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ASUS E2643 User's Manual

1. Wireless LAN Switch The Notebook PC s internal wireless LAN can be turned ON or OFF instantly using this physical switch Turn OFF the internal LAN to save power when running on battery power When enabled the wireless LAN LED will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN GPC Card or ExpressCard Slot depending on model Depending on model this slot either accomodates one PCMCIA 2 1 type I II 16 bit or 32 bit CardBus PC card or one 26pin ExpressCard 34mm 54mm expansion card D Flash Memory Slot Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to Comb LP Te SZ AK use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a built in memory card reader that can read many flash memory cards as specified later in this manual D Dy Infrared Port IrDA on selected models The infrared IrDA communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with infrared equipped devices or computers This allows easy wireless synchronization with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers If your office supports IrDA networking you can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of sight to an IrDA node Audio Speaker System see Bottom Side 17 2 Knowing the Parts Right Sid
2. 4 Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Cont 40 Removing an optical disc Emergency eject Actual location will vary by model Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc The emergency eject IS located in hole on the upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the optical drive and is used to eject the optical drive hub tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject Note Make sure not to stab the activity indicator located in the same area Using the Optical Drive Optical discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers Unlike desktop optical drives the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle When inserting a CD it is important that the CD be pressed onto the center hub or else the optical drive tray will scratch the CD WARNING If the CD disc is not properly locked onto the center hub the CD can be damaged when the tray is closed Always watch the CD closely while closing the tray slowly to prevent damage ACD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive After the CD is properly inserted data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives except that nothing can be written to or changed on the CD Using the proper software a CD RW drive or DVD CD RW drive can a
3. Blue button Yellow button 53 54 4 Using the Notebook PC Audio Video Remote Controller on selected models Cont The version on the previous page requires an infrared receiver as shown below The jacks on the back of the infrared receiver have no function at this time Plug the infrared receiver into the Notebook PC s USB port The infrared remote controller must be pointed at this receiver not the infrared receiver on the Notebook PC The remote controller requires two AA 1 5V batteries Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information 55 A Appendix Optional Accessories These items if desired come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC USB Hub Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your USB ports and allow you to quickly connect or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable USB 2 0 Slim Combo Drive The slim combo drive features FlextraLink anti coaster technology and FlextraSpeed recording technology to help prevent writing unusable discs minimizes CPU loading to allow operation of other software while writing and automatically adjust for optimal recording speed versus vibration to reduce rotational noise Interface USB 2 0 e Data buffer 2MB write 512KB read Disc sizes 12cm and 8cm e DVD read SX max e CD read 24X max e
4. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion e Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manu facturer or authorized retailers Power Safety Requirement Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to HOSVV F 3G 0 75mm or HOSVV F 2G 0 75mm A Appendix fy Nordic Cautions for Notebook PC with Lithium lon Battery 70 CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions English ATTENZIONE Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica Non disperdere le batterie nell ambiente Italian VORSICHT Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgem fen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers German ADVARSELI Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig h ndtering Udskiftning m kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Le
5. it can be easily damaged Take note of the following precautions e Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease e Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons e Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects NOTE The touchpad responds to movement not to force There is no need to tap the surface too hard Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touch pad The touchpad responds best to light pressure 37 4 Using the Notebook PC Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents pictures and other files to various data storage devices This Notebook PC has the following storage devices e ExpressCard e Optical drive e Flash memory reader e Hard disk drive ExpressCard One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard 34mm or one ExpressCard 54mm expansion card This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2 0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards Inserting an ExpressCard 38 Be sure the ExpressCard is level when inserting 1 Ifthere is an ExpressCard socket protector re move it using the Removing an ExpressCard instructions below 2 Insert the ExpressCard with the connector side f
6. turned ON as this may result in the loss of working data To install the battery pack To remove the battery pack O IMPORTANT Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Note book PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road you will have to charge the battery pack The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power using the power adapter Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power It takes a few hours to fully charge the battery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned ON The battery charge light turns OFF when the battery pack is charged 23 8 24 3 Getting Started Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC s power ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON If necessary you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration press F2 upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup If you press Tab during the splash screen standard boot information such as the BIOS version can be seen Press ESC and you will be presented with a boot menu with selectio
7. Hardware on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive Eject the floppy disk before transporting the Note book PC to prevent damage from shock lt USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Note book PC s built in keyboard and touchpad 57 A Appendix Optional Connections Cont These items if desired may be purchased from third parties gt Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub 58 Appendix A Glossary ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers APM Advanced Power Management Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers AWG American Wire Gauge NOTE This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source of the American Wire Gauge standard as this table may not be current or complete Gauge Diam Area R I 3Aimm2 Gauge Diam Area R I 3A mm2 AWG mm mm2 ohm km mA AWG mm mm2 ohm km mA 33 0 18 0 026 676 75 24 0 50 0 20 87 5 588 0 19 0 028 605 85 0 55 0 24 72 3 715 32 0 20 0 031 547 93 0 60 0 28 60 7 850 30 0 25 0 049 351 14
8. LED on the adapter lights up if the power is within accepted ranges IMPORTANT Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Note book PC or use the Notebook PC s adapter to power other electrical devices If there is smoke burning scent or extreme heat coming from the AC DC adapter seek ser vicing Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC DC adapter You may damage both your battery pack s and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC DC adapter WARNING This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three prong plug depend ing on territory If a three prong plug is provided you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC Getting Started 3 Using Battery Power 8 9 The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed use the following procedures to install the battery pack IMPORTANT Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is
9. and zooms viewin Changes channel up or g down Jumps between two channels in TV mode Opens Mutes audio menu in DVD mode Goto Mobile Theater home page Changes to full screen or Starts or stops recording windowed display ADCO SC PEO G Hooper Changes arrow keys to keys in TV mode This side inserts first when storing in the Notebook ExpressCard slot 52 Using the Notebook PC 4 Audio Video Remote Controller on selected models This version is provided on selected models See next page for more information Controller transmission activity LED Starts recording Play Fast rewind Goes to previous Go back to previous page Scrolls left Increases or decreases audio volume View recorded television programs View television program guide Numbers 1 to 0 Numeric entry keys Executes accepts selection Clear keyed data Red button Green button Notebook PC virtual OFF Standby or Hibernate mode depending on settings Stops playing or recording pause when playing Fast forward Goes to next Scrolls up See more options for selected item Scrolls right Executes accepts selection Scrolls down Starts Windows MediaCenter or return to MediaCenter main menu Changes channel up or down Mutes audio volume Starts the DVD player application or opens menu in DVD mode Opens TV viewing application Turns ON or OFF the text overlay function for supported programs
10. if neces sary to clean the display panel O Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button Details are described in section 3 b Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD Use the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC In Windows XP this button can also be used to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC The power switch only works when the display panel is opened 7 Keyboard The keyboard provides full sized keys with comfortable travel depth at which the keys can be depressed and palm rest for both hands Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating system lt gt Audio Speakers The built in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich vibrant sound results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers Audio features are software controlled O H Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse A software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation D D CIR Consumer Infrared Port The consumer infrared IrDA communication port allows convenient wireles
11. in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject QO 2 Power DC Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack always use the supplied power adapter 18 d 2 Display Monitor Output Knowing the Parts 2 Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC K Kensington Lock Port The Kensington lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington com patible Notebook PC security products These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object Some security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved Fv TV Out Port The TV Out port is an S Video connector that allows routing the Notebook PC s display to a television or video projection device You can choose be tween simultaneouly or single display Use an S Video cable not provided for high quality displays or use the provided RCA to S Video adapter for standard video devices This port supports both NTSC and PAL formats The 15 pin D sub monitor port supports a standard VGA compatible device such as a monit
