Everex StepNote NM3500W, User Manual

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Page 2: ...form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without prior written permission Trademarks Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the t...

Page 3: ...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordan...

Page 4: ...omplies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator a...

Page 5: ...granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 this device...

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Page 7: ...ook User Guide About Your Notebook Computer Congratulations for having purchased your new Everex StepNote This computer incorporates the latest in notebook designs with the newest technologies availab...

Page 8: ...Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook Computer Chapter 4 Multimedia Setup Chapter 5 Connecting External devices Chapter 6 System BIOS Setup Chapter 7 Upgrade O...

Page 9: ...EFT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK 23 1 7 THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK 24 1 8 THE UNDERSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK 25 1 9 NOTEBOOK ACCESSORIES 28 1 10 NOTEBOOK OPTIONS 29 2 GETTING STARTED 31 2 1 USING THE BATTERY P...

Page 10: ...IVE 52 4 FUNWITHMULTIMEDIA 55 4 1 NOTEBOOK MULTIMEDIA FEATURES 56 4 2 AUDIO SOUND SYSTEM FEATURES 56 4 3 SETTING UP THE AUDIO DRIVER PROPERTIES 57 4 4 WINDOWS MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS 57 4 5 RECORDING SOUN...

Page 11: ...XIT THE SETUP PROGRAM 87 6 7 HOW TO UPGRADE THE BIOS 88 7 USING OPTIONS 89 SYSTEM UPGRADE 90 7 1 MEMORY UPGRADE 90 Installing Memory Module 91 7 2 HARD DISK UPGRADE 92 7 3 WIRELESS MODULE INSTALLATION...

Page 12: ...TALLATION 107 SYSTEM RECOVERY 108 DEVICE DRIVERS INSTALLATION 111 Installing Windows XP from Optical Disk Drive 111 driver installation note 112 Installing the Chipset Driver 112 Installing the VGA De...

Page 13: ...in mobile computing and multimedia technology this notebook is a natural choice for uses seeking portability and performance Your Everex StepNote N Series Notebook runs a wide variety of business per...

Page 14: ...U type and speed Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on operating systems such as Windows XP Memory This notebook provides two memory slots for installing DDRII SDRAM 200 pin...

Page 15: ...BIOS Flash BIOS allows you to easily upgrade the System BIOS using the Phoenix Flash utility program Power and System Management Integrated SMM System Management Mode on system chipset that shuts dow...

Page 16: ...Power Cord Li Ion Battery Pack CD with Driver Utility and User Guide Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and or damaged If any of these items is missing or damaged co...

Page 17: ...olor LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position The LCD is 15 4 TFT color LCD with 1280x800 Wide XGA with ratio 16 10 resolution panels The features of the Color LCD Display are summar...

Page 18: ...alm to sit on comfortably during typing Touchpad Pointing Device Microsoft mouse compatible with two Touchpad click buttons The two select buttons located at each side support tapping selection and dr...

Page 19: ...Caps Lock 6 Scroll Lock 7 Num Lock Power Indicator Lets you know that power to the system is turned on This LED is positioned so that you can see the power state whether the LCD panel is opened or cl...

Page 20: ...When LED lights off it indicates that the function is disabled Caps Lock When LED turns on indicates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is activated When activated all alphabet keys typed in will...

Page 21: ...hen it is closed Slide the button right aside to release the latch for opening the cover of the computer 1 5 The Rear Side of the Notebook The system ports at the back of your notebook computer can co...

Page 22: ...your notebook computer VGA Port Lets you attach an external monitor or projector for wider display You can run the LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or switch it to monitor only usi...

Page 23: ...cted to the outside world through phone line For electrical safety concerns only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always b...

Page 24: ...batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions Optical Disk Drive Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc CD or a digital vide...

Page 25: ...t loss USB 2 0 Port The Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to connect USB 2 0 compliant devices for example printers scanners and so on to your notebook computer Air Outlet Vent Emits the heat o...

