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Everex StepNote NM3500W User's Manual

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2. power button e System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SETUP Program to protect unauthorized use of your computer 15 Nis User Guide 16 1 2 1 3 Unpacking the Computer Your computer comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton Upon receiving your computer open the carton and carefully remove the contents In addition to this User Guide the shipping carton should also contain the following items M The Notebook Computer M An AC Adapter and AC Power Cord M Li Ion Battery Pack V CD with Driver Utility and User Guide Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and or damaged If any of these items is missing or damaged contact Everex see Page 120 Be sure to save the shipping materials and carton in case you need to ship the computer or store for an extended period of time The Inside of the Notebook The notebook computer is compact with features on every side First look at the inside of the system The following sections describe inside features Introduction 1 1 Color Widescreen LCD Display 2 Built in Stereo Speaker 3 Keyboard 4 Touchpad Pointing Device 5 Power On Resume Button 6 LED Indicators Color Widescreen LCD Display The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position The LCD is 15 4 TFT color LCD with 1280x800 Wide XGA with ratio 16 10 resolution panels The fea
3. Main Advanced Security Boot Device priority Item Specific Help 1 USB Floppy Drive 2 USB Storage Disk Keys used to view or 3 CD RW DVD ROM configure devices 4 Hard Drive Up or Down arrows 5 Boot from LAN Select a device lt gt and lt gt moves the device up or down This page allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first 86 6 6 Customizing Your Notebook 6 To select the boot device you can use the up or down arrow key then press lt gt to move up the device in the list or press lt gt to move down the device in the list To exit from this menu press lt Esc gt How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program Advanced Security Boot Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup Exit Discarding Changes and save your Load Setup Defaults changes to CMOS Discard Changes Save Changes e Exit Saving Changes Saves all changes to CMOS while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program e Exit Discarding Changes Allows you to discard all changes made while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program 87 Nis User Guide 6 7 88 Load Setup Defaults Lets you load the default values for all setup items Discard Changes Reverts to previously selected settings Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS How to Upgrade
4. t need to save and close each document before you put your notebook into hibernation When you press power button again system will bring your notebook out of hibernation You ll find your applications and documents open on your desktop exactly as you left them Hibernation is enabled by default To verify that Hibernation is enabledd Click Start point to Settings and then click Control Panel Choose Power Options icon then click on the Hibernate tab IF the chock box of Enable Hibernate is selected the Hibernation mode is enabled Shutdown All power has been turned off from the notebook This means that no power including external AC power source and battery power source will be consume by the notebook Working with the Built in HDD Your notebook computer is equipped with a built in large capacity 2 5 inch hard disk drive where you store and run your computer s operating system and application software programs Nese User Guide 52 3 7 Ifyou wish to replace your hard disk contact Everex see page 120 tor more information about upgrading your computer How to Access the Optical Drive Your system ships with an optical disk drive installed on the left side of your computer You would normally use the drive for installing operating system and software application programs To insert and remove a disc on the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on Press the eject button found on the door cover of
5. 154 WXGA 16 10 Color TFT LCD 1280x800 e Maximum 16M true colors on all LCD display VGA SYSTEM e Integrated VIA VN800 graphic engine e Simultaneous LCD and external monitor CRT display e Maximum 16 million colors on LCD display at 1280x800 resolution for 15 4 LCD System Specification A e Maximum 16 million colors on external monitor or projector at 1280x1024 resolution Non Interlaced STORAGE e 2 5 Format 9 5mm High PATA HDD Module Bus Mastering Ultra DMA ATA 133 Support for LBA Scheme e Enhanced IDE bootable DVD CD RW Combo drive module e Optional DVD Dual drive AUDIO SYSTEM e Full duplex 16 bit stereo speaker with wavetable support e H W Audio Sound Blaster 16 compatible e Built in one speaker e Audio input jacks for microphone MIC e Audio output jack for external speaker or headphone Line Out e Digitized audio SPDIF port for high quality signal transmission e Sound volume adjust by K B Hot Keys TOUCHPAD Integrated Touchpad Serial USB mouse pointing device with 2 click buttons KEYBOARD Full sized 87 keys keyboard with Windows systems hot keys inverted T cursor keys 6 hot keys 12 function keys and embedded numeric keypad 105 Nis User Guide 106 FLASH BIOS 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade I O PORTS e 1x 15 pin VGA port e 1x TV Out Port S Video e 3x Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 e 1xLAN port e 1x Modem port WIRELESS DEVICES IEEE 802 11b g M
6. CD as well It also works the same as the CD ROM To playback DVD titles you would need a software MPEG 2 program and the DVD ROM drive at least Your Notebook computer has installed Windows XP for operation system and its Windows Media Player supports DVD s playback Fun with Multimedia 4 You can use Windows Media Player to watch DVDs on your Notebook computer Like a conventional DVD player by using the Player you can skip to specific titles and chapters play sequences in slow motion gain access to special features and switch audio and caption languages In addition to these conventional DVD player tasks you can also retrieve information about each disc from the Internet Q windows Media Player J OOMDKED Figure 4 7 To play a DVD On the Play menu point to DVD VCD or CD Audio and then click the drive that contains the DVD In the Playlist pane click a DVD title or chapter name if appropriate To eject a disc on the Play menu click Eject To play a selected title in a DVD repeatedly on the Play menu click Repeat A check mark appears next to the command to indicate it is turned on 65 Nis User Guide 66 4 9 Using Rewritable Optical Disk Drive DVD CD RW Combo Device Pack This device pack can write data to CD R or CD RW CD for you to backup the data and also can read DVD CD title DVD dual Dual Rewritable DVD combo Device Pack This device pack combines fo
7. Ee 98 8 3 MAINTAINING THE LCD OUALITY esse sees sees ee se ee ese ee ee ee ee Ee Re ee 99 8 4 MAINTAINING YOUR HARD DISK esse sees ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 99 8 5 BATTERY CARE GUIDELINES iese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 100 8 6 WHEN YOUTRAVEL sesse sees ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 101 APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATION 0000000000000000000000000 103 SYSTEM SPECIFICATION a nii sesse se se se se ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Re AE 104 Processor UP RS EE EE Ra GE Ge ge 104 Syst m MEMORY ES SG ge ee Ge Ee EE DE es GR Ee ek Re Ge eg 104 11 IN ae User Guide LCD Display ee EG EER GE AE a i aa 104 VGA SV STC a EE Voce trot aca ak Oe tani ees th Ee RO N ol te 104 SLOT GE EE soe EE EE De ee 105 AUDIOS VST CIN a wis one st EE EE EA Re EE sods 105 POUCH DOM NE aap ee aha nee 105 Keybord ME Ee ern elisabeth Gita iN E E seit 105 Flash PIOS dd ei ee ee A ed ecco tata dawns E 106 BEKROON EG 106 Wireless US N ET EE KA ETA ON 106 AC DC Power Supply Adapter oe ee oe GE eg ee ee Ge 106 BaAHEF SG De SE N EES 106 Weight and Dimension esse ES SS es Ke KA geb ed 106 APPENDIX B SYSTEM RECOVERY DRIVER AND NORTON INSTALE SEEON SE Ee sd ee Ge ee Ge se DiE Ge Ge ee eed ke eo 107 SYSTEM RECOVERY ai oie ees oe ee sb ks T ee EE 108 DEVICE DRIVERS INSTALIATION ee se ges be ees GE De ese ee 111 Installing Windows XP from Optical Disk Drive iese sesse ees 111 driver instal
8. Recovery ress H to boot from Hard Disk ress Q to Quitt If no input in 6s system will be boot in the harddisk ress F to start Full Recovery in this case all the data on you harddisk will be destroyed ress Q to quit ou have chosen full recovery Dangerous This operation will erase all the data on your harddisk including your own files Only use this option when others cannot solve your problem Please confirm if you want to continue Y N _ Figure 1 System Specification A 7 The recovery system tool will start running Figure 2 System Recovery Tools Hard Disk Recovery V1 29 Copy Boot Files Partition Operation 1 x Rebooting System Save to Recovery Partition Creating Recovery Partition Check Partition Status Selecting Recovery Options Recovering Files Finishing Figure 2 8 While rebooting the system press H boot from Hard Disk to continue the recovery process Figure 3 109 Nese User Guide System Recovery Tools Hard Disk Recovery 1 29 Most Important Note x Copy Boot Files System Recovery Tools needs a reboot now On reboot you might see screen as below Prepare Hard Disk Save to Recovery Partition When you met this meni Meast make sure to key in H to let system recovery continue Check Partion status Reboot system in 12 seconds SSS EE Selecting Recovery Options Recovering Files Finishing Figure 3 9 For the finish
9. WinXP KBC Setup exe 3 Click OK to implement the setup program to install this driver 4 Click Next to execute the setup program 5 Tick the option Restart Windows now and press Finish to restart your system INSTALLING THE WIRELESS LAN DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Mini PCI Adapter driver Installing Wireless LAN dtivet fot Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and then click Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers Winxp Wireless LAN setup exe 3 Click OK to implement the setup program to install this driver 4 Click Next twice to continue the installation System Specification A INSTALLING THE LAN DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the LAN driver Installing LAN driver for Windows XP 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers Winxp LAN WinSetup exe 3 Click OK to implement the setup program to install this driver Click OK to complete the installation Norton Installation Norton Internet Security 2006 Installation The installation process will initiate at the first launch of Windows desktop If you wish to manually start the installation process please execute C Apps NIS2006 SymSetup exe 1 Click Yes to continue 2 Click Start Scan
10. computer s power supply For a rated current up to 6A and an equipment weight more than 3 kg a power cord not lighter than HO5VV F 2G 0 75mm has to be used e To avoid any damage happened to the internal device you should first disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from the notebook when replacing any internal device The sound pressure level at the operator s position according to IEC 60704 1 is equal or less than 70dB A Cleaning Your Computer When it is necessary to clean the plastic case and keyboard use a soft lint free cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution or use the contents of any commercially available computer cleaning kit Never use alcohol petroleum based solvents or harsh detergents to clean the notebook Also never spray any liquids directly on the computer case keyboard or screen If the liquid crystal display LCD screen has become smeared or dusty clean the screen by first applying a mild glass cleaner to a soft clean lint free cloth and gently wipe the glass Never apply liquids directly on the screen surface Moreover do not use paper towels to clean the display screen Paper can scratch the display screen matte 8 3 8 4 Caring for Your Notebook 8 Maintaining the LCD Quality When it comes to screen problems heat plays a significant role After a typical working session users routinely close the notebook the cover The display surface no matter w
