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W348M Notebook User's Manual
Original Issue: 2008/01
This manual guides you in setting up and using your new Notebook PC. Information in the manual has been carefully checked for accu-
racy 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, mecha-
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Microsoft®, MS-DOS, Windows®, and Windows® Sound System are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel®, Centrino™, Centrino Duo™, Pentium® M, Banias, Calexico are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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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 W348M Notebook Computer
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 build up in the
base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin can cause
discomfort or 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 other container
where metal objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the
battery terminals. The resulting excessive current flow can generate
extremely high temperature and may cause burns to your skin.
• 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.
• While you are using the computer or charging the battery, place the
AC adapter in a ventilated area, like on a desktop or on the floor.
Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that may
prevent ventilation. Also, do not use the AC adapter while it is inside
a carrying case.
• Do not insert objects into the air vent of your notebook computer.
Doing so can cause short-circuiting and may result in fire or electrical
shock.
• Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are supplied by your
notebook manufacturer. Using other types of battery or AC adapter
may heighten the risk of re or explosion.
• Incorrectly placed batteries may result in an explosion.
• Replace only with the same or compatible battery recommended by
the manufacturer.
• Please discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
• Before you connect your notebook to a power source, ensure that
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 cord with your AC adapter, ensure that the
total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the extension cord
does not exceed its total capacity.
• When removing battery from your notebook, rst turn off the system,
disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, then remove
the battery.
• To avoid risk of an electrical shock, do not connect or disconnect
any cables, or perform maintenance or reconguration of this
product during a thunderstorm.
• Do not throw batteries into re, doing so may cause explosion.
Check with local authorities rst for battery disposal instructions.
• When setting up your notebook for work, place it on a level
surface.
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• 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 have your notebook
checked by hand, be sure to have a charged battery ready in case
you are asked to turn on your notebook.
• When traveling with the hard drive removed from your notebook,
wrap the drive in an insulated material, such as cloth or paper. If
you have the drive checked by hand, you may be asked to install
the drive into your notebook. Your can have the hard drive checked
through an X-ray machine, but never put the drive through a metal
detector.
• When traveling, do not place your notebook in the overhead storage compartment where it could shift 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, extreme temperature, and
direct exposure to sunlight.
• When you move your notebook in environments where there is a
substantial difference of temperature or humidity level, condensation may form on or within your notebook. To avoid damaging your
notebook, please allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate
before continue using.
NOTICE: When taking your notebook from a colder to a warmer environ-
ment or vice versa, allow your notebook enough time to adapt to the new
environment before turning on power.
• When unplugging the power cord, please make sure that you pull
on its connector or on its strain relief loop, and not on the power
cord itself. As you pull out the connector, please ensure that it is
pulled out evenly in order not to bend its connecting pins. Also, before you connect the power cord, make sure that both connectors
are correctly oriented and aligned.
• Before you clean your notebook, turn it off first, unplug it from its
power source, and remove the battery.
• Handle interior components with care. When removing a component, please hold it by the edge and not on the connecting pins
(such as the memory module).
When using your telephone equipments, safety instructions
should always be followed in order to prevent re, electrical
shock or injuries, these instructions include:
• Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub,
washing basins, kitchen/laundry sinks, wet basements or swim-
ming pools.
• Avoid using cordless phones during an electrical storm as light
-
ening may cause electrical shocks.
• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak within the leakage
area.
WARNING: Void of Warranty
* If the battery is not properly handled, there may be a risk of
explosion; make sure you are using the same or compatible
battery.
* Please discard used batteries according to the instructions given
by the manufacturer.
* Please be aware that use of cracked, severely scratched or poor
quality discs may damage the optical drive and corrupt data in
the disc. Such discs may break while drive operates in high-
speed, in this case, your product warranty may be voided.
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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 service, 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 modications 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 PCMCIA cards, see the option
manual or installation instructions.
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 Ringer 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). To be certain of
the number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined
by the REN, you should call your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area.
If your MODEM causes harm to the telephone network, the local
Telephone Company may discontinue your service temporarily. If
possible, 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. I they do, you will be notified in advance
to give you an opportunity to maintain an uninterrupted telephone
service.
