MSI M510A User manual

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M510 SeriesNotebook PC
User’sGuide
G52-B1003XR

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RegulationsInformation
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:
lReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
lIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
lConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
lConsult 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 andAC 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.

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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 leveranduren.
(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 equip-
ment 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 in-
correct de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du mzme
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:Explosionsfaravidfelaktigtbatteribyte.Användsamma
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.
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:
lthe power cord or plug is damaged.
lliquid has penetrated into the equipment.
lthe equipment has been exposed to moisture.
lthe equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to
User’s Guide.
lthe equipment was dropped and damaged.
lthe equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
12. Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a storage
temperature of 60OC (140OF) 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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Notice
Please note that the setting diagrams or values in this guide areFOR YOUR REFER-
ENCE 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 ask your local vendor for help.
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 ofAmerican Megatrends Inc.
* PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer
Memory Card International Association.
Release History
Version Revision Note Date
2.0 First release February2004
2.1 Update Spec. October2004

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GettingStarted
BasicsofUsingNotebookPC
TableofContents
1.1 Before You Begin ................................................................ 1-2
lUnpacking ............................................................................. 1-2
lFeatures and Benefits ........................................................... 1-3
1.2 Quick Components Guide ................................................. 1-4
lTop-open View...................................................................... 1-4
lRight-side View..................................................................... 1-6
lLeft-side View ...................................................................... 1-7
lRear View............................................................................. 1-8
lBottom View ......................................................................... 1-10
1.3 Preparing to Operate.......................................................... 1-12
lConnecting the Power........................................................... 1-12
lTurning On/Off the Notebook PC......................................... 1-14
2.1 Safety and Comfort Tips..................................................... 2-2
lSet Up Your Work Environment............................................ 2-2
lHave a Good Work Habit ..................................................... 2-3
2.2 Knowing the Keyboard ...................................................... 2-4
lTypewriter Keys ................................................................... 2-5
lCursor Keys.......................................................................... 2-6
lNumeric Keys....................................................................... 2-7
lFunction Keys ....................................................................... 2-8
2.3 Quick Launch Buttons ....................................................... 2-9

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2.4 Knowing the Touchpad....................................................... 2-11
lUsing the Touchpad .............................................................. 2-12
lConfiguring the Touchpad ..................................................... 2-14
2.5 The Hard Disk Drive.......................................................... 2-15
2.6 Using the Optical Storage Device .................................... 2-16
lInserting the CD.................................................................... 2-17
lRemoving the CD ................................................................. 2-18
lReleasing the CD Manually .................................................. 2-19
2.7 Using the Video Function .................................................. 2-20
lPowerful Video Controller .................................................... 2-20
lDisplay Modes ...................................................................... 2-21
lConfiguring the Display Settings ........................................... 2-22
2.8 Using the Audio Function .................................................. 2-24
lConnecting Audio Devices.................................................... 2-24
lVolume Control ..................................................................... 2-25
UsingtheSoftware Applications
3.1 Using the Driver CD .......................................................... 3-2
lWhen do I Need the Driver CD? ......................................... 3-2
lHow to Use the Driver CD?................................................. 3-2
Power Management
4.1 Introduction to the Power Source .................................... 4-2
lThe AC Adapter.................................................................... 4-2
lThe Battery Pack.................................................................. 4-3
4.2 Managing the Power........................................................... 4-7
lPower Options ...................................................................... 4-7
lIntel®SpeedStepTM Technology ........................................... 4-11

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BIOSSetup
5.1 Using BIOS Setup Utility................................................... 5-2
lWhen to Use BIOS Setup?................................................... 5-2
lHow to Run BIOS Setup? .................................................... 5-2
lControl Keys ......................................................................... 5-3
5.2 Main Menu .......................................................................... 5-4
5.3 Advanced Menu .................................................................. 5-6
5.4 Security Menu ..................................................................... 5-8
5.5 Peripheral Menu ................................................................. 5-11
5.6 Boot Menu........................................................................... 5-12
5.7 Exit Menu ............................................................................ 5-14
6.1 Connecting the External Devices .................................... 6-2
lConnecting the Peripheral Devices....................................... 6-2
lConnecting the Communication Devices .............................. 6-5
lInstalling the PC Card ........................................................... 6-7
6.2 Safely Remove Hardware .................................................. 6-9
6.3 Upgrading Your System ...................................................... 6-10
Expandingand Upgrading

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CaringYourNotebookPC
7.1 Protecting Your Notebook PC........................................... 7-2
lLocking Your Computer ........................................................ 7-2
lSetting Up Password............................................................. 7-3
7.2 Tips for Traveling................................................................ 7-4
7.3 Taking Care of Your Computer ......................................... 7-5
lPlacing and Operating Your Computer.................................. 7-5
lCleaning Your Computer ....................................................... 7-6
lUsing the Battery Pack......................................................... 7-6

