AVERATEC 6200 Series user manual Caring Your Notebook PC

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Caring Your Notebook PC

To ensure a trouble-free operation and reduce the risk when working, you should take good care of your computer. This chapter provides the basic guidelines to protect your computer and critical data.

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Contents Averatec Regulations Information Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery CD-ROM Drive Notice Safety Instructions Release History Table of Content Using the Software Applications Bios Setup Caring Your Notebook PC Getting Started Unpacking Series Notebook PC Before You BeginFeatures and Benefits Top-open View Series Notebook PC Quick Components GuideDisplay Panel Quick Launch Buttons and Power ButtonKeyboard TouchpadSeries Notebook PC Volume Increase-Decrease ControllerFront View Cover LatchConsumer Infrared Audio Port ConnectorsRight-side View Video ConnectorStatus LED PC Card SlotVGA Port RJ-45 Connector Speaker outlet Power ConnectorRJ-11 Connector Left-side ViewOptical Storage Device Bottom View Battery PackHDD Compartment Mini PCI, Memory, CPU CompartmentConnecting the AC Power Connecting the PowerPreparing to Operate Disconnecting the AC Power Turning On/Off the Notebook PC Power-On Self TestOpening the Top Cover Turning On the ComputerTurning Off the Computer Averatec reminds you Basics of Using Notebook PC Set Up Your Work Environment Series Notebook PC Safety and Comfort TipsHave a Good Work Habit Series Notebook PC Knowing the Keyboard Typewriter Keys Typewriter KeysCursor Keys Cursor KeysNumeric Keys Numeric KeysWindows Keys Function KeysFn Key Keyboard provides a Fn key Left Button Cursor Movement AreaRight Button Right/Left Scrolling ArrowUsing the Touchpad Averatec reminds you Configuring the Touchpad Using the Optical Storage Inserting the CD Releasing the CD Manually Removing the CDSeries Notebook PC Hard Disk Drive Configuring the Display Settings Using the Video FunctionChanging the Resolution and Colors Quality Changing the Display Output Device Connecting Audio Devices Using the Audio FunctionVolume Control Control Key function at Setup Menu mode Control Key function at Direct Play modeSeries Notebook PC Direct Play Function Control Key FunctionKey Definition Remote control key define in any modeMessage on the LCM Direct play key define in any modeDirector play key define Using the Software Applications Resuming the Operating System Series Notebook PC Using the Recovery CDUtility DriversSoftware Applications Series Notebook PC Activating Your System Power Management AC Adapter Series Notebook PC Introduction to the Power SourceCharging the Battery Battery PackCheck this option Replacing the battery pack Changing the Battery PackPower Options Series Notebook PC Managing the PowerClick Performance and Maintenance Set up the actions Stand by, Hibernate, or Shut down Series Notebook PC Check this option Bios Setup How to Run Bios Setup? Using Bios Setup Utility When to Use Bios Setup?Control Keys Boot Settings Advanced SettingsPower Management Setup Series Notebook PC Main MenuExit Menu Security SettingsProcessor Series Notebook PC System OverviewSystem Memory System TimeMonth Date Year Day System DateCPU Configuration Series Notebook PC Advanced SettingsAcpi Apic support Hyper Threading FunctionUSB Devices Enabled IDE ConfigurationPrimary IDE Master Primary IDE SlaveChange Supervisor Password Series Notebook PC Security SettingsChange User Password Clear User PasswordQuick Boot Boot SettingsQuiet Boot 1st Boot DevicePower Settings Series Notebook PC Power SettingsWake on LAN Wake on MDCExit Options Expanding and Upgrading Connecting the Peripheral Devices Series Notebook PC Connecting the External DevicesConnecting the USB Devices Connecting the TV PC onlyConnecting the External Monitor Using the LAN Connecting the Communication DevicesUsing the Modem Installing the PC card Installing the PC CardRemoving the PC card Select Series Notebook PC Safely Remove HardwareUpgrading your System Caring Your Notebook PC Locking Your Computer Series Notebook PC Protecting Your Notebook PCPower-on Password Setting Up PasswordOperating System Password About Computer Virus Using the Anti-Virus ProtectionNorton AntiVirus Tips for Traveling Placing and Operating Your Computer Series Notebook PC Taking Care of Your ComputerUsing the Battery Pack Cleaning Your ComputerBattery Safety Tips Charging the Battery Pack Conserving Battery PowerAveratec reminds you