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CHAPTER 3

Getting Started

Summary of Contents for GE603

Page 2: ...ions 1 6 CE Conformity 1 6 Safety Instructions 1 7 Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery 1 11 WEEE Statement 1 15 Optical Drive Device Notice 1 22 Trademarks 1 22 Reversion History 1 22 Introduct...

Page 3: ...ction 3 9 Power Management in Windows OS 3 11 Energy Saving Tips 3 13 Basic Operations 3 14 Safety and Comfort Tips 3 14 Having a Good Work Habit 3 15 Knowing the Keyboard 3 16 Knowing the Smart Pad 3...

Page 4: ...ressCard 3 41 Components Replacement and Upgrade 3 43 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 m...

Page 5: ...uarantee 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 equipme...

Page 6: ...the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cau...

Page 7: ...nual should be noted Keep the User s Guide that comes with the package for future reference Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature Lay this equipment on a stable surface before se...

Page 8: ...he power outlet Always unplug the AC power cord before installing any add on card or module to the equipment Always disconnect the AC power cord or uninstall the battery pack or switch off the wall so...

Page 9: ...xial Cable To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only Always keep the battery in a safe place If any of...

Page 10: ...f natural resources by encouraging recycling Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades Reduced solid waste production through take back policy Environmental Policy The product has been designed...

Page 11: ...abricant German Deutsch VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem em Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich wertigen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Ba...

Page 12: ...urz dzenia Zu yte baterie mo na wyrzuca zgodnie z instrukcjami producenta Hungarian Magyar VIGY ZAT A nem megfelel akkumul tor haszn lata robban svesz lyes Kiz r lag ugyanolyan vagy a berendez s gy r...

Page 13: ...ispravno postavljena postoji opasnost od eksplozije Zamenu izvr ite koriste i isklju ivo istu ili ekvivalentnu bateriju koju preporu uje proizvo a opreme Odbacite iskori ene baterije u skladu sa uput...

Page 14: ...Sloven ina UPOZORNENIE V pr pade nespr vnej v meny bat rie existuje nebezpe enstvo v buchu Vyme te iba za rovnak bat riu alebo za rovnocenn typ bat rie ktor odpor a v robca zariadenia Bat rie zne kodn...

Page 15: ...dage ainult sama v i tootja poolt soovitatud v rdv rse akuga H vitage kasutatud aku vastavalt tootja juhistele Persian Arabic WEEE Statement English Under the European Union EU Directive on Waste Elec...

Page 16: ...Baruchbarkeitsdauer zur ckzunehmen Spanish Espa ol Bajo la directiva 2002 96 EC de la Uni n Europea en materia de desechos y o equipos electr nicos con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005 lo...

Page 17: ...jako mieci komunalne tak wi c producenci tych produkt w b d zobowi zani do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z u ycia Hungarian Magyar Az Eur pai Uni EU 2005 augusztus 13 n hat ly...

Page 18: ...C Vietnamese Tieng Viet Theo H ng d n c a Li n minh Ch u u EU v Thi t b i n i n t qua s d ng H ng d n 2002 96 EC v n c hi u l c v o ng y 13 8 2005 c c s n ph m thu c thi t b i n v i n t s kh ng c n c...

Page 19: ...ctronische producten 2002 96 EC die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kunnen niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling Fabrikanten van dit soort producten worden verplicht om producten retour te nemen a...

Page 20: ...ES ktor vst pila do platnosti 13 augusta 2005 v robky ktor mi s elektrick a elektronick zariadenia nesm by zne kod ovan spolu s komun lnym odpadom a v robcovia patri n ch elektronick ch zariaden s po...

Page 21: ...i nim i elektroni kim ure ajima Direktiva 2002 96 EC koja je na snazi od 13 kolovoza 2005 elektri ni i elektroni ki ure aji se ne smiju vi e bacati zajedno s ku nim otpadom i proizvo a i su obvezni zb...

Page 22: ...for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to disassemble the enclo...

Page 23: ...CHAPTER 2 Introductions...

Page 24: ...ormation or caution when using this notebook for the first time Chapter 2 Introductions includes the descriptions of all the accessories of this notebook It is recommended to check out that if you hav...