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CE Notice (European Union)
This symbol indicates this W348M notebook computer complies
with the EMC Directive and the European Union’s Low Voltage Directive. This symbol also indicates that W348M meets the following
technical standards:
• EN 55022 — “Limitations and Methods of Measurement for the
Radio Interferences of Information Technology Equipment.”
• EN 55024 — “Information technology equipment - Immunity characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement.”
• EN 61000-3-2 — “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Chapter
3: Limits - Section 2: Limits on the harmonic current emissions
(Equipment input current up to and including 16 A per phase).”
• EN 61000-3-3 — “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Chapter
3: Limits - Section 3: Limits on the voltage uctuations and icker
in low-voltage power supply systems for equipment with rate current up to and including 16 A.”
• EN 60950 — “Safety of Information Technology Equipment.”
NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two
classications
• Class A governs commercial use
• Class B is governs residential use
BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)
Most notebook computers are classified by the Bureau of Standards, Meteorology and Inspection (BSMI) as Class B information
technology equipment (ITE).
The symbol above must be attached to the product indicating
compliance with the BSMI standard.
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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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of a Notebook computer! Your
new notebook features the most innovative features in portable
computing technology. It combines state-of-the-art ergonomics with
sophisticated architecture, providing you with a personal computer
that is compact, powerful, and easy to use. Designed for a wide
range of general, business, and personal productivity applications,
this notebook is an ideal choice for use in the ofce, at home, and
on the road.
This Manual contains all the information you need to set up and
use your notebook computer, It describes all of its features in a
thorough yet easy-to-read manner.
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Content
Safety Instructions ............................................................................. I
Regulatory Notices ..........................................................................III
Preface .............................................................................................V
Chapter 1 Introducing Your Noteboo
k
1.1 Panoramic View .......................................................................2
1.2 Left Side ..................................................................................3
1.3 Right Side ................................................................................ 3
1.4 Front Side ................................................................................ 4
1.5 Rear Side .................................................................................4
1.6 Bottom Side ............................................................................. 4
1.7 Status Indicators ......................................................................5
1.8 Turning Your Notebook On and Off .........................................6
1.9 Using the Launch Keys ...........................................................6
1.10 Keyboard Functions ................................................................7
1.11 Using the Touchpad ...............................................................8
1.12 Using the built-in camera ......................................................... 8
1.13 Using the built-in Optical Disk Driver (ODD) ............................9
1.14 Using the Audio ....................................................................... 9
1.15 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ........................................... 10
1.16 Using the Battery Pack .......................................................... 10
1.17 Connecting the AC Adapter ................................................... 11
1.18 Installing W348M Device Drivers ...........................................12
Chapter 2 The BIOS Setup progra
m
2.1 Activate the BIOS Setup Utility .............................................. 14
2.2 Security .................................................................................. 15
2.3 Set Boot priority order ............................................................ 16
2.4 Recover original settings ....................................................... 16
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Appendix I Specicatio
n
Appendix II Service Center
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Chapter 1 Introducing Your
Notebook
This chapter will show you how to operate your W348M notebook
computer, in clu din g c onn ect ing th e AC adapt or, turni ng the
computer on/off, using touch-pad, keyboard, hot keys, battery, and
so on. If you are new to computers and to the operating system,
this chapter will guide you through some of the new e xciting
features.
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1.1 Panoramic View
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3
4
5
6
8
7
2
No. Item Function
1 LCD To display the content output form
the system.
2 Camera Built-in 1.3M camera.
3 Function keys To activate some special programs.
Please refer to 1.9 Using the
Launch Keys.
4 Power key To turn on/off your notebook.
5 Keyboard To input characters and numbers
6 Touchpad To function as mouse.
7 Status indicators To indicate the status of machine’s
operation. Please refer to 1.7 Status
indicators.
8 Wrist rest area To rest wrists when operate
notebook.
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1.2 Left Side
1 2 3
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No. Item Function
1 DC-in hole
To connect AC adapter to power on
Notebook.
2 VGA Port To connect VGA monitor.
3 USB port
To connect peripheral equipment
with USB interface.
