AVERATEC AV4265-EH1 User manual

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AVERATEC
User’s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE
Symbols and Conventions
Protecting Your Computer -Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment
Chapter Summaries
1.GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS
Performance Feature
System at a Glance
Top View
Front and Rear Views
Side Views
Bottom View
AC Adapter
LED Status Indicators
Keyboard Features
Function (Quick) Keys
Windows Keys
Embedded Numeric Keypad
Touch Pad
Graphic Subsystem
Adjusting the Display Brightness
Extending the Life of the TFT Display Panel
Opening and Closing the Display Panel
Audio Subsyste
Adjusting the Volume in Windows
Voice Recording
Modem and Modem Setting
Ethernet Adapte
2. BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY
Entering the BIOS Setup Screen
Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen
BIOS Action Key
Modifying the BIOS Settings
Main Setu
Advance Setup
Boot Setup
Security Setup
Power Setup
Exit Setup
3.BATTERY POWER & POWER MANAGEMENT
The Battery Pack
Lithium-Ion Battery Technology
Battery Low-Power Warnin
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
Charging the Battery and Charging Time
Checking the Battery Leve
Prolonging the Battery’s Life and Usage Cycles

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Using Windows Power Options
Windows’Power Scheme
Suspend Mode
Power Button Action
Low Battery Warning
Power Manual Quick Access
4.UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER
Upgrading the System Memory
5.TROUBLE-SHOOTING
First Step
Audio Problem
Hard Disk Problem
Optical Drive Problem
Display Problem
Keyboard and Mouse Problem
CMOS Battery Problem
Memory Problem
Modem Problem
Network Adapter / Ethernet Problem
PC Card / PCMCIA Problem
Performance Problem
FireWire (IEEE1394) and USB 2.0 Problem
APPENDIX A Product Specification
APPENDIX B Agency Regulatory Notices

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Preface
Using This Manual
This User’s Manual contains general information about the hardware and software setup, troubleshooting, and
technical specifications of the notebook computer.
Symbols and Conventions
The following conventions and symbols are used in this manual:
nWhen keys are to be pressed at the same time, a plus (+) symbol is used. For instance, Fn+F7 means
holding Fn and F7 keys at the same time.
nWhen a series of clicking actions is needed in Windows O/S, [ ] and > symbols are used. For instance,
[Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display] means clicking the Start icon first, then the Settings, then the
Control Panel, then the Display icon.
nWhen you need to make a selection with the touch pad (or mouse), you will be asked to ’select’ or ‘click’ or
‘double-click’, ‘right-click’ the item.
Note: Text in this format and symbol means specific instructions, commentary, sidelights, or any additional information or notes that you
should be aware of.
Warning: Text in this format and symbol means that failures to comply with the given instructions or information could result in damage to
your computer or could cause bodily harm or loss of life.

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Protecting Your Computer -Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment
Following the advice below will help ensure that you get the most out of your Investment.
Your computer will serve you well if you take good care of it.
nDo not expose the computer to direct sunlight or place it near sources of heat.
nDo not subject it to temperatures below 0oC (32oF) or above 30oC (86oF).
nDo not expose the computer to magnetic fields.
nDo not expose the computer to moisture or rain.
nDo not spill water or liquid on the computer.
nDo not subject the computer to adverse shock and vibration.
nDo not expose the computer to dust and dirt.
nDo not place heavy objects on top of the computer.
nDo not place the computer on rocky surfaces.
Here are some ways of taking care of your AC adapter.
nDo not connect the adapter to any devices other than your computer.
nDo not let water get into the adapter.
nDo not block the ventilation airway of the adapter.
nKeep the adapter in a cool and ventilated place.
nDo not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.
nCarefully tuck away the power cord and any cables away from pedestrian traffic.
nWhen unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug.
nKeep the adapter away from children.
nThe total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if
you are using an extension cord.
nThe total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.
nDo not connect other AC adapters to your notebook. This Notebook uses exclusively the AC adapter:Liteon
PA-1650-01 (65W)
When cleaning the computer, observe these steps:
1. Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.
2. Disconnect the AC adapter.
3. Use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the following occurs:
nComputer has been dropped or the body has been damaged.
nLiquid has been spilled into the product.
nThe computer does not operate normally.
Cleaning the Ventilation Grills:
It is suggested that you clean the ventilation grills regularly to maintain optimal thermal regulation of the
notebook. To do this, you may use a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner (with appropriate head adapter) to remove
the dust buildup on the ventilation grills.

