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User Manual

*Covers StepNote NC Series Notebooks

Do it All with the Everex® StepNote® NC Series Notebook Computer.

Preinstalled with Windows Vista™ Home Basic and running on the power

of a VIA® C7 Processor, the latest PCs from Everex lets you create your

own CDs and DVDs, surf the Internet or email friends and family, all

on a 15.4” widescreen display.

StepNote®

NC Series

Notebooks

15.4” WXGA

Widescreen

Display

Windows Vista™

Home Basic

VIA® C7

Processor

Lithium-Ion

Battery

00-00000-00

Summary of Contents for Stepnote NC

Page 1: ...C7 Processor the latest PCs from Everex lets you create your own CDs and DVDs surf the Internet or email friends and family all on a 15 4 widescreen display StepNote NC Series Notebooks 15 4 WXGA Wide...

Page 2: ...y means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without prior written permission Trademarks Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of t...

Page 3: ...socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies i e...

Page 4: ...lt the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help You may find helpful the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission Interference Handbook stock number 004...

Page 5: ...with FCC regulations Peripheral Devices Notice Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non...

Page 6: ...Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC Lowvoltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the Amendment Directive 93 68 EEC the procedures given in European Council Directive 99 5 EC and...

Page 7: ...pean standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2 400 2 4835GHz In France the equipment must be restricted to the 2 4465 2 4835GHz frequency range and must be...

Page 8: ...About Your Notebook Computer Congratulation for having purchased your new Everex StepNote This notebook incorporates the newest features to serve all your computing needs...

Page 9: ...divided into eight chapters Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook Computer Chapter 4 Multimedia Setup Chapter 5 Connecting External devices Chapter 6 System BI...

Page 10: ...BOOK 25 1 7 THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK 26 1 8 THE UNDERSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK 27 1 9 NOTEBOOK ACCESSORIES 29 1 10 NOTEBOOK OPTIONS 30 2 GETTING STARTED 31 2 1 USING THE BATTERY PACK 32 Extending Bat...

Page 11: ...THE OPTICAL DRIVE 52 4 FUN WITH WINDOWS VISTA EXPERIENCE 55 4 1 WHAT IS WINDOWS VISTA 56 4 2 GET READY FOR WINDOWS VISTA 56 4 3 ENJOY YOUR MULTIMEDIA APPLICATION 59 Internet Explorer 59 Windows Calen...

Page 12: ...IN MENU SETUP 86 6 2 1 Internal HDD Sub Menu 88 6 2 2 Internal Optical Drive Sub Menu 88 6 3 USING THE ADVANCED CMOS SETUP 90 6 4 SECURITY MENU SETUP 92 6 5 USING THE BOOT SETUP 94 6 6 HOW TO EXIT THE...

Page 13: ...3 Flash BIOS 114 I O Ports 114 Wireless devices 114 AC DC Power Supply Adapter 114 Battery 114 Weight and Dimension 114 APPENDIX B SYSTEM RECOVERY AND DRIVER INSTALLATION 115 B 1 SYSTEM RECOVERY 116 U...

Page 14: ...Installing the LAN Device Driver 136 Installing the TouchPad Device Driver 136 Technical Support 139...

Page 15: ...bile computing and multimedia technology this notebook is a natural choice for uses seeking portability and performance Your Everex StepNote NC Series Notebook runs a wide variety of business personal...

Page 16: ...PC software based on operating systems such as Windows Vista Memory This notebook provides two memory slots for installing DDRII SDRAM 200 pin SODIMM modules up to 4GB using 256MB 512MB 1024MB or 204...

Page 17: ...he System BIOS using the Phoenix Flash utility program Power and System Management Integrated SMM System Management Mode on system chipset that shuts down components not in use to reduce power consump...

Page 18: ...ck 4 DVD with Recovery AP Driver Utility 5 User Manual Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and or damaged If any of these items is missing or damaged contact Everex s...

Page 19: ...at you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position The LCD is 15 4 TFT color LCD with 1280 x 800 Wide XGA with ratio 16 10 resolution panels The features of the Color LCD Display are summarized as f...

Page 20: ...sit on comfortably during typing Touchpad Pointing Device Microsoft mouse compatible with two Touchpad click buttons The two select buttons located at each side support tapping selection and dragging...

Page 21: ...Power Indicator Lets you know that power to the system is turned on This LED is positioned so that you can see the power state whether the LCD panel is opened or closed Lights green when the system i...

