Gigabyte W552U, User Manual

Page 1: ... need to read the manual from the beginning to end Simply find your way to the section that interests you using the index or browse through the manual You will come across the following icons in the manual Helpful pointers and tips to get more from your notebook To help you note and avoid possible damage to your notebook s hardware or software or loss of your work Points out possible damage to pro...

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Page 3: ...9 Device Status Indicators Power Status 1 5 1 1 10 Multiple Digital Media Card Slot 1 5 1 1 11 Menu Items 1 6 1 2 Right Side 1 9 1 2 1 Audio Ports 1 10 1 2 2 USB ports 1 10 1 2 3 VGA Port 1 10 1 3 Left Side 1 11 1 3 1 USB Port 1 12 1 3 2 IEEE 1394 Port 1 12 1 3 3 LAN Jack 1 12 1 3 4 PC Card Port 1 12 1 3 5 Express Card 1 12 1 4 Back Side 1 13 1 4 1 AC Adapter Connector 1 14 1 4 2 Modem Jack 1 14 1...

Page 4: ...3 Windows Logo Key Functions 2 13 2 3 4 StickyKeys 2 13 2 3 5 Touch Pad 2 16 2 3 6 Customizing the Touch Pad 2 16 2 4 Personalizing Your Desktop 2 17 2 4 1 Choosing a Wallpaper 2 18 2 4 2 Choosing a Screen Saver 2 18 2 4 3 Choosing a Desktop Theme 2 18 2 4 4 Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop 2 18 2 5 Display 2 19 2 5 1 Adjusting Brightness 2 20 2 5 2 Using an External Monitor or Television 2 20 2...

Page 5: ...ons 3 3 3 2 Traveling 3 5 3 2 1 Identifying Your Notebook 3 6 3 2 2 Packing Your Notebook 3 6 3 2 3 Setting a Password 3 6 3 2 4 Travel Tips 3 7 3 2 5 If Your Notebook Is Lost or Stolen 3 7 Chapter 4 Peripherals 4 1 PC Cards and Express Cards 4 1 4 1 1 PC Card Types 4 2 4 1 2 Extended PC Cards 4 2 4 1 3 Installing PC Cards 4 2 4 1 4 Removing PC Cards 4 3 4 1 5 Express Card Types 4 3 4 1 6 Installi...

Page 6: ... 9 5 2 7 Installing a Battery 5 10 5 2 8 Storing a Battery 5 10 5 2 9 Working With Extra Battery Packs 5 10 5 2 10 Maximizing Battery Life 5 10 Chapter 6 The BIOS Setup Program 6 1 Introduction 6 1 6 2 Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program 6 2 6 3 The Main Menu 6 5 6 4 The Advanced Menu 6 7 6 5 The Security Menu 6 8 6 6 Others Menu 6 12 6 7 Boot Menu 6 13 6 8 Exit Menu 6 14 Specifications I ...

Page 7: ...he electrical outlet or from any other type of external power source such as an external battery Do not operate the computer near water for example near a bathtub kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement by a swimming pool or in the rain Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm Avoid using the wired modem or L...

Page 8: ...sion cord does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable When using your power cord make sure to position it around objects so it will not be cut or punctured When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector on its strain relief loop not on the cable itself As you pull out the connector keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable make sure ...

Page 9: ...hey may explode Check with local authorities for disposal instructions Do not use or leave the battery pack near a heat source Heat can melt the insulation and damage other safety features possibly leading it to leak acid overheat emit smoke burst and or ignite Do not immerse the battery pack in water or allow it to get wet Its protective features can be damaged Abnormal chemical reactions may occ...

Page 10: ...eing hazardous to the environment Internal Modem Warnings CAUTION When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following The modem cable you connect to your computer should have a minimum wire size of 26 AWG American wire gauge and an UL compliant RJ 11 modular plug To avoid usin...

Page 11: ...one company may make changes in this facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service If this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem If the ...

