Elitegroup G553 Bedienungsanleitung

Whether or not you are an experienced user, you should consult on the Troubleshooting Chapter if you encounter any problems with your notebook. The

MMoodduullee BBaayy • • Supports CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Combo Drive (DVD-ROM+CD-RW), DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-Dual; 5.25” 12.7mm height Fast IDE and ATAPI inter

FFeeaattuurreess • • • • • Dual full-duplex Direct Sound Channels Hardware SoundBlaster Pro for real-mode DOS legacy compatibility 18-bit ADC &

Integrated IEEE 1394a OHCI-link & two ports with IEEE 1394 internal PHY • • Data transfer rate : 100/200/400 Mbps Graphics and Video CCoonnttrr

4 hrs charge time while system on • • • • • Charging time for one battery pack : 3.5 hours to full charge when system off or in suspend More than 2.0

102 • • • • • • • Factory Option : 802.11b wireless LAN with MiniPCI slot Memory Extension Card Module bay : CD-ROM/ DVD-ROM/ Combo(DVD-ROM+CD-RW) Dr

77.. 88.. 99.. 1100.. 1111.. 1122.. 1133.. b. c. d. e. f. 1144.. 1155.. 1166.. 1177.. Make sure to use the right voltage for the power sou

selection. • The cord set must be approved for the country in which it is used. • The appliance coupler must have a configuration for mating with a

into the AC adapter. Laser Warning: Laser Class I Product Caution - Invisible laser radiation when open avoid exposure to beam. 2200.. 2211.. 2222.

das Gerät gelangen. Dies könne einen Brand bzw. Elektrischen Schlag auslösen. 1122.. 1133.. b. c. d. e. f. 1144.. 1155.. 1166.. 1177.. A. Öff

• Das Kabel-Set muss UL-gelistet und CSA zertifiziert sein. • Die Minimalanforderungen für das Kabel entsprechen No. 18 AWG. Für Japan: B. C. 1188.

Es besteht Explosionsgefahr, wenn der Akku nicht ordnungsgemäß ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie den Akku nur durch einen Akku gleichen oder äquivalenten Ty

Suitable place to work Your computer will run well wherever you’re comfortable but extremes of temperature and humidity can be challenging to your sy

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IInnttrroodduuccttiioonn There are more and more people spending large amounts of time in front of computer monitors now that scientists from man

Try to place the LCD panel or external monitor so that there is little glare from the sun on the monitor. • • • • Walk around the room every hour. Ev

Slide the display panel latch to the right until the display panel releases, and then raise the LCD screen. 11.. 22.. At any time you can tilt the

Each of these features is briefly described below. 20

LCD Cover Release Latch 11.. 22.. 33.. 44.. 55.. Slide this latch to the right to open the LCD cover. LCD Screen Your Notebook computer is equ

Power/Resume Button 66.. 77.. 88.. 99.. 1100.. Pressing this button for 1-2 seconds will turn on the system or pressing this button when the com

The Left Side Ventilation Opening 11.. 22.. Please don’t block this opening during operation of the system. 1394A A very fast external bus standa

Can be used to connect up 63 external devices, also supports isochronous data -- delivering data at a guaranteed rate. This makes it ideal for devic

Audio Line Out Jack 88.. You can plug an external speaker, headphone or connect the line out jack to an audio device such as a cassette recorder to

Battery Charge 22.. 33.. This indicator will lit green when the battery is in charging status. When the indicator light turns off, it indicates th

The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM or DVD CD-RW Combo (Option) 11.. 22.. Your Notebook comes with a swappable 24X (or higher) 5.25" IDE CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Combo D

PPrreeffaaccee Copyright 2004 All Rights Reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve r

Ventilation Opening 11.. 22.. 33.. 44.. 55.. 66.. 77.. Please don't block this opening during operation of the system. Kensington Lock Al

It will eventually replace the need for separate connectors for external keyboards, serial ports, and parallel (printer) port. The Bottom Panel Mi

Battery Release Latch 33.. 44.. 55.. Lift up this latch to release the battery from its bay. Battery Your notebook comes equipped with a factory-i

GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd Connecting to a Power Source Connecting the AC Adapter A universal AC adapter is provided to supply your computer

The power cord for the AC adapter requires a three-hole grounded AC outlet. To connect the computer to an external power source: Plug the AC adap

Never turn off or reset your Notebook while the hard disk is in use and the HDD status icon is lit; doing so can result in loss or destruction of yo

The disk/CD-ROM drives run no more than 10% of the time. • Only use batteries that are approved by an authorized dealer. All batteries are not the s

To remove the battery pack: Turn off the notebook, and disconnect the AC adapter. Close the LCD panel and turn it over and place it on a solid, flat

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UUssiinngg tthhee NNootteebbooookk CCoommppuutteerr Adjusting the LCD Screen Display The LCD screen display can be adjusted by the following k

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Overlay mode (playing video). [Fn] + [F12] This key combination toggles the display between the LCD, CRT, simultaneous LCD/CRT, and TV only. This fu

A Tour of the Notebook’s Keyboard The Notebook’s keyboard uses a standard QWERTY layout with the addition of special function keys and an embedded nu

The Notebook’s Hot Key Controls KEYS FUNCTION(S) Power Button Press this button once to power on or enter the suspend/resume mode. Press this butto

can use the buttons below the touchpad as left and right mouse buttons. TouchPad Precautions The TouchPad is a pressure sensitive device. Please ta

applications. Connecting an External Tracking Devices The system will only enables you to use one tracking device whether it is an internal or extern