4
Optical disc drive
(ODD)
Depending on your models:
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/COMBO/
DVD+/-RW
5
ODD status indicator
To indicate the status of ODD’s running.
6 ODD eject button To eject the disc from ODD.
7
ODD emergency
eject hole
To eject the disc from ODD when
the Notebook is turned off or runs
abnormally.
1.3 Right Side
1 2 3 4 5
6
No. Item Function
1 USB port
To connect peripheral equipment
with USB interface.
2 Express Card slot To connect an Express Card.
3
Kensington lock
hole
To connect compatible kensington
lock.
4 USB port
To connect peripheral equipment
with USB interface.
5 Air Vent To vent heat from Notebook.
6 LAN RJ45 jack To connect LAN.
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1.4 Front Side
1 2 3
No. Item Function
1 Card reader To read from SD / MS / MMC Card.
2 MIC jack To connect MIC to input audio signal.
3 Earphone jack
To connect equipment to output
sound.
1.5 Rear Side
1 2
No. Item Function
1 Air Vent To vent heat from Notebook.
2 Modem RJ 11 jack
To connect phone cord to access
Internet.
1.6 Bottom Side
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3
5
6
7
2
3
4
3
No. Item Function
1 Battery
Installed in the battery compartment,
to supply power to Notebook when
AC power is disconnected.
2 Battery latch To x and lock battery.
3 Air Vent To vent heat from Notebook.
4
MINI card
compartment
To uninstall or change MINI card.
5
Memory
compartment
To uninstall or change memory.
6 HDD compartment To uninstall or change HDD.
7 Speaker
To output the audio signal from the
system.
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1.7 Status Indicators
Icon Item Function
Number-locked
The keyboard is in Number-lock
mode.
Caps-locked The keyboard is in Caps-lock mode.
HDD
Notebook is reading from, or writing
to hard disk.
Power status
Blue off
System is turned off or in
hibernation mode.
Blue
ashing
System is in Standby
mode.
Blue on System is in operating.
Purple
ashing
Power in battery is lower
than the alarming one,
please recharge ASAP.
Red
ashing
Power in battery is short,
please recharge at once
or turn off Notebook after
saving data.
Battery status
Blue off
Recharging is nished or
Notebook is not powered
by AC adapter.
Blue on Battery is in recharging.
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1.8 Turning Your Notebook On and Off
Turning on the power
Open the notebook lid, press and hold the power button for one or
two seconds. The power indicator will glow blue once the computer
is powered on.
Turning off the power
If you are not going to use your notebook computer for a while, it is
best to turn off its power. Before turning off power, close all program
rst and shut down the operating system.
After turning off your notebook computer, make it a habit to leave
the LCD panel open for a while a ft er i t has been used for an
extended period of time. This allows the interior of your notebook
computer to cool off. Closing the panel will force the heat up against
the LCD screen, and doing so after a while may damage the screen.
More importantly, never close the LCD panel for a long period of
time when the computer is on or when the power saving function is
disabled.
Suspend mode
You can adjust default power management settings in the Power
Opti on/ Adv anc ed dialo g b ox. Th e P ower Option s d ial og box
provides several operating functions after your computer has been
idle for a while.
1.9 Using the Launch Keys
The easy access buttons located on the top of the right side allow
you to easily access the internet. There are 4 launch keys found
next to the power button:
Press and hold the key for about one second to turn it on.
Holding this key for over four seconds can turn off the system
by force.
Open up your Internet Explorer browser.
Press this button to mute sound effects.
To active or close touchpad.
To active or close WLAN.
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1.10 Keyboard Functions
W348M notebook computer is equipped with a standard typewriterlayout keyboard and has extra features.
Icon Description
Caps Lock
Press Caps Lock to light up the indicator of Caps
Lock, and all the characters input are capital
letters.
Num Lk
To turn on the numeric keypad overlay, press
Num Lk. The numeric mode keyboard indicator
light glows when the numeric overlay is on.
Scrl Lk
(Fn+Num LK)
Press this key to scroll the screen under some
programs.
Press this key to activate Windows® START
menu.
Press this key to function as the right key of
mouse.