Page 12: ...ed on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord 8 If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension co...

Page 13: ...a need for service EMC Regulatory Information This product is designed and tested to comply with the following related EMC Electromagnetic compatibility standards CE Notice European Union EU Declaration of Conformity Macrovision License of Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods and claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual rights ow...

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Page 15: ... 5300 DDRII 667 256MB 512MB 1GB 0 MB On board Upgradable to 2GB memory by two sets of 1GB SODIMM Two channel design Easy install from bottom side Display Support 15 4 WXGA 1280 x 800 Keyboard ENE 910L K B controller 86 US 87 UK 88 BZ 91 JA Key 12 function keys 4 cursor keys Windows Keys Application Key 19 05mm pitch 2 5mm stroke H 5 7mm HDD One 2 5 9 5mm Hard Disk Up to 100GB Bus Master IDE 9 5m m...

Page 16: ...attery Pack PCI E Wireless module Touch Pad with two buttons Left Button Right Button I O Ports USB 2 0 ports x 3 VGA port 15 pins x 1 Microphone in x 1 Headphone out jack x 1 DC in jack x 1 RJ 11 jack for 56Kbps V 92 Modem US Canada UK Germany French RJ 45 jack x 1 Kensington lock TV Out S Video x1 IEEE 1394 port x 1 3 in 1 card reader for SD host MMC MS External USB FDD PCMCIA slot x1 Express Ca...

Page 17: ...by time out or by hot key HDD Local Stand By mode by time out LCD Local Stand By mode by time out Low battery alarm by beep Auto backlight off when LCD cover closed Full ACPI 2 0 supported LCD Auto DIM mode by time out Easy buttons Power button E mail button Internet access button Two user define buttons AC Adapter Universal AC adapter 90 240V AC 47 63HZ 75W with 19V DC output 3 pin type for AC in...

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Page 21: ...ing picture shows the front side of the W552U notebook 1 LCD Module Latch 6 Touch Pad 2 Display 7 Touch Pad Buttons 3 Easy Buttons 8 Device Status Indicators Power Status 4 Power Button 9 Wireless Communication Switch 5 Keyboard 10 Multiple Digital Media Slot ...

Page 22: ...1 2 Display Your display is a 15 4 COLOR TFT WXGA 1 1 3 Easy Buttons These buttons launch your favorite programs User Define Buttons Internet Access Button Email button 1 1 4 Power Button Press to turn your notebook on For more on power settings see 5 1 Power Management Windows XP which comes preinstalled goes into the shutdown sequence automatically if you press the power button while on You can ...

Page 23: ...1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 3 1 1 5 Touch Pad The Touch Pad works like a desktop mouse For more information see 2 3 Keyboard and Touch Pad ...

Page 24: ...left and right Touch Pad buttons work like the left right buttons on a standard mouse 1 1 7 Wireless Communication Switch Turns the wireless communication function on or off The wireless communication LED on the front panel lights when the function is activated ...

Page 25: ...MMC Card green 2 WireLess amber 3 Power On green 4 Battery Charge green amber 5 HDD green The flashing Power On LED indicates the notebook is in standby mode For detailed battery status see 5 2 Battery 1 1 9 Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Supports one SD MMC MS MS Pro card which is used in digital still camera and various forms of portable information equipment ...

Page 26: ...1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 6 1 2 Right Side The following picture shows the right side of the W552U notebook 1 Audio Ports 2 USB Ports 3 Optical Disk Drive 4 VGA Port ...

Page 27: ...port to connect a USB device such as a mouse full size external keyboard or printer to the computer USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports a data transfer rate up to 480 Mbps USB peripherals have a single standard for cables and connectors You can install and remove USB devices while the computer is on This is known as hot swapping 1 2 3 VGA Port Use this port to connect an external ...

