AVERATEC 6200 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...I AVERATEC 6200 Series Notebook PC User Manual ...

Page 2: ... and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Note 1 The changes o...

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Page 4: ...n a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 6 Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 7 Use cable recommended in the User Guide CD ROM Drive Notice CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual c...

Page 5: ...ower cord before inserting any add on card or module 9 All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted 10 Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the equipment or cause an electrical shock 11 If any of the following situations arises get the equipment checked by a service personnel the power cord or plug is damaged liquid has penetrated into the equipment the equipment ...

Page 6: ...m the illustrations and descriptions in this guide If you are not sure about these information such as the computer s specification and equipment please call us with 1 877 462 3462 or via e amil customercare aceratec com Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Windows 98 ME 2000 XP are registered trademark...

Page 7: ... z z z z z Bottom View 1 12 1 3 Preparing to Operate 1 13 z z z z z Connecting the Power 1 13 z z z z z Turning On Off the Notebook PC 1 15 2 1 Safety and Comfort Tips 2 2 z z z z z Set Up Your Work Environment 2 2 z z z z z Have a Good Work Habit 2 3 2 2 Knowing the Keyboard 2 4 z z z z z Typewriter Keys 2 5 z z z z z Cursor Keys 2 6 z z z z z Numeric Keys 2 7 z z z z z Function Keys 2 8 2 3 Know...

Page 8: ...z z Connecting Audio Devices 2 19 z z z z z Volume Control 2 19 2 8 Direct Play Function 2 20 z z z z z Control Key Function 2 20 z z z z z Key Definition 2 21 z z z z z Message on the LCM 2 22 Using the Software Applications 3 1 Using the Recovery CD 3 2 z z z z z Resuming the Operating System 3 2 3 3 Activating Your System 3 4 Power Management 4 1 Introduction to the Power Source 4 2 z z z z z T...

Page 9: ...5 6 5 4 Advanced Settings 5 8 5 5 Security Settings 5 10 5 6 Boot Settings 5 11 5 7 Power Settings 5 12 5 8 Exit Options 5 13 6 1 Connecting the External Devices 6 2 z z z z z Connecting the Peripheral Devices 6 2 z z z z z Connecting the Communication Devices 6 4 z z z z z Installing the PC Card 6 6 6 2 Safely Remove Hardware 6 8 6 3 Upgrading Your System 6 9 Expanding and Upgrading ...

Page 10: ...ur Computer 7 2 z z z z z Setting Up Password 7 3 z z z z z Using the Anti Virus Protection 7 4 7 2 Tips for Traveling 7 5 7 3 Taking Care of Your Computer 7 6 z z z z z Placing and Operating Your Computer 7 6 z z z z z Cleaning Your Computer 7 7 z z z z z Using the Battery Pack 7 7 ...

Page 11: ... PC This chapter first provides a general introduction on your Note book PC to let you know the hardware components well and start to work easily Why wait Read on to learn more about the powerful features and multimedia function of your Notebook PC Getting Started ...

Page 12: ...ase you need to ship the unit in the future The package should contain the following items One Notebook PC Averatec 6200 series Three Recovery CDs containing the drivers utilities and user manual One Quick Start Guide One Warranty Card One MPI card MSworks 7 0 Accessories High capacity Li ion battery pack AC adapter and power cord Phone cable Phone jack optional Notebook PC carry bag optional Unpa...

Page 13: ... the single interface including mouse keyboard printer hard disk drive digital camera and more Communication Ports Support 56K Fax MODEM Cable size at least 26 or above In addition sharing files and printers can be easy tasks The PC also supports Realtek 8201 PCI LAN Wake On LAN which supports on S3 S4 AC mode state and LAN Boot system Memory The computer provides two memory slots that allows you ...

Page 14: ...section provides the multi views of your Notebook PC and briefly intro duces the function of each component Press the Cover Latch to open the top cover see page 1 6 and you can find the main operating area of your computer 1 2 Quick Components Guide ...

