Everex StepNote VA4300M User Manual

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Notebook User Guide 10 Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER... 8 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE...

Notebook User Guide 100 8.1 Important Safety Instructions This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environme

Caring for Your Notebook 8 101 • While unplugging the power cord, disconnect it by the plug head, not by its wire. • Make sure the socket and any e

Notebook User Guide 102 ⇓ The notebook computer has dropped and damaged. ⇓ The notebook computer has obvious sign of breakage. • Do not leave this

Caring for Your Notebook 8 103 8.3 Maintaining the LCD Quality When it comes to screen problems, heat plays a significant role. After a typical wor

Notebook User Guide 104 • Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows. These reorganize your hard disk by eliminating fragm

Caring for Your Notebook 8 105 • You should always discharge your battery before recharging it on either of these two conditions: first, this is the

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System Specification A 107 APPENDIX A System Specification This appendix provides technical specifications for the Everex StepNote computer. Depen

Notebook User Guide 108 System Specification PROCESSOR UNIT • Intel® Celeron® M Processor Dothan • Above 1.3 GHz CPU • 1MB integrated L2 cache f

System Specification A 109 • Maximum 16 million colors on external monitor or projector at 1280x1024 resolution (Non-Interlaced) STORAGE • 2.5” For

Notebook User Guide 11 Cursor Control Keys...43 Screen Control Keys...

Notebook User Guide 110 FLASH BIOS 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade I/O PORTS • 1 x 15-pin VGA port • 1 x TV-Out Port (S-Video) • 3 x

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 111 APPENDIX B System Recovery and Driver Installation Appendix B provides information on how to install

Notebook User Guide 112 B.1 System Recovery USING RECOVERY DISK Before we go on, let’s define some terminologies. Hard disk is divided into RP &am

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 113 1. System recovery is done by having system files from RP copied to the system files area in UP, and u

Notebook User Guide 114 2. Please click hotkeys F10 or R button to go into recovery mode.

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 115 3. Please choose between “Non destructive system recovery” & “Destructive system recovery”. When

Notebook User Guide 116 4. The last part of recovery processes is to perform a check of all files. Please choose to perform this check or no. If n

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 117 b. “Destructive Recovery from Hard Disk”

Notebook User Guide 118 1. How recovery is done: System files from RP are copied to system files area in UP, and user data area is formatted! Befor

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 119 2. Please click hotkeys F10 or R button to go into recovery mode.

Notebook User Guide 12 6.3 USING THE ADVANCED CMOS SETUP... 84 6.4 SECURITY MENU SETUP ...

Notebook User Guide 120 3. Please choose between “Non destructive recovery mode” & “Destructive recovery mode”. To choose “Destructive” please

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 121 4. Please be warned of the danger of “Destructive Recovery” before clicking on Next 5. Reconfirm y

Notebook User Guide 122 6. The last part of recovery processes is to perform check of all files, users can choose to perform this check or not, if

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 123 7. Then files check is being done

Notebook User Guide 124 II. Recovering System from Recovery DVD There are three available methods:

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 125 The “Non destructive” & “Destructive” recoveries from Recovery DVD have the same result as a recove

Notebook User Guide 126 2. Please click R button 3. Please click S, the subsequent processes are just like those in “non destructive” & “dest

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 127 c. Full Recovery from Recovery DVD RP is destroyed, the hard disk is just one big partition 1. Please

Notebook User Guide 128 3. Please click F to go into full recovery mode.

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 129 4. System will be rebooted 5. OS reboots

Notebook User Guide 13 Flash BIOS ... 110 I/O Ports...

Notebook User Guide 130 6. Please click H, 7. The last part of recovery processes is to perform a check of all files, users can choose to perform

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 131 8. Then file check is being done.

Notebook User Guide 132 + Caution: After ‘F’ recovery, end user can not perform ‘S’ recovery any more because RP is already destroyed! B.2 Device D

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 133 Installing Chipset device driver for Windows XP 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run

Notebook User Guide 134 INSTALLING THE AUDIO DEVICE DRIVER Your notebook computer uses the VIA Azalia VT1708A Audio controller. Installing Audio dev

System Recovery and Driver Installation B 135 INSTALLING THE WIRELESS LAN DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Mini P

Notebook User Guide 136 Installing TouchPad driver for Windows XP 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Cli

Technical Support 137 TECHNICAL SUPPORT  For the latest Product Information, Drivers, and Support Documents visit www.everex.com  For complete wa

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Introduction1 15 1 Introduction Your Everex Computer is a fully Windows® compatible portable computer. With the latest features in mobile computing

Notebook User Guide 16 1.1 Feature Highlight Before we identify each part of your Everex StepNote Notebook, we will first introduce you to other nota

Introduction1 17 USB 2.0 Provides three USB2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission. Graphic System VIA Chrome9TM HC IGP provides blazing graphi

Notebook User Guide 18 1.2 Unpacking the Computer Your computer comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your c

