AVERATEC AV3715-ED1, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ARTED Hardware and Software Front View Left View Right View Back View Bottom View LED Status Indicators Power Indicators Function Keys Numeric Keypad Touch Pad The Optical Drive Connecting the Printer The PC Card Slot The Graphics System Communication Components Information about the Wireless LAN button CHAPTER 3 MAKING CONNECTIONS Making Connections Left Side Connectors Right Side Connectors Fron...

Page 3: ...t menu Change User Password Change Supervisor Password Resetting the CMOS to Default Settings Exiting and Saving APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Frequently Asked Questions APPENDIX B STATEMENTS Statements European Notice UL Caution Canadian Department of Communications Battery Disposal Caution for Power Adapter Battery Caution Class 1 Laser Product 1 Year Limited Warranty 6 Month Limited War...

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Page 5: ... and personal productivity applications the notebook is an ideal choice for use in the office at home and on the road For maximum expandability without compromising portability the notebook accommodates a number of modules including Optical Drive three USB ports one PCMCIA and 4 in 1 media card slot The high capacity hard disk drive provides you with plenty of storage space for multimedia files an...

Page 6: ... information will be required should you need to make repairs to your notebook during the warranty period Update this section when you add new options DATE OF PURCHASE PLACE OF PURCHASE DEALER S NAME DEALER S ADDRESS TELEPHONE E MAIL ADDRESS WWW CONTACT PERSON MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER The serial number is on the label with a bar code on the bottom side of the computer ...

Page 7: ...or dust On the base or rear panel of this notebook there is a label with information on the power requirements of this system These requirements must be followed If you are unsure of your local power supply consult your dealer or local Power Company Do not step on or place anything on the power cord If you use the computer with an extension cord ensure that the total ampere ratings of all the devi...

Page 8: ...u may cause your computer to malfunction or to emit or receive electro magnetic radiation in excess of local regulations For non proprietary accessories such as PC cards or printers ensure that the accessory functions properly in your computer before making the purchase Your system vendor may be able to recommend reliable brands and models Features High Capacity Hard Disk Drive The computer has a ...

Page 9: ... your computer New users can find a simple step by step orientation in the Quick Start section of this chapter About Windows Windows Online Help found on the Start menu offers extensive Windows assistance Tour Windows XP offers an online orientation for new Windows users Find it in Start Programs Accessories System Tools ...

Page 10: ...the power button to turn on the power Note The battery is not fully charged Allow your battery to fully charge before using it i e before disconnecting AC power Calibrating the battery before use is also highly recommended Refer to Chapter 5 Power Management for further information Use the touchpad to move the cursor on the screen Move your finger across the pad to control the cursor and press the...

Page 11: ... LCD panel brightness Fn F6 decreases the brightness Fn F7 increases the brightness You can adjust the volume with hot key combination as below Fn F8 decreases the volume Fn F9 increases the volume Fn F10 Mute the volume Alternatively you can adjust the volume with the Windows volume control applet located on the taskbar ...

Page 12: ...amounts of data may wish to use backup devices such USB drive If you use your notebook as a networked workstation with system backup talk to the system administrator about backup procedures for your notebook Don t leave passwords anywhere on your notebook or carrying case Be careful when placing your notebook on an airport security conveyor belt In most airports security conveyor belts are safe fo...

Page 13: ...tebook anywhere without a carrying case A broken screen or case can be costly to repair Prevent accidents by carrying the computer in a suitable carrying case Consider using a lock For added security consider purchasing a Kensington lock to put into the Kensington lock hole on the left side of your computer see Chapter 2 Left View Use the Kensington lock to secure the computer to a desk or table N...

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Page 15: ...ing your computer read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main components installed in the system Slide the screen latch on the front edge of the cabinet towards the right to release the cover latch and open up the computer Front View 1 LCD panel 2 Power button 3 Keyboard 4 Status indicators 5 Touchpad 6 Touchpad buttons 7 Wireless LAN switch 8 Silent made button 9 Microphone in jack 10...

Page 16: ...er 2 Getting Started Left View 1 Fax modem RJ 11 Jack 2 LAN RJ 45 jack 3 IEEE 1394 slot 4 Optical drive bezel 5 Optical drive button 6 PCMCIA card slot 7 PCMCIA card eject button 8 MS MMC SD MS pro card slot ...

Page 17: ...Chapter 2 Getting Started Right View 1 USB ports 2 VGA port external video display port Back View 1 Kensington lock hole 2 DC in jack ...

Page 18: ...Chapter 2 Getting Started Bottom View 1 Ventilation slot 2 Battery release buttons 3 Battery 4 Speakers ...

