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AVERATEC 6200 Series User's Manual

1. Installing the PC Card The PC card slot of your computer allows you to install comprehensive Type I PC cards that support various functions for your necessary including the LAN WLAN card modem card and memory card The following instruction provides you with a basic installation for the PC card including how to install and remove it For more information please refer to the manual of your PC card Q Installing the PC card 1 Locate the PC card slot on your notebook computer If there is the dummy card in the slot remove it first 2 Insert the PC card into the slot usually with its label facing up and push it until it is firmly seated Q Removing the PC card 1 Press the Eject Button to make it stretch out 2 Push the Eject Button 0 and the PC card will slide out slightly Then pull it out of the slot 6 1 Do not hold the golden finger when installing the PC card otherwise it may cause interference or damage to the PC card 2 Before removing the PC card you should stop the device in Windows operating system Averatec reminds you E If you connect any peripheral device to your system the Safely Remove Hardware icon will appear on the taskbar Double click the icon to bring up the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box You can see all connected peripheral devices here If you want to remove any of the devices move the cursor to the device and then click
2. Slide the battery cover outwards 6 5 Pull out the battery pack from the compartment III III Q Replacing the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack into the compartment 2 Slide the battery cover into place and then push downwards to secure the battery pack 1 Do not try to disassemble the battery pack 2 Please follow your local laws and regulations to dump your used battery pack Se 3 a Averatec reminds you Ue e 6200 Series Notebook PC 4 2 Managing the The Windows XP operating system supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface which allows you to manage the computer power easily and efficiently With the ACPI function the power can be distributed to different components individually according to their needs This is helpful to provide you with the maximum battery usage or optimal system performance Power 2 Power Options In order to maintain sufficient power for optimal system operation please set up the most appropriate configuration for your computer The following instructions describe the Power Options setup procedures 1 Click Start from the taskbar and then select Control Panel to open the Control Panel window 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 In Performance and Maintenance window click the Power Options item to open the Power Option Properties window 4 Underthe Power Schemes tab you can set up the most appropriate configuration fo
3. AVERATEC 6200 Series Notebook PC User Manual Regulations Information FCC B Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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 cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Q Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Q Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Note 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 2 Shield interface cables and AC power cord if any must be used in order to comply with the emission
4. D Cover Latch Slide this button toward the right to open the top cover 3 LCM Panel It shows the status of direct playing control 4 Front Panel Control Buttons The direct play bar The following table shows the Key Definition AV MODE MENU v ODD Stop Eject OK Enter Play Pause tcp EN me ul LN Power Power 5 Consumer Infrared It is used to transfer the Remote Controller signal to control the device 6 Audio Port Connectors Line Out is a connector for speakers or headphones MIC is a connector for microphones MIC Line Out 6200 Series Notebook PC 9 Right side View Knowing the components on the right side of your computer 1 Status LED Ov Ea Battery Status Green Orange ON Green battery is charging ON Orange battery low Blinking Orange battery bad Power On Off Suspend Blue Blinking system in suspend mode ON system fully on OFF system off 9 Wireless LAN Green ON wireless LAN enabled OFF wireless LAN disabled Q PC Card Slot The computer provides a PC card slot to support one Type Il PC card for expansion functions such as LAN WLAN card modem card memory card etc Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation 4 S Video Connector By using a Super VHS S Video cable this connector allows you to connect a television NTSC PAL system for a great
5. the power button will light Green to indicate that the computer is turned on 3 When the computer is turned on it will first perform a series of diagnostic tests that is called Power On Self Test POST Then the operating system such as Microsoft Windows XP in this manual should start and you can start to work with your Notebook PC Power On Self Test The POST Power On Self Test is a software controlled diagnostic test tool which is a set of routines stored in a computer s ROM Read Only Memory that tests various system components such as the memory disk drives and the keyboard to see whether they are properly connected and operating If problems are found during booting these routines alert the user by sound ing a series of beeps or displaying a message on the screen 6200 Series Notebook PC amr wa D ko Turning Off the Computer In Windows operating system always use the Shut Down command of the system to turn off the computer This is the normal operating procedure that can prevent the system problems 1 Click Start 90 from the taskbar and then select the Turn Off Computer option 8 2 Click Turn Off to turn off the system e E mail i My Recent Documents K Outlook Express l e My Pictures Set Program Access and Defaults Turn off computer mi MN Explorer g r H Lech Windows Media Player ai On L bu 2 Windows Messenger Stand By Turn Off Restart lt Tour
6. limits FCC Conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 his device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Averatec 6200 Series Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery Danish ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig handtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Lever det brugte batteri tilbage til leverand ren Deutsch VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemakem Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich wertigen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers English CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer Discard used batteries according to manufacturer s instructions Finnish VAROITUS Paristo voi rajahtaa jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin Havita kaytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti French ATTENTION Il y a danger d explosion s il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du m me type ou d un type quivalent recommand par le constructeur Mettre au rebut les batteries usag es
7. oo HHH 12 Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature of 60 C 140 F or above which may damage the equipment 13 To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only Imm Copyright Notice The material in this guide is the intellectual property of AVERATEC We take every care in the preparation of this document but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice Please note that the setting diagrams or values in this guide are FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY The model you bought may be slightly different from the illustrations and descriptions in this guide If you are not sure about these information such as the computer s specification and equipment please call us with 1 877 462 3462 or via e amil customercare aceratec com Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Windows 98 ME 2000 XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc PCMCIA is registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Release History Version Revision Note Date 1 0 First releas
8. v02 54 C Copyright 1985 2003 American Megatrends Inc It first shows the status of Password Installation It will Show Not Installed if there is no password installed Change Supervisor Password To install or change Supervisor Password by enter new password Change User Password To install or change User Password by enter new password Clear User Password It is a quick way to clear supervisor and user password by two options Ok Cancel Boot Settings Press lt Enter gt and the following sub menu appears BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Settings Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting This will Quiet Boot Enabled decrease the time PXE support Disabled needed to boot the lst Boot Device PM TOSHIBA MK44025G system Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 54 C Copyright 1985 2003 American Megatrends Quick Boot It allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting It will save time to boot the system There are two options available Disabled and Enabled Default setting is Enabled Quiet Boot There are two options available Disabled and Enabled Disabled dis plays normal POST messages Enabled displays OEM Logo Instead of POST messages Default setting is Enabled PXE support Select Enabled to activate PXE support Default setting is Disabled 1st Boot Device It specifies the boot sequence from the ava
