MSI CR410, User Manual

Page 1: ...CHAPTER 1 Preface...

Page 2: ...ions 1 6 CE Conformity 1 6 Safety Instructions 1 7 Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery 1 11 WEEE Statement 1 15 Optical Drive Device Notice 1 22 Trademarks 1 22 Reversion History 1 22 Introduct...

Page 3: ...7 ECO Engine Power Saving Function 3 9 Power Management in Windows OS 3 11 Energy Saving Tips 3 13 Basic Operations 3 14 Safety and Comfort Tips 3 14 Having a Good Work Habit 3 15 Knowing the Keyboard...

Page 4: ...acement and Upgrade 3 32 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup 4 2 When to Use BIOS Setup 4 2 How to Run BIOS Setup 4 2 Control Keys 4 3 BIOS Setup Menu 4 4 Main menu 4 5 Advanced menu 4 7 Security menu 4 9 Boo...

Page 5: ...uarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipme...

Page 6: ...the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cau...

Page 7: ...ure reference Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature Lay this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to p...

Page 8: ...disconnect the AC power cord or uninstall the battery pack or switch off the wall socket if the equipment would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption Never pour liquid i...

Page 9: ...xial Cable To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only Always keep the battery in a safe place If any of...

Page 10: ...f natural resources by encouraging recycling Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades Reduced solid waste production through take back policy Environmental Policy The product has been designed...

Page 11: ...abricant German Deutsch VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem em Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich wertigen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Ba...

Page 12: ...urz dzenia Zu yte baterie mo na wyrzuca zgodnie z instrukcjami producenta Hungarian Magyar VIGY ZAT A nem megfelel akkumul tor haszn lata robban svesz lyes Kiz r lag ugyanolyan vagy a berendez s gy r...

Page 13: ...ispravno postavljena postoji opasnost od eksplozije Zamenu izvr ite koriste i isklju ivo istu ili ekvivalentnu bateriju koju preporu uje proizvo a opreme Odbacite iskori ene baterije u skladu sa uput...

Page 14: ...Sloven ina UPOZORNENIE V pr pade nespr vnej v meny bat rie existuje nebezpe enstvo v buchu Vyme te iba za rovnak bat riu alebo za rovnocenn typ bat rie ktor odpor a v robca zariadenia Bat rie zne kodn...

Page 15: ...dage ainult sama v i tootja poolt soovitatud v rdv rse akuga H vitage kasutatud aku vastavalt tootja juhistele Persian Arabic WEEE Statement English Under the European Union EU Directive on Waste Elec...

Page 16: ...Baruchbarkeitsdauer zur ckzunehmen Spanish Espa ol Bajo la directiva 2002 96 EC de la Uni n Europea en materia de desechos y o equipos electr nicos con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005 lo...

Page 17: ...jako mieci komunalne tak wi c producenci tych produkt w b d zobowi zani do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z u ycia Hungarian Magyar Az Eur pai Uni EU 2005 augusztus 13 n hat ly...

Page 18: ...n t s kh ng c n c v t b nh l r c th i th n a v c c nh s n xu t thi t b i n t tu n th h ng d n s ph i thu h i c c s n ph m n y v o cu i v ng i Thai EU 2002 96 EC 13 2005 Indonesian Bahasa Indonesia Ses...

Page 19: ...goare pe 13 august 2005 produsele din categoria echipament electric i electronic nu mai pot fi evacuate ca de euri municipale iar fabrican ii echipamentului electronic vizat vor fi obliga i s primeasc...

Page 20: ...96 ES ki je veljavna od 13 avgusta izdelkov elektri ne in elektronske opreme ni dovoljeno odstranjevati kot obi ajne komunalne odpadke proizvajalci zadevne elektronske opreme pa so zavezani da tovrst...

Page 21: ...a i su obvezni zbrinuti takve proizvode na kraju njihovog ivotnog vijeka Estonian Eesti Vastavalt Euroopa Liidu EL direktiivile 2002 96 E elektri ja elektroonikaseadmete j tmete kohta mis j ustus 13...

Page 22: ...for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to disassemble the enclo...

Page 23: ...CHAPTER 2 Introductions...

Page 24: ...ormation or caution when using this notebook for the first time Chapter 2 Introductions includes the descriptions of all the accessories of this notebook It is recommended to check out that if you hav...

Page 25: ...e contact your local dealer immediately Also keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future The package should contain the following items Notebook Quick Start Manu...

Page 26: ...l Notification The actual processor preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased Please contact the local dealer for detailed information Core Chips North Bridge ATI RS880M South Br...