12. is controlled by regulations e g handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones is excluded Appendix A Internal Modem Compliancy Cont This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard Country Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Israel Lichtenstein Luxemburg The Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Applied Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Still Pending No Yes Yes Yes Yes No More Testing No No Not Applicable Yes No No No No Not Applicable No No Still Pending No No No Yes No Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable No No No This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability For updates to this table you may visit http www cetecom de technologies ctr_21 html National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling which would make any additional testing superfluous In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller ID facilities 65 A Appendix FE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This devi
13. low power modes are referred to as Stand by or Suspend to RAM and Hibernation mode or Suspend to Disk STD The Standby mode is a simple function provided by the operating system When the Notebook PC is in either one of the power saving modes the status will be shown by the following Stand by Power LED Blinks and Hibernation Power LED OFF Full Power Mode amp Maximum Performance 46 The Notebook PC operates in Full Power mode when the power management function is disabled by configuring Windows power management and SpeedStep When the Notebook PC is operating in Full Power Mode the Power LED remains ON If you are conscious of both system performance and power consumption select Maximum Performance instead of disabling all power management features ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Management ACPI was developed by Intel Microsoft and Toshiba especially for Windows and later to control power management and Plug and Play features ACPI is the new standard in power management for Notebook PCs NOTE APM was used in older operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98 Because newer operating systems like Windows XP Windows 2000 and Windows ME utilize ACPI APM is no longer fully supported on this Notebook PC Suspend Mode In Stand by STR and Hibernation STD the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state The suspend mod
14. lugar com o fornecedor do equipamento Este equipo ha sido homologado de conformidad con la Decision 98 482 CE del Consejo para la conexi n paneuropea de un terminal simple a la red telef nica publica conmutada RTPC No obstante a la vista de las diferencias que existen entre las RTPC que se ofrecen en diferentes paises la homologacion no constituye por si sola una garantia incondicional de funcionamiento satisfactorio en todos los puntos de terminaci n de la red de una RTPC En caso de surgir alg n problema procede ponerse en contacto en primer lugar con el proveedor del equipo Utrustningen har godk nts i enlighet med r dets beslut 98 482 EG f r alleuropeisk anslutning som enskild terminal till det allm nt tillg ngliga kopplade telen tet PSTN P grund av de skillnader som finns mellan telen tet i olika l nder utg r godk nnandet emellertid inte i sig sj lvt en absolut garanti f r att utrustningen kommer att fungera tillfredsst llande vid varje telen tsanslutningspunkt Om problem uppst r b r ni i f rsta hand kontakta leverant ren av utrustningen Appendix A 73 A Appendix Notebook PC Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support Keep this User s Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out Owner s Name Owner s Telephone Manufacturer Model Serial Number Display Size Resolution
15. ra rne E Errare veden 35 Caring for the Touchpad H 37 Sre RE 38 950 e ANE E EE E E E EEEE EEE TEET eee er eee 38 Inserting an ExpressCard E 38 Removing NPE 38 Blat Be EE 38 Flash Memory Card Header 40 g Es DIOK DIVO EEE E 41 Neko 42 ce 43 Modem G70 p e161 110 EEN 43 IR Wireless Communication on selected modell 45 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected model 45 Power Management ee 46 Full Power Mode amp Maximum Hertormance 46 PGP E 46 TN 46 POT SUS ee 46 Wireless LAN Connection on selected models n nnnnnnennnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnenne 47 Power State Summary E 48 Thermal Power NNN 48 Stand Dy and ge ae ene eee ne SE eer 48 Multimedia Connections on selected models cccceccsececeeeeceeeeceeeeeeeeseeeeenaees 50 Audio Video Remote Controller on selected modell 51 Card Sized Remote Controller on selected models rrrnnnnnnnevnnnrvnnnevnnnevnnnnnnn 52 PDO alel p EEE NE NE 55 PSN ate nee en ee eee eee ee 56 OSS EEE EEE EE 58 Declarations and Safety Statements cccccceecccssseeceeeeeceeeeeceeeesseeesseeesseeeesaaeees 62 Notebook PC Information 74 Contents 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User s Manual This User s Manual provides information on the various components in t
16. such as the hard disk The light flashes proportional to the access time Number Lock Indicates that number lock Num Lk is activated when lighted Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input A Capital Lock 30 Indicates that capital lock Caps Lock is activated when lighted Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters e g A B C When the capital lock light is OFF the typed letters will be in the lower case form e g a b c Getting Started 3 Status Indicators front O Power Indicator The green LED lights to indicate that the Notebook PC is turned ON and blink when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend to RAM Standby mode This LED is OFF when the Notebook PC is OFF or in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode 9 Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator is an LED that shows the status of the battery s power as follows ON The Notebook PC s battery is charging when AC power is connected OFF The Notebook PC s battery is charged or completely drained Blinking Battery power is less than 10 and the AC power is not connected 2 ASUS Power for Phone Indicator This indicator is for use with the ASUS Power for Phone software included with this Notebook PC model ASUS Power for Phone is a video conferenc
17. take into account that the Notebook PC s internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature Any temperatures above or below this range will shorten the life of the battery But in any case the battery pack s usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must be purchased from an authorized dealer for this Notebook PC Because batteries also have a shelf life it is not recommended to buy extras for storing NOTE The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltage is too high BIOS provides a smart battery refreshing function WARNING Do not leave the battery pack discharged The battery pack will discharge over time If not using a battery pack it must continued to be charged every three months or else it may fail to charge in the future 3 Getting Started Shut Down Windows Restarting or Rebooting ee After making changes to your operating system you P Stand By Turn Off Restart may be prompted to restart the system Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart To restart the system manually click Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Restart Powerl n g O F F Turn off computer In Windows XP power OFF the Notebook PC by ol clicking Windows Start button and select Shut Down vunn Tommi and then choose Turn off or Shut down For mr operating systems without proper power management DOS Windows NT you
18. television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than manufacturer specified It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines Declaration of Conformity R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient Essential requirements as in Article 3 Protection requirements for health and safety as in Article 3 1a Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in Article 3 1b Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in EN 301 489 1 amp EN 301 Testing according to 489 17 Effective use of the radio spectrum as in Article 3 2 e Radio test suites according to EN 300 328 2 67 A Appendix Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N America 2 412 2 462 GHz ChO1 through CH11 Japan 2 412 2 484 GHz ChO1 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2 412 2 472 GHz ChO1 through Ch13 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are e 10mW for
19. the entire 2 4 GHz band 2400 MHz 2483 5 MHz e 100mW for frequencies between 2446 5 MHz and 2483 5 MHz NOTE Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446 6 MHz to 2483 5 MHz There are few possibilities for outdoor use On private property or on the private property of public persons use 1s subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense with maximum authorized power of 100mW in the 2446 5 2483 5 MHz band Use outdoors on public property is not permitted In the departments listed below for the entire 2 4 GHz band e Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW e Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW Departments in which the use of the 2400 2483 5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors 01 Ain Orientales 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ari ge 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Dr me 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Ni vre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du D me 64 Pyr n es Atlantique 66 Pyr n es 67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Sadne 71 Sa ne et Loire 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne This requirement is likely to change over time allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France Please check with ART for the latest information www art tel
20. to co channel of the Mobile Satellite Systems High power radars are allocated as primary user of the 5 25 to 5 35GHz and 5 65 to 5 85GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC RF Exposure Guidelines Wireless Clients This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure SAR limits in typical portable configurations In order to comply with SAR limits established in the ANSI C95 1 standards it is recommended when using a wireless LAN adapter that the integrated antenna is positioned more than 20cm from your body or nearby persons during extended periods of operation If the antenna is positioned less than 20cm from the user it is recommended that the user limit the exposure time FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Caution Statement Installation and use of this wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the documentation provided with the product Use only with the supplied antenna Unauthorized antenna modification or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations Any changes or modifications including the antennas made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to operate the equipment The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or
