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1. Ctrl Alt mr C EXC mr i Sl WO SO S10 The embedded numeric keypad functions like the one on a desktop keyboard It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right hand corner of the keycaps Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor control keys embedded keypad Main Keyboard Type numbers in a normal manner Hold Shift while using cursor control keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded Hold Fn while using cursor control keys Type the letters in keys keypad a normal manner Note If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to your notebook computer the Numlock automatically shifts from an inter nal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad TIED EM soiseg Bune edo Windows Keys 4 gt Basic keypad 4 you can input letters numbers punctuation marks and special symbols with it2. 4 Ei W B fi n N Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 3 F9 F10 FH F12 Num Lk Ins Del Pause 3 B amp I op ua i oy i E mi aX 7 qY i p qa Il gt m i Bi ii i44 TM i puni res l Sa e ll o J JB Ji ay jil a Il UK J qv I Jl nu Il LI il Ha gt gt I Scr Lk Prt Sc Ji SysRq Break T aya aTa aTa feo my EXT A6 EM ye PG S liv ggg e 4 m 199 MGa yt amp bx BE BHD I ii O Backspace B n 1 2 3 4 5 77 9 AN G Nu A2 MAS AA AS AS WENKE 81149 eNA A MAT N C did an Slee Ve WE SC KINI See WE OC le S zie z I YT TE P P TT CTL Ie e DIETE P TITTI E m 4 5 6 C We D We We YO We AK 2A ENS MAL Oi S 3 ja Ls i Sides Sides Sides DQ DO DO D OK A nS ome S gt ca TA iii ffo TIF Ya MH a WK hae hee nee Toon cape p S E F i l J Wk mu mm f ET ER tock E 2 3 7 es Nes NS a E 4 Nes 2s SNAM ZNA NUS a WIE E C SC OO AS Clem 7 Az Hx Vac Wav TB TN eam lox 3s A gt uy c Hem IE mme m mme T Tr I a jJ 7 gt i p l ii ll SI 4N A NA o A MA Ay h oe N gt eye ey eye NO NI l NO NIZA Se ND SW ey a NN N i rd NI AN IZ i3 7 AG ra W 7 kA PA N lt Mee Ir We Mole ee gt Fn Keys lt By pressing the Fn keys with other keys it can simulate all key board functions of a regular desktop keyboard 4 Ctrl Alt Alt Ctrl FEE
3. o2 BIOS De HINO S ioepnecctastateyathebteke detebttuo cipio Pus i 3 3 BIOS Update RE D eee o4 Graphics SVSIGIII aes satin onrntuncngen tus ique ue tan cakentanucrentetal 3 5 Protecting Your W451U Notebook Computer Chapter 4 Connecting to Peripherals Al Usmo USB uem m 4 2 Connecting to an External Monitor ssesesusss VI W451U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL 4 3 Using the Port Replicator Connector 28 4 4 Using the LAN Port ssciisiiceraseicniaserecies vxo mice rac a ra 29 4 5 Using the Modem Port 25 uossrieris rm ente ber bie neenon ies 29 4o JERE 1394 POPUsieseatettactxno uta estesa e R arb ud vehe 30 4 7 PCI Express card Newcard Slot 30 4 8 Connecting to your S Video Port sseesss 31 49 SD MMC MSMS Pro Cards irre rrr te recess 31 4 10 Using your Bluetooth amp wireless devices 31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Frequently Asked Questions ueeeuessssss 33 Appendix A System Information ccccccccccesseeeeeeaeeeeessaeeeeees 35 Appendix B Service Center ccccceccccceseeeeceaeeeeeeeeeeseeesaeeeeees 37 W451U 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 TTS NER nor puerd eur
4. O c o i O jo C 1 1 The Outside of W451U Notebook Computer gt Front View lt D Q a E Esc ri Wrz fra Me F5 re frr fra WMfro WMmw rw Mr Y wew ff we Wf Ji oll we i Sa yi ES MEO Bi mE JM Sep f E ip Ti The Yi if i EAE As Mt Ae 163 A55 455 Ae N47 7448 sila S409 zA NE N Z I Tw R T Y 1 pfo Tt ie fi A 5 EU 1 Caps 1 S hit 1 Dual Array Microphone W451U notebook computer comes with a pair of Dual Array Microphones for enhanced audio outputs particularly when used during videoconferences and with voice recognition devices 2 LCD Glare Type Display Panel LCD is an acronym for Liguid Crystal Dislay LCD which outputs data and images onto its screen The W451U s LCD display panel is a special type called the Glare Type with a mirror like screen giving you clearer viewing experiences 3 Light Sensor Automatically detects lighting in your current environment 10 11 12 Stereo Speakers The built in dual speakers ouput stereo sound Launch Keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs Keyboard Inputs data into your computer Palm Rest Comfortable extra space
5. 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 moni tor and your notebook s LCD screen simultaneously You may also choose to only use the external monitor with the LCD disabled or vice versa 24 1 Open Control Panel 2 Double click on Display The Display Properties window will open 3 Click on the Settings tab 4 Click on the Advanced button 5 Select the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile tab 6 Click on the Graphics Properties Display Properties Digital Flat Panel 1024x768 and Mobile Intel R 91 General Adapter Monka Troublethaol Cok M Inte Graphice Media Accelerator Diteer for Motel Intel graphics media accelerator driver for mobile More wisus delay optons for dewices attached lo this computer euch es Television Diga Display Nolabook Monitor ore available heie Show Tray Icon Single You can choos
