AVERATEC 2300 manual

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Table of Contents i T able of Content s CHAPTER 1 I NTRODUCTION ................................................................ ................... 1 Getting Started .................... ............... .................... ............... .......... 2 Inventory .................. ............... .................... ................. ............[...]

Table of Contents ii Front Side Connectors . .................... ................. .................... ........ 37 Back View .................. .............. .... ................... ................ .............. 38 1. Fax/modem RJ -11 Jack ........... ................... .................. ............ 38 CHAPTER 4 S YSTEM S OFTWARE .........[...]

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Chapter 1 2 Getting St arted Congratulations on your purchase of the Averatec 2300 Series notebook computer! Your new notebook features the most innovative advances in portable computing technology. It combines state - of - the- art ergonomics with sophisticated architecture to provide you with a personal computer that is compact, powerful, and eas[...]

Chapter 1 3 Inventory This computer system is designed for years of productive and pleasurable computing. Use this section to keep details of your pur chase. This information will be required shoul d you need to make repairs to your notebook during the warranty period. Update this section when you add new options. DATE OF PURCHASE: PLACE OF PURCHAS[...]

Chapter 1 4 Safety and Maintenance You can use your computer under a wide ra nge of environmental cond i tions. However, to ensure long use and continued high performance, consider the following factors when setting up your computer:  Follow all warnings and instructions not ed in this documentation and in the Windows Help program.  The first[...]

Chapter 1 5 Checklist s After opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer. The shipping carton should contain the follo w ing:  A notebook computer with a hard disk drive  An internal battery  An internal optical drive  An AC adapter with power cord OPTIONS T[...]

Chapter 1 6 Features Hig h Capacity Hard Disk Drive The computer has a high capacity hard disk drive, to store your favorite programs and large multimedia files. Built- in Modem/LAN Capability A built-in 56k modem and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port allows you to access the Internet or a local area network (LAN). LCD Your computer has an easy-to -view WX[...]

Chapter 1 7 Where to Look For Information About Your Computer This User’s Manual describes the key elements of your computer. New users can find a simple step -by-step orientation in the Quick Start se ction of this chapter. About Windows Windows Online Help , found on the Start menu, offers extensive Windows assistance. Tour Windows XP offers an[...]

Chapter 1 8 Quick S t art Turning on the Computer for the First Time 1. Connect the AC adapter power cord to the AC adapter. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port on the right side of your computer. 3. Connect the AC adapter power cord to an AC outlet. 4. Open the LCD panel to a co mfortable viewing angle. 5. Press the power button to turn[...]

Chapter 1 9 Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume with hot key combination as below: Fn + F8 decreases the volume Fn + F9 increases the volume Fn + F10 Mute the volume Alternatively, you can adjust the volume with the Windows volume control applet located on the taskbar. Adjusting the Brightness Use the following hot key combinations to ad[...]

Chapter 1 10 T urning off Y our Computer Turning off the computer properly is important to maintaining your computer. 1.On the Start menu, click Turn off Computer . 2.Click the radio button Turn Off in the Turn off Computer Windows screen, and then click OK . If you are going to be away from t he computer for a short period, there are ways of conse[...]

Chapter 1 11 Tip s for New Owners Take responsibility for backing up your data Back up files often. Users who need to manage large amounts of data may wish to use backup devices such USB drive. If you use your notebook as a networked workstati on with system backup, talk to the system administrator about backup procedures for your notebook. Don&apo[...]

Chapter 1 12 Never take the notebook anywhere without the carrying case A broken screen or case can be costly to repair. Prevent accidents by carrying the computer in a suitable carrying case. Consider using a lock For added security, consider purchasing a Kensingt on lock to put int o the Kensington lock hole on the back side of your computer ( se[...]

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Chapter 2 15 Hardware and Sof tware This chapter introduces the different components and c ontrols of your notebook computer, including the hardware c omponents, the software, and the audio and video systems. Getting Started Before you begin using your computer, read t his chapter to familiarize yourself with the main components installed in the s [...]

Chapter 2 16 Front Vi ew 1. LCD panel 2. Power button 3. Keyboard 4. Status indicators 5. Touchpad 6. Touchpad buttons 7. Wireless LAN switch 8. Power Saving mode button 9. Microphone -in jack 10. Audio -out jack for headphones 11. MS/MMC/SD/MS Pro card slot[...]

Chapter 2 17 Lef t Vie w 1. Kensington key lo ck hole 2. DC power in j ack 3. IEEE 1394 Firewire port 4. Optical drive 5. Optical drive open/close button[...]

Chapter 2 18 Right Vi ew 1. USB 2.0 ports 2. PC Express card slot 3. VGA external video display port[...]

Chapter 2 19 Back Vi ew 1. Fax/modem RJ-11 jack 2. LAN RJ-45 jack[...]

Chapter 2 20 Bottom Vie w 1. Ventilation slot s 2. Battery release latch 3. Battery 4. Speakers[...]

