Everex NM3900W manual

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N otebook User Guide Copyright ©2006 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2006/5 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. No part of this manual may be reprod [...]

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. Radio and television interference Warning: Use the specified shielded power cord and[...]

N otebook User Guide You may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission: Interference Handbook (stock number 004- 000-00345-4). This booklet is available fr om the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC20402 Warning: The user must not modify or change this computer without approval. Modification c[...]

N otebook User Guide Peripheral Devices Notice Only peripherals (input/output devices, te rminals, printers, etc) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attach ed to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to re sult in interference to radio and TV reception. Optical Disk Drive Notice The optical disk drive is Cla[...]

N otebook User Guide (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.1.1.1 (2000-09) EN 50371: 2002 EN 55022: 2001 EN 55024: 2001 EN 6[...]

N otebook User Guide About Your Notebook Computer C ongratulations for having purchased your new Everex StepNote. This computer incor porates the latest in notebook designs with the newest technologies available. 7[...]

N otebook User Guide About Your User Guide W elcome to your Everex St epNote User Guide. This manual introduces you to the basic concepts of your new computer. Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook Computer Chapter 4 Multimedia Setup Chapter 5 Connecting External devices Chapter 6 System BIOS Setup Chapter 7[...]

N otebook User Guide Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER .......................................... 7 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE ................................................................. 8 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 13 1.1 F EATURE H IGHLIGHT ...........................[...]

N otebook User Guide Cursor Control Keys .................................................................... 44 Screen Control Keys ..................................................................... 45 Windows Hot Keys........................................................................ 45 Special Function Keys ..............................[...]

N otebook User Guide 5.6 U SING THE M ODEM P ORT .............................................................. 72 6 C U S T O M I Z I N G Y O U R N O T E B O O K .............................................. 75 6.1 R UNNING THE BIOS S ETUP P ROGRAM .......................................... 76 6.2 U SING THE M AIN M ENU S ETUP ...................[...]

N otebook User Guide LCD Display ............................................................................... 104 VGA System ................................................................................ 104 Storage........................................................................................ 105 Audio System ........................[...]

Introduction 1 1 Introduction Y our 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 N Series Notebook runs a wide variety of business, personal productivity, [...]

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 Intel® Celer on® M Dothan microprocessor that is integrated with 1MB L2 Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed.[...]

Introduction 1 USB 2.0 Provides three USB2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission. Graphic System Provides blazing graphics controller embedded in VIA VN800 chipset PCI Local Bus Architecture • 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and PATA hard disk drives. Support ultra DMA ATA-133 PIO Mode up to PIO Mode 4, bus[...]

N otebook User Guide 1.2 Unpacking the Computer Your computer comes securely packag ed in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your computer, open the carton and carefully remove the contents. In addition to this User Guide, the shipping carton should also contain the following items: ; The Notebook Computer ; An AC Adapter and AC Pow[...]

Introduction 1 1. Color Widescreen LCD Display 2. Built-in Stereo Speaker 3. Keyboard 4. Touchpad Pointing Device 5. Power On/Resume Button 6. LED Indicators • Color Widescreen LCD Display The notebook computer comes with a co lor LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position. The LCD is 15.4” TFT color LCD with 1280x800 (Wide XGA [...]

N otebook User Guide ⇓ Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor. • Built-in Stereo Speaker Integr ated mini stereo speaker pro vid es sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure . • Keyboard ⇓ Standard QWERTY-key layout and fu ll-sized 87 keys keyboard with Windows syst[...]

Introduction 1 N OTEBOOK S TATUS I CONS The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the notebook’s current power and operating status. Each LED is ma rked with an icon to designate the system status. 1. Power Indicator 2. Battery Charging LED 3. Drive Access 4. Wireless LAN Access 5. Caps Lock 6. Scroll Lock 7. Num Lock • Power Indicator Lets yo[...]

N otebook User Guide ⇓ Lights orange to indicate that the battery is in charging. ⇓ When the light is off, it indicates the battery is fully charged or no battery installed. • Drive Access When LED turns on indicates that the system is accessing the Hard Disk or Optical Disk Drive. • Wireless LAN Access When LED turns on indicates that the [...]

