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1. EVEREX VER FOR EXCELLENCE User Coven StepMoiSsA Series N Table of Contents Table of Contents CHAPTER Mii di 1 INTRODUCTION ics esa soguer eg dee au eu EA Cake NSA ra NSN Na Papua seu NN Ea eua RR YMO RUE 1 Getting Started i etta t E Oi esie 2 WOM EE 3 Safety and Maintenance 4 e dcn 5 VREUNEI EE 6 Where to Look For Information oikaisi iaannaeet 7 QuiCK TEE 8 Loading WIndOWs rit det Heed 9 Adjusting the Volume Error Bookmark not defined Adjusting the Brightness Error Bookmark not defined Turning off Your Computer Error Bookmark not defined Making a Startup Disk Error Bookmark not defined Tips for New Owners ssi einen ennt 12 CHAPTER 2 nnn EIER nacticeiu eie 14 GETTING STARTED niae ed gek anke eras woes AE oni ke E rango deed EVE EE 14 Hardware and Goffware seen 15 Front TEE 16 Lett VIGW ti Re ee Ene x e Eva eee ne 17 RONE TEE 18 BACK MW ee D eet aor Tater 19 Bollom VIeW x hh eite eb eite 20 LED Status Indicators sessi sees enne 21 PowWer IndiCalors iid eite as 21 FUNCION ion cipit piedi dinis 22 Numeric Keypad ss pente de ees 22 TOUChpad 5 TT 23 TRE Optical Drive eiie dtd ped 25 Connecting the Prioter esent 26 The Express Card Got 27 The Graphics System sse 29 Communication Components assiste 32 Information about the Wireless LAN button2. a Please make sure you are run in this mode Copy Recovery Files Copy OS images Cancel Apply OS Image Finishing 79 Appendix B 5 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK the full recovery will begin N System Recovery Tools RDVD Recovery for Vista V2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Prepare UP RP Create UPIRP x You have chosen to destroy all the partition Are you sure Copy Recovery Files Cancel Copy OS images Eare Apply OS Image Finishing 6 The full recovery is begin System Recovery Tools RDYD Recovery for Vista V2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Prepare UP RP Copy Recovery Files Apply winpe image to RP Copy OS images Apply OS Image Finishing 7 Then full recovery is finished System will be rebooting 80 Appendix B 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 Before installing the drivers check with your dealer first if they have already installed all the drivers along with the operating system If not follow the procedures below Installing Windows Vista from Optical Disk Drive To install Windows Vista directly from your optical disk drive please go to Boot menu of BIOS setup menu Use arrow key to select CD ROM Drive then use or to move it to the top Go to Exit
3. Auto DIM function Enable Legacy USB Support Auto Select Screen 1 Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 59 OCopyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 2 49 Chapter 6 Boot menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Specifies the boot 1st Boot Device CD DVD 3M _NEC sequence from the 2 Boot Device SATA PM HTS541080G available devices 3rd Boot Device Networking Realtek Bo A device enclosed in Parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu lt gt Select Screen 11 Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 59 OCopyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 3 50 Chapter 6 Security menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Security Settings Install or Change the password Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password lt gt Select Screen TL Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 59 OCopyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 4 51 Chapter 6 Exit menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Exit Options Exit system setup Save Changes and Exit after sav
4. 33 CHAPTER qoe cc 34 MAKING CONNECTIONS eeeeeeee ene n nennen nn nan nna nannaa NEE EEN 34 Making Connechons sees essent nennnnn nn nnnn 35 Et ee 35 Table of Contents Right Side Connectors seen 36 Front Side Connectors sse 37 Back Side Connechorg sese 38 CHAPTER ici ri iret i eiae riens 39 POWER MANAGEMENT eene nnn nnn nnn nnn nana saei nass nores nnn 39 Power Management 40 Monitoring Battery Power 41 Power Saving Modes sse 42 P we r Saving Tip EE 43 When to Replace the Batter 44 Heat Consideraions assesses 44 CHAPTER A eap oret a ee p eoe ticas 45 USING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY eeeeceeee eene enne 455 Using the BIOS Setup Ui 46 APPENDIX eege tenter la Ue ee Ra dc e 54 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ee coerente nnns EEN 54 Frequently Asked Questions esses 55 APPENDIX B nee t eege Pea i Ed aie 58 STATEMENTS amp SYSTEM REOCOVERY ee eene eee nnne nennen 58 uc M ta iaaa 59 E ropean NOIliCe icin nieve ints tees ta e met doses feet 61 WL CAUTION s iE M eee Tenan nta veni 62 Canadian Department of Communications s ssseesssseeeneneeeee eeen 63 Battery Disposal iie ee etae ten n taalan 64 CAUTION FOR ADAPTER eee 64 BATTERY CAUTION ttc teet o 64 CLASS 1 LASER DRRODUCT eene 64 System Recovery amp Driver Jnstalaton sss 646 Technical
5. Tips for New Owners Take responsibility for backup Back up files often Users who need to manage large amounts of data may wish to use backup devices such USB drive If you use your notebook as a networked workstation with system backup talk to the system administrator about backup procedures for your notebook Don t leave passwords anywhere on your notebook or carrying case Be careful when placing your notebook on an airport security conveyor belt In most airports security conveyor belts are safe for computers If you are not sure ask the security staff You should keep a close eye on your computer When you are in a hurry make sure that you walk away with the correct notebook computer Tape your business card to the notebook and accessories In the workplace notebooks and accessories may often look exactly alike leading to eguipment mix ups Prevent such mix ups by placing your name on your eguipment Develop ergonomic work habits The science of ergonomics studies the relationship between health and a suitable work environment For more information on ergonomics contact your nearest computer bookstore or local library The Internet also has information on this and other related subjects 12 Chapter 1 Never take the notebook anywhere without the carrying case A broken screen or case can be costly to repair Prevent accidents by carrying the computer in a suitable carrying case Consider using a lock For a
6. Network The built in Wireless Local Area Network WLAN interface card can provide a guick access without using cables for the connection to the network eguipments The interface card adopts the IEEE 802 11 protocol and uses the 2 4 5 GHz ISM electric wave freguency band as the transmission interface to set up the communications between the host computer and other computers The way of processing communications through the WLAN interface card is the same as that through Ethernet interface card The Configuration Tool is a Window application program If users have a computer eguipped with the WLAN interface card then users can use it to set up the interface card and show the current configuration and status Note Contact your distributor for the information of upgrading the wireless local area network 33 Chapter 3 Making Connections Chapter 3 Making Connections Your computer is eguipped with a full array of ports and connectors including standard input output I O ports for guickly and easily adding peripheral devices such as printers keyboards and mice Refer to documentation included with individual devices for details on connecting these devices to your computer Along with the standard ports found on most computers your computer also includes IEEE 1394 ports modem and LAN ports offering advanced communications technology Left Side Connectors CT A 5 1 Kensington Lock Your computer includes a Kens