11. computer It is the platform for all your software application programs to run on The most popular operating system today is Microsoft Windows The StepNote computer comes with an operating system pre installed and needs only to be setup and configured during initial use Understanding the Keyboard Functions Your notebook computer is equipped with an 87 keys keyboard that provides all the functionality of a full sized 101 or 102 key keyboard Aside from the standard typewriter layout keyboard of your computer there are a number of extra features and function controls on the built in keyboard including Windows system hot keys Using Your Notebook 3 1 Function Keys 2 Control Keys 3 Windows Start Menu Key 4 Control Keys 5 Windows Shortcut Key 6 Cursor Control Keys Keyboard Key features and operations are described below e Function Keys Function keys are application driven like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions Some keys printed in blue on keypad are preprogrammed with dual functions e Control keys Ctrl Alt Fn and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys to change their functions To use control keys press and hold the control key while pressing another key For example Press Ctrl C means to hold down the Ctrl key and type the letter C Key combinations work especially to the application you are
12. continual power supply Make sure the voltage of the power source when connect the notebook computer to the power outlet If your are unsure of your local power specifications consult your dealer or local power company Place the power cord in such a way that people can not step on it Do not place anything over the power cord All cautions and warnings on the notebook computer should be noted If the notebook computer is not in use for a long time disconnect it from mains to avoid possible damage by transient over voltage Never pour any liquid into openings as this may cause fire or electrical shock Never open the body of notebook computer For safety reason the notebook computer should only be opened by qualified service personnel If one of the following situations arises have the notebook computer O hecked by service personnel U The power cord or plug is damaged Liguid has penetrated into the notebook computer U The notebook computer has been exposed to moisture U The notebook computer has not worked well or you can not get it work according to uset s manual 97 Nis User Guide 98 8 2 U The notebook computer has dropped and damaged U The notebook computer has obvious sign of breakage e Do not leave this notebook computer in an environment unconditioned Storage temperature above 60 C 140 F may damage the notebook computer e An approved power cord has to be used for the notebook
13. control adjusts the brightness on the LCD The brightness hot key control will not set the LCD completely dark or bright it provides sufficient lighting to the LCD to match the external lighting of the surrounding The brighter the room the more you need to increase the brightness of the LCD Turning off Your Computer If you are not going to use the computer for a while it is best to turn off the power of the computer Before turning off the power you need to first close all application programs and shut down the operating system After turning off the computer make it a habit to leave the LCD panel open for a while whenever used for an extended period of time This allows the inside parts of the computer to cool off Closing the panel will force the heat up against the LCD screen which may degrade the LCD when done regularly Mote importantly never close the LCD panel for a long period of time when computer is on and power saving features are disabled Using Your Notebook 3 Using Your Notebook This chapter describes how to operate the standard built in features of the Everex StepNote If you are unfamiliar with personal computers or the Microsoft Windows operating system in addition to this chapter we recommend reading the Windows Help and Support page located on your computer 39 Nis User Guide 40 3 1 3 2 Starting Your Operating System The operating system is the software foundation for your
14. device it generally connects to the server of a LAN environment or act as a LAN hub with wireless connection Access point can be set in an office environment airport major railway station etc that depends on the construction of each country In most case you probably can use it at office please consult with the network department of your company for more details This computer integrates built in 802 11 b g wireless LAN module IEEE 802 11b standard supports 11 Mbps wireless connection speed However IEEE 802 11g supports 54Mbps wireless connection speed and is backward compatible with the slower 802 11b Wireless LAN module is similar to LAN module You need to install software driver before using it Please refer to chapter 2 5 on how to install the driver Using the Modem Port This notebook comes equipped with a 56K internal fax data modem that allows you to communicate with others via fax email or to connect to an online service or bulletin board The built in fax data modem provides on standard phone connector To connect the analog phone cable to your modem 1 Locate the analog phone cable in the accessories box in notebook shipping carton Each end of the cable has a RJ 11 connector Connecting to Peripherals 5 2 Connect one end of the cable into a standard wall outlet 3 Connect the other end of the cable into the computer modem port The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of telep
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16. on BIOS setup menu Please refer to Chapter 6 about the setting of BIOS setup menu Then boot the system by using WinXP CD ROM and the system will detect the hard disk automatically and prompt you how to format the new disk Please tighten the screws located at each side of the hard disk before operating the hard disk Any vibration may cause damage for the running hard disk 93 Nis User Guide Please contact Everex before attempting to change the hard disk drive Damage caused by improper HDD installation will void the Everex Standard Warranty Agreement 7 3 Wireless Module Installation This computer uses mini PCI wireless LAN module at the bottom of this notebook for wireless connection Please contact Everex before adding or changing the wireless module Any damage that caused by improper installation of the wireless module will void the Everex Standard Warranty Agreement 94 Caring for Your Notebook 8 8 Carine for Your Notebook You Everex StepNote is a fully IBM compatible personal computer with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology If properly cared for and maintained the performance and reliability of the computer can be greatly prolonged 95 Nis User Guide 8 1 Important Safety Instructions This section provides detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environment while using the notebook computer You can maintain its condition and performanc
17. so others won t be able to use the hard disk Battery Care Guidelines The battery pack furnished with the computer requires reasonable care and handling to ensure efficient operation and maximum life There is a risk of fire and chemical burn if the battery pack is handled improperly To ensure that the battery pack endures normal life cycle always observe the following precautions when handling the battery pack Handle batteries carefully Do not try to disassemble crush puncture open drop mutilate short external contacts disposed of in water or fire or expose it to temperatures higher than 60 C Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas Never use an external charger other than the one supplied with your computer Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two Do not leave your battery in your computer for longer than 1 month without plugging in the power adapter Do not leave battery in storage for more than 2 months without recharging it to prevent over discharge Over discharge will hurt the battery Dispose dead battery properly to protect the environment The batteries contain hazardous chemicals and should not be thrown out with household or office trash 8 6 Caring for Your Notebook 8 You should always discharge your battery before recharging it on either of these two conditions first this is the first time you start to use your batt
18. the BIOS Your computer uses EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program When you update the BIOS any customized settings you made are lost To upgrade the BIOS 1 2 4 Put in the BIOS Update data into the USB device Power on the system with the USB device inserted in the USB port On the DOS prompt type the following command A gt Phlash XXXXXX ROM BIOS filename or A gt XXXXXX BAT Batch file for BIOS file Press lt Enter gt to run this BIOS utility After the system has been successfully run this program a message similar to the following appears Flash memory has been successfully programmed press any key to restart the system If the system does not restart turn it off then turn on again Press any key to restart this system Contact your dealer for the latest BIOS update file Using Options 7 Using Options ry ES This chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your notebook For additional system specifications upgrades and available accessories visit www everex com 89 Nis User Guide 90 System Upgrade 7 1 This section provides some steps in doing system upgrade for your notebook computer The upgrade procedures include the following Memory Upgrade Your notebook computer offers 200 pin SODIMM Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module with at least 256MB DDRII SDRAM The memory compartment is located ins
19. IFE It is important to be aware of the simple things for extending the life of the system main battery while you are on the road You should find a working place where the external lighting is not too bright and turn down the screen brightness Also you can choose the available mode on the Power Management item of the Control Panel in Windows 2 2 Getting Started 2 Connecting the AC Power Source The AC adapter provides external power source to your computer and charges the internal battery pack at the same time The AC adapter also has an auto switching design that can connect to any 1OOVAC 240VAC power outlets To connect the power adapter 1 Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power adapter 2 Plug the other end of the AC power cord to a live AC wall outlet 3 Plug the connector of the AC adapter to the DC IN port found at the left side of the computer Whenever possible it is advisable to always have the AC adapter connected to the notebook and the battery pack installed This ensures continuous power supply and prevents any data loss incurting from sudden power breakdown 35 Nis User Guide 36 2 3 For the power supply of this equipment an approved power cord has to be used Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external