Page 22: ...isabled Caps Lock When LED turns on indicates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is activated When activated all alphabet keys typed in will be in uppercase or capital letters Scroll Lock When LED...

Page 23: ...s 2 VGA Port 3 Kensington Lock Hole USB 2 0 Ports The Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to connect USB 2 0 compliant devices for example printers scanners and so on to your notebook computer VG...

Page 24: ...o the outside world through phone line For electrical safety concerns only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be foll...

Page 25: ...with local codes for possible special disposal instructions Optical Disk Drive Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc CD or a digital video disc DVD and play conventional audio CDs...

Page 26: ...2 0 compliant devices for example printers scanners and so on to your notebook computer Air Outlet Vent Emits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operating temperature DC Power Port Let...

Page 27: ...or how to replace it Battery Lock Latch Push the latch to the right side to lock and secure the battery This action is available to release the battery when the battery lock latch has located to unloc...

Page 28: ...cord if you are going to use your notebook in countries with different connector outlets When you connect the AC adapter it charges the battery whether or not the notebook computer is powered on Batte...

Page 29: ...dard packs Using the suitable media you can make any format of CD or DVD as you want DVD RW combo This device pack can write data to CD R or CD RW and DVD R or DVD RW media and also can read DVD CD ti...

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Page 31: ...tting Started Your Notebook is designed and pre configured for easy setup and use This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possi...

Page 32: ...pack allows you to operate the notebook without an external power source When you connect the AC power adapter the battery immediately starts to recharge For maximum battery performance fully dischar...

Page 33: ...t and push the battery pack Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack make sure the computer is turned off unplugged from power source Slide the lock latch to the end of left side to unlock...

Page 34: ...harged battery To replace the battery pack refer to the previous sections on Installing the Battery Pack and Removing the Battery Pack For Window Vista32 the suspend mode Hibernate or Standby can be c...

Page 35: ...ower 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...

Page 36: ...s found on the top of the base unit Press the Power Resume button to start your computer and check that if the Power LED turns on After a few seconds the computer s display will turn on and your compu...

Page 37: ...he LCD completely dark or bright it provides sufficient lighting to the LCD to match the external lighting of the surrounding The brighter the room the more you need to increase the brightness of the...

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Page 39: ...rate the standard built in features of the Everex StepNote If you are unfamiliar with personal computers or the Microsoft Windows operating system in addition to this chapter we recommend reading the...

Page 40: ...with an operating system pre installed and needs only to be setup and configured during initial use 3 2 Understanding the Keyboard Functions Your notebook computer is equipped with an 87 keys keyboard...

Page 41: ...se keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions Some keys printed in blue on keypad are preprogrammed with dual functions Control keys Ctrl Alt Fn and Shift are controls used in co...

Page 42: ...dicates where the next text typed is inserted Typewriter keys Typewriter keys also called alphanumeric keys are used to enter text and characters Keys with blue print on them behave differently when c...

Page 43: ...ey in combination with those two character keys found on the second row of the keyboard to produce the upper marked keys Also used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute...

Page 44: ...key Moves the cursor up one line at a time Down arrow key Moves the cursor down one line at a time Left arrow key Moves the cursor to the left one space at a time Right arrow key Moves the cursor to...

Page 45: ...Start menu Right Click key Performs a mouse right click function for Windows system SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS The notebook has special system function keys that activate key serving dual functions When pr...

Page 46: ...he Touchpad Pointing Device Your 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 custo...

Page 47: ...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 You can...

Page 48: ...ted button remains held as long as the finger remains on the pad Avoid spilling any liquid on the Touchpad surface and always keep the Touchpad surface and pointing finger dry from sweat built up Also...

Page 49: ...16 million colors 16 million colors 16 million colors 65 536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16 bit high color while 16 million or 16M colors is equivalent to 32 bit true color You can use the Fn...

Page 50: ...fe but also cools the systems and components as well The definitions of Standby Mode Hibernation Mode and Shutdown are depicted as follows Standby Mode Standby Mode is mainly for power saving When the...

Page 51: ...them Shutdown All power has been turned off from the notebook This means that no power including external AC power source and battery power source will be consume by the notebook 3 6 Working with the...

Page 52: ...to secure the disc 3 To remove the disc press on the center spindle and pull up the disc from the side until the disc snaps out of the spindle lock If the eject function is disabled by software or a...

