Everex VA2000T manual

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N otebook User Guide 2 Copyright©2007 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2007/03 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer. Information in this manual has been ca refully checked for its accuracy and is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be [...]

N otebook User Guide 3 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 Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect [...]

N otebook User Guide 4 frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful in terference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inte rference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, wh[...]

N otebook User Guide 5 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) Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all[...]

N otebook User Guide 6 (2) this device must accept any interf erence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. European Notice For the following equipment: Notebook PC Is herewith confirmed to comply wi th the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to E[...]

N otebook User Guide 7 802.11b Restrictions: - European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz; - In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use."[...]

N otebook User Guide 8 About Your Notebook Computer C ongratulation for having purchased your new Everex StepNote. This notebook incorporates the newest features to serve all your computing needs.[...]

N otebook User Guide 9 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. This manual is divided into eight chapters. Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook Computer Chapter 4 Multimedia Setup Chapter 5 Connecting External[...]

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N otebook User Guide 11 Screen Control Keys ....................................................................... 3 Windows Hot Keys .......................................................................... 3 Special Function Keys .................................................................... 3 3.3 US I N G T H E T O U C H P A D P O I N T [...]

N otebook User Guide 12 Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D ............................................. 3 5 CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS ............................................... 3 5.1 USING THE USB PORT ............................................................... 3 5.2 U S I N G A N E X T E R N A L M O N I T O R P O R T ......................[...]

N otebook User Guide 13 8.4 MAINTAINING YOUR HARD DISK .......................................... 3 8.5 BATTERY CARE GUIDELINES ................................................. 3 8.6 W HEN YOU TRAVEL .................................................................. 3 APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATION .......................................... 3 SYS[...]

N otebook User Guide 14 Installing the LAN Device Driver................................................... 3 Installing the TouchPad Device Driver ......................................... 3 Technical Support........................................................................... 3[...]

Introduction 1 15 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 VA Series Notebook runs a wide variety of business, personal productivi[...]

N otebook User Guide 16 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® Pentiu m® Dual Core Processor that is integrated with 1MB L2 Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed. [...]

Introduction 1 17 Graphic System VIA Chrome9 TM HC IGP provides blazing graphics embedded in the VIA VN896 chipset PCI Local Bus Architecture • 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and SATA hard disk drives. Support ultra DMA ATA-150 PIO Mode up to PIO Mode 4, bus mastering for LBA Scheme. Audio System Full-duplex 1[...]

N otebook User Guide 18 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[...]

Introduction 1 19 1. Color Widescreen LCD Display 2. Built-in 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 1280 x 800 (Wide XGA wi[...]

N otebook User Guide 20  Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor. • Built-in Speaker Integr ated mini speaker pro vides 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 system hot-keys,[...]

Introduction 1 21 NOTEBOOK STATUS ICONS 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 22  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 wireless LAN module is activated. When LED lights off, it in[...]

Introduction 1 23 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 port is described in detail: 1. USB[...]

N otebook User Guide 24 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, onl[...]

Introduction 1 25 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. Th[...]

N otebook User Guide 26 Right Side Features • Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an exte rnal microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your notebook computer. • Headphone Jack Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speakers, or earphone set with 1/8 inch phono plug for personal listening. • USB 2.0 Port The Universal S[...]

Introduction 1 27 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 Latch [...]

N otebook User Guide 28 • Battery Release Latch To release the battery, first make su re the computer is turned off, unplugged from power source. Locate th e Battery Lock Latch at the left side in unlock status, then push the Battery Release Latch to the right end to remove the battery pack. 1.9 Notebook Accessories AC Adapter The AC Adapter supp[...]

Introduction 1 29 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[...]

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Getting Started 2 31 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.[...]

N otebook User Guide 32 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[...]

Getting Started 2 33 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, make sure the computer is turned off, unplugged from power s[...]

N otebook User Guide 34 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[...]

Getting Started 2 35 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[...]

N otebook User Guide 36  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 [...]

Getting Started 2 37 already made the necessary settings fo r your computer optimal operation. Refer to Chapter 6 on running the SETUP program later. After the test has completed, your comp uter will start to search and boot up the operating system from your hard drive. The notebook computer normally comes with a Windows operating system pre-instal[...]

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Using Your Notebook 3 39 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 ch apter, we recommend reading the Windows® Help and Support page located on your computer.[...]

N otebook User Guide 40 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[...]

Using Your Notebook 3 41 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 ke[...]

N otebook User Guide 42 • 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. [...]

Using Your Notebook 3 43 Keypad Function Description < PrtScr > key. Known as the Print Screen key. Pr ess this key to map the whole sc reen to share memory for your specific usage. < Del > key. Known as the Delete key. Press this key to delete the character to the right of the cursor, or delete marked texts or items. < Pause > ke[...]

