N otebook User Guide Copyright©2006 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2006/11 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
N otebook User Guide FCC Information to User Safety and Care Instructions No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure you read the safety and care instructions. This information can help protect you and your computer from possible harm. For Safety Regulation: z z z z z Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. For electrical safety concerns, only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher. The Optical drive is a Class 1 Laser Product.
N otebook User Guide frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
N otebook User Guide 15.247 (b)(4), the EUT meets the requirement that it be operated in a manner that ensures the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy levels in excess of the Commission’s guidelines (1.1307, 1.1310, 2.1091 and 2.1093) 5.105 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Requirements, Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
N otebook User Guide authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution of the connecting cables and equipment other than manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment.
N otebook User Guide All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Peripheral Devices Notice Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Optical Disk Drive Notice The optical disk drive is Class 1 Laser Product.
N otebook User Guide States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Lowvoltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European standards: EN 300 328-2 V.1.2.1 (2001-12) EN 301 489-1 V.1.3.1 (2001-09) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.1.
N otebook User Guide Operation of this device is subjected to the following National regulations and may be prohibited to use if certain restriction should be applied.
N otebook User Guide For DVD Players with both 525p and 625p progressive scan outputs: ‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT.
N otebook User Guide About Your Notebook Computer Congratulation for having purchased your new Everex StepNote.
N otebook User Guide About Your User Guide Welcome to your Everex StepNote User Guide. This manual introduces you to the basic concepts of your new computer. This manual is divided into eight chapters.
N otebook User Guide Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER........................................ 11 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE............................................................... 12 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................. 19 1.1 1.2 1.3 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT ..................................................................... 20 UNPACKING THE COMPUTER .........................................................
N otebook User Guide 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4 FUN WITH WINDOWS VISTA EXPERIENCE .......................... 67 4.1 4.2 4.3 14 Basic Keyboard Functions ........................................................... 49 Cursor Control Keys .................................................................... 50 Screen Control Keys..................................................................... 51 Windows Hot Keys........................................................................
N otebook User Guide Windows Media Player................................................................. 79 Windows Meeting Space............................................................... 79 Windows Movie Maker ................................................................. 80 Windows Photo Gallery................................................................ 81 Windows Update........................................................................... 82 Windows Sidebar and Gadgets..............
N otebook User Guide 7 USING OPTIONS ........................................................................... 113 SYSTEM UPGRADE ................................................................................. 114 7.1 MEMORY UPGRADE ..................................................................... 114 Installing Memory Module ......................................................... 115 7.2 HARD DISK UPGRADE ................................................................. 117 7.
N otebook User Guide APPENDIX B SYSTEM RECOVERY AND DRIVER INSTALLATION................................................................................... 133 B.1 B.2 SYSTEM RECOVERY ..................................................................... 134 Using Recovery Disk .................................................................. 134 DEVICE DRIVERS INSTALLATION ................................................. 151 Installing Windows Vista from Optical Disk Drive......................
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1 Introduction 1 Introduction Your Everex Computer is a fully Windows® compatible portable computer. With the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology, this notebook is a natural choice for uses seeking portability and performance. Your Everex StepNote XT Series Notebook runs a wide variety of business, personal productivity, entertainment and professional applications and is ideal for use in the office, home and on the road.
N otebook User Guide 1.1 Feature Highlight Before we identify each part of your Everex StepNote Notebook, we will first introduce you to other notable features of your computer. Processing Unit • Your notebook runs on AMD TurionTM 64 x 2 or AMD SempronTM processor, that is integrated with 1M L2 Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed. • Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on operating systems such as Windows Vista.
1 Introduction Optical Disk Drive Provides DVD Dual. IEEE 1394 Provides one IEEE 1394 port for fast data transmission by external hard disk or digital video (DV). USB 2.0 Provides three USB2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission. Express Card Provides one ExpressCard (54/34) slot for faster new-generation PC card solution. Audio System Compliant with Intel HD Audio (Azalia). Sound Blaster compatible. Support 32-bit, multi-channel audio system output.
N otebook User Guide 1.2 • Closing the Notebook computer (lowering the cover) allows you to suspend the system operation instantly and resume at the press of the power button. • System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SETUP Program to protect unauthorized use of your computer. Unpacking the Computer Your computer comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your computer, open the carton and carefully remove the contents.
1 Introduction 1.3 The Inside of the Notebook The notebook computer is compact with features on every side. First, look at the inside of the system. The following sections describe inside features. 1. Color Widescreen LCD Display 3. Keyboard 5. Easy Buttons 8. LED Indicators • 2.7. Built-in Stereo Speaker 4. Touchpad Pointing Device 6. Power On/Resume Button Color Widescreen LCD Display The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position.
N otebook User Guide TFT color LCD with Widescreen 17” 1440x900 (Wide XGA+) resolution panels. ⇓ Capable of displaying 16M colors (32-bit true color). ⇓ LCD display control hot-keys allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD. ⇓ Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor. • Built-in Stereo Speakers Integrated left and right mini stereo speakers for sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure.
