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1. el UP IP i T el j TERREI osm t ll 4 Shift le a NI Z S Or O16 MP O eZ gt Fn Keys lt ag By pressing the Fn key with other keys it can simulate all keyboard TET E e Ml NI IG Y ii i js O e ea functions of a regular desktop keyboard Por Fn F2 Fn F3 Fn F4 Fn F5 Fn F6 Fn F7 Fn F8 Fn F9 Fn F10 Fn F11 Fn F12 Fn Esc 2 Using the Touchpad The Touchpad is a pressure sensitive pointing device that provides all of the features of a two button mouse its primary function is to move the cursor around the screen Touchpad TIF i wa ilar nan Touchpad buttons Since the Touchpad is a pressure sensitive device therefore proper care should be attended to in order to prevent damage Please also note the following precautions e Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquid or grease e Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty e Do not place heavy objects on the touchpad or on the touchpad buttons gt Clicking lt You can move the pointer over to the item with your finger on the pad and click once on the left button below to select it or simply tap once on the touchpad W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL gt Double Clicking lt Move the pointer over to the item w2. gt Inserting a Card lt lt 1 Insert the card with label side up make sure that the metal connector is inserted into the card slot 2 Insert the card into the slot You will feel some resistance as the card reaches to the end 3 Your PCI Express cards require drivers or programs that allow the operating system to use the device Your Windows operating system should already contain the driver for your device if not you will be prompted to install the driver gt Removing a Card lt 1 Press the eject button on the card slot to release the eject button then press the eject button again to release the card 4 8 Connecting to the S Video Port Your W551 notebook computer comes with an S Video port which allows you to connect your computer to an external television set This is possible by using an S Video cable 4 9 SD MMC MS MS Pro Cards Multimedia card slot is located on the right side of your W551 notebook computer it accepts SD MMC MS MS Pro cards EC o iO Oe ST E 33 W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL 4 10 Using your Bluetooth optional and Wireless devices Your W551 computer supports both Bluetooth and Wi Fi compatible devices To enable both wirless and Bluetooth functions at first please press the wireless Launch key which is located on the top of the left side Therefore you can press Fn Esc to enable or disable Bluetooth function only and press Fn F2 to turn on off wireless fu
3. You can increase the system s storage capacity by replacing the standard hard disk drive with a drive of a greater capacity Always turn off your notebook computer before removing the hard drive Failure to do so will damage the computer and the hard disk Avoid jarring or moving your computer while the hard disk is still being accessed gt Optical Disc Drive ODD lt W551 notebook computer is equipped with one of the following optical drives DVD combo DVD Dual DVD Super Multi The optical drive is normally used for installing operating system and software programs To insert and remove a disc from the drive 1 Press the button on the front of the drive to eject the disc tray and gently pull out the tray 2 Place the disc on the tray with label side up 3 Place the disc on the spindle and press it down gently until the disc clicks into place 4 Slide the tray back until it clicks shut Warning When the computer is reading from the optical drive the indicator light for ODD will flash on Do not attempt to remove the disc while the indicator light is still active Warning Do not insert any foreign objects into the disc tray Do not force the tray to open or close When the drive is not in use keep the tray closed in order to prevent dust or dirt from entering the drive If you experience difficulty when removing a disc stick a paper clip or use a pin or a thin metal rod into the emergency eject hole the CD
4. e Under normal circumstances your can click and select menu op tions with your mouse when running FirstWare Recover Pro If for whatever reasons your mouse is not functioning then press the Tab and the Enter keys to highlight and select the desired option gt Running the cME Version of Recover Pro lt Once the cME version of Recover Pro is running follow the steps below 1 On the menu screen select Factory Restore then you will see the Select Recover Type menu 2 Select a recovery option e Click on the desired option or e Press the Tab key until the desired option is highlighted then press the space bar Recover Boot Partition Select this option if you know that your hard drive is already partitioned into several drives if you would like to recover only the boot partition then select this option However the Recover Boot Partition option may not be available to all computers Recover Full Drive Select this option if your drive has never been partitioned and or you want to recover the entire drive The entire primary drive usually C will be recovered Cancel and Exit Select this option if you do not want to run First Ware Recover Pro at this time e If you are unsure which option to choose and want to minimize the number of deleted files first select Recover Boot Partition e lf after selecting the first option the recovery process does no successfully restore your operating system run FirstWare Recover Pro a
5. BIOS with new settings Backup BIOS only BIOS Setting Locations 7 Specify backup file for existing BIOS B10 Bax Browse Specily new BIOS file FaRo o Biguse_ m WARNINGII Improper use of this program can cause your system to fail Do not use without proper instruction Version 1 4 Buid 53 co e oe 6 Click on OK to start running the program Phoenix WinPhlash Before continuing save your work and close all other applications Click OK when you are ready to start or Cancel to return to the main window f Cancel f 7 Flash progress will be shown in the pop up window Please do not interrupt the process in order for the program to run correctly 1 Phoenix WinPhlash phoenix J Please do not interrupt the application before WinPhlash Operation completes the following tasks BackupE A v Load new BIOS C BackupE six Technologies Led 2000 2002 vy Analyze old and new BIOS compatibility vy Read old BIOS w Save old BIOS to backup file gt Flash new BIOS r BIOS Setting Locations Specify backup file for exis BIOS BAK Browse Programming block 2 of 8 Specify new BIOS fie HHRRHEEEREER F04 Rom Browse WARNINGII i Improper use of this program can cause your system to fail Do not use without proper instruction Build 53 mw ca tee Version 1 4 8 The system will now be restarted to complete the process P
6. Connects to USB Devices Kensington Lock Port Connects a Kensington compatible security lock BONNE Be n01 puerd eu The Grand Tour m z 9 T gt Front View lt LCD Latch Locks for the lid Status LED Indicator Please refer to Chapter 1 2 below Light Emitting Diodes LEDs shows the status of the computer s functions and components Headphone jack Connects to headphones or external speakers or amplifiers Line in Jack The line in jack allows you to connect external audio recording and playback devieces Microphone Jack Connects to an external microphone IEEE 1394 Port Connects to your IEEE1394 Firewire compatible devices gt Bottom View lt Battery Bay Equipped with a Lithium lon Li lon battery pack Battery Latch Push latch to remove battery Fan Heat Vent The built in fan ventilates heat inside your computer Stereo Speakers The built in dual speakers output stereo sound CPU Memory Wireless LAN Card Compartment This compartment contains CPU Memory and Wireless LAN modules Hard Disc Compartment This compartment contains hard disc For warranty reasons it is not recommended to install and uninstall components on your own please contact your vendors for more information 1 2 Status LED Indicator 20 Power It glows blue when the computer is on and flashes blue when the computer is in the suspend mode The
