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N otebook User Guide Copyright © 2006 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2006/03 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
N otebook User Guide FCC Information to User Safety and Care Instructions No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure you read the safety and care instructions. This information can help protect you and your computer from possible harm.
N otebook User Guide You may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission: Interference Handbook (stock number 004- 000-00345-4). This booklet is available fr om the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC20402 Warning: The user must not modify or change this computer without approval.
N otebook User Guide Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's au thority to operate the equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
N otebook User Guide (2) this device must accept any interf erence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. European Notice For the following equipment: Notebook PC Is here.
N otebook User Guide EN 61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 802.11b & 802.11g Restrictions: - European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz; - In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.
N otebook User Guide About Your Everex Notebook Computer C ongratulation for having purchased your new Everex StepNote, LM7W Series No tebook. This computer incorporates the latest in notebook designs with the newest technologies available.
N otebook User Guide Overview W elcome to your Everex Step Note LM7W Series Notebook User Guide. This manual introdu ces you to the basic concepts of your new computer.
N otebook User Guide Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR EVEREX NOTEBOOK COMPUTER ........................ 8 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................... 9 1. INTRODUCTION ..........................
N otebook User Guide Installing the Audio Device Driver............................................... 41 Installing the Modem Device Driver ............................................ 42 Installing ENE - Keyboard Controller driver ..................
N otebook User Guide 4.2 A UDIO S OUND S YSTEM F EATURES ................................................ 68 4.3 S ETTING UP THE A UDIO D RIVER P ROPERTIES ................................ 69 4.4 W INDOWS M ULTIMEDIA P ROGRAMS ........................
N otebook User Guide 7.1 M EMORY U PGRADE ..................................................................... 100 Installing Memory Module ......................................................... 101 7.2 H ARD D ISK U PGRADE .......................
N otebook User Guide Technical Support....................................................................... 122 14.
Introduction 1 1. Introduction Y our Notebook PC is a fully Windows® compatible personal computer. With the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology, this notebook is a natural choice for users seeking portability and performance.
N otebook User Guide 1.1 Feature Highlight Before we go to identify each part of your Notebook PC, we will first introduce you to other notable features of your computer. Processing Unit • Your notebook runs on Intel® Cele ron® M microprocessor that is integrated with 1MB L2 Cache.
Introduction 1 Graphic System Provides blazing graphics controller embedded in VIA VN800 chipset. PCMCIA Provides one PCMCIA slot that allo ws you to insert one Type II card. PCI Local Bus Architecture • 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and SATA hard disk drives.
N otebook User Guide • System Password for User and Superv isor included on the BIOS SETUP Program to protect unauthorized use of your computer. 1.2 Unpacking the Computer Your computer comes securely packag ed in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton.
Introduction 1 1.3 The Inside of the Notebook The notebook computer is compact with features on every side. First, look at the inside of the system. The followi ng sections describe inside features. 1. Color Widescreen LCD Display 2. Easy Buttons 3. 7.
N otebook User Guide ⇓ TFT color LVDS with Widescreen 15.4” 1280x800 (Wide XGA) resolution panels. ⇓ Capable of displaying 16M colors ( 32-bit true color) on either size panels. ⇓ LCD display control hot-keys allowed you to adjust the brightness of the LCD.
Introduction 1 • LED Indicators Keeps you informed of your notebook computer’s current power status and operating status. Description of the status icons appears in the latter part of this section. • Touchpad Pointing Device Microsoft mouse compatible with two Touchpad click buttons.
N otebook User Guide • Power Indicator Lets you know that power to the sy stem is turned on. This LED is positioned so that you can see the power state whether the LCD panel is opened or closed. ⇓ Lights green when the system is powered on. ⇓ Lights green blinking when th e system is in Standby mode.
Introduction 1 • Scroll Lock When LED turns on indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the keyboard is activated. The Scroll Lock key has different functions depending on the software you are using. • Num Lock When LED turns on indicates that th e Num Lock key on the keyboard is activated.
