MSI L740, Getting Started

Page 1: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface ...

Page 2: ... 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 w Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna w Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver w Connect the equipment into an outlet...

Page 3: ...ies 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 ...

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Page 5: ...e function other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 6 Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Optical Device Drive Notice CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and k...

Page 6: ...y from humidity and high temperature 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 ...

Page 7: ... in an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature of 60 O C 140 O 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 manufacturer only WEEE Statement English Under the European Union EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002 96 EC which takes ...

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Page 11: ...rosoft Corporation Windows 98 ME 2000 XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation w AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc w PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Notebook Memory Card International Association Release History Version Revision Note Date 1 0 First Release 06 2006 ...

Page 12: ...I Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery IV Caution on Using Modem V CD ROM Drive Notice V Macrovision Notice VI Safety Instructions VI WEEE Statement VII Trademarks XI Release History XI Introductions How to Use This Manual 1 2 Unpacking 1 4 Getting Started Specification 2 2 Product View 2 6 Table of Content ...

Page 13: ...y Pack 2 22 Basic Operations 2 24 Safety and Comfort Tips 2 24 Have a Good Work Habit 2 25 Knowing the Keyboard 2 26 Knowing the Touchpad 2 31 About Hard Disk Drive 2 35 Using the Optical Storage 2 36 Customizing this Notebook Connecting the External Devices 3 2 Connecting the Peripheral Devices 3 3 Connecting the Communication Devices 3 6 PC Card Installation 3 7 Installing the PC card 3 7 ...

Page 14: ...ing the Express card 3 9 Removing the Express card 3 9 Safely Remove Hardware 3 10 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 Boot menu 4 9 Security menu 4 10 Exit menu 4 12 ...

Page 15: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface ...

Page 16: ...It is recommended to read this manual carefully before using this notebook Chapter 1 General Introductions includes the descriptions of all the accessories of this notebook It is recommended to check out that if you have all the accessories included when you open the packing box If any item is damaged or missing please contact the vendor where you purchased this notebook Chapter 2 Getting Started ...

Page 17: ...ot only in connecting the mouse keyboard webcam printer external monitor IEEE 1394 devices and communication devices but also in installing and removing the PC card Chapter 4 BIOS setup provides information on BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use ...

Page 18: ...als in case you need to ship the unit in the future The package should contain the following items w Notebook w User s Manual or Quick Start Guide w All in one application disk containing the drivers utilities and optional recovery function w High capacity Li ion battery pack w AC adapter and power cord w Phone cable Phone jack optional w Notebook carry bag optional These accessories listed above ...

Page 19: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface ...

Page 20: ...cessor dual core L1 Cache 64K L2 Cache 2 MB FSB Speed 667MHz Core Chips North Bridge Intel 945PM Intel 945GM South Bridge Intel ICH7 M Memory Technology DDRII 533 667 Memory DDRII SO DIMM X 2 slot 256 512 1024 MB DDRII SDRAM Maximum 2GB 1024MB DDRII SO DIMM x 2 Power AC Adapter 90W 19 Volt Battery Type 6 cells Li lon 4400mAh 9 cells Li lon 7200mAh optional RTC Battery Yes ...

Page 21: ... Monitor VGA 26 pin DVI I port x 1 USB x 3 USB version 2 0 IEEE1394 x 1 Headphone Out SPDIF Out supported x 1 Mic in x 1 Line in x 1 Support Analog 5 1 function See Product Overview for more information Line out x 1 RJ11 x 1 RJ45 x 1 TV Out x 1 S Video CIR x 1 Card Reader x 1 MMC SD MS MS Pro Communication Port 56K Fax MODEM MDC Azalia Qcom MA560 3 LAN Ethernet 10 100M Bluetooth MDC USB Optional ...

Page 22: ... Glare Anti Glare Optional Brightness Brightness controlled by K B hot keys Video UMA Embedded in North bridge Graphics Discrete MXM type II module w nVidia GeForce 7600 w ATI M56 X1600 LCD 1 440 x 900 WXGA Glare 1 680 x 1 050 WSXGA Glare CRT 640 x 480 max 32bit color 800 x 600 max 32bit color 1024 x 768 max 32bit color 1152 x 768 max 32bit color 1400 x 1050 max 32bit color 1600 x 1200 max 32bit c...

