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G-MAX

N601 User’s Manual

Troubleshooting

This chapter instructs you on how to deal with

common system problems. Read it before calling a
technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more

serious problems require opening up your notebook.

Do not attempt to open and service your notebook by

yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized

service center for assistance.

Summary of Contents for G-MAX N601

Page 1: ...rm or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without prior written consent Trademarks Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the tradema...

Page 2: ...ed area such as a desktop or on the floor when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling also do not use t...

Page 3: ...by hand be ready to install the drive in your notebook Your can put the hard drive through an X ray security machine but never put the drive through a metal detector z When traveling do not place your...

Page 4: ...storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning z Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak z Use only the power cord indicated in this manual WARNIN...

Page 5: ...on 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...

Page 6: ...ristics of Information Technology Equipment EN 55024 Information technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement EN 61000 3 2 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 L...

Page 7: ...nt ITE This N601 device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment CANADIAN DOC NOTICE This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from dig...

Page 8: ...VIII G MAX TM N601 User s Manual intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering of disassembly is prohibited...

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Page 10: ...ement 52 Peripherals and Options 53 External monitor 54 S Video 55 External keyboard 55 External pointing device 56 Printer 56 Audio devices 57 PC Card 58 USB devices 60 IEEE 1394 devices 61 Miscellan...

Page 11: ...hould answer most of the questions you have about the day to day operation of your notebook computer You should also take advantage of the online help files that are available with almost all of the p...

Page 12: ...ngle X press gently on the battery Y until it click into place Then slide the lock unlock latch into the lock position Z Note When using a battery pack for the first time fully recharge the battery th...

Page 13: ...n port on your notebook s rear panel and the other end to a properly grounded power outlet 3 Slide the display cover latch to the left X to open the display Y Press the power switch Z to turn on the p...

Page 14: ...ows Turn Off command to shut down your notebook If you are unable to shut down your notebook normally press and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to turn off your notebook If you turn o...

Page 15: ...ace objects on top of your notebook to avoid damaging your notebook Never place your notebook on uneven surfaces Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter Do no...

Page 16: ...according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning your notebook follow these steps 1 Power off your notebook and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the A...

Page 17: ...ines high performance versatility power management features and multimedia capabilities with an unique style and ergonomic design Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power c...

Page 18: ...8 G MAX TM N601 User s Manual A tour of your notebook Let us show you around your new notebook computer Top view...

Page 19: ...audio video media 4 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a mouse 5 Palm rest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use your notebook 6 Speakers Output sound 7 Touc...

Page 20: ...DVD CD RW drive indicator Lights up when the DVD CD RW combo drive is active 4 DVD CD RW drive Slot for inserting a CD or DVD 5 Infrared sensor Sends and receives data for an infrared device such as...

Page 21: ...hard disk 2 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16 bit PC Card or 32 bit CardBus PC Card with ZV support 3 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from its slot 4 SD memory card slot Accepts Secured Dig...

Page 22: ...ht view Item Icon Description 1 USB 2 0 ports Plug USB devices such as a USB Zip drive printer scanner keyboard or mouse into these ports 2 Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components Do not block...

Page 23: ...nitor up to 2048x1536 resolution 3 S video port Connects to a television or display device with S video input 4 Modem jack Connects a phone line only for models with an internal fax data modem 5 Netwo...

Page 24: ...his jack 9 USB port Plug USB devices such as a USB Zip drive printer scanner keyboard or mouse into these ports 10 Parallel port Plug a parallel device such as a printer into this port 11 IEEE 1394 po...

Page 25: ...he battery 2 Battery release latch Slide to remove the battery 3 Battery bay Insert the battery into this bay 4 Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay 5 Hard drive protector Protects the...

Page 26: ...M High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk Lithium Ion battery pack Power management system Dual display capability Simultaneous LCD and CRT display LCD panel supports resolution up to 2048x1536 on virtua...

Page 27: ...phics display offers excellent viewing display quality and desktop performance graphics Your notebook supports a widescreen Thin Film Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD displaying up to 16 7 mi...

Page 28: ...fortable viewing position See Connecting your notebook on page 2 Your notebook employs a microswitch that turns off the display e g enters standby mode to conserve power when you close the display cov...

Page 29: ...tors are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of your notebook while the cover is closed Item Icon Description 1 Wireless communication Lights when the Wireless LAN...

Page 30: ...scription 4 Media activity Lights when the hard disk or CD or DVD drive is active 5 Battery charge Lights when the battery is being charged 6 Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated 7 Num lock Fn...

Page 31: ...abetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock Fn F11 When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use thi...

Page 32: ...ired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner Cursor control keys on embedded keypad Hold Shift while using cursor control keys Hold Fn while usin...