7. Numlock automatically shifts from an internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad Tpla Eny seg buyesedo Operating Basics m Z a N T gt Windows Keys 4 4 gt Shift lI r ri E aye Fn 4 e Ir Ml DEDE oll all m ag fF a Fr Peal J J Nan i E3 I Fe X Tt A Pe Me rte rise nts re A A nM f Backspace f J1 le s a ls de NUZ Ne s Ja elo gi pe dam ea T lidi T TEEI na fy Us See A JN IAL i AN y miaiaiaia igi ja A is goo i Dai i gt 7 os a Wf WO SO ays p G Wz 4Y Shift t End K Ctrl Alt C ri Ctrl el Y Opens help and support Explores my computer Finds document Minimizes all Undoes minimize all Displays run dialog box Activates next taskbar button gt Basic keypad 4 you can input letters numbers punctuation marks and special symbols with it GE a a a a ima IP Ie lia i ft if Treat ivi 0 7 ETT hth i I f ii T a ll Lock lt Enter
8. Pro to complete the recovery process ranges from 15 minutes to an hour depending on the size of the recovery image The more applications and utilities that were included in the factory setup the longer the process will take e Amount of data in Kilobytes to be recovered Cancel lf you select Cancel the recovery process will stop yet the system will become unbootable It is recommended that you select Cancel only when you plan to delay the recovery process gt Successful Recovery lt When the recovery process is successfully completed the following situations will take place automatically e The progress screen will disappear once the FirstWare Recover progress reaches 100 e The computer will reboot e Operating system will start and desktop will appear The start up of the operating system indicates success of the recovery process The operating system should now be working and factory installed applications should now be available and functional However your personal files are no longer available FirstWare Recover Pro will remain in the protected area of your computer system in case you need to run it again in the future Jajndwoy yoogs On LGGM JNO eZI BUOSIBd HsSIIONa Personalize Your W551 Notebook Computer m z 9 T 3 2 BIOS Settings The BIOS setup utility allows you to configure your computer s basic settings When you turn on your computer the system reads the configur
9. disc tray should eject immediately This procedure can also be used to remove a CD from the drive when the notebook is powered off Please refer to figure below W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL Chapter 3 Personalize Your W551 Notebook Computer This chapter will explain how to use the BIOS setup utility The W551 Notebook Computer has a BIOS setup utility which allows you to configure important system settings You will also learn how to upgrade components in order to improve system performance If you have questions about any of these settings please contact your vendor Jajndwoy yoogs Oon LGGM JNO 9eZI eUOSIBd TEPER Personalize Your W551 Notebook Computer m Z 9 T 3 1 How to restore to factory default settings 1 Power on your computer If it is already running reboot it restart reset 2 As soon as you see things logo graphic text start to appear on the screen press and hold down the F9 key Typically F9 is the hot key that starts Recover Pro Contact your PC manufacturer in case this key does not work FirstVVare Recover Pro EEIEIE NM IMI Phresiz Tacheninginn Led ETATER Recovery Boot Parition ae i The cME Console screen will then appear This screen is for accessing the cME application Your Phoenix cME Console opening screen may not match the one shown above and the number of available applications may also vary
10. gt key Known as the Delete key Press this key to lt Ctrl gt key Known as the Control key Used in most delete the cnaracier to the right of the cursor or delete programs in combination with other keys to execute a marked texts or items command lt Num Lk gt lt Fn gt lt Home gt key lt Alt gt key Known as the Alternate key Used in most programs in combination with other keys to execute a command To activate deactivate Light Sensor Press lt Num Lk gt first When Num Lock light beside Power Button is on release lt Num Lk gt and press lt Fn gt lt Home gt lt Pause gt key Press this key to temporarily halt execution of a command Pressing any other keys to resume execution of a command Ci aps Lock er jat a i EN Home Hal I A N P gUp EN GS PgDn jm i rT End IO lt Num Lk gt key Activates the embedded 15 key numeric keypad lt Fn gt lt Scr Lk gt key Used in most programs to scroll the screen without having to move the cursor The keys are in color coded blue lt Cap Lock gt key Used in most programs to always activate uppercase letters Up arrow key Moves the cursor up one line at a time Down arrow key Moves the cursor down one line at a time Left arrow key Moves the cursor to the left one space at a time Right arrow key Moves the cursor to the right one space at a time lt Home gt key Moves the cursor
11. light is off when the computer is completely shut down or in the Hibernation mode __ Battery Indicator The battery indicator light tells you whether the Lithumion battery is charging not charged or already fully charged A Wireless LAN Activity Indicator The wireless LAN activity indicator tells you whether or not your computer is connected to a wireless network Media Card Status Indicator This light flicks when computer is reading a multimedia or SD card W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL Caps Lock Lights up when the alphabet keys are locked in uppercase Press Caps Lock to turn on or turn off this mode o Num Lock Lights up when the numeric mode is turned on by pressing Num LK Press Num LK again to turn off the embedded numeric keyboard o Hard Disk Drive HDD Activity The Hard Disk Drive HDD Activity indicator tells you whether your internal hard drive is being accessed and if so how fast Wireless LAN This indicator tells you whether or not your computer is connected to a wireless network or not TBD NNE Be A701 puei au Operating Basics m Z a N T Chapter 2 Operating Basics This chapter will show you how to operate your W551 notebook computer including connecting the AC adaptor turning the computer on off using touch pad keyboard hot keys battery and so on If you are new to computers and to the operating system this chapter will guide you through some of th
12. m z 9 a N aE My computer says CMOS Battery Low what should do If your computer is without power i e unplug the computer power source from the power outlet and remove the battery pack from it for over 45 days you would lose the information stored in CMOS Please follow the steps below to reconfigure your CMOS settings 1 Press F2 to enter into 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 3 Select Save Changes and Exit select lt OK gt and press lt Enter gt to restart your computer How to unplug or eject devices 1 In the notification area next to your task bar double click the Safe Removal icon Safe removal displays a list of Plug and Play devices that support safe removal and that are currently attached to the system If you do not see the Safe Removal icon your device does not support safe removal and you cannot unplug or eject your device using Safe Removal 2 In Safely Remove Hardware in the list of devices select the device that you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop This tells the system that you will be unplugging or ejecting the device 3 In Stop a Hardware device click OK A notification appears stating that it is now safe to unplug or eject the device 36 Caution Unplugging or ejecting a device that supports safe removal without first using the Safe R
13. server e Boot Device Priority To configure order of boot devices gt Exit menu lt BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Info Exit Exit Saving Changes item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Exit System Setup Save Changes and save your changes to CMOS Fl Help t Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit Select Menu Enter SelectPSubMenu F10 Save and Exit 23 W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL e Exit Saving Changes To exit system BIOS setup and save the changes to CMOS e Exit Disregarding Changes To exit utility without saving BIOS setup data to CMOS e Load Setup Defaults To load default values for all BIOS setup items e Discard Changes To load previous values from CMOS for all BIOS setup items e Save Changes To save BIOS setup data to CMOS J yndwop yoo0q oN LGGM JNO ZIjeuosSI d TOERE _ LO LWO 0 _ u DD aS 2E oO Ng O c o O Q N O O A Z 9 m Z a N T 3 3 BIOS Update W551 notebook computer uses the EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily update system BIOS When you update BIOS you will lose all settings you customized Please go to the Gigabyte website http www gigabyte tw for the latest BIOS update utility To update BIOS in DOS 1 Insert the disk with BIOS updated into the diskette drive USB FDD USB Flash Disc or Floppy Disc 2 Power on th
