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    MSI MEGA BOOK M620 Notebook PC User's Guide G52-B1010X1
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    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
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    : 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-M620 III
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    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
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    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
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    1. Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. 2. Save this User Guide for possible use later. 3. Keep this equipment 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
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    situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: z The power cord or plug is 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 battery replacement, use the same or equivalent type of
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    guide setting diagrams or values in this guide are FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY. The model you different from the illustrations and descriptions in this guide. If you are not sure about these information Corporation. Windows®98/ME, 2000/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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    . Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 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: [email protected]. Release History Version 1.0 Revision Note
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    Table of Content PRODUCT VIEW Before You Begin 2 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 Direct Play 5 Audio ...6 Software & BIOS 6 Other...6 X
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    Quick Components Guide 7 Top-open View 7 Front View 9 Right-side View 10 Left-side View 12 Rear View 14 Bottom View 15 Preparing Operate 17 Connecting the AC Power 17 Disconnecting the AC Power 18 Turning On/Off the Notebook PC 19 Operating the Top Cover 19 Turning On the Computer 19
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    the Touchpad 35 The Hard Disk Drive 36 Using the Optical Storage 37 Inserting the CD 38 Removing the CD 39 Releasing the CD Manually 40 Using the Video Function 41 Configuring the Display Settings 41 Changing the Resolution and Colors Quality 41 Changing the Display Output Device 42 XII
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    Using the Audio Function 44 Connecting Audio Devices 44 Volume Control 44 InterVideo InstantON 45 General Configuration 45 Installation and Recovery 46 Language 46 Installation 47 Recovery 48 User Input 49 Frame Button 49 Remote Controller 50 Remote Controller Mapping Table 51
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    the PC card 67 Safely Remove Hardware 68 Upgrading Your System 69 POWER MANAGEMENT Introduction to the Power Source 72 The AC Adapter 72 The Battery Pack 74 Charging the Battery 76 Releasing the Battery Pack 77 Replacing the Battery Pack 78 Managing the Power 79 Power Options 80 MSI Super
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    Keys 89 Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY 90 MAIN MENU 91 System Overview and Share Memory Size 91 System Time and System Date 92 Advanced Settings 93 Primary and Secondary IDE Master 93 Legacy USB Support 94 Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology 95 Security Settings 96 Change Supervisor/User Password 96
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    Your Notebook PC 102 Locking Your Computer 102 Setting Up Password 103 Power-on Password 103 Operating System Password 103 Tips for Traveling 104 Taking Care of Your Computer 105 Placing and Operating Your Computer 105 Cleaning Your Computer 106 Using the Battery Pack 106 Battery Safely
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    How to Use the Utility CD 113 The Setup program includes 114 Advanced Software 115 MSI System Control Manager 115 Mail Properties 116 OSD (On-Screen Display 118 XVII
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    XVIII
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    Product View 1
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    . The package should contain the following items: One Notebook PC M620 One Recovery CD. One Software CD containing the drivers and utilities. One User's Manual and one Quick Guide. One Warranty Card. Accessories: High-capacity Li-ion battery pack. AC adapter and power cord. Remote Control. Phone
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    Socket N (479-pin) Support Enhance Speed Step III Core Chips North Bridge Intel 855 GME South Bridge ICH4-M Memory Technology DDR 333 Memory DDR SO-DIMM X 2 slot 128/256/512/1024MB DDR SDRAM Maximum 2GB (1024MB DDR SO-DIMM X 2) Power AC Adapter 1st Battery 2nd Battery 65W, 19 Volt
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    Port Monitor(VGA) USB Consumer IR Mic-in Headphone Out RJ11 RJ45 TV-Out Communication Port 56K Fax/MODEM MDC (AC'97) LAN Wireless LAN 9.5mm(H), 40/60/80GB Ultra DMA ATA-100 DVD-ROM/COMBO/DVD dual 15 pin Mini D-Sub x 1 x 4 (USB version 2.0) x 1 x 1 x 1 (SPDIF-Out supported