Page 28: ...1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 8 1 3 Left Side The following picture shows the left side of the W552U notebook 1 USB Port 2 IEEE 1394 Port 3 LAN Jack 4 PCMCIA Card Port 5 Express Card ...

Page 29: ...g 1 3 2 IEEE 1394 Port The IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect devices that utilize IEEE 1394 technology to your computer This technology is widely used in consumer products such as digital cameras 1 3 3 LAN Jack The RJ 45 network jack allows you to connect your computer to a local area network LAN Be careful not to plug the telephone line into the slightly larger network connector 1 3 4 PC Card ...

Page 30: ...1 Introducing Your Notebook 1 10 1 4 Back Side The following picture shows the back side of the W552U notebook 1 AC Adapter Connector 2 Modem Jack 3 K Lock 4 S Video Jack out Port ...

Page 31: ...ectors and power strips vary from country to country Ensure you use compatible cable or correctly connect the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet Failure to do so may cause fire or damage to equipment 1 4 2 Modem Jack The modem jack allows you to connect your notebook to a telephone line with a standard RJ 11 connector 1 4 3 S Video Composite Jack out Port Support external display device...

Page 32: ...Your Notebook 1 12 1 5 Bottom Side The following picture shows the bottom side of the W552U notebook 1 Battery Pack 2 Battery Pack Latch 3 Memory Module Cover 4 HDD Cover 5 Battery Lock Switch 6 Thermal Module Cover ...

Page 33: ...or more details see 5 2 Battery To remove the Battery Pack 1 Move the Battery Lock Switch to the right Unlock position 2 Slide the Battery Pack Latch to the left and gently pry the Battery Pack from the computer chassis 1 5 2 Battery Pack Latch The Battery Pack Latch secures the battery pack To release slide the latch and then remove the battery pack from the bay ...

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Page 37: ...2 Operating Your Notebook 2 1 2 1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off Turning Your Notebook On Turning Your Notebook Off Logging Off Adding User Accounts Standby Mode ...

Page 38: ...ess is finished You can configure Windows XP to shut down or go into sleep mode by pressing the power button Open the Control Panel Power Options Advanced dialog box to do this 2 1 3 Logging Off With Microsoft Windows XP multiple users can access a single computer with their own personal settings Using their own password each user logs on to the computer meaning other users cannot access their set...

Page 39: ...ck a task click Create a new account 3 Under Name the new account enter the name of the new user Click Next 4 Under Pick an account type choose one of the following options Computer administrator User can change all computer settings Standard Windows XP Professional only User can install some programs and hardware Limited User can only change your own personal settings such as your password You ar...

Page 40: ...2 Operating Your Notebook 2 4 2 2 Tips For Using Windows Microsoft Windows XP Help Windows Desktop Start Button Taskbar Notification Area System Tray Recycle Bin Control Panel My Computer ...

Page 41: ...2 Operating Your Notebook 2 5 2 2 1 Microsoft Windows XP Help For Microsoft Windows XP help click the Start menu then click the Help and Support icon The Help and Support Center dialog box opens ...

Page 42: ...erating Your Notebook 2 6 2 2 2 Windows Desktop Depending on your notebook setup and software your desktop may have different or additional shortcuts See 2 4 Personalizing Your Desktop for more information ...

Page 43: ...un any time by simply clicking Clean Desktop Now under Desktop Cleanup 2 2 4 Start Button The Start button allows easy access to your notebook s programs The Start menu is designed to adapt to show the programs you use most frequently To always keep an item on the Start menu no matter how often it s used right click the item and click Pin to Start menu Log Off allows the current user to log off so...

Page 44: ...n empty spot on the taskbar and select Toolbars choose the toolbar you want to add 2 2 6 Notification Area System Tray The icons in this area allow quick access to programs and computer functions including the clock and printer status Windows XP hides icons that are not used frequently Click to see hidden icons To prevent Windows XP from hiding icons Right click an empty spot on the Taskbar Proper...