6. www gigabyte com sg WEB Address hitp www gigabyte cz The Netherlands GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY B V Romania Representative Office Of GIGA BYTE Technology Co Ltd in Romania TEL 31 40 290 2088 FAX 31 40 290 2089 France GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE S A R L Serbia amp Montenegro Representative Office Of GIGA BYTE Technology Co Ltd in SERBIA amp MONTENEGRO Add 47 allee des impressionnistes immeuble Gauguin 93420 Vil lepinte France TEL 800 44422983 800 GIGABYTE 37 For all Western European Countries Main Tech Support Line 800 44422983 800 GIGABYTE Country Language Main Tech Support Number Alternative Number x ke Q Q Q lt x B NOTE If you are having trouble calling the Main Tech Support number above please call the alternative numbers in the country you reside 40
7. 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 receiver 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 request provide this information to your telephone company FCC Part 68 Registrat
8. USB Port Connects to USB Devices Optical Drive Internal optical drive load programs from a Compact Disc CD or a Digital Versatile Disc DVD Status LED Indicator Indicates activity when the ODD is playing a media disc or is being accessed by the operating system Optical Drive Eject Buton Ejecting the optical drive tray Emergency Eject Hole Allows to open the optical drive tray without powering on the notebook S Video Port Connects to an external video source such as television set Power Port Connects to an AC Adapter 2 D 9 gt Q 2 o O Cc gt Front View lt gt Bottom View 4 8 ih DIUINUM i IO D QG gt 1 LCD Latch dL i a 9 Locks for the lid p 2 Speaker Headphone Jack Connects to elie headphone speakers or earphone set 1 Battery Bay S S 3 Microphone in jack Equipped with a Lithium lon Li lon battery pack Connects to an external microphone 2 Battery Latch 4 4 in 1 Card Reader Push latch to remove battery eel the asics and most convenient method to transfer 3 Fan Heat Vent pictures meant data dc your notebook and flash The built in fan ventilates heat inside your computer compatible devices such as digital cameras MP3 players 4 Memory Compartment
9. Why can t charge the battery of my portable computer after it was out of use for some time After your portable computer has not been used for a long time say 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 TTL ER Sugcouseiqnosy D E O O a co Ko 5 O i H computer will resume to normal operation 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 set tings 1 Press F2 to enter into the BIOS setup utility 2 Select Load Optional Defaults When you see the follow ing 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 saf
10. by pressing Num LK Press Num LK again to turn off the embedded numeric keyboard a Caps Lock Lights up when the alphabet keys are locked in uppercase Press Caps Lock to turn on or turn off this mode Scroll Lock Lights up when the scoll lock mode is on the arrow keys would scoll the contents of a text window Press Fn Scr LK to turn on or turn off this mode 2 D 9 lt Q 2 Q O tb ER Operating Basics Chapter 2 Operating Basics This chapter will show you how to operate your W451U notebook computer including connecting the AC adaptor turning the com puter 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 the new exciting features 2 1 Using the Battery Pack W451U notebook computer is designed to operate with one of the following power sources 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 con nect 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
11. 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 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 pro grams 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 ex tended period of time This allows the interior of your notebook 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 4 You can adjust default power management settings in the Power Option Advanced dialog box The Power Options dialog box pro vides several operating functions after your computer has been idle for a while 2 4 Installing W451U Device Drivers If your W451U Notebook Computer already has an operating sys tem 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 Y
12. to 100Mbps Stereo Line out Port The optional stereo line out port allows you to connect a set of speakers or a headphone to your notebook Power Switch 4 4 Using the LAN Port 1 Locate the RJ 45 cable in the accessories box that came with your notebook s shipping carton Each end of the cable has a connector 2 Connect one end of the cable into the network wall outlet or the HUB 3 Connect the other end of the cable into the computer s LAN port 29 W451U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL 4 5 Using the Modem Port The built in fax data modem allows you to connect a phone line to a phone jack o E Q 2 2 D O Er 2 a a O D D Z o 5 o A v o A S i 10 a oa Q o A O O c 5 O eb c c O O 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 infor mation please refer to your hardwa
