Gigabyte Turning Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 On and Off, Adjusting the Display Controls

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G-MAXTMN501 User’s Manual

2.1Turning Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 On and Off

2.1.1Starting Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501

The Power button is found on the top of the base unit. Press the Power button to start your notebook computer G-MAX N501 and check that if the Power LED turns on.

After a few seconds, the notebook’s display will turn on and your notebook computer G-MAX N501 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 generate short beep sound as well.

After the test, the screen will also display a message "press <F2> to enter SETUP". You don’t need to run this program at the moment as your dealer already made the necessary settings for your notebook computer G-MAX N501 optimal operation. Refer to Chapter 6 on running the SETUP program later.

After the test has completed, your notebook computer G-MAX N501 will start to search and boot up the operating system from your hard drive. The notebook computer G-MAX N501 normally comes with a Windows operating system pre-installed in your hard drive. Consult the Windows manual on how to use the program. If not, contact your dealer for assistance.

2.1.2 Adjusting the Display Controls

The LCD brightness adjustment is controlled by <Fn> +<> and <Fn> + <> keys respectively. You need to press these hot-key controls after powering on your N501 to suit your viewing pleasure.

The Brightness hot-key control adjusts the brightness on the LCD. The brightness hot-key control will not set the LCD completely dark or bright; it provides sufficient lighting to the LCD to match the external lighting of the surrounding. The brighter the room, the more you need to increase the brightness of the LCD.

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Contents Original Issue 2004/06 TrademarksSafety Instructions When Using Your NotebookIII Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission NoticeCE Notice European Union Canadian DOC Notice About Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Viii About This User’s Manual MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Contents Troubleshooting……………………………………………………..…65 Frequently Asked Questions……….……………………………………….66Introducing your notebook computer G-MAX N501 Front LCD Module Latch DisplayEasy Buttons TouchPadOptical Digital Drive Device Status LightsTo remove the Optical Digital Drive Keyboard Power ButtonKeyboard Status Lights Right Side SpeakerAC Adapter Connector Air VentUSB Connector Left SideWireless Communication Switch Infrared PortPC Card Port SD Card PortSecurity Cable Connector BackParallel Port External Monitor PortUSB Connectors Modem JackNetwork Jack TV-out PortBattery Release Latch Battery PackTo remove the battery pack Bottom3 HDD Memory Module CoverODD 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 Keyboard and TouchPad Understanding the Keyboard FunctionsShift key. Press this key in combination with Cursor Control Keys Windows Hot Keys Customizing the TouchPad Configuring Your Screen Display Possible Display ConfigurationsChanging the Display Properties under Windows MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Cleaning & Maintenance Taking Care of Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Taking Care of Your AC AdapterTaking Care of Your Battery Pack Maintaining the LCD Quality Cleaning and ServingMaintaining Your Hard Disk When You Travel MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Peripherals Installing PC Cards PC CardsPC Card Types Extended PC CardsRemoving PC Cards Adding and Removing SD Cards PrintersMemory Modules To install a memory moduleTo remove a memory module MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Power System Power Management Managing Your Notebook computer G-MAX N501s PowerPower Management Modes Standby ModeBattery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Charging the BatteryInstalling a Battery Removing the BatteryStoring a Battery Working With Extra Battery Packs Maximizing Battery LifeMAXTMN501 User’s Manual Setting / Bios How to enter the Xpress Recovery Using the Xpress Recovery UtilityHow to use the Xpress Recovery Running the Bios Setup Program Press F2 to Enter SetupItem Specific Help Main Menu Date and TimeSystem Devices Menu FIR PortsLPT Port — ASK IR — Fast IRPort Definition Legacy USBSet User Password / Set Supervisor Password Security MenuBoot Menu Boot DeviceExit Menu Exit Saving ChangesLoad Setup Default Exit Discarding ChangesDiscard 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 Frequently Asked Questions Nothing appears on the screenNo 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 Interfaces External ControlsAC Adapter Power Management FunctionsAdapter loading control Appendix a T. INC GIGA-BYTE Technology B.V Gigabyte Technology France S.A.R.L