ELITEGROUP COMPUTER SYSTEMS G420IABG User Manual

Preface

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notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer.

In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

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Limitation of Liability

While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual, the manufacturer and distributor assume no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this manual, or from the use of the information contained herein.

Notices

Federal Communications Commission 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 instruction manual 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

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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. If this device is going to be operated in 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, then it is restricted in indoor environment only.

We declares that the product is limited in 2412~2462MHz by specified firmware controlled in the USA.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE)

Hereby, Elitegroup, declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC as listed below

Article 3.1(a): EN 60950, EN50371

Article 3.1(b): EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 Article 3.2: EN 300 328, EN 301 893

Caution:

This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. Contact local Authority for procedure to follow. Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of above 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the European community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC.

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EUROPE – RESTRICTIONS FOR USE OF 5GHZ FREQUENCIES IN EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COUNTRIES

Regulatory statement (R&TTE / WLAN IEEE 802.11abg)

Operation of this device is subjected to the following recommended National regulations and may be prohibited to use if certain restriction should be applied, please check local regulatory authority for the most updated info before operating the device.

National Restrictions

Data based on ERC RECOMMENDATION 70-03 (November 2005).

2400-2483.5 MHz Country Restriction Reason / remark

Bulgaria France Outdoor use limited

to 10 mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz

Italy

General authorization required for outdoor use and public service

If used outside of own premises, general authorization is required

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Luxembourg None General authorization required for public

service

Romania On a secondary

5150-5250 MHz

Belgium Not implemented Bulgaria Not implemented Planned Croatia License required Cyprus Not implemented Under study Germany Not implemented

Greece Not implemented Italy General authorization required if used

Liechtenstein Not implemented Luxembourg None General authorization required for public

Portugal Not implemented Romania Not implemented Slovak

Republic Spain Not implemented

5250-5350 MHz

Belgium Not implemented Bulgaria Not implemented Planned Croatia License required Cyprus Not implemented Under study

Germany Not implemented Greece Not implemented Italy General authorization required if used

Liechtenstein Not implemented Luxembourg None General authorization required for

Portugal Not implemented Romania Not implemented Slovak

Republic Spain Not implemented

basis. Individual license required. T/R 22-06 not implemented

Not implemented

outside own premises

service

outside own premises

public service

Notice:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Shielded interface cables and a nonshielded AC power cord must be used in order to comply with emission limits.

This equipment is to be used with power supply: 90W There is no internal power supply.

Table of Content

BEFORE YOU START ........................................................................1

INTRODUCTION................................................................................ 9

WELCOME TO THE NOTEBOOK PC................................................... 9

GETTING STARTED .........................................................................19

CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE ...............................................19

USING THE NOTEBOOK COMPUTER....................................................23

ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN DISPLAY ..........................................23

A TOUR OF THE NOTEBOOK’S KEYBOARD ........................................24

THE TOUCHPAD..........................................................................25

THE CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, COMBO DRIVE (DVD-ROM + CD-RW),

DVD DUAL (DVD+/-RW), SUPER MULTI (DVD-RAM+DVD+/-RW)....26

BATTERY CALIBRATION ................................................................30

RESETTING THE SYSTEM ..............................................................30

ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS ........................................................30

USING THE WINDOWS ..................................................................31

DESKTOP OPERATION .....................................................................35

CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES...............................................37

INTERNET CONNECTION...................................................................39

USING A MODEM FOR CONNECTION TO INTERNET..............................39

USING A WIRED LAN FOR CONNECTION TO INTERNET........................39

USING BOTH DHCP AND STATIC IP FOR CONNECTION TO INTERNET ...42 USING WIRELESS LAN NETWORK FOR CONNECTION TO INTERNET

(MICROSOFT’S SERVICE PACK 2) (OPTIONAL)..................................44

RUNNING BIOS SETUP....................................................................45

NAVIGATING THROUGH BIOS SETUP ..............................................45

ACCESSING THE BIOS SETUP PROGRAM ........................................45

THE MENU BAR...........................................................................45

THE MAIN MENU .........................................................................48

THE ADVANCED MENU .................................................................49

THE BOOT MENU.........................................................................50

THE SECURITY MENU...................................................................51

THE EXIT MENU ..........................................................................52

VGA UTILITIES...............................................................................53

TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................57

LOCATING A PROBLEM .................................................................57

CHECKING CABLES AND CONNECTIONS...........................................57

THE POWER-ON SELF TEST..........................................................58

GENERAL HARDWARE PROBLEMS ..................................................59

CONTACTING YOUR DEALER .........................................................60

UPGRADING YOUR SYSTEM ..............................................................63

UPGRADING YOUR SYSTEM CPU...................................................64

UPGRADING YOUR MEMORY ..........................................................65

THE EASY TO UPGRADE HDD MODULE...........................................66

SPECIFICATION...............................................................................67

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Canadian DOC Notice For Class B Computing Devices

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B repecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matèriel brouilleur du Canada.