N otebook User Guide • Wireless LAN Button Push this button to activ ate or inactiv ate the Wireless LAN . When you activ ate the wireless LAN function, it will search the wireless LAN signal automatically if you had installed the dri ver . 1.4 The Front Side of the Notebook 1.
Introduction 1 1.5 The Rear Side of the Notebook The system ports at the back of your notebook computer can connect various devices. Each port is described as followings. 1. USB 2.0 Ports 2. VGA Port 3.Kensington Lock Hole • USB 2.0 Ports The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect USB 2.
N otebook User Guide 1.6 The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure. 1. Modem Port 2. Optical Disk Drive 3. Headphone Jack 4. Microphone Jack • Modem Port A 56K internal fax/data modem is inst alled.
Introduction 1 2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 3. Do not use the telephone to report a ga s leak in the vicinity of the leak. 4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual.
N otebook User Guide 1. PCMCIA Slot 2. USB Ports 3. Air-Outlet Vent 4. DC Power Port 5. LAN Port Right Side Features • PCMCIA Slot ⇓ Lets you connect various PC cards such as memory card ⇓ Supports both 3V, 5V 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC cards.
Introduction 1 • LAN Port An internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX Et hernet LAN module connects your computer to other computers/networ ks through a local area network (LAN). 1.8 The Underside of the Notebook The bottom of the notebook computer offers the following features.
N otebook User Guide • Battery Bay Equipped with a choice of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. • Wireless LAN Compartment This compartment is for installing Wireless LAN module to enable the Wireless LAN function. We strongly suggest that Wireless LAN module should be installed only by certified dealer.
Introduction 1 Battery Pack Aside from the AC adapter, your comp uter can also be powered through the internal battery pack. The battery pack uses rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells that provide long comput ing hours when fully charged and power management enabled.
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Introduction 1 2. Getting Started Y our Notebook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps required to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible.
N otebook User Guide 2.1 Using the Battery Pack The notebook is designed to operate wi th one of the following power sources: • With AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet.
Introduction 1 Installing the Battery Pack This notebook provides the most conven ient way to install the battery pack into your computer. With the ex tended nose directed toward the compartment, insert and push the battery pack.
N otebook User Guide When your notebook estimates that th e battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes, it will alert you with a battery low warning beep.
Introduction 1 2.2 Connecting the AC Power Source The AC adapter provides external power source to your computer and charges the internal battery pack at the same time. The AC adapter also has an auto- switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets.
N otebook User Guide + y For the power supply of this equipmen t, an approved power cord has to be used. y Make sure the socket and any ex tension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. y Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.
Introduction 1 After the test, the screen will also display a message " press <F2> to enter SETUP ". You don’t need to run this prog ram at the moment as your dealer already made the necessary settings fo r your computer optimal operation.
N otebook User Guide first if they have already installed a ll the drivers along with the operating system. If not, follow the procedures below: I NSTALLING W INDOWS XP FROM O PTICAL D ISK D RIVE To install Windows XP directly from your optical disk drive, please go to Boot menu of BIOS setup menu.
Introduction 1 5. Click “ Yes ” to accept the License Agreement . 6. Click “ Next ” twice to start installation. 7. Click “ Next ” to continue. 8. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press “OK” to restart your system.
N otebook User Guide 4. Click “Next” to continue. 5. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press “Finish” to restart your system. I NSTALLING THE M ODEM D EVICE D RIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the AC97 Modem driver: Installing Modem driver for Windows XP 1.
Introduction 1 I NSTALLING THE W IRELESS LAN D EVICE D RIVER I NSTALLING THE W IRELESS LAN D RIVER Please follow the procedures below fo r installing the Gemtek Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter driver: Installing Wireless LAN driver for Windows XP 1. Click the Start button and then click Run.
N otebook User Guide 2.6 Turning off Your Computer If you are not going to use the computer for a while, it is best to turn off the power of the computer for longer use. Before turning off the power, you need to close first all application programs and shutdown the operating system.
