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Do it All with the Everex® StepNote® NC Series Notebook Computer.
Preinstalled with Windows Vista™ Home Basic and running on the power
of a VIA® C7 Processor, the latest PCs from Everex lets you create your
own CDs and DVDs, surf the Internet or email friends and family, all
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  • Page 1 Do it All with the Everex® StepNote® NC Series Notebook Computer. Preinstalled with Windows Vista™ Home Basic and running on the power of a VIA® C7 Processor, the latest PCs from Everex lets you create your own CDs and DVDs, surf the Internet or email friends and family, all on a 15.4”...
  • Page 2 Copyright©2006 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2006/11 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for its accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 FCC Information to User Safety and Care Instructions No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure you read the safety and care instructions. This information can help protect you and your computer from possible harm. For Safety Regulation: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
  • Page 4 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encourage to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...

  • Page 5: Optical Disk Drive Notice

    15.247 (b)(4), the EUT meets the requirement that it be operated in a manner that ensures the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy levels in excess of the Commission’s guidelines (1.1307, 1.1310, 2.1091 and 2.1093) Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirement of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 6: European Notice

    (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. European Notice For the following equipment: Notebook PC Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Lowvoltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive...
  • Page 7 802.11b Restrictions: - European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz; - In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use."...

  • Page 8: About Your Notebook Computer

    About Your Notebook Computer ongratulation for having purchased your new Everex StepNote. This notebook incorporates the newest features to serve all your computing needs.

  • Page 9: About Your User Guide

    About Your User Guide elcome to your Everex StepNote User Guide. This manual introduces you to the basic concepts of your new computer. This manual is divided into eight chapters. Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook Computer...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER... 8 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE... 9 INTRODUCTION... 15 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT ... 16 UNPACKING THE COMPUTER ... 18 THE INSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK ... 18 Notebook Status Icons ... 21 THE FRONT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK... 23 THE REAR SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK ...
  • Page 11 Screen Control Keys ... 44 Windows Hot Keys... 45 Special Function Keys ... 45 USING THE TOUCHPAD POINTING DEVICE ... 46 CONFIGURING YOUR SCREEN DISPLAY ... 48 Possible Display Configurations ... 49 Changing the Display Properties under Windows... 50 KNOWING THE POWER SAVING FEATURES... 50 WORKING WITH THE BUILT-IN HDD...
  • Page 12 Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D... 73 CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS ... 75 USING THE USB PORT ... 76 USING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT ... 77 USING THE EXTERNAL AUDIO SYSTEM ... 78 USING THE LAN PORT... 79 USING THE WIRELESS LAN ... 80 USING THE MODEM PORT...
  • Page 13 MAINTAINING YOUR HARD DISK... 107 BATTERY CARE GUIDELINES ... 108 WHEN YOU TRAVEL... 109 APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATION... 111 SYSTEM SPECIFICATION... 112 Processor Unit... 112 System Memory... 112 LCD Display ... 112 VGA System ... 112 Storage... 113 Audio System... 113 Touchpad ...
  • Page 14 Installing the LAN Device Driver... 136 Installing the TouchPad Device Driver... 136 Technical Support... 139...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Your Everex StepNote NC Series Notebook runs a wide variety of business, personal productivity, entertainment and professional applications and is ideal for use in the office, home and on the road.

  • Page 16: Feature Highlight

    Feature Highlight Before we identify each part of your Everex StepNote Notebook, we will first introduce you to other notable features of your computer. Processing Unit • Your notebook runs on VIA C7 with 128KB L2 Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed.

  • Page 17: Unpacking The Computer

    Graphic System VIA Chrome9 VN896 chipset PCI Local Bus Architecture • 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and SATA hard disk drives. Support ultra DMA ATA-150 PIO Mode up to PIO Mode 4, bus mastering for LBA Scheme. Audio System Full-duplex 16-bit stereo audio system output.