7. Support Information sese 84 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your decision to purchase an Everex amp computer Your new notebook features the most innovative advances in portable computing technology It combines state of the art ergonomics with sophisticated architecture to provide 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 the notebook is an ideal choice for use in the office at home and on the road For maximum expandability without compromising portability the notebook accommodates a number of modules including Optical Drive three USB ports one Express card and one 4 in 1 card slot The high capacity hard disk drive provides you with plenty of storage space for multimedia files and applications This Manual contains all the information you need to set up and use your new notebook It describes all the features of the notebook in an easy to read yet thorough manner Chapter 1 Inventory This computer system is designed for years of productive and pleasurable computing Use this section to keep details of your purchase This information will be reguired should you need to make repairs to your notebook during the warranty period Update this section when you add new options DATE OF PURCHASE PLACE OF PURCHASE DEALER S NAME D
8. Vista V2 0 Build 20061220 Please choose a recovery mode Prepare Prepare UP RP Standard Mode In this mode your could choose either to destroy your system partition or not Recommended Create UP RP C Full Mode In this mode all you data in your computer will be lost Please be caution before you select this mode and press OK Copy Recovery Files Copy OS images Apply OS Image Cancel c Full Recovery from Recovery DVD In this mode all the data in your computer will lose 1 Please insert the recovery DVD into the DVD drive then choose to boot from CD ROM in BIOS 77 Appendix B 2 Please press any key to boot from DVD ress any key to boot from CD or DVD 3 Please choose Full Mode to go into full recovery mode System Recovery Tools RDVD Recovery for Vista V2 0 Build 20061220 Please choose a recovery mode Prepare Prepare UP RP C Standard Mode In this mode your could choose either to destroy your system partition or not Recommended Create UP RP TEEN Full Mode In this mode all you data in your computer will be lost Please be caution before you select this mode and press OK Copy OS images Apply OS Image TS Cancel 78 Appendix B 4 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK System Recovery Tools RDVD Recovery for Vista V2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Prepare UP RP Create UP RP In this mode all the data in your computer will lost
9. e Click My Computer Control Panel Display Settings Click the Settings tab The dialog box indicates the monitor resolution e Use the slide bar to adjust the resolution Normally you should use the resolution the LCD or monitor was designed for High Resolution with an external monitor Higher resolution modes may be used as long as the monitor supports them Connecting to an External Monitor The notebook has a VGA monitor port to connect your computer to an external monitor Using the VGA monitor port 1 Locate the 15 pin VGA monitor port on the right side of your notebook and connect the video signal cable from the external monitor or the VGA adapter to the monitor port 2 Connect the power cable from the external monitor to a power outlet and turn on the monitor 3 On your notebook click the right touchpad button on the Windows desktop to open the desktop menu Click Properties to open the Display Properties window 4 In the Display Properties window click Advanced in the Settings tab Click the Display Modes tab 5 Under Driver mode you can select the appropriate options to change the display to an external monitor 6 Adjustments to screen resolution and color depth can also be 29 Chapter 2 made in this dialog box Dual Displays With Windows system you may use an external monitor simultaneously with your notebook s LCD You may also use the external monitor only and disable the LCD or only use the LCD
10. the software To select an object first move the pointer over the object you want to select and then press the left button one time The functions of these buttons are software specific 23 Chapter 2 5 Double clicking is a common technigue for selecting objects or launching programs from icons Once you have moved the pointer over the object you wish to select rapidly press the left button two times This action is commonly referred to as double clicking an object Dragging There are two ways to drag e Move the pointer to the desired location then press down the left button While still holding down the left button move the pointer to the desired location Release the button e Move the pointer to the desired location Tap the touchpad twice quickly as if you were double clicking however do not remove your finger after the second tap Move the cursor to the desired location Lift your finger to finish dragging Adjust the touchpad settings by selecting Settings Control Panel Mouse Buttons These settings allow you to change the orientation of the touchpad from right handed to left handed and fine tune the pointer movement and timing of clicks Touchpad Precautions The Touchpad is a pressure sensitive device If not properly cared for it can be easily damaged Please take note of the following precautions e Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liguids or grease e Donottouch the touchpa
11. you sure Copy Recovery Fild Apply OS Image Advanced Finishing 6 The non destructive system recovery is begin System Recovery Tools RDVD Recovery for Vista 2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Prepare UP RP Operating Copy Recovery Files Apply winpe image to RP Copy OS images Apply OS Image Finishing 7 Then Non destructive system recovery is finished System will be rebooting b Destructive Recovery from Hard Disk 70 Appendix B 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 Please choose Repair Your Computer to go into recovery mode Advanced Boot Options Choose Advanced option r Microsoft windows vista Use e s to highlight your choice Repair Your Computer safe Mode w Enable Enable low r Debugging Dis automatic restart on system failure Disable Driver Signature Enforcement Description View a list of system recovery tools you can use to repair startup problems run diagnostics or restore your system ENTER Choose ESC Cancel 71 Appendix B 3 Please choose between Non destructive recovery mode 8 Destructive recovery mode To choose Destructive please click Advance System Recovery Tools RDVD Recovery for Vista V2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Select opt
12. 1 jack 2 LAN RJ 45 jack 19 Chapter 2 Bottom View Ventilation slot Battery release latch Battery Pee NS Speakers 20 Chapter 2 LED Status Indicators The status indicators in the upper left corner of the keyboard light up when a particular function of the computer is active Each indicator is marked with a symbol C2 CD ROM Drive The computer is reading information from the optical drive A Number Lock The keyboard is in Num Lock mode N o Caps Lock The keyboard is in Caps Lock mode Power Indicators The power indicators show which power source the system is using The power indicators remain active and viewable even when the LCD panel is closed Icon Light Description Blue Power is on and the ly AC adapter is in use Flash blue Power is in suspend mode Wireless LAN is in y Blue use Green Fully Charged 2585 Orange Battery is charging Flashing Orange Low battery 21 Chapter 2 Function Keys Hold the Fn key while pressing the numbered function key Function key Description Fn F3 Toggles display on off Fn F4 Suspend to RAM HDD Fn F5 Toggles between LCD CRT displays Fn F6 Decreases LCD brightness Fn F7 Increases LCD brightness Fn F8 Decreases Volume Fn F9 Increases Volume Fn F10 Mute Volume Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad EISE JULI con
