AVERATEC 2700 manual Turning On Your Notebook Computer, Operating on Battery Power

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Turning On Your Notebook Computer

Turn on your Notebook by pressing the power button. Hold the button down for a second or two and release. The Power- On Self Test (POST) runs automatically.

After the POST is completed, the computer reads the operating system from the hard disk drive into computer memory (this is commonly referred to as “booting” a computer). If your OS (Operating System such as Windows Vista.... etc) is

installed, it should start automatically.

To turn the Notebook off, save your work and close all open applications, click on Start, then Shut Down and select Shut down the computer and click "Yes" or press the power button for 4-6 seconds.

Operating on Battery Power

Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that lets you operate the computer without an external power source. When the battery pack is the charged, you can operate the computer under the following conditions:

The battery pack is installed and no AC adapter is plugged in

WARNING Only use batteries that are approved by an authorized dealer. All batteries are not the same and therefore should not be treated as such. Using the wrong battery could cause serious damage to your computer and yourself through toxic emissions.

CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions or local laws.

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Contents Page FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Regulations InformationFCC Conditions Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery Optical Device Drive Notice Macrovision Notice Safety InstructionsBefore You Start Weee Statement Release History TrademarksBefore You Read Table of Content VGA Utilities Running Bios SetupTroubleshooting SpecificationIntroduction Introduction UnpackingOpening the LCD Panel IntroductionWelcome to the Notebook PC Getting to Know Your ComputerFront View LED Graphic Indication Introduction Left Views Getting Started Right ViewBottom View Getting Started Connecting the AC Adapter Connecting to a Power SourceTurning On Your Notebook Computer Operating on Battery PowerTo Remove the Battery Pack Installing and Removing the Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack Using the Notebook Computer LCD Care Adjusting the LCD Screen DisplayUsing the Notebook Computer External CRT Display Function Keys Quick Keys TouchPad TouchPad PrecautionsHow to improve the sensitivity of the touch pad Adjusting the mouse pointer speedUsing the Notebook Computer Adjusting the touch pad sensitivity What is a touch sensitivity function? DVD Dual/SuperMulti Features of the DVD Dual/SuperMultiPrecautions for Handling CD Discs Loading a Disc Battery Power System Power Saving ModesPreparing the Battery Pack for Use Battery Calibration Removing the Battery PackBattery Status Automatic Battery Pack Charging FunctionSmall Battery for the Real Time Clock Battery Low WarningAdjusting the Brightness Desktop Using the WindowsHelp Windows Start Button Recycle BinNotification TaskbarControl Panel Desktop Operation Desktop Operation AudioMultimedia Sound System Playing Sound Files Audio Volume Control Audio SoftwareConnecting Peripheral Devices Sound RecordingInternet Connection Internet Connection Using a Wired LAN for Connection to the InternetUsing Wireless LAN Network for Connection to the Internet Running Bios Setup Running Bios Setup Entering the Bios Setup ScreenLeaving the Bios Setup Screen ESC Bios Action KeysAdvanced Modifying the Bios SettingsMain Setup SetupExit BootPower SecurityVGA Utilities VGA Utilities VGA Utilities Display Devices Display SettingsHot Keys Color CorrectionLaunch Zoom Troubleshooting Troubleshooting No speaker output Audio ProblemsHard disk drive does not work or is not recognizable Hard Disk ProblemsSound cannot be recorded Files are corrupted Hard drive is making abnormal whining noisesHard disk drive has reached its capacity Hard disk takes longer to read a fileDisk cannot be ejected Optical Drive ProblemsOptical drive does not work Drive dose not read any disksKeyboard and Mouse Problems Display ProblemsCharacters on the screen repeat while I type Cmos Battery ProblemBuilt-in keyboard accepts no input PC Cards do not function Memory ProblemsPC Card / Pcmcia Problems Computer becomes hot Performance ProblemsWindows crashes or freezes when you remove the PC card PC card cannot be recognizedUSB device does not work USB2.0 ProblemsProgram appears stopped or runs very slowly Specification Intel Cantiga GM45 + ICH9M SpecificationMemory Core LogicRealtek ALC888 Audio CodecIeee 1394a Intel CantigaLAN Controller Wireless LAN OptionalIntel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 Series Card reader 4Pointing Device Battery PackKeyboard Camera module support Optional AC-AdapterPhysical Outline