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1. N otebook User Guide 3 Please choose Full Mode to go into full recovery mode System Recovery Tools RDYD Recovery for Vista 2 0 Build 20061220 Please choose a recovery mode Prepare Prepare UP RP C Standard Mode In this mode your could choose either to destroy your system partition or not Recommended Create UP RP Full Mode In this mode all you data in your computer will be lost Please be caution before you select this mode and press OK Copy Recovery Files Copy OS images Apply OS Image Finishing Cancel 132 System Recovery and Driver Installation B 4 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK System Recovery Tools RDYD Recovery for Vista 2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Prepare UP RP In this mode all the data in your computer will lost Please make sure you are run in this Copy Recovery Files Copy OS images Apply OS Image LEALL E 133 N otebook User Guide 9 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK the full recovery will begin X System Recovery Tools RDYD Recovery for Vista 2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Prepare UP RP Create UPIAP x You have chosen to destroy all the partition Are you sure Copy Recovery Files Copy OS images Cancel Apply OS Image Finishing 6 The full recovery is begin 134 B 2 System Recovery and Driver Installation B RDYD Recovery for Vista 2 0 Build 20061220 Operating Apply winpe image to R
2. Windows system hot keys embedded numeric keypad 6 hot keys inverted T cursor arrow keys and separate page screen control keys Wide extra space below the keyboard panel for your wrist or palm to sit on comfortably during typing Touchpad Pointing D evice 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 operating status Description of the status icons appears in the latter part of this section Introduction 1 NOTEBOOK STATUSICONS 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 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 Lights green when the system is powere
3. Microsoft Windows Vista Use the arrow keys to highlight your choice Repair Your Computer a with Networking a with Command Prompt ow OL OF Enable Boot Logging Enable low resolution video 640x480 Last Known Good Configuration advanced Debugging Mode Disable automatic restart on system failure Disable Driver Signature Enforcement Start Windows Normally Description Wiew a list of system recovery tools you can use to repair startup problems run diagnostics or restore your system ENTER choose Esc cancel 119 N otebook User Guide 3 Please choose between Non destructive system recovery amp Destructive system recovery When the Non destructive option is chosen please click Next System Recovery Tools RDYD Recovery for Vista 2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Select option Prepare UP RP Non destructive System Recovery Create UP RP In this default mode the system recovery operation recovers OS drivers and the APP datas to their factory conditions Accordingly you need re install some applications that were not shipped with the computer But this operation will NOT delete Copy Recovery File any data files you created Apply OS Image Finishing 120 System Recovery and Driver Installation B Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK System Recovery Tools RDYD Recovery for Vista 2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Select option 7 Prepare UP RP Non destructive System Reco
4. 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 Switches display between LCD CRT or LCD and CRT simultaneously 45 N otebook User Guide Function Description 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 3 8 Using the Touchpad Pointing Device Y our computer comes with a built in Touchpad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm rest surface The Touchpad offers a number of options that let you customize how it 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 46 Using Your N otebook 3 Windows based operating system Y ou can use the standard Microsoft driver that is compatible with the Touchpad device and is normally used under Wi
5. 16M true colors on all LCD display VGA SYSTEM e Integrated VIA Chrome9 HC IGP 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 Maximum 16 million colors on external monitor or projector at 1280x1024 resolution Non Interlaced STORAGE 2 5 Format 9 5mm High PATA HDD Module Bus Mastering Ultra DMA ATA 100 Support for LBA Scheme 60GB Hard Disk Drive DVD ROM DVD RW with D ouble Layer Support AUDIO SYSTEM Full duplex 16 bit stereo speaker with wavetable support H W Audio Sound Blaster 16 compatible Built in speaker Audio input jacks for microphone MIC Audio output jack for external speaker or headphone Line O ut 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 Provides international language keyboard 115 Neea User Guide 116 FLASH BIOS 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIO S upgrade I O PORTS e 1x 15 pin VGA port e 3x Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 e 1xLAN port e 1x Modem port WIRELESS DEVICES IEEE 802 11b g Mini PCI 802 11b g Wireless LAN Solution AC DC POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER Universal auto switching 100V 240V 65W adapter 20 Vol
6. CD s and DVDs No V ay ng it fat Rit Burn Sync JJ gt Music Library gt Songs He Search P A a b Playlists Album Title Length Rating P Create Playlist Windows Media Player gives you an easier way to enjoy and manage your digital music video and pictures on your PC See things the way you want to see them by CD cover art or in lists Connect to networked media devices around your home or seamlessly sync up with your portable digital media player to enjoy all your entertainment wherever you are Sporting an improved look and feel Windows Media Player delivers a high quality audio and visual experience both on the computer and around your home WINDOWS MEETING SPACE Windows Meeting Space lets you share files a program or your laptop anytime and anywhere Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 A E Windows Meeting Space Setup Eg j Ready to set up Windows Meeting Space Windows Meeting Space allows you to easily share documents programs or your desktop with other people any time anywhere To get started you need to enable file replication and People Near Me and allow communication through Windows Firewall Yes continue setting up Windows Meeting Space gt No cancel Windows Meeting Space setup w See details Windows Meeting Space gives you the ability to share documents programs or your desktop with other people Some advantages are you can share your desktop or an
7. Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging Enable low resolution video 640x480 Last Known Good Configuration advanced Directory Services Restore Mode Debugging Mode Disable automatic restart on system failure Disable Driver Signature Enforcement Start Windows Normally Description Wiew a list of system recovery tools you can use fo repair startup problems run diagnostics or restore your system ENTER choose Esc cance 123 N otebook User Guide 3 Please choose between Non destructive recovery mode amp Destructive recovery mode To choose Destructive please click Advance System Recovery Tools RDYD Recovery for Vista 2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Select option Prepare UP RP Non destructive System Recovery In this default mode the system recovery operation recovers alia OS drivers and the APP datas to their factory conditions Accordingly you need re install some applications that were not shipped with the computer But this operation will NOT delete Copy Recovery File any data files you created Apply OS Image Finishing 124 System Recovery and Driver Installation B 4 When the Destructive option is chosen please click Next System Recovery Tools RDYD Recovery for Vista 2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Select option Prepare UP RP Destructive System Recovery Create UP RP WARNING BE CAREFUL BEFORE YOU PRESS NEXT In this destuctive mode the System Recove
