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... range and has been adjusted properly to the power inlet. 7. If any add-on a stable surface before connecting the equipment to the value of this equipment on card or module. 9. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision, and is damaged. Use of 100~240V before setting it . Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly...
... range and has been adjusted properly to the power inlet. 7. If any add-on a stable surface before connecting the equipment to the value of this equipment on card or module. 9. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision, and is damaged. Use of 100~240V before setting it . Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly...
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Preface 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 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 4-2 Control Keys 4-3 BIOS Setup Menu 4-4 Main menu 4-6 Advanced menu 4-8 Power Manager 4-10 Security menu 4-11 Boot menu 4-13 Exit menu 4-14 XIV
Preface 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 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 4-2 Control Keys 4-3 BIOS Setup Menu 4-4 Main menu 4-6 Advanced menu 4-8 Power Manager 4-10 Security menu 4-11 Boot menu 4-13 Exit menu 4-14 XIV
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... notebook. Chapter 2, Getting Started, provides the specification of this notebook, and introduces the function buttons, quick launch buttons, connectors, LEDs and externals of this notebook. It is recommended to tell our users that if you have all the accessories of installing or uninstalling the battery pack, and the brief ideas on how to use this notebook. How to Use This Manual This User's Manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to operate...
... notebook. Chapter 2, Getting Started, provides the specification of this notebook, and introduces the function buttons, quick launch buttons, connectors, LEDs and externals of this notebook. It is recommended to tell our users that if you have all the accessories of installing or uninstalling the battery pack, and the brief ideas on how to use this notebook. How to Use This Manual This User's Manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to operate...
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Chapter 4, BIOS setup, provides information on BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. 1-3 General Introductions Chapter 3, Customizing this Notebook, gives instructions not 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 information on BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. 1-3 General Introductions Chapter 3, Customizing this Notebook, gives instructions not 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.
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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 may change without notice. 1-4 The package should contain the following items: w Notebook w User's Manual or Quick Start Guide w All-in the future. General Introductions Unpacking First, unpack the shipping carton and check ... contact your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in -one application disk, 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 may change without notice. 1-4 The package should contain the following items: w Notebook w User's Manual or Quick Start Guide w All-in the future. General Introductions Unpacking First, unpack the shipping carton and check ... contact your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in -one application disk, containing the drivers, utilities, and optional recovery function.
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...2-4 Getting Started LAN Boot Bluetooth Wireless LAN Display LCD Type Brightness Video Controller LCD VRAM Camera (Optional) CMOS Audio Sound Codec chip Internal Speaker Internal Microphone Sound Volume Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot BIOS Others Kensington Lock Hole Compliance Yes Yes (Optional, MS-6837D, Bluetooth 2.0) IEEE802.11 A/B/G/N, MSI 6877/Kedron 14.1" WXGA Glare / Non-Glare Brightness controlled by K/B hot-keys Intel® 960GL 1,280 x 800 WXGA Sharing system memory 1.3 Mega pixels Realtek ALC888 2 Speakers, 1.5W Yes Adjust by volume button, K/B hot-key & SW Yes, USB floppy boot up...
...2-4 Getting Started LAN Boot Bluetooth Wireless LAN Display LCD Type Brightness Video Controller LCD VRAM Camera (Optional) CMOS Audio Sound Codec chip Internal Speaker Internal Microphone Sound Volume Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot BIOS Others Kensington Lock Hole Compliance Yes Yes (Optional, MS-6837D, Bluetooth 2.0) IEEE802.11 A/B/G/N, MSI 6877/Kedron 14.1" WXGA Glare / Non-Glare Brightness controlled by K/B hot-keys Intel® 960GL 1,280 x 800 WXGA Sharing system memory 1.3 Mega pixels Realtek ALC888 2 Speakers, 1.5W Yes Adjust by volume button, K/B hot-key & SW Yes, USB floppy boot up...
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... the starting of a full-sized keyboard. 4. Touchpad It is installed. Quick Launch Buttons: Simply click the quick launch buttons to activate the Webcam or Search function. (It may vary depending on the model you to enable/disable the Wireless WLAN & BT(optional) LAN or Bluetooth (optional) function. It helps you purchase.) 3. Rubber Pads Protect your Notebook power ON and OFF. Quick Launch Buttons and Power Button Power Button: To turn your Notebook PC from random closing. 2. Press the WLAN & BT (optional) Quick Launch Button...