14. to the beginning of a screen or line lt PgUp gt key Moves the cursor up one screen at a time lt PgDn gt key Moves the cursor down one screen at a time lt End gt key Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or a line W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL Special Function Keys gt Embedded Numeric Keypad 4 a A Pa PE Ms We Me s Us Ue Ae Me e fm UP UY TP E IU IIL E Ms Ne sl REPEC iia e e fee FP IP IY lo I T re Mele Me We A The embedded numeric keypad functions like the one on a desktop keyboard It is indicated by small characters located on the upper left hand corner of the keycaps Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys on Type numbers in a embedded keypad normal manner at T O 6 7 P NJ KN ne 3h NIA 2 Ta lt 7 No N Ko 5 A _ 7 i S 7 a i an i va Cursor control keys Hold Shift while Hold Fn while using embedded keypad using cursor control cursor control keys keys Main Keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing Type the letters ina letters on embedded normal manner keypad Note If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to your notebook computer the
15. vice versa Jajndwoy yoogs Oon LGGM JNO OZI BUOSIBd TOERE 1 Open Control Panel E 7 2 Double click on Display The Display Properties window will n open o_o 3 Click on the Settings tab pel totals 4 Click on the Advanced button Lalor osenertion oe m W551N F Twin _ Click on GeForce Go 7400 tab Choose nView Display Set a ne 5 T Intel R Cur 9 M tings to adjust Display Clone oO L 5 53 Q O ee gt oO Multiple Monitors and NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 A m General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot olor Managemen eForce Go BO Color Management E GeForce Go 7400 Cc O oO QA N O S GeForce Go 7400 DO ai Se BESES VIDIA Single Display for both W551N and W551U A Z Performance amp Quality Settings niew allows you to connect separate displays to a single graphics card Ing e Isp ay or 0 an Color Correction Video Overlay Settings Full Screen Video Tools a PowerMizer N VRotate Temperature Settings Screen Resolutions amp Refresh Rates Desktop Management Menu Editing In Single Display mode you can choose which device to apply as the Primary display The video display hot keys are available You can select different video outputs by pressing Fn F3 repeatedly niew Display Mode Clone Primary display Laptop Display Secondary display w Analog Display Clone for W551N Extended Desktop for W551U In Clone E
16. 43 FAX 86 29 85539821 Shenyang TEL 86 24 23960918 FAX 86 24 23960918 809 WEB Address http www gigabyte com cn 40 W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL Serbia amp Montenegro Representative Office Of GIGA BYTE Australia GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD Technology Co Ltd in SERBIA amp MONTENEGRO TEL 61 3 85616288 FAX 61 3 85616222 WEB Address http www giga byte com au Singapore GIGABYTE SINGAPORE PTE LTD WEB Address http www gigabyte com sg WEB Address http www gigabyte co yu Russia Moscow Representative Office Of Giga Byte Technol ogy Co Ltd WEB Address http www gigabyte ru Poland Office of GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY Co Ltd in PO ANNB WEB Address http www gigabyte pl NT ELa EMe xipueddy Czech Republic Representative Office Of GIGA BYTE Tech nology Co Ltd in CZECH REPUBLIC WEB Address http www gigabyte cz Romania Representative Office Of GIGA BYTE Technology Co Ltd in Romania WEB Address http www gigabyte com ro 4
17. B 2 0 ports One PCI Express Card One S Video Port Dimensions and Weight with battery and optical drive e 15 4 display model about 2 76kg W551N 2 72kg W551U e 355 W x254 5 D x25 5 35 2 H mm Power 90W AC adapter 19V 4 74A W551N 65W AC adapter 19V 3 42A W551U W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL Appendix B Service Centers This appendix will list our global service centers for your W551 notebook computer Nm la ERe Xipuaddy 37 Appendix m Z O a N T Taiwan Headquarters GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD Address No 6 Bau Chiang Road Hsin Tien Taipei 231 Taiwan TEL 886 2 8912 4888 FAX 886 2 8912 4004 How to submit a question Technical Issues about using GIGABYTE products Non technical Sales and marketing issues WEB Address English http www gigabyte com tw WEB Address Chinese http www gigabyte tw U S A G B T INC TEL 1 626 854 9338 FAX 1 626 854 9339 WEB Address http www gigabyte us NIPPON GIGA BYTE CORPORATION Japan TEL 81 3 5791 5438 FAX 81 3 5791 5439 WEB Address http www gigabyte co jp China G B T TECH TRADING CO LTD Shanghai TEL 86 21 63410999 FAX 86 21 63410100 GuangZhou TEL 86 20 87586074 FAX 86 20 8551 7843 Beijing TEL 86 10 62102838 FAX 86 10 62102848 Chengdu TEL 86 28 85236930 FAX 86 28 85256822 Wuhan TEL 86 27 87851061 FAX 86 27 87851330 Xian TEL 86 29 855319
18. Copyright 2006 All Right Reserved Printed in China W551 Notebook User s Manual Original Issue 2006 05 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new Notebook PC Information in the manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without prior written consent Trademarks Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective companies Microsoft MS DOS Windows and Windows Sound System are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel Centrino Centrino Duo Pentium M Banias Calexico are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Sound Blaster Sound Blaster Pro are trademarks of Creative Technology All other brands or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies m z 9 T Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your notebook When Using Your W551 Notebook Computer CAUTION Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body With extended operation heat can build up in the base Allowing sustained contact with the skin can cause discomfort or a bu
19. and remove the battery e Handle interior components with care When removing a compo nent please hold it by the edge and not on the connecting pins such as the memory module should always be followed in order to prevent fire electrical shock or injuries these instructions include e Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub washing basins kitchen laundry sinks wet basements or swimming pools e Avoid using cordless phones during an electrical storm as light ening may cause electrical shocks e Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak within the leak age area h When using your telephone equipments safety instructions WARNING Void of Warranty If the battery is not properly handled there may be a risk of explosion make sure you are using the same or compatible battery Please discard used batteries according to the instructions given by the manufacturer Please be aware that use of cracked severely scratched or poor quality discs may damage the optical drive and corrupt data in the disc Such discs may break while drive operates in high speed in this case your product warranty may be voided m Z 9 N T m z 9 T Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital service pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasona
20. ation information and initializes hardware in order for the system to operate properly You can use the BIOS setup utility to change your computer s start up configuration For example you can change the security and power management settings for your computer You can only enter the BIOS setup utility only when the computer is turned on in another word between the time its turned on and before the Windows splash screen appears If your computer is already turned on reboot your computer and press the F2 key to enter the setup utility gt Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS lt Use the following keys to move between fields and to enter information Item Description Select Screen Push the up and down arrow keys to move l among selections then press Enter to make a selection Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit In any area you can simply Press Esc to exit If you wish to exit the BIOS utility without saving changes go to the main menu then press Esc ESC Users are allowed to enter new values to replace the default values in certain fields and the rest is considered to be system defaults and cannot be modified To change settings in the Main Menu press the Enter key to enter into submenus To return to the previous screen press the Esc key gt The Main Menu lt BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Info Exit System Time 23 43 17 I
21. aunch keys found next to the power button Internet Opens up your Internet Explorer browser M E Mail This button launches your E Mail client such as Microsoft Outlook lt e Fanless Press this button to reduce fan noise Silent Mode x Mute Press this button to mute sound effects fe iow Wireless Bluetooth Press to activate wireless function TYPE seg Bupesodo Operating Basics JOEPIE 2 6 Keyboad Functions W551 notebook computer is equipped with a standard typewriter layout keyboard and has extra features lt Enter gt key Execute a command Within many text lt Shift gt key Press this key in combination with letters editing programs the lt Enter gt key inserts a hard carriage to produce uppercase letters in typing Use this key return just like what an ordinary typewriter does in combination with those two character keys found on the second row of the keyboard to produce the gt 2 command or function upper marked keys Also used in most programs in combination with other keys to execute a certain change from insert to type over mode command lt Fn gt lt PrtSc gt key Known as the Print Screen key lt Tab gt key Press this key to move the cursor to the Press this key to map the whole screen to share memory next tab on the right This key works much the same for your specific usage way as on an ordinary typewriter lt Del
22. ble protection against harmful interference in a residential installation Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate this equipment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions 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 cause harmful interfer ence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiv er e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help e All external cables connecting to this basic unit must be shielded For cables connecting to PCMCIA cards see the option manual or installation instructions Federal Communications Commission FCC PART 68 Warning This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules On the bottom of the computer is a label that contains among other in formation the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment You must upon reque
23. e new exciting features 2 1 Using the Battery Pack W551 notebook computer is designed to operate with one of the following power sources e AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet e Lithium lon Li lon battery pack You should use the AC adapter whenever possible use the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable The rechargeable Li lon battery pack allows you to operate your notebook computer without an external power source When you use the AC adapter to connect your notebook to a power outlet the internal battery will begin to recharge While the battery is charging the Battery Charge icon on the indicator panel will be on Once the battery is fully charged the Battery Charge icon will turn off Quick charging time is 2 5 hours for the Lithium lon Li lon battery when the computer is turned off while the normal battery charging time is 3 5 hours e Operating a fax modem video or audio equipment can increase the use of your computer s power e Decreasing monitor brightness can also save power e When the battery is not fully charged allow your battery to be charged completely before using it i e before disconnecting AC power Calibrating the battery before use is also highly recom mended e Li lon Battery is vulnerable do not charge it with other power adap ter otherwise fire or explosion may occur W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL gt Replacing the Battery lt The battery will
24. e system with the diskette in the diskette drive 3 In DOS prompt type the following command A gt Phlash16 xxxx wph s c mode 3 ou A gt XXXXXX BAT Fichier Batch pour fichier BIOS 4 The system will now run the BIOS update 5 The system will restart automatically once the update is completed To update BIOS in Windows 1 Please go to http www gigabyte com tw Home gt Support gt Notebook gt BIOS gt W551 to download BIOS update tool WinPhlash and the latest BIOS upgrade utility 2 Unzip the file you just downloaded 24 Run the setup exe in your unzipped folder After you have successfully installed WinFlash click Start Programs locate the WinFlash program folder then click on WinFlash wy E mail mfa Outlook Expr e Set Program Access Defaults I MSN Explorer Windows Media Play 33 Windows Messenger i Inter xplorer Tour Windows XP fe Outlook Express D Windows Movie Make gD Remote Assistance windows Media Player we 3 Windows Messenger Set Program Access and Defaults BW Windows Catalog WE MSN Explorer Choose the desired option Selecting Backup BIOS and Flash BIOS with new settings will erase all previous settings Specify the location of your backup and new BIOS files Click on Flash BIOS when ready aD Wi Copyright c Phoenis Technologies Ltd 2000 2002 WinPhlash Operation Backup BIOS and Flash
25. emoval application to warn the system can cause data to be lost or your system to become unstable For example if a device is unplugged during a data transfer data loss is likely If you use Safe Removal however you can warn the system before you unplug or eject a device preventing possible loss of data Note For removable storage devices that can safely be removed while the system is on the system disables write caching by default It does this so the devices can be removed without loss of data When write caching is disable however the system will likely experience slower performance so be sure to enable write caching when you have finished removing the device 37 W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL Appendix A Specifications This appendix lists technical and hardware specifications of your W551 notebook computer Please note that the information mentioned here may not completely match your notebook computer s actual specifications Specification is subject to change without notice and the present manual may be modified at a later time xipueddy m Z 9 m T A Appendix m Z 9 ae Microprocessor e Intel Yonah Dual Core Processor T2300 2700 e Intel Yonah Single Core Processor T1300 1400 e Intel Celeron M Processor 410 430 L2 Cache e Intel Yonah Dual Core Processor T2300 2700 L2 cache 2MB e Intel Yonah Single Core Processor T1300 1400 L2 cache 2MB e Intel Cel
26. eron M Processor 410 430 L2 cache 1MB Core Logic e Intel 945PM ICH7 M W551N e Intel 945GM ICH7 M W551U Graphics e nVIDIA Geforce Go 7400 128MB W551N e Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 950 W551U Memory e 256MB to maximum 2GB 533 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM with two SODIMM memory sockets e 1 MB flash ROM BIOS Data Storage e SATA hard disk 5400 rpm available in 40GB 60GB 80GB 100GB e One modularized 5 25 12 7 mm slim DVD COMBO DVD Dual Super Multi e 4 in 1 SD MMC MS MS PRO Card Reader Display and Video e 15 4 TFT LCD WXGA 1280x800 Glare Type e Simulataneous LCD and CRT display support e Dual indenpendent display 38 Connectivity e Intergrated 10 100 1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection e Built in 56Kbps V 92 fax data modern e Four Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports e Dual band antenna WLAN Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG IEEE 802 11a b g Option Audio e Built in High Definition Audio e Built in two stereo speakers Dual Array Microphone e Separate audio ports for headphone out and microphone in devices Keyboard and pointing devices e 86 key US 87 key EU 90 key JP with Windows function keys e Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I O ports One IEEE 1394 Port One RJ 11 phone jack V 92 56Kbps modem One RJ 45 network jack One DC in jack AC adapter One VGA port One speaker headphone out jack 3 5mm mini jack One MIC in jack 3 5mm mini jack Four US
