MSI MEGA BOOK S250 User Manual

MSI MEGA BOOK

S250 Notebook PC

User’s Guide

G52-B1006X7

II

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 d evice, purs uant to p art 15 of the FC C 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.

III

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.

MS-1006

Micro-Star International

IV

Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery

(Danish) ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri --- Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun sk e med batteri af sam e fabrik at og type. Levé det brugte batt eri
tilbage til leverandøren.
(Deutsch) VORSICHT: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich-wertigen
Typ. Entsorgung gebraucht er Batteri en nach Angaben des Herstellers.
(English) CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replac ed. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
Discard used batteries accordi ng 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 l a
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 anbef alt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier
kasseres I henhold til fabrikant ens instruksjoner.
(Swedish) VARNING: Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma
batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera
använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruction.

V

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
“LASS 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 st a tio n .” To prevent direct ex posure t o the la ser beam,
do not try to open the enclosure.

VI

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 th e enclosure are used for air c onv ect ion 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.

VII

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.

VIII

Copyright Notice

The material in this guide is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL. W e take every care in the preparation of this document,
but no guarante e is g iv en as to the corre ctne ss of its contents . Our product s
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 equipm ent, ple ase
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.

IX

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

1.1 Power Manage Updated July 2004

X

Table of Content

Chapter 1 Getting Started

1.1 Before You Begin .................................................1-2

Unpacking ...................................................................................1-2

Specification ...............................................................................1-3

Physical Characteristic........................................................................1-3

CPU.....................................................................................................1-3

Core Chips...........................................................................................1-3

Memory................................................................................................1-3

Power ..................................................................................................1-3

Storage................................................................................................1-4

I/O Port................................................................................................1-4

Communication Port............................................................................1-4

PCMCIA...............................................................................................1-5

Software & BIOS..................................................................................1-5

Display.................................................................................................1-5

1.2 Quick Components Guide...................................1-6

Top-open View ............................................................................1-6

Front View ...................................................................................1-8

Right-side View.........................................................................1-10

Left-side View............................................................................1-12

Rear View...................................................................................1-13

Bottom View..............................................................................1-14

XI

1.3 Preparing Operate ..............................................1-16

Connecting the AC Power.......................................................1-16

Disconnecting the AC Power..................................................1-17

Turning On/Off the Notebook PC............................................1-18

Operating the Top Cover ...................................................................1-18

Turning On the Computer..................................................................1-18

Power-On Self Test............................................................................1-18

Turning Off the Computer..................................................................1-19

Chapter 2 Basics of Using Notebook PC

2.1 Safety and Comfort Tips ......................................2-2

Safety Comfort Tips...................................................................2-2

Have a Good Work Habit ...........................................................2-3

2.2 Knowing the Keyboard.........................................2-4

Typewriter Keys..........................................................................2-5

Cursor Keys................................................................................2-6

Numeric Keys .............................................................................2-7

Function Keys.............................................................................2-8

Windows Keys.....................................................................................2-8

[Fn] Key...............................................................................................2-8

2.3 Quick Launch Buttons .........................................2-9

XII

2.4 Knowing the Touchpad......................................2-10

Using the Touchpad .................................................................2-11

Positioning and Moving......................................................................2-11

Point and Click...................................................................................2-11

Drag and Drop...................................................................................2-11

Configuring the Touchpad..................................................................2-13

2.5 Using the Optical Storage .................................2-14

Inserting the CD........................................................................2-15

Removing the CD......................................................................2-16

Releasing the CD Manually......................................................2-17

2.6 The Hard Disk Drive...........................................2-18

2.7 Using the Video Function..................................2-19

Powerful Video Controller .......................................................2-19

Configuring the Display Settings............................................2-21

Changing the Resolution and Colors Quality.....................................2-21

Changing the Display Output Device.................................................2-22

2.8 Using the Audio Function..................................2-23

Connecting Audio Devices......................................................2-23

Volume Control.........................................................................2-23

