting Started 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 45: Cursor Keys
Getting Started 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. Move the cursor up for one line. -
Page 46: 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 47: 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. For more information of the two keys, please refer to your Windows manual or online help. -
Page 48: 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 49: 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 50 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. 2-32...
- Page 51 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 52: About Hard Disk Drive
Getting Started About Hard Disk Drive Your Notebook is equipped with a 2.5-inch 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. Therefore, it is usually used to install the operating system and software applications. -
Page 53: Using The Optical Device Drive
Getting Started Using the Optical Device Drive Your Notebook is equipped with an optical device drive. The actual device installed in your Notebook depends on the model you purchased. DVD Combo Drive: This device allows you to read DVD and CD, and record CD format. - Page 54 Getting Started Inserting the Disk The following instruction describes the general procedure when operating the optical storage device. Confirm that the Notebook is turned on. Press the Eject Button on the drive’s panel and the disk tray will slide out partially.
- Page 55 Getting Started Removing the disk Press the Eject Button on the drive’s panel and the disk tray will slide out partially. Then, gently pull the tray out until fully extended. Hold the disk by its edge with your fingers and lift it up from the tray. Push the tray back into the drive.
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Page 56: Customizing This Notebook
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Page 57: 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. All devices listed here are for reference only. Modem IEEE 1394 Device Speakers/ Earphones Microphone Printer Web Cam Monitor Mouse/ Keyboard Television Note: The notebook shown here may vary from the actual one. -
Page 58: Connecting The Peripheral Devices
Customizing this Notebook Connecting the Peripheral Devices Connecting the Mouse You can connect a mouse to your Notebook through the USB port. To connect the mouse: Turn on the Notebook and install the mouse driver. Connect your mouse to the Notebook. The Notebook may auto detect your mouse driver and enable the mouse function. -
Page 59: Connecting The Printer
Customizing this Notebook Connect your WebCam to the Notebook. The Notebook may auto detect your WebCam driver and enable the WebCam function. If there is no detection of you WebCam you can manually enable the WebCam by going to Start Menu à Control Panel à Add Hardware to add the new device. -
Page 60: Connecting The Ieee 1394 Devices
Customizing this Notebook can change the display mode by configuring the settings in Display Properties of Windows operating system. Connecting the IEEE 1394 devices The IEEE 1394 port of your Notebook is a next-generation serial bus that features a high-speed transfer rate and the connection of up to 63 devices, allowing you to connect many high-end peripheral devices and consumer electronic appliances, such as the DV (digital video camera). -
Page 61: 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. For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the LAN, please ask your MIS staff or network manager for help. -
Page 62: Pc Card Installation
Customizing this Notebook 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 63: Removing The Pc Card
Customizing this Notebook 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. Eject button Do not hold the “golden finger”... -
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 BIOS Setup Exit menu Choose decided status before leaving the BIOS menu.
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Page 70: 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. w System Date This item allows you to set the system date. The date format is [day:month:date:year]. - Page 71 BIOS Setup 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. The set format is [hour:minute:second]. w Primary/Secondary IDE Master The two items display the types of the primary/secondary IDE maste devices installed in the Notebook.
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Page 72: Advanced Menu
BIOS Setup Advanced menu Advanced Settings w Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. This item allows you to enable or disable Intel SpeedStep technology. When set to Disabled, the system always operates in a conserve power mode (the processor works at FSB400-600MHz or FSB533-800MHz). If you want optimize the processor, set this item to Enabled, so that the processor’s speed will be controlled by the use of your operating system and applications. - Page 73 BIOS Setup w Advance PCI/PnP Settings This item allows you to configure the PCI bus system and PnP (plug and play) feature.
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Page 74: Power Manager
BIOS Setup Power Manager w ACPI Standby State The item allows you to specify the power saving modes for ACPI function. w Repost Video on S3 Resume The item allows you to determine whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. w HDA Controller The item allows you to enable or disable HDA Controller. -
Page 75: Security Menu
BIOS Setup Security menu Security Settings w 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 76 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 77: Boot Menu
BIOS Setup Boot menu w Boot Settings Configuration Configure settings during system boot. w Boot Device Priority The item allows you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. 4-13... -
Page 78: Exit Menu
BIOS Setup Exit menu w Exit & Save Changes Save the changes you have made and exit the utility. w Exit & Discard Changes Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made. w Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility.
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