Gigabyte G-MAX N501 user manual About This User’s Manual

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G-MAXTMN501 User’s Manual

About This User’s Manual

Welcome to your All-In-One

Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 User’s Manual. This manual covers everything you need to know in learning how to use your notebook computer G-MAX N501. This manual also assumes that you know the basic concepts of Windows and the PC. You will start doing a lot of great and fun things with your notebook computer G-MAX N501.

This manual is divided into eight chapters：

Chapter 1 introduces you to the features of your notebook computer G-MAX N501.

Chapter 2 gives you useful details on using your notebook computer G-MAX N501.

Chapter 3 tells you how to look after your notebook computer G-MAX N501.

Chapter 4 talks about PC Card peripherals and how to use them.

Chapter 5 goes into more detail about power management and explains how to conserve power while on the move.

Chapter 6 introduces you to BIOS, how to recover your system, and how to change its fundamental settings.

Chapter 7 gives you tips on solving typical problems you may run up against.

Chapter 8 instructs you on how to deal with common system problems.

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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 TouchPadDevice Status Lights Optical Digital DriveTo remove the Optical Digital Drive Power Button KeyboardKeyboard 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 Adjusting the Display Controls Turning Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 On and OffStarting 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 Cleaning and Serving Maintaining the LCD QualityMaintaining 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 CardsTo install a memory module Memory ModulesTo 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 ChargeRemoving the Battery Installing a BatteryStoring a Battery Maximizing Battery Life Working With Extra Battery PacksMAXTMN501 User’s Manual Setting / Bios Using the Xpress Recovery Utility How to enter the Xpress RecoveryHow 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 How to Upgrade the Bios To upgrade the Bios on DOSTo upgrade the Bios on Windows MAXTMN501 User’s Manual MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Troubleshooting Nothing appears on the screen Frequently Asked QuestionsImage is not full-screen No audio from my notebook computer G-MAX N203External microphone does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Keyboard does not respondPrinter does not work Specifications System Memory Hard Disk Drive HDDOptical Disc Drive ODD External Controls External InterfacesPower Management Functions AC AdapterAdapter loading control Appendix a T. INC GIGA-BYTE Technology B.V Gigabyte Technology France S.A.R.L