Introduction 1 1.4 The Front Side of the Notebook 1. Cover Switch • Cover Switch The cover (LCD panel) is locked when it is closed. Slide the button right aside to release the latch for ope ning the cover of the computer. 1.5 The Rear Side of the Notebook The system ports at the back of your notebook computer can connect various devices. Each por[...]

N otebook User Guide • USB 2.0 Ports The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect USB 2.0- compliant devices (for example, prin ters, scanners and so on) to your notebook computer. • VGA Port Lets you attach an external monitor or projector for wider display. You can run the LCD display and the exte rnal monitor simultaneously or s[...]

Introduction 1 1.6 The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure. 1. Modem Port 2. Optical Disk Drive • Modem Port A 56K internal fax/data modem is inst alled. It keeps you connected to the outside world through phone line. + For electrical safety concerns, only use telep[...]

N otebook User Guide 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. Do not use the telephone to report a ga s leak in the vicinity of the leak. 4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.[...]

Introduction 1 Right Side Features • Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an exte rnal microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your notebook computer. • Headphone Jack (with SPDIF out) Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speaker, or earphone set with 1/8 inch phono plug for personal listening. (The SPDIF transmits digi[...]

N otebook User Guide 1. Hard Disk Compartment 2. Battery Lock Latch 3. Battery Bay 4. Wireless LAN Compartment 5. Memory Compartment 6. Battery Release Latch Bottom of the System • Hard Disk Compartment Open this cover of this compartment to replace with other Hard Disk Drive. Please refer to Chap ter 7 for how to replace it. • Battery Lock Lat[...]

Introduction 1 • Battery Release Latch To release the battery, first locate the Ba ttery Lock Latch at the left side in unlock status, then push the Battery Release Latch to the right end to remove the battery pack. 27[...]

N otebook User Guide 1.9 Notebook Accessories AC Adapter The AC Adapter supplies external pow er to your notebook computer and charges the internal battery pack simult aneously. The AC adapter has an auto- switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. Change the power cord if you are going to use your notebook in countries[...]

Introduction 1 1.10 Notebook Options DVD/CD-RW Combo Device Pack This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW CD for you to backup the data and also can read DVD/CD title. DVD dual (Dual Rewritable DVD combo) Device Pack This device pack combines following tw o standard packs. Using the suitable media, you can make any format of CD or DVD as yo[...]

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Getting Started 2 2 Getting Started Y our 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. 31[...]

N otebook User Guide 2.1 Using the Battery Pack The notebook is designed to operate wi th 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[...]

Getting Started 2 Installing the Battery Pack This notebook provides the most conven ient way to install the battery pack into your computer. With the ex tended nose directed toward the compartment, insert and push the battery pack. Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack, slide the lo ck latch to the end of left side to unlock the bat[...]

N otebook User Guide Replacing the Battery Pack When your notebook estimates that th e 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 us ing the audio system, the hard disk drives, and optical disk drive, your notebook might run out of charge mu[...]

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 auto- switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. To connect the power adapter: 1. Plug the AC power cord into the power so[...]

N otebook User Guide + y For the power supply of this equipmen t, an approved power cord has to be used. y Make sure the socket and any ex tension 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). 2.3 Start[...]

Getting Started 2 After a few seconds, the computer’s di splay will turn on and your computer will begin to execute the Power On Self Test or POST to check if all system components are running properly. Any error found during the test will be displayed on the screen and may gene rate short beep sound as well. After the test, the screen will also [...]

N otebook User Guide 2.4 Adjusting the Display Controls The LCD brightness adjustment is controlled by < Fn > +< F8 > and < Fn > + < F9 > keys respectively. You need to press these hot-key controls after powering on your notebook to suit your viewing pleasure. The Brightness hot-key control adjust s the brightness on the LCD[...]

Using Your Notebook 3 3 Using Your Notebook T his 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. 39[...]

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 syst em pre-installed and needs only to be[...]

Using Your Notebook 3 1. Function Keys 2. Control Keys 3. Windows Start Menu Key 4. Control Keys 5. Windows Shortcut Key 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 t[...]

N otebook User Guide • Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work: ⇓ Start Menu key Displays the Start menu. ⇓ Shortcut/Application key Provides quick access to shortcut menus. This key acts like a right mouse button. • Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want. In [...]

Using Your Notebook 3 B ASIC K EYBOARD F UNCTIONS Keypad Function Description < Enter > key. Execute a command. Within many text editing application programs, the <Enter> key inserts a hard carriage return, just like what ordinary typewriter does. < Esc > key. Press this key to cancel or escape from a command or function. < Ins[...]

N otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description < Ctrl > key. Known as the Control key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command. < Alt > key. Known as the Alternate key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command. + < Fn > + <[...]

Using Your Notebook 3 S CREEN C ONTROL K EYS Keypad Function Description < Home > key. Moves the cursor to the beginning of a screen or line. < PgUp > key. Moves the cursor up one screen at a time < PgDn > key. Moves the cursor down one screen at a time < End > key. Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or line. W INDOWS H[...]

N otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description + Switches display between LCD, CRT, or LCD and CRT simultaneously. + To shut down or resume the built-in system speaker volume. + Increases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. + Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. + Decreases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally[...]

Using Your Notebook 3 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 do uble-click speed, and selection button orientation. The Touchpad works a mouse pointing devi ce replacement that is used under Windows-base[...]

N otebook User Guide Here how to use the Touchpad pointing device: 1. The rectangular surface acts like a mi niature duplicate of your display screen. To move the mouse cursor, pl ace 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 do wn on the other side of[...]

Using Your Notebook 3 under Windows. After installing the VGA driver, you would then configure the display resolution or screen size to match your LCD display panel. This notebook computer model provides Wi de screen 15.4” 1280x800 (Wide XGA) resolution panels. You would also probabl y want to set the amount of color output to display sharper ima[...]

N otebook User Guide your screen. Click on the Settings tab to set your desired configuration. Make sure to follow the configuration table above. + If you cannot configure the display pr operties, change the display driver first as mentioned on Section 5 "Insta lling the Notebook Device Drivers" of Chapter 2 in this manual. Consult your d[...]

Using Your Notebook 3 of power indicator flashes. To resume your working again , you can press the power button to return your work to the screen where you left off. 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 t[...]

N otebook User Guide + If you wish to replace your hard disk, contact Everex (see page 120) for more information about upgrading your computer. 3.7 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 dr ive for installing operating system and software a[...]

Using Your Notebook 3 3. To remove the disc, press on the cente r spindle and pull up the disc from the side until the disc snap s out of the spindle lock. + 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 pu s[...]

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Fun with Multimedia 4 4 Fun with Multimedia T his chapter describes how to make full use of the multimedia features available on your Everex computer. You will learn how to adjust and alter the built-in sound system and use the optical disk drive to view and create multimedia files. 55[...]

N otebook User Guide 4.1 Notebook Multimedia Features Your notebook computer is rich in mu ltimedia features that make your computing fun, comfortable, exciting an d easy. Your computer is well able to perform all multimedia tasks through the following: • Intel® Celeron® M Processor Dothan • Up to 2GB DDRII SDRAM • DVD/CD-RW Combo or DVD Du[...]

Fun with Multimedia 4 4.3 Setting up the Audio Driver Properties Your StepNote computer comes with Microsoft® Windows® pre-installed, and does not need additional audio driver setup. If you wish to customize the audio properties of our computer, vi sit the Windows® Help and Support document located on your computer 4.4 Windows Multimedia Program[...]

N otebook User Guide Figure 4-1 Entertainment Programs Group The standard multimedia components are as follows: • Windows Media Player - for playing sound, video and animation files • Sound Recorder - for record ing sounds and playback • Volume Control - for adjusting the volume of mixer + For more information on how to oper ate these multime[...]

Fun with Multimedia 4 Figure 4-2 Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder also allows you to record sound from different input audio source like the following: • From the external microphone • From the Optical drive Since you could record soun d from different input sources, you must first set the proper audio input recording device under the Recordin[...]

N otebook User Guide Figure 4-3 Audio Properties 4. Click OK and the Recording Control dial og box will appear. Here, you will select the input device for the recording source. If you want to record from the optical drive with audio music, you must click on CD Player. 60[...]

Fun with Multimedia 4 Figure 4-4 Recording Volume Control U SING AN E XTERNAL M ICROPHONE Your computer allows you to connect an external microphone for high quality recording. The external microphone jack is found on the left side of your computer. Use only microphone with 1/ 8-inch mini-jack connector. Follow the same procedure for recording voic[...]