Page 45: ...en choose the task in the next window 2 2 9 My Computer My Computer allows you to see the contents of your notebook s drives The My Computer icon appears on your Desktop To see the contents of a drive or folder open My Computer then double click the icon for the drive or folder you want to view for example drive C You can also use Windows Explorer to see the contents of your notebook and find file...

Page 46: ...2 Operating Your Notebook 2 10 2 3 Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Windows Logo Key Functions StickyKeys Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad ...

Page 47: ... on To disable the numeric keypad press again To use the primary function of a dual function key when the numeric keypad is enabled press and the desired key 2 3 2 Keyboard Shortcuts Switches Display Mode LCD CRT TV LCD CRT Simultaneous LCD TV Simultaneous Switches the video image to the next display or both displays simultaneously Number Lock Scroll Lock Brightness Up Brightness Down Audio Volume...

Page 48: ...un dialog box Opens the Search Results dialog box Opens the Search Results Computers dialog box when your notebook is connected to a network Opens the System Properties dialog box To adjust keyboard operation including character repeat rate in the Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware Keyboard ...

Page 49: ...function lets you use the SHIFT CTRL ALT FN keys or the Windows logo key referred to as modifier keys in conjunction with other keys by pressing one key at a time instead of simultaneously To activate StickyKeys mode press the Shift key five times and then click OK ...

Page 50: ...2 Operating Your Notebook 2 14 Alternatively you can click on Start Control Panel Accessibility Options and check Use StickyKeys before clicking OK ...

Page 51: ...press the modifier key again each time Check Turn StickyKeys off if two keys are pressed at once to have StickyKeys automatically disable whenever any two keys are pressed simultaneously If Make sounds when modifier key is pressed is checked a tone will be heard each time a modifier key is pressed Different tones are heard when activating and deactivating modifier keys Check Show StickyKeys status...

Page 52: ...erforms 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 and release it The functionality of these buttons depends on your software Double clicking is a common technique for selecting objects or launching programs You may also select object or execute applications from icons ...

Page 53: ...2 Operating Your Notebook 2 17 2 4 Personalizing Your Desktop Choosing a Wallpaper Choosing a Screen Saver Choosing a Desktop Theme Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop ...

Page 54: ...rom the Screen saver pull down menu or click None if you prefer not to activate a screen saver You can customize your screen saver by choosing Settings To check your selections choose Preview To accept the settings click OK and close the Display Properties window 2 4 3 Choosing a Desktop Theme Desktop themes change the appearance of your desktop and add sound effects Control Panel Appearance and T...

Page 55: ...2 Operating Your Notebook 2 19 2 5 Display Adjusting Brightness Using an External Monitor or Television Setting Display Resolution ...

Page 56: ...splay and the external device simultaneously or the external device only 2 5 3 Setting Display Resolution To view a program at a specific resolution both the video controller and display must support the program and the necessary video drivers must be installed Before changing any of the original display settings note the original settings for future reference Start Control Panel Pick a category A...

Page 57: ...to the LAN or WAN consult your systems administrator If you are working at home or while traveling you need a dial up connection Ask your system administrator for the telephone number of the network To set up the connection go to Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections in Classic Interface Network Connections Enter the details for your connection and click OK ...

Page 58: ...2 Operating Your Notebook 2 22 2 7 Managing Programs Running Programs Adding Software Removing Software ...

Page 59: ...eady installed on your computer click Start All Programs If a program is listed in the All Programs menu or the Start menu the software is already installed Before installing software check the software s technical requirements to ensure that it is compatible with your notebook and that there is enough memory and hard drive space for installation and operation Temporarily disable your notebook s a...

Page 60: ...your operating system Start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs Change or Remove Programs Select the program that you want to remove and click the Change Remove button Instructions for removing programs will appear on the screen Some programs may not be listed and cannot be removed via this window In this case check the documentation that came with the specific program ...

