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1. o lt a gt Basic keypad lt Your notebook computer is equipped with an 86 keys keyboard It Fn F7 Decreases the volume of your notebook computer produces letters numbers punctuation marks and special symbols when pressed repeatedly that appear on the screen Fn F8 Increases the volume of your notebook computer when pressed repeatedly gt Fn keys 4 Toggles between playing and pausing the optical By pressing Fn key in combination with other keys some of the en Fn F 9 hanced keyboard functions could be simulated and nearly all the functions of desktop keyboard can be executed on the computer drive Fn F10 Stops your optical drive Fn F11 Jumps back to the previous file Fn F1 Toggles between suspend mode and active mode Enables disables wireless network connections Each Fn F12 Skips ahead to the next file time you press this combination of keys you will step Fn F2 to the next choice The choices are wireless enable Bluetooth enable wireless and Bluetooth enable and wireless and Bluetooth disable gt Numeric mode lt The embedded numeric keypad consists of ten keys that make number intensive input more2. Copyright 2005 All Right Reserved W431U Notebook User s Manual Original Issue 2005 10 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new Notebook PC Information in the manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without prior written consent Trademarks Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective companies Microsoft MS DOS Windows and Windows Sound System are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel Centrino Pentium M Banias Calexico are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Sound Blaster Sound Blaster Pro are trademarks of Creative Technology All other brands or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Safety Instructions computer Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and e Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for use your notebook with your notebook Use of another type of battery or AC adapter may risk fire or explosion When Using Your W431U Notebook Computer e Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
3. W431U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL gt Security menu lt 4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Item Specific Hel Supervisor Password Is Clear p User Password Is Clear HDD Password Is Clear HDD Master ID 15726058 Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility Set Supervisor Passwrod RRE Set User Password Enter Set HDD Password Enter Password on boot Disabled Felt Help 4 Select Item 5 F6 Change Values F9 ESC Exit gt Select Menu Enter Select Sub menu F10 Save and Ext Setup Defaults Change User Password With a User password you can enter the Setup Utility and change or remove the User password but you cannot enter the Setup Utility and change or remove the Supervisor password nor enable diskette access if it has been disabled Change Supervisor Password A supervisor password must be set before a lower level user pass 19 word can be set After selecting Change Supervisor Password press Enter You will be prompted for the new password and then again to verify it Type in 6 or fewer keystrokes If you make an er ror press Esc to start over gt Boot Menu lt 4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Item Specific Help PCI LAN Network Boot ODD PHILIPS CD RW DVD ROM PS TOSHIBA MK8026GAX PM Keys used to view or HDD configure devices USB FDD USB HDD Up and Down arrows select a device
4. and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on e To remove power from your notebook turn it off disconnect the e Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area such as a desktop or AC adapter from the electrical outlet and remove the battery on the floor when you use it to run the computer or to charge the To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock do not con battery Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items nect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or recon that will reduce cooling also do not use the AC adapter while it is figuration of this product during an electrical storm inside a carrying case Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your notebook with local authorities for disposal instructions W431U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL When setting up your notebook for work place it on a level surface e When traveling do not check your notebook as baggage You can put your notebook through an X ray security machine but never put your notebook through a metal detector If you have your notebook checked by hand be sure to have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on your notebook e When traveling with the hard drive removed from your notebook wrap the drive in a non conducting material such as cloth or paper If you have the drive checked by hand be ready to ins
