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Advent 6417 Laptop

Specification

CPUIntel Celeron 1.1GHz
BIOSAMIBIOS. Press DEL to enter
ChipsetSIS 630
Memory256MB PC133 SODIMM (2 memory slots. Max 512MB)
Hard Drive30GB
CD Drive4x 4x 6x 24x Toshiba SD-2002 DVD/CD-RW combination drive *
Floppy DriveFloppy disk drive fitted
Screen14.1" TFT (Native Res.1024x768)
Video CardSiS 630 (up to 32MB shared)
Sound CardSiS 7018
ModemSmartLink 56K - HAMR 5600 V.90
Network CardSiS 900
PC CardWill take either 2x Type I/II or 1x Type III
Ports1x IR
1x Kensington Lock
1x USB 1.1
1x Modem
1x PS/2
1x Microphone
1x Headphone
1x VGA
1x Serial
1x Parallel
1x LAN
BatteryUN340S1 (14.8v 3600mAh)
Dimensions39.5 x 315 x 256 (HxWxD in mm)
Weight3kg
Made ByGericom Webgine Series (N340S8)

* May have a MATSHITA UJDA710 DVD/CD-RW drive fitted instead.


Drivers

Your laptop should have been supplied with a utility CD which contains a backup copy of all the drivers.


Memory Upgrades

  1. Remove the keyboard by releasing the 3 retractable clips at the front of the keyboard with a small screwdriver (clips are below the 'Fn', 'Alt Gr', and 'Down Arrow' keys).
  2. Lift the keyboard clear of the notebook, there is a ribbon cable attached to the keyboard so take care.
  3. Now lift the metal keyboard protector from the case.
  4. Next remove the metal cover in the middle of the case (held in by two screws).
  5. You now have access to the 2 memory slots.

Bottom of Laptop

6415 underneath

1. Fixing screw
2. Hard drive bay
3. CPU heatsink / fan grill
4. Fixing screw
5. CPU heatsink cover
6. Battery latches
7. Battery pack

Function Keys

FN + F1 - Hibernate
FN + F3 - Battery Low Warning Beep on/off
FN + F4 - Toggle the display between LCD, CRT, LCD+CRT
FN + F5 - Increase volume
FN + F6 - Decrease volume
FN + F7 - Increase brightness
FN + F8 - Decrease brightness
FN + Num Lock - Activate Numeric Keypad

Note - The Fn + F9/F10 contrast control keys don't work on the 6417 as it has a TFT display. These keys are only designed to work on older models using Dual Scan DSTN screens.


In the Box

Disks Supplied

  • Advent recovery CD
  • Driver utility CD ver. 0.9
  • Microsoft Works Suite 2001
  • WinDVD 2000 (serial number on CD sleeve)

Items Supplied

  • Advent 6417 notebook
  • Mains power adapter
  • Mains power cable
  • UK modem cable

Documentation Supplied

  • Advent notebook user's manual
  • Gettings started with Microsoft Windows Me
  • Freeserve leaflet

Recovery

Warning: this process will erase all files from your computer. It is important that you save any personal files to disk before you begin.

A bootable recovery CD is supplied with these machines. To recover the system:-

  • Insert CD (and floppy disk if supplied) into the drive.
  • Reboot the PC.
  • A warning message prompting you to backup data before proceeding.
  • Press Y to continue.
  • A final warning that all data will be erased is displayed.
  • Press Y to continue.
  • Finally a message "Remove CD-ROM when prompted" is displayed.
  • Press Y to continue.
  • The image file will load. Once complete you will be prompted to remove the CD and press CTRL + ALT + DEL to restart.

Driver CD

The notebook is supplied with a Utility CD. This can be used to restore corrupt drivers.


FAQ

Blank screen or EMM386 error after recovery

Once the recovery has completed the screen goes blank or an EMM386 error message is dispalayed. This happens because the laptop is having problems displaying the message to remove the CD and restart. Simply remove the CD from the drive and restart the laptop, first time setup will begin as normal.


Replacing the CMOS Battery

To get to the CMOS battery you need to remove the CPU heatsink cover underneath the laptop. The battery is a coin sized CR2025. If you have problems reaching the battery then you'll need to take out the CPU heatsink, to do this remove the 4 screws holding it in and lift out carefully.


Repairing a Broken Charger Socket

Kyle Millican has put together a guide for repairing a broken charger socket on this laptop. The guide is in PDF format and can be downloaded from here - Kyle Millican’s - Advent Laptop Charger Socket Repair Guide (2MB)