21. 28 3 Getting Started Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC s keyboard The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command the functions should remain the same Follow the icons instead of the function keys pe av Fn e F F7 F y e NG external monitor in this series Notebook PC LCD gt External Monitor gt Both This F10 Ciy F11 d F12 M Ins Del g i Sor LK Zz Icon F1 Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode either Save to RAM or Save to Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup Radio Tower F2 Wireless Models Only Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth on selected models ON or OFF with an on screen display When enabled the corresponding wireless indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth Filled Sun Icon F5 Decreases the display brightness Open Sun Icon F6 Increases the display brightness LCD Icon F7 Toggles the display panel ON and OFF This also stretches your screen area on certain models to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes LCD Monitor Icons F8 Toggles between the Notebook PC s LCD display and an function doe
22. 7 22 0 65 0 33 51 7 1 0 A 29 0 30 0 071 243 212 0 70 0 39 44 6 1 16 A 27 0 35 0 096 178 288 0 75 0 44 38 9 1 32 A 26 0 40 0 13 137 378 20 0 80 0 50 34 1 1 51A 25 0 45 0 16 108 477 0 85 0 57 30 2 1 70 A BIOS Basic Input Output System BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components such as memory disks and the display adapter The BIOS instructions are built into the computer s read only memory BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM Bit Binary Digit Represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer A bit can have one of two values 0 or I Boot Boot means to start the computer operating system by loading it into system memory When the manual instructs you to boot your system or computer it means to turn ON your computer Reboot means to restart your computer When using Windows 95 or later selecting Restart from Start Shut Down will reboot your computer Boot on selected models Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology that lets you connect computers mobile phones and handheld devices to each other and to the Internet Bluetooth technology eliminates the ned for the cables that connect devices together Bluetooth enabled devices connect wirelessly within a 10 m range 59 60 A Appendix Byt
23. AN Expansion Compartment The WLAN expansion compartment contains a slot to accomodate a wireless networking card in order to wirelessly connect to network access points or other wireless networking devices TV Tuner Card Compartment on selected models This Notebook PC features a TV Tuner card for viewing television programs on this Notebook PC Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment Hard disk drive upgrades are to be done by authorized service centers or dealers only G lt Audio Speaker System The built in speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich vibrant sound results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers Audio features are software controlled O Battery Lock Manual The manual battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured Move the manual lock to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack Move the manual lock to the locked position after insert ing the battery pack LU Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and main tains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected This allows use when moving temporarily between locations Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled and
24. C power When the AC power is connected and a plug when using AC power Double click on the icon for EEN more information and settings Home Office Desk NOTE You will be warned when battery power is low If you Poet eh tele continue to ignore the low battery warnings the Notebook PC Presentation eventually enters suspend mode Windows default uses STR Always On Minimal Power Management Max Battery nmn Adjust Power Properties Open Power Meter PEER EEN Note Screen captures shown here P are examples only and may not re flect what you see in your system Right click the battery icon for Left click the battery icon for power sdb menus management settings WARNING Suspend to RAM STR does not last long when the battery power is depleted Suspend to Disk STD is not the same as power OFF STD requires a small amount of power and will fail if no power is available due to complete battery depletion or no power supply e g removing both the power adapter and battery pack O Battery Care The Notebook PC s battery pack like all rechargeable batteries has a limit on the number times it can be recharged Fully draining and charging the battery once a day every day will last over a year but how long beyond that will depend on your environment temperature humidity and how your Notebook PC is used It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 10 C and 29 C 50 F and 85 F You must also
25. CD R write 24X 20X 16X 8X 4X e CD RW write 12X 10X 8X 4X 2X e Dimensions 16mm x 129mm x 142mm e Weight 250g e Specifications may change without notice USB Flash Memory Disk P KOAN A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can replace the 1 44MB floppy disk and provide stor age up to several hundred megabytes higher trans fer speeds and greater durability When used in cur rent operating systems no drivers are necessary USB Communication Cable Attaching optional USB communication cables between computers through the USB ports will allow basic file transfer capabilities between the comput ers whether they be Notebook PC s Desktop PC s or a combination of both 56 Appendix A Optional Accessories Cont These items if desired come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC Wireless LAN PC Card A wireless LAN PC card PCMCIA Type II can be used in the Notebook PC to join a wireless network using the IEEE 802 11 wireless standard W Wireless LAN USB Adapter A wireless LAN USB adapter is thumb sized and can be used in the Note book PC to join a wireless network using the IEEE 802 11 wireless stan dard USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB interface floppy disk drive can accept a standard 1 44MB or 720KB 3 5 inch floppy diskette dh WARNING To prevent system failures use W Safely Remove
26. Memory Size Retailer Location Purchase Date Hard Drive Manufacturer Capacity Optical Drive Manufacturer Type BIOS Version Date Accessories Accessories Software Operating System Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Software Version Serial Number Security Supervisor Name Supervisor Password User Name User Password Network User Name Password Domain User Name Password Domain
27. Notebook PC Knowing the Parts 2 Audio Input Jack The stereo input jack 1 8 inch can be used to connect a stereo audio source to the Notebook 7 PC This feature is used mainly to add audio to multimedia applications C ai lil E kome O A Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack 1 8 inch can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices Using this jack automatically disables the built in micro phone Use this feature for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Q ft SPDIF Output Jack on selected models B This jack provides connection to SPDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface compliant de ou Kr EA LG vices for digital audio output Use this feature to turn the Notebook PC into a hi fi home lt entertainment system Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack 1 8 inch is used to connect the Notebook PC s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones Using this jack automatically disables the built in speakers Q 7774 IEEE1394 Port IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot plug ging capabilities like USB The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100 400 Mbits sec and can handle up to 63 units on the same bus IEEE1394 is also used in high end digital equipment and should be marked DV for Digital Video port
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29. ORTANT Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying for matting or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable 2 5 6 35cm wide and approximately 374 95cm high hard disk drive Current hard drives support S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen When replacing or upgrading the hard drive always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC IMPORTANT Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped 41 4 Using the Notebook PC Connections NOTE The built in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade After purchase modem and or network can be installed as a PC card PCMCIA U Modem Connection The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC s internal modem should have either two or four wires only two wires telephone line 1 is used by the modem and should have an RJ 11 connector on both ends Connect one end to the modem port and th
30. Toggles the audio volume ON and OFF Fn Down Speaker Icon F11 Decreases the audio volume Fn Up Speaker Icon F12 Increases the audio volume 32 4 Using the Notebook PC Operating System Pointing Device Storage Devices ExpressCard Optical Drive Hard Disk Drive Connections Modem Connection Network Connection IR Wireless Communication Bluetooth Wireless Connection Wireless LAN Connection Power Management Modes Multimedia Connections Audio Video Remote Controller 33 OS 34 4 Using the Notebook PC Operating System This Notebook PC may offer depending on territory its customers the choice of a pre installed operating system such as Microsoft Windows XP The choices and languages will depend on the territory The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system The stability and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support CD that provides BIOS drivers and applications to enable hardware features extend functionality help manage your Notebook PC or add functionality not provided by the native operating system If updates or replacement of the support CD is necessary contact your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities The support CD contains all drivers utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that have been pre insta
31. abeled in orange Ua I 5 10 6 PP on the key caps Numeric assignments are located at the PYJE ENE upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure J 1 Se When the numeric keypad is engaged by pressing Fn Ins UI Num LK the number lock LED lights up If an external Er keyboard is connected pressing the Ins Num LK on the CIE external keyboard enables disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated press the Fn Ins Num LK keys on the Notebook PC Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is amp 7 h 9 ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while 4 2 S 0 entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications ps 5 K i e With Number Lock OFF press Fn and one of the cursor keys shown below For example Fn 8 for up Fn K for e i down Fn U for left and Fn O for right gt 127 With Number Lock ON use Shift and one of the cursor keys shown below For example Shift 8 for up Shift K for down Shift U for left and Shift O for right NOTE The arrow symbols are illustrated here for your reference They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here 27
32. ce may not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that inter ference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help A WARNING The use of a shielded type power cord is required in order to meet FCC 66 emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television recep tion It is essential that only t
