Gigabyte W511 Series User Manual
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W511 Series Notebook User’s Manual
Original Issue: 2005/04
This manual guides you in setting up and using your new Notebook PC. Information in the manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is
subject to change without notice.
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Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your
notebook.
When Using Your W511 Series 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 potentially build up
in the base.
Allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause discom-
fort 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 other 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 cover 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 components.
• 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.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommend
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ed by the manufacturer.
• Dispose of 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 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 have your notebook
checked by hand, be sure to have a charged battery available in
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case you are asked to turn on your notebook.
• 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 your notebook. Your can put the hard drive through an X-ray
security machine, but never put the drive 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, temperature extremes, and
overexposure to sunlight.
• When you move your notebook between environments with very
different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may
form on or within your notebook. To avoid damaging your notebook,
allow sufficient 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 tempera-
ture before turning on power.
• When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain
relief loop, not on the cable itself. As you pull out the connector,
keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also,
before you 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 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. If 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)
Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this W511 Series
computer to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of
the European Union. Such marking indicates that this N601 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 lowvoltage 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 W511 Series notebook computer 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 computer products are classified by the
Bureau of Standards, Meteorology and Inspection (BSMI) as Class B
information technology equipment (ITE).
This W511 series notebook computer 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 Private Automatic
Branch Exchange (PABX), which return secondary proceeding
indication.
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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
authorized maintainer has been 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 in 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 Ringer 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 speechband 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.
Copyright-protected technology
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.
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About Your W511 Series Notebook
Computer
Congratulate on your purchase of the W511 Series Professional
Multimedia Notebook Computer. Your notebook computer W511
series incorporates the strongest features, which integrate the latest
technologies available in the notebook industry.
W511 Series Professional Multimedia Notebook has the latest multimedia applications and capable for the future exciting new software.
W511 Series Professional Multimedia Notebook Computer is easy to
operate, flexible, reliable, and multifunction. This is one notebook that
users are demanding for a long time.
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About This User Manual
This Manual will help you to gain a complete understanding of W511
Series Professional Multimedia Notebook. This Manual is divided into
eight chapters:
1. Illustrates W511 series notebook computer features.
2. Provides step-by-step instructions to help you begin using your
W511 series notebook computer as quickly as possible.
3. Describes how to operate the standard features of your W511
notebook computer.
4. Introducing W511 series notebook powerful multimedia fuctions.
To help you use Power Cinema and Remote Controller.
5. Explains how to use the System BIOS Setup program and upgrade your system.
6. Describes how to connect external device to W511 series notebook computer.
7. Offers instructions on how to care and maintain W511 series
notebook computer.
8. Instructs you on how to deal with common system problems.
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About Your Computer ......................................................................vi
About This User Manual ..................................................................vii
Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 The Outside of W511 Series Notebook Computer ................02
1.2 Status LED Indicator ...............................................................06
Chapter 2 How to Start
2.1 Using the Battery Pack ............................................................08
2.2 Connecting the AC Power Source ...........................................10
2.3 Starting W511 Series Notebook Computer ..............................11
2.4 Adjusting the Display Controls ................................................. 12
2.5 Installing W511 Series Notebook Computer Device Drivers ... 12
2.6 Turning Off Your Computer ......................................................13
Chapter 3 Introduction to Basic Function
3.1 Lanuch Keys & Power Cinema Hot Keys ................................ 16
3.2 Keyboard Functions ................................................................16
3.3 Using the TouchPad ................................................................20
3.4 Storage ....................................................................................21
3.5 Audio .......................................................................................22
Chapter 4 Multimedia
4.1 Power Cinema .........................................................................25
4.2 Introducing Power Cinema Hot Keys ......................................26
4.3 How to use Power Cinema Hot Keys ......................................26
4.4 How to Use Keyboard to Control Power Cinema ....................27
4.5 How to Use Remote Controller (option) ..................................30
Chapter 5 Personalize Your W511 Series Notebook Computer
5.1 Using the Xpress Recovery Utility ........................................... 32
5.2 BIOS Setup .............................................................................33
5.3 How to Upgrade the BIOS .......................................................39
5.4 System Upgrade ......................................................................40
5.5 Protecting Your W511 Series Notebook Computer .................. 42
Chapter 6 Connecting to Peripherals
6.1 Using USB Port .......................................................................44
6.2 Consumer Infrared Lens ..........................................................44
6.3 Port Replicator Connector ....................................................... 45
6.4 Connecting an External Monitor Port ......................................47
6.5 Connecting to S-Video Port .....................................................47
6.6 Using the LAN Port ..................................................................48
6.7 Using the Modem Port .............................................................48
6.8 IEEE 1394 Port ........................................................................49
6.9 PC Card Slot ...........................................................................49
Chapter 7 Cleaning and Maintenance
7.1 Taking Care of your W511 Series Notebook Computer ...........52
7.2 Cleaning and Maintaining ........................................................52
7.3 Traveling with W511 Series Notebook Computer ....................53
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
8.1 Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................55
Appendix A System Information ..................................................... 57
Appendix B World Wide Service ..................................................... 60
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Your W511 series notebook computer integrates the most advanced
functions you can find to date in a portable personal computer. High
performance, an ergonomics design and multimedia capability of
W511 series notebook computer is ideal for variety of needs, from
general business to personal usage. W511 series notebook computer
is ideal choice for use in the office, at home, and on the road.
