N otebook User Guide Copyright ©2006 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2006/8 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
N otebook User Guide FCC Information to User Safety and Care Instructions No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure you read the safety and care instructions. This information can help protect you and your computer from possible harm. Radio and television interference Warning: Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal cables with this computer, so as not to interfere with radio and television reception.
N otebook User Guide You may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission: Interference Handbook (stock number 004000-00345-4). This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC20402 Warning: The user must not modify or change this computer without approval. Modification could void authority to this equipment.
N otebook User Guide Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment 5.105 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Requirements, Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
N otebook User Guide any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution of the connecting cables and equipment other than manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment.
N otebook User Guide Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Optical Disk Drive Notice The optical disk drive is Class 1 Laser Product.
N otebook User Guide 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European standards: EN 300 328-2 V.1.2.1 (2001-12) EN 301 489-1 V.1.3.1 (2001-09) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.1.1 (2000-09) EN 50371: 2002 EN 55022: 2001 EN 55024: 2001 EN 60950: 2000 EN 61000-3-2: 2000 EN 61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 802.11b and 802.11g Restrictions: - European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.
N otebook User Guide Italy General authorization required if used outside own premises Latvia Limited to 5150 – 5300 MHz, Under Study Luxembourg None; General authorization required for public service 54705725MHz Austria Not implemented; Military band Bulgaria Not implemented Croatia Not implemented Czech Republic Not implemented; Planned France Not implemented; France will implement this band identified by the ERC DEC(99)23 when the efficiency of the mitigation techniques made mandatory by
N otebook User Guide About Your Notebook Computer Congratulations for having purchased your new Everex StepNote. This computer incorporates the latest in notebook designs with the newest technologies available.
N otebook User Guide About Your User Guide Welcome to your Everex StepNote User Guide. This manual introduces you to the basic concepts of your new computer.
N otebook User Guide Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER........................................ 10 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE............................................................... 11 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................. 17 1.1 1.2 1.3 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT .................................................................... 18 UNPACKING THE COMPUTER ......................................................... 20 THE INSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK .
N otebook User Guide 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 4 FUN WITH MULTIMEDIA .................................................................. 57 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 5 Cursor Control Keys..................................................................... 46 Screen Control Keys ..................................................................... 47 Windows Hot Keys........................................................................ 47 Special Function Keys ........................................
N otebook User Guide 5.6 6 CUSTOMIZING YOUR NOTEBOOK.............................................. 77 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 7 USING THE MODEM PORT .............................................................. 74 RUNNING THE BIOS SETUP PROGRAM .......................................... 78 USING THE MAIN MENU SETUP ..................................................... 80 6.2.1 Internal HDD Sub-Menu................................................... 82 6.2.2 Internal Optical Drive Sub-Menu ........
N otebook User Guide VGA System ................................................................................ 106 Storage........................................................................................ 107 Audio System .............................................................................. 107 Touchpad .................................................................................... 107 Keyboard ....................................................................................
1 Introduction 1 Introduction Your Everex Computer is a fully Windows® compatible portable computer. With the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology, this notebook is a natural choice for uses seeking portability and performance. Your Everex StepNote NC Series Notebook runs a wide variety of business, personal productivity, entertainment and professional applications and is ideal for use in the office, home and on the road.
N otebook User Guide 1.1 Feature Highlight Before we identify each part of your Everex StepNote Notebook, we will first introduce you to other notable features of your computer. Processing Unit • Your notebook runs on VIA C7TM -M microprocessor that is integrated with 1MB L2 Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed. • Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on operating systems such as Windows XP.
1 Introduction Graphic System Provides blazing graphics controller embedded in VIA VN800 chipset PCI Local Bus Architecture • 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and PATA hard disk drives. Support ultra DMA ATA-133 PIO Mode up to PIO Mode 4, bus mastering for LBA Scheme. Audio System Full-duplex 16-bit stereo audio system output. Sound Blaster compatible. Flash BIOS Flash BIOS allows you to easily upgrade the System BIOS using the Phoenix Flash utility program.
N otebook User Guide 1.2 Unpacking the Computer Your computer comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your computer, open the carton and carefully remove the contents.
1 Introduction 1. Color Widescreen LCD Display 3. Keyboard 5. Power On/Resume Button • 2. Built-in Stereo Speaker 4. Touchpad Pointing Device 6. LED Indicators Color Widescreen LCD Display The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position. The LCD is 15.4” TFT color LCD with 1280x800 (Wide XGA with ratio 16:10) resolution panels. The features of the Color LCD Display are summarized as follows: ⇓ TFT color LCD with Widescreen 15.