... the starting of a full-sized keyboard. 4. Touchpad It is installed. Quick Launch Buttons: Simply click the quick launch buttons to activate the Webcam or Search function. (It may vary depending on the model you to enable/disable the Wireless WLAN & BT(optional) LAN or Bluetooth (optional) function. It helps you purchase.) 3. Rubber Pads Protect your Notebook power ON and OFF. Quick Launch Buttons and Power Button Power Button: To turn your Notebook PC from random closing. 2. Press the WLAN & BT (optional) Quick Launch Button...
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... to replace a new battery. Scroll Lock: Glowing Blue when the Scroll Lock function is accessing the hard disk drive. Hard Disk In-use: Glowing Blue when the Notebook PC is activated. Wireless LAN Glowing green when wireless LAN function is being charged. w Glowing red when the battery is enabled. Getting Started Caps Lock: Glowing Blue when the Caps Lock function is fully charged. Battery: w Glowing green when the battery is activated. Power On/ Off/ Suspend: w Blinking green when system is enabled. Stereo Speakers Make high quality sound blaster...
... to replace a new battery. Scroll Lock: Glowing Blue when the Scroll Lock function is accessing the hard disk drive. Hard Disk In-use: Glowing Blue when the Notebook PC is activated. Wireless LAN Glowing green when wireless LAN function is being charged. w Glowing red when the battery is enabled. Getting Started Caps Lock: Glowing Blue when the Caps Lock function is fully charged. Battery: w Glowing green when the battery is activated. Power On/ Off/ Suspend: w Blinking green when system is enabled. Stereo Speakers Make high quality sound blaster...
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Kensington Lock This port is used to lock the computer to connect a LAN cable for security. 2-11 RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet connector is used to location for network connection. 6. Getting Started 5.
Kensington Lock This port is used to lock the computer to connect a LAN cable for security. 2-11 RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet connector is used to location for network connection. 6. Getting Started 5.
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... connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for a great view of the computer display. 2. VGA Port The 15-pin-D-sub VGA port allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as a computer display. 3. RJ-11 Connector The computer provides a built-in modem that allows you to use as the mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more. 4. USB Port The USB 2.0 port...
... connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for a great view of the computer display. 2. VGA Port The 15-pin-D-sub VGA port allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as a computer display. 3. RJ-11 Connector The computer provides a built-in modem that allows you to use as the mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more. 4. USB Port The USB 2.0 port...
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Optical Storage Device A slim DVD Combo/ DVD Dual/ Super Multi drive is available in the computer, depending on the model you to use the CD/DVD disc for installing software, accessing data and playing music/movie on the computer. 2-13 Getting Started 5. The optical device allows you purchased.
Optical Storage Device A slim DVD Combo/ DVD Dual/ Super Multi drive is available in the computer, depending on the model you to use the CD/DVD disc for installing software, accessing data and playing music/movie on the computer. 2-13 Getting Started 5. The optical device allows you purchased.
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... to conserve power. Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Battery Safety Tips Replacing or handling the battery incorrectly may be lost. w Do not disassemble, short-circuit or incinerate batteries or store them away from children. w Disable unneeded settings or remove idle peripherals to help optimizing battery life and avoid a sudden power loss. w Dispose of time. w Only replace the main battery pack with batteries. w Connect an AC adapter to local...
... to conserve power. Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Battery Safety Tips Replacing or handling the battery incorrectly may be lost. w Do not disassemble, short-circuit or incinerate batteries or store them away from children. w Disable unneeded settings or remove idle peripherals to help optimizing battery life and avoid a sudden power loss. w Dispose of time. w Only replace the main battery pack with batteries. w Connect an AC adapter to local...
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... Started Function Keys n Windows Keys You can find the Windows Logo key and one Application Logo key on the system configuration). 2-29 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 suspend mode + (depending on the keyboard, which are used to your Windows manual...
... Started Function Keys n Windows Keys You can find the Windows Logo key and one Application Logo key on the system configuration). 2-29 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 suspend mode + (depending on the keyboard, which are used to your Windows manual...