33. ch German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish Udstyret er i henhold til Radets beslutning 98 482 EF EU godkendt til at blive opkoblet pa de offentlige telefonnet som enkeltforbundet terminal Pa grund af forskelle mellem de offentlige telefonnet i de forskellige lande giver godkendelsen dog ikke i sig selv ubetinget garanti for at udstyret kan fungere korrekt pa samtlige nettermineringspunkter pa de offentlige telefonnet I tilf lde af problemer b r De i f rste omgang henvende Dem til leverand ren af udstyret Dit apparaat is goedgekeurd volgens Beschikking 98 482 EG van de Raad voor de pan Europese aansluiting van enkelvoudige eindapparatuur op het openbare geschakelde telefoonnetwerk PSTN Gezien de verschillen tussen de individuele PSTN s in de verschillende landen biedt deze goed keuring op zichzelf geen onvoorwaardelijke garantie voor een succesvolle werking op elk PSTN netwerkaansluitpunt Neem bij problemen in eerste instantie contact op met de leverancier van het apparaat The equipment has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98 482 EC for pan European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should con
34. d half way will reappear as if you never left Shut down will close all applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved Stand by is the same as Suspend to RAM STR This SRR function stores your current data and status in RAM While power Schemes Alams Power Meter Advanced Hibemate many components are turned OFF Because RAM is volatile it requires power to keep refresh the data To operate select Start I Shut down and Stand by zm C Always show icon on the taskbar d s Select the power saving settings you want to use Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby Shut Down Windows Power buttons Gate 1985 2001 When I close the lid of my portable computer Microsoft i Corporation Do nothing EI What do you want the computer to do When press the power button on my computer Shut down Shut down When press the sleep button on my computer Stand by Do nothing Ask me what to do Stand by Stand by ibernate hs Cancel Hibernate is the same as Suspend to Disk STD and NNN stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive By power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibemate doing this RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed When your computer hibernates it stores whatever it has in LC memory on your hard disk and then shuts down When your a
35. e Binary Term One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits A byte is used to represent a single alphanumeric character punctuation mark or other symbol Clock Throttling Chipset function which allows the processor s clock to be stopped and started at a known duty cycle Clock throttling is used for power savings thermal management and reducing processing speed CPU Central Processing Unit The CPU sometimes called Processor actually functions as the brain of the computer It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer s operating system to commu nicate with devices such as VGA audio Ethernet printer or modem DVD DVD 1s essentially a bigger faster CD that can hold video as well as audio and computer data With these capacities and access rates DVD discs can provide you with dramatically enhanced high color full motion videos better graphics sharper pictures and digital audio for a theater like experience DVD aims to encompass home entertainment computers and business information with a single digi tal format eventually replacing audio CD videotape laserdisc CD ROM and video game cartridges ExpressCard ExpressCard slot is 26 pins and support one ExpressCard 34mm or one ExpressCard 54mm expansion card This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2 0 a
36. e Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Pep E9 T Q000000000000 ae O 9 oo o i Audio Speaker System The built in speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich vibrant sound results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers Audio features are software controlled CH Optical Drive type varies by model The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives The Notebook PC s optical drive may support compact discs CD and or digital video discs DVD and may have recordable R or re writable RW capabilities See the marketing specifications for details on each model qi Optical Drive Activity Indicator location varies by model The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive This indicator will light in porportion to the data size transferred Optical Drive Electronic Eject location varies by model The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows My Computer Optical Drive Emergency Eject location varies by model The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray
37. e High Performan High Performance Game DVD movie z O E amp Presentation Quiet Office Presentation CD Audio Battery Saving ASUS Power for Phone Key This key is for use with the ASUS Power for Phone software included with this Notebook PC model ASUS Power for Phone is a video conferencing application for use with modem or internet connections with support for SKYPE Splendid Key Toggles Splendid function ON and OFF This allows switching between different display color en hancement modes in order to improve contrast brightness skin tone and color saturation for red green and blue independently You can see the current mode through the on screen display OSD f Pad Lock Key Pressing this button will lock your touchpad when using an external mouse Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing To enable the touchpad simply press this button again 29 3 Getting Started Status Indicators above keyboard Bluetooth Indicator on selected models The Bluetooth indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC s built in Bluetooth function is activated This indicator requires a built in Bluetooth module which is installed only on selected models Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device s
38. e is the lowest power state of the Notebook PC The Notebook PC enters suspend mode when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the Fn F1 keys The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in STR mode In STD mode the Notebook PC will appear to be powered OFF Recover from STR by pressing any keyboard button except Fn Recover from STD by using the power switch just like powering ON the Notebook PC Power Savings In addition to reducing the CPU clock this mode puts devices including the LCD backlight in their lower active state The Notebook PC enters Stand by mode low priority when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time The timeout can be set through Windows power management higher priority To resume system operation press any key Using the Notebook PC 4 Wireless LAN Connection on selected models The optional built in wireless LAN is a compact easy to use wireless Ethernet adapter Implementing the IEEE 802 11 standard for wireless LAN WLAN the optional built in wireless LAN is capable of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM technologies on 2 4 GHz frequencies The optional built in wireless LAN is backward compatible with the earlier IEEE 802 11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards The optional built in wireless LAN is a client adapter that suppo
39. e other end to an analog telephone wall socket the ones found in residential buildings Once the driver is setup the modem is ready to use NOTE When you are connected to an online service do not place the Notebook PC in suspend or sleep mode or else you will disconnect the modem connection dh WARNING Only use analog telephone outlets The built in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems Do not connect the RJ 11 to digital phone systems found in many commercial buildings or else damage will occur d CAUTION For electrical safety concerns only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher see Glossary for more information Example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built in modem Telephone connector is the smaller of the two Telephone Wall Jack Telephone connection is optional Telephone cables with RJ 11 connectors 42 Using the Notebook PC 4 sa Network Connection Connect a network cable with RJ 45 connectors on each end to the modem network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch For 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T speeds your network cable must be category 5 or better not category 3 with twisted pair wiring If you plan on running the interface at 100 1000Mbps it must be connected to a 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T hub not a BASE T4 hub For 10Base T use category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair wiring 10 100 Mbps Full Duplex is s
40. ecom fr NOTE Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW but more than 10mW Appendix A UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications telephone equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak 300V peak to peak and 105V rms and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 When using the Notebok PC modem basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following e Do not use the Notebok PC near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool e Do not use the Notebok PC during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the Notebok PC in the vicinity of a gas leak Required for UL 1642 covering primary nonrechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium bat teries for use as power sources in products These batteries contain metallic lithium or a lithium alloy or a lithium ion and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series parallel or both that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or revers ible chemical reaction e Do not dispose the Notebok PC battery pack in a fire as they may explode
41. esult in hazardous laser exposure Do not attempt to disas semble the optical drive For your safety have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider Service warning label dh CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States A WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazard ous radiation exposure Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S A patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 71 72 A Appendix CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Danish Dutch English Finnish Fren
42. ey board the diskette drive and other I O devices RAM Random Access Memory There are several different types of RAM such as DDR Double Dynamic RAM DRAM Dynamic RAM EDO DRAM Extended Data Output DRAM SDRAM Synchronous DRAM ROM Read Only Memory ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs called firmware used in certain com puter components Flash ROM or EEPROM can be reprogrammed with new programs or BIOS Suspend Mode In Save to RAM STR and Save to Disk STD the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the function keys The timeout setting of both Hard Disk and Video can be set by the BIOS Setup The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in STR mode In STD mode the Notebook PC will appear to be powered OFF System Disk A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to boot up the operating system TPM Trusted Platform Module on selected models The TPM is a security hardware device on the system board that will hold computer generated keys for encryption It is a hardware based solution that can help avoid attacks by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to sensitive data The TPM provides the ability to the PC or notebook to run applications more secure and to make transactions a
