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Customizing this Notebook

Safely Remove Hardware

If you connect any peripheral device 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 you want to remove any of the devices, move the

cursor to the device and click

Stop

Select

Summary of Contents for Futura M300

Page 1: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface G52 N1035X7 ...

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 interference by one or more of the following measures w Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna w Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver w Connect the equipment into an outlet...

Page 3: ...ies 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 interference that may cause undesired operation ...

Page 4: ...innish VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti French ATTENTION II y a danger d ex losion s il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur Mettre au reb...

Page 5: ...e 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 Optical Device 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 k...

Page 6: ...d 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 the openings 6 Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been adjusted properly to the value of 100 240V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet 7 Place the power ...

Page 7: ...e 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 Under the European Union EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002 96 EC which takes effect on August 13 2005 products of electrical and electronic equipment cannot be di...

Page 8: ...ию загрязнения окружающей среды использованным электрическим и электронным оборудованием директива WEEE 2002 96 EC вступающей в силу 13 августа 2005 года изделия относящиеся к электрическому и электронному оборудованию не могут рассматриваться как бытовой мусор поэтому производители вышеперечисленного электронного оборудования обязаны принимать его для переработки по окончании срока службы Español...

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Page 10: ...z ilyen elektronikus berendezések gyártói kötelessé válnak az ilyen termékek visszavételére azok hasznos élettartama végén Italiano In base alla Direttiva dell Unione Europea EU sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici Direttiva 2002 96 EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005 prodotti appartenenti alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere eliminati come r...

Page 11: ...oft 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 Express Card are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Release History Version Revision Note Date 1 0 First Release 10 2005 ...

Page 12: ...ety 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 Release History XI Introductions How to Use This Manual 1 2 Unpacking 1 4 Getting Started Specification 2 2 Product View 2 6 Table of Content ...

Page 13: ...y 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 the Touchpad 2 29 About Hard Disk Drive 2 33 Using the Optical Storage 2 34 Customizing this Notebook Connecting the External Devices 3 2 Connecting the Peripheral Devices 3 3 Connecting the Communication Devices 3 6 PC Card Installation 3 7 Installing the PC card 3 7 ...

Page 14: ...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 Run BIOS Setup 4 2 Control Keys 4 3 BIOS Setup Menu 4 4 Main menu 4 5 Advanced menu 4 7 Boot menu 4 9 Security menu 4 10 Exit menu 4 12 ...

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

Page 16: ...nual carefully before using this notebook Chapter 1 General Introductions includes the descriptions of all the accessories of this notebook It is recommended to check out that if you have all the accessories included when you open the packing box If any item is damaged or missing please contact the vendor where you purchased this notebook Chapter 2 Getting Started provides the specification of thi...

Page 17: ...eyboard webcam printer external monitor IEEE 1394 devices and communication devices but also in installing and removing the PC card Chapter 4 BIOS setup provides information on BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use ...

Page 18: ...rials 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 utilities and optional recovery function w High capacity Li ion battery pack w AC adapter and power cord w Phone cable Phone jack optional w Notebook carry bag optional These accessories listed above ma...

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

Page 20: ... M processor Dothan L2 Cache On die 2 MB FSB Speed 533MHz Core Chips North Bridge Intel 915PM South Bridge Intel ICH6 M Memory Technology DDR 333 Memory DDR SO DIMM X 2 slot 128 256 512 1024 MB DDR SDRAM Maximum 2GB 1G DDR SO DIMM x 2 Power AC Adapter 90W 19 Volt Battery Type 6 cells Li lon 4400mAh appx 3 hrs 9 cells Li lon 7200mAh optional appx 4 5 hrs RTC Battery Yes 3 years ...

Page 21: ...ersion 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 56K Fax MODEM MDC AC 97 I F AC97 S W Modem Controller AC 97 Embedded Wake on Ring Support on S3 state PTT Approval Yes FCC CTR21 JATE LAN Realtek 8110S Controller MAC PHY 10 100 1000 GB Wake on LAN Support on S3 S4 S5 LAN Boot Yes ...

