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N otebook User Guide 2 Copyright©2006 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2006/11 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.
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.
N otebook User Guide 4 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.
N otebook User Guide 5 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.
N otebook User Guide 6 (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.
N otebook User Guide 7 PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.
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 StepNo te User Guide. This manual introduces you to the basic con cepts of your new computer.
N otebook User Guide 10 Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER .......................................... 8 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE ................................................................. 9 1 INTRODUCTION ..............................
N otebook User Guide 11 Cursor Control Keys ..................................................................... 44 Screen Control Keys ..................................................................... 44 Windows Hot Keys ........................
N otebook User Guide 12 Gaming ......................................................................................... 72 Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D ........................................... 73 5 CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS ...................
N otebook User Guide 13 8.3 M AINTAINING THE LCD Q UALITY ............................................... 107 8.4 M AINTAINING Y OUR H ARD D ISK ................................................ 107 8.5 B ATTERY C ARE G UIDELINES ......................
N otebook User Guide 14 Installing the Wireless LAN Device Driver ................................ 135 Installing the LAN Device Driver............................................... 136 Installing the TouchPad Device Driver ..........................
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.
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® Cele ron® M microprocessor that is integrated with 1MB L2 Cache.
Introduction 1 17 USB 2.0 Provides three USB2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission. 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.
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.
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.
N otebook User Guide 20 ⇓ Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor. • Built-in Speaker Integr ated mini speaker provides sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure .
Introduction 1 21 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.
N otebook User Guide 22 ⇓ 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.
Introduction 1 23 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.
N otebook User Guide 24 • 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.
Introduction 1 25 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.
N otebook User Guide 26 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.
Introduction 1 27 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.
N otebook User Guide 28 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.
Introduction 1 29 • 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.
N otebook User Guide 30 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.
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.
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.
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.
Getting Started 2 35 brightness. Also, you can choose the available mode on the Power Management item of the Control Panel in Windows. 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.
N otebook User Guide 36 + Whenever possible, it is advisable to always have the AC adapter connected to the notebook and the battery pack installed. This ensures continuous power supply and prevents any data loss incurring from sudden power breakdown.
Getting Started 2 37 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.
N otebook User Guide 38 After turning off the computer, make it a habit to leave the LCD panel open for a while whenever used for an extend ed period of time. This allows the inside parts of the computer to cool o ff. Closing the panel will force the heat up against the LCD screen, which may degrade the LCD when done regularly.
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 chapter, 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®.
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.
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.
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. C URSOR C ONTROL K EYS Keypad Function Description Up arrow key. Moves the cursor up one line at a time.
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. W INDOWS H OT K EYS Keypad Function Description < Start > key.
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.
Using Your Notebook 3 47 The Touchpad works a mouse pointing devi ce replacement that is used under 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.
N otebook User Guide 48 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 the pad.
Using Your Notebook 3 49 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 images and photos.
N otebook User Guide 50 + 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 dealer for the latest Windows VGA driver.
Using Your Notebook 3 51 Hibernation Mode In Hibernation mode, all system devices are powered down and the contents of RAM are stored on your hard drive.
N otebook User Guide 52 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 application programs. To insert and remove a disc on the drive: 1.
Using Your Notebook 3 53 + 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 sh the CD tray inside. The optical drive LED will activate when the disc is detected.
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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 entertainment.
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.
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.
Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 59 4.3 Enjoy Your Multimedia Application I NTERNET E XPLORER Windows Vista enhances the Internet Explorer experience in finding and displaying information, an d Web sites on the Internet.
N otebook User Guide 60 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.
Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 61 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).
N otebook User Guide 62 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. W INDOWS DVD M AKER Windows DVD maker helps you burn pictures and video to DVD.
Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 63 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.
N otebook User Guide 64 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 .
Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 65 Windows Live Messenger is the next -generation MSN Messenger. It has everything you already love a bout Messenger, and much more.
N otebook User Guide 66 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.
Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 67 W INDOWS M EDIA P LAYER 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.
N otebook User Guide 68 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 wit.
Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 69 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.
N otebook User Guide 70 Windows Photo Gallery in Windows Vist a gives you the tools you need to easily organize, find, and view your phot os and videos.
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N otebook User Guide 72 numbers. You need simple, specialized, and lightweight mini-applications that put information and tasks at your fing ertips—no matter what you're doing.
Fun with Windows Vista Experience 4 73 W INDOWS F LIP AND W INDOWS F LIP 3D Windows Vista provides two entirely new features to manage windows: Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D. F lip 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.
N otebook User Guide 74 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.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 75 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.