Chapter 2 21 LED St atus Indicators The status indicators in the upper left corner of the keyboard light up when a particular function of the computer is active. Each indicator is marked with a symbol. DVD/CD Drive The computer is reading information from the optical drive. Number -Lock The keyboard is in Num -Lock mode. Caps-Lock The keyboard is i[...]

Chapter 2 22 Function Keys Hold the Fn key while pressing the number ed function key. Function key Description Fn + F3 T oggles display on/off Fn + F4 Suspend to RAM/HDD Fn + F5 T oggles between LCD/CRT displays Fn + F6 Decreases LCD brightness Fn + F7 Increases LCD brightness Fn + F8 Decreases Volume Fn + F9 Increases Volume Fn + F10 Mute Volume N[...]

Chapter 2 23 T ouchp ad The touchpad is a pressure sensitive pointing device t hat provides all the features of a two -button mouse. Its primary function is to move the cursor around the screen. The instructions listed below describe how to use the touchpad. 1. First, place your fingers on the keyboard in t he normal typing position. The touchpad i[...]

Chapter 2 24 5. Double -clicking is a common technique for selecting objects or launching programs from icons. Once you have moved t he pointer over the object you wish to select, rapidly press the left button two times. This action is commonly referred to as “double - clicking” an object. Dragging There are two ways to drag: Move the pointer t[...]

Chapter 2 25 The Optical Drive Y our computer com es with a pre -installed Optical drive. The optical drive can read or write both DVDs and CDs. Y our notebook identifies the drive with the letter following the hard drive letter . If your hard drive is D, then the optical drive will be E. Inserting a Disk 1. Press the button on the front of the dri[...]

Chapter 2 26 Extremes in temperature may damage discs . S tore discs in a cool dry place. Do not use benzene, thinners, or cleaners with detergent. Only use optical cleaning kits. Do not bend or drop the discs. Do not place objects on top of discs. Warning: Do not insert any foreign objects into the disc tray. Do not force the tray to open or close[...]

Chapter 2 27 The PC Express Card Slot The PC Express card slot can be used as an interface between your computer and a variety of communications devices, such as network adapters, SCSI adapters, fax/modems, or provide additional data storage capacity. * PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SLOT DOES NOT SUP PORT PCMCIA CARDS Installing a Card 8. The top side of a[...]

Chapter 2 28 The Graphics System Y our computer has a high -performance graphics system, which can easily handle the demands of today's multimedia com puting. Screen Controls Brightness Function keys can increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor. <Fn> + <F6> decreases the LCD panel brightness <Fn> + <F7> increa[...]

Chapter 2 29 12. On your notebook, cl ick the right touchpad button on the Windows desktop to open the desktop menu. Click Properties to open the Display Properties window. 13. In the Display Properties window, click Advanc ed in the Settings tab. Click the Display Modes tab. 14. Under Driver mode, you can select the appropriate options to change t[...]

Chapter 2 30 Communication Component s This system provides powerful communication functions, including built -in Fax/Modem and PC Express card slot. Fax/Modem A phone jack on the left si de of the computer allows you to connect to the Internet to send and receive data. When used with fax software, i t can be used as a fax. When using this function[...]

Chapter 2 31 Information about the Wireless LAN bu tton Wireless LAN button Your notebook will search for the device and will display an icon on the Window s task bar. B uilt-in W ireless Local Area Network The built -in Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) interface card can provide a quick network access without using cables. The interface card ado[...]

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Chapter 3 35 Making Connections Your computer is equipped with a full array of ports and connectors, including standard input/output (I/O) ports f or quickly and easily adding peripheral devices such as printers, keyboards, and mice. Refer t o documentation included with individual devices for details on connecting these devices to your c omputer. [...]

Chapter 3 36 5. Disk Eject Button Press the eject button to eject the disk tray. The manual eject keyhole is located next to it and allows you t o manually eject a jammed disc. Right Side Connectors 1 . USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) Ports The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is t he latest standard for attaching monitors, input devices, scanners, and ot[...]

Chapter 3 37 Front Side Connectors 1. MS Pro/MS/MMC/SD 4 - in-1 Card reader slot The 4-in - 1 card reader slot is specially used for the device with a MS Pro/MS/MMC/SD interface card. Insert the card into 4 -in- 1 card reader slot securely for device access. 2. Microphone -in Jack Connect a microphone to this jack to record. 3. Audio -out Jack Conn[...]

Chapter 3 38 Back Vi ew 1. Fax/mo dem RJ - 11 Jack The fax/modem can transmi t data using the 56 Kbps V.90 protocol, and send and receive faxes at 14.4 Kbps. In some countries, local regulations may not permit the use of the fax/modem designed f or this system. In this case, you may use an add -on modem. 2. LAN RJ - 45 Jack With the built -in Ether[...]

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Ap pendix B 40 System Recovery Sof tware No need to locate a recovery CD to restore your software settings, it is already pre -installed on your notebook hard drive. Simply follow the steps below and restore your notebook to t he original factory settings. Recovering your System from the Hard Drive If you are creating Restore Points using Recover P[...]

