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4-10 

BIOS Setup

 

L720         

 

Security menu 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Security Settings

 

w

 

Change Supervisor/User Password 

When you select the 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 

from CMOS memory. You may also press [

ESC

] to abort the selection and 

not enter a password. 

Enter New Password 

Summary of Contents for Megabook L720

Page 1: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface G52 N1047X1...

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: ...15 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 th...

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: ...one 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...

Page 6: ...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 overheating Do not cove...

Page 7: ...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 equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only W...

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Page 9: ...er depositados en los contenedores habituales de su municipio los fabricantes de equipos electr nicos est n obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su per odo de vida MSI estar com...

Page 10: ...U o odba enoj ekektronskoj i elektri noj opremi Direktiva 2002 96 EC koja stupa na snagu od 13 Avgusta 2005 proizvodi koji spadaju pod elektronsku i elektri nu opremu ne mogu vi e biti odba eni kao ob...

Page 11: ...ten sonra r nleri geri toplamakla y k ml olacakt r Avrupa Birli i ne sat lan MSI markal r nlerin kullan m s releri bitti inde MSI r nlerin geri al nmas iste i ile i birli i i erisinde olacakt r r nler...

Page 12: ...tam 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 Direttiva dell Unione Europea EU su...

Page 13: ...icrosoft 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...

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: ...Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery IV Caution on Using Modem V Optical Device Drive Notice V Macrovision Notice VI Safety Instructions VI WEEE Statement VII Trademarks XIII Release History XII...

Page 16: ...Power Management 2 16 AC Adapter 2 16 Battery Pack 2 17 Using the Battery Pack 2 20 Basic Operations 2 22 Safety and Comfort Tips 2 22 Have a Good Work Habit 2 23 Knowing the Keyboard 2 24 Knowing th...

Page 17: ...8 Express Card Installation Optional 3 9 Installing the Express card 3 9 Removing the Express card 3 9 Safely Remove Hardware 3 10 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup 4 2 When to Use BIOS Setup 4 2 How to Ru...

Page 18: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...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 All in one software DVD containing the drivers utilitie...

Page 22: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface...

Page 23: ...eron M processor L2 Cache On die 2M for Pentium M 1M for Celeron M FSB Speed 533MHz for Pentium M 400MHz for Celeron M Core Chips North Bridge Intel 915GM South Bridge Intel ICH6 M Memory Technology D...

Page 24: ...nitor VGA 15 pin Mini D Sub x 1 USB x 3 USB version 2 0 IEEE1394 x 1 Mic in x 1 Line in x 1 Line out x 1 Headphone Out x 1 SPDIF Out supported RJ11 x 1 RJ45 x 1 TV Out x 1 S Video Communication Port 5...

Page 25: ...ard reader CardBus PCMCIA x 1 PCI Express Card slot x 1 Display LCD Type 17 XGA or WXGA Brightness Brightness controlled by K B hot keys Video Controller Intel 915GM VRAM Share system memory External...

Page 26: ...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 Flash Boot Yes USB floppy bo...

Page 27: ...sic 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 o...

Page 28: ...hen the Num Lock function is activated Caps Lock Glowing Red when the Caps Lock function is activated Scroll Lock Glowing Red when the Scroll Lock function is activated 4 Quick Launch Buttons and Powe...

Page 29: ...2 8 Getting Started L720 6 Touchpad It is the pointing device of the computer...

Page 30: ...atch External View Press Cover Latch rightward and lift the cover The Cover Latch will bounce back when loosing it 3 Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi Fi...

Page 31: ...system is in suspend mode LED goes off when the system is activated Wireless LAN Glowing Green when wireless LAN function of the computer is enabled LED goes out when wireless LAN function is disabled...

Page 32: ...serial PCI Express and USB 2 0 interfaces 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...

Page 33: ...rd memory card etc 5 S Video Connector By using a Super VHS S Video cable this connector allows you to connect a television NTSC PAL system to use as a computer display 6 Ventilator The ventilator is...

Page 34: ...xisting analogue TV antennas are used to receive the transmissions 2 Optical Storage Device A slim CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW DVD Combo DVD Dual drive is available in the computer depending on the model you...

Page 35: ...through this connector With the 56K V 90 modem you can make a dial up connection 3 Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the computer 4 Ventilator The ventilator is designed...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...y is being 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 Connect...

Page 38: ...ack is an internal power source of the Notebook A fully charged battery pack can supply power to the computer up to 3 hours Using 6 cell battery or up to 4 5 hours Using 9 cell battery It depends on t...

Page 39: ...ng the Battery Pack 1 Insert the right side of battery pack into the compartment 2 Slightly slide and press the battery pack into the right place 3 After the right side of the battery pack fitting the...

Page 40: ...2 19 Getting Started L720 Warning 1 Do not try to disassemble THE BATTERY PACK 2 Please follow your local laws and regulations to recycle the unused battery pack u...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...The Notebook s keyboard provides all the functions of a full sized keyboard and an additional Fn key for specific functions on the Notebook The keyboard can be divided into four categories Typewriter...

Page 46: ...ate their 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 typewri...

Page 47: ...ht corner 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...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...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 Enable or disable the touchpad fu...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...etting Started L720 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 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...you to read DVD and CD and record CD format n DVD Dual Drive In addition to read DVD and CD this device allows you to record CD format and both the R RW and R RW DVD formats 1 The optical storage devi...

Page 56: ...Confirm that the Notebook is turned on 2 Press the Eject Button on the drive s panel and the disk tray will slide out partially Then gently pull the tray out until fully extended 3 Place your disk in...

Page 57: ...l slide out partially Then gently pull the tray out until fully extended 2 Hold the disk by its edge with your fingers and lift it up from the tray 3 Push the tray back into the drive 1 Confirm that t...

Page 58: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface...

Page 59: ...ternal Devices The I O input output ports on the Notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices All devices listed here are for reference only Mouse Keyboard Printer IEEE 1394 Device Monitor Televis...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...SB 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 e...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...N 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 In...

Page 64: ...rd and 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 ca...

Page 65: ...utton and the PC card will slide out Pull it out of the slot 3 Reattach the dummy card back to the slot 1 Do not hold the golden finger when installing the PC card otherwise it may cause interference...

Page 66: ...tallation for the Express Card including how to install and remove it For more information please refer to the manual of your Express Card Installing the Express Card 1 Locate the Express Card slot on...

Page 67: ...ice 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...

Page 68: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...d other information about its build date and update notes Following is CPU s information about its Type and Speed w System Time This item allows you to set the system time The system clock will go on...

Page 73: ...ou 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...

Page 74: ...ndow showing the detailed information of the device including the device name vendor LBA mode PIO mode and more w USB Keyboard Legacy Support Select Enabled to enable the legacy support for USB keyboa...

Page 75: ...works at FSB400 600MHz or FSB533 800MHz If you want optimize the processor set this item to Enabled so that the processor s speed will be controlled by the use of your operating system and application...

Page 76: ...bles you to show the vendor logo on the boot up screen Settings options Disabled and Enabled The default setting is Enabled w 1st 2nd and 3rd Boot Device The three items allow you to set the sequence...

Page 77: ...e 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 fr...

Page 78: ...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 79: ...it the utility w Discard Changes and Exit Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made w Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the util...

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