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Gericom SuperSonic Force 17120-M660SU User Manual

Gericom SuperSonic Force 17120-M660SU User Manual (220 pages)

Brand: Gericom | Category: Laptop | Size: 8.61 MB

Table of Contents

FCC Statement
4
Important Safety Instructions
5
Instructions for Care and Operation
6
Power Safety
8
Battery Precautions
9
Cleaning
10
Servicing
10
Travel Considerations
11
- Lcd Screen Care
  14
- Table of Contents
  15
Quick Start Guide

21
- Overview
  21
  - Model Differences
    22
  - Advanced Users
    23
  - Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users
    23
  - Warning Boxes
    23
  - Not Included
    24
  - System Software
    25
- System Startup
  26
- System Map: LCD Panel Open Models a & B
  27
- System Map: LCD Panel Open Model C
  28
- LED Indicators
  28
- Hot Key Buttons
  28
- Keyboard
  31
- Function Keys
  32
- System Map: Front & Rear Views
  33
- System Map: Left View
  34
- System Map: Right View
  35
- System Map: Bottom View
  36
- Windows Vista Start Menu & Control Panel
  37
- Video Features
  38
- Power Options
  40
Features & Components

41
- Overview
  41
- Hard Disk Drive
  42
- Optical (CD/DVD) Device
  43
  - Loading Discs
    43
  - Handling Cds or Dvds
    44
  - DVD Regional Codes
    45
- 7-In-1 Card Reader
  46
- Expresscard Slot
  47
  - Inserting and Removing Expresscards
    47
- Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse
  48
- Function Keys/Hot Keys
  49
  - Model a & B Computers
    49
  - Model C Computers
    49
- Application Quick Buttons
  51
- Recording Audio
  52
- Audio Features
  54
- Adding a Printer
  55
  - USB Printer
    55
  - Parallel Printer
    55
  - Power Management
    57
- Overview
  57
- The Power Sources
  58
  - AC/DC Adapter
    58
  - Battery
    58
- Turning on the Computer
  59
- Power Plans
  60
- Power-Saving States
  62
  - Sleep
    62
  - Hibernate
    63
  - Shut down
    63
- Configuring the Power Buttons
  64
  - Resuming Operation
    65
- Battery Information
  66
  - Battery Power
    66
- Conserving Battery Power
  67
- Battery Life
  68
  - New Battery
    68
  - Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter
    68
    
    Proper Handling of the Battery Pack
    69
  - Battery FAQ
    70
Drivers & Utilities

73
- What to Install
  73
  - Module Driver Installation
    73
- Driver Installation
  74
  - Manual Driver Installation
    75
  - Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers
    76
  - User Account Control (Win Vista)
    76
  - Windows Security Message
    76
  - New Hardware Found
    76
  - Driver Installation Procedure
    77
    
    Video (VIA - Model A)
    77
    
    Video (NVIDIA - Models B & C)
    77
    
    Audio
    77
    
    Modem
    77
    
    Lan
    77
    
    Cardreader
    78
    
    Touchpad
    78
    
    Hot Key Utility (Model a & B Computers)
    78
    
    Hot Key Utility (Model C Computers)
    78
    
    Quick Button Utility
    78
    
    Hot Key Utility
    78
    
    Wireless LAN
    79
    
    Bluetooth
    79
    
    PC Camera
    79
    
    Fingerprint Module
    79
BIOS Utilities

81
- Overview
  81
- The Power-On Self Test (POST)
  82
  - Failing the POST
    83
    
    Fatal Errors
    83
    
    Non-Fatal Errors
    83
  - Setup Screens
    84
- Main Menu
  85
- System Time & Date (Main Menu)
  85
- IDE Channel 0/2 Master (Main Menu)
  86
- System/Extended Memory: (Main Menu)
  86
- Advanced Menu
  87
- Installed O/S: (Advanced Menu)
  87
- Boot-Time Diagnostic Screen: (Advanced Menu)
  88
- Legacy USB Support: (Advanced Menu)
  88
- Reset Configuration Data: (Advanced Menu)
  88
- Frame Buffer Size: (Advanced Menu)
  88
- Security Menu
  89
- Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu)
  89
- Password on Boot: (Security Menu)
  90
- Boot Menu
  91
- Exit Menu
  92
Upgrading the Computer

93
- Overview
  93
  - When Not to Upgrade
    94
- Removing the Battery
  95
- Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive
  96
- Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device
  98
- Upgrading the System Memory (RAM)
  99
- Upgrading the Processor
  102
Modules & Options

