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Everex NM4100W, NM3700W, NM3500W, NM3900W manual About Your User Guide

Models: NM3700W NM3500W NM3900W NM4100W

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About Your User Guide

Notebook User Guide

About Your User Guide

Welcome to your Everex StepNote User Guide. This manual introduces you to the basic concepts of your new computer.

Chapter 1	Introduction
Chapter 2	Getting Started
Chapter 3	Using Your Notebook Computer
Chapter 4	Multimedia Setup
Chapter 5	Connecting External devices
Chapter 6	System BIOS Setup
Chapter 7	Upgrade Options
Chapter 8	Care and Maintenance

Appendix A System Specifications and Norton Installation

Appendix B System Recovery, Driver and Norton

Installation

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Everex NM4100W, NM3700W, NM3500W, NM3900W manual About Your User Guide

Contents

Page Trademarks Copyright 2006All Rights Reserved - Printed in TaiwanRadio and television interference FCC Information to UserSafety and Care Instructions FCC RF Exposure Canadian Department of Communications Compliance StatementShielded Cables Notice Peripheral Devices Notice Optical Disk Drive NoticeEuropean Notice Use Conditions802.11b Restrictions About Your Notebook Computer About Your User Guide USING YOUR NOTEBOOK ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTERABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE INTRODUCTIONCONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS FUNWITHMULTIMEDIAAPPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATION 8 CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOKNotebook User Guide APPENDIX B SYSTEM RECOVERY, DRIVER AND NORTONINSTALLATION 1 Introduction Introduction11.1 Feature Highlight Wireless LANProcessing Unit MemoryFlash BIOS Power and System ManagementIntroduction1 Graphic System1.2 Unpacking the Computer 1.3 The Inside of the NotebookIntroduction1 Built-in Stereo Speaker NOTEBOOK STATUS ICONS Introduction1Lights orange to indicate that the battery is in charging Introduction1 1.4 The Front Side of the Notebook1.5 The Rear Side of the Notebook USB 2.0 Ports 1.6 The Left Side of the Notebook Introduction11.7 The Right Side of the Notebook 1.8 The Underside of the Notebook Introduction1 Right Side FeaturesBottom of the System Battery Release Latch Introduction1AC Adapter 1.9 Notebook AccessoriesBattery Pack 1.10 Notebook Options Introduction1DVD/CD-RW Combo Device Pack DVD dual Dual Rewritable DVD combo Device PackPage 2 Getting Started Getting Started2.1 Using the Battery Pack Getting Started Installing the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE2.2 Connecting the AC Power Source Getting Started2.3 Starting Your Computer Notebook User GuideAfter 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 Getting Started2.4 Adjusting the Display Controls 2.5 Turning off Your Computer3 Using Your Notebook Using Your Notebook3.1 Starting Your Operating System 3.2 Understanding the Keyboard FunctionsFunction Keys Using Your NotebookKeyboard Typewriter keys Windows keysCursor Control keys Using Your Notebook BASIC KEYBOARD FUNCTIONSKeypad Function DescriptionCURSOR CONTROL KEYS KeypadFunction Description KeypadUsing Your Notebook SCREEN CONTROL KEYSWINDOWS HOT KEYS SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYSFunction Description 3.3 Using the Touchpad Pointing DeviceKeypad 1. Left Selection Button Using Your NotebookTouchpad Features 3.4 Configuring Your Screen Display CHANGING THE DISPLAY PROPERTIES UNDER WINDOWS POSSIBLE DISPLAY CONFIGURATIONSUsing Your Notebook 3.5 Knowing the Power Saving Features Standby ModeHibernation Mode 3.6 Working with the Built-in HDDShutdown Using Your Notebook3.7 How to Access the Optical Drive How to care for Optical Disks CDs, DVDs, etc Using Your NotebookPage 4 Fun with Multimedia Fun with Multimedia4.1 Notebook Multimedia Features 4.2 Audio Sound System FeaturesFun with Multimedia 4.3 Setting up the Audio Driver Properties4.4 Windows Multimedia Programs 4.5 Recording Sounds Figure 4-1 Entertainment Programs GroupFun with Multimedia Figure 4-2 