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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup G52-N1022X1
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Preface General Introductions Getting Started Customizing this Notebook BIOS setup G52-N1022X1
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We take every care in this guide is given as the Notebook specification and equipment, please ask your local vendor for FAQ, technical guide, driver and software updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/. S425 Preface Copyright Notice The material in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is the intellectual...
We take every care in this guide is given as the Notebook specification and equipment, please ask your local vendor for FAQ, technical guide, driver and software updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/. S425 Preface Copyright Notice The material in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is the intellectual...
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S425 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 Express Card Installation (Optional 3-9 Installing 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 XVII
S425 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 Express Card Installation (Optional 3-9 Installing 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 XVII
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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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... a delightful and professional experience in using this notebook. If any item is recommended to operate this notebook. 1-2 How to Use This Manual This User's Manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use this notebook. Also, this notebook. S425 General Introductions Congratulations on becoming a new user of this notebook. It is damaged or missing, please contact...
... a delightful and professional experience in using this notebook. If any item is recommended to operate this notebook. 1-2 How to Use This Manual This User's Manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use this notebook. Also, this notebook. S425 General Introductions Congratulations on becoming a new user of this notebook. It is damaged or missing, please contact...
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S425 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
S425 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
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S425 General Introductions Unpacking First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ... unit in the future. If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. The package should contain the following items: w Notebook PC w User's Manual or Quick Start Guide w Software CD containing the drivers and utilities w Recovery CD w Warranty Card w High-capacity Li-ion battery pack w AC...
S425 General Introductions Unpacking First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ... unit in the future. If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. The package should contain the following items: w Notebook PC w User's Manual or Quick Start Guide w Software CD containing the drivers and utilities w Recovery CD w Warranty Card w High-capacity Li-ion battery pack w AC...
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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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S425 Getting Started Product Overview This section provides you the description of basic aspects of your Notebook. The figure of top-open the top cover (LCD Panel). u wv z xy{ 2-6 It will lead you to browse the main operating area of your NOTEBOOK. Top-open View Press the Cover Latch to open view and description showing below will help you to know more about the appearance of this Notebook before using it.
S425 Getting Started Product Overview This section provides you the description of basic aspects of your Notebook. The figure of top-open the top cover (LCD Panel). u wv z xy{ 2-6 It will lead you to browse the main operating area of your NOTEBOOK. Top-open View Press the Cover Latch to open view and description showing below will help you to know more about the appearance of this Notebook before using it.
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...the deck when closing . 3. Rubber Pads Protect your Notebook from random closing your Notebook. 2. Power Button Turn Notebook power ON and OFF. 6. Cover Latch (Internal View) It is the pointing device of the Notebook. 2-7 Quick Launch Button Quick Launch Buttons: Just one... click on the quick launch buttons can fast the starting of the programs in keyboard provides all the functions of the computer. 4. Display Panel The 14-inch WXGA color LCD screen displays the output of a full-sized 86-key (US-defined) keyboard. 7. S425...
...the deck when closing . 3. Rubber Pads Protect your Notebook from random closing your Notebook. 2. Power Button Turn Notebook power ON and OFF. 6. Cover Latch (Internal View) It is the pointing device of the Notebook. 2-7 Quick Launch Button Quick Launch Buttons: Just one... click on the quick launch buttons can fast the starting of the programs in keyboard provides all the functions of the computer. 4. Display Panel The 14-inch WXGA color LCD screen displays the output of a full-sized 86-key (US-defined) keyboard. 7. S425...
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... In: Used for speakers or headphones. Glowing orange when the battery is enabled. Wireless LAN & Bluetooth: Always glow Green when wireless LAN function of the Notebook is recommended to replace a new battery. Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. Battery LED goes... same time, green light & blue light blinks in low battery status. Microphone: Used for an external microphone. 4. Always glow blue when Bluetooth function of the Notebook is in turn. 2-9 S425 Getting Started 3.
... In: Used for speakers or headphones. Glowing orange when the battery is enabled. Wireless LAN & Bluetooth: Always glow Green when wireless LAN function of the Notebook is recommended to replace a new battery. Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. Battery LED goes... same time, green light & blue light blinks in low battery status. Microphone: Used for an external microphone. 4. Always glow blue when Bluetooth function of the Notebook is in turn. 2-9 S425 Getting Started 3.
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S425 Getting Started Power On / Standby: It is Green when the power is activated. Caps Lock: Glowing Green when the Caps Lock function is on; Num Lock: Glowing Green when the Num Lock function is the same with microphone. 2-10 Internal Microphone There is built-in standby mode. Hard Disk In-use: Blinking Green when Notebook is in microphone and its function is activated. 5. it is blinking green when it is accessing the hard disk drive.
S425 Getting Started Power On / Standby: It is Green when the power is activated. Caps Lock: Glowing Green when the Caps Lock function is on; Num Lock: Glowing Green when the Num Lock function is the same with microphone. 2-10 Internal Microphone There is built-in standby mode. Hard Disk In-use: Blinking Green when Notebook is in microphone and its function is activated. 5. it is blinking green when it is accessing the hard disk drive.
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...ventilator is used to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a computer display. 5. DO NOT block the ventilator for the Notebook. 2. Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for air circulation. 4. VGA Port The 15-pin-D-sub VGA port allows you to ... cool the system. S-Video Connector By using a Super VHS (S-Video) cable, this connector allows you to connect a LAN cable for a great view of the Notebook display. 3. RJ-45 Connector The 100/10 Ethernet connector is designed to use as a projector) for network connection. 2-11...
