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Intro

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Specification

Physical Characteristic

Dimension

332 (W) x 243 (D) x 34 (H) mm

Weight 2.2

CPU

Processor Type

Socket S1/G2/638 pin

Support Processor

AMD

Turion

series processor

AMD

Sempron

series processor

L2 Cache

based on CPU

HT Speed

based on CPU

Core Chips

North Bridge

ATI

RS780MN

South Bridge

ATI

SB700

Memory

Technology

DDR2 400/ 533/ 667/ 800MHz

Memory

DDR2 SO-DIMM X 2 slots

128/ 256/ 512/ 1024/ 2048 MB

Maximum

4 GB (2048 MB DDR2 SO-DIMM x 2)

Summary of Contents for VR430

Page 1: ...CHAPTER 1 Preface...

Page 2: ...ons 1 6 Safety Instructions 1 7 Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery 1 9 WEEE Statement 1 13 Optical Device Drive Notice 1 20 Caution on Using Modem 1 20 Trademarks 1 21 Release History 1 21 Int...

Page 3: ...ttery Pack 3 6 Using the Battery Pack 3 9 Basic Operations 3 11 Safety and Comfort Tips 3 11 Having a Good Work Habit 3 12 Knowing the Keyboard 3 13 Knowing the Touchpad 3 17 About Hard Disk Drive 3 2...

Page 4: ...face 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 Menu 4 7 Security Menu 4 9 Boot Menu 4 11 Exit Men...

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: ...h the emission limits FCC Conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device...

Page 7: ...it up The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating Do not cover the openings Make sure the power voltage is within safety range and has been...

Page 8: ...sary to ensure that the metal shield is reliable connected to protective earthing system of the building Always keep the battery in a safe place Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects a...

Page 9: ...em em Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich wertigen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Spanish Espa ol PRECAUCI...

Page 10: ...producenta Hungarian Magyar VIGY ZAT A nem megfelel akkumul tor haszn lata robban svesz lyes Kiz r lag ugyanolyan vagy a berendez s gy rt ja ltal aj nlott egyen rt k t pust haszn ljon Az elhaszn lt a...

Page 11: ...u bateriju koju preporu uje proizvo a opreme Odbacite iskori ene baterije u skladu sa uputstvima proizvo a a Netherlands Nederlands LET OP Er is explosiegevaar als de batterij niet goed geplaatst word...

Page 12: ...pokynov v robcu Slovenian Slovensko Sloven ina POZOR V primeru nepravilne zamenjave baterije obstaja nevarnost njene eksplozije Baterijo zamenjajte le z enako ali ekvivalentno vrsto ki jo priporo a pr...

Page 13: ...fect on August 13 2005 products of electrical and electronic equipment cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back s...

Page 14: ...pio los fabricantes de equipos electr nicos est n obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su per odo de vida Italian Italiano In base alla Direttiva dell Unione Europea EU sullo Sm...

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Page 17: ...ipament electric i electronic nu mai pot fi evacuate ca de euri municipale iar fabrican ii echipamentului electronic vizat vor fi obliga i s primeasc napoi produsele respective la sf r itul duratei lo...

Page 18: ...ne in elektronske opreme ni dovoljeno odstranjevati kot obi ajne komunalne odpadke proizvajalci zadevne elektronske opreme pa so zavezani da tovrstne izdelke na koncu njihove ivljenjske dobe sprejmejo...

Page 19: ...zbrinuti takve proizvode na kraju njihovog ivotnog vijeka Estonian Eesti Vastavalt Euroopa Liidu EL direktiivile 2002 96 E elektri ja elektroonikaseadmete j tmete kohta mis j ustus 13 augustil 2005 o...

Page 20: ...Caution on Using Modem Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet location Never touch the...

Page 21: ...al Business Machines Corporation Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Windows 2000 XP Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation AMI is a registered trademark of...

Page 22: ...CHAPTER 2 Introductions...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...e contact 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 Manu...

Page 25: ...S1 G2 638 pin Support Processor AMD TurionTM series processor AMD SempronTM series processor L2 Cache based on CPU HT Speed based on CPU Core Chips North Bridge ATI RS780MN South Bridge ATI SB700 Memo...

Page 26: ...DD form factor 2 5 9 5 mm High 160 200 320 500 GB optional Optical Device Super Multi Devices listed here may vary without notice I O Port Monitor VGA 15 pin D Sub x 1 USB x 4 USB version 2 0 Mic in x...

Page 27: ...iga LAN PTT Approval Yes Wake on LAN Yes Wake on Ring Yes Wireless LAN Support Display LCD Type 14 1 WXGA Brightness Brightness controlled by K B hot keys Video LCD Resolution 1280 x 800 WXGA CRT Outp...

Page 28: ...peaker 2 speakers Internal Microphone Yes Sound Volume Adjust by volume button K B hot key SW Software BIOS USB Flash Boot Yes USB floppy boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot Support Yes Others Kensington...

Page 29: ...ok shown 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...