Sound Recorder Figure 4-3 Audio Properties Notebook User GuideFigure 4-4 Recording Volume Control USING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONEUSING THE BUILT-IN OPTICAL DRIVE Fun with Multimedia4.6 Playing Audio and Sound Figure 4-5 Play Audio CD by Windows Media PlayerFun with Multimedia 4.7 Playing Video and MPEG FilesUSING THE WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 4.8 Using DVD Figure 4-6 Windows Media PlayerFigure 4-7 To play a DVD Fun with Multimedia4.9 Using Rewritable Optical Disk Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo Device PackDVD dual Dual Rewritable DVD combo Device Pack DVD-RW combo5 Connecting to Peripherals Connecting to Peripherals5.1 Using the USB Port 5.2 Using an External Monitor Port Connecting to Peripherals5.3 Using the External Audio System 5.4 Using the LAN Port Connecting to Peripherals5.5 Using the Wireless LAN 5.6 Using the Modem Port3. Connect the other end of the cable into the computer modem port Connecting to Peripherals2. Connect one end of the cable into a standard wall outlet Page 6 Customizing Your Notebook Customizing Your Notebook6.1 Running the BIOS Setup Program Press F2 to Enter SETUPCustomizing Your Notebook Item Specific Help6.2 Using the Main Menu Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup UtilitySecondary Master Customizing Your NotebookPrimary Master Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility 6.2.1 INTERNAL HDD SUB-MENUPhoenix BIOS Setup Utility Setup Defaults Save and Exit6.2.2 INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE SUB-MENU Customizing Your Notebook6.3 Using the Advanced CMOS Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup UtilityCustomizing Your Notebook Legacy USB Support6.4 Security Menu Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup UtilitySet Supervisor Password Customizing Your Notebook6.5 Using the Boot Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup UtilityCustomizing Your Notebook 6.6 How to Exit the Setup ProgramPhoenix BIOS Setup Utility A\XXXXXX.BAT Batch file for BIOS file 6.7 How to Upgrade the BIOSA\Phlash XXXXXX.ROM BIOS filename or 7 Using Options Using OptionsSystem Upgrade 7.1 Memory UpgradeInstalling Memory Based MemoryINSTALLING A MEMORY MODULE Using Options7.2 Hard Disk Upgrade Using Options 2. Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully7.3 Wireless Module Installation Notebook User Guide8 Caring for Your Notebook Caring for Your Notebook8.1 Important Safety Instructions Caring for Your Notebook All cautions and warnings on the notebook computer should be noted8.2 Cleaning Your Computer Caring for Your Notebook 8.3 Maintaining the LCD Quality8.4 Maintaining Your Hard Disk 8.5 Battery Care Guidelines 8.6 When You Travel Caring for Your NotebookPage System Specification A System SpecificationAPPENDIX A System Specification VGA SYSTEMPROCESSOR UNIT SYSTEM MEMORYSTORAGE AUDIO SYSTEMTOUCHPAD KEYBOARDFLASH BIOS I/O PORTSWIRELESS DEVICES AC/DC POWER SUPPLY ADAPTERAPPENDIX B System Recovery, Driver and Norton Installation System Recovery 7. The recovery system tool will start running. Figure System Specification ANotebook User Guide Device Drivers Installation INSTALLING WINDOWS XP FROM OPTICAL DISK DRIVEDRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE INSTALLING THE CHIPSET DRIVERINSTALLING THE VGA DEVICE DRIVER Installing Chipset device driver for Windows XPINSTALLING THE AUDIO DEVICE DRIVER INSTALLING THE MODEM DEVICE DRIVERInstalling VGA device driver for Windows XP E\Drivers\WinXP\VGA\Setup.exeInstalling Wireless LAN driver for Windows XP INSTALLING ENE - KEYBOARD CONTROLLER DRIVERINSTALLING THE WIRELESS LAN DEVICE DRIVER E\Drivers\WinXP\Modem\ssetup.exeNorton Installation Installing LAN driver for Windows XPNorton Internet Security 2006 Installation INSTALLING THE LAN DEVICE DRIVER3. Click View Details to see the complete results of the scan Notebook User GuideSystem Specification A 4. Scan Results 5. Click Next to continueNotebook User Guide 6. System now executes the installation System Specification ATECHNICAL SUPPORT Model NM3500W, NM3900W, etc