Intel W476 manual

Copyright © 2008 All Right Reserved - Printed in China W476 / W576 Notebook User's Manual Original Issue: 2008/08 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new Notebook PC. Information in the manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a [...]

English II I II I Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your notebook. When Using Y our W476 / W576 Notebook Computer CAUTION: Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body . With extended operation, heat can build up in the base. Allow[...]

II I English W476 / W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL II I • When traveling, do not check your notebook as baggage. Y ou can put your notebook through an X-ray security machine, but never put your notebook through a metal detector . If you have your note- book checked by hand, be sure to have a charged battery ready in case you are asked to tu[...]

English IV III IV III Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any changes o[...]

IV III English W476 / W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL IV III CE Notice (European Union) This symbol indicates this W476 / W576 notebook computer complies with the EMC Directive and the European Union’s Low V oltage Directive. This symbol also indicates that W451U meets the following technical standards: • EN 55022 — “Limitations and Me[...]

English VI V VI V Preface Congratulations on your purchase of a Notebook computer! Y our new notebook features the most innovative features in portable computing technology . It combines state-of-the-art ergonomics with sophisticated architecture, providing you with a personal computer that is compact, powerful, and easy to use. Designed for a wide[...]

VI V English W476 / W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL VI V Content Safety instructions ......................................................................... I Regulatory Notices ........................................................................ III Preface ................................................................................[...]

English W476 / W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL 1 PB Chapter 1 Operating Basics This chapter will show you how to operate your W476 / W576 notebook computer , including connecting the AC adaptor , turning the computer on/off, using touch-pad, keyboard, hot keys, battery , and so on. If you are new to computers and to the operating system, this [...]

English 3 2 3 2 1.1 Using the Battery Pack W476 / W576 notebook computer is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: • AC power (using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet) • Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack Y ou should use the AC adapter whenever possible; use the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable.[...]

3 2 English W476 / W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL 3 2 1.2 Connecting the AC Adapter The AC adapter converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer . It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and outputs power at 19V , 4.74A for W476V / W576V (19V , 3.42A for W476M / W576M), allowing you to[...]

English 5 4 5 4 1.4 Installing W476 / W576 Device Drivers If your W476 / W576 Notebook Computer already has an operating system installed, it is best to install all necessary device drivers in order for he hardware to properly function. Before installing drivers, check with your vendors to see if they have already installed all the drivers with the[...]

5 4 English W476 / W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL 5 4 1.6 Keyboad Functions W476 / W576 notebook computer is equipped with a standard typewriter-layout keyboard and has extra features. Basic Keypad Keypad Function Desription <Enter> key . Execute a command. Within many text editing programs, the <Enter> key inserts a hard carriage[...]

English 7 6 7 6 <Num Lk> key . Activates the embedded 15-key numeric keypad. + <Fn>+<Scr Lk> key . Used in most programs to scroll the screen without having to move the cursor. The keys are in color-coded blue. <Cap Lock> key . Used in most programs to always activate uppercase letters. Up arrow key . Moves the cursor up one[...]

7 6 English W476 / W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL 7 6 ► Windows Keys ◄ Key Description +[F1] Opens help and support +E Explores my computer +F Finds document +M Minimizes all + Shift + M Undoes minimize all + R Displays run dialog box + T ab Activates next taskbar button ► Basic keypad ◄ you can input letters, numbers, punctuation mar[...]

English 9 8 9 8 1.7 Using the T ouchpad The T ouchpad is a pressure-sensitive pointing device that provides all of the features of a two-button mouse; its primary function is to move the cursor around the screen. Since the T ouchpad is a pressure-sensitive device, therefore proper care should be attended to in order to prevent damage. Please also n[...]

9 8 English W476 / W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL 9 8 1.8 Storage ►Hard Disk◄ W476 / W576 notebook computer is equipped with a built-in large capacity 2.5 inch IDE hard disk drive where you store or install your computer operating system as well as software programs. The internal hard disk is normally assigned as Drive C after formatting.[...]

English 11 10 11 10 1.9 Inroducing the camera Y our W476 / W576 notebook computer comes with a built-in cam- era.With this camera, you can conduct videoconferences with your friends or colleagues whenever and wherever as if they are right in front of you. It also works as a digital camera (with a resolution up to 2.0 Megapixel) that you can use to [...]

11 10 English W476 / W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL 11 10 1. Open Control Panel. 2. Double-click on Display . The Display Properties window will open. 3. Click on the Settings tab. 4. Click on the Advanced button. ■ W476V / W576V Click on GeForce 9300 (W476V) or 9600 (W576V) tab. Choose nView Display Settings to adjust. ■ W476M / W576M Ch[...]

English 13 12 13 12 Ti p : I n or d er to en su r e p ro b le m -f re e v i de o d i sp l ay, wh e n yo u use an external monitor, change the output mode in the Display properties dialog box first. After changing the output mode, you can then use the video display hot keys. Note: Light or dark pixels may appear on the LCD screen as a result of LCD?[...]