13. use the Fn F3 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 QO e z 3 D Q ER 5 a e O Y D O D M a o N Connecting to Peripherals 4 3 Using the Port Replicator Connector Port Replicator Connector allows you to connect an external port replicator devices optional This external device is an easy one step connectivity solution whether at home or the office 0000 O 28 DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your Port Replicator 1394 Port The 1394 port allows you to connect IEEE 1394 devices Serial Port The serial port or COM port allows you to connect se rial devices such as printers or scanners External Monitor Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor Parallel Port The parallel port or LPT port allows you to connect parallel devices such as a printer to your notebook 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 RJ45 1000 100 10MHz Ethernet LAN Port Internal LAN port connects your notebook to other computers networks through a local area network LAN and supports data transfer rates at 10 Mbps and can be up
14. whatever reasons your mouse is not functioning then press the Tab and the Enter keys to highlight and select the desired option 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 recov ery 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 files 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 4 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 re covery process FirstiWare Racover Pro pur TANT Ba Pac Ta na PS ca Ferre menit Pat Toma pese ms Tos Sela Se coer W451U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL Percentage of recovery completed Time elapsed Estimated time remaining The time it takes FirstWare Recover Pro to complete the recovery process ranges
15. 24 Information technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement EN 61000 3 2 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Chap ter 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 Chap ter 3 Limits Section 3 Limits on the voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage power supply systems for equipment with rate current up to and including 16 A EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment NOTE EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classificatios 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 W451U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL ai VS R32323 The symbol above must be attached to the product indicating com pliance with the BSMI standard CCC Notice China ony 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 Preface Congratulations on your purchase of a Notebook computer Your new notebook features the most innova
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17. Copyright2006 All Right Reserved Printed in China W451U Notebook User s Manual Original Issue 2006 02 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 Pentium amp 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 Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your notebook When Using Your W451U 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 discom fort or a burn Do not attempt to se
18. MS Pro cards 3 W451U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL 4 10 Using your Bluetooth optional and Wireless devices Your W451U computer supports both Bluetooth and Wi Fi compat ible 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 function only For how to connect your Bluetooth and wireless device to your computer please refer to the manual from your hardware manufac turers e 2 2 D O mp 2 a r O v D D 2 D A o o Chapter 5 Troubleshooting In this chapter we will list some frequently encountered technical problems and tell you how to resolve them O c O O S oem o e fs 2 O a H 92 5 1 Frequently Asked Questions Q My computer swtiches to hibernation mode much too quickly and have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse to bring back the screen What can 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 ti
19. below the keyboard panel for your wrist or palm supports during typing Touchpad buttons Function like the left and right buttons of a regular mouse Touchpad Use it to move the pointer select and activate items on the screen Status LED Indicator Please refer to Chapter 1 2 below Light Emitting Diodes LEDs shows the status of the computer s functions and components Status LED Indicator Please refer to Chapter 1 2 below Power Button Turn the computer on and off or resumes whenever it is in suspend mode gt Left View lt OST E D 9000 VGA External Video Display Port Connects to an external monitor 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 USB Port Connects to USB Devices Modem Port Connects to a phone jack through an RJ 11 cable Kensington Lock Port Connects a Kensington compatible security lock W451U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL gt Right View lt oO 006 O99 IEEE 1394 Port Connects to your IEEE 1394 Firewire compatible devices New Card Slot Accepts additional New Card compatible modules
20. cations Specification is subject to change without notice and the present manual may be modified at a later time gt o D 3 e x AX O E m Q c lt Microprocessor Intel Yonah Dual Core Processor T2300 2700 Intel Yonah Single Core Processor T1300 1400 Intel Celeron M Processor 410 430 L2 Cache Intel Yonah Dual Core Processor T2300 2700 L2 cache 2MB Intel Celeron amp M Processor 410 430 L2 cache 1MB Core Logic Intel 945GM ICH7 M Memory e 256MB to maximum 2GB 533 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM with two SO DIMM memory sockets 1 MB flash ROM BIOS Data Storage e PATA hard disk 5400 rpm available in 40GB 60GB 80GB 100GB One modularized 5 25 12 7mm slim DVD COMBO DVD Dual Super Multi e 4 in 1 SD MMC MS MSPRO Card Reader Display and Video 14 1 TFT LCD WXGA 1280x800 Glare Type e Simulataneous LCD and CRT display support Dual indenpendent display Connectivity Intergrated 10 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection 36 Build in 56Kbps V 92 fax data modern Three Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports Dual band antenna WLAN Intel amp PRO Wireless 3945ABG IEEE 802 11a b g Option Audio Built in High Definition Audio Alzalia Built in two stereo speakers Dual Array Microphone Separate audio ports for headphone out and microphone in devices Keyboard and pointing devices 86 key US 87 key EU 90 key JP with Windows function keys Ergonomically ce
