Listen Technologies LR-500 Satellite Radio User Manual
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1. 31 CHAPTER 3 MAKING CONNECTIONS ee 34 Making 1 35 Left Side Connectors 35 Right Side Connectors 36 Table of Contents Front Side Connectors ehe a a raa a 37 Back a eee Sos Noe 38 1 Fax modem 11 Jack seen 38 CHAPTER 4 SYSTEM SOFTWARE vnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn sinus aaa aa nor asas aa aaa dada daas 39 Instant Recovery Software sse 40 CHAPTER 5 POWER MANAGEMENT eene nnne nnnm annnm 41 Power Management cccococcnccccnocncncncnonnnnnronon no narercn nena nnne 42 Monitoring Battery Power essen 43 Power Saving Modes movia ee een 44 Power Saving 2 id a o Ri REA 45 When to Replace the Battery 46 Heat Considerations ch 47 CHAPTER 6 USING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY 1 ceres enne 48 Using the BIOS Setup Utility sss 49 APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS eene 57 Frequently Asked Questions 58 APPENDIX B STATEMENTS 225222534 242 0 0 aao dada Kad eara new Ra canna aai Rue nidad adan Rana Ra nan sanan 61 Statements s ax ERAN ui uS 62 Canadian Department of Communications 64 Battery Dispo2. 18 Chapter 2 Back View 12 1 Fax modem RJ 11 jack 2 LAN RJ 45 jack 19 Chapter 2 Bottom View Ventilation slots Battery release latch Battery Speakers Boe mmc 20 Chapter 2 LED Status Indicators The status indicators in the upper left corner of the keyboard light up when a particular function of the computer is active Each indicator is marked with a symbol Ce DVD CD Drive The computer is reading information from the optical drive a Number Lock The keyboard is in Num Lock mode CN Caps Lock The keyboard is in Caps Lock mode Power Indicators The power indicators show which power source the system is using The power indicators remain active and viewable even when the LCD panel is closed Icon Light Description Power is on and the b Blue AC adapter is in use Flash blue Power is in suspend mode Blue Wireless LAN is in Y use Green Fully Charged Tm m Battery is charging Flashing Orange Low battery 21 Chapter 2 Function Keys Hold the Fn key while pressing the numbered function key Function key Description Fn F3 Toggles display on off Fn FA Suspend to RAM HDD Fn F5 Toggles between LCD CRT displays Fn F6 Decreases LCD brightness Fn F7 Increases LCD brightness Fn F8 Decreases Volume Fn F9 Increases Volum
3. Megatrends Inc Figure 6 4 54 Appendix A Exit menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Exit Options Exit system setup Save Changes and Exit after saving the changes Discard changes and Exit Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this operation Load Optimal Defaults Load Failsafe Defaults lt gt Select Screen f Select Item Enter Go To Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 53 Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 5 55 Appendix A 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 password 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 error press Esc to start over Resetting the CMOS to Default Settings The main page provides the system parameters for you to reset the CMOS to default settings After you enter this page select the Load Optimal Defaults Load Optimal Defaults oK Cancel Select OK to reset the CMOS to default settings Exiting an
4. Refer to the Windows user manual for instructions 10 Chapter 1 Tips for New Owners Take responsibility for backing up your data Back up files often Users who need to manage large amounts of data may wish to use backup devices such USB drive If you use your notebook as a networked workstation with system backup talk to the System administrator about backup procedures for your notebook Don t leave passwords anywhere on your notebook or carrying case Be careful when placing your notebook on an airport security conveyor belt In most airports security conveyor belts are safe for computers If you are not sure ask the security staff You should keep a close eye on your computer When you are in a hurry make sure that you walk away with the correct notebook computer Tape your business card to the notebook and accessories In the workplace notebooks and accessories may often look exactly alike leading to equipment mix ups Prevent such mix ups by placing your name on your equipment Develop good ergonomic work habits The science of ergonomics studies the relationship between health and a suitable work environment For more information on ergonomics contact your nearest computer bookstore or local library The Internet also has information on this and other related subjects 11 Chapter 1 Never take the notebook anywhere without the carrying case A broken screen or case can be costly to repair Prevent accid
5. in BIOS Use the following keys to move between fields and to enter information Select Screen Push the up and down arrow keys to move 00 among selections then press Enter to make a selection m Change Option Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit Press Esc to exit any section If you wish to exit ESC 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 settings 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 configuration page 50 The Main Menu Appendix A BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit System Overview AMIBIOS Version RO XX Build Date 03 01 06 Processor Type AMD Turnio 64 X2 Dual Core Mobile Processor Speed 1600MHz System Memory Size 960MB System Time 19 14 50 System Date Thu 03 01 2006 Use ENTER TAB Or SHIFT TAB to select a field Use or to Configure system Time Select Screen 1 Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 53 OCopyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 1 51 Appendi