9. view of the computer display USB Ports The USB 2 0 ports allow you to connect USB interface peripheral devices such as the mouse keyboard modem external hard disk module printer and more There are two of four USB ports on the right side of your laptop VGA Port The 15 pin D sub VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA compatible device such as a projector for a great view of the computer display 9 Left side View Knowing the components on the left side of your computer D Speaker outlet D Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the computer 3 USB Ports The USB 2 0 ports allow you to connect USB interface peripheral devices such as the mouse keyboard modem external hard disk module printer and more 4 RJ 45 Connector The 100 10 Ethernet connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection 5 RJ 11 Connector The computer provides a built in modem that allows you to connect an RJ 11 telephone line through this connector With the 56K V 90 modem you can make a dial up connection E Li et J EXE Y W 3 A A Ak TT gt i Ser adi lt z gt ye S 7 y E iNOS f Me Rss k A mg 6 Optical Storage Device A slim CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW DVD Combo DVD Dual drive is available in the computer depending on the model you purchased The optical device allows you to u
10. want to use and click OK You can also use the hot key Fn F2 on the keyboard to switch the display output device e 2 Using the Audio Function 9 Connecting Audio Devices Your Notebook PC is equipped with a audio subsystem However you can also connect the external audio devices for a better audio quality when enjoy ing your music and movie on the computer The audio out jack allows you to connect the speakers and headphones the microphone jack allows you to connect the external microphone 9 Volume Control Double click the Volume Control icon on the taskbar and the Master Volume dialog box will appear as shown below You can move the slide bar to adjust the volume ii Volume Control Options Help Volume Control SW Synth CD Player Balance Volume 6200 Series Notebook PC e 2 8 Direct Play Function Control Key Function Q Control Key function at Direct Play mode kal Eject amp Stop On Off Vol down Vol up Backward Menu Play amp Pause Forward Q Control Key function at Setup Menu mode if RRR Move left Move right Move up Move down Select Enter Press to return to Press to enter the upper level menu the sub menu Press to select the highlighted item OSD LANG Press to scroll through the menu items GENERAL SETUP Example of using control keys at Setup Menu mode Key Definition Q Remote Controller NextCH turnto FW
11. you can use the computer with more versatility and in more situations than ever before Empowered by its light weight design and optimized battery life you can bring it to presentation and meetings whenever and wherever you want To better help our frequent flying users work with their Notebook PCs we have put up some tips for them to take care of the units gt Bring the fully charged Notebook PC to meetings for long time use If the meeting time is longer than 4 hours you are recommended to prepare a second battery pack or an AC adapter gt Store your Notebook PC in a cool and dry place if you can not bring it with you Long time exposure to temperature and humidity fluctuation may cause malfunction of the system gt Carry your Notebook PC as a carry on luggage The airport X ray detector is OK but the handheld metal detector is not acceptable gt Use power cord and connector that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling 6200 Series Notebook PC amr N i ve a S B 7 3 Taking Care of Your Computer The guidelines provided in this section are the basics to take good care of your computer 2 Placing and Operating Your Computer The guidelines provided in this section are the basics to take good care of your computer gt Use the computer in a proper environment where the temperature is between 10 C 50 F and 35 C 95 F and the humidity not higher than 80 Place the computer o
12. IZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Safety Instructions O A O N gt 11 Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly Jr Save this User s Guide for possible use later Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature Lay this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating Do not cover the openings Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been adjusted properly to the value of 100 240V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it Do not place anything on the power cord Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add on card or module All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the equipment or cause an electrical shock If any of the following situations arises get the equipment checked by a service personnel the power cord or plug is damaged liquid has penetrated into the equipment the equipment has been exposed to moisture the equipment has not work well or you can not get it work accord ing to User s Guide the equipment was dropped and damaged the equipment has obvious signs of breakage
13. Li ion battery pack AC adapter and power cord Phone cable Phone jack optional Notebook PC carry bag optional Features and Benefits Next Generation CPU Support Your Notebook PC is equipped with one of the latest CPU central processing unit that supports AMD Athlon XP M 2400 technology for excellent system performance and ultimate mo bile function Integrated Wireless LAN Solution The computer is pre installed with the IEEE802 11g networking solution that allows you to roam between different rooms in the office or at home without being disconnected the LAN cable USB 2 0 Support The computer has four USB 2 0 ports that support data transfer rate up to 480Mb s The USB standard allows you to connect up to 127 devices through the single interface including mouse keyboard printer hard disk drive digital camera and more Communication Ports Support 56K Fax MODEM Cable size at least 26 or above In addition sharing files and printers can be easy tasks The PC also supports Realtek 8201 PCI LAN Wake On LAN which supports on S3 S4 AC mode state and LAN Boot system Memory The computer provides two memory slots that allows you to expand the memory size up to 2GB Innovative Direct Play Function Without turning on the system you can enjoy your favorite multimedia with DVD video CD audio CD MP3 with its unparalleled sound system simply by the fancy remoter controller 15 4 Wide Screen E
14. Stop v Safely Remove Hardware Select the device you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so unplug the device from your computer Hardware devices S e lect 455 Mass Storage Device ES WNC 802 11b USB300 WNC 802 11b USB300 at Location 0 C Display device components Stop a Hardware device The fol lowi ng d ialog box IS to confi rm Confirm devices to be stopped Choose OK to continue th e d evice to be rem oved s Cl ick OK Windows will attempt to stop the following devices After the devices are i stopped they may be removed safely to continue e USB Mass Storage Device ET You have successfully removed the device Click Close to exit E 3 ua 9e NET ed on E e UU am 7 we y OREL b cd D n m d P E SS Ce wt r R e N f e CR Zant neni 3 Se T You can upgrade your Notebook PC through the following ways 1 adding memory to a maximum of 2GB 2 replacing the hard disk drive 3 replacing the CPU Caring Your Notebook PC To ensure a trouble free operation and reduce the risk when working you should take good care of your computer This chapter provides the basic guidelines to protect your computer and critical data 6200 Series Notebook PC We understand that the Notebook PC is a valuable investment and how important the data stored in your syste
15. Type and Speed System Memory The third field shows information of System Memory Size System Time The status is hour minute second Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field and use Shift plus to increase values and single to decrease values Hour The value is set from 00 to 23 in 24hr format Minute The value is set from 00 to 59 It won t make any change to the value of hour by increasing or decreasing value of minute Second The value is set from 00 to 59 It won t make any change to the value of hour and minute by increasing or decreasing value of second System Date This allows you to set the system date you want usually the current date The status is lt day gt lt month gt lt date gt lt year gt Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field and use Shift plus to increase values and single to decrease values Month The month from Jan through Dec You can press Shift and to increase the number or key number directly in the field Date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys Year The year can be adjusted by users Day Day of the week from Sun to Sat the data shows according to what the date you set automatically calculated by BIOS Read only 6200 Series Notebook PC ger a M MA dD ki EI a br i The Advanced menu contains CPU Configuration IDE Configuration SuperlO Configuration and USB Configuration Firs