8. Make sure the system is powered off the battery also is removed and that no peripheral devices are attached Turn the computer upside down and locate the screw that secures the DIMM door at the underside of the notebook Remove the screws and open the DIMM cover by your finger Locate the memory module into the empty memory module sockets Y our 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 101 N otebook User Guide 1 2 102 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 socket of the notebook e Press down on the edge of the memory module until the locking tabs on both sides is locked 6 Putthe DIMM door back and secure the screw on the DIMM door 5 Tum 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 E verex 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
9. a phanumeric keys are used to enter text and characters K eys with blue print on them behave differently when combined with control keys BASIC KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS Function Description 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 Esc 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 42 Using Your N otebook 3 Function Description 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 D elete key Press this key to delete the character to the right of the cursor or delete marked texts or items lt Pause gt key Press this key to temporarily halt execution of a command Pressing any other 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
10. 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 2 4 2 0 Getting Started 2 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 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 Y ou need to press these hot key controls after powering on your notebook to suit your viewing pleasure The Brightness hot key 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 t
11. built in keyboard including Windows system hot keys Using Your N otebook 3 1 Function Keys 2 Control Keys 3 Windows Start Menu K ey 4 Control K eys 5 Windows Shortcut Key 6 Cursor Control K eys 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 Cty 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 Ctr C means to hold down the Ctr key and type the letter C Key combinations work especially to the application you are running 41 N otebook User Guide e Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work Start Menu key Displays the Start menu Shortcut A pplication key Provides quick access to shortcut menus This key acts like a right mouse button e 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 e Typewriter keys Typewriter keys also called
12. 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 lt Ctd 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 program to always activate uppercase alphabet _ characters 43 N otebook User Guide 44 Function Description lt Fn gt lt Scroll Lock gt key Used in most application program to scroll the screen without having to move the cursor Up arrow key Moves the cursor up one line at a time Down arrow key Moves the cursor down one line at a time Left arrow key Moves the cursor to the left one Space at a time Right arrow key Moves the cursor to the right one space at a time lt Home gt key Moves the cursor to the beginning of a screen or line lt PgUp gt key Moves the cursor up one screen at a time Using Your N otebook 3 Function Description lt PgDn gt key Moves the cursor down one screen at a time lt End gt key Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or line lt Right Click gt key
13. 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 os p 1 USB 2 0 Ports 2 VGA Port 3 Kensington Lock Hole 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 Y ou can run the LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or switch it to monitor only using the display hot key Kensington Lock Hole Lets you attach a Kensington security system or a compatible lock to physically secure your notebook computer 23 N otebook User Guide 1 6 The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure 1 Modem Port 2 Optical D isk D rive e Modem Port A 56K internal fax data modem is installed It keeps you connected to the outside world through phone line Forelectrical safety concems only use telephone cables rated 26A WG 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 neara bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tu
14. 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 Using Your N otebook 3 e Keep the disk away from direct sunlight or high temperatures e 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 59 Nasca User Guide This page is intended to be blank 54 Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 4 Fun with Windows Vista Experience T his notebook integrated in a highly compact platform is designed for digital entertainment With Windows Vista it offers a breakthrough user experience and is designed to help you feel confident in your ability to view find and organize information and to control your computing experience It simplifies our digital life in taking charge of media share moves TV photos and music with your friends and family J9 N otebook User Guide 56 4 1 4 2 What is Windows Vista Windows Vista is an operating system that enables you to enjoy the best in entertainment on your notebook The visual sophistication of Windows Vista helps streamline your computing experience by refining common window elements so you can better focus on the content on the screen rather than on how to access it With Windows Vista you can store share and enjoy a
15. when your computer is not installed any devices Press lt Esc gt to return to the Main Menu 91 N otebook User Guide 6 3 Using the Advanced CMOS Setup e Boot time Diagnostic Screen Lets you specify to display the diagnostic screen or not by choosing Enabled or Disabled option during system booting e Summary Screen Displays system configuration on boot e Frame Buffer Size Lets you reserve memory space 32MB 64MB 128MB for UMA frame buffer for video devices The default value is 32MB 92 Customizing Your N otebook 6 Display D evice Selection Lets you specify the external display device to LCD CRT or LCD CRT Local Bus IDE adapter Lets you set up the integrated local bus IDE adapter to Primary Secondary Both or Disabled 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 No Execute Mode Mem Protection When disabled forces the Execute D isable Bit Capability extended feature bit to always return 0 93 N otebook User Guide 6 4 Security Menu Setup e Supervisor Password Is Set Clear 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 Password or not 94 Customizing Your N otebook 6 Set Supervisor Password Supe
16. you can set it and forget it WIN DOWS SIDEBAR AND GADGETS As you use your computer to access more information perform more tasks and interact with more software applications you increasingly face information overload You open a web browser just to check the weather open an application to view your calendar and open a calculator program to simply add Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 numbers You need simple specialized and lightweight mini applications that put information and tasks at your fingertips no matter what you re doing Windows Sidebar boosts your personal productivity by providing instant access to gadgets a wide variety of engaging easy to use and customizable mini applications that offer information at a glance and provide easy access to frequently used tools GAMING If you are a parent you now have arich set of controls to ensure your children are only playing games that you consider appropriate Y ou can allow or restrict your children s access to games according to game title rating category or content Windows Vista supports six international rating standards and makes it easy for parents to manage and monitor their children s gaming experience 73 N otebook User Guide 74 1048 AM A Te ie LL Jil I tu a 1 h AEE MA ASTEA e WINDOWS FLIP AND WINDOWS FLIP 3D Windows Vista provides two entirely new features to manage windows Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D Flip allow