Page 61: ...ging Files Updating Antivirus Software Backing Up Files Finding Files Copying a File on the Hard Drive Copying a File to a Floppy Disk Moving Files Renaming Files Deleting Files Emptying the Recycle Bin Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin ...

Page 62: ...backed up your work you will lose your data files The most convenient way to back up your files is to a CD RW drive For smaller files you can use a floppy disk 2 8 3 Finding Files Right click on Start Search In the search window type either All or part of the file name or A word or phrase in the file Specify where you want the system to look by specifying a drive or folder in the Look in pull down...

Page 63: ...ick the location where you want to move the file Click Move 2 8 7 Renaming Files Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the file you want to rename and click the file to select it Click the File menu and click Rename Never change a file s extension the last three characters after the period Doing so may render the file unusable Type the new filename and press Enter 2 8 8 Deleting Files Neve...

Page 64: ...Recycle Bin When the confirmation dialog box appears click Yes to delete all file s All files disappear from the Recycle Bin and are removed from your notebook 2 8 10 Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin Deleted files are moved to the Recycle Bin and remain there until you empty the Recycle Bin If you delete a file in error you can retrieve it from the Recycle Bin Double click the Recycle Bin ico...

Page 65: ...2 Operating Your Notebook 2 29 2 9 Playing CDs and Movies Inserting Discs Adjusting Volume Adjusting Picture ...

Page 66: ...D player software 2 9 2 Adjusting Volume If you do not hear anything when playing a CD or DVD check that the speakers are not muted Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment Volume Control In the Volume Control window click and drag the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up or down to increase or decrease the volume Audio Volume Up Audio Volume Down 2 9 3 Adjusting the Picture If you...

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Page 69: ...Your Notebook and Keyboard Cleaning the Display Cleaning the Touch Pad Cleaning the Diskette Drive Cleaning the CD DVD Drive Precautions Never spray cleaning products directly onto your notebook s case or display Only use products designed for cleaning computer displays ...

Page 70: ...rnal devices such as a printer 2 Remove batteries 3 Use a slightly moistened soft lint free cloth wipe your notebook s display Use only water or a recommended computer cleaner 3 1 3 Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut your notebook down turn it off and disconnect from the electrical outlet and any external devices such as a printer 2 Remove batteries 3 Use a slightly moistened soft lint free cloth caref...

Page 71: ...t is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both Keep your notebook and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as stereo speakers Information on disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via email disk ...

Page 72: ...3 Caring for Your Notebook 3 4 3 2 Traveling Identifying Your Notebook Packing Your Notebook Setting a Password Travel Tips If Your Notebook Is Lost or Stolen ...

Page 73: ...he display Pack your notebook and accessories in their carry case Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream colognes perfumes or food Protect the computer the batteries and the hard drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures dirt dust liquids or overexposure to sunlight Pack the computer so that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or in an overhead storage comp...

Page 74: ...uters When traveling by air ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer Before you use the computer on an airplane verify that such usage is permitted Some airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during the flight All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during takeoff and landing Never walk your notebook through a metal detector Se...

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Page 77: ...4 Peripherals 4 1 4 1 PC Cards and Express Cards PC Card Types Extended PC Cards Installing a PC Card Removing a PC Card ...

Page 78: ... card while your notebook is running The card will be detected automatically Usually PC Cards have a mark or symbol to show which end to insert into the slot Cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion Check the documents that came with your card if the orientation is unclear Hold the card with its orientation symbol pointing into the slot and the topside of the card facing up The push button l...

Page 79: ...t supports one 54mm type PCI Express card It supports both USB 2 0 and PCI Express technology which improves bus speed in data transfer and requires less power than PC cards 4 1 6 Installing and Removing Express Cards Express Cards with hot plug feature allow you to install and remove cards when your notebook is running The card will be detected automatically when installed Usually Express Cards h...