27. es that of the available power source 115 V 60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan 100 V 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V 60Hz in western Japan 230 V 50 Hz in most of Europe the Middle East and the Far East e If you use an extension cord with your AC adapter ensure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its total capacity e When removing battery from your notebook first turn off the sys tem disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet then re move the battery e To avoid risk of an electrical shock do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this prod uct during a thunderstorm e Do not throw batteries into fire doing so may cause explosion Check with local authorities first for battery disposal instructions e When setting up your notebook for work place it on a level sur face e When traveling do not check your notebook as baggage You can put your notebook through an X ray security machine but never put your notebook through a metal detector If you have your note book checked by hand be sure to have a charged battery ready in case you are asked to turn on your notebook e When traveling with the hard drive removed from your notebook wrap the drive in an insulated material such as cloth or paper If you have the drive checked by hand you ma
28. gain and select the second option Recover Full Drive e It is recommended that you not choose Recover Boot Partition if the drive does not already contain a partition After you select an option a confirmation dialog box identical or similar to the one shown here will appear 3 Confirm that you want to continue Click Yes to begin the recovery process Or if not using the mouse press Tab to select and then press the space bar Selecting No will bring you back to the previous screen from which you can exit FirstWare Recover Pro Start the recovery process and the FirstWare Progress screen will appear No further selections are required at this time After running FirstWare Recover Pro the system will be returned to the basic factory setting If you recover the entire hard drive not just a boot partition all data fi les you have created and stored on your system s hard drive as well as all programs previously installed will be lost gt Monitoring the Recovery Process lt While the FirstWare Recover Pro Progress screen is updating you can monitor its recovery progress The screen will display several types of information during the recovery process FirstWare Recover Pro Dia OTT Ba Pca TE aaa LAB a col Tere Saree Pat Tesi meee Tom Sala Se cover W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL e Percentage of recovery completed e Time elapsed e Estimated time remaining The time it takes FirstWare Recover
29. gradually weaken over time We recommend that you replace your battery when you notice a significant decrease of battery capacity To change the battery pack follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer 2 Close the lid and flip the computer over 3 Slide the side battery latch 1 to the left Continue to hold it until the battery is removed 4 Make sure the replacement battery is properly oriented before inserting it into the battery compartment Note The battery can not be charged to 100 when remaining battery is no less than 95 It is based on the supplier s advice and to extend charging frequency and battery life gt Maintenance of the AC Adapter lt e Do not connect the adapter to any other device e Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it Ca refully route the power cord and keep cables away from all traffic e When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but on the plug instead e lf you are using an extension cord make sure that the devices plugged onto the cord do not exceed its total capacity Furthermo re the devices plugged into the electrical outlet shall not exceed the fuse s total ampere rating e Please verify power voltage before connecting the electrical cord to the power outlet If you are uncertain of its power specification please consult with your local vendors or power company for more details Tpla Eny seg buyesedo Operating Ba
30. hoenix WinPhlash i System BIOS was successfully updated Due to the changes made this computer must be restarted If mouse and keyboard don t work please turn the computer off and then on using power button Automatic restart in 6 seconds LITT TT Ty a Cancel 25 W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL 3 4 Graphics Display Your computer has a high performance graphics display system which can easily handle the demands of today s multimedia computing gt Screen Controls lt Brightness Function keys can increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor e lt Fn gt lt F4 gt decreases the LCD panel brightness e lt Fn gt lt F5 gt increases the LCD panel brightness Resolution 1 Click My Computer Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Click on the Settings tab The dialog box will display your monitor s current resolution 2 Under Screen resolution use the slide bar to adjust monitor s resolution Normally you should use the resolution your LCD monitor was designed for Note Using a lower resolution than the screen was designed for will reduce the displaying area Using the computer in DOS mode produces the same effect because it uses a 640 by 480 resolution by default gt Dual Displays lt Under Windows operating system you may use an external monitor and your notebook s LCD screen simultaneously You may also choose to only use the external monitor with the LCD disabled or
31. icattecestiacdbseavectantunttenaticncbesecdoetes 25 3 5 Protecting Your W551 Notebook Computer 00068 27 Chapter 4 Connecting Peripherals 4 1 Using the USB PO sa sicccdcedenases ine adeisiaakate being nnnbiencedarceiied ovens dies 29 VI W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL Chapter 1 The Grand Tour This chapter will show you basic components of the computer and briefly explain how they function Jnoj puelg yL m Z a T 7 L The Grand Tour m Z 9 T 1 1 The Outside of W551 Notebook Computer gt Front View lt Dual Array Microphone W551 notebook computer comes with a pair of Dual Array Microphones for enhanced audio outputs particularly when used during video conferences and with voice recognition devices LCD Glare Type Display Panel LCD is an acronym for Liguid Crystal Dislay LCD which outputs data and images onto its screen W551 s LCD display panel is a special type called the Glare Type with a mirror like screen giving you clearer viewing experiences Launch Keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs Light Sensor To activate deactivate Light Sensor press Num Lk key first When Num Lock light beside Power Button is on release Num Lk key and press Fn Home Power Button Turn the computer on and off or resumes whenever it is in suspend mode Touchpad Use it to move the pointer select and activate items on the screen Keyb
32. ith your finger on the pad and click twice on the left button to select menu items or simply tap twice on the touchpad gt To drag and drop lt Move the pointer over to the item with your finger on the pad click once on the left button beneath the Touchpad and select the item you want once the item is selected you can then drag the item by gliding your finger on the Touchpad clicking twice on the Touchpad buttons equals to the speed of a double click on a regular mouse gt The Scroll buttons lt If you are scrolling through the document you may do so by gliding your finger on the Touchpad while holding the scroll button You may adjust your Touchpad settings by going into Start Control Panel Mouse Buttons You can change the Touchpad s operating orientations through these settings for example changing from right handed to left handed operations You may also adjust cursor speed as well as response time of mouse Clicks Tpla Eny seg Bupeiado Q Operating Basics m z 9 T 2 8 Storage gt Hard Disk lt W551 notebook computer is equipped with a built in large capacity 2 5 inch IDE hard disk drive where you store or install your computer operating system as well as software programs The internal hard disk is normally assigned as Drive C after formatting gt If you wish to replace your hard disk contact your local vendor for information about your notebook computer s hardware setup