5. The cME Console screen displays This is the access screen for applications in the cME Your Phoenix cME Console opening screen may not match the one pictured here The number of available applications varies e Normally your mouse will be functional when running FirstWare Recover Pro and you can Click to select options If the mouse is not functioning press the Tab key until the desired option is highlighted and then press Enter to select it gt How to Run the cME Version of Recover Pro lt Once you have accessed the cME version of Recover Pro follow these instructions 1 On the selection screen select Factory Restore The Select Recover Type screen displays 2 Select a recovery option e Click the desired option or Press the Tab key until the desired option is highlighted press the space bar Recover Boot Partition Select this option if you know that your hard drive is divided into partitions and you want to recover only the boot partition of the hard drive The Recover Boot Partition op tion may not be available to all users Recover Full Drive Select this option if your drive is not parti tioned and or you want to recover the entire drive The entire pri mary drive usually C will be recovered Cancel and Exit Select this option if you do not want to run First Ware Recover Pro at this time e If you are unsure which option to choose and want to minimize the number of deleted files first select Recover B
6. convenient Press lt NumLock gt to en able or disable the numeric keypad soiseg Bunesodo WY 2 N a D g o Q O 2 7 Using the TouchPad Your notebook computer comes with a built in TouchPad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm rest surface The TouchPad offers a number of options that let you customize how it functions To access these options locate the Control Panel and double click on the Mouse icon The options let you control the size and color of the cursor cursor speed the accepted double click speed and selection button orientation The TouchPad works a mouse pointing device replacement that is used under Windows based operating system You can use the standard Microsoft driver that is compatible with the TouchPad de vice and is normally used under Windows based operating system However if you want to utilize the added features of the TouchPad you may want to try installing its own device driver that comes with added utilities for enhancing the function of the device The Touchpad is a pressure sensitive device Please take note of the following precautions e Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease e Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty e Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad but tons gt Clicking lt Clicking means pushing and releasing a button To left click move the
7. force the tray to open or close manually When not in use keep the tray closed to pre vent dust or dirt from entering the drive unit If you experience difficulty when removing a CD disc stretch a paper clip or use a pin or a thin metal rod and insert it into the emergency eject hole located on the bezel The CD disc tray should eject immediately This proce dure can also be used to remove a CD from the drive when the notebook is powered off soiseg Bunesodo W431U Notebook Computer i 3 gt o N fo D 2 0 a Chapter 3 Personalize Your W431U Note book Computer This chapter explains how to use the BIOS setup utility W431U Notebook Computer has a BIOS setup utility which allows you to configure important system settings including settings for various optional functions of the computer You will also learn how to up grade components for better performace If you are not sure of any settings contact your dealear W431U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL 3 1 How to restore to the Factory Restore Point 1 Power on your computer If it is already running reboot restart reset it 2 As soon as anything logo graphic text appears on the screen after boot up press and hold down the F9 key Typically F9 is the hot key that starts Recover Pro Contact your PC manufac turer if this hot key does not work FirstVWVare Recover Pro Cancel and Exit f Pies _ phoenix y
8. replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recom CAUTION Do not operate your portable computer for an mended by the manufacturer extended period of time with the base resting directly on e Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instruc your body With extended operation heat can potentially tions Buller iri the base e Before you connect your notebook to a power source ensure that Allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause dis comfort or eventually a burn the voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that of the available power source 115 V 60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Do not attempt to service the notebook yourself Always follow Eastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan installation instructions closely 100 V 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V 60Hz in western Japan Do not carry a battery in your pocket purse or other container 230 V 50 Hz in most of Europe the Middle East and the Far where metal objects such as car keys could short circuit the East battery terminals The resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage from If you use an extension cable with your AC adapter ensure that burns the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension e Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter s power cable cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable
9. ER S MANUAL sop uonelusseld jqepod np sjuews y 2 5 a 2 lt 24 Appendix A Specifications This appendix gives information on technical and hardware speci fications of W431U notebook computer Please note that the in formation mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your notebook computer as specification is subject to change without notice or modifying this manual W431U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL gt Microprocessor lt 4 Build in 56Kbps fax data modern Intel new generation 90NM Dothan Proessor 1 60 2 13 e Four Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports GHz or higher with FSB 533 MHz e Intel 802 11b g 802 11at b g dual band Wireless LAN Intel new generation 90NM Celeron M Proessor 1 3 1 5 Option GHz or higher gt Audio lt gt L2 Cache 4 AC 97 stereo audio Intel Dothan Processor L2 Cache 2MB Dual Speakers e Intel Celeron M Proessor L2 Cache 1MB Separate audio ports for headphone out and microphone in gt Core Logic lt devices Intel Alviso 915GM ICH6 M gt Keyboard and pointing devices lt gt Memory lt 4 84 US 85 EU keys Windows keyboard gt e 256 512 MB of DDR2 533MHz SDRAM standard upgrade Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device 3 able to 1GB with DDR II SDRAM modules gt I O ports lt 2 512KB Flash ROM BIOS One Type II PC Card slot gt Data Storage lt One RJ 11 phone jack V 92 56Kbps mod