Fn Combination Keys (Hot Keys)
Use Fn key combined with other keys to activate, close or set
special functions. These combinations are also called Hot Keys. To
use the Hot Keys, press and hold down <Fn> together with the keys
described below:
Icon Description
Fn+F1 Hibernation
Press this key combination to make system enter
hibernation mode. In this mode, the back light of the
LCD panel would be turned off and a host of internal
devices would enter into a stage of lower power
consumption.
Fn+F2 Wireless LAN
To activate Wireless LAN.
Fn+F3 LCD / Video-out Switch
Press this key combination to switch between:
LCD mode only;
Video-out mode only;
LCD and Video-out simultaneously mode
Notice: This function works under certain setting
of OS, please refer to your instruction of OS.
Fn+F4 Brightness decreasing
Press this key combination to decrease the brightness
of the LCD.
Fn+F5 Brightness increasing
Press this key combination to increase the brightness
of the LCD.
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Fn+F6 Mute
Press this combination to open/close output of audio
signal.
Fn+F7 Voice weakening
Press this key combination to weaken the voice output.
Notice: This function works under certain setting
of OS, please refer to your instruction of OS.
Fn+F8 Voice strengthening
Press this key combination to strengthen the voice output.
Notice: This function works under certain setting
of OS, please refer to your instruction of OS.
Fn+F9 Play
To play or pause when audio or video program is
running.
Fn+F10 Stop
To stop when audio or video program is running
Fn+F11 Return, Last
Fn+F12 Speed, Next
1.11 Using the Touchpad
The built-in touch pad is a PS/2-compatible pointing devise that
senses movement on its surface. This means that cursor responds
as you move your nger on the surface of the touchpad. The central
location on the palm rest provides optimum comfort and support.
The following teaches you how to use the touch pad:
Move your nger across the touch pad to move the cursor.
Press the left and right buttons located on the edge of the
touch pad to do selection and execution functions. These two
buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
Tapping on the touch pad produces similar results.
1.12 Using the built-in camera
The availability of the function depend on the configuration of
notebook you bought. The model you bought may be equipped with
a built-in camera, and the built-in camera adds video functionality to
instant messaging software and video editing software.
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Tips: For using the built-in camera, see the help le on the
utility software.
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Tips: The built-in camera cannot be shared by more than
on software application. If another application is using
the camera, exit the application before using the built-in
camera.
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1.13 Using the built-in Optical Disk Driver (ODD)
Following the below to use ODD:
Press ODD eject button to eject the disc tray.
Put the disc on the center of the tray to hear a sound of click.
Push the tray in to hear a sound of click.
The indicator of ODD lights up, which means the ODD runs
automatically.
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Tips: There is an ODD emergency eject hole to eject disc
tray in the case the tray can’t be ejected in the normal
way. Insert a needle to the hole until the tray is ejected.
Do not eject the tray until the light of ODD is turned off.
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Tips: Use soft cloth to clean disc from disc’s center to
edge.
1.14 Using the Audio
You can Control volume under your Windows operation system:
Click the volume icon on task bar and use the button to adjust
volume.
Or you can double click the volume icon to activate Volume
Control to adjust control items of volume.
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Tips: You can use Fn combination keys to adjust volume.
Please refer to “FN combination keys”.
Please adjust the voice down before your connect an
external audio equipment, such as earphone or MIC.
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1.15 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN)
You can use Wireless LAN to connect to the network and use the
Internet in your home and ofce,so there is no need anymore to pull
cables or wires.
Connecting and using the wireless network
You can use the Function key (1.9 Using the Launch Keys) or Fn
combination keys (1.10 Keyboard Function) to turn on wireless
Lan
Right-click the Wireless network icon on the Taskbar and select
View available wireless network
Select AP (Access Point) you want to connect to and type necessary
information. Click Connect. And If you place the mouse pointer on the
Wireless network icon on the Taskbar, you can see the status of the
wireless network.
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Tips: You can learn details by referring to instruction
document of wireless network.
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The availability of the functions depend on the conguration
of notebook you bought, see the Spec to see whether your
model supports the function.
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Notice: Creating security settings for the wireless LAN is
important, we assume no responsibility for any security
problems that may arise from the use of the wireless LAN.