16. Windows XP D Windows Movie Maker All Programs gt 1 If you are working on a program such as Microsoft Word you should save the data and close the program first and then turn off the computer Otherwise you may lose your data 2 Confirm that the Hard Disk In use LED is OFF before turning off the computer Also remember to remove any CD disk from the drive 3 Gently tilt down the top cover when you are closing the cover and make sure that the cover latches click into place securely s To Averatec reminds you Ce ee Basics of Using Notebook PC This chapter introduces the operating basics for your Notebook PC including the use of keyboard touchpad LCD panel hard disk drive and optical storage device It also includes the ad vanced features such as Direct Play and communication functions 6200 Series Notebook PC If you are a beginner to the Notebook PC please read the following tips to make yourself safe and comfortable during the operatic r Set Up Your Work Environment The Notebook PC is a poratble platform that allow you to work anywhere However choosing a good workspace is important if you have to work with your Notebook PC for long periods of time Your work area should have enough illumination Choose the proper desk and chair and adjust their height to fit your posture when operating When sitting on the chair adjust the chair s back i
17. and Pre CH turn to RW by pressing the buttom over 1 second REPEAT Remote control key define in any mode ITEM AV MODE MENU DVD L CD PLAY PAUSE PLAY PAUSE OK ENTER OK i VD m MENU MENU MENU POWER POWER POWER POWER It Ss PC MEDIA 6200 Series Notebook PC _ wa AE Be A d 1 lt a Q Director play key define ITEM A MODE MENU PC vo PLAY PAUSE PLAY PAUSE OK ENTER PLAY PAUSE STOP EJECT Media type no disk CENE disk in title LOR load root D HPET open stop e Bu Using the Software Applications Your Notebook PC provides you with the useful software appli cations and the required drivers for the system in the Recovery CD which allows you to resume your operating system easily and quickly 6200 Series Notebook PC 3 1 Using the Recovery CD The Recovery CD is a compact disk that records the sources of operating system and important data and can be used to restore the hard disk to its original state When the operating system of your computer is damaged and can not work properly any more you can use the Recovery CD to re sume the system in its original state Resuming the Operating System To resume the operating system from the Recovery CD 1 Connect the AC adapter and turn on the computer 2 Insert the Recovery CD into the CD DVD ROM drive 3 Press the Del key on the keyboard to enter the BIOS Setup Utili
18. ard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving any change Press Enter or ESC can set up this option Discard Changes Discard Changes without exiting It is used when you need to change some thing else Load Optimal Defaults Turn setting all back to defaults Expanding and Upgrading You can expand the capabilities of your Notebook PC and upgrade your system for your necessary This chapter introduces the installation of optional devices components for your Notebook PC a OS JP E 9 The I O input output ports on the rear panel of the computer allow you to connect peripheral devices For the information of these I O ports please refer to Quick Components Guide in Chapter 1 9 Connecting the Peripheral Devices D Connecting the TV PC only The S Video connector of your computer allows you to use a TV to display the computer images for your specific purpose such as enjoying your DVD movies To connect a TV you will need the S Video cable not included Then you can configure the display settings as described in the section Using the Video Function of Chapter 2 Q2 Connecting the USB Devices The USB 2 0 ports of your computer allow you to connect many peripheral devices such as the mouse keyboard speakers modem external hard disk module printer and more The USB standard interface supports plug and play tec
19. at time zone are you in The computer will ask your time zone to set your computer s clock In the Time Zone list click the time zone you are in For example select GMT 05 00 Eastern time US amp Canada if you live in Boston Mark the check box if you want to automatically adjust clock for day light saving time Click Next The End User License Agreement The End User License Agreement EULA describes your legal rights regarding your use of Windows Please note that you must accept this agreement to continue to use Windows Check the Yes accept item and click Next to proceed to the next step What s your computer s name Choose a name for your PC that will help you identify it on your home network if you have one In order for your computer to appear on a network its name cannot be longer than 15 characters or contain any spaces or characters aside from the numbers 0 9 the letters A Z and a z and hyphens You can also give your computer a friendly description which is optional Click Next to continue How will this computer connect to the Internet Choose one of the options to connect this computer to the Internet Click Next Do you want to set up Internet access now You ve finished setting up Windows and your computer is now ready to use You can click Yes to set up your computer to connect to the Internet now or click No to set up later Click Next to continue 7 Thank you 8 9 Congratulation
20. ay be longer than the time you can operate Otherwise you may lose your critical data or files Les d SC QG Averatec reminds you ee S T Under the Hibernate tab you can activate Hibernation function by checking the Enable hibernation option Power Options Properties Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate When your computer hibernates it stores whatever it has in memory on your hard disk and then shuts down When your computer comes out of hibernation it returns to its previous state aernate Ch ec k th is OD ti on Bhable hibernation Disk space for hibernation Free disk space 8 325 MB Disk space required to hibernate 256 MB Hibernation is a very useful function of the Windows operating system When you activate this function the current and programs are saved to the hard disk drive Therefore you do not need to close the current applications when you are going to exit the operating system temporarily The next time you press the Power button you can resume the previous status when you left off To enter the Hibernation mode click Start and select Turn off Computer Press and hold the Shift key 9 so that the Stand By option changes to Hibernate Click Hibernate 6 to enter the Hibernation mode e Turn off computer 4 Shift J C0 lt Hibernate Turn Off Restart BIOS Setup BIOS Basic Input Output System is a pr
21. battery cells that have no memory effect You do not need to discharge the battery pack before you begin charging However to optimized the life of your battery pack we suggest that once a month the power is consumed entirely If you do not use the Notebook PC for a long time it is suggested to remove the battery pack from your computer This may be helpful to extend your battery life The actual charging time will be determined by the applications in use 1 The charging time depends on the system mode When the computer is turned on it will take a longer time 3 4 hours to have the battery fully charged 2 The Power Meter only provides an estimated value of the battery power The operating time allowed depends on the actual use of your computer 3 For more instructions on using and caring the battery pack please refer to Taking Care of Your Computer in Chapter 7 Jg Cd c T s Averatec reminds you es NE
22. character to the right of the cursor and move the following text left for one space Press this key to delete one character to the left of the cursor and move the following text left for one space Numeric Keys The keyboard provides a 15 key amp 7b am enr numeric keypad which is embedded in the typewriter keys l When the Num Lock is activated you E T To ue can use these numeric keys to enter S m numbers and calculations I I NN ET n The Numeric Keys The numeric keys may lose function in some specific software applications If so you may use the typewriter keys to input the numbers or connect an external numeric keypad gus P Averatec reminds you 6200 Series Notebook PC Function Keys Q Windows Keys You can find the Windows Logo key sl and one Application Logo key Di on the keyboard which are used to perform Windows specific functions such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu For more information of the two keys please refer to your Windows manual or online help Q Fn Key The keyboard provides a Fn key Ie 1 at the lower left corner which is to be used with another key to perform the alternative function of a key This com bination of keys can be called hot key in operating your Notebook PC which allows you to perform some special functions easi