Page 53: ...r side of the disk Do not write with the hard ball point pen or apply labels on either side of the disk Keep the disk away from direct sunlight or high temperatures Clean fingerprints or dust from the...

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Page 55: ...nment With Windows Vista it offers a breakthrough user experience and is designed to help you feel confident in your ability to view find and organize information and to control your computing experie...

Page 56: ...l system That is as easy to use with a great new user friendly interface 4 2 Get Ready for Windows Vista Windows Vista is designed to help make you more productive as you work with your PC throughout...

Page 57: ...t the entertainment To recall all default multimedia applications click on All Programs located on the left corner on the desktop the All Programs will be changed to Back as shown in the following fig...

Page 58: ...ck on it Instant Search The Start menu features integrated desktop search through a new feature called Instant Search which can help you find and launch almost anything on your PC Just type in a word...

Page 59: ...Use Instant Search to quickly find the information you need...

Page 60: ...he upcoming release of Internet Explorer 7 not only adds important new security and privacy features but makes everyday tasks easier through features such as tabbed browsing inline search and shrink t...

Page 61: ...your schedule with others It also lets you create a personal task list and receive automatic notifications and reminders about specific tasks and upcoming appointments Windows Calendar has a broad ra...

Page 62: ...storing and retrieving information about people contacts who are important to the users of Microsoft Outlook and Windows Mail formerly Outlook Express WINDOWS DEFENDER Windows Defender is enable to pr...

Page 63: ...computers against pop ups slow performance and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software Applications can check and change its status WINDOWS DVD MAKER Windows DVD maker helps you...

Page 64: ...essional looking menus a scene selection page so viewers can easily find what they are looking for and even slide shows using your favorite songs as a soundtrack WINDOWS FAX AND SCAN Windows Fax and S...

Page 65: ...Scan Sending and receiving faxes through your PC is now as simple as performing the same tasks on a fax machine especially for digital document WINDOWS LIVE MESSENGER DOWNLOAD Windows Live Messenger...

Page 66: ...indows Live Messenger is the next generation MSN Messenger It has everything you already love about Messenger and much more WINDOWS MAIL Windows Mail can send and receive e mail and newsgroup messages...

Page 67: ...on demand media including TV Movies music and pictures It is enable to make you enjoy all your favorite digital entertainment including live and recorded TV movies music and pictures in one place with...

Page 68: ...by CD cover art or in lists Connect to networked media devices around your home or seamlessly sync up with your portable digital media player to enjoy all your entertainment wherever you are Sporting...

Page 69: ...r desktop or any program with other meeting participants you and other meeting participants can distribute and co edit documents you can pass notes to other participants you can connect to a network p...

Page 70: ...mance help you manage and edit your home videos You can include photos along with video when you create a movie and even add narration and soundtracks Once your movies are just the way you want them y...

Page 71: ...ew your photos and videos You can edit print and share your photos from within Windows Photo Gallery as well as transfer photos from your camera to your computer with a simple import process WINDOWS U...

Page 72: ...updating easy and minimizes disruption to your work It s easy to start updating when you set up Windows Vista you can set options that enable Windows Update to automatically download and install updat...

Page 73: ...ini applications that offer information at a glance and provide easy access to frequently used tools GAMING If you are a parent you now have a rich set of controls to ensure your children are only pla...

Page 74: ...nail of each window rather than just a generic icon and file name Live thumbnails make it easier to quickly identify the window you want particularly when multiple windows of the same kind are open Wi...

Page 75: ...it and browse each domain to experience the information and assistance that Windows Vista offers For more information please refer to Microsoft s website http www microsoft com windowsvista features d...

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Page 77: ...ow you attach additional peripheral devices to your notebook The Everex StepNote allows you to add a printer or mouse connect an external monitor and keyboard or other compatible peripheral device Use...

Page 78: ...rosoft HP Compaq Intel Agere NEC and Philip are seven core members of USB IF to have worked on USB 2 0 standardization USB 2 0 offers data transfer rate up to 480Mbps megabits per second compared to U...

Page 79: ...tch is turned off The notebook computer must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected Although you can connect the external Monitor without power off the computer and the exter...

Page 80: ...e External Audio System At the right side of your computer you will find the built in audio ports You can connect Microphone jacks earphone or powered speaker To connect to a audio jack 1 Locate the a...

