Everex NM3500W, NM4100W, NM3700W, NM3900W manual Bottom of the System

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Bottom of the System

Notebook User Guide

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. Please refer to Chapter 7 for how to replace it.

•Battery Lock Latch

Push the latch to the right side to lock and secure the battery. This action is available to release the battery when the battery lock latch has located to unlock status at the left side.

•Battery Bay

Equipped with a choice of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack.

•Wireless LAN Compartment

This compartment is for installing Wireless LAN module to enable the Wireless LAN function. We strongly suggest that Wireless LAN module should be installed only by certified dealer.

•Memory Compartment

There are two SO-DIMM memory slots in the bottom side.

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Contents Page Trademarks Copyright 2006All Rights Reserved - Printed in TaiwanRadio and television interference FCC Information to UserSafety and Care Instructions FCC RF Exposure Canadian Department of Communications Compliance StatementShielded Cables Notice European Notice Peripheral Devices NoticeOptical Disk Drive Notice Use Conditions802.11b Restrictions About Your Notebook Computer About Your User Guide ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE USING YOUR NOTEBOOKABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER INTRODUCTIONCONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS FUNWITHMULTIMEDIAAPPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATION 8 CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOKNotebook User Guide APPENDIX B SYSTEM RECOVERY, DRIVER AND NORTONINSTALLATION 1 Introduction Introduction1Processing Unit 1.1 Feature HighlightWireless LAN MemoryGraphic System Flash BIOSPower and System Management PCI Local Bus Architecture1.2 Unpacking the Computer 1.3 The Inside of the NotebookIntroduction1 Built-in Stereo Speaker NOTEBOOK STATUS ICONS Lights orange to indicate that the battery is in charging 1.4 The Front Side of the Notebook 1.5 The Rear Side of the NotebookUSB 2.0 Ports 1.6 The Left Side of the Notebook 1.7 The Right Side of the Notebook 1.8 The Underside of the Notebook Introduction1 Right Side FeaturesBottom of the System Battery Release Latch AC Adapter 1.9 Notebook AccessoriesBattery Pack DVD dual Dual Rewritable DVD combo Device Pack 1.10 Notebook OptionsDVD/CD-RW Combo Device Pack DVD-RW comboPage 2 Getting Started Getting Started2.1 Using the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack Removing the Battery PackReplacing the Battery Pack EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE2.2 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 2.4 Adjusting the Display Controls 2.5 Turning off Your Computer3 Using Your Notebook Using Your Notebook3.1 Starting Your Operating System 3.2 Understanding the Keyboard FunctionsKeyboard Function KeysTypewriter 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 Touchpad Features 1. Left Selection Button3.4 Configuring Your Screen Display POSSIBLE DISPLAY CONFIGURATIONS CHANGING THE DISPLAY PROPERTIES UNDER WINDOWS3.5 Knowing the Power Saving Features Standby ModeShutdown 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 4 Fun with Multimedia Fun with Multimedia4.1 Notebook Multimedia Features 4.2 Audio Sound System Features4.3 Setting up the Audio Driver Properties 4.4 Windows Multimedia Programs4.5 Recording Sounds Figure 4-1 Entertainment Programs GroupFun 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 4.6 Playing Audio and Sound Figure 4-5 Play Audio CD by Windows Media Player4.7 Playing Video and MPEG Files USING THE WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER4.8 Using DVD Figure 4-6 Windows Media PlayerFigure 4-7 To play a DVD 4.9 Using Rewritable Optical Disk Drive 5 Connecting to Peripherals 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 5.5 Using the Wireless LAN 5.6 Using the Modem Port2. Connect one end of the cable into a standard wall outlet 3. Connect the other end of the cable into the computer modem portPage 6 Customizing Your Notebook Customizing Your Notebook6.1 Running the BIOS Setup Program Press F2 to Enter SETUPItem Specific Help 6.2 Using the Main Menu Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup UtilityPrimary Master Secondary Master6.2.1 INTERNAL HDD SUB-MENU Select Item Setup Defaults Save and Exit6.2.2 INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE SUB-MENU Select Menu6.3 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 7 Using Options Using OptionsInstalling Memory System Upgrade7.1 Memory Upgrade Based 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 8 Caring for Your Notebook Caring for Your Notebook8.1 Important Safety Instructions All cautions and warnings on the notebook computer should be noted 8.2 Cleaning Your Computer 8.3 Maintaining the LCD Quality 8.4 Maintaining Your Hard Disk8.5 Battery Care Guidelines 8.6 When You Travel Page System Specification A System SpecificationAPPENDIX A PROCESSOR UNIT System SpecificationVGA SYSTEM SYSTEM MEMORYTOUCHPAD STORAGEAUDIO SYSTEM KEYBOARDWIRELESS DEVICES FLASH BIOSI/O PORTS AC/DC POWER SUPPLY ADAPTERAPPENDIX B System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation System Recovery 7. The recovery system tool will start running. Figure Notebook User Guide Device Drivers Installation INSTALLING WINDOWS XP FROM OPTICAL DISK DRIVEINSTALLING THE VGA DEVICE DRIVER DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTEINSTALLING THE CHIPSET DRIVER Installing Chipset device driver for Windows XPInstalling VGA device driver for Windows XP INSTALLING THE AUDIO DEVICE DRIVERINSTALLING THE MODEM DEVICE DRIVER E\Drivers\WinXP\VGA\Setup.exeINSTALLING THE WIRELESS LAN DEVICE DRIVER Installing Wireless LAN driver for Windows XPINSTALLING ENE - KEYBOARD CONTROLLER DRIVER E\Drivers\WinXP\Modem\ssetup.exeNorton Internet Security 2006 Installation Norton InstallationInstalling LAN driver for Windows XP INSTALLING THE LAN DEVICE DRIVER3. 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 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Model NM3500W, NM3900W, etc