Micro Star Co S260 User Manual

MSI MEGA BOOK

S260 Notebook PC

User’s Guide

G52-B1012X1

Regulations Information

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

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:

z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

Note

1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority

to operate the equipment.

2. Shield interface cables and AC power cord, if any must be used

in order to comply with the emission limits.

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FCC Conditions

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Micro-Star International

MS-1012

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Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery

(Danish) ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri --- Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.

Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af same fabrikat og type. Levé det brugte batteri

tilbage til leverandøren.

(Deutsch) VORSICHT: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie.

Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich-wertigen

Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

(English) CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.

(Finnish) VAROITUS: Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda

paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo

valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

(French) ATTENTION: II y a danger d’ex;losion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la

batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un type

équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usages

conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

(Norwegian) ADVARSEL: Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt same

batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier

kasseres I henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.

(Swedish) VARNING: Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma

batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera

använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruction.

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Caution on Using Modem

1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is

specifically designed for wet locations.

3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the

telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

5. Avoid using the telephone function (other than a cordless type)

during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric

shock from lightning.

6. Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the

vicinity of the leak.

CD-ROM Drive Notice

CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a

“CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the

instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference.

In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest

“AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam,

do not try to open the enclosure.

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Safety Instructions

1. Read the safety instructions carefully

and thoroughly.

2. Save this User Guide for possible use

later.

3. Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature.

4. Lay this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up.

5. The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to

prevent the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the

openings.

6. Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and

has been adjusted properly to the value of 100~240V before

connecting the equipment to the power inlet.

7. Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on

it. Do not place anything on the power cord.

8. Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card

or module.

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

10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the

equipment or cause an electrical shock.

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11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment

checked by a service personnel:

z The power cord or plug is damaged.

z Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

z The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

z The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work

according to User Guide.

z The equipment was dropped and damaged.

z The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

12. Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment

with a storage temperature of 60OC (140OF) or above, which

may damage the equipment.

13. To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement,

use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the

manufacturer only.

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Copyright Notice

The material in this guide is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR

INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document,

but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products

are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes

without notice.

Please note that the setting diagrams or values in this guide are FOR YOUR

REFERENCE ONLY. The model you bought may be slightly different from

the illustrations and descriptions in this guide. If you are not sure about

these information, such as the computer specification and equipment, please

ask your local vendor for help.

Trademarks

All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Windows®98/ME, 2000/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation.

AMI®is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.

PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer

Memory Card International Association.

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Technical Support

z Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, driver and software

updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/.

z Contact our technical staff at: [e-mail].

Release History

Version Revision Note Date

1.0 First Release January 2004

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Table of Content

Product View

UNPACKING .................................................................. 2

SPECIFICATION............................................................. 3

Physical Characteristic .................................................................3

CPU .................................................................................................3

Core Chips......................................................................................3

Memory ........................................................................................... 3

Power .............................................................................................. 3

Storage ...........................................................................................4

I/O Port............................................................................................4

Communication Port .....................................................................4

PCMCIA...........................................................................................5

Display ............................................................................................ 5

Video ............................................................................................... 5

Audio...............................................................................................6

Software & BIOS ............................................................................6

Other ...............................................................................................6

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Configuration .................................................................7

Top-open View ............................................................................... 7

Front View .................................................................................... 10

Right-side View............................................................................ 12

Left-side View ..............................................................................14

Rear View ..................................................................................... 15

Bottom View................................................................................. 16

Product View

THE BATTERY PACK ...................................................20

Releasing the Battery Pack ........................................................ 21

Replacing the Battery Pack ........................................................ 22

Turning On/Off the Notebook PC............................................... 19

THE AC ADAPTER .......................................................23

Connecting the AC Power .......................................................... 23

Using the Battery Pack ............................................................... 24

Battery Safety Tips ............................................................................... 24

Conserving Battery Power.................................................................... 24

Charging the Battery Pack....................................................................25

Disconnecting the AC Power ..................................................... 26

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TURNING ON THE NOTEBOOK PC............................ 27

Operating the Top Cover.......................................................................27

Turning On the Computer ..................................................................... 27

CONFIGURATION WINDOWS SYSTEM ..................... 28

TURNING OFF THE NOTEBOOK PC.......................... 30

BASIC OPERATION

Safety and Comfort Tips............................................. 32

Safety Comfort Tips.....................................................................32

Have a Good Work Habit............................................................. 33

Knowing the Keyboard............................................... 34

Typewriter Keys ........................................................................... 35

Cursor Keys .................................................................................36

Numeric Keys...............................................................................37

Function Keys..............................................................................38

Windows Keys......................................................................................38

[Fn] Key ................................................................................................ 38

Knowing the Touchpad............................................... 39

Using the Touchpad ....................................................................40

Positioning and Moving.........................................................................40

Point and Click......................................................................................40

Drag and Drop ...................................................................................... 41

Configuring the Touchpad.....................................................................42

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