XIII

Chapter 3 Using the Software Application

3.1 Activ ating Your System........................................3-2

3.2 Using the Recovery CD........................................3-4

Resuming the Operating System ..............................................3-4

3.3 Using the Utility CD..............................................3-6

When do I Need the Utility CD? ................................................3-6

How to Use the Utility CD?........................................................3-6

The Setup program includes ...............................................................3-7

MSI Live Update™3....................................................................3-8

Using MSI Live Update™3..................................................................3-8

Updating BIOS ....................................................................................3-9

Updating Driver.................................................................................3-10

Updating Utility..................................................................................3-10

Trend Micro™ Internet Security..............................................3-11

Registering Your Trend Micro™ Internet Security..............................3-11

Starting Trend Micro™ Internet Security............................................3-12

Configuring Real-time Virus Scan Actions.........................................3-13

Identifying Real-time Agent Icons......................................................3-13

3.4 Advanced Soft ware.............................................3-14

MSI System Control Manager .................................................3-14

Search Key Define ............................................................................3-15

Mail Properties ..................................................................................3-18

OSD (On-Screen Display).................................................................3-20

XIV

InterVideo WinDVD™ 4 ............................................................3-22

Control Panel Functions ....................................................................3-23

3.5 Nero Burning CD (OEM Suite)...........................3-27

Nero OEM Installation ..............................................................3-27

Nero StartSmart........................................................................3-29

Nero Express 6 .........................................................................3-31

Nero Cover Designer................................................................3-32

Chapter 4 Power Management

4.1 Introduction to the Power Source.......................4-2

The AC Adapter...........................................................................4-2

The Battery Pack ........................................................................4-4

Charging the Battery............................................................................4-4

Releasing the Battery Pack .......................................................4-7

Replacing the Battery Pack.......................................................4-8

4.2 Managing the Power............................................4-9

Power Options ..........................................................................4-10

MSI Super Battery Saving Technology...................................4-14

Using MSI Super Battery Saving Technology....................................4-14

XV

Chapter 5 BIOS Setup

5.1 Using BIOS Setup Utility......................................5-2

When to Use BIOS Setup? ........................................................5-2

How to Run BIOS Setup? ..........................................................5-2

Control Keys...............................................................................5-3

5.2 Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY .................................5-4

MAIN MENU.................................................................................5-5

System Overview and Share Memory Size.........................................5-5

System Time and System Date...........................................................5-6

Advanced Settings.....................................................................5-7

Primary and Secondary IDE Master....................................................5-7

Legacy USB Support...........................................................................5-8

MSI Super Battery Saving Mode .........................................................5-9

USB Power Supply............................................................................5-10

Wireless Power Setting.....................................................................5-11

Boot Settings............................................................................5-12

Quiet Boot.........................................................................................5-12

1st, 2nd and 3rd Boot Device Setting...................................................5-12

Security Settings...................................................................... 5-13

Change Supervisor/User Password ..................................................5-13

Clear User Password ........................................................................5-15

Exit Setting................................................................................5-16

XVI

Chapter 6 Expa nding and Upgrading

6.1 Connecting the External Devices .......................6-2

Connecting the Peripheral Devices..........................................6-2

Connecting the Communication Devices ................................6-7

Using the LAN .....................................................................................6-7

Using the Modem ................................................................................6-8

Installing the PC Card ................................................................6-9

Installing the PC card...........................................................................6-9

Removing the PC card.......................................................................6-10

6.2 Safely Remove Hardware .................................. 6-11

6.3 Upgrading Your System.....................................6-12

Chapter 7 Caring Your Notebook PC

7.1 Protecting Your Notebook PC.............................7-2

Locking Your Computer.............................................................7-2

Setting Up Password..................................................................7-3

Power-on Password.............................................................................7-3

Operating System Password ...............................................................7-3

Using the Anti-Virus Protection ................................................7-4

About Computer Virus .........................................................................7-4

Trend Micro Internet Security...............................................................7-4

XVII

7.2 Tips for Traveling..................................................7-5

7.3 Taking Care of Your Computer ............................7-6

Placing and Operating Your Computer....................................7-6

Cleaning Your Computer ...........................................................7-7

Using the Battery Pack..............................................................7-7

Battery Safely Tips...............................................................................7-7

Conserving Battery Power...................................................................7-8

Charging the Battery Pack...................................................................7-8

1-1

1. Chapter 1

Getting Started

Congratulations on purchasing MSI MEGA Book –
S250 Notebook PC!