6. that point restoring normal voltage will require slow charging over a period of several hours Calibration can be performed after the battery has returned to a normal condition My computer alerts CMOS Battery Low what can do If you keep your computer in no power situation unplug the computer from the power outlet and remove battery at the same over 45 days your data in CMOS will be lost Please reconfigure your CMOS by following steps 1 Press F2 to enter the BIOS setup utility 2 Select Load Optional Defaults When you see the following prompt choose lt OK gt and then press lt Enter gt Load Optional Defaults OK Cancel 3 Select Save Changes and Exit When you see the following prompt choose lt OK gt and then press Enter to restart your computer 59 Appendix A Save configuration changes and exit setup OK Cancel 60 Appendix B Statements Appendix B Statements Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio co
7. these precautions in mind when handling DVD and CD discs Always hold the disc by the edges avoid touching the surface of the disc Use a clean dry cloth to remove dust smudges or fingerprints Wipe from the center outward Do not write on the surface of the disc 25 Chapter 2 Extremes in temperature may damage discs Store discs in a cool dry place Do not use benzene thinners or cleaners with detergent Only use optical cleaning kits Do not bend or drop the discs Do not place objects on top of discs A Warning Do not insert any foreign objects into the disc tray Do not force the tray to open or close manually When not in use keep the tray closed to prevent 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 front panel The CD disk tray should eject immediately This procedure can also be used to remove a CD from the drive when the notebook is powered off Connecting the Printer To connect a printer to your notebook via the USB port use the supplied USB to printer adapter cable typically supplied by most printer manufacturers 26 Chapter 2 The PC Express Card Slot The PC Express card slot can be used as an interface between your computer and a variety of communications devices such as network adapters SCSI adapters fax modems
8. AVERATEC mobility without boundaries 2300 Series User Manual Ly Table of Contents Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION M 1 Getting Started i a RU p a eds 2 Inventory oic oer ett d hn dettes 3 Safety and Maintenance sse 4 4 ERI unde 5 ECU HL nn Lah peste pase ete sehen eh aes 6 Where to Look For Information sse 7 QUICK Start nn cs AND pa In Vh MA o RT AE 8 Adjusting the Volume sss nennen 9 Adjusting the Brightness seen 9 Turning off Your Compuler sss nennen 10 Making a Startup 10 Tips for New Owners sssssssssssssssses seiten 11 CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED p nennen 14 Hardware and Software sse 15 Front View niet uie neo nite ao dete eet dens 16 VICW pies 17 Right View 0 aa 18 IL Ad a res eh eA ae ee eis Meee tees a 19 Bottom View iie ede slave ieee 20 LED Status Indicators sse 21 Power Indicators uen de o EAE HE e ES 21 EUNCUON Keys Sende i Pe 22 Numeric Keypad eese einen enne nnne nnne nnns 22 Touchpad eee a 23 The Optical ma 25 Connecting the Printer 26 The PG Gard Slot iu aia 27 The Graphics System 28 Communication Components sss 30 Information about the Wireless LAN
9. al battery icon for more information Cancel If you do not see the battery icon enable it in Start Control Panel Power Options Choose the Advanced tab and click Always show icon on the taskbar Low Battery Alarms How your computer responds to a low battery condition is set under Start Control Panel Power Options Alarms Two different power alarms can be enabled or disabled the Low Battery Alarm and the Critical Battery Alarm Use the slidebar to set the power level at which the alarms are activated Click on the Alarm Action button to choose whether the alarm sounds displays a message or both Warning When battery power is low the Notebook will display a warning on the screen Take immediate action such as saving files or connecting to the AC adapter or data may be lost When the computer alerts you that the battery is low immediately do one of the following Connect the AC power adapter Save your work turn off the computer and replace the discharged battery with a charged battery See Changing the Battery below 43 Chapter 4 Do not restart the computer until you have connected to an AC adapter or replaced the discharged battery with a charged battery Battery Charging When you use the AC adapter to connect your Notebook to a power outlet the internal battery will automatically begin to recharge While the battery is charging the Battery Charge icon on the Indicator panel wil
10. attery e Aninternal optical drive e An AC adapter with power cord OPTIONS The following items are optional e 512 MB or 1GB DDR SODIMM memory cards e Secondary AC Adapter e Secondary Battery e Notebook carrying case Caution When purchasing any of the accessories listed above A purchase only those accessories that are approved for use with your computer The above accessories are proprietary items Your system vendor can obtain these approved accessories If you use items that are not approved for use with this computer you may cause your computer to malfunction or to emit or receive electro magnetic radiation in excess of local regulations For non proprietary accessories such as PC cards or printers ensure that the accessory functions properly in your computer before making the purchase Your system vendor may be able to recommend reliable brands and models Chapter 1 Features High Capacity Hard Disk Drive The computer has a high capacity hard disk drive to store your favorite programs and large multimedia files Built in Modem LAN Capability A built in 56k modem and 10 100 Mbps Ethernet port allows you to access the Internet or a local area network LAN LCD Your computer has an easy to view WXGA LCD panel Built in Stereo Speakers The stereo speakers enable you to run a variety of multimedia applications Convenient Audio Control The conveniently located audio control knob enables you to easily adjust t