Use a clean, dry, cloth to remove dust, smudges, or fingerprints. Wipe from the center outward. • • • • • 11.. 22.. 33.. 11.. 22.. 33.. Do not

Do not insert any foreign objects into the disc tray. If you experience difficulty when ejecting the CD disk tray, stretch a paper clip (or use a p

Inserting a PCMCIA Card The computer will emit a medium tone followed by a high tone when a PC card is inserted. When you eject a card, the computer

Power Saving Modes This section contains information on the Notebook’s power system, including the AC Adapter, the battery system, recharging the bat

To calibrate the battery pack follows the instructions below: Insert the battery into the battery compartment and turn on the Notebook. If the batte

There is no internal power supply. CCaannaaddiiaann DDOOCC NNoottiiccee FFoorr CCllaassss BB CCoommppuuttiinngg DDeevviicceess This Class B d

Battery Status Windows XP has an applet in the Control Panel that will display an icon in the Windows taskbar indicating when the Notebook is running

Small Battery for the Real Time Clock There is a small built-in battery pack that supplies power to the system in order to maintain certain system in

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DDeesskkttoopp OOppeerraattiioonn Your notebook is capable of providing you with efficient and productive mobile computing, it also has the spee

Audio The Multimedia Sound System The Notebook’s built-in audio capabilities allow you to take advantage of a wide range of education and entertainme

Audio Software Your notebook comes equipped with an integrated sound system capable of providing you with quality audio sound through the built-in sp

The computer is equipped with several interface ports, including an enhanced parallel (printer) port, a serial port, and USB ports. These are provid

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RRuunnnniinngg BBIIOOSS SSeettuupp Introduction The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup program is a menu driven utility that enables you

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Bootup Drive Sequence • • Password protection The settings made in the BIOS Setup program intimately affect how the Notebook performs. Navigating

Security - Use this menu to set a password. The password allows bootup and controls access to the BIOS setup menu. Boot - Use this menu to configure

Minus key (-) Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field. Plus key (+) Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted

Use the [PgUp] and [PgDn] keys or the up and down arrow keys (↑↓) to scroll through the entire help document. Press the Home key to display the fir

The Advanced Menu Selecting Advanced from the menu bar displays the Advanced menu: 62

The Security Menu The Notebook’s advanced system of security allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized access to system resources, data, a

The Boot Menu The Boot menu allows the user to specify the order in which the Notebook is to check for a device to boot the system. You can also con

The Exit Menu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Se

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TThhee SSooffttwwaarree UUttiilliittiieess DDiisskkss AutoRun Installation Follow the step-by-step procedures on the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM to execu

TTaabbllee ooff CCoonntteennttss Chapter 1: Before you Start --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 C

Windows 2000, please perform the following procedures: Click on the “Start” – “Setting” – “Control Panel” – “System” – “Advanced” tab – “Performance

Insert the CD-ROM Driver into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Click “Start” and Select “Run”. Type the following: D:\D

Installing the TouchPad Driver To install the touchpad driver you must first remove the currently installed driver. Insert the CD-ROM Driver into you

From Start, click on the "My Computer" icon and click the "View System Information". • • • • • • Click on the "Hardware"

VGA Utilities After you have restarted Windows, open the “Control Panel” and double click on the “Display” icon. From the “Display Properties” windo

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Color You can adjust the right resolution for your screen display. 77

Launching Submenus...

Schemes 78

Hot Keys 79

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TTrroouubblleesshhoooottiinngg This chapter describes locating and solving problems that you may encounter while using your computer. Locating a

correct the problem and contact your dealer. Successful troubleshooting is the result of careful observation, deductive reasoning, and an organized

 Check the wall outlet or power strip with an item that you know is functioning properly. A lamp or radio is a convenient item for checking the powe

Two classifications of malfunctions can be detected during the POST: Error messages that indicate a failure with either the hardware, the software, o

Solution: Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: Problem: Make sure that the computer is not

Solution: Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: Problem: Check the printer cable connection. Ensure that the printer power switch

BBeeffoorree yyoouu SSttaarrtt Conventions of This Manual Use this manual will help you get the most from your notebook computer. If you are an

How is your computer configured? Your dealer needs to know what peripheral devices you are using. • • • • What messages, if any, are on the screen? W

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UUppggrraaddiinngg yyoouurr SSyysstteemm Upgrading your Memory Refer to the following instructions and illustration for information on upgradin

aside in a safe place. Remove the compartment cover and then angling it up and out. 44.. 55.. 66.. 77.. 88.. 99.. 1100.. If you need to inst

The Easy to Upgrade HDD Module The hard drive in your notebook computer is made to be easily swapped out for upgrading. You should back up your hard

Power down the system completely. Turn the system over with the front of the unit facing you. 11.. 22.. 33.. 44.. 55.. 66.. 77.. 88.. 99..

Remove the screen that is attached to the keyboard in order to remove the heatsink on top of the CPU. 33.. Remove all the screws attached to the h

Before removing the screws, there are certain measures to followed in removing the heatsink 55.. To remove the heatsink, first loosen the screw car

SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonn Detailed Notebook Specifications General CCPPUU • • Intel Pentium-M Banias processor from 1.3GHz to 1.7GHz, 1M L2

478 pin uFC-PGA2 478 socket, CPU front-side bus up to 400MHz • • TDP : 21W. CCoorree LLooggiicc • • Intel 855GM/GME, Support FSB 400MHz Memory M