Gigabyte G-MAX N411 User Manual

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Copyright© 2004
All Right Reserved – Printed in Taiwan

Notebook Computer N411
User’s Manual

Original Issue: 2004/10

This manual guides you in setting up and using your new
notebook computer G-MAX N411. Information in the manual has
been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change
without notice.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior
written consent.

Trademarks

Product names used herein are for identification purposes only
and may be the trademarks of their res pe ctive companies.

Microsoft®, MS-DOS, Windows ®, and Windows® Sound System
are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Intel®, Centrino™, Pentium® M, Banias, Calexico, Dothan are
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro are trademarks of Creative
Technology.

All other brands or product names mentioned in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.

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Safety Instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your notebook.

When Using Your notebook computer G-MAX N411

CAUTION: Do not operate your portable computer for an

extended period of time with the base resting
directly on your body. With extended operation,
heat can potentially build up in the base.

Allowing sustained contact with the skin could
cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn.

 Do not attempt to service the notebook yourself. Always follow installation

instructions closely.

 Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or ot her container where metal

objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The
resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and
may result in damage from burns.

 Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter’s power cable and that the

cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.

 Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desktop or on the floor,

when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery . Do not co ver the
AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling; also, do not
use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case.

 Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your notebook computer.

Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior componen ts.

 Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for use with your

notebook. Use of another type of battery or AC adapter may risk fire or
explosion.

 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
 Before you connect your notebook to a power source, ensure tha t the voltage

rating of the AC adapter matches that of the available power source.

- 115 V/60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern
countries such as South Korea and Taiwan.

- 100 V/50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V/60Hz in western Japan.

- 230 V/50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.

 If you use an extension cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total

ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable does not
exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable.

 To remove power from your notebook, turn it off, disconnect the AC adapter

from the electrical outlet, and remove the battery.

 To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or

disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this
product during an electrical storm.

 Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local

authorities for disposal instructions.

 When setting up your notebook for work, place it on a level surface.
 When traveling, do not check your notebook as baggage. You can put your

notebook through an X-ray security machine, but never put your notebook
through a metal detector . If you ha ve your notebook checked by hand, be sure
to have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on your
notebook.

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 When traveling with the hard drive removed from your notebook, wrap the

drive in a non-conducting material, such as cloth or paper. If you have the
drive checked by hand, be ready to install the drive in yo ur notebook. Yo ur can
put the hard drive through an X -ray securi ty machine, but never put the driv e
through a metal detector.

 When traveling, do not place your notebook in overhead storage

compartments where it could slide around. Do not drop your notebook or
subject it to other mechanical shocks.

 Protect your notebook, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards

such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperatu re ext remes , and ov erexpo sure to
sunlight.

 When you move your notebook between environme nts with v ery diffe rent

temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within
your notebook. T o avoid damaging your notebook, allow s ufficient time for the
moisture to evaporate before using your notebook.

NOTICE: When taking your notebook from low-temperature

conditions into a warmer environment or from
high-temperature conditions into a cooler
environment, allow your notebook to acclimate to room
temperature before turning on power.

 When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain reli ef loop ,

not on the cable itself. As you pull out the connector, keep it evenly aligned to
avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before y ou connect a cable make sure
both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

 Before you clean your notebook, turn it off, unplug it from its power source,

and remove the battery.

 Handle components with care. Hold a component such as a memory module

by its edges, not its pins.

CAUTION: When using your telephone equipment, basic safety

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

 Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washing bowl,

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

 Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical

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

 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
 Use only the power cord indicated in this manual.

WARNING: Possible voiding of Warranty

* If the battery is not properly handled, there may be a risk of explosion;

make sure you are using the same or equivalent battery.

* Please dispose the used battery according to the instructions given by

the manufacturer.

* Please be aware that cracked, deeply scratched or other poor quality

disk used in this drive may cause damage to the drive and data in the
disk. Such discs may break at high-speed rotation. If full care is not
exercised in relation to this matter you may void the warranty to this
product.

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Regulatory Notices

Federal Communications Commission Notice

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.

Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user's authority
to operate this equipment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. 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.
 All external cables connecting to this basic unit must be shielded. For cables

connecting to PC cards, see the option manual or installation instructions.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications mad e to
this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for
compliance may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Cables

Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI
connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
PART 68 Warning

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of the
computer is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration
Number and R

inger Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon

request, provide this information to your telephone company.
FCC Part 68 Registration Number: 6CTTAI - 25876 - FB – E

REN: 0.8B

The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your
telephone and still have those devices ring when your number is called. In most, but
not all areas, the sum of the REN's of all devices should not exceed five (5.0). T o be
certain of the number of devices you may c onnect to your line, as determined by the
REN, you should call your local telephone company to determine th e maximum REN
for your calling area.

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If your MODEM causes harm to the telephone network, the local Telephone
Company may discontinue your service tempor arily . If p ossible, they will notify you
in advance. However, if advanced notice isn't practical, you will be notified as soon
as possible. You will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations,
or procedures that could affect the proper functioning for your equipment. If they
do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain an
uninterrupted telephone service.

CE Notice (European Union)

Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of notebook computer G-MAX
N411 to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union.
Such marking indicates that this notebook computer G-MAX N411 system meets
the following technical standards:

 EN 55022 — "Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference

Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment."

 EN 55024 — "Information technology equipment - Immunity characteristics -

Limits and methods of measurement."

 EN 61000-3-2 — "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3: Limits -

Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions (Equipment input current up
to and including 16 A per phase)."

 EN 61000-3-3 — "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3: Limits -

Section 3: Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage supply
systems for equipment with rated current up to and including 16 A."

 EN 60950 — "Safety of Information Technology Equipment."

NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two
classifications:

 Class A is for typical commercial areas.
 Class B is for typical domestic areas.

To determine which classification applies to your notebook, examine the FCC
registration label located on the back panel of your notebook. If the label indicates
a Class A rating, the following warning applies to your notebook:

RF INTERFERENCE WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic
environment this product may cause radio frequency (RF) interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

This notebook computer G-MAX N411 device is classified for use in a typical Class B
domestic environment.

A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the preceding directives and
standards has been made and is on file at Gigabyte Computer Corporation.

BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)

Most notebook computer G-MAX N411 computer products are classified by the
Bureau of Standards, Meteorology and Inspection (BSMI) as Class B information
technology equipment (ITE).

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This notebook computer G-MAX N411 device is classified for use in a typical Class B
domestic environment.

U.K. Modem Compliance Information

This modem is approved by the secretary of state at the Department of Trade and
Industry for connection to a single exchange line of the public switched telephone
network run by certain licensed public telecommunication operators or system
connected there to (Direct exchange lines only, not shared service or 1-1 carrier
systems).

This modem is also suitable for connection to P

rivate Automatic Branch Exchange

(PABX), which return secondary proceeding indication.

If this modem is to be used with a PBX which has extension wiring owned by BT,
connection of the modem the PBX can only be carried out by BT; or by the
authorized maintainer of the PBX unless the authori zed maintainer has bee n given
14 days written notice that the connection is to be made by another person; and
that period of notification has expired.

This modem is suitable for use only on telephone lines proved with Loop Disconnect
or Multi-Frequency Dialing Facilities. Users of this modem are advised that the
approval is for connection to the PSTN via the telephone line interface supplied with
it. Connection of a modem to the PSTN by any other means will invalidate the
approval.

There is no guarantee of correct working i n all circumstances. Any difficulties should
be referred to your supplier. Some network operators require that intended users of
their network request permission to connect and for the installation of an
appropriate socket.

The R

inger Equivalence Number (REN) of this modem is 1. REN is guide to the
maximum number of apparatus that can simultaneously be connected to one
telephone line. The REN value of each apparatus is added together, and should not
exceed 4. Unless otherwise marked, a telephone is assumed to have a REN of 1.

This modem is only approved for use of the following facilities:

 Storage of telephone numbers for retrieval by a predator mined code.
 Initial proceed indication detection.
 Automatic calling / automatic answering.
 Tone detection.
 Loud-speaking facility.

