Averatec N1000 User Manual

N1000 Series User’s Guide

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Regulations Information

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference
Statement

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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures :

✓ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
✓ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
✓ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

✓ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

NOTE

✓ The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

✓ Shield interface cables and AC power cord, if any must be used in order to

comply with the emission limits.

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FCC Conditions

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions :

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

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Safety Guideline for Using Lithium
Battery

(Danish) ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri --- Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig
håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af same fabrikat og type. Levé det
brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.

(Deutsch) VORSICHT: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch
der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller
empfohlenen gleich-wertigen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien
nach Angaben des Herstellers.

(English) CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to
manufacturers instructions.

(Finnish) VAROITUS: Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti
asennettu.
Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä
käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

(French) ATTENTION: II y a danger dex;losion sil y a remplacement
incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du
meme type ou dun type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur.
Mettre au rebut les batteries usages conformément aux instructions du
fabricant.

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(Norwegian) ADVARSEL: Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri.
Benytt same batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av
apparatfabrikanten.

Brukte batterier kasseres I henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.

(Swedish) VARNING: Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd
samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av
apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens
instruction.

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Macrovision Notice

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected
by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Safety Instructions

1. Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly.

2. Save this User Guide for possible use later.

3. Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature.

4. Lay this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up.

5. The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent
the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.

6. Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been
adjusted properly to the value of 100~240V before connecting the
equipment to the power inlet.

7. Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do
not place anything on the power cord.

8. Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module.

9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

10. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a

service personnel:

✓ The power cord or plug is damaged.
✓ Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

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✓ The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
✓ The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work

according to Users Manual.

✓ The equipment was dropped and damaged.
✓ The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

11. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the
equipment or cause an electrical shock.

12. Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a
storage temperature of 60°C (140°F) or above, which may damage the
equipment.

13. To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement, use the
same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer
only.

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Introductions

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T rademarks

All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
✓ Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Windows98/ME, 2000/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.

✓ AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
✓ PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Notebook

Memory Card International Association.

- Intel and Pentium® and registered trademarks of Intel Corporation

- Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows®
2000/ XP/ Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

- AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.

- Kensington and MicroSaver are registered trademark of the Kensington
Technology Group.

Release History

Version

1.0

Revision Note

First Release

Date

08, 2008

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Table of Content

Preface

Regulations Information i

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement i
FCC Conditions ii

Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery iii
Macrovision Notice v
Safety Instructions v
WEEE Statement vii
Trademarks xi
Release History xi

Chapter 1 - Introductions

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How to Use This Manual 1-1
Unpacking 1-2

Chapter 2 - Getting Started

Specification 2-1
Product Overview 2-4

Top-open View 2-4
Right-side View 2-8
Left-side View 2-10
Bottom View 2-11

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Power Management 2-12

AC Adapter 2-12
Battery Pack 2-13
Using the Battery Pack 2-15

Basic Operations 2-17

Safety and Comfort Tips 2-17
Have a Good Work Habit 2-18
Knowing the Keyboard 2-19
Knowing the Touchpad 2-24
About Hard Disk Drive 2-27

Chapter 3 - Customizing this Notebook

Connecting the External Devices 3-1

Connecting the Peripheral Devices 3-1
Connecting the Communication Devices 3-6
Connecting the External Optical Storage Device 3-7

Express Card Installation 3-8

Installing the Express card 3-8
Removing the Express card 3-8

Safely Remove Hardware 3-9

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Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup

About BIOS Setup 4-1

When to Use BIOS Setup 4-1
How to Run BIOS Setup 4-1
Control Keys 4-2

BIOS Setup Menu 4-3

Main menu 4-4
Advanced menu 4-6
Boot menu 4-8
Security menu 4-9
Save & Exit menu 4-11

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Introductions

Chapter 1

How to Use This Manual

This Users Manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to operate
this notebook. It is recommended to read this manual carefully before using
this notebook.

Chapter 1, General Introductions, includes the descriptions of all the
accessories of this notebook. It is recommended that verify you have all the
accessories included when you open the packing box. If any item is damaged
or missing, please contact the vendor where you purchased this notebook.

Chapter 2, Getting Started, provides the specification of this notebook, and
introduces the function buttons, connectors, LEDs and external ports of this
notebook. Also, this chapter provides the correct procedure for installing or
uninstalling the battery pack, and some ideas on how best to use this
notebook.

Chapter 3, Customizing this Notebook, provides instructions on connecting
the mouse, keyboard, printer, external monitor, communication devices.

Chapter 4, BIOS setup, provides information on the BIOS Setup program and
allows you to configure the system for optimum use.

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Introductions

Unpacking

First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. If any item
contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer
immediately. Keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship
the unit in the future.

The package should contain the following items:

✓ Notebook
✓ Quick Start Guide
✓ All-in-one application disk, containing the drivers, utilities, and optional

recovery disk.

✓ High-capacity Li-ion battery pack
✓ AC adapter and power cord

These accessories listed above may change without notice.

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Chapter 2

Specification

Physical Characteristic

Getting Started

Dimension
Weight

CPU

Processor Type
Support Processor

Core Chips

North Bridge
South Bridge

Memory

Technology
Memory

Maximum

Power

AC Adapter
Battery Type

260 (W) x 180 (D) x 19~31.5 (H) mm
940g (Without battery pack)

Socket 478
Intel® Atom N270 processor(45mm)

Intel® 945GSE
Intel® ICH7M

DDR2 667/ 800
DDR2 SO-DIMM X 1 slot
512/ 1024 MB
DDR2 SDRAM
2GB (1GB DDR2 SO-DIMM x 1)

40W, 19 Volt
3 cells (Li-lon)

RTC Battery

6 cells (Li-lon) (optional)
Yes

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Storage

HDD form factor 2.5" 9.5mm High, 5400 rpm,

I/O Port

80/ 100/ 120/ 160 GB

Monitor
USB
Headphone Out
Mic-in
RJ45
Card Reader

Communication Port

PTT Approval
LAN
Wake on LAN
Wireless Lan

Display

LCD Type
Brightness
LCD
Dual View Function
CRT

D-Sub x 1
x 3 (USB version 2.0)
x 1
x 1
x 1
x 1 (SD/ MMC/ MS)

Yes (FCC/CTR21/JATE)
10/100 Ethernet, Realtek 8102E
Yes

802.11b/g

10.2"
Brightness controlled by K/B hot-keys
1,024 x 600 for WXGA
LCD or CRT will be auto detected when connected.
640 x 480, max. 32bit color

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800 x 600, max. 32bit color
1024 x 600, max. 32bit color