Page 81: ...0 times faster than Ethernet it is often referred to as Fast Ethernet The built in LAN module provides a standard RJ 45 connector To connect the twisted pair cable to your LAN port 1 Locate the twiste...

Page 82: ...connection speed However IEEE 802 11g supports 54Mbps wireless connection speed and is backward compatible with the slower 802 11b Wireless LAN module is similar to LAN module You need to install soft...

Page 83: ...ality of telephone lines Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission Contact your service provider for more information The analog phone cable is an industry standard cable Longe...

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Page 85: ...ser adjustable options include system time and date disk drive configuration and password setup BIOS information stored in the CMOS RAM will remain permanent unless changed Default factory settings ar...

Page 86: ...uter the system will read the settings stored in the CMOS RAM and compare them to the equipment check conducted during the Power On Self Test POST If an error occurs an error message will be displayed...

Page 87: ...n Parameters The left side of the screen This area lists the parameters and their current settings Key Status Bar The bottom part of the screen These lines display the keys available to move the curso...

Page 88: ...hange the system time using the hour minute second format of the computer Enter the current time for reach field and use the Tab Shift Tab or Enter key to move from one field or back to another You ca...

Page 89: ...be edited Secondary Master This field is for information only as the BIOS automatically detects the optical drive System Memory This field reports the amount of base or conventional memory found by th...

Page 90: ...drive types as CD DVD User Auto or None by pressing Space bar Set this option to Auto so your computer will automatically detect the drive type during power on Set this option to None when your comput...

Page 91: ...n select different drive types by pressing Space bar Set this option to Auto so your computer will automatically detect the drive type during power on Set this option to None when your computer is not...

Page 92: ...display the diagnostic screen or not by choosing Enabled or Disabled option during system booting Summary Screen Displays system configuration on boot Frame Buffer Size Lets you reserve memory space...

Page 93: ...apter to Primary Secondary Both or Disabled Legacy USB Support Enable or disable the USB Bus support when in connection with USB device LAN Boot Control Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for bootin...

Page 94: ...Supervisor Password Is Set Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by Supervisor Password or not User Password Is Set Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled b...

Page 95: ...rvisor Password has set Enter the user password when boot the system or resume from suspend mode But if the Write Protect is set in the Fixed disk boot sector field you should enter a supervisor passw...

Page 96: ...ry to boot up first This page allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first To select the boot device you can use the up or down arrow key then press to move u...

Page 97: ...e running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program Exit Discarding Changes Allows you to discard all changes made while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system set...

Page 98: ...e diskette in the diskette drive 3 On the DOS prompt type the following command A Phlash XXXXXX ROM BIOS filename or A XXXXXX BAT Batch file for BIOS file Press Enter to run this BIOS utility After th...

Page 99: ...7 Using Options This chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your notebook For additional system specifications upgrades and available accessories visit www everex com...

Page 100: ...your computer The table below lists the possible combinations of different memory module and memory size Please contact dealer for changing or adding DDRII SDRAM module It is not available for users t...

Page 101: ...nstall the memory module 1 Make sure the system is powered off the battery also is removed and that no peripheral devices are attached 2 Turn the computer upside down and locate the screw that secures...

Page 102: ...dule until the module pops up Then remove the memory module Everex recommends using only Everex approved upgrades and accessories Use of non approved Everex memory modules are not guaranteed compatibl...

Page 103: ...Cover the lid then rotate and tighten the screws 9 Set the boot device as optical drive and Primary Master as Auto on BIOS setup menu Please refer to Chapter 6 about the setting of BIOS setup menu The...

Page 104: ...le at the bottom of this notebook for wireless connection Please contact Everex before adding or changing the wireless module Any damage that caused by improper installation of the wireless module wil...

Page 105: ...tebook Your Everex StepNote is equipped with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology If properly cared for and maintained the performance and reliability of the computer can...

Page 106: ...for cleaning The socket outlet shall be installed near the notebook computer and shall be easily accessible Please keep the notebook computer from humidity Lay the notebook computer on a reliable sur...

Page 107: ...it Do not place anything over the power cord All cautions and warnings on the notebook computer should be noted If the notebook computer is not in use for a long time disconnect it from mains to avoid...

Page 108: ...pressure level at the operator s position according to IEC 60704 1 is equal or less than 70dB A 8 2 Cleaning Your Computer When it is necessary to clean the plastic case and keyboard use a soft lint...

