AVERATEC N1000 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...TM N1000 Series User s Guide ...

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

Page 3: ...omplies with 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 ...

Page 4: ...AUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer Discard used batteries according to manufacturers instructions Finnish VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaise...

Page 5: ...en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres I henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner Swedish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruction ...

Page 6: ...re 4 Lay this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up 5 The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating Do not cover the openings 6 Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been adjusted properly to the value of 100 240V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet 7 Place the power cord in a way th...

Page 7: ...ous signs of breakage 11 Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the equipment or cause an electrical shock 12 Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature of 60 C 140 F or above which may damage the equipment 13 To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufac...

Page 8: ...vii Preface Preface WEEE Statement ...

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Page 10: ...ix Introductions ...

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Page 12: ... registered trademarks of the Personal Notebook Memory Card International Association Intel and Pentium and registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Windows 2000 XP Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc Kensington and MicroSaver are registered trademark of the ...

Page 13: ...uideline for Using Lithium Battery iii Macrovision Notice v Safety Instructions v WEEE Statement vii Trademarks xi Release History xi Chapter 1 Introductions How to Use This Manual 1 1 Unpacking 1 2 Chapter 2 Getting Started Specification 2 1 Product Overview 2 4 Top open View 2 4 Right side View 2 8 Left side View 2 10 Bottom View 2 11 ...

Page 14: ... Keyboard 2 19 Knowing the Touchpad 2 24 About Hard Disk Drive 2 27 Chapter 3 Customizing this Notebook Connecting the External Devices 3 1 Connecting the Peripheral Devices 3 1 Connecting the Communication Devices 3 6 Connecting the External Optical Storage Device 3 7 Express Card Installation 3 8 Installing the Express card 3 8 Removing the Express card 3 8 Safely Remove Hardware 3 9 ...

Page 15: ...hapter 4 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup 4 1 When to Use BIOS Setup 4 1 How to Run BIOS Setup 4 1 Control Keys 4 2 BIOS Setup Menu 4 3 Main menu 4 4 Advanced menu 4 6 Boot menu 4 8 Security menu 4 9 Save Exit menu 4 11 ...

Page 16: ... or missing please contact the vendor where you purchased this notebook Chapter 2 Getting Started provides the specification of this notebook and introduces the function buttons connectors LEDs and external ports of this notebook Also this chapter provides the correct procedure for installing or uninstalling the battery pack and some ideas on how best to use this notebook Chapter 3 Customizing thi...

Page 17: ...mediately Keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future The package should contain the following items Notebook Quick Start Guide All in one application disk containing the drivers utilities and optional recovery disk High capacity Li ion battery pack AC adapter and power cord These accessories listed above may change without notice ...

Page 18: ...South Bridge Memory Technology Memory Maximum Power AC Adapter Battery Type RTC Battery 260 W x 180 D x 19 31 5 H mm 940g Without battery pack Socket 478 Intel Atom N270 processor 45mm Intel 945GSE Intel ICH7M DDR2 667 800 DDR2 SO DIMM X 1 slot 512 1024 MB DDR2 SDRAM 2GB 1GB DDR2 SO DIMM x 1 40W 19 Volt 3 cells Li lon 6 cells Li lon optional Yes ...

Page 19: ... Wake on LAN Wireless Lan Display LCD Type Brightness LCD Dual View Function CRT D Sub x 1 x 3 USB version 2 0 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 SD MMC MS Yes FCC CTR21 JATE 10 100 Ethernet Realtek 8102E Yes 802 11b g 10 2 Brightness controlled by K B hot keys 1 024 x 600 for WXGA LCDorCRTwillbeautodetectedwhenconnected 640 x 480 max 32bit color 800 x 600 max 32bit color 1024 x 600 max 32bit color ...

Page 20: ...ALC 888s 2 Speakers with housing Adjust by volume button K B hot key SW Yes USB floppy boot up DOS only Fast Boot Support Yes x 1 Audio Internal Speaker Sound Volume Software BIOS USB Flash Boot BIOS Others Kensington Lock ...

Page 21: ...elp you to know more about the features of this notebook before using it 1 7 2 Top open View Press the Cover to open the Display Panel The figure of top open view and description shown below will lead you to browse the main operating area of your notebook NOTE The notebook shown here may vary from the actual one 5 3 4 ...

Page 22: ...out when this function is turned off 2 Power Button Power LED 3 Keyboard The built in keyboard provides all the functions of a full sized US defined keyboard Quick Launch Fn Buttons Use the Fn buttons on the keyboard to activate the specific applications or tools With the help of these quick launch buttons users will be able to use specific functions more easily Power Button Press the power button...

