Sceptre s6500 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Abbreviation

  8
• Chapter 1

  11
  • Introducing the Notebook

    11
    • Features and Controls

      12
    • Optional Devices

      17
    • Unpacking & Checking the Equipment

      17
    • Identifying Parts of the Notebook

      18
    • Installation and Initial Setup

      24
• Chapter 2

  29
  • The BIOS Setup Program

    29
    • Introduction

      29
    • Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program

      30
    • The Main Menu

      34
    • The System Devices Menu

      36
    • The Security Menu

      42
    • The Power Menu

      44
    • The Boot Menu

      48
    • The Exit Menu

      49
• Chapter 3

  53
  • Operation

    53
    • Introduction

      53
    • Video Display Controls

      53
    • Some Important Keys on the Keyboard

      54
    • Cursor Control Keys and Editing Keys

      56
    • The Function Keys

      57
    • Embedded Numeric Keypad

      57
    • Hot Keys for System Control

      58
    • The System Status Window

      59
    • LED Status Indicators

      61
    • Battery Charging Control

      63
    • Using the Touch Pad

      63
    • The FIR Module

      65
    • Multimedia Sound System

      66
    • Audio Volume Control

      67
• Chapter 4

  69
  • Peripherals

    69
    • Additional Equipment

      70
    • Connecting Peripheral Devices

      72
• Chapter 5

  79
  • The Power System

    79
    • The AC Adapter

      80
    • The Battery Power System

      80
    • Removing the Battery Pack

      82
    • Inserting the Battery Pack

      83
    • Automatic Battery Pack Charging Function

      84
    • AC Power Connection

      84
    • Using Battery Power

      86
    • Battery Life Status

      86
    • Low Battery Activity

      86
    • Battery Auto-Learning Process

      86
    • Small Battery for Real Time Clock

      87
    • Power Management Habits

      87
    • Power Management Modes

      88
    • Controllable Features

      91
    • Smart CPU Mode

      91
    • Cover Lid Switch

      92
    • Reactivating From Power Saving Modes

      92
    • Power Management Summary

      92
    • The APM Interface

      93
• Chapter 6

  95
  • Expansion Options

    95
    • System Memory Expansion

      95
    • Installing Memory Cards

      96
    • Installing and Removing Modules

      97
    • Optional Modules

      99
    • Removing and Installing HDD Modules

      100
    • The I/O Port Replicator

      103
    • The AC Adapter and Peripherals Connection

      104
    • The Notebook to I/O Port Replicator Connection

      104
    • Removing the Notebook from the I/O Port Replicator

      105
    • I/O Replicator Specifications

      106
      • C

        107
• Chapter 7

  107
  • Caring for your Notebook

    107
    • General Maintenance

      107
    • Cleaning The Computer

      108
    • Safety Precautions

      110
• Appendix A

  113
  • Troubleshooting

    113
    • An Approach to Troubleshooting

      114
    • I/O Connections

      116