AVERATEC 6200 Series User manual

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AVERATEC

6200 Series Notebook PC

User Manual

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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:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

which the receiver is connected.

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.

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.

Averatec

6200 Series

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Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery

(Danish) ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig

håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og

type. Levér 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’explosion s’il y a remplacement

incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du

même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur.

Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions

du fabricant.

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

Benytt samme 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

instruktion.

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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.

7. Use cable recommended in the User Guide.

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’s 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.

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

service personnel:

the power cord or plug is damaged.

liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

the equipment has been exposed to moisture.

the equipment has not work well or you can not get it work accord-

ing to User’s Guide.

the equipment was dropped and damaged.

the equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

12. Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a

storage temperature of 60

O

C (140

O

F) 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 AVERATEC. 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’s specification and equipment, please call

us with 1-877-462-3462, or via e-amil:

[email protected].

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 is registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory

Card International Association.

Release History

Version Revision Note Date

1.0 First release June 2004

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Table of Content

Getting Started

Basics of Using Notebook PC

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

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

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Features and Benefits ............................................................1-3

1.2 Quick Components Guide ..................................................1-4

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Top-open View.......................................................................1-4

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z Front View .............................................................................1-6

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z Right-side View .....................................................................1-8

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Left-side View .......................................................................1-10

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z Bottom View ..........................................................................1-12

1.3 Preparing to Operate ..........................................................1-13

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Connecting the Power ...........................................................1-13

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Turning On/Off the Notebook PC .........................................1-15

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

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Set Up Your Work Environment ............................................2-2

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.3 Knowing the Touchpad ....................................................... 2-9

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Using the Touchpad ............................................................... 2-10

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z Configuring the Touchpad ......................................................2-12

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2.4 Using the Optical Storage Device .....................................2-13

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Inserting the CD ....................................................................2-14

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z Removing the CD ..................................................................2-15

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Releasing the CD Manually ...................................................2-15

2.5 The Hard Disk Drive ..........................................................2-16

2.6 Using the Video Function ...................................................2-17

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z Configuring the Display Settings ............................................2-17

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

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Connecting Audio Devices .....................................................2-19

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z Volume Control ......................................................................2-19

2.8 Direct Play Function ............................................................2-20

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Control Key Function .............................................................2-20

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z Key Definition ........................................................................2-21

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Using the Software Applications

3.1 Using the Recovery CD ...................................................... 3-2

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Resuming the Operating System ............................................3-2

3.3 Activating Your System ....................................................... 3-4

Power Management

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

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

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The Battery Pack ..................................................................4-3

4.2 Managing the Power ...........................................................4-6

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z Power Options .......................................................................4-6

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BIOS Setup

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

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

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

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5.2 Main Menu ...........................................................................5-4

5.3 System Overview ................................................................. 5-6

5.4 Advanced Settings ...............................................................5-8

5.5 Security Settings .................................................................. 5-10

5.6 Boot Settings ........................................................................ 5-11

5.7 Power Settings......................................................................5-12

5.8 Exit Options.......................................................................... 5-13

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

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

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

6.2 Safely Remove Hardware ...................................................6-8

6.3 Upgrading Your System ....................................................... 6-9

Expanding and Upgrading

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Caring Your Notebook PC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Congratulations on purchasing Averatec 6200 Series Notebook

PC!

This chapter first provides a general introduction on your Note-

book PC, to let you know the hardware components well and

start to work easily. Why wait? Read on to learn more about the

powerful features and multimedia function of your Notebook

PC.

Getting Started

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6200 Series Notebook PC

First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. If any item

contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local 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 - Averatec 6200 series.

Three Recovery CDs containing the drivers, utilities, and user manual.

One Quick Start Guide.

One Warranty Card.

One MPI card (MSworks 7.0)

Accessories:

- High-capacity Li-ion battery pack.

- AC adapter and power cord.

- Phone cable/Phone jack (optional).

- Notebook PC carry bag (optional).

Unpacking

1.1 Before You Begin

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Features and Benefits

Next Generation CPU Support. Your Notebook PC is equipped with one

of the latest CPU (central processing unit) that supports AMD® Athlon XP-

M 2400+ technology for excellent system performance and ultimate mo-

bile function.