Page 23: ... ALC 883 Internal Speaker 4 Speakers with housing 1W x 2 and 1 5W x 2 SoundBlaster SoundBlaster compatible Not support DOS Sound Volume Adjust by volume button K B hot key SW Software BIOS USB Flash Boot Yes USB floppy boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot Support Yes Others Kensington Lock Hole x 1 Compliance WHQL PC2001 ...

Page 24: ...ill help you to know more about the appearance of this notebook before using it Note The notebook shown here may vary from the actual one Top open View Press the Cover Latch to open the top cover LCD Panel The figure of top open view and description showing below will lead you to browse the main operating area of your notebook ...

Page 25: ...n use Blinking Red when the notebook is accessing the hard disk drive Num Lock Glowing Green when the Num Lock function is activated Caps Lock Glowing Green when the Caps Lock function is activated Scroll Lock Glowing Green when the Scroll Lock function is activated 4 Keyboard The built in keyboard provides all the functions of a full sized US defined keyboard 5 Touchpad It is the pointing device ...

Page 26: ...rams in common use It helps you to do works more efficiently w From the top to the bottom the quick launch buttons are E mail Internet WLAN BT and Search or Camera optional 7 Stereo Speakers Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi Fi function supported 8 Camera Optional This built in Camera can be used for picture taking video recoding or conferencing and any other interactive ap...

Page 27: ...the device 2 Cover Latch External View Press Cover Latch rightward and lift the cover The Cover Latch will bounce back when loosing it 3 Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi Fi function supported Headphones Used for speakers or headphones Connect the Front Right and Left speakers here ...

Page 28: ...ery is in low battery status w Blinking orange if the battery fails and it is recommended to replace a new battery Power On OFF Standby w Blinking orange when the system is in suspend mode w Glowing orange when the system is activated w LED goes out when the system is turned off Wireless LAN and Bluetooth w Glowing green when wireless LAN function is enabled w Glowing blue when Bluetooth function ...

Page 29: ...to connect high end digital devices such as the DV digital video camera 6 3 in 1 Card Reader The built in card reader supports MMC multi media card SD secure digital and MS memory stick cards 7 Stereo Speakers Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi Fi function supported ...

Page 30: ...al PCI Express and USB 2 0 interfaces 2 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 3 Digital Panel Connector DVI I This notebook provides a DVI Digital Visual Interface connector which allows you to connect a LCD monitor The DVI connector provides a high speed digital interconnection b...

Page 31: ...on functions such as LAN WLAN card modem card memory card etc 5 S Video Connector By using a Super VHS S Video cable this connector allows you to connect a television NTSC PAL system to use as a computer display 6 Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation ...

Page 32: ... information 2 Optical Device Drive A slim DVD Combo or DVD Dual or Super Multi DVD Dual and DVD RAM or Lightscribe drive is available in the computer depending on the model you purchased The optical device allows you to use the CD DVD disc for installing software accessing data and playing music movie on the computer Lightscribe function allows users to have brief texts curved on the disks 3 USB ...

Page 33: ... 3 Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the notebook 4 Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation 5 Kensington Lock This port is used to lock the computer to location for security 6 RJ 11 Connector The computer provides a built in modem that allows you to connect an FJ 11 telephone line through this connector W...

Page 34: ...ice as a preparation for releasing the battery pack Press 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 pushed to unlock position the battery is removable ...

Page 35: ...red by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected 4 Stereo Speaker Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi Fi function supported 5 Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation ...

Page 36: ...is being charged immediately NOTE that the AC adapter included in the package is approved for your notebook using other adapter model may damage the notebook or other devices on the notebook Connecting the AC Power 1 Unpack the package 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 o...

Page 37: ... pack The rechargeable Li ion battery pack is an internal power source of the notebook Releasing the Battery Pack It is recommended to have an extra battery in reserve to avoid this notebook from lacking of power supply Please contact your local dealer for standard battery pack To remove the battery pack 1 Make sure the Notebook is turned off 2 Check the Lock Unlock button is in unlocked status 3 ...

Page 38: ...nto the compartment 2 Slightly slide and press the battery pack into the right place 3 After the right side of the battery pack fitting the right track then slightly press the left side of battery pack into the battery chamber 4 Make sure the Lock Unlock Button is in lock position y y wx v ...

