Averatec 2300 User Manual

Chapter 16FeaturesHigh Capacity Hard Disk DriveThe computer has a high capacity hard disk drive, to store your favoriteprograms and large multimedia f

Chapter 17Where to Look For InformationAbout Your ComputerThis User’s Manual describes the key elements of your computer. Newusers can find a simple s

Chapter 18Quick StartTurning on the Computer for the First Time1. Connect the AC adapterpower cord to the ACadapter.2. Connect the AC adapterto the DC

Chapter 19Adjusting the VolumeYou can adjust the volume with hot key combination as below:Fn + F8 decreases the volumeFn + F9 increases the volumeFn +

Chapter 110Turning off Your ComputerTurning off the computer properly is important to maintaining yourcomputer.1.On the Start menu, clickTurn off Comp

Chapter 111Tips for New OwnersTake responsibility for backing up your dataBack up files often. Users who need to manage large amounts of datamay wish

Chapter 112Never take the notebook anywhere without the carryingcaseA broken screen or case can be costly to repair. Prevent accidents bycarrying the

Chapter 215Hardware and SoftwareThis chapter introduces the different components and controls of yournotebook computer, including the hardware compone

Table of ContentsiTable of ContentsCHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION ... 1Getting

Chapter 216Front View1. LCD panel2. Power button3. Keyboard4. Status indicators5. Touchpad6. Touchpad buttons7. Wireless LAN switch8. Power Saving mod

Chapter 217Left View1. Kensington key lock hole2. DC power in jack3. IEEE 1394 Firewire port4. Optical drive5. Optical drive open/close button

Chapter 218Right View1. USB 2.0 ports2. PC Express card slot3. VGA external video display port

Chapter 219Back View1. Fax/modem RJ-11 jack2. LAN RJ-45 jack

Chapter 220Bottom View1. Ventilation slots2. Battery release latch3. Battery4. Speakers

Chapter 221LED Status IndicatorsThe status indicators in the upper left corner of the keyboard light upwhen a particular function of the computer is a

Chapter 222Function KeysHold the Fn key while pressing the numbered function key.Function key DescriptionFn + F3 Toggles display on/offFn + F4 Suspend

Chapter 223TouchpadThe touchpad is a pressure sensitive pointing device that provides all thefeatures of a two-button mouse. Its primary function is t

Chapter 2245. Double-clicking is a common technique for selecting objects orlaunching programs from icons. Once you have moved thepointer over the obj

Chapter 225The Optical DriveYour computer comes with a pre-installed Optical drive. The optical drive canread or write both DVDs and CDs. Your noteboo

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Chapter 226Extremes in temperature may damage discs. Store discs in a cool dry place.Do not use benzene, thinners, or cleaners with detergent. Only us

Chapter 227The PC Express Card SlotThe PC Express card slot can be used as an interface between yourcomputer and a variety of communications devices,

Chapter 228The Graphics SystemYour computer has a high-performance graphics system, which can easilyhandle the demands of today's multimedia comp

Chapter 22912. On your notebook, click the right touchpad button on theWindows desktop to open the desktop menu. Click Properties toopen the Display P

Chapter 230Communication ComponentsThis system provides powerful communication functions, includingbuilt-in Fax/Modem and PC Express card slot.Fax/Mod

Chapter 231Information about the Wireless LAN buttonWireless LAN buttonYour notebook will search for the deviceand will display an icon on the Windows

Chapter 335Making ConnectionsYour computer is equipped with a full array of ports and connectors,including standard input/output (I/O) ports for quick

Chapter 3365. Disk Eject ButtonPress the eject button to eject the disk tray. The manual eject keyholeis located next to it and allows you to manually

Chapter 337Front Side Connectors1. MS Pro/MS/MMC/SD 4-in-1 Card reader slotThe 4-in-1 card reader slot is specially used for the device with a MSPro/M

Chapter 338Back View1. Fax/modem RJ-11 JackThe fax/modem can transmit data using the 56 Kbps V.90 protocol,and send and receive faxes at 14.4 Kbps. In

Appendix B40System Recovery SoftwareNo need to locate a recovery CD to restore your software settings, it isalready pre-installed on your notebook har

Chapter 442Power ManagementBattery CalibrationThe first time you use a battery, you should calibrate it. The calibrationprocess empties and charges th

Chapter 443Monitoring Battery PowerThere are two ways tomonitor how much powerthe battery has left.1. Click start/ControlPanel/Power Options;then clic

Chapter 444Do not restart the computer until you have connected to an ACadapter, or replaced the discharged battery with a charged battery.Battery Cha

Chapter 445 Closing the screen cover (assuming no external monitor has beenconnected). Pressing the power button (if enabled in power settings). Pr

Chapter 446When to Replace the BatteryOver time, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. We recommendthat you replace your battery when you n

Chapter 447Heat ConsiderationsThe computer's processor has been specially designed to consume littlepower, and generates very little heat. Howeve

Appendix A49Using the BIOS Setup UtilityYour notebook has a BIOS setup utility which allows you to configureimportant system settings, including setti

Appendix A50Navigating and Entering Information in BIOSUse the following keys to move between fields and to enterinformation: Select ScreenPush th

Appendix A51The Main MenuBIOS SETUP UTILITYMain Advanced Boot Security ExitSystem OverviewAMIBIOSVersion : R0.XXBuild Date: 03/01/06ProcessorType : AM

Appendix A52Advanced MenuBIOS SETUP UTILITYMain Advanced Boot Security ExitAdvanced SettingBattery Calibration [Enter]Start FAN Calibration [Enter]Aut

Appendix A53Boot menuBIOS SETUP UTILITYMain Advanced Boot Security Exit1st Boot Device [CDROM: SM-HL-DT-ST]2ndBoot Device [SATA: 3M-ST9100828A]3rd Boo

Appendix A54Security menuBIOS SETUP UTILITYMain Advanced Boot Security ExitSecurity SettingsSupervisor Password : Not InstalledUser Password : Not Ins

Appendix A55Exit menuBIOS SETUP UTILITYMain Advanced Boot Security ExitExit OptionsSave Changes and ExitDiscard changes and ExitDiscard ChangesLoad Op

Appendix A56Change User PasswordWith a User password, you can enter the Setup Utility and change orremove the User password, but you cannot enter the

Chapter 12Getting StartedCongratulations on your purchase of the Averatec 2300 Seriesnotebook computer! Your new notebook features the most innovative

Appendix A58Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: My screen seems to time out too quickly. I have to constantlyhit a key or move the mouse in order to bring it

Appendix A59A: Double click on the Speaker icon on the task bar. Then, underMicrophone Balance, check the Mute box.Q: Because of a software problem, I

Appendix A60Save configuration changes and exit setup?[OK] [Cancel]

Appendix B — Statements62StatementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora

Appendix B — Statements63About The ModemThis equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules. On the bottom ofthis equipment is a label that contains, am

Appendix B — Statements64The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 marks it unlawful forany person to use a computer or other electronic device, i

Appendix B — Statements65water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precautionmay be particularly important in rural areas.CAUTION: U

Chapter 13InventoryThis computer system is designed for years of productive andpleasurable computing. Use this section to keep details of yourpurchase

Chapter 14Safety and MaintenanceYou can use your computer under a wide range of environmentalconditions. However, to ensure long use and continued hig

Chapter 15ChecklistsAfter opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of theitems is missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer. T