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18. P Apply OS Image Finishing 7 Then full recovery is finished System will be rebooting 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 WIN DOWS VISTA FROM OPTICAL DISK DRIVE To install Windows Vista 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 Exit menu and select Exit 135 Neea User Guide 136 Saving Changes Accordingly insert the Windows Vista installation CD into optical disk drive with following the instructions on the screen to finish the installation INSTALLING THE VGA DEVICE DRIVER Following is the procedure for installing the Video Accelerator 3D Adapter VGA driver to your computer Installing VGA device driver for Windows Vista 32 1 2 3 4 Fi Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers Vista32 VGA Setup exe Click Continue to install Click Next to execute the setup program The Setup box appears Press Finis
19. P is the wireless transmission and receiving 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 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 Connecting to Peripherals 5 The speed of data transm
20. 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 PO ST CPU Speed This field reports the CPU speed information detected by the BIOS during Power On Self Test POST BIOS Version This field is for information only as the BIOS displays the BIOS version during the Power On Self Test PO ST 89 N otebook User Guide 90 6 2 1 INTERNAL HDD SUB MENU Use the Type field to select the drive type installed Y ou can select different drive types as CD DVD User Auto or N one 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 6 2 2 INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE SUB MENU Customizing Your N otebook 6 Use the Type field to select the drive type installed Y ou 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
21. StepNote Do it All with the Everex StepNote VA Series Notebook Computer Preinstalled with Windows Vista Home Basic Edition and running on the power of an Intel Celeron Processor the latest PCs from Everex lets you view the latest DVDs create your own CDs surf the Internet or email friends and family all ona 15 4 widescreen display StepNote VA Series Notebooks 15 4 WXGA Widescreen Display Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Edition Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor Lithium Ion Battery User Manual Covers Models VA2000T VA2001T VAGOOOT N otebook User Guide Copynight 2007 All Rights Reserved Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User G uide Original Issue 2007 03 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer Information in this manual has been carefully checked for its 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 Windows MCE Windows Vista and Windows Sound System are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel Intel Pentium M Intel Core Intel HD Aud
22. 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 oe OS els oe ON ee ee ES Using Options 1 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 on BIOS setup menu Please refer to Chapter 6 about the setting of BIO S setup menu Then boot the system by using Windows Vista CD ROM and the system will detect the hard disk automatically and prompt you how to format the new disk Please contact Everex before attempting to change the hard disk drive Damage caused by improper HDD installation will void the Everex Standard Waranty Agreement 103 Nasca User Guide 7 3 Wireless Module Installation This computer uses mini PCI wireless LAN module at the bottom of this notebook for wireless connection L Please contact Everex before adding or changing the wireless module Any damage that caused by im
23. acks 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 Getting Started 2 2 Getting Started igs Y our 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 and running as quickly as possible 31 2 1 N otebook User Guide 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
24. ad 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 are connecting an external high resolution and high frequency CRT or LCD Please Refer to Section 5 Installing the Notebook D evice Drivers of Chapter 2 in this manual for the procedures on how to install the VGA device driver 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 Y ou would also probably want to set the amount of color output to display sharper images and photos Using Your N otebook 3 POSSIBLE DISPLAY CONFIGURATIONS The table below 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 16 million colors 15 4 WXGA LCD Maximum Resolution CRT Only 800x600 16 million colors 1024x768 16 million colors 1152 x 768 16 million colors 1280x1024 16 million colors 63 336 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16 bit high color while 16 million or 16M colors is equivalent to 32 bit true color L You can use the lt Fn gt
25. an be attached Besides USB s hot swap capability allows 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 This means 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 Depending on your operational requirements you may need to disable other ports in order to release system resource for the USB port 9 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 Y ou 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 t
26. ash 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 BIO S update file Using O ptions 1 Using Options ee EE T his chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your notebook For additional system specifications upgrades and available accessories visit www everex com 99 Neea User Guide System Upgrade This section provides some steps in doing system upgrade for your notebook computer The upgrade procedures include the following 7 1 Memory Upgrade Your notebook computer offers 200 pin SO DIMM Small Outline D ual Inline Memory Module at least 256MB D DRII SD RAM The memory compartment is located inside your computer The table below lists the possible combinations of different memory module and memory size L Please contact dealer for changing or adding DDRII SDRAM module It is not available for users to change it by themselves 100 Using Options 1 INSTALLING MEMORY MODULE Your computer comes with standard 256 MB 512MB or 1024MB of synchronous DD RII SD RAM 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 memory To install the memory module 1
27. b in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 24 1 7 Introduction 1 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 ora digital video disc DVD and play conventional audio CDs It also can make CD DVD by using CD R RW or DVD R RW Burning DVD is only possible with models equipped with a DVD burner The Right Side of the Notebook The right side of the notebook computer offers the features shown in the following figure 1 Microphone Jack 2 Headphone Jack 3 USB 2 0 Port 4 Air O utlet Vent 5 DC Power Port 6 LAN Port 29 N otebook User Guide 1 8 26 Right Side Features Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your notebook computer Headphone Jack Lets you plug in a stereo headphone powered speakers or earphone set with 1 8 inch phono plug for personal listening USB 2 0 Port The Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to connect USB 2 0 compliant devices for example printers scan
28. bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and SATA hard disk drives Support ultra D MA ATA 150 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 BIO S 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 O ptions 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 power button e System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SETUP Program to protect unauthorized use of your computer N otebook User Guide 18 1 2 1 3 Unpacking the Computer Y our 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 G uide the shipping carton should also contain the following items The Notebook Computer An AC Adapter and AC Power Cord Li lon Battery Pack DVD with Recovery AP Driver Utility and Manual Carefully inspect each component to make sure that noth
29. curity threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software Applications can check and change its status WINDOWS DVD MAKER Windows DVD maker helps you burn pictures and video to DVD 63 N otebook User Guide 64 F ee B Windows DVD Maker Share your memories on a DVD Make a DVD that includes your videos and digital photos that you and others can watch on a TV Windows DVD Maker lets you create a DVD quickly complete with professional looking menus a scene selection page so viewers can easily find what they re locking for and even slide shows using your favorite songs as a soundtrack V Don t show this page again Choose Photos and Videos Cancel Windows DVD maker lets you create a DVD quickly complete with professional looking menus a scene selection page so viewers can easily find what they are looking for and even slide shows using your favorite songs as a soundtrack WINDOWS FAX AND SCAN Windows Fax and Scan help you send and receive faxes or scan pictures and documents Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 C Sende Nime aal iat Tene Paged sie Calles iO Pas coun re i Microsoft Faxand Son Welcometo Wind 1325200 52529 P i LED Microsoft n iia a din Anis Cav sand fran Faxing and scanning functions come together in Windows Vista through Windows Fax and Scan Sending and receiving faxes through your PC is now as simple as performing the same tasks on a fax machine especia
30. d 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 Lights orange to indicate that the battery is in charging 21 N otebook User Guide When the light is off it indicates the battery is fully charged or no battery installed e Drive Access When LED turns on indicates that the system is accessing the Hard Disk or Optical Disk Drive e 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 e Caps Lock When LED turns on indicates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is activated When activated all alphabet keys typed in will be in uppercase or capital letters e 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 e 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 The Front Side of the Notebook 22 1 5 Introduction 1 1 Cover Switch Cover Switch The cover LCD panel is locked when it is closed Slide the button right aside to release the latch
31. d your new Everex StepN ote This notebook incorporates the newest features to serve all your computing needs About Your User Guide computer Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Wacome to your Everex StepNote User G uide This manual introduces you to the basic concepts of your new This manual is divided into eight chapters Introduction G etting Started Using Y our Notebook Computer Multimedia Setup Connecting External devices System BIOS Setup Upgrade O ptions Care and Maintenance Appendix A System Specifications Appendix B System Recovery and Driver Installation N otebook User Guide WOVE C OTOL CYS a ote T E 3 Windows TLOE INNS vaca ar E E E E N 3 DP CCIOL IE UNCON E 8 a a a T te tui abnaean ts 3 3 3 USING THE TOUCHPAD POINTING DEVICE 0 000 3 3 4 CONFIGURING YOUR SCREEN DISPLAY 0000 3 Possible Display COnfiQurations c ccccccccccccsseecececeseaseeeeceseaaneeees 3 Changing the Display Properties Under WindOWS c011sccceeeeeeeeeeceeeees 3 3 5 KNOWING THE POWER SAVING FEATURES iiiiiinnnnnness 3 3 6 WORKING WITH THE BUILT IN HDD 0000 3 3 7 HOW TO ACCESS THE OPTICAL DRIVE ee 3 4 FUN WITH WINDOWS VISTA EXPERIENCE 00eees 3 4 1 WHAT IS WINDOWS VISTA 0 00 ccccssssssssssssesseeeeeeceeeeeees 3 4 2 GET READY FOR WINDOWS VISTA 0 eeeeeeeeees 3 4 3 ENJOY YOUR MULTIMEDIA
32. e latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology this notebook is a natural choice for uses seeking portability and performance Your Everex StepNote VA 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 N otebook User Guide 16 1 1 Feature Highlight Before we identify each part of your Everex StepN ote Notebook we will first introduce you to other notable features of your computer Processing Unit e Your notebook runs on Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor 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 such as Windows Vista Memory This notebook provides two memory slots for installing DD RII SDRAM 200 pin SODIMM modules up to 2GB using 256MB 512MB or 1024MB DDRII SD RAM modules Wide Screen LCD Display Provides extraordinary 15 4 1280x800 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 Optical Disk Drive Provides the DVD Optical D rive USB 2 0 Provides three USB2 0 ports for fastest I O data transmission Introduction 1 Graphic System VIA Chrome9 HC IGP provides blazing graphics embedded in the VIA VN896 chipset PCI Local Bus Architecture e 32
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34. eception This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora 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 N otebook User Guide 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 interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the device and receiver e 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 Y ou 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 D C20402 Waming The user must not modify or change this computer without approval Modification could void authority to t
35. ecify 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 not 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 N otebook 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
36. ents 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 106 Caring for Your N otebook S 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 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 checked by service personne
37. ged from power source 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 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 your 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 p
38. gs m WW ww WW Ww Ww TS T if Ws bY Ww Ww Ww Not Rated 4 E Folders gt L Pictures E Videos l Public Pictures b 18 items 1 selected p u mE gt x Windows Photo G allery in Windows Vista gives you the tools you need to easily organize find and view your photos and videos Y ou can edit print and share your photos from within Windows Photo Gallery as well as transfer photos from your camera to your computer with a simple import process WINDOWS UPDATE Windows Update delivers software updates and drivers and provide automatic updating options 71 N otebook User Guide 72 xe ee E gt Control Panel Windows Update X s Search P Q Check for updates i i foc Windows Update with Windows Ultimate Extras Change settings View update history Restore hidden updates Windows Update keeps your computer up to date and more secure by automatically providing software updates to Microsoft Windows Vista Updates can include upgrades to Windows Vista features updates that improve reliability and performance and updates that provide new security protections against malware and other potentially unwanted software Windows Update makes updating easy and minimizes disruption to your work It s easy to start updating when you set up Windows Vista you can set options that enable Windows Update to automatically download and install updates for you so