Introduction1 19 1. Color Widescreen LCD Display 2. Built-in Speaker 3. Keyboard 4. Touchpad Pointing Device 5. Power On/Resume Button 6. LED

Notebook User Guide 2 Copyright©2006 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2006/11 This manual guide

Notebook User Guide 20 ⇓ Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor. • Built-in Speaker Integrated mini speaker

Introduction1 21 NOTEBOOK STATUS ICONS The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the notebook’s current power and operating status. Each LED is mark

Notebook User Guide 22 ⇓ Lights orange to indicate that the battery is in charging. ⇓ When the light is off, it indicates the battery is fully charg

Introduction1 23 1.4 The Front Side of the Notebook 1. Cover Switch • Cover Switch The cover (LCD panel) is locked when it is closed. Slide

Notebook User Guide 24 • USB 2.0 Ports The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect USB 2.0-compliant devices (for example, printers, s

Introduction1 25 1.6 The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure.

Notebook User Guide 26 2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric sh

Introduction1 27 Right Side Features • Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into yo

Notebook User Guide 28 1. Hard Disk Compartment 2. Battery Lock Latch 3. Battery Bay 4. Wireless LAN Compartment 5. Memory Compartment 6. Batter

Introduction1 29 • Battery Release Latch To release the battery, first make sure the computer is turned off, unplugged from power source. Locate the

Notebook User Guide 3 FCC Information to User Safety and Care Instructions No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure y

Notebook User Guide 30 1.10 Notebook Options DVD/CD-RW Combo Device Pack This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW CD for you to backup the da

Getting Started 2 31 2 Getting Started Your Notebook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation

Notebook User Guide 32 2.1 Using the Battery Pack The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: • With AC power usin

Getting Started 2 33 Installing the Battery Pack This notebook provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your computer. With

Notebook User Guide 34 Replacing the Battery Pack When your notebook estimates that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes,

Getting Started 2 35 2.2 Connecting the AC Power Source The AC adapter provides external power source to your computer and charges the internal batt

Notebook User Guide 36 + y For the power supply of this equipment, an approved power cord has to be used. y Make sure the socket and any extension

Getting Started 2 37 After the test, the screen will also display a message "press <F2> to enter SETUP". You don’t need to run this p

Notebook User Guide 38 More importantly, never close the LCD panel for a long period of time when computer is on and power saving features are disabl

Using Your Notebook 3 39 3 Using Your Notebook This chapter describes how to operate the standard built-in features of the Everex StepNote. If you

Notebook User Guide 4 You may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission: Interference Handbook (stock num

Notebook User Guide 40 3.1 Starting Your Operating System The operating system is the software foundation for your computer. It is the platform for

Using Your Notebook 3 41 1. Function Keys 2. Control Keys 3. Windows Start Menu Key 4. Control Keys 5. Windows Shortcut Key 6. Cursor Control Key

Notebook User Guide 42 • Typewriter keys Typewriter keys (also called alphanumeric keys) are used to enter text and characters. Keys with blue print

Using Your Notebook 3 43 Keypad Function Description used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command.

Notebook User Guide 44 Keypad Function Description Left arrow key. Moves the cursor to the left one space at a time. Right arrow key. Moves the cu

Using Your Notebook 3 45 Keypad Function Description <Right Click> key. Performs a mouse right-click function for Windows system. SPECIAL FU

Notebook User Guide 46 Keypad Function Description + Increases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally. 3.3 Using the Touchpad Pointing Devi

Using Your Notebook 3 47 1. Left Selection Button 2. Right Selection Button 3. Touchpad Touchpad Features Here how to use the Touchpad point

Notebook User Guide 48 3. To simulate holding the mouse button down (dragging an icon or selection), use the tap-and-drag gesture. This feels much l

Using Your Notebook 3 49 Display Possible Resolution Maximum Colors Widescreen 15.4” WXGA LCD 1440x900 (Maximum Resolution) 16 million colors CRT

Notebook User Guide 5 Peripheral Devices Notice Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc) certified to comply with Class B li

Notebook User Guide 50 3.5 Knowing the Power Saving Features Aside from its superior performance, one of the great features in your notebook compute

Using Your Notebook 3 51 goes into hibernation, Windows saves your entire desktop state before powering down your computer. You don’t need to save an

Notebook User Guide 52 3.7 How to Access the Optical Drive Your system ships with an optical disk drive installed on the left side of your computer.

Using Your Notebook 3 53 + If the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs, the Emergency Eject Hole allows you to manually r

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Microsoft Media Center 4 55 4 Microsoft Media Center This notebook integrated in a highly compact platform is designed for digital entertainment.