Fun with Multimedia 4 3. Using Your Notebook T his chapter describes how to operate the standard built- in features of the Everex StepNote LM7W Series Notebook.
N otebook User Guide 3.1 Starting Your Operating System The operating system is a must ingredie nt in using your computer. Without an operating system, it is like playing ch ess without the chessboard. It is the platform for all your software applic ation programs to run on.
Fun with Multimedia 4 1. Function Keys 2. Control Keys 3. Windows Start Menu Key 4. Control Keys 5. Windows Shortcut Key 6. Cursor Control Keys Keyboard Key features and operations are described below: • Function Keys Function keys are application-driven, like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard.
N otebook User Guide • Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work: ⇓ Start Menu key Displays the Start menu. ⇓ Shortcut/Application key Provides quick access to shortcut menus. This key acts like a right mouse button. • Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want.
Fun with Multimedia 4 B ASIC K EYBOARD F UNCTIONS Keypad Function Description < Enter > key. Execute a command. Within many text editing application programs, the <Enter> key inserts a hard carriage return, just like what ordinary typewriter does.
N otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description < Ctrl > key. Known as the Control key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command. < Alt > key. Known as the Alternate key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command.
Fun with Multimedia 4 S CREEN C ONTROL K EYS Keypad Function Description < Home > key. Moves the cursor to the beginning of a screen or line. < PgUp > key. Moves the cursor up one screen at a time < PgDn > key. Moves the cursor down one screen at a time < End > key.
N otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description Switches display between LCD, CRT, or LCD and CRT simultaneously. + To shut down or resume the built-in system speaker volume. + Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. + Increases the brightness of LCD display incrementally.
Fun with Multimedia 4 functions. To access these options, locate the Control Panel and double click on the Mouse icon. The options let you control the size and color of the cursor, cursor speed, the accepted do uble-click speed, and selection button orientation.
N otebook User Guide 1. The rectangular surface acts like a mi niature duplicate of your display screen. To move the mouse cursor, pl ace the finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction. If you reach the end of the pad, lift your finger and place it back do wn on the other side of the pad.
Fun with Multimedia 4 notebook computer model provides 15” 1024x768 XGA resolution panels. You would also probably want to set th e amount of color output to display sharper images and photos.
N otebook User Guide + If you cannot configure the display pr operties, change the display driver first as mentioned on Section 5 "Insta lling the Notebook Device Drivers" of Chapter 2 in this manual. Consult your dealer for the latest Windows VGA driver.
Fun with Multimedia 4 Hibernation Mode In Hibernation mode, all system devices are powered down and the contents of RAM are stored on your hard drive. Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode, but takes a bit longer time to resume.
N otebook User Guide need to setup the disk type first on your computer’s BIOS SETUP program before formatting the disk drive. Yo ur computer supports Auto-detect hard disk type, so you do not need to set it manually. Your dealer should already have done all of this for you.
Fun with Multimedia 4 3. To remove the disc, press on the cente r spindle and pull up the disc from the side until the disc snap s out of the spindle lock. + If the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs, the Emergency Eject Hole allows you to manually remove a CD from the reader.
N otebook User Guide • Do not write with the hard ball-point pe n or apply labels on either side of the CD. • Keep the CD away from direct sunlight or high temperatures. • Clean fingerprints or dust from the CD by wiping it with a soft cloth. The above points also apply to other optical storage media.
Fun with Multimedia 4 Type II Cards Type II card has a thickness of 5.0 m illimeters (mm). Type II cards are often storage or communications devices such as Flash Memory, LAN, and Small Computer System Interface (SCSI). Typi cal Type II cards include input/output (I/O) features such as modems and LANs.
N otebook User Guide Sample Drive Designations Drive letter Location/Device C: Internal hard disk D: Internal hard disk, 2nd partition E: CD/DVD/RW/Combo drive F: Slot 0, high-speed memor y card Type III Cards Type III cards are thicker (10.5 mm) than Type II cards and allow no extensions.