Page 26: ...ush the latch to the right side to lock and secure the battery This action is available to release the battery when the battery lock latch has located to unlock status at the left side Battery Bay Equ...

Page 27: ...uction1 Battery Release Latch To release the battery first locate the Battery Lock Latch at the left side in unlock status then push the Battery Release Latch to the right end to remove the battery pa...

Page 28: ...t charges the battery whether or not the notebook computer is powered on Battery Pack Aside from the AC adapter your computer can also be powered through the internal battery pack The battery pack use...

Page 29: ...standard packs Using the suitable media you can make any format of CD or DVD as you want DVD RW combo This device pack can write data to CD R or CD RW and DVD R or DVD RW media and also can read DVD...

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Page 31: ...d 2 2 Getting Started Your Notebook is designed and pre configured for easy setup and use This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly...

Page 32: ...on battery pack allows you to operate the notebook without an external power source When you connect the AC power adapter the battery immediately starts to recharge For maximum battery performance ful...

Page 33: ...se directed toward the compartment insert and push the battery pack Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack slide the lock latch to the end of left side to unlock the battery lock latch 1...

Page 34: ...k drive You will be unable to restart the notebook until you have connected to the AC adapter or installed a charged battery To replace the battery pack refer to the previous sections on Installing th...

Page 35: ...ct the power adapter 1 Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power adapter 2 Plug the other end of the AC power cord to a live AC wall outlet 3 Plug the connector of the AC adapter to...

Page 36: ...an support the total current load of all the connected devices y Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies i e AC adapter 2 3 Starting Your Computer Th...

Page 37: ...lay a message press F2 to enter SETUP You don t need to run this program at the moment as your dealer already made the necessary settings for your computer optimal operation Refer to Chapter 6 on runn...

Page 38: ...to increase the brightness of the LCD 2 5 Turning off Your Computer If you are not going to use the computer for a while it is best to turn off the power of the computer Before turning off the power...

Page 39: ...how to operate the standard built in features of the Everex StepNote If you are unfamiliar with personal computers or the Microsoft Windows operating system in addition to this chapter we recommend re...

Page 40: ...r comes with an operating system pre installed and needs only to be setup and configured during initial use 3 2 Understanding the Keyboard Functions Your notebook computer is equipped with an 87 keys...

Page 41: ...board These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions Some keys printed in blue on keypad are preprogrammed with dual functions Control keys Ctrl Alt Fn and Shift are controls u...

Page 42: ...r Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want In the screen the cursor is a blinking underline block or vertical bar depending on the application The curs...

Page 43: ...Press this key to delete the character to the right of the cursor or delete marked texts or items Pause key Press this key to temporarily halt execution of a command Pressing any other key to resume...

Page 44: ...5 key numeric keypad The keys are color coded blue Caps Lock key Used in most application program to always activate uppercase alphabet characters Fn Scroll Lock key Used in most application program t...

Page 45: ...ves the cursor to the end of a screen or line WINDOWS HOT KEYS Keypad Function Description Start key Pulls up the Windows Start menu Right Click key Performs a mouse right click function for Windows s...

Page 46: ...incrementally Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally Decreases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally Increases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally 3 3 Using the Tou...

Page 47: ...ng device replacement that is used under Windows based operating system You can use the standard Microsoft driver that is compatible with the Touchpad device and is normally used under Windows based o...

Page 48: ...e This feels much like a double click except that the finger remains on the pad after the second tap Tap lift tap hold and move The simulated button remains held as long as the finger remains on the p...

Page 49: ...ble Resolution Maximum Colors Widescreen 15 4 WXGA LCD 1280x800 Maximum Resolution 16 million colors CRT Only 800x600 1024x768 1152 x 768 1280x1024 16 million colors 16 million colors 16 million color...

Page 50: ...m is idle or not in use This feature not only gives you longer battery life but also cools the systems and components as well For more information on how to control the power management features of yo...