23. conform ment aux instructions du fabricant Norwegian ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner Swedish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anvand samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anvant batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Caution on Using Modem 1 Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm 2 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 3 Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 4 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines 5 Avoid using the telephone function other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 6 Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 7 Use cable recommended in the User Guide CD ROM Drive Notice CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHOR
24. ctive solution that can work both as a DVD ROM drive and a CD RW drive DVD Dual Drive a dual format recorder allowing you to record both the R RW and R RW formats 1 The optical storage devices are classified as a Class 1 Laser products Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Do not touch the lens inside the drive 2 9 4 E Averatec reminds you 4 M 6200 Series Notebook PC A d n e Le Inserting the CD The following instruction describes the general procedure when operating the optical storage device including the DVD ROM drive 1 Confirm that the computer is turned on 2 Press the Eject Button on the drive s panel 0 and the CD tray will slide out partially Then gently pull the tray out until fully extended 8 3 Place your CD in the tray with its label facing up Slightly press the center of the CD to secure it into place 4 Pushthe tray back into the drive 2 Removing the CD 1 2 Confirm that the computer is turned on Press the Eject Button on the drive s panel and the CD tray will slide out partially Then gently pull the tray out until fully extended Hold the CD by its edge with your fingers and then lift it up from the tray Push the tray back into the drive 2 Releasing the CD Manually If unfortunately you can not r
25. e June 2004 Table of Content d Getting Started mm 1 1 Before You BDOUITIS 2 2 22329922 9002 000000900300220450 400940200020 900 02008 1 2 e Upa kT eebe eegen 1 2 Features and Benefits err rte edd dng 1 3 1 2 Quick Components Guide c cececeeee 1 4 Top ee 1 4 o FO VIEN eegen 1 6 Right side View 1 8 L ltsid VIEW m O 1 10 Bottom VIEW Gane Ren ten ee ne we me NTS 1 12 1 3 Preparing to Operate eege eege 1 13 e Connecting the POWSGE teer rores naar anaa aaia 1 13 e Turning On Off the Notebook BC 1 15 Basics of Using Notebook PC 2 1 Safety and Comfort Tips ccccccccccccsssssssssssccccessseeeees 2 2 e Set Up Your Work Environment sss 2 2 e Have a Good Work Habit sese 2 3 2 2 Knowing the Keyboard 5 aunociveei ede eia ves Uv si saa eas vido w uv vw 2 4 e KE ehre EE 2 5 WEE 2 6 6 NUMEO Ee 2 7 e FUNC LONE T 2 8 2 3 Knowing the Touchpad ccsscssccccccsssssssssssscscccssseeeeees 2 9 e Using the Touchpad ccc esee erronee eod een nhan Gia uae ind 2 10 e Configuring the Touchpad sss sees 2 12 2 4 Using the Optical Storage Device 2 13 Insenting He CD E 2 4 e Removing the CD E 2 15 e Releasing the CD Manual 2 15 25 The Hard Disk DEIVe geesde Ee 2 16 2 6 Using the Video Function ecce eee eee 2 17 e Configur
26. een t Select Item Enter Go toSub Screen Fl General Help Fl0 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 54 C Copyright 1985 2003 American Megatrends Inc Primary IDE Master It shows information of Primary IDE Master including Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA and S M A R T Primary IDE Slave It shows information of Primary IDE Master including Device Vendor Size LBA Mode PIO Mode Async DMA and Ultra DMA Hard Disk Write Protect Disable Enable device write protection This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS USB Devices Enabled It shows enabled USB Devices if there is at least one enabled If there is no USB Devices enabled it will show status by None Legacy USB Support It enables support for legacy USB There are three options available Disabled Enabled and Auto Auto disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected 6200 Series Notebook PC F W Gi 5 5 Security Settings Security Settings Press lt Enter gt and the following sub menu appears a a BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security B Power Exit Security Settings Install or Change the en password Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change User Password Clear User Password Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Select Screen t Select Item Enter Change Field Fl General Help Fl0 Save and Exit ESC Exit
27. elease the CD tray by pressing the Eject Button you can release it manually 1P 2 Confirm that the computer is turned off Insert a pointed object e g a straightened clip into the Emergency Eject Hole 0 and the CD tray will slide out partially Then gently pull the tray out until fully extended Remove the CD and then push the tray back into the drive Your computer is equipped with a 2 5 inch IDE Integrated Drive Electronics hard disk drive The hard disk drive is a storage device with much higher speed and larger capacity than other storage devices such as the floppy disk drive and optical storage devices Therefore it is usually used to install the operating system and software applications The hard disk drive is a non removable storage device in your computer However you can upgrade it by replacing a lager capacity hard disk drive To do so please refer to Upgrading Your System in Chapter 6 1 To avoid unexpected data loss in your system please backup your critical files regularly 2 Do not turn off the computer when the Hard Disk In use LED is on 3 Do not remove or install the hard disk drive when the computer is turned on The replacement of hard disk drive should be done by an authorized retailer or service representative 7 S 28 4 ZZ Averatec reminds you te u 9 Configuring the Display Settings Your Notebook PC has been set to a default resolution and colors
28. f available to make your back comfortably Place your feet flat and naturally on the floor so that your knees and elbows have the proper position about 90 degree when operating Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists Adjust the angle position of the LCD panel so that you can have the optimal view Avoid using your Notebook PC in the space where may cause your discomfort such as on the bed The Notebook PC is an electrical device please treat it with great care to avoid personal injury The proposed temperature in the ambiance is 5 35 Centigrade degree or 41 95 Fahrenheit degree v Y vV VV WM V ww Keep your hands and feet with comfort Sit straight and keep l a good posture Adjust the angle and position of LCD panel Adjust the desk s height Adjust the chair s height Setting up your work environment 2 Have a Good Work Habit Have a good work habit is important if you have to work with your Notebook PC for long periods of time otherwise it may cause discomfort or injury to you Please keep the following tips in mind when operating gt Change your posture frequently gt Stretch and exercise you body regularly gt Remember to take breaks after working for a period of time 6200 Series Notebook PC The Notebook PC s keyboard provides all the functions of a full sized 87 88 key keyboard and an additional Fn key
29. for specific functions on the computer How to use keyboard can divide into four categories Typewriter keys Cur sor keys Numeric keys and Function keys Esc FI F7 Fa Fe F10 F11 F12 f Pause f pn Sc f ins Del P vij AMD D z Break SysRq Num Lk Ser Lk i A m P A S EE ETE ete ETE EI E PPEPIIPTTTLTII z34dd Adda dai dcm ee EC The Keyboard Typewriter Keys 323332308 09 4 40 P IITTI il ao E ETT EET CE G E ELF The Typewriter Keys The function of these Typewriter keys is the major function of the keyboard which is similar to the keys on a typewriter It also provides several keys for special purposes such as the Ctrl Alt and Esc keys When the lock keys are pressed the corresponding LEDs will light up to indicate their status Num Lock Press and hold the Fn key and then press this key to toggle the Num Lock on and off When this function is activated you can use t
30. ft to select one menu title Move the cursor right to select one menu title Move the cursor up to select one item under the menu title Move the cursor down to select one item under the menu title Increase the setting value or make changes Decrease the setting value or make changes 1 Open the selected item to change setting options 2 Bring up a sub menu when available In some items press this key to change setting fields Bring up help screen providing the information of control keys 1 Exit the BIOS Setup Utility 2 Return to the previous screen when in a sub menu 6200 Series Notebook PC ger aw M ds ki EI a br i e 9 2 Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility the Main menu will appear on the screen The Main menu displays the system information including the basic configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Power Security Exit AMIBIOS Version A1004SMS V0 04 32MB Build Date 03 17 04 64MB 128MB Processor Type mobile AMD Athlon tm XP M 2400 Speed gt 1800MHz System Memory Select Screen Size 448MB Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit 62224 2021 Exit System Date Tue 05 04 2004 v02 54 C Copyright 1987 2003 American Megatrends Inc System Overview Use this menu for basic information of BIOS version and Processor and system configurations such as time date etc Advanced Settings Use