Page 15: ...ily Keyboard The built in keyboard provides all the functions of a full sized 87 88 key key board see Using Keyboard in Chapter 2 for more information Touchpad The pointing device of the computer see Using Touchpad in Chapter 2 for more information Stereo Speakers The next generation high quality speakers send out the sound and voice from the computer LCM Panel The innovative DVD Direct Play funct...

Page 16: ...Slide this button toward the right to open the top cover LCM Panel It shows the status of direct playing control Front Panel Control Buttons The direct play bar The following table shows the Key Definition Knowing the components on the front side of your computer Stop Eject OK Enter Play Pause CH CH Menu Power Power Menu Menu Power Key AV_MODE DVD MENU DVD LCD ...

Page 17: ...sumer Infrared It is used to transfer the Remote Controller signal to control the device Audio Port Connectors Line Out is a connector for speakers or headphones MIC is a connector for microphones Line Out MIC ...

Page 18: ...F system off Wireless LAN Green ON wireless LAN enabled OFF wireless LAN disabled PC Card Slot The computer provides a PC card slot to support one Type II PC card for expansion functions such as LAN WLAN card modem card memory card etc Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation S Video Connector By using a Super VHS S Video cable this c...

Page 19: ...se keyboard modem external hard disk module printer and more There are two of four USB ports on the right side of your laptop VGA Port The 15 pin D sub VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA compatible device such as a projector for a great view of the computer display ...

Page 20: ...ts allow you to connect USB interface peripheral devices such as the mouse keyboard modem external hard disk module printer and more RJ 45 Connector The 100 10 Ethernet connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection RJ 11 Connector The computer provides a built in modem that allows you to connect an RJ 11 telephone line through this connector With the 56K V 90 modem you can make a...

Page 21: ...ROM DVD ROM CD RW DVD Combo DVD Dual drive is available in the computer depending on the model you purchased The optical device allows you to use the CD DVD disc for installing software accessing data and playing music movie on the computer ...

Page 22: ...ve Mini PCI Memory CPU Compartment The built in wireless LAN card of the computer is installed in this compartment This compartment also includes two SO DIMM slots for expanding the memory size up to 2GB Also include the Central Processor Unit Please note that the memory installation replacement must be done by an authorized retailer Bottom View Carefully put the computer upside down and you can f...

Page 23: ...pter included in the package is correct for your Notebook PC using other adapter model may damage the computer or other devices on the computer Connecting the AC Power 1 Unpack the package to find the AC adapter and power cord 2 Attach the power cord to the connector of the AC adapter n 3 Plug the DC end of the adapter to the computer o and the male end of the power cord to the electrical outlet p...

Page 24: ...from the computer When unplugging the power cord al ways hold the connector part of the cord never pull the cord Averatec reminds you 1 The AC adapter included in the package is correct for your Notebook PC using other adapter model may damage the computer or other devices on the computer 2 When unplugging the power cord always hold the connector part of the cord n never pull the cord o ...

Page 25: ...uter is turned on 3 When the computer is turned on it will first perform a series of diagnostic tests that is called Power On Self Test POST Power On Self Test The POST Power On Self Test is a software controlled diagnostic test tool which is a set of routines stored in a computer s ROM Read Only Memory that tests various system components such as the memory disk drives and the keyboard to see whe...

Page 26: ...system always use the Shut Down command of the system to turn off the computer This is the normal operating procedure that can prevent the system problems 1 Click Start n from the taskbar and then select the Turn Off Computer option o 2 Click Turn Off p to turn off the system ...

Page 27: ...am first and then turn off the computer Otherwise you may lose your data 2 Confirm that the Hard Disk In use LED is OFF before turning off the computer Also remember to remove any CD disk from the drive 3 Gently tilt down the top cover when you are closing the cover and make sure that the cover latches click into place securely ...

Page 28: ...ing basics for your Notebook PC including the use of keyboard touchpad LCD panel hard disk drive and optical storage device It also includes the ad vanced features such as Direct Play and communication functions Basics of Using Notebook PC ...