1 Introduction • Easy Buttons There are four easy buttons used for CPU throttling, accessing Internet, email, and multimedia functions instantly and easily. Description of the easy buttons appears in the latter part of this section. • Power On/Resume Button Switches the computer power on and off, or resumes whenever it is in Suspend mode. • LED Indicators Keeps you informed of your notebook computer’s current power status and operating status.
N otebook User Guide 7. Caps Lock 9. Scroll Lock • • 26 8. 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 closed. ⇓ Lights green when the system is powered on. ⇓ Lights green blinking when the system is in Standby mode. ⇓ Lights yellow when the battery power is low. ⇓ Lights orange when the battery power is critical low.
1 Introduction • Wireless LAN access When LED in blue light indicates that the wireless LAN module is activated. When LED lights off, it indicates that the function is disabled. • Caps Lock When LED in blue light indicates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is activated. When activated, all alphabet keys typed in will be in uppercase or capital letters. • Num Lock When LED in blue light indicates that the Num Lock key on the keyboard is activated.
N otebook User Guide 1. Multimedia Button 3. CPU Throttling 2. E-Mail Button 4. Internet Button • Multimedia Button Press this button to activate the Multimedia function for DVD playing, music listening, or movie watching. • E-mail Button This is the most convenient way to access the outlook 98/2000/2002... utility just by pressing this button. You can simplify several procedures in entering into Outlook 98/2000/2002... environment.
1 Introduction 5. Microphone Jack 7. Volume Control 6. Headphone Jack 8. 4-in-1 card slot • Cover Switch The cover (LCD panel) is locked when it is closed. Slide the button right aside to release the latch for opening the cover of the computer. • Switch for Bluetooth/Wireless LAN Slide the Switch to right side for activating Bluetooth/Wireless LAN function or slide the Switch to left side for disabling this function.
N otebook User Guide • 1.5 4 in 1 card slot The card slot supports SD, MMC, MS (Memory Stick) and MS_Pro flash memory card format. You can use either of the 4 types flash memory cards for extra storage media. Please pay attention to correct direction when you insert the flash memory card. For more detail of flash card, you can refer to Chapter 3.9 The Rear Side of the Notebook The system ports at the rear of your notebook computer can connect various devices. Each port is described as followings. 1.
1 Introduction • 1.6 DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your notebook and recharging the battery. The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure. 1. Locking Device Keyhole 3. Optical Disk Drive 2. Modem Port • Locking Device Keyhole Lets you attach a Kensington security system or a compatible lock to physically secure your notebook computer.
N otebook User Guide 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: 1.7 1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. 2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 3.
1 Introduction 1. ExpressCard Slot 3. LAN Port 5. IEEE 1394 2. USB 2.0 Ports 4. Air-Outlet Vent 6. USB 2.0 Port Right Side Features • ExpressCard Slot A newly developed PC Card interface, its connector has 26 pins and has a potential transfer rate of up to 500 MB/sec (or 250 MB/sec in each direction). • USB 2.0 Ports The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect USB 2.0compliant devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to your notebook computer.
N otebook User Guide • 1.8 USB 2.0 Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect USB 2.0compliant devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to your notebook computer. The Underside of the Notebook The bottom of the notebook computer offers the following features. 1. Hard Disk Compartment 3. Battery Lock Latch 5. Memory Compartment 7. Battery Release Latch 2. Subwoofer 4. Battery Bay 6.
1 Introduction 1.9 • Battery Lock Latch Push the latch to the lock side to lock and secure the battery, or push the latch to the unlock side for unpacking the battery pack. • Battery Bay Equipped with a choice of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. • Memory Compartment There are two SO-DIMM memory slots. One memory slot is empty for upgrade usage. • Wireless LAN Compartment This compartment is for installing Wireless LAN module to enable the Wireless LAN function.
N otebook User Guide Battery Pack Aside from the AC adapter, your computer can also be powered through the internal battery pack. The battery pack uses rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells that provide long computing hours when fully charged and power management enabled. You should always leave the battery inside your computer even when using the AC adapter as it also acts as a back-up power supply in case power from the AC adapter is cut off.
Getting Started 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 as possible.
N otebook User Guide 2.1 Using the Battery Pack The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: • With AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet. • With a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible, relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable. Before you use your notebook computer, install and recharge the battery pack first.
Getting Started 2 Installing the Battery Pack This notebook provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your computer. With the extended nose directed toward the compartment, insert and push the battery pack.
N otebook User Guide Replacing the Battery Pack When your notebook estimates that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes, it will alert you with a battery low warning beep. If you are consuming a lot of power by using the audio system, the PCMCIA slots, the hard disk drives, and optical disk drive, your notebook might run out of charge much sooner than you expect.
Getting Started 2.2 2 Connecting the AC Power Source The AC adapter provides external power source to your computer and charges the internal battery pack at the same time. The AC adapter also has an autoswitching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. To connect 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.
N otebook User Guide + 2.3 y For the power supply of this equipment, an approved power cord has to be used. y Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can 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). Starting Your Computer The Power/Resume button is found on the top of the base unit.
Getting Started 2 After the test, the screen will also display a message "press 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 running the SETUP program later. After the test has completed, your computer will start to search and boot up the operating system from your hard drive.
