AVERATEC AV2150-EH1, User Manual

Page 1: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface ...

Page 2: ...lar installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures w Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna w Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver w Connect the equipment into an out...

Page 3: ...part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation I4L MS6833 AVERATEC Inc ...

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Page 5: ...telephone function other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 6 Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak CD ROM Drive Notice CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and k...

Page 6: ... of 100 240V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet 7 Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it Do not place anything on the power cord 8 Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add on card or module 9 All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted 10 If any of the following situations arises get the equipment checked by a service person...

Page 7: ...lectrical shock 12 Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature of 60 O C 140 O F or above which may damage the equipment 13 To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only ...

Page 8: ...soft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Windows 98 ME 2000 XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation w AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc w PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Notebook Memory Card International Association ...

Page 9: ...r values in this guide are FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY The model you bought may be slightly different from the illustrations and descriptions in this guide If you are not sure about certain information such as the Notebook specification and equipment please ask your local vendor for help Technical Support Visit the Averatec website for FAQ technical guide driver and software updates and other informat...

Page 10: ...FCC Conditions Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery Caution on Using Modem CD ROM Drive Notice Safety Instructions Trademarks Release History Copyright Notice Technical Support Chapter 1 Introductions How to Use This Manual Unpacking Chapter 2 Getting Started Specification Table of Content ...

Page 11: ...ery Pack Using the Battery Pack Basic Operations Knowing the Keyboard Knowing the Touchpad About Hard Disk Drive Using the Optical Storage Chapter 3 Customizing this Notebook Connecting the External Devices Connecting the Peripheral Devices Connecting the Communication Devices PC Card Installation Installing the PC card Removing the PC card ...

Page 12: ...book Preface Safely Remove Hardware Chapter 4 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup When to Use BIOS Setup How to Run BIOS Setup Control Keys BIOS Setup Menu Main menu Advanced menu Security menu Boot menu Exit menu ...

Page 13: ...General Introduction Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface ...

Page 14: ...re you purchased this notebook Chapter 2 Getting Started provides the specification of this notebook and introduces the function buttons quick launch buttons connectors LEDs and externals of this notebook Also this chapter instructs the correct procedure of installing or uninstalling the battery pack and the brief ideas on how to use this notebook Chapter 3 Customizing this Notebook gives instruct...

Page 15: ...ssing please contact the store where you purchased this notebook Also keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future The package should contain the following items w Notebook w Quick Start Guide w High capacity Li ion battery pack w AC adapter and power cord The items listed above may change without notice ...

Page 16: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface ...

Page 17: ...or Mobile Sempron 3000 L2 Cache 512KB or 1MB Core Chips North Bridge ATi RS482M South Bridge ATi SB400 Memory Technology DDR 333 Memory DDR SO DIMM X 2 slots 128 256 512 1024MB DDR SDRAM Maximum 2GB 1024MB DDR SO DIMM X 2 Power AC Adapter 65W 19 Volt Battery Type I Standard Lithium Ion Battery Pack Extended Lithium Ion Battery Pack optional Storage HDD form factor 9 5mm H 80GB ...

Page 18: ... Mic in x 1 RJ11 x 1 RJ45 x 1 Communication Port 56K Fax MODEM MDC AC 97 I F AC97 S W Modem Controller AC 97 Embedded Wake on Ring Support on S3 LAN Wake on LAN Support on S3 state LAN Boot Yes Wfm 2 0 support Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b g PCMCIA Controller MMC SD MS MS PRO 4 in one card reader x1 Slot Type II x 1 Display LCD Type 12 1 WXGA Brightness Brightness controlled by K B hot keys ...

Page 19: ...d 2 Display to LCD only if no CRT detected 3 Display can scan CRT LCD simultaneously if both are detected and activate Audio Sound Controller SB400 Sound Codec chip Realtek Internal Speaker 2 Speakers with housing SoundBlaster SoundBlaster compatible Sound Volume Adjust by volume button K B hot key Software BIOS Support OS Windows XP Home and Professional USB Flash Boot Yes BIOS Fast Boot Support ...

Page 20: ...This section provides you the description of basic aspects of your Notebook It will help you to know more about the appearance of this Notebook before using it Top open View Press the Cover Latch to open the top cover LCD Panel 1 Cover Latch Internal View ...

Page 21: ...Button To turn your Notebook ON and OFF Quick Launch Buttons Simply click the quick launch buttons to speed up the starting of the programs in common use 5 Keyboard The built in keyboard provides all the functions of a full size keyboard 6 Touchpad Pointing device of your Notebook which works like a mouse 7 Status LED Please see Front View for detailed description ...

Page 22: ... towards the right and lift the cover 2 IEEE 1394 The IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect high end digital devices such as a digital video camera or connect to another computer that has a 1394 port 3 Audio Port Connectors Line In Use for external CD player tape recorder or other audio devices ...

Page 23: ...roll Lock function is activated Hard Disk In use Blinking Blue when Notebook is accessing the hard disk drive AC Power On Glowing Blue when the AC Power is activated and blinking Blue when Notebook is in sleep mode Battery Status Blinking Green when the battery is being charged and blinking red when the battery level is low Wireless LAN Glowing Blue when the integrated wireless LAN is enabled Fast...