N otebook User Guide ⇓ 22 Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor. • Built-in Stereo Speaker Integrated mini stereo speaker provides sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure. • Keyboard ⇓ Standard QWERTY-key layout and full-sized 87 keys keyboard with Windows system hot-keys, embedded numeric keypad, 6 hot keys, inverted "T" cursor arrow keys, and separate page screen control keys.
1 Introduction NOTEBOOK STATUS ICONS The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the notebook’s current power and operating status. Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status. 1. Power Indicator 3. Drive Access 5. Caps Lock 7. Num Lock • • 2. Battery Charging LED 4. Wireless LAN Access 6. Scroll Lock Power Indicator Lets you know that power to the system is turned on. This LED is positioned so that you can see the power state whether the LCD panel is opened or closed.
N otebook User Guide 24 ⇓ Lights orange to indicate that the battery is in charging. ⇓ When the light is off, it indicates the battery is fully charged or no battery installed. • Drive Access When LED turns on indicates that the system is accessing the Hard Disk or Optical Disk Drive. • Wireless LAN Access When LED turns on indicates that the wireless LAN module is activated. When LED lights off, it indicates that the function is disabled.
1 Introduction 1.4 The Front Side of the Notebook 1. Cover Switch • 1.5 Cover Switch The cover (LCD panel) is locked when it is closed. Slide the button right aside to release the latch for opening the cover of the computer. The Rear Side of the Notebook The system ports at the back of your notebook computer can connect various devices. Each port is described in detail: 1. USB 2.0 Ports 2. VGA Port 3.
N otebook User Guide 26 • USB 2.0 Ports The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect USB 2.0compliant devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to your notebook computer. • VGA Port Lets you attach an external monitor or projector for wider display. You can run the LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or switch it to monitor only using the display hot-key.
1 Introduction 1.6 The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure. 1. Modem Port 2. Optical Disk Drive • Modem Port A 56K internal fax/data modem is installed. It keeps you connected to the outside world through phone line. + For electrical safety concerns, only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher.
N otebook User Guide 1.7 2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
1 Introduction Right Side Features 1.8 • Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your notebook computer. • Headphone Jack (with SPDIF out) Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speaker, or earphone set with 1/8 inch phono plug for personal listening. (The SPDIF transmits digitized audio signal by optical fiber. The external audio amplifier can get the best audio quality without loss.) • USB 2.
N otebook User Guide 1. Hard Disk Compartment 3. Battery Bay 5. Memory Compartment 2. Battery Lock Latch 4. Wireless LAN Compartment 6. Battery Release Latch Bottom of the System 30 • Hard Disk Compartment Open this cover of this compartment to replace with other Hard Disk Drive. Please refer to Chapter 7 for how to replace it. • Battery Lock Latch Push the latch to the right side to lock and secure the battery.
1 Introduction • 1.9 Battery Release Latch To release the battery, first locate the Battery Lock Latch at the left side in unlock status, then push the Battery Release Latch to the right end to remove the battery pack. Notebook Accessories AC Adapter The AC Adapter supplies external power to your notebook computer and charges the internal battery pack simultaneously. The AC adapter has an autoswitching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets.
N otebook User Guide 1.10 Notebook Options DVD/CD-RW Combo Device Pack This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW CD for you to backup the data and also can read DVD/CD title. DVD dual (Dual Rewritable DVD combo) Device Pack This device pack combines following two standard packs. Using the suitable media, you can make any format of CD or DVD as you want. DVD-RW combo: This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW and DVD-R or DVDRW media and also can read DVD/CD title.
Getting Started 2 2 Getting Started Your Notebook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible.
N otebook User Guide 2.1 Using the Battery Pack The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: • With AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet. • With a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible, relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable. Before you use your notebook computer, install and recharge the battery pack first.
Getting Started 2 Installing the Battery Pack This notebook provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your computer. With the extended nose directed toward the compartment, insert and push the battery pack.
N otebook User Guide Replacing the Battery Pack When your notebook estimates that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes, it will alert you with a battery low warning beep. If you are consuming a lot of power by using the audio system, the hard disk drives, and optical disk drive, your notebook might run out of charge much sooner than you expect.