N otebook User Guide inside parts of the computer to cool off. Closing the panel will force the heat up against the LCD screen, which may degrade the LCD when done regularly. More importantly, never close the LCD panel for a long period of time when computer is on and power saving features are disabled.
Using Your Notebook 3 3 Using Your Notebook This chapter describes 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 reading the Windows® Help and Support page located on your computer.
N otebook User Guide 3.1 Starting Your Operating System The operating system is the software foundation for your computer. It is the platform for all your software application programs to run on. The most popular operating system today is Microsoft® Windows®. The StepNote computer comes with an operating system pre-installed and needs only to be setup and configured during initial use. 3.
Using Your Notebook 1. Function Keys 3. Windows Start Menu Key 5. Windows Shortcut Key 3 2. Control Keys 4. Control Keys 6. Cursor Control Keys Keyboard Key features and operations are described below: • Function Keys Function keys are application-driven, like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard. These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions. Some keys (printed in blue on keypad) are preprogrammed with dual functions.
N otebook User Guide • 48 Typewriter keys Typewriter keys (also called alphanumeric keys) are used to enter text and characters. Keys with blue print on them behave differently when combined with control keys.
Using Your Notebook 3 BASIC KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS Keypad Function Description key. Execute a command. Within many text editing application programs, the key inserts a hard carriage return, just like what ordinary typewriter does. key. Press this key to cancel or escape from a command or function. key. Known as the Insert key. Press this key to toggle the keyboard data entry from insert to type over mode. key. Known as the Print Screen key.
N otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description key. Known as the Control key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command. key. Known as the Alternate key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command. key. Activates the embedded 15-key numeric keypad. The keys are color coded blue. key. Used in most application program to always activate uppercase alphabet characters.
Using Your Notebook 3 SCREEN CONTROL KEYS Keypad Function Description key. Moves the cursor to the beginning of a screen or line. key. Moves the cursor up one screen at a time key. Moves the cursor down one screen at a time key. Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or line. WINDOWS HOT KEYS Keypad Function Description key. Pulls up the Windows Start menu. key. Performs a mouse right-click function for Windows system.
N otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description Switches the system into Suspend mode. + + Switches display between LCD, CRT, or LCD and CRT simultaneously. To disable the touchpad function. + + To shut down or resume the built-in system speaker volume. + Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. Increases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. + 52 + Decreases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally. + Increases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally.
Using Your Notebook 3.3 3 Using the Touchpad Pointing Device Your computer comes with a built-in touchpad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm-rest surface. The touchpad offers a number of options that let you customize how it functions. To access these options, locate the Control Panel and double click on the Mouse icon. The options let you control the size and color of the cursor, cursor speed, the accepted double-click speed, and selection button orientation.
N otebook User Guide 1. Left Selection Button 2. Right Selection Button 3. Touchpad Touchpad Features Here how to use the touchpad pointing device: 54 1. The rectangular surface acts like a miniature duplicate of your display screen. To move the mouse cursor, place the finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction. If you reach the end of the pad, lift your finger and place it back down on the other side of the pad. 2.
Using Your Notebook 3.4 3 3. To simulate holding the mouse button down (dragging an icon or selection), use the tap-and-drag gesture. This feels much like a doubleclick, 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 pad. 4. When you press both the Left and Right click button at the same time, the auto Scroll function will be activated.
N otebook User Guide POSSIBLE DISPLAY CONFIGURATIONS The table below shows you the possible display resolution you can set when using either the LCD display or the external monitor (CRT): Display Possible Resolution Maximum Colors Widescreen 17” 1440x900 WXGA+ LCD 800x600 1024x768 1280x768 1440x900 800x600 1024x768 1152 x 768 1280x1024 16 million colors 16 million colors 16 million colors 16 million colors 16 million colors 16 million colors 16 million colors 16 million colors CRT Only + 65,536 or
Using Your Notebook + 3.5 3 If you cannot configure the display properties, change the display driver first as mentioned on Section 5 "Installing the Notebook Device Drivers" of Chapter 2 in this manual. Consult your dealer for the latest Windows VGA driver. Knowing the Power Saving Features Aside from its superior performance, one of the great features in your notebook computer is the ability to conserve power.
N otebook User Guide Hibernation Mode In Hibernation mode, all system devices are powered down and the contents of RAM are stored on your hard drive. Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode, but takes a bit longer time to resume. When your notebook goes into hibernation, Windows saves your entire desktop state before powering down your computer. You don’t need to save and close each document before you put your notebook into hibernation.
Using Your Notebook 3.7 3 How to Access the Optical Drive Your system ships with an optical disk drive installed on the left side of your computer. You would normally 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 door cover of the combo drive. The CD tray mechanism will pop-out slightly and slowly pull out the whole length of the tray. 2.
N otebook User Guide + If the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs, the Emergency Eject Hole allows you to manually remove a CD from the reader. 4. To close the optical drive, simply push the CD tray inside. The optical drive LED will activate when the disc is detected. Wait until the LED has turned off and then start to read the disc. How to care the Optical Disks (CDs, DVDs, etc.