43. g MPEG2 video digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content CSS sometimes called copy guard is the name given to the content protection scheme adopted by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to protect against unlawful content duplication Although the design rules imposed on CSS licensors are many one rule that is most relevant is playback restrictions on regionalized content In order to facilitate geographically staggered movie releases DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in Region Definitions below Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region usually coded to the region at which it is sold While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions CSS design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only be capable of playing one region NOTE The region setting may be changed up to five times using the viewer software then it can only play DVD movies for the last region setting Changing the region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty If resetting is desired shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user Region Definitions Region 1 Canada US US Territories Region 2 Czech Egypt Finland France Germany Gulf States Hungary Iceland Iran Iraq Ireland Italy Ja pan Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Saudi Arabia Scotland Sou
44. ged power cords accessories or other peripherals Do not use strong solvents such as thinners benzene or other chemicals on or near the surface Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack s before cleaning Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solu tion of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth Zei DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged DO NOT press or touch the display panel Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty en vironments DO NOT operate during a gas leak DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body in or der to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure SAFE TEMP This notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5 C 41 F and 35 C 95 F DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in municipal waste Check local regula tions for disposal of electronic products DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields DO NOT expose to or use near liq uids rain or moisture DO NOT use the modem during an electrical storm Battery safety warning DO NOT t
45. gue public switched telephone networks of terminal equipment excluding terminal equipment sup porting the voice telephony justified case service in which network addressing if provided is by means of dual tone multifrequency signalling Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the Notified Body and the vendor This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties The manufacturer shall also associate a statement to make it clear where network compatibility is dependent on physical and software switch settings It will also advise the user to contact the vendor if it is desired to use the equipment on another network Up to now the Notified Body of CETECOM issued several pan European approvals using CTR 21 The results are Europe s first modems which do not require regulatory approvals in each individual Euro pean country Non Voice Equipment Answering machines and loud speaking telephones can be eligible as well as modems fax machines auto dialers and alarm systems Equipment in which the end to end quality of speech
46. he Notebook PC s performance Using the Notebook PC 4 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth enabled devices Examples of Bluetooth enabled devices may be Notebook PCs Desktop PCs mobile phones and PDAs Note If your Notebook PC did not come with built in Bluetooth you need to connect a USB or PC Card Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth Bluetooth enabled mobile phones You can wireless connect to your mobile phone Depending on your mobile phone s Nee capabilities you can transfer phone book data photos sound files etc or use it as a eah modem to connect to the Internet You may also use it for SMS messaging Bluetooth enabled computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files share peripherals or share Internet or network connections You may also make use of Bluetooth enabled wireless keyboard or mouse Pairing with Bluetooth enabled devices D You first need to pair your Notebook PC with a Bluetooth enabled device before you can connect to it Make sure the Bluetooth enabled device is turned ON and ready to accept a Bluetooth pair Launch Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start Programs Bluetooth or select Add New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon if available wm 3 Bluetooth Settings am Bluetooth Bluetooth Setti
47. he Notebook PC and how to use them The following are major sections of this User s Manuals 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User s Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC s components User M any Getting Started a Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC Using the Notebook PC ee ee Gives you information on using the Notebook PC s components Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely These notes have different degrees of importance as described below WARNING Important information that 7 TIP Tips and useful information for IMPORTANT Vital information that must be followed for safe operation completing tasks NOTE Tips and information for spe must be followed to prevent damage cial situations to data components or persons gt Text enclosed in lt gt or represents a key on the keyboard do not actually type the lt gt or and the enclosed letters Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC Follow all precautions and instructions Except as described in this manual refer all servicing to qualified personnel Do not use dama
48. he beam Class 3A lasers must not be viewed with optically aided devices CLASS 3B Class 3B lasers and Class 3A lasers with outputs of 2 5mW are hazardous to personnel who are within the beam path and look at the beam source directly or by specular reflection These lasers cannot produce hazardous diffuse reflections Personnel working with these lasers should wear appropriate protective eyewear during any operation of the laser Class 3B lasers have both adminis trative and physical controls to protect personnel Physical controls include limited access work areas Administrative controls include special warning signs posted outside the entrances to the laser work spaces and lights outside the entrances that warn personnel when the lasers are in use CLASS 4 Class 4 lasers are high power lasers that will cause damage to unprotected eyes and skin through intra beam viewing and specular or diffuse reflections Consequently no personnel should be ina room where a Class 4 laser is operating without proper eye protection PCI Bus Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32 bit data bus interface PCI is a standard widely used by expansion card manufacturers 61 62 A Appendix POST Power On Self Test When you turn on the computer it will first run through the POST a series of software controlled diagnostic tests The POST checks system memory the motherboard circuitry the display the k
49. he supplied power cord be used Use only shielded cables to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations 47 part 15 193 1993 Washington DC Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration U S Government Printing Office Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product in a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Appendix A Y FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements MPE Statement Your device contains a low power transmitter When device is transmitted it sends out Radio Frequency RF signal This device is restricted to INDOOR USE due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 15 to 5 25GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference
50. hrow the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts DO NOT disassemble the battery INPUT RATING Refer to the rating label on the bottom of the Notebook PC and be sure that your power adapter d complies with the rating DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any ma terials that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag or blanket 1 Introducing the Notebook PC lt gt Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors The hard disk drive s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport Therefore you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel Cover Your Notebook PC d CAUTION The Notebook PC s surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC You can purchase an optional carrying case to protect it from dirt water shock and scratches Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as i
51. idelines for using IR communication Follow the guidelines listed below when using the Infrared IR Communication The angle between two Infrared communication ports should not exceed 15 The distance between the Notebook PC s IR and target device IR should not exceed 12 inches 30 cm Do not move either the Notebook PC or the other device during transmission of data An error may occur if IR transmission is conducted with high levels of noise or vibration Avoid direct sunlight flashing incandescent light florescent light and other infrared devices such as remote controls close to the infrared port Enabling Infrared Windows infrared connection is called Wireless Link and should be enabled by default Look for the icon in the Control Panel 44 Printers and Other Hardware File Edit View Favorites Tools Help See Also 20 Printers and Other Hardware Me Add Hardware Gh Display or pick a Control Panel icon Sounds Speech and Audio Devices C Power Options Kl Game Controllers lt gt Keyboard d System i Phone and Modem Options 7 eh Printers and Faxes D Scanners and Cameras Troubleshooters 2 Hardware 2 Printing z R 2 Home or Small Office x Wireless Link kb Networking Windows XP IMPORTANT Disable the infrared communication when you are not using the IR for long periods because the IR consumes a great deal of Windows resources which will decrease t
52. ing application for use with modem or internet connections with support for SKYPE GO Wireless LAN Indicator on selected models This indicator is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN When the internal wireless LAN is enabled this indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN 31 3 Getting Started E Multimedia Control Buttons on selected models The multimedia control buttons allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application JO The following defines the meaning of each multimedia control button on the Notebook PC f NEXT STOP PLAY PAUSE 4 InstantFunPLUS Power Switch InstantFunPLUS Power Indicator 144 CD Skip to Previous Track Rewind amp Audio Volume Down During CD play this button has two functions Track The first push will restart the current track The second push will skip to the previous track Audio Hold down to decrease audio volume pp CD Skip to Next Track Fast Forward amp Audio Volume Up During CD play this button has two functions Track Push once to skip to the next track during CD playing Audio Hold down to increase audio volume CD Stop During CD stop Ejects the CD tray During CD play Stops CD play gt 11 CD Play Pause During CD stop begins CD play During CD play pauses CD play gt Audio Volume Controls Fn Speaker Icons F10