Page 27: ...9V 3 42A Battery Type 6 cells RTC Battery Yes Special Notification The actual AC DC Adapter and battery pack that come with the package may vary without notice I O Port Monitor VGA 15 pin D Sub x 1 US...

Page 28: ...on the model you purchased Communication Port Items listed here may vary without notice LAN Supported Wireless LAN Supported optional Bluetooth Supported optional Video Graphics Controller UMA LCD Re...

Page 29: ...with housing Internal Microphone x 1 Sound Volume Adjust by volume button K B hot key SW WebCam CMOS 0 3 Mega Pixel Software BIOS USB Flash Boot Yes USB floppy boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot Support...

Page 30: ...the notebook shown in this section may vary from the actual one that users purchased Top open View The figure of top open view and description shown below will lead you to browse the main operating a...

Page 31: ...its function is the same with microphone 4 Keyboard The built in keyboard provides all the functions of a full sized keyboard 5 Quick Launch Buttons Press the quick launch buttons to activate the spec...

Page 32: ...er when webcam function is activated 6 Power Button Power Button Press the power button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF 7 Status LED Hard Disk Optical Drive Device In use Blinking blue when the...

Page 33: ...2 11 Introductions 8 Touchpad This is a pointing device of the notebook...

Page 34: ...when Bluetooth function is enabled Warning For flight safety consideration make sure this LED indicator goes out when you are in flight Note The Bluetooth Function may be optionally supported dependin...

Page 35: ...n if necessary Sleep State Blinking blue when the system is in Sleep state Glowing blue when the system is activated LED goes out when the system is turned off Battery Glowing green when the battery i...

Page 36: ...has a small loop which 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 t...

Page 37: ...plays and consumer electronics devices that supports standard enhanced and high definition video plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable 6 Card Reader The built in card reader may support v...

Page 38: ...playing music movie on the computer 2 Audio Port Connector Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi Fi function supported Connect your speakers to the proper connectors as shown below...

Page 39: ...2 17 Introductions 3 USB Port The USB 2 0 port allows you to connect USB interface peripheral devices such as the mouse keyboard modem portable hard disk module printer and more...

Page 40: ...VGA Port The 15 pin D Sub VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA compatible device such as a projector for a great view of the computer display 3 Battery Pack This n...

Page 41: ...button is positioned on lock status Once the button is slid to unlock position the battery is removable 2 Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconne...

Page 42: ...t is a bounce back device as a preparation for releasing the battery pack Slide it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other 4 Stereo Speaker Give high quality sound blaster wit...

Page 43: ...CHAPTER 3 Getting Started...

Page 44: ...time When the AC power is connected recharging the battery will start immediately Note that the AC DC adapter included in the package is approved for your notebook using other adapter model may damage...

Page 45: ...the notebook and the male end of the power cord to the electrical outlet Disconnecting the AC Power When you disconnect the AC DC adapter you should 4 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet...

Page 46: ...le the battery pack on their own Also note that the limited warranty to the battery pack may also lose its efficacy when this battery pack is disassembled not by an authorized machinist To prevent exp...

Page 47: ...ve the battery pack following the steps below 1 Make sure the notebook is turned off and the AC power is disconnected 2 Press the lock unlock button in the unlocked position 3 Locate the battery relea...

Page 48: ...eps below 1 Use both hands to align and insert the battery pack into the compartment with correct orientation 2 Slightly slide and press the battery pack into the right position until the battery back...

Page 49: ...ccording to local regulations Check with your local solid waste officials for details about recycling options or for proper disposal in your area Conserving Battery Power Efficient battery power is cr...

Page 50: ...nd system 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 It is unnecessary to disch...

Page 51: ...ructions bellow to activate the ECO Engine power saving function Press P1 quick launch touch button repeatedly to switch among these 5 different modes or to turn this ECO Engine off recurrently To lea...

Page 52: ...e Mode Select this mode while dealing with office documentation tasks Turbo Battery Mode Select this mode to maximize the battery running time ECO Off Selected to disable ECO Engine The figures show h...

Page 53: ...gement settings in Windows OS 1 Power Options in Windows OS allow you to control the power management features of your display hard drive and battery Go to the Start menu and click on the Control Pane...

Page 54: ...3 12 Getting Started 4 1 2 3...

Page 55: ...r inactivity Utilize the Fn and F12 sleep mode keys to turn into power saving mode Tune the settings in Power Options under Windows OS to optimize the computer s power management Always disconnect the...

Page 56: ...nation Choose the proper desk and chair and adjust their height to fit your posture when operating When sitting on the chair adjust the chair s back if available to support your back comfortably Place...

Page 57: ...he chair s height Having a Good Work Habit Have a good work habit is important if you have to work with your notebook for long periods of time otherwise it may cause discomfort or injury to you Please...

