Driver Installation Note | Everex NM4100W, NM3700W, NM3500W, NM3900W

DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE:

Notebook User Guide

optical disk drive with following the instructions on the screen to finish the installation.

DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE:

+Please be notified that whenever you install the driver utility, it should be install the CHIPSET Driver first.

INSTALLING THE CHIPSET DRIVER

Your notebook computer uses the advanced chipset. Installing the driver to enhance the stability and performance.

Installing Chipset device driver for Windows XP

1.Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears.

2.Click the Browse button and specify the directory as

"E:\Drivers\WinXP\Chipset\Setup.exe".

3.Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears.

4.Click "Next" continuously to install this driver when screen displays this command.

5.Click "Yes" to accept the License Agreement .

6.Click “Next” twice to continue the installation.

7.Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press “OK” to restart your system.

INSTALLING THE VGA DEVICE DRIVER

Following is the procedure for installing the Video Accelerator 3D Adapter VGA driver to your computer:

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Everex NM4100W, NM3700W, NM3500W Driver Installation Note, Installing The Chipset Driver, Installing The Vga Device Driver

Contents

Page Trademarks Copyright 2006All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Safety and Care Instructions FCC Information to UserRadio and television interference Shielded Cables Notice Canadian Department of Communications Compliance StatementFCC RF Exposure Peripheral Devices Notice Optical Disk Drive NoticeEuropean Notice Use Conditions 802.11b Restrictions About Your Notebook Computer About Your User Guide USING YOUR NOTEBOOK ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTERABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE INTRODUCTION CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS FUNWITHMULTIMEDIA APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATION 8 CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK INSTALLATION APPENDIX B SYSTEM RECOVERY, DRIVER AND NORTONNotebook User Guide 1 Introduction Introduction1 1.1 Feature Highlight Wireless LANProcessing Unit Memory Flash BIOS Power and System ManagementGraphic System PCI Local Bus Architecture 1.2 Unpacking the Computer 1.3 The Inside of the Notebook Introduction1 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 Notebook USB 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 Features Bottom of the System Battery Release Latch Battery Pack 1.9 Notebook AccessoriesAC Adapter 1.10 Notebook Options DVD/CD-RW Combo Device PackDVD dual Dual Rewritable DVD combo Device Pack DVD-RW comboPage 2 Getting Started Getting Started 2.1 Using the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE 2.2 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 Computer 3 Using Your Notebook Using Your Notebook 3.1 Starting Your Operating System 3.2 Understanding the Keyboard Functions Keyboard Function Keys Cursor Control keys Windows keysTypewriter keys Keypad BASIC KEYBOARD FUNCTIONSFunction Description CURSOR CONTROL KEYS WINDOWS HOT KEYS SCREEN CONTROL KEYSSPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS 3.3 Using the Touchpad Pointing Device Touchpad Features 1. Left Selection Button 3.4 Configuring Your Screen Display POSSIBLE DISPLAY CONFIGURATIONS CHANGING THE DISPLAY PROPERTIES UNDER WINDOWS 3.5 Knowing the Power Saving Features Standby Mode Hibernation Mode 3.6 Working with the Built-in HDDShutdown 3.7 How to Access the Optical Drive How to care for Optical Disks CDs, DVDs, etc Page 4 Fun with Multimedia Fun with Multimedia 4.1 Notebook Multimedia Features 4.2 Audio Sound System Features 4.3 Setting up the Audio Driver Properties 4.4 Windows Multimedia Programs 4.5 Recording Sounds Figure 4-1 Entertainment Programs Group Fun with Multimedia Figure 4-2 Sound Recorder Figure 4-3 Audio Properties USING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE Figure 4-4 Recording Volume ControlUSING THE BUILT-IN OPTICAL DRIVE 4.6 Playing Audio and Sound Figure 4-5 Play Audio CD by Windows Media Player 4.7 Playing Video and MPEG Files USING THE WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 4.8 Using DVD Figure 4-6 Windows Media Player Figure 4-7 To play a DVD 4.9 Using Rewritable Optical Disk Drive 5 Connecting to Peripherals Connecting to Peripherals 5.1 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 Port 2. 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 Notebook 6.1 Running the BIOS Setup Program Press F2 to Enter SETUP Item Specific Help 6.2 Using the Main Menu Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Primary Master Secondary Master 6.2.1 INTERNAL HDD SUB-MENU Setup Defaults Save and Exit 6.2.2 INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE SUB-MENUSelect Item Select Menu 6.3 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\Phlash XXXXXX.ROM BIOS filename or 6.7 How to Upgrade the BIOSA\XXXXXX.BAT Batch file for BIOS file 7 Using Options Using Options System Upgrade 7.1 Memory UpgradeInstalling Memory Based Memory INSTALLING 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 Notebook 8.1 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 Disk 8.5 Battery Care Guidelines 8.6 When You Travel Page APPENDIX A System SpecificationSystem Specification A System Specification VGA SYSTEMPROCESSOR UNIT SYSTEM MEMORY STORAGE AUDIO SYSTEMTOUCHPAD KEYBOARD FLASH BIOS I/O PORTSWIRELESS DEVICES AC/DC POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER APPENDIX 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 DRIVE DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE INSTALLING THE CHIPSET DRIVERINSTALLING THE VGA DEVICE DRIVER Installing Chipset device driver for Windows XP INSTALLING THE AUDIO DEVICE DRIVER INSTALLING THE MODEM DEVICE DRIVERInstalling VGA device driver for Windows XP E\Drivers\WinXP\VGA\Setup.exe Installing Wireless LAN driver for Windows XP INSTALLING ENE - KEYBOARD CONTROLLER DRIVERINSTALLING THE WIRELESS LAN DEVICE DRIVER E\Drivers\WinXP\Modem\ssetup.exe Norton Installation Installing LAN driver for Windows XPNorton Internet Security 2006 Installation INSTALLING THE LAN DEVICE DRIVER 3. 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