21. dle 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 When using your telephone equipments safety instructions N should always be followed in order to prevent fire electrical shock or injuries these instructions include Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub washing basins kitchen laundry sinks wet basements or swimming pools Avoid using cordless phones during an electrical storm as lightening may cause electrical shocks Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak within the leak age area WARNING Void of Warranty If the battery is not properly handled there may be a risk of ex plosion 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 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation
22. e removal and you cannot unplug or eject your de vice 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 34 device 3 In Stop a Hardware device click OK A notification appears stating that it is now safe to unplug or eject the device Caution Unplugging or ejecting a device that supports safe removal without first using the Safe Removal 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 wll likely experience slower performance so be sure to enable write caching when you have finished removing the device 35 W451U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL Appendix A Specifications This appendix lists technical and hardware specifications of your W451U notebook computer Please note that the information men tioned here may not completely match your notebook computer s actual specifi
23. e which screen to use as primary In Single Display mode the video display hot key is available For example you can press the Fn F5 keys continuously to adjust brightness Mirror In Mirror mode the video display hot key is also available In this mode you can also press Fn F5 to change brightness Note that CRT s video display functions the same way as an LCD screen 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 re sult of LCD s manufacturing limitations however this will not effect your LCD screen s normal functions mu ELE Single Disp lay T kelonio EE Muttipte Display C Twin Hat Rays C Erind d Daskiop r dnieliFA Du Display lane 29 W451U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL 3 5 Protecting Your W451U Notebook Computer The W451U Notebook Computer provides both hardware and soft ware security locks to protect your computer Using a security lock A security lock notch can be found on the back of the computer This notch allows you to connect a Kensington compatible security lock to it OO NLSVM INOA ezijeuosidg Jajndwoyg yoogqajon O Chapter 4 Connecting Peripherals This chapter will show you step by step how to connect your periphera
24. ecover Pro ee IRURE AIT Pheenis Tachantnasnn Lei PAIAR 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 How ever 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 Personalize Your W451U O The cME Console screen will then appear This screen is for access ing the cME application Your Phoenix cME Console opening screen may not match the one shown above and the number of available applications may also e If you are unsure which option to choose and want to minimize the number of deleted files first select Recover Boot Partition Xe If after selecting the first option the recovery process does not successfully restore your operating system run FirstWare Re cover Pro again and select the second option Recover Full Drive It is recommended that you not choose Recover Boot Partition if the drive does not already contain a partition e Under normal circumstances your can click and select menu op tions with your mouse when running FirstWare Recover Pro If for
25. ep cables away from all traffic e When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but on the plug instead f you are using an extension cord make sure that the devices plugged onto the cord do not exceed its total capacity Further more the devices plugged into the electrical outlet shall not ex ceed the fuse s total ampere rating Please verify power voltage before connecting the electrical cord to the power outlet If you are uncertain of its power specifica tion please consult with your local vendors or power company for more details TER EA soiseg Bunejedo o i 2 ea O prar 9 paa 6b Q O 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 19 volts 3 42A allowing you to use your notebook computer in almost any region CAUTION Use only the AC adapter and the power cord we recom mend 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 on the back 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