Page 25: ...ontact your local dealer immediately Also keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future The package should contain the following items Notebook Quick Start Manual...

Page 26: ...ed 800 1066 MHz Special Notification The actual processor preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased Please contact the local dealer for detailed information Core Chips North Sout...

Page 27: ...ttery Type 6 cells 9 cells optional RTC Battery Yes Special Notification The actual AC DC Adapter and battery pack that come with the package may vary without notice Storage HDD form factor 2 5 160 25...

Page 28: ...Line in x 1 Line out x 1 S PDIF x 1 Share with line out Internal Microphone x 1 RJ11 x 1 RJ45 x 1 Card Reader x 1 SD MS MS Pro MMC The supported memory cards may vary without notice Communication Port...

Page 29: ...r 2 speakers 1 sub woofer Sound Volume Adjust by volume button K B hot key SW Video Graphics UMA Discrete VRAM DDR3 1GB LCD LED LCD Dual View Function External display devices will be auto detected wh...

Page 30: ...2 8 Introductions WebCam WebCam HD Camera Resolution 1280 X 720 Software BIOS USB Flash Boot Yes USB floppy boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot Support Yes Others Compliance WHQL...

Page 31: ...n in this section may vary from the actual one that users purchased Top open View The figure of top open view and description shown below will lead you to browse the main operating area of your notebo...

Page 32: ...y microphone increase the accuracy of speech recognition feature allow inputs to be combined into a single higher quality source 3 Stereo Speakers Give high quality sound blaster with stereo system an...

Page 33: ...rn on or off sub woofer and increase LCD brightness volume 6 GPU Boost Status Indicators GPU Boost function enables system to detect current running programs automatically and to switch between discre...

Page 34: ...tandard keyboard Quick Launch Fn Buttons Use the Fn buttons on the keyboard to activate the specific applications or tools With the help of these quick launch buttons users will be able to work more e...

Page 35: ...he detailed information of this ECO Engine Power Saving Function Webcam Press and hold the Fn button and then press the F6 button to turn the Webcam function on Press again to turn it off WLAN WiFi Wi...

Page 36: ...he F10 button repeatedly to enable or disable the 3G function recurrently Read the icon on behalf of the function of 3G appearing on the display to learn the function status Note that the function is...

Page 37: ...glows green when Wireless LAN WiFi or WiMax function is enabled Wireless LAN LED indicator glows blue when Bluetooth function is enabled Note Functions listed here may be optional supported depending...

Page 38: ...rer Battery LED goes out when it is fully charged or when the AC DC adapter is disconnected Sleep State Blinking blue when the system is in Sleep state LED goes out when the system is turned off Hard...

Page 39: ...ect an external monitor or other standard VGA compatible device such as a projector for a great view of the computer display 3 RJ 45 Connector The Ethernet connector is used to connect a LAN cable for...

Page 40: ...he notebook to take advantage of the benefits the SATA interface brings to storage This connector may also work as an USB Port 6 USB Port The USB 2 0 port allows you to connect USB interface periphera...

Page 41: ...ot The notebook provides an ExpressCard slot The new ExpressCard interface is smaller and faster than PC Card interface The ExpressCard technology takes advantage of the scalable high bandwidth serial...

Page 42: ...quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi Fi function supported Connect your speakers to the proper connectors as shown below Headphone out SPDIF out Used for speakers or headphones The S PDIF...

Page 43: ...speakers Connect the Surround speakers here 3 Optical Drive Device The optical drive device allows you to use the CD DVD Blu ray disc for installing software accessing data and playing music movie on...

Page 44: ...isconnected 2 USB Port The USB 2 0 port allows you to connect USB interface peripheral devices such as the mouse keyboard modem portable hard disk module printer and more 3 Ventilator The ventilator i...

Page 45: ...for releasing the battery pack Slide it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other 2 Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconn...

Page 46: ...is positioned on lock status Once the button is slid to unlock position the battery is removable 4 Ventilator Subwoofer optional The ventilator is designed to cool the system DO NOT block the ventilat...

Page 47: ...CHAPTER 3 Getting Started...

Page 48: ...st time When the AC DC adapter is connected the battery is being charged immediately Note that the AC DC adapter included in the package is approved for your notebook using other adapter model may dam...