  • Page 18: The Inside Of The Notebook

    Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and/or damaged. If any of these items is missing or damaged, contact Everex (see Page 139). Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you need to ship the computer or store for an extended period of time.
  • Page 19 1. Color Widescreen LCD Display 3. Keyboard 5. Power On/Resume Button • Color Widescreen LCD Display The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position. The LCD is 15.4” TFT color LCD with 1280 x 800 (Wide XGA with ratio 16:10) resolution panels.
  • Page 20 Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop ß computer monitor. • Built-in Speaker Integrated mini speaker provides sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure. • Keyboard Standard QWERTY-key layout and full-sized 87 keys keyboard with ß...

  • Page 21: Notebook Status Icons

    NOTEBOOK STATUS ICONS The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the notebook’s current power and operating status. Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status. 1. Power Indicator 3. Drive Access 5. Caps Lock 7. Num Lock •...

  • Page 22: The Front Side Of The Notebook

    When the light is off, it indicates the battery is fully charged or no ß battery installed. • Drive Access When LED turns on indicates that the system is accessing the Hard Disk or Optical Disk Drive. • Wireless LAN Access When LED turns on indicates that the wireless LAN module is activated.

  • Page 23: The Rear Side Of The Notebook

    • Cover Switch The cover (LCD panel) is locked when it is closed. Slide the button right aside to release the latch for opening the cover of the computer. The Rear Side of the Notebook The system ports at the back of your notebook computer can connect various devices.

  • Page 24: The Left Side Of The Notebook

    The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure. 1. Modem Port • Modem Port A 56K internal fax/data modem is installed. It keeps you connected to the outside world through phone line.

  • Page 25: The Right Side Of The Notebook

    Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual.

  • Page 26: The Underside Of The Notebook

    • Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your notebook computer. • Headphone Jack Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speakers, or earphone set with 1/8 inch phono plug for personal listening. •...
  • Page 27 1. Hard Disk Compartment 3. Battery Bay 5. Memory Compartment • Hard Disk Compartment Open this cover of this compartment to replace with other Hard Disk Drive. Please refer to Chapter 7 for how to replace it. • Battery Lock Latch Push the latch to the right side to lock and secure the battery.

  • Page 28: Notebook Accessories

    • Battery Release Latch To release the battery, first make sure the computer is turned off, unplugged from power source. Locate the Battery Lock Latch at the left side in unlock status, then push the Battery Release Latch to the right end to remove the battery pack.

  • Page 29: 1.10 Notebook Options

    1.10 Notebook Options DVD/CD-RW Combo Device Pack This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW CD for you to backup the data and also can read DVD/CD title. DVD dual (Dual Rewritable DVD combo) Device Pack This device pack combines following two standard packs. Using the suitable media, you can make any format of CD or DVD as you want.

  • Page 31: Getting Started

    Getting Started our Notebook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible.

  • Page 32: Using The Battery Pack

    Using the Battery Pack The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: • With AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet. • With a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible, relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable.

  • Page 33: Installing The Battery Pack

    Installing the Battery Pack This notebook provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your computer. With the extended nose directed toward the compartment, insert and push the battery pack. Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack, make sure the computer is turned off, unplugged from power source.

  • Page 34: Extending Battery Life

    Replacing the Battery Pack When your notebook estimates that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes, it will alert you with a battery low warning beep. If you are consuming a lot of power by using the audio system, the hard disk drives, and optical disk drive, your notebook might run out of charge much sooner than you expect.

  • Page 35: Connecting The Ac Power Source

    Connecting the AC Power Source The AC adapter provides external power source to your computer and charges the internal battery pack at the same time. The AC adapter also has an auto- switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. To connect the power adapter: Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power adapter.

  • Page 36: Starting Your Computer

    For the power supply of this equipment, an approved power cord has to be used. Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Display Controls

    already made the necessary settings for your computer optimal operation. Refer to Chapter 6 on running the SETUP program later. After the test has completed, your computer will start to search and boot up the operating system from your hard drive. The notebook computer normally comes with a Windows operating system pre-installed in your hard drive.

