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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup G52-N1057X8
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w AMI® is a registered trademark of the Personal Notebook Memory Card International Association. w PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Release History Version 1.0 Revision Note First Release Date February 2006 XI Windows®98/ME, 2000/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Preface Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of American Megatrends Inc. w Microsoft is a registered trademark of their respective owners.
w AMI® is a registered trademark of the Personal Notebook Memory Card International Association. w PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Release History Version 1.0 Revision Note First Release Date February 2006 XI Windows®98/ME, 2000/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Preface Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of American Megatrends Inc. w Microsoft is a registered trademark of their respective owners.
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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 Express PC Card Installation 3-7 Installing the Express card 3-7 Removing the Express card 3-7 Safely Remove Hardware 3-8 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 menu 4-12 XIV
Preface Customizing this Notebook Connecting the External Devices 3-2 Connecting the Peripheral Devices 3-3 Connecting the Communication Devices 3-6 Express PC Card Installation 3-7 Installing the Express card 3-7 Removing the Express card 3-7 Safely Remove Hardware 3-8 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 menu 4-12 XIV
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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
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... in 1-2 We are proud to tell our users that if you have all the accessories of this notebook. It is recommended to check out that this notebook is thoroughly tested and certified by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction. Also, this chapter...accessories included when you open the packing box. General Introductions Congratulations on how to use this notebook. Chapter 3, Customizing this Notebook, gives instructions not only in using this notebook. How to Use This Manual This User's Manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to ...
... in 1-2 We are proud to tell our users that if you have all the accessories of this notebook. It is recommended to check out that this notebook is thoroughly tested and certified by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction. Also, this chapter...accessories included when you open the packing box. General Introductions Congratulations on how to use this notebook. Chapter 3, Customizing this Notebook, gives instructions not only in using this notebook. How to Use This Manual This User's Manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to ...
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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 Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ...and optional recovery function. General Introductions Unpacking First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. The package should contain the following items: w Notebook w User's Manual or Quick Start Guide w All-in the future. If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately....
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 Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ...and optional recovery function. General Introductions Unpacking First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. The package should contain the following items: w Notebook w User's Manual or Quick Start Guide w All-in the future. If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately....
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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup
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Getting Started Product Overview This section provides you the description of basic aspects of this Notebook before using it. It will lead you to open the top cover (LCD Panel). u v w x yz 2-6 Top-open view and description showing below will help you to browse the main operating area of your Notebook. The figure of top-open View Press the Cover Latch to know more about the appearance of your NOTEBOOK.
Getting Started Product Overview This section provides you the description of basic aspects of this Notebook before using it. It will lead you to open the top cover (LCD Panel). u v w x yz 2-6 Top-open view and description showing below will help you to browse the main operating area of your Notebook. The figure of top-open View Press the Cover Latch to know more about the appearance of your NOTEBOOK.
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... up the starting of a full-sized 86-key (US-defined) keyboard. 6. Quick Launch Buttons and Power Button Power Button: To turn your Notebook. 2. Keyboard The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of the programs in common use. Getting Started 1. Cover Latch (Internal View) It ...is the pointing device of the Notebook. . 2-7 Touchpad It is a bounce-back device to do works more efficiently. 5. Stereo Speakers Make high quality sound blaster with the deck when...
... up the starting of a full-sized 86-key (US-defined) keyboard. 6. Quick Launch Buttons and Power Button Power Button: To turn your Notebook. 2. Keyboard The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of the programs in common use. Getting Started 1. Cover Latch (Internal View) It ...is the pointing device of the Notebook. . 2-7 Touchpad It is a bounce-back device to do works more efficiently. 5. Stereo Speakers Make high quality sound blaster with the deck when...
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... accessing the hard disk drive. Getting Started 4. Hard Disk In-use: Blinking Blue when Notebook is enabled. Status LED Num Lock: Glowing Blue when the Num Lock function is activated. Caps Lock: Glowing Blue when the Caps Lock function is ... the battery is in blue when Access Point is connected. 2-9 AC Power On: Glowing Blue when the AC Power is activated and blinking Blue when Notebook is activated. Fast blinking in blue during data transmission.
... accessing the hard disk drive. Getting Started 4. Hard Disk In-use: Blinking Blue when Notebook is enabled. Status LED Num Lock: Glowing Blue when the Num Lock function is activated. Caps Lock: Glowing Blue when the Caps Lock function is ... the battery is in blue when Access Point is connected. 2-9 AC Power On: Glowing Blue when the AC Power is activated and blinking Blue when Notebook is activated. Fast blinking in blue during data transmission.
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... allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more. 2. RJ-11 Connector The Notebook provides a built-in modem that allows you to connect an RJ-11 telephone line through this connector. Ventilator The ventilator is used to cool the...
... allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more. 2. RJ-11 Connector The Notebook provides a built-in modem that allows you to connect an RJ-11 telephone line through this connector. Ventilator The ventilator is used to cool the...
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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 the Notebook. 2-11 Getting Started 5. Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for a great view of the Notebook display. 6.
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 the Notebook. 2-11 Getting Started 5. Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for a great view of the Notebook display. 6.
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... Card technology takes advantage of the scalable, high-bandwidth serial PCI Express and USB 2.0 interfaces. 2-12 The new Express Card interface is available in the Notebook, depending on the Notebook. 2. USB Port The USB 2.0 port allows you purchased. Left-side View u Getting Started w vx 1.
