Gigabyte W451U User Manual

Copyright©2006W451U Notebook User’s ManualOriginal Issue: 2006/02

3232W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL►Left View◄1 VGA External Video Display Port Connects to an external monitor.2 Port Replicator Connector Conne

5454►Front View◄1 LCD Latch Locks for the lid.2 Speaker/Headphone Jack Connects to stereo headphone, speakers, or earphone set. 3 Micropho

5454W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL1.2 Status LED Indicator PowerIt glows blue when the computer is on, and flashes blue when the computer is in

7676Chapter 2 Operating BasicsThis chapter will show you how to operate your W451U notebook computer, including connecting the AC adaptor, turning t

7676W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL2.1 Using the Battery PackW451U notebook computer is designed to operate with one of the following power sources:• AC

98982.2 Connecting the AC AdapterThe AC adapter converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer. It can automatically a

9898W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL2.4 Installing W451U Device DriversIf your W451U Notebook Computer already has an operating sys-tem installed, it is b

111011102.6 Keyboad FunctionsW451U series notebook computer is equipped with a standard type-writer-layout keyboard and has extra features.Basic Keypa

11101110W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL<Num Lk> key. Activates the embedded 15-key numeric keypad. +<Fn>+<Scr Lk> key. Used in most

13121312►Windows Keys◄Key Description+[F1] Opens help and support+E Explores my computer+F Finds document+M Minimizes all + Shift + M Undoes min

IIIIIISafety InstructionsUse the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your notebook.When Using Your W451U Notebook Computer CAU

13121312W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL2.7 Using the TouchpadThe Touchpad is a pressure-sensitive pointing device that provides all of the features of a

151415142.8 Storage►Hard Disk◄The W451U notebook computer is equipped with a built-in large capacity 2.5 inch IDE hard disk drive where you stor

15141514W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUALChapter 3 Personalize Your W451U Notebook ComputerThis chapter will explain how to use the BIOS setup utility. Th

171617163.1 How to restore to factory default settings1. Power on your computer. If it is already running, reboot it (re-start/reset).2. As soon as yo

17161716W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUALAfter you select an option, a confirmation dialog box (identical or similar to the one shown here) will appear.3. C

19181918FirstWare Recover Pro will remain in the protected area of your computer system in case you need to run it again in the future.3.2 B

19181918W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUALPersonalize Your W451U Notebook ComputerInfo►The Main Menu◄ ►Advanced Menu◄MainAdvanced BootSecurityExi

21202120►Security menu◄Main Advanced BootSecurityExit Supervisor Password Clear User Password Is: Clear HDD Password Clear HDD Master

21202120W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL►Exit menu◄Main Advanced BootSecurityExit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Disc

23222322Resetting the CMOS to Default SettingsThe main page provides parameters for you to reset CMOS to default settings. After entering this page, s

IIIIIIW451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUALface.• When traveling, do not check your notebook as baggage. You can put your notebook through an X-ray security

23222322W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUALPersonalize Your W451U Notebook Computer3. Run the setup.exe in your unzipped folder.4. After you h

252425243.4 Graphics DisplayYour computer has a high-performance graphics display system, which can easily handle the demands of today’s

25242524W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUALSingleYou can choose which screen to use as primary. In Single Display mode, the video display hot key is availabl

27262726Chapter 4 Connecting PeripheralsThis chapter will show you step-by-step how to connect your peripherals to the W451U notebook computer.

27262726W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUALConnecting to Peripherals4.1 Using the USB PortThe USB port allows multiple peripherals to run simultaneously on a

292829284.3 Using the Port Replicator ConnectorPort Replicator Connector allows you to connect an external port replicator devices (optional). This ex

29282928W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL4.4 Using the LAN Port 4.5 Using the Modem PortThe built-in fax/data modem allows you to connect a phone line to a

313031304.6 Using the IEEE 1394 Port 4.7 PCI Express card/NewcardThe PCI Express card (or Newcard) slot can be used as an inter-face between your co

31303130W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL4.8 Connecting to the S-Video PortYour W451U notebook computer comes with an S-Video port which allows you to conn

33323332Chapter 5 Troubleshooting In this chapter, we will list some frequently encountered technical problems and tell you how to resolve them.

IVIIIIVIIIRegulatory NoticesFederal Communications Commission NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B d

33323332W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUAL5.1 Frequently Asked Questions My computer swtiches to hibernation mode much too quickly, and I have to constant

35343534computer will resume to normal operation. My computer says: “CMOS Battery Low”, what should I do?If your computer is without power (i.e.

35343534W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUALAppendix A Specifications This appendix lists technical and hardware specifications of your W451U notebook comp

37363736Microprocessor• Intel® Yonah® Dual Core Processor T2300~2700• Intel® Yonah® Single Core Processor T1300~1400 • Intel® Celeron® M Processor

37363736W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUALAppendix B Service Centers This appendix will list our global service centers for your W451U notebook computer.

39383938Taiwan ( Headquarters ) GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, TaiwanTEL: +886 (2) 8912-4888FAX:

39383938W451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUALU.K. G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD.TEL: +44-1908-362700 FAX: +44-1908-362709 WEB Address: http://uk.giga-byte.co

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IVIIIIVIIIW451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUALCE Notice (European Union)This symbol indicates this W451U notebook computer complies with the EMC Directive

VIVVIVPrefaceCongratulations on your purchase of a Notebook computer! Your new notebook features the most innovative features in portable c

VIVVIVW451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUALContentSafety Instructions ... IRegulatory No

1PBW451U NOTEBOOK USER’S MANUALChapter 1 The Grand TourThis chapter will show you basic components of the computer and briefly explain how they functi

32321.1 The Outside of W451U Notebook Computer►Front View◄1 Dual Array MicrophoneW451U notebook computer comes with a pair of Dual Array Microphones