Notebook User Guide 56 4.1 What is Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005? Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is an operating system that enables yo

Microsoft Media Center 4 57 1. Click the Start button, then select Media Center to launch Media Center. The first time you start Media Center, the

Notebook User Guide 58 Read the on-screen information and select your option, then system will automatically configure your setting. 3. You can no

Microsoft Media Center 4 59 4. This screen informs you the Media Center Privacy Policy. Read and accept it. Press NEXT to continue. 5. The Enhanc

Notebook User Guide 6 (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. The equipment was passed. The test was

Notebook User Guide 60 Follow the on-screen instructions to select your option and complete the setting of Join Wireless Network and Internet Connec

Microsoft Media Center 4 61 7. The Optional Setup screen allows you customize your Media Center. When you finished your settings. Select Setup fin

Notebook User Guide 62 9. Now here comes the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. To enjoy the full benefit of Media Center, you can always go t

Microsoft Media Center 4 63 To change the setting, please select the option item by item as shown on the above screen, then it will appear Settings o

Notebook User Guide 64 Take your time and get familiar with the basics behind the Media Center menu system and using an optional remote control with

Microsoft Media Center 4 65 This notebook provides the enjoyment for watching DVDs with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. You can use o

Notebook User Guide 66 4. In the Guide, find the TV show (Optional) you want to record. Highlight the title of the show, and press the RECORD button

Microsoft Media Center 4 67 + If the Video DVD option is not displayed on the Disc Format page, the DVD burning software is not installed or is not w

Notebook User Guide 68 You can visit and browse each domain to experience the information and assistance that Media Center offers. For more informa

Connecting to Peripherals 5 69 5 Connecting to Peripherals This chapter describes how you attach additional peripheral devices to your notebook. T

Notebook User Guide 7 PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUEST

Notebook User Guide 70 5.1 Using the USB Port USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices (such

Connecting to Peripherals 5 71 + The USB bus distributes 0.5 amps (500 milliamps) of power through each port. For the purpose of power saving, please

Notebook User Guide 72 6. If you only want to show the display on the external monitor or projector and shut off the LCD display, you can use the &l

Connecting to Peripherals 5 73 5.4 Using the LAN Port This notebook comes with an internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module that connects your compute

Notebook User Guide 74 5.5 Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is the major breakthrough in computer communication technology. It lets user connect

Connecting to Peripherals 5 75 2. Connect one end of the cable into a standard wall outlet. 3. Connect the other end of the cable into the computer

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Customizing Your Notebook 6 77 6 Customizing Your Notebook Your computer uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program allowing your system configuration to

Notebook User Guide 78 6.1 Running the BIOS Setup Program Your computer is setup and pre-configured. The computer’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System

Customizing Your Notebook 6 79 • Item Specific Help The right side of the screen. This area describes each parameter and its available settings. •

Notebook User Guide 8 About Your Notebook Computer Congratulation for having purchased your new Everex StepNote. This notebook incorporates the new

Notebook User Guide 80 6.2 Using the Main Menu Setup • System Time Allows you to change the system time using the hour:minute:second format of th

Customizing Your Notebook 6 81 • System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format. Enter the current time for reach f

Notebook User Guide 82 6.2.1 INTERNAL HDD SUB-MENU Use the Type field to select the drive type installed. You can select different drive types as

Customizing Your Notebook 6 83 Use the Type field to select the drive type installed. You can select different drive types by pressing <Space>

Notebook User Guide 84 6.3 Using the Advanced CMOS Setup • Boot-time Diagnostic Screen Lets you specify to display the diagnostic screen or not by

Customizing Your Notebook 6 85 Lets you reserve memory space [32MB]/[64MB]/[128MB] for UMA frame buffer for video devices. The default value is [32MB

Notebook User Guide 86 6.4 Security Menu Setup • Supervisor Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by Supervi

Customizing Your Notebook 6 87 • Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the setup utility. You also need t

Notebook User Guide 88 6.5 Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first.

Customizing Your Notebook 6 89 6.6 How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program. • Exit Saving Changes Sa

Notebook User Guide 9 About Your User Guide Welcome to your Everex StepNote User Guide. This manual introduces you to the basic concepts of your new

Notebook User Guide 90 • Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS. 6.7 How to Upgrade the BIOS Your computer uses EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows yo

Using Options 7 91 7 Using Options This chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your notebook. For additional syste

Notebook User Guide 92 System Upgrade This section provides some steps in doing system upgrade for your notebook computer. The upgrade procedures inc

Using Options 7 93 INSTALLING MEMORY MODULE Your computer comes with standard 256 MB, 512MB or 1024MB of synchronous DDRII SDRAM. You can increase sy

Notebook User Guide 94 5. Insert the connector of the memory module into the socket. Make sure the notch of the memory module fits the nose of the s

Using Options 7 95 2. Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully 3. Remove the connector from the hard disk gently. 4. Remov

Notebook User Guide 96 7.3 Wireless Module Installation This computer uses mini-PCI wireless LAN module at the bottom of this notebook for wireless

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Caring for Your Notebook 8 99 8 Caring for Your Notebook Your Everex StepNote is equipped with the latest features in mobile computing and multime