Page 39: ...2 21 Getting Started Warning 1 Do not try to disassemble THE BATTERY PACK 2 Please follow your local laws and regulations to recycle the unused battery pack u ...

Page 40: ...o 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 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 optimizing battery life and avoid a sudden power loss ...

Page 41: ... system operation or shut down and turn off the system without interrupting the charging process w The battery pack uses Lithium ion battery cells that have no memory effect You do not 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 w If you do not use the Notebook ...

Page 42: ...esk and chair and adjust their height to fit your posture when operating w When sitting on the chair and adjust the chair s back if available to support your back comfortably w Place you feet flat and naturally on the floor so that your knees and elbows have the proper position about 90 degree when operating w Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists w Adjust the angle position ...

Page 43: ... injury to you Please keep the following tips in mind when operating w Change your posture frequently w Stretch and exercise you body regularly w Remember to take breaks after working for a period of time Adjust the angle and position of LCD panel Adjust the desk s height Keep your hands and feet with optimal comfort Sit straight and keep a good posture Adjust the chair s height ...

Page 44: ...e Notebook s keyboard provides all the functions of a full sized keyboard and an additional Fn key for specific functions on the Notebook The keyboard can be divided into four categories Typewriter keys Cursor keys Numeric keys and Function keys ...

Page 45: ...te their status n Num Lock Press and hold the Fn key and press this key to toggle the Num Lock on and off When this function is activated you can use the numeric keys that are embedded in the typewriter keys n Caps Lock Press this key to toggle the Caps Lock on and off When this function is activated the letters you type are kept in uppercase n Scroll Lock Press and hold the Fn key and press this ...

Page 46: ...t corner which 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 ...

Page 47: ...delete one character to the right of the cursor and move the following text left for one space Press this key to delete one character to the left of the cursor and move the following text left for one space Numeric Keys The keyboard provides a set of numeric keypad which is embedded in the typewriter keys When the Num Lock is activated you can use these numeric keys to enter numbers and calculatio...

Page 48: ...ore information of the two keys please refer to your Windows manual or online help n Fn Key Switch the display output mode between the LCD external monitor and Both Enable or disable the touchpad function Decrease the LCD brightness Increase the LCD brightness Decrease the built in speaker s volume Increase the built in speaker s volume Disable the computer s audio function Force the computer into...

Page 49: ...rol 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 Right Button Acts as the mouse s right button 3 Left Button Acts as the mouse s left button ...

Page 50: ...button to select This procedure called as point 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 n Drag and Drop You can move files or objects in...

Page 51: ...3 Getting Started desired location finally release the left button to finish the drag and drop operation Move the cursor by sliding your fingertip Put your wrist on the desk comfortably Using the Touchpad ...

Page 52: ...t 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 Mouse Properties Window ...

Page 53: ... disk drive and optical storage devices Therefore it is usually used to install the operating system and software applications 1 To avoid unexpected data loss in your system please backup your critical files regularly 2 Do not turn off the Notebook when the Hard Disk In use LED is on 3 Do not remove or install the hard disk drive when the Notebook is turned on The replacement of hard disk drive sh...

Page 54: ...ou to record CD format and both the R RW and R RW DVD formats n DVD Multi Works as a multi functional DVD Dual Drive and a DVD RAM Drive n Lightscribe Allows users to have brief texts curved on the obverse side of the disks with the laser read write head of the Optical Device Drive 1 The optical storage devices are classified as a Class 1 Laser products Use of controls or adjustments or performanc...

Page 55: ...Confirm that the Notebook is turned on 2 Press the Eject Button on the drive s panel and the disk tray will slide out partially Then gently pull the tray out until fully extended 3 Place your disk in the tray with its label facing up Slightly press the center of the disk to secure it into place 4 Push the tray back into the drive Eject Button ...

Page 56: ... slide out partially Then gently pull the tray out until fully extended 2 Hold the disk by its edge with your fingers and lift it up from the tray 3 Push the tray back into the drive 1 Confirm that the disk is placed correctly and securely in the tray before closing the tray 2 Do not leave the disk tray open ...

Page 57: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface ...