13 12 English W476 / W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL 13 12 Using a system protecing: Y ou can only enter the BIOS setup utility only when the computer is turned on, in another word, between the time it’s turned on and before the Windows splash screen appears. If your computer is already turned on, reboot your computer and press the F2 key to[...]

English 15 14 15 14 Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals This chapter will show you step-by-step how to connect your peripherals to the W476 / W576 notebook computer .[...]

15 14 English W476 / W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL 15 14 2.1 Using the USB Port The USB port allows multiple peripherals to run simultaneously on a single computer . These peripherals may include: oppy drives, mouse, digital cameras, scanners, printers, optical disk drive, keyboards, and games devices...etc. The USB Port can also act as a[...]

English 17 16 17 16 2.3 Using the Port Replicator Connector( W576 Only ) Port Replicator Connector allows you to connect an external port replicator devices (optional). This external device is an easy one- step connectivity solution whether at home or the ofce. 1. DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying con tinuous power[...]

17 16 English W476 / W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL 17 16 2.4 Using the LAN Port 1. Connect one end of the cable into the network wall outlet or the HUB. 2. Connect the other end of the cable into the computer ’s LAN port. ► W476 LAN Port ► W576 LAN Port 2.5 Using the Modem Port The built-in fax/data modem allows you to connect a phone [...]

English 19 18 19 18 2.6 Using the e-SA T A Port With the built-in e-SA T A port, you can connect your e-SA T A- compatible peripherals for data backup. The Windows operating system will automatically recognize the device and install appropriate driver(s) for it. Y et it is still recommended to install the drivers that came with your peripherals. Fo[...]

19 18 English W476 / W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL 19 18 2.8 Connecting to the HDMI Port Y our W476 / W576 notebook computer comes with an HDMI port which allows you to connect your computer to an external tele vision set. This is possible by using an HDMI cable: ► W476 HDMI port ► W576 HDMI port 2.9 MS/ MS PRO/MS DUO/MMC/SD Cards Multim[...]

English 21 20 21 20 2.10 Using your Bluetooth (optional) and Wireless devices. Y our W476 / W576 computer supports both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi compatible devices. Y ou can press Fn+Esc to enable or disable Bluetooth function only and press Fn+F2 to turn on/off wireless function only . ****For how to connect your Bluetooth and wireless device to your c[...]

21 20 English W476 / W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL 21 20 Chapter 3 T roubleshooting In this chapter , we will list some frequently encountered technical problems and tell you how to resolve them.[...]

English 23 22 23 22 3.1 Frequently Asked Questions My computer switches to hibernation mode much too quickly and I have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse to bring back the screen. What can I do? This is part of Windows Power Management. Access Power Management by clicking on Start / Control Panel / Performance and Maintenance / Power Option[...]

23 22 English W476 / W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL 23 22  My computer says: “CMOS Battery Low”, what should I do? If y our c omp ut er is wi th ou t p ow er (i .e. u npl ug t he co mpu te r power source from the power outlet and remove the battery pack from it) for over 45 days, you would lose the information stored in CMOS. Please fo[...]

English 25 24 25 24 Appendix A W476 Specications This appendix lists technical and hardware specifications of your W476 notebook computer . Please note that the information mentioned here may not completely match your notebook computer ’ s actual specications. Specication is subject to change without notice, and the present manual may be[...]

25 24 English W476 / W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL 25 24 Microprocessor • Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor T echnology • 45nm Intel® Core™2 Duo processor (Penryn) 2.26G~2.8G • Intel® Celeron® processor (Montevina) • PGA package478pin, Socket P • 1066MHz FSB Core Logic • Intel ® PM45/ ICH9M (W476V) • Intel ® GM45/ ICH9M (W4[...]

English 27 26 27 26 Appendix B W576 Specications This appendix lists technical and hardware specifications of your W576 notebook computer . Please note that the information mentioned here may not completely match your notebook computer ’ s actual specications. Specication is subject to change without notice, and the present manual may be[...]

27 26 English W476 / W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL 27 26 Microprocessor • Intel® Centrino® Processor T echnology • 45nm Intel® Core™2 Duo processor (Penryn) 2.26G~2.8G • Intel® Celeron® processor (Montevina) • PGA package478pin, Socket P • 1066MHz FSB Core Logic • Intel ® PM45/ ICH9M (W576V) • Intel ® GM45/ ICH9M (W576[...]

English 29 28 29 28 Appendix C Service Centers This appendix will list our global service centers for your W476 / W576 notebook computer .[...]

29 28 English W476 / W576 NOTEBOOK SERIES USER’S MANUAL 29 28 T aiwan (Headquarters) GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-T ien, T aipei 231, T aiwan TEL: +886 (2) 8912-4000 F AX: +886 (2) 8912-4004 WEB Address (English): http://www .gigabyte.com.tw/ WEB Address (Chinese): http://www .gigabyte.tw/ U.S.A. G.B.T . IN[...]