N otebook User Guide 44 Keypad Function Description + < Fn > + < Scroll Lock > key. Used in most application program to scroll the screen without having to move the cursor. CURSOR CONTROL KEYS Keypad Function Description Up arrow key. Moves the cursor up one line at a time. Down arrow key. Moves the cursor down one line at a time. Left [...]

Using Your Notebook 3 45 Keypad Function Description < PgDn > key. Moves the cursor down one screen at a time < End > key. Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or line. WINDOWS HOT KEYS Keypad Function Description < Start > key. Pulls up the Windows Start menu. < Right Click > key. Performs a mouse right-click function fo[...]

N otebook User Guide 46 Keypad Function Description + 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. + Increases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally. 3. [...]

Using Your Notebook 3 47 Windows-based operating system. You can use the standard Microsoft driver that is compatible with the Touchpa d device and is normally used under Windows-based operating system. Howeve r, if you want to utilize the added features of the Touchpad, you may want to try installing its own device driver that comes with added uti[...]

N otebook User Guide 48 2. To select an item, click on the item by pressing the left button control or by simply tapping on the surface once. A light, quick tap always works best. To execute an item, click the le ft button twice or do a quick double tap on the surface. 3. To simulate holding the mouse button down (dragging an icon or selection), us[...]

Using Your Notebook 3 49 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 15.4” WXGA LCD 1280x800 (Maximum Resolution) 16 million colors CRT Only 800x600 1024x768 1152 x 768 12[...]

N otebook User Guide 50 3.5 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. Your computer is designed to incorporate intelligent and advanced power management functions that turn off power of most components when system is idle or not in use[...]

Using Your Notebook 3 51 power button again, system will bring yo ur notebook out of hibernation. You'll find your applications and documents ope n on your desktop exactly as you left them. Shutdown All power has been turned off from the notebook. This means that no power including external AC power source an d battery power source will be con[...]

N otebook User Guide 52 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 [...]

Using Your Notebook 3 53 • Keep the disk away from direct sunlight or high temperatures. • Clean fingerprints or dust from the di sk by wiping it with a soft cloth. The above points also apply to other optical storage media. The optical drive is a Class 1 Laser Product.[...]

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Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 55 4 Fun with Windows Vista Experience T his notebook integrated in a highly compact platform is designed for digital entertainm ent. 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[...]

N otebook User Guide 56 4.1 What is Windows Vista? Windows Vista is an operating system th at 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 ho[...]

Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 57 About the entertainment To recall all default multimedia applications, click on “All Programs” located on the left corner on the desktop, th e “All Programs” will be changed to “Back” as shown in the following figure.[...]

N otebook User Guide 58 It now becomes more easy to execute va rious 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 yo u find and launch almost anything on your PC. Just type in a word, a name, or a phrase, and Instant Search can find the[...]

Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 59 Use Instant Search to quickly find the information you need.[...]

N otebook User Guide 60 4.3 Enjoy Your Multimedia Application INTERNET EXPLORER Windows Vista enhances the Internet Explorer experience in finding and displaying information, an d Web sites on the Internet. The upcoming release of Internet Explorer 7 not only adds important new security and privacy features, but makes everyday tasks easier through [...]

Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 61 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 specifi[...]

N otebook User Guide 62 Microsoft Windows Vista provides a ne w mechanism and user interface for storing and retrieving information a bout 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 poten[...]

Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 63 Windows Defender helps protect computers against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats ca used 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..[...]

N otebook User Guide 64 Windows DVD maker lets you create a DVD quickly, complete with professional-looking menus, a scene select ion page so viewers can easily find what they are looking for, and even slid e shows using your favorite songs as a soundtrack. WINDOWS FAX AND SCAN Windows Fax and Scan help you send an d receive faxes or scan pictures [...]

Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 65 Faxing and scanning functions come together in Windows Vista through Windows Fax and Scan. Sending and recei ving 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[...]

N otebook User Guide 66 Windows Live Messenger is the next -generation MSN Messenger. It has everything you already love a bout Messenger, and much more. WINDOWS MAIL Windows Mail can send and receive e-mail and newsgroup messages.[...]

Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 67 Windows Mail is designed to help yo u 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 CENT[...]

N otebook User Guide 68 WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER Windows Media Player can play digital media including music, video, CDs and DVDs. Windows Media Player gives you an ea sier way to enjoy and manage your digital music, video, and pictures on yo ur PC. See things the way you want to see them, by CD cover art or in lists . Connect to networked media device[...]

Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 69 Windows Meeting Space gives you the ab ility 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 an d co-edit documents; you can pass notes to other par[...]