  • Page 39: Using Your Notebook

    Using Your Notebook built-in features of the his chapter describes how to operate the standard Everex StepNote. If you are unfamiliar with personal computers or the Microsoft® Windows® operating system, in addition to this chapter, we recommend reading the Windows® Help and Support page located on your...

  • Page 40: Starting Your Operating System

    Starting Your Operating System The operating system is the software foundation for your computer. It is the platform for all your software application programs to run on. The most popular operating system today is Microsoft® Windows®. The StepNote computer comes with an operating system pre-installed and needs only to be setup and configured during initial use.
  • Page 41 1. Function Keys 3. Windows Start Menu Key 5. Windows Shortcut Key Key features and operations are described below: • Function Keys Function keys are application-driven, like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard. These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions.

  • Page 42: Basic Keyboard Functions

    • Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work: Start Menu key ß Displays the Start menu. Shortcut/Application key ß Provides quick access to shortcut menus. This key acts like a right mouse button. • Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want.
  • Page 43 Keypad Function Description <PrtScr> key. Known as the Print Screen key. Press this key to map the whole screen to share memory for your specific usage. <Del> key. Known as the Delete key. Press this key to delete the character to the right of the cursor, or delete marked texts or items.

  • Page 44: Cursor Control Keys

    Keypad <Fn> + <Scroll Lock> key. Used in most application program to scroll the screen without having to move the cursor. CURSOR CONTROL KEYS Keypad Up arrow key. Moves the cursor up one line at a time. Down arrow key. Moves the cursor down one line at a time.

  • Page 45: Windows Hot Keys

    Keypad <PgDn> key. Moves the cursor down one screen at a time <End> key. Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or line. WINDOWS HOT KEYS Keypad <Start> key. Pulls up the Windows Start menu. <Right Click> key. Performs a mouse right-click function for Windows system.

  • Page 46: Using The Touchpad Pointing Device

    Keypad Using the Touchpad Pointing Device Your computer comes with a built-in Touchpad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm-rest surface. The Touchpad offers a number of options that let you customize how it functions. To access these options, locate the Control Panel and double click on the Mouse icon.
  • Page 47 Touchpad, you may want to try installing its own device driver that comes with added utilities for enhancing the function of the device. You can find the Touchpad utilities on the Everex website. 1. Left Selection Button 3.

  • Page 48: Configuring Your Screen Display

    The rectangular surface acts like a miniature duplicate of your display screen. To move the mouse cursor, place the finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction. If you reach the end of the pad, lift your finger and place it back down on the other side of the pad.

  • Page 49: Possible Display Configurations

    resolution panels. You would also probably want to set the amount of color output to display sharper images and photos. POSSIBLE DISPLAY CONFIGURATIONS The table below shows you the possible display resolution you can set when using either the LCD display or the external monitor (CRT): Display Possible Resolution Widescreen...

  • Page 50: Knowing The Power Saving Features

    If you cannot configure the display properties, change the display driver first as mentioned on Section 5 "Installing the Notebook Device Drivers" of Chapter 2 in this manual. Consult your dealer for the latest Windows VGA driver. Knowing the Power Saving Features Aside from its superior performance, one of the great features in your notebook computer is the ability to conserve power.

  • Page 51: Working With The Built-In Hdd

    If you wish to replace your hard disk, contact Everex (see page 135) for more information about upgrading your computer. How to Access the Optical Drive Your system ships with an optical disk drive installed on the left side of your computer.

  • Page 52: How To Care The Optical Disks (Cds, Dvds, Etc)

    Make sure the computer is turned on. Press the eject button found on the door cover of the combo drive. The DVD/CD tray mechanism will pop- out slightly and slowly pull out the whole length of the tray. Place the disc on top of the DVD/CD tray with the label side facing up. Gently press the compact disc onto the center spindle to secure the disc.
  • Page 53 When you handle CDs and DVDs, pay attention to the following guidelines: • Always pick up the disk by its edges. • Avoid scratching or soiling either side of the disk. • Do not write with the hard ball-point pen or apply labels on either side of the disk.
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  • Page 55: Fun With Windows Vista Experience

    Fun with Windows Vista Experience his notebook integrated in a highly compact platform is designed for digital entertainment. With Windows Vista, it offers a breakthrough user experience and is designed to help you feel confident in your ability to view, find, and organize information and to control your computing experience.

