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General Introductions

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Chapter 2

Customizing this Notebook

Chapter 3

BIOS Setup

Chapter 4

Preface

Summary of Contents for VR340

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

Page 2: ...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 the...

Page 3: ...es with part 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 int...

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Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...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 cover t...

Page 7: ...ve 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 WEEE Statement English...

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Page 11: ...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 12: ...II FCC Conditions III 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 XI...

Page 13: ...side View 2 12 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 Work...

Page 14: ...n 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 BIOS Setup 4...

Page 15: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Chapter 4 Preface...

Page 16: ...t 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 check o...

Page 17: ...t 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 inform...

Page 18: ...ls 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 application disk containing the drivers u...

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

Page 20: ...t Processor Intel Celeron Processor FSB Speed 533MHz Core Chips North Bridge Intel 960GL South Bridge Intel ICH8 M 82801HBM Memory Technology DDR2 533 667 Memory DDR2 SO DIMM X 2 slot 256 512 1024 204...

Page 21: ...Headphone Out S PDIFOut supported x 1 Mic in x 1 RJ11 x 1 RJ45 x 1 TV Out x 1 S Video Slot x 1 PC Card Slot Type II Card Reader x 1 XD SD SDIO MMC MS MS Pro Communication Port 56K Fax MODEM MDC1 5 AZ...

Page 22: ...B hot keys Video Controller Intel 960GL LCD 1 280 x 800 WXGA VRAM Sharing system memory Camera Optional CMOS 1 3 Mega pixels Audio Sound Codec chip Realtek ALC888 Internal Speaker 2 Speakers 1 5W Inte...

Page 23: ...ebook It will help you to know more about the appearance of this Notebook before using it Note the notebook shown here may vary from the actual one Top open View The figure of top open view and descri...

Page 24: ...Launch Buttons will only work when the supplied preload disk is installed WLAN BT optional Press the WLAN BT optional Quick Launch Button to enable disable the Wireless LAN or Bluetooth optional func...

Page 25: ...reless LAN function is enabled Battery w Glowing green when the battery is fully charged w Glowing red when the battery is being charged w Blinking red if the battery fails and it is recommended to re...

Page 26: ...Optional This built in webcam can be used for picture taking video recoding or conferencing and any other interactive applications 8 Internal Microphone There is built in microphone and its function...

Page 27: ...i media card SD secure digital MS memory stick XD SDIO and MS Pro memory stick pro cards 2 Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi Fi function supported Mic In...

Page 28: ...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 USB Port The USB 2 0 port allows you to connect USB interface periphera...

Page 29: ...2 11 Getting Started 5 RJ 45 Connector The Ethernet connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection 6 Kensington Lock This port is used to lock the computer to location for security...

Page 30: ...ideo cable this connector allows you to connect a television NTSC PAL system to use as a computer display 3 USB Port The USB 2 0 port allows you to connect USB interface peripheral devices such as the...

Page 31: ...e A slim DVD Combo DVD Dual Super Multi 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 d...

Page 32: ...14 Getting Started Rear View 1 Battery Pack Rear View Supply power to your computer when the AC adapter is not connected 2 Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the computer 1...

Page 33: ...Once the button is pushed to unlock position the battery is removable 2 Battery Pack Supply power to your computer when the AC adapter is not connected 3 Battery Release Button It is a bounce back dev...

Page 34: ...at 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 the AC Power 1 Unpack the package...

Page 35: ...pter 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 powe...

Page 36: ...on t have to worry about the lack of battery power It s recommend to buy a battery pack from your local dealer To remove the battery pack 1 Make sure the Notebook is turned off 2 Check the Lock Unlock...

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Page 38: ...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 right track then slightly press the left side of battery p...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...upting the charging process w The battery pack uses Lithium ion battery cells that have no memory effect You do not need to discharge the battery pack before you begin charging However to optimize the...

Page 41: ...sk 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 and...

Page 42: ...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 of t...

Page 43: ...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 key...

Page 44: ...e 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 typewrite...

Page 45: ...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 t...

Page 46: ...elete 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 one...

Page 47: ...re 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 funct...

Page 48: ...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 place your fi...

Page 49: ...utton 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 s...

Page 50: ...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 Touch...

Page 51: ...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 stand...

Page 52: ...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 critical files regularly 2...

Page 53: ...X 9 0c is the latest version of DirectX technology that can enable DirectX games and bring the best performance of other multi media software n Super Multi Drive A multi format recorder allows you to...

Page 54: ...ge device 1 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 y...

Page 55: ...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 the...

Page 56: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Chapter 4 Preface...

Page 57: ...tput ports on the Notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices All devices listed here are for reference only Note The notebook shown here may vary from the actual one Mouse Keyboard Printer IEEE...

Page 58: ...nel Add Hardware to add the new device Connecting the Keyboard You can connect a keyboard to your Notebook through the USB port To connect the keyboard 1 Turn on the Notebook and install the keyboard...

Page 59: ...er cable to the Notebook s USB port and the other end to the printer 3 Connect the power cord and turn on the printer 4 Turn on the Notebook and the system will detect a new device Install the require...

Page 60: ...h speed transfer rate and the connection of up to 63 devices allowing you to connect many high end peripheral devices and consumer electronic appliances such as the DV digital video camera The IEEE 13...

Page 61: ...Combo Modem The built in 56Kbps fax data modem or Combo Modem with built in Bluetooth function allows you to use a telephone line to communicate with others or to dial up to connect the Internet For m...

Page 62: ...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 card...

Page 63: ...on 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 or...

Page 64: ...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 If...

Page 65: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Chapter 4 Preface...

Page 66: ...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 t...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...ding 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 Pow...

Page 69: ...4 5 BIOS Setup Exit menu Choose decided status before leaving the BIOS menu...

Page 70: ...s Following is CPU s information about its Type and Speed w System Date This item allows you to set the system date The date format is day month date year Day Day of the week from Sun to Sat which is...

Page 71: ...ndary IDE Master The two items display the types of the primary secondary IDE maste devices installed in the Notebook Press Enter to bring up a window showing the detailed information of the device in...

Page 72: ...ocessor 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 app...

Page 73: ...4 9 BIOS Setup w Advance PCI PnP Settings This item allows you to configure the PCI bus system and PnP plug and play feature...

Page 74: ...power saving modes for ACPI function w Repost Video on S3 Resume The item allows you to determine whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 STR resume w HDA Controller The item allows you to enable or dis...

Page 75: ...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...

Page 76: ...ways 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 prompted to enter the password A mess...

Page 77: ...up Boot menu w Boot Settings Configuration Configure settings during system boot w Boot Device Priority The item allows you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk ope...

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

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