13. EALER S ADDRESS TELEPHONE E MAIL ADDRESS WWW CONTACT PERSON MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER BIOS VERSION The serial number is on the label with a bar code on the bottom side of the computer The BIOS revision number will appear briefly on the screen after turning on the computer before the graphic BIOS screen appears Press the Del key to enter BIOS setup screen Chapter 1 Safety and Maintenance You can use your computer under a wide range of environmental conditions However to ensure long use and continued high performance consider the following factors when setting up your computer e Follow all warnings and instructions noted in this documentation and in the Windows Help program e The first time you use your computer we recommend that you carefully read the Making Connections section of this manual and initialize the battery to ensure optimum battery performance e Unplugthe computer from the power outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use aerosols solvents or strong detergents e Donotuse the computer near open water or other liguids Never spill liguid onto the computer e Donotplace the computer in an unstable location where it might slip or be knocked over Serious damage could result from a fall e Slots and openings in the system cabinet are for ventilation purposes Do not block or cover these openings or the system could overheat Do not use or st
14. Immunity Standard EN 60950 IEC950 Product Safety R amp TTE CE MANUAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENT WLAN IEEE 802 11a b g 802 11a Restrictions e European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 200mW EIRP and frequency range 5 15 5 35GHz and the equipment must be restricted to the 5 47 5 725 GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use 802 11b g Restrictions European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2 400 2 4835GHz 61 Appendix B e In France the equipment must be restricted to the 2 4465 2 4835GHz freguency range and must be restricted to indoor use CE Declaration of Conformity O Is herewith confirmed to comply with the reguirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC Low voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the Amendment Directive 93 68 EEC the procedures given in European Council Directive 99 5 EC and 89 3360EEC The eguipment was passed The test was performed according to the following European standards e EN300328 V 1 4 1 2003 04 e EN301489 1 V 1 4 1 2002 04 EN 301 489 17 V 1 2 1 2002 04 e EN 50371 2002 e EN 60950 2000 UL CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone eguipment basic safety precau
15. LY CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA CAUTION FOR ADAPTER THIS NOTEBOOK COMPUTER IS FOR USE WITH MODEL NO 033542065 BATTERY CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EOUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN60825 CAUTION THIS APPLIANCE CONTAINS A LASER SYSTEM AND IS CLASSIFIED AS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT TO USE THIS MODEL PROPERLY READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IN CASE OF ANY TROUBLE WITH THIS MODEL PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE STATION TO PREVENT DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM DO NOT TRY TO OPEN THIS ENCLOSURE 64 Appendix B Technical Support Information Information of the responsible party for a DoC product Product name Notebook PC Model number SA 2052T Technical Support Address 6FL No 300 Yang Gunag St Neihu Taipei Taiwan Telephone 886 2 8751 8751 ext 7935 Fax 886 2 87518822 Emaill rex kuo Q pcg fic com tw Technical Support in the US Address 5020 Brandin Court Fremont CA 94538 USA Telephone 1 510 252 7755 Fax 1 510 2528895 Email tomwong fic com tw Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
16. To do this you may first need to enable the multiple display settings in Windows Vista Open the Control Panel 2 Double click Additional Options tab 3 Click Intel GMA Driver for Mobile These options are described below You can choose which device to apply as the Primary display Single In Single mode the video display hot key combination is available you can cycle the video output by pressing the Fn F5 keys In Mirror mode the video display hot key combination is available you can cycle the video output by pressing the Fn F5 keys If the external CRT is connected the display on the LCD and the CRT is the same Mirror 30 Chapter 2 Intel Graphics Media d Accelerator Driver A Notebook Scheme Options for mobile EN Rotation d lv Enable Rotation Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 v en 1 E OESCH Color Quality 32 Bit Refresh Rate 60 Hertz Color Correction CG 90 C 4M 270 Display Expansion Hot Keys e C 180 intel LaunchZoom 3D Settings monitor change the output in the Display Properties dialog box After D Tip To ensure trouble free video output the first time you use an external successfully switching modes you may use the video function keys Note Light or dark dots may appear on the LCD due to technical limitations of LCD manufacturing This will not effect normal operation of the LCD 31 Chapter 2 Communicati
17. blic coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information 60 Appendix B The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 marks it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges To program this information refer to the manual of the communication software European Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms EN 55022 CISPR 22 Radio Freguency Interference EN 55024 EN61000 4 2 EN61000 4 3 EN61000 4 4 EN61000 4 5 EN61000 4 6 EN61000 4 8 EN61000 4 11 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 Generic
18. but some vendors may include them in the standard package Some items may not be available in some countries or some vendors may choose not to carry all the items 512 MB or 1GB DDRII SODIMM memory cards Caution When purchasing any of the accessories listed above purchase only those accessories that are approved for use with your computer The above accessories are proprietary items Your system vendor can obtain these approved accessories If you use items that are not approved for use with this computer you may cause your computer to malfunction or to emit or receive electro magnetic radiation in excess of local regulations For non proprietary accessories such as PC cards or printers ensure that the accessory functions properly in your computer before making the purchase Your system vendor may be able to recommend reliable brands and models Chapter 1 Features High Capacity Hard Disk Drive The computer has a high capacity hard disk drive to store your favorite programs and large multimedia files Built in Modem LAN Capability A built in 56k modem and 10 100 Mbps Ethernet port allows you to access the Internet or a local area network LAN LCD Your computer has an easy to view WXGA LCD panel Built in Stereo Speakers and Microphone The stereo speakers and internal microphone enable you to run a variety of multimedia applications Convenient Audio Control The conveniently located audio control knob enables you
19. by turning the eguipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the eguipment and the receiver Connect the eguipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cables and shielded AC power cable must be employed with this eguipment to insure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system s manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the eguipment Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 59 Appendix B About The Modem This eguipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules On the bottom of this eguipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer eguivalence number REN for this eguipment If reguested this information must be provided to the telephone company The modem jack of this eguipment complies with Sub part F of Part 68 of FCC rules The REN is used t