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    CardBus Display LCD Type Brightness Video Direct Play Controller VRAM LCD CRT Support RICOH R5C593 Type II x 1 MMC/SD/MS 3 in 1 Support 15.4" WXGA Brightness controlled by K/B hot-keys UMA (855GME) Shared System Memory 1280 x 800 WXGA 640x480, max, 32bit color 800x600, max, 32bit color 1024x768
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    OS USB Flash Boot BIOS Other Remote Controller Kensington Lock Hole Realtek ALC658 2W Speakers with housing SoundBlaster compatible (No support on DOS) Adjust by volume button, K/B hot-key & SW Supports Instant-on mode Win XP Home and Professional edition Yes, USB floppy boot up DOS only Fast Boot
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    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
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    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 power ON and OFF. Quick Launch Buttons: One click on the quick launch buttons can fast the starting
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    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. a. b. b. Line Out: A connector for speakers or headphones. Consumer Infrared It is used to transfer the Remote
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    Lock: Glowing Green when the Caps Lock function is activated. Hard Disk In-use: Glowing Green when the Notebook PC is accessing the hard disk drive. Wireless LAN: Glowing Green when wireless LAN function of the computer is enabled. Fast glowing in green light means the status of being transferred
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    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. Ventilator The ventilator is
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    Left-side View Stereo Speakers Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the computer. USB Port The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral
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    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. 13
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    Rear View 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 3 for more information). Kensington Lock This port is used to lock the computer to location for security 14
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    Button It is a bounce-back device as a preparation for releasing the battery pack. Press it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other. Mini PCI, Memory, CPU Compartment The built-in wireless LAN card of the computer is installed in this compartment. This compartment also
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    the Central Processor Unit. Please note that the memory installation/replacement must be done by an authorized retailer. Battery Pack Supply power to your computer when the AC adapter is not connected. HDD Compartment Inside this compartment is the Hard Drive. 16
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    connect the AC adapter and use the AC power. When the AC adapter is connected, the battery is charged immediately. Please NOTE that the AC adapter included in the package is correct for your Notebook PC; using other adapter model may damage the computer or other devices on the computer. Connecting
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    connector part of the cord. Never pull the cord directly! Disconnecting the AC 1. The AC adapter included in the package is correct for your Notebook PC; using other adapter model may damage the computer or other devices on the computer. 2. When unplugging the power cord, always hold the connector
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    Now, when the AC adapter is connected, the Notebook PC is ready for use. Operating the Top Cover First, open the top cover that is called Power-On Self Test (POST). Then, the operating system (such as Microsoft Windows XP in this manual) should start. You can start working with your Notebook PC. 19
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    always use the "Shut Down" command of the system to turn off the computer. This is the normal operating procedure that can prevent the system problems. 1. Click Start ( ) from the taskbar, and then select the Turn Off Computer option ( ). 2. Click Turn Off ( ) to turn off the system. Turning Off the
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    , which is a set of routines stored in a computer's ROM (Read-Only Memory) that tests various system components such as the memory, disk drives, and the keyboard to see whether they are properly connected and operating. If problems are found during booting, these routines alert the user by sounding
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    Basic Operation . 1
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    sitting on the chair and adjust the chair's back (if available) to support your back comfortably. Place you feet flat and naturally on the floor, naturally to support your wrists. Adjust the angle/position of the LCD panel, so that you can have the optimal view. Avoid using your Notebook PC in the