Getting Started 2.2 2 Connecting the AC Power Source The AC adapter provides external power source to your computer and charges the internal battery pack at the same time. The AC adapter also has an autoswitching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. To connect the power adapter: 1. Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power adapter. 2. Plug the other end of the AC power cord to a live AC wall outlet. 3.
N otebook User Guide + 2.3 y For the power supply of this equipment, an approved power cord has to be used. y Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. y Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e. AC adapter). Starting Your Computer The Power/Resume button is found on the top of the base unit.
Getting Started 2 After a few seconds, the computer’s display will turn on and your computer will begin to execute the Power On Self Test or POST to check if all system components are running properly. Any error found during the test will be displayed on the screen and may generate short beep sound as well. After the test, the screen will also display a message "press to enter SETUP".
N otebook User Guide 2.4 Adjusting the Display Controls The LCD brightness adjustment is controlled by + and + keys respectively. You need to press these hot-key controls after powering on your notebook to suit your viewing pleasure. The Brightness hot-key control adjusts the brightness on the LCD. The brightness hot-key control will not set the LCD completely dark or bright; it provides sufficient lighting to the LCD to match the external lighting of the surrounding.
Using Your Notebook 3 3 Using Your Notebook This chapter describes how to operate the standard built-in features of the Everex StepNote. If you are unfamiliar with personal computers or the Microsoft® Windows® operating system, in addition to this chapter, we recommend reading the Windows® Help and Support page located on your computer.
N otebook User Guide 3.1 Starting Your Operating System The operating system is the software foundation for your computer. It is the platform for all your software application programs to run on. The most popular operating system today is Microsoft® Windows®. The StepNote computer comes with an operating system pre-installed and needs only to be setup and configured during initial use. 3.
Using Your Notebook 1. Function Keys 3. Windows Start Menu Key 5. Windows Shortcut Key 3 2. Control Keys 4. Control Keys 6. Cursor Control Keys Keyboard Key features and operations are described below: • Function Keys Function keys are application-driven, like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard. These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions. Some keys (printed in blue on keypad) are preprogrammed with dual functions.
N otebook User Guide • 44 Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work: ⇓ Start Menu key Displays the Start menu. ⇓ Shortcut/Application key Provides quick access to shortcut menus. This key acts like a right mouse button. • Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want. In the screen, the cursor is a blinking underline, block, or vertical bar depending on the application.
Using Your Notebook 3 BASIC KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS Keypad Function Description key. Execute a command. Within many text editing application programs, the key inserts a hard carriage return, just like what ordinary typewriter does. key. Press this key to cancel or escape from a command or function. key. Known as the Insert key. Press this key to toggle the keyboard data entry from insert to type over mode. key. Known as the Print Screen key.
N otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description key. Known as the Control key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command. + key. Known as the Alternate key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command. + key. Activates the embedded 15-key numeric keypad. The keys are color coded blue. + key.
Using Your Notebook 3 SCREEN CONTROL KEYS Keypad Function Description key. Moves the cursor to the beginning of a screen or line. key. Moves the cursor up one screen at a time key. Moves the cursor down one screen at a time key. Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or line. WINDOWS HOT KEYS Keypad Function Description key. Pulls up the Windows Start menu. key. Performs a mouse right-click function for Windows system.
N otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description + Switches display between LCD, CRT, or LCD and CRT simultaneously. + To shut down or resume the built-in system speaker volume. + Increases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. + 3.3 + Decreases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally. + Increases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally.
Using Your Notebook 3 functions. To access these options, locate the Control Panel and double click on the Mouse icon. The options let you control the size and color of the cursor, cursor speed, the accepted double-click speed, and selection button orientation. The Touchpad works a mouse pointing device replacement that is used under Windows-based operating system.
N otebook User Guide Here how to use the Touchpad pointing device: 3.4 1. The rectangular surface acts like a miniature duplicate of your display screen. To move the mouse cursor, place the finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction. If you reach the end of the pad, lift your finger and place it back down on the other side of the pad. 2. To select an item, click on the item by pressing the left button control or by simply tapping on the surface once.
Using Your Notebook 3 under Windows. After installing the VGA driver, you would then configure the display resolution or screen size to match your LCD display panel. This notebook computer model provides Wide screen 15.4” 1280x800 (Wide XGA) resolution panels. You would also probably want to set the amount of color output to display sharper images and photos.
N otebook User Guide your screen. Click on the Settings tab to set your desired configuration. Make sure to follow the configuration table above. + 3.5 If you cannot configure the display properties, change the display driver first as mentioned on Section 5 "Installing the Notebook Device Drivers" of Chapter 2 in this manual. Consult your dealer for the latest Windows VGA driver.
