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MSI reminds you

    1.

If you are working on a program, such as Microsoft
Word, you should save the data and close the program
first, and then turn off the computer.  Otherwise, you may
lose your data.

    2.

Confirm that the Hard Disk In-use LED is OFF before
turning off the computer.  Also, remember to remove
any CD disk from the drive.

    3.

Gently tilt down the top cover when you are closing the
cover, and make sure that the cover latches click into
place securely.

Summary of Contents for M610 Series

Page 1: ...Series Notebook PC This first chapter provides a general introduction of your Note book PC introducing you to the hardware components Read on to learn more about the powerful features and multimedia f...

Page 2: ...r missing please contact your local dealer immedi ately 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 One Noteb...

Page 3: ...standard allows you to connect up to 127 devices through the single interface including mouse keyboard printer hard disk drive digital camera and more Communication Ports Support 56K Fax MODEM Cable s...

Page 4: ...ection provides the multi views of your Notebook PC and briefly intro duces the function of each component Press the Cover Latch to open the top cover see page 1 6 and you can find the main operating...

Page 5: ...The built in keyboard provides all the functions of a full sized 87 88 key key board see Using Keyboard in Chapter 2 for more information Touchpad The pointing device of the computer see Using Touchpa...

Page 6: ...de this button toward the right to open the top cover Display Panel It shows the status of direct playing control Front Panel Control Buttons The direct play bar The following table shows the Key Defi...

Page 7: ...1 7 Consumer Infrared It is used to receive the Wireless Remote Control s signal Audio Port Connectors Line Out is used for speakers or headphones MIC is used for microphones Line Out MIC...

Page 8: ...g system in suspend mode ON system fully on OFF system off Wireless LAN Green ON wireless LAN enabled OFF wireless LAN disabled PC Card Slot The computer provides a PC card slot to support one Type II...

Page 9: ...devices such as the mouse keyboard modem external hard disk module printer and more There are two USB ports on the right side of your laptop VGA Port The 15 pin D sub VGA port allows you to connect an...

Page 10: ...orts The USB 2 0 ports allow you to connect USB interface peripheral devices such as the mouse keyboard modem external hard disk module printer and more RJ 45 Connector The 100 10 Ethernet connector i...

Page 11: ...RW or DVD RW drive is available 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...

Page 12: ...cessing unit and thermal module of the computer Mini PCI and Memory Compartment The built in wireless LAN card of the computer is installed in this compartment This compartment also includes two SO DI...

Page 13: ...adapter included in the package is correct for your Notebook PC using other adapter model may damage the computer or other devices on the computer Connecting the AC Power 1 Unpack the package to find...

Page 14: ...plug the connector from the computer When unplugging the power cord al ways hold the connector part of the cord never pull the cord MSI reminds you 1 The AC adapter included in the package is correct...

Page 15: ...ter is turned on 3 When the computer is turned on it will first perform a series of diagnostic tests that is called Power On Self Test POST Power On Self Test The POST Power On Self Test is a software...

Page 16: ...n Windows always use the Shut Down command to turn off the computer This is the normal operating procedure that can prevent system problems 1 Click Start from the taskbar and then select the Turn Off...

Page 17: ...irst and then turn off the computer Otherwise you may lose your data 2 Confirm that the Hard Disk In use LED is OFF before turning off the computer Also remember to remove any CD disk from the drive 3...

Page 18: ...basics for your Notebook PC including the use of keyboard touchpad LCD panel hard disk drive and optical storage device It also includes the ad vanced features such as DVD Direct Play and communicati...

Page 19: ...ble Place your feet flat and naturally on the floor so that your knees and elbows are properly positioned about 90 degree when operating Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists Adj...

Page 20: ...Please keep the following tips in mind Change your posture frequently Stretch and exercise your body regularly Remember to take breaks after working for a period of time Adjust the angle and position...

Page 21: ...ll the functions of a full sized 87 88 key keyboard and an additional Fn key for specific functions on the computer How to use keyboard can divide into four categories Typewriter keys Cur sor keys Num...

Page 22: ...up to indicate their status Num Lock Press and hold the Fn key and then 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...

Page 23: ...Keys The Backspace key Ins and Del keys at the upper right corner are use for editing purpose The Cursor Keys Move the cursor left for one space Move the cursor right for one space Move the cursor up...

Page 24: ...sert and overtype modes Press this key to 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 curso...

Page 25: ...r left corner which is to be used with another key to perform the alternative function of a key This com bination of keys can be called hot key in operating your Notebook PC which allows you to perfor...