10. Fl Help Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 ESC Exit gt Select Menu Enter Setup Defaults Select gt Sub menu F10 Save and Ext sep uonelusseld jqepod np sjuewa y W431U Notebook Computer 2 3 gt D T e D D i gt Exit Menu lt 4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Item Specific Hel Exit Sacing Changes AM SPEERIN R Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and Load Setup Defaults save your changes to Discard Changes CMOS Save Changes Fa Help y Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit gt Select Menu Enter Select Sub menu F10 Save and Ext Save Settings and Exit Select this option to save changes to the field values and restart the computer using the new values Pressing F10 from any of the menu screens also allows you to save settings and exit e Exit Without Saving Select this option to discard any changes you have made to the field values and restart the computer using the old values 20 3 3 BIOS Update W431U notebook computer uses EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program When you update the BIOS any customized settings you made are lost Please go to Gigabyte website at http www gigabyte com tw for the latest BIOS upgrade utility To upgrade the BIOS on DOS 1 Insert the disk with BIOS updated into the diskette drive USB FDD USB Flash Disc or Flop
11. The BIOS setup utility allows you to configure your computer s ba sic settings When you turn your computer on the system reads this information to initialize the hardware so that it can operate cor rectly Use the BIOS setup utility to change your computer s start up configuration You can only enter the BIOS setup utility as the computer is boot ing that is between the time you turn on the computer and before the Windows interface appears If your computer is already on shut down your computer completely power off and restart it and then press the F2 to enter the setup utility gt Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS lt Use the following keys to move between fields and to enter infor mation Item Description Select Tab Push the up and down arrow keys to move tT among selections then press Enter to make a selection Change option or you can use F5 F6 to H change values Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit Press Esc to exit any section If you wish to ESC exit the BIOS utility without saving changes go to the main menu then press Esc Users are allowed to enter new values to replace the default set tings in certain fields and the rest fields are specified by system default parameters and cannot be modified by users Reverse the attribute of the main options and press the Enter key to enter into the submenu Press the Esc key to return to the previous config
12. about W431U notebook computer Fan Outlets These are open ports for the fan to dissipate heat from the computer s internal components Do not block or place the computer in such a position that you inadvertently allow the outlets to become blocked Memory HDD Compartment The memory portion of the compartment contains the system RAM while the HDD portion contains the hard disk drive 1 2 Status LED Indicator 0 Power On Suspend The power indicator lights con not whether your sytem is power on It has several different states each one indicating your notebook s operating mode e Steady On This means that there is power to your notebook and that it is ready for use e Flashing This means that your notebook is in Suspend mode e Off This means that your system is either in Save to Disk mode or your notebook has been turned off with the power switch Battery Indicator The battery indicator light tells you whether the Lithum ion battery is charging or is already fully charged ig Hard Drive Activity Indicator The hard drive activity indicator tells you whether your internal hard drive is being accessed A Wireless LAN Activity Indicator The wireless LAN activity indicator tells you whether your computer is onnected to a wireless network or not a Num Lock Indicator Lights up when the numeric mode is turned on by pressing Num LK You can use the embedded numeric keyboard for numeric data input A Caps L
13. ack fie fat ising BIDS foxbak sass Spina EIOS fie reus am Biense Automatic restart in 6 seconds LITLE Die vason 6 0 0 remos ea b 21 sep uoneuaseld jqeyod np sjuews y W431U Notebook Computer i 3 gt o N fe D o a 3 4 System Upgrade W431U notebook computer comes with either 256MB or 512MB of high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM DDRII SDRAM factory installed To increase your notebook s memory capacity you may install an additional memory upgrade module The memory upgrade must be a dual in line DDRII SDRAM module Do not remove any screws from the memory upgrade module com partment except for the ones specifically shown in the directions here gt Memory Upgrade lt To install a memory upgrade module follow these steps You must turn off the power before installing the memory upgrade module 1 Make sure the system is powered off the battery also is removed and that no peripheral devices are attached 2 Turn your notebook computer upside down on a clean work sur face and locate the screw that secures the DIMM door at the underside of your notebook computer 22 3 Remove the screw and open the DIMM cover by your finger 4 Remove the screws holding the memory HDD compartment cov er The memory upgrade module can be severely damaged by electrostatic discharge ESD Be sure you are properly ground ed when handling and installing t
