Intel W476 User's Manual
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1. 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 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 Special Function Keys gt Embedded Numeric Keypad 4 Ee I ICICI I or Itt IC I EEE Us We TS Ve Is Us TIER III I fem JP A UE UP IU IU IS PETC TE A fee NF EEE N JA JI Ve eu I We T Me EE 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 Aa Q r 4 Shift ae A Num Lock On Type numbers in a norma2. C 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 Content SAINI aaa Regulatory Notices w wwwwswmamenamamanwwwanenunesawinza Il LE E EA E AE E E A E A E ET E AAA V Chapter 1 Operating Basics 1 1 Using the Battery ACK s cacussceentaciacinassanennscatecividenceanssansanatanten 02 1 2 Connecting the AC Adapter w wwwmmmmeemwmwmmamawira 03 1 3 Turning Your Notebook On and Off 03 1 4 Installing W476 W576 Device Drivers 04 1 5 Using the Power button ww wwmemammmanawmmnwwwmiwa 04 1 6 Keyb ad FUNCOMS aaa 05 Tel Using the Touchpad aa 08 TO Or e a S E SE E 09 1 9 Inroducing the Camera ww wwwwwmmamawwmwaniwwwmimiminwia 10 1 10 Graphics DIS ii 10 1 11 Protec
3. the HDMI Port 2 9 MS MS PRO MS DUO MMC SD Cards Your W476 W576 notebook computer comes with an HDMI port Multimedia card slot is located on the right side of your W476 which allows you to connect your computer to an external television W576 notebook computer it accepts MS MS PRO MS DUO set This is possible by using an HDMI cable MMC SD cards gt W476 HDMI port gt W476 Multimedia card slot gt W576 HDMI port gt W576 Multimedia card slot Q 2 10 Using your Bluetooth optional and Wireless devices Your W476 W576 computer supports both Bluetooth and Wi Fi compatible devices 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 KKKK manufacturers H C U I DDDB B B OQ TN TT ATT U T OOS ai G Ye OOA Hoo i O W476 W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER S MANUAL Chapter 3 Troubleshooting In this chapter we wil
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5. Copyright 2008 All Right Reserved Printed in China W476 W576 Notebook User s Manual Original Issue 2008 08 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 Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your notebook When Using Your W476 W576 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 burn e Do not a
6. EU 90 key JP with Windows function keys 1 MB flash ROM BIOS e Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with scroll Data Storage function e SATA hard disk 5400 rpm available in 160GB 250GB 320GB I O ports e One modularized 5 25 12 7mm slim DVD COMBO DVD Dual One e SATA USB2 0 combo Port Super Multi One RJ 11 phone jack V 92 56Kbps modem e 5 in 1 MS MS PRO MS DUO MMC SD Card Reader One RJ 45 network jack Graphics e One DC in jack AC adapter e NVIDIA Geforce 9300M GS 256MB W476V e One D SUB Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 4500MHD W476M e One speaker headphone out jack 3 5mm mini jack Display and Video e One MIC in jack 3 5mm mini jack e 14 1 TFT LCD WXGA 1280x800 Glare Type One PCI Express Card e Simulataneous LCD and CRT display support One HDMI Port for W476V e Dual indenpendent display e Two USB 2 0 Ports Dimensions and Weight with battery and optical drive e 14 1 display model about 2 38kg W476V 2 36kg W476M 338 W x239 D x29 8 38 4 H mm Power 90W AC adapter 19V 4 74A W476V 65W AC adapter 19V 3 42A W476M Appendix B W576 Specifications This appendix lists technical and hardware specifications of your W576 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
7. Microprocessor e Intel Centrino Processor Technology e 45nm Intel Core 2 Duo processor Penryn 2 26G 2 8G e Intel Celeron processor Montevina e PGA package478pin Socket P e 1066MHz FSB Core Logic Intel PM45 ICH9M W576V e Intel GM45 ICH9M W576M Memory e 512MB to maximum 8GB 667 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM with two SODIMM memory sockets e 1 MB flash ROM BIOS e 2GB or 4GB Intel Turbo Memory Option Data Storage e SATA hard disk 5400 rpm available in 160GB 250GB 320GB e One modularized 5 25 12 7mm slim DVD COMBO DVD Dual Super Multi e 5 in 1 MS MS PRO MS DUO MMC SD Card Reader Graphics e NVIDIA Geforce 9600M GS 512MB W576V e Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 4500MHD W576M Display and Video e 15 4 TFT LCD WXGA 1280x800 Glare Type e Simulataneous LCD and CRT display support e Dual indenpendent display W476 W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER S MANUAL Connectivity e Intergrated 10 100 1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection e Built in 56Kbps V 92 fax data modern e Three Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports e Dual band antenna Intel Wireless LAN Shirley Peak 1x2 a g n Intel WiFi Link 5100 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 p
8. Minimizes all a Fn F6 2307 Shit M Undoes minimize all Fn F7 FnIHF8 A R Displays run dialog box Fn F9 r Fn F10 d Tab Activates next taskbar button Fn F11 Fn F12 Fn Esc 1 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 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 gt Double Clicking lt Move the pointer over to the item with 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 To
9. 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 W476 W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER S MANUAL 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 t
10. ailable power source 115 V 60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as South Korea 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 may be asked to install the d