11. d Saving Save Settings Select this option to save changes to the field and Exit 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 Exit Without Select this option to discard any changes you have made to the field values and restart the computer using the old values Saving 56 Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions Q My screen seems to time out too quickly have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse in order to bring it back How can l adjust the screen time out This is part of Windows Power Management Access Power Management by clicking on Start Settings Control Panel Power Management Adjust the display time out by selecting a time next to the Turn off monitor option You may also select different time out values for adapter and battery power states I ve heard that cleaning up and rearranging files on the hard drive will improve the startup speed of my programs How do do this Hard disk maintenance can improve the startup speed of programs This maintenance includes deleting unnecessary files and defragmenting which rearranges data into more efficient groupings Windows includes utilities for performing these maintenance tasks Run Disk Cleanup to remove unnecessary files and Disk Defragmenter to defragment the hard drive For more information refer to Windo
12. e Fn F10 Mute Volume Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad consists of ten keys that make more convenient Press lt NumLock gt to enable or disable the numeric number intensive input keypad 22 Chapter 2 Touchpad The touchpad is a pressure sensitive pointing device that provides all the features of a two button mouse lts primary function is to move the cursor around the screen Touchpad Touchpad buttons The instructions listed below describe how to use the touchpad 1 First place your fingers on the keyboard in the normal typing position The touchpad is easily accessible by moving either your left or right thumb off the space bar and on to the touchpad Gently move your thumb across the pressure sensitive touchpad in the direction you want the cursor to move The pad detects the change in pressure and moves the cursor in the corresponding direction The touchpad offers another method of making selections in a software program It is called double tapping This function corresponds to double clicking with a mouse Once the cursor has been moved to the object you want to select ightly double tap the pressure sensitive touchpad This double tapping on the touchpad will select the desired item and prompt the software to perform the related operation The buttons located directly below the touchpad are the same in function as those on a two buttoned mouse Clicking these buttons makes
13. ents by carrying the computer in a suitable carrying case Consider using a lock For added security consider purchasing a Kensington lock to put into the Kensington lock hole on the back side of your computer see Chapter 2 back View Use the Kensington lock to secure the computer to a desk or table Note Using a computer for extended periods of time with a poor workstation setup and incorrect work habits can cause health problems 12 Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2 Hardware and Software This chapter introduces the different components and controls of your notebook computer including the hardware components the software and the audio and video systems Getting Started Before you begin using your computer read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main components installed in the system Lift the LCD screen to open up the computer 15 Chapter 2 Front View 1 LCD panel 7 Wireless LAN switch 2 Power button 8 Power Saving mode 3 Keyboard button 4 Status indicators 9 Microphone in jack 5 Touchpad 10 Audio out jack for 6 Touchpad butt headphones d cL a ae 11 MS MMC SD MS Pro card slot 16 Chapter 2 Left View mRONMZ Kensington key lock hole DC power in jack IEEE 1394 Firewire port Optical drive Optical drive open close button Chapter 2 Right View 1 USB 2 0 ports 2 PC Express card slot 3 VGA external video display port
14. ertified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the company s inside writing associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly telephone extension cord The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic 64 Appendix B Statements water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but sho
15. for repair and or warranty information If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved The equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information 63 Appendix B Statements The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 marks it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges To program this information refer to the manual of the communication software Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference causing Equipment Regulations About the Modem The Industry Canada label identifies c