N otebook User Guide Figure 4-5 Play Audio CD by Windows Media Player 4. Select the starting point where you want to start recording. 5. Switch to the Sound Recorder and press the Record button. 6. Switch immediately to the Wind ows Media Player and press the Play button. You can adjust the volume cont rol so you can also hear the music while in re[...]

Fun with Multimedia 4 For more quality sound output, you ca n choose to connect an external amplified speaker or earphone from headphone jack. Always minimize the volume first before placing the phone set to your ear. U SING THE W INDOWS M EDIA P LAYER The easiest way to playback multimedia media files is to run the Windows Media Player. Follow the[...]

N otebook User Guide Figure 4-6 Windows Media Player 4.8 Using DVD DVD is the breakthrough in superb fu ll-motion picture playback. One disc can contain at least 4.7GB of information, capable of holding one full-length movie with soundtracks, subtitles, an d different languages. Much more, the DVD-ROM drive of your computer is backward compatible w[...]

Fun with Multimedia 4 You can use Windows Media Player to watch DVDs on your Notebook computer. Like a conventional DVD player , by using the Player, you can skip to specific titles and chapters , play sequences in slow motion, gain access to special features, and switch audio and ca ption languages. In addition to these conventional DVD player tas[...]

N otebook User Guide 4.9 Using Rewritable Optical Disk Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo Device Pack This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW CD for you to backup the data and also can read DVD/CD title. DVD dual (Dual Rewritable DVD combo) Device Pack This device pack combines following tw o standard packs. Using the suitable media, you can make any f[...]

Connecting to Peripherals 5 5 Connecting to Peripherals T his 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. * Additiona[...]

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 conferen ce cameras, etc.) to your notebook computer, and up to 127 devices can be attached. Besides, USB’s hot swap [...]

Connecting to Peripherals 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. 5 . 2 Using an External Monitor Port Your computer has a 15-pin Monitor por t for supporting any external CRT or LCD color monitor. You need a display si gn[...]

N otebook User Guide 6. If you only want to show the display on the external monitor or projector and shut off the LCD disp lay, you can use the < Fn > + < F3 > hot-key to switch display type between LCD and ex ternal monitor. Keep pressing the hot-key until you get the displa y to external monitor only. + Refer to Chapter 3 regarding t[...]

Connecting to Peripherals 5 5.4 Using the LAN Port This notebook comes with an intern al 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module that connects your computer to othe r 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 [...]

N otebook User Guide 5.5 Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is the major breakthr ough 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 transmissio[...]

Connecting to Peripherals 5 2. Connect one end of the cable into a standard wall outlet. 3. Connect the other end of the cabl e into the computer modem port. + The speed of data transmission is de pendent on the quality of telephone lines. Digitally terminated lines impr ove the speed of data transmission. Contact your service provider for more inf[...]

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Customizing Your Notebook 6 6 Customizing Your Notebook Y our computer uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program allowing your system configuration to be altered to best suit your computing needs: User- adjustable options include sy stem time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. BIOS information stored in the CMOS RAM will remain perman[...]

N otebook User Guide 6.1 Running the BIOS Setup Program Your computer is setup and pre-confi gured. The computer’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program may be used to change system configuration information such as the curre nt date and time, or your hard disk drive type. The Setup program can be accessed when you power on the system an[...]

Customizing Your Notebook 6 • Item Specific Help The right side of the screen. This ar ea describes each parameter and its available settings. • Menu Bar The top line of the screen. Each of th e five selections displays its own screen. • Parameters The left side of the screen. This area lists the parameters and their current settings. • Key[...]

N otebook User Guide 6.2 Using the Main Menu Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help S y stem Tim e: [ 07 :54 :32 ] <Tab> , <Shif t -Tab> , System Date: [05/17/2005] or <Enter> selects field. 4 Primary M aster [FUJITSU MHT2040AT-(PM)] Secondary Master [_NEC DVD+/-RW ND-6650A-S System Me[...]

Customizing Your Notebook 6 • System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format. Enter the current time for re ach field and use the <Tab>, <Shift>+<Tab>, or <Enter> key to move from one field or back to another. You can also change the system ti me from your operating system. • Primary Maste[...]

N otebook User Guide • BIOS Version This field is for information only as the BIOS displays the BIOS version during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 6.2.1 I NTERNAL HDD S UB -M ENU Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Primary Master: [FUJI T SU M HT2040AT-(PM)] Item Specific Help T yp e: [ Auto ] User = y ou enter LBA Format [...]