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Chapter Summaries
The following is a summary of the available chapters and appendices in this manual.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Basics
In this chapter, you will learn the basic operations and features of your computer. It gives you a general
understanding of the components of your computer.
Chapter 2: BIOS Setup / Security
In this chapter, you will learn how to change various firmware settings and what the settings mean. Also,
you will learn how to take advantage of the built-in security feature provided by the BIOS.
Chapter 3: Battery Power & Power Management
In this chapter, you will learn the fundamentals of power management and how to use them to achieve
longer battery life.
Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer
In this chapter, you will learn how to upgrade the system memory.
Chapter 5: Trouble-Shooting
In this chapter, you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems.
Appendix A: Product Specification
In this section, you will find a list of the computer’s system specifications.
Appendix B: Agency Regulatory Notices
In this section, you will find the general electro-magnetic and safety regulatory information.

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CHAPTER ONE
GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS
This chapter introduces the features and components of the computer.

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Performance Features
 Windows Media® Player Quick Launch
One button lets you play movies, or music by quickly launching Windows Media® Player
 High Performance Intel Processor with 915GM Chipset
The notebook PC is equipped with a powerful Mobile Intel Pentium M or Celeron M processor. Together
with the latest Intel 915GM chipset and technologies, the system offers a very advanced PC
performance.
 Advanced Graphics Engine
The integrated Intel GMA 900 high-end graphic engine offers excellent video performance for the most
demanding professional. The advanced graphic chip also incorporates a hardware-based
motion-compensation engine, which gives you smooth MPEG video playback. DirectX 9 graphics
capability also adds realism to PC games.
 AveraBrite™ LCD Display
The computer is equipped with a wide 13.3-inch TFT high-resolution display panel for clear text and
brilliant colors.
 Expandability
The system offers 2 upgradeable DDR SDRAM sockets for expansion, allowing the user to easily
increase the system’s capacity as the need arises.
 Built-in Multiple Card Reader
There is a built-in 4-in-1 card reader to access many of the portable media formats (SD Card, MMC
Card, MS and MS Pro Card).
 Ethernet Port
The system provides a built-in Ethernet network adapter for high bandwidth network connection.
 FireWire (IEEE1394 / 1394a) and USB 2.0 ports
In addition to a full array of built-in I/O ports, the computer offers IEEE1394 for ultra high-speed
connection to high bandwidth digital video devices and USB2.0 ports to connect to any USB-based
peripheral device.
 Wireless LAN
The internal Wireless LAN module allows your notebook to connect wirelessly to other 802.11-enabled
systems, devices or networks.

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System At A Glance
Top View
1. AveraBrite™ LCD Display
The panel is where the system content is displayed.
2. Keyboard
The keyboard is used to enter data. It has an embedded numeric keypad and cursor control keys. (See
Keyboard Section for details.)
3. Touch Pad
The touch pad is a built-in pointing device with functions similar to a mouse.
4. LED Status Indicator
The LED Status indicators reveal the status of these functions: Numeric keypad, cap lock, scroll lock,
WLAN, ODD and HDD. (See the LED Status Indicator Section for details.)
The LED Status indicators also reveal the status of the system power state and battery-charging state. See
the LED Status Indicator Section for details.
5. Power / Suspend Button
The power/suspend button turns the notebook on and off and it also acts as a system standby key. Press
momentarily to turn on the system. Press and hold for at least 4 seconds to turn off the system. How this
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Options > Advanced] menu. Press the power / suspend button again to return from the suspend mode.
(See Chapter 3 for more details on system suspend function.)
6. Battery Saver Mode Button
Pressing the key enables the system to lower its power usage; therefore the fan speed is reduced to
achieve the lowest operating noise.
You may need to go to BIOS Setup to enable Battery Saver Mode for this button. See Chapter 2 for details.
7. Windows Media® Player Launch Key
Pressing the key launches a multimedia application that allows you to watch DVD movies or, listen to music
from the optical drive.
Front and Rear Views
Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook. This may damage the display
1. Built-in Stereo Speakers
The built-in speakers output the sound in stereo.
2. Microphone Jack
The microphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect a microphone.
3. Stereo Headphone
The stereo headphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect the headphones or external speakers.
4. Wireless On/Off Switch
Use the Switch to disable or enable the Wireless function.
5. Kensington Lock Key Hole
A Kensington-type security lock latches to this keyhole for anti-theft purpose.