16. g periods may raise the temperature Your computer takes the following steps to lower temperature 1 The cooling fan will automatically turn on You may feel air coming from a vent at the left side when this happens 2 If the temperature continues to rise processor activity will be reduced You may notice a slight loss of performance when this happens 47 Chapter 6 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Appendix A Using the BIOS Setup Utility Your notebook has a BIOS setup utility which allows you to configure important system settings including settings for various optional functions of the computer This chapter explains how to use the BIOS setup utility BIOS Setup Menu The BIOS setup Utility allows you to configure your computer s basic settings When you turn your computer on the system reads this information to initialize the hardware so that it can operate correctly Use the BIOS setup utility to change your computers start up configuration For example you can change the security and power management routines of your system Starting the BIOS Setup Utility You can only enter the BIOS setup utility as the computer is booting 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 key to enter the setup utility 49 Appendix A Navigating and Entering Information
17. he system cabinet are for ventilation purposes Do not block or cover these openings or the system could overheat Do not use or store the computer near a source of heat or dust On the base or rear panel of this notebook there is a label with information on the power requirements of this system These requirements must be followed If you are unsure of your local power supply consult your dealer or local Power Company Do not step on or place anything on the power cord If you use the computer with an extension cord ensure that the total ampere ratings of all the devices sharing the extension do not exceed the rating of the extension cord or the rating of the wall outlet Never push foreign objects into the computer through any of the slots or openings Dangerous voltages are present which could cause electric shock or fire or damage sensitive components For best results use a power strip with a built in surge protector Do not use inferior extension cords as this may result in damage to your computer Set the computer on a flat stable surface To prevent damage to the computer s hard disk drive avoid using the computer where it will be exposed to strong vibration Chapter 1 Checklists After opening the package carefully inspect the contents If any of the items is missing or appear damaged contact your dealer The shipping carton should contain the following e Anotebook computer with a hard disk drive e An internal b
18. he volume to the stereo speakers Function Keys Function keys give you easy control of power management volume and your monitor Power Saving Mode This key is located next to the Power On button and is noted by an S symbol Turning it on will adjust CPU speed to conserve battery life Where to Look For Information About Your Computer This User s Manual describes the key elements of your computer New users can find a simple step by step orientation in the Quick Start section of this chapter About Windows Windows Online Help found on the Start menu offers extensive Windows assistance Tour Windows XP offers an online orientation for new Windows users Find it in Start Programs Accessories System Tools Chapter 1 Quick Start Turning the Computer for the First Time 1 Connect the AC adapter power cord to the AC adapter 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port on the right side of your computer 3 Connect the AC adapter power cord to an AC outlet 4 Open the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing Note The battery is not fully charged angle Allow your battery to fully charge before 5 Press the power button using it i e before disconnecting AC to turn on the power power Calibrating the battery before use is also highly recommended Refer to Chapter 5 Power Management for further information Use the touchpad to move the cursor on the screen Move your finger acros
19. he warranty period Update this section when you add new options DATE OF PURCHASE PLACE OF PURCHASE DEALER S NAME DEALER S ADDRESS TELEPHONE E MAIL ADDRESS WWW CONTACT PERSON MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER BIOS VERSION The serial number is on the label with a bar code on the bottom side of the computer The BIOS revision number will appear briefly on the screen after turning on the computer before the graphic BIOS screen appears Press the Del key to enter BIOS setup screen Chapter 1 Safety and Maintenance You can use your computer under a wide range of environmental conditions However to ensure long use and continued high performance consider the following factors when setting up your computer Follow all warnings and instructions noted in this documentation and in the Windows Help program The first time you use your computer we recommend that you carefully read the Making Connections section of this manual and initialize the battery to ensure optimum battery performance Unplug the computer from the power outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use aerosols solvents or strong detergents Do not use the computer near open water or other liquids Never spill liquid onto the computer Do not place the computer in an unstable location where it might slip or be knocked over Serious damage could result from a fall Slots and openings in t
20. l be active When the battery is fully charged the Battery Charge icon will turn off If your computer is turned off or standby mode a fully discharged battery will take about 3 hours to recharge Note A fully charged battery can run the Notebook for approximately 4 hours Pentium M 1 4GHz Power Saving Modes Adjust the default power management settings in the Power Options Advanced dialog box in the Control panel The Power Options Properties dialog box allows you to set different actions to take when the computer is left idle for a certain amount of time Suspend Mode There are several possible settings for suspend mode which can be selected in the Power Management dialog box You may have the notebook standby suspend or you can power off the computer altogether Initiating Suspend Mode There are four ways to initiate suspend mode The settings can be adjusted in the Power Management dialog box The computer will automatically enter suspend mode when not used for a set period of time Selecting the Stand by button in the Shut Down Windows dialog box 44 Chapter 4 Closing the screen cover assuming no external monitor has been connected Pressing the power button if enabled in power settings Pressing the suspend function key Fn lt F4 gt Power Button Settings The function of the power button can be set to Shutdown or Standby in the Power Management Properties dialog box in the Window
