CyberLink Area-51 m5700 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE
Symbols and Conventions
Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse
Environments
Chapter Summaries
1. GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS
Performance Features (1-2,3)
System at a Glance (1-4)
Top View (1-4,5,6)
Front and Rear Views (1-7,8)
Side Views (1-9,10)
Bottom View (1-11,12)
AC Adapter (1-13)
LED Status Indicators (1-14)
Keyboard Features (1-15)
Function (Quick) Keys (1-15)
Windows Keys (1-16)
Embedded Numeric Keypad (1-16)
Touch Pad (1-17)
Graphic Subsystem (1-18)
Adjusting the Display Brightness (1-18)
Extending the Life of the TFT Display Panel (1-18)
Opening and Closing the Display Panel (1-19)
Audio Subsystem (1-20)
Adjusting the Volume in Windows (1-20)
Voice Recording (1-20)
Modem and Modem Settings (1-21)
Ethernet Adapter (1-22)
2. BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY
Entering the BIOS Setup Screen (2-3)
Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen (2-3)
BIOS Action Keys (2-3)

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Modifying the BIOS Settings (2-4)
Main Setup (2-4)
Advance Setup (2-4,5)
Security Setup (2-5,6)
Power Setup (2-7)
Boot Setup (2-8)
Exit Setup (2-9)
3. BATTERY POWER & POWER MANAGEMENT
The Battery Pack (3-2)
Lithium-Ion Battery Technology (3-2)
Battery Low-Power Warning (3-3)
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (3-4,5)
Charging the Battery and Charging Time (3-5)
Checking the Battery Level (3-6)
Prolonging the Battery’s Life and Usage Cycles (3-6)
Using Windows Power Options (3-7)
Windows’ Power Schemes (3-7,8)
Suspend Modes (3-9,10)
Power Button Action (3-11)
Low Battery Warning (3-12)
Power Manual Quick Access (3-13)
4. UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER
Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive (4-2,3,4,5)
Upgrading the System Memory (4-6,7,8,9)
Installing a Mini PCI Card to the System (4-10,11,12)
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
First Step (5-2,3)
Audio Problems (5-4)
Hard Disk Problems (5-5,6)
Optical Drive Problems (5-7)
Display Problems (5-8)
Keyboard and Mouse Problems (5-9)
CMOS Battery Problems (5-10)
Memory Problems (5-11)

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Modem Problems (5-12)
Network Adapter / Ethernet Problems (5-13)
Express Card Problems (5-14)
Performance Problems (5-15)
Firewire (IEEE1394) and USB2.0 Problems (5-16)
APPENDIX A Product Specification
APPENDIX B Agency Regulatory Notices
APPENDIX C CyberLink Power Cinema Guide

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:
When 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.
When a series of clicking actions is needed in a Windows O/S,
the [ ] 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.
When 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 represents 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 failure 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 Environments
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.
Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight or place it near
sources of heat.
Do not subject it to temperatures below 0oC (32oF) or above
35oC (95oF).
Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields.
Do not expose the computer to moisture or rain.
Do not spill water or liquid on the computer.
Do not subject the computer to adverse shock and vibration.
Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.
Do not place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging
the computer.
Do not place the computer on rocky surfaces.
Here are some ways of taking care of your AC adapter.
Do not connect the adapter to any devices other than your
computer.
Do not let water get into the adapter.
Do not block the ventilation airway of the adapter.
Keep the adapter in a cool and ventilated place.
Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of
it.
Carefully tuck away the power cord and any cables away from
pedestrian traffic.
When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself;
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Keep the adapter away from children.
The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should
not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an
extension cord.
The total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single
wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.
Do not connect another AC adapter to your notebook. This
Notebook uses exclusively the AC adapter: Lishin LSE0202B2090
(90W), Lishin LSE0202C2090 (90W), Lishin LSE0202D2090 (90W), Liteon
PA-1900-05 (90W), Liteon PA-1900-06 (90W), Liteon PA-1121-22 (120W),
Lishin 0227A20120 (120W).
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 tech support or see your service technician if any of the
following occurs:
Computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged.
Liquid has been spilled into the product.
The 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
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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 and
the hard disk drive, and how to install a wireless mini PCI card.
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
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.
Appendix C: Agency Regulatory Notices
In this section, you will find the cyberlink power cinema guide
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CHAPTERźONE
GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS
This chapter introduces the features and
components of the computer.

