User manual GERICOM A380 1

[. . . ] Support ultra DMA33/66 PIO Mode up to PIO Mode 4, bus mastering for LBA Scheme. 32-bit PCMCIA CardBus PCI technology that is also backward compatible with 16-bit PC cards. · Audio System Full-duplex 16-bit stereo audio system with Woofer (heavy bass) voice output. Sound Blaster and Sound Blaster Pro compatible. Audio DJ for you to play audio CD like CD Player without powering on the whole computer Flash BIOS Flash BIOS allows you to easily upgrade the System BIOS using the Phoenix Flash utility program. Power and System Management · Integrated SMM (System Management Mode) on system chipset that shuts down components not in use to reduce power consumption. [. . . ] Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status. . Scroll Lock Status LED Icons · Drive Access When LED in green light indicates that the system is accessing either the Hard Disk or CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW. Diskette Drive Access When LED in green light indicates that the system is accessing data from or is retrieving data to the floppy diskette drive. Caps Lock When LED in green light indicates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is activated. When activated, all alphabet keys typed in will be in uppercase or capital letters. · · 1-10 Introduction 1 · Scroll Lock When LED in green 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 in green light indicates that the Num Lock key on the keyboard is activated. When activated, the embedded numeric keypad will be enabled. · THE FUNCTION OF EASY BUTTONS . E-Mail Button Internet Button This technology is designed specifically for providing a very convenient way in connecting Internet only by pressing Internet button as shown in the graphics. For more understanding and interesting, you can refer Section 2. 5 to recognize the driver installation procedures in activating Internet button. 1-11 Notebook · User Guide E-mail Button This is the most convenient way to access the outlook utility just by pressing this button. You can simplify several procedures in entering into Outlook environment. User-Defined Button You can define the specific function by yourself to active the program. · 1. 4 The Front Side of the Notebook . Stop Button Woofer These speakers produce heavy bass voice output for music listening. Built-in Stereo Speakers Integrated left and right mini stereo speakers for sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure. · 1-12 Introduction 1 · Lock Switch This Lock Switch executes two functions as to power on/off the Audio DJ CD player and to lock or unlock the Audio DJ status. To power on or off the Audio DJ CD player, slide the switch right aside. To lock or unlock the status of your Audio DJ, slide the switch left aside. When your Audio DJ is in locking status while the music is playing, no matter what button is pressed, the music still continues to play. The function of this switch is to prevent you from touching any button accidentally. Rewind Button Press the button for reverting to previous music. Press and hold this button to fast rewind the audio CD. Cover Switch The cover (LCD panel) is locked when it is closed. Slide the button right aside to release the latch for opening the cover of the computer. [. . . ] When you connect the AC adapter, it charges the battery whether or not the notebook computer is powered on. 1-20 Introduction 1 Battery Pack Aside from the AC adapter, your computer can also be powered through the internal battery pack. The battery pack uses rechargeable Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) or Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells that provide long computing hours when fully charged and power management enabled. You should always leave the battery inside your computer even when using the AC adapter as it also acts as a back-up power supply in case power from the AC adapter is cut off. It is also very important to have the battery pack always charged to prevent battery cell degradation. 1. 10 Notebook Options DVD-ROM Device Pack This device pack option plugs into the Device Bay and used for reading DVD or playing DVD titles. [. . . ]