53. inters Small offices can use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placed Notebok PCs and even send files to each other without a network Kensington Locks Kensington locks or compatible allow the Notebok PC to be secured usually using a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebok PC to be removed from a fixed object Some security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved Laser Classifications As lasers became more numerous and more widely used the need to warn users of laser hazards became apparent To meet this need laser classifications were established Current classification levels vary from optically safe requiring no controls Class 1 to very hazardous requiring strict controls Class 4 CLASS 1 A Class 1 laser or laser system emits levels of optical energy that are eye safe and conse quently require no controls An example of this class of laser system is the checkout scanning device found in most grocery stores or lasers used in optical drives CLASS 2 amp CLASS 3A Class 2 and Class 3A lasers emit visible continuous wave CW optical radiation levels slightly above the maximum permissible exposure MPE level Although these lasers can cause eye damage their brightness usually causes observers to look away or blink before eye damage occurs These lasers have strict administrative controls requiring placement of signs warning personnel not to stare directly into t
54. irst and label side up Standard ExpressCards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted Removing an ExpressCard The ExpressCard slot does not have an eject button Press the ExpressCard inwards and release to eject the ExpressCard Carefully pull the ejected ExpressCard out of the socket Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the ExpressCard Usually connec tors can only be inserted in one orientation Look for a sticker icon or marking on one side of the connector representing the top side Using the Notebook PC 4 Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1 While the Notebook PC s power is ON 2 Gently pull on the drive s front panel and slide press the drive s eject button and the tray the tray completely out Be careful not to touch will eject out partially the CD drive lens and other mechanisms Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive s tray 3 Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc s 4 Slowly push the drive s tray back in The drive printed side up Push down on both sides of will begin reading the table of contents TOC the disc s center until the disc snaps onto on the disc When the drive stops the disc is the hub The hub should be higher than ready to be used the disc when correctly mounted CD drive while data is read NOTE It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the 39
55. k drive requires servicing If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program To run Window s disk checking program 1 right click any hard disk drive icon in My Computer 2 choose Properties 3 click the Tools tab 4 click Check Now 5 select a hard disk drive 6 select Thorough to also check for physical damages and 7 click Start Third party disk utilities such as Symantec s Norton Disk Doctor can also perform the same functions but with greater ease and more features IMPORTANT If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing Continued use may result in data loss Getting Started 3 Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under 5 53 hours 99 remaning the Windows environment which allows the battery to accurately pg men report the amount of charge left in the battery A fully charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power But oe your mouse che the Cer icon the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving iii a ae features your general work habits the CPU system memory size a and the size of the display panel us remaning charging To check the remaining battery power move your cursor over the power icon The power icon is a battery when not using A
56. l plug to fit the slim Notebook PC Attach an NTSC to PAL adapter if necessary IMPORTANT The aluminum wrap and the metal braid of the coaxial cable must be connected to electrical ground DTV FM antenna connection Connect the provided digital TV FM radio antenna to the Notebook PC using the cable adapter The digital TV FM radio antenna can only receive digital TV signals or FM radio broadcasted in selected regions Note Digital television reception is available on selected models only and will vary by loca tion depending on distance from transmission towers and obstructions Antenna placement Horizontal Can be safely placed on flat surfaces such as table tops cabinets and shelves Vertical Magnets in base allows attachment to metallic surfaces such as partitions or cabinets Audio Video Adapter OG SG Zo I Use an NTSC to PAL s e adapter if necessary DG Using the Notebook PC 4 Audio Video Remote Controller on selected models A wireless remote controller is included with TV tuner models to control the Notebook PC s multimedia functions the included software must be installed Opens Closes Mobile Theater SW in Windows Opens Closes Instant Fun SW when NB is OFF Opens TV viewing application Opens picture viewer application Opens video viewer application Controller transmission activity LED Scrolls up Scrolls left Go back to previ
57. lled The support CD does not include the operating system itself The support CD is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre install A recovery CD is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory The recovery CD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC s operating system to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order Contact your retailer if you require such a solution Note Some of the Notebook PC s components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed Note If your Notebook PC has a TV tuner install the ASUS Mobile Theater software in order to use the TV function Using the Notebook PC 4 H Pointing Device The Notebook PC s integrated touchpad pointing Cursor device is fully compatible with all two three button Movement and scrolling knob PS 2 mice The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts therefore mechanical failures can be avoided A device driver is still required for working with some application software Vertical Scroll Area d IMPORTANT Do not use any objects in Right Click place of your finger to operate the touch pad or else damage may occur to the touchpad s surface Left Click Using the Touchpad Ligh
58. llow CD RW discs to be used like a hard drive with writing deleting and editing capabilities Vibration is normal for all high speed optical drives due to unbalanced CDs or CD print To decrease vibration use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the CD Listening to Audio CD The optical drives can play audio CDs but only the DVD ROM drive can play DVD audio Insert the audio CD and Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD audio You can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows speaker icon on the taskbar Using the Notebook PC 4 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a PCMCIA memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a single built in memory card reader that can read flash memory cards as shown below The built in memory card reader is not only convenient but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high bandwidth PCI bus Supported Memory Types MS Memory Stick Duo Pro Duo Pro MG MS Memory Stick Magic Gate MG a g MS Memory Stick Select OP LI MS Memory Stick SD MMC Ca MMC Multimedia Card SD Secure Digital MS MS Po MS adapter PI E TOTAL 256MB d IMP
59. must be purchased as a single unit O m Battery Lock Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured When the battery pack is inserted it will automatically lock To remove the battery pack this spring lock must be held in the unlocked position O Name Card Holder The Notebook PC has a name card holder glued to the bottom of the Notebook PC to hold identification information on the user in case the Notebook PC is found by others di Io Shutdown Button Emergency In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart the shutdown button can be pressed with a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC M Memory Slot The memory compartment contains an expansion slot for additional memory Memory installation or upgrades must be done by an authorized retailer or else warranty will be void 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Yas 000 o 00000 DOP QO LAN Port The RJ 45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ 11 modem port and sup ports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network The built in con nector allows convenient use without additional adapters U Modem Port The RJ 11 modem port with two pins is smaller than the RJ 45 LAN port and sup ports a standard telephone cable The internal modem supports up to 56K V 90 trans fers The built in connec
60. must close all applications and exit operating systems and then power OFF by holding the power switch for 2 seconds as opposed to 1 second to power ON Holding the power switch for 2 seconds is necessary in order to prevent accidental power OFFs d IMPORTANT To protect the hard drive wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart there are two additional ways to shutdown your Notebook PC 1 Hold the power button over 4 seconds or 2 Press the shutdown button OA TIP Use a straightened paper clip to press the shutdown button O IMPORTANT Do not use emergency shutdown while data is being written doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data 26 Getting Started 3 Special Keyboard Functions Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the ay i Ay Windows desktop La N The other key that looks like a Windows menu with a small cursor activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and amp 7 8 consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient These dual purpose keys are l
61. nd PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards Hardware Hardware is a general term referring to the physical components of a computer system including pe ripherals such as printers modems and pointing devices IDE Integrated Drive Electronics IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself eliminating the need for a separate adapter card in the case for SCSI devices UltraDMA 66 or 100 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB Sec transfer IEEE1394 1394 Also known as iLINK Sony or FireWire Apple 1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot plugging capabilities like USB The popular 1394a interface has a band width of 400Mbits sec and can handle up to 63 units on the same bus The newer 1394b interface can support twice the speed and will appear in future models when peripherals support higher speeds It is very likely that 1394 together with USB will replace Parallel IDE SCSI and EIDE ports 1394 is also used in high end digital equipment and should be marked DV for Digital Video port Appendix A Infrared Port IrDA on selected models The infrared IrDA communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with infra red equipped devices or computers up to 4Mbits sec This allows easy wireless synchronization with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to pr
