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Advent 5485 DVD Laptop

Specification

CPUIntel Pentium III 850MHz
Memory128MB PC100 SDRAM SODIMM (1 memory slot. Max 320MB)
Hard Drive10GB (removable)
CD DriveToshiba SD-C2402 DVD ROM
Floppy DriveFloppy disk drive fitted
Screen14.1" TFT (Native Res.1024x768)
Video CardS3 Savage MX AGP 3D 8MB
Sound CardEss Solo
ModemSmartLink 56K - HAMR 5600 V.90
PC CardWill take either 2x Type I/II or 1x Type III
Ports1x Headphone
1x Microphone
1x Audio In
1x Serial Port
1x Parallel Port
1x Modem
1x VGA
1x TV Out
1x PS/2 Port
2x USB
1x Kensington Lock Port
2x PC Card (PCMCIA)
1x IrDA
BatteryL8400 (14.8v 3300mAh)
Made ByAsus L8400 series

Drivers

Your laptop should have been supplied with a "Utility and Driver CD" which contains a backup copy of all the drivers.


Function Keys

Fn + F1 - Places the notebook in suspend mode
Fn + F5 - Programmable key
Fn + F6 - Programmable key
Fn + F7 - Toggles the display panel on/off
Fn + F8 - Toggles between LCD, External Monitor, and LCD+External Monitor
Fn + F9 - Toggles the TV output on/off
Fn + Num Lk - Toggles the numeric keypad on/off
Fn + Up Arrow - Increase screen brightness
Fn + Down Arrow - Decrease screen brightness


In the Box

Disks Supplied

  • Advent recovery CD
  • Driver utility CD
  • InterVideo WinDVD

Items Supplied

  • Advent 5485 notebook
  • Mains power adapter
  • Mains power cable
  • UK modem cable
  • S-Video cable

Documentation Supplied

  • Advent notebook user's manual
  • Gettings started with Microsoft Windows Me
  • Update: CPU and SDRAM jumper setting note
  • Freeserve leaflet

Recovery

Warning: do not manually format the hard drive on this notebook. This will prevent driver installation during recovery. If the drive has been formatted you will need to contact the Advent notebook helpine to obtain a ghost image recovery CD.

A bootable recovery CD is supplied with with your notebook. Insert this into the DVD drive and restart your computer. The recovery CD boots up into a menu offering the following options :

  • Recover Current Windows. Reinstall Windows whilst keeping your personal data and any installed applications. All original Windows installation files will be restored.
  • QuickRestore System - No Format. This option will install a new operating system whilst keeping all your data. However, any Windows applications and settings will need to be reinstalled. Your old Windows is backed up!
  • QuickRestore System - Quick Format. This option will format the hard disk and install a new operating system. All personal data and applications will be erased.

Use the tab, arrow, enter keys to navigate. The options can be selected using standard radio buttons. When the required option is selected, click Next.

Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the restoration of the software.