39. h to complete the installation INSTALLING THE AUDIO DEVICE DRIVER Your notebook computer uses the VIA Azalia VT1708A Audio controller Installing Audio device driver for Windows Vista 32 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 Vista32 Audio Setup exe where the audio driver is located When computer appears unidentified program click Allow for accessing the computer pas Oe Sh O System Recovery and Driver Installation B Click Next to continue the following steps Click Next and select Agree to continue the installation Click Next to continue the installation 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 Vista 32 1 2 S OE p Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears Click Browse button and navigate to the directory as E Drivers Vista 32 Modem setup exe Click Continue when this message appears Click OK to execute the setup program The Setup box appears Click OK to implement the setup program to install this driver Click OK to install the modem driver INSTALLING THE WIRELESS LAN DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedu
40. he 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 More importantly never close the LCD panel for a long period of time when computer is on and power saving features are disabled 37 Using Your N otebook 3 3 Using Your Notebook Aa T his 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 N otebook User Guide 40 3 1 3 2 Starting Your Operating System The operating system is the software foundation for your 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
41. he extemal Monitor without power off the computer and the extemal monitor however it is hamnful 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 29 N otebook User Guide 80 5 9 6 Ifyou 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 K eep pressing the hot key until you get the display to external monitor only wd O d X oOo E Refer to Chapter 3 regarding the possible Extemal CRT resolutions and how to change the display properties Using the External Audio System At the right 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 extemal speaker and experience the sound dist
42. his 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 requirement of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Shielded Cables N otice All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Peripheral Devices N otice Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment O peration with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception O ptical Disk Drive N otice 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 C
43. ing is missing and or damaged If any of these items is missing or damaged contact Everex see Page 135 Be sure to save the shipping materials and the 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 Speaker 3 Keyboard 4 Touchpad Pointing D evice 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 1280 x 800 Wide XGA with ratio 16 10 resolution panels The features of the Color LCD Display are summarized as follows TFT color LCD with Widescreen 15 4 1280 x 800 Wide XGA resolution panels Capable of displaying 16M colors 32 bit true color LCD display control hot keys allow you to adjust the brightness of the LCD N otebook User Guide 20 Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor Built in Speaker Integrated mini speaker provides sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure Keyboard Standard Q WERTY key layout and full sized 87 keys keyboard with
44. io Azalia are registered trademark of Intel Corporation Sound Blaster Sound Blaster Pro are trademarks of Creative Technology All other brands or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 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 For Safety Regulation e Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type e For electrical safety concerns only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher e The Optical drive is a Class 1 Laser Product e Li Ion battery is vulnerable do not charge it with other power adapter or it may cause fire or explosion e 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 power supplies i e AC adapter Radio and television interference Waming 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 r
45. ission is dependent on the quality of telephone 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 83 Nasca User Guide This page is intended to be blank 84 Customizing Your N otebook 6 6 Customizing Your Notebook Y our 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 D efault 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 wi gala EEE eae LLL IILI NS 85 N otebook User Guide 86 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 sp
46. l The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has penetrated into the notebook computer The notebook computer has been exposed to moisture The notebook computer has not worked well or you can not get it work according to user s manual 107 N otebook User Guide 8 2 108 The notebook computer has dropped and damaged The notebook computer has obvious sign of breakage e Do not leave this notebook computer in an environment unconditioned Storage temperature above 60 C 1402F may damage the notebook computer e An approved power cord has to be used for the notebook 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 HOSVV F 2G 0 75mm2 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 direct
47. ll of your photos all of your music all of your home video and even recorded TV It s all contained in one control system That is as easy to use with a great new user friendly interface Get Ready for Windows Vista Windows Vista is designed to help make you more productive as you work with your PC throughout the day with new features Starting the Windows Vista When you start using Windows Vista you will recognize familiar elements such as the Start menu which is now faster more streamlined and more helpful than in previous versions of Windows More than that the new start menu makes it very easy for you to navigate across all of the installed applications on your PC Eliminating the slow performing cascading All Programs view the new start menu can help you get something started more quickly than ever Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 About the entertainment To recall all default multimedia applications click on All Programs located on the left corner on the desktop the All Programs will be changed to Back as shown in the following figure 57 N otebook User Guide 58 Ez Default Programa E internet Exphores is Windows Calende EF Windows Contacts Md Windows Defender ee Windows CD Maier dd Windows Fax and Scan fra Winds Liner biireerper Meria eb Windows Mail en 1 action Pidi hleda Larie E Windows Meda Player Bl Windowed Meeting Space Windes Biosu Blake T Wi
48. lly for digital document WINDOWS LIVE MESSENGER DOWNLOAD Windows Live Messenger D ownload can connect and share message instantly on the world s favorite IM service 65 N otebook User Guide 66 E Windows Live Messenger Windows intemet Explorer 8 BOR EXE Ce 2 http get live com messenger overview X t x Live Search a We e B E Windows Windows g Windows Wind x APB Hy ad Pages Toos v Windows Live Services Overview Features System Requirernents Add Yahoo Contacts See them on the screen p 4 Show and tell Grab a webcam and start a video conversaton amp i A z t a within minutes hat whew Go v Share stuff siaigrtani Set up a Sharing Folder with a friend Drop in photos and other ek stuff as many as your computer can handle See it even when on s one of you is offline Laie MANO OS A network of millions yews Tap into the worid s largest IM network with hundreds of milione of customers worldwide m Done Internet Protected Mode On 100 Windows Live Messenger is the next generation MSN Messenger It has everything you already love about Messenger and much more WIN DOWS MAIL Windows Mail can send and receive e mail and newsgroup messages Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 a Local Folders O From Subject Recen sed intos Microsoft Windows M Welcome to Windows Mail 1226 000 gt Outdox og Sen