N otebook User Guide 70 With Windows Movie Maker, you can qui ckly and easily import, edit, and organize all of your digital home videos . New tools, such as new effects and transitions, and improved graphics pe rformance help you manage and edit your home videos. You can include photos along with video when you create a movie, and even add narrati[...]

Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 71 Windows Photo Gallery in Windows Vist a gives you the tools you need to easily organize, find, and view your phot os and videos. You can edit, print, and share your photos from within Window s Photo Gallery, as well as transfer photos from your camera to your co mputer with a simple import process WINDOWS UPDA[...]

N otebook User Guide 72 Windows Update keeps your computer up to date and more secure by automatically providing software up dates to Microsoft Windows Vista. Updates can include upgrades to Wi ndows Vista features, updates that improve reliability and performance, an d updates that provide new security protections against malware and other potenti[...]

Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 73 numbers. You need simple, specialized, and lightweight mini-applications that put information and tasks at your fing ertips—no matter what you're doing. Windows Sidebar boosts your personal productivity by providing instant access to gadgets—a wide variety of en gaging, easy-to-use, and customizable m[...]

N otebook User Guide 74 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), providin g a live thumbnail of each window, rather than just a generic icon and file name. Live thumbnails make it easier to q[...]

Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 75 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/window svista/features/default.mspx[...]

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Connecting to Peripherals 5 77 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.[...]

N otebook User Guide 78 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 sw[...]

Connecting to Peripherals 5 79  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 [...]

N otebook User Guide 80 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 regard[...]

Connecting to Peripherals 5 81 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 connect[...]

N otebook User Guide 82 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 envi ronment or act as a LAN hub with wireless connection. Access point can be se t in an offic[...]

Connecting to Peripherals 5 83  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 information.  The analog phone cable is an industry standard cable. Longer cables are available at your local electronics sto[...]

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Customizing Your Notebook 6 85 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 system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. BIOS information stored in the CMOS RAM will remain perma[...]

N otebook User Guide 86 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[...]

Customizing Your Notebook 6 87 • 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. • [...]

N otebook User Guide 88 6.2 Using the Main Menu Setup • System Time Allows you to change the system time using the hour:minute:second format of the computer. 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 [...]

Customizing Your Notebook 6 89 • 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 Ma[...]

N otebook User Guide 90 6.2.1 I N T E R N A L H D D S U B - M E N U Use the Type field to select the drive ty pe installed. You can select different drive types as CD-D VD , User , Auto or None by pressing < Space > bar. Set this option to Auto so your computer will automatically detect the drive type during power on. Set this option to None [...]

Customizing Your Notebook 6 91 Use the Type field to select the drive ty pe installed. You can select different drive types by pressing < Space > bar. Set this option to Auto so your computer will automatically detect the drive type during power on. Set this option to None when your computer is not installed any devices. Press < Esc > t[...]

N otebook User Guide 92 6.3 Using the Advanced CMOS Setup • Boot-time Diagnostic Screen Lets you specify to display the di agnostic screen or not by choosing Enabled or Disabled option during system booting. • Summary Screen Displays system configuration on boot. • Frame Buffer Size Lets you reserve memory spa ce [32MB]/[64MB]/[128MB] for UMA[...]

Customizing Your Notebook 6 93 • Display Device Selection Lets you specify the external display device to LCD, CRT, or LCD+CRT. • Local Bus IDE adapter Lets you set up the integrated local bus IDE adapter to Primary, Secondary, Both or Disabled. • Legacy USB Support Enable or disable the USB Bus su pport when in connection with USB device. ?[...]

N otebook User Guide 94 6.4 Security Menu Setup • Supervisor Password Is Set/Clear selections show that th e notebook is under controlled by Supervisor Password or not. • User Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by User Password or not.[...]

Customizing Your Notebook 6 95 • 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 [...]

N otebook User Guide 96 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. 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 use th e up or down arrow key, then press < + > to move up the d[...]

Customizing Your Notebook 6 97 6.6 How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program. • Exit Saving Changes Saves all changes to CMOS while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program. • Exit Discarding Changes Allows you to discard all changes made while running the BIOS setup progra[...]

N otebook User Guide 98 • 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, 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 sys[...]

Using Options 7 99 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.[...]

N otebook User Guide 100 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) at least 256MB DDRII- SDRAM. The memory compartment is located inside yo[...]

Using Options 7 101 INSTALLING MEMORY MODULE Your computer comes with standard 256 MB, 512MB or 1024MB of synchronous DDRII SDRAM. You can in crease 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 102 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 i[...]

Using Options 7 103 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 [...]

N otebook User Guide 104 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 before adding or changing the wireless module. Any damage that caused by improper in stallation of the wireless module will void the Everex Standard Warranty Agr[...]

Caring for Your Notebook 8 105 8 Caring for Your Notebook Y our 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 106 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 followi ng these guidelines. Please read it carefully to ensure maximum safety. • Before cleaning the notebook [...]