Page 30: ...oes out when this function is turned off 4 Quick Launch Buttons Press the quick launch buttons to activate the specific applications or tools With the help of these buttons users will be able to do wo...

Page 31: ...bcam Press this button to turn the Webcam function on or off 5 Power Button Power Button Press the power button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF Power LED Glowing blue when the notebook power is...

Page 32: ...mended to replace a new battery Consult the local dealer for purchasing an equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer Battery LED goes out when it is fully charged or when the AC adapt...

Page 33: ...roductions Scroll Lock Glowing blue when the Scroll Lock function is activated Hard Disk Optical Drive Device In use Blinking blue when the system is accessing the hard disk drive or the optical drive...

Page 34: ...iew 1 Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi Fi function supported Microphone Used for an external microphone Headphone A connector for speakers or headphones...

Page 35: ...Multi DVD Dual and DVD RAM drive is available in this notebook depending on the model you purchased 2 USB Port The USB 2 0 port allows you to connect USB interface peripheral devices such as the mouse...

Page 36: ...rough a rubberised metal cable The end of the cable has a small loop which allows the whole cable to be looped around a permanent object such as a heavy table or other similar equipment thus securing...

Page 37: ...interface peripheral devices such as the mouse keyboard modem portable hard disk module printer and more 5 Card Reader The built in card reader may support various types of memory card such as MMC Mu...

Page 38: ...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 4 RJ 11 Connector This notebook provides a built in...

Page 39: ...2 18 Introductions 5 Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected...

Page 40: ...the battery is removable 2 Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected 3 Battery Release Button It is a bounce back device as a preparation for...

Page 41: ...CHAPTER 3 Getting Started...

Page 42: ...attery running time while performing different tasks with this notebook Press the ECO quick launch button repeatedly to switch among these 5 different modes or to turn this ECO Engine off recurrently...

Page 43: ...ct this mode while performing presentation applications Office Mode Select this mode while dealing with office documentation tasks Turbo Battery Mode Select this mode to maximize the battery running t...

Page 44: ...nd use the AC power while using this notebook for the first time When the AC adapter is connected the battery is being charged immediately Note that the AC adapter included in the package is approved...

Page 45: ...otebook and the male end of the power cord to the electrical outlet Disconnecting the AC Power When you disconnect the AC adapter you should 1 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet first 2...

Page 46: ...f that this battery pack may be damaged if users try to disassemble the battery pack on their own Also note that the limited warranty to the battery pack may also lose its efficacy when this battery p...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...eps 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 back...

Page 49: ...according 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...

Page 50: ...spend 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 di...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...d keyboard This keyboard can be divided into four categories Typewriter keys Cursor keys Numeric keys and Function keys The keyboard shown here may vary from the actual one depending on which county u...

Page 54: ...and off When this function is activated you can use the numeric keys that are embedded in the typewriter keys Caps Lock Press this key to toggle the Caps Lock on and off When this function is activat...

Page 55: ...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 use for editing purpose This key...

Page 56: ...re information of the two keys please refer to your Windows manual or online help Fn Key Switch the display output mode between the LCD external monitor and both Decrease the built in speaker s volume...

Page 57: ...u to control 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...

Page 58: ...Positioning and Moving Place your finger on the touchpad usually using the forefinger and the rectangular pad will act as a miniature duplicate of your display When you move your fingertip across the...

Page 59: ...hpad and then keep your fingertip in contact with the touchpad on the second tap Now you can drag the selected item to the desired location by moving your finger on the touchpad and then lift your fin...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...ical Storage Device Your notebook is equipped with an optical storage device The actual device preinstalled in your notebook depends on the model you purchased Super Multi Works as a multi functional...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...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 64: ...ouse keyboard digital camera webcam printer and external optical storage device ete To connect these devices install the drivers for each device first if necessary and then connect the device to the n...

Page 65: ...al monitor or other standard VGA compatible device such as a projector for a great view of the notebook display Once the display is connected to the notebook power on the notebook and the external dis...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...ial 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 risk of fir...

Page 68: ...o the device and click Stop The diagram shown below is for reference only Select the device you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so unplug th...

Page 69: ...CHAPTER 4 BIOS Setup...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...ersion 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 pe...

Page 73: ...te from 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 T...

Page 74: ...devices installed in the notebook Press Enter to bring up a window showing the detailed information of the device including the device name vendor LBA mode PIO mode and more System Information This it...

Page 75: ...set to Enabled PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over When set to higher values every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer...

Page 76: ...UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame Buffer is the video memory that stores data for video display frame This field is used to determine the memory size for Frame Buffer Larger frame buffer size increases vid...

Page 77: ...new password setting When the Supervisor Password is set new items Change User Password and Password Check will be added in the menu Select Change User Password to give or to abandon password setting...

Page 78: ...powered on or when users try to access to BIOS SETUP UTILITY To clear a set Supervisor Password User Password just press Enter under Change Supervisor Password Change User Password field when you are...

Page 79: ...S Setup Boot Menu Boot Settings Configuration Configure settings during system boot Boot Device Priority These items showing the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating...

Page 80: ...ade 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 ut...

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