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    .. Adjust the desk's height. Adjust the chair's height. Have a Good Work Habit Have a good work habit is important if you have to work with your Notebook PC for long periods of time; otherwise, it may cause discomfort or injury to you. Please keep the following tips in mind when operating. Change
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    Knowing the Keyboard The Notebook PC's keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized 87-key keyboard and an additional [Fn] key for specific functions on the computer. How to
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    Typewriter Keys Typewriter Keys The function of these Typewriter keys is the major function of the keyboard, which is similar to the keys on a typewriter. It also provides several keys for special purposes, such as the [Ctrl], [Alt] and [Esc] key. When the lock keys are pressed, the corresponding
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    Cursor Keys The keyboard provides four cursor (arrow) keys and [Home], [PgUp], [PgDn], [End] keys at the lower right corner, which are used to control the cursor movement. The Cursor Keys Move the cursor left for one space. Move the cursor right for one space. Move the cursor up for one line. Move
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    The Backspace key, [Ins] and [Del] keys at upper right corner are use for editing purpose. This key is used to switch the typing mode between "insert" and "overtype" modes. Press this key to delete one character to the right of the cursor and move the following text left for one space. Press this
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    menu. For more information of the two keys, please refer to your Windows manual or online help. [Fn] Key Switch the display output mode between the LCD speaker's volume. Disable the computer's audio function. Force the computer into suspend mode (depending on the system configuration). 30
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    application (such as Outlook Express) to receive and send your E-mail. Internet: To launch the web browser (such as Internet Explorer) to surf the Internet. Wireless LAN: To enable or disable the wireless LAN function of your computer. 31
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    Knowing the Touchpad The touchpad integrated in your computer is a pointing device that compatible with standard mouse, allowing you to control the computer by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen and making selection with its two buttons. Cursor Movement Area This pressure-sensitive
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    tap slightly on the touchpad or press the left button to select. This procedure, called as point and click is the basics of operating your Notebook PC. Unlike the traditional pointing device such as the mouse, the whole touchpad can act as a left button, so that your each tap on the
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    contact with the touchpad on the second tap. Now, you can drag the selected item to the desired location by moving your finger on the touchpad, and then lift your finger from the touchpad to drop the item into place. Alternately, you can press and hold the left button when you select an item, and
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    buttons. In addition, you can change the size, shape, moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen. To configure the touchpad, you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2 driver in your Windows operating system. The Mouse Properties in Control Panel allows you to change
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    install the hard disk drive when the computer is turned on. The replacement of hard disk drive should be done by an authorized retailer or service representative. We Remind You... 36
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    purchased. CD-ROM Drive: Allow you to read CD disks, including audio CDs and CD-R/RW disks. DVD-ROM Drive: Allow you to read DVD disks and CD disks , including movie DVDs, audio CDs and CD-R/RW disks. CD-RW Drive: Allow you to create the CD-R/RW
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    Inserting the CD The following instruction describes the general procedure when operating the optical storage device, including the DVD-ROM drive. 1. Confirm that the computer is turned on. 2. Press the Eject
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    Removing the CD 1. Confirm that the computer is turned off. 2. Press the Eject Button on the drive's panel and the CD tray will slide out partially. Then, gently pull the tray out until fully extended ( ). 3. Hold the CD by its edge with your fingers and lift it up from the tray ( ). 4. Push the
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    CD tray can not be open as usual, you can release it manually. 1. Confirm that the computer is turned off. 2. Insert a pointed object (e.g. a straightened clip) into the Emergency Eject Hole ( ) and the CD tray will slide out partially.
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    Using the Video Function Configuring the Display Settings Your Notebook PC has been set to a default resolution and colors when shipping. Now, you can change the settings to meet your needs through the operating system.