31. has reached the preset low or critical level Notification Text Action Stand by Run Program None Low Battery Alarm Actions Notification C Sound alarm Display message Alarm action When the alarm goes off the computer will Stand by f Force stand by or shutdown even if a program stops responding Set up the actions Stand b y Hibernate Oren the alam occurs run this program or Shut down nen progran 6 Under the Advanced tab you can set up the actions when pressing the power button sleep button and closing the LCD panel Power Options Properties Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Set u p th e Po wer d Select the power saving settings you want to use buttons function 5 v Always show icon on the taskbar S ta n d by H i ber n a te Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby or Shut down hen close the lid of my portable computer Stand by When press the power button on my computer Shut down When press the sleep button on my computer 1 Pressing Fn F12 allows your computer to enter suspend mode immediately 2 When you are alarmed for the low battery power please save your data as soon as possible Also if available connect the AC adapter before you continue operating 3 Do not use the card reader or other storage devices when the battery power is low The access time m
32. hat you should know when using the touchpad Q Positioning and Moving Place your finger on the touchpad usually using the forefinger and the rectangular pad will act as a miniature duplicate of your display When you move your fingertip across the pad the cursor on the screen will move simultaneously in the same direction When your finger reaches the edge of the pad lift your finger and replace it on a proper location of the touchpad Q Scrolling Right Left and Up Down When your are in a document the touchpad s scrolling function allows you to scroll the document without moving the pointer away from your work By simply sliding your finger up down at the right edge of the touchpad the contents of the current document will scroll vertically when sliding your finger right left at the bottom edge of the touchpad the contents of the current document will scroll horizontally That is you can scroll no matter where the pointer happens to be Q Point and Click When you have moved and placed the cursor over an icon a menu item or a command that you want to execute simply tap slightly on the touchpad or press the left button to select This procedure called as point and click is the basics of operating your Notebook PC Unlike the traditional pointing device such as the mouse the whole touchpad can act as a left button so that your each tap on the touchpad is equivalent to pressing the left button Tapping twice more rapidly o
33. he numeric keys that are embedded in the typewriter keys Caps Lock Press this key to toggle the Caps Lock on and off When this function is activated the letters you type are in uppercase always Scroll Lock Press and hold the Fn key and then press this key to toggle the Scroll Lock on and off This function is defined by individual programs Cursor Keys NIE The keyboard provides four cursor arrow Come wen keys and Home PgUp PgDn End keys at the lower right corner which are used to Bove control the cursor movement ch t zx pma E The Cursor Keys Pus Move the cursor left for one space gt Move the cursor right for one space t Move the cursor up for one line 1 Move the cursor down for one line Pap Move to the previous page Pann Move to the next page I Home Move to the beginning of the line or document GE SC Move to the end of the line or document aay The Backspace key Ins and Del keys at the upper right corner are use for editing purpose Ins Num Lk E EN Del Scr Lk 220 N p G Ca This key is used to switch the typing mode between insert and overtype modes Press this key to delete one
34. hey are set If unfortunately you forgot the passwords please contact your local dealer for assistance 2 You are recommended to set up the password it can protect your computer from being used by unauthorized users ee Averatec reminds you AA ea gg 6200 Series Notebook PC 2 Using the Anti Virus Protection Q About Computer Virus In one word the computer virus is a program that replicates therefore it will need to attach itself to other program files such as exe com dll files The virus start to wreak havoc within the computer whenever these executable programs execute The destructive portion of a virus can range from overwriting critical information stored on your hard disk s partition table to scrambling the numbers in your spreadsheets to just taunting you with sounds pictures or obnoxious effects Q Norton AntiVirus 2004 To protect your computer from being attacked by the computer virus the Norton AntiVirus application is pre installed in your system It provides comprehensive and easy to use protection from viruses hackers and other Internet based threats With its friendly interface you can quickly become familiar with all the powerful features of the software To know more about the computer virus and Norton AntiVirus application please refer to the document or online help of the software S 3 Zz Averatec reminds you ee EZ With your Notebook PC
35. hnology so that you can connect and remove the USB devices without turning off the computer To connect the USB device simply connect the cable of the device to the USB port of your computer Connecting the External Monitor You can connect an external monitor to your computer through the VGA port for a larger view with higher resolution To connect the monitor 1 Confirm that the computer is turned off 2 Plug the monitor s D type connector into the computer s VGA port 3 Connect the monitor s power cord and then turn on the monitor A Turn on the computer and the monitor should respond by default If not you can switch the display mode by pressing Fn F2 Alternately you can change the display mode by configuring the settings in Display Properties of Windows operating system Gi Special Feature Introduction This Notebook PC provide a special feature for user As long as the battery of this notebook PC is fully charged The USB ports on this Notebook PC are always on even in power off state User can use this feature to charge some kind of mobile devices such as PDA MP3 player or mobile phone when needed User need a specific cable for connecting USB port of notebook PC and the device Please check the device provider for that cable 6200 Series Notebook PC A d n i ci l 9 Connecting the Communication Devices Q Usingthe LAN The RJ 45 connector of the computer allows you to con
36. ilable devices There are three options available PS QSI CD RW DVD ROM SBW242B PM TOSHIBA MK40255GAS and Disabled Default setting is PM TOSHIBA MK40255GAS 6200 Series Notebook PC REF N 1 _ 7 EI 9 Power Settings Power Settings Press Enter and the following sub menu appears BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot nable Disable AC97 wi ake from sleep states MAC Resume Disabled RTC Resume Disabled Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02 54 C Copyright 1985 2003 American Megatrends Inc Wake on LAN Wake on Broadcom LAN There are two options Disabled and Enabled Default setting is Enabled Wake on MDC There are two options Disabled and Enabled Default setting is Enabled RTC Resume It will Enable Disable RTC wake from sleep states Default setting is Disabled 5 8 Exit Options Exit Options Press lt Enter gt and the following sub menu appears BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Security Boot Power Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the changes Discard Changes and Exit pene a F10 key can be used for this operation Load Optimal Defaults lt gt Select Screen t Select Item Enter Go toSub Screen Fl General Help Fl Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 54 C Copyright 1985 2003 American Megatrends Inc Save Changes and Exit Exit system with saving the changes Disc