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Performance Features
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High-Performance Processor
The notebook PC is equipped with a powerful Mobile Intel
Pentium M processor of the latest sub-micron process,
processor technologies, and high bus bandwidths.
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Advanced Graphic Engine
The system is assembled with high-performance nVidia GFX
6800 with 256MB DDR. The PCI-Express high-end graphics
engine offers excellent graphics performance for the most
demanding professionals or gamers. The advanced graphics
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.
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LCD Display
The computer is equipped with a wide 17-inch TFT
high-resolution display panel for clear text and brilliant colors.
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Expandability
The system offers upgradeable hard disk drive slots and dual
DDRII SDRAM sockets for expansion. This allows the user to
easily increase the storage and system memory capacities as
the need arises.
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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, MS Card, MMC Card, and
MS-Pro Card).
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Ethernet Port
The system provides a built-in gigabit Ethernet network adapter
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Firewire (IEEE1394 / 1394a) and USB2.0 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 devices.
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Wireless LAN
The optional internal Wireless LAN module allows your
notebook to connect wirelessly to other 802.11-enabled
systems, devices, or a network.
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Built-in Audio Subwoofer
The optional subwoofer gives you enhanced low-frequency
response for audio enjoyment.
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System At A Glance
Top View
1. LCD Latch
The LCD latches lock / unlock the LCD panel.
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2. LCD Display
The panel is where the system content is displayed.
3. Keyboard
The keyboard is used to enter data. It has an embedded numeric
keypad and cursor control keys. (See Keyboard Section for
details.)
4. Built-in Microphone
The built-in microphone records sound.
5. Touch Pad
The touch pad is a built-in pointing device with functions similar to
a mouse.
6. Touch Pad Disable / Enable Button
The button enables or disables Touch Pad function.
7. Built-in Stereo Speakers
The built-in speakers output the sound in stereo.
8. Power / Suspend Button
The power/suspend button turns the notebook on and off and it
also acts as a system suspend key. Press momentarily to turn on
the system. Press and hold for at least 4 seconds to turn off the
system. How this key behaves can be defined in the [Start >
Settings > Control Panel > Power 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.)
9. LED Status Indicator
The LED Status indicators reveal the status of these functions:
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disabling and also the ODD and HDD activities. (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.
10. Silent 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 Silent Mode for this
button. See Chapter 2 for details.
11. Outlook Express Quick Key
Pressing the button launches Outlook Express in Windows.
12. Internet Explorer Quick Key
Pressing the button launches Internet Explorer in Windows.
13. Power Cinema Multimedia Player Launch Key (Optional)
The key allows you to watch movies files, listen to music, or view
photos in the optical drive or hard disk drive without having to boot
to Windows.
Or it is a Windows media player launch function instead if you do
not have Linux software.
Note: The way the Power Cinema software works is that when the quick key is
pressed (when the system is in Power-Off mode), the system boots to a
Linux-based O/S and media player application in a separate hard drive partition.
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Front and Rear Views
Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of the notebook. This may
damage the display.
1. Wireless On/Off Switch
Use the Switch to disable or enable the Wireless function.
2. Consumer IR Receiver
This is where the input from the Remote Control is received.
3. Modem Port
This is where you plug the phone jack (RJ-11) for fax/modem
functions.
4. Battery Pack
The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook.
5. Ventilation Grill
The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat.
Do not block this airway completely.
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6. DVI-I Port
The DVI-I video output port is for connecting the external LCD
monitor or projector.
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
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Side Views
Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of the notebook. This may
damage the display.
1. Audio Volume Dial
Use the volume dial to control the loudness of the speakers.
2. Stereo Headphone / SPDIF-out Jack
The stereo headphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you
connect the headphones or external speakers. Alternatively, you
may connect the SPDIF output to an external DTS, AC3, or PCM
sound processor / decoder in your home stereo system.
3. Microphone Jack
The microphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect a
microphone.
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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 or DVD RW disc. Press the eject button to eject the disk
tray. The manual eject keyhole allows you to manually eject a
jammed disk.
5. USB2.0 Port (x1)
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.
6. Power Jack (DC-in)
The DC-out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers the
computer.
7. Kensington Lock Key Hole
A Kensington-type security lock latches to this keyhole for
anti-theft purposes.
8. Ethernet / LAN Port
The port connects to a network hub via the RJ-45 cable and also
conforms to 10/100Base-TX transmission protocol.
9. 4-in-1 Card Reader
The 4-in-1 Card Reader supports SD Card, MS Card, MMC
Card, and MS-Pro Card.
10. Firewire / IEEE1394 / 1394a Port
This is a high-speed serial data port. You may connect any
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11. USB2.0 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.
12. Express Card Slot (Type II)
The slot is where the Express Card (Type II) is inserted.
Note:
For safety consideration, please insert the dummy card when not using the
Express card.
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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 pack.
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