Page 49: ...k and the male end of the power cord to the electrical outlet Disconnecting the AC Power When you disconnect the AC DC adapter you should 4 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet first 5 Unp...

Page 50: ...le the battery pack on their own Also note that the limited warranty to the battery pack may also lose its efficacy when this battery pack is disassembled not by an authorized machinist To prevent exp...

Page 51: ...teps below 1 Use both hands to align and insert the battery pack into the compartment with correct orientation 2 Slightly slide and press the battery pack into the right position until the battery bac...

Page 52: ...ve the battery pack following the steps below 1 Make sure the notebook is turned off and the AC power is disconnected 2 Press the lock unlock button in the unlocked position 3 Locate the battery relea...

Page 53: ...local 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 m...

Page 54: ...nd 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 It is unnecessary to disch...

Page 55: ...ith this notebook Press and hold the Fn button and then press the F5 button repeatedly to switch among these 5 different modes or to turn this ECO Engine off recurrently To learn which power saving mo...

Page 56: ...Getting Started Office Mode Select this mode while dealing with office documentation tasks Turbo Battery Mode Select this mode to maximize the battery running time ECO Off Selected to disable ECO Eng...

Page 57: ...er management settings in Windows OS 1 Power Options selection in Windows OS allows you to control the power management features of your display hard drive and battery Go to the Start menu and click o...

Page 58: ...3 12 Getting Started 4 1 2 3...

Page 59: ...r inactivity Utilize the Fn and F12 sleep mode keys to turn into power saving mode Tune the settings in Power Options under Windows OS to optimize the computer s power management Always disconnect the...

Page 60: ...nation Choose the proper desk and chair and adjust their height to fit your posture when operating When sitting on the chair adjust the chair s back if available to support your back comfortably Place...

Page 61: ...he chair s height Having a Good Work Habit Have a good work habit is important if you have to work with your notebook for long periods of time otherwise it may cause discomfort or injury to you Please...

Page 62: ...the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard This keyboard can be divided into four categories Typewriter keys Cursor keys Numeric keys and Function keys Typewriter keys Numeric key...

Page 63: ...ff When this function is activated you can use the numeric keys that are embedded in the typewriter keys Caps Lock Press the Caps Lock key to toggle the Caps Lock on and off When this function is acti...

Page 64: ...ginning of the line or document Move the cursor down for one line Move to the end of the line or document The Backspace key Ins and Del keys at upper right corner are used for editing purpose This key...

Page 65: ...Windows specific functions such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu For more information of the two keys please refer to your Windows manual or online help Fn Key Switch the disp...

Page 66: ...n Buttons Use the Fn buttons on the keyboard to activate the specific applications or tools With the help of these quick launch buttons users will be able to work more efficiently Smart Pad Press and...

Page 67: ...hold the Fn button and then press the F6 button to turn the Webcam function on Press again to turn it off Read the icon on behalf of the Webcam function appearing on the display to learn the Webcam f...

Page 68: ...e Fn button and then press the F10 button repeatedly to enable or disable the 3G function recurrently Read the icon on behalf of the function of 3G appearing on the display to learn the function statu...

Page 69: ...t Smart Pad will surely bring users not only an efficient but also an enjoyable experience of using the notebook Enabling the Smart Pad Smart Pad Press and hold the Fn button and then press the F3 but...

Page 70: ...icking the Left button of the mouse Touch the touchpad with single finger and move around your finger on the touchpad Cursor moving Move the cursor to a particular object with single finger Select the...

Page 71: ...age vertically Touch the touchpad with two fingers and remain both fingers on the touchpad Move the two fingers on the touchpad horizontally Scrolling a page horizontally Touch the touchpad with two f...

Page 72: ...the touchpad To disable this function simply tapping the touchpad once with single finger Enabling or Disabling the Magnifying Glass function Using the Magnifying Glass function Touch the touchpad wi...

Page 73: ...ctory of Computer Touch the touchpad with three fingers and remain the fingers on the touchpad Move the three fingers to the lower side of the touchpad and remain the fingers on the touchpad still Mov...