37. ing the Display Settings eee 2 17 2 7 Using the Audio Function e ceee eere eee ee eene 2 19 e Connecting Audio Devices sssini irie 2 9 e Volume ue EE 2 9 2 89 Direct Play uiu TT 2 20 e Control Key Function sss 2 20 e key DUBII EE 2 21 e Message on the LCM 2 22 E Using the Software Applicati 3 1 Using the Jee 3 2 e Resuming the Operating System sese ee eee eee 3 2 5 9 Activating Your System E 3 4 Power Management e 4 1 Introduction to the Power Source 4 2 LI TAC ur Fem 4 2 e The Battery Pack uses coseiestecegeeetatterstasastiestn sten buio ipud duit 4 3 4 2 Managing the POWOFE aere 4 6 6 Power Options eee eee 4 6 Z BIOS Setup O C 5 1 Using BIOS Setup Utility ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss 5 2 e When to Use BIOS Setup aa 5222 eaa aE ZrZr a 5 2 e How to Rim BIOS Setup geseet gege 5 2 Ee Eege 5 3 S2 Main M ODi BE 5 4 Sid DY SCCM OVER E 5 6 54 Advanced R d 5 8 RAGS 1 AE 1 siscrspssssanidiissrii eooni senene eoa iins 5 10 30 Boor Su eR 5 11 Del Power Setitis e 5 12 JM SES Im 5 13 6 Expanding and Upgrading 6 1 Connecting the External Devices 6 2 e Connecting the Peripheral Devices uuseesee 6 2 e Connecting the Communication Devices ssee 6 4 e Installing the PC Card 6 6 6 2 Safely Re
38. ly and quickly The hot keys includes Fn F2 M F4 Fn Ge EE F5 Fn Jb a F7 Sal En E F8 Fn gd ecce E Switch the display output mode between the LCD external monitor and Both Increase the LCD brightness Decrease the LCD brightness Decrease the built in speaker s volume Increase the built in speaker s volume Disable the computer s audio function qaz Force the computer into suspend mode depending on the system configuration The touchpad integrated in your computer is a pointing device that compat ible with the standard mouse allowing you to control the computer by point ing the location of the cursor on the screen and making selection with its two buttons The Touchpad Cursor Movement Area The pressure sensitive area of the touchpad allows you to place your finger on it and control the cursor on the screen by moving your finger Left Button Acts as the mouse s left button Right Button Acts as the mouse s right button Right Left Scrolling Arrow Allows you to scroll the cursor right and left oOo 000 Up Down Scrolling Arrow Allows you to scroll the cursor up and down 6200 Series Notebook PC BRZ Ww r Using the Touchpad The following table and diagrams provide some tips t
39. m meant to you Therefore we provide the following suggestions to protect your system 2 Locking Your Computer When you use the computer in the public area you can secure your computer on the immovable object such as a desk by connecting a Kensington compatible lock 1 Loop the cable around the immovable object 2 Plug the lock into the Kensington Lock hole of the computer and lock it up with the key 3 Keep the key in a safe and personal location The Kensington lock is not included in your package however it is available in the computer store It can protect your computer from being stolen setting Up Password Q Power on Password You can protect your computer from SSS unauthorized use by setting up a boot Leer s password Once the boot password 7 EE is set it will bring up a dialog box MORE requesting for the password whenever the computer is turned on The boot password is stored in the BIOS To set up the password please refer to the instruction in Chapter 5 Q Operating System Password In addition to the boot password you can also set up the password in the operating system such as the login password and screen saver password Once the login password is set it will ask you to enter the user name and password when logging in Windows For more information on setting the system password please refer to the manual or online help of your operating system 1 Remember the passwords once t
40. move Hardware c cceeeee cree eere eene 6 8 6 3 Upgrading Your System eee e eee eere eee ee eee nuu 6 9 7 Caring Your Notebook PC 7 1 Protecting Your Notebook PC eee 7 2 e Locking Your Computer 7 2 e Setting Up Password sss 7 3 e Using the Anti Virus Protection sese 7 4 Ta Tips TOK Travelin 7 5 7 3 Taking Care of Your Computer e eere eere 7 6 e Placing and Operating Your Computer eee eee eee eee 7 6 e Cleaning Er 7 7 Using th Battery PACK E 7 7 Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing Averatec 6200 Series Notebook PC This chapter first provides a general introduction on your Note book PC to let you know the hardware components well and Start to work easily Why wait Read on to learn more about the powerful features and multimedia function of your Notebook PC First unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully If any item contained is damaged or missing please contact your local dealer immediately Also keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future The package should contain the following items One Notebook PC Averatec 6200 series Three Recovery CDs containing the drivers utilities and user manual One Quick Start Guide One Warranty Card One MPI card MSworks 7 0 Accessories MM MM NM High capacity
41. n a flat solid and steady surface of objects DO NOT block the ventilator when operating the computer DO NOT move the computer vigorously when the power is turned on DO NOT place any heavy object on the computer DO NOT scratch the LCD panel by using any sharp object such as your finger and the pencil Keep the computer away from the electrical appliances such as the TV to avoid the interference V NNN MM Cleaning Your Computer gt TURN OFF the computer when you have to clean it Clean your computer by using a soft dry cloth ONLY do not use the alkaline detergent to wipe the exterior of the computer soft lint free cloth to wipe the LCD panel gently gt gt Do not clean the LCD panel by using the alcohol or detergent Only use the gt Dirt dust and grease will cause the keyboard and touchpad malfunction you can clean them by using an air compressor or the brush 2 Using the Battery Pack Battery Safety Tips Replacing or handling the battery incorrectly may present a risk of fire or explosion which could cause serious injury gt gt gt gt gt Only replace the main battery pack with the same or equivalent type of battery Do not disassemble short circuit or incinerate batteries or expose them to temperatures above 60 C 140 F Do not temper with batteries Keep them away from children Do not use rusty or damaged batteries Dispose of batteries according to local regulatio
42. n the touchpad is to execute a double Click Drag and Drop You can move files or objects in your computer by using drag and drop To do so place the cursor on the desired item and slightly tap twice on the touchpad and then keep your fingertip in contact with the touchpad on the second tap Now you can drag the selected item to the desired location by moving your finger on the touchpad and then lift your finger from the touchpad to drop the item into place Alternately you can press and hold the left button when you select a item and then move your finger to the desired location finally release the left button to finish the drag and drop operation l e i Move the cursor iiid your dd Put your wrist b on the desk comfortably Using the Touchpad 1 Do not place heavy sharp objects on the touchpad do not scratch the surface of touchpad 2 Clean the touchpad with soft dry cloth regularly to prevent the dust and liquids on it 3 When using the touchpad keep your fingers and the touchpad clean and dry for optimal performance Do not use excessive force when tapping on the touchpad EE A E 7 Averatec reminds you 4 Configuring the Touchpad You can customize the pointing device to meet your personal needs For example if your are a left hand user you may want to swap the functions of the two buttons In addition you can change the size sha
43. nce and Maintenance item 2 Inthe Performance and Maintenance window click the Power Options item to open the Power Option Properties window 3 Under the Advanced tab check the Always show icon on the taskbar option and click OK Power Options Properties Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate d Select the power saving settings you want to use Check this option V Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby Power buttons When I close the lid of my portable computer Stand by When press the power button on my computer Shut down 1 The charging time depends on the system mode When the computer is turned on it will take a longer time 3 4 hours to have the battery fully charged 2 The Power Meter only provides an estimated value of the battery power The operating time allowed depends on the actual use of your computer 3 For more instructions on using and caring the battery pack please refer to Taking Care of Your Computer in Chapter 7 Se dl 7 Averatec reminds you VI C GENES Q Changing the Battery Pack You can purchase an additional battery pack from your local dealer so that you Can use it as a spare when traveling To remove the battery pack 1 Confirm that the computer is turned off 2 Locate the Battery Unlock Button on the rear side of the computer 3 Push the Unlock Button upwards 0
