User's Manual Monza Series Notebooks
Contents Safety Instructions..................................................................4 Trademarks....................................................................................5 Product Specification.............................................................6 GETTING STARTED...........................................................................7 Product overview......................................................................8 Top View with Display Open..............................
Safety Instructions Follow the safety precautions to help prevent any damage to yourself and your notebook. • Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the notebook. • Always operate your notebook on a hard flat surface. Using your notebook on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents. • Do not place your notebook computer or adapter on exposed skin while it is operating. The surface temperature of the base will rise during operation.
Trademarks AMD and combinations thereof are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Windows, Microsoft and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION This manual tells you how to setup and begin using your Advent Monza series notebooks. Physical Characteristic Dimensions 382 x 255 x 35.2 mm (with rubber feet) Weight 2.5kg (with battery) APU Processor Support Advent Monza C1: AMD Dual Core C-50 1.0GHz Accelerated Processor Advent Monza E1: AMD Dual Core E-450 1.65GHz Accelerated Processor Advent Monza N1/N2: AMD AthlonTM II N330 2.
Getting Started First check what’s in your box: • Notebook • Power Cable • AC Adapter • Battery Pack • Welcome Pack with Documentation and 2 x Blank DVD Discs • Safety, Regulations, Troubleshooting & Recovery Manual 7
Product overview This section explains the use of various components on your notebook. Top View with Display Open The figure below shows the top view of the notebook with the display open. 1 2 3. Microphone Built-in microphone allows you to input and record sound. Hard Drive Status LED The battery status LED will blink blue when the notebook is accessing the hard drive. Battery Status LED The battery status LED shows the condition of the battery’s charge.
Left View The following figure shows the left view of the notebook. 1 2 3 4 5 6. Cooling Vent The cooling vent prevents the processor from overheating. 6 1. Power Connector Connects the AC adapter so it can operate using the AC adapter power or charge the battery. 2. HDMI Port Provides an HDMI out port that allows you to connect external monitors to your notebook. 3. Network Port Allows you to connect to a network. 4.
Right View Bottom View The following figure shows the right view of the notebook. The following figure shows the bottom view of the notebook. Ensure the display is closed before turning over your notebook. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Audio Out Standard 3.5mm mini microphone jack which allows you to connect stereo headphones and other audio output devices. Battery Lock NOTE The internal speakers will be automatically disabled when headphones are connected. 2. Audio In Standard 3.
Front View The following figure shows the front view of the notebook. 1 2 3 4 1. Stereo Speakers These speakers emit sound generated by your notebook. 2. 4-in-1 Card Reader This slot allows you to insert SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro memory cards. 3. Power Status LED The power status LED will illuminate blue when the notebook is powered-on and no light when off or in hibernate mode. If the notebook is in Sleep mode the indicator blinks blue. 4.
Preparing your MONZA NOTEBOOK Computer 1. Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up. Insert the battery pack into the notebook until it clicks into place. Battery Lock Battery Release Latch Battery Pack 2. Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC power connector on the left side of your notebook computer. Connect the Power Cable Connect the Power Pack 3. Lift the lid of the notebook and press the Power button for 2 seconds to turn your notebook on.
KEYBOARD FUNCTION KEYS The following figure shows the keyboard layout for your notebook. Key Combination fn + f6 fn + f7 fn + f8 fn + f9 To activate the functions below, press and hold down the fn button together with the buttons described below: Key Combination Description fn + f11 fn + f1 Suspend Enter hibernate mode. fn + f2 Power Saving fn + f3 LCD/VGA/ HDMI mode fn + f4 Wireless On/Off OSD (on screen display) Enter power saving mode.
Touchpad The touchpad area shown below is used to control the movement of the on-screen pointer. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Therefore, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness. The two touchpad buttons are the same as the left and right buttons on a standard mouse.
System Recovery Why Reinstall? Before you start... There are several reasons why you may need or want to re-install Windows®: It is important to note that the reinstallation process can erase your hard drive and all the files stored on it. Before attempting any reinstallation, it is recommended you save all important items to a CD/DVD, or other external storage device. • Windows® may become irreparably damaged or corrupt. • Key hardware such as your motherboard may be changed during a repair.
Running System Recovery from your Hard Drive Your notebook’s hard drive has a hidden partition that contains all the data to be able to recovery Windows®, without the use of any CDs or DVDs. To begin the reinstallation process, follow the steps below. 4. On the next screen choose the Start Microsoft Windows Repair Environment option by selecting the check box and click the Next button. Stage 1 1. Turn your computer on and straight away start to slowly tap the f8 button. 2.
6. On the next screen, you will be required to enter your user login password to access the System Recovery Options. Enter your password and click on the Next button. If you have not set a user login password click the Next button to continue. Stage 2 1. If after stage 1 you are still unable to load Windows®, you will need to choose the Reinstall Windows option. 7. You will then be presented with the System Recovery Options, select Startup Repair. 8. Your computer will now attempt to repair any errors.
3. On the next screen click on the Next button. Stage 3 1. If after stage 2 you are still unable to load Windows®, you will need to choose the Reinstall Windows option. 4. Now choose a previous restore point and click on the Next button. 5. From the final screen, click on the Finish button to begin System Restore. 6. Your computer will now restart and complete the restoration. 7.
3. Your computer will now begin to reinstall Windows®. 4. Once the reinstallation has completed, your computer will restart automatically. 5. Your computer will be restored back to its factory default settings. You will need to install or reinstall any additional software that you have purchased.
Recovery Backup Wizard The Recovery Backup Wizard allows you to create a backup of your Recovery to DVD(s) or USB stick in case of hard drive replacement or corruption. 5. Select your preferred method of backup and click on the Next button. To create a recovery backup, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure your notebook power adapter is connected before you start the recovery process. 2. Click on the Windows® start icon desktop. 3.
Running a System Recovery from DVD/USB If you are unable to use the main hard drive-based System Recovery or you have replaced your existing hard drive, then you will need to use the Recovery DVD’s/USB stick you created from the Recovery Backup Wizard. 7. From this menu you will now be presented with a few options. Choose the Start Full Destructive Recovery option to restore your notebook and click the Next button. 1.