Page 24: ...allows you to connect to an Internet Service Provider ISP or send and receive fax 3 RJ 45 Connector This connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network connectivity 4 Vent The vent is designed to cool the system DO NOT block the vent 5 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 6 Power Connector To ...

Page 25: ... DVD RW DVD RW and Dual Layer DVD media The multi purpose optical drive also allows you to install software and play music and movies 2 USB Port 3 PC Card Slot The PC card slot to support one Type II PC card for expansion 4 4 in 1 Card Reader The built in card reader supports MMC multi media card SD secure digital and MS and MS PRO memory stick cards ...

Page 26: ... Started v u Rear View 1 Kensington Lock Slot This is used to lock the Notebook to an immovable object for security purposes 2 Battery Pack Rear View Supplies power to your Notebook when the AC adapter is not connected ...

Page 27: ... Getting Started u w v x v y Bottom View 1 Battery Lock Unlock Button Secures the battery when the latch is in the lock position Once the latch is pushed to the unlock position the battery can be removed 2 Vent ...

Page 28: ...lock the vent for air circulation 3 Battery Release Button Releases the battery pack Slide with one hand and pull the battery pack out carefully 4 Battery Pack Supplies power to your Notebook when the AC adapter is not connected 5 Screw hold for removal of the Optical Device ...

Page 29: ...ttery will be charged NOTE that the AC adapter included in the package is approved for your Notebook using a different adapter model may damage the Notebook or other devices in the Notebook 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 3 Plug the DC end of the adapter to the Notebook and the male end of...

Page 30: ...rd directly Battery Pack This Notebook is equipped with a Standard Lithium Ion Battery pack Releasing the Battery Pack It is highly recommended to buy a battery pack from your local dealer To remove the battery pack 1 Make sure the Notebook is turned off 2 Check the Lock Unlock button is in the unlock status 3 Locate the Battery Release Button on the bottom side 4 Slide the Release Button to the d...

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Page 32: ...to the right place 3 After the right side of the battery pack fitting the right track then slightly press the left side of battery pack into the battery chamber 4 Make sure the Lock Unlock Button is in the lock position 1 Do not try to disassemble THE BATTERY PACK 2 Please follow your local laws and regulations when disposing or recycling the battery pack x u ...

Page 33: ...ccording to local regulations Check with your local solid waste officials for details about recycling options or for proper disposal in your area Conserving Battery Power Efficient battery power is critical in maintaining normal operation If the battery power is not managed well the battery s life may be decreased Follow these tips to help optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss w Plac...

Page 34: ...e system suspend system operation or shut down and turn off the system without interrupting the charging process w The battery pack uses Lithium ion battery cells that have no memory effect You do not need to discharge the battery pack before you begin charging However to optimize the life of battery we suggest that you deplete the battery power completely once a month w If you do not use the Note...

Page 35: ...the Keyboard The Notebook s keyboard provides all the functions of a full size keyboard and an additional Fn key for specific notebook functions The keyboard can be divided into four categories Typewriter keys Cursor keys Numeric keys and Function keys ...

Page 36: ...ir status n Num Lock Press and hold the Fn key and 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 n Caps Lock Press this key to toggle the Caps Lock on and off When this function is activated the letters you type are kept in uppercase n Scroll Lock Press and hold the Fn key and press this key to...

Page 37: ...rner which are used to control the cursor movement 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 Cursor Keys ...

Page 38: ...ete 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 Numeric Keys The keyboard provides a set of numeric keys which is embedded in the typewriter keys When the Num Lock is activated you can use these numeric keys to enter numbers and calculations Nu...

Page 39: ...functions such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu For more information of the two keys please refer to your Windows manual or online help n Fn Key Switch the display output mode between the LCD external monitor and Both Increase the LCD brightness Decrease the LCD brightness Decrease the volume Increase the volume Mute the sound Enter power saving mode ...

Page 40: ...l the Notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen and making selection with its two buttons 1 Cursor Movement Area This 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 2 Right Button Acts as the mouse s right button 3 Left Button Acts as the mouse s left button ...

Page 41: ...t button to select This procedure called as point and click is the basics of operating your Notebook Unlike the traditional pointing device such as the mouse the whole touchpad can act as a left button so that your each tap on the touchpad is equivalent to pressing the left button Tapping twice more rapidly on the touchpad is to execute a double click n Drag and Drop You can move files or objects ...

Page 42: ...ook Getting Started desired location finally release the left button to finish the drag and drop operation Move the cursor by sliding your fingertip Put your wrist on the desk comfortably Using the Touchpad ...

Page 43: ...ant to swap 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 ...

Page 44: ... and software applications 1 To avoid unexpected data loss in your system please backup your critical files regularly 2 Do not turn off the Notebook when the Hard Disk In use LED is on 3 Do not remove or install the hard disk drive when the Notebook is turned on An authorized retailer or a service representative should perform the replacement of hard disk drive ...