14. attery charging time is 2 5 hours for Lithium lon Li lon battery pack when your computer is turned off Normal battery life time is 3 5 hours For maximum battery performance fully discharge the battery first before recharging it when you start to use it first time To do so un plug the AC adapter turn off power management features through Setup and Windows and turn on the system Once the battery is fully discharged plug in the AC adapter and recharge the battery If you do not discharge the battery completely it fails to accept a full recharge e Li lon battery is vulnerable do not charge it with other power adapter or it may cause fire or explosion gt Installing the Battery Pack lt Your notebook computer provides the most convenient way to in stall the battery pack into your computer To install the battery first orient the extended nose directed toward the compartment then following the sequence as shown in the figure below gt Replacing the Battery lt When your notebook computer estimates that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes it will alert you with a battery low warning beep If you are consuming a lot of power by using the audio system the PC Card slots the hard drives and optical disk drive your notebook computer might run out of charge much sooner than you expect You should always respond to the battery low indication by connecting to AC power or turning off your not
15. ch a telephone line to the internal 56K modem IEEE 1394 Port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices USB Port Connects to USB devices eg USB mouse USB camera Headphone Jack Connects to a headphones or external speaker and amplifiers Microphone Jack Connects to an external mono microphone gt Right View lt oa Optical Drive The Optical Drive allows you to play back a media discs such as CDs and DVDs Optical Drive Eject Button The Optical Drive Enject Button allows you to open the Optical Drive tray PC Card Slot Accepts one Type II 16 bit PC card or 32 bit CardBus PC card 4 in 1 Card Slot Accepts SD MMC MS MS Pro modules Only one card can operate at any given time USB Port Connects to USB devices eg USB mouse USB camera LAN Port Connects to LAN module connects your computer to other computer networks through a local area network LAN Power Port Connects to an AC adapter Jno pueg sul i 3 ne lt O oO C gt Bottom View lt O 000000000000000 O PT 000000000000000000 00000000004000 Battery Bay Equipped with a choice of Litium lon Li lon battery pack Wireless Lan Card Compartment This compartment contains the wireless LAN card Rating Label The rating label shows the model number and other information
16. cursor to the item you wish to select press the left button once and then immediately release it To right click move the mouse cur sor to the item you wish to select press the right button once and then immediately release it You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad once gt Double Clicking lt Double clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession This procedure does not function with the right button To double click move the cursor to the item you wish to select press the left button twice and then immediately release it You also have the option to perform the double click operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad twice gt Dragging lt Dragging means pressing and holding the left button while mov ing the cursor To drag move the cursor to the item you wish to move Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location and then release it Dragging can also be done using the TouchPad First tap the TouchPad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap Next move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the TouchPad and then release your finger W431U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL 2 8 Storage gt Hard Disk lt W431U notebook computer is equipped with a built in large capac ity 2 5 inch IDE hard disk drive where you store or in
17. e Percentage of recovery completed e Time elapsed e Estimated time remaining FirstWare Recover Pro mer ET I Pca Tete Cee G INT RI re Povo TeeCee The time it takes FirstWare Recover Pro to complete the recovery varies from approximately 5 or 10 minutes to more than one hour depending on the size of the recovery image and system perfor mance The more applications and utilities that were included in the factory setup the longer the process will take Number of KB of data to be recovered Cancel lf you select Cancel the recovery process will stop but the system will be unbootable It is recommended that you select Cancel only to delay the process until a later time gt Successful Recovery 4 When the recovery process is successfully completed the following actions occur automatically e The FirstWare Recover Progress screen indicates the process is complete and the screen disappears The computer reboots The operating system starts up and your desktop displays Operating system start up is the indication that the recovery process was successful The operating system should now be working and factory installed applications should be available and functional Your personal data files however will no longer be available The Recover Pro Factory Restore image remains in the protected area of your system in case you need to run it again in the future W431U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL 3 2 BIOS Setup
