Everex NM4100W, NM3700W, NM3500W, NM3900W manual Using the Battery Pack

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2.1Using the Battery Pack

Notebook User Guide

2.1Using the Battery Pack

The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources:

•With AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet.

•With a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack.

You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible, relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable.

Before you use your notebook computer, install and recharge the battery pack first. The rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack allows you to operate the notebook without an external power source. When you connect the AC power adapter, the battery immediately starts to recharge. For maximum battery performance, fully discharge the battery before recharging it the first time. To do so, unplug the AC adapter, turn off power management features (through Setup and Windows), and turn on the system. Once the battery is fully discharged, plug in the AC adapter and recharge the battery.

If you do not discharge the battery completely, it fails to accept a full recharge.

+Li-Ion battery is vulnerable, do not charge it with other power adapter, or it may cause fire or explosion.

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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 Peripheral Devices Notice Optical Disk Drive NoticeEuropean Notice Use Conditions802.11b Restrictions About Your Notebook Computer About Your User Guide USING YOUR NOTEBOOK ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTERABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE INTRODUCTIONCONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS FUNWITHMULTIMEDIAAPPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATION 8 CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOKNotebook User Guide APPENDIX B SYSTEM RECOVERY, DRIVER AND NORTONINSTALLATION 1 Introduction Introduction11.1 Feature Highlight Wireless LANProcessing Unit MemoryFlash BIOS Power and System ManagementGraphic System 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 1.10 Notebook Options DVD/CD-RW Combo Device PackDVD dual Dual Rewritable DVD 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 Setup Defaults Save and Exit 6.2.2 INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE SUB-MENUSelect Item 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 OptionsSystem Upgrade 7.1 Memory UpgradeInstalling Memory 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 System Specification VGA SYSTEMPROCESSOR UNIT SYSTEM MEMORYSTORAGE AUDIO SYSTEMTOUCHPAD KEYBOARDFLASH BIOS I/O PORTSWIRELESS DEVICES 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 DRIVEDRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE INSTALLING THE CHIPSET DRIVERINSTALLING THE VGA DEVICE DRIVER Installing Chipset device driver for Windows XPINSTALLING THE AUDIO DEVICE DRIVER INSTALLING THE MODEM DEVICE DRIVERInstalling VGA device driver for Windows XP E\Drivers\WinXP\VGA\Setup.exeInstalling Wireless LAN driver for Windows XP INSTALLING ENE - KEYBOARD CONTROLLER DRIVERINSTALLING THE WIRELESS LAN DEVICE DRIVER E\Drivers\WinXP\Modem\ssetup.exeNorton Installation Installing LAN driver for Windows XPNorton Internet Security 2006 Installation 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