1.16 Using the Battery Pack
W348M notebook computer is designed to operate with one of the
following power sources:
AC power (using the AC adapter connected to an electrical
outlet)
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack
You should use the AC adapter whenever possible; use the battery
pack only when AC power is unavailable. The rechargeable Li-Ion
battery pack allows you to operate your notebook computer without
an external power source. When you use the AC adapter to connect
your notebook to a power outlet, the internal battery will begin to
recharge. While the battery is charging, the Battery Charge icon on
the indicator panel will be on. Once the battery is fully charged, the
Battery Charge icon will turn off. Quick charging time is 2.5 hours
for the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery when the computer is turned off,
while the normal battery charging time is 3.5 hours.
Operating a fax modem, video, or audio equipment can increase
the use of your computer’s power.
Decreasing monitor brightness can also save power.
When the battery is not fully charged, allow your battery to be
charged completely before using it (i.e., before disconnecting
AC power). Calibrating the battery before use is also highly
recommended.
Li-Ion Battery is vulnerable; do not charge it with other power
adapter, otherwise re or explosion may occur.
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Replacing the Battery
The battery will gradually weaken over time. We recommend that
you replace your battery when you notice a signicant decrease of
battery capacity.
To change the battery pack, follow the steps below:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Close the lid and ip the computer over.
3. Slide the battery latch. Continue to hold it until the battery is
removed.
4. Make sure the replacement battery is properly oriented before
inserting it into the battery compartment.
Note: The battery can not be charged to 100% when remaining
battery is no less than 95%. It is based on the supplier’s advice, and
to extend charging frequency and battery life.
Maintenance of the AC Adapter
Do not connect the adapter to any other device.
Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.
Carefully route the power cord and keep cables away from all trafc.
When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself
but on the plug instead.
If you are using an extension cord, make sure that the devices
pl u g ged on t o the cord do not exceed its to t a l capac i t y.
Furthermore, the devices plugged into the electrical outlet shall
not exceed the fuse’s total ampere rating.
Please verify power voltage before connecting the electrical cord to
the power outlet. If you are uncertain of its power specication, please
consult with your local vendors or power company for more details.
1.17 Connecting the AC Adapter
The AC adapter converts AC power to DC power and reduces the
voltage supplied to the computer. It can automatically adjust to
any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and outputs power at 18.5-19V,
(18.5-19V, 3.50A for W348M), allowing you to use your notebook
computer in almost any region.
CAUT ION : U se only the AC adapter and the power cord we
recommend. Using the wrong adapter may damage your computer.
We assume no responsibilities for damages arising from misuse of
AC adapters.
To properly connect the adapter, follow the steps as below:
1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port of your computer.
3. Connect the AC adapter power cord to an AC outlet.
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1.18 Installing W348M Device Drivers
If your W348M Notebook Computer already has an operating
system installed, it is best to install all necessary device drivers in
order for he hardware to properly function.
Before installing drivers, check with your vendors to see if they have
already installed all the drivers with the operating system, if not,
please follow the steps below:
1. You can nd the Utility Driver CD like the one shown below:
2. Put the CD into the CD R-W or DVD-RW (optional) Drive. An
Auto Run installation screen will appear.
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Chapter 2 The BIOS Setup program
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware conguration program built into
your Notebook’s BIOS (basic input/output system). Your Notebook
is already properly congured and optimized, and you do not need
to run this utility. However, if you encounter conguration problems,
you may need to run it.
This chapter will introduce:
Activate the BIOS Setup Utility
Security
Setup Boot priority order
Recover original setting
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2.1 Activate the BIOS Setup Utility
To activate the BIOS Setup Utility, press F2 during POST.
The setup utility menu bar has six main screens. Following is
general introduction on these six items:
Menu Description
Main
The Main screen displays a summary of your
Notebook hardware information, and also includes
basic setup parameters.
Advanced
This screen contains parameters involving your
hardware devices.
Security
The Security screen contains parameters that
help safeguard and protect your Notebook from
unauthorized use.
Sysinfo
This page is to display the version of CPU, BIOS,
KBC rmware.
Boot
To set the order of booting equipments, enabling or
disabling equipments.
Exit To exit the interface of setting system.
