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Gigabyte G-MAX N501 user manual Device Status Lights, Optical Digital Drive

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1.1.6 Device Status Lights

G-MAXTMN501 User’s Manual

1.1.6 Device Status Lights

Indicates power on; flashing indicates standby mode.

Indicates battery status. For details, see Battery.

Indicates wireless communication status.

1.1.7Optical Digital Drive

The optical digital drive provides a means for you to import/export data and small files into/from your notebook computer G-MAX N501. Depending on the configuration of your notebook computer G-MAX N501, you may either be able to record CDs or play DVDs.

To remove the Optical Digital Drive:

1.Slide the ODD Module Latch to the left.

2.Gently pull the ODD from the ODD Module Bay.

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Gigabyte G-MAX N501 user manual Device Status Lights, To remove the Optical Digital Drive

Contents

Trademarks Notebook Computer N501 User’s ManualCopyright All Right Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Safety Instructions When Using Your NotebookWARNING Possible voiding of Warranty Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications CablesNOTE EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications CE Notice European UnionCCC Notice China Only CANADIAN DOC NOTICE BSMI Notice Taiwan OnlyMacrovision License of Notice About Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 VIII G-MAXTM N501 User’s ManualAbout This User’s Manual You will come across the following icons in the manual Contents Safety Instructions……….………………………………………………… Ⅱ3 Care and Maintenance ………………………………………………29 5 The Power System…………………………………………………….417 Troubleshooting……………………………………………………..…65 1 Introducing your notebook computer G-MAX N501 Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 is a fully1.1 Front Device Status Lights Optical Digital Drive Keyboard Power ButtonLCD Module Latch Display1.1.1 LCD Module Latch 1.1.2 Display1.1.3 Easy Buttons 1.1.4 TouchPad1.1.7 Optical Digital Drive 1.1.6 Device Status LightsTo remove the Optical Digital Drive 1.1.8 Keyboard 1.1.9 Power Button1.1.10 Keyboard Status Lights 1.2.1 Speaker 1.2 Right SideG-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 1.2.2 AC Adapter Connector 1.2.3 Air Vent1.3.1 USB Connector 1.3 Left Side1.3.6 Wireless Communication Switch 1.3.2 Infrared Port1.3.3 PC Card Port 1.3.4 SD Card Port1.4.1 Security Cable Connector 1.4 Back1.4.2 Parallel Port 1.4.3 External Monitor Port1.4.4 USB Connectors 1.4.5 Modem Jack1.4.6 Network Jack 1.4.7 TV-out Port1.5.1 Battery Release Latch 1.5.2 Battery PackTo remove the battery pack 1.5 Bottom1.5.3 HDD 1.5.4 Memory Module Cover1.5.5 ODD Module Release Latch To remove the HDDG-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 2 Operating Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 2.1 Turning Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 On and Off 2.1.2 Adjusting the Display Controls2.1.1 Starting Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 2.1.3 Installing Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501’s Device Drivers 2.1.4 Turning off Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 2.2 Keyboard and TouchPad 2.2.1 Understanding the Keyboard FunctionsBasic Keyboard Functions KeypadKeypad Function DescriptionTab key. Press this key to move the cursor to the next tab stop on the right. This key works much theCursor Control Keys Screen Control KeysKeypad Function DescriptionWindows Hot Keys Special Function KeyKeypad Function Description2.2.2 TouchPad 2.2.2.1 Customizing the TouchPad2.3 Configuring Your Screen Display 2.3.1 Possible Display ConfigurationsResolution Display2.3.2 Changing the Display Properties under Windows G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 3 Cleaning & Maintenance 3.1 Taking Care of Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Taking Care of Your AC AdapterTaking Care of Your Battery Pack 3.3 Maintaining the LCD Quality 3.2 Cleaning and Serving3.4 Maintaining Your Hard Disk 3.5 When You Travel G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 4 Peripherals G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual4.1.3 Installing PC Cards 4.1 PC Cards4.1.1 PC Card Types 4.1.2 Extended PC Cards4.1.4 Removing PC Cards 4.2 Adding and Removing SD Cards 4.3 Printers4.4 Memory Modules To install a memory moduleTo remove a memory module G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 5 The Power System G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual5.1 Power Management 5.1.1 Managing Your Notebook computer G-MAX N501s Power5.1.2.1 Standby Mode 5.1.2 Power Management Modes5.1.1.2 Hibernate Mode 5.2 Battery 5.2.1 Battery Performance5.2.2 Checking the Battery Charge 5.2.3 Charging the Battery5.2.5 Installing a Battery 5.2.4 Removing the Battery5.2.6 Storing a Battery 5.2.7 Working With Extra Battery Packs 5.2.8 Maximizing Battery LifeG-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 6 Setting / BIOS How to enter the Xpress Recovery 6.1 Using the Xpress Recovery UtilityHow to use the Xpress Recovery 6.2 Running the BIOS Setup Program Press F2 to Enter SETUPItem Specific Help Menu BarParameters Key Status Bar6.3 The Main Menu Splash Boot LogoDate and Time Version Info6.4 The System Devices Menu FIR PortsLPT Port Port Definition Legacy USBSet User Password / Set Supervisor Password A Note about Passwords6.5 The Security Menu 6.6 The Boot Menu Boot Device6.7 The Exit Menu Exit Saving ChangesLoad Setup Default Exit Discarding ChangesDiscard Changes To upgrade the BIOS on DOS 6.8 How to Upgrade the BIOSTo upgrade the BIOS on Windows 4. The BIOS flash tool is now initializing G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual6. Click “OK” to start running the flash program 7 Troubleshooting 7.1 Frequently Asked Questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio from my notebook computer G-MAX N203 Image is not full-screenExternal microphone does not work The keyboard does not respond I want to set up my location to use the internal modemThe printer does not work 8 Specifications System Memory Hard Disk Drive HDDOptical Disc Drive ODD DisplayExternal Interfaces KeyboardExternal Controls AC Adapter Power Management FunctionsAdapter loading control APPENDIX A World Wide ServiceG-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual Taiwan Headquarters WEB Address Chinese http//chinese.giga-byte.comU.S.A G.B.T. INCWEB Address http//uk.giga-byte.com AustraliaSingapore The NetherlandsFrance GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE S.A.R.LRussia Poland