26. erase all previous settings a_i M 2 Specify the location of your backup and new BIOS files Click WARNING l TERE m i ERE mal 3 o on Flash BIOS when ready L2 a a ode E Phoenix WinPhlash i aay WinPhlash 8 The system will now be restarted to complete the process phoenix Phoenix WinPhlash Copyright c Phoenis Technologies Ltd 2000 2002 WinPhlashOperton 000000000 Backup BIOS and Flesh BIOS with new settings e e Backup BIOS only BIOS Setting Locations Specify backup fie for existing BIOS Browse Specily new BIOS file Foren i Bewe s 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 EEHEEENEN WARNINGII Version 1 4 Improper use of this program can cause your 53 systemto fail Do not use without proper instruction Build ams mo te Cancel Zo Notebook Computer Personalize Your W451U O 3 4 Graphics Display Your computer has a high performance graphics display system which can easily handle the demands of today s multimedia com puting gt Screen Controls lt Brightness Function keys can increase or decrease the brightness of the moni tor e En lt F4 gt decreases the LCD panel brightness e En F5 increases the LCD panel brightness
27. ey Execute a command Within many text editing programs the Enter key inserts a hard carriage return just like what an ordinary typewriter does Ins key Known as the Insert key Press this key to change from insert to type over mode lt Fn gt lt PrtSc gt key Known as the Print Screen key Press this key to map the whole screen to share memory for your specific usage Del key Known as the Delete key Press this key to delete the character to the right of the cursor or delete marked texts or items lt Fn gt lt SysRq gt key Pause key Press this key to temporarily halt execution of a command Pressing any other keys to resume execution of a command Shift key Press this key in combination with letters to produce uppercase letters in typing Use this key in combination with those two character keys found on the second row of the keyboard to produce the upper marked keys Also used in most programs in combination with other keys to execute a certain comand lt Tab gt key Press this key to move the cursor to the next tab on the right This key works much the same way as on an ordinary typewriter Ctrl key Known as the Control key Used in most programs in combination with other keys to execute a command Alt key Known as the Alternate key Used in most programs in combination with other keys to execute a command lt Num Lk gt key Activates the embedded 15 key numeric keypad l
28. fe Sy Me i tm ER Operating Basics fae epee Fn M F1 P E Explores my computer Fn F2 lt Fn F3 E Finds document Fn F4 E Fn F5 fa Mes Fn H F6 s 4 Shift M Undoes minimize all Fn F7 Fn F8 4 R Displays run dialog box Fnis F9 St dia pl j Tab Activates next taskbar button uae Fn F11 Fn F12 Fn Esc Fn Home Media player skip forward Enable or disable Bluetooth function Activate light sensor 2 7 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 buttons Touchpad Since the Touchpad is a pressure sensitive device therefore prop er 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 Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty Do not place heavy objects on the touchpad or on the touchpad buttons gt Clicking 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 W451U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL gt Double Clicking lt Move the pointer over to the item with your finger o
29. 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 se lect Cancel only when you plan to delay the recovery process gt Successful Recovery 4 When the recovery process is successfully completed the following situations will take place automatically The progress screen will disappear once the FirstWare Recov er progress reaches 100 The computer will reboot Operating system will start and desktop will appear The start up of the operating system indicates success of the recov ery 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 NLSVM INOA ezijeuosjgod Jajndwoyg X00q9joN ARDEN Notebook Computer Personalize Your W451U FirstWare Recover Pro will remain in the protected area of your computer system in case you need to run it again in the future 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 configuration information and initializes hardware in order for the s
30. hole the CD 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 blow W451U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL y T O gt Chapter 3 Personalize Your W451U a Notebook Computer J oz Ons This chapter will explain how to use the BIOS setup utility The 3 9 W451U Notebook Computer has a BIOS setup utility which allows e you to configure important system settings You will also learn how O to upgrade components in order to improve system performance If you have questions about any of these settings please contact rm your vendor md un a 3 1 How to restore to factory default settings 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 Click on the desired option or Press the Tab key until the desired option is highlighted then press the space bar 1 Power on your computer If it is already running reboot it re start 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 manufac turer in case this key does not work Notebook Computer FirstVVare R