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1.1 The Outside of W511 Series Notebook Computer
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1 Speakers
Left and right speakers delivers stereo audio output.
2 Consumer Infrared lens
Links the notebook to an optional remote controller.
3 Power Indicator
Lights when the system is powered on.
4 Battery Indicator
Lights when the battery is in charging status.
5 Bluetooth Communications
Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth (optional by model) communications.
6 Wireless Communications
Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications.
7 Line-in Jack
Connects to audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo
walkman).
8 Mic-in Jack
Connects to an external microphone for monophonic sound
recording.
9 Speaker/ Headphone Jack
Connects to stereo headphone, speakers, or earphone set.
10 USB 2.0 Ports
Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
11 Latch
Locks for the lid.
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1 Power Port
Connects to an AC adapter.
2 External Display Port
Connects to an external monitor.
3 Security Cable Slot
Connects a Kensington compatible security lock.
4 Port Replicator Connector
The Port Replicator connector extends the functionality of your
notebook computer 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.
1 Optical Disc Drive
Internal optical drive, load programs from a compact disc (CD) or
digital video disc (DVD).
2 LED Indicator
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
3 Emergency Eject Hole
Eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.
4 Optical Drive Eject Button
Eject the optical drive tray from the drive.
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1 IEEE 1394 Port
Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
2 PC Card Slot Eject Button
Eject the PC Card from the slot.
3 4-in-1 Cards Slot
Accepts SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro modules. (Only one card can operate at any given time.)
4 PC Card Slot
Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC card or 32-bit CardBus PC card.
5 USB 2.0 Port
Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
6 S-Video Port
Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.
7 LAN Port
Connects to LAN module connects your computer to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN).
8 Modem Port
Connects to a phone line.
9 Vent
An internal fan creates airflow to prevent computer from overheating.
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Keeps computer cool.
(Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.)
2 Battery Lock Latch
Lock/unlock the battery.
3 Memory Compartment
Computer’s main memory located in this compartment.
4 Hard Disk Compartment
Computer’s hard disc located in this compartment.
5 Battery Release Latch
Push latch to remove the battery pack.
6 Battery Bay
Equipped with a choice of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack.
7 Optical Drive Release Latch
Push latch to hot-swap the optical drive.
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1.2 Status LED Indicator
Icon Function Description
Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is
activated.
Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is
activated.
Media activity Lights when the hard disk
or optical drive is activating.
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Chapter 2 How to Start
Your W511 series notebook computer is designed and pre-configured
for easy setup and use. This chapter helps you to learn the basic of
your W511 series notebook computer and all the installation steps.
Contact local dealer if all the drivers for operating W511 series has not
been pre-installed or if there is an update on the driver installation of
your notebook computer.
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2.1 Using the Battery Pack
W511 series 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-on) battery pack
You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible, relying on
the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable. The rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack allows you to operate W511 series notebook
computer without an external power source. When you connect the
AC power adapter, the battery immediately starts to recharge. Normal battery charging time is 3 hours for Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery
pack when your computer is turned off. Normal battery life time is 4
hours.
For maximum battery performance, fully discharge the battery
first before you start to use it for the first time. To do so, unplug
the AC adapter, turn off power management features (through Setup
and Windows), and turn on the system. Once the battery is fully discharged, plug in the AC adapter and start to recharge the battery.
If you do not discharge the battery completely, it might fail to accept
a full recharge.
• Li-Ion Battery is vulnerable, do not charge it with other
power adapter, or it may cause fire or explosion.
Installing the Battery Pack
Your W511 series notebook computer provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your computer. To install
the battery, first orient the extended nose directed toward the
compartment, then following the sequence as shown in the figure
below.
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Removing the Battery Pack
To remove the battery pack, slide the related latch and then take out
the battery pack with your finger as the sequence shown in the figure
below.