11. art 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 W476 W576 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 e EN 55022 Limitations and Methods of Measurement for the Radio Interferences of Information Tech
12. dors or power company for more details 1 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 W476V W576V 19V 3 42A for W476M W576M 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 W476 W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER S MANUAL 1 3 Turning Your Notebook On and Off gt Turning on the power lt 4 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 exte
13. e LCD panel and the monitor screen will show the display Your notebook is set at default 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 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 gt W476 D sub Port 2 3 Using the Port Replicator Connector W576 Only 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 DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your Port Replicator Serial Port The serial port or COM port allows you to connect serial 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 10 100 1000Mbps Ethernet LAN Port Internal LAN port connects your no
14. el Double click on Display The Display Properties window will open Click on the Settings tab Click on the Advanced button m W476V W576V Click on GeForce 9300 W476V or 9600 W576V tab Choose nView Display Settings to adjust Multiple Monitors and NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 PS General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management E GeForce Go 7400 BVIDIA nView allows you to connect separate displays to a single graphics card View CL B GeForce Go 7400 niew Display Settings Performance amp Quality Settings Color Correction Video Overlay Settings Full Screen Video Tools PowerMizer NYRotate Temperature Settings Screen Resolutions Refresh Rates Desktop Management Menu Editing niew Display Mode Clone g Laptop Display B Analog Display Primary display Secondary display Make this the primary display Detect Displays Device Settings gt gt m W476M W576M Choose Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile Click Graphics Properties to adjust W476 W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER S MANUAL nee Hobest Single Glsp lay F kloni Muttipte Display erin r Twin leet Kaya C Exiondad Daskioa F imei Cues Display Cane Single Display for both W476V W576V and W476M W576M In Single Display mode you can choose which device to apply as the Primary display The video display hot key
15. he 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 When using your telephone equipments safety instructions 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 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 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 Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This eguipment 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
16. herwise fire or explosion may occur gt Replacing the Battery lt 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 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 f 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 ven
17. his 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 Appendix A W476 Specifications This appendix lists technical and hardware specifications of your W476 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 W476 W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER S MANUAL Microprocessor Connectivity Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology Intergrated 10 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection 45nm Intel Core 2 Duo processor Penryn 2 26G 2 8G Built in 56Kbps V 92 fax data modern e Three Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports e Dual band antenna Intel Wireless LAN Shirley Peak 1x2 a g n Intel WiFi Link 5100 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 e Intel Celeron processor Montevina e PGA package478pin Socket P e 1066MHz FSB Core Logic e Intel PM45 ICH9M W476V e Intel GM45 ICH9M W476M Memory devices e 512MB to maximum 8GB 667 800MHz DDR2 SDRAM with two Keyboard and pointing devices SODIMM memory sockets e 86 key US 87 key
18. installation Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate this equipment This equipment gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guaran tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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 request provide this information to your telephone company FCC P
19. l list some frequently encountered technical problems and tell you how to resolve them 3 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 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 defragment 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 the volume bar What kind of external microphone can use with my notebook c
20. l manner Desired Access Num Lock Off Number keys on embedded keypad Note If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to your notebook computer the Numlock automatically shifts from an internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad W476 W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER S MANUAL gt Windows Keys lt gt Basic keypad lt you can input letters numbers punctuation marks and special ibe with j I Hi Ue al oN x Ju dy re qa P gt Dan A eyang Break Wi T E Backspace gi pi t Home inl NAT ANAT N ckspace Pl wa kaanza naam sents 5 L e E f l PEN Me eee e PF LEET TI Tel fom JY UU TYP E aid ii Tie Ti ECrrrrec gia e le la Pio EN I ele lel j e T J T DE 4 l gt Fn Keys lt Key Deseripton By pressing the Fn key with other keys it can simulate all keyboard eg functions of a regular desktop keyboard ZA F1 Opens help and support g p key aval AN E Explores my computer Fn F2 Activate or deactivate wireless functions as Fn F3 Switch between LCD or CRT monitor a F Finds document Fn F4 Increase screen brightness eee as Fn F5 Decrease screen brightness ay M