20. d Modem Options Modem Properties Modem Speaker Volume Adjust Move the slider to adjust the modem speaker volume Method 2 Use the volume control button on the front of the computer What kind of external microphone can use with my notebook computer You will need to use a self amplifying microphone There is feedback noise coming from my speakers What can do 55 Appendix A A Double click on the Speaker icon on the task bar Then under Microphone Balance check the Mute box Q Because of a software problem was unable to shut down power normally pressed the power button to force a power off but it didn t work How can force a power off A Make sure you press the power button for at least 4 seconds Normally this will force a power off If this does not work you can shut down the computer by inserting a needle into the reset button pinhole The reset button locate on the computer bottom side Q Why can t charge the battery of my portable computer after it was out of use for some time A After portable computers have not been used for a long time more than one month the batteries will go into the low voltage protection mode due to data back ups and natural electrical discharge At that point restoring normal voltage will reguire slow charging over a period of several hours Calibration can be performed after the battery has returned to a normal condition A My computer alerts CMOS Battery Lo
21. d if your fingers are dirty e Donotrest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons Scrolling lines If you are scrolling through a document you may find that using the scrolling line is more restful to your hand than holding down a mouse button The scrolling line is located on the touchpad 24 Chapter 2 The Optical Drive Your computer comes with a pre installed Optical drive The optical drive can read or write both DVDs and CDs Your notebook identifies the drive with the letter following the hard drive letter If your hard drive is D then the optical drive will be E Inserting a Disk 1 Pressthe button on the front of the drive to open the disk tray and pull the tray open 2 Place the disk on the tray label side up 3 Place the disk on the central spindle and press gently until the disk clicks into place 4 Slide back the tray until it clicks shut Removing a Disk p wo A 5 Make sure the computer is not accessing the optical drive 6 Pressthe eject button and pull the tray all the way out i 7 Pick up the CD by the edges and E Bag remove the disk from the tray m Push the tray into the computer until it closes fully Warning When the computer is reading from a DVD ROM COMBO the indicator light for the DVD ROM will flash on Do not attempt to remove a disk while this light is active Precautions for Handling DVD ROM Discs Keep these precautions in mind when handling DVD ROM discs
22. dded security consider purchasing a Kensington lock to put into the Kensington lock hole on the back side of your computer see Chapter 2 back View Use the Kensington lock to secure the computer to a desk or table Note Using a computer for extended periods of time with a poor workstation setup and incorrect work habits can cause health problems 13 Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2 Hardware and Software This chapter introduces the different components and controls of your notebook computer including the hardware components the software and the audio and video systems Getting Started Before you begin using your computer read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main components installed in the system Lift the LCD screen and open up the computer 15 Chapter 2 Front View O AJ amp N LCD panel Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Touchpad buttons 7 Wireless LAN switch 8 Media Player button N A for SA2050T 9 Microphone in jack 10 Audio out jack for external speakers or headphones 11 MS MMC SD MS Pro card slot 12 Microphone 16 Chapter 2 Left View 1 2 3 4 5 Kensington lock hole DC in jack IEEE 1394 slot Optical drive Optical drive button 17 Chapter 2 Right View 1 USB ports 2 Express 34 54 card slot 3 VGA external video display port Chapter 2 Back View 1 2 1 Fax modem RJ 1
23. e Always hold the disc by the edges avoid touching the surface of the disc e Use a clean dry cloth to remove dust smudges or fingerprints Wipe from the center outward e Do not write on the surface of the disc 25 Chapter 2 e Extremes in temperature may damage discs Store discs in a cool dry place e Donotuse benzene thinners or cleaners with detergent Only use optical cleaning kits e Do not bend or drop the discs e Do not place objects on top of discs Warning Do not insert any foreign 5 objects into the disc tray Do not force the tray to open or close manually When not in use keep the tray closed to prevent dust or dirt from entering the drive unit If you experience difficulty when removing a CD disc stretch a paper clip or use a pin or a thin metal rod and insert it into the emergency eject hole located on the front panel The CD disk tray should eject immediately This procedure can also be used to remove a CD from the drive when the notebook is powered off Connecting the Printer To connect a printer to your notebook via the USB port use the supplied USB to printer adapter cable Note Before use you must install the driver for the adapter cable 26 Chapter 2 The Express Card Slot 1 Installing a Card The express card slot can be used as an interface between your computer and a variety of communications devices such as network adapters SCSI adapters fax modems or p
24. e your system ESC Cancel 67 Appendix B 3 Please choose between Non destructive system recovery amp Destructive system recovery When the Non destructive option is chosen please click Next System Recovery Tools RDVD Recovery for Vista V2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Select option Prepare UP RP Non destructive System Recovery In this default mode the system recovery operation recovers OS drivers and the APP datas to their factory conditions Accordingly you need re install some applications that were not shipped with the computer But this operation will NOT delete Copy Recovery Fild any data files you created Create UP RP Apply OS Image Advanced we Finishing 68 Appendix B 4 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK System Recovery Tools RDVD Recovery for Vista V2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Prepare UP RP Non destructive System Recovery Create UP RP ship In this mode the system fles in the system partition will be replaced C ee Copy Recovery Fild any Apply OS Image Finishing 5 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK the Non destructive system recovery will begin 69 Appendix B System Recovery Tools RDVD Recovery for Vista V2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Select option Prepare UP RP Non destructive System Recovery Create UPIRP A You have chosen to replace the system files in the system partition Are
25. ecovery will begin Prepare System Recovery Tools RDVD Recovery for Vista V2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare UP RP Create UP RP Copy Recovery Fild Apply OS Image Finishing Destructive System Recovery CC x You have chosen to destroy the system partition Are you sure x cms 74 Appendix B 7 The destructive system recovery is begin System Recovery Tools RDVD Recovery for Vista V2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Prepare UP RP Operating Copy Recovery Files Apply winpe image to RP Copy OS images Apply OS Image Finishing 8 Then destructive system recovery is finished System will be rebooting II Recovering System from Recovery DVD There are three available methods 4 Hon Destractive Standard icem Destractive Recovery C77 Fal Appendix B The Non destructive amp 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 1 Insert the recovery DVD into the DVD drive then choose to boot from CD ROM in BIOS 2 Please press any key to boot from DVD Press any key to boot from CD or DUD _ 76 Appendix B 3 Please choose Standard Mode the subseguent processes are just like those in non destructive 8 destructive recoveries from hard disk System Recovery Tools RDVD Recovery for