Using Your Notebook 3 of power indicator flashes. To resume your working again, you can press the power button to return your work to the screen where you left off. Hibernation Mode In Hibernation mode, all system devices are powered down and the contents of RAM are stored on your hard drive. Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode, but takes a bit longer time to resume. When your notebook goes into hibernation, Windows saves your entire desktop state before powering down your computer.
N otebook User Guide + 3.7 If you wish to replace your hard disk, contact Everex (see page 120) for more information about upgrading your computer. How to Access the Optical Drive Your system ships with an optical disk drive installed on the left side of your computer. You would normally use the drive for installing operating system and software application programs. To insert and remove a disc on the drive: 54 1. Make sure the computer is turned on.
Using Your Notebook 3 3. To remove the disc, press on the center spindle and pull up the disc from the side until the disc snaps out of the spindle lock. + If the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs, the Emergency Eject Hole allows you to manually remove a CD from the reader. 4. To close the optical drive, simply push the CD tray inside. The optical drive LED will activate when the disc is detected. Wait until the LED has turned off and then start to read the disc.
Fun with Multimedia 4 4 Fun with Multimedia This chapter describes how to make full use of the multimedia features available on your Everex computer. You will learn how to adjust and alter the built-in sound system and use the optical disk drive to view and create multimedia files.
N otebook User Guide 4.1 Notebook Multimedia Features Your notebook computer is rich in multimedia features that make your computing fun, comfortable, exciting and easy. Your computer is well able to perform all multimedia tasks through the following: 4.2 • VIA C7TM-M Processor • Up to 2GB DDRII SDRAM • DVD/CD-RW Combo or DVD Dual (Optional) • Integrated VIA VN800 graphics engine. • 16-bit Audio Sound System with built-in speaker and microphone.
Fun with Multimedia 4.3 4 Setting up the Audio Driver Properties Your StepNote computer comes with Microsoft® Windows® pre-installed, and does not need additional audio driver setup. If you wish to customize the audio properties of our computer, visit the Windows® Help and Support document located on your computer 4.4 Windows Multimedia Programs Windows provides several multimedia programs that you can run with the built-in features of your computer.
N otebook User Guide The standard multimedia components are as follows: 4.5 • Windows Media Player - for playing sound, video and animation files • Sound Recorder - for recording sounds and playback • Volume Control - for adjusting the volume of mixer + For more information on how to operate these multimedia components, run the program and click on the Help menu. Recording Sounds Your computer allows you to record voice and other sounds in several ways and stores them as files on your hard disk.
Fun with Multimedia 4 Figure 4-2 Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder also allows you to record sound from different input audio source like the following: • From the external microphone • From the Optical drive Since you could record sound from different input sources, you must first set the proper audio input recording device under the Recording Control panel. To do this: 1.
N otebook User Guide Figure 4-3 Audio Properties 4. 62 Click OK and the Recording Control dialog box will appear. Here, you will select the input device for the recording source. If you want to record from the optical drive with audio music, you must click on CD Player.
Fun with Multimedia 4 Figure 4-4 Recording Volume Control USING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE Your computer allows you to connect an external microphone for high quality recording. The external microphone jack is found on the left side of your computer. Use only microphone with 1/8-inch mini-jack connector. Follow the same procedure for recording voice. USING THE BUILT-IN OPTICAL DRIVE You would normally use the optical drive for recording audio music from the Audio CD. Follow these steps: 1.
N otebook User Guide Figure 4-5 Play Audio CD by Windows Media Player 4.6 4. Select the starting point where you want to start recording. 5. Switch to the Sound Recorder and press the Record button. 6. Switch immediately to the Windows Media Player and press the Play button. You can adjust the volume control so you can also hear the music while in recording. Playing Audio and Sound Your computer has built-in one speaker to playback audio and sound.
Fun with Multimedia 4 For more quality sound output, you can choose to connect an external amplified speaker or earphone from headphone jack. Always minimize the volume first before placing the phone set to your ear. USING THE WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER The easiest way to playback multimedia media files is to run the Windows Media Player. Follow these steps: 4.7 1. Click on Start, point to Programs, Accessories, and then Entertainment. 2. Click on Windows Media Player to start program. 3.