21. ms the lt Enter gt key inserts a hard carriage return just like What an ordinary typewriter does semanas or function e change from insert to type over mode lt Fn gt lt PrtSc gt key Known as the Print Screen key PHE Press this key to map the whole screen to share memory for your specific usage lt Del gt 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 Pause gt key Press this key to temporarily halt execution of a command Pressing any other keys to resume execution of a command W476 W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER S MANUAL lt Shift gt 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 command 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 lt Ctrl gt key Known as the Control key Used in most programs in combination with other keys to execute a command lt Alt gt 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 lt Fn gt
22. nded 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 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 1 4 Installing W476 W576 Device Drivers 1 5 Using the Power button If your W476 W576 Notebook Computer already has an operating The power button located on the top side allow you to power on 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 GIGABYTE re Notebook 2 Put the CD into the CD R W or DVD RW optional Drive An Auto Run installation screen will appear 1 6 Keyboad Functions W476 W576 notebook computer is equipped with a standard typewriter layout keyboard and has extra features lt Enter gt key Execute a command Within many text editing progra
23. nology 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 W476 W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER S MANUAL A VSI R32323 The symbol above must be attached to the product indicating compliance with the BSMI standard CCC Notice China Only e For W476 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 Caution Suggest to operate under 35
24. nt of you It also works as a digital camera with a resolution up to 2 0 Megapixel that you can use to take snapshots instantly gt VWV476 W576 camera oe a lo o D e o o p e if E i 0 0 1 10 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 vice versa NO Open Control Pan
25. ointing device with scroll function I O ports e One e SATA USB2 0 combo Port e One RJ 11 phone jack V 92 56Kbps modem e One RJ 45 network jack e One DC in jack AC adapter e One D SUB e One speaker headphone out jack 3 5mm mini jack e One MIC in jack 3 5mm mini jack e One PCI Express Card e One HDMI Port e Two USB 2 0 Ports Dimensions and Weight with battery and optical drive e 15 4 display model about 2 66kg W576V 2 6kg W576M e 357 W x257 D x29 8 38 8 H mm Power 90W AC adapter 19V 4 74A W576V 65W AC adapter 19V 3 42A W576M Appendix C Service Centers This appendix will list our global service centers for your W476 W576 notebook computer Taiwan Headguarters GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD Address No 6 Bau Chiang Road Hsin Tien Taipei 231 Taiwan TEL 886 2 8912 4000 FAX 886 2 8912 4004 WEB Address English http www gigabyte com tw WEB Address Chinese http www gigabyte tw U S A G B T INC TEL 41 626 854 9338 FAX 1 626 854 9339 WEB Address http Awww gigabyte us China G B T TECH TRADING CO LTD WEB Address http Awww gigabyte com cn Guangzhou TEL 86 20 87540700 FAX 86 20 87544306 Beijing TEL 86 10 62102838 FAX 86 10 62102848 Chengdu TEL 86 28 85236930 FAX 86 28 85256822 W476 W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER S MANUAL Wuhan TEL 86 27 87851312 FAX 86 27 87851330 Xian TEL 86 29 85531943 FAX 86 29 85
26. omputer You will need to use a self amplifying microphone gt 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 gt 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
27. 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 Set Supervisor Password Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals This chapter will show you step by step how to connect your peripherals to the W476 W576 notebook computer 2 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 gt W476 USB Port ZL Q CD o Ii SSS eee GF SUZ 2 2 Connecting to an External Monitor via the D sub Port The notebook comes with a D sub port for you to connect to an external monitor To connect an external monitor please follow the steps below W476 W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER S MANUAL 1 Turn off your W476 W576 notebook and make sure the monitor power switch is turned off 2 Connect the connector cable of the monitor to the D sub 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 W476 W576 notebook Both th
28. pherals For more information please refer to your hardware manuals gt W476 e SATA Port gt W576 e SATA Port L LJU man 2 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 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 W476 Newcard slot Q tl gt Removing a Card lt Press the eject button on the card slot to release the eject button then press the eject button again to release the card W476 W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER S MANUAL 2 8 Connecting to
