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Gigabyte G-MAX N501 user manual The Power System, G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual

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5 The Power System

G-MAXTMN501 User’s Manual

5 The Power System

This chapter describes how to use and manage the power system of your notebook computer G-MAX N501.

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Gigabyte G-MAX N501 user manual The Power System, G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual

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Notebook Computer N501 User’s Manual TrademarksCopyright All Right Reserved - Printed in Taiwan When Using Your Notebook Safety InstructionsWARNING Possible voiding of Warranty Cables Regulatory NoticesFederal Communications Commission Notice ModificationsCE Notice European Union NOTE EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classificationsCCC Notice China Only BSMI Notice Taiwan Only CANADIAN DOC NOTICEMacrovision 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 5 The Power System…………………………………………………….41 ContentsSafety Instructions……….………………………………………………… Ⅱ 3 Care and Maintenance ………………………………………………297 Troubleshooting……………………………………………………..…65 Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 is a fully 1 Introducing your notebook computer G-MAX N501Display 1.1 FrontDevice Status Lights Optical Digital Drive Keyboard Power Button LCD Module Latch1.1.4 TouchPad 1.1.1 LCD Module Latch1.1.2 Display 1.1.3 Easy Buttons1.1.6 Device Status Lights 1.1.7 Optical Digital DriveTo remove the Optical Digital Drive 1.1.9 Power Button 1.1.8 Keyboard1.1.10 Keyboard Status Lights 1.2 Right Side 1.2.1 SpeakerG-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 1.2.3 Air Vent 1.2.2 AC Adapter Connector1.3 Left Side 1.3.1 USB Connector1.3.4 SD Card Port 1.3.6 Wireless Communication Switch1.3.2 Infrared Port 1.3.3 PC Card Port1.4.3 External Monitor Port 1.4.1 Security Cable Connector1.4 Back 1.4.2 Parallel Port1.4.7 TV-out Port 1.4.4 USB Connectors1.4.5 Modem Jack 1.4.6 Network Jack1.5 Bottom 1.5.1 Battery Release Latch1.5.2 Battery Pack To remove the battery packTo remove the HDD 1.5.3 HDD1.5.4 Memory Module Cover 1.5.5 ODD Module Release LatchG-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 2 Operating Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 2.1.2 Adjusting the Display Controls 2.1 Turning Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 On and Off2.1.1 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 Keypad 2.2 Keyboard and TouchPad2.2.1 Understanding the Keyboard Functions Basic Keyboard Functionsnext tab stop on the right. This key works much the KeypadFunction Description Tab key. Press this key to move the cursor to theFunction Description Cursor Control KeysScreen Control Keys KeypadFunction Description Windows Hot KeysSpecial Function Key Keypad2.2.2.1 Customizing the TouchPad 2.2.2 TouchPadDisplay 2.3 Configuring Your Screen Display2.3.1 Possible Display Configurations Resolution2.3.2 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 3.2 Cleaning and Serving 3.3 Maintaining the LCD Quality3.4 Maintaining Your Hard Disk 3.5 When You Travel G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 4 Peripherals4.1.2 Extended PC Cards 4.1.3 Installing PC Cards4.1 PC Cards 4.1.1 PC Card Types4.1.4 Removing PC Cards 4.3 Printers 4.2 Adding and Removing SD CardsTo install a memory module 4.4 Memory ModulesTo 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 Power Management Modes 5.1.2.1 Standby Mode5.1.1.2 Hibernate Mode 5.2.1 Battery Performance 5.2 Battery5.2.3 Charging the Battery 5.2.2 Checking the Battery Charge5.2.4 Removing the Battery 5.2.5 Installing a 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 6.1 Using the Xpress Recovery Utility How to enter the Xpress RecoveryHow to use the Xpress Recovery Press F2 to Enter SETUP 6.2 Running the BIOS Setup ProgramKey Status Bar Item Specific HelpMenu Bar ParametersVersion Info 6.3 The Main MenuSplash Boot Logo Date and TimeFIR Ports 6.4 The System Devices MenuLPT Port Legacy USB Port DefinitionA Note about Passwords Set User Password / Set Supervisor Password6.5 The Security Menu Boot Device 6.6 The Boot MenuExit Saving Changes 6.7 The Exit MenuExit Discarding Changes Load Setup DefaultDiscard Changes 6.8 How to Upgrade the BIOS To upgrade the BIOS on DOSTo 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 QuestionsImage is not full-screen No audio from my notebook computer G-MAX N203External microphone does not work I want to set up my location to use the internal modem The keyboard does not respondThe printer does not work 8 Specifications Display System MemoryHard Disk Drive HDD Optical Disc Drive ODDKeyboard External InterfacesExternal Controls Power Management Functions AC AdapterAdapter loading control World Wide Service APPENDIX AG-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual G.B.T. INC Taiwan HeadquartersWEB Address Chinese http//chinese.giga-byte.com U.S.AThe Netherlands WEB Address http//uk.giga-byte.comAustralia SingaporePoland FranceGIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE S.A.R.L Russia