49. lt F3 gt hot key to switch the display between LCD only CRT only or both LCD and CRT display CHANGING THE DISPLAY PROPERTIESUNDER 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 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 49 N otebook User Guide 50 9 0 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 Y our computer is designed to incorporate intelligent and advanced power management functions 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 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 d
50. ly 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 3 3 3 4 Caring for Your N otebook S 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 what 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 tum 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 vir
51. n your computer s operating system and application software programs Ifyou wish to replace your hard disk contact Everex see page 135 for more information about upgrading your computer How to Access the Optical Drive Y our system ships with an optical disk drive installed on the left side of your computer Y ou 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 the O ptical 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 5l N otebook User Guide 52 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 the Optical Disks CDs DVDs etc When you handle CDs and DVDs pay attention to the following guidelines Always
52. ndows Photo Gallery a ctures 2 Windows Update Ji EAE TE a pictures d Estas and Upgrades deos d Game Mamtenance a Sharap It now becomes more easy to execute various application with just click on it Instant Search The Start menu features integrated desktop search through a new feature called Instant Search which can help you find and launch almost anything on your PC Just type in a word a name or a phrase and Instant Search can find the right file for you Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 lusic music library Bi mrs Use Instant Search to quickly find the information you need 59 N otebook User Guide 60 4 3 Enjoy Your Multimedia Application INTERNET EXPLORER Windows Vista enhances the Internet Explorer experience in finding and displaying information and Web sites on the Internet 11 38 AM amp 2 Wiman A amorata beneg Pour Chetet hath Lecina Esa ais Resch Wisa lniana Lapis i j BS are adlienncrepred nics isin com o K The upcoming release of Internet Explorer 7 not only adds important new security and privacy features but makes everyday tasks easier through features such as tabbed browsing inline search and shrink to fit prinse onlye9 ref TD Oad ch as taNsAODIXINDOWS C Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 Sharing Information ublishedt irk hore te publish Windows Calendar is a flexible easy to use calendar built directly into the Window
53. ndows 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 Y ou can find the Touchpad utilities on the Everex website 1 Left Selection Button 2 Right Selection Button 3 Touchpad Touchpad Features 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 47 N otebook User Guide 48 9 4 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 quick double tap on the surface 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 Touchp
54. ners and so on to your notebook computer Air Outlet Vent Emits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operating temperature 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 Introduction 1 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 this cover of this compartment to replace with other Hard D isk 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 Lithium Ion Li Ion battery pack Wireless LAN Compartment This compartment is for installing Wireless LAN module to enable the Wireless LAN function Memory Compartment There are two SO DIMM memory slots in the bottom side 27 N otebook User Guide 28 1 9 e Battery Release Latch To release the battery first make sure the computer is turned off unplug
55. ocuments 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 O ptions of Control Panel in Window While the notebook is in Standby mode the LED 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 Hibemation 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 Y ou don t need to save and close each document before you put your notebook into hibernation When you press 3 6 Ow Using Your N otebook 3 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 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 ru
56. ommunications Commission to operate this computer Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules O peration is subject to the following conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and N otebook User Guide 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation European N otice For the following equipment Notebook PC CE QO 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 D irective 93 68 EEC the procedures given in European Council D irective 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 EN 301 489 1 V 1 3 1 2001 09 EN 301 489 17 V 1 1 1 2000 09 EN 50371 2002 EN 55022 2001 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 4835G Hz In France the equipment must be restricted to the 2 4465 2 4835G Hz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use N otebook User Guide About Your Notebook Computer C ongratulation for having purchase
57. oot 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 96 Customizing Your N otebook 6 6 6 How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program 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 e Load Setup Defaults Lets you load the default values for all setup items e Discard Changes Reverts to previously selected settings 97 N otebook User Guide 6 7 98 Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS How to Upgrade the BIOS Y our 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 3 4 Put in the BIOS Update data into the USB device Power on the system with the diskette in the diskette drive 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 Fl
58. ortion or feedback please lower the volume Some factors is caused by too close locating the microphone and speaker from each other moving away the extemal audio option from the unit may also help 5 4 5 0 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 7 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 81 N otebook User Guide 82 5 6 wire to traditional RJ 45 jack User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Access Point AP of LAN Access Point A
59. ouctive Standard o NM Destuctiye oo Full The Non destructive amp Destructive recoveries from Recovery DVD have the same result as a recovery from Hard D rive a Non Destructive Recovery from Recovery DVD b Destructive Recovery from Recovery DVD 1 Insert the recovery DVD into the DVD drive then choose to boot from CD ROM in BIOS 129 N otebook User Guide 2 Please press any key to boot from DVD Press any key to boot from CD or DUD _ 3 Please choose Standard Mode the subsequent processes are just like those in non destructive amp destructive recoveries from hard disk System Recovery Tools RDVD Recovery for Vista 2 0 Build 20061220 Select mode Please choose a recovery mode Prepare Prepare UP RP Standard Mode In this mode your could choose either to destroy your system partition or not Recommended Create UP RP r Copy Recovery Files Full Mode In this mode all you data in your computer will be lost Please be caution before you select this mode and press OK Copy OS images Apply OS Image Finishing 130 System Recovery and Driver Installation B c Full Recovery from Recovery DVD In this mode all the data in your computer will lose 1 Please insert the recovery DVD into the DVD drive then choose to boot from CD ROM in BIOS 2 Please press any key to boot from DVD Press any key to boot from CD or DUD _ 131