Using Your Notebook 3 ExpressCard modules to be included in smaller host systems. Designed for both desktop and mobile use, ExpressCard use either USB 2.0 or a single lane PCI Express technology. The ExpressCard standard was developed by PCMCIA member companies including technology leaders, system manufacturers, card manufacturers, from all other parts of the PC Card industry. Dimensions of ExpressCard Current CardBus PC cards are 54 millimeters wide.
N otebook User Guide be automatically detected, and once the needed driver is installed, it will generate a beep sound to indicate that the card is detected. Removing ExpressCard To remove a ExpressCard from the ExpressCard slot, you should first disable the ExpressCard card setting in the system as described followings: 62 1. Double click the ExpressCard icon on the right bottom side of the task bar. 2. Select the socket from the list that you want to remove, and click Stop button.
Using Your Notebook + 3.9 3 The power consumption of ExpressCard/54 is about 2.1W, while the consumption of ExpressCard/34 is about 1.3W. To save energy, press the button to disconnect the card when it is not in use. Using Flash Memory Cards WHAT IS FLASH MEMORY CARD? Flash Memory is a memory storage media. It is used by most digital camera, moreover, it can replace the traditional floppy disk. Flash memory card is built with different form factor and brand name. Their size is smaller than PCMCIA card.
N otebook User Guide + For a single moment, only one card can be inserted into the 4 in 1 card slot Inserting Flash Memory Card To insert a flash memory card into the slot is similar to ExpressCard. You only need to pay more attention whenever insert the flash memory card into the slot with the correct side. For MMC and SD card, you should position the copper connector at the bottom side. For Memory Stick card, you should position the copper connector at the topside.
Using Your Notebook 3 Removing Flash Memory Card It is similar to ExpressCard for removing a flash memory card from the slot. You should first disable the card setting in the system as described in the former section. To remove the flash memory card, you should only pull out the card by finger, there is no release button for flash memory slot.
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Fun with Multimedia 4 4 Fun with Windows Vista Experience This notebook integrated in a highly compact platform is designed for digital entertainment. With Windows Vista, it offers a breakthrough user experience and is designed to help you feel confident in your ability to view, find, and organize information and to control your computing experience. It simplifies our digital life in taking charge of media, share moves, TV, photos, and music with your friends and family.
N otebook User Guide 4.1 What is Windows Vista? Windows Vista is an operating system that enables you to enjoy the best in entertainment on your notebook. The visual sophistication of Windows Vista helps streamline your computing experience by refining common window elements so you can better focus on the content on the screen rather than on how to access it. With Windows Vista, you can store, share and enjoy all of your photos, all of your music, all of your home video and even recorded TV.
Fun with Multimedia 4 About the entertainment To recall all default multimedia applications, click on “All Programs” located on the left corner on the desktop, the “All Programs” will be changed to “Back” as shown in the following figure.
N otebook User Guide It now becomes more easy to execute various application with just click on it. Instant Search The Start menu features integrated desktop search through a new feature called Instant Search which can help you find and launch almost anything on your PC. Just type in a word, a name, or a phrase, and Instant Search can find the right file for you. Use Instant Search to quickly find the information you need.
Fun with Multimedia 4.3 4 Enjoy Your Multimedia Application INTERNET EXPLORER Windows Vista enhances the Internet Explorer experience in finding and displaying information, and Web sites on the Internet.
N otebook User Guide Windows Calendar is a flexible, easy-to-use calendar built directly into the Windows Vista operating system. It lets you plan and manage all of your activities and coordinate your schedule with others. It also lets you create a personal task list and receive automatic notifications and reminders about specific tasks and upcoming appointments.
Fun with Multimedia 4 Microsoft Windows Vista provides a new mechanism and user interface for storing and retrieving information about people (contacts) who are important to the users of Microsoft Outlook and Windows Mail (formerly Outlook Express). WINDOWS DEFENDER Windows Defender is enable to protect the computer from spyware and other potentially unwanted software.
N otebook User Guide Windows Defender helps protect computers against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. Applications can check and change its status. WINDOWS DVD MAKER Windows DVD maker helps you burn pictures and video to DVD..
Fun with Multimedia 4 Windows DVD maker lets you create a DVD quickly, complete with professional-looking menus, a scene selection page so viewers can easily find what they are looking for, and even slide shows using your favorite songs as a soundtrack. WINDOWS FAX AND SCAN Windows Fax and Scan help you send and receive faxes or scan pictures and documents.
N otebook User Guide Faxing and scanning functions come together in Windows Vista through Windows Fax and Scan. Sending and receiving faxes through your PC is now as simple as performing the same tasks on a fax machine, especially for digital document WINDOWS LIVE MESSENGER DOWNLOAD Windows Live Messenger Download can connect and share message instantly on the world’s favorite IM service..
Fun with Multimedia 4 Windows Live Messenger is the next-generation MSN Messenger. It has everything you already love about Messenger, and much more. WINDOWS MAIL Windows Mail can send and receive e-mail and newsgroup messages.
