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Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals

This chapter will show you step-by-step how to connect your
peripherals to the W466 / W566 notebook computer.

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Summary of Contents for W466

Page 1: ...tronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without prior written consent Trademarks Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective companies Microsoft MS DOS Windows and Windows Sound System are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel Centrino Centrino Duo Pentium M Banias Calexico are registered trademarks of Intel Corporatio...

Page 2: ...d may result in fire or electri cal shock Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are supplied by your notebook manufacturer Using other types of battery or AC adapter may heighten the risk of fire or explosion Incorrectly placed batteries may result in an explosion Replace only with the same or compatible battery recommended by the manufacturer Please discard used batteries according to the ma...

Page 3: ...o adapt to the new environment before turning on power When unplugging the power cord please make sure that you pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop and not on the power cord itself As you pull out the connector please ensure that it is pulled out evenly in order not to bend its connecting pins Also be fore you connect the power cord make sure that both connectors are correctly orien...

Page 4: ... cables connecting to PCMCIA cards see the option manual or installation instructions Federal Communications Commission FCC PART 68 Warning This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules On the bottom of the computer is a label that contains among other in formation the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment You must upon request provide this informatio...

Page 5: ... 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classificaatios Class A governs commercial use Class B is governs residential use BSMI Notice Taiwan Only Most notebook computers are classified by the Bureau of Stan dards Meteorology and Inspection BSMI as Class B information technology equipment ITE The symbol above must be attached to the product indicating compliance with the BSMI standard CCC Not...

Page 6: ...d architecture providing you with a personal computer that is compact powerful and easy to use Designed for a wide range of general business and personal productivity applications this notebook is an ideal choice for use in the office at home and on the road This Manual contains all the information you need to set up and use your notebook computer It describes all of its features in a thorough yet...

Page 7: ...s Display 10 1 11 Protecting Your W466 W566 Notebook Computer 12 Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals 2 1 Using the USB Port 15 2 2 Connecting to an External Monitor via the VGA Port 15 2 3 Using the Port Replicator Connector 16 2 4 Using the LAN Port 17 2 5 Using the Modem Port 17 2 6 Using the IEEE 1394 Port 18 2 7 PCI Express card Newcard 18 2 8 Connecting to the S Video Port 19 2 9 SD MMC MS MS Pr...

Page 8: ...ow you how to operate your W466 W566 notebook computer including connecting the AC adaptor turning the computer on off using touch pad keyboard hot keys battery and so on If you are new to computers and to the operating system this chapter will guide you through some of the new exciting features ...

Page 9: ... with other power adap ter otherwise fire or explosion may occur Replacing the Battery The battery will gradually weaken over time We recommend that you replace your battery when you notice a significant decrease of battery capacity To change the battery pack follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer 2 Close the lid and flip the computer over 3 Slide the side battery latch 1 to the left Conti...

Page 10: ...wer Open the notebook lid press and hold the power button for one or two seconds The power indicator will glow blue once the computer is powered on Turning off the power If you are not going to use your notebook computer for a while it is best to turn off its power Before turning off power close all programs first and shut down the operating system After turning off your notebook computer make it ...

Page 11: ...below 2 Put the CD into the CD R W or DVD RW optional Drive An Auto Run installation screen will appear 1 5 Using the Launch Keys The easy access buttons located on the top of the left side allow you to easily access the internet and your E Mail client such as Microsoft Outlook There are 5 launch keys found next to the power button W466 Launch Keys W566 Launch Keys Internet Opens up your Internet ...

Page 12: ...rked texts or items Num Lk Fn Home key To activate deactivate Light Sensor Press Num Lk first When Num Lock light beside Power Button is on release Num Lk and press Fn Home Pause key Press this key to temporarily halt execution of a command Pressing any other keys to resume execution of a command Shift key Press this key in combination with letters to produce uppercase letters in typing Use this k...

Page 13: ...gDn key Moves the cursor down one screen at a time End key Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or a line Special Function Keys Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like the one on a desktop keyboard It is indicated by small characters located on the upper left hand corner of the keycaps Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers...

Page 14: ...it Fn Keys By pressing the Fn key with other keys it can simulate all keyboard functions of a regular desktop keyboard Fn F1 Suspend switch Fn F2 Activate or deactivate wireless functions Fn F3 Switch between LCD or CRT monitor Fn F4 Increase screen brightness Fn F5 Decrease screen brightness Fn F6 Audio mute Fn F7 Decrease audio volume Fn F8 Increase audio volume Fn F9 Play or pause media player ...

Page 15: ...nter over to the item with your finger on the pad and click twice on the left button to select menu items or simply tap twice on the touchpad To drag and drop Move the pointer over to the item with your finger on the pad click once on the left button beneath the Touchpad and select the item you want once the item is selected you can then drag the item by gliding your finger on the Touchpad clickin...

Page 16: ...optical drive is normally used for installing operating system and software programs To insert and remove a disc from the drive 1 Press the button on the front of the drive to eject the disc tray and gently pull out the tray 2 Place the disc on the tray with label side up 3 Place the disc on the spindle and press it down gently until the disc clicks into place 4 Slide the tray back until it clicks...

Page 17: ...f the monitor Fn F4 decreases the LCD panel brightness Fn F5 increases the LCD panel brightness Resolution 1 Click My Computer Control Panel Appearance and Themes Display Click on the Settings tab The dialog box will display your monitor s current resolution 2 Under Screen resolution use the slide bar to adjust monitor s resolution Normally you should use the resolution your LCD monitor was design...