60. proper installation of the wireless module will void the Everex Standard Warranty Agreement 104 Caring for Your N otebook S 8 Carine for Your Notebook Y our Everex StepNote is equipped 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 105 N otebook User Guide 8 1 Important Safety Instructions This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environment while using the notebook computer Y ou can maintain its condition and performance 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 requirem
61. re 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 Caring for Your N otebook S 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 battery second you had not charge the battery for more than 2 months 111 Nasca User Guide This page is intended to be blank 112 System Specification A APPENDIX A System Specification T his appendix provides technical specifications for the Everex StepNote computer D epending on the specific Everex model specifications may vary S 113 Neea User Guide System Specification 114 PROCESSOR UNIT e Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T2080 1 MB L2 Cache 1 73 GHz and 533 MHz Front Side Bus e 1MB integrated L2 cache for the processor SYSTEM MEMORY e Two 200 pin memory slots e User upgradeable to maximum 2G B using 200 pin SO DIMM 256MB 512MB or 1024MB modules e 512MB DDR2 533MHz SDRAM LCD DISPLAY e 15 4 WXGA Widescreen Display with D iamondBrite Technology 1280x800 e Maximum
62. res below for installing the Mini PCI Adapter driver Installing Wireless LAN driver for Windows Vista 32 1 2 Click the Start button and then click Run The Run dialog box appears Click Browse button and specify the directory as 137 Neea User Guide E Drivers Vista32 Wireless LAN Liteon setup exe Click Continue in message of a program needs your permission to Click Next to execute the setup program Click Install to execute the setup program The Setup box appears Oo OV age oe Click Finish to complete the install shield wizard INSTALLING THE LAN DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the LAN driver Installing LAN driver for Windows Vista 32 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 Vista32 LAN setupvis exe 3 When computer appears unidentified program click Allow for accessing the computer 4 Click OK to execute the setup program The Setup box appears 9 Click OK to complete the installation INSTALLING THE TOUCHPAD DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the TouchPad driver Installing TouchPad driver for Windows Vista 32 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click the Browse button and specify the directory as 138 System Recovery and Driver Installation B E D
63. rivers Vista32 TouchPad D PInst exe When computer appears unidentified program click Allow for accessing the computer Click Next to execute the setup program The Welcome box appears Select accept this agreement and Click N ext to continue the installation Click Finish to complete the installation Click Restart Now for restart your computer 139 Nasca User Guide This page is intended to be blank 140 Toana Support TECHNICAL SUPPORT For the latest Product Information Drivers and Support D ocuments visit www everex com For complete warranty information please refer to the Everex Limited Warranty Agreement To register your product visit www everex com or simply email your User N ame first and last Model VA2000T VA2001T VA3000T etc and Serial N umber to customerservice everex com Please use Product Registration VAXXXX 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 Serial N umber Problem Description eeses i lt iti i lt i lt CS Everex Systems Inc 5020 Brandin Court Fremont CA 94538 141 Nasca User Guide This page is intended to be blank 142
64. rvisor 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 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 Password on Boot If you set this field to Enabled your computer will always ask for the password every time you boot your computer 95 N otebook 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 Best Device prisrity I CSB Floppy Drive CSB Storage Disk CD RWIDTD ROM Eard Drive 5 Boot trom LAM Exchaded from hoot ardor BB HDD This page allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first To select the b
65. ry will format the user partition and recovery all files to their factory conditions So any data in the partition will be LOST Please take caution before Copy Recovery File wd Apply OS Image Finishing 5 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK 125 N otebook User Guide System Recovery Tools RDYD Recovery for Vista 2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Select option i Prepare UP RP Destructive System Recovery Create UP RP any di In this mode The data in the system partition will be destroyed ox core Copy Recovery File you pl Apply OS Image Finishing 6 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK the destructive recovery will begin 126 System Recovery and Driver Installation B System Recovery Tools RDYD Recovery for Vista 2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Select option i Destructive System Recovery Prepare UP RP Create UPRP Copy Recovery Filg Apply OS Image Finishing 7 The destructive system recovery is begin 127 N otebook User Guide System Recovery Tools RDYD Recovery for Vista 2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Prepare UP RP Operating Copy Recovery Files Apply winpe image to RP Copy 0S images Apply OS Image Finishing 8 Then destructive system recovery is finished System will be rebooting II Recovering System from Recovery DVD There are three available methods 128 System Recovery and Driver Installation B ae Non Dest
66. s Vista operating system It lets you plan and manage all of your activities and coordinate your schedule with others It also lets you create a personal task list and receive automatic notifications and reminders about specific tasks and upcoming appointments Windows Calendar has a broad range of features to help you manage your personal schedule WINDOWS CONTACTS Windows Contacts can store e mail addresses and other information about people and organizations 61 N otebook User Guide 62 Microsoft Windows Vista provides a new mechanism and user interface for storing and retrieving information about people contacts who are important to the users of Microsoft Outlook and Windows Mail formerly Outlook Express WINDOWS DEFENDER Windows Defender is enable to protect the computer from spyware and other potentially unwanted software Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 il Windows Defender Fos eres END Me Home scan J History t too 7 amp Windows Defender Protection against malicious and unwanted software TESS EE SS tae AAD 4 antec qetected Ri ete r ee EAEE ET EEN en pms mea re bes Your computer is running normally Status Last scan Today at 2 01 AM Quick scan Scan schedule Daily around 2 00 AM Real time protection On Definition version 1 0 0 0 created on 7 13 2006 at 11 49 AM Windows Defender helps protect computers against pop ups slow performance and se
67. s you to flip through open windows by using Alt Tab providing a live thumbnail of each window rather than just a generic icon and file name Live thumbnails make it easier to quickly identify the window you want particularly when multiple windows of the same kind are open With Flip 3D you can use the scroll wheel on your mouse to flip through open windows in a stack and quickly locate and select the one you want to work with Use Flip to view and navigate more easily through open windows Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 Y ou can visit and browse each domain to experience the information and assistance that Windows Vista offers For more information please refer to Microsoft s website http www microsoft com windowsvista features default mspx 79 Connecting to Peripherals 5 5 Connecting to Peripherals i T his 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 ve N otebook User Guide 78 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 c