Page 45: ...reate the CD R RW disks containing your own contents n DVD Combo Drive A cost effective solution that can work both as a DVD ROM drive and a CD RW drive n DVD Dual Drive A dual format recorder allows you to record both the R RW and R RW formats and on dual layer media All of the above functions are also supported 1 The optical storage device is classified as Class 1 Laser products Use of controls ...

Page 46: ... including the DVD ROM drive 1 Confirm that the Notebook 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 Place your CD in the tray with its label facing up Slightly press the center of the CD to secure it into place 4 Push the tray back into the drive ...

Page 47: ...nel 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 lift it up from the tray 4 Push the tray back into the drive 1 Confirm that the CD is placed correctly and securely in the tray before closing the tray 2 Do not leave the CD tray open ...

Page 48: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface ...

Page 49: ...book Notebook Connecting External Devices The I O input output ports on the Notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices Mouse Keyboard Printer IEEE 1394 Device Monitor Television Microphone Speakers Earphones Modem LAN ...

Page 50: ... by going to Start Menu à Control Panel à Add Hardware to add the new device Connecting the Keyboard You can connect a keyboard to your Notebook through the USB port If your keyboard has a PS 2 connector you will need a PS 2 to USB converter To connect the keyboard 1 Turn on the Notebook and install the keyboard driver 2 Connect your keyboard to the Notebook 3 The Notebook may auto detect your key...

Page 51: ...ion describes the general procedure to connect a printer 1 Turn off the Notebook 2 Connect one end of the printer cable to the Notebook s USB port and the other end to the printer 3 Connect the power cord and turn on the printer 4 Turn on the Notebook and the system will detect a new device Install the required driver For further instructions please refer to your printer s manual Connecting the Ex...

Page 52: ...port of your Notebook is a next generation serial bus that features a high speed transfer rate and the connection of up to 63 devices allowing you to connect many high end peripheral devices and consumer electronic appliances such as the DV digital video camera The IEEE 1394 standard interface supports plug and play technology so that you can connect and remove the IEEE 1394 devices without turnin...

Page 53: ...ase ask your technical staff or network manager for help Using the Modem The built in 56Kbps fax data modem allows you to use a telephone line to communicate with others or to dial up to connect the Internet For more instructions or detailed steps on dialing up through the modem please consult your technical staff or Internet service provider ISP for help 1 To reduce the risk of fire use only No 2...

Page 54: ...ou 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 Notebook If there is the dummy card in the slot remove it first 2 Insert the PC card into the slot usually with its label facing up and push it until it is firmly seated ...

Page 55: ...out 2 Push the Eject Button and the PC card will slide out Pull it out of the slot 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 Eject Button ...

Page 56: ...ripheral device to your system the Safely Remove Hardware icon will appear on the taskbar Double click the icon to bring up the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box You will see all the connected devices If you want to remove any of the devices select the device and click Stop Select ...

Page 57: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface ...

Page 58: ...oad the default BIOS settings How to Run BIOS Setup To run the BIOS Setup Utility turn on the Notebook and press the F2 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 The screen snaps and setting options in this chapter are for your re...

Page 59: ...the menu title Press down arrow 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 field Bring up help screen providing the information of control keys 1 Exit the BIOS Setup Utility 2 Return...

Page 60: ... the basic configuration Main menu Show System Overview information about BIOS version CPU features Memory size and setting of System Time and Date Advanced menu Configure IDE and USB settings Security menu Install or clear Supervisor s and User s Password settings Boot menu Set up Boot Type and Boot Sequence Exit menu Choose decided status before leaving the BIOS menu ...

Page 61: ...nd update notes Following is CPU s information about its Type and Speed The variable settings in Main menu are Share Memory System Time and System Date Share Memory The value you select determines how much system memory to allocate for gaming purposes The default value is 64 MB The available values are 8MB 16MB 32MB 64 MB and 128 MB ...

Page 62: ... or get into sleep mode The set format is hour minute second System Date This item allows you to set the system date The date format is day month date year Day Day of the week from Sun to Sat which is determined by BIOS read only Month The month from 01 January to 12 December Date The date from 01 to 31 Year Users can adjust the year ...

Page 63: ...DE devices installed in the Notebook Press Enter to bring up a window showing the detailed information of the device including the device name vendor LBA mode PIO mode and more Legacy USB Support If you want to use USB device like mouse keyboard portable disk in DOS system or boot your system by USB device you should enable this function ...

Page 64: ...he function a message box will appear on the screen as below Type the password you want up to six characters in length and press Enter The password entered will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory You may also press ESC to abort the selection and not enter a password Enter New Password ...

Page 65: ...hen end users try to run Setup Always A password prompt appears every time when the Notebook is powered on or when end users try to run Setup To clear a set password just press Enter when you are prompted to enter the password A message box will show up confirming the password will be disabled Once the password is disabled the system will boot and you can enter Setup without entering a password Ab...

Page 66: ...Notebook BIOS Setup Boot menu 1st 2nd and 3rd Boot Device Setting The three items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices ...

Page 67: ...ade and exit the utility Discard Changes and Exit Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration Load Optimal Defaults Select this item to load the default settings for optimal system performance ...