Gigabyte G-MAX N501 user manual Original Issue 2004/06, Trademarks

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G-MAXTMN501 User’s Manual

Copyright ©2004

All Right Reserved – Printed in Taiwan

Notebook Computer N501 User’s Manual

Original Issue: 2004/06

This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer G-MAX N501. Information in the manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior written consent.

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Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective companies.

Microsoft®, MS-DOS, Windows ®, and Windows ® Sound System are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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Contents Trademarks Original Issue 2004/06When Using Your Notebook Safety InstructionsIII Federal Communications Commission Notice Regulatory NoticesCE Notice European Union Canadian DOC Notice About Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Viii About This User’s Manual MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Contents Frequently Asked Questions……….……………………………………….66 Troubleshooting……………………………………………………..…65Introducing your notebook computer G-MAX N501 Front Display LCD Module LatchEasy Buttons TouchPadOptical Digital Drive Device Status LightsTo remove the Optical Digital Drive Keyboard Power ButtonKeyboard Status Lights Speaker Right SideAir Vent AC Adapter ConnectorLeft Side USB ConnectorInfrared Port Wireless Communication SwitchPC Card Port SD Card PortBack Security Cable ConnectorParallel Port External Monitor PortModem Jack USB ConnectorsNetwork Jack TV-out PortBattery Pack Battery Release LatchTo remove the battery pack BottomMemory Module Cover 3 HDDODD Module Release Latch To remove the HDDMAXTMN501 User’s Manual Operating Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Turning Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 On and Off Adjusting the Display ControlsStarting Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Turning off Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Understanding the Keyboard Functions Keyboard and TouchPadShift key. Press this key in combination with Cursor Control Keys Windows Hot Keys Customizing the TouchPad Possible Display Configurations Configuring Your Screen DisplayChanging the Display Properties under Windows MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Cleaning & Maintenance Taking Care of Your AC Adapter Taking Care of Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501Taking Care of Your Battery Pack Maintaining the LCD Quality Cleaning and ServingMaintaining Your Hard Disk When You Travel MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Peripherals PC Cards Installing PC CardsPC Card Types Extended PC CardsRemoving PC Cards Printers Adding and Removing SD CardsMemory Modules To install a memory moduleTo remove a memory module MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Power System Managing Your Notebook computer G-MAX N501s Power Power ManagementStandby Mode Power Management ModesBattery Performance BatteryCharging the Battery Checking the Battery ChargeInstalling a Battery Removing the BatteryStoring a Battery Maximizing Battery Life Working With Extra Battery PacksMAXTMN501 User’s Manual Setting / Bios How to enter the Xpress Recovery Using the Xpress Recovery UtilityHow to use the Xpress Recovery Press F2 to Enter Setup Running the Bios Setup ProgramItem Specific Help Date and Time Main MenuFIR Ports System Devices Menu— ASK IR — Fast IR LPT PortLegacy USB Port DefinitionSecurity Menu Set User Password / Set Supervisor PasswordBoot Device Boot MenuExit Saving Changes Exit MenuExit Discarding Changes Load Setup DefaultDiscard Changes To upgrade the Bios on DOS How to Upgrade the BiosTo upgrade the Bios on Windows MAXTMN501 User’s Manual MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Troubleshooting Nothing appears on the screen Frequently Asked QuestionsNo audio from my notebook computer G-MAX N203 Image is not full-screenExternal microphone does not work Keyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modemPrinter does not work Specifications Hard Disk Drive HDD System MemoryOptical Disc Drive ODD External Controls External InterfacesAC Adapter Power Management FunctionsAdapter loading control Appendix a T. INC GIGA-BYTE Technology B.V Gigabyte Technology France S.A.R.L