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Everex NM3900W, NM4100W, NM3700W, NM3500W manual Getting Started

Models: NM3700W NM3500W NM3900W NM4100W

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Getting Started 2

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2 Getting Started

Your Notebook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible.

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Everex NM3900W, NM4100W, NM3700W, NM3500W manual Getting Started

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Page Copyright 2006All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan TrademarksSafety and Care Instructions FCC Information to UserRadio and television interference Shielded Cables Notice Canadian Department of Communications Compliance StatementFCC 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 SPECIFICATIONINSTALLATION APPENDIX B SYSTEM RECOVERY, DRIVER AND NORTONNotebook User Guide Introduction1 1 IntroductionMemory 1.1 Feature HighlightWireless LAN Processing UnitGraphic System Flash BIOSPower and System Management Introduction11.3 The Inside of the Notebook 1.2 Unpacking the ComputerIntroduction1 Built-in Stereo Speaker Introduction1 NOTEBOOK STATUS ICONSLights orange to indicate that the battery is in charging 1.5 The Rear Side of the Notebook 1.4 The Front Side of the NotebookIntroduction1 USB 2.0 Ports Introduction1 1.6 The Left Side of the Notebook1.7 The Right Side of the Notebook Introduction1 Right Side Features 1.8 The Underside of the NotebookBottom of the System Introduction1 Battery Release LatchBattery Pack 1.9 Notebook AccessoriesAC Adapter DVD dual Dual Rewritable DVD combo Device Pack 1.10 Notebook OptionsIntroduction1 DVD/CD-RW Combo Device PackPage Getting Started 2 Getting Started2.1 Using the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack Installing the Battery PackGetting Started EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE Replacing the Battery PackGetting Started 2.2 Connecting the AC Power SourceNotebook User Guide 2.3 Starting Your ComputerGetting Started 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 well2.5 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 SystemKeyboard Using Your NotebookFunction Keys Cursor Control keys Windows keysTypewriter keys Function Description Using Your NotebookBASIC KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS KeypadKeypad CURSOR CONTROL KEYSKeypad Function DescriptionSPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS Using Your NotebookSCREEN CONTROL KEYS WINDOWS HOT KEYSKeypad 3.3 Using the Touchpad Pointing DeviceFunction Description Touchpad Features Using Your Notebook1. Left Selection Button 3.4 Configuring Your Screen Display Using Your Notebook POSSIBLE DISPLAY CONFIGURATIONSCHANGING THE DISPLAY PROPERTIES UNDER WINDOWS Standby Mode 3.5 Knowing the Power Saving FeaturesUsing Your Notebook Hibernation Mode3.6 Working with the Built-in HDD Shutdown3.7 How to Access the Optical Drive Using Your Notebook How to care for Optical Disks CDs, DVDs, etcPage 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 PropertiesFun with Multimedia Figure 4-1 Entertainment Programs Group 4.5 Recording SoundsFun with Multimedia Figure 4-2 Sound Recorder Notebook User Guide Figure 4-3 Audio PropertiesFun with Multimedia Figure 4-4 Recording Volume ControlUSING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE USING THE BUILT-IN OPTICAL DRIVEFigure 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 FilesFun with Multimedia Figure 4-6 Windows Media Player 4.8 Using DVDFun with Multimedia Figure 4-7 To play a DVDDVD-RW combo 4.9 Using Rewritable Optical Disk DriveDVD/CD-RW Combo Device Pack DVD dual Dual Rewritable DVD combo Device PackConnecting to Peripherals 5 Connecting to Peripherals5.1 Using the USB Port Connecting to Peripherals 5.2 Using an External Monitor Port5.3 Using the External Audio System Connecting to Peripherals 5.4 Using the LAN Port5.6 Using the Modem Port 5.5 Using the Wireless LAN2. Connect one end of the cable into a standard wall outlet Connecting to Peripherals3. Connect the other end of the cable into the computer modem port Page Customizing Your Notebook 6 Customizing Your NotebookPress F2 to Enter SETUP 6.1 Running the BIOS Setup ProgramItem Specific Help Customizing Your NotebookPhoenix BIOS Setup Utility 6.2 Using the Main Menu SetupPrimary Master Customizing Your NotebookSecondary Master 6.2.1 INTERNAL HDD SUB-MENU Phoenix BIOS Setup UtilityCustomizing Your Notebook Phoenix BIOS Setup UtilitySetup Defaults Save and Exit 6.2.2 INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE SUB-MENUPhoenix BIOS Setup Utility 6.3 Using the Advanced CMOS SetupLegacy USB Support Customizing Your NotebookPhoenix BIOS Setup Utility 6.4 Security Menu SetupCustomizing Your Notebook Set Supervisor PasswordPhoenix BIOS Setup Utility 6.5 Using the Boot SetupPhoenix BIOS Setup Utility 6.6 How to Exit the Setup ProgramCustomizing Your Notebook A\Phlash XXXXXX.ROM BIOS filename or 6.7 How to Upgrade the BIOSA\XXXXXX.BAT Batch file for BIOS file Using Options 7 Using OptionsBased Memory System Upgrade7.1 Memory Upgrade Installing MemoryUsing Options INSTALLING A MEMORY MODULE7.2 Hard Disk Upgrade 2. Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully Using OptionsNotebook User Guide 7.3 Wireless Module InstallationCaring for Your Notebook 8 Caring for Your Notebook8.1 Important Safety Instructions All cautions and warnings on the notebook computer should be noted Caring for Your Notebook8.2 Cleaning Your Computer 8.4 Maintaining Your Hard Disk 8.3 Maintaining the LCD QualityCaring for Your Notebook 8.5 Battery Care Guidelines Caring for Your Notebook 8.6 When You TravelPage APPENDIX A System SpecificationSystem 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 System Specification A 7. The recovery system tool will start running. FigureNotebook 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 InstallationNotebook User Guide 3. Click View Details to see the complete results of the scan4. Scan Results 5. Click Next to continue System Specification ANotebook User Guide System Specification A 6. System now executes the installationModel NM3500W, NM3900W, etc TECHNICAL SUPPORT