Page 26: ...ons Cursor Movement Area The pressure sensitive area of the touchpad allows you to place your finger on it and control the cursor on the screen by moving your finger Left Button Acts as the mouse s le...

Page 27: ...where the pointer happens to be Point and Click When you have moved and placed the cursor over an icon a menu item or a command that you want to execute simply tap slightly on the touchpad or press th...

Page 28: ...hpad do not scratch the surface of touchpad 2 Clean the touchpad with soft dry cloth regularly to prevent the dust and liquids on it 3 When using the touchpad keep your fingers and the touchpad clean...

Page 29: ...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 standard Microsoft or IBM P...

Page 30: ...ROM and CD R RW drive DVD RW Drive a dual format recorder allowing you to record both the R RW and R RW formats in addition to providing the same support as the Combo DVD CD RW drive MSI reminds you 1...

Page 31: ...m that the computer 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 extended 3 Place your CD in the tray w...

Page 32: ...rtially Then gently pull the tray out until fully extended 3 Remove the CD and then push the tray back into the drive Releasing the CD Manually 1 Confirm that the computer is turned on 2 Press the Eje...

Page 33: ...d disk drive To do so please refer to Upgrading Your System in Chapter 6 2 5 The Hard Disk Drive MSI reminds you 1 To avoid unexpected data loss in your system please backup your critical files regula...

Page 34: ...Colors Quality 1 Click Start from the taskbar and select Control Panel to open the Control Panel window 2 In the Control Panel double click the Display item to open the Display Properties window 3 In...

Page 35: ...ay item to open the Display Properties window 3 Click the Advanced button to bring up the following window that contains more settings 4 Under the Displays tab if you have connected the external displ...

Page 36: ...e Connecting Audio Devices Your Notebook PC is equipped with an audio subsystem However you can also connect the external audio devices for a better audio quality when enjoy ing your music and movie o...

Page 37: ...on in Setup Menu mode Move right Move left Select Enter Move up Move down Example of using control keys in Setup Menu mode Vol up LCM Vol down Backward Eject Stop Play Pause Menu On Off Forward Press...

Page 38: ...AL 0A POWER 02 05 CH 08 VOL 0B VOL OD Remote control button definition in any mode ITEM PLAY PAUSE STOP VOL VOL VOCAL MENU POWER AV_MODE DVD PLAY PAUSE STOP EJECT CH REWIND CH FORWARD VOL VOL VOCAL ME...

Page 39: ...e on the LCM Media type no disk title root disk in load stop open Direct play key definition in any mode ITEM PLAY PAUSE STOP EJECT CH CH VOL VOL MENU POWER AV_MODE DVD PLAY PAUSE STOP EJECT CH CH VOL...

Page 40: ...are Applications Provided with your Notebook PC is a Recovery CD contain ing useful software applications and required drivers for your system in the even you need to restore your operating system eas...

Page 41: ...very CD to resume the system in its original state Resuming the Operating System To resume the operating system from the Recovery CD 1 Connect the AC adapter and turn on the computer 2 Insert the Reco...

Page 42: ...2 1 This chapter shows you how to manage the power effectively in order to maintain the longest battery life while using your computer Power Management...

Page 43: ...ter Also it can charge the battery pack when connected The AC adapter consists of two parts the adapter and the power cord The AC Adapter Your Notebook PC provides a universal AC adapter and a high pe...

Page 44: ...attery automatically Please charge your battery in a normal temperature environment ranging from 0O C 32O F to 50O C 122O F If the temperature is higher than 60O C 140O F it will stop charging to prot...

Page 45: ...n the Power Option Properties window 3 Under the Advanced tab check the Always show icon on the taskbar option and click OK Check this option MSI reminds you 1 The charging time depends on the system...

Page 46: ...the rear side of the computer 3 Push the Unlock Button upwards 4 Slide the battery cover outwards 5 Pull out the battery pack from the compartment MSI reminds you 1 Do not try to disassemble the batt...

Page 47: ...imal system operation please set up the most appropriate configuration for your computer The following instructions describe the Power Options setup procedures 1 Click Start from the taskbar and then...

Page 48: ...attery alarm fields Once activated adjust the slide bar to set up the low or critical power level the default setting is 10 Click Alarm Action within the fields to set up the actions when the power ha...

Page 49: ...Shut down MSI reminds you 1 Pressing Fn F12 allows your computer to enter suspend mode immediately 2 When you are alarmed for low battery power save your data as soon as possible If available connect...

Page 50: ...s are saved to the hard disk drive Therefore you do not need to close the current applications when you are going to exit the operating system temporarily The next time you press the Power button you...