N otebook User Guide Figure 4-6 Windows Media Player 4.8 Using DVD DVD is the breakthrough in superb full-motion picture playback. One disc can contain at least 4.7GB of information, capable of holding one full-length movie with soundtracks, subtitles, and different languages. Much more, the DVD-ROM drive of your computer is backward compatible with CD-ROM drive so it allows you to use any CD as well. It also works the same as the CDROM.
Fun with Multimedia 4 You can use Windows Media Player to watch DVDs on your Notebook computer. Like a conventional DVD player, by using the Player, you can skip to specific titles and chapters, play sequences in slow motion, gain access to special features, and switch audio and caption languages. In addition to these conventional DVD player tasks, you can also retrieve information about each disc from the Internet.
N otebook User Guide 4.9 Using Rewritable Optical Disk Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo Device Pack This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW CD for you to backup the data and also can read DVD/CD title. DVD dual (Dual Rewritable DVD combo) Device Pack This device pack combines following two standard packs. Using the suitable media, you can make any format of CD or DVD as you want. DVD-RW combo: This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW and DVD-R or DVDRW media and also can read DVD/CD title.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 5 Connecting to Peripherals This chapter describes how you attach additional peripheral devices to your notebook*. The Everex StepNote allows you to add a printer or mouse; connect an external monitor and keyboard, or other compatible peripheral device. Use of additional devices is described in this chapter. * Additional peripheral devices sold separately.
N otebook User Guide 5.1 Using the USB Port USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices (such as printers, mice, keyboards, storage devices, joysticks, digital cameras, and video conference cameras, etc.) to your notebook computer, and up to 127 devices can be attached. Besides, USB’s hot swap capability allows everything to be plugged in and unplugged without turning the system off.
Connecting to Peripherals + 5.2 5 The USB bus distributes 0.5 amps (500 milliamps) of power through each port. For the purpose of power saving, please disconnect your USB device while not in use. Using an External Monitor Port Your computer has a 15-pin Monitor port for supporting any external CRT or LCD color monitor. You need a display signal cable (usually provided with the monitor). One end of the cable must have a 15-pin connector for the system. To connect an external monitor: 1.
N otebook User Guide 5.3 6. If you only want to show the display on the external monitor or projector and shut off the LCD display, you can use the + hot-key to switch display type between LCD and external monitor. Keep pressing the hot-key until you get the display to external monitor only. + Refer to Chapter 3 regarding the possible External CRT resolutions and how to change the display properties.
Connecting to Peripherals 5.4 5 Using the LAN Port This notebook comes with an internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module that connects your computer to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN) and supports data transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps. The 10Base-T standard also called Twisted Pair Ethernet is connected with RJ-45 connectors. The 100Base-TX is based on the older Ethernet standard.
N otebook User Guide 5.5 Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is the major breakthrough in computer communication technology. It lets user connect to the LAN environment without using any wire to traditional RJ-45 jack. User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Access Point (AP) of LAN. Access Point (AP) is the wireless transmission and receiving device, it generally connects to the server of a LAN environment or act as a LAN hub with wireless connection.
Connecting to Peripherals 2. Connect one end of the cable into a standard wall outlet. 3. Connect the other end of the cable into the computer modem port. + The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of telephone lines. Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission. Contact your service provider for more information. + The analog phone cable is an industry standard cable. Longer cables are available at your local electronics store.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 6 Customizing Your Notebook Your computer uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program allowing your system configuration to be altered to best suit your computing needs: Useradjustable options include system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. BIOS information stored in the CMOS RAM will remain permanent unless changed.
N otebook User Guide 6.1 Running the BIOS Setup Program Your computer is setup and pre-configured. The computer’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program may be used to change system configuration information such as the current date and time, or your hard disk drive type. The Setup program can be accessed when you power on the system and pressing the function key before the Microsoft® Windows® operating system begins.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 • Item Specific Help The right side of the screen. This area describes each parameter and its available settings. • Menu Bar The top line of the screen. Each of the five selections displays its own screen. • Parameters The left side of the screen. This area lists the parameters and their current settings. • Key Status Bar The bottom part of the screen. These lines display the keys available to move the cursor, select a particular function and so forth.
N otebook User Guide 6.2 Using the Main Menu Setup • 80 System Time Allows you to change the system time using the hour:minute:second format of the computer. Enter the current time for reach field and use the , +, or key to move from one field or back to another. You can also change the system time from your operating system.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 • System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format. Enter the current time for reach field and use the , +, or key to move from one field or back to another. You can also change the system time from your operating system. • Primary Master This field display various parameters for the hard disk drive. If type [Auto] is selected, the system automatically sets these parameters.