N otebook User Guide Windows Mail is designed to help you prevent emerged some annoyances and risks that have grown over the years, that enables your e-mail experience is as productive and fun as possible. Windows Mail includes features that help you reduce the risks, while enjoying the many benefits, of e-mail WINDOWS MEDIA CENTER Windows Media Center lets you opens your home entertainment option for digital and on-demand media, including TV, Movies, music and pictures.
Fun with Multimedia 4 WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER Windows Media Player can play digital media including music, video, CDs and DVDs. Windows Media Player gives you an easier way to enjoy and manage your digital music, video, and pictures on your PC. See things the way you want to see them, by CD cover art or in lists. Connect to networked media devices around your home or seamlessly sync up with your portable digital media player to enjoy all your entertainment wherever you are.
N otebook User Guide Windows Meeting Space gives you the ability to share documents, programs, or your desktop with other people. Some advantages are: you can share your desktop or any program with other meeting participants; you and other meeting participants can distribute and co-edit documents; you can pass notes to other participants; you can connect to a network projector to give a presentation.
Fun with Multimedia 4 With Windows Movie Maker, you can quickly and easily import, edit, and organize all of your digital home videos. New tools, such as new effects and transitions, and improved graphics performance help you manage and edit your home videos. You can include photos along with video when you create a movie, and even add narration and soundtracks.
N otebook User Guide Windows Photo Gallery in Windows Vista gives you the tools you need to easily organize, find, and view your photos and videos. You can edit, print, and share your photos from within Windows Photo Gallery, as well as transfer photos from your camera to your computer with a simple import process WINDOWS UPDATE Windows Update delivers software updates and drivers, and provide automatic updating options.
Fun with Multimedia 4 Windows Update keeps your computer up to date and more secure by automatically providing software updates to Microsoft Windows Vista. Updates can include upgrades to Windows Vista features, updates that improve reliability and performance, and updates that provide new security protections against malware and other potentially unwanted software. Windows Update makes updating easy and minimizes disruption to your work.
N otebook User Guide numbers. You need simple, specialized, and lightweight mini-applications that put information and tasks at your fingertips—no matter what you're doing.
Fun with Multimedia 4 WINDOWS FLIP AND WINDOWS FLIP 3D Windows Vista provides two entirely new features to manage windows: Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D. Flip allows you to flip through open windows (by using Alt+Tab), providing a live thumbnail of each window, rather than just a generic icon and file name. Live thumbnails make it easier to quickly identify the window you want, particularly when multiple windows of the same kind are open.
N otebook User Guide You can visit and browse each domain to experience the information and assistance that Windows Vista offers. For more information, please refer to Microsoft’s website: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/features/default.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 5 Connecting to Peripherals This chapter describes how you attach 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 additional devices is described in this chapter.
N otebook User Guide 5.1 Using the USB Port USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices (such as printers, mice, keyboards, storage devices, joysticks, digital cameras, and video conference cameras, etc.) to your notebook computer, and up to 127 devices can be attached. Besides, USB’s hot swap capability allows everything to be plugged in and unplugged without turning the system off.
Connecting to Peripherals + 5.2 5 The USB bus distributes 0.5 amps (500 milliamps) of power through each port. For the purpose of power saving, please disconnect your USB device while not in use. Using an External DVI-I Port Your computer has a DVI-I port for supporting any external CRT or LCD color monitor. You need a display signal cable (usually provided with the monitor). One end of the cable must have a 24-pin connector for the system.
N otebook User Guide 90 3. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Turn on the power of the monitor. 5. Turn on your computer. Both the LCD panel and the monitor screen will show the display. Your computer is set at default to run at simultaneous display mode. 6. If you only want to show the display on the external monitor and shut off the LCD display, you can use the + hot-key to switch display type between LCD and external monitor.
Connecting to Peripherals + 5.3 5 Refer to Chapter 3 regarding the possible External CRT resolutions and how to change the display properties. Using the IEEE 1394 Port IEEE 1394, also known as FireWire, is a high-bandwidth serial bus developed by Apple and Texas Instruments. IEEE 1394 supports 100, 200, and 400 Mbps (Megabit per second) transfer rates and is widely used for downing video from digital camcorders to the computer.
N otebook User Guide + 5.4 Please make sure that the external IEEE 1394 HDD box you purchase on local electronic store should provide external power adapter. There are different types of IEEE1394 HDD box and hard disk from different manufactures, the power consumption has varied range. If the power of the external IEEE 1394 HDD is supplied from the USB of this notebook, it may not run properly. Using the TV Port Also found at the right of your computer is one TV port (s-video).
Connecting to Peripherals 5.5 5 4. Double-click on the Display icon and point to Setting tab. 5. Click Advanced button and point to Displays tab. You can see the TV icon on the screen. 6. Please click the red button above the TV icon. Click OK, Windows now automatically detect the TV port and enable this function. Using the External Audio System At the front side of your computer, you will find the built-in audio ports. You can connect Microphone jacks, earphone or powered speaker.
N otebook User Guide 5.6 Using the LAN Port This notebook comes with an internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module that connects your computer to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN) and supports data transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps. The 10Base-T standard also called Twisted Pair Ethernet is connected 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.