33. m T m Z e N T Preface Congratulations on your purchase of a Notebook computer Your new notebook features the most innovative features in portable computing technology It combines state of the art ergonomics with sophisticated architecture providing you with a personal computer that is compact powerful and easy to use Designed for a wide range of general business and personal productivity applications this notebook is an ideal choice for use in the office at home and on the road This Manual contains all the information you need to set up and use your notebook computer It describes all of its features in a thorough yet easy to read manner W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL Co nte nt 4 2 Connecting to an External Monitor via the VGA Port 29 4 3 Using the Port Replicator Connector cccccecceeeeeeeeees 30 4 4 Using the LAN Poll vicissiicieisiantatencaccicrdiuneiaiachoutacodatawctutivener 31 Safety MMS Ib Ue NOUNS vigoeetaarcccancacaacetanescaccacaerscdareuetaearencesacecteeasccace 4 5 Using the Modem POtt ceeseeseeieeenesss esse teseeeeien 31 Regulatory Notices sus ccairdecaraaentastcernetinencctestectenreotocstectnaeiaitan III 4 6 Using the IEEE 1394 Port 0 0 eesti tees teneeen 32 FN ata eh wo nt es eae see ee V 4 7 PCI Express card N wCard scssesseeereseeieseeeseeneeseneans 32 4 8 Connecting to the S Video Port cccceccceeessesesseeeeseeeeeees 33 Cha
34. n at simultaneous display mode 6 If you only want to show the display on the external monitor CRT LCD and shut off the LCD display you can use the lt Fn gt lt F3 gt hot key to switch display type between LCD and CRT Keep pressing the hot key until you get the display to external CRT LCD only PIENEN sleeudiied Bunosuuog 4 3 Using the Port Replicator Connector 1 DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous Port Replicator Connector allows you to connect an external port power to your Port Replicator replicator devices optional This external device is an easy one a i 2 1394 Port step connectivity solution whether at home or the office The 1394 port allows you to connect IEEE 1394 devices 3 Serial Port The parallel port or LPT port allows you to connect parallel devices such as a printer to your notebook 5 The serial port or COM port allows you to connect serial E devices such as printers or scanners a 4 External Monitor Port t The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor D 5 Parallel Port 5 6 USB V2 0 Port The two USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as external game pads pointing devices key boards and or speakers 7 RJ45 10 100 1000Mbps Ethernet LAN Port Internal LAN port connects your notebook to other computers
35. n compatible security lock to it 27 W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL J yndwop yoo0q oN LGGM JNO ZIjeuosSI d TIONER Chapter 4 Connecting Peripherals This chapter will show you step by step how to connect your peripherals to the W551 notebook computer Y Connecting Peripherals m Z a N T 28 4 1 Using the USB Port The USB port allows multiple peripherals to run simultaneously on a single computer These peripherals may include floppy drives mouse digital cameras scanners printers optical disk drive keyboards and games devices etc The USB Port can also act as a hub or as an external workstation 29 W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL 4 2 Connecting to an External Monitor via the VGA Port The notebook comes with a VGA port for you to connect to an external monitor To connect an external monitor please follow the steps below 1 Turn off your W551 notebook and make sure the monitor power switch is turned off 2 Connect the connector cable of the monitor to the VGA port on the left side of your notebook Secure the cable connection with the screws provided 3 Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet 4 Turn on the monitor 5 Turn on your W551 notebook Both the LCD panel and the monitor screen will show the display Your notebook is set at default to ru
36. nction only Eor how to connect your Bluetooth and wireless device to your computer please refer to the manual from your hardware manufacturers LI UU I I i seydy d Huyosuuog m z a m T Chapter 5 Troubleshooting In this chapter we will list some frequently encountered technical problems and tell you how to resolve them G Troubleshooting m Z a N T 34 W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL the volume bar 5 1 Frequently Asked Questions D My computer switches to hibernation mode much too quickly and have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse to bring back the screen What can I do This is part of Windows Power Management Access Power Management by clicking on Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options and change the time next to the Turn off monitor option to the time you want You have the choice of either adjusting time for the power supply or for the battery D lve heard that cleaning and rearranging files on the hard drive will improve program s launch speed How do do this Good disk maintenances can improve program launch speed This normally includes deleting unnecessary files and defragmenting hard disk so that files can be more efficiently grouped Windows contains maintenance utilities for these tasks run Disk Cleanup to remove unnecessary files and Disk Defragmenter to defragme
37. networks through a local area network LAN and supports data transfer rates at 10 Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps JOEPIE 8 Stereo Line out Port The optional stereo line out port allows you to connect a set of speakers or a headphone to your notebook OQ DOO 9 Power Switch To power up or off the port replicator 30 W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL 4 4 Using the LAN Port 4 5 Using the Modem Port 1 Connect one end of the cable into the network wall outlet or the The built in fax data modem allows you to connect a phone line to HUB a phone jack 2 Connect the other end of the cable into the computer s LAN port sleseydued BuyoauuoD m z 9 m T 3 Y Connecting Peripherals m Z 9 ae 4 6 Using the IEEE 1394 Port With the built in IEEE 1394 port you can connect your IEEE 1394 compatible peripherals for video transmission or data backup The Windows operating system will automatically recognize the device and install appropriate driver s for it Yet it is still recommended to install the drivers that came with your peripherals For more information please refer to your hardware manuals eZ 4 7 PCI Express card Newcard The PCI Express card or Newcard slot can be used as an interface between your computer and a variety of communication devices such as network adapters fax modems or external storage devices
38. nt fragmented file blocks For more information about these utilities please refer to your Windows documentation D The dial tone volume of the internal fax modem is too low How can increase its volume Go to Start Control Panel Sounds Speech and Audio Devices under Device volume adjust your speaker volume by controlling 30 What kind of external microphone can use with my notebook computer You will need to use a self amplifying microphone There are echoes coming from my speakers What can do Double click on the Speaker icon on the task bar Then under Microphone Balance check the Mute box Because of a software problem was unable to shut the computer down from Windows pressed the power button to power off the computer but it didn t work How can force a power off Make sure you press the power button for at least 4 seconds Normally this will force the computer to shut off Why can t charge the battery of my notebook computer after it is out of use for some time After your notebook computer has not been used for a long time for example more than one month the battery will enter into low voltage protection mode Under this circumstance restoring to normal voltage will require the battery to be slowly charged for several hours Once the battery has been fully charged your computer will resume to normal operation G Bupooys jqnosL m Z 9 m T G Troubleshooting