When your W511
series notebook computer estimates that the
battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes, it will
alert you with a battery low warning beep. If you are consuming a
lot of power by using the audio system, the PC Card slots, the hard
drives, and optical disk drive, your notebook computer might run out
of charge much sooner than you expect. You should always respond
to the battery low indication by connecting to AC power or turning
off your notebook computer, or suspending to disk. If you do not do
so, the notebook computer will automatically suspend to disk and
turn off. The contents of the memory will store in the hard disk drive.
You will be unable to restart your notebook computer until it has connected to the AC adapter or installed a charged battery. To replace
the battery pack, refer to the previous sections on “Installing the
Battery Pack” and “Removing the Battery Pack.”
• Note: Be sure to save your data before replacing the battery
pack or connecting the AC adapter. Failure to do so can result
in data loss.
• Note: 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.
Slide the latch
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SLIDES OUT
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2.2 Connecting to the AC Power Source
The AC adapter provides external power source to your W511 series
notebook computer and charges the internal battery pack at the
same time. The AC adapter also has an auto-switching design that
can connect to any 100V AC ~ 240V AC power outlets.
To connect the power adapter:
1. Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power
adapter.
2. Plug the other end of the AC power cord to a live AC wall out
let.
3. Plug the connector of the AC adapter to the DC-IN port found at
the rear side of your notebook computer.
• Note: Whenever possible, it is advisable to always have the AC
adapter connected to the notebook and the battery pack installed.
This ensures continuous power supply and prevents any data loss
incurring from sudden power breakdown.
• Note: For the power supply of this equipment, an approved power
cord has to be used. Make sure the socket and any extension
cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e. AC adapter).
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 any cables away from all
potential traffic.
• When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself
but pull on the plug.
• The total ampere rating of the equipment plugged in should
not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an
extension cord. The total rating of all equipment plugged into a
single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.
• Make sure the voltage of the power source before connecting your notebook computer to the power outlet. If you are
uncertain of your power specifications, consult local dealer or
Electricity Company.
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2.3 Starting W511 Series Notebook Computer
The Power/ Resume button is found on the top of the base unit.
Press the button to start your notebook computer and check if the
Power LED turns on.
After a few seconds, the notebook’s display will turn on and your
notebook computer will begin to execute the Power On Self Test or
POST to check if all system components are running properly. Any
error found during the test will be displayed on the screen and may
generate short beep sound as well.
After the test, the screen will also display a message “press <F2> to
enter SETUP”. You don’t need to run this program at the moment as
your dealer already made the necessary settings for your notebook
computer optimal operation. Refer to Chapter 5 on running the
SETUP program later.
After the test has completed, your notebook computer will start to
search and boot up the operating system from your hard drive. The
notebook computer normally comes with a Windows operating system pre-installed in your hard drive. Consult the Windows manual on
how to use the program. If not, contact your dealer for assistance.
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2.4 Adjusting the Display Control
The LCD brightness adjustment is controlled by <Fn> +<F4> and
<Fn> + <F5> keys respectively. You need to power on the notebook
computer in order to press these hot-key controls.
The Brightness hot-key control adjusts the brightness on the LCD.
The brightness hot-key control will not set the LCD completely dark
or bright; it provides sufficient lighting to the LCD to match the external lighting of the surrounding. The brighter the room, the more you
need to increase the brightness of the LCD.
If you will leave a moment, you can also press <Fn> +<F1> to turn
off the LCD to save power. Press <Fn> +<F1> again to turn on the
LCD.
• 65,536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16-bit high color while
16 million or 16M colors is equivalent to 32-bit true color.
• You can use the <Fn> + <F3> hot-key to switch the display between LCD only, CRT only, or both LCD and CRT display.
If W511 Notebook Computer already have an operating system
installed into your notebook computer, it is best to install the needed
device drivers for using the built-in devices of your notebook computer. Before installing the drivers, check with your dealer first if they
have already installed all the drivers along with the operating system.
If not, follow the procedures below:
1. You can find one bundled Driver CD shown as follow.
2. Put the CD into the CD R-W or DVD-RW (optional) Drive. It will
get you through the Auto Run installation.
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2.6 Turning Off Your Computer
If you are not going to use W511 series notebook computer for a
while, it is best to turn off the power of the notebook computer for
longer use. Before turning off the power, you need to close all application programs and then shutdown the operating system.
After turning off your W511 series notebook computer, make it a
habit to leave the LCD panel open for a while whenever used for
an extended period of time. This allows the inside parts of your
notebook computer to cool off. Closing the panel will force the heat
up against the LCD screen, which may degrade the LCD when done
regularly. More importantly, never close the LCD panel for a long
period of time when computer is on while power-saving features are
disabled.
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