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Chapter 4 42 Power Management Battery Calibration The first time you use a battery, you should cal ibrate it. The calibration process empties and charges the battery one time. This allows the Windows battery gauge to accurately monitor battery stat us. To calibrate a battery, follow these steps: 1. Plug in the AC adapter. Restart the computer and w[...]

Chapter 4 43 Monitoring Battery Power There are two ways to moni tor how much power the battery has left. 1. Click start/Control Panel/Power Options; then click Power Meter. 2. Moving t he cursor to the battery icon on the taskbar is the simplest way to check on battery power status. If you do not see the battery icon, enable it in Start /Control P[...]

Chapter 4 44 Do not restart the computer until you have connected to a n AC adapter, or replaced the discharged battery with a c harged battery. Battery Charging When you use the AC adapter to connect your Notebook to a power outlet, the internal battery will automatically begin to recharge. While the battery is charging, the Battery Charge icon on[...]

Chapter 4 45  Closing the screen cover (assuming no external monitor has been connected).  Pressing the power button (if enabled in power settings).  Pressing the suspend function key <Fn> + <F4>. Power Button Settings The function of the power button can be set to Shutdown or Standby in the Power Management Properties dialog b[...]

Chapter 4 46 When to Replace the Battery Over time, the battery's cap acity gradually decreases . We recommend that you replace your battery when you notice that it begins to store significantly less charge. Changing the Battery Change the main battery pack as follows: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Close the screen cover and turn t he computer [...]

Chapter 4 47 Heat Considerations The computer's processor has been specially designed to consume little power, and generates very little heat. However, working in a h ot environment, or working for long periods may raise the temperature. Your computer takes the following steps to lower temperature: 1. The cooling fan will automatically turn on[...]

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A p pendi x A 49 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Your notebook has a BIOS setup utility which allows you to configur e important system settings, including settings for v arious optional functions of the computer. This chapter explains how to use the BIOS setup utility. BIOS Setup Menu The BIOS setup Utility allows you to con figure your computer’s [...]

Appendix A 50 Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS Use the following keys to move between fields and to enter information:   Select Screen   Pus h the u p an d dow n arr ow ke ys t o mov e amo ng se le cti ons , th en pr es s E nt er to m ake a sel ect ion . + - Change Option Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC[...]

A p pendi x A 51 The Main Menu BIOS S ETU P UT ILI TY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit System Overview AMIBIOS Version : R0.XX Build Date: 03/01/06 Processor Type : AMD Turnio ™ 64 X2 Dual Core Mobile Processor Speed :16 00MHz System Memory Size : 960 MB System Time [19:14:50] System Date [Thu 03/01/2006] Use [ENTER] , [TAB] Or [SHIFT - TAB] to s[...]

Appendix A 52 Advanced Menu BIOS S ETU P UT ILI TY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Advanced Setting Battery Calibration [Enter] Start FAN Calibration [Enter] Auto DIM function [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Battery Learning Function ← → Sel e ct Scre en ↑ ↓ S ele ct It e m Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC [...]

A p pendi x A 53 Boot menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Secur ity Exit 1st Boot Device [CDR OM: SM- HL- DT- ST ] 2 nd Boot Device [SATA: 3M - ST9100828A ] 3rd Boot Device [ nVidia Boot Agent ] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in Parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. ← → S[...]

Appendix A 54 Security menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Install or Change the password. ← → Selec t Sc r ee n ↑ ↓ Se l ect Ite m Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V[...]

A p pendi x A 55 Exit menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Exit Options Save Changes and Exit Discard changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults Load Failsafe Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. ← → Select Scr ee n ↑ ↓ Se l e c t I te m Enter Go To Sub [...]

Appendix A 56 Change User Password With a User password, you can enter the Setup Utility and change or remove the User password, but you cannot enter the Setup Utility and change or remove the Supervisor password, nor enabl e diskette access if it has been disabled. Change Supervisor Password A supervisor password must be set before a lower -level [...]

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Appendix A 58 Frequently Asked Questions Q: My screen seems to time out too quickly. I have to c onstantly hit a key or move the mouse in order to bring it back. How can I adjust the screen time -out? A: This is part of Windows Power Management. Access Power Management by clicking on Start / Settings / Control Pa nel / Power Management . Adjust the[...]

A p pen dix A 59 A: Double click on the Speaker icon on the task bar. Then, under Microphone Balance, check the Mute box. Q: Because of a software problem, I was unable to shut d own power normally. I pressed the power button to force a power off, but it didn't work. How can I force a power off? A: Make sure you press the power butt on for at [...]

Appendix A 60 Save configuration changes and exit setup? [OK] [Cancel][...]

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Appendix B — Statements 62 St atement s Federal Comm unications Commission Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pr otection against harmful interference in a residential installation. T his eq[...]

Appendix B — Statements 63 About The Modem This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules. On the bottom of this equi pment i s a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company. The modem j[...]

Appendix B — Statements 64 The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 marks it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of th e transmi ssion, the date and [...]

Appendix B — Statements 65 water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriat e electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. "The Load Number (LN) assigne[...]