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Table of Contents Preface Table of Content ............................................................................................................................ 1-3 Regulations Information ............................................................................................................... 1-4 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ..................................................................... 1-4 FCC Conditions..................................................................
Getting Started Power Management....................................................................................................................... 3-1 AC Adapter................................................................................................................................ 3-1 Battery Pack.............................................................................................................................. 3-2 Using the Battery Pack ...............................................
CHAPTER 1 Preface Regulations Information FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Safety Instructions Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. Keep the User‘s Guide that All cautions and warnings on the comes with the package for equipment or user‘s manual future reference. should be noted. Keep this equipment away from Lay this equipment on a stable humidity and high temperature. surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. The equipment has been exposed to moisture. The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work according to User‘s Manual. The equipment was dropped and damaged. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage. Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. type recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
CHAPTER 2 Introductions Congratulations on becoming an user of this notebook, the finely designed notebook. This brand-new exquisite notebook will give you a delightful and professional experience in using notebook. We are proud to tell our users that this notebook is thoroughly tested and certified by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction. Manual Map This User‘s Manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to operate this notebook.
Unpacking First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. please contact your local dealer immediately. ship the unit in the future.
Memory DDR2 SDRAM Maximum 2GB Power AC Adapter 40W, 19V Battery Type 3 cells (optional) 6 cells (optional) RTC Battery Yes I/O Port Monitor(VGA) 15 pin D-Sub x 1 USB x 3 (USB version 2.0) Mic-in x1 Headphone Out x1 RJ45 x1 Card Reader x 1 (SD/ MMC/ MS) The supported memory cards may vary without notice. Storage (Items listed here may vary depending on the model users purchased) HDD form factor 2.5‖, 9.
WebCam CMOS (optional) Supported Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot Yes, USB floppy boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot Support --- Yes Others Kensington Lock Hole x1 Compliance WHQL Product Overview This section provides the description of basic aspects of the notebook. It will help you to know more about the appearance of this notebook before using it. Please be aware that the notebook shown in this section may vary from the actual one that users purchased.
1. Webcam/ Webcam LED (optional) This built-in Webcam can be used for picture taking, video recoding or conferencing, and any other interactive applications. Webcam LED indicator, next to the webcam, grows orange when webcam function is activated; LED goes out when this function is turned off. 2. Power Button / Power LED Power Button Press the power button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF. Power LED: Glowing blue when the notebook power is turned on.
Battery Status Glowing green when the battery is being charged. Glowing amber when the battery is in low battery status. Blinking amber if the battery fails and it is recommended to replace a new battery. Consult the local dealer for purchasing an equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer. Battery LED goes out when it is fully charged or when the AC adapter is disconnected. Power On/ Off/ Suspend: Blinking green when the system is in suspend mode.
Right Side View 1 2 3 3 4 1. USB Port 2. Card Reader 3. Audio Port Connectors 4. VGA Port 5. RJ-45 Connector 5 1. 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. 2.
Left Side View 1 2 3 4 1. Power Connector 2. Kensington Lock 3. Ventilator 4. USB Port 4 1. Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the notebook. 2. Kensington Lock This notebook provides a Kensington Lock hole, which allows users to secure the notebook in place with a key or some mechanical PIN device and attached through a rubberised metal cable.
Bottom Side View 1 1. 3 2 1. Battery Release Button 2. Battery Lock/Unlock Button 3. Battery Pack Battery Release Button It 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. 2. Battery Lock/Unlock Button Battery cannot be moved when the button is positioned on lock status. Once the button is slid to unlock position, the battery is removable. 3.
CHAPTER 3 Getting Started Power Management AC Adapter Please be noted that it is strongly recommended to connect the AC adapter and use the AC power while using this notebook for the first time. When the AC adapter is connected, the battery is being charged immediately. Note that the AC adapter included in the package is approved for your notebook; using other adapter model may damage either the notebook or other devices attached to it. Connecting the AC Power 1.
Battery Pack This notebook is equipped with a high-capacity Li-ion battery pack. The rechargeable Li-ion battery pack is an internal power source of the notebook. Be aware of that this battery pack may be damaged if users try to disassemble 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. Please follow your local laws and regulations to recycle the unused battery pack.
Replacing the Battery Pack To insert the battery pack, following the steps 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 2 1 the right position until the battery back is fastened in the compartment. 3. Press the lock/unlock button to the Lock 3 position.
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. To optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss, read the tips below: Suspend system operation if the system will be idle for a while or shorten the suspend timer‘s time period. Turn off the system if you won‘t be using it for a period of time. Disable unnecessary settings or remove idle peripherals.
Basic Operations If you are a beginner to the notebook, please read the following instructions to assure your own safety, and make yourself comfortable during the operations. Safety and Comfort Tips The notebook is a portable platform that allows you to work anywhere. However, choosing a good workspace is important if you have to work with your notebook for a long period of time. Your work area should have enough illumination.
Knowing the Keyboard This notebook provides a full-functioned keyboard. This keyboard can be divided into four categories: Typewriter keys, Cursor keys, Numeric keys and Function keys. Typewriter keys Numeric keys Cursor keys / Function keys Typewriter Keys In addition to providing the major function of the keyboard, these typewrite keys also provide several keys for special purposes, such as [Ctrl,] [Alt,] and [Esc] key.