N otebook User Guide • BIOS Version This field is for information only as the BIOS displays the BIOS version during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 6.2.1 INTERNAL HDD SUB-MENU Use the Type field to select the drive type installed. You can select different drive types as CD-DVD, User, Auto or None by pressing bar.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 during power on. Set this option to None when your computer is not installed any devices. Press to return to the Main Menu. 6.2.2 INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE SUB-MENU Use the Type field to select the drive type installed. You can select different drive types by pressing bar. Set this option to Auto so your computer will automatically detect the drive type during power on. Set this option to None when your computer is not installed any devices.
N otebook User Guide 6.3 84 Using the Advanced CMOS Setup • Quiet Boot Lets you specify the boot screen to Logo screen or POST screen by choosing Disabled or Enabled, respectively. • Summary Screen Displays system configuration on boot. • UMA Frame Buffer Size Lets you reserve memory space [32MB]/[64MB]/[128MB] for UMA frame buffer for video devices. The default value is [32MB].
Customizing Your Notebook • Legacy USB Support Enable or disable the USB Bus support when in connection with USB device. • LAN Boot Control: Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for booting the notebook from Network or not. • Execute-Disable Bit Capability 6 When disabled, forces the Execute-Disable Bit Capability extended feature bit to always return 0. When disabled, forces the ExecuteDisable Bit Capability extended feature bit to always return 0. 6.
N otebook User Guide 86 • Supervisor Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by Supervisor Password or not. • User Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by User Password or not. • Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the setup utility. You also need to enter this password in system booting and resuming from suspend mode.
Customizing Your Notebook 6.5 6 Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. This page allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. To select the boot device, you can use the up or down arrow key, then press <+> to move up the device in the list or press <-> to move down the device in the list. To exit from this menu, press .
N otebook User Guide 6.6 How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program. 88 • Exit Saving Changes Saves all changes to CMOS while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program. • Exit Discarding Changes Allows you to discard all changes made while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program. • Load Setup Defaults Lets you load the default values for all setup items.
Customizing Your Notebook • 6.7 6 Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS. How to Upgrade the BIOS Your computer uses EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program. When you update the BIOS, any customized settings you made are lost. To upgrade the BIOS: 1. Put in the BIOS Update data into the USB device. 2. Power on the system with the USB device inserted in the USB port. 3. On the DOS prompt, type the following command. A:\>Phlash XXXXXX.
Using Options 7 7 Using Options This chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your notebook. For additional system specifications, upgrades and available accessories visit www.everex.
N otebook User Guide System Upgrade This section provides some steps in doing system upgrade for your notebook computer. The upgrade procedures include the following: 7.1 Memory Upgrade Your notebook computer offers 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) with at least 256MB DDRII-SDRAM. The memory compartment is located inside your computer. The table below lists the possible combinations of different memory module and memory size.
Using Options 7 INSTALLING A MEMORY MODULE Your computer comes with standard 256 MB, 512MB or 1024MB of synchronous DDRII SDRAM. You can increase system memory to a maximum of 2048 MB, by installing two small outline double inline memory modules (SO-DIMMs). 256MB, 512MB And 1024MB memory modules may be used to upgrade your computer memory. To install the memory module: 1. Make sure the system is powered off, the battery also is removed and that no peripheral devices are attached. 2.
N otebook User Guide 5. Insert the connector of the memory module into the socket. Make sure the notch of the memory module fits the nose of the socket. y Hold the memory module at a 30-degree angle and push its connector into the memory socket of the notebook. y Press down on the edge of the memory module until the locking tabs on both sides is locked. 6. Put the DIMM door back and secure the screw on the DIMM door. 7. Turn the system over.
Using Options 7 2. Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully 3. Remove the connector from the hard disk gently. 4. Remove the crane screws located at each side of the hard disk. 5. Rotate and tighten the crane screws to the new hard disk. 6. Attach the connector to the new hard disk precisely. 7. Place the hard disk back to the compartment. 8. Cover the lid, then rotate and tighten the screws. 9.
N otebook User Guide + 96 Please contact Everex before attempting to change the hard disk drive.
Caring for Your Notebook 8 8 Caring for Your Notebook Your Everex StepNote is a fully IBM compatible personal computer with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology. If properly cared for and maintained, the performance and reliability of the computer can be greatly prolonged.
N otebook User Guide 8.1 Important Safety Instructions This section provides detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environment while using the notebook computer. You can maintain its condition and performance by following these guidelines. Please read it carefully to ensure maximum safety. 98 • Before cleaning the notebook computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e. AC adapter, car adapter and so on).