103
- Overview
  103
- 802.11 B/G USB WLAN Module
  104
  - 802.11 B/G WLAN Driver Installation
    104
  - Connecting to a Wireless Network
    105
  - Windows Mobility Center
    108
- Bluetooth Module
  109
  - Bluetooth Driver Installation
    109
- PC Camera Module
  111
  - PC Camera Driver Installation
    112
  - PC Camera Audio Setup
    113
  - Bisoncap
    115
    
    Eliminating Screen Flicker
    116
  - PC Camera Hot Key Buttons
    117
- Fingerprint Reader Module
  118
  - Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation
    118
Troubleshooting

123
- Overview
  123
- Basic Hints and Tips
  124
- Backup and General Maintenance
  125
- Viruses
  126
- Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software
  127
- Problems and Possible Solutions
  129
- Non DDC CRT Monitors (for Win Vista Only)
  134
- Screen Resolution Error
  135
Interface (Ports & Jacks)

137
- Notebook Ports and Jacks
  138
VIA Video Driver Controls

141
- VIA Video Driver Installation
  141
  - Video
    141
  - Table
    141
  - Driver Installation
    141
- B - 2 Advanced Video Controls
  142
  - Video Driver Controls
    142
  - Video Memory
    142
- Attaching Other Displays
  143
- Display Modes
  145
- Non DDC CRT Monitors (for Win Vista Only
  148
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls

149
- NVIDIA Video Driver Installation
  149
- C - 2 NVIDIA Control Panel
  150
- Attaching Other Displays
  153
- Display Modes
  155
Specifications

159
- Processor
  160
- Memory
  160
- Lcd
  161
- Video Adapter
  161
- NVIDIA Geforce Go 7300 (G72M-V) Discrete Video System (External on Board
  161
- Security
  161
- Audio
  162
- Card Reader
  162
- Expresscard Slot
  162
- Communication
  162
- Power
  163
- Environmental Spec
  163
- Dimensions
  163
- Weight
  163
- Optional
  163
Power Management

163
Windows XP Information

165
- E - 2 DVD Regional Codes
  166
- Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel
  167
- E - 4 Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse
  168
- Function Keys/Hot Keys
  169
- Model a & B Computers
  169
- Model C Computers
  169
- Application Quick Buttons
  170
- Recording Audio
  171
- (Model a & B Computers
  171
- Audio Features
  173
- Video Features
  174
- Advanced Video Controls
  175
- Video Driver Controls
  175
- Video Memory
  175
- NVIDIA Turbocache
  175
- E - 12 VIA Video Driver Controls
  176
- (Model a Computers
  176
- VIA S3Tray Plus Utility
  176
- VIA S3 Display Control Panels
  177
- Display Devices (VIA
  178
- Display Modes (VIA
  179
- Extended Desktop
  179
- To Enable Extended Desktop (Display Properties
  180
- NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
  181
- (Model B & C Computers
  181
- Additional Properties (NVIDIA
  182
- NVIDIA Nview Desktop Manager
  184
- Display Devices (NVIDIA
  185
- Display Modes (NVIDIA
  186
- Single Display Mode
  186
- Clone Mode
  186
- Dualview Mode
  186
- Attaching Other Displays (NVIDIA
  187
- E - 24 Power Management Features
  188
- Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
  188
- The Power Sources
  189
- AC/DC Adapter
  189
- Battery
  189
- E - 26 Turning on the Computer
  190
- Power Schemes
  191
- System Power Options
  191
- Hibernate Mode Vs. Shutdown
  193
- Stand by Mode Vs. Hibernate Mode
  193
- Stand by
  194
- Hibernate
  194
- Configuring the Power Button
  195
- Battery Information
  196
- New Battery
  196
- Battery Life
  196
- Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter
  197
- Proper Handling of the Battery Pack
  198
- Battery FAQ
  199
- E - 36 Driver Installation
  200
- Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers
  202
- Service Pack Information
  203
- Chipset
  203
- Video
  203
- VIA (Model a
  203
- NVIDIA (Models B & C
  203
- Modem
  203
- Audio
  204
- Lan
  204
- Cardreader
  204
- Touchpad
  204
- Hot Key Utility (Model a & B Computers
  204
- Hot Key Utility (Model C Computers
  204
- Quick Button Utility
  204
- 802.11 B/G USB WLAN Module
  205
- 802.11 B/G WLAN Driver Installation
  205
- Bluetooth Module
  207
- Bluetooth Driver Installation
  207
- PC Camera Module
  211
- PC Camera Driver Installation
  212
- PC Camera Audio Setup
  213
- Bisoncap
  215
- Eliminating Screen Flicker
  216
- PC Camera Hot Key Buttons
  217
- (Model a & B Computers
  217
- Fingerprint Reader
  218
- (Optional for Model B & C Computers
  218
- Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation
  218
- User Enrollment
  219

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