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Tips: For more information about Menu and Keys, please
refer to the help information o f respective selection.
There may be difference of BIOS setting between different
versions of BIOS of different batch of notebook produced.
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Notice: The BIOS of your notebook has been initialized to
best settings. It’s advised you not to change it if not so
necessary.
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Tips: The pictures showed at this chapter may be different
from those showed by your notebook due to different
versions of BIOS. Please set pictures of your notebook as
standard.
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2.2 Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and
protect your Notebook from unauthorized use.
Set Supervisor Password
With this setting, only authorized user can enter the system. Follow
the below to set:
Select menu Security.
Select “Set Supervisor Password” and then press “Enter”.
Input the desired password twice.
When the box of Setup Notice shows password information,
press “Enter”.
Set User Password
It’s always the same to set user passport as that of supervisor
password. But the former can only enter OS, not BIOS Setup.
Password on Boot
This setting is to select whether password of supervisor and/or user
is needed when booting.
Fixed disk boot sector
This setting is to select whether to have Write Protect on hard disk
boot section to anti virus or not.
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Notice: Do not lose the password of your system. In the
event of this, you should have to refer to the ser vice
center of your Notebook.
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2.3 Set Boot priority order
With this setting, you can set the order of booting the hardware of
Notebook.
2.4 Recover original settings
Exit Saving Changes:
Save the settings by user and exit the BIOS setting menu.
Exit Discarding Changes:
Not save the settings by user and exit the BIOS setting menu.
Load Setup Defaults:
Recovery all the default setting by manufacturer.
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Tips: If you change the BIOS settings and can not return
to original settings, you can return to original settings by “
Load Setup Defaults”.
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Discard Changes:
User can discard current settings and return to last settings.
Save Changes:
User can save the settings but will not exit the BIOS setting menu.
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
This chapter contains advice and solutions to a few basic troubles
you might encounter when you use Notebook. Please refer to this
chapter and follow the instructions to solve troubles.
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Warning: Under th e c ond ition that you c an’ t handle
trouble, please refer to your dealer to get professional
service.
AC Adapter
Trouble Solution
No power supplies
to Notebook
Make sure the AC adapter is well connected to
the power source and Notebook.
Check the cable and plug to make sure they
are OK. If they are broken, please contact your
local dealer ASAP.
Battery pack
Trouble Solution
No power supplies
to Notebook
The remaining power in battery pack may be
not enough to power on the machine. Connect
AC Adapter to recharge it.
Can’t be recharged
after connecting
AC Adapter
Check temperature of battery pack’s surface.
Battery pack can’t be recharged if its temperature is too high or too low. Recharged it after
its temperature is the same with the normal
environment one.
If battery pack is fully discharged, it won’t be
recharged at once. Please wait for some minutes.
If the power indicators of battery pack are
always not lit up, its life may be over. Please
contact your dealer to buy another one.
Battery life is not
as long as it should
be
Battery life depends on using condition of Notebook. You can change the settings in Power
Manager of OS to save power.
Battery pack can’t exert its full capacity if it
works when not fully recharged frequently.
Power Notebook by battery pack until its power
drops to a critically low level and the machine
emits a high-pitched beep or displays a warning message; after that, recharge battery pack
to make battery pack work longer.
Keyboard
Trouble Solution
Press character
keys but number
displayed instead
of character
Check if Num Lock is activated. Press Fn
+ Num Lock and make sure the indicator of
Num LK key isn’t on.
Confusing display
Make sure there is not certain software to con-
gure to the keyboard.
Hard disc drive (HDD)
Trouble Solution
HDD can’t be
booted
Operating system was corrupted by incorrect
operating or virus. Try to clean virus and then
congure your operating system correctly.
The documents of your OS maybe run in error,
please refer to the manual of your OS.
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HDD performs very
slowly
There is too much le fragment. Use disk
defrag tools to rearrange the programs on the
hard disk.
LCD
Trouble Solution
The screen is
blank
Press hot key Fn + F5 to change the display
mode if certain external monitor is connected.
Make sure the system isn’t in the mode of
Hibernation or Standby.
Printer
Trouble Solution
The data can’t be
output from Notebook to printer
Make sure printer is powered on.