Page 80: ...moving a SD MMC MS MS PRO card stop it running from the configuration utility on the taskbar Failure to do so could result in data loss Insert the SD MMC MS MS PRO card into the Card reader slot To remove the SD MMC MS MS PRO Card push it in gently and it ejects automatically ...

Page 81: ...p the notch along its connector rim with the tooth in the connection slot 7 When the module has been securely seated press down gently on it until it snaps into place Depending on how much additional memory you require you may need to replace the original memory module To remove a memory module 8 Follow the first two steps in the previous procedure 9 Pop out the two silver latches holding the memo...

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Page 85: ...5 The Power System 5 1 5 1 Power Management Managing Your Notebook s Power Power Management Modes Power Options Properties SpeedStep ...

Page 86: ...his mode conserves power by switching off the hard drive and display after a preset period of inactivity a time out When standby mode is exited your notebook will return to the same operating state it was before entering standby If your notebook loses power from both the electrical outlet and the battery while in standby mode data may be lost To enter standby mode in Windows XP Start Turn off comp...

Page 87: ...ethods to enter hibernate mode When you close the lid of your notebook When you press the power button When you press the sleep hot key Start Turn Off Computer Hibernate if the Hibernate option does not show press Shift and the Standby option will switch to Hibernate If the Hibernate option is not available for these methods Hibernate mode has not been enabled Check the Enable hibernation box on t...

Page 88: ...ormance level Each preset power scheme has different time out settings for entering standby mode hibernate mode turning off the display and turning off the hard drive For more information on power management options see the Help and Support Center 5 1 3 2 Alarms Tab Enable audible alarms by clicking each Alarm Action button and selecting Sound alarm The Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm...

Page 89: ...n menu and then clicking OK Set the computer to Stand by Hibernate Do nothing when you close the laptop lid Set the computer to Ask me what to do Stand by Hibernate Shut down Do nothing when you press the power button Set the computer to Ask me what to do Stand by Hibernate Shut down Do nothing when you press the sleep hot key 5 1 3 5 Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab lets you enable hibernate mode ...

Page 90: ...r adjustments to set the performance level Each preset power scheme has different time out settings for entering standby mode hibernate mode turning off the display and turning off the hard drive For example the Portable Laptop mode automatically changes SpeedStep modes depending on if you are running the computer on AC power or batteries in order to prolong battery usage while still providing opt...

Page 91: ... 2 Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Power Meter Low Battery Warning Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Working With Extra Battery Packs Maximizing Battery Life ...

Page 92: ...ould never be disposed of with household waste Contact your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of used lithium ion batteries Only use the BATEL80L6 or BATEL80L9 battery pack with this computer 5 2 2 Checking the Battery Charge Battery Status Indicator behavior Charging Solid amber Fully Charged Solid green Discharging Off Critical Low Blinks amber approximately 3 ...

Page 93: ... s internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging Before using the battery for the first time it must be charged Connect the computer to an electrical outlet and allow the battery to fully charge indicated by the battery indicator light on the front panel of the notebook Once a battery pack is fully charged for the first time use your notebook on battery power until the battery discharg...

Page 94: ...orking without connecting your notebook to an electrical outlet it may be a good idea to carry additional battery packs so you can quickly replace a discharged battery and continue working 5 2 10 Maximizing Battery Life A battery can be recharged many times but over time it will lose its ability to hold a charge To maximize battery life If you will not be using your notebook for a long period remo...

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Page 97: ...protection from unauthorized use Boot devices The settings made in the Setup program intimately affect how the notebook performs It is important therefore first to try to understand all the available options and second to make settings appropriate for the way you use the notebook This chapter guides you through the Setup program by providing clear explanations for all Setup options A standard conf...

Page 98: ...the POST fails This message will inform you of any errors or invalid settings and prompt you to run the Setup program to correct the problem Even if you are not prompted by a message instructing you to use the Setup program at some time in the future you may want to change the configuration of your computer For example you may want to make changes to the display option settings or enable the noteb...