This chapter first provides a general introduction on
your Notebook PC, to let you know the hardware
components well and start to work easily. Let’s read
on to learn more about the powerful features and
helpful function of your Notebook PC!

1-2

1.1 Before You Begin

 Unpacking

First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. If
any item cont ained is damaged or mis sin g, please contact y o ur l oca l
dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packing materials in
case you need to ship the unit in the future.

The package should contain the following items:

 One Notebook PC - MSI MEGA Book S250.
 One Recovery CD.
 One Software CD containing the drivers and utilities.
 One Nero Burning Software CD (OEM Suite, Bundle with

CD/DVD Recorder Only)

 One User’s Manual and one Quick Guide.
 One Warranty Card.
 Accessories:

 High-capacity Li-ion battery pack.
 AC adapter and power cord.
 Phone cable/Phone jack (optional).
 Notebook PC carry bag (optional).

1-3

 Specification

 Physical Character istic

Dimension 303mm(L) x 225mm(D) x 26-28mm(H)
Weight 1.8 kg

 CPU

Processor Type Socket 478 (478 pins)
Support Processor @
Launch

Intel Celeron M up to 1.6GHz, and Intel
Pentium M Dothan

L2 Cache On die/ 512K

 Core Chips

North Bridge SiS® M661MX
South Bridge SiS® 963L

 Memory

Technology DDR 226/333/400
Memory DDR SO-DIMM X 2 slot

128/256/512/1024MB DDR SDRAM

Maximum 2GB (1024MB DDR SO-DIMM X 2)

 Power

AC Adapter 65W, 19 Volt
Battery Type I 4 cells (Li-lon)(18650)(2200mA)
Battery Type II (Optional) 8 cells (Li-lon)(18650)(4400mA)
Power Management Support ACPI 2.0a

1-4

 Storage

HDD form factor 2.5”, 9.5mm(H), 30/40/60GB
IDE Controller Ultra DMA ATA-100
Optical Device CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, Combo

 I/O Port

Monitor(VGA) 15 pin Mini D-Sub x 1
USB x 3 (USB version 1.1/2.0)
IEEE 1394 x 1
Mic-in
Line-in

x 1

Headphone Out
Line-out
SPDIF-out

x 1

RJ11 x 1
RJ45 x 1
Card Reader MMC/SD/MS (3 i n 1)

 Communication Port

56K Fax/MODEM Support I/F – AC97 S/W Modem, Wake

on Ring (S3 state supported) and PTT
Approval (FCC/CTR21/JATE)

LAN Realtek ICS1893 Controller(PHY)

Support Wake on LAN function
Support LAN Boot function

Wireless LAN 802.11b and 802.11g

1-5

 PCMCIA

Controller RICOH 5C593
Slot Type II x 1
CardBus Support

 Software & BIOS

Support OS Win XP Home and Professional edition
Fast Boot Support Yes (Win XP)

 Display

LCD Type 12.1” WXGA, 1280x800 dpi
Setup Adjustment Adjustment controlled by K/B hot-keys
CRT Support 800x600, max, 32bit color

1024x768, max, 32bit color
1400x1050, max, 32bit color
1152x768, max, 32bit color
1280x1024, max, 32bit color
1600x1200, max, 32bit color
1920x1440, max, 32bit color
2048x1536, max, 32bit color

DualView Functitons System auto detect LCD or CRT.

Display by CRT-only if LCD is closed.
Display by LCD-only if CRT is closed.
Dual display available when both of
LCD and CRT are detected and
activated.