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All devices listed here are for reference only. Customizing this Notebook Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the Notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices. LAN Modem IEEE 1394 Device Microphone Speakers/ Earphones Printer Mouse/ Keyboard Web Cam Monitor Television Note: The notebook shown here may vary from the actual one. 3-2
All devices listed here are for reference only. Customizing this Notebook Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the Notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices. LAN Modem IEEE 1394 Device Microphone Speakers/ Earphones Printer Mouse/ Keyboard Web Cam Monitor Television Note: The notebook shown here may vary from the actual one. 3-2
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... detection of you mouse you can connect a keyboard to add the new device. Turn on the Notebook and install the keyboard driver. 2. The Notebook may auto detect your mouse driver and enable the mouse function. Turn on the Notebook and install the WebCam driver. 3-3 Connecting the Keyboard You can manually enable the keyboard by going to Start Menu à Control Panel à Add Hardware to your Notebook through the USB port. The Notebook may auto detect your keyboard driver and enable the keyboard function. Connect your keyboard to add the new device. If there...
... detection of you mouse you can connect a keyboard to add the new device. Turn on the Notebook and install the keyboard driver. 2. The Notebook may auto detect your mouse driver and enable the mouse function. Turn on the Notebook and install the WebCam driver. 3-3 Connecting the Keyboard You can manually enable the keyboard by going to Start Menu à Control Panel à Add Hardware to your Notebook through the USB port. The Notebook may auto detect your keyboard driver and enable the keyboard function. Connect your keyboard to add the new device. If there...
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... default. Connect your printer has a USB interface, you can connect an external monitor to connect the printer. Connect the power cord and turn on the printer. 4. Alternately, you can then use the USB port on the Notebook to your printer's manual. Plug the monitor's D-type connector into the Notebook's VGA port. 3. To connect the monitor: 1. If there is turned off the Notebook. 2. Connect one end of you WebCam you can switch the display mode by going to Start Menu à Control Panel...
... default. Connect your printer has a USB interface, you can connect an external monitor to connect the printer. Connect the power cord and turn on the printer. 4. Alternately, you can then use the USB port on the Notebook to your printer's manual. Plug the monitor's D-type connector into the Notebook's VGA port. 3. To connect the monitor: 1. If there is turned off the Notebook. 2. Connect one end of you WebCam you can switch the display mode by going to Start Menu à Control Panel...
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... change the display mode by configuring the settings in Display Properties of up to 63 devices, allowing you can connect and remove the IEEE 1394 devices without turning off the Notebook. The IEEE 1394 standard interface supports "plug-and-play" technology, so that you to the IEEE 1394 port of your Notebook is a next-generation serial bus that features a high-speed transfer rate and the connection of Windows operating...
... change the display mode by configuring the settings in Display Properties of up to 63 devices, allowing you can connect and remove the IEEE 1394 devices without turning off the Notebook. The IEEE 1394 standard interface supports "plug-and-play" technology, so that you to the IEEE 1394 port of your Notebook is a next-generation serial bus that features a high-speed transfer rate and the connection of Windows operating...
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... or network manager for help . You are strongly recommended to install the modem driver included in Bluetooth function) allows you to connect the LAN (local area network) devices, such as a hub, switch and gateway, to the LAN, please ask your MIS staff or Internet service provider (ISP) for help . 1. Customizing this Notebook Connecting the Communication Devices Using the LAN The RJ-45 connector of the modem feature. 3-6 For more instructions...
... or network manager for help . You are strongly recommended to install the modem driver included in Bluetooth function) allows you to connect the LAN (local area network) devices, such as a hub, switch and gateway, to the LAN, please ask your MIS staff or Internet service provider (ISP) for help . 1. Customizing this Notebook Connecting the Communication Devices Using the LAN The RJ-45 connector of the modem feature. 3-6 For more instructions...
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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. The Main menu displays the system information, including the basic configuration. Power Manager Configure Power saving settings. Security menu Install or clear Supervisor's and User's Password settings. Boot menu Set up Boot Type and Boot Sequence. 4-4 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the Main menu will appear on the screen.
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. The Main menu displays the system information, including the basic configuration. Power Manager Configure Power saving settings. Security menu Install or clear Supervisor's and User's Password settings. Boot menu Set up Boot Type and Boot Sequence. 4-4 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the Main menu will appear on the screen.
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... enter Setup without entering any password. User Password only allows the user to enter the setup menu, but do not have the right to enter and change the settings of BIOS password protection that is disabled, the system will boot and you are described below: Setup The password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup. To clear a set , the new item User Access Level and Password Check will be added in the User Access Level item. Setting options...
... enter Setup without entering any password. User Password only allows the user to enter the setup menu, but do not have the right to enter and change the settings of BIOS password protection that is disabled, the system will boot and you are described below: Setup The password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup. To clear a set , the new item User Access Level and Password Check will be added in the User Access Level item. Setting options...