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Do it All with the Everex® StepNote® VA Series Notebook Computer.
Preinstalled with Windows® XP Media Center Edition and running on the power
of an Intel® Celeron® Processor, the latest PCs from Everex lets you view the
latest DVDs, create your own CDs, surf the Internet or email friends and family, all
on a 15.4” widescreen display.
StepNote®
VA Series
Notebooks*
15.4” WXGA+
Widescre
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Notebook User Guide Copyright©2006 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2006/11 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for its accuracy and is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherw
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Notebook 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. Radio and television interference Warning: Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal cables with this computer, so as not to interfere with radio and television reception. If you use other cables, it may cause
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Notebook 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 from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC20402 Warning: The user must not modify or change this computer without approval. Modification could void authority to this equipment. FCC RF Exposure FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating
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Notebook User Guide Peripheral Devices Notice Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Optical Disk Drive Notice The optical disk drive is Class 1 Laser Product. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority, which is granted
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Notebook User Guide (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European standards: EN 300 328-2 V.1.2.1 (2001-12) EN 301 489-1 V.1.3.1 (2001-09) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.1.1 (2000-09) EN 50371: 2002 EN 55022: 2001 EN 55024: 2001 EN 60950: 2000 EN 61000-3-2: 2000 EN 61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 802.11b Restrictions: - European standards dictate maximum r
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Notebook User Guide PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’ “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
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Notebook User Guide About Your Notebook Computer Congratulation for having purchased your new Everex StepNote. This notebook incorporates the newest features to serve all your computing needs. 8
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Notebook User Guide About Your User Guide Welcome to your Everex StepNote User Guide. This manual introduces you to the basic concepts of your new computer. This manual is divided into eight chapters. Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook Computer Chapter 4 Multimedia Setup Chapter 5 Connecting External devices Chapter 6 System BIOS Setup Chapter 7 Upgrade Options Chapter 8 Care and Maintenance Appendix A System Specif
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Notebook User Guide Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER.......................................... 8 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE................................................................. 9 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................. 15 1.1 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT .................................................................... 16 1.2 UNPACKING THE COMPUTER ......................................................... 18 1.3 THE INSIDE O
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Notebook User Guide Cursor Control Keys..................................................................... 43 Screen Control Keys ..................................................................... 44 Windows Hot Keys........................................................................ 44 Special Function Keys .................................................................. 45 3.3 USING THE TOUCHPAD POINTING DEVICE ....................................... 46 3.4 CONFIGURING YOUR SC
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Notebook User Guide 6.3 USING THE ADVANCED CMOS SETUP........................................... 84 6.4 SECURITY MENU SETUP ................................................................ 86 6.5 USING THE BOOT SETUP................................................................ 88 6.6 HOW TO EXIT THE SETUP PROGRAM.............................................. 89 6.7 HOW TO UPGRADE THE BIOS........................................................ 90 7 USING OPTIONS.........................
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Notebook User Guide Flash BIOS ................................................................................. 110 I/O Ports ..................................................................................... 110 Wireless devices.......................................................................... 110 AC/DC Power Supply Adapter ................................................... 110 Battery ........................................................................................ 110
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Introduction1 1 Introduction Your Everex Computer is a fully Windows® compatible portable computer. With the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology, this notebook is a natural choice for uses seeking portability and performance. Your Everex StepNote VA Series Notebook runs a wide variety of business, personal productivity, entertainment and professional applications and is ideal for use in the office, home and on the road. 15
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Notebook User Guide 1.1 Feature Highlight Before we identify each part of your Everex StepNote Notebook, we will first introduce you to other notable features of your computer. Processing Unit • Your notebook runs on Intel® Celeron® M microprocessor that is integrated with 1MB L2 Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed. • Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on operating systems such as Windows MCE. Memory This notebook provides two memory slot
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Introduction1 USB 2.0 Provides three USB2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission. Graphic System TM VIA Chrome9 HC IGP provides blazing graphics embedded in the VIA VN896 chipset PCI Local Bus Architecture • 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and SATA hard disk drives. Support ultra DMA ATA-150 PIO Mode up to PIO Mode 4, bus mastering for LBA Scheme. Audio System Full-duplex 16-bit stereo audio system output. Sound Blaster compatible. Flash BI
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Notebook User Guide 1.2 Unpacking the Computer Your computer comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your computer, open the carton and carefully remove the contents. In addition to this User Guide, the shipping carton should also contain the following items: The Notebook Computer An AC Adapter and AC Power Cord Li-Ion Battery Pack DVD with Recovery, AP, Driver Utility and Manual Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is m
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Introduction1 1. Color Widescreen LCD Display 2. Built-in Speaker 3. Keyboard 4. Touchpad Pointing Device 5. Power On/Resume Button 6. LED Indicators • Color Widescreen LCD Display The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position. The LCD is 15.4” TFT color LCD with 1440x900 (Wide XGA with ratio 16:10) resolution panels. The features of the Color LCD Display are summarized as follows: ⇓ TFT color LCD with Widescreen 15.4” 1440x
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Notebook User Guide ⇓ Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor. • Built-in Speaker Integrated mini speaker provides sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure. • Keyboard ⇓ Standard QWERTY-key layout and full-sized 87 keys keyboard with Windows system hot-keys, embedded numeric keypad, 6 hot keys, inverted "T" cursor arrow keys, and separate page screen control keys. ⇓ Wide extra space below the keyboard panel f