Page 23: ... charged Glowing amber when the battery is in low battery status Blinking amber if the battery fails and it is recommended to replace a new battery Consult the local dealer for purchasing an equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer Battery LED goes out when it is fully charged or when the AC adapter is disconnected 4 Status LED Hard Disk Optical Drive Device In use Blinking green...

Page 24: ...LAN function is enabled Note For flight safety consideration make sure this LED indicator is out when you are in flight Power On Off Suspend Blinking green when the system is in suspend mode LED goes out when the system is turned off 5 Touchpad This is the pointing device of the notebook ...

Page 25: ...es of memory card such as MMC Multi Media Card XD eXtreme Digital SD Secure Digital SDHC SD High Capacity MS Memory Stick or MS Pro Memory Stick Pro cards Contact the local dealer for further and correct information and be noted that the supported memory cards may vary without notice 3 Audio Port Connectors Allows for high quality stereo sound and Hi Fi function ality Headphone A connector for spe...

Page 26: ...A 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 5 RJ 45 Connector The 10 100 Ethernet connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection ...

Page 27: ... allows the whole cable to be looped around a permanent object such as a heavy table or other similar equipment thus securing the notebook in place 2 Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the notebook 3 Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation 4 USB Port The USB 2 0 port allows you to connect USB interface per...

Page 28: ...battery push the latch it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other 2 Battery Lock Unlock Button Battery cannot be moved when the button is positioned on lock status Once the button is slid to unlock position the battery is removable 3 Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected 1 3 2 ...

Page 29: ...tebook and will void the warranty of your unit Connecting the AC Power 1 Unpack the contents 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 the power cord to the electrical outlet Disconnecting the AC Power When you disconnect the AC adapter you should 1 Unplug the power cord from...

Page 30: ...easing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack 1 Make sure the Notebook is turned off and the AC power is disconnected 2 Check to ensure the Lock Unlock button is in unlocked position 3 Locate the Battery Release Button on the bottom side 4 Push the Release Button to the direction of arrow below the button 5 Slide the left side of the battery pack out first from the battery compartment and the...

Page 31: ...ext slide the left side of the battery and press the battery pack into place There will be an audible CLICK once the battery seated properly 3 Make sure the Lock Unlock Button is in lock position Warning Do not try to disassemble THE BATTERY PACK Please follow your local laws and regulations to recycle the unused battery pack 1 2 ...

Page 32: ...ocal 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 to maintain a normal operation If the battery power is not managed well the saved data and customized settings may be lost Follow these tips to help optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss Suspe...

Page 33: ...em operation or shut down and turn off the system without interrupting the charging process The battery pack uses Lithium ion battery cells that have no memory effect There is need to discharge the battery pack before you begin charging However to optimize the life of battery we suggest that consuming the battery power completely once a month is necessary recommended If you do not use the Notebook...

Page 34: ...ght to fit your posture when operating When sitting adjust the chair to support your back comfortably Place you feet flat and naturally on the floor so that your knees and elbows have the proper position about 90 degree when operating Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists Adjust the angle position of the LCD panel so that you can have the optimal view Avoid using your Noteboo...

Page 35: ...rt or injury to you Please 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 Keep your hands and feet with optimal comfort Adjust the angle and position of LCD panel Adjust the desks height Adjust the chairs height Sit straight and keep a good posture ...

Page 36: ...c functions on the notebook The keyboard can be divided into four categories Typewriter keys Cursor keys Numeric keys and Function keys Typewriter Keys The function of these Typewriter keys is the major function of the keyboard which is similar to the keys on a typewriter It also provides several keys for special purposes such as the Ctrl Alt and Esc key ...

Page 37: ...e are kept in uppercase Scroll Lock Press and hold the Fn key and press this key to toggle the Scroll Lock on and off This function is defined by individual programs and it is usually used under DOS The Backspace key Ins and Del keys at upper right corner are use for editing purpose This key is used to switch the typing mode between insert and overtype modes Press this key to delete one character ...

Page 38: ...hich 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 PgUp PgDn Home End ...

Page 39: ...e these numeric keys to enter numbers and calculations Function Keys Windows Keys You can find the Windows Logo key and one Application Logo key on the keyboard which are used to perform Windows specific functions such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu For more information of the two keys please refer to your Windows manual or online help ...

Page 40: ...sable the touchpad function Decrease the LCD brightness Increase the LCD brightness Decrease the built in speakers volume Increase the built in speakers volume Disable the computers audio function Enable or disable the Wireless LAN function Force the computer into suspend mode depending on the system configuration ...

