Advent 4211 User manual

The 4211 User Guide
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Preface
Table of Content ............................................................................................................................ 1-3
Regulations Information...............................................................................................................1-4
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement.....................................................................1-4
FCC Conditions.........................................................................................................................1-4
Safety Instructions........................................................................................................................ 1-5
Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery................................................................................ 1-6
WEEE Statement............................................................................................................................1-6
Trademarks .................................................................................................................................... 1-6
Introductions
Manual Map....................................................................................................................................2-1
Unpacking......................................................................................................................................2-2
Specification..................................................................................................................................2-2
Product Overview..........................................................................................................................2-4
Top-Open View .........................................................................................................................2-4
Front Side View.........................................................................................................................2-6
Right Side View.........................................................................................................................2-7
Left Side View...........................................................................................................................2-8
Rear Side View.........................................................................................................................2-8
Bottom Side View......................................................................................................................2-9
Table of Contents

Getting Started
Power Management.......................................................................................................................3-1
AC Adapter................................................................................................................................3-1
Battery Pack..............................................................................................................................3-2
Using the Battery Pack .............................................................................................................3-3
Basic Operations...........................................................................................................................3-5
Safety and Comfort Tips ...........................................................................................................3-5
Having a Good Work Habit.......................................................................................................3-5
Knowing the Keyboard..............................................................................................................3-6
Knowing the Touchpad..............................................................................................................3-8
About Hard Disk Drive ..............................................................................................................3-9
Connecting the External Devices ..............................................................................................3-10
Using the External Optical Storage Device.............................................................................3-10
Connecting the Peripheral Devices ........................................................................................3-10
Connecting the Communication Devices................................................................................ 3-11
Safely Remove Hardware ...........................................................................................................3-12
Windows XP Installation.............................................................................................................3-13
Re-installing device drivers and software...............................................................................3-13
The TechGuys Recovery Backup ...........................................................................................3-14
Running System Recovery from Windows .............................................................................3-15
Running System Recovery from outside of Windows.............................................................3-16
Running System Recovery from USB drive/SD Card.............................................................3-17
BIOS Setup
About BIOS Setup.........................................................................................................................4-1
When to Use BIOS Setup.........................................................................................................4-1
How to Run BIOS Setup...........................................................................................................4-1
Control Keys .............................................................................................................................4-2
BIOS Setup Menu..........................................................................................................................4-3
Main menu................................................................................................................................4-4
Advanced menu........................................................................................................................4-5
Boot menu.................................................................................................................................4-6
Security menu...........................................................................................................................4-7
Save & Exit menu .....................................................................................................................4-8

CHAPTER 1
Preface
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 radiates 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
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
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:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Safety Instructions
Read the safety instructions
carefully and thoroughly.
All cautions and warnings on the
equipment or user‘s manual
should be noted.
Keep the User‘s Guide that
comes with the package for
future reference.
Keep this equipment away from
humidity and high temperature.
Lay this equipment on a stable
surface before setting it up.
The openings on the enclosure
are used for air convection and
to prevent the equipment from
overheating. Do not cover the
openings.
Make sure the power voltage is
within safety range and has
been adjusted properly to the
value of 100~240V before
connecting the equipment to the
power outlet.
Never pour liquid into the
opening that could damage the
equipment or cause an electrical
shock.
Do not leave the equipment in an
unconditioned environment with
a storage temperature above
60OC (140OF) or below 0OC
(32OF), which may damage the
equipment.
Place the power cord in a way
that people are unlikely to step
on it. Do not place anything on
top of the power cord.
Always unplug the power cord
before inserting any add-on card
or module.
To prevent explosion caused by
improper battery replacement,
use the same or equivalent type
of battery recommended by the
manufacturer only.
When installing the coaxial cable
to the TV Tuner, it is necessary
to ensure that the metal shield is
reliable connected to protective
earthing system of the building.
Always keep the battery in a
safe place.
Always keep the strong
magnetic or electrical objects
away from the equipment.
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 worked well or you can not get it work according to
User‘s Manual.
The equipment was dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery
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.
WEEE Statement
Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive
2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products of "electrical and electronic equipment"
cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will
be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life.
Trademarks
All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
Intel®and Atom®are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Advent is a registered trade DSG retail limited
Microsoft®is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows®2000/ XP/ Vista are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
AMI®is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
Kensington and MicroSaver are registered trademarks of the Kensington Technology Group.
PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory Card International
Association.