Caring for Your Notebook 8 • While unplugging the power cord, disconnect it by the plug head, not by its wire. • Make sure the socket and any extension cords you may use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. • Though your AC adapter is suitable for universal international voltage, it still requires a stable and continual power supply. Make sure the voltage of the power source when connect the notebook computer to the power outlet.
N otebook User Guide ⇓ The notebook computer has dropped and damaged. ⇓ The notebook computer has obvious sign of breakage. • Do not leave this notebook computer in an environment unconditioned. Storage temperature above 60ºC (140ºF) may damage the notebook computer. • An approved power cord has to be used for the notebook computer’s power supply. For a rated current up to 6A and an equipment weight more than 3 kg, a power cord not lighter than H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm2, has to be used.
Caring for Your Notebook 8.3 8 Maintaining the LCD Quality When it comes to screen problems, heat plays a significant role. After a typical working session, users routinely close the notebook the cover. The display surface - no matter what type it is - and the components inside the computer radiate heat; when you close the cover, you trap the heat against the screen. To help prolong the life of your computer, leave the cover open for ten minutes while the heat disperses.
N otebook User Guide 8.5 • Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows. These reorganize your hard disk by eliminating fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time. • Install a system password in your computer so others won't be able to use the hard disk. Battery Care Guidelines The battery pack furnished with the computer requires reasonable care and handling to ensure efficient operation and maximum life.
Caring for Your Notebook • 8.6 8 You should always discharge your battery before recharging it on either of these two conditions: first, this is the first time you start to use your battery; second, you had not charge the battery for more than 2 months. To discharge the battery, please execute the "Battery Refresh" function in the BIOS Setup Utility.
System Specification A APPENDIX A System Specification This appendix provides technical specifications for the Everex StepNote computer. Depending on the specific Everex model, specifications may vary.
N otebook User Guide System Specification PROCESSOR UNIT • VIA C7 TM -M Processor • Above 1.3 GHz CPU • 1MB integrated L2 cache for the processor SYSTEM MEMORY • Two 200-pin memory slots • User-upgradeable to maximum 2GB using 200-pin SODIMM 256MB, 512MB or 1024MB modules • DDRII –533 SDRAM modules LCD DISPLAY • 15.
System Specification • A Maximum 16 million colors on external monitor or projector at 1280x1024 resolution (Non-Interlaced) STORAGE • 2.5” Format 9.
N otebook User Guide FLASH BIOS 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade I/O PORTS • 1 x 15-pin VGA port • 3 x Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) • 1 x LAN port • 1 x Modem port WIRELESS DEVICES IEEE 802.11b/g, Mini PCI 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Solution AC/DC POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER Universal auto-switching (100V~240V) 65W adapter, 20 Volt BATTERY Rechargeable 3 or 6 Cell Li-ion battery pack with Smart Battery function WEIGHT AND DIMENSION 108 • 357(W) x 271(D) x 24 ~ 39(H) mm • Approximately 3.
System Specification A APPENDIX B System Recovery and Driver Installation Appendix B provides information on how to install the Driver Utility and how to restore the software and operating system of your computer back to the original factory settings. In the system recovery section, you will learn how to generate the system recovery disk. Please follow the step-by-step instructions carefully and exercise caution to avoid data loss.
N otebook User Guide System Recovery Attention Dear Customer: Please use the blank DVD disk provided with the system to your Recovery DVD. When you are running “RecoveryCDMaker.exe”, please select the option “DVD” when choosing a CD/DVD ROM capacity. Thank you! Everex Systems Inc.
System Specification A System Recovery Procedures for Users PREPARE RECOVERY DVD(S)/CD(S) 1.
N otebook User Guide 2. 112 Please click Now , then the Recovery CD/DVD Maker dialog box will appear.
System Specification 3. A Please choose “DVD” for generating a Recovery Image (ISO) file on DVD disk. Choose “CD” for generating Recovery Image (ISO) file on CD disk. Please then click Start, a reboot of the system will be needed.
N otebook User Guide 4. Please Click OK, upon reboot, the “Recovery CD Reminder dialog box” will appear again unless the Recovery Image (ISO) file is generated. Also, the Recovery CD/DVD Maker dialog box will also appear until the process is finished. ….
System Specification 5. A Please exit the “Recovery CD Reminder dialog box” by clicking Quit. Then click Start on the “Recovery CD/DVD Maker dialog box” to generate Recovery Image (ISO) file.