Fun with Multimedia 4 3. When the full length of the card is almost inside the slot, push firmly but slowly, to ensure full connection with the computer. The PC card will be detected and once the needed driver is installed, it will generate a beep sound to indicate that the card is detected.
N otebook User Guide 4. When the PC card has moved out a sp ace out of the slot, hold the edges of the card and slowly slide it out. M AKING PC C ARDS W ORK Since PC cards come in different types and brands, making every card work on your computer may not that be easy.
Fun with Multimedia 4 + Some PC cards require additional syst em res ources. Before inserting a PC card you may have to disable either the USB port, or the 56K internal modem. Check the Windows device manager to ensure that there are no conflicts of resource amount those devices.
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Fun with Multimedia 4 4. Multimedia Setup T his chapter describes how to make full use of the multimedia features available on your Everex computer. You will learn how to adjust and alter the built-in sound system and use the DVD-ROM/CD- RW Combo drive to create multimedia presentations.
N otebook User Guide 4.1 Notebook Multimedia Features Your notebook computer is rich in mu ltimedia features that make your computing fun, comfortable, exciting an d easy.
Fun with Multimedia 4 4.3 Setting up the Audio Driver Properties Before you can start using the audio ca pabilities of your computer, you need first to setup properly the audio driver after installing Windows. If you bought your computer with Windows pre-installed, it is most likely that your dealer have configured the sound driver for you.
N otebook User Guide Figure 4-1 Entertainment Programs Group The standard multimedia components are as follows: • Windows Media Player - for playing sound, video and animation files • Sound Record.
Fun with Multimedia 4 be played back through the internal speaker or earphone jack using an external speaker, headphone, or earphone set. You can also use the files as voice annotations on many applications for more real presentation. This section will describe briefly how you can record sounds under Windows operating system.
N otebook User Guide 2. Click Properties in the Options main menu. 3. Click the round button for Recording and tick off each component that list in the "Shows the following Volume Controls" box. Figure 4-3 Audio Properties 4. Click OK and the Recording Control dial og box will appear.
Fun with Multimedia 4 Figure 4-4 Recording Volume Control U SING AN E XTERNAL M ICROPHONE Your computer allows you to connect an external microphone for high quality recording. The external microphone jack is found on the left side of your computer. Use only microphone with 1/ 8-inch mini-jack connector.
N otebook User Guide Figure 4-5 Play Audio CD by Windows Media Player 4. Select the starting point where you want to start recording. 5. Switch to the Sound Recorder and press the Record button. 6. Switch immediately to the Wind ows Media Player and press the Play button.
Fun with Multimedia 4 For more quality sound output, you ca n choose to connect an external amplified speaker or earphone from headphone jack. Always minimize the volume first before placing the phone set to your ear. U SING THE W INDOWS M EDIA P LAYER The easiest way to playback multimedia media files is to run the Windows Media Player.
N otebook User Guide Figure 4-6 Windows Media Player 4.8 Using DVD DVD is the breakthrough in superb fu ll-motion picture playback. One disc can contain at least 4.7GB of information, capable of holding one full-length movie with soundtracks, subtitles, an d different languages.
Fun with Multimedia 4 You can use Windows Media Player to watch DVDs on your Notebook computer. Like a conventional DVD player , by using the Player, you can skip to specific titles and chapters , play sequences in slow motion, gain access to special features, and switch audio and ca ption languages.
N otebook User Guide 4.9 Using Rewritable Optical Disk Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo or DVD+RW combo drive is a device that can write digital data to CD-R and CD-RW or DVD+R and DVD+RW media. With this device, you can backup your own data to CD-R or CD-RW disc for mass data storage and safely retaining.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 5. Connecting External Devices T his chapter describes how to attach additional peripheral devices to your Everex notebook.* The Everex StepNote LM7W Series Notebook allows you to add a printer or mouse; connect an external monitor and keyboard or other compatible peripheral device.
