Averatec N1030EA1E-1 manuale d’uso

TM N1000 Series User ’ s Guide[...]

i Preface 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. This equi[...]

ii Preface Preface FCC Conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.[...]

iii Preface Preface Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery (Danish) ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri --- Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af same fabrikat og type. Levé det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. (Deutsch) VORSICHT: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur [...]

iv Preface Preface (Norwegian) ADVARSEL: Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt same batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres I henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Swedish) VARNING: Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Anv ä nd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent ty[...]

v Preface Preface Macrovision Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovisio[...]

vi Preface Preface ✓ The equipment has been exposed to moisture. ✓ The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work according to Users Manual. ✓ The equipment was dropped and damaged. ✓ The equipment has obvious signs of breakage. 11. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the equipment or cause an electrical s[...]

vii Preface Preface WEEE Statement[...]

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xi Preface T rademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. ✓ Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows98/ME, 2000/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ✓ AMI ® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. ✓ PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Pers[...]

xii Preface T able of Content Preface Regulations Information i FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement i FCC Conditions ii Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery iii Macrovision Notice v Safety Instructions v WEEE Statement vii Trademarks xi Release History xi Chapter 1 - Introductions How to Use This Manual 1-1 Unpacking 1-2 Chapter 2 - [...]

xiii Preface Power Management 2-12 AC Adapter 2-12 Battery Pack 2-13 Using the Battery Pack 2-15 Basic Operations 2-17 Safety and Comfort Tips 2-17 Have a Good Work Habit 2-18 Knowing the Keyboard 2-19 Knowing the Touchpad 2-24 About Hard Disk Drive 2-27 Chapter 3 - Customizing this Notebook Connecting the External Devices 3-1 Connecting the Periph[...]

xiv Preface Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup 4-1 When to Use BIOS Setup 4-1 How to Run BIOS Setup 4-1 Control Keys 4-2 BIOS Setup Menu 4-3 Main menu 4-4 Advanced menu 4-6 Boot menu 4-8 Security menu 4-9 Save & Exit menu 4-11[...]

1-1 Introductions Chapter 1 How to Use This Manual This Users Manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to operate this notebook. It is recommended to read this manual carefully before using this notebook. Chapter 1, General Introductions, includes the descriptions of all the accessories of this notebook. It is recommended that verify y[...]

1-2 Introductions Unpacking First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future. The package should contain the following items: ✓ Notebook ✓ Quick Start Guide[...]

2-1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Specification Physical Characteristic Dimension Weight CPU Processor Type Support Processor Core Chips North Bridge South Bridge Memory Technology Memory Maximum Power AC Adapter Battery Type RTC Battery 260 (W) x 180 (D) x 19~31.5 (H) mm 940g (Without battery pack) Socket 478 Intel ® Atom N270 processor(45mm) Intel ?[...]

2-2 Getting Started Storage HDD form factor 2.5" 9.5mm High, 5400 rpm, 80/ 100/ 120/ 160 GB I/O Port Monitor USB Headphone Out Mic-in RJ45 Card Reader Communication Port PTT Approval LAN Wake on LAN Wireless Lan Display LCD Type Brightness LCD Dual View Function CRT D-Sub x 1 x 3 (USB version 2.0) x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 (SD/ MMC/ MS) Yes (FCC/CTR21/J[...]

2-3 Getting Started ALC 888s 2 Speakers with housing Adjust by volume button, K/B hot-key & SW Yes, USB floppy boot up DOS only Fast Boot Support --- Yes x 1 Audio Internal Speaker Sound Volume Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot BIOS Others Kensington Lock[...]

2-4 Getting Started Product Overview This section provides the description of basic aspects of your notebook. It will help you to know more about the features of this notebook before using it. 1 7 2 T op-open V iew Press the Cover to open the Display Panel. The figure of top-open view and description shown below will lead you to browse the main ope[...]

2-5 Getting Started Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F6 button to turn the Webcam function on. Press again to turn it off.activated. 1. Webcam/ Webcam LED The 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, glows orange [...]

2-6 Getting Started Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F11 button repeatedly to enable or disable the Wireless LAN or Bluetooth function recurrently. Num Lock: Glowing green when the Num Lock function is activated. Caps Lock: Glowing green when the Caps Lock function is activated. Battery Status - Glowing green when the battery is bei[...]

