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1.2 Status LED Indicator

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Function

Description

Hard disk activity

Lights when the hard disk is 
activated.

Card reader activity Lights when the card reader 

is activated.

Num Lock

Lights when Num Lock is 
activated.

Caps Lock

Lights when Caps Lock is 
activated.

Scroll Lock

Lights when Scroll Lock is 
activated

Touchpad Lock

Lights when Touchpad Lock 
is activated.

Summary of Contents for N521 Series

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Page 2: ...with your notebook Use of another type of battery or AC adapter may risk re or explosion Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery re...

Page 3: ...e itself As you pull out the connector keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are cor rectly oriented and aligned Before y...

Page 4: ...Ns provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact y...

Page 5: ...for service EMC Regulatory Information This product is designed and tested to comply with the following related EMC Electromagnetic compatibility standards Federal Communications Commission FCC Decla...

Page 6: ...compatibility EMC Part 3 Limits Section 3 Limitation of voltage uctuations and icker in low voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current up to and including 16 A EN 60950 Safety of Informat...

Page 7: ...technology that is protected by methods and claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection techno...

Page 8: ...e strongest features which integrate the latest technologies available in the notebook industry N521 Series Notebook Computer has the latest multimedia applica tions and capable for the future excitin...

Page 9: ...ep by step instructions to help you begin using your N521 series notebook computer as quickly as possible 3 Describes how to operate the standard features of your N521 notebook computer 4 Explains how...

Page 10: ...English iX...

Page 11: ...ecting from External Accessories 21 3 7 Introduce CyberLink DVD Solution 22 Chapter 4 Personalize Your N521 Series Notebook Computer 4 1 Recovery Update XR2 Lite Utility 24 4 2 BIOS Setup 25 4 3 How t...

Page 12: ...d to date in a portable personal computer High performance an ergonomics design and multimedia capability of N521 series notebook computer is ideal for variety of needs from general business to person...

Page 13: ...activity NUM lock Caps lock Scroll Lock and Touchpad Lock 5 Launch Keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs 6 Power Button Turn the computer on and off or resumes whenever it is in Sus pend...

Page 14: ...Connects to a phone line 2 Power Port Connects to an AC adapter 3 USB Port Connects to USB devices e g USB mouse USB camera 4 Speaker Headphone Jack Connects to stereo headphone speakers or earphone s...

Page 15: ...Connects to a television or display device with S video input 6 USB Port Connects to USB devices e g USB mouse USB camera 7 Security Cable Connector Connects to a Kensington compatible security lock 1...

Page 16: ...s when the hard disk is activated Card reader activity Lights when the card reader is activated Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated Scroll Lock Ligh...

Page 17: ...con gured for easy setup and use This chapter helps you to learn the basic of your N521 series notebook computer and all the installation steps Contact local dealer if all the drivers for operating N5...

Page 18: ...he battery in your notebook as long as you like The battery s internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging Li Ion Battery is vulnerable do not charge it with other power adapter or it may...

Page 19: ...do not do so the notebook computer will automatically suspend to disk and turn off The contents of the memory will store in the hard disk drive You will be unable to restart your notebook computer unt...

Page 20: ...and prevents any data loss incurring from sudden power breakdown Note For the power supply of this equipment an approved power cord has to be used Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you us...

Page 21: ...heck if all system components are running properly Any error found during the test will be displayed on the screen and may generate short beep sound as well After the test the screen will also display...

Page 22: ...again to turn on the LCD 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 F5 hot key to switch the dis...

Page 23: ...URN OFF COMPUTER TURN OFF Your notebook will automatically turn off after the shutdown process is finished After turning off your N521 SERIES notebook computer make it a habit to leave the LCD panel o...

Page 24: ...ook computer that you normally would use in daily life If you are new to computers and to the operating system this chapter explains the basics features of your N521 series notebook computer It is ver...

Page 25: ...ncel or escape from a command or function PrtSc key Known as the Print Screen key Press this key to map the whole screen to share memory for your speci c usage Pause key Press this key to temporarily...

Page 26: ...m in combination with other keys to execute a certain command Alt key Known as the Alternate key Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command Fn Num Lk...

Page 27: ...d Fn while us ing cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad Type the letters in a normal manner Note If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to your...

Page 28: ...s the video image to the next display in the following sequence the inte grated display an external monitor and both displays simultaneously Fn F10 Pad Lock Fn F11 Num Lock Fn F12 Scroll Lock Fn End M...

Page 29: ...ger on the touchpad until the item is selected This operation can be used under the following situation Executing Yes or Cancel or Selecting item from the menu bar Double clicking Double tapping This...

Page 30: ...ne file Simply drag the file to another folder window or software icon then release the left button Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease Do not touch the touch...

Page 31: ...wing DVD combo DVD Dual You would normally use the drive for installing operating system and software application programs To insert and remove a disc on the drive 1 Make sure your notebook computer i...

Page 32: ...Turn the power on to wake up the computer from Hibernation mode You can press Fn Esc to set the computer in Sleep Mode You may choose to shut down the computer 1 Click on START TURN OFF COMPUTER 2 Cl...