21. llow these steps 1 Plug in the AC adapter Restart the computer and when the startup screen appears press F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility In the BIOS Setup Utility select Advance settings choose Battery learning then press enter Execute Battery Learning function OK Cancel Press lt OK gt at the above Battery Auto Calibration dialog to begin the battery calibration Battery Calibration will take from 4 to 8 hours depending on how much power the battery may already contain battery again every three months Each time you charge and discharge a battery it loses a tiny part of its storage capacity so that over time it will store less than its potential charge Similarly if you do not use the battery for a few days it will slowly self discharge and when it is recharged it will hold less than 10096 of the potential charge O Note For optimum performance we recommend calibrating the 42 Chapter 4 Monitoring Battery Power There are two ways to ixi monitor how much power Power Schemes Alame Power Meter Advanced Hibemat the battery has left 7 Show details for each battery Power status 1 Click start Control dL ea be Panel Power Options Total battery power remaining 75 charging then click Power Meter rx Charging 2 Moving the cursor to the battery icon on the taskbar is the simplest way to check on battery power status Click an individu
22. mmunications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cables and shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to insure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system s manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 62 Appendix B Statements About The Modem This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration
23. number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment lf requested this information must be provided to the telephone company The modem jack of this equipment complies with Sub part F of Part 68 of FCC rules The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling areas If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required However if advance notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a compliant with the FCC if you believe it necessary The telephone company may mark changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment please contact the manufacturer
24. o burn 30 Chapter 2 Information about the Wireless LAN button Wireless LAN button Your notebook will search for the device and will display an icon on the Windows task bar Built in Wireless Local Area Network The built in Wireless Local Area Network WLAN interface card can provide a quick network access without using cables The interface card adopts the IEEE 802 11 protocol and uses the 2 4 GHz ISM electric wave frequency band as the transmission interface to set up the communications between the host computer and other computers The way of processing communications through the WLAN interface card is the same as that through Ethernet interface card The Configuration Tool is a Window application program If users have a computer equipped with the WLAN interface card then users can use it to set up the interface card and show the current configuration and status 31 Chapter 3 Making Connections Chapter 3 Making Connections Your computer is equipped with a full array of ports and connectors including standard input output I O ports for quickly and easily adding peripheral devices such as printers keyboards and mice Refer to documentation included with individual devices for details on connecting these devices to your computer Along with the standard ports found on most computers your computer also includes an IEEE 1394 FireWire port and modem and LAN ports all offering advanced communica
25. operties to open the Display Properties window In the Display Properties window click Advanced in the Settings tab Click the Display Modes tab Under Driver mode you can select the appropriate options to change the display to an external monitor Adjustments to screen resolution and color depth can also be made in this dialog box Tip To ensure trouble free video output the first time you use an external monitor change the output in the Display Properties dialog box After successfully switching modes you may use the video function keys Note Light or dark dots may appear on the LCD due to technical limitations of LCD manufacturing This will not effect normal operation of the LCD 29 Chapter 2 Communication Components This system provides powerful communication functions including built in Fax Modem and PC Express card slot Fax Modem A phone jack on the left side of the computer allows you to connect to the Internet to send and receive data When used with fax software it can be used as a fax When using this function first plug the phone cord into the jack Anti electromagnetic wave clip To eliminate electromagnetic waves it is strongly recommended that you thread the LAN cable through a clip as shown below when using UL Attention When using the data communications function please do not plug the phone cord into the ISDN or PBX jack to avoid an electrical surge that will cause the MDC module t