Page 109: ...a screen saver also helps prolong the life of your notebook screen Follow the safety guidelines mentioned earlier and how to clean your computer 8 4 Maintaining Your Hard Disk Losing your data has the...

Page 110: ...ry pack Handle batteries carefully Do not try to disassemble crush puncture open drop mutilate short external contacts disposed of in water or fire or expose it to temperatures higher than 60o C Recha...

Page 111: ...tions Back up all needed files on your hard disk before traveling Recharge your battery overnight to ensure full battery power before you leave Don t forget to bring along the AC adapter and extra bat...

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Page 113: ...APPENDIX A System Specification This appendix provides technical specifications for the Everex StepNote computer Depending on the specific Everex model specifications may vary...

Page 114: ...sing 200 pin SODIMM 256MB 512MB 1024MB or 2048MB modules DDR2 533 677 MHz SDRAM modules LCD DISPLAY 15 4 WXGA Widescreen Display with DiamondBrite Technology 1280x800 Maximum 16M true colors on all LC...

Page 115: ...th wavetable support H W Audio Sound Blaster 16 compatible Built in speaker Audio input jacks for microphone MIC Audio output jack for external speaker or headphone Line Out Sound volume adjust by K B...

Page 116: ...11b g Mini PCI 802 11b g Wireless LAN Solution AC DC POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER Universal auto switching 100V 240V 65W adapter 20 Volt BATTERY Rechargeable 3 or 6 Cells Li ion battery depending on configura...

Page 117: ...Driver Utility and how to restore the software and operating system of your computer back to the original factory settings In the system recovery section you will learn how to generate the system rec...

Page 118: ...arts system files area user data area Users can choose to recover the system from either hard disk or recovery DVD s CD s I Recovering the System from Hard Disk Two methods are available a Non Destruc...

Page 119: ...2 Please choose Repair Your Computer to go into recovery mode...

Page 120: ...3 Please choose between Non destructive system recovery Destructive system recovery When the Non destructive option is chosen please click Next...

Page 121: ...4 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK 5 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK the Non destructive system recovery will begin...

Page 122: ...6 The non destructive system recovery is begin...

Page 123: ...ctive Recovery from Hard Disk 1 How recovery is done System files from RP are copied to system files area in UP and user data area is formatted Before OS boots please press hotkeys F8 button to go int...

Page 124: ...3 Please choose between Non destructive recovery mode Destructive recovery mode To choose Destructive please click Advance...

Page 125: ...4 When the Destructive option is chosen please click Next 5 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK...

Page 126: ...6 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK the destructive recovery will begin...

Page 127: ...7 The destructive system recovery is begin...

Page 128: ...8 Then destructive system recovery is finished System will be rebooting II Recovering System from Recovery DVD There are three available methods...

Page 129: ...s from Recovery DVD have the same result as a recovery from Hard Drive a Non Destructive Recovery from Recovery DVD b Destructive Recovery from Recovery DVD 1 Insert the recovery DVD into the DVD driv...

Page 130: ...2 Please press any key to boot from DVD 3 Please choose Standard Mode the subsequent processes are just like those in non destructive destructive recoveries from hard disk...

Page 131: ...covery from Recovery DVD In this mode all the data in your computer will lose 1 Please insert the recovery DVD into the DVD drive then choose to boot from CD ROM in BIOS 2 Please press any key to boot...

Page 132: ...3 Please choose Full Mode to go into full recovery mode...

Page 133: ...4 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK...

Page 134: ...5 Reconfirm your choice by clicking OK the full recovery will begin 6 The full recovery is begin...

Page 135: ...of your computer Before 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 INSTALLING...

Page 136: ...e button and specify the directory as E Drivers Vista32 VGA Setup exe 3 Click Continue to install 4 Click Next to execute the setup program The Setup box appears 5 Press Finish to complete the install...

Page 137: ...o Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click Browse button and navigate to the directory as E Drivers Vista 32 Modem setup exe 3 Click Continue when this message appears 4 Click OK to execute the setup pr...

Page 138: ...ick the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers Vista32 LAN setupvis exe 3 When computer appears unidentified program...

Page 139: ...rogram click Allow for accessing the computer 4 Click Next to execute the setup program The Welcome box appears 5 Select accept this agreement and Click Next to continue the installation 6 Click Finis...

Page 140: ...stration NCXXXX as your email subject To speak with an Everex Technical Support Representative call our 24 Hour response team at 1 866 850 8835 toll free Please complete the following information befo...

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