Customizing Your Notebook 6 during power on. Set this option to None when your computer is not installed any devices. Press < Esc > to return to the Main Menu. 6.2.2 I NTERNAL O PTICAL D RIVE S UB -M ENU Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Secondary Master: [_NEC DVD+/-RW ND-6650A-(SM) Item Specific Help T yp e: [ Auto[...]

N otebook User Guide 6.3 Using the Advanced CMOS Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Quiet Boot [Enabled] Select boot screen Su mma ry Sc re e n [D i sa b le d ] Using options: [Enabled] UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] - Logo screen Legacy USB Support [Enabled] LAN Boot Control: [Disabled] [Disabled] - [...]

Customizing Your Notebook 6 • Legacy USB Support Enable or disable the USB Bus su pport when in connection with USB device. • LAN Boot Control: Lets you specify Enabled or Disa bled for booting the notebook from Netw ork or not. • Execute-Disable Bit Capability When disabled, forces the Execute -Disable Bit Capability extended feature bit to [...]

N otebook User Guide 6.4 Security Menu Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Su p ervisor Password Is: Clea r User Password Is: Clear Supervisor Password controls access to the Set Supervisor Password [Enter] setup utility. Set User Password [Enter] Password on boot [Disabled] Fixed disk boot sector [N[...]

Customizing Your Notebook 6 • Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the aut hority in accessing the setup utility. You also need to enter this password in system booting and resuming from suspend mode. When you press < Enter > in this field, the Set Supervisor Password dialog box appe ars. Enter a new password with up to 8 a[...]

N otebook User Guide 6.5 Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot Device priority Item Specific Help 1: USB Floppy Drive 2: USB Storage Disk Keys used to view or 3: CD-RW/DVD-ROM configure devices: 4: Hard D[...]

Customizing Your Notebook 6 To select the boot device, you can use th e 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. To exit from this menu, press < Esc >. 6.6 How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program. Phoeni[...]

N otebook User Guide • Load Setup Defaults Lets you load the default values for all setup items. • Discard Changes Reverts to previously selected settings. • Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS. 6.7 How to Upgrade the BIOS Your computer uses EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program. When yo u update the BIOS,[...]

Using Options 7 7 Using Options T his chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your notebook. For additional system specifications, upgrades and available accessories visit www.everex.com 89[...]

N otebook User Guide System Upgrade This section provides some steps in doing system upgrade for your notebook computer. The upgrade proced ures include the following: 7.1 Memory Upgrade Your notebook computer offers 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) with at least 256MB DDRII-SDRAM. The memory compartment is located inside yo[...]

Using Options 7 I NSTALLING A M EMORY M ODULE Your computer comes with standard 256 MB, 512MB or 1024MB of synchronous DDRII SDRAM. You can increase system memory to a maximum of 2048 MB, by installing two small outline double inline memory modules (SO-DIMMs). 256MB, 512MB And 1024MB memory modules may be used to upgrade your computer memory. To in[...]

N otebook User Guide 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. y Hold the memory module at a 30-degree angle and push its connector into the memory socket of the notebook. y Press down on the edge of the memory module until the locking tabs on both sides is lo[...]

Using Options 7 2. Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully 3. Remove the connector from the hard disk gently. 4. Remove the crane screws located at each side of the hard disk. 5. Rotate and tighten the crane sc rews to the new hard disk. 6. Attach the connector to the new hard disk precisely. 7. Place the hard disk back to t[...]

N otebook User Guide + Please contact Everex before attempti ng to change the hard disk drive. Damage caused by improper HDD in stallation will void the Everex Standard Warranty Agreement 7.3 Wireless Module Installation This computer uses mini-PCI wirele ss LAN module at the bottom of this notebook for wireless connection. + Please contact Everex [...]

Caring for Your Notebook 8 8 Caring for Your Notebook Y our Everex StepNote is a fully IBM compatible personal computer 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. 95[...]

N otebook User Guide 8.1 Important Safety Instructions This section provides detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environment while using the notebook computer. You can maintain its condition and performance by followi ng these guidelines. Please read it carefully to ensure maximum safety. • Before cleaning the notebook compu[...]

Caring for Your Notebook 8 • While unplugging the power cord, disc onnect it by the plug head, not by its wire. • Make sure the socket and any exte nsion cords you may use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. • Though your AC adapter is suitable fo r universal international voltage, it still requires a stable and c[...]

