Gigabyte G-MAX N501 User Manual

I G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual Copyright ©2004 All Right Reserved – Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer N501 User’s Manua

X G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual There is no need to read the manual from the beginning to end. Simply find your way to the section that interests you us

1 Contents Safety Instructions……….………………………………………………… Ⅱ Regulatory Notices…………………………………………………………..Ⅳ About Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501…………………….

2 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 6.3 The Main Menu……………………………………………………………………..53 6.4 The System Devices Menu…………………………………………………..54 6.5 The Security M

3 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 1 Introducing your notebook computer G-MAX N501 Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 is a ful

4 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 1.1 Front 1 LCD Module Latch 6 Device Status Lights 2 Display 7 Optical Digital Drive 3 Easy Buttons 8 Keyboar

5 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 1.1.1 LCD Module Latch Secures the display case to your notebook computer G-MAX N501. To open

6 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 1.1.6 Device Status Lights Indicates power on; flashing indicates standby mode. Indicates battery status. For details

7 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 1.1.8 Keyboard The keyboard includes a numeric keypad and the Microsoft® Windows® logo key .

8 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 1.2 Right Side 1 Speaker 2 AC Adapter connector 3 Air Vent 1.2.1 Speaker To adjust the system speaker volume, loo

9 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 1.2.2 AC Adapter Connector Use this connector to attach the AC adapter to your notebookcomp

II G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your notebook. When Using Your No

10 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 1.3 Left Side 1 USB Connector 2 Infrared Port 3 PC Card Port 4 SD Card Port 5 Audio Ports 6 Wireless Communicati

11 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 1.3.2 Infrared Port Use this port to send and receive infrared (IR) signals to and from othe

12 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 1.4 Back 1 Security Cable Connector 5 Modem Jack 2 Parallel Port 6 Network Jack 3 External Monitor Port 7 TV

13 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 1.4.4 USB Connectors Use these ports to connect up to three USB devices, such as amouse, fu

14 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 1.5 Bottom 1 Battery Release Latch 4 Memory Module Cover 2 Battery Pack 5 ODD Module Release Latch 3 HDD

15 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 1.5.3 HDD The HDD should only be removed if you need to repair or replace the installed HDD

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17 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 2 Operating Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 is desig

18 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 2.1 Turning Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 On and Off 2.1.1 Starting Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501

19 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 2.1.3 Installing Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501’s Device Drivers If you already have an o

III G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual security machine, but never put the drive through a metal detector.  When traveling, do no

20 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 2.1.4 Turning off Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 If you are not going to use your notebook computer G-MAX N501 for

21 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 2.2 Keyboard and TouchPad 2.2.1 Understanding the Keyboard Functions Basic Keyboard Funct

22 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual Keypad Function Description Shift <Shift> key. Press this key in combination with alphabet letters to produce u

23 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual Cursor Control Keys Keypad Function Description PgU

24 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual Windows Hot Keys Keypad Function Description <Start> key. Pulls up th

25 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 2.2.2 TouchPad The TouchPad responds to the movements and pressure of your finger, allowing

26 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 2.3 Configuring Your Screen Display The VGA display function of your notebook computer G-MAX N501 is based on a high p

27 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 65,536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16-bit high color while 16million or 16M colors is

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29 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 3 Cleaning & Maintenance Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 will serve you well if yo

IV G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with th

30 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 3.1 Taking Care of Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 • The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence you

31 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. • Th

32 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 3.2 Cleaning and Serving When cleaning your notebook, follow these steps: 1. Power off your notebook and remove the b

33 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual • Never move or raise the computer while the hard disk is being accessed, most especially do

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35 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 4 Peripherals This chapter describes how you attach peripheral devices to your notebook c

36 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 4.1 PC Cards 4.1.1 PC Card Types The PC Card slot supports one Type II card. It also supports CardBus technology and

37 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 1. Hold the card with its orientation symbol pointing into the slot and the topside of the c

38 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 4.2 Adding and Removing SD Cards Before removing a SD Card, stop it running from the configuration utility on the task

39 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 4.4 Memory Modules You can add more memory modules to your notebook computer G-MAX N501 in o

V G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual If your MODEM causes harm to the telephone network, the local Telephone Company may discontinu

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41 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 5 The Power System This chapter describes how to use and manage the power system of your

42 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 5.1 Power Management 5.1.1 Managing Your Notebook computer G-MAX N501's Power See Battery for more informatio

43 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 5.1.2 Power Management Modes 5.1.2.1 Standby Mode This mode conserves power by switching o

44 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 5.2 Battery 5.2.1 Battery Performance Using a battery lets you work with your notebook computer G-MAX N501 without c

45 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 5.2.2 Checking the Battery Charge Battery Status Indicator behavior Charging blinking gree

46 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual Once a battery pack is fully charged for the first time, use your notebook computer G-MAX N501 on battery power until

47 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 5.2.7 Working With Extra Battery Packs If you spend a lot of time traveling, working without

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49 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 6 Setting / BIOS Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 uses the Insyde BIOS Setup program tha

VI G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case

50 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 6.1 Using the Xpress Recovery Utility Xpress Recovery utility is an utility for backing up and restoring your operatin

51 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 6.2 Running the BIOS Setup Program Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 is likely to have been

52 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual • Item Specific Help The right side of the screen. This area describes each parameter and its available settings. •

53 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 6.3 The Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the Information screen appears. Use th

54 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 6.4 The System Devices Menu Selecting System Devices from the menu bar displays the System Devices Menu. This menu al

55 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual The following options are available:  Normal (16650)  IrDA (HPSIR)  ASK IR  FAST IR

56 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual The default value for this field is: LPT1, 378, IRQ 7 Changing the default address and IRQ settings for the Serial an

57 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 6.5 The Security Menu Your notebook computer G-MAX N501's advanced system of security a

58 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual Type the password and press the [Enter] key. You can type up to ten alphanumeric characters. Symbols are ignored. To

59 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 6.7 The Exit Menu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Se

VII G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual About Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Congratulation for having purchased your new All-

60 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual The next time you boot up your notebook computer G-MAX N501, the BIOS will attempt to load the values you saved in Non-

61 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual The system will remain in Setup after either selection. You can now select Exit Saving C

62 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 6.8 How to Upgrade the BIOS Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 uses EEPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily u

63 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 4. The BIOS flash tool is now initializing. 5. Please make

64 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 6. Click “OK” to start running the flash program. . 7. The flash program is now executing. T

65 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 7 Troubleshooting This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems.

66 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 7.1 Frequently Asked Questions This is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your notebook c

67 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual • The brightness level might be too low. Press<Fn>-< >and<↑ Fn>-< >↓

68 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual The keyboard does not respond. Try attaching an external keyboard to the USB connector on your notebook computer G-MAX

69 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual 8 Specifications This appendix gives information on the technical and hardware specific

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70 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual CPU (1) • Intel Mobile Pentium® M 1.3GHz, 1.4GHz, 1.5Hz, 1.6GHz,

71 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual Keyboard • 85 US (standard)Key with 101/102

72 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual AC Adapter • Universal AC adapter module. Lite-on 60W 90-264V AC, 47-63Hz,

73 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual APPENDIX A World Wide Service This appendix gives information about world wide service of

74 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual Taiwan ( Headquarters ) GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. • Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei Hsien, Taiw

75 G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual U.K. G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD. • Tel: +44-1908-362700 • Fax: +44-1908-362709 • How to submi

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IX G-MAXTM N501 User’s Manual About This User’s Manual Welcome to your All-In-One Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 User’s