  • Page 56: What Is Windows Vista

    What is Windows Vista? Windows Vista is an operating system that enables you to enjoy the best in entertainment on your notebook. The visual sophistication of Windows Vista helps streamline your computing experience by refining common window elements so you can better focus on the content on the screen rather than on how to access it.
  • Page 57 About the entertainment To recall all default multimedia applications, click on “All Programs” located on the left corner on the desktop, the “All Programs” will be changed to “Back” as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 58 It now becomes more easy to execute various application with just click on it. Instant Search The Start menu features integrated desktop search through a new feature called Instant Search which can help you find and launch almost anything on your PC. Just type in a word, a name, or a phrase, and Instant Search can find the right file for you.
  • Page 59 Use Instant Search to quickly find the information you need.

  • Page 60: Enjoy Your Multimedia Application

    Enjoy Your Multimedia Application INTERNET EXPLORER Windows Vista enhances the Internet Explorer experience in finding and displaying information, and Web sites on the Internet. The upcoming release of Internet Explorer 7 not only adds important new security and privacy features, but makes everyday tasks easier through features such as tabbed browsing, inline search, and shrink-to-fit printing WINDOWS CALENDAR Windows Calendar helps you in management appointments and tasks by...

  • Page 61: Windows Contacts

    Windows Calendar is a flexible, easy-to-use calendar built directly into the Windows Vista operating system. It lets you plan and manage all of your activities and coordinate your schedule with others. It also lets you create a personal task list and receive automatic notifications and reminders about specific tasks and upcoming appointments.

  • Page 62: Windows Defender

    Microsoft Windows Vista provides a new mechanism and user interface for storing and retrieving information about people (contacts) who are important to the users of Microsoft Outlook and Windows Mail (formerly Outlook Express). WINDOWS DEFENDER Windows Defender is enable to protect the computer from spyware and other potentially unwanted software.

  • Page 63: Windows Dvd Maker

    Windows Defender helps protect computers against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. Applications can check and change its status. WINDOWS DVD MAKER Windows DVD maker helps you burn pictures and video to DVD..

  • Page 64: Windows Fax And Scan

    Windows DVD maker lets you create a DVD quickly, complete with professional-looking menus, a scene selection page so viewers can easily find what they are looking for, and even slide shows using your favorite songs as a soundtrack. WINDOWS FAX AND SCAN Windows Fax and Scan help you send and receive faxes or scan pictures and documents.

  • Page 65: Windows Live Messenger Download

    Faxing and scanning functions come together in Windows Vista through Windows Fax and Scan. Sending and receiving faxes through your PC is now as simple as performing the same tasks on a fax machine, especially for digital document WINDOWS LIVE MESSENGER DOWNLOAD Windows Live Messenger Download can connect and share message instantly on the world’s favorite IM service..

  • Page 66: Windows Mail

    Windows Live Messenger is the next-generation MSN Messenger. It has everything you already love about Messenger, and much more. WINDOWS MAIL Windows Mail can send and receive e-mail and newsgroup messages.

  • Page 67: Windows Media Center

    Windows Mail is designed to help you prevent emerged some annoyances and risks that have grown over the years, that enables your e-mail experience is as productive and fun as possible. Windows Mail includes features that help you reduce the risks, while enjoying the many benefits, of e-mail WINDOWS MEDIA CENTER Windows Media Center lets you opens your home entertainment option for digital and on-demand media, including TV, Movies, music and pictures.

  • Page 68: Windows Media Player

    Windows Media Player delivers a high-quality audio and visual experience both on the computer and around your home WINDOWS MEETING SPACE Windows Meeting Space lets you share files, a program, or your laptop anytime and anywhere.

