Using G-Manager, Starting G-Manager | Carvin S400 manual

Using G-Manager

G-Manager is a unified user interface utility that allows you to manage and configure the following:

zSystem

zBattery

zECO (economic mode)

zAntenna

zMonitoring

zGPS Status

Starting G-Manager

You can start up G-Manager by any of the following methods:

zClick Start Æ All Programs Æ Getac Utility Æ G-Manager, or

zClick and hold the icon located on the taskbar until a ring appears. From the small menu that pops up, click G-Manager.

The G-Manager window appears, containing 6 tabs as described later.

NOTE: Depending on your model, the actual items appearing on the screen may differ from those shown in this manual.

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Carvin S400 manual Using G-Manager, Starting G-Manager, Click Start Æ All Programs Æ Getac Utility Æ G-Manager, or

Contents

S400 Trademarks Earning the Energy Star Remember, saving energy prevents pollution Table of Contents Managing Power Expanding Your Computer Using Special Utilities Using Bios Setup and System RecoveryCaring for the Computer Troubleshooting Appendix B Regulatory Information Getting Started Getting the Computer Running Unpacking Using the Tether Optional Connecting to AC Power Turning On and Off the Computer Turning On Turning Off Do this Taking a Look at the Computer Front ComponentsTop Cover Latch Stereo Speaker Rear Components Right-Side Components Left-Side Components Mini Ieee Storage CardPort Power Button Top-open ComponentsCamera Lens LCD Screen Indicators Power BatteryQuick Buttons Touchpad Bluetooth Hard DiskDVD Drive Num Lock Bottom Components Docking3G Pass-through Memory SlotsPage Operating Your Computer Typewriter Keys Using the KeyboardCursor-Control Keys Numeric Keypad Fn Key Function KeysHot Keys Windows Keys Using the Touchpad Term Configuring the Touchpad Using the Touchscreen Optional Using Multi-touch Gestures Optional Gestures Actions Descriptions = finger down = finger up Gestures Actions Descriptions = finger down = finger up 12Operating Your Computer Using the Input Panel Using the Quick Buttons Button Description Brings up the ECO menu as shown below Using the DVD Drive Inserting and Removing a Disc Using the Network Features Using the Modem Optional Using the LAN Using the Wireless LAN Turning On/Off the Wlan Radio To turn on the Wlan radio Connecting to a Wireless Network To turn off the Wlan radio 22Operating Your Computer Turning On/Off the Bluetooth Radio Using the Bluetooth Feature OptionalTo turn on the Bluetooth radio Connecting to another Bluetooth Device To turn off the Bluetooth radio Operating Your Computer 26Operating Your Computer Using the Fingerprint Sensor 28Operating Your Computer Using the 3G Feature Optional Installing a SIM Card To turn on the 3G radio Turning On/Off the 3G RadioTo turn off the 3G radio Setting up a 3G Connection Using the 3G Application Managing Power AC Adapter Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack Initializing the Battery Pack By Operating System Checking the Battery LevelBy Gas Gauge Replacing the Battery Pack Battery Low Signals and Actions Battery Battery Level Description Power Management What When Hibernation Power-Saving Tips Expanding Your Computer Connecting an External Monitor Connecting a Serial Device Connecting a USB Device Connecting an eSATA Device Connecting an Ieee 1394 Device Connecting Audio Devices Using Smart Cards Using PC Cards 10Expanding Your Computer Using ExpressCards ExpressCard/54 ExpressCard/34 12Expanding Your Computer Using Storage Cards MMC SD/SDHC MS/MS PRO 14Expanding Your Computer System Memory Upgrade 16Expanding Your Computer Using Bios Setup and System Recovery Bios Setup When and How to Use Information Menu Main menu contains the various system settings Main Menu Advanced menu contains the advanced settings Advanced Menu 6Using Bios Setup and System Recovery IntelR Virtualization Technology Disabled 8Using Bios Setup and System Recovery Set Supervisor Password Enter Security Menu 10Using Bios Setup and System Recovery Loads the default boot sequence Boot MenuOr r Specifies if the boot device is fixed f or removable r Exit Menu Shift+1 System Recovery 14Using Bios Setup and System Recovery Using Bios Setup and System Recovery Page Using Special Utilities Starting G-Manager Using G-ManagerClick Start Æ All Programs Æ Getac Utility Æ G-Manager, or System Tab Battery Tab Battery Information Charging Mode Gauge Reset ECO Tab Profile Settings ECO Information Antenna Tab Items to Monitor Monitoring TabMonitoring Options Starting and Stopping the Monitoring GPS Status Tab Quick Button Definition Utility Using Special Utilities Page Caring for Computer Using Windows Action Center Using an Anti-Virus StrategyProtecting the Computer Using the Cable Lock Location Guidelines Taking Care of the ComputerGeneral Guidelines Cleaning Guidelines Battery Pack Guidelines Touchscreen Guidelines Caring for the Computer When Traveling Troubleshooting Preliminary Checklist Solving Common Problems Battery ProblemsBluetooth Wireless Transmission Problems Operating time of a fully charged battery becomes shorter Display Problems DVD Drive Problems ExpressCard ProblemsDVD drive cannot read a disc You cannot eject a disc Hardware Device Problems Hard Disk Drive Problems Keyboard, Mouse, and Touchpad Problems LAN Problems PC Card Problems Modem ProblemsPower Management Problems Software Problems Sound ProblemsComputer does not resume from Sleep or Hibernation mode An application program does not work correctly Startup Problems Distorted sound is producedSound system does not record External microphone or audio device does not work Wlan Problems Other Problems Date/time is incorrect Resetting the Computer Page Specifications 電磁波障害防止基準告示 2004-23 號 Regulatory Information Class B Regulations On the Use of the SystemPlease note About the Battery Safety NoticesCanada About the AC Adapter Finnish About the Modem USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices On the Use of the RF DeviceRadio Frequency Interference Requirements and SAR Use in specific environments Antenna use EMC Requirements Canada Radio Frequency Interference Requirements European Union CE Marking and Compliance NoticesStatements of Compliance Local Restrictions of 802.11a/g/n Radio Usage Belgium and the Netherlands GeneralFrance Turning Off the Wireless LAN Radio Indoors Outdoors