18. ebook computer or suspending to disk If you do not do so the notebook computer will automatically suspend to disk and turn off The contents of the memory will store in the hard disk drive You will be unable to restart your notebook computer until you have connected to the AC adapter or installed a charged battery Please follow the sequences on page 8 to replace the battery soiseg Bunesodo WY 2 N ia D g o Q O 1 Have a charged battery ready to install 2 Shutdown your notebook computer and disconnect the AC adapter 3 Slide the battery release latches while pulling the battery from the bay 5 Slide the new battery into the bay The pins will automatically align with the connector 6 Press the battery in until the battery release latches snap into place 7 Plug in the AC adapter and press the resume suspend power on button e Be sure to save your data before replacing the battery pack or connecting the AC adapter Failure to do so can result in data loss Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu facturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions If the Lithium lon battery connector is not fully seated you may not be able to use your notebook computer or charge your battery gt Maintenance of the AC Adapter lt Do not connect the adapter to any other d
19. em 2 5 9 5mm UltraDMA 100 hard disk available in 40GB One RJ 45 network jack 60GB 80GB One DC in jack AC adapter One internal optical drive DVD Combo DVD Dual as Option 4 in 1 SD MMC MS MSPRO Card Reader Support up to 5400rpm gt Display and Video lt Thin Film Transistor TFT displaying at 14 W XGA One VGA port One speaker headphone out jack 3 5mm mini jack One IEEE 1394 ports Four USB 2 0 ports 4 in 1 SD MMC MS MC Pro card reader 1280X768 resolution gt Weight with battery and optical drive lt Intel 915 GM Integrated Graphic Controller e 2 3Kg Simulataneous LCD and CRT display support gt Dimensions lt 4 Dual indenpendent display 328 W x244 D x24 5 31 5 H mm gt Connectivity lt gt Power lt 4 e Intergrated 10 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection 65WAC adapter 19V 3 42A 25 5 a Qa 2 lt 26 Appendix B Service Center This appendix gives information about world wide service of your W431U notebook computer European Help Desk for GIGABYTE notebooks 00800 GIGABYTE 800 44422983 Notes International free phone calls from fix telephone lines not available from mobile phones for countries of Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy Lux embourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzer land and UK
20. evice Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from all po tential traffic e When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug e The total ampere rating of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an exten sion cord The total rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating e Make sure the voltage of the power source before connecting your notebook computer to the power outlet If you are uncertain of your power specifi cations consult local dealer or Electricity Company W431U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL 2 2 Connecting the AC Power Source The AC adapter provides external power source to your notebook computer and charges the internal battery pack at the same time The AC adapter also has an auto switching design that can con nect to any 100V AC 240V AC power outlets To connect the power adapter 1 Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power adapter 2 Plug the other end of the AC power cord to a live AC wall outlet 3 Plug the connector of the AC adapter to the DC IN port found at the right of your notebook computer e Whenever possible it is advisable to always have the AC adapter connected to the notebook and the ba
21. execution for aae Eo the program to be properly executed Windows Media Playe a as p wreene nearer mi ere F Phoenix WinPhlash E3 c Ororen Flosse do notinterupt the application before it coreleles Ihe folowhg tasks v Loed new BIOS v Analyze ok and new BIOS compatiblity Read dd BIOS E V Save dd BIOS to backup te gt Flash rew BIDS BIOS BaK Browse 8 Bee 9 start er Sraait Specify new BIDS fie 5 Select the operation you desired Backup BIOS and Flash REL Improper use of his program can cause your D system to fail Do net use without proper instruction BIOS with new settings will erase all the settings you previ ously made Specify the location of your backup file and your new BIOS file Click Flash BIOS when you are ready to reset 8 The system now will be shut down for the program to be your BIOS with new settings successfully completed You may press the power button to a ie T Phoen Mash k restart your notebook computer phoeni D WinPhlash Phoenix WinPhlash epysh e Phoenit Teemslagen Lid z010 2002 reo Operator Backup BIOS and Fisk BIOS wh new senros Advanced Stirs i System BIOS was successfully updated G o neemo Due to the changes made this computer must be restarted If mouse and keyboard don t work please eas tum the computer off and then on using power button Sci