Page 58: ...book Connecting the External Devices The I O input output ports on the Notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices Mouse Keyboard Printer IEEE 1394 Device Monitor Television Microphone Speakers Earphones Modem LAN Web Cam ...

Page 59: ...you mouse you can manually enable the mouse by going to Start Menu à Control Panel à Add Hardware to add the new device Connecting the Keyboard You can connect a keyboard to your Notebook through the PS 2 port or USB port If there is no PS 2 port available on your Notebook but you only have mouse of PS 2 connector please purchase a PS 2 USB connector first To connect the keyboard 1 Turn on the Not...

Page 60: ...B interface you can then use the USB port on the Notebook to connect the printer The following instruction describes the general procedure to connect a printer 1 Turn off the Notebook 2 Connect one end of the printer cable to the Notebook s 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 Insta...

Page 61: ...ating system Connecting the IEEE 1394 devices The IEEE 1394 port of your Notebook is a next generation serial bus that features a high speed transfer rate and the connection of up to 63 devices allowing you to connect many high end peripheral devices and consumer electronic appliances such as the DV digital video camera The IEEE 1394 standard interface supports plug and play technology so that you...

Page 62: ... please ask your MIS staff or network manager for help Using the Modem The built in 56Kbps fax data modem allows you to use a telephone line to communicate with others or to dial up to connect the Internet For more instructions or detailed steps on dialing up through the modem please consult your MIS staff or Internet service provider ISP for help 1 To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or...

Page 63: ... memory card The following instruction provides you with a basic installation for the PC card including how to install and remove it For more information please refer to the manual of your PC card Installing the PC card 1 Locate the PC card slot on your notebook Notebook If there is the dummy card in the slot remove it first 2 Insert the PC card into the slot usually with its label facing up and p...

Page 64: ...t 2 Push the Eject Button and the PC card will slide out Pull it out of the slot 1 Do not hold the golden finger when installing the PC card otherwise it may cause interference or damage to the PC card 2 Before removing the PC card you should stop the device in Windows operating system Eject button ...

Page 65: ...allation for the Express Card including how to install and remove it For more information please refer to the manual of your Express Card Installing the Express Card 1 Locate the Express Card slot on your notebook If there is the dummy card in the slot remove it first 2 Insert the Express Card into the slot usually with its label facing up and push it until it is firmly seated Removing the Express...

Page 66: ...e 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 Select ...

Page 67: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface ...

Page 68: ... BIOS settings 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 restart the system by turning it OFF and ON or simultaneously pressing Ctrl Alt Delete keys to restart The screen snaps and setting options in this chapter are for your references only ...

Page 69: ...e 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 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 t...

Page 70: ...is chapter are for reference only and may vary from the actual ones Main menu 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 Exit menu Choose decided status before leaving...

Page 71: ... other information about its build date and update notes Following is CPU s information about its Type and Speed w 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 set format is hour minute second ...

Page 72: ... to set the system date The date format is day month date year Day Day of the week from Sun to Sat which is determined by BIOS read only Month The month from 01 January to 12 December Date The date from 01 to 31 Year The year can be adjusted by users ...

Page 73: ...a window showing the detailed information of the device including the device name vendor LBA mode PIO mode and more w Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to enable the legacy support for USB devices Setting options Enabled and Disabled w Intel R SpeedStep tm tech This item allows you to enable or disable Intel SpeedStep technology When set to Disabled the system always operates in a conserve power ...

Page 74: ...orks at FSB400 600MHz or FSB533 800MHz If you want optimize the processor set this item to Enabled so that the processor s speed will be controlled by the use of your operating system and applications Setting options Enabled and Disabled ...

Page 75: ...les you to show the vendor logo on the boot up screen Settings options Disabled and Enabled The default setting is Enabled w 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th Boot Device These items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system ...

Page 76: ... function a message box will appear on the screen as below Type the password you want up to six 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 and not enter a password Enter New Password ...

Page 77: ... when end users try to run Setup Always A password prompt appears every time when the Notebook is powered on or when end users try to run Setup To clear a set password just press Enter when you are prompted to enter the password A message box will show up confirming the password will be disabled Once the password is disabled the system will boot and you can enter Setup without entering any passwor...

Page 78: ...t the utility w Discard Changes and Exit Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made w Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility w Load Optimal Defaults Select this item to load the default settings for optimal system performance ...