Elitegroup G400 User Manual

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2 This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4GHz band: Channels 1 – 13, except where not

3 ^ To remain in conformance with European spectrum usage laws for Wireless LAN operation, the above 5GHz channel limitations apply. The user should

4 7. Make sure to use the right voltage for the power source when connecting the equipment to the power outlet. 8. Place the power cord in such a w

5 ¾ The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are No. 18 AWG. B. For Japan: ¾ All components of the cord set must bear a “PSE” or “ T ” mar

6 WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweis sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben Sie dirse Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. 3. V

7 14. VORSICHT: Explosiongsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlic

8 18. Bei der Benutzung Ihres Telefongerätes sollten Sie immer die grundlegenden Sicherheitsmaßnahmen beachten, um das Risiko von Feuer, Stromschläg

9 After receiving your notebook when it’s hot or cold outside, try not to power up the computer immediately, let the computer adjust to the room temp

11 Introduction WELCOME TO THE NOTEBOOK PC Congratulations on your purchase of the Notebook PC. Your Notebook features the latest advances in portab

12 With the LCD screen open, you will see several features important for operating your Notebook computer. Each of these features is briefly describ

13 This computer provides a Light-to-voltage converter module which is a sensor directly proportional to the light intensity of your surrounding work

14 Caps Lock Indicates when the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode. In this mode, the keyboard produces uppercase text when you press a key. When you p

15 1. BATTERY CHARGE This indicator will lit green when the battery is in charging status. When the indicator light turns off, it indicates the sy

16 5. VENTILATION OPENING 6. USB PORT 7. KENSINGTON LOCK 8. ANTENNA PORT (OPTION) 9. PCMCIA SOCKET 10. PCMCIA RELEASE BUTTON 11. CARDREADER

17 When using a LAN, please use an EMI Shielding Cable to minimize an inteference when transmitting. 3. EXTERNAL CRT PORT 4. S-VIDEO TV OUTPUT TH

18 2. BATTERY 3. BATTERY RELEASE LATCH 4. EXPANSION COMPARTMENT

19 Getting Started CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER A universal AC adapter is provided to supply your computer with power and

20 Whenever possible, keep the AC adapter plugged into the Notebook and an electrical outlet to recharge the battery. Never turn off or reset your

21 Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack The battery pack should already be inserted in your Notebook computer when you unpack it. If not inserted

i Preface Copyright 2005 All Rights Reserved. The information in this doc

22 3. Hold the battery at the finger grip and lift it out of the compartment. Charging the Battery Pack The installed battery pack charges automatic

23 Using the Notebook Computer ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN DISPLAY The LCD screen display can be adjusted by the following key combinations. KEYS FUNC

24 For information on connecting an external display, please refer to Chapter Four. A TOUR OF THE NOTEBOOK’S KEYBOARD The Notebook’s keyboard uses a

25 Mail/MP3 Button Press this button to open Email/play MP3 files (option) Wireless Button Press this button to On/Off wireless function [Fn] + [F

26 ^ Do not rest heavy objects on the TouchPad or the TouchPad buttons. You can use the TouchPad with Microsoft Windows as well as non-Windows appli

27 To remove a disk, do the following: 1. Check the LED display and make sure that the computer is not accessing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Combo drive. 2.

28 POWER SAVING MODES This section contains information on the Notebook’s power system, including the AC Adapter, the battery system, recharging the

29 To calibrate the battery pack follows the instructions below: 1. Insert the battery into the battery compartment and turn on the Notebook. If the

30 You will hear an audible beep signal every 5 seconds alerting you to the “Battery Low” status. When the battery power reaches the “Battery Low Lo

31 2. Press the Î arrow key until it reaches the “Exit” menu screen. Again press the Ð arrow key and select the “Battery Calibration” item. Press

ii Notices Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit

32 DESKTOP Desktop may vary differently on the software installed in your notebook with different or additional shortcuts. Recycle Bin Used for sto

33 Start Button Allows easy access to all Windows programs. The Start menu allows you to adapt and show the programs used most frequently. If you w

34 CONTROL PANEL It is in this area that you can change how Windows looks and works. Click Start Î Control Panel dialog box. There are two interface

35 Desktop Operation Your notebook is capable of providing you with efficient and productive mobile computing, it also has the speed and capacity to

36 AUDIO VOLUME CONTROL The Notebook is equipped with hot-key volume controls: Pressing the [Fn]+[F3] hot-key combination decreases the audio output

37 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES To expand your computing capabilities, you can add a variety of external devices to your computer.