Page 22: ...A x 1 Express Card slot x 1 Display LCD Type 17 WXGA or WSXGA Brightness Brightness controlled by K B hot keys Video Controller Nvidia NV43M U VRAM 64 128 256 MB External Monitor Resolution Up to QXGA max 32bit 85Hz Audio Sound Codec chip Realtek ALC655 Internal Speaker 2 Speakers with housing SoundBlaster SoundBlaster compatible Not support DOS Sound Volume Adjust by volume button K B hot key SW ...

Page 23: ...ing Started Software BIOS Support OS Win XP Home and Professional edition USB Flash Boot Yes USB floppy boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot Support Yes Win XP Others Kensington Lock Hole x 1 Compliance WHQL PC2001 ...

Page 24: ...c 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 open view and description showing below will lead you to browse the main operating area of your NOTEBOOK ...

Page 25: ...he 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 Power Button Power Button To turn your Notebook power ON and OFF Quick Launch Buttons Simply click the quick launch buttons to speed up the starting of the programs in common use It helps you to do works more ...

Page 26: ...2 8 Getting Started 6 Touchpad It is the pointing device of the computer ...

Page 27: ...ch 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 function supported Line Out A connector for speakers or headphones Line In Used for an external audio device Microphone Used for an external microphone ...

Page 28: ...ystem 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 5 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 6 3 in 1 Card Reader The built in card reader supports MMC mu...

Page 29: ...erial 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 3 VGA Port The 15 pin D sub VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA compatible device such as a projector for a great view of the computer display 4 PC Card Slot The c...

Page 30: ...d 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 designed to cool the system DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation ...

Page 31: ...l networks normally existing analogue TV antennas are used to receive the transmissions 2 Optical Device Drive A slim ODD 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 on the computer 3 USB Port The USB 2 0 port allows you to connect USB interface peripheral devic...

Page 32: ...ough 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 to cool the system DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation 5 Kensington Lock This port is used to lock the computer to location for security 6 RJ 45 Connector The 10 100 1000 Ethernet connector is...

Page 33: ...ery 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 pushed to unlock position the battery is removable 3 Battery Pack Supply power to your computer when the AC adapter is not connected ...

Page 34: ...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 Connecting the AC Power 1 Unpack the package to find the AC adapter and power cord 2 Attach the power cord to the connector of the AC adapter 3 Plug the DC end of the adapter to the Notebook and the male end o...

Page 35: ...ck 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 the way you use the computer 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...

Page 36: ...g 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 right track then slightly press the left side of battery pack into the battery chamber 4 Make sure the Lock Unlock Button is in lock position y y wx v ...

Page 37: ...2 19 Getting Started 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 38: ...o 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 maintain a normal operation If the battery power is not managed well the saved data and customized settings may be lost Follow these tips to help optimizing battery life and avoid a sudden power loss ...

Page 39: ... 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 discharge the battery pack before you begin charging However to optimize the life of battery we suggest that consuming the battery power completely once a month is necessary w If you do not use the Notebook ...

Page 40: ...esk 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 naturally on the floor so that your knees and elbows have the proper position about 90 degree when operating w Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists w Adjust the angle position ...

Page 41: ... 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 time Adjust the angle and position of LCD panel Adjust the desk s height Keep your hands and feet with optimal comfort Sit straight and keep a good posture Adjust the chair s height ...

Page 42: ...e 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 keys Cursor keys Numeric keys and Function keys ...

Page 43: ...te 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 typewriter keys n Caps Lock Press this key to toggle the Caps Lock on and off When this function is activated the letters you type are kept in uppercase n Scroll Lock Press and hold the Fn key and press this ...

Page 44: ...t 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 the previous page Move to the next page Move to the beginning of the line or document Move to the end of the line or document ...

Page 45: ...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 one space Numeric Keys The keyboard provides a set of numeric keypad which is embedded in the typewriter keys When the Num Lock is activated you can use these numeric keys to enter numbers and calculatio...

Page 46: ...ore 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 function Decrease the LCD brightness Increase the LCD brightness Decrease the built in speaker s volume Increase the built in speaker s volume Disable the computer s audio function Force the computer into...

