Everex NM3900W, NM4100W, NM3700W, NM3500W manual The Left Side of the Notebook, Introduction1

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1.6The Left Side of the Notebook

Introduction1

1.6The 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 installed. It keeps you connected to the outside world through phone line.

+For electrical safety concerns, only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher.

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

1.Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

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Contents Page Copyright 2006All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan TrademarksRadio and television interference FCC Information to UserSafety and Care Instructions FCC RF Exposure Canadian Department of Communications Compliance StatementShielded Cables Notice Use Conditions Peripheral Devices NoticeOptical Disk Drive Notice European Notice802.11b Restrictions About Your Notebook Computer About Your User Guide INTRODUCTION USING YOUR NOTEBOOKABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDEFUNWITHMULTIMEDIA CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS8 CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONNotebook User Guide APPENDIX B SYSTEM RECOVERY, DRIVER AND NORTONINSTALLATION Introduction1 1 IntroductionMemory 1.1 Feature HighlightWireless LAN Processing UnitPCI Local Bus Architecture Flash BIOSPower and System Management Graphic System1.3 The Inside of the Notebook 1.2 Unpacking the ComputerIntroduction1 Built-in Stereo Speaker NOTEBOOK STATUS ICONS Lights orange to indicate that the battery is in charging 1.5 The Rear Side of the Notebook 1.4 The Front Side of the NotebookUSB 2.0 Ports 1.6 The Left Side of the Notebook 1.7 The Right Side of the Notebook Introduction1 Right Side Features 1.8 The Underside of the NotebookBottom of the System Introduction1 AC Adapter 1.9 Notebook AccessoriesBattery Pack DVD-RW combo 1.10 Notebook OptionsDVD/CD-RW Combo Device Pack DVD dual Dual Rewritable DVD combo Device PackPage Getting Started 2 Getting Started2.1 Using the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack Installing the Battery PackEXTENDING BATTERY LIFE Replacing the Battery Pack2.2 Connecting the AC Power Source 2.3 Starting Your Computer After a few seconds, the computer’s display 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 generate short beep sound as well 2.5 Turning off Your Computer 2.4 Adjusting the Display ControlsUsing Your Notebook 3 Using Your Notebook3.2 Understanding the Keyboard Functions 3.1 Starting Your Operating SystemFunction Keys KeyboardTypewriter keys Windows keysCursor Control keys Function Description BASIC KEYBOARD FUNCTIONSKeypad CURSOR CONTROL KEYS SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS SCREEN CONTROL KEYSWINDOWS HOT KEYS 3.3 Using the Touchpad Pointing Device 1. Left Selection Button Touchpad Features3.4 Configuring Your Screen Display CHANGING THE DISPLAY PROPERTIES UNDER WINDOWS POSSIBLE DISPLAY CONFIGURATIONSStandby Mode 3.5 Knowing the Power Saving FeaturesShutdown 3.6 Working with the Built-in HDDHibernation Mode 3.7 How to Access the Optical Drive How to care for Optical Disks CDs, DVDs, etc Page Fun with Multimedia 4 Fun with Multimedia4.2 Audio Sound System Features 4.1 Notebook Multimedia Features4.4 Windows Multimedia Programs 4.3 Setting up the Audio Driver PropertiesFigure 4-1 Entertainment Programs Group 4.5 Recording SoundsFun with Multimedia Figure 4-2 Sound Recorder Figure 4-3 Audio Properties USING THE BUILT-IN OPTICAL DRIVE Figure 4-4 Recording Volume ControlUSING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE Figure 4-5 Play Audio CD by Windows Media Player 4.6 Playing Audio and SoundUSING THE WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 4.7 Playing Video and MPEG FilesFigure 4-6 Windows Media Player 4.8 Using DVDFigure 4-7 To play a DVD 4.9 Using Rewritable Optical Disk Drive Connecting to Peripherals 5 Connecting to Peripherals5.1 Using the USB Port 5.2 Using an External Monitor Port 5.3 Using the External Audio System 5.4 Using the LAN Port 5.6 Using the Modem Port 5.5 Using the Wireless LAN3. Connect the other end of the cable into the computer modem port 2. Connect one end of the cable into a standard wall outletPage Customizing Your Notebook 6 Customizing Your NotebookPress F2 to Enter SETUP 6.1 Running the BIOS Setup ProgramItem Specific Help Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility 6.2 Using the Main Menu SetupSecondary Master Primary Master6.2.1 INTERNAL HDD SUB-MENU Select Menu Setup Defaults Save and Exit6.2.2 INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE SUB-MENU Select Item6.3 Using the Advanced CMOS Setup Legacy USB Support 6.4 Security Menu Setup Set Supervisor Password 6.5 Using the Boot Setup 6.6 How to Exit the Setup Program A\XXXXXX.BAT Batch file for BIOS file 6.7 How to Upgrade the BIOSA\Phlash XXXXXX.ROM BIOS filename or Using Options 7 Using OptionsBased Memory System Upgrade7.1 Memory Upgrade Installing MemoryINSTALLING A MEMORY MODULE 7.2 Hard Disk Upgrade 2. Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully 7.3 Wireless Module Installation Caring for Your Notebook 8 Caring for Your Notebook8.1 Important Safety Instructions All cautions and warnings on the notebook computer should be noted 8.2 Cleaning Your Computer 8.4 Maintaining Your Hard Disk 8.3 Maintaining the LCD Quality8.5 Battery Care Guidelines 8.6 When You Travel Page System Specification A System SpecificationAPPENDIX A SYSTEM MEMORY System SpecificationVGA SYSTEM PROCESSOR UNITKEYBOARD STORAGEAUDIO SYSTEM TOUCHPADAC/DC POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER FLASH BIOSI/O PORTS WIRELESS DEVICESAPPENDIX B System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation System Recovery 7. The recovery system tool will start running. Figure Notebook User Guide INSTALLING WINDOWS XP FROM OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Device Drivers InstallationInstalling Chipset device driver for Windows XP DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTEINSTALLING THE CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLING THE VGA DEVICE DRIVERE\Drivers\WinXP\VGA\Setup.exe INSTALLING THE AUDIO DEVICE DRIVERINSTALLING THE MODEM DEVICE DRIVER Installing VGA device driver for Windows XPE\Drivers\WinXP\Modem\ssetup.exe Installing Wireless LAN driver for Windows XPINSTALLING ENE - KEYBOARD CONTROLLER DRIVER INSTALLING THE WIRELESS LAN DEVICE DRIVERINSTALLING THE LAN DEVICE DRIVER Norton InstallationInstalling LAN driver for Windows XP Norton Internet Security 2006 Installation3. Click View Details to see the complete results of the scan 4. Scan Results 5. Click Next to continue Notebook User Guide 6. System now executes the installation Model NM3500W, NM3900W, etc TECHNICAL SUPPORT