26. or provide additional data storage capacity PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SLOT DOES NOT SUPPORT PCMCIA CARDS Installing a Card The top side of a PC card is usually identified with a label Insert the card into the slot with the label side up and the edge with pinhole contacts going in first Insert the card into the slot You will feel some resistance as the card slides into the back of the Slide the card into the slot slot Push the button to eject the card 10 PC cards require drivers or a program that allows the operating system to use a specific device Many drivers are included with Windows but if not you will be prompted to install the driver included with your card The computer will beep twice to indicate successful installation A single beep means that there was a problem recognizing the card Note Please read the instructions included with individual PC cards Some cards may be inserted with power on while others require that the computer be turned off Removing a Card 6 7 If a card is in use press the eject button on the card slot to release the button Press again to release the card 27 Chapter 2 The Graphics System Your computer has a high performance graphics system which can easily handle the demands of today s multimedia computing Screen Controls Brightness Function keys can increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor Fn F6 decreases the LCD panel brigh
27. re your software settings it is already pre installed on your notebook hard drive Simply follow the steps below and restore your notebook to the original factory settings Recovering your System from the Hard Drive If you are creating Restore Points using Recover Pro 2004 recovering your system from the hard drive will restore you system to the last Restore Point created If you are not creating Restore Points using Recover Pro 2004 recovering your system from the hard drive will restore your system as if it were a brand new system Any installed or loaded software or data files will not be recovered 1 Turn your computer on and press F4 when the Averatec logo appears 2 Click Protect Recover on left hand menu 3 Click Phoenix FirstWare Recover Pro 4 System restarts and will take 15 seconds until the next step is displayed 5 From Phoenix FirstWare Recover Pro Quick Start click Advanced 6 From the next screen click Factory Restore Point 7 From the Recover Pro prompt click Yes 8 FirstWare Recover Pro will load 9 Click Recover Entire Drive 10 Prompt appears click Yes 11 Recovery begins 40 Chapter 5 Power Management Chapter 4 Power Management Battery Calibration The first time you use a battery you should calibrate it The calibration process empties and charges the battery one time This allows the Windows battery gauge to accurately monitor battery status To calibrate a battery fo
28. s Control Panel However holding the power button down for more than four seconds will force a power off while operating under any situation resulting in the loss of any unsaved information Power Saving Tips Avoid operating the fax modem or audio and video applications when using battery power Operating a fax modem video or audio equipment increases the computer s power requirements Decreasing monitor brightness can also save power Decrease brightness by pushing Fn F6 Increase it by pushing Fn F7 45 Chapter 4 When to Replace the Battery Over time the battery s capacity gradually decreases We recommend that you replace your battery when you notice that it begins to store significantly less charge Changing the Battery Change the main battery pack as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Close the screen cover and turn the computer over 3 Slide the side battery latch 1 away from the battery Continue to hold it until the battery is removed Remove the battery 5 Make sure the replacement battery is properly orientated Slide back the side battery latch 1 then insert the battery into the battery compartment Check that the latch locks back into position 46 Chapter 4 Heat Considerations The computer s processor has been specially designed to consume little power and generates very little heat However working in a hot environment or working for lon
29. s the pad to control the cursor and press the right and left buttons beneath with your thumb These buttons have the same functions as the right and left buttons of a standard mouse You can also click or double click by tapping on the touchpad Chapter 1 Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume with hot key combination as below decreases the volume increases the volume Mute the volume Alternatively you can adjust the volume with the Windows volume control applet located on the taskbar Adjusting the Brightness Volume Use the following hot key combinations to adjust the LCD panel brightness Fn F6 decreases the brightness Fn F7 increases the brightness Chapter 1 Turning off Your Computer Turning off the computer properly is important to maintaining your computer 1 On the Start menu click 2 Click the radio button Turn Off in Turn off Computer the Turn off Computer Windows screen and then click OK 7 Run Turn off computer A Log Off t Windows XP Turn Off Computer Prat eio If you are going to be away from the computer for a short period there are ways of conserving power without shutting down the system See Chapter 5 Power Saving Modes for details Warning Shutting off the computer improperly may result in data loss Making a Startup Disk If you have trouble starting Windows the startup disk can be used to start your computer and fix many problems