26. en the system is at power off state This enables external USB device to be charged at any time without turning on the system To prevent draining the battery power when the system is power off remove the external USB device when not in use 36 Chapter 3 Front Side Connectors 1 Wireless LAN On Off Build in wireless LAN card IEEE802 11A B G for user accessing the Internet without wire cable through by this switch On Off 2 Microphone in Jack Connect a microphone to this jack to record 3 Audio out Jack Connect a stereo headset or external speakers to this jack to listen to multimedia 4 MS Pro MS MMC SD 4 in 1Card reader slot The 4 in 1 card reader slot is specially used for the device with a MS Pro MS MMC SD interface card Insert the card into 4 in 1 card reader slot securely for device access 37 Chapter 3 Back Side Connectors 1 Fax modem RJ 11 Jack The fax modem can transmit data using the 56 Kbps V 90 protocol and send and receive faxes at 14 4 Kbps In some countries local regulations may not permit the use of the fax modem designed for this system In this case you may use an add on modem 2 LAN RJ 45 Jack With the built in Ethernet LAN combo you can make LAN connections Connection speed is up to 100 Mbps Warning Plug your modem into an analog telephone jack only Most 5 homes use analog lines Do not use digital lines such as the PBX and ISDN systems found in many o
27. ffices Digital lines may damage your modem 38 Chapter 5 Power Management Chapter 5 Power Management Battery Calibration The first time you use a battery you should calibrate it The calibration process empties and charges the battery one time This allows the Windows battery gauge to accurately monitor battery status To calibrate a battery follow these steps e Plugin the AC adapter Restart the computer and when the startup screen appears press Del key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility In the BIOS Setup Utility select Advance settings choose Battery learning then press enter Execute Battery Learning function OK Cancel Press lt OK gt at the above Battery Auto Calibration dialog to begin the battery calibration Battery Calibration will take from 4 to 8 hours depending on how much power the battery may already contain Note For optimum performance we recommend calibrating the battery again every three months Each time you charge and discharge a battery it loses a tiny part of its storage capacity so that over time it will store less than its potential charge Similarly if you do not use the battery for a few days it will slowly self discharge and when it is recharged it will hold less than 100 of the potential charge 40 Chapter 5 Monitoring Battery Power The way to monitor how much power the battery has left Click start Control Panel Mobile PC Power O
28. for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 65 Appendix B System Recovery amp Driver Installation Using Recovery Disk Before we go on let s define some terminologies Hard disk is divided into RP amp 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 I Recovering the System from Hard Disk Two methods are available a Non Destructive Recovery from Hard Disk 1 System recovery is done by having system files from RP copied to the system files area in UP and user data area stays intact Before OS boots please press hotkeys button to go into advance boot options 66 F8 Appendix B 2 Please choose Repair Your Computer to go into recovery mode Advanced Boot Options Choose Advanced options for Microsoft windows Vista Use the arrow S to highlight your choice Repair Your Computer Safe Mo Safe t with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Bo ging Enable low lution vid 640x48 P Known f Director vices Restore Mode Debugging de Disable automatic restart on system failure Disable Driver 1 ture Enforcement Normally View a list of system recovery tools you can use to repair startup problems run diagnostics or restor
29. information Use the touchpad to move the cursor on the screen Move your finger across the pad to control the cursor and press the right and left buttons beneath with your thumb These buttons have the same functions as the right and left buttons of a standard mouse You can also click or double click by tapping on the touchpad Chapter 1 Loading Windows The following section is for installing the Windows operating system only If you are installing a different operating system please check with your vendor for installation details Your computer will begin loading Windows once you turn on the power Wait a few seconds for Windows setup to load The Windows setup will prompt you for the product key number shown to the right Note The product key is on a sticker attached to the bottom of the Notebook Product key number Type your name and if applicable the name of your company Read the End User s License Agreement Click Next to accept it Enter the product key number You can find this on the Certificate of Authenticity on a sticker attached to the computer Click Finish The Start Wizard will prompt you to set the date and your local time After the Start Wizard updates your system settings the Welcome to Windows screen will appear You may disable this feature by clearing the check box labeled show this screen each time Windows starts Some software comes preloaded with Windows New users can familiar
30. ing the changes Discard changes and Exit Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this operation Load Optimal Defaults Select Screen 11 Select Item Enter Go To Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 59 OCopyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 5 52 Chapter 6 Change User Password With a User password you can enter the Setup Utility and change or remove the User password but you cannot enter the Setup Utility and change or remove the Supervisor password nor enable diskette access if it has been disabled Change Supervisor Password A supervisor password must be set before a lower level user password can be set After selecting Change Supervisor Password press Enter You will be prompted for the new password and then again to verify it Type in 6 or fewer keystrokes If you make an error press Esc to start over Resetting the CMOS to Default Settings The main page provides the system parameters for you to reset the CMOS to default settings After you enter this page select the Load Optimal Defaults Load Optimal Defaults OK Cancel Select OK to reset the CMOS to default settings Exiting and Saving Save Settings Select this option to save changes to the field and Exit values and restart the computer using the new values Pressing F10 from any of the menu screens also allows you to save settings and exit Exit W
31. ington lock hole to be used with a standard Kensington lock You can connect the notebook to a large object with the Kensington lock to prevent theft of your notebook See the documentation that comes with your Kensington lock for more information 2 DC in jack Connect the DC power cable from the AC adapter to this jack 3 FireWire IEEE 1394 1394a Port This is a high speed serial data port You may connect any FireWire compatible device to this port E N QO gt A 4 Optical Drive Your computer comes with a built in Combo or DVD dual Drive You may view DVDs and write to a CD R CDxRW DVD R or DVD RW disc 35 Chapter 3 5 Disk Eject Button Press the eject button to eject the disk tray The manual eject keyhole is located next to it and allows you to manually eject a jammed disc Right Side Connectors GE VII 1 USB 2 0 Universal Serial Bus Ports The Universal Serial Bus USB is the latest standard for attaching monitors input devices scanners and other devices to a PC USB devices can be chained together on a single cable 2 Express 34 54 Card Slot This slot is where a express 34 54 card is inserted 3 VGA Out External Video Port The 15 pin VGA port can be used to connect your computer to an external monitor See the Graphics System in chapter 2 for more information Note The USB 2 0 port constantly supplies 5V power to the external USB device even wh