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Congratulations on purchasing the M510 series Notebook
PC!
This chapter first provides a general introduction on your
Notebook 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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M510 SeriesNotebookPC
1.1 Before You Begin
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.
One Software CD containing the drivers and utilities.
One User’sManualand one Quick Guide.
One Warranty Card.
Accessories:
- High-capacity Li-ion battery pack.
-AC adapter and power cord.
- Phone cable/Phone jack (optional).
- Notebook PC carry bag (optional).
Unpacking

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Featuresand Benefits
NextGenerationCPUSupport.YourNotebookPCisequippedwithoneof
thelatestCPU(centralprocessing unit)thatsupportsIntel®Centrino™
technology forexcellentsystemperformance and ultimatemobilefunction.
IntegratedWirelessLAN Solution.Thecomputerispre-installedwiththe
IntelPRO/Wireless networking solution thatallowsyou toroambetween
differentroomsintheoffice orathome,withoutbeing disconnectedthe
LAN cable.Inaddition,sharing filesand printerscanbeeasytasks.
USB2.0Support.Thecomputerhasthree USB2.0portsthatsupportdata
transferrateup to480Mb/s.TheUSBstandardallowsyou toconnectup to
127 devicesthroughthesingleinterface,includingmouse,keyboard,printer,
harddiskdrive,digitalcamera,and more.
IEEE 1394 Support.IEEE 1394 isahigh-speedbusthatallowsyou to
connectup to63 high-end deviceson asinglecomputer.
Memory.Thecomputerprovidestwomemoryslotsthatallowsyou to
expand thememorysize up to2GB.
Integrated4-in-1CardReader.Theintegrated4-in-1cardreadersupports
MMC(multi-mediacard),SD(securedigital),SM(smartmedia),and MS
(memorystick)cards.Withoutadditionalcostofpurchasing anexternal
cardreader.
UltimateGraphicSystem.TheintegratedATIMobilityRadeon9600/9700
seriesVideocontrollerwith64/128MBDDRSDRAMempowersyour
Notebook PCtobecomeamultimediacenterathome,displaying thevivid
and rich-colorimages.

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M510 Series Notebook PC
Top-open View
This section provides the multi-views of your Notebook PC, and briefly
introduces the function of each component.
Press the Cover Button 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-inch XGA/SXGA+/14.1-inch XGA 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 Buttons: one-touch buttons, allowing you to launch
specific software application easily (see Quick Launch Buttons in Chapter
2 for more information).
Status LEDs
- Num Lock: glows Green to indicate the Num Lock function is activated.
- Caps Lock: glows Green to indicate the Caps Lock function is activated.
- Scroll Lock: glows Green to indicate the Scroll Lock function is activated.
- Hard Disk In-use: blinks Green to indicate the computer is accessing the
hard disk drive.
Keyboard
The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized 87/88-key keyboard
(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.
CoverLatch
This Cover Latch is used to lock the top cover.

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M510 Series Notebook PC
Right-side View
Cover Button
Press this button to open the top cover.
System LEDs
- Wireless LAN: glows Green to indicate the wireless LAN function
of the computer is enabled.
- Power On/Off/Suspend: glows Green to indicate the computer is
turned on; blinks Green to indicate the system is in suspend mode.
- Battery Status: glows Green to indicate the battery is being charged
(with AC adapter connected); glows Orange to indicate low battery
power (less than 5%); blinks Orange to indicate the battery failed.
USB Port
The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices,
such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, external hard disk module, printer, and
more.
Ventilator
The ventilator is designed to cool the system. Do not block the ventilator for
air circulation.
Knowing the components on the right side of your computer.

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Left-side View
4-in-1 Card Reader
The built-in card reader supports MMC (multi-media card), SD (secure digital),
SM (smart media), and MS (memory stick) cards.
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.
Optical Storage Device
A slim CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD Combo/DVD Dual drive is available
in the computer, depending on the model you purchased. The optical device
allows you to use the CD/DVD disc for installing software, accessing data, and
playing music/movie on the computer.
Knowing the components on the left side of your computer.

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M510 Series Notebook PC
Rear View
Kensington Lock
This port is used to lock the computer to a location for security (see Caring
Your Notebook PC in Chapter 7 for more information).
Ventilator
The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for
air circulation.
Power Connector
To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the computer.
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.
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.
Your Notebook PC provides many I/O ports on the rear panel.

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Parallel Port
The 25-pin D-sub parallel port allows you to connect a parallel device, such as the
printer and scanner.
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.
IEEE 1394 Port
The IEEE 1394 port is a high-speed bus that allows you to connect high-end digital
devices such as the DV (digital video camera).
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.
Microphone Jack
This connector is used to connect an external microphone.
Audio-out Jack
This connector is used to connect a headphone or external speakers.

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M510 Series Notebook PC
Bottom View
Carefully put the computer upside down, and you can find the core components
of the computer.