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TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE Symbols and Conventions Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment Chapter Summaries 1.
BIOS Action Keys (2-3) Modifying the BIOS Settings (2-4) Main Setup (2-4) Advance Setup (2-4,5) About Hard Disk Drive Parameters (2-5,6) Boot Setup (2-6,7) Security Setup (2-8,9) Power Setup (2-9) Exit Setup (2-10) 3.
Memory Problems (5-11) Modem Problems (5-12) Network Adapter / Ethernet Problems (5-13) PC Card / PCMCIA Problems (5-14) Performance Problems (5-15) Printer Problems (5-16) Firewire (IEEE1394) and USB2.
Preface Using This Manual This User’s Manual contains general information about your computer, hardware and software setup information, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. Symbols and Conventions The following conventions and symbols are used in this manual: When keys are to be pressed at the same time, a plus (+) symbol is used. For instance, Fn+F7 means holding Fn and F7 keys at the same time. When a series of clicking actions is needed in Windows O/S, [ ] and > symbols are used.
Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment Follow the advice below will help ensure that you get the most out of your Investment. Your computer will serve you well if you take good care of it. Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight or place it near sources of heat. Do not subject it to temperatures below 0oC (32oF) or above 50oC (122oF). Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields. Do not expose the computer to moisture or rain.
Keep the adapter away from children. The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. The total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating. Do not connect other AC adapter to your notebook.
Chapter Summaries The following is a summary of the available chapters and appendices in this manual. Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Basics In this chapter, you will learn the basic operations and features of your computer. It gives you a general understanding of the components of your computer. Chapter 2: BIOS Setup / Security In this chapter, you will learn how to change various firmware settings and what the settings mean.
