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2006
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All Right Reserved - Printed in China
W551 Notebook User's Manual
Original Issue: 2006/05
This manual guides you in setting up and using your new Notebook PC. Information in the manual has been carefully checked for
accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic,
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  • Page 1 Copyright 2006 © All Right Reserved - Printed in China W551 Notebook User's Manual Original Issue: 2006/05 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new Notebook PC. Information in the manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior written consent.

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    • Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are supplied by your Safety Instructions notebook manufacturer. Using other types of battery or AC adapter may heighten the risk of fire or explosion. Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and •...
  • Page 3 W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL • When traveling, do not check your notebook as baggage. You can pulled out evenly in order not to bend its connecting pins. Also, be- put your notebook through an X-ray security machine, but never fore you connect the power cord, make sure that both connectors put your notebook through a metal detector.

  • Page 4: Regulatory Notices

    Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) PART 68 Warning Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of the computer is a label that contains, among other in- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits formation, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 5 W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL CE Notice (European Union) This symbol indicates this W551 notebook computer complies The symbol above must be attached to the product indicating with the EMC Directive and the European Union’s Low Voltage Di- compliance with the BSMI standard. rective.
  • Page 6 Preface Congratulations on your purchase of a Notebook computer! Your new notebook features the most innovative features in portable computing technology. It combines state-of-the-art ergonomics with sophisticated architecture, providing you with a personal computer that is compact, powerful, and easy to use. Designed for a wide range of general, business, and personal productivity applications, this notebook is an ideal choice for use in the office, at home, and on the road.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL Content 4.2 Connecting to an External Monitor via the VGA Port ...29 4.3 Using the Port Replicator Connector ........30 4.4 Using the LAN Port ...............31 4.5 Using the Modem Port ............31 Safety instructions ................. I 4.6 Using the IEEE 1394 Port ............32 Regulatory Notices ................

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 The Grand Tour

    W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL Chapter 1 The Grand Tour This chapter will show you basic components of the computer and briefly explain how they function.

  • Page 9: The Outside Of W551 Notebook Computer

    1.1 The Outside of W551 Notebook Computer Dual Array Microphone ►Front View◄ W551 notebook computer comes with a pair of Dual Array Microphones for enhanced audio outputs; particularly when used during video conferences and with voice recognition devices. LCD Glare Type Display Panel LCD is an acronym for Liguid-Crystal Dislay(LCD), which outputs data and images onto its screen.
  • Page 10 W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL ►Left View◄ ►Right View◄ Card reader Power Port Accepts SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro Modules (insert only one card at Connect to an AC Adepter. a time). Port Replicator Connector PCI Express Card & New Card Slot Accepts additional New Card-compatible modules. Connects additional peripheral devices to the computer through USB Port a universal port.
  • Page 11 ►Front View◄ ►Bottom View◄ LCD Latch Locks for the lid. Battery Bay Status LED Indicator (Please refer to Chapter 1.2 below) Equipped with a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) shows the status of the computer's Battery Latch functions and components. Push latch to remove battery.

  • Page 12: Status Led Indicator

    W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL 1.2 Status LED Indicator Caps Lock Power Lights up when the alphabet keys are locked in uppercase. Press It glows blue when the computer is on, and flashes blue when the [Caps Lock] to turn on or turn off this mode. computer is in the suspend mode.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Operating Basics

    Chapter 2 Operating Basics This chapter will show you how to operate your W551 notebook computer, including connecting the AC adaptor, turning the computer on/off, using touch-pad, keyboard, hot keys, battery, and so on. If you are new to computers and to the operating system, this chapter will guide you through some of the new exciting features.

  • Page 14: Using The Battery Pack

    W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL 2.1 Using the Battery Pack ►Replacing the Battery◄ The battery will gradually weaken over time. We recommend that W551 notebook computer is designed to operate with one of the you replace your battery when you notice a significant decrease of following power sources: battery capacity.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    2.2 Connecting the AC Adapter 2.3 Turning Your Notebook On and Off The AC adapter converts AC power to DC power and reduces the ►Turning on the power◄ voltage supplied to the computer. It can automatically adjust to any Open the notebook lid, press and hold the power button for one or voltage from 100 to 240 volts and outputs power at 19V, 4.74A for two seconds.

  • Page 16: Installing W551 Device Drivers

    W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL 2.4 Installing W551 Device Drivers 2.5 Using the Launch Keys If your W551 Notebook Computer already has an operating system The easy access buttons located on the top of the left side allow installed, it is best to install all necessary device drivers in order for you to easily access the internet and your E-Mail client (such as he hardware to properly function.