62. nd communication more trustworthy Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host generally a Hub or Switch is called a straight through Twisted Pair Ethernet TPE The end connectors are called RJ 45 connectors which are not compatible with RJ 11 telephone connectors If connecting two computers together without a hub in between a crossover twisted pair is required UltraDMA 66 or 100 UltraDMA 66 or 100 are new specifications to improve IDE transfer rates Unlike traditional PIO mode which only uses the rising edge of IDE command signal to transfer data UltraDMA 66 or 100 uses both rising edge and falling edge USB Universal Serial Bus A new 4 pin serial peripheral bus that allows plug and play computer peripherals such as keyboard mouse joystick scanner printer and modem ISDN to be automatically configured when they are at tached physically without having to install drivers or reboot With USB the traditional complex cables from back panel of your PC can be eliminated Appendix A Declarations and Safety Statements 22 DVD ROM Drive Information The Notebok PC comes with an optional DVD ROM drive or a CD ROM drive In order to view DVD titles you must install yourown DVD viewer software Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebok PC The DVD ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decodin
63. nd power consumption 1S greatly reduced but not completely computer comes out of hibernation it returns to its previous state eliminated because certain wake up components like LAN si needs to remain powered Hibernate saves more power 7 Enable hibernation compared to Stand by To operate Enable hibernation in Disk space for hibemation Free disk space 920 MB 66 S 22 66 99 66 99 Power Options and select Start Shut down and Ri S E Hibernate start Shut Down Windows Log off Administrator Shut down Restart Stand b Hibernate 49 4 Using the Notebook PC Multimedia Connections on selected models This page shows multimedia connections for TV Tuner and or FM Radio Models TV and radio features require built in modules only on selected models Note If your Notebook PC has a TV tuner install the ASUS Mobile Theater software in a 50 order to use the TV function Audio Video Connections Connect the AV S Video adapter as shown to use standard RCA inputs or S Video input to watch and or record video inputs from VCD DVD video tape players or video camcorders digicams Cable connection Connect the coaxial cable from a paid television service roof mounted aerial antenna or indoor rabbit ears to the cable adapter Cable service connection can receive analog TV depending on paid services The provided adapter is necessary to change the coaxia
64. ng Battery Power Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the Notebook PC Special Keyboard Functions Instant Keys and Status Indicators 21 D 0 22 3 Getting Started Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts the power adapter and the battery power system The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC DC adapter That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100V 120V as well as 220V 240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US standard AC power cord to a different standard Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country TIP You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem adapters for almost every country With the AC power cord connected to the AC DC converter connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet preferably with surge protection and then connect the DC plug to the Notebook PC Connecting the AC DC adapter to the AC outlet first allows you to test the AC outlet s power and the AC DC converter itself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook PC The green power
65. ngs gt Remote Camera Wireless File Transfer G User s Guide Remote Camera Ga Wireless File Transfer Add New Connection N Device Properties and Security Service Properties Help Exit Bluetooth Settings from Windows Add New Connection from the Start Programs Bluetooth Bluetooth taskbar icon Add New Connection Wizard Bluetooth Settings EEK This wizard will create the settings for Bluetooth device connection Bluetooth View Help 3 Bluetooth e 3 Bluetooth Please ensure your Bluetooth devices are on and set to discoverable 8 Express Mode Recommended Custom Mode This allows you to set the details for the connection EN Detail Delete Ze Detail PE Delete Bie CE KES Click New Connection from Follow the wizard to add Bluetooth After complete you should see Bluetooth Settings devices your device in the window 45 4 Using the Notebook PC Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership TCO You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system The power management features are designed to save as much electricity as possible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as possible but also allow full operation on demand These
66. ns to boot from your available drives IMPORTANT To protect the hard disk drive always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON NOTE Before bootup the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON This is part of the Notebook PC s test routine and is not a problem with the display The Power On Self Test POST When you turn ON the Notebook PC it will first run through a series of software controlled diagnostic tests called the Power On Self Test POST The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC s architecture The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC s hardware configuration which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup In most cases the record should be correct when you receive the Notebook PC When the test is finished you may get a message reporting No operating system found if the hard disk was not preloaded with an operating system This indicates that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system The S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology checks the hard disk drive during POST and gives a warning message if the hard dis
67. or or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display amp Parallel Port The 25 pin D sub parallel printer port supports native parallel devices such as laser inkjet printers or parallel adapted device such as external hard drives removable drives or scanners The Digital Video Interface port is designed to maximize video graphics output to flat panel LCD monitors or other DVI compliant device gt gt USB Port 2 0 1 1 see Left Side 19 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC SR Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to open the display panel WARNING When opening do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel al E Multimedia Control Buttons on selected models The multimedia control buttons allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application amp See section 3 for more information G Status Indicators Status indicator details are described in section 3 O D CIR Consumer Infrared Port The consumer infrared IrDA communication port allows convenient wireless control of the provided multimedia software in selected models using the provided wireless remote control in selected models 20 3 Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checki
68. ority STR Stand by e Hotkey Fn F1 e Signal from modem port Suspend to RAM e Power button Any key STD Hibernate e Hotkey Fn F1 e Power button Suspend to Disk e Battery Extremely Low Soft OFF Power button can be defined as STR or STD Power button Shut down through Windows Start button amp Thermal Power Control 48 There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC s thermal state These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature not CPU e The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit e The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit e The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit Using the Notebook PC 4 Stand by and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Windows control panel The following shows the power options properties in Windows You can define Stand By or Shut down for closing the display panel pressing the power button or activating sleep mode Stand by and Hibernate saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components When you resume your work your last status such as a document scrolled down half way or email type
69. otforce ess th button and release WARNING When opening do not force a a the display panel down to the table or In Windows XP this button can also be used to else the hinges may break Never lift the safely turn OFF the Notebook PC Notebook PC by the display panel 10 1 Introducing the Notebook PC 2 Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC d D D Camera on selected models The built in camera allows picture taking or video recording Can be used with voice conferencing and other interactive applications O Display Panel Button Press the display panel button to open the display panel A WARNING When opening do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel 4 Microphone The built in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings 12 Knowing the Parts 2 OO CG Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor The Notebook PC uses an AT active matrix TFT LCD which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors Unlike desktop monitors the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering so it is easier on the eyes Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids use plain water
70. ous page Executes accepts selection Goes to previous ll Play or pause when playing H Fast rewind Stops playing Increases or decreases audio volume iz Go to home page in Instant Fun application Mutes audio volume Numbers 1 to 0 Numeric entry keys Jumps between two channels in TV mode DOS PAUSE SH E STI mH OM G MUTE RECORD FULL SCREEN ED CO DKK WO Go Ge Starts the music player application Starts the DVD player application or opens menu in DVD mode Starts the radio listening application Radio on selected models only No function Scrolls right Scrolls down Reserved for next software version Goes to next Fast forward Changes channel up or down Starts or stops recording Changes between full screen or windowed display Turns ON or OFF the text overlay function for supported programs 51 4 Using the Notebook PC Card Sized Remote Controller on selected models A wireless remote controller is included to control the Notebook PC s multimedia functions the included software must be installed Note This remote controller can be stored in the Notebook PC s ExpressCard slot when not in use Stops playing Goes to previous Opens Closes Mobile Theater application Goes to next Plays audio or video Numbers 1 to 0 Numeric entry keys Increases or decreases audio volume Arrow keys Changes selected button Executes selection
71. ping This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you select Move the cursor over the icon you wish to execute press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession and the system launches the corresponding program If the interval between the clicks or taps is too long the operation will not be executed You can set the double click speed using the Windows Control Panel Mouse The following 2 examples produce the same results Double Clicking Double Tapping press the left button twice and release lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice Using the Notebook PC 4 Dragging Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish You can move the cursor over the item you select and while keeping the left button depressed moving the cursor to the desired location then release the button Or you can simply double tap on the item and hold while dragging the item with your fingertip The following illustrations produce the same results Dragging Clicking Dragging Tapping hold left button and slide finger on touchpad lightly strike the touchpad twice sliding finger on touchpad during second strike touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation Basic functions can be ad justed at the Windows control panel to allow comfortable clicking and tapping Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive If not properly cared for