Personal Inventory

This Notebook computer system is designed for years of productive and pleasurable computing. Use this section to keep notes about details of your purchase. Update this section when you add new options.

Date of Purchase: Dealer’s Name: Phone: Address: E-Mail Address: WWW Site:

Serial Number: CPU Type: Hard Disk Capacity: Memory Capacity: Optional Equipment:

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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 user of computers and/or

Microsoft’s Windows operating systems, you might find it useful to read the Quick Start Guide that comes along with your accessories.

• If you are a less experienced user, you should through the

manual carefully before using your system. Whether or not you are an experienced user, you should consult on the Troubleshooting Chapter if you encounter any problems

with your notebook.

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 PRECAUTIONS

This section is designed to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions while working with this product. Required safety features have been installed in the computer to protect you from injury. However, you should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards:

1. Please read these safety instructions carefully.

2. Please keep this User's Manual for later reference.

3. Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before

cleaning. Don't use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning.

Use moisture sheet or cloth for cleaning.

4. For pluggable equipment, that the socket-outlet shall be

installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

5. Please keep this equipment from humidity.

6. Lay this equipment on a reliable surface when installed. A

drop or fall could cause injury.

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 way that people can not step

on it. Do not place anything on top of the power cord.

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

10. If the equipment is not use for a long time, disconnect the

equipment from the main power outlet to avoid being damaged by transient overvoltage.

11. Never pour any liquid into the opening, this could cause fire or

electrical shock.

12. Never open the equipment. For safety reason, the equipment

should only be opened by a qualified service personnel.

13. If on the following situations arises, get the equipment

checked by a service personnel:

a. The Power cord or plug is damaged. b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture. d. The equipment has not worked well or you cannot get it work

according to the user's manual.

e. The equipment has dropped and damaged. f. If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

14. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned,

storage temperature above 60°C (140°f), it may damage the equipment.

15. The unit can be operated at an ambient temperature of max.

35°C.

16. The sound pressure level at the operators position according

to IEC 704-1: 1982 is equal or less than 70 dB(A).

17. Power Cord Requirements

The power cord set used with the AC adaptor must meet the requirements of the country where you use the AC adaptor, whether it is 100-120 or 200-240 Vac. The following information explains the requirements for power cord set

selection.

Ø The cord set must be approved for the country in

which it is used.

Ø The appliance coupler must have a configuration

for mating with a CEE22/EN6032/IEC 320 appliance inlet.

A. For U.S. and Canada:

Ø The cord set must be UL Listed and CSA Certified. Ø The minimum specifications for the flexible cord

are No. 18 AWG.

B. For Japan:

Ø All components of the cord set must bear a “PSE”

or “ T ” mark and registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law.

Ø The minimum specifications for the flexible cord

are .75m㎡ conductors.

C. For Other Countries:

Ø The cord set fittings must bear the certification

mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in a specific country.

Ø The flexible cord must be of a HAR (harmonized)

type H03VV-F.

Ø The cord set must have a current capacity of a

least 2.5 Amperes and voltage rating of 125 or 250 Vac.

18. When using your telephone equipment, basic safety

precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons. These precautions includes the following:

Ø Do not use this product near water, for example, near a

bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

Ø Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during

an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

Ø Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity

of the leak.

Ø Use only the power cord indicated in this manual.

19. Do not use the AC adapter near open water or other liquids.

Never spill liquid into the AC adapter.

20. Laser Warning: Laser Class I Product Caution - Invisible laser

radiation when open avoid exposure to beam.

21. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Never remove the battery pack while the power is on as this may result in data loss when the system loses power.

22. The input receptacle is used as the main disconnecting device.

23. Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet

before servicing or disassembling this equipment. To reduce the risk of fire use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE

1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweis sorgfältig durch.

2. Heben Sie dirse Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.

3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen.

Versenden Sie Keine Flüssig- oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.