31. ion 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 CC indicates this W451U notebook computer complies with the EMC Directive and the European Union s Low Voltage Directive This symbol also indicates that W451U meets the following technical standards EN 55022 Limitations and Methods of Measurement for the Radio Interferences of Information Technology Equipment e EN 550
32. its Advanced Security Boot Info Exit 23 43 17 Item Specific Help 01 01 2006 lt TAB gt lt Shift Tab gt or lt Enter gt Selects field ST98823AS None Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select gt SubMenu F10 Save and Exit 19 W451U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL gt Advanced Menu 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Video Features Internal Devices Configurations Select options for video display Plug amp Play O S WinXP SB BIOS Legacy Support esume On LAN ATA Control Mode AHCI Configuration Enabled Disabled Enhanced Enabled El Help 4 ESC Exit Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter SelectPSubMenu F10 Save and Exit NLSVM INOA ezijeuosiddg Jajndwoyg X00q9joN O Notebook Computer Personalize Your W451U O 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 20 gt Boo
33. ls to the W451U notebook computer INDIEN 9 Connecting to Peripherals 26 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 key boards and games devices etc The USB Port can also act as a hub or as an external workstation OQ 9 2 W451U 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 W451U notebook and make sure the monitor power switch is turned off 2 Connect the connector cable of the monitor to the VGA port at 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 W451U notebook Both the LCD panel and the monitor screen will show the display Your notebook is set at de fault to run 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
34. me for the power supply or for the battery I ve 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 de fragmenting 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 defragment fragmented file blocks For more information about these utilities please refer to your Windows documentation 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 33 W451U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL under Device volume adjust your speaker volume by control ling the volume bar 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
35. mobile phones and PDAs This compartment contains memory 5 Bluetooth Cover This compartment contains bluetooth 6 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 tosan ate X Power It glows blue when the computer is on and flashes blue when the computer is in the suspend mode The light is off when the computer is completely shut down or in the Hibernation mode d Battery Indicator The battery indicator light tells you whether the Lithum ion battery is charging not charged or already fully charged 9 Hard Drive Activity Indicator The hard drive activity indicator tells you whether your internal hard drive is being accessed T 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 W451U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL n a Ins if Del Pause ee He Pe Se AA Svea AY Break N i D qs ins x Backspace 7 b Home C a a A l PgUp KM p AS M Je i Mf yp Enter PgDn AM SI n N 1 End TE amp a Num Lock Lights up when the numeric mode is turned on
36. n 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 4 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 O ge D o ct 2 a UJ c Qo O n o 9 2l ea O T U 6b Q O 2 8 Storage gt Hard Disk The W451U 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 in ternal hard disk is normally assigned as Drive C after formatting gt If you wish to replace your hard disk contact your local ven dor for information about your notebook computer s hardware setu
37. ngs 3 3 BIOS Update The main page provides parameters for you to reset CMOS to default settings After entering this page select Load Optimal 1900 SCID COT COMPING USES Maen Uris ihe CAP iat allows you to easily update system BIOS Defaults 3 When you update BIOS you will lose all settings you customized 8 Please go to the Gigabyte website http www gigabyte com tw for D S the latest BIOS update utility 2 0 3 2 Select OK to reset CMOS to default settings Toupee DIOS EE E 1 Insert the disk with BIOS updated into the diskette drive c panne OSa USB FDD USB Flash Di Fl Di o e Save Settings and Exit me B SPRY ee 4 i 2 Power on the system with the diskette in the diskette drive E Select this option to save all changed settings and restart the 3 Inthe DOS Ci the follow d G computer using the new settings Pressing F10 allows you to dis Freep eee uid es M ede save settings and exit A gt Phlashl6 xxxx wph s c mode 3 ray Exit Without Saving A gt XXXXXX BAT Batch file for BIOS file Select this option to discard saved changes and the computer Z will restart using the old settings 4 The system will now run the BIOS update 5 The system will shut down 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 W451U to download BIOS update tool WinPhlash and the la