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    Adjust the screen resolution. (Up to 1280*800) Adjust the colors quality. Changing the Display Output Device 1. Click Start from the taskbar and select Control Panel to open to Control Panel window. 2. Double-click the Display item to open the Display Properties window. 3. Go to Settings Tab and
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    Check this option 4. In Driver Mode Setting field under the Utility Manager tab, the default of Primary mode is LCD. If you have connected the extra display devices (CRT monitor and TV), the Secondary filed will be available for setup. 43
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    Using the Audio Function Connecting Audio Devices Your Notebook PC is equipped with a audio subsystem. However, you can also connect the external audio devices for a better audio quality when enjoying your music and movie on the computer. The audio-out jack allows you to connect the speakers and
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    you have more fun by direct playing DVD and music without turning on the windows. General Configuration Notebook LCD resolution: WXGA 1280 x 800 Music Display - Resolution supported up to 1024 x 768 For VGA output, some distortion or cutting may occur if the monitor or projector resolution does not
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    Installation and Recovery Language There are two languages supported within InstantON at the same time. English Language specified by user: Hebrew HEW German DEU Brazilian/Portuguese PTB Greek ELL Simplified Chinese CHS Italian ITA
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    Installation The steps during installation with CD: 1. Welcome Page and Language Selection. 2. Product information checking. 3. Hardware configuration checking. 4. Available free space (at least 200MB non-partitioned free space) or previously installed partition is found. 5. Installation in progress
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    6. Installation Complete and successful! 7. If there is any error during installation, an error page will be displayed. Recovery Reinstall InterVideo InstantON by installation CD. 48
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    LED Play/Pause Previous Fast Backward Stop Next Fast Forward Status LED BATT: The LED lights green when power is in battery mode and lights red means low battery status. VIDEO: It lights green while InterVideo InstantON is in video mode. MUSIC: It lights green while InterVideo InstantON is in
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    Remote Controller Figure below is showing the button configuration and function display. DVD Mode Music Mode Repeat PC Power Start Menu (DVD Mode) Arrow Key Select Key Shuffle Fast Forward/ Fast Backward Next/ Previous 50 Pause Play Stop Setup Manu Page Up Page Down Volume Up/Down Mute
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    InstantON and launch Music Player General Setup - Refer to General Setup in the next section Information, Picture Properties, Audio (Audio 01. 02. 03...), Subtitle (No subtitle, Subtitle 01, 02, 03...), Angle, Audio Output (Analog Speaker, S/PDIF) Play DVD and Music [End] Stop DVD and Music 51
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    Mapping Mapping to function key on keyboard Function [Space] Pause DVD and Music [R][r]/[F][f] / Skip reversely or sequently PgUp/PgDn / Go to previous or next section [Shift]+[ ]/[Shift]+[ ] Increase or decrease volume / [M], [m] [Enter Press to determine the selected item Browse and
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    Mapping Mapping to function key on keyboard Function [Shift]+[r] Repeat (in Music Mode) [Shift]+[s] Shuffle (in Music Mode) 53
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    Sub Selection Details Menu Language English Defined Language OSD and Menu language Date & Time Date *Sleep Timer Disable Disable auto turn off feature TV Out Disable Enable Disable TV Out Enable TV Out TV System NTSC PAL Need to restart system Update YES Reset to Default NO
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    *Sleep Timer Sleep Timer function is only enabled for Notebook automatically. Sleep Timer activates when DVD/Music modes stay stop without user interaction for 5 minutes. Sleep Timer activates when battery status is less than 5%. 55
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    Sub Selection Details General Setup Same as General Setup described above Enable/Disable the information Information Title, Section and Battery information displayed, select the item will toggle between enable and disable of the display. Hue, Contrast, Brightness, Picture Properties
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    01, 02, 03... Angle 01, 02, 03... 4:3 16:9 If there is no angle settings supported in DVD title, the sub selection will not display For DVD, it is usually included with specified menu, such as angles, audio, subtitles settings. Therefore, the items may not be available in the Setup Menu of Video