Connecting to Peripherals 5.7 5 Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is the major breakthrough in computer communication technology. It lets user connect to the LAN environment without using any wire to traditional RJ-45 jack. User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Access Point (AP) of LAN. Access Point (AP) is the wireless transmission and receiving device, it generally connects to the server of a LAN environment or act as a LAN hub with wireless connection.
N otebook User Guide 96 1. Locate the analog phone cable in the accessories box in notebook shipping carton. Each end of the cable has a RJ-11 connector. 2. Connect one end of the cable into a standard wall outlet. 3. Connect the other end of the cable into the 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 more information.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 6 Customizing Your Notebook Your computer uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program allowing your system configuration to be altered to best suit your computing needs: Useradjustable options include system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. BIOS information stored in the CMOS RAM will remain permanent unless changed.
N otebook User Guide 6.1 Running the BIOS Setup Program Your computer is setup and pre-configured. The computer’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program may be used to change system configuration information such as the current date and time, or your hard disk drive type. The Setup program can be accessed when you power on the system and pressing the function key before the Microsoft® Windows® operating system begins.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 • Item Specific Help The right side of the screen. This area describes each parameter and its available settings. • Menu Bar The top line of the screen. Each of the five selections displays its 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 move the cursor, select a particular function and so forth.
N otebook User Guide 6.2 Using the Main Menu Setup • 100 System Time Allows you to change the system time using the hour: minute: second format of the computer. Enter the current time for reach field and use the , +, or key to move from one field or back to another. You can also change the system time from your operating system.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 • System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format. Enter the current time for reach field and use the , +, or key to move from one field or back to another. You can also change the system time from your operating system. • SATA Hard Drive1 This field displays various parameters for the hard disk drive. If type [Auto] is selected, the system automatically sets these parameters.
N otebook User Guide 6.2.1 SATA HARD DRIVE1 SUB-MENU This sub-menu shows you the CD/DVD ROM relative information. Press to return to the Main Menu.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 6.2.2 SATA HARD DRIVE2 SUB-MENU This sub-menu shows you the CD/DVD ROM relative information. Press to return to the Main Menu.
N otebook User Guide 6.2.3 CD/DVD ROM SUB-MENU This sub-menu shows you the CD/DVD ROM relative information. Press to return to the Main Menu.
Customizing Your Notebook 6.3 6 Using the Info Menu Setup • BIOS Version This field is for information only as the BIOS displays the BIOS version during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). • CPU Type This field reports the CPU type information detected by the BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST).
N otebook User Guide 6.4 106 • Manufacturer: This field is for information of the manufacturer name. • Product Name This field is for information of the product name. • Notebook ID This field is for information of the notebook ID. • UUID This field is for information of Universal Unique ID number.
Customizing Your Notebook 6.5 6 • USB BIOS Legacy Support Enable or disable the USB Bus support when in connection with USB device in DOS or UNIX operating system. • CIR controller Lets you enable or disable the CIR controller function. You can set this option to “Enabled” when using the MCE and Vista system. Security Menu Setup • Supervisor Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by Supervisor Password or not.
N otebook User Guide 108 • User Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by User Password or not. • Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the setup utility. You also need to enter this password in system booting and resuming from suspend mode. When you press in this field, the Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. Enter a new password with up to 8 alpha-numeric characters, and then re-enter it for confirmation.
Customizing Your Notebook 6.6 6 Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. This page allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. To select the boot device, you can setup “Enabled” or “Disabled” for booting from LAN, or you can search drive sequence by using the up or down arrow key, then press <+> to move up the device in the list or press <-> to move down the device in the list.
N otebook User Guide 6.7 How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program. 110 • Saving Changes & Exit Saves all changes to CMOS while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program. • Discarding Changes & Exit Allows you to discard all changes made while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program. • Get Default Values Lets you load the default values for all setup items.
Customizing Your Notebook 6.8 6 How to Upgrade the BIOS Your computer uses EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program. When you update the BIOS, any customized settings you made are lost. To upgrade the BIOS: 1. Put in 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.
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Using Options 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.everex.com.
N otebook User Guide System Upgrade This section provides some steps in doing system upgrade for your notebook computer. The upgrade procedures include the following: 7.1 Memory Upgrade Your notebook computer offers 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) at least 256MB DDRII-SDRAM. The memory compartment is located inside your computer. The table below lists the possible combinations of different memory module and memory size.
Using Options Based Memory Installing Memory Total 1024MB 512 MB 1536 MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048 MB 1024MB 2048MB 3072 MB 2048MB 0 MB 2048 MB 2048MB 256 MB 2304 MB 2048MB 512 MB 2560 MB 2048MB 1024MB 3072 MB 2048MB 2048MB 4096 MB 7 INSTALLING MEMORY MODULE Your computer comes with standard 256 MB, 512MB, 1024MB or 2048 MB of synchronous DDRII SDRAM.
N otebook User Guide 116 3. Remove the screws and open the DIMM cover by your finger. 4. Locate the memory module into the empty memory module sockets. (Your system comes with one memory module already installed in the socket.) + Avoid touching the exposed components inside the system. Doing so may damage the system. 5. Insert the connector of the memory module into the socket. Make sure the notch of the memory module fits the nose of the socket.
