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L715

 

Preface

 

Caution on Using Modem 

1. 

Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 

2. 

Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically 

designed for wet locations. 

3. 

Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone 

line has been disconnected at the network interface. 

4. 

Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. 

5. 

Avoid using  the telephone function (other than  a cordless type) during  an 

electrical  storm.  There  may  be  a  remote  risk  of  electric  shock  from 

lightning. 

6. 

Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the 

leak. 

 

CD-ROM Drive Notice 

CAUTION:  This  appliance  contains  a  laser  system  and  is  classified  as  a 

CLASS  1  LASER  PRODUCT.

  To  use  this  model  properly,  read  the 

instruction manual carefully and keep this manual 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 open the enclosure. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for L715

Page 1: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface G52 N1036X2...

Page 2: ...ar installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct...

Page 3: ...of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that m...

Page 4: ...s Finnish VAROITUS Paristo voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti French ATT...

Page 5: ...lephone function other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 6 Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicin...

Page 6: ...way from humidity and high temperature 4 Lay this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up 5 The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overh...

Page 7: ...an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature of 60 O C 140 O F or above which may damage the equipment 13 To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement use the same or equiva...

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Page 12: ...term kek eset ben azok lettartam nak v g n Az ilyen term keket a legk zelebbi gy jt helyre viheti Italiano Per proteggere l ambiente MSI da sempre amica della natura ti ricorda che In base alla Diret...

Page 13: ...osoft Corporation Windows 98 ME 2000 XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation w AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc w PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of...

Page 14: ...without notice Please note that the setting diagrams or values in this guide are FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY The model you bought may be slightly different from the illustrations and descriptions in this...

Page 15: ...III Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery IV Caution on Using Modem V CD ROM Drive Notice V Macrovision Notice VI Safety Instructions VI WEEE Statement VII Trademarks XIII Release History XIII C...

Page 16: ...eft side View 2 13 Rear View 2 14 Bottom View 2 15 Power Management 2 16 AC Adapter 2 16 Battery Pack 2 18 Using the Battery Pack 2 21 Basic Operations 2 23 Safety and Comfort Tips 2 23 Have a Good Wo...

Page 17: ...Communication Devices 3 6 PC Card Installation 3 7 Installing the PC card 3 7 Removing the PC card 3 8 Safely Remove Hardware 3 9 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup 4 2 When to Use BIOS Setup 4 2 How to Run...

Page 18: ...XVIII L715 Preface...

Page 19: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface...

Page 20: ...k It is recommended to read this manual carefully before using this notebook Chapter 1 General Introductions includes the descriptions of all the accessories of this notebook It is recommended to chec...

Page 21: ...not only in connecting the mouse keyboard webcam printer external monitor IEEE 1394 devices and communication devices but also in installing and removing the PC card Chapter 4 BIOS setup provides inf...

Page 22: ...g materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future The package should contain the following items w Notebook w User s Manual or Quick Start Guide w Software CD containing the drivers and util...

Page 23: ...Preface General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4...

Page 24: ...Turion 64 25 35W series L1 Cache 128K L2 Cache On die 512KB 1MB FSB Speed 533MHz Socket Socket N 754 pin Smart Power Management Support AMD Power Now Core Chips North Bridge RX480 South Bridge SB450...

Page 25: ...I USB x 3 USB version 2 0 Consumer IR x 1 Line in x 1 Mic in x 1 Headphone SPDIF Out x 1 SPDIF Out supported RJ11 x 1 RJ45 x 1 DVB Antenna x 1 TV Out x 1 S Video Communication Port 56K Fax MODEM MDC A...

Page 26: ...D Type 17 WXGA Glare WSGA Glare Type Brightness Brightness controlled by K B hot keys Video Controller ATI M26X VRAM GDDR III 8M 32 LCD 1440 x 900 for WXGA 1680 x 1050 for WSXGA DVI Support 640x480 ma...

Page 27: ...ker 4 Speakers 1 Subwoofer SoundBlaster SoundBlaster compatible Not support DOS Sound Volume Adjust by volume button K B hot key SW Software BIOS Support OS Win XP Home and Professional edition USB Fl...