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39 Internet Connection (Optional) There are numerous ways to connect to the Internet. This may vary from the user’s working environment as well as s

40 3. In the “Network Tasks” window, use your mouse pointer to click on the “Local Area Connection”. 4. Select “Properties” from the popup menu th

41 6. Enter the system’s IP and DNS server addresses on the General tab of the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window. If DHCP is used, cl

iii Table of Content BEFORE YOU START ...1 SAFETY COMPLIANCE NOTICE ...

42 7. After all the all the information are correctly entered in the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window, click “OK” to finish. USING BO

43 3. When you have completed the entire configuration, click “OK”.

44 USING WIRELESS LAN NETWORK FOR CONNECTION TO INTERNET (MICROSOFT’S SERVICE PACK 2) (OPTIONAL)

45 Running BIOS Setup The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup program is a menu driven utility that enables you to make changes to the system

46 Advanced - Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features available on your system, such as enabling the FIR module. Security -

47 Legend Key Alternate Key Function F9 Sets the parameters for the current menu to their default values. F10 Save and Exit. Enter Will sele

48 THE MAIN MENU When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears:

49 THE ADVANCED MENU Selecting Advanced from the menu bar displays the Advanced menu:

50 THE SECURITY MENU The Notebook’s advanced system of security allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized access to system resources, data

51 THE BOOT MENU The Boot menu allows the user to specify the order in which the Notebook is to check for a device to boot the system. You can also

iv BATTERY CALIBRATION...30 RESETTING THE SYSTEM ...

52 THE EXIT MENU Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you should save your changes and exit Setup.

53 VGA Utilities VGA UTILITIES After you have restarted Windows, open the “Control Panel” and double click on the “Display” icon. From the “Displ

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65 Troubleshooting This chapter describes locating and solving problems that you may encounter while using your computer. LOCATING A PROBLEM Problem

66 To check the power cables, and connections: 1. If you have been using battery power, connect the Notebook to an external power source and make su

67 Normally, the only test routine visible on the screen will be the memory test. Two classifications of malfunctions can be detected during the POST

68 Solution: Correct the date and time using the DOS DATE and TIME commands or the options in the Setup Utility. If the date and time become incorr

69 ^ What messages, if any, are on the screen? ^ What software were you running at the time? ^ What have you done already to try to solve the prob

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71 Upgrading your System

vi Canadian DOC Notice For Class B Computing Devices This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equ

72 UPGRADING YOUR SYSTEM CPU Refer to the following illustration on upgrading your notebook's CPU Be sure to loosen all the screws first before

73 UPGRADING YOUR MEMORY THE EASY TO UPGRADE HDD MODULE The hard drive in your notebook computer is made to be easily swapped out for upgrading.

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75 Specification DETAILED NOTEBOOK SPECIFICATIONS Processor ^ Intel® Pentium® M processor, (2MB/1MB L2 cache, 533/400 MHz FSB) ^ Intel® Celeron®

76 Optical Drive ^ 12.7 mm height Combo Drive (DVD-ROM + CD-RW), DVD Dual (DVD+/-RW), Super Multi (DVD-RAM+DVD+/-RW) Pointing Device ^ Touchpad App

77 ^ QCOM WLAN Q802MKG(3A1) Ralink 802.11 a/b/g network connection Power Management ^ PC 2001 and ACPI compliance ^ Support Stand-by, Suspend to D

1 Before you Start CONVENTIONS OF THIS MANUAL Use this manual will help you get the most from your notebook computer. ^ If you are an experienced