Page 19: ... drive Number Lock The keyboard is in Num Lock mode Caps Lock The keyboard is in Caps Lock mode Power Indicators The power indicators show which power source the system is using The power indicators remain active and viewable even when the LCD panel is closed Icon Light Description Blue Power is on and the AC adapter is in use Flash blue Power is in suspend mode Blue Wireless LAN is in use Green P...

Page 20: ... F4 Suspend to RAM HDD Fn F5 Toggles between LCD CRT displays Fn F6 Decreases LCD brightness Fn F7 Increases LCD brightness Fn F8 Decreases Volume Fn F9 Increases Volume Fn F10 Mute Volume Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad consists of ten keys that make number intensive input more convenient Press NumLock to enable or disable the numeric keypad ...

Page 21: ... selections drags objects or performs a variety of other functions depending on the software To select an object first move the pointer over the object you want to select and then press the left button one time The functions of these buttons are software specific 5 Double clicking is a common technique for selecting objects or launching programs from icons Once you have moved the pointer over the ...

Page 22: ...the letter following the hard drive letter If your hard drive is D then the optical drive will be E Inserting a Disk 1 Press the button on the front of the drive to open the disk tray and pull the tray open 2 Place the disk on the tray label side up 3 Place the disk on the central spindle and press gently until the disk clicks into place 4 Slide back the tray until it clicks shut Removing a Disk 1...

Page 23: ...leaners with detergent Only use optical cleaning kits Do not bend or drop the discs Do not place objects on top of discs Warning Do not insert any foreign objects into the disc tray Do not force the tray to open or close manually When not in use keep the tray closed to prevent dust or dirt from entering the drive unit If you experience difficulty when removing a CD disc stretch a paper clip or use...

Page 24: ...des into the back of the slot 3 PC cards require drivers or a program that allows the operating system to use a specific device Many drivers are included with Windows but if not you will be prompted to install the driver included with your card 4 The computer will beep twice to indicate successful installation A single beep means that there was a problem recognizing the card Note Please read the i...

Page 25: ...ially to fonts High Resolution with an external monitor Higher resolution modes may be used as long as the monitor supports them Connecting to an External Monitor The notebook has a VGA monitor port to connect your computer to an external monitor Using the VGA monitor port 1 Locate the 15 pin VGA monitor port on the right side of your notebook and connect the video signal cable from the external m...

Page 26: ...e SD3 Display 6 Click the LCD button or external monitor button These options are described below Single You can choose which device to apply as the Primary display In Single mode the video display hot key combination is available you can cycle the video output by pressing the Fn F5 keys Mirror In Mirror mode the video display hot key combination is available you can cycle the video output by pres...

Page 27: ...left side of the computer allows you to connect to the Internet to send and receive data When used with fax software it can be used as a fax When using this function first plug the phone cord into the jack Attention When using the data communications function please do not plug the phone cord into the ISDN or PBX jack to avoid an electrical surge that will cause the MDC module to burn ...

Page 28: ...iguration and status Note Contact your distributor for the information of upgrading the wireless local area network DGT Warning Article 14 Without permission any company firm or user shall not alter the frequency increase the power or change the characteristics and functions of the original design of the certified lower power frequency electric machinery Article 17 The application of low power fre...

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Page 30: ...gulations may not permit the use of the fax modem designed for this system In this case you may use an add on modem 2 LAN RJ 45 Jack With the built in Ethernet LAN combo you can make LAN connections Connection speed is up to 100 Mbps Warning Plug your modem into an analog telephone jack only Most homes use analog lines Do not use digital lines such as the PBX and ISDN systems found in many offices...

Page 31: ...nto 4 in 1 card reader slot securely for device access Right Side Connectors 1 USB 2 0 Universal Serial Bus Ports The Universal Serial Bus USB is the latest standard for attaching monitors input devices scanners and other devices to a PC USB devices can be chained together on a single cable 2 VGA Out External Video Port The 15 pin VGA port can be used to connect your computer to an external monito...

Page 32: ...a 3 Microphone in Jack Connect a microphone to this jack to record Back View 1 Kensington Lock Your computer includes a Kensington lock hole to be used with a standard Kensington lock You can connect the notebook to a large object with the Kensington lock to prevent theft of your notebook See the documentation that comes with your Kensington lock for more information 2 DC in jack Connect the DC po...

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Page 34: ...Choose Battery learning then press enter Execute Battery Learning function OK Cancel 4 Press OK at the above Battery Auto Calibration dialog to begin the battery calibration Battery Calibration will take from 4 to 8 hours depending on how much power the battery may already contain Note For optimum performance we recommend calibrating the battery again every three months Each time you charge and di...