  • Page 69: Windows Movie Maker

    Windows Meeting Space gives you the ability to share documents, programs, or your desktop with other people. Some advantages are: you can share your desktop or any program with other meeting participants; you and other meeting participants can distribute and co-edit documents; you can pass notes to other participants;...

  • Page 70: Windows Photo Gallery

    With Windows Movie Maker, you can quickly and easily import, edit, and organize all of your digital home videos. New tools, such as new effects and transitions, and improved graphics performance help you manage and edit your home videos. You can include photos along with video when you create a movie, and even add narration and soundtracks.

  • Page 71: Windows Update

    Windows Photo Gallery in Windows Vista gives you the tools you need to easily organize, find, and view your photos and videos. You can edit, print, and share your photos from within Windows Photo Gallery, as well as transfer photos from your camera to your computer with a simple import process WINDOWS UPDATE Windows Update delivers software updates and drivers, and provide automatic...

  • Page 72: Windows Sidebar And Gadgets

    Windows Update keeps your computer up to date and more secure by automatically providing software updates to Microsoft Windows Vista. Updates can include upgrades to Windows Vista features, updates that improve reliability and performance, and updates that provide new security protections against malware and other potentially unwanted software.

  • Page 73: Gaming

    numbers. You need simple, specialized, and lightweight mini-applications that put information and tasks at your fingertips—no matter what you're doing. Windows Sidebar boosts your personal productivity by providing instant access to gadgets—a wide variety of engaging, easy-to-use, and customizable mini- applications that offer information at a glance and provide easy access to frequently used tools GAMING...

  • Page 74: Windows Flip And Windows Flip 3D

    WINDOWS FLIP AND WINDOWS FLIP 3D Windows Vista provides two entirely new features to manage windows: Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D. Flip allows you to flip through open windows (by using Alt+Tab), providing a live thumbnail of each window, rather than just a generic icon and file name. Live thumbnails make it easier to quickly identify the window you want, particularly when multiple windows of the same kind are open.
  • Page 75 You can visit and browse each domain to experience the information and assistance that Windows Vista offers. For more information, please refer to Microsoft’s website: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/features/default.mspx...

  • Page 77: Connecting To Peripherals

    Connecting to Peripherals his chapter describes how you attach additional peripheral devices to your notebook. The Everex StepNote allows you to add a printer or mouse; connect an external monitor and keyboard, or other compatible peripheral device. Use of additional...

  • Page 78: Using The Usb Port

    Using the USB Port USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices (such as printers, mice, keyboards, storage devices, joysticks, digital cameras, and video conference cameras, etc.) to your notebook computer, and up to 127 devices can be attached.

  • Page 79: Using An External Monitor Port

    The USB bus distributes 0.5 amps (500 milliamps) of power through each port. For the purpose of power saving, please disconnect your USB device while not in use. Using an External Monitor Port Your computer has a 15-pin Monitor port for supporting any external CRT or LCD color monitor.

  • Page 80: Using The External Audio System

    If you only want to show the display on the external monitor or projector and shut off the LCD display, you can use the <Fn> + <F3> hot-key to switch display type between LCD and external monitor. Keep pressing the hot-key until you get the display to external monitor only.

  • Page 81: Using The Lan Port

    Using the LAN Port This notebook comes with an internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module that connects your computer to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN) and supports data transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps. The 10Base-T standard also called Twisted Pair Ethernet is connected with RJ-45 connectors.

  • Page 82: Using The Modem Port

    wire to traditional RJ-45 jack. User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Access Point (AP) of LAN. Access Point (AP) is the wireless transmission and receiving device, it generally connects to the server of a LAN environment or act as a LAN hub with wireless connection.
  • Page 83 The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of telephone lines. Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission. Contact your service provider for more information. The analog phone cable is an industry standard cable. Longer cables are available at your local electronics store.
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  • Page 85: Customizing Your Notebook

    Customizing Your Notebook program allowing your our computer uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup system configuration to be altered to best suit your computing needs: User-adjustable options include system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. BIOS information stored in the CMOS RAM will remain permanent unless changed.