Page 47: ...rol 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 place your finger on it and control the cursor on the screen by moving your finger 2 Right Button Acts as the mouse s right button 3 Left Button Acts as the mouse s left button ...

Page 48: ...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 so that your each tap on the touchpad is equivalent to pressing the left button Tapping twice more rapidly on the touchpad is to execute a double click n Drag and Drop You can move files or objects in...

Page 49: ...1 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 Touchpad ...

Page 50: ...t 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 standard Microsoft or IBM PS 2 driver in your Windows operating system The Mouse Properties in Control Panel allows you to change the configuration Mouse Properties Window ...

Page 51: ... 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 critical files regularly 2 Do not turn off the Notebook when the Hard Disk In use LED is on 3 Do not remove or install the hard disk drive when the Notebook is turned on The replacement of hard disk drive sh...

Page 52: ... to read DVD and CD and record CD format n DVD Dual Drive In addition to reading 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 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 Do not touch ...

Page 53: ...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 the tray with its label facing up Slightly press the center of the disk to secure it into place 4 Push the tray back into the drive Eject Button ...

Page 54: ... 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 disk is placed correctly and securely in the tray before closing the tray 2 Do not leave the disk tray open ...

Page 55: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface ...

Page 56: ...ernal 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 Television Microphone Speakers Earphones Modem LAN Web Cam ...

Page 57: ...you mouse you can manually enable the mouse by going to Start Menu à Control Panel à Add Hardware to add the new device Connecting the Keyboard You can connect a keyboard to your Notebook through the PS 2 port or USB port If there is no PS 2 port available on your Notebook but you only have mouse of PS 2 connector please purchase a PS 2 USB connector first To connect the keyboard 1 Turn on the Not...

Page 58: ...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 end of the printer 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 Inst...

Page 59: ...ating 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 allowing you to connect many high end peripheral devices and consumer electronic appliances such as the DV digital video camera The IEEE 1394 standard interface supports plug and play technology so that you...

Page 60: ...LAN 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 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 1 To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG...

Page 61: ... 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 Installing the PC Card 1 Locate the PC card slot on your notebook If there is the dummy card in the slot remove it first 2 Insert the PC card into the slot usually with its label facing up and push i...

Page 62: ...ton 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 damage to the PC card 2 Before removing the PC card you should stop the device in Windows operating system Eject button ...

Page 63: ...ion 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 your notebook If there is the dummy card in the slot remove it first 2 Insert the Express Card into the slot usually with its label facing up and push it until it is firmly seated Removing the Express Card...

Page 64: ...e 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 you want to remove any of the devices move the cursor to the device and click Stop Select ...

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 to enter Setup restart the system by turning it OFF and ON or simultaneously pressing Ctrl Alt Delete keys to restart The screen snaps and setting options in this chapter are for your references only ...

Page 67: ...e 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 options 2 Bring up a sub menu when available In some items press this key to change setting field Bring up help screen providing the information of control keys 1 Exit the BIOS Setup Utility 2 Return t...

Page 68: ...e 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 menu Set up Boot Type and Boot Sequence Security menu Install or clear Supervisor s and User s Password settings Exit menu Choose decided status before leaving the BIOS menu ...

Page 69: ... 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 no matter you shut down the PC or get into sleep mode The set format is hour minute second ...

Page 70: ... 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 from 01 to 31 Year The year can be adjusted by users ...

Page 71: ...dow 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 keyboard Setting options Enabled and Disabled w Intel R SpeedStep tm tech This item allows you to enable or disable Intel SpeedStep technology When set to Disabled the system always operates in a conserve po...

Page 72: ...orks 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 applications Setting options Enabled and Disabled ...

Page 73: ...les 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 of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system ...

Page 74: ... 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 ...

Page 75: ... 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 prompted to enter the password A message box will show up confirming the password will be disabled Once the password is disabled the system will boot and you can enter Setup without entering any passwor...

Page 76: ...t 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 utility w Load Optimal Defaults Select this item to load the default settings for optimal system performance ...

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