44. nect the LAN local area network devices such as a hub switch and gateway to build a network connection This built in 10 100 Base T LAN module supports data transfer rate up to 100Mbps The following diagram describes the basic connection in a network environment For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the LAN please ask your MIS staff or network manager for help INTERNET INTRANET You are strongly recommended to install the LAN driver included in the software CD of your computer to take full advantage of the LAN feature Si 3 Zz Averatec reminds you cee EZ Using the Modem The built in 56Kbps fax data modem allows you to use a telephone line to communicate with others or to dial up to connect the Internet It should be noticed that Cable size has to be at least 26 or above The following diagram provides the basic connection of modem For more instructions or detailed steps on dialing up through the modem please ask your MIS staff or Internet service provider ISP for help 1 To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord 2 You are strongly recommended to install the modem driver included in the software CD of your computer to take full advantage of the modem feature x 3 MS Averatec reminds you e oc 6200 Series Notebook PC Bm wa e F Em PN Z 1 x c
45. ns Check with your local solid waste officials for details about recycling options or for proper disposal in your area 6200 Series Notebook PC BEC a lt lt lt A 1 t t Ae b A b a gt lt c vii E Wt e we ee ee Se Q Conserving Battery Power Efficient battery power is critical to maintain a normal operation of the system If the battery power is not managed well your saved data and customized settings may be lost Follow these tips to help optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss gt gt gt gt Suspend system operation if the system will be idle for a while or shorten the Suspend Timer s time period Power off the system if you won t be using it for a period of time Disable unneeded settings or remove idle peripherals to conserve power Connect an AC adapter to the system whenever possible Q Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be charged while it is installed in the Notebook PC Please NOTE that the following with respect to charging or changing the battery pack gt gt gt gt If a charged battery pack is not available save your work and close all running programs then shut down the system or Save to Disk Plug in an external AC DC power source You can use the system suspend system operation or shut down and turn off the system without interrupting the charging process The battery pack uses Lithium ion
46. ogram for setting up the configuration of the computer To take full advantage of your computer and connected peripheral devices you should configure the system through BIOS Setup This chapter provides the information of BIOS Setup Utility and guides you to configure the system for optimal use 6200 Series Notebook PC When to Use BIOS Setup You may need to run the BIOS Setup when gt An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up and requests you to run SETUP gt You want to change the default settings for customized features gt You want to reload the default BIOS settings How to Run BIOS Setup To run the BIOS Setup Utility turn on the computer and press the Del key during the POST procedure If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup restart the system by turning it OFF and On or simultaneously pressing Ctri Alt Delete keys to restart The screen snaps and setting options in this chapter are for your references only The actual setting screens and options on your computer may be different because of BIOS update Averatec reminds you T w ee Control You can use only the keyboard to control the cursor in the BIOS Setup Utility Keys Move the cursor le
47. ord to the connector of the AC adapter 0 3 Plug the DC end of the adapter to the computer and the male end of the power cord to the electrical outlet 6 4 When the AC adapter is connected the green LED on the AC adapter will light up OQ to indicate that the computer is powered from the electrical outlet 6200 Series Notebook PC EC N y Q Disconnecting the AC Power When you disconnect the AC adapter you should unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet first and then un plug the connector from the computer When unplugging the power cord al ways hold the connector part of the cord never pull the cord 1 The AC adapter included in the package is correct for your Notebook PC using other adapter model may damage the computer or other devices on the computer 2 When unplugging the power cord always hold the connector part of the cord never pull the cord rel ntm 4 d Averatec reminds you a 9 Turning On Off the Notebook PC Q Opening the Top Cover Now when the AC adapter is connected you are ready to use your computer First open the top cover by sliding the cover button on the front side of the computer and then lifting the top cover gently You can tilt the top cover forward backward to the optimal viewing position Turning On the Computer 1 Make sure that the computer is connected to the AC power 2 Press the power button Once pressed
48. pe moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen To configure the touchpad you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS 2 driver in your Windows operating system The Mouse Properties in Control Panel allows you to change the configuration Mouse Properties Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Hardware Button configuration C Switch primary and secondary buttons Select this check box to make the button onthe 2 right the one you use for primary functions such as selecting and dragging Double click speed Double click the folder to test your setting If the folder does not open or close try using a slower setting Speed Slow ClickLock C Turn on ClickLock Settings Enables you to highlight or drag without holding down the mouse button To set briefly press the mouse button To release click the mouse button again Mouse Properties window o o ono H e Your computer is equipped with an optical storage device which is know as the CD DVD ROM CD RW DVD Combo and DVD Dual drive The actual de vice installed in your computer depends on the model you purchased CD ROM Drive allows you to read CD disks including audio CDs and CD R RW disks DVD ROM Drive allows you to read DVD disks and CD disks including movie DVDs audio CDs and CD R RW disks CD RW Drive allows you to create the CD R RW disks containing your own contents DVD Combo Drive a cost effe
49. r your computer Power Options Properties Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for this computer Note that changing the settings below will modify the selected scheme Power schemes sj Select one Power Scheme that is best fit to your computer 7 Settings for Portable Laptop power scheme see the table in page 4 11 for ei L eme more instructions Set up the related settings in these field v After 15 mins ze After 5 mins Turn off monitor Turn off hard disk After 30 mins w After 5 mins wv After 20 mins w After 5 mins v fter 3 hours w After 2 hours d System hibernates Under the Alarms tab you can activate the battery alarm function by checking the options in Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm fields Once activated adjust the slide bar to set up the low or critical power level the default setting is 10 Check this option Power Options Properties mi battery alarm tivate low battery alarm when power level reaches 10 D KR Y mmm 100 Notification Text Action No action Run Program None tical battery alarm C h ec k th is OD ti on tivate critical battery alarm when power level reaches Click Alarm Action within the fields to set up the actions when the power
50. s you re ready to go Click Finish to exit The Windows Login dialog box appears on the screen click OK to login That s right You can use your Notebook PC now Power Management This chapter tells you how to manage the power effectively in order to maintain the longest battery life and increase the productivity when you are using the computer STM 6200 Series Notebook PC r 7 lt Gi 4 1 Introduction to the Power Source Your Notebook PC provides a universal AC adapter and a high performance Li ion battery in the package and it can operate either on the battery s power or AC power 9 The AC Adapter The AC adapter included in your Notebook PC is a universal AC adapter that can operate on any voltage ranging from 100 240V AC This allows you to use your computer at any place when traveling The AC adapter is used as a converter that transfers the alternating current AC to direct current DC to supply power to your computer Also it can charge the battery pack when connected The AC adapter consists of two parts the adapter 0 and the power cord 6 1 The AC adapter included in the package is correct for your Notebook PC using other adapter model may damage the computer or other devices on the computer 2 When unplugging the power cord always hold the connector part of the cord never pull the cord Averatec reminds you 7 9 The Battery Pack The rechargeable Li ion bat