39. oard Inputs data into your computer Status LED Indicator Please refer to Chapter 1 2 below Light Emitting Diodes LEDs shows the status of the computer s functions and components gt Left View lt Power Port Connect to an AC Adepter Port Replicator Connector Connects additional peripheral devices to the computer through a universal port LAN Port The LAN port is used to connect your notebook computer to a Local Area Network LAN or to other computers within the network Externel Display Port Connects to an external monitor S Video Port Connects to an external video source such as television set USB Port Connects to USB Devices W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL gt Right View lt 10 cS OD 0009000 OOOO Card reader Accepts SD MMC MS MS Pro Modules insert only one card at a time PCI Express Card amp New Card Slot Accepts additional New Card compatible modules USB Port Connects to USB Devices Optical Drive Internal optical drive loads programs from a Compact Disc CD or a Digital Versatile Disc DVD Optical Drive Indicator The light flickers to indicate activity when the ODD is playing a media disc or is being accessed by the operating system Optical Drive Eject Button Ejecting the optical drive tray Emergency Eject Hole Allows to open the optical drive tray without powering on the notebook Modem Port Connects to a phone jack through an RJ 11 cable USB Port
40. ok computer to cool off Closing the panel will force the heat up against the LCD screen and doing so after a while may damage the screen More importantly never close the LCD panel for a long period of time when the computer is on or when the power saving function is disabled gt Suspend mode lt You can adjust default power management settings in the Power Option Advanced dialog box The Power Options dialog box provides several operating functions after your computer has been idle for a while 2 4 Installing W551 Device Drivers If your W551 Notebook Computer already has an operating system installed it is best to install all necessary device drivers in order for he hardware to properly function Before installing drivers check with your vendors to see if they have already installed all the drivers with the operating system if not please follow the steps below 1 You can find the Utility Driver CD like the one shown below Version 1 0 EJER K54 XCD Utility Driver CD A ether brands logos ond name are the property of thelr eepective owners Specficatons subject to change without notice 2 Put the CD into the CD R W or DVD RW optional Drive An Auto Run installation screen will appear W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL 2 5 Using the Launch Keys The easy access buttons located on the top of the left side allow you to easily access the internet and your E Mail client such as Microsoft Outlook There are 5 l
41. ove user pass words however you can not change or remove the Supervisor Password nor can you access the diskette e HDD Password To input change or disable hard drive password When shown as Locked the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled To change or disable the function turn off the system and enter Setup right after turning it back on Please remember the password when you decide to use HDD Password Your notebook service center may not be able to re store the HDD once the password is missing e Password on boot A Supervisor Password is required before you set Password on boot 2 J yndwop yoo0q oN LGGM JNO ZIjeuosSI d TIPER Personalize Your W551 Notebook Computer 9 m Z e N T gt Boot menu lt BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Boot Menu Enabled Boot Time Diagnostic Screen Disabled The Boot Menu Preboot Execution Environment Enabled Disable or Enable PBoot Device Priority F1 Help t Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit Select Menu Enter SelectPSubMenu F10 Save and Exit ZZ e Boot Menu To enable or disable Boot Menu e Boot Time Diagnostic Screen To choose screen display during boot Disabled display Logo screen during boot Enabled display Diagnostic screen during boot e Preboot Execution Environment To enable or disable boot from network
42. pter 1 The Grand Tour 4 9 SD MMC MS MS Pro Cal dS i icicescrisitscccsasaissreneseisevnnnaesnvenss 33 1 1 The Outside of W551 Notebook Computer cseeee 02 4 10 Using your Bluetooth optional and Wireless devices 33 dee stats LED INGICALON sciepenecnmsesancenconsstesnahonsstenncenctbessiaetmensaasd 05 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Chapter 2 Operating Basics 5 1 Frequently Asked QueSTIONS ccccccceeeececeeeeeeseeeeeesenaees 35 2 1 Using the Battery Pack sistmisvssccecsictaceanscevreieacieciciaersonssaunaaecin 07 2 2 Connecting the AC Adapter cccccccscsscsceseeseseseeseseesesesseseseee 08 Appendix A Specifications ccccccssseccecceesssseeeeccenesseeeessenessees 37 2 3 Turning Your Notebook On and Off 08 Appendix B Service Centers ccccsccccececsssseeeeceaneseeeeeseaneaseees 39 2 4 Installing W551 Device Drivelrs cccccccccsssseeesseseeeeseeees 09 2 5 Using the Launch KEY Ss cisisiassitinianieaiainisanatiotaaveokatanraiuanacian 09 260 Keyboad FUNCHONG icseesivocmi ana maraissadiisau etnias seetiuiicedinaantindiceatn 10 z 2 7 USING the TOUCND Ad vicmiciutecvicnstauaidtentrimuntunisavenidanmrencnatiyencs ona 13 2 LO OWA eorr E tat ence EE E 14 4 Chapter 3 Personalize Your W551 Notebook Computer 3 1 How to restore to factory default settings ccccceee 16 32 BIOS SCINS sssrin R eE AE iaa Rah 18 3233 BIOS UPdAlE anaE eee 24 34 Graphics DISD AY sis cecctenctecnct
43. rn e Do not attempt to service the notebook yourself Always follow in stallation instructions closely e Do not carry a battery in your pocket purse or other container where metal objects such as car keys could short circuit the bat tery terminals The resulting excessive current flow can generate extremely high temperature and may cause burns to your skin e Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter s power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on e While you are using the computer or charging the battery place the AC adapter in a ventilated area like on a desktop or on the floor Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that may prevent ventilation Also do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case e Do not insert objects into the air vent of your notebook computer Doing so can cause short circuiting and may result in fire or electri cal shock e Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are supplied by your notebook manufacturer Using other types of battery or AC adapter may heighten the risk of fire or explosion e Incorrectly placed batteries may result in an explosion e Replace only with the same or compatible battery recommended by the manufacturer e Please discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s in structions e Before you connect your notebook to a power source ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter match
44. sics m Z 9 ae 2 2 Connecting the AC Adapter The AC adapter converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and outputs power at 19V 4 74A for W551N 19V 3 42A for W551U allowing you to use your notebook computer in almost any region CAUTION Use only the AC adapter and the power cord we recommend Using the wrong adapter may damage your computer We assume no responsibilities for damages arising from misuse of AC adapters To properly connect the adapter follow the steps as below 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port of your computer 3 Connect the AC adapter power cord to an AC outlet 2 3 Turning Your Notebook On and Off gt Turning on the power lt Open the notebook lid press and hold the power button for one or two seconds The power indicator will glow blue once the computer is powered on gt Turning off the power lt 4 If you are not going to use your notebook computer for a while it is best to turn off its power Before turning off power close all programs first and shut down the operating system After turning off your notebook computer make it a habit to leave the LCD panel open for a while after it has been used for an extended period of time This allows the interior of your notebo