Caring for Your Notebook 8 107 • While unplugging the power cord, disconn ect 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 a[...]

N otebook User Guide 108  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’[...]

Caring for Your Notebook 8 109 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 h[...]

N otebook User Guide 110 • 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 furn[...]

Caring for Your Notebook 8 111 • 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.[...]

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System Specification A 113 APPENDIX A System Specification T his appendix provides technical speci fications for the Everex StepNote computer. Depending on the specific Ev erex model, specifications may vary.[...]

N otebook User Guide 114 System Specification PROCESSOR UNIT • Intel® Pentium® Dual Core Processor T2080 (1 MB L2 Cache, 1.73 GHz, and 533 MHz Front Side Bus) • 1MB integrated L2 cache for the processor SYSTEM MEMORY • Two 200-pin memory slots • User-upgradeable to maximum 2GB using 200-pin SODIMM 256MB, 512MB or 1024MB modules • 512MB [...]

System Specification A 115 • Maximum 16 million colors on external monitor or projector at 1280x1024 resolution (Non-Interlaced) STORAGE • 2.5” F or mat 9.5mm High P AT A HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA A TA-100 Support for LB A Scheme • 60GB Hard Disk Driv e • D VD-R OM/D VD+/-RW with Double La yer Support AUDIO SYSTEM • Full-dupl[...]

N otebook User Guide 116 FLASH BIOS 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade I/O PORTS • 1 x 15-pin VGA port • 3 x Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) • 1 x LAN port • 1 x Modem port WIRELESS DEVICES IEEE 802.11b/g, Mini PCI 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Solution AC/DC POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER Universal auto-switching (100V ~240V) 65W adapter, 20 Volt BAT[...]

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 117 APPENDIX B System Recovery and Driver Installation A ppendix B provides information on how to install the Driver Ut ility and how to restore the software and operating system of your computer back to the original factory settings.[...]

N otebook User Guide 118 B.1 System Recovery USING RECOVERY DISK Before we go on, let’s de fine some terminologies. Hard disk is divided into RP & UP. RP - Recovery Partition, it stores sy stem 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 [...]

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 119 2. Please choose Repair Your Comput er to go into recovery mode.[...]

N otebook User Guide 120 3. 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 B 121 4. Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK, 5. Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK, the Non destructive system recovery will begin[...]

N otebook User Guide 122 6. The non destructive system recovery is begin[...]

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 123 7. 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 adv[...]

N otebook User Guide 124 3. Please choose between “Non destructive recovery mode” & “Destructive recovery mode”. To choose “Des tructive” please click Advance[...]

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 125 4. When the ”Destructive” option is chosen , please click Next. 5. Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK,[...]

N otebook User Guide 126 6. Reconfirm your choice by clicking O K, the destructive recovery will begin[...]

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 127 7. The destructive system recovery is begin[...]

N otebook User Guide 128 8. Then destructive system recovery is finished. System will be rebooting II. Recovering System from Recovery DVD There are three available methods:[...]

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 129 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 DV D drive, then choose to boot from [...]

N otebook User Guide 130 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 131 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. Please press any key to boot from DVD[...]

N otebook User Guide 132 3. Please choose Full Mode to go into full recovery mode.[...]

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 133 4. Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK,[...]

N otebook User Guide 134 5. Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK, the full recovery will begin 6. The full recovery is begin[...]

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 135 7. Then full recovery is finish ed. System will be rebooting. B.2 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, [...]

N otebook User Guide 136 Saving Changes" . Accordingly, insert the Wind ows Vista installation CD into optical disk drive with following the in structions on the screen to finish the installation. INSTALLING THE VGA DEVICE DRIVER Following is the procedure for insta lling the Video Accelerator 3D Adapter VGA driver to your computer: Installing[...]

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 137 4. Click "Next" to continue the following steps. 5. Click “Next” and select “Agree” to continue the installation. 6. Click “ Next ” to continue the installation. 7. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press "Finish" to restart your sys[...]

N otebook User Guide 138 "E:DriversVista32Wireless LANLiteonsetup.exe" 3. Click “Continue” in message of a program needs your permission to 4. Click “ Next ” to execute the setup program. 5. Click "Install" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. 6. Click "Finish" to complete the install shiel[...]

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 139 "E:DriversVista32TouchPadDPInst.exe " 3. When computer appears unidentified program, click “ Allow ” for accessing the computer 4. Click "Next" to execute the setup program. The Welcome box appears. 5. Select “ accept this agreement ” and Click “Next” to continue the [...]

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T echnical Support 141 TECHNICAL SUPPORT  For the latest Product Information, Drivers, and Support Documents visit www.everex.com  For complete warranty information, pl ease 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 (VA2000T, VA2001[...]

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