51. se the CD DVD disc for installing software accessing data and playing music movie on the computer 6200 Series Notebook PC Carefully put the computer upside down and you can find the core compo nents of the computer Jie III III D Battery Pack To supply power to your computer when the AC adapter is not connected see Introduction to the Power Source in Chapter 4 for more information D HDD Compartment Inside this compartment is the Hard Drive Mini PCI Memory CPU Compartment The built in wireless LAN card of the computer is installed in this compartment This compartment also includes two SO DIMM slots for expanding the memory size up to 2GB Also include the Central Processor Unit Please note that the memory installation replacement must be done by an authorized retailer 2 Connecting the Power Your Notebook PC is equipped with a high capacity 8 cell Li ion battery pack and it can operate either on the battery s power or AC power However for the first time to use your Notebook PC it is recommended to connect the AC adapter and use the AC power When the AC adapter is connected the battery is charged immediately Please NOTE that the AC adapter included in the package is correct for your Notebook PC using other adapter model may damage the computer or other devices on the computer Connecting the AC Power 1 Unpack the package to find the AC adapter and power cord 2 Attach the power c
52. t it shows the warning message about malfunction may cause because of your error settings Therefore you must be careful before changing any default value BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Security Exit Advanced Settings Options for CPU WARNING Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction K IDE Configuration K SuperIO Configuration K USB Configuration ep Select Screen t 4 Select Item Enter Change Field Fl General Help Fl0 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 54 C Copyright 1987 2003 American Megatrends Inc CPU Configuration To set options for CPU Once you enter this field you will see information about CPU manufacture and specification Two Functions can be set by users ACPI APIC support Include ACPI APIC table pointer to RSDT pointer list Press enter on this option to enable or disable the function The default is Enabled Hyper Threading Function Enter this option to enable or disable this function The default is Disabled IDE Configuration Once you press lt Enter gt it will show the screen below BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Security Boot Power Exit IDE Configuration While entering setup BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices This displays the status of auto detection of IDE devices gt Primary IDE Master Not Detected K Primary IDE Slave Not Detected USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled None Legacy USB Support Enabled Select Scr
53. tery pack is an internal power source of the computer A fully charged battery pack can supply power to the computer up to 2 5 hours depending on the actual use of your computer Q Charging the Battery The battery pack can be charged while it is installed in the Notebook PC Connect the AC adapter to the computer and it starts to charge the battery automatically Please charge your battery in a normal temperature environment ranging from 0 C 32 F to 50 C 1229F If the temperature is higher than 60 C 140 F it will stop charging to protect the battery pack After the temperature is down to 50 C 122 F it resumes charging automatically Alternately you can check the charging status through the POM Meter in Windows The Power Meter icon is displayed on the taskbar as f depending on the current power source Double click the icon to bring up the Power Meter window which contains the related information for your reference sa Power Meter Always show icon on the taskbar Show details for each battery Power status Current power source AC power Total battery power remaining 95 charging Charging Click an individual battery icon for more information 6200 Series Notebook PC A TT i ci l Le If the Power Meter icon does not appear on the taskbar you can configure the setting through Start menu 1 Click Start and select Control Panel to open the Control Panel window Then click the Performa
54. this menu to set the items of CPU IDE SuperlO and USB special enhanced configuration Boot Settings Use this menu to set the Boot functions including Quick Boot Quiet Boot PXE support and 1st Boot Device amp 2nd Boot Device sequences Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power management including functions of Wake on LAN Wake on MDC and RTC Resume Security Settings Use this menu to set security password and change the status of using password Exit Menu Use this menu to choose whether saving your changes or not Available settings for 1st 2nd Boot Device vary depending on the bootable devices you have installed For example if you did not install a floppy drive the setting Floppy does not show up el J Averatec reminds you 6200 Series Notebook PC y u e 9 3 System Overview BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Power Security Exit AMIBIOS Version A1004SMS VO O4 32MB Build Date 03 17 04 64MB 128MB Processor Type mobile AMD Athlon tm XP M 2400 Speed 1800MHz System Memory Select Screen Size 448MB Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit 24 02 Exit System Date Tue 05 04 2004 v02 54 C Copyright 1987 2003 American Megatrends Inc AMIBIOS This menu first shows AMIBIOS information including Version Build Date VGA version and EC version Processor The second field shows Processor
55. ty when the system boots up 4 Inthe BIOS Setup Utility set the CD DVD ROM drive as the first boot device see Boot Menu in Chapter 5 Then save the changed setting and exit the BIOS Setup Utility to continue the booting procedure 5 Choose to restore the operating system from the Recovery CD when prompted Then follow the on screen instructions to complete the procedures The system will reboot automati cally when completed 6 The system will resume the factory default settings after reboot 7 After resuming the operating system you should reactivate the operating system as like the first time to use the computer see Activating Your System later in this chapter The Recovery CD x3 includes Q Drivers provides the required drivers for the system Q Utility contains the powerful utilities that can maximizing your experience in oper ating the computer Software Applications MS Works 7 0 CyberLink DVD Solution Norton AntiVirus 2004 Acrobat Reader 6 0 Windows Media Player 9 0 Quick Time 6 0 NetZero Platinum User Manual 6200 Series Notebook PC 3 2 Activating Your System Before using your computer you need to activate the Windows XP operat ing system by the following steps 1 2 C2 oO 6 Welcome to Microsoft Windows After the computer is ready for the pre use configuration the screen will show the Welcome to Microsoft Windows message Click Next to continue Wh
56. when shipping Now you can change the settings to meet your needs through the operating system Changing the Resolution and Colors Quality 1 Click Start from the taskbar and select Control Panel to open the Control Panel window 2 In the Control Panel double click the Display item to open the Display Properties window 3 In the Screen Resolution field move the slide bar to adjust the screen resolution in the Color Quality field select the desired colors setting from the pull down menu Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors EE SC SE Display 1 The video solution on your computer v Screen resolution Color quality Adjust the screen H Wor Madun DS bit resolution 1024 by 768 pixels ii ni Ei E Use this device as the primary monitor Adjust the colors quality v Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Troubleshoot Q Changing the Display Output Device 1 Click Start from the taskbar and select Control Panel to open the Control Panel window Double click the Display item to open the Display Properties window Click the Advanced button to bring up the following window that contains more settings Under the Displays tab if you have connected the external display device such as the CRT monitor or TV simply select the one you
57. xperience the greatest visual presentation on your Notebook PC You can enjoy extreme entertainment with the 15 4 TFT colour LCD screen WXGA with 1280x800 resolution 6200 Series Notebook PC This section provides the multi views of your Notebook PC and briefly intro duces the function of each component Top open View Press the Cover Latch to open the top cover see page 1 6 and you can find the main operating area of your computer OI Display Panel The 15 4 inch WXGA TFT color LCD screen displays the output of the computer Quick Launch Buttons and Power Button Power Button to turn the computer power ON and OFF Quick Launch Button this one touch button allows you to turn on off the wireless LAN function easily Keyboard The built in keyboard provides all the functions of a full sized 87 88 key key board see Using Keyboard in Chapter 2 for more information Touchpad The pointing device of the computer see Using Touchpad in Chapter 2 for more information Stereo Speakers The next generation high quality speakers send out the sound and voice from the computer LCM Panel The innovative DVD Direct Play function with the fancy LCM panel will bring you with a whole new multimedia experience 6200 Series Notebook PC D Volume Increase Decrease Controller Press button to increase volume level and press to decrease volume level

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