G-MAX N512 User’s Manual Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your notebook. When Using Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N512 CAUTION: Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body. With extended operation, heat can potentially build up in the base.
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G-MAX N512 User’s Manual security machine, but never put the drive through a metal detector. When traveling, do not place your notebook in overhead storage compartments where it could slide around. Do not drop your notebook or subject it to other mechanical shocks. Protect your notebook, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice 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.
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G-MAX N512 User’s Manual REN: 0.8B The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone and still have those devices ring when your number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN's of all devices should not exceed five (5.0).
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N512 User’s Manual A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the preceding directives and standards has been made and is on file at Gigabyte Computer Corporation. BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) Most N512 computer products are classified by the Bureau of Standards, Meteorology and Inspection (BSMI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE).
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G-MAX N512 User’s Manual There is no guarantee of correct working in all circumstances. Any difficulties should be referred to your supplier. Some network operators require that intended users of their network request permission to connect and for the installation of an appropriate socket. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of this modem is 1.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual About Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N512 ongratulation for having purchased your new All-In-One Notebook Computer G-MAX N512. Your notebook computer G-MAX N512 incorporates the remarkable performance and flexible connectivity, to give you a fine-tuned set of computing tools for reasonable price. Your new notebook computer G-MAX N512 is dedicated to professional elite who demands excellent efficiency like you.
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G-MAX N512 User’s Manual About This User’s Manual elcome to your All-In-One Notebook Computer G-MAX N512 User’s Manual. This manual covers everything you need to know in learning how to use your notebook computer G-MAX N512. This manual also assumes that you know the basic concepts of Windows and the PC.
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G-MAX N512 User’s Manual There is no need to read the manual from the beginning to end. Simply find your way to the section that interests you using the index, or browse through the manual. You will come across the following icons in the manual: Helpful pointers and tricks to get more from your notebook computer G-MAX N512 To help you note and avoid possible damage to your notebook...
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual Contents About Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N512……. About This User’s Manual………………………………… 1 Getting Started………………………………………..1.1 Setting Up Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N512………. 2 Introducing Notebook Computer G-MAX N512.. 2.1 The Outside of Notebook Computer G-MAX N512…………. Top Side………………………………………………………………….………...
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G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 4.5 SD Card………………………….……………………………………………… 4.6 USB Devices.…………………………………………………………………. 4.7 IEEE 1394 Devices..………………………………………………………. 5 Setting / BIOS…………………………………………… 39 5.1 Using the Xpress Recovery Utility…………………………………. 5.2 Running the BIOS Setup Utility……………………………………… 5.3 Main Setup….…………………………………………………………………. 5.4 Advanced Setup.……………………………………………………………. 5.5 Security Setup….…………………………………………………………… 5.6 Boot Setup….………………………………………………………………….
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 1 Getting Started our notebook computer G-MAX N512 is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get your notebook computer G-MAX N512 up and running as quickly as possible.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 1.1 Setting Up Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N512 1.1.1 Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack: Turn your notebook computer G-MAX N512 upside down so the bottom is facing up. Insert the battery pack as shown into the battery compartment until it ➀...
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 1.1.2 Connecting the AC Power Adapter To connect the AC power adapter: Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC power connector on the right side of your notebook computer G-MAX N512 ➀ Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and into an electrical outlet ➁...
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 1.1.3 Opening Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N512 To open your notebook computer G-MAX N512, slide the cover latch to the right to open the display panel ➀ ➁ . 1.1.4 Turning On Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N512 Press the power button to turn on your notebook computer G-MAX N512 ➂...
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 2 Introducing Notebook Computer G-MAX N512 our notebook computer G-MAX N512 is a fully Windows compatible portable personal computer. With the these latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology, your notebook computer G-MAX N512 makes a natural entertainment companion.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 2.1 The Outside of Notebook Computer G-MAX N512 Top Side LCD screen Easy Access Buttons ➀ ➁ Battery Pack Power / Standby light ➂ ➃ Battery light Power button ➄ ➅ Touchpad ➇ Keyboard ➆ Six status indicators ➉...
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G-MAX N512 User’s Manual Top Side Components Function Description LCD screen Displays your notebook computer G-MAX ➀ N512 output. Easy Access Buttons These buttons are used for loading frequently ➁ used applications such as Email and Internet. Battery Pack Houses your notebook’s battery pack. ➂...