32. ion Prepare UP RP Non destructive System Recovery In this default mode the system recovery operation recovers OS drivers and the APP datas to their factory conditions Accordingly you need re install some applications that were not shipped with the computer But this operation will NOT delete Copy Recovery Fild any data files you created Create UP RP Apply OS Image Advanced we Finishing 72 Appendix B 4 When the Destructive option is chosen please click Nexti System Recovery Tools RDVD Recovery for Vista V2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Select option Prepare UP RP Destructive System Recovery Create UP RP ARNING BE CAREFUL BEFORE YOU PRESS NEXTIIn this destuctive mode the System Recovery will format the user partition and recovery all files to their factory conditions So any data in the partition will be LOST Please take caution before Copy Recovery Fild ou press Next Apply OS Image Finishing 5 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK 73 Appendix B Prepare Prepare UP RP Create UP RP Copy Recovery Fild Apply OS Image Finishin System Recovery Tools RDVD Recovery for Vista 2 0 Build 20061220 Select option Destructive System Recovery L aan jesni Recovery x partiti any di In this mode The data in the system partition will be destroyed 6 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK the destructive r
33. ithout Select this option to discard any changes you have made to the field values and restart the computer using the old values Saving 53 Appendix A Freguently Asked Ouestions Appendix A Freguently Asked Ouestions Q My screen seems to time out too quickly I have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse in order to bring it back How can adjust the screen time out This is part of Windows Power Management Access Power Management by clicking on Start Settings Control Panel Power Management Adjust the display time out by selecting a time next to the Turn off monitor option You may also select different time out values for adapter and battery power states I ve heard that cleaning up and rearranging files on the hard drive will improve the startup speed of my programs How do do this Hard disk maintenance can improve the startup speed of programs This maintenance includes deleting unnecessary files and defragmenting which rearranges data into more efficient groupings Windows includes utilities for performing these maintenance tasks Run Disk Cleanup to remove unnecessary files and Disk Defragmenter to defragment the hard drive For more information refer to Windows documentation The internal fax modem dial tone sound is too low How can increase the volume There are two methods to adjust the volume of the internal fax modem dial tone Method 1 To Start Setting Control panel Phone an
34. ividual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly telephone extension cord The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 63 Appendix B The Load Number LN assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device To prevent overloading the termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devise subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100 Battery Disposal THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LITHIUM ION OR NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY IT MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPER
35. ize themselves with this software by selecting Programs from the start menu then clicking on programs to run them Chapter 1 Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume with hot key combinations as below e Fn F8 decreases the volume e Fn F increases the volume e Fn F10 Mute the volume Alternatively you can adjust the Device Applications volume with the Windows volume control applet located VW y on the taskbar Headphones Windows Sounds SNNT 4 4 Adjusting the Brightness Use the following hot key combinations to adjust the LCD panel brightness e Fn F6 decreases the brightness e Fn F7 increases the brightness 10 Chapter 1 Turning off Your Computer Turning off the computer properly is important to maintaining your computer On the Start menu click the button Shut Down in the Windows screen Control Panel Switch User Log Off Default Programs Lock Restart Help and Support Sleep a Hibernate Shut Down If you are going to be away from the computer for a short period there are ways of conserving power without shutting down the system See Chapter 5 Power Saving Modes for details Warning Shutting off the computer improperly may result in data loss Making a Startup Disk If you have trouble starting Windows the startup disk can be used to start your computer and fix many problems Refer to the Windows user manual for instructions 11 Chapter 1
36. menu and select Exit 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 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers Vista32 VGA Setup exe 3 Click Continue to install 4 Click Next to execute the setup program The Setup box appears 5 Press Finish to complete the installation Installing the Audio Device Driver Your notebook computer uses the VIA Azalia VT1708A Audio controller Installing Audio device driver for Windows Vista 32 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 81 Appendix B 2 Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers Vista32 Audio Setup exe where the audio driver is located 3 When computer appears unidentified program click Allow for accessing the computer 4 Click Next to continue the following steps 5 Click Next and select Agree to continue the installation 6 Click Next to continue the installation 7 Tick the option Yes want to restart my computer now and press Finish to restar
37. o determine the guantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENS on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling areas If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required However if advance notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a compliant with the FCC if you believe it necessary The telephone company may mark changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment please contact the manufacturer for repair and or warranty information If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved The equipment cannot be used on pu
38. oming from a vent at the left side when this happens e Ifthe temperature continues to rise processor activity will be reduced You may notice a slight loss of performance when this happens 44 Chapter 6 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 6 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Your notebook has a BIOS setup utility which allows you to configure important system settings including settings for various optional functions of the computer This chapter explains how to use the BIOS setup utility BIOS Setup Menu The BIOS setup Utility allows you to configure your computer s basic settings When you turn your computer on the system reads this information to initialize the hardware so that it can operate correctly Use the BIOS setup utility to change your computer s start up configuration For example you can change the security and power management routines of your system Starting the BIOS Setup Utility You can only enter the BIOS setup utility as the computer is booting that is between the time you turn on the computer and before the Windows interface appears If your computer is already on shut down your computer completely power off and restart it and then press the Del key to enter the setup utility 46 Chapter 6 Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS Use the following keys to move between fields and to enter information gt Select Screen Push the up and down arrow keys to m