  • Page 17: Keyboad Functions

    2.6 Keyboad Functions W551 notebook computer is equipped with a standard typewriter- layout keyboard and has extra features. Basic Keypad Keypad Function Desription <Shift> key. Press this key in combination with letters <Enter> key. Execute a command. Within many text editing programs, the <Enter>...
  • Page 18 W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL <Num Lk> key. Activates the embedded 15-key numeric Special Function Keys keypad. ►Embedded Numeric Keypad◄ <Fn>+<Scr Lk> key. Used in most programs to scroll the screen without having to move the cursor. The keys are in color-coded blue. <Cap Lock>...
  • Page 19 ►Windows Keys◄ ►Basic keypad◄ you can input letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and special symbols with it. ►Fn Keys◄ Description By pressing the Fn key with other keys, it can simulate all keyboard functions of a regular desktop keyboard. +[F1] Opens help and support [Fn]+[F1] Suspend switch [Fn]+[F2]...

  • Page 20: Using The Touchpad

    W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL 2.7 Using the Touchpad ►Double Clicking◄ The Touchpad is a pressure-sensitive pointing device that provides Move the pointer over to the item with your finger on the pad, and click twice on the left button to select menu items, or simply tap all of the features of a two-button mouse;...

  • Page 21: Storage

    2.8 Storage 4. Slide the tray back until it clicks shut. ►Hard Disk◄ W551 notebook computer is equipped with a built-in large capacity 2.5 inch IDE hard disk drive where you store or install your computer operating system as well as software programs. The internal hard disk is normally assigned as Drive C after formatting.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Personalize Your W551 Notebook Computer

    W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL Chapter 3 Personalize Your W551 Notebook Computer This chapter will explain how to use the BIOS setup utility. The W551 Notebook Computer has a BIOS setup utility which allows you to configure important system settings. You will also learn how to upgrade components in order to improve system performance.

  • Page 23: How To Restore To Factory Default Settings

    3.1 How to restore to factory default settings ►Running the cME Version of Recover Pro◄ Once the cME version of Recover Pro is running, follow the steps 1. Power on your computer. If it is already running, reboot it below. (restart/ reset).
  • Page 24 W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL After you select an option, a confirmation dialog box (identical or • Percentage of recovery completed similar to the one shown here) will appear. • Time elapsed • Estimated time remaining 3. Confirm that you want to continue. Click Yes to begin the recovery process.

  • Page 25: Bios Settings

    3.2 BIOS Settings In any area, you can simply Press Esc to exit. If you wish to exit the BIOS utility without saving The BIOS setup utility allows you to configure your computer’s changes, go to the main menu, then press Esc. basic settings.
  • Page 26 W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL ►The Main Menu◄ BIOS SETUP UTILITY • System Time & System Date: To change time & date of the system. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Info System Time: [23:43:17] Item Specific Help • SATA Hard Drive System Date: [01/01/2006] To configure SATA HDD of the notebook.
  • Page 27 ►Advanced Menu◄ BIOS SETUP UTILITY • Video Features To select options for video display. You can select display device Advanced Main Security Boot Info Exit (LCD, CRT, LCD+CRT) and TV Mode (NTSC or PAL) in the Sub- Item Specific Help ►Video Features Menu.
  • Page 28 W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL ►Security menu◄ • Supervisor Password BIOS SETUP UTILITY A Supervisor Password is required before you set User Password. Security Main Advanced Boot Info Exit After selecting Change Supervisor Password, enter a new pass- Supervisor Password Clear Item Specific Help word then re-enter it to confirm.
  • Page 29 ►Boot menu◄ BIOS SETUP UTILITY • Boot Menu Boot To enable or disable Boot Menu Security Info Exit Main Advanced Item Specific Help • Boot Time Diagnostic Screen Boot Menu: [Enabled] To choose screen display during boot. Disabled- display Logo Boot Time Diagnostic Screen: [Disabled] T h e...
  • Page 30 W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL ►Exit menu◄ BIOS SETUP UTILITY • Exit Saving Changes To exit system BIOS setup and save the changes to CMOS. Exit Main Advanced Security Boot Info Exit Saving Changes Item Specific Help • Exit Disregarding Changes Exit Discarding Changes To exit utility without saving BIOS setup data to CMOS.

  • Page 31: Bios Update

    BIOS. WinFlash. When you update BIOS, you will lose all settings you customized. Please go to the Gigabyte website (http://www.gigabyte.tw) for the latest BIOS update utility. To update BIOS in DOS: 1. Insert the disk with BIOS updated into the diskette drive. (USB FDD, USB Flash Disc, or Floppy Disc) 2.