Page 99: ...IOS Ver XXXXX Language English Japanese Francais F1 Help Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit The Menu Bar The top of the Setup screen has a menu bar with the following selections Main Allows the user to configure standard IBM PC AT system parameters Advanced Allows the user to configure advanced system settings Security A...

Page 100: ...nching submenus A submenu contains additional options for a field parameter To call up a submenu simply move the highlight to the desired field and press the Enter key The submenu opens If you are a first time user or are not familiar with BIOS Setup programs it is highly recommended that you take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with each of the submenus and their corresponding functions If ...

Page 101: ...22 MB BIOS Ver XXXXX Language English Japanese Francais F1 Help Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit System Time and System Date The hour is displayed with 24 hour format The values set in these two fields take effect immediately Hard Disk The hard disk information is displayed with the manufacturer and model name Quiet Bo...

Page 102: ...system base memory The size is fixed to 640KB Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the extended memory with an integer in the system but 32Bit SMI will occupy 1 MB and UMA frame buffer Integrated VGA uses only Extended Memory size Total memory size 1 MB 1 MB UMA frame buffer BIOS Ver This field displays the current version of the BIOS Language This field allows the user to change ...

Page 103: ...Exit Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Legacy USB Support Disabled Disables the legacy USB support Enabled Enables the legacy USB support Execute Disable Bit Capability Disabled Disables the Execute Disable Bit Capability feature Enabled Enables the Execute Disable Bit Capability feature Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode Always Low The CPU always runs at low power consumption and low ...

Page 104: ... in length NOTE The administrator password must be set before the user password can be set Set User Password Set Admin Password PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Others Boot Exit Item Specific Help User Password Is Clear Supervisor Password Is Clear Set User Password Enter Set Supervisor Password Enter Built in HDD Status Clear Built in HDD Password Select User Only Set HDD User Pas...

Page 105: ...word will be required to be entered at first Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password User can type password in field of Enter New Password and re enter password in field of Confirm New Password for verification If verification OK Setup Notice Changes have been saved Continue The supervisor password is set complete after user press Enter If verificatio...

Page 106: ...lowing window instead and a current password will be required to be entered at first Set HDD Master Password Enter Current Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password User can type password in field of Enter New Password and re enter password in field of Confirm New Password for verification If verification OK Setup Notice Changes have been saved Continue The HDD password is set complete afte...

Page 107: ...5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Security Chip State Enabled Activate Enable security chip encrypted data and user from taking ownership Disabled Deactivate Disable security chip prevents encrypted data from being used and Deactivated security chip prevents a user from taking ownership Trusted Platform Support Disabled Disables Tru...

Page 108: ...Menu Enter Select 4 Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Low Battery Alarm Disabled The system will not sound an alarm when battery power is low Enabled The system will sound an alarm when battery power is low Panel Close Alarm Disabled The system will not sound an alarm when the LCD cover is closed Enabled The system will sound an alarm when the LCD cover is closed System Beep Disabled The system will not ...

Page 109: ... the diskette drive in module bay the onboard hard disk drive and the CD ROM in module bay PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Others Boot Exit Item Specific Help HDD Hard Disk Model name CD DVD CD DVD Drive Model name FDD LAN F1 Help Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit ...

Page 110: ...ge Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Execute Command F10 Save and Exit Exit Saving Changes Allows the user to save changes to CMOS and reboot system The following message is prompted when user press Enter on the item Setup Confirmation Save configuration changes and exit now Yes No Yes Exit SETUP and reboot No Go back to previous screen Exit Discarding Changes Setup Warning Confi...

Page 111: ...e user loads previous value in CMOS Setup The following message is prompted when press Enter on this item Setup Confirmation Load previous confirmation now Yes No Select Yes to confirm or No to abort You will then return to the setup screen Save Changes Allows the user to save changes and not exit Setup The following message is prompted when press Enter on this item Setup Confirmation Save configu...