Everex NM3900W, NM4100W, NM3700W, NM3500W manual Customizing Your Notebook

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6Customizing Your Notebook

Your computer uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program allowing your system configuration to be altered to best suit your computing needs: User- adjustable options include system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup.

BIOS information stored in the CMOS RAM will remain permanent unless changed. Default factory settings are used top optimize performance of your notebook computer and do not need further alteration to operate your computer. Use caution when changing any BIOS settings.

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Contents Page Copyright 2006All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan TrademarksFCC Information to User Safety and Care InstructionsRadio and television interference Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Shielded Cables NoticeFCC RF Exposure 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 SPECIFICATIONAPPENDIX B SYSTEM RECOVERY, DRIVER AND NORTON INSTALLATIONNotebook User Guide 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 1.9 Notebook Accessories Battery PackAC Adapter 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 KeyboardWindows keys Cursor Control keysTypewriter keys BASIC KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS KeypadFunction Description CURSOR CONTROL KEYS SCREEN CONTROL KEYS WINDOWS HOT KEYSSPECIAL FUNCTION 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 Features3.6 Working with the Built-in HDD Hibernation ModeShutdown 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 Figure 4-4 Recording Volume Control USING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONEUSING THE BUILT-IN OPTICAL DRIVE 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 6.7 How to Upgrade the BIOS A\Phlash XXXXXX.ROM BIOS filename orA\XXXXXX.BAT Batch file for BIOS file 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 APPENDIX ASystem Specification 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