  • Page 86: Running The Bios Setup Program

    Running the BIOS Setup Program Your computer is setup and pre-configured. The computer’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program may be used to change system configuration information such as the current date and time, or your hard disk drive type. The Setup program can be accessed when you power on the system and pressing the <F2>...
  • Page 87 • 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 The left side of the screen. This area lists the parameters and their current settings.

  • Page 88: Using The Main Menu Setup

    Using the Main Menu Setup • System Time Allows you to change the system time using the hour:minute:second format of the computer. Enter the current time for reach field and use the <Tab>, <Shift>+<Tab>, or <Enter> key to move from one field or back to another.
  • Page 89 • System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format. Enter the current time for reach field and use the <Tab>, <Shift>+<Tab>, or <Enter> key to move from one field or back to another. You can also change the system time from your operating system. •...

  • Page 90: 6.2.1 Internal Hdd Sub-Menu

    6.2.1 INTERNAL HDD SUB-MENU Use the Type field to select the drive type installed. You can select different drive types as CD-DVD, User, Auto or None by pressing <Space> bar. Set this option to Auto so your computer will automatically detect the drive type during power on.
  • Page 91 Use the Type field to select the drive type installed. You can select different drive types by pressing <Space> bar. Set this option to Auto so your computer will automatically detect the drive type during power on. Set this option to None when your computer is not installed any devices. Press <Esc> to return to the Main Menu.

  • Page 92: Using The Advanced Cmos Setup

    Using the Advanced CMOS Setup • Boot-time Diagnostic Screen Lets you specify to display the diagnostic screen or not by choosing Enabled or Disabled option during system booting. • Summary Screen Displays system configuration on boot. • Frame Buffer Size Lets you reserve memory space [32MB]/[64MB]/[128MB] for UMA frame buffer for video devices.
  • Page 93 • Display Device Selection Lets you specify the external display device to LCD, CRT, or LCD+CRT. • Local Bus IDE adapter Lets you set up the integrated local bus IDE adapter to Primary, Secondary, Both or Disabled. • Legacy USB Support Enable or disable the USB Bus support when in connection with USB device.

  • Page 94: Security Menu Setup

    Security Menu Setup • Supervisor Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by Supervisor Password or not. • User Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by User Password or not.
  • Page 95 • Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the setup utility. You also need to enter this password in system booting and resuming from suspend mode. When you press <Enter> in this field, the Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. Enter a new password with up to 8 alpha-numeric characters, and then re-enter it for confirmation.

  • Page 96: Using The Boot Setup

    Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. This page allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. To select the boot device, you can use the up or down arrow key, then press <+>...

  • Page 97: How To Exit The Setup Program

    How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program. • Exit Saving Changes Saves all changes to CMOS while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program. • Exit Discarding Changes Allows you to discard all changes made while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program.

  • Page 98: How To Upgrade The Bios

    • Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS. How to Upgrade the BIOS Your computer uses EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program. When you update the BIOS, any customized settings you made are lost. To upgrade the BIOS: Put in the BIOS Update data into the USB device.

  • Page 99: Using Options

    Using Options his chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your notebook. For additional system specifications, upgrades and available accessories visit www.everex.com.

  • Page 100: System Upgrade

    System Upgrade This section provides some steps in doing system upgrade for your notebook computer. The upgrade procedures include the following: Memory Upgrade Your notebook computer offers 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) at least 256MB DDRII-SDRAM. The memory compartment is located inside your computer.

  • Page 101: Installing Memory Module

    INSTALLING MEMORY MODULE Your computer comes with standard 256 MB, 512MB, 1024MB or 2048MB of synchronous DDRII SDRAM. You can increase system memory to a maximum of 4 GB, by installing two small outline double inline memory modules (SO-DIMMs). 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB and 2048MB memory modules may be used to upgrade your computer memory.

