AVERATEC 6200 Series Notebook PC User Manual I Regulations Information FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference 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 communications. 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: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note 1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 2. Shield interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. FCC Conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Averatec 6200 Series II Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery (Danish) ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri ­ Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. (Deutsch) VORSICHT: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich-wertigen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. (English) CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions. (Finnish) VAROITUS: Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. (French) ATTENTION: II y a danger d'explosion s'il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d'un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. (Norwegian) ADVARSEL: Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Swedish) VARNING: Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. III Caution on Using Modem 1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. 5. Avoid using the telephone function (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 6. Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 7. Use cable recommended in the User Guide. CD-ROM Drive Notice 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 your 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 the enclosure. IV Safety Instructions Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. Save this User's Guide for possible use later. Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature. Lay this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the openings. 6. Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been adjusted properly to the value of 100~240V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet. 7. Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place anything on the power cord. 8. Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module. 9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. 10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the equipment or cause an electrical shock. 11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: the power cord or plug is damaged. liquid has penetrated into the equipment. the equipment has been exposed to moisture. the equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to User's Guide. the equipment was dropped and damaged. the equipment has obvious signs of breakage. 12. Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature of 60OC (140OF) or above, which may damage the equipment. 13. To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement, use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. V Copyright Notice The material in this guide is the intellectual property of AVERATEC. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please note that the setting diagrams or values in this guide are FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY. The model you bought may be slightly different from the illustrations and descriptions in this guide. If you are not sure about these information, such as the computer's specification and equipment, please call us with 1-877-462-3462, or via e-amil:customercare@aceratec.com. 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PCMCIA is registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. * * Release History Version 1.0 Revision Note First release Date June 2004 VI Table of Content Getting Started 1.1 Before You Begin .................................................................1-2 Unpacking ..............................................................................1-2 Features and Benefits ............................................................1-3 1.2 Quick Components Guide ..................................................1-4 Top-open View .......................................................................1-4 Front View .............................................................................1-6 Right-side View .....................................................................1-8 Left-side View .......................................................................1-10 Bottom View ..........................................................................1-12 1.3 Preparing to Operate ..........................................................1-13 Connecting the Power ...........................................................1-13 Turning On/Off the Notebook PC .........................................1-15 Basics of Using Notebook PC 2.1 Safety and Comfort Tips .....................................................2-2 Set Up Your Work Environment ............................................2-2 Have a Good Work Habit ......................................................2-3 2.2 Knowing the Keyboard .......................................................2-4 Typewriter Keys ....................................................................2-5 Cursor Keys ...........................................................................2-6 Numeric Keys ........................................................................2-7 Function Keys ........................................................................2-8 2.3 Knowing the Touchpad .......................................................2-9 Using the Touchpad ............................................................... 2-10 Configuring the Touchpad ......................................................2-12 VII 2.4 Using the Optical Storage Device .....................................2-13 Inserting the CD ....................................................................2-14 Removing the CD ..................................................................2-15 Releasing the CD Manually ...................................................2-15 2.5 The Hard Disk Drive ..........................................................2-16 2.6 Using the Video Function ...................................................2-17 Configuring the Display Settings ............................................2-17 2.7 Using the Audio Function ...................................................2-19 Connecting Audio Devices .....................................................2-19 Volume Control ......................................................................2-19 2.8 Direct Play Function ............................................................2-20 Control Key Function .............................................................2-20 Key Definition ........................................................................2-21 Message on the LCM ............................................................2-22 Using the Software Applications 3.1 Using the Recovery CD ......................................................3-2 Resuming the Operating System ............................................3-2 3.3 Activating Your System .......................................................3-4 Power Management 4.1 Introduction to the Power Source .....................................4-2 The AC Adapter ....................................................................4-2 The Battery Pack ..................................................................4-3 4.2 Managing the Power ...........................................................4-6 Power Options .......................................................................4-6 VIII BIOS Setup 5.1 Using BIOS Setup Utility....................................................5-2 When to Use BIOS Setup? ...................................................5-2 How to Run BIOS Setup? .....................................................5-2 Control Keys ..........................................................................5-3 5.2 Main Menu ...........................................................................5-4 5.3 System Overview .................................................................5-6 5.4 Advanced Settings ...............................................................5-8 5.5 Security Settings ..................................................................5-10 5.6 Boot Settings ........................................................................5-11 5.7 Power Settings......................................................................5-12 5.8 Exit Options .......................................................................... 5-13 Expanding and Upgrading 6.1 Connecting the External Devices .....................................6-2 Connecting the Peripheral Devices .......................................6-2 Connecting the Communication Devices ...............................6-4 Installing the PC Card ............................................................6-6 6.2 Safely Remove Hardware ...................................................6-8 6.3 Upgrading Your System .......................................................6-9 IX Caring Your Notebook PC 7.1 Protecting Your Notebook PC ...........................................7-2 Locking Your Computer .........................................................7-2 Setting Up Password .............................................................7-3 Using the Anti-Vi ...