2-7 Getting Started Wireless LAN: - Wireless LAN LED indicator glows green when Wireless LAN function is enabled. Note : For flight safety consideration, make sure this LED indicator is out when you are in flight. Power On/ Off/ Suspend: - Blinking green when the system is in suspend mode. - LED goes out when the system is turned off. 5. Touchpad T[...]

2-8 Getting Started Right-side V iew 4 1 2 5 1. USB Port The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more. 2. Card Reader The built-in card reader may support various types of memory card, such as MMC (Multi-Media Card), XD (eXtreme Digital), SD (S[...]

2-9 Getting Started 4. VGA Port The 15-pin-D-sub VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for a great view of the computer display. 5. RJ-45 Connector The 10/100 Ethernet connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection.[...]

2-10 Getting Started Left-side V iew 3 1 2 4 1. 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. The end of the cable has a small loop which allows the whole cable to be looped around a permanent o[...]

2-11 Getting Started Bottom V iew 1. Battery Release Latch The battery release latch is spring-loaded and allows for easy removal of the battery pack. To remove the battery, push the latch 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 [...]

2-12 Getting Started Power Management A C Adapter Please note 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 will begin charging immediately. NOTE that the AC adapter included in the package is approved for your notebook; using oth[...]

2-13 Getting Started Battery Pack This notebook is equipped with a high-capacity Li-ion Battery pack. The rechargeable correct the paragraph Li-ion battery pack is the internal power source of the notebook when the AC adapter is not being used. Releasing the Battery P ack To remove the battery pack: 1. Make sure the Notebook is turned off, and the [...]

2-14 Getting Started Replacing the Battery P ack 1. Insert the right side of battery pack into the battery compartment as shown. 2. Next, slide the left side of the battery and press the battery pack into place. There will be an audible CLICK once the battery seated properly. 3. Make sure the Lock/Unlock Button is in lock position. W arning ✓ Do [...]

2-15 Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Battery Safety Tips Replacing or handling the battery incorrectly may present a risk of fire or explosion, which could cause serious injury. ✓ Only replace the main battery pack with the same or equivalent type of battery. ✓ Do not disassemble, short-circuit or incinerate batteries or store them to te[...]

2-16 Getting Started Char ging the Battery P ack The battery pack can be recharged while it is installed in the Notebook. Please pay attention to the following tips before recharging the battery: ✓ If a charged battery pack is not available, save your work and close all running programs and shut down the system or Save-to-Disk(Hibernate). ✓ Plu[...]

2-17 Getting Started Basic 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 long periods of time. ✓ Your work area should have enough illumination. ✓ Choose the proper desk and chair and adjust their[...]

2-18 Getting Started Have a Good W ork Habit Having a good work habit is important if you have to work with your Notebook for long periods of time; otherwise, it may cause discomfort or injury to you. Please keep the following tips in mind when operating. ✓ Change your posture frequently. ✓ Stretch and exercise you body regularly. ✓ Remember [...]

2-19 Getting Started Knowing the K eyboard The notebook's keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized keyboard and an additional [Fn] key for specific functions on the notebook. The keyboard can be divided into four categories: Typewriter keys , Cursor keys , Numeric keys and Function keys . T ypewriter K e ys The function of these Typ[...]

2-20 Getting Started When the lock keys are pressed, the corresponding LEDs will light up to indicate their status: ✓ Num Lock : Press and hold the [Fn] key and press this key to toggle the Num Lock on and off. When this function is activated, you can use the numeric keys that are embedded in the typewriter keys. ✓ Caps Lock : Press this key to[...]

2-21 Getting Started Cur sor Ke y s The keyboard provides four cursor(arrow) keys and [Home] , [PgUp] , [PgDn] , [End] keys at the lower right corner, which are used to control the cursor movement. Move the cursor left for one space. Move the cursor right for one space. Move the cursor up for one line. Move the cursor down for one line. Move to the[...]

2-22 Getting Started Numeric K ey s The keyboard provides a set of numeric keypad, which is embedded in the typewriter keys. When the Num Lock is activated, you can use these numeric keys to enter numbers and calculations. Function K ey s ✓ Windows Keys You can find the Windows Logo key and one Application Logo key on the keyboard, which are used[...]

2-23 Getting Started ✓ [Fn] Key Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external monitor and Both. Enable or disable the touchpad function. Decrease the LCD brightness. Increase the LCD brightness. Decrease the built-in speakers volume. Increase the built-in speakers volume. Disable the computers audio function. Enable or disable the Wire[...]