30. sal 1 ehe E Aiea 65 CAUTION FOR ADAPTER ccccococccononnncocnncnconnnnconon cocoa nonononnnnconnnnos 65 BATTERY CAUTION itr ad 65 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT raaempi e ar 65 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Averatec 2300 Series notebook computer Your new notebook features the most innovative advances in portable computing technology It combines state 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 the notebook is an ideal choice for use in the office at home and on the road For maximum expandability without compromising portability the notebook accommodates a number of modules including Optical Drive three USB ports one Express card slot and one 4 in 1 card slot The high capacity hard disk drive provides you with plenty of storage space for multimedia files and applications This Manual contains all the information you need to set up and use your new notebook It describes all the features of the notebook in an easy to read yet thorough manner Chapter 1 Inventory This computer system is designed for years of productive and pleasurable computing Use this section to keep details of your purchase This information will be required should you need to make repairs to your notebook during t
31. selections drags objects or performs a variety of other functions depending on the software To select an object first move the pointer over the object you want to select and then press the left button one time The functions of these buttons are software specific 23 Chapter 2 5 Double clicking is common technique for selecting objects or launching programs from icons Once you have moved the pointer over the object you wish to select rapidly press the left button two times This action is commonly referred to as double clicking an object Dragging There are two ways to drag Move the pointer to the desired location then press down the left button While still holding down the left button move the pointer to the desired location Release the button Move the pointer to the desired location Tap the touchpad twice quickly as if you were double clicking however do not remove your finger after the second tap Move the cursor to the desired location Lift your finger to finish dragging Adjust the touchpad settings by selecting Settings Control Panel Mouse Buttons These settings allow you to change the orientation of the touchpad from right handed to left handed and fine tune the pointer movement and timing of clicks Touchpad Precautions The Touchpad is a pressure sensitive device If not properly cared for it can be easily damaged Please take note of the following precautions Make sure the touchpad does no
32. t come into contact with dirt liquids or grease Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons Scrolling lines If you are scrolling through a document you may find that using the scrolling line is more restful to your hand than holding down a mouse button The scrolling line is located on the touchpad 24 Chapter 2 The Optical Drive Your computer comes with a pre installed Optical drive The optical drive can read or write both DVDs and CDs Your notebook identifies the drive with the letter following the hard drive letter If your hard drive is D then the optical drive will be E Inserting a Disk 1 Press the button on the front of the drive to open the disk tray and pull the tray open 2 Place the disk on the tray label side up 3 Place the disk on the central spindle and press gently until the disk clicks into place 4 Slide back the tray until it clicks shut Removing a Disk 5 Make sure the computer is not accessing the optical drive 6 Pressthe eject button and pull the tray all the way out 7 Pickup the CD by the edges and remove the disk from the tray Push the tray into the computer until it closes fully Warning When the computer is reading from the CD DVD drive the indicator light for the drive will flash on Do not attempt to remove a disk while this light is active Precautions for Handling DVD and CD Discs Keep
33. tions technology Left Side Connectors AT 0 E 1 Kensington Key Lock Your computer includes a Kensington key lock hole to be used with a standard Kensington key lock You can connect the notebook to a large object with the Kensington key lock to prevent theft of your notebook See the documentation that comes with your Kensington lock for more information 2 DC in jack Connect the DC power cable from the AC adapter to this jack 3 FireWire IEEE 1394 1394a Port This is a high speed serial data port You may connect any FireWire compatible device to this port 4 Optical Drive Your computer comes with a built in Dual Layer DVD Burner You may view DVDs as well as write to CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RW DVD R and Dual Layer discs 35 Chapter 3 5 Disk Eject Button Press the eject button to eject the disk tray The manual eject keyhole is located next to it and allows you to manually eject a jammed disc Right Side Connectors 1 USB 2 0 Universal Serial Bus Ports The Universal Serial Bus USB is the latest standard for attaching monitors input devices scanners and other devices to a PC USB devices can be chained together on a single cable 2 PC Express 34 54 Card Slot This slot is where a Type Il PC Express Card is inserted 3 VGA Out External Video Port The 15 pin VGA port can be used to connect your computer to an external monitor See the Graphics S