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6. Battery Pack
The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook.
7. Power Jack (DC-in)
The DC-out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers the computer.
8. External VGA Port
The VGA video output port is for connecting the external LCD monitor or projector.
Side Views
Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook. This may damage the display
1. USB 2.0 Port (x3)
The Universal Serial Bus (USB2.0-compliant) port allows you to connect a wide variety of devices to your
computer at a rate of up to 480 Mbps. This port conforms to the latest USB2.0 plug-and-play standards.
2. 4-in-1 Card Reader
The 4-in-1 Card Reader supports SD Card, MMC Card, MS and MS Pro Card.
3. Optical Drive and Disk Eject Button and Manual Eject Key Hole
If your computer comes with the Combo drive, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or DVD-Dual drive, you may save data
onto a CD-R, CD-RW,,DVD+/-R and DVD+/-RW disc. Press the eject button to eject the disk tray. The
manual eject keyhole allows you to manually eject a jammed disk.
4. Modem Port
This is where you plug the phone jack (RJ-11) for fax/modem functions.
5. Ventilation Grill
The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat. Do not block this airway completely.
6. Ethernet / LAN Port

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The port connects to a network hub via the RJ-45 cable and also conforms to the 10/100Base-TX
transmission protocol.
7. TV (S-Video) Port
The S-Video port permits you to redirect the screen output to a television set or any analog video playback
device. This TV Port is copyright protected. When a DVD movie is played, the output is scrambled to
prevent analog recording.
8. FireWire / IEEE1394 / 1394a Port
This is a high-speed serial data port. You may connect any Fire-wire-ready device to this port.
9. PC Card Slot (Type II PCMCIA) and Card Eject Button
The slot is where a PC Card (Type II PCMCIA) is inserted. Press the eject button to release the PC Card.
Bottom View
1. Battery Pack and Battery Latch
The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook. Slide the battery latch to release the battery
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2. System Device Cover
The system’s processor with cooler assembly, Wireless LAN module, HDD and memory module are located
under the case cover. The system memory and hard disk drive can be upgraded to a larger capacity. (See
Chapter 4 for instructions on a memory upgrade.)
3. Ventilation Grill
The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat. Do not block this airway completely.
Warning: Do not block the Fan Grill outlet. Place the machine on hard surface only. The bottom case may get very hot.
AC Adapter
1. DC-out Connector
The DC-out connector docks to the power jack (DC-in) on the computer.
2. Adapter
The adapter converts alternating current into constant DC voltage for the computer.
3. AC Plug
The AC plug to the AC wall outlet.
Warning: Make sure you are using a standard 2-prong AC wall socket with a ground pin. If not, you may feel a slight tingling
sensation on any of the computer’s metal parts such as the I/O ports. This is caused by leakage current when the AC adapter is not
properly grounded (via the ground pin). However, the amount of leakage current is within the safety regulation and is not harmful to the
human body.

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LED Status Indicator
The LED Status Indicator displays the operating status of your notebook. When a certain function is
enabled, an LED will light up. The following section describes its indication.
System & Power Status Indicators
LED Graphic
Symbol
Indication
Blue light indicates the notebook is ON.
Blinking blue light indicates the notebook
is in suspend mode.
Orange light indicates the battery is being
charged.
Blinking orange light indicates the battery
level is low.
Green light indicates the battery is fully
charged.
Blue light indicates the WLAN module is
active.
Green light indicates the hard drive and/or
optical drive is being accessed.
Green light indicates the numeric keypad
is activated.
Green light indicates the cap-lock is
activated.
Green light indicates the Battery Saver
mode is enabled.