38. ntered 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 Three USB 2 0 ports One PCI Express Card One S Video Port Dimensions and Weight with battery and optical drive 14 1 display model about 2 1 Kg e 336 W x236 D x26 5 34 H mm Power 65W AC adapter 19V 3 42A W451U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL Appendix B Service Centers This appendix will list our global service centers for your W451U notebook computer TER ER xpueddy 37 O C o Q Q lt x B 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 chinese giga byte com U S A G B T INC TEL 1 626 854 9338 FAX 1 626 854 9339 WEB Address http www giga byte com Germany G B T TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH TEL 49 40 2533040 Sales 49 1803 428468 Tech FAX 49 40 25492343 Sales 49 1803 428329 Tech WEB Address http www gigabyte de Japan NIPPON GIGA BYTE CORPORATION TEL 81 3 5791
39. ou can find the Utility Driver CD like the one shown below EHER kK 54 CD Ex X NN U t I i t D i C D All other brands logos and names are the property of their respective owners Specifications 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 W451U 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 launch keys found next to the power button Ce leale el Internet Opens up your Internet Explorer browser M E Mail This button launches your E Mail client such as Microsoft Outlook Fanless Press this button to reduce fan noise Silent Mode Mute Press this button to mute sound effects Wireless Bluetooth Press to activate wireless function c AA x H i O D 5 o ct 2 a UJ c Qo O U Q Operating Basics 2 6 Keyboad Functions W451U series notebook computer is equipped with a standard type writer layout keyboard and has extra features Me Ww fF lt Esc gt key Press this key to cancel or escape from a command or function f SN Ins ES oe Fn T I Ups Gy Fn A pet SysRq V y Enter k
40. p 2 You can increase the system s storage capacity by replacing the standard hard disk drive with a drive of a greater capacity gt 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 lt W451U 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 14 4 Slide the tray back until it clicks shut Warning When the computer is reading from the optical drive the indicator light for the DVD ROM 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
41. re manuals 30 4 7 PCI Express card Newcard The PCI Express card or Newcard slot can be used as an inter face between your computer and a variety of communication de vices such as network adapters fax modems or external storage devices gt Inserting a Card 1 Insert the card with label side up make sure that the metal con nector 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 4 The computer will beep twice to indicate successful installation A single beep means there was a problem recognizing the card gt Removing a Card 4 1 Press the eject button on the card slot to release the eject but ton then press the eject button again to release the card 4 8 Connecting to the S Video Port Your W451U 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 front panel of your W451U note book computer it accepts SD MMC MS
42. rvice the notebook yourself Always follow in stallation instructions closely 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 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 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 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 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 Incorrectly placed batteries may result in an explosion Replace only with the same or compatible battery recommended by the manufacturer Please discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s in structions Before you connect your notebook to a power source ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that of the available power
43. 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 f 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 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 To avoid risk of an electrical shock do not connect or discon nect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during a thunderstorm Do not throw batteries into fire doing so may cause explosion Check with local authorities first for battery disposal instructions When setting up your notebook for work place it on a level sur face 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 may be asked to install the dri
44. t Fn gt lt Scr Lk gt key Used in most programs to scroll the screen without having to move the cursor The keys are Fn f lum 3 D in color coded blue zT Cap Lock 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 Ideale Ir o 3 o bea lr 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 Home key Moves the cursor 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 sreen at a time End key Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or a line 1 l W451U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL Special Function Keys gt Embedded Numeric Keypad Pot EP ES ES uu UP Uu EJE3E3 EI 7 Ht due Pye 9 1 ea a a a In BEER p AS Ir 1l NAS ll 4 l N46 Il 7 A48 a 149 9K 0 amp A Js Ay Twirl bea T li ll Ie ll lU SO z S 7 I ll S 3 II rr I i z Mann d amano dioe d sey m A NE AK Ie SU 4 Shift aa Jr ilu i N Shift IL End d eU NI Ole NI NI d NIA DNI L V gt Sy ss V NI Jl SUO EGE Backspace Home Top 45 V 2 Tab A NI