20. O 4 DMA 2 ATAPI Removable Ultra DMA Mode Mode 5 removable disk drive is installed here Use the Type field to select the drive type installed You can select different drive types as CD DVD User Auto or None by pressing lt Space gt bar Set this option to Auto so your computer will automatically detect the drive type 80 Customizing Your Notebook 6 during power on Set this option to None when your computer is not installed any devices Press lt Esc gt to return to the Main Menu 6 2 2 INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE SUB MENU Advanced Security Boot Exit Secondary Master _ NEC DVD RW ND 6650A SM Item Specific Help Type lAuto User you enter parameters of hard disk Multi Sector Transfers Disabled drive installed at this LBA Mode Control Disabled Connection 32 Bit T O Disabled Auto autotypes Hard Transfer Mode FPIO 4 DMA 2 disk drive installed here Ultra DMA Mode Mode 2 CD ROM a CD ROM drive is installed here ATAPI Removable removable disk drive is installed here Use the Type field to select the drive type installed You can select different drive types by pressing lt Space gt bar Set this option to Auto so your computer will automatically detect the drive type during power on Set this option to None when your computer is not installed any devices Press lt Esc gt to return to the Main Menu 81 a User Guide 6 3 Using the Advanced CMOS Setup Advanced Securit
21. StepNote EVER FOR EXCELLENCE Do it All with the Everex StepNote N Series Notebook Computer Preinstalled with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and running on the power of an Intel Processor the latest PCs from Everex lets you create your own CDs surf the Internet or watch DVDs all ona 15 4 widescreen display StepNote The Perfect blend of Value and Performance StepNote N Series Notebooks 15 4 WXGA Widescreen Display Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Intel Processor Lithium Ion Battery User Manual Covers Models NM3500W NM3700W NM3900W NM4100W IN ae User Guide Copyright 2006All Rights Reserved Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue 2006 5 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer Information in this 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 permission Trademarks Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective companies Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Sound System are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel Intel Celeron M are registered trademark of Intel Corporation Sound Blas
22. T emp PreScan log 5 Click Next to continue 117 Nese User Guide Norton Internet Security 2006 Setup Select the installation type le N 4 Qa Install Norton Internet Security 2006 with or without Accounts and Parental Control ky Install Install Norton Internet Security 2006 without Accounts and Parental Control Select this option if you do not need to customize settings for different users 4 Olnstall with Accounts and Parental Control Install Norton Internet Security 2006 with Accounts and Parental Control which let you customize protection settings and Internet access for different users Destination Folder C Program Files Norton Internet Security 118 System Specification A 6 System now executes the installation 2 Norton Internet Security 2006 Setup Installation Progress Components are being installed ee tA LiveUpdate 7 When the installation completes click Finish to restart the computer i Norton Internet Security 2006 Setup Norton Internet Security 2006 has been successfully installed Norton Internet Security 2006 is now installed on your computer If you are installing from a CD please click Finish and remove it from your computer to complete the installation Restart Windows Now recommended O Restart Windows Later 119 Nis User Guide TECHNICAL SUPPORT 120 For the latest Drivers and Support Documen
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24. Windows Media Player for playing sound video and animation files e Sound Recorder for recording sounds and playback e Volume Control for adjusting the volume of mixer For more information on how to operate these multimedia components run the program and click on the Help menu Recording Sounds Your computer allows you to record voice and other sounds in several ways and stores them as files on your hard disk These voice or sound files can then be played back through the internal speaker or earphone jack using an external speaker headphone or earphone set You can also use the files as voice annotations on many applications for more real presentation This section will describe briefly how you can record sounds under Windows operating system To record sounds you need to run the Sound Recorder program from the Multimedia program groups The control buttons of the Sound Recorder are simple to understand which comprise of the Fast Rewind Fast Forward Play Stop and Record buttons Click the Help menu on how to operate the Sound Recorder Fun with Multimedia 4 4 Sound Sound Recorder a Ed Position Length 0 00 sec 0 00 sec Figure 4 2 Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder also allows you to record sound from different input audio soutce like the following e From the external microphone e From the Optical drive Since you could record sound from different input sources you must first set the
25. ar selections show that the notebook is under controlled by Supervisor Password or not e User Password Is Set Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by User Passwotd or not 84 Customizing Your Notebook 6 Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the setup utility You also need to enter this password in system booting and resuming from suspend mode When you press lt Enter gt in this field the Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears Enter a new password with up to 8 alpha numeric characters and then re enter it for confirmation Set User Password This field is only available when Supervisor Password has set Enter the user password when boot the system or resume from suspend mode But if the Write Protect is set in the Fixed disk boot sector field you should enter a supervisor password to access the fixed disk when boot the system or resume from suspend mode Password on Boot If you set this field to Enabled your computer will always ask for the password every time you boot your computer Fixed Disk Boot Sector If you set this field to Write Protect the write protect boot sector on hard disk will protect against viruses In this situation only the supervisor can access the Boot Sector of fixed disk 85 a User Guide 6 5 Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first
26. ce by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help IN ae User Guide You may find helpful the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission Interference Handbook stock number 004 000 00345 4 This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC20402 Warning The user must not modify or change this computer without approval Modification could void authority to this equipment FCC RF Exposure FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This Transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body 15 247 b 4 the EUT meets the requirement that it be operated in a manner that ensures the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy levels in excess of the Commission s guidelines 1 1307 1 1310 2 1091 and 2 1093 Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all require
27. d the system automatically sets these parameters If type User is selected Cylinders Heads and Sectors and other value can be edited Secondary Master This field is for information only as the BIOS automatically detects the optical drive System Memory This field reports the amount of base or conventional memory found by the BIOS during Power On Self Test POST Extended Memory This field reports the amount of extended memory found by the BIOS during Power On Self Test POST CPU Type This field reports the CPU type information detected by the BIOS during Power On Self Test POST CPU Speed This field reports the CPU speed information detected by the BIOS during Power On Self Test POST Cache RAM This field reports the CPU L2 Catch information detected by the BIOS during Power On Self Test POST 79 a User Guide e BIOS Version This field is for information only as the BIOS displays the BIOS version during the Power On Self Test POST 6 2 1 INTERNAL HDD SUB MENU Advanced Security Boot Exit Primary Master FUJITSU MHT2040AT PM Item Specific Help Type Auto User you enter LBA Format parameters of hard disk Total Sector 117210240 drive installed at this Maximum Capacity 60012 MB connection Auto autotypes Hard Multi Sector Transfers Disabled disk drive installed here LBA Mode Control Enabled CD ROM a CD ROM 32 Bit I O Disabled drive is installed here Transfer Mode FPI
28. d running as quickly as possible 31 Nis User Guide 32 2 1 Using the Battery Pack The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources e With AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet e With a Lithium Ion Li Ion battery pack You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable Before you use your notebook computer install and recharge the battery pack first The rechargeable Li Ion battery pack allows you to operate the notebook without an external power source When you connect the AC power adapter the battery immediately starts to recharge For maximum battery performance fully discharge the battery before recharging it the first time To do so unplug the AC adapter turn off power management features through Setup and Windows and turn on the system Once the battery is fully discharged plug in the AC adapter and recharge the battery If you do not discharge the battery completely it fails to accept a full recharge Li Ion battery is vulnerable do not charge it with other power adapter or it may cause fire or explosion Getting Started 2 Installing the Battery Pack This notebook provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your computer With the extended nose directed toward the compartment insert and push the battery pack Removing the Battery Pack To remove th
29. e 1 Microphone Jack 2 Headphone Jack 3 USB 2 0 Port 4 Air Outlet Vent 5 DC Power Port 6 LAN Port 24 1 8 Introduction 1 Right Side Features Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your notebook computer Headphone Jack with SPDIF out Lets you plug in a stereo headphone powered speaker or earphone set with 1 8 inch phono plug for personal listening The SPDIF transmits digitized audio signal by optical fiber The external audio amplifier can get the best audio quality without loss USB 2 0 Port The Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to connect USB 2 0 compliant devices for example printers scanners and so on to your notebook computer Air Outlet Vent Emits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operating temp erature DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your notebook and recharging the battery LAN Port An internal 10Base T 100Base TX Ethernet LAN module connects your computer to other computers networks through a local area network LAN The Underside of the Notebook The bottom of the notebook computer offers the following features 25 Nese User Guide 26 1 Hard Disk Compartment 2 Battery Lock Latch 3 Battery Bay 4 Wireless LAN Compartment 5 Memory Compartment 6 Battery Release Latch Bottom of the System Hard Disk Compartment Open t
30. e battery pack slide the lock latch to the end of left side to unlock the battery lock latch 1 then slide the battery release latch to the end of right side to release the battery latch 2 and take out the battery pack with your finger 3 simultaneously 33 Nis User Guide 34 Replacing the Battery Pack When your notebook estimates that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes it will alert you with a battery low warning beep If you are consuming a lot of power by using the audio system the hard disk drives and optical disk drive your notebook might run out of charge much sooner than you expect You should always respond to the battery low indication by connecting to AC power or turning off your notebook or suspending your notebook to disk If you do not do so the notebook will automatically suspend to disk and turn off The contents of the memory will store in the hard disk drive You will be unable to restart the notebook until you have connected to the AC adapter or installed a charged battery To replace the battery pack refer to the previous sections on Installing the Battery Pack and Removing the Battery Pack For Window XP the suspend mode Hibernate or Standby can be chosen at Power Options of Windows s Control Panel Be sure to save your data before replacing the battery pack or connecting the AC adapter Failure to do so can result in data loss EXTENDING BATTERY L