Page 29: ...that your knees and elbows have the proper position about 90 degree when operating Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists Adjust the angle position of the LCD panel so that you can have the optimal view Avoid using your Notebook PC in the space where may cause your discomfort such as on the bed The Notebook PC is an electrical device please treat it with great care to avoid pe...

Page 30: ...e keep the following tips in mind when operating Change your posture frequently Stretch and exercise you body regularly Remember to take breaks after working for a period of time Adjust the angle and position of LCD panel Adjust the desk s height Keep your hands and feet with optimal comfort Setting up your work environment Sit straight and keep a good posture Adjust the chair s height ...

Page 31: ...rd provides all the functions of a full sized 87 88 key keyboard and an additional Fn key for specific functions on the computer How to use keyboard can divide into four categories Typewriter keys Cur sor keys Numeric keys and Function keys The Keyboard 2 2 Knowing the Keyboard ...

Page 32: ...ht up to indicate their status Num Lock Press and hold the Fn key and then press this key to toggle the Num Lock on and off When this function is activated you can use the numeric keys that are embedded in the typewriter keys Caps Lock Press this key to toggle the Caps Lock on and off When this function is activated the letters you type are in uppercase always Scroll Lock Press and hold the Fn key...

Page 33: ...ement Cursor Keys The Backspace key Ins and Del keys at the upper right corner are use for editing purpose The Cursor Keys Move the cursor left for one space Move the cursor right for one space Move the cursor up for one line Move the cursor down for one line Move to the previous page Move to the next page Move to the beginning of the line or document Move to the end of the line or document ...

Page 34: ...ert and overtype modes Press this key to delete one character to the right of the cursor and move the following text left for one space Press this key to delete one character to the left of the cursor and move the following text left for one space The Numeric Keys Averatec reminds you The numeric keys may lose function in some specific software applications If so you may use the typewriter keys to...

Page 35: ...ey at the lower left corner which is to be used with another key to perform the alternative function of a key This com bination of keys can be called hot key in operating your Notebook PC which allows you to perform some special functions easily and quickly The hot keys includes Switch the display output mode between the LCD external monitor and Both Increase the LCD brightness Decrease the LCD br...

Page 36: ...h its two buttons Cursor Movement Area The pressure sensitive area of the touchpad allows you to place your finger on it and control the cursor on the screen by moving your finger Left Button Acts as the mouse s left button Right Button Acts as the mouse s right button Right Left Scrolling Arrow Allows you to scroll the cursor right and left Up Down Scrolling Arrow Allows you to scroll the cursor ...

Page 37: ...ll no matter where the pointer happens to be Point and Click When you have moved and placed the cursor over an icon a menu item or a command that you want to execute simply tap slightly on the touchpad or press the left button to select This procedure called as point and click is the basics of operating your Notebook PC Unlike the traditional pointing device such as the mouse the whole touchpad ca...

Page 38: ...o not place heavy sharp objects on the touchpad do not scratch the surface of touchpad 2 Clean the touchpad with soft dry cloth regularly to prevent the dust and liquids on it 3 When using the touchpad keep your fingers and the touchpad clean and dry for optimal performance Do not use excessive force when tapping on the touchpad ...

Page 39: ...the functions of the two buttons In addition you can change the size shape moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen To configure the touchpad you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS 2 driver in your Windows operating system The Mouse Properties in Control Panel allows you to change the configuration Mouse Properties window Configuring the Touchpad ...

Page 40: ... R RW disks CD RW Drive allows you to create the CD R RW disks containing your own contents DVD Combo Drive a cost effective solution that can work both as a DVD ROM drive and a CD RW drive DVD Dual Drive a dual format recorder allowing you to record both the R RW and R RW formats Averatec reminds you 1 The optical storage devices are classified as a Class 1 Laser products Use of controls or adjus...

Page 41: ...e DVD ROM drive 1 Confirm that the computer is turned on 2 Press the Eject Button on the drive s panel n and the CD tray will slide out partially Then gently pull the tray out until fully extended o 3 Place your CD in the tray with its label facing up Slightly press the center of the CD to secure it into place p 4 Push the tray back into the drive Inserting the CD ...