N otebook User Guide 6. Recovery Image (ISO) file is now being generated , the Recovery CD/DVD Maker dialog box will appear when it’s done. .
System Specification 7. A Click OK then the system reboots, afterwards, please locate the Recovery Image (ISO) file in the “C:\ISOs” directory. Please create a Recovery DVD(s)/CD(s) by using Power2Go, Nero, Sonic Record now or Power2Go or other available burning software! USING RECOVERY DISK Before we go on, let’s define some terminologies. Hard disk is divided into RP & UP.
N otebook User Guide Users can choose to recover the system from either hard disk or recovery DVD(s)/CD(s). I. Recovering the System from Hard Disk Two methods are available: a. “Non Destructive Recovery” from Hard Disk 1. 118 System recovery is done by having system files from RP copied to the system files area in UP, and user data area stays intact.
System Specification 2. A Please click hotkeys F10 or R button to go into recovery mode.
N otebook User Guide 3. 120 Please choose between “Non destructive system recovery” & “Destructive system recovery”. When the ”Non destructive” option is chosen , please click Next.
System Specification A 4. The last part of recovery processes is to perform a check of all files. Please choose to perform this check or no. If no choice is made before timing out, the default choice is to perform the checks! 5.
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N otebook User Guide 2. 124 Please click hotkeys F10 or R button to go into recovery mode.
System Specification 3. A Please choose between “Non destructive recovery mode” & “Destructive recovery mode”. To choose “Destructive” please click Advance.
N otebook User Guide 126 4. Please be warned of the danger of “Destructive Recovery” before clicking on Next 5.
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N otebook User Guide The “Non destructive” & “Destructive” recoveries from Recovery DVD(s)/CD(s) have the same result as a recovery from Hard Drive. a. “Non Destructive” Recovery from Recovery DVD(s)/CD(s) b. “Destructive” Recovery from Recovery DVD(s)/CD(s) 1. 130 Insert the recovery DVD/CD into the DVD drive, then choose to boot from CD ROM in BIOS.
System Specification 2. Please click R button 3. Please click S, the subsequent processes are just like those in “non destructive” & “destructive” recoveries from hard disk.
N otebook User Guide c. Full Recovery from Recovery DVD(s)/CD(s) RP is destroyed, the hard disk is just one big partition 132 1. Please insert the recovery DVD/CD into the DVD drive, then choose to boot from CD ROM in BIOS. 2.
System Specification 3. A Please click F to go into full recovery mode.
N otebook User Guide 134 4. System will be rebooted 5.
System Specification A 6. Please click H, 7.
N otebook User Guide 8. 136 Then file check is being done.
System Specification + A Caution: After ‘F’ recovery, end user can not perform ‘S’ recovery any more because RP is already destroyed! Device Drivers Installation If you already have an operating system installed into your notebook computer, it is best to install the needed device drivers for using the built-in devices of your computer. Before installing the drivers, check with your dealer first if they have already installed all the drivers along with the operating system.
N otebook User Guide Installing Chipset device driver for Windows XP 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as "E:\Drivers\WinXP\Chipset\Setup.exe". 3. Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. 4. Click "Next" continuously to install this driver when screen displays this command. 5. Click "Yes" to accept the License Agreement . 6. Click “Next” twice to continue the installation. 7.
System Specification A Installing Audio device driver for Windows XP 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as. "E:\Drivers\WinXP\Audio\Setup.exe" where the audio driver is located. 3. Click "OK" to implement the setup program to install this driver. 4. Click "Next" to continue the following steps. 5. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press "Finish" to restart your system.
N otebook User Guide "E:\Drivers\WinXP\KBC\Setup.exe". 3. Click "OK" to implement the setup program to install this driver. 4. Click "Next" to execute the setup program. 5. Tick the option "Restart Windows now.", and press Finish to restart your system. INSTALLING THE WIRELESS LAN DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Mini PCI Adapter driver: Installing Wireless LAN driver for Windows XP 1. Click the Start button and then click Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2.
System Specification 4. A Click "OK" to complete the installation. TECHNICAL SUPPORT For the latest Product Information, Drivers, and Support Documents visit www.everex.com For complete warranty information, please refer to the Everex Limited Warranty Agreement. To register your product visit www.everex.com or simply email your User Name (first and last), Model (NC1200, NC1500, NC1800, NC2000, etc.) and Serial Number to customerservice@everex.com.