  • Page 32: Graphics Display

    W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL 6. Click on OK to start running the program. 3.4 Graphics Display Your computer has a high-performance graphics display system, which can easily handle the demands of today’s multimedia computing. ►Screen Controls◄ Brightness Function keys can increase or decrease the brightness of the 7.
  • Page 33 1. Open Control Panel. 2. Double-click on Display. The Display Properties window will open. 3. Click on the Settings tab. 4. Click on the Advanced button. ■ W551N Click on GeForce Go 7400 tab. Choose nView Display Set- tings to adjust. Single Display (for both W551N and W551U) In Single Display mode, you can choose which device to apply as the Primary display.

  • Page 34: Protecting Your W551 Notebook Computer

    W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL Tip: In order to ensure problem-free video display, when you use an external monitor, change the output mode in the Display properties dialog box first. After changing the output mode, you can then use the video display hot keys. Note: Light or dark pixels may appear on the LCD screen as a result of LCD’s manufacturing limitations, however, this will not effect your LCD screen’s normal functions.

  • Page 35: Chapter 4 Connecting Peripherals

    Chapter 4 Connecting Peripherals This chapter will show you step-by-step how to connect your peripherals to the W551 notebook computer.

  • Page 36: Using The Usb Port

    W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL 4.1 Using the USB Port 4.2 Connecting to an External Monitor via the VGA Port The USB port allows multiple peripherals to run simultaneously on a single computer. These peripherals may include: floppy drives, The notebook comes with a VGA port for you to connect to an mouse, digital cameras, scanners, printers, optical disk drive, external monitor.

  • Page 37: Using The Port Replicator Connector

    4.3 Using the Port Replicator Connector 1. DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous Port Replicator Connector allows you to connect an external port power to your Port Replicator. replicator devices (optional). This external device is an easy one- 2.

  • Page 38: Using The Lan Port

    W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL 4.4 Using the LAN Port 4.5 Using the Modem Port 1. Connect one end of the cable into the network wall outlet or the The built-in fax/data modem allows you to connect a phone line to HUB.

  • Page 39: Using The Ieee 1394 Port

    4.7 PCI Express card/Newcard 4.6 Using the IEEE 1394 Port The PCI Express card (or Newcard) slot can be used as an With the built-in IEEE 1394 port, you can connect your IEEE 1394- interface between your computer and a variety of communication compatible peripherals for video transmission or data backup.

  • Page 40: Connecting To The S-Video Port

    W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL 4.8 Connecting to the S-Video Port 4.10 Using your Bluetooth (optional) and Wireless devices. Your W551 notebook computer comes with an S-Video port which allows you to connect your computer to an external television set. Your W551 computer supports both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi compatible This is possible by using an S-Video cable: devices.

  • Page 41: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting In this chapter, we will list some frequently encountered technical problems and tell you how to resolve them.

  • Page 42: Frequently Asked Questions

    W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL 5.1 Frequently Asked Questions the volume bar.  My computer switches to hibernation mode much too quickly  What kind of external microphone can I use with my notebook and I have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse to bring computer? back the screen.
  • Page 43 Caution  My computer says: “CMOS Battery Low”, what should I do? Unplugging or ejecting a device that supports safe removal without first using the Safe Removal application to warn the If your computer is without power (i.e. unplug the computer system can cause data to be lost or your system to become power source from the power outlet and remove the battery unstable.

  • Page 44: Appendix A Specifications

    W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL Appendix A Specifications This appendix lists technical and hardware specifications of your W551 notebook computer. Please note that the information mentioned here may not completely match your notebook computer’s actual specifications. Specification is subject to change without notice, and the present manual may be modified at a later time.
  • Page 45 Microprocessor Connectivity ® ® • Intel Yonah Dual Core Processor T2300~2700 • Intergrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection ® ® • Intel Yonah Single Core Processor T1300~1400 • Built-in 56Kbps V.92 fax/data modern ® ® • Intel Celeron M Processor 410~430 •...

  • Page 46: Appendix B Service Centers

    W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL Appendix B Service Centers This appendix will list our global service centers for your W551 notebook computer.
  • Page 47 TEL: +886 (2) 8912-4888 FAX: +86-21-63410100 FAX: +886 (2) 8912-4004 GuangZhou How to submit a question? TEL: +86-20-87586074 Technical Issues about using GIGABYTE products. FAX: +86-20-85517843 Non-technical Sales and marketing issues Beijing WEB Address(English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/ TEL: +86-10-62102838 WEB Address(Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw...
  • Page 48 W551 NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL Serbia & Montenegro Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Australia GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY PTY. LTD. Technology Co., Ltd. in SERBIA & MONTENEGRO TEL: +61 3 85616288 FAX: +61 3 85616222 WEB Address: http://www.gigabyte.co.yu/ WEB Address: http://www.giga-byte.com.au/ Singapore GIGABYTE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

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