Page 74: ...terclockwise while another remains still to rotate a selected object counterclockwise Refer to the second gesture Rotating a selected object clockwise or counterclockwise Taping the touchpad once with...

Page 75: ...d optical storage device Therefore it is usually used to install the operating system and software applications To avoid unexpected data loss in your system please backup your critical files regularly...

Page 76: ...ed DVD Super Multi This device allows you to read DVD and CD and record CD format Blu ray It is a high capacity optical disc that holds 4 5 hours of high definition video HD on a single sided single l...

Page 77: ...button on the panel and the disk tray will slide out partially 3 Gently pull the tray out until fully extended 4 Place your disk in the tray with its label facing up Slightly press the center of the d...

Page 78: ...s placed in the optical storage device 6 Press the eject button on the drive s panel and the disk tray will slide out partially 7 Gently pull the tray out until fully extended 8 Hold the disk by its e...

Page 79: ...ouse keyboard digital camera webcam printer and external optical storage device etc To connect these devices install the drivers for each device first if necessary and then connect the device to the n...

Page 80: ...This notebook provides a VGA port for connecting a larger display with higher resolution The 15 pin D sub VGA port allows users to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA compatible device...

Page 81: ...s multi channel digital audio on a single cable To connect the external display make sure the notebook and the external display are both powered off and then connect the display to the notebook Once t...

Page 82: ...ielded cable outside the notebook to take advantage of the benefits the SATA interface brings to storage The E SATA standard interface supports plug and play technology so that you can connect and rem...

Page 83: ...he RJ 45 connector of the notebook allows you to connect the LAN local area network devices such as a hub switch and gateway to build a network connection For more instructions or detailed steps on co...

Page 84: ...s or to dial up to connect the Internet For more instructions or detailed steps on dialing up through the modem please consult your MIS staff or Internet service provider ISP for help To reduce the ri...

Page 85: ...move around within a broad coverage area and still be connected to the network By using the 64 bit 128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption technology and Wi Fi Protected Access feature the opt...

Page 86: ...a way to connect and exchange information between devices such as mobile phones personal computers printers GPS receivers PDAs digital cameras and video game consoles through a secure globally unlicen...

Page 87: ...he ExpressCard including how to install and remove it For more information please refer to the manual of your ExpressCard Removing the ExpressCard 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on your notebook There...

Page 88: ...3 42 Getting Started Removing the ExpressCard Installing the ExpressCard 5 3 1 2 6 4 5 2 3 4...

Page 89: ...ade Please be noticed that the memory hard disk drive wireless LAN Wimax Bluetooth module and battery pack preinstalled in the product users purchased may be upgradable or replaceable by user s reques...

Page 90: ...ipped with a wireless LAN WiMax module and the module may be upgradable and replaceable by authorized dealer or service center This notebook is equipped with a hard disk drive and this storage device...

Page 91: ...t attempt to upgrade or replace any component of the product if you are not an authorized dealer or service center since it may cause the warranty void It is strongly recommended to contact the author...

Page 92: ...CHAPTER 4 BIOS Setup...

Page 93: ...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...

Page 94: ...menu 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 op...

Page 95: ...sion CPU features memory size and setting of system time and date Advanced Menu Adjust the advanced settings such as power consumption USB PCI devices of the notebook in order to achieve a better perf...

Page 96: ...rom 01 to 31 Year Year The year can be adjusted by users System Time This item allows you to set the system time The system clock will go on no matter you shut down the PC or get into sleep mode The t...

Page 97: ...4 6 BIOS Setup System Information This item provides the information about the firmware processor and system memory...

Page 98: ...rolled by the use of your operating system and applications Setting options Enabled and Disabled AHCI Mode Use this item to enable or disable the AHCI Mode Setting options Disabled and Enabled The def...

Page 99: ...ority These items showing the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system Boot Option 1 5 These items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attemp...

Page 100: ...ndon new password setting When the Supervisor Password is set new items User Password and Password Check will be added in the menu Select User Password to give or to abandon password setting same as C...

Page 101: ...ook is powered on or when users try to access to BIOS SETUP UTILITY To clear a set Supervisor Password User Password just press Enter under Supervisor Password User Password field when you are prompte...

Page 102: ...made and exit the utility Exit Discard Changes Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the...

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