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual Front Panel Front Panel Components Function Description Stereo speakers Produce stereo sound. ➀ Cover latch Slide the release latch to the right to open ➁ your notebook computer G-MAX N512.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual Left Side IEEE 1394 Left Side Components Function Description Vent An internal fan creates airflow through vents, ➀ preventing your notebook computer G-MAX N512 from overheating. S-Video port Connects a television or display device with ➁ S-video input.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual Right Side Right Side Components Function Description Volume dial Adjusts the volume of the output sound. ➀ Headphone jack Connects amplified speakers or headphones ➁ into this jack. Microphone jack Connects a microphone into this jack. ➂...
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual Bottom Side Bottom Side Components Function Description Battery pack Insert the battery into this compartment. ➀ Battery lock latch Slide to lock/unlock the battery. ➁ Mini-PCI compartment Mini-PCI is located in this compartment. ➂ Memory compartment The memory modules are located in this ➃...
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 2.2 Understanding the Keyboard Functions The notebook computer G-MAX N512 features an enhanced keyboard that incorporates the functions of a full- featured desktop keyboard. The keyboard has a total of 86 keycaps, including 2 Windows keys. Some keycaps have multiple symbols on them and those symbols are marked in blue color.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual Lock keys The keyboard has two lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Keypad Function Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock embedded numeric keypad activated by pressing the num lock key.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual The Embedded Numeric Keypad An embedded numeric keypad, accessed via the Num Lock key which is located near the upper right corner of the keyboard. The <Fn> key is located near the lower left side of the keyboard. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual The Fn Key This key is used together with other keys to activate certain pre-defined functions. To activate these functions, press and hold down <Fn> together with the keys described below: Keypad Function Description Wireless Switch Press this key function combination (Fn+F2) to switch off and to switch on the wireless communication function.
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G-MAX N512 User’s Manual Keypad Function Description CD Play/Pause Press this key function combination (Fn+F9) to play or pause audio CD disc playback. CD Stop Press this key combination (Fn+F10) to stop audio CD disc playback. CD Previous Press this key combination (Fn+F11) to skip to Track the previous CD disc track.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual The Windows Key The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Keypad Function Description Windows logo key The Windows key has the same function as selecting the START menu in Windows . Application key Display the program’s context menu (same as right-click).
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 2.3 System Buttons Located at the top of the keyboard are three system buttons used to open frequently used programs. System Buttons Function Description Power Button Briefly press to turn on your notebook ➀ computer G-MAX N512. Press this button to activate the internet ➁...
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 2.4 Power Lights and Status Indicators Your notebook computer G-MAX N512 has two power lights located under the LCD screen, and six easy-to-read status indicators near the touchpad left and right buttons. The power and battery lights are visible even when you close the LCD panel so you can see the status of your notebook computer G-MAX N512 while the cover is closed.
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G-MAX N512 User’s Manual Power Lights Status Description Power/Standby Light Off: System is powered off, or in Hibernate mode. On: System is in full operation. Blinking: System is in standby mode. Battery Light On: Battery pack is charging. Blinking: A battery pack has reached down to 10% level of available power source.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 2.5 Pointing Device The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. 2.5.1 Using the touchpad Keep your fingers dry and clean while using the touchpad.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 2.5.2 Results of clicking buttons and tapping the touchpad Function Left Button Right Button Execute Click twice Tap twice (at the same speed as quickly. double-clicking the mouse button). Select Click once. Tap once. Drag Click and hold, Tap twice (at the same speed as then use finger double-clicking the mouse...
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 2.6 Internet and Network Connections Your notebook computer G-MAX N512 has built-in features for connecting to a network and communicating with other computers. 2.6.1 Ethernet and LAN The built-in network features allows you to connect your notebook computer G-MAX N512 to an Ethernet-based (10/100 Mbps) network.
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G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 2.6.2 Fax/data modem Your notebook computer G-MAX N512 has a built-in fax/data modem. To use the fax/data modem jack, connect a telephone cable from the modem jack to the telephone jack on the back of your notebook computer G-MAX ➀...