Page 51: ...computer and connected peripheral devices you should configure the system through BIOS Setup This chapter provides the information of BIOS Setup Utility and guides you to configure the system for opt...

Page 52: ...run the BIOS Setup Utility turn on the computer and press the Del key during the POST procedure If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup restart the system by tu...

Page 53: ...title Move the cursor down 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 opt...

Page 54: ...of BIOS version and Processor and system configurations such as time date etc Advanced Settings Use this menu to set the items of CPU IDE SuperIO and USB special enhanced configuration Boot Settings...

Page 55: ...using password Exit Menu Use this menu to choose whether saving your changes or not MSI reminds you Available settings for 1st 2nd Boot Device vary depending on the bootable devices you have installed...

Page 56: ...Type and Speed System Memory The third field shows information of System Memory Size System Time The status is hour minute second Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field and use Shift plus to inc...

Page 57: ...e ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field and use Shift plus to increase values and single to decrease values Month The month from Jan through Dec You can press Shift and to increase the number or ke...

Page 58: ...led Change Supervisor Password To install or change Supervisor Password by enter new password Change User Password To install or change User Password by enter new password Clear User Password It is a...

Page 59: ...rmal POST messages Enabled displays OEM Logo Instead of POST messages Default setting is Enabled PXE support Select Enabled to activate PXE support Default setting is Disabled 1st Boot Device It speci...

Page 60: ...nd Exit Exit system with saving the changes Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving any change Press Enter or ESC can set up this option Discard Changes Discard Changes without exiti...

Page 61: ...ou can expand the capabilities of your Notebook PC and upgrade your system as necessary This chapter introduces the installation of optional devices components for your Notebook PC Expanding and Upgra...

Page 62: ...O input output ports on the rear panel of the computer allow you to connect peripheral devices For the information of these I O ports please refer to Quick Components Guide in Chapter 1 6 1 Connectin...

Page 63: ...technology so that you can connect and remove the USB devices without turning off the computer To connect the USB device simply connect the cable of the device to the USB port of your computer Connec...

Page 64: ...ch and gateway to build a network connection This built in 10 100 Base T LAN module supports data transfer rate up to 100Mbps The following diagram describes the basic connection in a network environm...

Page 65: ...d be noticed that Cable size has to be at least 26 or above The following diagram provides the basic connection of modem For more instructions or detailed steps on dialing up through the modem please...

Page 66: ...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 Installing the...

Page 67: ...o make it stretch out 2 Push the Eject Button and the PC card will slide out slightly Then pull it out of the slot MSI reminds you 1 Do not hold the golden finger when installing the PC card otherwise...

Page 68: ...e icon to bring up the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box You can see all connected peripheral devices here If you want to remove any of the devices move the cursor to the device and then click Stop Se...

Page 69: ...6 9 You can upgrade your Notebook PC through the following ways 1 adding memory to a maximum of 2GB 2 replacing the hard disk drive 6 3 Upgrading your System...

Page 70: ...uble free operation and reduce any hazardous risk while working you should take good care of your computer This chapter provides the basic guidelines to protect your computer and critical data Caring...

Page 71: ...e public area you can secure your computer on the immovable object such as a desk by connecting a Kensington compatible lock 1 Loop the cable around the immovable object 2 Plug the lock into the Kensi...

Page 72: ...to the boot password you can also set up the password in the operating system such as the login password and screen saver password Once the login password is set it will ask you to enter the user name...

Page 73: ...r hard disk s partition table to scrambling the numbers in your spreadsheets to just taunting you with sounds pictures or obnoxious effects Anti Virus Software To protect your computer from being atta...

Page 74: ...the fully charged Notebook PC to meetings for long time use If the meeting time is longer than 4 hours you are recommended to prepare a second battery pack or an AC adapter Store your Notebook PC in a...

Page 75: ...and 35O C 95O F and the humidity not higher than 80 Place the computer on a flat solid and steady surface DO NOT block the vent when operating the computer DO NOT move the computer vigorously while it...

Page 76: ...ssor or brush Using the Battery Pack Battery Safety Tips Replacing or handling the battery incorrectly may present a risk of fire or explosion which could cause serious injury Only replace the main ba...

Page 77: ...installed in the Notebook PC Please NOTE that the following with respect to charging or changing the battery pack If a charged battery pack is not available save your work and close all running progr...

Page 78: ...nger time 3 4 hours to have the battery fully charged 2 The Power Meter only provides an estimated value of the battery power The operating time allowed depends on the actual use of your computer 3 Fo...

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