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Keyboard Features
Function Keys (Quick Keys)
Graphic
Symbol
Action System Control
Fn + F3 Turns off the LCD backlight.
Fn + F4 Enters Suspend Mode.
Fn + F5 Changes Display Mode:
LCD-only, CRT-only and
LCD&CRT.
Fn + F6 Decreases Display Brightness.
Fn + F7 Increases Display Brightness.
Fn + F8 Turns Speaker Volume down.
Fn + F9 Turns Speaker Volume up.
Fn + F10 Turns off the Speaker Volume.
Fn + Num
Lk
Enables the embedded keypad
to work in numeric mode. The
keys act like numeric keypads
in a calculator. Use this mode
when you need to do a lot of
numeric data entry. An
alternative would be to connect
an external numeric keypad.
Fn + Scr Lk Press the Scroll Lock key and
then press ↑or ↓to move one
line up or down.
For various system controls, press the Fn (Function) key and the Fx key simultaneously.

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Windows Keys
Your keyboard also has two Windows keys:
1. Start Key
This key allows you to pull up the Windows Start Menu at the bottom of the taskbar.
2. Application Menu Key
This key brings up the popup menu for the application, similar to a click of the right mouse button.
Embedded Numeric Keypad
Press Fn+NumLk to enable the embedded numeric keypad. The numbers are printed in the upper right
corner of a key, in a color different from the alphabets. This key pad is complete with arithmetic operators (+,
-, * , /).
Press Fn+NumLk to revert to normal character keys.

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Touch Pad
The built-in touch pad, which is a PS/2-compatible pointing device, senses movement on its surface. As you
move your fingertip on the surface of the pad, the cursor responds accordingly.
The following items teach you how to use the touch pad:
1. Move your finger across the touch pad to move the cursor.
2. Press buttons to select or execute functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a
mouse. Tapping on the touch pad twice is similar to clicking the left button of a mouse.
Function Left Button Right
Button
Equivalent Tapping Action
Execution Click twice
quickly
Tap twice (at the same speed as
double-clicking
the mouse button)
Selection Click once Tap once
Drag Click and hold
to drag the
cursor
Tap twice quickly and on the
second tap hold finger to the touch
pad to drag the cursor
Access
Context Menu
Click once
Tips on Using the Touch Pad:
1. The double-click speed is timed. If you double-click too slowly, your notebook responds as if you
single-clicked twice.
2. Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touch pad. Also keep the surface of touch pad clean and
dry to prolong its life.
3. The touch pad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response.
Heavy touch does not produce better response.

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Graphic Subsystem
Your computer uses a high performance 13-inch active matrix TFT panel with high resolution and multi-million
colors for comfortable viewing. The integrated Intel GMA 900 video graphics accelerator, which is Microsoft
DirectX 9 compatible, performs graphic rendering at a lighting-fast speed.
Adjusting the Display Brightness
The notebook uses special key combinations, called hot keys, to control brightness.
Press Fn+F7 to increase the brightness.
Press Fn+F6 to decrease the brightness.
Note: To maximize your battery operating time, set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting, so that the internal backlight
uses less power.
Extending the Life of the TFT Display Device
Observe the following guidelines to maximize the life of the backlight in the display.
1. Set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting (Fn+F6).
2. When working at your desk, connect your notebook to an external monitor and disable the internal
displayFn+F5.
3. Do not disable the suspend time-outs.
4. If you are using AC power and have no external monitor attached, change to suspend mode when not
in use.
Opening and Closing the Display Panel
To open the display, push the LCD latch inwardly and lift up the lid. Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing
position.
To close the display cover, fold it down gently until the LCD latche clicks into place.
Warning: To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it when closing. Do not place any object on top of the computer when the
display is closed

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Audio Subsystem
Your computer’s audio subsystem is Sound Blaster Pro-compatible.
Adjusting the Volume Manually
To increase the volume, press Fn+F9.
To decrease the volume, press Fn+F8.
Adjusting the Audio Volume in Windows
1. Click the speaker symbol in the task tray in Windows.
2. Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume.
3. To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting, click Mute.
Voice Recording
You will need to plug-in an external microphone to the microphone connector to record sound. You will need
to use audio processing software to enable the built-in microphone. For example, you may use Microsoft
Sound Recorder.