Integrated Wireless LAN Solution. The computer is pre-installed with

the IEEE802.11g networking solution that allows you to roam between

different rooms in the office or at home, without being disconnected the

LAN cable.

USB 2.0 Support. The computer has four USB 2.0 ports that support data

transfer rate up to 480Mb/s. The USB standard allows you to connect up

to 127 devices through the single interface, including mouse, keyboard,

printer, hard disk drive, digital camera, and more.

Communication Ports. Support 56K Fax/MODEM (Cable size at least 26

or above). In addition, sharing files and printers can be easy tasks. The

PC also supports Realtek 8201 PCI LAN, Wake On LAN which supports

on S3/S4 (AC mode) state and LAN Boot system.

Memory. The computer provides two memory slots that allows you to

expand the memory size up to 2GB.

Innovative Direct Play Function. Without turning on the system, you can

enjoy your favorite multimedia with DVD, video CD, audio CD, MP3 with its

unparalleled sound system (simply by the fancy remoter controller).

15.4” Wide Screen. Experience the greatest visual presentation on your

Notebook PC! You can enjoy extreme entertainment with the 15.4” TFT

colour LCD screen (WXGA with 1280x800 resolution).

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6200 Series Notebook PC

Top-open View

This section provides the multi-views of your Notebook PC, and briefly intro-

duces the function of each component.

Press the Cover Latch to open the top cover (see page 1-6), and you can find

the main operating area of your computer.

1.2 Quick Components Guide

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Display Panel

The 15.4-inch WXGA TFT color LCD screen displays the output of the computer.

Quick Launch Buttons and Power Button:

- Power Button: to turn the computer power ON and OFF.

- Quick Launch Button: this one-touch button allows you to turn on/

off the wireless LAN function easily.

Keyboard

The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized 87/88-key key-

board (see Using Keyboard in Chapter 2 for more information).

Touchpad

The pointing device of the computer (see Using Touchpad in Chapter 2 for

more information).

Stereo Speakers

The next-generation high quality speakers send out the sound and voice from

the computer.

LCM Panel

The innovative “DVD Direct Play” function with the fancy LCM panel will bring

you with a whole new multimedia experience.

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6200 Series Notebook PC

Front View

Volume Increase-Decrease Controller

Press “+” button to increase volume level and press “-” to decrease volume

level.

Cover Latch

Slide this button toward the right to open the top cover.

LCM Panel

It shows the status of direct playing control.

Front Panel Control Buttons

The direct play bar. The following table shows the Key Definition.

Knowing the components on the front side of your computer.

Stop/Eject

OK/Enter ---

Play/Pause

CH-/CH+

Menu

Power

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Power

Menu Menu

Power

Key

AV_MODE

(DVD)

MENU

DVD

LCD

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Consumer Infrared

It is used to transfer the Remote Controller signal to control the device.

Audio Port Connectors

- Line Out is a connector for speakers or headphones;

- MIC is a connector for microphones.

Line OutMIC

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6200 Series Notebook PC

Right-side View

Knowing the components on the right side of your computer.

Status LED

- Battery Status (Green/Orange): ON (Green) - battery is charging;

ON (

Orange) - battery low; Blinking (Orange) - battery bad.

- Power On/Off/Suspend (Blue): Blinking - system in suspend mode;

ON - system fully on; OFF - system off.

- Wireless LAN (

Green): ON - wireless LAN enabled; OFF - wireless

LAN disabled.

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.

Ventilator

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

air circulation.

S-Video Connector

By using a Super VHS (S-Video) cable, this connector allows you to connect

a television (NTSC/PAL system) for a great view of the computer display.

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USB Ports: The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect USB-interface peripheral

devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, external hard disk module,

printer, and more. There are two of four USB ports on the right side of your

laptop.

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.

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6200 Series Notebook PC

Left-side View

Knowing the components on the left side of your computer.

Speaker outlet

Power Connector

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

USB Ports

The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices,

such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, external hard disk module, printer,

and more.

RJ-45 Connector

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

connection.

RJ-11 Connector

The computer provides a built-in modem that allows you to connect an RJ-11

telephone line through this connector. With the 56K V.90 modem, you can

make a dial-up connection.

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