1-6












1.2 Quick Components Guide

This section provides you the description of basic aspects of your
Notebook PC. It will help you to know more about the appearance
of this computer before using it.

 Top-open View

Press the Cover Latch to open the top cover (LCD Panel). The
figure of top-open view and description showing below will lead you
to browse the main operating area of your PC.

1-7

 Cover Latch (Internal View)

It is a bounce-back device to lock the cover with the deck when
closing your Notebook PC.

 Rubber Pads

Protect your Notebook PC from random closing.

 Stereo Speakers

Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi
function supported.

 Quick Launch Buttons and Power Button

Power Button: To turn your Notebook PC
power ON and OFF.
Quick Launch Buttons: Just one click on the
quick launch buttons can fast the starting of
the programs in common use. It helps you
to do works more efficient.

 Keyboard

The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized
86-key (US-defined) keyboard. (See Quick Launch Button in
Chapter 2 for more information)

 Touchpad

It is the pointing device of the computer. (See Using Touchpad
in Chapter 2 for more information)

 Status LED

Please see Front View No. 4 (p.1-8) for detailed description.

1-8







a.

b.

 Front View

 Cover Latch (External View)

Press Cover Latch rightward and lift the cover. The Cover
Latch will bounce back when loosing it.

 IEEE 1394

The IEEE 1394 port is a high-speed bus that allows you to
connect high-end digital devices such as the DV (digital video
camera).

 Audio Port Connectors

Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi
function supported.

a.

Line In: Used for external CD

player, Tape recorder or other audio
devices.

b.

Line Out: A connector for

speakers or headphones.

1-9

 Status LED

Num Lock: Glowing Blue when the Num Lock
function is activated.
Caps Lock: Glowing Blue when the Caps Lock
function is activated.
Scroll Lock: Glowing Blue when the Scroll Lock
function is activated.
Hard Disk In-use: Blinking Blue when computer is
accessing the hard disk drive.
AC Pow er On: Glowing Blue when the AC Power is
activated and blinking Blue when computer is getting
into sleep mode.
Battery Status: Blinking Green when the battery is
being charged and blinking red is in LLB status (Low
Low Battery status). (Note: The status would show
when AC adapter connected).
Wireless LAN: Glowing Blue when wireless LAN
function of the computer is enabled. Fast glowing in
blue light means the status of being transferred and
slowly glowing in blue light means the status of being
AP connected

1-10

 Right-side View

 USB Port

The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect USB-interface
peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, modem,
portable hard disk module, printer and more.

 RJ-11 Connector

The computer provides a built-in modem that allows you to
connect an FJ-11 telephone line through this connector. W ith
the 56K V.90 modem, you can make a dial-up connection.

 RJ-45 Connector

The 100/10 Ethernet connector is used to connect a LAN cable
for network connection.

 Ventilator

The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block
the ventilator for air circulation.













1-11

 VGA Port

The 15-pin-D-sub VGA port allows you to connect an external
monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a
projector) for a great view of the computer display.

 Power Connector

To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the computer.

1-12

 Left-side View

 Optical Storage Device

A slim CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD Combo/DVD Dual
drive is available in the computer, depending on the model you
purchased. The optical device allows you to use the CD/DVD
disc for installing software, accessing data and playing
music/movie on the computer.

 USB Port

This USB port is reversely configured.

 PC Card Slot

The computer provides a PC card slot to support one Type-II
PC card for expansion functions, such as LAN/WLAN card,
modem card, memory card, etc.

 3 in 1 Card Reader

The built-in card reader supports MMC (multi-media card), SD
(secure digital) and MS (memory stick) cards.









1-13

 Rear View

 Kensington Lock

This port is used to lock the computer to location for security
(See Caring Your Notebook PC in Chapter 7 for more
information).

 Battery Pack (Rear View)

To supply power to your computer when the AC adapter is not
connected (See Introduction to the Power Source in Chapter
4 for more information).