45. st provide this information to your telephone company FCC Part 68 Registration Number 6CTTAI 25876 FB E REN 0 8B The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone and still have those devices ring when your number is called In most but not all areas the sum of the REN s of all devices should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should call your local telephone company to de termine the maximum REN for your calling area If your MODEM causes harm to the telephone network the local Telephone Company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance However if advanced no tice isn t practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equip ment operations or procedures that could affect the proper func tioning for your equipment they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain an uninterrupted telephone service CE Notice European Union This symbol CE indicates this W551 notebook computer complies with the EMC Directive and the European Union s Low Voltage Di rective This symbol also indicates that W451U meets the following technical standards e EN 55022 Limitations and Methods of Mea
46. surement for the Radio Interferences of Information Technology Equipment e EN 55024 Information technology equipment Immunity char acteristics Limits and methods of measurement e EN 61000 3 2 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Chapter 3 Limits Section 2 Limits on the harmonic current emissions Equipment input current up to and including 16 A per phase e EN 61000 3 3 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Chapter 3 Limits Section 3 Limits on the voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage power supply systems for equipment with rate cur rent up to and including 16 A e EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment NOTE EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classificaatios e Class A governs commercial use e Class B is governs residential use BSMI Notice Taiwan Only Most notebook computers are classified by the Bureau of Stan dards Meteorology and Inspection BSMI as Class B information technology equipment ITE W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL AA NAI R32323 The symbol above must be attached to the product indicating compliance with the BSMI standard CCC Notice China Only On Class A systems the following warning will appear near the regulation label Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case users may be required to take adequate measures m Z 9
47. tem Specific Help System Date 01 01 2006 gt SATA Hard Drive ST98823AS lt TAB gt lt Shift Tab gt or gt CD ROM DVD ROM None lt Enter gt Selects field F1 Help t Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit Select Menu Enter SelectPSubMenu F10 Save and Exit W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL e System Time amp System Date To change time amp date of the system e SATA Hard Drive To configure SATA HDD of the notebook e CD ROM DVD ROM To configure your Optical Disc Drive Note SATA Hard Drive and CD ROM DVD ROM have been configured for this notebook Under normal conditions please do not change the configuration Jajndwoy yoogs on LGGM JNO eZI eEUOSIBd HsIIONa gt Advanced Menu lt BIOS SETUP UTILITY e Video Features aan aa 4 3 P ne Goes me To select options for video display You can select display device sees R eerie ee LCD CRT LCD CRT and TV Mode NTSC or PAL in the Sub Item Specific Help gt Video Features Menu PInternal Devices Configurations Selece options fon Bias Bier ole WinXP video display Internal Devices Configurations To select options for advanced chipset features You can enable disable the following devices in the Sub Menu a CD ROM DVD ROM controller m USB Host Controller m Bluetooth m Audio controller m LAN controller m Wireless LAN controller m New Card Controller m Card Reader and 1394 Controller USB BIOS Legacy S
48. upport Enabled ATA Control Mode Enhanced Personalize Your W551 Notebook Computer e Plug amp Play OS To select the operating system installed in your system m Z Q r 4 Fl Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save and Exit e USB BIOS Legacy Support To enable or disable support for USB keyboards and mice e ATA Control Mode To configure ATA Control to Compatible Mode or Enhanced Mode 20 gt Security menu lt BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Info Exit Security Boot Supervisor Password Clear Item Specific Help User Password Is Clear HDD Password HDD Master ID Clear 19893855 Supervisor Password controls access to Supervisor Password Enter the setup utility Enter Enter User Password HDD Password Password on boot Disabled Fl Help t Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit Select Menu Enter SelectPSubMenu F10 Save and Exit W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL e Supervisor Password A Supervisor Password is required before you set User Password After selecting Change Supervisor Password enter a new pass word then re enter it to confirm The password you enter should contain up to 6 alphanumeric characters If you make a mistake while entering your password you can always press Esc to start over e User Password You can enter into the setup utility to change or rem
49. xtended Desktop mode the video display hot keys are available You can select different video outputs by pressing Fn F3 repeatedly If the external monitor is connected the display on LCD and external monitor is the same Make this the primary display m Z Q N T lisable aut Detect Displays Device Settings gt gt Dualview for W551N Dual Display Clone for W551U m W551U In Dualview Dual Display Clone mode choose the monitor for Choose Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile extended display Dualview Dual Display Clone mode is controlled by the driver You can adjust the type of video output in the Menu lick Graphics P ties to adjust Hee CTAP MES Dropeiessead ys Fn F3 has no switch function under this mode 26 Tip In order to ensure problem free video display when you use an external monitor change the output mode in the Display properties dialog box first After changing the output mode you can then use the video display hot keys Note Light or dark pixels may appear on the LCD screen as a result of LCD s manufacturing limitations however this will not effect your LCD screen s normal functions 3 5 Protecting Your W551 Notebook Computer W551 Notebook Computer provides both hardware and software security locks to protect your computer Using a security lock A security lock notch can be found on the right side of the com puter This notch allows you to connect a Kensingto
50. y be asked to install the drive into your notebook Your can have the hard drive checked through an X ray machine but never put the drive through a metal detector e When traveling do not place your notebook in the overhead stor age compartment where it could shift around Do not drop your notebook or subject it to other mechanical shocks e Protect your notebook battery and hard drive from environmental hazards such as dirt dust food liquids extreme temperature and direct exposure to sunlight e When you move your notebook in environments where there is a substantial difference of temperature or humidity level condensa tion may form on or within your notebook To avoid damaging your notebook please allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before continue using NOTICE When taking your notebook from a colder to a warmer environ ment or vice versa allow your notebook enough time to adapt to the new environment before turning on power eWhen unplugging the power cord please make sure that you pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop and not on the power cord itself As you pull out the connector please ensure that it is W551 NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL pulled out evenly in order not to bend its connecting pins Also be fore you connect the power cord make sure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned e Before you clean your notebook turn it off first unplug it from its power source
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