29. rive 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 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 cord itself As you pull out the connector please ensure that it is W476 W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES 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 and remove t
30. s are available You can select different video outputs by pressing Fn F3 repeatedly Clone for W476V W576V Extended Desktop for W476M W576M In Clone Extended 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 Dualview for W476V W576V Dual Display Clone for W476M W576M In Dualview Dual Display Clone mode choose the monitor for extended display Dualview Dual Display Clone mode is controlled by the driver You can adjust the type of video output in the Menu Fn F3 has no switch function under this mode 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 1 11 Protecting Your W476 W576 Notebook Computer W476 W576 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 Kensington compatible security lock to it gt W476 securit
31. 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 1 1 Using the Battery Pack W476 W576 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 ot
32. tebook to other computers networks through a local area network LAN 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 To power up or off the port replicator 2 4 Using the LAN Port 1 Connect one end of the cable into the network wall outlet or the HUB 2 Connect the other end of the cable into the computer s LAN port gt W476 LAN Port LIL CEE LA SS 7 W476 W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER S MANUAL 2 5 Using the Modem Port The built in fax data modem allows you to connect a phone line to a phone jack gt W476 Modem Port YA gt W576 Modem Port Q JOS tnaard YA WA oO O 2 6 Using the e SATA Port With the built in e SATA port you can connect your e SATA compatible peripherals for 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 peri
33. ti 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 W476 W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER S MANUAL 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 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 eT J O CIC 1 9 Inroducing the camera Your W476 W576 notebook computer comes with a built in cam era With this camera you can conduct videoconferences with your friends or colleagues whenever and wherever as if they are right in fro
34. ting Your W476 W576 Notebook Computer 12 Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals 21 Using the USB PA 13 2 2 Connecting to an External Monitor via the D sub Port 15 2 3 Using the Port Replicator Connector wwwwmema 16 2 4 Using the LAN POM sincivecsatinrantntiosanveudainstoncnlotdarnoiavactiniemactan 17 2 5 Using the Modem PO 17 2 6 Using th e SATA Port ccccccssssstecacs ncdeseccisnstenstieactenectiexonnctasss 18 W476 W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER S MANUAL 2 7 PCI Express card Newcard w wwwwamamemanamwanamewanawa 18 2 8 Connecting to the HDMI Port ssssssnsssseennneessnnrrnensennrreessnnene 19 2 9 MS MS PRO MS DUO MMC SD Cards wwwww mmeee 19 2 10 Using your Bluetooth optional and Wireless devices 20 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3 1 Frequently Asked Questions cccccccsssseseeeeeseeeseeeeeeseens 22 Appendix A W476 Specifications cccccceccccesseeceeeaeeeeessaeeeeees 24 Appendix B W576 SpecificatioNS w w wwwea 26 Appendix C Service Centers ccccceccccceeeeeceaeeeeeetaeeeeessaeeeeees 28 W476 W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER S MANUAL Chapter 1 Operating Basics This chapter will show you how to operate your W476 W576 notebook computer including connecting the AC adaptor turning the computer on off using touch pad keyboard hot keys battery and
35. ttempt 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 matches that of the av
36. uchpad 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 1 8 Storage gt Hard Disk lt W476 W576 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 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 ODD lt W476 W576 notebook computer is equipped with one of the DVD Super Mul
37. y lock gt W576 security lock W476 W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER S MANUAL Using a system protecing e Supervisor Password You can only enter the BIOS setup utility only when the computer A Supervisor Password is required before you set User Password is turned on in another word between the time it s turned on and After selecting Change Supervisor Password enter a new pass before the Windows splash screen appears If your computer is word then re enter it to confirm The password you enter should already turned on reboot your computer and press the F2 key to contain up to 6 alphanumeric characters If you make a mistake enter the setup utility while entering your password you can always press Esc to start over gt Security menu lt e User Password Insyde H20 Setup Utility You can enter into the setup utility to change or remove user pass Main Advanced Security Boot words however you can not change or remove the Supervisor Not Installed Item Specific Help Password nor can you access the diskette Supervisor Password User Password Not Installed e HDD Password Cue Gia Secunda To input change or disable hard drive password When shown as Set All HDD Password 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
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