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    All, Clear Selected, Repeat and Shuffle. Main Selection General Setup Information Sub Selection Same as General Setup described above Title, Section and Battery information Details Enable/Disable the information displayed, select the item will toggle between enable and disable of the display. 58
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    Expanding & Upgrading 1
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    Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the rear panel of the computer allow you to connect peripheral devices. For the information of these I/O ports, please refer to Quick Components Guide in Chapter 1. Connecting the Peripheral Devices 60
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    . 2. Connect your mouse to the computer. 3. The computer may auto detect your mouse driver and enable the mouse function. If there is no detection of you mouse you can manually enable the mouse by going to Start Menu Æ Control Panel Æ Add Hardware to add the new device. Connecting the WebCam You
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    the printer. 3. Connect the power cord and turn on the printer. 4. Turn on the computer and the system will detect a new device. Install the required driver. For further instructions, please refer to your printer's manual. 62
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    monitor's D-type connector into the computer's VGA port. 3. Connect the monitor's power cord change the display mode by configuring the settings in Display Properties next-generation serial bus that features a high-speed transfer The IEEE 1394 standard interface supports "plug-and-play" technology
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    and gateway, to build a network connection. This built-in 10/100 Base-T LAN module supports data transfer rate up to 100Mbps. The following diagram describes the basic connection in a network environment. For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the LAN, please ask your MIS staff or
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    staff or Internet service provider (ISP) for help. 1. To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication lone cord. 2. You are strongly recommended to install the modem driver included in the software CD of your computer to take full advantage of the modem feature. We Remind
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    card, modem card and memory card. The following instruction provides you with a basic installation for the PC card, including how to install and remove it. For more information, please refer to the manual of your PC card. Installing the PC card 1. Locate the PC card slot on your notebook computer
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    Push the Eject Button ( ) and the PC card will slide out. Pull it out of the slot ( ). 1. Do not hold the "golden finger" when installing the PC card; otherwise, it may cause interference or damage to the PC card. 2. Before removing the PC card, you should stop the device in Windows operating system
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    Safely Remove Hardware If you connect any peripheral device to your system, the Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) will appear on the taskbar. Duble-click the icon to bring up the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box. You can see all connected peripheral devices here. If you want to remove any of the
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    your System You can upgrade your Notebook PC through the following ways: 1. Adding memory to a maximum of 2GB. 2. Replacing the hard disk drive. 3. Replacing the CPU. Please NOTE that system upgrade should be done by an authorized retailer or service representative; otherwise, it will void your
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    Power Management 1
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    PC provides a universal AC adapter and a high-performance Li-ion battery in the package and it can operate either on the Battery power or AC power. ˆ The AC Adapter The AC adapter included in your Notebook PC is a universal AC adapter that can operate on any voltage ranging from 100~240V AC
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    1. The AC adapter included in the package is correct for your Notebook PC; using other adapter model may damage the computer or other devices on the computer. 2. When unplugging the power cord, always hold the connector part of the cord. Never pull the cord directly. We Remind You... 73
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    power source of the computer. A fully charged battery pack can supply power to the computer up to 6 hours (Using 8-cell battery). It depends on the way you use the computer. y Charging the Battery The battery pack can be charged while it is installed in the Notebook PC. Connect the AC adapter to the
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    Alternately, you can check the charging status through the Power Meter in Windows. The Power Meter icon is displayed on the taskbar as or , depending on the current power source. Double-click the icon to bring up the Power Meter window, which contains the related information for your reference.