2-24 Getting Started Knowing the T ouchpad The touchpad integrated in your notebook is a pointing device that is compatible with a 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. Cursor Movement Area This pressure-sensitive area of the touchpad, [...]

2-25 Getting Started U sing the T ouchpad Read the following description to learn how to use the touchpad: ✓ Positioning and Moving Place your finger on the touchpad (usually using the forefinger), and the rectangular pad will act as a miniature duplicate of your display. When you move your fingertip across the pad, the cursor on the screen will [...]

2-26 Getting Started or or ✓ Configuring the Touchpad You can customize the pointing device to meet your personal needs. For example, if you are a left-hand user, you may want to swap the functions of the two buttons. In addition, you can change the size, shape, moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen. To configure th[...]

2-27 Getting Started About Hard Disk Drive Your notebook is equipped with a 2.5-inch hard disk drive. The hard disk drive is a storage device with much higher speed and larger capacity than other storage devices, such as the floppy disk drive and optical storage devices. Therefore, it is usually used to install the operating system and software app[...]

3-1 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices. Connecting the Peripheral Devices Connecting a Mouse You can connect a mouse to your notebook through the USB port. If you have a PS/2 mouse, please purchase a PS/2-USB connector first. To con[...]

3-2 Customizing this Notebook Connecting the K eyboar d You can connect a keyboard to your Notebook through the USB port. If you have a PS/2 keyboard, please purchase a PS/2-USB connector first. To connect the keyboard: 1. Turn on the notebook and install the keyboard driver. 2. Connect your keyboard to the notebook. 3. The notebook may auto detect[...]

3-3 Customizing this Notebook Connecting the Printer If your printer has a USB interface, you can then use the USB port on the notebook to connect the printer. The following instruction describes the general procedure to connect a printer: 1. Turn off the notebook. 2. Connect one end of the printer cable to the notebooks USB port and the other end [...]

3-4 Customizing this Notebook Connecting an External Monitor You can connect an external monitor to your notebook through the VGA port for a larger view with higher resolution. To connect the monitor: 1. Make sure that the notebook is turned off. 2. Plug the monitors D-type connector into the notebooks VGA port. 3. Connect the monitors power cord a[...]

3-5 Customizing this Notebook Connecting the Communication Devices U sing the LAN The RJ-45 connector of the notebook allows you to connect the LAN (local area network) devices, such as a hub, switch and gateway, to build a network connection. This built-in 10/100 Base-T LAN module supports data transfer rate up to 100Mbps. For more instructions or[...]

3-6 Customizing this Notebook Safely Remove Hardware If you connect any peripheral device to your system, the Safely Remove Hardware icon( ) will appear on the taskbar. Double-click the icon to bring up the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box. You can see all connected peripheral devices here. If you want to remove any of the devices, move the cursor[...]

3-7 Customizing this Notebook Connecting 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. - DVD Dual [...]

4-1 BIOS Setup Chapter 4 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 requests you 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[...]

4-2 BIOS Setup Control K eys You can use only the keyboard to control the cursor in the BIOS Setup Utility. Press left arrow to select one menu title. Press right arrow to select one menu title. Press up arrow to select one item under the menu title. Press down arrow to select one item under the menu title. Increase the setting value or make change[...]

4-3 BIOS Setup 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. A dvanced menu Configure IDE and USB settings. Boot menu Set up boo[...]

4-4 BIOS Setup Main menu  ✓ System Time (Translation) 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 (Translation) This item allows you to set the system date. The date format is [day:month:date:year]. Day o[...]

4-5 BIOS Setup ✓ IDE Information (Translation) This item displays the types of the IDE devices installed in the notebook. Press [Enter] to bring up a window showing the detailed information of the device, including the device name, vendor, LBA mode, PIO mode and more, etc. ✓ System Information (Translation) This item provides the information ab[...]

4-6 BIOS Setup Advanced menu ✓ Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. (Translation) 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[...]

4-7 BIOS Setup ✓ PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values. Setting options: 32, 6[...]

4-8 BIOS Setup 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. [...]

4-9 BIOS Setup 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 sel[...]

4-10 BIOS Setup To clear the previous password, just press [Enter] when you are prompted to enter a new password. A message box will show up confirming the password will be disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup without entering any password. ✓ User Password Set the User Password under this item. Not[...]

4-11 BIOS 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 ite[...]