39. on Components This system provides powerful communication functions including built in Fax Modem jack LAN jack and Express card slot Fax Modem and LAN Fax Modem and LAN jack on the left side of the computer allows you to connect to the Internet to send and receive data When used with fax software it can be used as a fax When using this function first plug the phone cord into the Fax Modem jack Attention When using the data communications function please do not plug the phone cord into the ISDN or PBX jack to avoid an electrical surge that will cause the MDC module to burn 1394 Anti electromagnetic wave clip To eliminate electromagnetic waves it is strongly recommended that you thread the 1394 cord through the clip provided as shown below when using 1394 device 32 Chapter 2 Information about the Wireless LAN button Wireless LAN button Even when a Wireless LAN module has not been built in to your computer the Wireless LAN indicator lights and remains active when you turn on the Wireless LAN button near the power button of your computer If Wireless LAN module has been built in your notebook will search for the device and will display an icon on the Windows task bar Note If your Notebook does not include a built in Wireless LAN module please turn off the Wireless LAN button If turned on the indicator lights and remains active even if no wireless LAN is present Built in Wireless Local Area
40. on and specify the directory as E Drivers Vista32 LAN setupvis exe 3 When computer appears unidentified program click Allow for accessing the computer 4 Click OK to execute the setup program The Setup box appears 5 Click OK to complete the installation Installing the TouchPad Device Driver Please follow the procedures below for installing the TouchPad driver Installing TouchPad driver for Windows Vista 32 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click the Browse button and specify the directory as 83 Appendix B 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 Click Restart Now for restart your computer Technical Support Information For the latest Product Information Drivers and 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 SA2050T SA2052T etc and Serial Number to customerservice everex com Please use Product Registration SAXXXX as your email subjec
41. ore the computer near a source of heat or dust e Onthe base or rear panel of this notebook there is a label with information on the power requirements of this system These requirements must be followed If you are unsure of your local power supply consult your dealer or local Power Company e Do not step on or place anything on the power cord e fyouuse the computer with an extension cord ensure that the total ampere ratings of all the devices sharing the extension do not exceed the rating of the extension cord or the rating of the wall outlet e Never push foreign objects into the computer through any of the slots or openings Dangerous voltages are present which could cause electric shock or fire or damage sensitive components e Forbestresults use a power strip with a built in surge protector Do not use inferior extension cords as this may result in damage to your computer Chapter 1 e Set the computer on a flat stable surface To prevent damage to the computer s hard disk drive avoid using the computer where it will be exposed to strong vibration Checklists After opening the package carefully inspect the contents If any of the items is missing or appear damaged contact your dealer The shipping carton should contain the following STANDARD A notebook computer with a hard disk drive An internal battery An Optical drive An AC adapter with power cord OPTIONS The following items are normally optional
42. ove among selections then press Enter to make a selection Ts Change Option Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit Press Esc to exit any section If you wish to exit ESC the BIOS utility without saving changes go to the main menu then press Esc Users are allowed to enter new values to replace the default settings in certain fields and the rest fields are specified by system default parameters and cannot be modified by users Reverse the attribute of the main options and press the Enter key to enter into the submenu Press the Esc key to return to the previous configuration page 47 The Main Menu Chapter 6 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit System Overview AMIBIOS Build Date 05 09 06 Processor Type Genuine Intel amp CPU T23000 Speed 1666MHz System Memory Size 1016MB System Time 19 14 50 System Date Thu 01 01 2006 Use ENTER TAB Or SHIFT TAB to select a field Use or to Configure system Time lt gt Select Screen 1 Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 59 OCopyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 1 Chapter 6 Advanced Menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Advanced Setting Battery Learning Function Battery Calibration Enter Start FAN Calibration Enter
43. ptions then click battery meter to Edit Plan Settings Heh per Change pi Low Battery Alarms How your computer responds to a low battery condition is set under Start Control Panel Power Options Alarms Two different power alarms can be enabled or disabled the Low Battery Alarm and the Critical Battery Alarm Use the slidebar to set the power level at which the alarms are activated Click on the Alarm Action button to choose whether the alarm sounds displays a message or both Warning When battery power is low the Notebook will display a warning on the screen Take immediate action such as saving files or connecting to the AC adapter or data may be lost When the computer alerts you that the battery is low immediately do one of the following e Connectthe AC power adapter e Save your work turn off the computer and replace the discharged battery with a charged battery See Changing the Battery below Do not restart the computer until you have connected to an AC adapter or replaced the discharged battery with a charged battery Battery Charging When you use the AC adapter to connect your Notebook to a power outlet the internal battery will automatically begin to recharge While the battery is charging the Battery Charge icon on the Indicator panel will be active When the battery is fully charged the Battery Charge icon will turn off 41 Chapter 5 If your computer is turned off or standby mode a f
44. rovide additional data storage capacity The top side of a express card is usually identified with a label Insert the card into the slot with the label side up and the edge with pinhole contacts going in first Insert the card into the slot You will feel some resistance as the card slides into the back of the Slide the card into the slot slot Push the button to eject the card Express cards require drivers or a program that allows the operating system to use a specific device Many drivers are included with Windows but if not you will be prompted to install the driver included with your card The computer will beep twice to indicate successful installation Note Please read the instructions included with individual express Ge cards Some cards may be inserted with power on while others require that the computer be turned off Removing a Card e Press again to release the card 27 Chapter 2 Express Card Size Restrictions 22mm 75mm 75mm 54mm 34mm e The card will not able to eject if it is less the 75mm 28 Chapter 2 The Graphics System Your computer has a high performance graphics 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 monitor e Fn F6 decreases the LCD panel brightness e Fn F7 increases the LCD panel brightness Resolution
45. sists of ten keys that make LLL OL number intensive input more convenient Press lt NumLock gt to enable or disable the numeric keypad 22 Chapter 2 Touchpad The touchpad is a pressure sensitive pointing device that provides all the features of a two button mouse Its primary function is to move the cursor around the screen Touchpad Touchpad buttons The instructions listed below describe how to use the touchpad 1 First place your fingers on the keyboard in the normal typing position The touchpad is easily accessible by moving either your left or right thumb off the space bar and on to the touchpad Gently move your thumb across the pressure sensitive touchpad in the direction you want the cursor to move The pad detects the change in pressure and moves the cursor in the corresponding direction The touchpad offers another method of making selections in a software program It is called double tapping This function corresponds to double clicking with a mouse Once the cursor has been moved to the object you want to select ightly double tap the pressure sensitive touchpad This double tapping on the touchpad will select the desired item and prompt the software to perform the related operation The buttons located directly below the touchpad are the same in function as those on a two buttoned mouse Clicking these buttons makes selections drags objects or performs a variety of other functions depending on