Page 33: ...are a few examples Tab Activates next Taskbar button E Explores My Computer F Finds Document M Minimizes All Shift M Undoes Minimize All R Displays Run dialog box Application key Opens the applicatio...

Page 34: ...ay output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor Fn F4 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any ke...

Page 35: ...AX TM N601 User s Manual Keyboard ergonomics Located below the keyboard the wide and curved palm rest is ergonomically designed to provide you with a very comfortable place to rest your hands while yo...

Page 36: ...location on the palm rest provides optimum comfort and support Touchpad basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Press the left...

Page 37: ...on the touchpad Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking the mouse button and hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the cursor Access context menu Click once Note Keep your fing...

Page 38: ...m Icon Description 1 Wireless communication This button is used to enable or disable the Wireless LAN function 2 E mail By default the mail button is used to launch the email application 3 Internet br...

Page 39: ...ity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs This is where your programs and data are stored Optical drive A high speed optical drive DVD CD RW combo drive gives you portable multimedia access an...

Page 40: ...r DVD disc Important When you launch the DVD player for the first time the program asks you to input the region code DVD discs are divided into 6 regions Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it...

Page 41: ...Africa Japan 3 Southeast Asia Taiwan Korea South 4 Latin America Australia New Zealand 5 Former U S S R parts of Africa India 6 People s Republic of China Note To change the region code insert a DVD m...

Page 42: ...your computer to an Ethernetbased 10 100 Mbps network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the rear of your notebook to a network jack or hub on your network F...

Page 43: ...ne cable from the modem port to a telephone jack Wireless communication Your notebook has an wireless communication feature built in This feature allows you to communicate with other wireless communic...

Page 44: ...tants mobile phones and infrared printers The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to 4 Mb s at a distance of up to one meter To use FIR position two IR aware devices such that their IR por...

Page 45: ...rds you to further enhance sound output There are audio ports on the rear panel of your notebook See Rear view on page 13 for the location of these ports Also see Audio devices on page 44 for more inf...

Page 46: ...ost of your audio video CD DVD MP3 and SD media Item Icon Description 1 LCD display Liquid crystal display LCD displays current media status 2 Power button POWER Turns on or off the power of the AV co...

Page 47: ...VD ROM disc 8 Repeat button REPEAT Selects the options no repeat repeat the currently playing track or repeat all tracks during playback 9 Mute button MUTE Mutes the sound coming out of the speakers 1...

Page 48: ...ys all the information pertaining to the audio video media that s being played in your notebook When your notebook is turned off and the media is being played your LCD display will show the following...

Page 49: ...me the track has been playing 6 Volume Mute Displays the volume level and indicates if the sound has been muted 7 SD memory card Indicates a file on the SD memory card is playing 8 CD playback indicat...

Page 50: ...panel to be a handy feature when you play music during the notebook computer is turned off Playing your music files in power off mode Create a playlist for your music files on the hard drive To play...

Page 51: ...re than one playlist the playlist at the top of the Playlist Name column is the one that will be played To set a different playlist to be the current playlist click the playlist then click Set Current...

Page 52: ...location of your music files If you have more than one source of media then you can switch to a different location such as CD SD or HD a cylinder icon will show on the LCD panel It may take a few sec...

Page 53: ...op the music or to adjust the volume The control panel can not be turned off by pressing the POWER button during power on mode The SOURCE button REPEAT button and Forward Rewind Dial will function dep...

Page 54: ...ity notch A security notch located on the left panel of your notebook lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object suc...

Page 55: ...our computer against unauthorized entry to and use of the BIOS Utility Power on Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized...

Page 56: ...ting on Battery Power Your notebook operates on AC or battery power This chapter contains the information you need to know to operate your notebook on battery power It also includes information on how...

Page 57: ...handy when you travel or during a power failure It is advisable to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup Using a battery pack for the first time When using a battery pack for t...

Page 58: ...urn off your notebook To install a battery pack Insert the battery at an angle X press gently on the battery Y until it click into place Then slide the lock unlock latch into the lock position Z To re...

Page 59: ...k is in use with the AC adapter plugged in your notebook also charges the battery pack if installed This mode will take longer to fully charge a battery than rapid mode In charge in use mode a fully d...

Page 60: ...e Ejecting a card on page 59 Store the battery pack in a cool dry place The recommended storage temperature for battery packs ranges from 10 to 30 degrees Celsius The higher the storage temperature th...

Page 61: ...your notebook 2 Save all necessary files 3 Resume work 4 Power off your notebook if you wish to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully charged battery pack available 1 Save all necessary files 2...

Page 62: ...ement scheme that supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving chores...

Page 63: ...nd hardware options that help you use your notebook with ease When connecting peripherals read the manual included with the peripheral for operating instructions You can purchase most of these and oth...