Page 18: ...he Primary display The video display hot keys are available You can select different video outputs by pressing Fn F3 repeatedly Clone for W566N Extended Desktop for W466U W566U In Clone Extended Desktop mode the video display hot keys are available You can select different video outputs by pressing Fn F3 repeatedly If the external monitor is connected the display on LCD and external monitor is the...

Page 19: ...s may appear on the LCD screen as a result of LCD s manufacturing limitations however this will not effect your LCD screen s normal functions 1 11 Protecting Your W466 W566 Notebook Computer W466 W566 Notebook Computer provides both hardware and software security locks to protect your computer Using a security lock A security lock notch can be found on the right side of the com puter This notch al...

Page 20: ... remove user pass words however you can not change or remove the Supervisor Password nor can you access the diskette HDD Password To input change or disable hard drive password When shown as Locked the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled To change or disable the function turn off the system and enter Setup right after turning it back on Please remember the password when yo...

Page 21: ...English 14 14 Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals This chapter will show you step by step how to connect your peripherals to the W466 W566 notebook computer ...

Page 22: ...your W466 W566 notebook and make sure the monitor power switch is turned off 2 Connect the connector cable of the monitor to the VGA port on the left side of your notebook Secure the cable connection 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 W466 W566 notebook Both the LCD panel and the monitor s...

Page 23: ...such as printers or scanners 4 External Monitor Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor 5 Parallel Port The parallel port or LPT port allows you to connect parallel devices such as a printer to your notebook 6 USB V2 0 Port The two USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as external game pads pointing devices key boards and or speakers 7 RJ45 10 100 1000Mbp...

Page 24: ...ne end of the cable into the network wall outlet or the HUB 2 Connect the other end of the cable into the computer s LAN port W466 LAN Port W566 LAN Port 2 5 Using the Modem Port The built in fax data modem allows you to connect a phone line to a phone jack W466 Modem Port W566 Modem Port ...

Page 25: ...etween your computer and a variety of communication devices such as network adapters fax modems or external storage devices Inserting a Card 1 Insert the card with label side up make sure that the metal connector is inserted into the card slot 2 Insert the card into the slot You will feel some resistance as the card reaches to the end 3 Your PCI Express cards require drivers or programs that allow...

Page 26: ... which allows you to connect your computer to an external television set This is possible by using an S Video cable W466 Newcard slot W566 Newcard slot 2 9 SD MMC MS MS Pro Cards Multimedia card slot is located on the right side of your W466 W566 notebook computer it accepts SD MMC MS MS Pro cards W466 Multimedia card slot W566 Multimedia card slot ...

Page 27: ...d Bluetooth functions at first please press the wireless Launch key which is located on the top of the left side Therefore you can press Fn Esc to enable or disable Bluetooth function only and press Fn F2 to turn on off wireless function only For how to connect your Bluetooth and wireless device to your computer please refer to the manual from your hardware manufacturers ...

Page 28: ...21 English W466 W566 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER S MANUAL 21 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting In this chapter we will list some frequently encountered technical problems and tell you how to resolve them ...

Page 29: ...ation The dial tone volume of the internal fax modem is too low How can I increase its volume Go to Start Control Panel Sounds Speech and Audio Devices under Device volume adjust your speaker volume by controlling the volume bar What kind of external microphone can I use with my notebook computer You will need to use a self amplifying microphone There are echoes coming from my speakers What can I ...

Page 30: ...ot unplug or eject your device using Safe Removal 2 In Safely Remove Hardware in the list of devices select the device that you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop This tells the system that you will be unplugging or ejecting the device 3 In Stop a Hardware device click OK A notification appears stating that it is now safe to unplug or eject the device Caution Unplugging or ejecting a devi...

Page 31: ...rdware specifications of your W466 W566 notebook computer Please note that the information mentioned here may not completely match your notebook computer s actual specifications Specification is subject to change without notice and the present manual may be modified at a later time ...

Page 32: ...grated 10 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection Built in 56Kbps V 92 fax data modern Four Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports Dual band antenna WLAN Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG IEEE 802 11a b g Option Dual band antenna WLAN Intel PRO Wireless 4965AGN IEEE 802 11a g n Option Audio Built in High Definition Audio Alzalia Built in two stereo speakers Dual Array Microphone Separate audio ports for headphone ...

Page 33: ...rdware specifications of your W466 W566 notebook computer Please note that the information mentioned here may not completely match your notebook computer s actual specifications Specification is subject to change without notice and the present manual may be modified at a later time ...

Page 34: ...display Connectivity Intergrated 10 100 1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection Built in 56Kbps V 92 fax data modern Four Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports Dual band antenna WLAN Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG IEEE 802 11a b g Option Dual band antenna WLAN Intel PRO Wireless 4965AGN IEEE 802 11a g n Option Audio Built in High Definition Audio Built in two stereo speakers Dual Array Microphone Separate aud...

Page 35: ...English 28 28 Appendix C Service Centers This appendix will list our global service centers for your W466 W566 notebook computer ...

Page 36: ... tw WEB Address 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 Address http www gigabyte co jp China G B T TECH TRADING CO LTD Shanghai TEL 86 21 63410999 FAX 86 21 63410100 GuangZhou TEL 86 20 87586074 FAX 86 20 85517843 Beijing TEL 86 10 62102838 FAX 8...

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