Using Options 7 To remove a memory module, push the locking tabs aside from the memory module until the module pops up. Then, remove the memory module. 7.2 Hard Disk Upgrade Your notebook computer offers one 2.5" format, 9.5mm height hard disk. If the volume does not fit your need or it is crashed, you can upgrade it by replacing with new hard disk. Please do the following steps to change it. 1. Remove the screw and open the cover by lifting its upper side cover. 2.
N otebook User Guide 7.3 9. Set the boot device as DVD/CD-RW Combo drive and Primary Master as Auto on BIOS setup menu. Please refer to Chapter 6 about the setting of BIOS setup menu. Then, boot the system by using WinXP CD-ROM and the system will detect the hard disk automatically and prompt you how to format the new disk. + Please tighten the screws located at each side of the hard disk before operating the hard disk. Any vibration may cause damage for the running hard disk.
Caring for Your Notebook 8 8 Caring for Your Notebook Your Everex StepNote is equipped with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology. If properly cared for and maintained, the performance and reliability of the computer can be greatly prolonged.
N otebook User Guide 8.1 Important Safety Instructions This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environment while using the notebook computer. You can maintain its condition and performance by following these guidelines. Please read it carefully to ensure maximum safety. 120 • Before cleaning the notebook computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e. AC adapter, car adapter and so on).
Caring for Your Notebook 8 • While unplugging the power cord, disconnect it by the plug head, not by its wire. • Make sure the socket and any extension cords you may use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. • Though your AC adapter is suitable for universal international voltage, it still requires a stable and continual power supply. Make sure the voltage of the power source when connect the notebook computer to the power outlet.
N otebook User Guide ⇓ The notebook computer has dropped and damaged. ⇓ The notebook computer has obvious sign of breakage. • Do not leave this notebook computer in an environment unconditioned. Storage temperature above 60ºC (140ºF) may damage the notebook computer. • An approved power cord has to be used for the notebook computer’s power supply. For a rated current up to 6A and an equipment weight more than 3 kg, a power cord not lighter than H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm2, has to be used.
Caring for Your Notebook 8.3 8 Maintaining the LCD Quality When it comes to screen problems, heat plays a significant role. After a typical working session, users routinely close the notebook the cover. The display surface - no matter what type it is - and the components inside the computer radiate heat; when you close the cover, you trap the heat against the screen. To help prolong the life of your computer, leave the cover open for ten minutes while the heat disperses.
N otebook User Guide 8.5 • Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows. These reorganize your hard disk by eliminating fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time. • Install a system password in your computer so others won't be able to use the hard disk. Battery Care Guidelines The battery pack furnished with the computer requires reasonable care and handling to ensure efficient operation and maximum life.
Caring for Your Notebook • 8.6 8 You should always discharge your battery before recharging it on either of these two conditions: first, this is the first time you start to use your battery; second, you had not charge the battery for more than 2 months. To discharge the battery, please execute the "Battery Refresh" function in the BIOS Setup Utility.
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System 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.
N otebook User Guide PROCESSOR UNIT • AMD TurionTM 64 x 2 Mobile Processor TL-50/TL-52 (31W)/ TL-56 (33W)/ TL-60 (35W); 25W Mobile AMD SempronTM Processor 3200+/3400+/3500+ (Socket S1) • 1MB L2 Cache SYSTEM MEMORY • Two 200-pin memory slots • User-upgradeable to maximum 4GB using 200-pin SODIMM 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB or 2048MB modules • DDRII –533/667 SDRAM modules LCD DISPLAY • 17" WXGA+ Color TFT LCD, 1440x900 • Maximum 16M true colors on all LCD display VGA SYSTEM 128 • Integrated Nvidia
System Specification A STORAGE • 2.5” Format 9.5mm High SATA HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA ATA-150 Support for LBA Scheme • Enhanced IDE bootable DVD/CD-RW Combo drive module • Optional DVD Dual Multi drive • 4-in-1 (SD, MS, MMC, and MS_Pro) card reader AUDIO SYSTEM • Compliant with Intel HD Audio (Azalia). • Full-duplex 16-bit speaker and heavy bass subwoofer with wavetable support.
N otebook User Guide KEYBOARD • Full-sized 87-keys keyboard with Windows systems hot-keys, inverted Tcursor keys, 7 hot keys, 12 function keys, and embedded numeric keypad • Provides international language keyboard FLASH BIOS 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade I/O PORTS • 1 x TV-Out Port (S-Video) • 1 x DVI-I port • 3 x Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) • 1 x IEEE 1394 port (BTO) • 1 x IR (Infrared) port • 1 x 1 Giga LAN port • 1 x 56Kbps v.
System Specification • A Approximately 3 Hours (for Battery Mark) Battery Life WEIGHT AND DIMENSION • 399(W) x 299(D) x 33 ~ 39.5(H) mm • Approximately 3.
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System Recovery and Driver Installation B APPENDIX B System Recovery and Driver Installation Appendix B provides information on how to install the Driver Utility 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 generate the system recovery disk. Please follow the step-by-step instructions carefully and exercise caution to avoid data loss.