Page 33: ...ng DVD playback photo retouching disc authoring and burning slideshow creation video editing music ripping and data backup Feature Highlights Burns all media les data music photos and videos Creates m...

Page 34: ...word setup which are stored in the CMOS RAM and will remain permanent unless you change it again This chapter discusses on how you will activate the BIOS Setup program and change the system con gurati...

Page 35: ...ory defaults 4 1 Recovery Update XR2 Lite Utility How to Enter the Xpress Recovery Utility Time to restore When your computer is infected by virus or there is any other reason that you want to restore...

Page 36: ...check conducted during the Power On Self Test POST If an error occurs an error message will be displayed on the screen and you will then be prompted to run the Setup Program As the POST Power On Self...

Page 37: ...to check for a device to boot the system Exit Use this menu to specify how to exit the Setup program To move between menu bar items use the and arrow keys until the desired item is highlighted For ex...

Page 38: ...formation Use the mouse to move between the hour minute and second elds Enable Disable Quiet Boot When Quiet Boot is enabled the computer boots without displaying the Customer logo The startup system...

Page 39: ...sswords should be composed of characters A Z 0 9 and ten characters in length The administrator password must be set before the user password can be set Set User Password Set Administrator Password Th...

Page 40: ...ressing the Esc key can be used to close an open menu or submenu Pressing it again saves the current parameters and reboots the computer Each of the options on this menu is described below Save and Ex...

Page 41: ...ram will prompt you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting Exit No Save This option can be used if you do not want to save the changes you have made to the Setup program...

Page 42: ...mand A Phlash016 XXXXXX ROM BIOS lename allb c or A XXXXXX BAT Batch le for BIOS le 4 The system is now automatically running the BIOS upgrade 5 The system will shut down automatically when the upgrad...

Page 43: ...dule resulting from users is not under warranty Your notebook computer offers two memory slots using 200 pin SO DIMM Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module at least 128MB DDR SDRAM One of them is for...

Page 44: ...e hard disk back to the compartment 6 Secure it with the screw Set the boot device as optical disk drive CD DVD and Primary Master as Auto on BIOS setup menu Please refer to Chapter 4 2 about the sett...

Page 45: ...computer security lock Setting a Password 1 Supervisor Password secures your computer against unau thorized entry to and use of the BIOS Utility 2 Users Password secures your computer against unauthor...

Page 46: ...English 35 Chapter 5 Connecting to Peripherals This chapter describes how to connect peripheral devices to your N521 series notebook computer with step by step instructions Connecting to Peripherals...

Page 47: ...of your notebook computer Secure the cable con nection with the screws provided 3 Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet 4 Turn on the monitor 5 Turn on your...

Page 48: ...Panel 5 Double click on the Display icon and point to Setting tab 6 Double click Advanced button and point to Intel Extreme Graphics tab and then click Graphics Properties 7 In the Device tab select...

Page 49: ...eral devices in transmitting digital video data or data backup The Windows system will automatically recognize it in installing a suitable driver for it Moreover you should install the driver of perip...

Page 50: ...with your card if the orientation is unclear 1 Hold the card with its orientation symbol pointing into the slot and the topside of the card facing up The push button latch may need to be in before ins...

Page 51: ...ser s Manual English Chapter 6 Cleaning and Maintance Your notebook computer is valuable investment that you need to take care of This chapter helps you to learn tips about how to take care of your no...

Page 52: ...he battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners 4 Leave your notebook computer s cover open for about ten minutes while the he...

Page 53: ...dapter and extra battery pack Try to bring backup software as well Check the voltage rating and the outlet type of your destina tion If the power cord of the adapter is different then you need to purc...

Page 54: ...system problems Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs Solutions to more serious problems require opening up your N521 notebook computer Do not attempt to open notebook computer by y...

Page 55: ...g nose your system and make necessary xes Nothing appears on the screen Power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a ke...

Page 56: ...e internal speakers automatically turn off The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB connector on the rear side of your notebook computer If it works contact your dea...

Page 57: ...se note that the information mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your notebook computer as speci cation is subject to change without notice or modifying this manual Designed with an advanc...

Page 58: ...play support Dual indenpendent display Connectivity Intergrated 10 100 1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection for N521A Intergrated 10 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection for N521U Build in 56Kbps fax data...

Page 59: ...ireless on off switch Weight with battery and optical drive N521A model about 2 86 Kg N521U model about 2 81 Kg Dimensions 333 6 W x276 D x32 1mm max 35 8mm includes battery Power Rechargeable Li on 2...

Page 60: ...English 49 Appendix B Service Center This appendix gives information about world wide service of your N521 series notebook computer PPENDIX B Service Centers...

Page 61: ...dress Chinese http www gigabyte tw U S A G B T INC TEL 1 626 854 9338 FAX 1 626 854 9339 WEB Address http www gigabyte us Japan NIPPON GIGA BYTE CORPORATION TEL 81 3 5791 5438 FAX 81 3 5791 5439 WEB A...

Page 62: ...English 51 Australia GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD PPENDIX B Service Centers...

Page 63: ...52 N521 Series User s Manual English...

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