46. t To speak with an Everex Technical Support Representative call our 24 Hour response team at 1 866 850 8835 toll free Please complete the following information before contacting Everex Technical Support User Name Model SA2050T SA2052T etc Serial Number Problem Description Everex Systems Inc 5020 Brandin Court Fremont CA 94538 84
47. t your system Installing the Modem Device Driver Please follow the procedures below for installing the Modem driver Installing Modem driver for Windows Vista 32 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click Browse button and navigate to the directory as E DriversWista 32 Modem setup exe 3 Click Continue when this message appears 4 Click OK to execute the setup program The Setup box appears 5 Click OK to implement the setup program to install this driver 6 Click OK to install the modem driver Installing the Wireless LAN Device Driver Please follow the procedures below for installing the Mini PCI Adapter driver 82 Appendix B Installing Wireless LAN driver for Windows Vista 32 1 Click the Start button and then click Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers Vista32 Wireless LAN Liteon setup exe 3 Click Continue in message of a program needs your permission to 4 Click Next to execute the setup program 5 Click Install to execute the setup program The Setup box appears 6 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 Vista 32 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click the Browse butt
48. tions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 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 62 Appendix B Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all reguirements of the Canadian Interference causing Eguipment Regulations About the Modem The Industry Canada label identifies certified eguipment This certification means that the eguipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety reguirements The department does not guarantee the eguipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the company s inside writing associated with a single line ind
49. to easily adjust the volume to the stereo speakers Launch Keys and Function Keys One Instant On hot keys give you quick access to play a variety of multimedia applications Function keys give you easy control of power management volume and your monitor Chapter 1 Where to Look For Information About Your Computer This User s Manual describes the key elements of your computer New users can find a simple step by step orientation in the Ouick Start section of this chapter About Windows Windows Online Help found on the Start menu offers extensive Windows assistance What s new in Windows Vista offers an online orientation for new Windows users Find it in Start Control Panel System and Maintenance Welcome Center what s new in Windows Vista Chapter 1 Quick Start Turning on the Computer for the First Time 1 Connect the AC adapter power cord to the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port on the right side of your computer Connect the AC adapter power cord to an AC outlet Slide the cover latch in the direction of the arrows to open the LCD Open the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle Press the power button to turn on the power Note The battery is not fully charged Allow your battery to fully charge before using it i e before disconnecting AC power Calibrating the battery before use is also highly recommended Refer to Chapter 4 Power Management for further
50. ully discharged battery will take about 3 hours to recharge Note A fully charged 6 cell battery can run the Notebook for approximately 3 5 hours Power Saving Modes Adjust the default power management settings in the Power Options Advanced dialog box in the Control panel The Power Options Properties dialog box allows you to set different actions to take when the computer is left idle for a certain amount of time Suspend Mode There are several possible settings for suspend mode which can be selected in the Power Management dialog box You may have the notebook standby suspend or you can power off the computer altogether Initiating Suspend Mode There are four ways to initiate suspend mode The settings can be adjusted in the Power Management dialog box e The computer will automatically enter suspend mode when not used for a set period of time e Selecting the Stand by button in the Shut Down Windows dialog box e Closing the screen cover assuming no external monitor has been connected e Pressing the power button if enabled in power settings e Pressing the suspend function key Fn F4 Power Button Settings The function of the power button can be set to Shutdown or Standby in the Power Management Properties dialog box in the Windows Control Panel However holding the power button down for more than four seconds will force a power off while operating under any situation resulting in the loss of any
51. unsaved information 42 Chapter 5 Power Saving Tips e Avoid operating the fax modem or audio and video applications when using battery power Operating a fax modem video or audio equipment increases the computer s power requirements e Decreasing monitor brightness can also save power Decrease brightness by pushing Fn F6 Increase it by pushing Fn lt F7 gt 43 Chapter 5 When to Replace the Battery Over time the battery s capacity gradually decreases We recommend that you replace your battery when you notice that it begins to store significantly less charge Changing the Battery Change the main battery pack as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Close the screen cover and turn the computer over 3 Slide the side battery latch 1 away from the battery Continue to hold it until the battery is removed Remove the battery 5 Make sure the replacement battery is properly orientated Slide back the side battery latch 1 then insert the battery into the battery compartment Check that the latch locks back into position Heat Considerations The computer s processor has been specially designed to consume little power and generates very little heat However working in a hot environment or working for long periods may raise the temperature Your computer takes the following steps to lower temperature e The cooling fan will automatically turn on You may feel air c
52. w what can do A f you keep your computer in no power situation unplug the computer from the power outlet and remove battery at the same over 45 days your data in CMOS will be lost Please reconfigure your CMOS by following steps 1 Press DEL to enter the BIOS setup utility 2 Select Load Optional Defaults When you see the following prompt choose lt OK gt and then press lt Enter gt Load Optional Defaults OK Cancel 3 Select Save Changes and Exit When you see the following prompt choose lt OK gt and then press lt Enter gt to restart your computer 56 Appendix A Save configuration changes and exit setup OK Cancel 57 Appendix B Statements Appendix B Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This eguipment 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 This eguipment generates uses and can radiate radio freguency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this eguipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined
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