Page 35: ...rm sounds displays a message or both Warning When battery power is low the Notebook will display a warning on the screen Take immediate action such as saving files or connecting to the AC adapter or data may be lost When the computer alerts you that the battery is low immediately do one of the following Connect the AC power adapter Save your work turn off the computer and replace the discharged ba...

Page 36: ...utton in the Shut Down Windows dialog box Closing the screen cover assuming no external monitor has been connected Pressing the power button if enabled in power settings Pressing the suspend function key Fn F4 Power Button Settings The function of the power button can be set to Shutdown or Standby in the Power Management Properties dialog box in the Windows Control Panel However holding the power ...

Page 37: ...rn on You may feel air coming from a vent at the left side when this happens 2 If the temperature continues to rise processor activity will be reduced You may notice a slight loss of performance when this happens Changing the Battery Change the main battery pack as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Close the screen cover and turn the computer over 3 Slide the side battery latch 1 to the left Conti...

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Page 39: ...me you turn on the computer and before the Windows interface appears If your computer is already on shut down your computer completely power off and restart it and then press the Del key to enter the setup utility Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS Use the following keys to move between fields and to enter information Å Æ Select Screen ÇÈ Push the up and down arrow keys to move among sele...

Page 40: ...essor Type AMD Sempron 3000 Speed 1800 MHz System Memory Size 504MB System Time 19 14 50 System Date Thu 01 01 2005 Use ENTER TAB Or SHIFT TAB to select a field Use or to Configure system Time Select Screen Select Item Change Option Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 53 Copyright 1985 2002 American Megatrends Inc Figure 5 1 ...

Page 41: ...Enabled 32 MB Auto DIM function Enable Legacy USB Support Enable Battery Learning Enter Start FAN Learning Enter Select the amount of system memory used by the internal graphics device Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 53 Copyright 1985 2002 American Megatrends Inc Figure 5 2 ...

Page 42: ... Device HDD 3rd Boot Device Network Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices A device enclosed in Parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 53 Copyright 1985 2002 American Megatrends Inc Figure 5 3 ...

Page 43: ...ity Settings Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Install or Change the password Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 53 Copyright 1985 2002 American Megatrends Inc Figure 5 4 ...

Page 44: ... Discard changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults Load Failsafe Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes F10 key can be used for this operation Select Screen Select Item Enter Go To Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 53 Copyright 1985 2002 American Megatrends Inc Figure 5 5 ...

Page 45: ...e in 6 or fewer keystrokes If you make an error press Esc to start over Resetting the CMOS to Default Settings The main page provides the system parameters for you to reset the CMOS to default settings After you enter this page select the Load Optimal Defaults Select OK to reset the CMOS to default settings Exiting and Saving Save Settings and Exit Select this option to save changes to the field v...

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Page 47: ...one Method 1 To Start Setting Control panel Phone and Modem Options Modem Properties Modem Speaker Volume Adjust Move the slider to adjust the modem speaker volume Method 2 Use the volume control button on the front of the computer Q What kind of external microphone can I use with my notebook computer A You will need to use a self amplifying microphone Q There is feedback noise coming from my spea...

Page 48: ... your data in CMOS will be lost Please reconfigure your CMOS by following steps 1 Press Del to enter the BIOS setup utility 2 Select Load Optional Defaults When you see the following prompt choose OK and then press Enter Load Optional Defaults OK Cancel 3 Select Save Changes and Exit When you see the following prompt choose OK and then press Enter to restart your computer Save configuration change...

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Page 50: ...ration is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation About The Modem This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence n...

Page 51: ...s information refer to the manual of the communication software European Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms EN 55022 CISPR 22 Radio Frequency Interference EN 55024 EN61000 4 2 EN...

Page 52: ...e that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the company s inside writing associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly telephone extension cord The customer should be aware that compliance wi...

Page 53: ...REPLACED REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN60825 CAUTION THIS APPLIANCE CONTAINS A LASER SYSTEM AND IS CLASSIFIED AS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT TO USE THIS MODEL PROPERLY READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR...

Page 54: ... conjunction with compatible peripheral equipment and compatible software Compatibility testing is the province of the 3 rd party hardware and software manufacturers This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Portable Computer and does not apply in the following cases 1 Loss of or damage to or inability to use the Portable Computer in whole or in part due to abuse mi...

Page 55: ...d by other than AVERATEC 2 Defects resulting from software interfacing parts or supplies not supplied by AVERATEC which cause damage to the Battery or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems 3 If the Battery has had its serial number or dating altered or removed NO IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO ...

Page 56: ... other than AVERATEC 2 Defects resulting from software interfacing parts or supplies not supplied by AVERATEC which cause damage to the Accessory or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems 3 If the Accessory has had its serial number or dating altered or removed NO IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO ...