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Preface

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.

Summary of Contents for 7100 Series

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Page 2: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Chapter 4 Preface ...

Page 3: ...cular 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 ...

Page 4: ...he 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 For better environmental protection waste batteries should be collected separately for recycling or special disposal ...

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Page 6: ...one 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 Optical Disc 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 k...

Page 7: ...ay from humidity and high temperature 4 Lay this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up 5 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...

Page 8: ...and damaged The equipment has obvious signs of breakage 11 Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the equipment or cause an electrical shock 12 Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature of 60O C 140O F or above which may damage the equipment 13 To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement use the same or equivalent type o...

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Page 12: ...f Microsoft Corporation Sempron and Turion are registered trademarks of AMD in the United States and other countries AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Notebook Memory Card International Association Release History Version Revision Note Date 1 0 Initial Release December 2005 1 2 Production Release February 2006 ...

Page 13: ...t II FCC Conditions III Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery IV Caution on Using Modem V Optical Disc Drive Notice V Macrovision Notice VI Safety Instructions VI WEEE Statement VIII Trademarks XI Release History XI Introductions How to Use This Manual 1 2 Unpacking 1 4 Table of Contents ...

Page 14: ...om View 2 15 Power Management 2 16 AC Adapter 2 16 Battery Pack 2 18 Using the Battery Pack 2 21 Memory Module Installation 2 23 Installing Memory Module Process 2 23 Basic Operations 2 27 Safety and Comfort Tips 2 27 Have a Good Work Habit 2 28 Knowing the Keyboard 2 29 Knowing the Touchpad 2 34 About Hard Disk Drive 2 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 2 39 ...

Page 15: ... 7 Installing the PC card 3 7 Removing the PC card 3 8 Express Card Installation 3 9 Installing the Express card 3 9 Removing the Express card 3 9 Safely Remove Hardware 3 10 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup 4 2 When to Use BIOS Setup 4 2 How to Run BIOS Setup 4 2 Control Keys 4 3 BIOS Setup Menu 4 4 Main menu 4 5 Advanced menu 4 7 Boot menu 4 9 Security menu 4 10 Exit menu 4 12 ...

Page 16: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Chapter 4 Preface ...

Page 17: ...the notebook Chapter 1 General Introductions includes the descriptions of all accessories included with the notebook It is recommended to check that you have received all of the accessories when you first open the packing box If any item is damaged or missing please contact the store or reseller where you purchased this notebook Chapter 2 Getting Started provides the specifications of the notebook...

Page 18: ...tebook including mice keyboard webcam printer external monitor IEEE 1394 FireWire devices and communication devices Also included are installation and removal instructions for third party PC card devices Chapter 4 BIOS setup provides information on the BIOS Setup program that allows you to configure your notebook for optimum use ...

Page 19: ...that you bought the notebook from immediately Keep the box and all packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future The shipping carton should contain the following items Notebook computer Quick Start Guide Phoenix Recovery Brochure High capacity Li ion battery pack AC adapter and power cord These accessories listed above may change without notice ...

Page 20: ...Preface General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Chapter 4 ...

Page 21: ...el dependent L1 Cache 128K Turion 64K Sempron L2 Cache Turion 512KB 1MB Sempron 128 256KB model dependent FSB Speed 800MHz Double Clock Socket Socket N 754 pin Smart Power Management AMD Power Now Core Chips North Bridge ATI RS482M South Bridge ATI SB450 ATI RADEON Xpress 200M Memory Technology DDR 333 400 Memory DDR SO DIMM X 2 slot supports 128 256 512 1024MB DDR333 SO DIMM PC2700 Maximum 2GB 1G...

Page 22: ...vice Dual Layer DVD Burner I O Port Monitor DB 15 PIN External VGA CRT LCD USB x 3 USB version 2 0 Line in x 1 Mic in x 1 Headphone SPDIF Out x 1 SPDIF Out supported RJ11 x 1 RJ45 x 1 IEEE FIREWIRE 1394 Firewire x 1 TV Out x 1 S Video Communication Port 56K Fax MODEM MD560LMI 2 AZALIA I F LAN 10 100 1000 Gigabit Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b g MSI 6833 B CARD SLOTS PC Express x 1 PCMCIA Type II x 1 ...

Page 23: ...32 bit color 1440 x 900 32 bit color native resolution 1400 x 1050 32 bit color 1280 x 1024 32 bit color 1152 x 1768 32 bit color 1024 x 768 32 bit color 800 x 600 32 bit color 640 x 480 32 bit color Audio Sound Controller ATI SB450 AZALIA Sound Codec chip Realtek ALC882H Internal Speaker 2 Speakers SoundBlaster SoundBlaster compatible No DOS support Software BIOS Support OS Win XP Home Profession...

Page 24: ...2 5 Getting Started BIOS Fast Boot Support Yes Win XP Security Kensington Lock Hole x 1 ...

Page 25: ...vides you with the description of all the basic aspects of your Notebook It will help you to know more about your Notebook before using it Top open View Press the Cover Latch to open the top cover LCD Panel The top open view and descriptions follow below ...

Page 26: ...ds Protects your Notebook PC when closing the LCD cover 3 Power Button Power Button To turn your Notebook power ON and OFF 4 Keyboard The built in keyboard provides all the functions of a full sized 103 key US defined keyboard 5 Touchpad It is the pointing device of the computer 6 Internal Microphone This is the built in microphone ...

Page 27: ...e when the Num Lock function is activated Caps Lock Glowing Blue when the Caps Lock function is activated Scroll Lock Glowing Blue when the Scroll Lock function is activated Hard Disk In use Glowing Blue when the Notebook PC is accessing the hard disk drive ...

Page 28: ...s a high speed bus that allows you to connect high end digital devices such as digital video cameras camcorders etc for high speed file transfer 3 Audio Port Connectors Supports high quality stereo Hi Fi sound Headphones A connector for external speakers or headphones Line In Used for an external audio device Microphone Used to connect an external microphone ...

Page 29: ...no longer operating correctly and needs to be replaced Power On Off Suspend Blinking Red when the system is in suspend mode LED goes off when the system is activated and in the On mode and turned off 1 Wireless LAN 1 Glowing Green when the wireless LAN function is enabled LED goes out when wireless LAN function is disabled 5 5 in 1 Memory Card Reader The built in card reader supports MMC multi med...

Page 30: ...B 2 0 interfaces 2 PC Card Slot PCMCIA The computer provides a PC card slot to support one Type II PC card for expansion functions such as LAN WLAN WWAN WMAX EVDO Edge memory card etc 3 USB Port The USB 2 0 port allows you to connect USB interface peripheral devices such as external mouse keyboard portable hard disk dri printer and more 4 S Video Connector By using a Super VHS S Video cable this c...

Page 31: ...s are designed to cool the system DO NOT block the ventilator as this blocks air circulation 6 External CRT VGA Port The 15 pin D sub VGA port allows you to connect an external CRT monitor or LCD other standard VGA compatible device such as a projector ...

Page 32: ...ipheral devices such as external mouse keyboard portable hard disk drives printer and more 2 Optical Disc Drive This notebook supports a CD DVD RW with Dual Layer burning The optical device allows you to use a CD DVD disc for installing software accessing data and playing music and movies on the computer ...

Page 33: ...omputer provides a built in modem that allows you to connect a telephone line through this connector Use the RJ 11 connector and the 56K V 90 modem to make a dial up connection 4 RJ 45 Connector The 10 100 1000 Ethernet Gigabit connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection 5 Vent Ports The vent ports are designed to cool the system DO NOT block these 6 Battery Pack Rear View To s...

Page 34: ...ver with one hand and pull the battery pack out carefully with the other hand 2 Battery Lock Unlock Switch The battery cannot be removed when the switch is positioned in the locked position Once the switch is moved to the unlocked position the battery is removable 3 Battery Pack Supplies power to your computer when the AC adapter is not connected ...

Page 35: ...rging immediately Note that the AC adapter included in the package is approved for your Notebook using a different AC adapter may damage the Notebook or other devices connected to the notebook Connecting the AC Power 1 Unpack the package to find the AC adapter and power cord 2 Attach the power cord to the connector of the AC adapter 3 Plug the DC end of the adapter to the Notebook and the male end...

Page 36: ...apter you should 1 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet first 2 Unplug the connector from the Notebook 3 Disconnect the power cord and the connector of AC adapter 4 When unplugging the power cord always hold the connector part of the cord Never pull the cord directly ...

Page 37: ...mately up to 2 hours Battery life will vary depending on your usage Removing the Battery Pack 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Check that the Lock Unlock Lever is in the Unlocked position 3 Locate the Battery Release Switch on the bottom side 4 Push the Release Switch in the direction of arrow the showing below the button 5 Slide the left side of the battery pack first out of the compartme...

Page 38: ...2 19 Getting Started ...

Page 39: ...pack into place 3 After the right side of the battery pack fits into the right track then slightly press the left side of battery pack into the battery chamber 4 Make sure the Lock Unlock Switch is in the Locked position Warning 1 Do not try to disassemble THE BATTERY PACK 2 Please follow your local laws and regulations to recycle the battery pack ...

Page 40: ...l regulations Check with your local solid waste officials for details about recycling options or for proper disposal in your area Conserving Battery Power Efficient battery power is critical to maintain a normal operation If the battery power is not managed well the saved data and customized settings may be lost Follow these tips to help optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss Suspend ...

Page 41: ...system operation or shut down and turn off the system without interrupting the charging process The battery pack uses Lithium ion battery cells that have no memory effect You do not need to discharge the battery pack before you begin charging However to optimize the life of battery we suggest that consuming the battery power completely once a month is necessary If you do not use the Notebook for a...

Page 42: ...2 23 Getting Started Memory Module Installation 1 Memory Module Compartment ...

Page 43: ...he memory module in the DIMM socket There are 2 DIMM sockets on the system motherboard Warning The memory module can only fit in one direction due to the keyed notch Wrong orientation will cause improper installation and may damage the memory module or DIMM socket ...

Page 44: ...2 25 Getting Started 2 Gently push down on the memory module until the metal locking levers on each side of the DIMM socket is fastened ...

Page 45: ...2 26 Getting Started 3 If you have more than one memory module align the 2nd memory module to the empty DIMM socket ...

Page 46: ...2 27 Getting Started 4 Gently push down on the memory module until the metal locking levers on each side of the DIMM socket is fastened ...

Page 47: ...on Choose the proper desk and chair and adjust their height to fit your posture when operating When sitting on a chair adjust the chair s back if available to support your back comfortably Place you feet flat and naturally on the floor so that your knees and elbows have the proper position about 90 degree when operating Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists Adjust the angle p...

Page 48: ...arly Remember to take breaks after working for a period of time Knowing the Keyboard The Notebook s keyboard provides all the functions of a full sized 103 key keyboard and the additional Fn keys for specific functions on the Notebook The keyboard can be divided into four categories Typewriter keys Cursor keys Numeric keys and Function keys ...

Page 49: ... Num Lock Press and hold the Fn key and press the Num Lock key to toggle the Num Lock on and off When this function is activated you can use the numeric keys that are included in the numeric keypad Caps Lock Press this key to toggle the Caps Lock on and off When this function is activated the letters you type are kept in uppercase Scroll Lock Press and hold the Fn key and press the Scroll Lock key...

Page 50: ...er which are used to control the cursor movement Move the cursor left for one space Move the cursor right for one space Move the cursor up for one line Move the cursor down for one line Move to the previous page Move to the next page Move to the beginning of the line or document Move to the end of the line or document Cursor Keys ...

Page 51: ...delete one character to the right of the cursor and move the following text left for one space Press this key to delete one character to the left of the cursor and move the following text left for one space Numeric Keys The keyboard provides a dedicated numeric keypad When the Num Lock is activated you can use these numeric keys to enter numbers and calculations Otherwise they are used to control ...

Page 52: ...e information on these two keys please refer to your Windows manual or online help Fn Key Switch the display output mode between the LCD external monitor or Both Disable enable Touchpad Decrease the LCD brightness Increase the LCD brightness Decrease the built in speaker s volume Increase the built in speaker s volume Disable the Notebook s audio function Force the Notebook into suspend mode depen...

Page 53: ... the Notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen and making selections with its two buttons 1 Cursor Movement Area This pressure sensitive area of the touchpad allows you to place your finger on it and control the cursor on the screen by moving your finger 2 Right Button Acts as the mouse s right button 3 Left Button Acts as the mouse s left button ...

Page 54: ...ft button to select This procedure called point and click is the basics of operating your Notebook Unlike the traditional pointing device such as the mouse the whole touchpad can act as a left button so that each tap on the touchpad is equivalent to pressing the left button Tapping twice more rapidly on the touchpad is to execute a double click Drag and Drop You can move files or objects in your N...

Page 55: ...want to swap the functions of the two buttons In addition you can change the size shape moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen To configure the touchpad you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS 2 driver in your Windows operating system The Mouse Properties in Control Panel allow you to change the configuration If you prefer to use an external mouse Use the Fn F2 k...

Page 56: ...as a floppy disk drive and optical storage devices It is used to install the operating system and software applications 1 To avoid unexpected data loss in your system please backup your critical files regularly 2 Do not turn off the Notebook when the Hard Disk In use LED is on 3 Do not remove or install the hard disk drive when the Notebook is turned on The replacement of the hard disk drive shoul...

Page 57: ...dual format recorder allows you to record both the R DL R RW and R RW formats It also supports CD RW CD R CD DVD formats 1 The optical storage device is classified as a Class 1 Laser product Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified here in may result in hazardous radiation exposure 2 Do not touch the lens inside the drive ...

Page 58: ...drive 1 Confirm that the Notebook is turned on 2 Press the Eject Button on the drive s panel and the CD tray will slide out partially Then gently pull the tray out until fully extended 3 Place your CD in the tray with its label facing up Slightly press the center of the CD to secure it into place 4 Push the tray back into the drive ...

Page 59: ...l slide out partially Then gently pull the tray out until fully extended 2 Hold the CD by its edge with your fingers and lift it up from the tray 3 Push the tray back into the drive 1 Confirm that the CD is placed correctly and securely in the tray before closing the tray 2 Do not leave the CD tray open ...

Page 60: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Chapter 4 Preface ...

Page 61: ...otebook Connecting External Devices The I O input output ports on the Notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices Mouse Keyboard Printer IEEE 1394 Device Monitor Television Microphone Speakers Earphones Modem LAN WebCam ...

Page 62: ... you mouse you can manually enable the mouse by going to Start Menu Control Panel Add Hardware to add the new device Connecting an External Keyboard You can connect an external keyboard to your Notebook through the USB port Since there is no PS 2 port available on your Notebook and you only have a keyboard with a PS 2 connector please purchase a PS 2 USB connector first To connect the keyboard 1 T...

Page 63: ... Control Panel Add Hardware to add the new device Connecting a Printer If your printer has a USB interface you can then use the USB port on the Notebook to connect the printer The following instruction describes the general procedure to connect a printer 1 Turn off the Notebook 2 Connect one end of the printer cable to the Notebook s USB port and the other end to the printer 3 Connect the power co...

Page 64: ...ately you can change the display mode by configuring the settings in Display Properties of Windows operating system Connecting IEEE 1394 Firewire devices The IEEE 1394 port of your Notebook is a next generation serial bus that features a high speed transfer rate and the connection of up to 63 devices allowing you to connect many high end peripheral devices and consumer electronic appliances such a...