This modem is not approved for connection to U.K./private speech-band services.
This modem does not support an automatic re-dial function. Any other usage will
invalidate the approval of your modem, if as a result, it then ceases to confirm to
the standards against which approval was granted. The approval of this modem is
invalidated if the apparatus is subject to modification in any material way not
authorized by the BABT or if it is used with, or connected to external software that
have not been formally accepted by BABT.

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Macrovision License of Notice

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

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About Notebook Computer G-MAX N411

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About Notebook Computer
G-MAX N411

Congratulation for having purchased

your new Professional Multimedia
Notebook Computer G-MAX N411. Y our
notebook computer G-MAX N411
incorporates the strongest features,
which integrate the latest technologies
available in the notebook industry.

Your new notebook computer G-MAX
N411 not only drives today multimedia
applications but also be ready for
tomorrow exciting new software. This
Professional Multimedia Notebook
Computer G-MAX N411 is a freedom,
flexibility, and functionality notebook
that users are demanding for a long
time.

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About This User’s Manual

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About This User’s Manual

Welcome to your Professional

Multimedia Notebook Computer G-MAX
N411 User’s Manual. This manual covers
everything you need to know in learning
how to use your notebook computer
G-MAX N411. This also assumes that you
know the basic concepts of Windows and
the PC. You will start doing a lot of great
and fun things with your notebook
computer G-MAX N411.

This manual is divided into eight
chapters:

Chapter 1

Gives introduction on your notebook
computer G-MAX N411 features.

Chapter 2

Provides step-by-step instructions to help
you begin using your notebook computer
G-MAX N411 as quickly as possible.

Chapter 3

Describes how to operate the standard
features of your notebook computer G-MAX
N411.

Chapter 4

Explains how to use the System BIOS Setup
program.

Chapter 5

Illustrates how to connect external device to
your notebook comp uter G-MAX N411.

Chapter 6

Explains how to use the internal module
options of your notebook computer G-MAX
N411.

Chapter 7

Offers instructions on how to care and
maintain your notebook computer G-MAX
N411.

Chapter 8

Instructs you on how to deal with common
system problems.

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Contents

About Notebook Computer G-MAX N411… IX
About This User's Manual…………………….. XI

1 Unpacking & Packing List……………….. 3

1.1 Feature Highlight………………………………………………. 4

1.2 Unpacking Notebook Computer G-MAX N411….. 6

1.3 The Inside of your Notebook Computer G-MAX
N411…………………………………………………………………..

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Power/Status LED Icons……………………………………. 9
The Function of Instant Keys…………….……………… 11

1.4 The Outside of Your Notebook Computer G-MAX
N411………………………………………………………………….. 12

The Front Side…………………………………………………. 12
The Rear Side………………………………………………….. 12
The Left Side…..……………………………………………… 13
The Right Side………………………………………………… 14
The Under Side………………………………………………… 16

1.5 Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N411
Accessories………………………………………………………… 17

1.6 Notebook Computer G-MAX N411 Options……….. 17

2 How to Start…………………………………. 19

2.1 Using the Battery Pack……………………………………… 20

Extending Battery Life………………………………………. 23

2.2 Connecting the AC Power Source……………………… 23

2.3 Starting Notebook Computer G-MAX N411………. 25

2.4 Adjusting the Display Controls………………………….. 26

2.5 Installing the Notebook Device Drivers…………….. 27

2.6 Turning off Notebook Computer G-MAX N411…… 28

3 Introduction to Function………………… 29

3.1 Starting Your Oper ating System……………………….. 30

3.2 Understanding the Keyboard Functions……………. 30

Basic Keyboard Functions…………………………………. 32
Cursor Control Keys…………………………………………… 34
Screen Control Keys………………………………………….. 34
Windows Hot Keys……………………………………………… 34
Special Function Keys………………………………………… 35
Control Keys……………………..………………………………. 36

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3.3 Using the TouchPad Pointing Device…………………. 38

3.4 Configuring Your Screen Display………………………. 39

Possible Display Configuration………………………….. 40
Changing the Display Properties under