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    Meter icon does not appear on the taskbar, you can configure the setting through Start menu. 1. Click Start and estimated value of the battery power. The operating time allowed depends on the actual use of your computer. 3. For more instructions on using and caring the battery pack, please refer
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    power supply, so you don't have to worry about the lack of battery power. It's recommend to buy a battery pack from your local dealer. To remove the battery pack: 1. Make sure the computer is turned off. 2. Locate the Battery Release Button on the bottom side. 3. Push the Release Button by the
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    into the compartment (X). 2. Slightly slide and press the battery pack into the right place (Y). 3. Make sure the Release Button is in lock position. 1. Do not try to disassemble THE BATTERY PACK. 2. Please follow your local laws and regulations to dump your used battery pack. We Remind You... 78
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    supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allows you to manage the computer power easily and efficiently. With the ACPI function, the power can be distributed to different components individually according to their needs. This is helpful to provide you with maximum battery
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    ˆ Power Options In order to maintain sufficient power for optimal system operation, please set up the most appropriate configuration for your computer. The following instructions describe the Power Options setup procedures: 1. Click Start from the taskbar and then select Control Panel to open the
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    5. Under the Alarms tab, you can activate the battery alarm function by checking the options in Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm fields. Once activated adjust the slide bar to set up the low or critical power level (the default setting is 10%). Check this option
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    save your data as soon as possible. Also, if available, connect the AC adapter before you continue operating. 3. Do not use the card reader or other storage devices when the battery power is low. The access time may be longer than time you can operate. Otherwise, you may lose your critical data or
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    Check this option 7. Under the Hibernate tab, you can activate Hibernation function by checking the Enable hibernation option. Hibernation is a very useful function of the Windows operating system. When you activate this function, the current and programs are saved to the hard disk drive. Therefore,
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    SpeedStep™Technology Your Notebook PC is Manual override allows you to boost the frequency back to the high frequency when on battery, so that you can customize the system performance to meet your needs. y Using Intel SpeedStep Technology Since Windows XP has the Intel SpeedStep technology driver
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    Power Scheme Home/Office Desk Portable/Laptop Presentation Always On Minimal Power Management Max Battery AC Power None Adaptive Adaptive None Adaptive Adaptive Battery Power Adaptive Adaptive Degrade None Adaptive Degrade Adaptive: Performance state chosen based on CPU demand. Degrade: Starts at
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    BIOS Setup 1
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    message appears on the screen during the system booting up and requests you to run SETUP. ” You want to change the default settings for customized features. ” You want to reload the default BIOS settings. ˆ How to Run BIOS Setup? To run the BIOS Setup Utility, turn on the computer and press
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    ˆ Control Keys You can use only the keyboard to control the cursor in the BIOS Setup Utility. Press left arrow to select one menu title. Press right arrow to select one menu title. Press up arrow to select one item under the menu title. Press down arrow to select one item under the menu title. +
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    screen. The Main menu displays the system information, including the basic configuration. Main menu Show System Overview information about BIOS version, CPU features, Memory size and setting of System Time and Date. Advanced menu Configure IDE and USB settings. Boot Menu Set up Boot Type and Boot
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    is CPU's information about its Type and Speed. The variable settings in Main menu are Share Memory Size, System Time and System Date. Share Memory Size Some devices need to share with PC's memory to accelerate their performance. Select an available and acceptable value from the menu. There are modes
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    y System Time and System Date System Time This item allows you to set the system time. The system clock will go on no matter you shut down the PC or get into sleep mode. The set format is [hour:minute:second]. System Date This item allows you to set the system date. The date format is [day:month:
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    ˆ Advanced Settings The Advanced menu contains IDE configuration, USB support and CPU settings. y Primary and Secondary IDE Master The two items display the types of the primary and secondary IDE devices installed in the computer.