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 3 Powering Notebook Computer G-MAX N512 This chapter describes how to use and manage the power system of your notebook computer G-MAX N512.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 3.1 Using Your Battery Pack 3.1.1 Installing the battery pack To install the battery pack: Turn your notebook computer G-MAX N512 upside down so the bottom is facing up. Insert the battery pack as shown into the battery compartment until it ➀...
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 3.1.2 Removing the battery pack Before removing the battery, ensure your notebook computer G-MAX N512 is turned off. To remove your battery pack: Turn your notebook computer G-MAX N512 upside down so the bottom is facing up. Slide the battery lock latch into the unlocked position , slide and hold ➀...
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 3.1.3 Using a battery pack for the first time Plug the AC adapter into your notebook computer G-MAX N512 and an electrical outlet, and let the battery fully recharge. Disconnect the AC adapter and run your notebook computer G-MAX N512 on the battery until the battery power is used up.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 3.2 Managing Your Power System 3.2.1 Power management Your notebook computer G-MAX N512 has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 4 Connecting to Peripherals his chapter describes how you attach peripheral devices to your notebook computer G-MAX N512. You can attach a printer or mouse; connect an external monitor and keyboard, or any other peripheral device. You will learn how to use these peripheral devices with the step-by-step instructions depicted in this chapter.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 4.1 External Monitor You can connect an external monitor to the CRT port. Please read the monitor manual for additional instructions. 4.2 S-Video The S-Video jack allows you to output to a television or display devices that supports S-Video input.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 4.3 USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable. To connect an external USB keyboard or mouse, plug the keyboard or mouse into the USB port.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 5 Setting / BIOS our notebook computer G-MAX N512 uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program that allows you to set several system configuration in changing the way your notebook computer G-MAX N512 performs. This includes your system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 5.1 Using the Xpress Recovery Utility Xpress Recovery utility is an utility for backing up and restoring your operating system partition. Your hard drive must conform to the following specifications for this utility to run properly. It must support FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS format.
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G-MAX N512 User’s Manual Press <F2> during startup, select “Boot” setup menu and set boot from CD-ROM. Save and exit the BIOS setup. When “CD-ROM:” appears at the bottom of the screen, press any key to enter the Xpress Utility. When you enter the Xpress Utility, you’ll be greeted by this screen below: The function buttons description Backup button.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 5.2 Running the BIOS Setup Utility Your notebook computer G-MAX N512 is likely to have been properly setup and configured by your dealer prior to delivery. However, you may find it necessary to use your notebook computer G-MAX N512’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program to change system configuration information, such as the current date and time, or your hard disk drive type.
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G-MAX N512 User’s Manual Item Specific Help • The right side of the screen. This area describes each parameter and its available settings. Menu Bar • The top line of the screen. Each of the five selections displays its own screen. Parameters •...
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 5.3 Main Setup You will be greeted by this screen when you enter the Main Setup menu: • System Time: Current time. Use <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter> keys to move around these fields. To change the value, press <+> or <−> key. •...
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 5.4 Advanced Setup You will be greeted by this screen when you enter the Advanced Setup menu: • Brightness Level: Enter its submenu by pressing <Enter>. This function allows you to set the default brightness level. There are two options on the submenu: the AC mode, and the Battery mode.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual • Summary Screen: There are two options to this field: Enabled, and Disabled. This field allows the system to display (enabled) or hide (disabled) the system configuration during system boot-up. • Remote Power On: There are two options to this field: Enabled, and Disabled. This field allows the LAN board to wake up the system.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 5.5 Security Setup You will be greeted by this screen when you enter the Security Setup menu: • Set Supervisor Password: Press <Enter> to get into its sub-menu. In this sub-menu (not shown here), you can set system Supervisor Password. The Supervisor Password controls the access to the SETUP utility.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 5.6 Boot Setup You will be greeted by this screen when you enter the Security Setup menu: This menu is for determining the priority of which the system would boot from. This version of BIOS supports the following boot devices: Removable Devices, CD-ROM Drive, Hard Drive, and Network Boot.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 5.7 Exit Setup You will be greeted by this screen when you enter the Security Setup menu: • Exit Saving Changes: Save the changes that you have just made, and then exit the SETUP. • Exit Discarding Changes: If you do not want to save the changes you have just made, choose this to reject all the changes and exit the SETUP.