22. he module 5 Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module chip side up with the connector slot in the compartment 6 Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45 C angle and press it firmly onto the connector 7 Press the memory upgrade module down into the compartment until it locks underneath the retaining clip You will hear a click when it is properly in place 8 Replace the cover and screw that were removed previously In stallation of the new memory module is now complete The memory upgrade module is not something you routinely remove from your notebook PC Once it is installed you should leave it in place unless you want to increase system memory capacity 3 5 Protecting Your W431U Notebook Computer W431U Notebook Computer offers both hardware and software locks security features to protect it Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the rear panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock Setting a Password 1 Supervisor Password secures your computer against unauthor ized entry to and use of the BIOS Utility 2 User s Password secures your computer against unauthorized use 3 Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthor ized access to your hard disk Do not forget your setup and Hard Disk Password If you forgot your password please contact an authorized service center 23 W431U NOTEBOOK US
23. le by its edges not its pins safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washing bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool e Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicin ity of the leak e Use only the power cord indicated in this manual CAUTION When using your telephone equipment basic WARNING Possible voiding of Warranty Ifthe battery is not properly handled there may be a risk of explosion make sure you are using the same or equivalent battery Please dispose the used battery according to the instructions given by the manufacturer Please be aware that cracked deeply scratched or other poor quality disk used in this drive may cause damage to the drive and data in the disk Such discs may break at high speed rotation If full care is not exercised in relation to this matter you may void the warranty to this product Regulatory Notices CE Notice European Union Marking by the symbol CE indicates compliance of this W431U computer to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union Such marking indicates that this W431U sy
24. ock Indicator Lights up when the alphabet keys are locked in uppercase The words you input in this mode are all capital letters Press Caps Lock to turn on or turn off this mode Scroll Lock Indicator Lights up when the Scroll Lock mode is turned on by pressing Scr LK Press Scr LK to turn on or turn off this mode W431U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL Jno pueg SUL n 2 N ia D S g D Q O Chapter 2 Operating Basics This chapter provides information on basic operation including connecting the AC adaptor turning the computer on off using touch pad keyboard hot keys battery and so on If you are new to computers and to the operating system this chapter can guide you through the basic and try new exciting features W431U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL 2 1 Using the Battery Pack W431U notebook computer is designed to operate with one of the following power sources e With AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet e With a Lithium lon Li lon battery pack You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable Before you use your notebook computer install and recharge the battery pack first The rechargeable Li lon battery pack allows you to operate your notebook computer without an external power source When you connect the AC power adapter the battery im mediately starts to recharge Quick b
25. oot Partition e If after selecting the first option the recovery process does not successfully restore your operating system run FirstWare Re cover Pro again and select the second option Recover Full Drive e It is recommended that you not choose Recover Boot Partition if the drive does not already contain a partition After you select an option a confirmation dialog identical or simi lar to the one shown here displays 3 Confirm that you want to continue Click Yes to begin the recov sop uonelusseld jqepod np sjuews y W431U Notebook Computer i 3 gt o N cS fe D o a ery process Or if not using the mouse press Tab to select and then press the space bar Selecting No returns you to the previ ous screen from which you can exit FirstWare Recover Pro The recovery starts and the FirstWare Progress screen displays No further selections are required When you run FirstWare Recover Pro the system is returned to the basic factory configuration If you recover the entire hard drive not just a boot partition all data files you have created and stored on your system s hard drive and all applications that you have installed on the system will be lost gt Monitoring the Recovery Process lt 4 As the FirstWare Recover Pro Progress screen displays and up dates you can monitor the recovery progress The screen indicates several types of information during recovery
