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Copyright All Right Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer N501 User’s ManualTrademarks Safety Instructions When Using Your NotebookWARNING Possible voiding of Warranty Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications CablesCCC Notice China Only CE Notice European UnionNOTE EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications Macrovision License of Notice BSMI Notice Taiwan OnlyCANADIAN DOC 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 TouchPadTo remove the Optical Digital Drive 1.1.6 Device Status Lights1.1.7 Optical Digital Drive 1.1.10 Keyboard Status Lights 1.1.9 Power Button1.1.8 Keyboard G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 1.2 Right Side1.2.1 Speaker 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 2.1.1 Starting Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 2.1.2 Adjusting the Display Controls2.1 Turning Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 On and Off 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 3.4 Maintaining Your Hard Disk 3.2 Cleaning and Serving3.3 Maintaining the LCD Quality 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 PrintersTo remove a memory module To install a memory module4.4 Memory Modules 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 Power5.1.1.2 Hibernate Mode 5.1.2 Power Management Modes5.1.2.1 Standby Mode 5.2 Battery 5.2.1 Battery Performance5.2.2 Checking the Battery Charge 5.2.3 Charging the Battery5.2.6 Storing a Battery 5.2.4 Removing the Battery5.2.5 Installing 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 use the Xpress Recovery 6.1 Using the Xpress Recovery UtilityHow to enter 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 USB6.5 The Security Menu A Note about PasswordsSet User Password / Set Supervisor Password 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 Windows 6.8 How to Upgrade the BIOSTo upgrade the BIOS on DOS 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 screenExternal microphone does not work Image is not full-screenNo audio from my notebook computer G-MAX N203 The printer does not work I want to set up my location to use the internal modemThe keyboard does not respond 8 Specifications System Memory Hard Disk Drive HDDOptical Disc Drive ODD DisplayExternal Controls KeyboardExternal Interfaces Adapter loading control Power Management FunctionsAC Adapter G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual World Wide ServiceAPPENDIX A 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