Advent 8275 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

* 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
• PowerDVD 3.0 CD (CD Key printed on bottom corner of the screen)
• Notebok Utilities and Drivers CD

Items Supplied

• Advent Slimline Notebook computer
• Power supply
• USB floppy drive
• DVD ROM drive (proprietry connector)
• USB to Parallel Adapter
• Carry case
• UK modem cable

Documentation Supplied

• User manual
• Read This First booklet
• Notebook PC Driver and Utility installation guide
• Warranty booklet
• Quick start guide to Microsoft Windows Me
• Notebook PC support CD update
• Freeserve document

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/.

The recovery process will restore your computer to its "out of the box" state. This will delete all your personal files. Make sure that you save these to disk before you begin. Once the computer has been recovered you will not be able to retreive these files.

DO NOT MANUALLY FORMAT THE HARD DRIVE AS THIS WILL PREVENT DRIVER INSTALLATION DURING RECOVERY. If the drive has already been manually formatted then manual driver installation is possible while in Windows.

A Bootable Recovery CD is supplied with these machines. 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.

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