Page 51: ...again system will bring your notebook out of hibernation You ll find your applications and documents open on your desktop exactly as you left them Hibernation is enabled by default To verify that Hib...

Page 52: ...lly use the drive for installing operating system and software application programs To insert and remove a disc on the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on Press the eject button found on the d...

Page 53: ...c is detected Wait until the LED has turned off and then start to read the disc How to care for Optical Disks CDs DVDs etc When you handle CDs and DVDs pay attention to the following guidelines Always...

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Page 55: ...a This chapter describes how to make full use of the multimedia features available on your Everex computer You will learn how to adjust and alter the built in sound system and use the optical disk dri...

Page 56: ...speaker and microphone 4 2 Audio Sound System Features Your computer has a built in 16 bit stereo sound controller that allows you to record store and playback voice music and other sound effects wit...

Page 57: ...e the audio properties of our computer visit the Windows Help and Support document located on your computer 4 4 Windows Multimedia Programs Windows provides several multimedia programs that you can ru...

Page 58: ...and stores them as files on your hard disk These voice or sound files can then be played back through the internal speaker or earphone jack using an external speaker headphone or earphone set You can...

Page 59: ...t input sources you must first set the proper audio input recording device under the Recording Control panel To do this 1 Double click on the Volume Control on the taskbar or click Start button then p...

Page 60: ...udio Properties 4 Click OK and the Recording Control dialog box will appear Here you will select the input device for the recording source If you want to record from the optical drive with audio music...

Page 61: ...e for recording voice USING THE BUILT IN OPTICAL DRIVE You would normally use the optical drive for recording audio music from the Audio CD Follow these steps 1 Activate CD Player volume on the Record...

Page 62: ...e Record button 6 Switch immediately to the Windows Media Player and press the Play button You can adjust the volume control so you can also hear the music while in recording 4 6 Playing Audio and Sou...

Page 63: ...ories and then Entertainment 2 Click on Windows Media Player to start program 3 Click on the File menu and select the file you want to play 4 When the file is recognized and open click on the Play but...

Page 64: ...oundtracks subtitles and different languages Much more the DVD ROM drive of your computer is backward compatible with CD ROM drive so it allows you to use any CD as well It also works the same as the...

Page 65: ...addition to these conventional DVD player tasks you can also retrieve information about each disc from the Internet Figure 4 7 To play a DVD On the Play menu point to DVD VCD or CD Audio and then clic...

Page 66: ...D as you want DVD RW combo This device pack can write data to CD R or CD RW and DVD R or DVD RW media and also can read DVD CD title This media is commonly used on DVD video player DVD RW combo This d...

Page 67: ...ach additional peripheral devices to your notebook The Everex StepNote allows you to add a printer or mouse connect an external monitor and keyboard or other compatible peripheral device Use of additi...

Page 68: ...Microsoft HP Compaq Intel Agere NEC and Philip are seven core members of USB IF to have worked on USB 2 0 standardization USB 2 0 offers data transfer rate up to 480Mbps megabits per second compared t...

Page 69: ...or power switch is turned off The notebook computer must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected Although you can connect the external Monitor without power off the computer a...

Page 70: ...Using the External Audio System At the left side of your computer you will find the built in audio ports You can connect Microphone jacks earphone or powered speaker To connect to a audio jack 1 Loca...

Page 71: ...ed with RJ 45 connectors The 100Base TX is based on the older Ethernet standard Because it is 10 times faster than Ethernet it is often referred to as Fast Ethernet The built in LAN module provides a...

Page 72: ...artment of your company for more details This computer integrates built in 802 11 b g wireless LAN module IEEE 802 11b standard supports 11 Mbps wireless connection speed However IEEE 802 11g supports...

Page 73: ...computer modem port The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of telephone lines Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission Contact your service provider for m...