26. py Disc 2 Power on the system with the diskette in the diskette drive 3 On the DOS prompt type the following command A gt Phlashl6 xxxx wph s c mode 3 or A gt XXXXXX BAT Batch file for BIOS file 4 The system is now automatically running the BIOS upgrade 5 The system will shut down automatically when the upgrade is completed To upgrade the BIOS on Windows 1 Please go to Gigabyte website at http www gigabyte com tw Home gt Support gt Notebook gt BIOS gt BIOS of W431U to download BIOS upgrade tool WinPhlash and the latest BIOS upgrade utility 2 Unzip the file you have downloaded W431U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL w Run the setup exe in your unzipped folder 6 Click OK to start running the flash program 4 After you have successfully installed the WinFlash program click Start then point to Programs you will find WinFlash Vee en an ae ee ee 1 Be sure your computer is running on external power program folder click WinFlash 2 Before continuing save your work and close all other applications 3 Your system will automatically shut down once the firmware update is complete Click OK when you are ready to start or Cancel to return to the main window Administrator i Set Pr 49 Wndows update EA Anese 7 The status of the execution will be shown in the pop up win E Games Phoenix WinPhlash lad a dow Please do not interrupt the process of the
27. re installing the drivers check with your dealer first if they have already installed all the drivers along with the operating system If not follow the procedures below 1 You can find one bundled Driver CD shown as follow oe SS Utility Driver CD TESES 2 Put the CD into the CD R W or DVD RW optional Drive It will get you through the Auto Run installation 2 5 Using the Launch Keys Launch keys are located at the upper right corner They are designed as the music mail and Internet browser under operating system a Music Button Press the button to play music lt Email Button Press the button to receive send Email Ee Internet Button Press the button to access Internet W431U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL 2 6 Using the Keyboard Changes your selection of where to send your display video Each time you press the combination of keys Ft te FF J Fn F3 you will step to the next choice The choices in order TE TE AWE JE Dmi rie are built in display panel only both built in display eoh i T nw panel and external monitor or external monitor only A Iffs F fe aa Lowers the brightness of your display when pressed PTE n LE i re T FHEA repeatedly Increases the brightness of your display when i A cS co nines pressed repeatedly Fn F6 Toggles the Audio Mute on and off F
28. stall your com puter operating system and all application software programs The internal hard disk is normally assigned as Drive C after formatting gt If you wish to replace your hard disk contact your local dealer for more information about this dealer installable device gt You can increase the system s storage capacity by replacing the standard hard disk drive with a drive of greater storage capacity gt Always turn off your notebook computer first before removing the hard disk drive Failure to do so will damage the computer and the hard disk Avoid jarring or moving your computer while the hard disk is still being accessed gt Optical Disc Drive lt W431U notebook computer with an optical drive which may be one of the following DVD Combo DVD Dual You would normally use the drive for installing operating system and software application programs To insert and remove a disc on the drive 1 Press the button on the front of the drive to open the disc tray and pull the tray open 2 Place the disc on the tray label side up 3 Place the disc on the central spindle and press gently until the disc clicks into place 4 Slide the tray back until it clicks shut Warning When the computer is reading from the optical drive the indicator light for the DVD ROM will flash on Do not attempt to remove the disc while the indicator light is active Warning Do not insert any foreign objects into the disc tray Do not
29. stem meets the following technical standards EN 55022 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment EN 55024 Information technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement EN 61000 3 2 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 Limits Section 2 Limits for harmonic current emissions Equip ment input current up to and including 16 A per phase EN 61000 3 3 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 Limits Section 3 Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current up to and including 16 A EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment f NOTE EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications e Class Ais for typical commercial areas e Class B is for typical domestic areas BSMI Notice Taiwan Only Most notebook computer computer products are classified by the Bureau of Standards Meteorology and Inspection BSMI as Class B information technology equipment ITE S R330060 This symbol that must be marked on the product indicates the product complies with BSMI standard W431U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL Preface Congratulations on your purchase of a Notebook computer Your new notebook features the most innovative advances in portable computing technology It combines s
30. tall the drive in your notebook Your can put the hard drive through an X ray security machine but never put the drive through a metal detector e When traveling do not place your notebook in overhead storage compartments where it could slide around Do not drop your note book or subject it to other mechanical shocks e Protect your notebook battery and hard drive from environmen tal hazards such as dirt dust food liquids temperature extremes and overexposure to sunlight e When you move your notebook between environments with very different temperature and or humidity ranges condensation may form on or within your notebook To avoid damaging your note book allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using your notebook NOTICE When taking your notebook from low temperature condi tions into a warmer environment or from high temperature conditions into a cooler environment allow your notebook to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power e When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop not on the cable itself As you pull out the con nector keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned e Before you clean your notebook turn it off unplug it from its power source and remove the battery e Handle components with care Hold a component such as a memory modu