Page 42: ...e out partially Then gently pull the tray out until fully extended o 3 Remove the CD and then push the tray back into the drive Releasing the CD Manually 1 Confirm that the computer is turned on 2 Press the Eject Button on the drive s panel and the CD tray will slide out partially Then gently pull the tray out until fully extended 3 Hold the CD by its edge with your fingers and then lift it up fro...

Page 43: ...ations The hard disk drive is a non removable storage device in your computer However you can upgrade it by replacing a lager capacity hard disk drive To do so please refer to Upgrading Your System in Chapter 6 2 5 The Hard Disk Drive Averatec reminds you 1 To avoid unexpected data loss in your system please backup your critical files regularly 2 Do not turn off the computer when the Hard Disk In ...

Page 44: ...nd Colors Quality 1 Click Start from the taskbar and select Control Panel to open the Control Panel window 2 In the Control Panel double click the Display item to open the Display Properties window 3 In the Screen Resolution field move the slide bar to adjust the screen resolution in the Color Quality field select the desired colors setting from the pull down menu Adjust the colors quality Adjust ...

Page 45: ...ick the Display item to open the Display Properties window 3 Click the Advanced button to bring up the following window that contains more settings 4 Under the Displays tab if you have connected the external display device such as the CRT monitor or TV simply select the one you want to use and click OK You can also use the hot key Fn F2 on the keyboard to switch the display output device ...

Page 46: ...me Connecting Audio Devices Your Notebook PC is equipped with a audio subsystem However you can also connect the external audio devices for a better audio quality when enjoy ing your music and movie on the computer The audio out jack allows you to connect the speakers and headphones the microphone jack allows you to connect the external microphone 2 7 Using the Audio Function ...

Page 47: ... Key function at Setup Menu mode Move right Move left Select Enter Move up Move down Example of using control keys at Setup Menu mode Vol up LCM Vol down Backward Eject Stop Play Pause Menu On Off Forward Press to return to the upper level menu Press to enter the sub menu Press to select the highlighted item Press to scroll through the menu items ...

Page 48: ...P 09 REPEAT OC 01 PLAY PAUSE 04 07 AUDIO 0A POWER 02 05 CH 08 VOL 0B VOL OD Remote control key define in any mode ITEM PLAY PAUSE STOP VOL VOL VOCAL MENU POWER AV_MODE DVD PLAY PAUSE STOP EJECT CH REWIND CH FORWARD VOL VOL VOCAL MENU POWER LCD OK MENU POWER DVD OK ENTER MENU POWER MENU PC PLAY STOP CH CH VOL VOL MUTE MEDIA ...

Page 49: ...U POWER Message on the LCM Media type no disk title root disk in load stop open Direct play key define in any mode ITEM PLAY PAUSE STOP EJECT CH CH VOL VOL MENU POWER AV_MODE DVD PLAY PAUSE STOP EJECT CH CH VOL VOL MENU POWER PC PLAY PAUSE STOP EJECT CH CH VOL VOL MEDIA LCD OK MENU POWER DVD OK ENTER MENU POWER MENU ...

Page 50: ...tware Applications Your Notebook PC provides you with the useful software appli cations and the required drivers for the system in the Recovery CD which allows you to resume your operating system easily and quickly ...

Page 51: ...e Del key on the keyboard to enter the BIOS Setup Utility when the system boots up 4 In the BIOS Setup Utility set the CD DVD ROM drive as the first boot device see Boot Menu in Chapter 5 Then save the changed setting and exit the BIOS Setup Utility to continue the booting procedure 5 Choose to restore the operating system from the Recovery CD when prompted Then follow the on screen instructions t...

Page 52: ... system Utility contains the powerful utilities that can maximizing your experience in oper ating the computer Software Applications MS Works 7 0 CyberLink DVD Solution Norton AntiVirus 2004 Acrobat Reader 6 0 Windows Media Player 9 0 Quick Time 6 0 NetZero Platinum User Manual ...

