Elitegroup 257SA1 User Manual v.1

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CHAPTER▼ ONE

GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

This chapter introduces the features and
components of the computer.

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Performance Features

 High Performance Processor

The notebook PC is equipped with a powerful Intel
processor of the latest sub-micron process, processor
technologies, and high bus bandwidths.

 Advanced Graphic Engine

An on-board ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 video processor
with dedicated frame buffer gives excellent graphic
performance. The advanced graphic chip also incorporates
a hardware-based motion-compensation engine, which
gives you smooth MPEG video playback. 3D graphics
capability also adds realism to PC games.

 Large LCD Display

The computer is equipped with a large 15.4-inch (wide
aspect ratio) TFT high-resolution displa y panel for clear text
and brilliant colors.

 Expandability

The system offers upgradeable hard di sk drive and 2 DDR
SDRAM sockets for expansion, allowing the user to easily
increase the storage and system capacities as the ne ed
arises.

 Swappable Device Bay

The swappable device bay allows user to add an additional
hard disk drive module for increased storage capacity.

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 Built-in Multifunction Card Reader

Some system comes with a multiple card reader, which
supports SD, MS, MMC Card formats. This allows user to
access a wide array of portable memory devices available
today.

 Communication Features

The system provides built-in Ethernet network adapter for
local network and 56K modem.

 Firewire (IEEE1394 / 1394a) and USB2.0 ports

In addition to a full array of built-in I/O por

ts, the computer

offers IEEE1394 for ultra high-speed connection to high
bandwidth digital video devices and USB2.0 ports to
connect to any USB-based peripheral devices.

 Wireless LAN (Optional)

The optional internal Wireless LAN module allows your
notebook to connect wirelessly to other 802.11-enabled
systems, devices, or network.

 Built-in SuperDJ Audio Player (Optional)

The system comes with a standalone audio player . You can
playback audio tracks in the DC/DVD-ROM disc or in the
hard disk drive.

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System At A Glance

Front View

1. Built-in Microphone

The built-in microphone records sound.

2. LCD Latch

The LCD latches lock / unlock the LCD panel.

3. Power Jack (DC-in)

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The DC-out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers
the computer.

4. Optical Drive and Disk Eject Button and Manual Eject Key
Hole

If your computer comes with the Combo drive, DVD-RW,
DVD+RW, or DVD-Dual drive, you may save data onto a CD-R
/ CD-RW or DVD RW disc. Press the eject button to eject the
disk tray. The manual eject keyhole allows you to manually
eject a jammed disk.

Note:

The optical drive resides in the Swappable Device Bay. Additionally,

you may also purchase an optional hard drive module to be used in this bay.

5. Battery Pack

The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook.

6. Touch Pad with Page Up / Down Function

The touch pad is a built-in pointing device with functions similar
to a mouse. Use the Page Up or Down key to move one page
up or down in Windows.

6a. Touch Pad Scroll Bar

The scroll bar works similar to the scroll wheel in the mouse.
Use the bar to maneuver long documents in Windows.

7. Audio Player Key Lock Out

To prevent accidental pressing of the Audio keys, you may slid e
the button to the right position (locked position) to disable all
Audio key functions. To reverse lock-out, slide the button
toward the left.

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8. Audio Player On/Off Button

Press the Audio Player Button to turn on the stand-alone Audio
player without having to boot to Windows. Press again to turn
off the Audio player.

Note:

The SuperDJ Audio player is optional.

Note:

When first turned on and playback, the SuperDJ player will choose to
play songs in the CD/DVD-ROM disc first and then songs stored in HDD under
directory C:\Audio.

Note:

How to Switch between CD/DVD drive and HDD: Stop the player and
press Fast-Forward and Fast-Backward keys at the same time.

Note: A utility program must be installed to make full use of the Audio player

in standalone (non-Windows) mode. (D:\utility\SuperDJ)

9. Playback / Pause Key

Press the key once to start playback an audio track. Press
again to temporarily stop an audio track during playback. Press
again to resume playback.

10. Stop Key

Press the key once to stop an audio track during playback.
Press stop twice to eject the CD/DVD-ROM disc.

11. Audio Player LCM Status Indicator

The monochrome LCM display shows the status of the Audio
player.

12. Audio Volume Dial

Use the volume dial to control the loudness of the speakers.

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13. Next / Fast-Forward Key

Press the key once to go forward to the next audio track. Press
and hold the key to perform a fast-forward search of the current
track.

14. Previous / Fast-Backward Key

Press the key once to go back to the previous audio track.
Press and hold the key to perform a fast-backward search of
the current track.

15. Repeat Key

Press the key once to repeat a current song or repeat the entire
album.

16. Microphone Jack

The microphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect
a microphone.

17. Audio Line-in Jack

The Audio Line-in jack (3.5-mm diameter ) is whe re you conne ct
an external audio input source such as a CD Player.

18. Stereo Headphone / SPDIF-out Jack

The stereo headphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you
connect the headphones or external speakers.
Alternatively, you may connect the SPDIF output to an external
DTS, AC3, or PCM sound processor / decoder in your home
stereo system.

19. Keyboard

The keyboard is used to enter data. It has an embedded
numeric keypad and cursor control keys. (See Keyboard

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Section for details.)

20. Ventilation Grill

The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal
heat. Do not block this airway completely.

21. LCD Display

The panel is where the system content is displayed.

22. Built-in Stereo Speakers

The built-in speakers output the sound in stereo.

23. LED Status Indicator

The LED Status indicators reveal the locking/unlocking of
certain key functions - numeric keypad enable/disabl e, cap lock,
and scroll lock - and HDD and optical drive status. (See the
LED Status Indicator Section for details.)

24. Email Quick Key

The Email Quick Key launches the MS Outlook Express in
Windows XP or 2000.

25. Internet Quick Key

The Internet Quick Key launches the Internet Explore
automatically in Windows XP or 2000.

To enable the Internet Quick Key and Email Quick Key in Windows 98,

Note:

you must install the special Quick Keys application contained in the factory
driver utility CD. (d:\Utility\Qkeys\SETUP.EXE).

26. Wireless On/Off Quick Key

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When Wireless icon (key top) appears green, the wireless LAN
function is enabled. Press the quick key to disenable this
function.

27. Power / Suspend Button

The power/suspend button turns the notebook on and off and it
also acts as a system suspend key. Press momentarily to turn
on the system. Press and hold for at least 3~4 seconds to turn
off the system. How this key behaves can be defined in [Start >
Settings > Control Panel > Power Options > Advanced] menu.
Press the power / suspend button again to return from the
suspend mode. (See Chapter 2 for more details on system
suspend function.)

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