Advent 6410 Laptop
Can You Help?
If you own one of these laptops can you take a couple of minutes to check the information on this page is correct. If you come across any errors or have any other information that can help fill in the gaps then please email me at info@uktsupport.co.uk.
Many thanks, Matt
Specification
| CPU | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz |
| Memory | 128MB PC133 SODIMM (2 memory slots. Max 256MB) * |
| Hard Drive | 20 GB |
| CD Drive | 8X Toshiba DVD SD-C2502 |
| Floppy Drive | 1.44mb 3.5" |
| Screen | 14.1" TFT (Native Res.1024x768) |
| Video Card | Trident Blade 3D 8MB |
| Sound Card | VIA AC97 PCI audio (WDM) |
| PC Card | Will take either 2x Type I/II or 1x Type III |
| Modem | LT Winmodem V.90 56K |
| Ports | 2x USB 2x PCMCIA 1x Modem/LAN 1x Kensington Lock 1x PS/2 1x Serial 1x Parallel 1x VGA 1x TV Out 1x Mic 1x Audio Out 1x Headphone |
| Battery | Smart Li-ion |
| Made By | Gericom 1stSupersonic A440 (Download Drivers) |
* 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.
In the Box
Disks Supplied
- Recovery CD
- Utility and drivers CD
Items Supplied
- Advent 6410 notebook
- UK mains power cable
- Mains power adapter
- UK modem cable
- S-Video cable
Documentation Supplied
- Advent notebook user's manual
- Gettings started with Microsoft Windows Me
- Freeserve leaflet
- User guide for fax modem
Recovery
Replacement recovery discs can be ordered from a company called "The Tech Guys". More information is available on their website - http://support.thetechguys.com//recoverymedia/.
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.
Useful Links
Repairs and Spares
All official service and support is handled by The Tech Guys (http://www.thetechguys.com/), if you laptop is covered under warranty then you need to contact them for repairs.
If your laptop is out of warranty then there are a number of other companies who do either repairs or supply spare parts, here are a selection -
TechnoMart - http://www.techno-mart.co.uk
Advent Spares - http://www.adventspares.co.uk/
DriveMyLaptop (replacement drives) - http://www.drivemylaptop.co.uk
Laptop Solutions - http://www.laptopsolutions.net/index.htm
DAB Solutions - http://www.dab-solutions.co.uk/
Accessories
There are plenty of internet sites that sell power cables, adapters, batteries, etc. for Advent laptops, here are just a selection -
MDS Battery - http://www.mdsbattery.co.uk
LaptopShop - http://www.laptopshop.co.uk
PartMaster - http://www.partmaster.co.uk
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.