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3200 Series
User’s Manual
© 2004 AVERATEC, Inc.
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Introduction — Getting Started Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction
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Introduction — Getting Started Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of a notebook computer! Your new notebook features the most innovative advances in portable computing technology. It combines state-of-the-art ergonomics with sophisticated architecture to provide you with a personal computer that is compact, powerful, and easy to use. Designed for a wide range of general, business, and personal productivity applications, the notebook is an ideal choice for use in the office,
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Introduction — Inventory Inventory This computer system is designed for years of productive and pleasurable computing. Use this section to keep details of your purchase. This information will be required should you need to make repairs to your notebook during the warranty period. Update this section when you add new options. DATE OF PURCHASE: PLACE OF PURCHASE: DEALER'S NAME: DEALER'S ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: E-MAIL ADDRESS/WWW: CONTACT PERSON: PART NUMBER: SERIAL NUM
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Introduction — Safety and Maintenance Safety and Maintenance You can use your notebook computer under a wide range of environmental conditions. However, to ensure long use and continued high performance, consider the following factors when setting up your computer: • Follow all warnings and instructions noted in this documentation and in the Windows Help program. • The first time you use your computer, we recommend that you carefully read the Making Connections section of this manual an
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Introduction — Checklists Checklists After opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer. The shipping carton should contain the following: STANDARD • Internal battery • AC adapter with power cord • Recovery CDs OPTIONS The following items are optional and can be purchased separately from AVERATEC’s web site or your preferred computer store. • Spare Lithium Ion Battery • Spare AC Adapter • Auto Adapter •
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Introduction — Features Features High Capacity Hard Disk Drive The computer has a high capacity hard disk drive to store your favorite programs and large multimedia files. Built-in Modem/LAN Capability/WLAN Module A built-in 56Mbps 802.11g wireless LAN, 56k data and fax modem and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN allows you to access the Internet or a local area network (LAN) with or without wires. Large LCD Your computer has an easy-to-view XGA LCD panel. Built-in Stereo Speakers The stereo
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Introduction — Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume with the volume control knob located below the touchpad. V Volume control button c b Alternatively, you can adjust the volume with the Windows volume control applet located on the taskbar. Adjusting the Brightness Use the following hot key combinations to adjust the LCD panel brightness: • Fn + F6 decreases the brightness • Fn + F7 increases the brightness
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Introduction — Turning off Your Computer Turning off Your Computer Turning off the computer properly is important to maintaining your computer. 1. On the Start menu, click 2. Click the radio button next to Shut Shut Down. Down in the Shut Down Windows screen, and then click OK. If you are going to be away from the computer for a short period, there are ways of conserving power without shutting down the system. See Chapter 5, Power Saving Modes, for details. Warning: Shutting off t
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Introduction — Tips for New Owners Tips for New Owners Take responsibility for backup Back up files often. Users who need to manage large amounts of data may wish to use backup devices such as a tape backup unit or a ZIP drive. If you use your notebook as a networked workstation with system backup, talk to the system administrator about backup procedures for your notebook. Don't leave passwords anywhere on your notebook or carrying case Be careful when placing your notebook on an airpor
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Getting Started — Hardware and Software Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Getting Started Getting Started
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Getting Started — Hardware and Software Hardware and Software This chapter introduces the different components and controls of your notebook computer, including the hardware components, the software, and the audio and video systems. Getting Started Before you begin using your computer, read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main components installed in the system. Slide the screen latch on the front edge of the cabinet towards the right to release the cover latch and open u
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Getting Started — Front View Front View 1. LCD release latch 8. Touchpad buttons 2. LCD panel 9. Volume control knob 3. Battery 10. Microphone-in jack 4. Keyboard 11. Audio-out jack for external speakers or headphones 5. Status indicators 12. Power indicators 6. Speakers 13. WLAN switch 7. Touchpad 14. Power button 1 2 3 4 5 14 6 13 7 8 9 10 6 11 12
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Getting Started — Left View Left View 1234 5 6 1. Kensington lock hole 2. VGA port for external video display 3. Phone jack for internal modem 4. LAN RJ-45 jack 5. PCMCIA card slot 6. PCMCIA card eject button
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Getting Started — Right View Right View 1. USB ports 2. Optical drive 3. Optical drive eject button 4. AC-adapter port 1 2 3 4
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Getting Started — Bottom View Bottom View 1. Ventilation slots 2. RAM compartment 3. Battery release button 4. Battery 4 3 1 2
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Getting Started — LED Status Indicators LED Status Indicators The status indicators in the upper left corner of the keyboard light up when a particular function of the computer is active. Each indicator is marked with a symbol. The computer is reading information Optical Drive from the optical drive. The computer is reading from, or HDD writing to the hard disk. The keyboard is in Num-Lock mode. Number-Lock The keyboard is in Caps-Lock mode. Caps-Lock Scroll-Lock The
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Getting Started — Function Keys Function Keys Hold the Fn key while pressing the numbered function key. Function key Description Fn + F3 Toggles display on/off Fn + F4 Suspend to RAM/HDD Fn + F5 Toggles between LCD/CRT displays Fn + F6 Decreases LCD brightness Fn + F7 Increases LCD brightness Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad consists of ten keys that make number intensive input more convenient. Press to enable or disable the numeric keypad. Touchpad The
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Getting Started — Touchpad 2. Gently move your thumb across the pressure-sensitive touchpad in the direction you want the cursor to move. The pad detects the change in pressure and moves the cursor in the corresponding direction. 3. The touchpad offers another method of making selections in a software program. It is called double-tapping. This function corresponds to double- clicking with a mouse. Once the cursor has been moved to the object you want to select, lightly double-tap the press
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Getting Started — Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive Your notebook computer supports a USB 1.44 MB floppy disk drive (must be purchased separately). The FDD is “hot pluggable,” so you do not have to power down the notebook to connect it. Floppy disk drive USB connector Disk Drives Your computer comes with several components for reading and writing (recording) information. Floppy Disk Drive The floppy disk drive provides a convenient way of