CHAPTER 2
Introductions
Congratulations on becoming an user of this notebook, the finely designed notebook. This brand-new
exquisite notebook will give you a delightful and professional experience in using notebook. We are proud to
tell our users that this notebook is thoroughly tested and certified by our reputation for unsurpassed
dependability and customer satisfaction.
Manual Map
This User‘s Manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to operate this notebook. It is
recommended to read this manual carefully before using this notebook.
Chapter 1, Preface, gives users the basic safety information and caution that is interrelated to using this
notebook. It is recommended to read these information or caution when using this notebook for the first time.
Chapter 2, Introductions, includes the descriptions of all the accessories of this notebook. It is
recommended to check out that if you have all the accessories included when you open the packing box. If
any of these accessories is damaged or missing, please contact the vendor where you purchased this
notebook. Also, this chapter provides the specification of this notebook, and introduces the function buttons,
quick launch buttons, connectors, LEDs and externals of this notebook.
Chapter 3, Getting Started, gives the basic operation instructions on using keyboard, touchpad, hard disk
drive, and optical storage drive. Beside, the steps of installing and uninstalling the battery; and the
procedures of connecting the various external devices, communication devices, and so on, are also provided
to help users getting familiar with this notebook.
Chapter 4, BIOS Setup, provides information on BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the
system for optimum use.

Unpacking
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:
Notebook
Quick Start Manual
High-capacity Li-ion battery
AC adapter and power cord
Carry bag (optional)
All-in-one application disk, containing the full version of user‘s manual,
drivers, utilities, and optional recovery function, etc..
Specification
Physical Characteristic
Dimension 260 (W) x 180 (D) x 19~31.5 (H) mm
Weight 940g (without battery pack)
CPU
Processor Type Socket 478
Support Processor Intel®Diamondville processor (45 nm)
L2 Cache 512KB
FSB Speed Support 533 MHz
Core Chips
North Bridge Intel®945GSE
South Bridge Intel®ICH7M
Memory
Technology DDR2 667/ 800
These accessories listed
above may change without
notice.

Memory DDR2 SDRAM
Maximum 2GB
Power
AC Adapter 40W, 19V
Battery Type 3 cells (optional)
6 cells (optional)
RTC Battery Yes
I/O Port
Monitor(VGA) 15 pin D-Sub x 1
USB x 3 (USB version 2.0)
Mic-in x 1
Headphone Out x 1
RJ45 x 1
Card Reader x 1 (SD/ MMC/ MS)
The supported memory cards may vary without notice.
Storage(Items listed here may vary depending on the model users purchased)
HDD form factor 2.5‖, 9.5mm High, 5400rpm
SSD (solid-state disk) Optional supported
Communication Port (Items listed here may vary without notice)
LAN 10/100 Ethernet
Wireless Lan Supported
Audio
Sound Interface ALC 888s
Internal Speaker 2 speakers with housing
Internal Speaker Supported
Sound Volume Adjust by volume button, K/B hot-key & SW
Video
Dual View Function LCD or CRT will be auto detected when connected.
CRT Output Supported
Display
LCD Type 10" wide
Brightness Brightness controlled by K/B hot-keys

WebCam
CMOS (optional) Supported
Software & BIOS
USB Flash Boot Yes, USB floppy boot up DOS only
BIOS Fast Boot Support --- Yes
Others
Kensington Lock Hole x 1
Compliance WHQL
Product Overview
This section provides the description of basic aspects of the notebook. It will help you to know more about
the appearance of this notebook before using it. Please be aware that the notebook shown in this section may
vary from the actual one that users purchased.
Top-open View
Press the Cover Latch to open the Display Panel. The figure of top-open view and description shown below
will lead you to browse the main operating area of your notebook.
The figures show here are
for reference only.
1. Webcam/ Webcam LED
2. Power Button / Power LED
3. Keyboard /
Quick Launch Buttons
4. Status LED
5. Touchpad
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5
3
4
2