Make sure its cable is OK and its USB interface
is well connected to Notebook.
Make sure your printer is compatible to your
Notebook.
Error printing
Please refer to the user’s manual of your
printer for help.
Audio
Trouble Solution
No sound emitted
Adjust sound controller.
Check the setting of sound volume of software.
Check if the ear phone is rmly connected.
Check the Devices Manager of Windows. Be
sure the Sound function has been activated
and isn’t interfered with other hardware.
USB
Trouble Solution
Equipments
connected can’t
work
Check and be sure USB port of Notebook
is rmly connected with the USB cord of the
equipment.
Be sure the driver of the equipment is installed
correctly.
Stand by / Hibernation
Trouble Solution
Can’t enter into
Standby
/Hibernation
Please check if the Windows Media Player is
running. If Yes, the Notebook can’t enter into
Standby or Hibernation mode. Please close
Windows Media Player.
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LAN
Trouble Solution
Can’t be connected
Be sure the RJ45 connector is rmly connected
to the Network Hub or Switch.
Can’t be booted
Check the conguration of hardware in BIOS
Setup Utility and activate the function of LAN
Waken.
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Appendix I Specication
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Processor
Intel® Core™ Duo / Intel® Core™ 2 Duo / Intel® Celeron® M
series processor
Chipset
Intel® GM 965
Support dual core processor
Wireless LAN card
Intel® 4965 AGN wireless LAN card
Support 802.11a/g/n
(The nal conguration depends on the model you buy)
Memory
Two slots, Maximum to 4GB
Supporting DDRII 533/667 technology
Storage
Hard disc driver(HDD) special for Notebook
Built-in slim optical disc driver(ODD)
Display
13.3 inch WXGA LCD display
1280*800 solution
Audio
16 bit stereo audio device up to standard of AC’97
Built-in MIC and stereo speakers
Separately audio ports using to earphone-out device and
MIC-in device respectively.
Keyboard and touchpad
Compatible to Windows keyboard with 101/102keys, including
two sets of Windows special keys and built-in numeric keypad
Touchpad is ergonomically designed pointing device with two
mouse buttons
I/O ports
USB 2.0
VGA
MIC in
Earphone
RJ11
RJ45
DC in
Express Card slot
Cardreader x 1 (support SD / MS / MMC)
Weight and dimensions
About 2.3kg (w / battery pack)
318mm (L) x 237mm (W) x 21.57~36.77mm (H)
Adapter
65W, 50 ~ 60 Hz, 100 ~ 240 volt
Battery pack
Supporting intellective power management technology
OS
Support Windows® XP
Support Windows® Vista
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Tips: The above specification is for users’ reference.
The final configuration depends on the notebook users
bought.
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Appendix II Service Centers
This appendix will list our global service centers for your W348M
notebook computer.
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Taiwan (Headquarters) GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, Taiwan
TEL: +886 (2) 8912-4000
FAX: +886 (2) 8912-4004
WEB Address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/
WEB Address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw/
U.S.A. G.B.T. INC.
TEL: +1 (626) 854-9338
FAX: +1 (626) 854-9339
WEB Address: http://www.gigabyte.us
China G.B.T. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD.
WEB Address: http://www.gigabyte.com.cn/
Shanghai
TEL: +86-21-63410999
FAX: +86-21-63410100
Guangzhou
TEL: +86-20-87540700
FAX: +86-20-87544306
Beijing
TEL: +86-10-62102838
FAX: +86-10-62102848
Chengdu
TEL: +86-28-85236930
FAX: +86-28-85256822
Wuhan
TEL: +86-27-87851312
FAX: +86-27-87851330
Xian
TEL: +86-29-85531943
FAX: +86-29-85519336
Shenyang
TEL: +86-24-83992901
FAX: +86-24-83992909
Russia
Moscow Representative Ofce of Giga-Byte Technology Co., Ltd.
TEL: +7-495-9136685
WEB Address: http://www.gigabyte.ru/
Germany
HAMBURG Representative Ofce of Giga-Byte Technology Co.,
Ltd.
TEL: +49 40 25330433
Address: BULLENKOPPEL 16 22047 HAMBURG
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