34. tness Fn F7 increases the LCD panel brightness Resolutio 8 Click My Computer Control Panel Display Settings Click the Settings tab The dialog box indicates the monitor resolution 9 Use the slide bar to adjust the resolution Normally you should use the resolution the LCD or monitor was designed for O Note Using a lower resolution than the screen was designed for will reduce the area of the display Using the computer in DOS mode may produce the same effect because it uses a 640 by 480 resolution by default You can stretch these low resolution displays to full screen size by selecting either the Expanded Display or Display Expansion Mode features in the BIOS utility However the stretching may cause distortion especially to fonts High Resolution with an external monitor Higher resolution modes may be used as long as the monitor supports them Connecting to an External Monitor The notebook has a VGA monitor port to connect your computer to an external monitor Using the VGA monitor port 10 Locate the 15 pin VGA monitor port on the right side of your notebook and connect the video signal cable from the external monitor or the VGA adapter to the monitor port 11 Connect the power cable from the external monitor to a power outlet and turn on the monitor 28 Chapter 2 12 On your notebook click the right touchpad button on the 13 14 15 Windows desktop to open the desktop menu Click Pr
35. uld contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate The Load Number LN assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device To prevent overloading the termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devise subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100 Battery Disposal THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LITHIUM ION OR NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY IT MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA CAUTION FOR ADAPTER THIS NOTEBOOK COMPUTER IS FOR USE WITH MODEL NO PA 1650 01AV BATTERY CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN60825 CAUTION THIS APPLIANCE CONTAINS A LASER SYSTEM AND IS CLASSIFIED AS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT TO USE THIS MODEL PROPERLY READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IN CASE OF ANY TROUBLE WITH THIS MODEL PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE STATION TO PREVENT DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM DO NOT TRY TO OPEN THIS ENCLOSURE 65
36. ws documentation The internal fax modem dial tone sound is too low How can I increase the volume There are two methods to adjust the volume of the internal fax modem dial tone Method 1 ToStart Setting Control panel Phone and Modem Options Modem Properties Modem Speaker Volume Adjust Move the slider to adjust the modem speaker volume Method 2 Use the volume control button on the front of the computer What kind of external microphone can I use with my notebook computer You will need to use a self amplifying microphone There is feedback noise coming from my speakers What can do 58 Appendix A Double click on the Speaker icon on the task bar Then under Microphone Balance check the Mute box Because of a software problem was unable to shut down power normally pressed the power button to force a power off but it didn t work How can force a power off Make sure you press the power button for at least 4 seconds Normally this will force a power off If this does not work you can shut down the computer by inserting a needle into the reset button pinhole The reset button locate on the computer bottom side Why can t I charge the battery of my portable computer after it was out of use for some time After portable computers have not been used for a long time more than one month the batteries will go into the low voltage protection mode due to data back ups and natural electrical discharge At
37. x A Advanced Menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Advanced Setting Battery Calibration Start FAN Calibration Auto DIM function Legacy USB Support Enter Enter Disabled Auto Battery Learning Function lt Select Screen 1 Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 53 OCopyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 2 52 Appendix A Boot menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Specifies the boot 1st Boot Device CDROM SM HL DT ST sequence from the 2 Boot Device SATA 3M ST9100828A available devices 3rd Boot Device nVidia Boot Agent A device enclosed in Parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu lt gt Select Screen 1 Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 53 OCopyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 3 53 Appendix A Security menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Security Settings Install or Change the password Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password lt gt Select Screen 1 Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 53 OCopyright 1985 2004 American
38. ystem in chapter 2 for more information 36 Chapter 3 Front Side Connectors 1 MS Pro MS MMC SD 4 in 1 Card reader slot The 4 in 1 card reader slot is specially used for the device with a MS Pro MS MMC SD interface card Insert the card into 4 in 1 card reader slot securely for device access 2 Microphone in Jack Connect a microphone to this jack to record 3 Audio out Jack Connect a stereo headset or external speakers to this jack to listen to multimedia 4 Wireless LAN On Off switch Build in wireless LAN card IEEE802 11b g for user accessing the Internet without wire cable through by this switch On Off 37 Chapter 3 Back View 1 Fax modem RJ 11 Jack The fax modem can transmit data using the 56 Kbps V 90 protocol and send and receive faxes at 14 4 Kbps In some countries local regulations may not permit the use of the fax modem designed for this System In this case you may use an add on modem 2 LAN RJ 45 Jack With the built in Ethernet LAN adapter you can easily make LAN connections Connection speed is up to 100 Mbps Warning Plug your modem into an analog telephone jack only Most A homes use analog lines Do not use digital lines such as the PBX and ISDN systems found in many offices Digital lines may damage your modem 38 Chapter 4 System Software Appendix B System Recovery Software A No need to locate a recovery CD to resto
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