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Page 75: ...uting needs User adjustable options include system time and date disk drive configuration and password setup BIOS information stored in the CMOS RAM will remain permanent unless changed Default factor...

Page 76: ...the computer the system will read the settings stored in the CMOS RAM and compare them to the equipment check conducted during the Power On Self Test POST If an error occurs an error message will be d...

Page 77: ...ts own screen Parameters The left side of the screen This area lists the parameters and their current settings Key Status Bar The bottom part of the screen These lines display the keys available to mo...

Page 78: ...nded Memory 65535 KB CPU Type Celeron M processor CPU Speed 1500 MHz Cache RAM 1024KB BIOS Version A 3F 8034 8A20 F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select...

Page 79: ...d other value can be edited Secondary Master This field is for information only as the BIOS automatically detects the optical drive System Memory This field reports the amount of base or conventional...

Page 80: ...connection Auto autotypes Hard Multi Sector Transfers Disabled disk drive installed here LBA Mode Control Enabled CD ROM a CD ROM 32 Bit I O Disabled drive is installed here Transfer Mode FPIO 4 DMA 2...

Page 81: ...ion 32 Bit I O Disabled Auto autotypes Hard Transfer Mode FPIO 4 DMA 2 disk drive installed here Ultra DMA Mode Mode 2 CD ROM a CD ROM drive is installed here ATAPI Removable removable disk drive is i...

Page 82: ...trol Disabled Disabled POST screen Execute Disable Bit Capability Disabled F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Quiet Boot L...

Page 83: ...N Boot Control Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for booting the notebook from Network or not Execute Disable Bit Capability When disabled forces the Execute Disable Bit Capability extended feature...

Page 84: ...d Enter setup utility Set User Password Enter Password on boot Disabled Fixed disk boot sector Normal F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10...

Page 85: ...le when Supervisor Password has set Enter the user password when boot the system or resume from suspend mode But if the Write Protect is set in the Fixed disk boot sector field you should enter a supe...

Page 86: ...y Item Specific Help 1 USB Floppy Drive 2 USB Storage Disk Keys used to view or 3 CD RW DVD ROM configure devices 4 Hard Drive Up or Down arrows 5 Boot from LAN Select a device and moves the device up...

Page 87: ...Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup Exit Discarding Changes and save your Load Setup Defaults changes to CMOS Discard Changes Save Changes F1 Help Select Item F5 F6 Chan...

Page 88: ...the BIOS Update data into the USB device 2 Power on the system with the USB device inserted in the USB port 3 On the DOS prompt type the following command A Phlash XXXXXX ROM BIOS filename or A XXXXXX...

Page 89: ...ions 7 7 Using Options This chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your notebook For additional system specifications upgrades and available accessories visit www evere...

Page 90: ...ted inside your computer The table below lists the possible combinations of different memory module and memory size Please contact dealer for changing or adding DDRII SDRAM module It is not available...

Page 91: ...install the memory module 1 Make sure the system is powered off the battery also is removed and that no peripheral devices are attached 2 Turn the computer upside down and locate the screw that secur...

Page 92: ...emory module until the module pops up Then remove the memory module Everex recommends using only Everex approved upgrades and accessories Use of non approved Everex memory modules are not guaranteed c...

Page 93: ...disk back to the compartment 8 Cover the lid then rotate and tighten the screws 9 Set the boot device as optical drive and Primary Master as Auto on BIOS setup menu Please refer to Chapter 6 about th...

Page 94: ...Standard Warranty Agreement 7 3 Wireless Module Installation This computer uses mini PCI wireless LAN module at the bottom of this notebook for wireless connection Please contact Everex before adding...

Page 95: ...ok Your Everex StepNote is a fully IBM compatible personal computer with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology If properly cared for and maintained the performance and reli...

Page 96: ...a cloth for cleaning The socket outlet shall be installed near the notebook computer and shall be easily accessible Please keep the notebook computer from humidity Lay the notebook computer on a reli...