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    y Legacy USB Support If you want to use USB device, like mouse, keyboard, portable disk, in DOS system or boot your system by USB device, you should enable this function by select Enabled. 94
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    y Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology This item allows you to enable or disable Intel SpeedStep technology. When set to Disabled, the system always operates in a conserve power mode (the processor works at 600MHz). If you want optimize the processor, set this item to Enabled, so that the processor speed
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    the password you want, up to six characters in length and press [Enter]. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You may also press [ESC] to abort the selection and not enter a password. 96
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    When the Supervisor Password is set, the new item User Access Level and Password Check will be added in the menu. You can make further settings of access right in the User Access Level item. Setting options: No Access, View Only, Limited and Full Access. The Password Check item is used to specify
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    y Clear User Password If you have set the User Password, select this item to disable the User Password. 98
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    ˆ Boot Settings y Quiet Boot This item enables you to show the vendor logo on the boot-up screen. Settings options: Disabled and Enabled. The default setting is Enabled. y 1st, 2nd and 3rd Boot Device Setting The three items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load
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    utility. Discard Changes and Exit Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made. Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility. Load Optimal Defaults Select this item to load the default settings for optimal system performance. 100
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    Maintaining & Caring 1
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    PC We understand that the Notebook PC is a valuable investment and how important the data stored in your system meant to you. Therefore, we provide the following suggestions to protect your
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    ask you to enter the user name and password when logging in Windows. For more information on setting the system password, please refer to the manual or online help of your operating system. 1. Remember the passwords once they are set. If, unfortunately, you forgot the passwords, please contact your
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    to meetings for long-time use. If the meeting time is longer than 4 hours, you are recommended to prepare a second battery pack or an AC adapter Store your Notebook PC in a cool and dry place if you can not bring it with you. Long-time exposure to temperature and humidity fluctuation may
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    Taking Care of Your Computer Placing and Operating Your Computer The guidelines provided in this section are the basics to take good care of your computer. Use the computer in a proper environment where the temperature is between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F) and humidity not higher than 80%. Place
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    will cause the keyboard and touchpad malfunction, you can clean them by using an air compressor or the brush. Using the Battery Pack Battery Safety Tips Replacing or handling the battery incorrectly may present a risk of fire or explosion, which could cause serious injury. Only replace the main
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    AC adapter to the system whenever possible. Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be charged while it is installed in the Notebook PC. Please NOTE that the following with respect to charging or changing the battery pack: If a charged battery pack is not available, save your work and close
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    pack uses Lithium-ion battery cells that have no "memory effect." You do not need to discharge the battery pack before you begin charging. However, to optimized the life of battery, we suggest that once a month the power is consumed entirely. If you do not use the Notebook PC for a long time, it
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    Software & Application 1
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    Activating Your System Before using your computer, you need to activate the Windows XP operating system by the following steps. 1. Welcome to Microsoft Windows. After the computer is ready for the pre-use configuration, the screen will show the Welcome to Microsoft Windows message. Click Next to
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    your PC! Click Finish to exit. 8. The Windows Login dialog box appears on the screen, click OK to login. 9. That's right. You can use your Notebook PC now 111
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    ). Choose to restore the operating system from the Recovery CD when prompted. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedures. The system will reboot automatically when completed. The system will resume the factory default settings after reboots. After resuming the operating
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    to install the drivers and software applications manually. ˆ How to Use the Utility CD? Insert the Utility CD into your CD/DVD-ROM drive and the Setup program should start automatically as shown below. Then, click the item you want to install and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
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    Setup program includes Drivers: Provides the required drivers, for example, the Card Reader Driver for the system. Utility: Contains the powerful utilities that can maximize your experience in operating the computer. Utility CD includes MSI Live Update 3, Adobe Acrobat Reader and MSI System Control
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    you buy it. You may re-install this program in the future by the software CD bundled with the package of your Notebook PC. When you turn on your Notebook PC, MSI System Control Manager will automatically launch and display a status icon ( ) on the taskbar. By click on the right button of your
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    y Mail Properties By using this function, you won't need to turn on and off the mail box many times to check out coming emails and know how many mails you have got. Right click the icon ( ) on the taskbar and select "Mail Properties". It leads you to the setup screen of Mail Properties showing as
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    Take a look at this figure. If your mail settings are correct and your network is connecting successfully. The mail-checking function of Mail Properties will automatically do checking as the duration you set. When you have mails, the SCM (System Control Manager) icon will deliver a pop-up message
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    y OSD (On-Screen Display) Your Notebook PC is already installed a special OSD interface. It gives you vivid and friendly displays on your screen when you are enabling Function Keys and Quick
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    Quick Launch Display / Status Reminder between clicking e-mail quick launch button and starting Outlook Express or Microsoft Outlook. Reminder between clicking Internet quick launch button and Webpage opening. Toggle between enable and disable wireless connection. 119
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