Page 41: ...trol 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 Left Button Acts as left mouse button 3 Right Button Acts as right mouse button 2 3 1 ...

Page 42: ...nt 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 Drag and Drop You can move files or objects in your Notebook by using drag and drop To do so ...

Page 43: ...er you may want 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 ...

Page 44: ...optical storage devices Therefore it is usually used to install the operating system and software applications Info To avoid unexpected data loss in your system please backup your critical files regularly Do not turn off the Notebook when the Hard Disk In use LED is on Do not remove or install the hard disk drive when the Notebook is turned on The replacement of hard disk drive should be done by a...

Page 45: ... your notebook through the USB port If you have a PS 2 mouse please purchase a PS 2 USB connector first To connect the mouse 1 Turn on the notebook and install the mouse driver 2 Connect your mouse to the notebook 3 The notebook may auto detect your mouse driver and enable the mouse function If there is no detection of you mouse you can manually enable the mouse by going to Start Menu Control Pane...

Page 46: ...SB connector first 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 keyboard driver and enable the keyboard function If there is no detection of you keyboard you can manually enable the keyboard by going to Start Menu Control Panel Add Hardware to add the new device ...

Page 47: ... the general procedure to connect a printer 1 Turn off the notebook 2 Connect one end of the printer cable to the notebooks 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 printers manual Printer notincluded USBPort ...

Page 48: ...e notebook is turned off 2 Plug the monitors D type connector into the notebooks VGA port 3 Connect the monitors power cord and turn on the monitor 4 Turn on the notebook and the monitor should respond by default If not you can switch the display mode by pressing Fn F2 Alternately you can change the display mode by configuring the settings in Display Properties of Windows operating system Monitor ...

Page 49: ...ws you to connect the LAN local area network devices such as a hub switch and gateway to build a network connection This built in 10 100 Base T LAN module supports data transfer rate up to 100Mbps For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the LAN please ask your MIS staff or network manager for help LANPort ...

Page 50: ...vice to your system the Safely Remove Hardware icon will appear on the taskbar Double click the icon to bring up the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box You can see all connected peripheral devices here If you want to remove any of the devices move the cursor to the device and click Stop ...

Page 51: ... and CD and record CD format DVD Dual Drive In addition to read DVD and CD this device allows you to record CD format and both the R RW and R RW DVD format DVD Multi Works as a milti functional DVD Dual Drive and a DVD RAM Drive Blue ray It is a high capacity optical disk that holds the high definition video HD on a single sided disk Blue ray supports the more advanced H 264 and VC 1 video encodin...

Page 52: ... 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 Info The screen shots and setting options in this chapter are for your references o...

Page 53: ... 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 to the previo...

Page 54: ...enu 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 Boot menu Set up boot type and boot sequence Security Menu Install or clear Supervisor s and user s password settings Save Exit Menu Save or discard the changes before leaving the BIOS Setup Menu ...

Page 55: ...ep mode The time format is hour minute second System Date Translation This item allows you to set the system date The date format is day month date year Day of the week from Sun to Sat which is determined by BIOS read only The month from 01 January to 12 December The date from 01 to 31 The year can be adjusted by users Day Translation Month Month Date Date Year Year ...

Page 56: ...ices 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 etc System Information Translation This item provides the information about the firmware processor and system memory ...

Page 57: ...o that the processor s speed will be controlled by the use of your operating system and applications Setting options Enabled and Disabled AHCI Mode Advanced Host Controller Interface Use this item to enable or disable the AHCI Mode Setting options Disabled and Enabled The default setting is Disabled Legacy USB Support Translation Selecting Enabled allows users to use USB devices such as mouse keyb...

Page 58: ...ld the bus before another takes over When set to higher values every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth For better PCI performance you should set the item to higher values Setting options 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 and 248 ...

Page 59: ...ty These items showing the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system 1st 2nd and 3rd Boot Option These items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system ...

Page 60: ...x characters in length and press Enter The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory You may also press ESC to abort the selection without entering a password The password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup A password prompt appears every time when the notebook is powered on or when end users try to run Setup Setup Always ...

Page 61: ... be disabled Once the password is disabled the system will boot and you can enter Setup without entering any password User Password Set the User Password under this item Note that Supervisor Password allows the user to enter and change the settings of the setup menu User Password only allows the user to enter the setup menu but do not have the right to make changes ...

Page 62: ...e made and exit the utility Exit and Discard Changes Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility Load setup Defaults Select this item to load the default settings ...