N otebook User Guide 76 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.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 77 + 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.
N otebook User Guide 78 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.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 79 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.
N otebook User Guide 80 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.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 81 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.
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Customizing Your Notebook 6 83 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.
N otebook User Guide 84 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.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 85 • 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.
N otebook User Guide 86 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.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 87 • 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.
N otebook User Guide 88 6.2.1 I NTERNAL HDD S UB -M ENU 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.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 89 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.
N otebook User Guide 90 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.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 91 Lets you reserve memory spa ce [32MB]/[64MB]/[128MB] for UMA frame buffer for video devices . The default value is [32MB]. • Display Device Selection Lets you specify the external display device to LCD, CRT, or LCD+CRT.
N otebook User Guide 92 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 93 • 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.
N otebook User Guide 94 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.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 95 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.
N otebook User Guide 96 • 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.
Using Options 7 97 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.
N otebook User Guide 98 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.
Using Options 7 99 I NSTALLING M EMORY M ODULE 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).
N otebook User Guide 100 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.
Using Options 7 101 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.
N otebook User Guide 102 7.3 Wireless Module Installation This computer uses mini-PCI wirele ss LAN module at the bottom of this notebook for wireless connection.
Caring for Your Notebook 8 103 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 104 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.
Caring for Your Notebook 8 105 • 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.
N otebook User Guide 106 ⇓ 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.
Caring for Your Notebook 8 107 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.
N otebook User Guide 108 • 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.
Caring for Your Notebook 8 109 • 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.
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System Specification A 111 APPENDIX A System Specification T his appendix provides technical specifications for the Everex StepNote computer. Depending on the specific Everex model, specifications may vary.
N otebook User Guide 112 System Specification P ROCESSOR U NIT • Intel® Celeron® M Processor 410 (1.46GHz) • 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 • 512MB DDR2 533MHz SDRAM LCD D ISPLAY • 15.
System Specification A 113 S TORAGE • 2.5” F or mat 9.5mm High P A TA HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA A TA-100 Support for LBA Sc heme • 60GB Hard Disk Driv e • D VD-ROM/D VD+/-RW with Do.
N otebook User Guide 114 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.
System Recovery and Driver Installation B 115 APPENDIX B System Recovery and Driver Installation A ppendix B provides information on how to install the Driver Utility and how to restore the software and operating system of your computer back to the original factory settings.
N otebook User Guide 116 B.1 System Recovery U SING R ECOVERY D ISK Before we go on, let’s de fine some terminologies. Hard disk is divided into RP & UP.
System Recovery and Driver Installation B 117 2. Please choose Repair Your Comput er to go into recovery mode..
N otebook User Guide 118 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 119 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 120 6. The non destructive system recovery is begin.
System Recovery and Driver Installation B 121 7. Then Non destructive system recovery is finished. System will be rebooting. b. “Destructive Recovery from Hard Disk” 1.
N otebook User Guide 122 3. Please choose between “Non destructive recovery mode” & “Destructive recovery mode”. To choose “Des tructive” please click Advance.
System Recovery and Driver Installation B 123 4. When the ”Destructive” option is chosen , please click Next . 5. Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK,.
N otebook User Guide 124 6. Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK , the destructive recovery will begin.
System Recovery and Driver Installation B 125 7. The destructive system recovery is begin.
N otebook User Guide 126 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 127 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.
N otebook User Guide 128 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 129 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.
N otebook User Guide 130 3. Please choose Full Mode to go into full recovery mode..
System Recovery and Driver Installation B 131 4. Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK,.
N otebook User Guide 132 5. Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK, the full recovery will begin 6. The full recovery is begin.
System Recovery and Driver Installation B 133 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.
N otebook User Guide 134 optical disk drive with following the in structions on the screen to finish the installation. I NSTALLING THE VGA D EVICE D RIVER Following is the procedure for insta lling the Video Accelerator 3D Adapter VGA driver to your computer: Installing VGA device driver for Windows Vista 32 1.
System Recovery and Driver Installation B 135 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 system.
N otebook User Guide 136 4. Click “ Next ” to execute the setup program. 5. Click "Install" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears.
System Recovery and Driver Installation B 137 4. Click "Next" to execute the setup program. The Welcome box appears. 5. Select “ accept this agreement ” and Click “Next” to continue the installation. 6. Click “ Finish ” to complete the installation.
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T echnical Support 139 T ECHNICAL S UPPORT 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.
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Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Everex VA4000 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Everex VA4000 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Everex VA4000, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Everex VA4000 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Everex VA4000, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Everex VA4000.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Everex VA4000. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Everex VA4000 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