31. e by following these guidelines Please read it carefully to ensure maximum safety e Before cleaning the notebook computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies i e AC adapter car adapter and so on e When cleaning do not use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning Instead use moisture sheet or a cloth for cleaning e The socket outlet shall be installed near the notebook computer and shall be easily accessible e Please keep the notebook computer from humidity e Lay the notebook computer on a reliable surface when installing A drop or fall may cause injury e The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence the notebook computer can be protected from overheating DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS e Be careful of using power supply The notebook computer has specific power requirements e Use only a power adapter approved for use with this notebook computer e The power adapter may have a 2 prong plug This is an important safety feature A compatible outlet is required If it is not available find a qualified electrician to install one 96 Caring for Your Notebook 8 While unplugging the power cord disconnect it by the plug head not by its wire Make sure the socket and any extension cords you may use can support the total current load of all the connected devices Though your AC adapter is suitable for universal international voltage it still requires a stable and
32. e esse sees ees 7 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE sssesesesese sesse se se se se se se se se ee Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge ee 8 1 INTRODUCTION add ds do ed oe oe da ds ed ee de 13 1 1 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT ee ee ee ee ed Ge ee itunes 14 1 2 UNPACKING THE COMPUTER iese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 16 1 3 THE INSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK eise ee ees ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 16 Notebook Status CONS ie ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 19 1 4 THE FRONT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK ee dee ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 21 1 5 THE REAR SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK ee esse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 21 1 6 THE LEFT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK ee ee ee ee se ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 23 1 7 THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK esse ee se ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 24 1 8 THE UNDERSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK ie ese se ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 25 1 9 NOTEBOOK ACCESSORIES iese se ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 28 1 10 NOTEBOOK OPTIONS iese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 29 2 GETTING STARTED iii esse esse sees ee oe oe oe oe oe Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Gee ee ee ee ee ee ee 31 2 1 USING THE BATTERY PACK eise ees ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 32 Extending Battery Ee EE Ee erat Hearn ieee autre eed hice 34 2 2 CONNECTING THE AC POWER SOURCE ede ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 35 2 3 STARTING YOUR COMP
33. e volume Some factors is caused by too close locating the microphone and speaker from each other moving away the external audio option from the unit may also help 5 4 Connecting to Peripherals 5 Using the LAN Port This notebook comes with an internal 10Base T 100Base TX LAN module that connects your computer to other computers networks through a local area network LAN and supports data transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps The 10Base T standard also called Twisted Pair Ethernet is connected with RJ 45 connectors The 100Base TX is based on the older Ethernet standard Because it is 10 times faster than Ethernet it is often referred to as Fast Ethernet The built in LAN module provides a standard RJ 45 connector To connect the twisted pair cable to your LAN port 1 Locate the twisted pair cable in the accessories box in notebook shipping carton Each end of the cable has a RJ 45 connector 2 Connect one end of the cable into the network wall outlet or HUB 3 Connect the other end of the cable into the computer RJ 45 LAN port I 71 Nis User Guide 72 5 5 5 6 Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is the major breakthrough in computer communication technology It lets user connect to the LAN environment without using any wire to traditional RJ 45 jack User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Access Point AP of LAN Access Point AP is the wireless transmission and receiving
34. e with 1 8 inch mini jack connector Follow the same procedure for recording voice USING THE BUILT IN OPTICAL DRIVE You would normally use the optical drive for recording audio music from the Audio CD Follow these steps 1 Activate CD Player volume on the Recording Control as discussed earlier 2 Run the Sound Recorder program 3 Insert the audio CD into the optical drive Unless you have disabled the CD auto insertion notification for supporting Suspend mode the CD Player should automatically run after you have inserted an audio compact disc and will start playing the audio CD 61 N sis User Guide 62 4 6 O Windows Media Player pd Track 1 Media Guide Copy from CD Media Library Radio Tuner Copyto CD or Device Skin Chooser Total Time 1 12 39 Figure 4 5 Play Audio CD by Windows Media Player 4 Select the starting point where you want to start recording 5 Switch to the Sound Recorder and press the Record button 6 Switch immediately to the Windows Media Player and press the Play button You can adjust the volume control so you can also hear the music while in recording Playing Audio and Sound Your computer has built in one speaker to playback audio and sound You can also adjust the volume manually by adjusting the volume control hotkeys found on the keyboard 4 7 Fun with Multimedia 4 For more quality sound output you can choose to connect an external amplified speak
35. ebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure 1 Modem Port 2 Optical Disk Drive e Modem Port A 56K internal fax data modem is installed It keeps you connected to the outside world through phone line Fot electrical safety concerns only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following 1 Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 23 N sis User Guide 2 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 4 Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions e Optical Disk Drive Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc CD or a digital video disc DVD and play conventional audio CDs It also can make CD DVD by using CD R RW or DVD R RW 1 7 The Right Side of the Notebook The right side of the notebook computer offers the features shown in the following figur
36. er or earphone from headphone jack Always minimize the volume first before placing the phone set to your ear USING THE WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER The easiest way to playback multimedia media files is to run the Windows Media Player Follow these steps 1 Click on Start point to Programs Accessories and then Entertainment 2 Click on Windows Media Player to start program 3 Click on the File menu and select the file you want to play 4 When the file is recognized and open click on the Play button to start playback Playing Video and MPEG Files Your computer is capable of running video motion files as well as MPEG Motion Picture Expert Group files on CD DVD or CD RW By using software MPEG program you can watch real full motion picture on your computer You can also run the Windows Media Player under the Entertainment programs group as well to show all media device programs 63 N sis User Guide 64 4 8 Q Windows Media Player Now Playing Media Guide Copy from CD Media Library Radio Tuner Copyto CD or Device Skin Chooser Figure 4 6 Windows Media Player Using DVD DVD is the breakthrough in superb full motion picture playback One disc can contain at least 4 7GB of information capable of holding one full length movie with soundtracks subtitles and different languages Much more the DVD ROM drive of your computer is backward compatible with CD ROM drive so it allows you to use any
37. ery second you had not charge the battery for more than 2 months To discharge the battery please execute the Battery Refresh function in the BIOS Setup Utility When You Travel For safety and convenience when traveling please follow these instructions Back up all needed files on your hard disk before traveling Recharge your battery overnight to ensure full battery power before you leave Don t forget to bring along the AC adapter and extra battery pack Try to bring backup software as well Check the voltage rating and the outlet type of your destination If the power cord of the adapter is different then you need to purchase a suitable one Consult your dealer Carry your computer in its carrying case or in a briefcase Never check in the computer as a luggage Remember to apply those power saving features and techniques to save battery power 101 System Specification A APPENDIX A System Specification SS Ths appendix provides technical specifications for wv the Everex StepNote computer Depending on the specific Everex model specifications may vary 103 Nis User Guide System Specification 104 PROCESSOR UNIT e Intel Celeron M Processor Dothan e Above 1 3 GHz CPU e 1MB integrated L2 cache for the processor SYSTEM MEMORY e Two 200 pin memory slots e User upgradeable to maximum 2GB using 200 pin SODIMM 256MB 512MB or 1024MB modules e DDRII 533 SDRAM modules LCD DISPLAY e
38. fy the directory as E Drivers WinXP VGA Setup exe Click OK to execute the setup program The Setup box appears Press Finish to complete the installation INSTALLING THE AUDIO DEVICE DRIVER Your notebook computer uses the Realtek Audio controller Installing Audio device driver for Windows XP 1 2 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers WinXP Audio Setup exe where the audio driver is located Click OK to implement the setup program to install this driver Click Next to continue the following steps Tick the option Yes I want to restart my computer now and press Finish to restart your system INSTALLING THE MODEM DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Modem driver Installing Modem driver for Windows XP 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 113 Nis User Guide 114 2 Click Browse button and navigate to the directory as E Drivers WinXP Modem ssetup exe 3 Click OK to implement the setup program to install this driver 4 Click OK to install the modem driver INSTALLING ENE KEYBOARD CONTROLLER DRIVER Installing ENE Keyboard Controller driver for Windows XP 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers
39. hat type it is and the components inside the computer radiate heat when you close the cover you trap the heat against the screen To help prolong the life of your computer leave the cover open for ten minutes while the heat disperses You should also enable the power management of your computer to turn off the LCD power and display when the system is inactive for some time Adding a screen saver also helps prolong the life of your notebook screen Follow the safety guidelines mentioned earlier and how to clean your computer Maintaining Your Hard Disk Losing your data has the same consequences as a system break down Users must make it a habit of doing hard disk maintenance every week or so Here is some maintenance you could do e Always back up your data files from your hard disk e Install the virus detecting program to monitor virus that could tamper your files e Use SCANDISK occasionally to correct any errors found in the directory and File Allocation Table This will also free up space from any unused sectors e Never move or raise the computer while the hard disk is being accessed most especially don t jar the hard disk as this may cause a hard disk crash 99 Nis User Guide 8 5 100 Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows These reorganize your hard disk by eliminating fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time Install a system password in your computer
40. his cover of this compartment to replace with other Hard Disk Drive Please refer to Chapter 7 for how to replace it Battery Lock Latch Push the latch to the right side to lock and secure the battery This action is available to release the battery when the battery lock latch has located to unlock status at the left side Battery Bay Equipped with a choice of Lithium Ion Li Ion battery pack Wireless LAN Compartment This compartment is for installing Wireless LAN module to enable the Wireless LAN function We strongly suggest that Wireless LAN module should be installed only by certified dealer Memory Compartment There are two SO DIMM memory slots in the bottom side Introduction 1 Battery Release Latch To release the battery first locate the Battery Lock Latch at the left side in unlock status then push the Battery Release Latch to the right end to remove the battery pack 27 Nis User Guide 28 1 9 Notebook Accessories AC Adapter The AC Adapter supplies external power to your notebook computer and charges the internal battery pack simultaneously The AC adapter has an auto switching design that can connect to any 100VAC 240VAC power outlets Change the power cord if you are going to use your notebook in countries with different connector outlets When you connect the AC adapter it charges the battery whether or not the notebook computer is powered on Battery Pack Aside from the AC adapter yo
41. hone lines Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission Contact your service provider for more information The analog phone cable is an industry standard cable Longer cables are available at your local electronics store 73 Customizing Your Notebook 6 6 Customizing Your Notebook Your computer uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program allowing your system configuration to be altered to best suit your computing needs User adjustable options include system time and date disk drive configuration and password setup BIOS information stored in the CMOS RAM will remain permanent unless changed Default factory settings are used top optimize performance of your notebook computer and do not need further alteration to operate your computer Use caution when changing any BIOS settings 75 Nis User Guide 76 6 1 Running the BIOS Setup Program Your computer is setup and pre configured The computer s BIOS Basic Input Output System Setup program may be used to change system configuration information such as the current date and time or your hard disk drive type The Setup program can be accessed when you power on the system and pressing the lt F2 gt function key before the Microsoft Windows operating system begins The settings that you specify within the Setup program are recorded in a special area memory called the CMOS RAM This memory is backed up by a battery so that is will no
42. ide your computer The table below lists the possible combinations of different memory module and memory size Please contact dealer for changing or adding DDRII SDRAM module It is not available for users to change it by themselves ET ER ER 52MB MB 512MB sae om e Using Options 7 INSTALLING A MEMORY MODULE Your computer comes with standard 256 MB 512MB or 1024MB of synchronous DDRII SDRAM You can increase system memory to a maximum of 2048 MB by installing two small outline double inline memory modules SO DIMMs 256MB 512MB And 1024MB memory modules may be used to upgrade your computer memoty To install the memory module 1 Make sure the system is powered off the battery also is removed and that no peripheral devices are attached 2 Turn the computer upside down and locate the screw that secures the DIMM door at the underside of the notebook 3 Remove the screws and open the DIMM cover by your finger 4 Locate the memory module into the empty memory module sockets Your system comes with one memory module already installed in the socket Avoid touching the exposed components inside the system Doing so may damage the system 91 Nis User Guide 92 1 2 5 Insert the connector of the memory module into the socket Make sure the notch of the memory module fits the nose of the socket e Hold the memory module at a 30 degree angle and push its connector into the memory s
43. ini PCI 802 11b g Wireless LAN Solution AC DC POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER Universal auto switching 100V 240V 65W adapter 20 Volt BATTERY Rechargeable 3 or 6 Cells Li ion battery pack with Smart Battery function WEIGHT AND DIMENSION e 357 W x 271 D x 24 39 H mm e Approximately 3 18 kg System Specification A APPENDIX B System Recovery Driver and Norton Installation A id B provides information on how to install the Driver Utility Norton Internet Security 2006 and how to restore the software and operating system of your computer back to the original factory settings In the system recovery section you will learn how to recover all files to your system with or without formatting the user partition Follow the step by step instructions carefully and exercise caution to avoid data loss 107 N iis User Guide 108 System Recovery 1 Power on the system and place the recovery CD into Optical Disk Drive 2 Press F2 to display the BIOS Setup Utility then choose Boot from the main menu Change the first boot up device to CD ROM DVD ROM Oo Press F10 to confirm the setup parameters 4 When the recover screen appears press RY to start System Recovery Figure 1 5 Press F to start Full Recovery process 6 Confirm the full recovery then press Y to continue ty P FULL RECOVERY WILL PERMANENTLY ERASE ALL DATA ON THE HARD DISK DRIVE CONFIRM BEFORE PROCEEDING ress R to start System
44. k double tap on the surface 3 To simulate holding the mouse button down dragging an icon or selection use the tap and drag gesture This feels much like a double click except that the finger remains on the pad after the second tap Tap lift tap hold and move The simulated button remains held as long as the finger remains on the pad Avoid spilling any liquid on the Touchpad surface and always keep the Touchpad surface and pointing finger dry from sweat built up Also do not expose Touchpad to any magnetic source object Configuring Your Screen Display The VGA display function of your notebook is based on a high performance AGP local bus controller and is fully VGA compatible This controller offers a large set of extended functions and higher resolutions especially useful when you ate connecting an external high resolution and high frequency CRT or LCD Please Refer to Section 5 Installing the Notebook Device Drivers of Chapter 2 in this manual for the procedures on how to install the VGA device driver 48 Using Your Notebook 3 under Windows After installing the VGA driver you would then configure the display resolution or screen size to match your LCD display panel This notebook computer model provides Wide screen 15 4 1280x800 Wide XGA resolution panels You would also probably want to set the amount of color output to display sharper images and photos POSSIBLE DISPLAY CONFIGURATIONS The table be
45. lation note es RE oa SE DS OE Ee inertia 112 Installing the Chipset Drivef NE Ede Sek Ek AS N ee 112 Installing the VGA Device Driver ees ee ee RR RR 112 Installing the Audio Device Driver ee ER RR EE RR 113 Installing the Modem Device Driver ee ee ee Re 113 Installing ENE Keyboard Controller driver iese see ee esse sees 114 Installing the Wireless LAN Device Driver es se 114 Installing the LAN Device Driver see ee RR AR 115 NORTON INSTALLATION steer ees tea ae de ee Saa ESEE Ee es ede 115 Teehmeal SUPP OV Go Er EA A De E 120 Introduction 1 1 Introduction Vee Everex Computer is a fully Windows compatible portable computer With the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology this notebook is a natural choice for uses seeking portability and performance Your Everex StepNote N Series Notebook runs a wide variety of business personal productivity entertainment and professional applications and is ideal for use in the office home and on the road 13 Nis User Guide 14 Fd Feature Highlight Before we identify each part of your Everex StepNote Notebook we will first introduce you to other notable features of your computer Processing Unit e Your notebook runs on Intel Celeron M Dothan microprocessor that is integrated with 1MB L2 Cache Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed e Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on operating systems
46. llowing two standard packs Using the suitable media you can make any format of CD or DVD as you want DVD RW combo This device pack can write data to CD R or CD RW and DVD R or DVD RW media and also can read DVD CD title This media is commonly used on DVD video player DVD RW combo This device pack can write data to CD R or CD RW and DVD R or DVD RW media for you to backup the data and also can read DVD CD title This media is commonly used on newer DVD video player Please pay attention to the copyright of the software or data you want to backup Backup or distribute the software or data might be illegal according the restriction of the law Connecting to Peripherals 5 Connecting to Peripherals vi TE chapter describes how you attach additional peripheral devices to your notebook The Everex StepNote allows you to add a printer or mouse connect an external monitor and keyboard or other compatible peripheral device Use of additional devices is described in this chapter Additional peripheral devices sold separately 67 N sis User Guide 68 5 1 Using the USB Port USB Universal Serial Bus is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices such as printers mice keyboards storage devices joysticks digital cameras and video conference cameras etc to your notebook computer and up to 127 devices can be attached Besides USB s hot swap capability all
47. low shows you the possible display resolution you can set when using either the LCD display or the external monitor CRT Display Possible Resolution Widescreen 1280x800 6 million co 15 4 WXGA LCD Maximum Resolution 800x600 1024x768 1152 x 768 1280x1024 65 536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16 bit high color while 16 million or 16M colors is equivalent to 32 bit true color You can use the lt Fn gt lt F3 gt hot key to switch the display between LCD only CRT only or both LCD and CRT display CHANGING THE DISPLAY PROPERTIES UNDER WINDOWS To change the display properties of your screen under Windows system just right click on the desktop area and select Properties or go to the Control Panel and click on the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box will appear on 49 Nis User Guide 3 5 your screen Click on the Settings tab to set your desired configuration Make sure to follow the configuration table above Ifyou cannot configure the display properties change the display driver first as mentioned on Section 5 Installing the Notebook Device Drivers of Chapter 2 in this manual Consult your dealer for the latest Windows VGA driver Knowing the Power Saving Features Aside from its superior performance one of the great features in your notebook computer is the ability to conserve power Your computer is designed to incorporate intelligent and advanced power management fu