N otebook User Guide 5.1 Using the USB Port USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices (such as printers, mice, keyboards, storage devices, joysticks, digital cameras, and video conferen ce cameras, etc.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 + The USB bus distributes 0.5 amps ( 500 milliamps) of power through each port. For the purpose of power saving , please disconnect your USB device while not in use. 5 . 2 Using an External Monitor Port Your computer has a 15-pin Monitor por t for supporting any external CRT or LCD color monitor.
N otebook User Guide 6. If you only want to show the display on the external monitor or projector and shut off the LCD disp lay, you can use the < Fn > + < F3 > hot-key to switch display type between LCD and ex ternal monitor. Keep pressing the hot-key until you get the displa y to external monitor only.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 5.4 Using the LAN Port This notebook comes with an intern al 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module that connects your computer to othe r computers/networks through a local area network (LAN) and supports data transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps.
N otebook User Guide 5.5 Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is the major breakthr ough in computer communication technology. It lets user connect to the LAN environment without using any wire to traditional RJ-45 jack. User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Access Point (AP) of LAN.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 1. Locate the analog phone cable in the accessories box in notebook shipping carton. Each end of the cable has a RJ-11 connector. 2. Connect one end of the cable into a standard wall outlet. 3. Connect the other end of the cabl e into the computer modem port.
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Customizing Your Notebook 6 6. System BIOS Setup Y our Everex Notebook uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program and allows your system configuration to be altered to best suit your computing needs: User-adjustable options include system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup.
N otebook User Guide 6.1 Running the BIOS Setup Program Your computer is likely to have been properly setup and configured by your dealer prior to delivery.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 • Item Specific Help The right side of the screen. This ar ea describes each parameter and its available settings. • Menu Bar The top line of the screen. Each of th e five selections displays its own screen. • Parameters The left side of the screen.
N otebook User Guide 6.2 Using the Main Menu Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help S y stem Tim e: [ 09 :07 :32 ] <Tab> , <Shif t -Tab> , System Date: [11/11/2005] or <Enter> selects field.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 • System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format. Enter the current time for re ach field and use the <Tab>, <Shift>+<Tab>, or <Enter> key to move from one field or back to another.
N otebook User Guide • BIOS Version This field is for information only as the BIOS displays the BIOS version during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 6.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 6.3 Using the Advanced CMOS Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Boot-time Diagnostic Screen [Disabled] Summ ary Screen [Dis.
N otebook User Guide [All items on this menu cannot be modified in user mode. If any item requires changes, please consult your system Supervisor.] • Local Bus IDE adapter Enable the integrated local bus IDE adapter • Legacy USB Support Enable or disable the USB Bus su pport when in connection with USB device.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 • Supervisor Password Is Set/Clear selections show that th e notebook is under controlled by Supervisor Password or not. • User Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by User Password or not.
N otebook User Guide 6.5 Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot E.
Customizing Your Notebook 6 6.6 How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program. Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Ex i t S yst em Se tup and save your Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes changes to CMOS.
N otebook User Guide • Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS. 6.7 How to Upgrade the BIOS Your computer uses EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program. When yo u update the BIOS, any customized settings you made are lost.
System Recovery B 7. Upgrade Options T he Everex StepNote computer is fully upgradeable and expandable. This chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your notebook. For additional system specifications, upgrades an d available accessories visit www.
N otebook User Guide System Upgrade This section provides some steps in doing system upgrade for your notebook computer. The upgrade proced ures include the following: 7.1 Memory Upgrade Your notebook computer offers 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) at least 256MB DDR2 SDRAM.
System Recovery B I NSTALLING M EMORY M ODULE Your computer comes with standard 256 MB, 512MB or 1024MB of synchronous DDR2 SDRAM. You can in crease system memory to a maximum of 2048 MB in the system, by installing two small outline double inline memory modules (SO-DIMMs) with installed base memory in the system.
N otebook User Guide + Avoid touching the exposed components inside the system. Doing so may damage the system. 5. Insert the connector of the memory module into the socket.