Page 28: ...ic aspects of your Notebook It will help you to know more about the appearance of this Notebook before using it Top open View Press the Cover Latch to open the top cover LCD Panel The figure of top op...

Page 29: ...ith stereo system and Hi Fi function supported 4 Quick Launch Buttons and Power Button Power Button To turn your Notebook power ON and OFF Quick Launch Buttons Simply click the quick launch buttons to...

Page 30: ...ne There is built in microphone and its function is the same with microphone 9 Status LED Num Lock Glowing Red when the Num Lock function is activated Caps Lock Glowing Red when the Caps Lock function...

Page 31: ...ing it 2 IEEE 1394 The IEEE 1394 port is a high speed bus that allows you to connect high end digital devices such as the DV digital video camera 3 Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaste...

Page 32: ...of order and it is recommended to replace a new battery Power On Off Suspend Blinking Red when the system is in suspend mode LED goes off when the system is activated 1 Wireless LAN 2 Bluetooth 1 Glo...

Page 33: ...nd USB 2 0 interfaces 2 PC Card Slot The computer provides a PC card slot to support one Type II PC card for expansion functions such as LAN WLAN card modem card memory card etc 3 USB Port The USB 2 0...

Page 34: ...lock the ventilator for air circulation 6 DVI I Port DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface and is a standard for connecting computers to digital monitors The DVI I port provides a pure digital video...

Page 35: ...in the computer depending on the model you purchased The optical device allows you to use the CD DVD disc for installing software accessing data and playing music movie on the computer 3 DVB T Port Di...

Page 36: ...s a built in modem that allows you to connect an FJ 11 telephone line through this connector With the 56K V 90 modem you can make a dial up connection 4 RJ 45 Connector The 100 10 Ethernet connector i...

Page 37: ...tery pack Press it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other 2 Battery Lock Unlock Button Battery cannot be moved when the button is positioned on lock status Once the button is...

Page 38: ...eing charged immediately NOTE that the AC adapter included in the package is approved for your Notebook using other adapter model may damage the Notebook or other devices on the Notebook Connecting th...

Page 39: ...dapter you should 1 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet first 2 Unplug the connector from the Notebook 3 Disconnect the power cord and the connector of AC adapter 4 When unplugging the po...

Page 40: ...tebook Releasing the Battery Pack It s a better way to have extra battery for enough power supply so you don t have to worry about the lack of battery power It s recommend to buy a battery pack from y...

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Page 42: ...into the right place 3 After the right side of the battery pack fitting the right track then slightly press the left side of battery pack into the battery chamber 4 Make sure the Lock Unlock Button is...

Page 43: ...to 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 t...

Page 44: ...nd system operation or shut down and turn off the system without interrupting the charging process w The battery pack uses Lithium ion battery cells that have no memory effect You do not need to disch...

Page 45: ...desk and chair and adjust their height to fit your posture when operating w When sitting on the chair and adjust the chair s back if available to support your back comfortably w Place you feet flat a...

Page 46: ...or injury to you Please keep the following tips in mind when operating w Change your posture frequently w Stretch and exercise you body regularly w Remember to take breaks after working for a period o...

Page 47: ...Notebook s keyboard provides all the functions of a full sized 103 key keyboard and an additional Fn key for specific functions on the Notebook The keyboard can be divided into four categories Typewri...

Page 48: ...r status n Num Lock Press and hold the Fn key and press this key to toggle the Num Lock on and off When this function is activated you can use the numeric keys that are embedded in the typewriter keys...

Page 49: ...ner which are used to control the cursor movement Move the cursor left for one space Move the cursor right for one space Move the cursor up for one line Move the cursor down for one line Move to the p...

Page 50: ...o delete one character to the right of the cursor and move the following text left for one space Press this key to delete one character to the left of the cursor and move the following text left for o...

Page 51: ...menu For more information of the two keys please refer to your Windows manual or online help n Fn Key Switch the display output mode between the LCD external monitor and Both Disable enable Touchpad D...

Page 52: ...ntrol the Notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen and making selection with its two buttons 1 Cursor Movement Area This pressure sensitive area of the touchpad allows you to plac...

Page 53: ...button to select This procedure called as point and click is the basics of operating your Notebook Unlike the traditional pointing device such as the mouse the whole touchpad can act as a left button...