4. Die Netzanschlußsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht

und leicht zugänglich sein.

5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.

6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu

achten. Ein Kippen oder Fallen könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.

7. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnet die

Anschlußwerte.

8. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand

darüber fallen kann. Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitun abgestellt werden.

9. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden,

sind zu beachten.

10. Wird das Gerät üeinen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt,

sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung vermieden.

11. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände

oder Flüssigkeien in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könne einen Brand bzw. Elektrischen Schlag auslösen.

12. Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen

der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem

Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.

13. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom

Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu Überprüfung.:

a. Netzlabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt. b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen. c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt. d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend

funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.

e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt. f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.

14. VORSICHT: Explosiongsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen

Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

15. Dieses Schaltnetzteil kann bis zu einer Außentemperatur von

maximal 35ºC.

16. Die Ausgangswerte dürfen nicht die auf dem Label

angegebenen Werte überschreiten.

17. Anforderungen an das Stromkabel

Das Kabel-Set, das an das Netzteil angeschlossen wird, muss den Anforderungen des Landes, in dem Sie das Netzteil einsetzen, genügen, je nachdem, ob die Netzspannung 100120 oder 200-240V Wechselspannung beträgt.

Ø Das Kabel-Set muss für das Land, in dem es

eingesetzt wird, zugelassen sein.

Ø Der Gerätestecker des Kabels muss in eine

CEE22/ EN603/ IEC 320 Buchse passen.

A. Für die USA und Kanada:

Ø Das Kabel-Set muss UL-gelistet und CSA

zertifiziert sein.

Ø Die Minimalanforderungen für das Kabel

entsprechen No. 18 AWG.

B. Für Japan:

Ø Alle Teile des Kabel-Sets müssen entsprechend

dem japanischen Dentori Law mit einem „PSE“ or „T”-Symbol markiert sein

Ø Die Minimalanforderungen für das Kabel

sind .75m ㎡ Leiter.

C. Für andere Länder:

Ø Die Zubehörteile des Kabel-Sets müssen das

Prüfsiegel derjenigen Stelle, die in dem jeweiligen Land für die Sicherheitsprüfung zuständig ist, tragen.

Ø Das Kabel muss vom HAR (harmonisierten) Typ

H03VV-F sein.

Ø Das Kabel-Set muss eine Stromkapazität von

mindestens 2,5 Ampere haben und Spannungen von 125 oder 250 V Wechselstrom gestatten.

18. Bei der Benutzung Ihres Telefongerätes sollten Sie immer die

grundlegenden Sicherheitsmaßnahmen beachten, um das Risiko von Feuer, Stromschlägen und Verletzungen zu minimieren. Zu beachten sind u.a. folgende Punkte:

Ø Benutzen Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser, wie

zum Beispiel Badewanne, Waschbecken, Spülbecken, Waschbottich, in feuchten Kellerräumen oder in der Nähe von Schwimmbecken.

Ø Benutzen Sie kein Telefon (ausgenommen schnurlose

Modelle) während eines Gewitters. Es besteht das geringe Restrisiko eines Blitzschlages.

Ø Benutzen Sie das Telefon nicht um ein Gasleck zu melden,

falls es sich in der Nähe des Lecks befindet.

Ø Benutzen Sie nur solch ein Stromkabel, wie in dieser

Anleitung beschrieben.

19. Benutzen Sie das Netzteil nicht in unmittelbarer Nähe zu

Wasser oder anderen Flüssigkeiten. Gießen Sie nie Flüssigkeiten über das Netzteil.

20. Achtung Laser: Laser Produkt der Klasse I. Achtung -

Unsichtbarer Laserstrahl, vermeiden Sie Kontakt mit dem Strahl bei offenem Gehäuse.

21. Es besteht Explosionsgefahr, wenn der Akku nicht

ordnungsgemäß ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie den Akku nur durch einen Akku gleichen oder äquivalenten Typs, der vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie Akkus entsprechend den Anweisungen des Herstellers. Entfernen Sie den Akku auf keinen Fall bei eingeschaltetem Notebook, da hierdurch Daten verloren gehen könnten.

22. Der Netzeingabeanschluss dient als Hauptschalter des Geräts.

THINGS YOU MUST REMEMBER BEFORE WORKING ON YOUR

COMPUTER

LET YOUR COMPUTER ACCLIMATE ITSELF

Your notebook can easily stand temperature extremes but it doesn’t like rapid changes in temperature, like going from the cold outdoors to a warm office. Rapid changes in temperature can cause water droplets to condense inside your case, threatening to damage the electronic parts inside.