Windows……………………………………………………………. 40

3.5 Knowing the Power Saving Features…………………. 41

3.6 Working with the Built-in HDD …………………………… 43

3.7 How to Access the Optical Disk Drive………………… 44
Using Dolby™ Headphone………………………………….

46

4 Setting / BIOS………………………………. 47

4.1 Using the Xpress Recovery Utility……………………… 48

4.2 Running the BIOS Setup Program…………………….. 50

4.3 Using the Main Menu Setup ……………………………… 52

4.3.1 I/O Configuration Sub-Menu…………………. 55

4.4 Security Menu Setup…………………………………………. 56

4.5 Using the Boot Setup…………………………………………. 57

4.6 How to Exit the Setup Program…………………………. 58

4.7 How to Upgrade the BIOS…………………………………. 59

5 Connecting to Peripherals………………. 63

5.1 Using the USB Port …………………………………………… 64

5.2 Using an External Monitor Port…………………………. 64

5.3 Using the IEEE 1394 Port…………………………………… 65

5.4 Using the External Audio System……………………… 66

5.5 Using the LAN Port…………………………………………….. 66

5.6 Using the Wireless LAN……………………………………… 67

Wireless LAN & Bluetooth (Option)…..………………. 68

5.7 Using the Modem Port……………………………………….. 72

5.8 Using Memory Card Reader ……………………………….. 73

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card…………… 73

5.9 Using Port Replicator (Option)…..……………………… 74

6 System Upgrade……………………………. 77

6.1 Memory Upgrade Procedures……………………………. 78

Installing Memory Module…………………………………. 78

7 Care and Maintenance……………………. 81

7.1 T aking Care of Y our Notebook Computer…………… 82

T aking Care of Y our AC Adapter…………………………. 82
Taking Care of Your Battery P ack...….………………. 83

7.2 Clean and Serving……………………………………………… 84

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7.3 Maintaining the LCD Quality ………………………………. 84

7.4 Maintaining Your Hard Disk………………………………. 84

7.5 When You Tr a v el………………………………………………… 85

8 Troubleshooting……………………………. 87

Frequently Asked Questions……………………………… 88

Appendix A System Information………….. 91

System Specification……………………… 92

Processor Unit………………………………………………. 92
System Memory……………………………………………. 92
LCD Display…………………………………………………… 92
VGA System…………………………………………………. 92
Disk Drives……………………………………………………. 93
Audio System……………………………………………….. 93
TouchPad..……………………………………………………. 93

Keyboard………………………………………………………. 93

Flash BIOS……………………………………………………. 93

I/O Ports………………………………………………………. 94

Wireless Devices…………………………………………… 94

AC/DC Power Supply Adapter………………………. 94

Battery………………………………………………………….. 94

Weight and Dimension…………………………………. 94

Appendix B Service Centers………………… 95

Service Centers List……………………….. 96

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1 Unpacking &

Packing List

Your notebook computer G-MAX

N411 is a fully Windows compatible
portable personal computer. With the
these latest features in mobile
computing and multimedia
technology, your notebook computer
G-MAX N411 makes a natural
entertainment companion. With leap
of technology and compact, your
notebook computer G-MAX N411 runs
on a whole wide range of general
business, personal productivity,
entertainment, and professional
applications. It is ideal for use in the
office, at home, and on the road.

Y our notebook computer G-MAX N411
makes an ideal choice for use in the
office, the schoolroom, at home, on
the road and all other occasions.

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1.1 Feature Highlight

Before we go to identify each part of your notebook computer
G-MAX N411, we will first introduce you to other notable
features of your notebook computer G-MAX N411.

Notebook computer G-MAX N411 uses the platform with
certified Intel

®

Centrino™ Mobile Technology. It supports the

new Intel

®

Pentium® M processor, the core-logic architecture

that absolutely fits the processor and the built-in excellent Intel

®

IEEE 802.11 b＋g standard technology.

The Centrino™ Mobile Technology is a new concept of NB that is
capable of power-saving long operation time and easy accessing
wireless connection. The CPU is specialized design for power
saving feature with adequate speed. You can get the same
powerful performance as high speed Intel Pentium® 4, yet
without consuming so much energy.

Processing Unit

• Your notebook computer G-MAX N411 runs on Intel

®

Centrino™, Intel

®

Banias or Intel® Dothan microprocessor.
The Intel Pentium® M is integrated with 2048 KB 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 2000 and Windows
XP.