Page 53: ...ept item and click Next to proceed to the next step 4 What s your computer s name Choose a name for your PC that will help you identify it on your home network if you have one In order for your computer to appear on a network its name cannot be longer than 15 characters or contain any spaces or characters aside from the numbers 0 9 the letters A Z and a z and hyphens You can also give your compute...

Page 54: ...2 1 This chapter tells you how to manage the power effectively in order to maintain the longest battery life and increase the productivity when you are using the computer Power Management ...

Page 55: ...ery pack when connected The AC adapter consists of two parts the adapter n and the power cord o The AC Adapter Your Notebook PC provides a universal AC adapter and a high performance Li ion battery in the package and it can operate either on the battery s power or AC power 4 1 Introduction to the Power Source Averatec reminds you 1 The AC adapter included in the package is correct for your Noteboo...

Page 56: ...attery automatically Please charge your battery in a normal temperature environment ranging from 0O C 32O F to 50O C 122O F If the temperature is higher than 60O C 140O F it will stop charging to protect the battery pack After the temperature is down to 50O C 122O F it resumes charging automatically Alternately you can check the charging status through the Power Meter in Windows The Power Meter ic...

Page 57: ...roperties window 3 Under the Advanced tab check the Always show icon on the taskbar option and click OK Check this option Averatec reminds you 1 The charging time depends on the system mode When the computer is turned on it will take a longer time 3 4 hours to have the battery fully charged 2 The Power Meter only provides an estimated value of the battery power The operating time allowed depends o...

Page 58: ...he rear side of the computer 3 Push the Unlock Button upwards n 4 Slide the battery cover outwards o 5 Pull out the battery pack from the compartment Averatec reminds you 1 Do not try to disassemble the battery pack 2 Please follow your local laws and regulations to dump your used battery pack Replacing the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack into the compartment 2 Slide the battery cover into ...

Page 59: ...m operation please set up the most appropriate configuration for your computer The following instructions describe the Power Options setup procedures 1 Click Start from the taskbar and then select Control Panel to open the Control Panel window 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 In Performance and Maintenance window click the Power Options item to open the Power Option Properties window 4 Under ...

Page 60: ...battery alarm fields Once activated adjust the slide bar to set up the low or critical power level the default setting is 10 Click Alarm Action within the fields to set up the actions when the power has reached the preset low or critical level Set up the actions Stand by Hibernate or Shut down Check this option Check this option ...

Page 61: ... you 1 Pressing Fn F12 allows your computer to enter suspend mode immediately 2 When you are alarmed for the low battery power please save your data as soon as possible Also if available connect the AC adapter before you continue operating 3 Do not use the card reader or other storage devices when the battery power is low The access time may be longer than the time you can operate Otherwise you ma...

Page 62: ...grams are saved to the hard disk drive Therefore you do not need to close the current applications when you are going to exit the operating system temporarily The next time you press the Power button you can resume the previous status when you left off To enter the Hibernation mode click Start and select Turn off Computer Press and hold the Shift key n so that the Stand By option changes to Hibern...

Page 63: ...guration of the computer To take full advantage of your computer and connected peripheral devices you should configure the system through BIOS Setup This chapter provides the information of BIOS Setup Utility and guides you to configure the system for optimal use BIOS Setup ...

Page 64: ... Setup Utility turn on the computer and press the Del key during the POST procedure If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup restart the system by turning it OFF and On or simultaneously pressing Ctrl Alt Delete keys to restart How to Run BIOS Setup 5 1 Using BIOS Setup Utility Averatec reminds you The screen snaps and setting options in this chapter are for y...

Page 65: ...u title Move the cursor down to select one item under the menu title Increase the setting value or make changes Decrease the setting value or make changes 1 Open the selected item to change setting options 2 Bring up a sub menu when available In some items press this key to change setting fields Bring up help screen providing the information of control keys 1 Exit the BIOS Setup Utility 2 Return t...