Page 64: ...lay cover puts your notebook into Standby mode Using simultaneous display Your notebook takes advantage of Windows multi display capability allowing you to use your notebook for presentation purposes...

Page 65: ...ideo input This is important if you want to do some presentations External keyboard Your notebook has a keyboard with full sized keys and an embedded keypad If you feel more comfortable using a deskto...

Page 66: ...er s Manual External pointing device Your notebook accepts either a USB mouse or a similar pointing device Printer You can also connect a printer to your notebook port See your printer manual for oper...

Page 67: ...ophone jack Audio line in device into the line in jack Amplified speakers or headphones connect to the line out jack The subwoofer is located on the front of your notebook See Front view on page 10 fo...

Page 68: ...nd expandability of your notebook PC Cards formerly PCMCIA are add on cards for portable computers giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs Popular type II cards include flash m...

Page 69: ...ting a card Before ejecting a PC Card Exit the application using the card Left click on the PC Card icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation Press the slot eject button once to pop it out then...

Page 70: ...er s Manual USB devices Your notebook has two USB Universal Serial Bus 2 0 ports that allow you to connect peripherals without occupying too many resources Common USB devices include a mouse keyboard...

Page 71: ...book s fast IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect IEEE 1394 supported devices like a digital video camera or optical drive Your notebook comes with 2 kinds of IEEE 1394 ports 4 pin and 6 pin for more f...

Page 72: ...erformance However some users and the applications they use may demand more Your notebook allows you to upgrade key components when you need increased performance Note Contact your authorized dealer i...

Page 73: ...63 G MAX TM N601 User s Manual 4 Moving with your Notebook This chapter gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving around or traveling with your notebook...

Page 74: ...n Standby mode You can now safely take your notebook anywhere you go within the building To bring your notebook out of Standby mode open the display What to bring to short meetings A fully charged bat...

Page 75: ...ia from the drives Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head 2 Pack your notebook in a protective case that can prevent your notebook from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall C...

Page 76: ...turn to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your notebook If the temperature change is greater than 18 F 10 C allow your notebook to come to room temperature slo...

Page 77: ...the gate area What to bring with you Bring the following items with you AC adapter Spare fully charged battery packs Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special conside...

Page 78: ...you plan to use another printer Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with your notebook In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally When...

Page 79: ...69 G MAX TM N601 User s Manual 5 Software This chapter discusses the important system utilities bundled with your notebook...

Page 80: ...tion icon to run the selected application To learn about the software and utility make use of the online help provided by the software Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four launch k...

Page 81: ...ity press F2 during POST Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type CPU Speed System Memory Extended Memory HDD1 Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Versio...

Page 82: ...Press Enter to go to sub menu Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu Note You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets Navigating...

Page 83: ...hoenix BIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password on boot Set Primary Hard Disk Password Processor Serial Num...

Page 84: ...rom unauthorized entry during boot up or resume from Hibernation mode Press Enter to set this password Password on Boot When enable a password is requested when the system boots up Options Enabled or...

Page 85: ...ord may consist of up to eight alphanumeric characters A Z a z 0 9 Press Enter Important Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen 3 Retype the passw...

Page 86: ...on page 75 Enter the current password and then leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password blank Exit To exit the BIOS Utility go the Exit and choose an item and press Enter Press Enter agai...

Page 87: ...deal with common system problems Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs Solutions to more serious problems require opening up your notebook Do not attempt to open and service your no...

Page 88: ...mode Press any key or tap on the touchpad to resume Is a non bootable non system diskette in the floppy drive Remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system T...

Page 89: ...ption The speakers may be turned off Press Fn F5 to turn the speakers on this hotkey also turns the speakers off The volume level may be too low In Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskb...

Page 90: ...communications software e g HyperTerminal you need to set up your location 1 Open the Windows Control Panel and double click on the Modems icon 2 Click on Dialing Properties and begin setting up your...

Page 91: ...81 G MAX TM N601 User s Manual Specifications A This appendix lists the general specifications of your notebook...

Page 92: ...SXGA resolution 16 7 million colors ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 high performance graphics chipset with CSP 64MB DDR Simultaneous LCD and CRT display Dual display support LCD panel supports resolution up...

Page 93: ...ree USB 2 0 ports Two IEEE 1394 port One 4 pin and one 6 pin Built in wireless LAN 802 11b Weight and dimensions Weight 3 1 kg 6 9 lbs Dimension 354 x 255 x 35 mm 13 93 x 10 04 x 1 38 in Environment T...

Page 94: ...s Manual after being fully charged AC adapter 70 Watt Auto sensing 100 240Vac 50 60Hz Options 128 256 512 1024 MB DDR 266 333 SoDIMM memory upgrade module Additional AC adapter Additional battery Exte...

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