45. t menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Info Exit Main Advanced Security Item Specific Help Boot Menu Enabled Boot Time Diagnostic Screen Disabled The Boot Preboot Execution Environment Enabled Disable or Enable PBoot Device Priority Menu Fl Help t Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit Select Menu Enter SelectPSubMenu F10 Save and Exit gt Exit menu 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Info Exit Security Exit Saving Changes ltem Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Save Changes Fl Help t Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit Select Menu Enter SelectPSubMenu F10 Save and Exit 21 W451U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL Change User Password You can enter into the setup utility to change or remove user pass words however you cannot change or remove the Supervisor password nor can you access the diskette Change Supervisor Password A supervisor password is required before you can set a user password After selecting Change Supervisor Password enter a new password then re enter it to confirm The password you enter should contain up to 6 alphanumeric characters If you make a mis take while entering your password you can always press Esc to start over NLSVM INOA ezijeuosidg Jajndwoyg yoogqajon O Resetting the CMOS to Default Setti
46. test BIOS upgrade utility 2 Unzip the file you just downloaded 22 W451U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL 3 Run the setup exe in your unzipped folder 6 Click on OK to start running the program 4 After you have successfully installed WinFlash click Start l Programs locate the WinFlash program folder then click on Phoenix WinPhlash WinFlash Before continuing save your work and close all other applications Click OK when you are ready to start or Cancel to return to Ehe main window U D o Internet e i cancel o Gm Internet Explorer Me omne z Si 2 My Recent Documents z SOREN KEES Set Program Access and Defaults o N a eee 7 Flash progress will be shown in the pop up window Please T lt Y sneer F E accessories do not interrupt the process in order for the program e ames s QR ess to run correctly oz BY eme am Phoenix WinPhlash 3 D Internet Explorer o e Tour Windows XP WS MSN Explorer g Outlook Express phoenix e Qe Movie Make VL Remote Assistance six Technologies Ltd 2000 2002 D windows Media Player Eases AA Pearn ao u m the appioation before i All Programs 4 Windows Messenger o P ess w Load new BIOS O C BackupE J Analyze old and new BIOS compatibility eeu aa aaa od BIOS Kae A B p v Save old BIOS to backup file rri 5 Choose the desired option Selecting Backup BIOS and huc PE Flash BIOS with new settings will
47. tive 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 Content Safety UNS EUG EONS seorsa erae REM EOM MU Regulatory Notices MH TP PG PACE RN T 0 OTT Chapter 1 The Grand Tour 1 1 The Outside of W451U Notebook Computer 12 Status LEDIndi Calo sicscscrersncstactcatenaguienssdatataraiinatoncanteaeatuncen Chapter 2 Operating Basics 2 1 Using the Battery I aokKisnastessstusteskeiusedetita riui Endntbs de taditatu sida 2 2 Connecting the AC Power SOurce c ccccsssesseeeeeseeeees 2 3 Turning Your Notebook On and Off ssessusss 2 4 Installing W451U Notebook Computer Device Drivers 2 3 USING the Launch I BS ocusnitsesabsid asap au Basic eR ORG ad 2 6 Keyboard Functions atas enisesentisexdbdlianasso suf aite NRU Rs IRURE HEN zo Using the POUCHI deesse antontano Apex cere GabdduE o dae Ze OLA OS AA Chapter 3 Personalize Your W451U Notebook Computer 3 1 How to restore to the Factory Restore Point
48. ve into your notebook Your can have the hard drive checked through an X ray machine but never put the drive through a metal detector 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 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 When unplugging the power cord please make sure that you pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop and not on the power W451U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL cord itself As you pull out the connector please ensure that it is 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 Before you clean your notebook turn it off first unplug it from its power source and remove the battery Han
49. 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 Operating a fax modem video or audio equipment can increase the use of your computer s power Decreasing monitor brightness can also save power 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 W451U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL adapter otherwise fire or explosion may occur gt Replacing the Battery 4 The battery will 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 gt Maintenance of the AC Adapter 4 Do not connect the adapter to any other device Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it Carefully route the power cord and ke
50. ystem 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 it s 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 Use the following keys to move between fields and to enter infor mation Item Description Select Screen Push the up and down arrow keys to move A among selections then press Enter to make a selection Change Option Tab Select Field 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 previ ous screen press the Esc key The Main Menu 4 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Time System Date gt PATA Hard Drive gt CD ROM DVD ROM El Help ti ESC Ex
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