Everex NM3500W, NM4100W, NM3700W, NM3900W guide

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Everex NM3500W, NM4100W, NM3700W, NM3900W manual

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Page Trademarks Copyright 2006All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan FCC Information to User Safety and Care InstructionsRadio and television interference Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement Shielded Cables NoticeFCC RF Exposure European Notice Peripheral Devices NoticeOptical Disk Drive Notice Use Conditions 802.11b Restrictions About Your Notebook Computer About Your User Guide ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE USING YOUR NOTEBOOKABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER INTRODUCTION CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS FUNWITHMULTIMEDIA APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATION 8 CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK APPENDIX B SYSTEM RECOVERY, DRIVER AND NORTON INSTALLATIONNotebook User Guide 1 Introduction Introduction1 Processing Unit 1.1 Feature HighlightWireless LAN Memory Graphic System Flash BIOSPower and System Management 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 1.9 Notebook Accessories Battery PackAC Adapter DVD dual Dual Rewritable DVD combo Device Pack 1.10 Notebook OptionsDVD/CD-RW 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 Windows keys Cursor Control keysTypewriter keys BASIC KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS KeypadFunction Description CURSOR CONTROL KEYS SCREEN CONTROL KEYS WINDOWS HOT 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 3.6 Working with the Built-in HDD Hibernation ModeShutdown 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 Figure 4-4 Recording Volume Control USING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONEUSING 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 Select Item Setup Defaults Save and Exit6.2.2 INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE SUB-MENU 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 6.7 How to Upgrade the BIOS A\Phlash XXXXXX.ROM BIOS filename orA\XXXXXX.BAT Batch file for BIOS file 7 Using Options Using Options Installing Memory System Upgrade7.1 Memory Upgrade 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 System Specification APPENDIX ASystem Specification A PROCESSOR UNIT System SpecificationVGA SYSTEM SYSTEM MEMORY TOUCHPAD STORAGEAUDIO SYSTEM KEYBOARD WIRELESS DEVICES FLASH BIOSI/O PORTS 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 INSTALLING THE VGA DEVICE DRIVER DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTEINSTALLING THE CHIPSET DRIVER Installing Chipset device driver for Windows XP Installing VGA device driver for Windows XP INSTALLING THE AUDIO DEVICE DRIVERINSTALLING THE MODEM DEVICE DRIVER E\Drivers\WinXP\VGA\Setup.exe INSTALLING THE WIRELESS LAN DEVICE DRIVER Installing Wireless LAN driver for Windows XPINSTALLING ENE - KEYBOARD CONTROLLER DRIVER E\Drivers\WinXP\Modem\ssetup.exe Norton Internet Security 2006 Installation Norton InstallationInstalling LAN driver for Windows XP 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