AVERATEC N2573VH1E User manual

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2500 Series User’s Guide

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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
■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.

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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.

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Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery
(Danish) ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri --- Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af same fabrikat og type. Levé 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 manufacturers 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 dex;losion sil y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie.
Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou dun type équivalent recommandé
par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usages conformément aux instructions du
fabricant.
(Norwegian) ADVARSEL: Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt same
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 instruction.

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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.
Optical Device 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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Macrovision Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Safety Instructions
1. Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly.
2. Save this User 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. 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 Users Manual.
●The equipment was dropped and damaged.
●The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
11. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the equipment or cause an
electrical shock.

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WEEE Statement
12. Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature of
60° C (140° 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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Trademarks
All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
●Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows98/ME, 2000/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
●AMI ®is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
●PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Notebook Memory Card
International Association.
Release History
Version
1.0
Revision Note
First Release
Date
01, 2008

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Table of Content
Preface
Regulations Information i
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ii
FCC Conditions ii
Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery iii
Caution on Using Modem iv
Optical Device Drive Notice iv
Macrovision Notice v
Safety Instructions v
WEEE Statement vi
Trademarks ix
Release History ix
Chapter 1 - Introductions
How to Use This Manual 1-1
Unpacking 1-2
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Specification 2-1
Product View 2-4
Top-open View 2-4
Right-side View 2-7
Left-side View 2-8
Bottom View 2-9
Power Management 2-10
AC Adapter 2-10

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Battery Pack 2-11
Using the Battery Pack 2-12
Basic Operations 2-14
Safety and Comfort Tips 2-14
Have a Good Work Habit 2-15
Knowing the Keyboard 2-16
Knowing the Touchpad 2-19
About Hard Disk Drive 2-21
Using the Optical Storage 2-22
Chapter 3 - Customizing this Notebook
Connecting the External Devices 3-1
Connecting the Peripheral Devices 3-1
Connecting the Communication Devices 3-5
Express Card Installation 3-6
Installing the Express card 3-6
Removing the Express card 3-6
Safely Remove Hardware 3-7
Chapter 4 - 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
Security menu 4-6
Boot menu 4-8
Exit menu 4-9

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General Introductions
1-1
Chapter 1
How to Use This Manual
This Users 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, General Introductions, includes the descriptions of all the accessories of this
notebook. It is recommended that verify you have all the accessories included when you open
the packing box. If any item is damaged or missing, please contact the vendor where you
purchased this notebook.
Chapter 2, Getting Started, provides the specification of this notebook, and introduces the
function buttons, connectors, LEDs and external ports of this notebook. Also, this chapter
provides the correct procedure for installing or uninstalling the battery pack, and some ideas
on how best to use this notebook.
Chapter 3, Customizing this Notebook, provides instructions on connecting the mouse,
keyboard, webcam, printer, external monitor, IEEE 1394 devices, communication devices, and
installing and removing the PC card.
Chapter 4, BIOS setup, provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to
configure the system for optimum use.

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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. 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 Guide
●All-in-one application disk, containing the drivers, utilities, and optional recovery disk.
●High-capacity Li-ion battery pack
●AC adapter and power cord
●Phone cable/Phone jack (optional)
●Notebook carry bag (optional)
These accessories listed above may change without notice.

Getting Started
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Chapter 2
Specification
Physical Characteristic
Dimension
Weight
CPU
Processor Type
Support Processor
Core Chips
North Bridge
South Bridge
Memory
Technology
Memory
Maximum
Power
AC Adapter
Battery Type
RTC Battery
Storage
HDD form factor
303 (W) x 231 (D) x 24~30 (H) mm
1.8 kg
Socket S1 (638-pin, •Ï PGA)
1. AMD®Turion64 x2 processor (Ver.F, G)
2. AMD®Sempron processor
ATi RS690T
ATi SB600
DDRII 533/ 667
DDRII SO-DIMM X 2 slot
512/ 1024/ 2048 MB
DDRII SDRAM
4GB (2GB DDRII SO-DIMM x 2)
65W, 19 Volt
4 cells (Li-lon)
8 cells (Li-lon)
Yes
2.5" 9.5mm High, 5400 rpm, 80/ 100/ 120/ 160 GB

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Optical Device
I/O Port
Monitor
HDMI
USB
Headphone Out
Mic-in
RJ45
Card Reader
Communication Port
56K Fax/MODEM
I/F
PTT Approval
LAN
Controller (MAC+PHY)
Wake on LAN
LAN Boot
Bluetooth
Wireless Lan
Express Card
Slot
Display
LCD Type
Brightness
DVD Combo
DVD dual
Super Multi
Lightscribe
(Devices listed here may vary without notice)
D-Sub x 1
x 1
x 3 (USB version 2.0)
x 1
x 1
x 1
x 1 (SD/ MMC/ MS)
Qcom MA560-6
HD Audio/AC'97
Yes (FCC/CTR21/JATE)
10/100/1000 Ethernet
Realtek 8111B
Yes
Yes
Yes
802.11b/g
Express Card Slot x 1
12.1" WXGA
Brightness controlled by K/B hot-keys

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ATI RS690T integrated
32MB
1,280 x 800 for WXGA
LCD or CRT will be auto detected when connected.
640 x 480, max. 32bit color
800 x 600, max. 32bit color
1024 x 768, max. 32bit color
1152 x 768, max. 32bit color
1400 x 1050, max. 32bit color
1600 x 1200, max. 32bit color
1800 x 1440, max. 32bit color
The best resolution may vary depending on the television
connected.
Azalia interface
2 Speakers with housing
Adjust by volume button, K/B hot-key & SW
Yes, USB floppy boot up DOS only
Fast Boot Support --- Yes
x 1
WHQL --- PC2001
Video
Graphics(UMA)
VRAM
LCD
Dual View Function
CRT
HDTV
Audio
Sound Codec chip
Internal Speaker
Sound Volume
Software & BIOS
USB Flash Boot
BIOS
Others
Kensington Lock
Compliance

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Getting Started
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Product Overview
This section provides the description of basic aspects of your notebook. It will help you to
know more about the features of this notebook before using it.
Top-open View
To open, lift the top cover (LCD Panel). The image of the top-open view and descriptions below
will help you to get familiarized with the main features of your notebook.
1. LCD Display Panel
The LCD display panel displays the output of the Notebook PC like a desktop monitor.
Note
■The notebook shown here may vary from the actual one.

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2. Status LED
Num Lock : Glowing GREEN when the Num Lock function is activated.
Scroll Lock : Glowing GREEN when the Scroll Lock function is activated.
Caps Lock : Glowing GREEN when the Caps Lock function is activated.
Microphone : Used for an external microphone.
Line Out : A connector for speakers or headphones.
3. Wireless LAN Switch
4. Internal Speaker
Internal speakers are used to send out sound from Notebook PC.
5. Keyboard
The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized (US-defined) keyboard.
6. Touchpad
Pointing device of the computer.
7. Audio Port Connectors
Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported.
Press this Button to activate or deactivate the wireless LAN feature.