... Card technology takes advantage of the scalable, high-bandwidth serial PCI Express and USB 2.0 interfaces. 2-12 The new Express Card interface is available in the Notebook, depending on the Notebook. 2. USB Port The USB 2.0 port allows you purchased. Left-side View u Getting Started w vx 1.
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Rear View u Getting Started v 1. Battery Pack (Rear View) To supply power to location for security 2. Kensington Lock Hole This is used to lock the Notebook to your Notebook when the AC adapter is not connected 2-14
Rear View u Getting Started v 1. Battery Pack (Rear View) To supply power to location for security 2. Kensington Lock Hole This is used to lock the Notebook to your Notebook when the AC adapter is not connected 2-14
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Press it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other. 4. Getting Started 3. Screw Box for releasing Optical Device Use screwdriver to your Notebook when the AC adapter is a bounce-back device as a preparation for releasing the battery pack. Battery Pack Supply power to remove Optical Device from the Notebook. 2-16 Battery Release Button It is not connected. 5.
Press it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other. 4. Getting Started 3. Screw Box for releasing Optical Device Use screwdriver to your Notebook when the AC adapter is a bounce-back device as a preparation for releasing the battery pack. Battery Pack Supply power to remove Optical Device from the Notebook. 2-16 Battery Release Button It is not connected. 5.
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... power cord. 2. Unpack the package to connect the AC adapter and use the AC power while using other adapter model may damage the Notebook or other devices on the Notebook. Connecting the AC Power 1. w w v 2-17 When the AC adapter is connected, the battery is being charged immediately. Getting Started Power Management AC... be noted that the AC adapter included in the package is approved for the first time. Plug the DC end of the adapter to the Notebook, and the male end of the power cord to the connector of the AC adapter. 3. Attach the power cord to the electrical outlet.
... power cord. 2. Unpack the package to connect the AC adapter and use the AC power while using other adapter model may damage the Notebook or other devices on the Notebook. Connecting the AC Power 1. w w v 2-17 When the AC adapter is connected, the battery is being charged immediately. Getting Started Power Management AC... be noted that the AC adapter included in the package is approved for the first time. Plug the DC end of the adapter to the Notebook, and the male end of the power cord to the connector of the AC adapter. 3. Attach the power cord to the electrical outlet.
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Disconnect the power cord and the connector of the cord. Never pull the cord directly! 2-18 When unplugging the power cord, always hold the connector part of AC adapter. 4. Unplug the connector from the electrical outlet first. 2. Unplug the power cord from the Notebook. 3. Getting Started Disconnecting the AC Power When you disconnect the AC adapter, you should: 1.
Disconnect the power cord and the connector of the cord. Never pull the cord directly! 2-18 When unplugging the power cord, always hold the connector part of AC adapter. 4. Unplug the connector from the electrical outlet first. 2. Unplug the power cord from the Notebook. 3. Getting Started Disconnecting the AC Power When you disconnect the AC adapter, you should: 1.
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... Battery Release Button on the bottom side. 4. To remove the battery pack: 1. Make sure the Notebook is equipped with a high-capacity 4-cell/8-cell Li-ion Battery pack. Getting Started Battery Pack This Notebook is turned off. 2. Push the Release Button to buy a battery pack from your local dealer. ...Slide the left side of the battery pack first out of the compartment and then pull the right side of the Notebook.
... Battery Release Button on the bottom side. 4. To remove the battery pack: 1. Make sure the Notebook is equipped with a high-capacity 4-cell/8-cell Li-ion Battery pack. Getting Started Battery Pack This Notebook is turned off. 2. Push the Release Button to buy a battery pack from your local dealer. ...Slide the left side of the battery pack first out of the compartment and then pull the right side of the Notebook.
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... available, save your battery life. w The battery pack uses Lithium-ion battery cells that consuming the battery power completely once a month is installed in the Notebook. This may be determined by the applications in an external AC/DC power source. You do not use the... do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging the battery: w If a charged battery pack is suggested to remove the battery pack from your Notebook. However, to optimize the life of battery, we suggest that have no "memory effect." w The actual charging time will be helpful to extend your work...
... available, save your battery life. w The battery pack uses Lithium-ion battery cells that consuming the battery power completely once a month is installed in the Notebook. This may be determined by the applications in an external AC/DC power source. You do not use the... do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging the battery: w If a charged battery pack is suggested to remove the battery pack from your Notebook. However, to optimize the life of battery, we suggest that have no "memory effect." w The actual charging time will be helpful to extend your work...
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... avoid personal injury. 2-24 w Your work with great care to make yourself safe and comfortable during the operations. please treat it with your Notebook for long periods of the LCD panel, so that you can have to support your posture when operating. w When sitting on the desk naturally... the chair's back (if available) to fit your wrists. w Place you feet flat and naturally on the bed). Safety and Comfort Tips The Notebook is a portable platform that your back comfortably. w Choose the proper desk and chair and adjust their height to support your knees and elbows have...
... avoid personal injury. 2-24 w Your work with great care to make yourself safe and comfortable during the operations. please treat it with your Notebook for long periods of the LCD panel, so that you can have to support your posture when operating. w When sitting on the desk naturally... the chair's back (if available) to fit your wrists. w Place you feet flat and naturally on the bed). Safety and Comfort Tips The Notebook is a portable platform that your back comfortably. w Choose the proper desk and chair and adjust their height to support your knees and elbows have...