Page 58: ...d keyboard This keyboard can be divided into four categories Typewriter keys Cursor keys Numeric keys and Function keys The keyboard shown here may vary from the actual one depending on which county u...

Page 59: ...and off When this function is activated you can use the numeric keys that are embedded in the typewriter keys Caps Lock Press this key to toggle the Caps Lock on and off When this function is activat...

Page 60: ...ginning of the line or document Move the cursor down for one line Move to the end of the line or document The Backspace key Ins and Del keys at upper right corner are use for editing purpose This key...

Page 61: ...re information of the two keys please refer to your Windows manual or online help Fn Key Switch the display output mode between the LCD external monitor and both Decrease the built in speaker s volume...

Page 62: ...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 and control the cursor on the scre...

Page 63: ...Positioning and Moving Place your finger on the touchpad usually using the forefinger and the rectangular pad will act as a miniature duplicate of your display When you move your fingertip across the...

Page 64: ...hpad and then keep your fingertip in contact with the touchpad on the second tap Now you can drag the selected item to the desired location by moving your finger on the touchpad and then lift your fin...

Page 65: ...d optical storage device Therefore it is usually used to install the operating system and software applications To avoid unexpected data loss in your system please backup your critical files regularly...

Page 66: ...ptical Drive Device Your notebook is equipped with an optical drive device The actual device preinstalled in your notebook depends on the model you purchased Super Multi Works as a multi functional DV...

Page 67: ...button on the panel and the disk tray will slide out partially 3 Gently pull the tray out until fully extended 4 Place your disk in the tray with its label facing up Slightly press the center of the d...

Page 68: ...s placed in the optical storage device 6 Press the eject button on the drive s panel and the disk tray will slide out partially 7 Gently pull the tray out until fully extended 8 Hold the disk by its e...

Page 69: ...ouse keyboard digital camera webcam printer and external optical storage device ete To connect these devices install the drivers for each device first if necessary and then connect the device to the n...

Page 70: ...al monitor or other standard VGA compatible device such as a projector for a great view of the notebook display Once the display is connected to the notebook power on the notebook and the external dis...

Page 71: ...he RJ 45 connector of the notebook allows you to connect the LAN local area network devices such as a hub switch and gateway to build a network connection For more instructions or detailed steps on co...

Page 72: ...o move around within a broad coverage area and still be connected to the network By using the 64 bit 128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption technology and Wi Fi Protected Access feature the o...

Page 73: ...s a way to connect and exchange information between devices such as mobile phones personal computers printers GPS receivers PDAs digital cameras and video game consoles through a secure globally unlic...

Page 74: ...and Upgrade Please be noticed that the memory hard disk drive wireless LAN module and battery pack preinstalled in the product users purchased may be upgradable or replaceable by user s request depend...

Page 75: ...pped with a Wireless LAN module and the module may be upgradable and replaceable by authorized dealer or service center This notebook is equipped with a hard disk drive and this storage device may be...

Page 76: ...t attempt to upgrade or replace any component of the product if you are not an authorized dealer or service center since it may cause the warranty void It is strongly recommended to contact the author...

Page 77: ...CHAPTER 4 BIOS Setup...

Page 78: ...How to Run BIOS Setup To run the BIOS Setup Utility turn on the notebook and press the Del key during the POST procedure If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup...

Page 79: ...menu title Press down arrow to select one item under the menu title Increase the setting value or make changes Decrease the setting value or make changes 1 Open the selected item to change setting op...

Page 80: ...e and setting of system time and date Advanced Menu Adjust the advanced settings such as power consumption USB PCI devices of the notebook in order to achieve a better performance Security Menu Instal...

Page 81: ...r The year can be adjusted by users System Time This item allows you to set the system time The system clock will go on no matter you shut down the PC or get into sleep mode The time format is hour mi...

Page 82: ...4 6 BIOS Setup System Information This item provides the information about the firmware processor and system memory...

Page 83: ...ion while idle Not all processors support Enhanced Halt state C1E PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over When set to higher values eve...

Page 84: ...4 8 BIOS Setup OnChip SATA Type This setting is used to specify the SATA type...

Page 85: ...new password setting When the Supervisor Password is set new items Change User Password and Password Check will be added in the menu Select Change User Password to give or to abandon password setting...

Page 86: ...powered on or when users try to access to BIOS SETUP UTILITY To clear a set Supervisor Password User Password just press Enter under Change Supervisor Password Change User Password field when you are...

Page 87: ...S Setup Boot menu Boot Settings Configuration Configure settings during system boot Boot Device Priority These items showing the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating...

Page 88: ...ade and exit the utility Exit 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 ut...