Page 66: ...rsion and Processor and system configurations such as time date etc Advanced Settings Use this menu to set the items of CPU IDE SuperIO and USB special enhanced configuration Boot Settings Use this menu to set the Boot functions including Quick Boot Quiet Boot PXE support and 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device sequences Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power managemen...

Page 67: ...ing password Exit Menu Use this menu to choose whether saving your changes or not Averatec reminds you Available settings for 1st 2nd Boot Device vary depending on the bootable devices you have installed For example if you did not install a floppy drive the setting Floppy does not show up ...

Page 68: ...eed System Memory The third field shows information of System Memory Size System Time The status is hour minute second Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field and use Shift plus to increase values and single to decrease values Hour The value is set from 00 to 23 in 24hr format Minute The value is set from 00 to 59 It won t make any change to the value of hour by increasing or decreasing value...

Page 69: ...se ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field and use Shift plus to increase values and single to decrease values Month The month from Jan through Dec You can press Shift and to increase the number or key number directly in the field Date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys Year The year can be adjusted by users Day Day of the week from Sun to Sat the data shows according to ...

Page 70: ...anging any default value CPU Configuration To set options for CPU Once you enter this field you will see information about CPU manufacture and specification Two Functions can be set by users ACPI APIC support Include ACPI APIC table pointer to RSDT pointer list Press enter on this option to enable or disable the function The default is Enabled Hyper Threading Function Enter this option to enable o...

Page 71: ...ice Vendor Size LBA Mode PIO Mode Async DMA and Ultra DMA Hard Disk Write Protect Disable Enable device write protection This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS USB Devices Enabled It shows enabled USB Devices if there is at least one enabled If there is no USB Devices enabled it will show status by None Legacy USB Support It enables support for legacy USB There are three op...

Page 72: ... Supervisor Password To install or change Supervisor Password by enter new password Change User Password To install or change User Password by enter new password Clear User Password It is a quick way to clear supervisor and user password by two options Ok Cancel Security Settings Press Enter and the following sub menu appears 5 5 Security Settings ...

Page 73: ...normal POST messages Enabled displays OEM Logo Instead of POST messages Default setting is Enabled PXE support Select Enabled to activate PXE support Default setting is Disabled 1st Boot Device It specifies the boot sequence from the available devices There are three options available PS QSI CD RW DVD ROM SBW242B PM TOSHIBA MK40255GAS and Disabled Default setting is PM TOSHIBA MK40255GAS Boot Sett...

Page 74: ...Wake on LAN Wake on Broadcom LAN There are two options Disabled and Enabled Default setting is Enabled Wake on MDC There are two options Disabled and Enabled Default setting is Enabled RTC Resume It will Enable Disable RTC wake from sleep states Default setting is Disabled 5 7 Power Settings ...

Page 75: ...h saving the changes Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving any change Press Enter or ESC can set up this option Discard Changes Discard Changes without exiting It is used when you need to change some thing else Load Optimal Defaults Turn setting all back to defaults 5 8 Exit Options ...

Page 76: ... can expand the capabilities of your Notebook PC and upgrade your system for your necessary This chapter introduces the installation of optional devices components for your Notebook PC Expanding and Upgrading ...

Page 77: ...tput ports on the rear panel of the computer allow you to connect peripheral devices For the information of these I O ports please refer to Quick Components Guide in Chapter 1 6 1 Connecting the External Devices Connecting the Peripheral Devices ...

Page 78: ...itor You can connect an external monitor to your computer through the VGA port for a larger view with higher resolution To connect the monitor 1 Confirm that the computer is turned off 2 Plug the monitor s D type connector into the computer s VGA port 3 Connect the monitor s power cord and then turn on the monitor 4 Turn on the computer and the monitor should respond by default If not you can swit...

Page 79: ...data transfer rate up to 100Mbps The following diagram describes the basic connection in a network environment For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the LAN please ask your MIS staff or network manager for help Connecting the Communication Devices INTERNET INTRANET Averatec reminds you You are strongly recommended to install the LAN driver included in the software CD of your com...