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 po[...]

Caring for Your Notebook 8 8.3 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 [...]

N otebook User Guide • 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 comput er so others won't be able to use the hard disk. 8.5 Battery Care Guidelines The battery pack furnishe[...]

Caring for Your Notebook 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 Setu[...]

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System Specification A APPENDIX A System Specification T his appendix provides technical specifications for the Everex StepNote computer. Depending on the specific Everex model, specifications may vary. 103[...]

N otebook User Guide System Specification P ROCESSOR U NIT • Intel® Celeron® M Processor Dothan • Above 1.3 GHz CPU • 1MB integrated L2 cache for the processor S YSTEM M EMORY • Two 200-pin memory slots • User-upgradeable to maximum 2GB using 200-pin SODIMM 256MB, 512MB or 1024MB modules • DDRII –533 SDRAM modules LCD D ISPLAY • 1[...]

System Specification A • Maximum 16 million colors on external monitor or projector at 1280x1024 resolution (Non-Interlaced) S TORAGE • 2.5” F or mat 9.5mm High P A TA HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA A TA-133 Support for LB A Scheme • Enhanced IDE bootable DVD/CD-RW Combo drive module • Optional DVD Dual drive A UDIO S YSTEM • Full[...]

N otebook User Guide F LASH BIOS 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade I/O P ORTS • 1 x 15-pin VGA port • 1 x TV-Out Port (S-Video) • 3 x Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) • 1 x LAN port • 1 x Modem port W IRELESS DEVICES IEEE 802.11b/g, Mini PCI 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Solution AC/DC P OWER S UPPLY A DAPTER Universal auto-switching (100V[...]

System Specification A APPENDIX B System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation A ppendix B provides information on how to install the Driver Utility, Norton Internet Security 2006, and how to restore the software and operating system of your computer back to the or iginal factory settings. In the system recovery section, you will learn how to re[...]

N otebook User Guide System Recovery 1. Power on the system and place the recove ry CD into Optical Disk Drive. 2. Press "F2" to display the BIOS Setup Utility, then choose "Boot" from the main menu. Change the first boot-up device to "CD-ROM/DVD- ROM" . 3. Press "F10" to confirm the setup parameters. 4. When[...]

System Specification A 7. The recovery system tool will start running. (Figure 2) (Figure 2) 8. While rebooting the system, press "H" (boot from Hard Disk) to continue the recovery process. (Figure 3) 109[...]

N otebook User Guide (Figure 3) 9. For the finish stage of the Reco very process, a CRC verification confirmation screen will be displayed. This step ensures all files in the Recovery CD are fully restored to your hard disk without loss. + You may decide to perform this ch ecking by selecting "Yes" or "No". (Figure 4) 110[...]

System Specification A (Figure 4) Device Drivers Installation If you already have an operating sy stem installed into your notebook computer, it is best to install the n eeded device drivers for using the built-in devices of your computer. Before installin g the drivers, check with your dealer first if they have already installed a ll the drivers a[...]

N otebook User Guide optical disk drive with following the in structions on the screen to finish the installation. DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE : + Please be notified that whenever you in stall the driver utility, it should be install the CHIPSET Driver first. I NSTALLING THE C HIPSET D RIVER Your notebook computer uses the advanced chipset. Installing[...]

System Specification A Installing VGA device driver for Windows XP 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:DriversWinXPVGASetup.exe". 3. Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. 4. Press "Finish" to[...]

N otebook User Guide 2. Click Browse button and navigate to the directory as "E:DriversWinXPModemssetup.exe" 3. Click "OK" to implement the setup program to install this driver. 4. Click "OK" to install the modem driver. I NSTALLING ENE - K EYBOARD C ONTROLLER DRIVER Installing ENE- Keyboard Controller driver for W[...]

System Specification A I NSTALLING THE LAN D EVICE D RIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the LAN driver: Installing LAN driver for Windows XP 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:DriversWinxpLANWinSetup.exe " 3. Click [...]

N otebook User Guide 3. Click "View Details" to see the complete results of the scan 116[...]

System Specification A 4. Scan Results 5. Click "Next" to continue. 117[...]

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System Specification A 6. System now executes the installation. 7. When the installation completes, click "Finish" to restart the computer. 119[...]

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