31. tate of the art ergonomics with sophisticated architecture to provide you with a personal computer that is compact powerful and easy to use Designed for a wide range of general business and personal productivity applications this notebook is an ideal choice for use in the office at home and on the road This Manual contains all the information you need to set up and use your new notebook It describes all the features of the note book in an easy to read yet thorough manner Content Safety IMStrwCtOMS a css ies arinnar a ner N l Regulatory Notices we Il Preface srania A E ENE ES IV Chapter 1 The Grand Tour 1 1 The Outside of W431U Notebook Computer 00 02 1 2 Status LED Ndi AT iiias aae 04 Chapter 2 Operating Basics 2 1 Using the Battery Pack isiseisiiiaman sirieias 07 2 2 Connecting the AC Power Source cee eeeeeeeeeees 09 2 3 Turning Your Notebook On and Off eee eee eee eens 09 2 4 Installing W431U Notebook Computer Device Drivers 10 2 5 Using the Launch Key s icissnewsecsets accsseneinerstemssttestensnneunes 10 2 6 Using INEIKCY DONG enaa e as 11 2 1 Using the TOUCH Padine 12 219 2SLOR AGC kenrener EE E ETAT ETATE 13 Chapter 3 Personalize Your W431U Notebook Computer 3 1 How to restore to the Factory Restore Point 15 3 2 BIOS S6tUpie on al 3 3 BIOS Update 20 20 SA System Upgrades uane ian a 22 3 5 Protecting Your W431U Notebook Comp
32. ttery pack installed This en sures continuous power supply and prevents any data loss incur ring from sudden power breakdown 2 3 Turning Your Notebook On and Off gt Turning on the power lt The Power Resume button is found on the top of the base unit Press the Power Resume button to start your notebook computer and check that if the Power LED turns on gt Turning off the power lt If you are not going to use your notebook computer for a while it is best to turn off the power of your notebook computer for longer use Before turning off the power you need to close first all applica tion programs and shutdown the operating system After turning off your notebook computer make it a habit to leave the LCD panel open for a while whenever used for an extended pe riod of time This allows the inside parts of your notebook computer to cool off Closing the panel will force the heat up against the LCD screen which may degrade the LCD when done regularly More importantly never close the LCD panel for a long period of time when computer is on and power saving features are disabled soiseg Bunesodo WY 2 N ia D S g o Q O 2 4 Installing W431U Notebook Computer Device Drivers If W431U Notebook Computer already has an operating system in stalled into your notebook computer it is best to install the needed device drivers for using the built in devices of your notebook com puter Befo
33. u ration page gt BIOS Info lt 4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security BIOS Version 3B11 VGA BIOS Version Alviso 1214 KBC Version 1A21 CPU Type CPU Speed Intel R Pentium R M processor 2133MHz Total Memory 512MB Single Channel Mode Slot 1 Memory 512MB Slot 2 Memory OMB Serial Number RW3TFCCAL522002 UUID 003A58C2E4630010848200CO9FA2F6DB Fil Help y Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit gt SelectMenu Enter Select gt Sub menu F10 Save and Ext sop uonelusseld jqepod np sjuewa y gt Main Menu lt gt Advanced Menu lt 4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Advanced Security Item Specific Help Item Specific Help Legacy USB Support RAEG s System Time ZJ 01 24 System Date 09 29 2005 lt Tab gt lt Shift Tab gt or Enable support for lt Enter gt selects field Quiet Boot Enabled Legacy Universal Serial P HDD Type TOSHIBA MK8026GAX PM Bus P ODD Type PHILIPS CD RW DVD ROM PS LCD Auto Dim Enabled W431U Notebook Computer 2 5 gt D T e D o oa Fl Help MY Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Fl Help y Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit gt Select Menu Enter Select gt Sub menu F10 Save and Ext ESC Exit gt Select Menu Enter Select gt Sub menu F10 Save and Ext 18
34. uter 0 23 Appendix A Specifications cesisrnnnsaa aa 24 Appendix B Service Center sarssaisiieniiranai iari 26 W431U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL Chapter 1 The Grand Tour This chapter will show you the basic components of the computer and briefly explain how they function Jno pueg yL i 3 ne lt O oO C 1 1 The Outside of W431U Notebook Computer gt Front View 4 1 LCD Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Dislay LCD displaying computer output 2 Power Button Turn the computer on and off or resumes whenever it is in suspend mode 3 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer 4 Speaker The built in dual speakers allow for stereo sound 5 Touchpad Use it to move the pointer select and activate items on the screen 6 Launch Keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs gt Rear View lt Q 1 USB Port Connects to USB devices eg USB mouse USB camera 2 External Monitor Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor W431U NOTEBOOK USER S MANUAL gt Left View lt Kensington Lock Port The Kensington lock slot allows you to secure your notebook to an immovable object through an optional security cable Modem Port The modem port is used to atta
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