Page 80: ...iagram provides the basic connection of modem For more instructions or detailed steps on dialing up through the modem please ask your MIS staff or Internet service provider ISP for help Averatec reminds you 1 To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord 2 You are strongly recommended to install the modem driver included in the software CD of your computer to ...

Page 81: ...ing instruction provides you with a basic installation for the PC card including how to install and remove it For more information please refer to the manual of your PC card Installing the PC card 1 Locate the PC card slot on your notebook computer If there is the dummy card in the slot remove it first 2 Insert the PC card into the slot usually with its label facing up and push it until it is firm...

Page 82: ...n and the PC card will slide out slightly Then pull it out of the slot o Averatec reminds you 1 Do not hold the golden finger when installing the PC card otherwise it may cause interference or damage to the PC card 2 Before removing the PC card you should stop the device in Windows operating system ...

Page 83: ...ring up the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box You can see all connected peripheral devices here If you want to remove any of the devices move the cursor to the device and then click Stop Select The following dialog box is to confirm the device to be removed Click OK to continue You have successfully removed the device Click Close to exit 6 2 Safely Remove Hardware ...

Page 84: ...6 9 You can upgrade your Notebook PC through the following ways 1 adding memory to a maximum of 2GB 2 replacing the hard disk drive 3 replacing the CPU 6 3 Upgrading your System ...

Page 85: ...re a trouble free operation and reduce the risk when working you should take good care of your computer This chapter provides the basic guidelines to protect your computer and critical data Caring Your Notebook PC ...

Page 86: ...blic area you can secure your computer on the immovable object such as a desk by connecting a Kensington compatible lock 1 Loop the cable around the immovable object 2 Plug the lock into the Kensington Lock hole of the computer and lock it up with the key 3 Keep the key in a safe and personal location The Kensington lock is not included in your package however it is available in the computer store...

Page 87: ...ssword you can also set up the password in the operating system such as the login password and screen saver password Once the login password is set it will ask you to enter the user name and password when logging in Windows For more information on setting the system password please refer to the manual or online help of your operating system Averatec reminds you 1 Remember the passwords once they a...

Page 88: ...tion table to scrambling the numbers in your spreadsheets to just taunting you with sounds pictures or obnoxious effects Norton AntiVirus 2004 To protect your computer from being attacked by the computer virus the Norton AntiVirus application is pre installed in your system It provides comprehensive and easy to use protection from viruses hackers and other Internet based threats With its friendly ...

Page 89: ...the fully charged Notebook PC to meetings for long time use If the meeting time is longer than 4 hours you are recommended to prepare a second battery pack or an AC adapter Store your Notebook PC in a cool and dry place if you can not bring it with you Long time exposure to temperature and humidity fluctuation may cause malfunction of the system Carry your Notebook PC as a carry on luggage The air...

Page 90: ...een 10O C 50O F and 35O C 95O F and the humidity not higher than 80 Place the computer on a flat solid and steady surface of objects DO NOT block the ventilator when operating the computer DO NOT move the computer vigorously when the power is turned on DO NOT place any heavy object on the computer DO NOT scratch the LCD panel by using any sharp object such as your finger and the pencil Keep the co...

Page 91: ...ressor or the brush Using the Battery Pack Battery Safety Tips Replacing or handling the battery incorrectly may present a risk of fire or explosion which could cause serious injury Only replace the main battery pack with the same or equivalent type of battery Do not disassemble short circuit or incinerate batteries or expose them to temperatures above 60O C 140O F Do not temper with batteries Kee...

Page 92: ... the Notebook PC Please NOTE that the following with respect to charging or changing the battery pack If a charged battery pack is not available save your work and close all running programs then shut down the system or Save to Disk Plug in an external AC DC power source You can use the system suspend system operation or shut down and turn off the system without interrupting the charging process T...

Page 93: ...a longer time 3 4 hours to have the battery fully charged 2 The Power Meter only provides an estimated value of the battery power The operating time allowed depends on the actual use of your computer 3 For more instructions on using and caring the battery pack please refer to Taking Care of Your Computer in Chapter 7 ...