  • Page 102: Hard Disk Upgrade

    *Everex recommends using only Everex approved upgrades and accessories. Use of non-approved Everex memory modules are not guaranteed compatible with the StepNote line of computers and are not covered under the Everex Standard Warranty Agreement. Visit www.everex.com to view the complete line of approved accessories.

  • Page 103: Wireless Module Installation

    Please contact Everex before attempting to change the hard disk drive. Damage caused by improper HDD installation will void the Everex Standard Warranty Agreement.
  • Page 104 This computer uses mini-PCI wireless LAN module at the bottom of this notebook for wireless connection. Please contact Everex before adding or changing the wireless module. Any damage that caused by improper installation of the wireless module will void the Everex Standard Warranty Agreement.

  • Page 105: Caring For Your Notebook

    Caring for Your Notebook our Everex StepNote is equipped with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology. If properly cared for and maintained, the performance and reliability of the computer can be greatly prolonged.

  • Page 106: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environment while using the notebook computer. You can maintain its condition and performance by following these guidelines. Please read it carefully to ensure maximum safety. •...
  • Page 107 • While unplugging the power cord, disconnect it by the plug head, not by its wire. • Make sure the socket and any extension cords you may use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. • Though your AC adapter is suitable for universal international voltage, it still requires a stable and continual power supply.

  • Page 108: Cleaning Your Computer

    The notebook computer has dropped and damaged. ß The notebook computer has obvious sign of breakage. ß • Do not leave this notebook computer in an environment unconditioned. Storage temperature above 60ºC (140ºF) may damage the notebook computer. • An approved power cord has to be used for the notebook computer’s power supply.

  • Page 109: Maintaining The Lcd Quality

    Maintaining the LCD Quality When it comes to screen problems, heat plays a significant role. After a typical working session, users routinely close the notebook the cover. The display surface - no matter what type it is - and the components inside the computer radiate heat;...

  • Page 110: Battery Care Guidelines

    • Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows. These reorganize your hard disk by eliminating fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time. • Install a system password in your computer so others won't be able to use the hard disk.

  • Page 111: When You Travel

    • You should always discharge your battery before recharging it on either of these two conditions: first, this is the first time you start to use your battery; second, you had not charge the battery for more than 2 months. To discharge the battery, please execute the "Battery Refresh"...
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  • Page 113: Appendix A System Specification

    APPENDIX A System Specification his appendix provides technical specifications for the Everex StepNote computer. Depending on the specific Everex model, specifications may vary.

  • Page 114: System Specification

    System Specification PROCESSOR UNIT • VIA C7 • Above 1.5 GHz CPU • 128KB integrated L2 cache for the processor SYSTEM MEMORY • Two 200-pin memory slots • User-upgradeable to maximum 4GB using 200-pin SODIMM 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB, or 2048MB modules •...

  • Page 115: Storage

    • Maximum 16 million colors on external monitor or projector at 1280x1024 resolution (Non-Interlaced) STORAGE • 2.5” Format 9.5mm High SATA HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA ATA-150 Support for LBA Scheme • DVD-ROM/DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support AUDIO SYSTEM •...

  • Page 116: I/O Ports

    512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade I/O PORTS • 1 x 15-pin VGA port • 3 x Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) • 1 x LAN port • 1 x Modem port WIRELESS DEVICES IEEE 802.11b/g, Mini PCI 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Solution AC/DC POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER Universal auto-switching (100V~240V) 65W adapter, 20 Volt BATTERY...

  • Page 117: Appendix B System Recovery And Driver Installation

    APPENDIX B System Recovery and Driver Installation ppendix B provides information on how to install the Driver Utility and how to restore the software and operating system of your computer back to the original factory settings. In the system recovery section, you will learn how to generate the system recovery disk.