68. 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 may fail 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 32 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 the battery pack make sure the computer is turned off unplugged from power source 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 N otebook 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 b
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70. t BATTERY e Rechargeable 3 or 6 Cells Li ion battery depending on configuration pack with Smart Battery function e Approximately 3 Hours for Battery Mark Battery Life WEIGHT AND DIMENSION e 397 W x 271 D x 26 39 H mm e Approximately 2 8 kg System Recovery and Driver Installation B APPENDIX B System Recovery and Driver Installation Appendix B provides information on how to install the D river Utility and how to restore the software and operating system of your computer back to the original factory settings 117 N otebook User Guide B 1 System Recovery USING RECOVERY DISK Before we go on let s define some terminologies Hard disk is divided into RP amp UP RP Recovery Partition it stores system files and is hidden by default UP User Partition it can be divided into 2 parts system files area user data area Users can choose to recover the system from either hard disk or recovery DVD s CD s I Recovering the System from Hard Disk Two methods are available a Non Destructive Recovery from Hard Disk 1 System recovery is done by having system files from RP copied to the system files area in UP and user data area stays intact Before O S boots please press hotkeys F8 button to go into advance boot options 118 System Recovery and Driver Installation B 2 Please choose Repair Y our Computer to go into recovery mode Advanced Boot Options Choose Advanced Options for
71. t Rems Deleted Rerns wt Drafts S junk E mail iA Microsaft Cormmunities From Microsoft Windows Mail Team lt msoeg microsc amp icom To New Windows Mall User lt ms Subject Welcome to Windows Mail eo il Fil Windows Mail Windows Mail is the successor to Outlook Express 1 message s 0 unread Working Online Windows Mail is designed to help you prevent emerged some annoyances and risks that have grown over the years that enables your e mail experience is as productive and fun as possible Windows Mail includes features that help you reduce the risks while enjoying the many benefits of e mail WINDOWS MEDIA CENTER Windows Media Center lets you opens your home entertainment option for digital and on demand media including TV Movies music and pictures It is enable to make you enjoy all your favorite digital entertainment including live and recorded TV movies music and pictures in one place with the easy to use Windows Media Center menu system and remote control Windows Media Center in Windows Vista includes enhancements for expanded support of digital and high definition cable TV an improved menu system and the ability to create a consumer electronics quality living room experience as well as new options for multi room access to your entertainment through Media Center Extenders 67 N otebook User Guide 68 WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER Windows Media Player can play digital media including music video
72. the internal battery pack at the same time The AC adapter also has an auto switching design that can connect to any 100VAC 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 Ss 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 incurring from sudden power breakdown 39 N otebook User Guide 36 2 3 LI Forthe power supply of this equipment an approved power cord has to be used o Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices e Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any extemal 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 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
73. the parameters and their current settings e Key Status Bar The bottom part of the screen These lines display the keys available to 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 87 N otebook User Guide 6 2 Using the Main Menu Setup MWL FUJITSU MHT2040AT Pa HEC DYDH 2W HD 4650A 3 640 KA 63335 KB Intel Celeron H processor La WHE 3D OL7 AR 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 88 Customizing Your N otebook 6 system D ate 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 selected the system automatically sets these parameters If type User is selected Cylinders Heads and Sectors and other value can be edited
74. us 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 109 N otebook User Guide 8 5 110 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 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 mo
75. very Create UP RP ship in this mode the system files in the system partition will be replaced ces Copy Recovery Filg any Apply OS Image Finishing Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK the Non destructive system recovery will begin 121 N otebook User Guide System Recovery Tools RDYD Recovery for Vista 2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Select option E p Non destructive System Recovery Prepare UP RP You have chosen to replace the system tiles in the system partition Are you sure Apply OS Image Finishing 6 The non destructive system recovery is begin System Recovery Tools RDYD Recovery for Vista 2 0 Build 20061220 Prepare Prepare UP RP Copy Recovery Files Apply winpe image to RP Copy OS images Apply OS Image ESL eee 122 System Recovery and Driver Installation B 7 Then Non destructive system recovery is finished System will be rebooting b Destructive Recovery from H ard Disk 1 How recovery is done System files from RP are copied to system files area in UP and user data area is formatted Before OS boots please press hotkeys F8 button to go into advance boot options 2 Please choose Repair Y our Computer to go into recovery mode Advanced Boot Options choose Advanced Options for Microsoft Windows Vista Use the arrow keys to highlight your choice Repair Your Computer Safe Mode Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with
76. y 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 Y ou 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 Vista32 the suspend mode Hibemate or Standby can be chosen by clicking nght mouse button at Windows Desktop when pop up box appears Choose Personalize option in this box and select Screen Saver to appear Screen Saver Setting box then click Change Power Setting and select Balanced to setup this mode 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 LIFE 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 Y ou 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
77. y program with other meeting participants you and other meeting participants can distribute and co edit documents you can pass notes to other participants you can connect to a network projector to give a presentation WIN DOWS MOVIE MAKER Windows Movie Maker helps you make your own movie using videos digital pictures and movies 69 N otebook User Guide 70 z E Windows Movie Maker FS jit ies File Edit View Tools Clip Play Help Fz Import Media x a gt a Importe From digital video camera Storyboard v Drag media here With Windows Movie Maker you can quickly and easily import edit and organize all of your digital home videos New tools such as new effects and transitions and improved graphics performance help you manage and edit your home videos You can include photos along with video when you create a movie and even add narration and soundtracks O nce your movies are just the way you want them you can easily burn them to DVD or share them with others through the Internet WIN DOWS PHOTO GALLERY Windows Photo Gallery lets you view edit organize and share your photos and videos Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 Bum 7 Make a Movie Pictures Videos EJ Recently Imported a Tags J Create a New Tag 2 Not Tagged J Flowers TN J Landscape 3 Ocean J Sample J Wildlife a Date Taken 5 2004 5 2005 5 2006 432 Ratin

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