Page 97: ...ot step on it Do not place anything over the power cord All cautions and warnings on the notebook computer should be noted If the notebook computer is not in use for a long time disconnect it from mai...

Page 98: ...he sound pressure level at the operator s position according to IEC 60704 1 is equal or less than 70dB A 8 2 Cleaning Your Computer When it is necessary to clean the plastic case and keyboard use a so...

Page 99: ...time Adding a screen saver also helps prolong the life of your notebook screen Follow the safety guidelines mentioned earlier and how to clean your computer 8 4 Maintaining Your Hard Disk Losing your...

Page 100: ...he battery pack Handle batteries carefully Do not try to disassemble crush puncture open drop mutilate short external contacts disposed of in water or fire or expose it to temperatures higher than 60...

Page 101: ...ese instructions Back up all needed files on your hard disk before traveling Recharge your battery overnight to ensure full battery power before you leave Don t forget to bring along the AC adapter an...

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Page 103: ...ystem Specification A APPENDIX A System Specification This appendix provides technical specifications for the Everex StepNote computer Depending on the specific Everex model specifications may vary 10...

Page 104: ...lots User upgradeable to maximum 2GB using 200 pin SODIMM 256MB 512MB or 1024MB modules DDRII 533 SDRAM modules LCD DISPLAY 15 4 WXGA 16 10 Color TFT LCD 1280x800 Maximum 16M true colors on all LCD di...

Page 105: ...stereo speaker with wavetable support H W Audio Sound Blaster 16 compatible Built in one speaker Audio input jacks for microphone MIC Audio output jack for external speaker or headphone Line Out Digi...

Page 106: ...us USB 2 0 1 x LAN port 1 x Modem port WIRELESS DEVICES IEEE 802 11b g Mini PCI 802 11b g Wireless LAN Solution AC DC POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER Universal auto switching 100V 240V 65W adapter 20 Volt BATTER...

Page 107: ...n Internet Security 2006 and how to restore the software and operating system of your computer back to the original factory settings In the system recovery section you will learn how to recover all fi...

Page 108: ...ain menu Change the first boot up device to CD ROM DVD ROM 3 Press F10 to confirm the setup parameters 4 When the recover screen appears press R to start System Recovery Figure 1 5 Press F to start Fu...

Page 109: ...System Specification A 7 The recovery system tool will start running Figure 2 Figure 2 8 While rebooting the system press H boot from Hard Disk to continue the recovery process Figure 3 109...

Page 110: ...f the Recovery process a CRC verification confirmation screen will be displayed This step ensures all files in the Recovery CD are fully restored to your hard disk without loss You may decide to perfo...

Page 111: ...eck with your dealer first if they have already installed all the drivers along with the operating system If not follow the procedures below INSTALLING WINDOWS XP FROM OPTICAL DISK DRIVE To install Wi...

Page 112: ...s XP 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers WinXP Chipset Setup exe 3 Click OK to execute the setup prog...

Page 113: ...vice driver for Windows XP 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers WinXP Audio Setup exe where the audio...

Page 114: ...inXP KBC Setup exe 3 Click OK to implement the setup program to install this driver 4 Click Next to execute the setup program 5 Tick the option Restart Windows now and press Finish to restart your sys...

Page 115: ...y the directory as E Drivers Winxp LAN WinSetup exe 3 Click OK to implement the setup program to install this driver Click OK to complete the installation Norton Installation Norton Internet Security...

Page 116: ...Notebook User Guide 3 Click View Details to see the complete results of the scan 116...

Page 117: ...System Specification A 4 Scan Results 5 Click Next to continue 117...

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Page 119: ...System Specification A 6 System now executes the installation 7 When the installation completes click Finish to restart the computer 119...

Page 120: ...use Product Registration NMXXXX as your email subject To speak with an Everex Technical Support Representative call our 24 Hour response team at 1 866 850 8835 toll free Please complete the following...