48. ment of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Shielded Cables Notice All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Peripheral Devices Notice Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Optical Disk Drive Notice The optical disk drive is Class 1 Laser Product Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation European Notice For the following equipment Everex StepNote Notebook CE O Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC Lowvoltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the Amendment Directive UI IN ae User Guide 6 93 68 EEC the procedures give
49. n in European Council Directive 99 5 EC and 89 3360EEC The equipment was passed The test was performed according to the following European standards EN 300 328 2 V 1 2 1 2001 12 N 301 489 1 V 1 3 1 2001 09 EN 301 489 17 V 1 1 1 2000 09 N 50371 2002 N 55022 2001 E E E EN 55024 2001 EN 60950 2000 EN 61000 3 2 2000 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 802 11b Restrictions European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2 400 2 4835GHz In France the equipment must be restricted to the 2 4465 2 4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use About Your Notebook Computer Congratulations for having purchased your new Everex StepNote This computer incorporates the latest in notebook designs with the newest technologies available Nida User Guide About Your User Guide computer Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Appendix A Appendix B N elcome to your Everex StepNote User Guide This manual introduces you to the basic concepts of your new Introduction Getting Started Using Your Notebook Computer Multimedia Setup Connecting External devices System BIOS Setup Upgrade Options Care and Maintenance System Specifications and Norton Installation System Recovery Driver and Norton Installation Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER sesessssssssse se sess
50. nctions that turn off power of most components when system is idle or not in use This feature not only gives you longer battery life but also cools the systems and components as well For more information on how to control the power management features of your computer refer to the Power Options function in Control Panel of Windows The definitions of Standby Mode Hibernation Mode and Shutdown are depicted as follows Standby Mode Standby Mode is mainly for power saving When the Standby Mode is activated your display and hard drive are shut down and all open applications and documents are stored in RAM Random Access Memory This allows your notebook to wake up quickly but a low level of power is required to maintain this suspended state How quickly your system powers down into Standby mode is up to you by setting proper times in Power Options of Control Panel in Window While the notebook is in Standby mode the LED 3 6 Using Your Notebook 3 of power indicator flashes To resume your working again you can press the power button to return your work to the screen where you left off Hibernation Mode In Hibernation mode all system devices are powered down and the contents of RAM are stored on your hard drive Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode but takes a bit longer time to resume When your notebook goes into hibernation Windows saves your entire desktop state before powering down your computer You don
51. o move the cursor select a particular function and so forth To exit the BIOS Setup program simply press the lt Esc gt key and select from the Exit menu whether you want to Save changes and exit Discard Changes and exit 77 a User Guide 6 2 Using the Main Menu Setup Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Time 54 32 lt Tab gt lt Shift Tab gt System Date 05 17 2005 or lt Enter gt selects field Primary Master FUJITSU MHT2040AT PM Secondary Master L NEC DVD RW ND 6650A S System Memory 640 KB Extended Memory 65535 KB CPU Type Celeron M processor CPU Speed 1500 MHz Cache RAM 1024KB BIOS Version A 3F 8034 8A20 e System Time Allows you to change the system time using the hour minute second format of the computer Enter the current time for reach field and use the lt Tab gt lt Shift gt lt Tab gt or lt Enter gt key to move from one field or back to another You can also change the system time from your operating system 78 Customizing Your Notebook 6 System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month date year format Enter the current time for reach field and use the lt Tab gt lt Shift gt lt Tab gt or lt Enter gt key to move from one field or back to another You can also change the system time from your operating system Primary Master This field display various parameters for the hard disk drive If type Auto is selecte
52. o customize the audio properties of our computer visit the Windows Help and Support document located on your computer Windows Multimedia Programs Windows provides several multimedia programs that you can run with the built in features of your computer Pointing the Start button Programs Accessories then Entertainment you will find the Multimedia programs group The section below use Window XP as examples I Avance Sound Manager gt Communications B CyberLink PowerDyD gt FP Plus CD Label Maker E Exbutton gt IS System Tools gt f Plus MP3 Audio Converter VER Games PIJ Address Book EP Plus Personal DJ I Madonion com Calculator Plus Voice Command for Windows Media Player s5650 gt EN Command Prompt Sound Recorder E Startup gt Notepad Volume Control Internet Explorer W Paint Windows Media Player Microsoft Plus Program Compatibiity Wizard z OR og MSN Explorer Synchronize A Outlook Express Tour Windows xP Remote Assistance 3 Windows Explorer Windows Media Player Windows Movie Maker 43 Windows Messenger B WordPad ee Windows Catalog Documents Settings Search Help and Support Run DE Log OF wilson Windows XP Professional E tun otf computer 57 Nis User Guide 4 5 Figure 4 1 Entertainment Programs Group The standard multimedia components are as follows e
53. ocket of the notebook e Press down on the edge of the memory module until the locking tabs on both sides is locked 6 Put the DIMM door back and secure the screw on the DIMM door 7 Turn the system over To remove a memory module push the locking tabs aside from the memory module until the module pops up Then remove the memory module Everex recommends using only Everex approved upgrades and accessories Use of non approved Everex memory modules are not guaranteed compatible with the StepNote line of computers and are not covered under the Everex Standard Warranty Agreement Visit www everex com to view the complete line of approved accessories Hard Disk Upgrade Your notebook computer offers one 2 5 format 9 5mm height hard disk If the volume does not fit your need or it become inoperable you can upgrade it by replacing with new hard disk Please do the following steps to change it 1 Remove the screw and open the cover by lifting its upper side cover Using Options 7 Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully Remove the connector from the hard disk gently Remove the crane screws located at each side of the hard disk Rotate and tighten the crane screws to the new hard disk Attach the connector to the new hard disk precisely Place the hard disk back to the compartment Cover the lid then rotate and tighten the screws Set the boot device as optical drive and Primary Master as Auto
54. of the status icons appears in the latter part of this section 18 Introduction 1 NOTEBOOK STATUS ICONS The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the notebook s current power and operating status Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status Hoe m AAN 1 Power Indicator 2 Battery Charging LED 3 Drive Access 4 Wireless LAN Access 5 Caps Lock 6 Scroll Lock 7 Num Lock e Power Indicator Lets you know that power to the system is turned on This LED is positioned so that you can see the power state whether the LCD panel is opened or closed y y y Lights green when the system is powered on Lights green blinking when the system is in Standby mode Lights yellow when the battery power is low Lights orange when the battery power is critical low e Battery Charging LED Lights to indicate battery in charging status 19 N iis User Guide 20 U Lights orange to indicate that the battery is in charging U When the light is off it indicates the battery is fully charged or no battery installed Drive Access When LED turns on indicates that the system is accessing the Hard Disk ot Optical Disk Drive Wireless LAN Access When LED turns on indicates that the wireless LAN module is activated When LED lights off it indicates that the function is disabled Caps Lock When LED turns on indicates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is activated When activa
55. own 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 44 Using Your Notebook 3 SCREEN CONTROL KEYS Function Description 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 of line lt Right Click gt key Performs a mouse right click function for Windows system SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS The notebook has special system function keys that activate key serving dual functions When pressed in conjunction with the lt Fn gt key these keys set specific system parameters and are sometimes referred to as hot keys 45 Nese User Guide 46 3 3 Switches display between LCD CRT or LCD and CRT simultaneously To shut down or resume the built in system speaker volume Increases the brightness of LCD display incrementally Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally Decreases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally Increases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally Using the Touchpad Pointing Device Your computer comes with a built in Touchpad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm rest s
56. ows everything to be plugged in and unplugged without turning the system off Microsoft HP Compaq Intel Agere NEC and Philip are seven core members of USB IF to have worked on USB 2 0 standardization USB 2 0 offers data transfer rate up to 480Mbps megabits per second compared to USB 1 1 devices which transfer at speeds of 12Mbps So you could know that USB 2 0 can transfer data between the computer and its peripherals 40 times faster than USB 1 1 However USB 2 0 is fully backward compatible you will be able to use a USB 1 1 device in a USB 2 0 compliant system 5 Depending on yout operational requirements you may need to disable other ports in order to release system resource for the USB pott 5 2 Connecting to Peripherals 5 The USB bus distributes 0 5 amps 500 milliamps of power through each port For the purpose of power saving please disconnect your USB device while not in use Using an External Monitor Port Your computer has a 15 pin Monitor port for supporting any external CRT or LCD color monitor You need a display signal cable usually provided with the monitor One end of the cable must have a 15 pin connector for the system To connect an external monitor 1 Turn off your computer and make sure the monitor power switch is turned off The notebook computer must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected Although you can connect the external Monitor without po
57. power supplies i e AC adapter Starting Your Computer The Power Resume button is found on the top of the base unit Press the Power Resume button to start your computer and check that if the Power LED turns on Getting Started 2 After a few seconds the computer s display will turn on and your computer will begin to execute the Power On Self Test or POST to check if all system components are running properly Any error found during the test will be displayed on the screen and may generate short beep sound as well After the test the screen will also display a message press lt F2 gt to enter SETUP You don t need to run this program at the moment as your dealer already made the necessary settings for your computer optimal operation Refer to Chapter 6 on running the SETUP program later After the test has completed your computer will start to search and boot up the operating system from your hard drive The notebook computer normally comes with a Windows operating system pre installed in your hard drive Consult the Windows manual on how to use the program If not contact your dealer for assistance 37 Nis User Guide 38 2 4 2 5 Adjusting the Display Controls The LCD brightness adjustment is controlled by lt Fn gt lt F8 gt and lt Fn gt lt F9 gt keys respectively You need to press these hot key controls after powering on your notebook to suit your viewing pleasure The Brightness hot key
58. proper audio input recording device under the Recording Control panel To do this 1 Double click on the Volume Control on the taskbar or click Start button then point to Programs Accessories Entertainment and then click on Volume Control 2 Click Properties in the Options main menu 3 Click the round button for Recording and tick off each component that list in the Shows the following Volume Controls box 59 IN sis User Guide Properties Mixer device Avance AC97 Audio Adjust volume for Playback Recording Show the following volume controls Mono Mix C Stereo Mix E CD Player Microphone C Phone Line Figure 4 3 Audio Properties 4 Click OK and the Recording Control dialog box will appear Here you will select the input device for the recording source If you want to record from the optical drive with audio music you must click on CD Player 60 Fun with Multimedia 4 Recording Control Mono Mix Stereo Mix CD Player Microphone Phone Line Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance 4 e F 4e J SP Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume O Select M Select C Select C Select CO Select Avance AC97 Audio Figure 4 4 Recording Volume Control USING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE Your computer allows you to connect an external microphone for high quality recording The external microphone jack is found on the left side of your computer Use only microphon
59. running 41 N iis User Guide 42 Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work U Start Menu key Displays the Start menu U Shortcut Application key Provides quick access to shortcut menus This key acts like a right mouse button Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want In the screen the cursor is a blinking underline block or vertical bar depending on the application The cursor indicates where the next text typed is inserted Typewriter keys Typewriter keys also called a phanumeric keys ate used to enter text and characters Keys with blue print on them behave differently when combined with control keys Using Your Notebook 3 BASIC KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS lt Enter gt key Execute a command Within many text editing application programs the lt Enter gt key inserts a hard carriage return just like what ordinary typewriter does lt Esc gt key Press this key to cancel or escape from a command or function lt Ins gt key Known as the Insert key Press this key to toggle the keyboard data entry from insert to type over mode lt PrtScr gt key Known as the Print Screen key 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 Pres
60. s this key to temporarily halt execution of a command Pressing any other key to resume execution of a command lt Backspace gt key Press this key to delete the character to the left of the cursor lt Shift gt key Press this key in combination with alphabet 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 application program 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 stop on the right This key works much the same as in ordinary typewriter 43 Nese User Guide lt Ctrl gt key Known as the Control key Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command lt Alt gt key Known as the Alternate key Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command lt Fn gt lt Num Lock gt key Activates the embedded 15 key numeric keypad The keys are color coded blue lt Caps Lock gt key Used in most application Caps Lock program to always activate uppercase alphabet al characters 4 lt Fn gt lt Scroll Lock gt key Used in most Fn Del application program to scroll the screen without rd B having to move the cursor CURSOR CONTROL KEYS Up arrow key Moves the cursor up one line at a time D
61. stage of the Recovery process a CRC verification confirmation screen will be displayed This step ensures all files in the Recovery CD are fully restored to your hard disk without loss You may decide to perform this checking by selecting Yes or No Figure 4 110 System Specification A Prepare Hard Disk System Recovery Tools Hard Disk Recovery 1 29 Copy Boot Files System Recovery CRC Verification Confirmation xi Rebooting System p Up to now all the recovery processes have been finished successfully sad To ensure all the files are correctly recovered without any data loss we can perform a 10 minutes CRC Verification Save to Recovery Parti Note You can choose not to perform this checking either EE Check Partition Status Le Selecting Recovery Options Recovering Files Figure 4 Device Drivers Installation If you already have an operating system installed into your notebook computer it is best to install the needed device drivers for using the built in devices of your computer Before installing the drivers check with your dealer first if they have already installed all the drivers along with the operating system If not follow the procedures below INSTALLING WINDOWS XP FROM OPTICAL DISK DRIVE To install Windows XP directly from your optical disk drive please go to Boot menu of BIOS setup menu Use arrow key to select CD ROM Drive then use or to move it to the top Go to E
62. such as Windows XP Memory This notebook provides two memory slots for installing DDRIT SDRAM 200 pin SODIMM modules up to 2GB using 256MB 512MB or 1024MB DDRII SDRAM modules Wide Screen LCD Display Provides extraordinary 15 4 1280 x 800 16 10 wide screen LCD display It is the best choice for you to watch DVD movie Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b g Mini PCI Module BTO Optical Drive Provides the DVD Dual or DVD CD RW Combo Introduction 1 USB 2 0 Provides three USB2 0 ports for fastest I O data transmission Graphic System Provides blazing graphics controller embedded in VIA VN800 chipset PCI Local Bus Architecture e 32 bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and PATA hard disk drives Support ultra DMA ATA 133 PIO Mode up to PIO Mode 4 bus mastering for LBA Scheme Audio System Full duplex 16 bit stereo audio system output Sound Blaster compatible Flash BIOS Flash BIOS allows you to easily upgrade the System BIOS using the Phoenix Flash utility program Power and System Management e Integrated SMM System Management Mode on system chipset that shuts down components not in use to reduce power consumption To execute power management you can set up the parameter in Power Options properties by pointing your mouse to Control Panel of Windows e Closing the Notebook computer lowering the cover allows you to suspend the system operation instantly and resume at the press of the
63. t be erased when you turn off or reset the system Whenever you turn on the computer the system will read the settings stored in the CMOS RAM and compare them to the equipment check conducted during the Power On Self Test POST If an error occurs an error message will be displayed on the screen and you will then be prompted to run the Setup Program As the POST Power On Self Test executes during the boot up process the screen will display the following message Press lt F2 gt to Enter SETUP Press the lt F2 gt key to run the BIOS Setup program The BIOS Setup program is organized into five menus which you can select using the lt and gt keys To move from one option to another you use the up and down arrow keys while using the lt F5 gt and lt F6 gt or lt gt and lt gt keys to change the settings On the right hand side of the screen are some brief help descriptions of each item you want to change On the BIOS Setup program you will find the following parts on the screen Customizing Your Notebook 6 e Item Specific Help The right side of the screen This area describes each parameter and its available settings e Menu Bar The top line of the screen Each of the five selections displays its own screen e Parameters The left side of the screen This area lists the parameters and their current settings e Key Status Bar The bottom part of the screen These lines display the keys available t
64. ted all alphabet keys typed in will be in uppercase or capital letters Scroll Lock When LED turns on indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the keyboard is activated The Scroll Lock key has different functions depending on the software you are using Num Lock When LED turns on indicates that the Num Lock key on the keyboard is activated When activated the embedded numeric keypad will be enabled 1 4 1 5 Introduction 1 The Front Side of the Notebook 1 Cover Switch e Cover Switch The cover LCD panel is locked when it is closed Slide the button right aside to release the latch for opening the cover of the computer The Rear Side of the Notebook The system ports at the back of your notebook computer can connect various devices Each port is described in detail ej p 1 USB 2 0 Ports 2 VGA Port 3 Kensington Lock Hole 21 N iis User Guide 22 USB 2 0 Ports The Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to connect USB 2 0 compliant devices for example printers scanners and so on to your notebook computer VGA Port Lets you attach an external monitor or projector for wider display You can run the LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or switch it to monitor only using the display hot key Locking Device Keyhole Lets you attach a Kensington security system or a compatible lock to physically secure your notebook computer Introduction 1 1 6 The Left Side of the Not
65. ter 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 FCC Information to User Safety and Care Instructions No matter what your level of experience with computers please make sure you read the safety and care instructions This information can help protect you and your computer from possible harm Radio and television interference Warning Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal cables with this computer so as not to interfere with radio and television reception If you use other cables it may cause interference with radio and television reception This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encourage to try to correct the interferen
66. the optical drive The DVD CD tray mechanism will pop out slightly and slowly pull out the whole length of the tray 2 Place the disc on top of the DVD CD tray with the label side facing up Gently press the compact disc onto the center spindle to secure the disc Using Your Notebook 3 To remove the disc press on the center spindle and pull up the disc from the side until the disc snaps out of the spindle lock If the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs the Emergency Eject Hole allows you to manually remove a CD from the reader To close the optical drive simply push the CD tray inside The optical drive LED will activate when the disc is detected Wait until the LED has turned off and then start to read the disc How to care for Optical Disks CDs DVDs etc When you handle CDs and DVDs pay attention to the following guidelines Always pick up the disk by its edges Avoid scratching or soiling either side of the disk Do not write with the hard ball point pen or apply labels on either side of the disk Keep the disk away from direct sunlight or high temperatures Clean fingerprints or dust from the disk by wiping it with a soft cloth The above points also apply to other optical storage media The optical drive is a Class 1 Laser Product Fun with Multimedia 4 4 Fun with Multimedia This chapter describes how to make full use of the multimedia features available on your E