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 temperature gradually at least for three to four hours.

If your system arrives in cold weather, do not apply power to the computer or monitor until they have been allowed to come to room temperature.

HEAT, COLD, HUMIDITY, AND GLARE

Find a suitable place for your computer that’s not too hot, too cold, too dark, or too bright. Glare can make it hard to read the screen.

• Try to avoid the computer components from being destroyed

if it is over heated, so try to allow plenty of room for air to circulate around the case.

• Do not block the ventilation opening.

• Do not place your computer in direct sunlight.

SUITABLE PLACE TO WORK

Your computer will run well wherever you’re comfortable but extremes of temperature and humidity can be challenging to your system’s parts. There are some things you can tolerate that the computer can’t – things like static electricity, dust, water, steam and oil. In case you decide to pull over for roadside computing, try to choose a clean, comfortable work area for your system.

A lithium-ion battery pack will be available when you are traveling. If you are running your system for the first time on battery power, remove the battery from the package, install it into the system and recharge the battery to fully prepare for service.

Introduction

WELCOME TO THE NOTEBOOK PC

Congratulations on your purchase of the Notebook PC. Your Notebook features the latest advances in portable computing technology. The Notebook’s modular design provides maximum expandability without compromising portability.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER

Opening the LCD Panel

At the front of the Notebook you will find a retaining latch on the display panel that locks the display in closed position when the Notebook is not in use.

To avoid damage to the display panel:

1. Try not to slam the display upon closing it.

2. Try not to place any object on top when it is closed or open.

3. Be sure the system is turned off or in suspend mode before you close the display panel.

With the LCD screen open, you will see several features important for operating your Notebook computer.

Each of these features is briefly described below.

1. LIGHT-TO-VOLTAGE CONVERTER MODULE

This computer provides a Light-to-voltage converter module which is a sensor directly proportional to the light intensity of your surrounding working environment. This will affect the backlight intensity (bright/dark) of your screen display.

Ø Controlling the backlight intensity manually

Use the hot-key combination of Fn+F7 and Fn+F8 respectively to decrease/increase the brightness of your LCD display. The Light-to-voltage converter module function will be terminated immediately after you implement these two manual adjustments of your computer backlight intensity.

Ø Controlling the backlight intensity using the Light-

To-Voltage Converter Module

To control the backlight intensity of your notebook using this function, shut down and start your computer to implement this function as default value in determining the backlight intensity of your surrounding working environment.

2. CAMERA (OPTION)

3. LCD DISPLAY

This LCD panel can only support up to a

maximum opening of 130 degrees, please do not push it forcibly.

4. SYSTEM STATUS INDICATOR PANEL

HDD

Indicates that the computer is accessing the hard disk drive.

Numeric Lock

Indicates that the keyboard is in Num Lock mode.

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 press the Caps Lock key again, the indicator goes off and the keyboard produces lowercase text.

Scroll Lock

Indicates when the keyboard is in Scroll Lock mode. Some applications will move information across the screen differently when Scroll Lock is on.

5. WIRELESS LAN BUTTON

6. PLAY DVD/CAMERA BUTTON (OPTION)

For option, the system is equip with a camera to

open the built-in camera application.

7. EMAIL/MP3 BUTTON (OPTION)

For option, the system provides you with a button of simplified user’s interface function to play music without booting your windows system.

8. POWER/RESUME BUTTON

9. KEYBOARD

10. THE BUILT-IN MICROPHONE

11. TOUCHPAD

12. TOUCHPAD BUTTONS

THE FRONT

LED Indicators

These two LED indicators are separately program for the following functions: Suspend Mode and Battery Charge.

1. BATTERY CHARGE

This indicator will lit green when the battery is in charging status. When the indicator light turns off, it indicates the system is in full charge.

2. SUSPEND MODE

This indicator will lit orange when the notebook enter the suspend mode.

3. AUDIO LINE OUT JACK

4. MICROPHONE JACK

5. IEEE 1394 PORT

6. SPEAKERS

THE LEFT SIDE

1. KENSINGTON LOCK

2. THE MODEM PORT

Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment. To reduce the risk of fire use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

3. DC-IN CONNECTOR

4. FOUR USB PORTS

5. VENTILATION OPENING

6. ANTENNA PORT (OPTION)

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