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73. rts Infrastructure and Ad hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point To provide efficient security to your wireless communication the optional built in wireless LAN comes with a 64 bit 128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA features Ad hoc mode Notebook PC The Ad hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device No access point AP is required in this wireless environment Desktop PC All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters Infrastructure mode The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a wireless network created by an Access Point AP sold separately that provides a central link for wireless clients to communicate with each other or with a wired network All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters These are examples of the Notebook PC connected to a Wireless Network SSN 4 r pp wM Access Point A A e aA Ww 4 Using the Notebook PC 4 Power State Summary STATE ENTRY EVENT EXIT EVENT Stand by e Stand by through Windows Start button e Any device e Timer as set though Power Management Battery low in Windows Control Panel higher pri
74. s control of the provided multimedia software in selected models using the provided wireless remote control in selected models Status Indicators Status indicator details are described in section 3 EEES 20209 ce De 2 Fe Multimedia Control Buttons on selected models The multimedia control buttons allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application JO See section 3 for more information 13 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Some labels identify components inside removable panels di WARNING The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot Be careful when han dling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation High temperatures are normal during charging or operation Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT Central Processor CPU Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed processor design to allow upgrading to faster processors in the future Some models feature a ULV design for compactness and may not be upgraded Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on upgrades d WARNING End user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will void the warranty 14 Knowing the Parts 2 CH WL
75. s not work in 256 Colors select High Color in Display Property Settings IMPORTANT Connect an external monitor before booting up the Notebook PC Speaker Icons F10 Toggles the speakers ON and OFF only in Windows OS Speaker Down Icon F11 Decreases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Speaker Up Icon F12 Increases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Num Lk Ins Toggles the numeric keypad number lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering Scr Lk Del Toggles the Scroll Lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation Getting Started 3 Instant Keys and Status Indicators o 7 e E a Instant Keys OC Power4 Gear Key The Power4 Gear button toggles power savings between various power saving modes The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time When you are using an AC power adapter Power4 Gear will switch between modes in the AC power mode segment When you remove the AC adapter Power4 Gear will switch between modes in the battery DC mode segment When you remove or apply the AC adapter Power4 Gear will automati cally shift you up or down into the proper mode segment AC or DC AC Mode Battery DC Mode Ke 3 va A CR Super Performanc
76. t is plugged into the computer and an AC power source Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane Most airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings CAUTION There are three main types of airport security devices X ray machines used on items placed on conveyor belts magnetic detectors used on people walk ing through security checks and magnetic wands hand held devices used on people or individual items You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X ray machines However it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC Read the later pages for detailed information on using your Notebook PC 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 Open the Display Panel 4 Turn ON the Notebook PC Vg o o C o gt CO TO LH n K N WARNING When openina don
77. t pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touchpad Because the Slide finger Gi i forward touchpad is electrostatic sensitive objects cannot be used in place of your fingers The touchpad s primary function is to move the cursor around or _ Slide alde unger i i finger left right select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of the touchpad Slide finger backward Moving The Cursor Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the cursor Scrolling on selected models Slide your finger up or down on the right side to scroll a window up or down Scroll Up Scroll Down Display E Sounds Speech and 13 See Also Audio Devices h Power Options 4g System ZS Add Hardware EA Display E Sounds Speech and Aria Mevirar 36 4 Using the Notebook PC Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking Tapping With the cursor over an item press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected The selected item will change color The following 2 examples produce the same results gt f Clicking Tapping press the left cursor button and release lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad Double clicking Double tap
78. tact your equipment supplier in the first instance T m laite on hyv ksytty neuvoston p t ksen 98 482 EY mukaisesti liitett v ksi yksitt isen laitteena yleiseen kytkent iseen puhelinverkkoon PSTN EU n j senvaltioissa Eri maiden yleisten kytkent isten puhelinverkkojen v lill on kuitenkin eroja joten hyv ksynt ei sellaisenaan takaa h iri t nt toimintaa kaikkien yleisten kytkent isten puhelinverkkojen liitynt pisteiss Ongelmien ilmetess ottakaa viipym tt yhteytt laitteen toimittajaan Cet quipement a re u l agr ment conform ment la d cision 98 482 CE du Conseil concernant la connexion paneurop enne de terminal unique aux r seaux t l phoniques publics commut s RTPC Toutefois comme il existe des diff rences d un pays l autre entre les RTPC l agr ment en soi ne constitue pas une garantie absolue de fonctionnement optimal chaque point de terminaison du r seau RTPC En cas de probl me vous devez contacter en premier lieu votre fournisseur Dieses Ger t wurde gem der Entscheidung 98 482 EG des Rates europaweit zur Anschaltung als einzelne Endeinrichtung an das ffentliche Fernsprechnetz zugelassen Aufgrund der zwischen den ffentlichen Fernsprechnetzen verschiedener Staaten bestehenden Unterschiede stellt diese Zulassung an sich jedoch keine unbedingte Gew hr f r einen erfolgreichen Betrieb des Ger ts an jedem Netzabschlu punkt dar Falls beim Betrieb P
79. th Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Turkey UK Greece Former Yugoslav Republics Slovakia Region 3 Burma Indonesia South Korea Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Region 4 Australia Caribbean Except US Territories Central America New Zealand Pacific Islands South America Region 5 CIS India Pakistan Rest of Africa Russia North Korea Region 6 China 63 A Appendix J Internal Modem Compliancy 64 The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE Japan FCC US Canada Korea Taiwan and CTR21 The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98 482 EC for pan European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Overview On 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Official Journal of the EC The CTR 21 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with DTMF dialling which is intended to be connected to the analogue PSTN Public Switched Telephone Net work CTR 21 Common Technical Regulation for the attachment requirements for connection to the ana lo
80. tor allows convenient use without additional adapters 20 USB Port 2 0 1 1 The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices cameras hard disk drives printers and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 and 480Mbits sec USB 2 0 USB allows many devices to run simul taneously on a single computer with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as additional plug in sites or hubs USB supports hot swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer O Multimedia ports depending on model EJ 0 ts Audio Video Input AV S Video Input on selected models The audio video input is featured on selected models and provide a way of inputting audio and video signals through RCA jacks or S Video requires the 1 8 to RCA adapter in cluded with selected models This function only works when purchased with the TV tuner hardware and software package c3 Antenna Input The antenna input is for TV or FM Radio on selected models frequency signal and allows for use with the provided digital TV FM antenna or input from subscription television services The provided antenna can receive digital TV or FM radio Cable service connection can receive analog TV depending on paid services The provided adapter is necessary to change the coaxial plug to fit the slim
81. upported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with duplex enabled The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user intervention is required 1000BASE T or Gigabit is only supported on selected models Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host generally a Hub or Switch is called a straight through Twisted Pair Ethernet TPE The end connectors are called RJ 45 connectors which are not compatible with RJ 11 telephone connectors If connecting two computers together without a hub in between a crossover LAN cable is required Fast Ethernet model Gigabit models Support auto crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built in Ethernet controller LAN connector is the larger of the two Network Hub or Switch Network cable with RJ 45 connectors 43 4 Using the Notebook PC DIR Wireless Communication on selected models The Notebook PC is equipped with a conveniently located Infrared IR Communication Port see 2 Knowing the Parts for location The IR port comes with IrDA Infrared Data Association Serial Infrared Data Link Version 1 1 compliance that allows you to perform point to point wireless communications You can use a IR specified application to transmit or receive data files with other systems equipped with an infrared port 3 Gu
82. v r det brugte batteri tilbage til leverand ren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anv nd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anv nt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Swedish VAROITUS Paristo voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mukaisesti Finnish ATTENTION Il y a danger d explosion s il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du m re type ou d un type quivalent recommand par le constructeur Mettre au rebut les batteries usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant French ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres 1 henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner Norwegian AEE ny DISK OE Ih JER DIE Ze KD am ZENTA RE Loi zo SY BGS DIA IC HE gt TAUL T F amp v Japanese Appendix A Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Laser classifications can be found in the glossary at the end of this user s manual dh WARNING Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in the user s manual may r

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