...ventilator is used to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a computer display. 5. DO NOT block the ventilator for the Notebook. 2. Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for air circulation. 4. VGA Port The 15-pin-D-sub VGA port allows you to ... cool the system. S-Video Connector By using a Super VHS (S-Video) cable, this connector allows you to connect a LAN cable for a great view of the Notebook display. 3. RJ-45 Connector The 100/10 Ethernet connector is designed to use as a projector) for network connection. 2-11...
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The optical device allows you to location for installing software, accessing data and playing music/movie on the model you purchased. Kensington Lock Hole This is available in the Notebook, depending on the Notebook. 4. Optical Storage Device A slim CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD Combo/DVD Dual drive is used to lock the Notebook to use the CD/DVD disc for security 2-14 S425 Getting Started 3.
The optical device allows you to location for installing software, accessing data and playing music/movie on the model you purchased. Kensington Lock Hole This is available in the Notebook, depending on the Notebook. 4. Optical Storage Device A slim CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD Combo/DVD Dual drive is used to lock the Notebook to use the CD/DVD disc for security 2-14 S425 Getting Started 3.
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Battery Pack (Rear View) To supply power to connect an FJ-11 telephone line through this connector. S425 Rear View Getting Started v u 1. RJ-11 Connector The computer provides a built-in modem that allows you can make a dial-up connection. 2-15 With the 56K V.90 modem, you to your Notebook when the AC adapter is not connected 2.
Battery Pack (Rear View) To supply power to connect an FJ-11 telephone line through this connector. S425 Rear View Getting Started v u 1. RJ-11 Connector The computer provides a built-in modem that allows you can make a dial-up connection. 2-15 With the 56K V.90 modem, you to your Notebook when the AC adapter is not connected 2.
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...the adapter 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. S425 Getting Started Power Management AC Adapter Please be noted that the AC adapter included in the package is approved for... the first time. using this Notebook for your Notebook; Connecting the AC Power 1. w u v 2-18 NOTE that it is being charged immediately. Attach ...
...the adapter 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. S425 Getting Started Power Management AC Adapter Please be noted that the AC adapter included in the package is approved for... the first time. using this Notebook for your Notebook; Connecting the AC Power 1. w u v 2-18 NOTE that it is being charged immediately. Attach ...
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Unplug the connector from the electrical outlet first. 2. Never pull the cord directly! 2-19 When unplugging the power cord, always hold the connector part of AC adapter. 4. Unplug the power cord from the Notebook. 3. Disconnect the power cord and the connector of the cord. S425 Getting Started Disconnecting the AC Power When you disconnect the AC adapter, you should: 1.
Unplug the connector from the electrical outlet first. 2. Never pull the cord directly! 2-19 When unplugging the power cord, always hold the connector part of AC adapter. 4. Unplug the power cord from the Notebook. 3. Disconnect the power cord and the connector of the cord. S425 Getting Started Disconnecting the AC Power When you disconnect the AC adapter, you should: 1.
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... from your local dealer. Locate the Battery Release Button on the way you don't have extra battery for enough power supply, so you use the Notebook. It's recommend to 3 hours (Using 6-cell battery). To remove the battery pack: 1. Check the Lock/Unlock button is equipped with a high-... pack. Slide the left side of the battery pack first out of the compartment and then pull the right side of the Notebook. S425 Getting Started Battery Pack This Notebook is in unlocked status. 3. Releasing the Battery Pack It's a better way to the direction of battery power. The rechargeable ...
... from your local dealer. Locate the Battery Release Button on the way you don't have extra battery for enough power supply, so you use the Notebook. It's recommend to 3 hours (Using 6-cell battery). To remove the battery pack: 1. Check the Lock/Unlock button is equipped with a high-... pack. Slide the left side of the battery pack first out of the compartment and then pull the right side of the Notebook. S425 Getting Started Battery Pack This Notebook is in unlocked status. 3. Releasing the Battery Pack It's a better way to the direction of battery power. The rechargeable ...
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...determined by the applications in use the system, suspend system operation or shut down the system or Save-to-Disk. You do not use the Notebook for a long time, it is not available, save your work and close all running programs and shut down and turn off the system without... source. This may be helpful to optimize the life of battery, we suggest that have no "memory effect." However, to extend your Notebook. w Plug in the Notebook. S425 Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can use . 2-24 Please pay attention to the following tips before you do not ...
...determined by the applications in use the system, suspend system operation or shut down the system or Save-to-Disk. You do not use the Notebook for a long time, it is not available, save your work and close all running programs and shut down and turn off the system without... source. This may be helpful to optimize the life of battery, we suggest that have no "memory effect." However, to extend your Notebook. w Plug in the Notebook. S425 Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can use . 2-24 Please pay attention to the following tips before you do not ...
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... (such as on the desk naturally to support your back comfortably. w Avoid using your Notebook in the space where may cause your posture when operating. w Put your hands on the bed). w The Notebook is important if you can have to avoid personal injury. 2-25 w When sitting on... long periods of the LCD panel, so that allows you are a beginner to the Notebook, please read the following tips to make yourself safe and comfortable during the operations. S425 Getting Started Basic Operations If you to work anywhere. w Your work with your knees and elbows have enough ...
... (such as on the desk naturally to support your back comfortably. w Avoid using your Notebook in the space where may cause your posture when operating. w Put your hands on the bed). w The Notebook is important if you can have to avoid personal injury. 2-25 w When sitting on... long periods of the LCD panel, so that allows you are a beginner to the Notebook, please read the following tips to make yourself safe and comfortable during the operations. S425 Getting Started Basic Operations If you to work anywhere. w Your work with your knees and elbows have enough ...