System Recovery B 2. Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully 3. Remove the connector from the hard disk gently. 4. Remove the crane screws located at each side of the hard disk. 5. Rotate and tighten the crane sc rews to the new hard disk.
N otebook User Guide + Please contact dealer for adding or changing this module. Any damage that caused by inappropriately adding or changing this module will not be under warranty 104.
System Recovery B 8. Care and Maintenance Y our Everex Notebook is a fully IBM compatible portable personal computer with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology. If properly cared for and maintained, the performance and reliability of the Everex StepNote LM7W Series Notebook can be greatly prolonged.
N otebook User Guide 8.1 Important Safety Instructions Portable computers take the most beating from end users. This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environment while using the notebook computer. You can maintain its condition and performance by following these guidelines.
System Recovery B • While unplugging the power cord, disc onnect it by the plug head, not by its wire. • Make sure the socket and any exte nsion cords you may use can support the total current load of all the connected devices.
N otebook User Guide ⇓ The notebook computer has dropped and damaged. ⇓ The notebook computer has obvious sign of breakage. • Do not leave this notebook computer in an environment unconditioned. Storage temperature above 60ºC (140ºF) may damage the notebook computer.
System Recovery B 8.3 Maintaining the LCD Quality When it comes to screen problems, heat plays a big part. After a good working session, the typical routine is to shut the machine and close the cover.
N otebook User Guide • Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows. These reorganize your hard disk by eliminating fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time. • Install a system password in your comput er so others won't be able to use the hard disk.
System Recovery B • You should always discharge your battery before recharging it on either of these two conditions: first, this is the first time you start to use your battery; second, you had not charge the battery for more than 2 months.
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System Recovery B APPENDIX A System Specifications T his appendix provides technical specifications for the Everex StepNote LM7W Series Notebook Computers.
N otebook User Guide P ROCESSOR U NIT • Intel® Celeron® M Processor • Above 1 . 3 GHz CPU • 1MB integrated L2 cache for the processor S YSTEM M EMORY • Two 200-pin memory slots • User-upgradeable to a maximum 2GB using 200-pin SODIMM 256MB, 512MB or 1024MB modules • DDR2-533 SDRAM modules LCD D ISPLAY • Widescreen 15.
System Recovery B S TORAGE • 2.5” F or mat 9.5mm High SAT A HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA A TA-150 Support for LBA Sc heme • Enhanced IDE bootable DVD/CD-RW Combo drive module or DVD Dual.
N otebook User Guide • Provides international language keyboard F LASH BIOS 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade I/O P ORTS • 1 x 15-pin VGA port • 4 x Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) • 1 x LAN port • 1 x Modem port W IRELESS DEVICES Mini PCI 802.
System Recovery B APPENDIX B System Recovery A ppendix B provides information on how to restore the software and operating system of your computer back to the original factory settings. In this section, you will learn how to recover all files to your system with or without formatting the user partition.
N otebook User Guide 1. Power on the system and place the recove ry CD into Optical Disk Drive. 2. Press "F2" to display the BIOS Setup Utility, then choose "Boot" from the main menu. Change the first boot-up device to "CD-ROM/DVD- ROM" .
System Recovery B (Figure 2) 8. While rebooting the system, press "H" (boot from Hard Disk) to continue the recovery process. (Figure 3) 119.
N otebook User Guide (Figure 3) 9. For the finish stage of the Reco very process, a CRC verification confirmation screen will be displayed. This step ensures all files in the Recovery CD are fully restored to your hard disk without loss. + You may decide to perform this ch ecking by selecting "Yes" or "No".
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N otebook User Guide T ECHNICAL S UPPORT For the latest Drivers and Support Do cuments or to chat online with a Live Technician visit www.everex.com To contact Technical Support via email, send your User Name, Model, Serial Number and a brief Description of the issue at hand to techsupport@everex.
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If you have not bought Everex LW7WE yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Everex LW7WE - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Everex LW7WE you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Everex LW7WE will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Everex LW7WE, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Everex LW7WE.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Everex LW7WE. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Everex LW7WE along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