Your notebook computer G-MAX N512 uses EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to upgrade the BIOS program easily. When you update the BIOS, any customized settings you made are lost. Please go to Gigabyte website at http://www.gigabyte.com.tw for the latest BIOS upgrade utility. To upgrade the BIOS on DOS: Insert the disk with BIOS updated into the diskette drive.
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G-MAX N512 User’s Manual Select the operation you desired. “Backup BIOS and Flash BIOS with new settings” will erase all the settings you previously made. Specify the location of your backup file and your new BIOS file. Click Flash BIOS when you are ready to reset your BIOS with new settings.
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G-MAX N512 User’s Manual Click OK to start running the flash program. The status of the execution will be shown in the pop-up window. Please do not interrupt the process of the execution for the program to be properly executed. The system now will be shut down for the program to be successfully completed.
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G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 6 Cleaning & Maintenance our notebook computer G-MAX N512 will serve you well if you take care of it. This chapter describes some tips and notice about how to care and maintain your notebook computer G-MAX N512.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 6.1 Taking Care of Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N512 • The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence your notebook computer can be protected from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. Do not expose your notebook to direct sunlight. Do not place it near •...
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed • the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 6.2 Cleaning and Serving When cleaning your notebook, follow these steps: 1. Power off your notebook and remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual • Never move or raise the computer while the hard disk is being accessed, most especially don't jar the hard disk as this may cause a hard disk crash. • Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual 7 Troubleshooting his chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up your notebook computer G-MAX N512.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual Frequently Asked Questions This is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your notebook computer G-MAX N512, and it gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. I press the power switch, but my notebook computer G-MAX N512 does not start or boot-up.
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G-MAX N512 User’s Manual Image is not full-screen. Make sure the resolution is set to a resolution your system supports. Right-click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box. Then click on the Settings tab to make sure the resolution is set to the appropriate resolution.
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G-MAX N512 User’s Manual The printer does not work. Check the following: Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and it is turned • Make sure the printer cable is connected securely to your notebook • computer G-MAX N512’s port and the corresponding port on the printer.
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G-MAX N512 User’s Manual I did not use my spare battery for a few days. Even though it was fully recharged, there wasn't as much power left as a newly charged one. Why? The batteries will self-discharge (1% per day for Li-Ion) when they are not being recharged.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual APPENDIX System Information his appendix gives information on the technical and hardware specifications of your notebook computer G-MAX N512. Please note that the information mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your notebook computer G-MAX N512 as specification is subject to change without notice or modifying this manual.
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual System Specification System • Intel Pentium M CPU (1.3GHz or above) with L2 1MB or 2MB cache memory. • Core Logic: 855PM (North Bridge) and ICH4-M (South Bridge). • Two DDR SO-DIMM memory sockets for system memory upgrade. Total maximum memory: 2048 MB (2GB).
One 3-in-1 slot for Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick/SD Card. Power • A fully charged battery depletes in 4.5 hours when it is in-use. (4.5 hours was measured under Mobile Mark 2002 at Gigabyte testing environment.) • One battery slot to support one Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. •...
G-MAX N512 User’s Manual APPENDIX B World Wide Service his appendix gives information about world wide service of your notebook computer G-MAX N512.
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• Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C. • TEL: +886 (2) 8912-4888 • FAX: +886 (2) 8912-4004 • How to submit a question? Technical Issues about using GIGABYTE products. Non-technical Sales and marketing issues • WEB Address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/ •...
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Non-technical Sales and marketing issues The Netherlands GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. • Tel: +31 40 290 2088 • NL Tech.Support : 0900-GIGABYTE (0900-44422983) • BE Tech.Support : 0900-84034 • Fax: +31 40 290 2089 • How to submit a question? Technical Issues about using GIGABYTE products.
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N512 User’s Manual France GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE S.A.R.L. • Add:47 allee des impressionnistes , immeuble Gauguin- 93420 Villepinte (France) • How to submit a question? Technical Issues about using GIGABYTE products. Non-technical Sales and marketing issues • WEB Address: http://www.gigabyte.fr/ Russia Moscow Representative Office Of Giga-Byte Technology Co., Ltd.
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