Wireless LAN

Intel

®

IEEE 802.11 b＋g standard technology network solution.

Memory

Your notebook computer G-MAX N411 provides one on board
memory module and one memory slot for installing DDR SDRAM
200-pins SODIMM modules up to 1024MB using 256MB, or
512MB DDR 333 SDRAM modules. User can add, upgrade the
DDR SDRAM modules inside the memory slot.

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IEEE 1394

Provides one IEEE 1394 ports for fast data transmission by
external hard disk or d igital video (DV).

USB 2.0

Provides two USB 2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission.

AGP Local Bus Architecture

AGP 4X video local bus and 3D Graphic Engine with shared
8/16/32MB VRAM.

Audio System

Full-duplex 16-bit stereo audio system output. Sound Blaster
and Sound Blaster Pro compatible.

Flash BIOS

Flash BIOS allows you to easily upg rade t he Syste m BIOS using
the Phoenix Flash utility program.

Power and System Management

• Integrated SMM (System Management Mode) on system
chipset that shuts down components not in use to reduce
power consumption. To execute power management, you
can set up the parameter in Power Options properties by
pointing your mouse to Control Panel of Windows.

• Suspend hot-key allows you to suspend the system operation
instantly and resume at the press of the power button.

• System Password for User and Supervisor included on the
BIOS SETUP Program to protect unauthorized use of your
notebook computer G-MAX N411.

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1.2 Unpacking Notebook

Computer G-MAX N411

Your notebook computer G-MAX N411 comes securely packaged
in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your
notebook computer G-MAX N411, open the carton and carefully
remove the contents. In addition to this User’s Manual, the
shipping carton should also contain the following items

:

; The Notebook Computer G-MAX N411
; An AC Adapter and AC Power Cord
; Li-Ion Battery Pack
; Windows XP /Utility /Power DVD/ Easy CD Creator CD
; OS Manual /User’s Manual
; Quick Start Guide
; Guarantee Card
; Mouse
; Phone Cord

Depending on the configuration of your notebook computer
G-MAX N411, you may also need the following items:

• DVD / CD-RW Combo Application CD

Specifications are subjected to change according to
Gigabyte local operation.

Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is
missing and/or damaged. If any of these items is missing or
damaged, notify your dealer immediately. Be sure to save the
shipping materials and the carton in case you need to ship the
computer or if you plan to store the computer away sometime in
the future.

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1.3 The Inside of Your Notebook

Computer G-MAX N411

The notebook computer G-MAX N411 is compact with features
on every side. First, look at the inside of the system. The
following sections describe inside features.

➊Display Panel

Your notebook computer G-MAX N411 comes with a color LCD
that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position. The LCD
is a 14" TFT color LCD with 1280x768 WXGA (Extended Graphics
Array) resolution panels. The features of the Color LCD Display
are summarized as follows:

 TFT color LCD with 14" 1280x768 WXGA resolution

panels.

 LCD display control hot-keys allows you to adjust the

brightness of the LCD.

 Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external

desktop computer monitor.



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➋Power/Status LED Indicators

Keeps you informed of your notebook computer G-MAX N411’s
current power and operating status. Description of the status
icons appears in the latter part of this section.

➌Suspend/ Resume/ Power On Button

This button turns your notebook computer G-MAX N411 on and
off as well as put it to sleep. (See Suspend/Resume/Power On

Button in Chapter 3.5 Knowing the Power Saving Features
for more information.)

➍Keyboard

 Standard QWERTY-key layout and full-sized 86 keys

keyboard with Windows system hot-keys, embedded
numeric keypad, and 12 function keys.

➎Built-in Stereo Speakers

Integrated left and right mini stereo speakers for sound and
audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening
pleasure.

➏Touchpad Pointing Device

Microsoft PS/2 mouse compatible with two select buttons,
including two Touchpad click buttons. These two buttons array
below the Touchpad. The two click buttons located at each side
support tapping selection and dragging functions. These buttons
work like a standard computer mouse. Simply move your
fingertip over the Touchpad to control the position of the cursor.
Use the selection buttons below the Touchpad to select menu
items.

➐Instant Keys

The three instant keys allow you to launch QuickOn-Music and
the default email and internet applications with the touch of a
button.