N otebook User Guide B.1 System Recovery USING RECOVERY DISK Before we go on, let’s define some terminologies. Hard disk is divided into RP & UP. RP - Recovery Partition, it stores system files and is hidden by default UP – User Partition, it can be divided into 2 parts (system files area + user data area) Users can choose to recover the system from either hard disk or recovery DVD(s)/CD(s). I. Recovering the System from Hard Disk Two methods are available: a.
System Recovery and Driver Installation 2. B Please choose Repair Your Computer to go into recovery mode.
N otebook User Guide 3. 136 Please choose between “Non destructive system recovery” & “Destructive system recovery”. When the ”Non destructive” option is chosen , please click Next.
System Recovery and Driver Installation 4. Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK, 5.
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System Recovery and Driver Installation 7. B Then Non destructive system recovery is finished. System will be rebooting. b. “Destructive Recovery from Hard Disk” 1. How recovery is done: System files from RP are copied to system files area in UP, and user data area is formatted! Before OS boots, please press hotkeys F8 button to go into advance boot options. 2. Please choose Repair Your Computer to go into recovery mode.
N otebook User Guide 3. 140 Please choose between “Non destructive recovery mode” & “Destructive recovery mode”.
System Recovery and Driver Installation 4. When the ”Destructive” option is chosen , please click Next. 5.
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N otebook User Guide 8. Then destructive system recovery is finished. System will be rebooting II.
System Recovery and Driver Installation B The “Non destructive” & “Destructive” recoveries from Recovery DVD have the same result as a recovery from Hard Drive. a. “Non Destructive” Recovery from Recovery DVD b. “Destructive” Recovery from Recovery DVD 1. Insert the recovery DVD into the DVD drive, then choose to boot from CD ROM in BIOS.
N otebook User Guide 146 2. Please press any key to boot from DVD 3. Please choose Standard Mode, the subsequent processes are just like those in “non destructive” & “destructive” recoveries from hard disk.
System Recovery and Driver Installation B c. Full Recovery from Recovery DVD In this mode, all the data in your computer will lose 1. Please insert the recovery DVD into the DVD drive, then choose to boot from CD ROM in BIOS. 2.
N otebook User Guide 3. 148 Please choose Full Mode to go into full recovery mode.
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N otebook User Guide 150 5. Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK, the full recovery will begin 6.
System Recovery and Driver Installation 7. B Then full recovery is finished. System will be rebooting. B.2 Device Drivers Installation If you already have an operating system installed into your notebook computer, it is best to install the needed device drivers for using the built-in devices of your computer. Before installing the drivers, check with your dealer first if they have already installed all the drivers along with the operating system.
N otebook User Guide Saving Changes". Accordingly, insert the Windows Vista installation CD into optical disk drive with following the instructions on the screen to finish the installation. DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE: + Before install driver & utility, please turn off the item "Turn User Account Control on or off" of User Accounts in Control Panel . + Please install SATA IDE driver first + Please install chipset driver after installing SATA IDE driver .
System Recovery and Driver Installation 6. B Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press “Finish” to restart your system. INSTALLING THE CHIPSET (SMU) DRIVER Please follow the procedures below in installing the chipset driver: Installing Chipset device driver for Windows Vista 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\Vista x86\Chipset\setup.exe". 3.
N otebook User Guide 4. Click “Next” to install this driver when screen displays this command. 5. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press “Finish” to restart your system. INSTALLING RESOLUTION UTILITY Please follow the procedures below in installing the Resolution utility: Installing Resolution utility for Windows Vista 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as.
System Recovery and Driver Installation B INSTALLING THE MODEM DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Azalia Modem driver: Installing Modem driver for Windows Vista 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click Browse button and navigate to the directory as "E:\Drivers\Vista x86\Modem\Setup.exe" 3. Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. 4. Click “OK” to implement the setup program to install this driver. 5.
N otebook User Guide INSTALLING LITEON WIRELESS LAN DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the LiteOn Wireless LAN driver. Installing Wireless LAN driver for Windows Vista 1. Click the Start button and then click Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click Browse button and specify the directory as “E:\Drivers\Vista x86\Wireless LAN\setup.exe” 3. Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. 4. Click “Next” to install this driver when screen displays this command.
System Recovery and Driver Installation B Installing Card Reader utility for Windows Vista 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\Vista x86\Card Reader\Setup.exe" 3. Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. 4. Click “Next” to implement the setup program to install this utility. 5. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.
N otebook User Guide Installing Hotkey utility for Windows Vista 1 . Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 158 2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as. "E:\Drivers\Vista x86\Hotkey\setup.exe". 3. Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. 4. Click “Next” then click “Install” to setup this utility when screen displays this command. 5. Click "Finish" to finish the installation.
T echnical Support TECHNICAL SUPPORT For the latest Product Information, Drivers, and Support Documents visit www.everex.com For complete warranty information, please refer to the Everex Limited Warranty Agreement. To register your product visit www.everex.com or simply email your User Name (first and last), Model (XT5000T Series) and Serial Number to customerservice@everex.com. Please use “Product Registration – XTXXXX” as your email subject.