Page 65: ...o 1000Mbps For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the LAN please ask your MIS staff or network manager for help Using the Built in Modem The built in 56Kbps fax data modem allows you to use a telephone line to communicate with others or to connect the Internet For more instructions or detailed steps on dialing up through the modem please consult your MIS staff or Internet service...

Page 66: ...etc The following instruction provides you with a basic installation for the PC card including how to install and remove it For more information please refer to the manual of your PC card Installing the PC card 1 Locate the PC card slot on your Notebook If there is a dummy card in the slot remove it first 2 Insert the PC card into the slot usually with its label facing up and push it until it is f...

Page 67: ...e PCMCIA Card 1 Press the Eject Button to make it stretch out 2 Push the Eject Button and the PC card will slide out Pull it out of the slot Eject Button 1 Before removing the PC card you should stop the device in the Windows operating system ...

Page 68: ...s provide you with a basic installation for the PC Express Card including how to install and remove it For more information please refer to the manual of your PC Express Card Installing the PC Express Card 1 Locate the PC Express Card slot on your Notebook If there is a dummy card in the slot remove it first 2 Insert the PC Express Card into the slot usually with its label facing up and push it un...

Page 69: ...ystem the Safely Remove Hardware icon will appear on the taskbar Double click the icon to bring up the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box You can see all connected peripheral devices here If you want to remove any of the devices move the cursor to the device select on that device and click Stop Select ...

Page 70: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Chapter 4 Preface 7100U Series ...

Page 71: ...ettings How to Run BIOS Setup To run the BIOS Setup Utility turn on the Notebook and press the Del key during the POST procedure If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup restart the system by turning it OFF and ON or simultaneously pressing Ctrl Alt Delete keys to restart The screen snapshots and setting options in this chapter are for your reference only The ...

Page 72: ...enu title Press down arrow to select one item under the menu title Increase the setting value or make changes Decrease the setting value or make changes 1 Open the selected item to change setting options 2 Bring up a sub menu when available In some items press this key to change setting field Brings up help screen that provides information on the control keys 1 Exit the BIOS Setup Utility 2 Return...

Page 73: ...basic configuration Main menu Shows System Overview information about the BIOS version CPU features Memory size and setting of System Time and Date Advanced menu Configure IDE and USB settings Boot menu Set up Boot Type and Boot Sequence Security menu Install or clear Supervisor s and User s Password settings Exit menu Choose decided status before leaving the BIOS menu ...

Page 74: ... other information about its build date and update notes Following this is CPU information about its Type and Speed System Time This item allows you to set the system time The system clock will go on no matter if you shut down the PC or go into sleep mode The set format is hour minute second ...

Page 75: ...to set the system date The date format is day month date year Day Day of the week from Sun to Sat which is determined by BIOS read only Month The month from 01 January to 12 December Date The date from 01 to 31 Year The year can be adjusted by users ...

Page 76: ...ion of the device including the device name vendor LBA mode PIO mode and more AMD PowerNow Technology This item allows you to enable or disable AMD PowerNow technology When set to Enabled the system always operates in a conserve power mode If you want to optimize the processor set this item to Disabled so that the processor s speed will vary depending on the use of your operating system and applic...

Page 77: ... USB Support If you want to use an external USB device like a mouse keyboard or portable disk in a Non Windows environment or boot your system with an external USB device you should enable this function by selecting Enabled ...

Page 78: ...to show the Averatec logo on the boot up screen Settings options Disabled and Enabled The default setting is Enabled 1st 2nd and 3rd Boot Device The three items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system ...

Page 79: ...function a message box will appear on the screen as below Type the password you want up to six characters in length and press Enter The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory You may also press ESC to abort the selection and not enter a password Enter New Password ...

Page 80: ... when end users try to run Setup Always A password prompt appears every time when the Notebook is powered on or when end users try to run Setup To clear a set password just press Enter when you are prompted to enter the password A message box will show up confirming the password will be disabled Once the password is disabled the system will boot and you can enter Setup without entering any passwor...

Page 81: ... utility Discard Changes and Exit Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility Load Optimal Defaults Select this item to load the default settings for optimal system performance ...

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