The QuickOn-Music feature allows you to listen to CDs and MP3s
on an optical drive, hard drive, or USB drive without powering up
your notebook comp uter G-MAX N411. (See QuickOn-Music

Control Keys in Chapter 3.2 Control Keys for information on
how to control the media player).

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Power/Status LED Icons

The Power/Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the
notebook computer G-MAX N411’s current power and operating
status. Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system
status.

➊

Power Indicator

Lets you know that power to the system is turned on. This LED is
positioned so that you can s ee the power state whether the LCD
panel is opened or closed.

 Lights green: This means that there is power to your

notebook computer G-MAX N411 and that it is ready for use.

 Lights orange: This means that your notebook computer

G-MAX N411 is in Suspend mode.

 Steady Off (not visible): This means that your system is

either in Save-to-Disk mode, or that your notebook
computer G-MAX N411 has been turned off with the power
switch.

If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator symbol will
remain on even if your notebook computer G-MAX N411 is shut
off. The Power indicator symbol will also remain on if you have

Power

Indicator

Battery
Charging
Indicator

Hard

Disk

Access

Indicator

Wireless

LAN

Access

Indicator

Num
Lock

Indicator

Caps
Lock

Indicator

Scroll

Lock

Indicator

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either adapter connected and are shut down from Windows, but
have not turned off the power switch.

➋Battery Charging Indicator

Lights to indicate battery in charging status.

 Lights orange to indicate that the battery is in charging.
 Lights green to indicate that the battery is fully charged

or no battery installed.

If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not
connected, or the power switch is Off, Battery Charging
Indicator will also be off.

Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme
temperatures can be permanently damaged.

➌Hard Disk Access Indicator

When LED blinking green indicates that the system is accessing
the Hard Disk drive.

➍Wireless LAN Access Indicator

When lights blinking orange indicate that the system is
accessing or retrieving data by wireless device.

➎Num Lock Indicator

When LED in green light indicates that the Num Lock key on the
keyboard is activated. When activated, the embedded numeric
keypad will be enabled.

If you are using the optional external numerical keypad,
pressing the [Num Lock] key will activate the external
keypad. The indicator will come on, however, it will not
change any of the functionality of your keyboard keys.

➏Caps Lock Indicator

When LED in green light indicates that the Caps Lock key on the
keyboard is activated. When activated, all alphabet keys typed
in will be in uppercase or capital letters.

➐Scroll Lock Indicator

When LED in green indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the
keyboard is activated.

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Music

Button

Email

Button

Internet

Button

The Function of Instant Keys

➊Music Button

Press the button to play music. This feature allows you to listen
to CDs and MP3s on an optical drive, hard drive, or USB drive
without powering up your notebook computer G-MAX N411.

(See QuickOn-Music Control Keys in Chapter 3.2 Control
Keys for information on how to control the media player).

➋Email Button

Press the button to receive/send Email.

➌Internet Button

Press the button to access Internet.

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1.4 The Outside of Your Notebook
Computer G-MAX N411

The Front Side

➊Built-in Stereo Speakers

The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.

The Rear Side



➊External Monitor Port

The external monitor port allows you to connect an external
monitor.

➋Port Replicator Connector

The Port Replicator connector extends the functionality of your
notebook computer G-MAX N411 by providing ports to connect
PS/2 devices, an external monitor, a serial device, a parallel
device, USB devices, a LAN (RJ-45) cable, an external audio
source, and an AC adapter. See Chapter 5.9 Using Port
Replicator(Option) for more information.

Built-in Stereo

Speaker

Buil

t

-in Stereo

S

p

eaker

External

Monitor Port

Port Replicator

Connector

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The Left Side

The left side of your notebook computer G-MAX N411 has the
features shown in the following figure.

➊Kensington Lock Port

The Kensington lock slot allows you to secure your notebook
computer G-MAX N411 to an immovable object through an
optional security cable (as below).

➋Modem (RJ-11) Port

A 56K internal fax/data modem is installed. It keeps you
connected to the outside world through networks.

➌IEEE 1394 Port

IEEE 1394 port is a high speed I/O port that can transfer high
levels of data in real-time, such as external hard disk, Digital
Video Camera.