  • Page 118: B.1 System Recovery

    B.1 System Recovery USING RECOVERY DISK Before we go on, let’s define some terminologies. Hard disk is divided into RP & UP. RP - Recovery Partition, it stores system files and is hidden by default UP – User Partition, it can be divided into 2 parts (system files area + user data area) Users can choose to recover the system from either hard disk or recovery DVD(s)/CD(s).
  • Page 119 Please choose Repair Your Computer to go into recovery mode.
  • Page 120 Please choose between “Non destructive system recovery” & “Destructive system recovery”. When the ”Non destructive” option is chosen , please click Next.
  • Page 121 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK, Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK, the Non destructive system recovery will begin...
  • Page 122 The non destructive system recovery is begin...
  • Page 123 Then Non destructive system recovery is finished. System will be rebooting. b. “Destructive Recovery from Hard Disk” How recovery is done: System files from RP are copied to system files area in UP, and user data area is formatted! Before OS boots, please press hotkeys F8 button to go into advance boot options.
  • Page 124 Please choose between “Non destructive recovery mode” & “Destructive recovery mode”. To choose “Destructive” please click Advance...
  • Page 125 When the ”Destructive” option is chosen , please click Next. Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK,...
  • Page 126 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK, the destructive recovery will begin...
  • Page 127 The destructive system recovery is begin...
  • Page 128 Then destructive system recovery is finished. System will be rebooting II. Recovering System from Recovery DVD There are three available methods:...
  • Page 129 The “Non destructive” & “Destructive” recoveries from Recovery DVD have the same result as a recovery from Hard Drive. a. “Non Destructive” Recovery from Recovery DVD b. “Destructive” Recovery from Recovery DVD Insert the recovery DVD into the DVD drive, then choose to boot from CD ROM in BIOS.
  • Page 130 Please press any key to boot from DVD Please choose Standard Mode, the subsequent processes are just like those in “non destructive” & “destructive” recoveries from hard disk.
  • Page 131 c. Full Recovery from Recovery DVD In this mode, all the data in your computer will lose Please insert the recovery DVD into the DVD drive, then choose to boot from CD ROM in BIOS. Please press any key to boot from DVD...
  • Page 132 Please choose Full Mode to go into full recovery mode.
  • Page 133 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK,...
  • Page 134 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK, the full recovery will begin The full recovery is begin...

  • Page 135: B.2 Device Drivers Installation

    Then full recovery is finished. System will be rebooting. B.2 Device Drivers Installation If you already have an operating system installed into your notebook computer, it is best to install the needed device drivers for using the built-in devices of your computer.

  • Page 136: Installing The Vga Device Driver

    Saving Changes". Accordingly, insert the Windows Vista installation CD into optical disk drive with following the instructions on the screen to finish the installation. INSTALLING THE VGA DEVICE DRIVER Following is the procedure for installing the Video Accelerator 3D Adapter VGA driver to your computer: Installing VGA device driver for Windows Vista 32 Click the Start button, then point to Run.

  • Page 137: Installing The Modem Device Driver

    Click "Next" to continue the following steps. Click “Next” and select “Agree” to continue the installation. Click “Next” to continue the installation. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press "Finish" to restart your system. INSTALLING THE MODEM DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Modem driver: Installing Modem driver for Windows Vista 32...

  • Page 138: Installing The Lan Device Driver

    "E:\Drivers\Vista32\Wireless LAN\Liteon\setup.exe" Click “Continue” in message of a program needs your permission to Click “Next” to execute the setup program. Click "Install" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. Click "Finish" to complete the install shield wizard. INSTALLING THE LAN DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the LAN driver: Installing LAN driver for Windows Click the Start button, then point to Run.
  • Page 139 "E:\Drivers\Vista32\TouchPad\DPInst.exe " 3. When computer appears unidentified program, click “Allow” for accessing the computer 4. Click "Next" to execute the setup program. The Welcome box appears. 5. Select “accept this agreement” and Click “Next” to continue the installation. 6. Click “Finish” to complete the installation. 7.

  • Page 140: Technical Support

    Documents visit www.everex.com For complete warranty information, please refer to the Everex Limited Warranty Agreement. To register your product visit www.everex.com or simply email your User Name (first and last), Model (NC1500, NC1501, NC1502, NC1600,… etc.) and Serial Number to customerservice@everex.com.

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