67. to check your computer 115 Nese User Guide Norton Internet Security 2006 Setup _ Preinstall Checkup amp Da va y Scanning for items that may cause installation problems Vr y Norton Internet Security 2006 is now scanning your computer for problems that may interfere with installation Active Applications Detected Warning The AntiVirus Quick Scan may shut down active applications if the scanner detects an infection Please close active applications or save all data before allowing the scanner to continue 3 Click View Details to see the complete results of the scan Norton Internet Security 2006 Setup Preinstall Checkup os ar Ee 4 y Scanning for items that may cause installation problems Norton Internet Security 2006 has completed scanning Click View Details to see the complete results of the scan Click Next to continue the installation Integrity Scanner Completed AntiVirus Quick Scan Completed PT View Details 116 System Specification A 4 Scan Results Norton Internet Security 2006 Setup Preinstall Checkup Scanning for items that may cause installation problems Access tights scan summary 11 folders scanned 15 registry entries scanned Summary Number of Infections Found Number of Files Repaired Number of Files Quarantined Details NOTE This log has been saved to C Documents and Settings asdf Local SettingsM
68. ts or to chat online with a Live Technician visit www everex com To contact Technical Support via email send your User Name Model Serial Number and a brief Description of the issue at hand to techsupport everex com To register your product visit www everex com or simply email your User Name first and last Model NM3500W NM3900W etc and Serial Number to customerservice everex com Please use Product Registration NMXXXX as your email subject To speak with an Everex Technical Support Representative call our 24 Hour response team at 1 866 850 8835 toll free Please complete the following information before contacting Everex Technical Support User Name Model NM3500W NM3900W etc Serial Number Problem Description Everex Systems Inc 440 Mission Court 250 Fremont CA 94539
69. tures of the Color LCD Display are summarized as follows U TFT color LCD with Widescreen 15 4 1280x800 Wide XGA resolution panels U Capable of displaying 16M colors 32 bit true color U LCD display control hot keys allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD 17 Nese User Guide Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor Built in Stereo Speaker Integrated mini stereo speaker provides sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure Keyboard U Standard QWERTY key layout and full sized 87 keys keyboard with Windows system hot keys embedded numeric keypad 6 hot keys inverted T cursor arrow keys and separate page screen control keys U Wide extra space below the keyboard panel for your wrist or palm to sit on comfortably during typing Touchpad Pointing Device Microsoft mouse compatible with two Touchpad click buttons The two select buttons located at each side support tapping selection and dragging functions These buttons work like a standard computer mouse Simply move your fingertip over the Touchpad to control the position of the cursor Use the selection buttons below the Touchpad to select menu items Power On Resume Button Switches the computer power on and off or resumes whenever it is in Suspend mode LED Indicators Keeps you informed of your notebook computer s current power status and operating status Description
70. ur computer can also be powered through the internal battery pack The battery pack uses rechargeable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery cells that provide long computing hours when fully charged and power management enabled You should always leave the battery inside your computer even when using the AC adapter as it also acts as a back up power supply in case power from the AC adapter is cut off It is also very important to have the battery pack always charged to prevent battery cell degradation Introduction 1 1 10 Notebook Options DVD CD RW Combo Device Pack This device pack can write data to CD R or CD RW CD for you to backup the data and also can read DVD CD title DVD dual Dual Rewritable DVD combo Device Pack This device pack combines following two standard packs Using the suitable media you can make any format of CD or DVD as you want DVD RW combo This device pack can write data to CD R or CD RW and DVD R or DVD RW media and also can read DVD CD title This media is commonly used on DVD video player DVD RW combo This device pack can write data to CD R or CD RW and DVD R or DVD RW media for you to backup the data and also can read DVD CD title This media is commonly used on newer DVD video player 29 2 Getting Started 2 Getting Started Am Yow Notebook is designed and pre configured for easy setup and use This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up an
71. urface The Touchpad offers a number of options that let you customize how it Using Your Notebook 3 functions To access these options locate the Control Panel and double click on the Mouse icon The options let you control the size and color of the cursor cursor speed the accepted double click speed and selection button orientation The Touchpad works a mouse pointing device replacement that is used under Windows based operating system You can use the standard Microsoft driver that is compatible with the Touchpad device and is normally used under Windows based operating system However if you want to utilize the added features of the Touchpad you may want to try installing its own device driver that comes with added utilities for enhancing the function of the device 1 Left Selection Button 2 Right Selection Button 3 Touchpad Touchpad Features 47 3 4 Nis User Guide Here how to use the Touchpad pointing device 1 The rectangular surface acts like a miniature duplicate of your display screen To move the mouse cursor place the finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction If you reach the end of the pad lift your finger and place it back down on the other side of the pad 2 To select an item click on the item by pressing the left button control or by simply tapping on the surface once A light quick tap always works best To execute an item click the left button twice or do a quic
72. verex computer You will learn how to adjust and alter the built in sound system and use the optical disk drive to view and create multimedia files 55 Nis User Guide 4 1 4 2 Notebook Multimedia Features Your notebook computer is rich in multimedia features that make your computing fun comfortable exciting and easy Your computer is well able to perform all multimedia tasks through the following e Intel Celeron M Processor Dothan e Upto 2GB DDRII SDRAM e DVD CD RW Combo or DVD Dual Optional e Integrated VIA VN800 graphics engine e 16 bit Audio Sound System with built in speaker and microphone Audio Sound System Features Your computer has a built in 16 bit stereo sound controller that allows you to record store and playback voice music and other sound effects with built in mixer controls An integrated full duplex microphone and mini speaker also allows you to record and playback sound anytime and anywhere On the left side of your computer you will find the audio ports that include the following e External 1 8 inch microphone jack that connects external microphone for recording purpose e Earphone or headphone jack for personal listening e Sound volume adjust by K B hot key 4 3 4 4 Fun with Multimedia 4 Setting up the Audio Driver Properties Your StepNote computer comes with Microsoft Windows pre installed and does not need additional audio driver setup If you wish t
73. wer off the computer and the external monitor however it is harmful to both devices and it shortens the life of these devices Connect the connector cable of the monitor to the VGA port at the back of your computer Secure the cable connection with the screws provided Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet Turn on the power of the monitor Turn on your computer Both the LCD panel and the monitor screen will show the display Your computer is set at default to run at simultaneous display mode 69 Nese User Guide 70 5 3 6 If you only want to show the display on the external monitor or projector 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 external monitor Keep pressing the hot key until you get the display to external monitor only AA E Refer to Chapter 3 regarding the possible External CRT resolutions and how to change the display propetties Using the External Audio System At the left side of your computer you will find the built in audio ports You can connect Microphone jacks earphone or powered speaker To connect to a audio jack 1 Locate the audio port Microphone Headphone that you want to use to the target device 2 Plug the jack into the port on the left side of the system Ifyou use external speaker and experience the sound distortion or feedback please lower th
74. xit menu and select Exit Saving Changes Accordingly insert the Windows XP installation CD into 111 Nis User Guide 112 optical disk drive with following the instructions on the screen to finish the installation DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE Please be notified that whenever you install the driver utility it should be install the CHIPSET Driver first INSTALLING THE CHIPSET DRIVER Your notebook computer uses the advanced chipset Installing the driver to enhance the stability and performance Installing Chipset device driver tor Windows XP 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers WinXP Chipset Setup exe 3 Click OK to execute the setup program The Setup box appears 4 Click Next continuously to install this driver when screen displays this command 5 Click Yes to accept the License Agreement 6 Click Next twice to continue the installation 7 Tick the option Yes I want to restart my computer now and press OK to restart your system INSTALLING THE VGA DEVICE DRIVER Following is the procedure for installing the Video Accelerator 3D Adapter VGA driver to your computer System Specification A Installing VGA device driver for Windows XP 1 2 3 4 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears Click the Browse button and speci
75. y Boot Exit Item Specific Help Quiet Boot Enabled Select boot screen Summary Screen Disabled Using options Enabled UMA Frame Buffer Size 64MB Logo screen Legacy USB Support Enabled LAN Boot Control Disabled Disabled POST screen Execute Disable Bit Capability Disabled e Quiet Boot Lets you specify the boot screen to Logo screen or POST screen by choosing Disabled or Enabled respectively e Summary Screen Displays system configuration on boot e UMA Frame Buffer Size Lets you reserve memory space 32MB 64MB 128MB for UMA frame buffer for video devices The default value is 32MB 82 Customizing Your Notebook 6 Legacy USB Support Enable or disable the USB Bus support when in connection with USB device LAN Boot Control Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for booting the notebook from Network or not Execute Disable Bit Capability When disabled forces the Execute Disable Bit Capability extended feature bit to always return 0 When disabled forces the Execute Disable Bit Capability extended feature bit to always return 0 83 a User Guide 6 4 Security Menu Setup Advanced Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is User Password Is Supervisor Password controls access to the Set Supervisor Password EER setup utility Set User Password Enter Password on boot Disabled Fixed disk boot sector Normal e Supervisor Password Is Set Cle

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