Cursor Keys The four cursor (arrow) keys and [Home], [PgUp], [PgDn], [End] keys are used to control the cursor movement. Move the cursor left for one Move to the previous page. space. Move the cursor right for one Move to the next page. space. Move to the beginning of the line Move the cursor up for one line. (or document). Move the cursor down for one Move to the end of the line (or line. document). The Backspace key, [Ins] and [Del] keys at upper right corner are use for editing purpose.
Disable the computer‘s audio Decrease the LCD brightness. + function. + Force the computer into suspend Increase the LCD brightness. + mode (depending on the system + configuration). Knowing the Touchpad The touchpad integrated in your notebook is a pointing device that is compatible with standard mouse, allowing you to control the notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen and making selection with its two buttons. 1.
Point and Click When you have moved and placed the cursor over an icon, a menu item or a command that you want to execute, simply tap slightly on the touchpad or press the left button to select. point and click is the basics of operating your notebook. This procedure, called as 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.
Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices. All devices listed here are for reference only. Using the External Optical Storage Device An optional external optical storage device may come with the package of the notebook. The actual external optical storage device may vary depending on the model you purchased. DVD Combo Drive: This device allows you to read DVD and CD, and record CD format.
Connecting the External Display Devices This notebook provides a VGA port for connecting a larger display with higher resolution. The 15-pin-D-sub VGA port allows users to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for a great view of the notebook display. To connect the external display, make sure the notebook and the external display are both powered off, and then connect the display to the notebook.
hub, switch and gateway, to build a network connection. For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the LAN, please ask your MIS staff or network manager for help. Safely Remove Hardware When any peripheral device is connected to the notebook, the Safely Remove Hardware icon will appear on the taskbar. Double-click the icon to bring up the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box. connected peripheral devices here.
Re-installing device drivers and software If you are experiencing problems with a particular piece of software or hardware supplied with your Advent computer you can re-install it without the need to erase your hard drive and run a full System Recovery. Drivers 1. Click Start. 2. Click My Computer. 3. Double-click the icon for XP (C:) drive. 4. You may see a message saying ‗These files are hidden‘. Click the Show the contents of this folder option. 5. Double-click the Applications folder. 6.
The TechGuys Recovery Backup Your Advent computer is supplied with a tool that allows you to create a backup of your Recovery Solution. We advise that you do this before you start using your computer. You require a USB pen drive or SD card that has a capacity of 2GB or greater. Important! The media (either USB pen drive or SD card) you use will be formatted. All information that it contains will be permanently destroyed.
When the recovery backup has been successfully created remove the device from the computer and store for future use. Note It is recommended that you now test your newly created Recovery Backup to ensure the process has completed successfully. To do this, simply re-insert the device used during the steps above and follow the steps 1 to 13 in the ‗Running System Recovery from USB drive/SD Card’ section of this manual.
Note Once you have used the System Recovery utility you will need to re-install any additional software and hardware that you may have added. Please refer to the documentation supplied with those products for further help. Running System Recovery from outside of Windows The normal method of running System Recovery is from the hard drive. However, we also advise that you create a backup of your Recovery — just in case you need it. Please see the ‗The TechGuys Recovery Backup‘ section.
Running System Recovery from USB drive/SD Card Important! Please save all important files and documents to an external device before you begin. The hard drive contents will be deleted. All information that it contains will be permanently destroyed. This includes your email, your documents, your internet favourites, and your music & videos files. Recovery Atpio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2007 American Megatrends, Inc. 1. Switch the PC off, then back on and start pressing the DEL key. 2.
CHAPTER 4 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup When to Use BIOS Setup? You may need to run the BIOS Setup when: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up and is requested to run SETUP. You want to change the default settings for customized features. You want to reload the default 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.
Control Keys You can use only the keyboard to control the cursor in the BIOS Setup Utility. Press left arrow to select one Press right arrow to select one menu title. menu title. Press up arrow to select one item Press down arrow to select one under the menu title. 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.
BIOS Setup Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Select the tags to enter the other menus. 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.
Main Menu 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:minute:second]. System Date This item allows you to set the system date. Day (Translation) The date format is [day:month:date:year]. Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, which is determined by BIOS (read-only). Month (Month) The month from 01 (January) to 12 (December). Date (Date) The date from 01 to 31.
Advanced Menu 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 mode (the processor works 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.
Boot menu Boot Device Priority These items showing the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. 1st, 2nd , and 3rd Boot Option These items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. Atpio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2007 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Device Priorities Boot Option #1 [PATA: HL-TD-ST DVDRAM GSA-T20N...] Boot Option #2 [SATA: ST980825A ...
Security menu Supervisor Password When this function is selected, a message box will appear on the screen as below: Enter New Password Type the password, 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 without entering a password. Settings are described below: The password prompt appears only when end users try to Setup run Setup.
Save & Exit menu Exit and Save Changes Save the changes you have made and exit the utility. Exit and 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 utility. Load setup Defaults Select this item to load the default settings. Atpio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2007 American Megatrends, Inc.
