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Gigabyte G-MAX N501 user manual Changing the Display Properties under Windows

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2.3.2Changing the Display Properties under Windows®

G-MAXTMN501 User’s Manual

65,536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16-bit high color while 16 million or 16M colors is equivalent to 32-bit true color.

You can use the <Fn> + <F5> hot-key to switch the display between LCD only, CRT only, or both LCD and CRT display.

2.3.2Changing the Display Properties under Windows®

To change the display properties of your screen under Windows system, just right-click on the desktop area and select Properties or go to the Control Panel and click on the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box will appear on your screen. Click on the Settings tab to set your desired configuration. Make sure to follow the configuration table above.

If you cannot configure the display properties, change the display driver first as mentioned on Chapter 2-1-3 "Installing Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Device Drivers". Consult your dealer for the latest Windows AGP VGA driver.

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Contents

Trademarks Notebook Computer N501 User’s ManualCopyright All Right Reserved - Printed in Taiwan When Using Your Notebook Safety InstructionsWARNING Possible voiding of Warranty Federal Communications Commission Notice Regulatory NoticesModifications 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 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual VIIIAbout This User’s Manual You will come across the following icons in the manual Safety Instructions……….………………………………………………… Ⅱ Contents3 Care and Maintenance ………………………………………………29 5 The Power System…………………………………………………….417 Troubleshooting……………………………………………………..…65 Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 is a fully 1 Introducing your notebook computer G-MAX N501Device Status Lights Optical Digital Drive Keyboard Power Button 1.1 FrontLCD Module Latch Display1.1.2 Display 1.1.1 LCD Module Latch1.1.3 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 1.2.3 Air Vent 1.2.2 AC Adapter Connector1.3 Left Side 1.3.1 USB Connector1.3.2 Infrared Port 1.3.6 Wireless Communication Switch1.3.3 PC Card Port 1.3.4 SD Card Port1.4 Back 1.4.1 Security Cable Connector1.4.2 Parallel Port 1.4.3 External Monitor Port1.4.5 Modem Jack 1.4.4 USB Connectors1.4.6 Network Jack 1.4.7 TV-out Port1.5.2 Battery Pack 1.5.1 Battery Release LatchTo remove the battery pack 1.5 Bottom1.5.4 Memory Module Cover 1.5.3 HDD1.5.5 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 2.2.1 Understanding the Keyboard Functions 2.2 Keyboard and TouchPadBasic Keyboard Functions KeypadFunction Description KeypadTab key. Press this key to move the cursor to the next tab stop on the right. This key works much theScreen Control Keys Cursor Control KeysKeypad Function DescriptionSpecial Function Key Windows Hot KeysKeypad Function Description2.2.2.1 Customizing the TouchPad 2.2.2 TouchPad2.3.1 Possible Display Configurations 2.3 Configuring Your Screen DisplayResolution Display2.3.2 Changing the Display Properties under Windows G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 3 Cleaning & Maintenance Taking Care of Your AC Adapter 3.1 Taking Care of Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501Taking 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 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 4 Peripherals4.1 PC Cards 4.1.3 Installing PC Cards4.1.1 PC Card Types 4.1.2 Extended PC Cards4.1.4 Removing PC Cards 4.3 Printers 4.2 Adding and Removing SD Cards4.4 Memory Modules To install a memory moduleTo remove a memory module G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 5 The Power System5.1.1 Managing Your Notebook computer G-MAX N501s Power 5.1 Power Management5.1.2.1 Standby Mode 5.1.2 Power Management Modes5.1.1.2 Hibernate Mode 5.2.1 Battery Performance 5.2 Battery5.2.3 Charging the Battery 5.2.2 Checking the Battery Charge5.2.5 Installing a Battery 5.2.4 Removing the Battery5.2.6 Storing a Battery 5.2.8 Maximizing Battery Life 5.2.7 Working With Extra Battery PacksG-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 Press F2 to Enter SETUP 6.2 Running the BIOS Setup ProgramMenu Bar Item Specific HelpParameters Key Status BarSplash Boot Logo 6.3 The Main MenuDate and Time Version InfoFIR Ports 6.4 The System Devices MenuLPT Port Legacy USB Port DefinitionSet User Password / Set Supervisor Password A Note about Passwords6.5 The Security Menu Boot Device 6.6 The Boot MenuExit Saving Changes 6.7 The Exit MenuExit Discarding Changes Load Setup DefaultDiscard Changes To upgrade the BIOS on DOS 6.8 How to Upgrade the BIOSTo upgrade the BIOS on Windows G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 4. The BIOS flash tool is now initializing6. Click “OK” to start running the flash program 7 Troubleshooting Nothing appears on the screen 7.1 Frequently Asked QuestionsNo 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 Hard Disk Drive HDD System MemoryOptical Disc Drive ODD DisplayExternal Interfaces KeyboardExternal Controls AC Adapter Power Management FunctionsAdapter loading control APPENDIX A World Wide ServiceG-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual WEB Address Chinese http//chinese.giga-byte.com Taiwan HeadquartersU.S.A G.B.T. INCAustralia WEB Address http//uk.giga-byte.comSingapore The NetherlandsGIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE S.A.R.L FranceRussia Poland