Page 54: ...715 Getting Started desired location finally release the left button to finish the drag and drop operation Move the cursor by sliding your fingertip Put your wrist on the desk comfortably Using the To...

Page 55: ...nt to swap the functions of the two buttons In addition you can change the size shape moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen To configure the touchpad you can use the sta...

Page 56: ...y disk drive and optical storage devices Therefore it is usually used to install the operating system and software applications 1 To avoid unexpected data loss in your system please backup your critic...

Page 57: ...ad DVD disks and CD disks including movie DVDs audio CDs and CD R RW disks n CD RW Drive Allows you to create the CD R RW disks containing your own contents n DVD Combo Drive A cost effective solution...

Page 58: ...storage devices are classified as a Class 1 Laser products Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified here in may result in hazardous radiation exposure 2...

Page 59: ...including the DVD ROM drive 1 Confirm that the Notebook is turned on 2 Press the Eject Button on the drive s panel and the CD tray will slide out partially Then gently pull the tray out until fully ex...

Page 60: ...ll slide out partially Then gently pull the tray out until fully extended 2 Hold the CD by its edge with your fingers and lift it up from the tray 3 Push the tray back into the drive 1 Confirm that th...

Page 61: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface...

Page 62: ...k L715 Connecting the External Devices The I O input output ports on the Notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices Mouse Keyboard Printer IEEE 1394 Device Monitor Television Microphone Speakers...

Page 63: ...n of you mouse you can manually enable the mouse by going to Start Menu Control Panel Add Hardware to add the new device Connecting the Keyboard You can connect a keyboard to your Notebook through the...

Page 64: ...B interface you can then use the USB port on the Notebook to connect the printer The following instruction describes the general procedure to connect a printer 1 Turn off the Notebook 2 Connect one en...

Page 65: ...erating system Connecting the IEEE 1394 devices The IEEE 1394 port of your Notebook is a next generation serial bus that features a high speed transfer rate and the connection of up to 63 devices allo...

Page 66: ...AN please ask your MIS staff or network manager for help Using the Modem The built in 56Kbps fax data modem allows you to use a telephone line to communicate with others or to dial up to connect the I...

Page 67: ...d memory card The following instruction provides you with a basic installation for the PC card including how to install and remove it For more information please refer to the manual of your PC card In...

Page 68: ...ut 2 Push the Eject Button and the PC card will slide out Pull it out of the slot Eject Button 1 Do not hold the golden finger when installing the PC card otherwise it may cause interference or damage...

Page 69: ...ce to your system the Safely Remove Hardware icon will appear on the taskbar Double click the icon to bring up the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box You can see all connected peripheral devices here I...

Page 70: ...3 10 Customizing this Notebook L715...

Page 71: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface...

Page 72: ...t BIOS settings 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...

Page 73: ...he 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...

Page 74: ...the basic configuration Main menu Show System Overview information about BIOS version CPU features Memory size and setting of System Time and Date Advanced menu Configure IDE and USB settings Boot men...

Page 75: ...nd other information about its build date and update notes Following is CPU s information about its Type and Speed System Time This item allows you to set the system time The system clock will go on n...

Page 76: ...u to set the system date The date format is day month date year Day Day of the week from Sun to Sat which is determined by BIOS read only Month The month from 01 January to 12 December Date The date f...

Page 77: ...ormation of the device including the device name vendor LBA mode PIO mode and more AMD PowerNow technology This item allows you to enable or disable AMD PowerNow technology When set to Enabled the sys...

Page 78: ...5 BIOS Setup to Enabled Legacy USB Support If you want to use USB device like mouse keyboard portable disk in DOS system or boot your system by USB device you should enable this function by selecting...

Page 79: ...u to show the vendor logo on the boot up screen Settings options Disabled and Enabled The default setting is Enabled 1st 2nd and 3rd Boot Device The three items allow you to set the sequence of boot d...

Page 80: ...function a message box will appear on the screen as below Type the password you want up to six characters in length and press Enter The password typed now will replace any previously set password fro...

Page 81: ...y when end users try to run Setup Always A password prompt appears every time when the Notebook is powered on or when end users try to run Setup To clear a set password just press Enter when you are p...

Page 82: ...he utility Discard Changes and Exit Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility Load...

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