Advent 5485 DVD Laptop
Specification
| CPU | Intel Pentium III 850MHz |
| Memory | 128MB PC100 SDRAM SODIMM (1 memory slot. Max 320MB) * |
| Hard Drive | 10GB (removable) |
| CD Drive | Toshiba SD-C2402 DVD ROM |
| Floppy Drive | Floppy disk drive fitted |
| Screen | 14.1" TFT (Native Res.1024x768) |
| Video Card | S3 Savage MX AGP 3D 8MB |
| Sound Card | Ess Solo |
| Modem | SmartLink 56K - HAMR 5600 V.90 |
| PC Card | Will take either 2x Type I/II or 1x Type III |
| Ports | 1x 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 |
| Battery | L8400 (14.8v 3300mAh) |
| Made By | Asus L8400 series |
* There is very little official information available on Advent memory upgrades and while I've done my best to make sure this page is accurate I would recommend double-checking before buying. One way is by running a system scanner like the one provided by Crucial Memory (shameless plug for advert below).
Adding RAM is the most cost effective way to boost your computer's performance.
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.
Useful Links
Repairs and Spares
All official service and support is handled by Knowhow (basically "The Tech Guys" under a new name), their website is http://www.knowhow.com/. If you laptop is covered under warranty then you need to contact them for repairs.
There are also plenty of other companies that do repairs or supply spare parts, here is a selection -
TechnoMart - http://www.techno-mart.co.uk
DriveMyLaptop (replacement drives) - http://www.drivemylaptop.co.uk
Laptop Solutions UK - http://www.laptopsolutionsuk.co.uk
PartMaster (spare parts) - http://www.partmaster.co.uk