Microphone Jack

Modem (RJ-11) Port

Kensington Lock Port

USB Port

IEEE 1394

Port

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➍USB Port (V2.0)

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect up to
127 USB-equipped peripheral devices (for example, printers,
scanners and so on) to your notebook computer G-MAX N411.

➎Headphone Jack

Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speakers, or
earphone set with 1/8 inch phone plug for personal listening.

➏

Microphone Jack

Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic
sound recording directly into your notebook computer G-MAX
N411.

The Right Side

The right side of your notebook computer G-MAX N411 offers the
features shown in the following figure.

➊

Optional Disk Drive

Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD)
or a digital video disc (DVD) and play conventional audio CDs. It
also can write data to CD-R or CD-RW and DVD-R media.

➋Emergency Optional Disk Drive Tray Release Button

The Emergency Optional Disk Drive Tray Release Button allows
you to open the Optional Disk Drive tray without powering on
your notebook computer G-MAX N411.

USB Port

(V2.0)

Optional Disk Drive

Optional Disk

Drive Eject Button

Memory

Card Reader

Ethernet (LAN)

Port (RJ-45)

Emergency Optional
Disk Drive Tray
Release Button

DC Power

Port

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Optional Disk Drive Eject Button

The Optional Disk Drive Eject Button allows you to open the
Optional Disk Drive tray to remove or install a DVD、CD-R or
CD-ROM.

Memory Card Reader

The Memory Card Reader offers the fastest and most convenient

way to transfer pictures, music and data between your notebook
computer G-MAX N411 and flash-compatible devices such as
digital cameras, MP3 Player, mobile phones, and PDAs.

USB Port (V2.0)

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect up to
127 USB-equipped peripheral devices (for example, printers,
scanners and so on) to your notebook computer G-MAX N411.

Ethernet (LAN) Port (RJ-45)

The Ethernet (LAN) Port is designed to support a 10/100 Base-T
standard RJ-45 plug.

DC Power Port

Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous
power to your notebook computer G-MAX N411 and recharging
the battery.

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The Under Side

The bottom of the notebook computer G-MAX N411 offers the
following features.

Lithium-Ion Battery Bay

The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. It can
be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a
long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a
charged Lithium ion battery.

Memory Compartment

Remove the screw to find one DIMM slot. One slot is empty for
upgrade usage.

Hard Disk Compartment

Open this cover of this compartment to replace with other Hard
Disk Drive. We recommend you to replace it in your local
Gigabyte Service Center.

Battery Release Latches

These 2 spring-loaded latches automatically lock the battery
pack in place when inserted. See Chapter 2.1 Using the
Battery Pack for more information.

Mini-PCI Card Bay for Wireless Card

The Mini-PCI Card Bay for Wireless Card locates here.

Lithium-Ion Battery Bay

Battery
Release
Latches

Mini-PCI

Card Bay for

Wireless

Card

Battery
Release
Latches

Memory

Compartment

Hard Disk

Compartment

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1.5 Your Notebook Computer
G-MAX N411 Accessories

AC Adapter

The AC Adapter supplies external power to your notebook
computer G-MAX N411 and charges the internal battery pack
simultaneously. The AC adapter has an auto-switching design
that can connect to any 100V AC ~ 240V AC power outlets. You
just change the power cord if you are going to use your notebook
computer G-MAX N411 in other countries with different
connector outlets.

When you connect the AC adapter, it charges the battery
whether or not your notebook computer G-MAX N411 is powered
on.

Battery Pack

Aside from the AC adapter, your notebook computer G-MAX
N411 can also be powered through the internal battery pack.
The battery pack uses rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery
cells that provide long computing hours when fully charged and
power management enabled. You should always leave the
battery inside your computer even when using the AC adapter as
it also acts as a back-up power supply in case power from the AC
adapter is cut off. It is also very important to have the battery
pack always charged to prevent battery cell degradation.

1.6 Notebook Computer G-MAX
N411 Options

DVD Combo (Optional)

This device pack can write data to CD-R / CD-RW CD or
DVD-R / DVD-RW CD for you to backup the data and also
can read DVD/CD title.

Bluetooth Module (Optional)

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